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Northern Ireland News for October 2011 : Page 6
Recruitment News, Oct 21, 2011
Unite Fights To Save Aviva Jobs
Aviva workers have decided to hold a ballot on a campaign for industrial action following the announcement that the health insurance giant will cut its work force in half. Around 500 staff attended a...
Unite Fights To Save Aviva Jobs
Aviva workers have decided to hold a ballot on a campaign for industrial action following the announcement that the health insurance giant will cut its work force in half. Around 500 staff attended a...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Ulster Banks On City Centre Spar's Success Despite austere times, 10 jobs have been created following the opening of a retail outlet on the site of a formerly vacant property in the heart of B...
Other NI News In Brief
Ulster Banks On City Centre Spar's Success Despite austere times, 10 jobs have been created following the opening of a retail outlet on the site of a formerly vacant property in the heart of B...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2011
Tragic Road Accidents Blight Irish Roads
A woman has been knocked down and killed in a road traffic accident in Ballymoney. The police have confirmed that the victim was a female pedestrian, aged 56, and that she died after being struck by ...
Tragic Road Accidents Blight Irish Roads
A woman has been knocked down and killed in a road traffic accident in Ballymoney. The police have confirmed that the victim was a female pedestrian, aged 56, and that she died after being struck by ...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2011
Update: Gadaffi Killed During Capture In Sirte
Muammar Gaddafi has been killed during an operation by rebel forces in Sirte, it has been confirmed. Abdul Hakim Belhaj, an NTC military chief, said Gaddafi had died of his wounds after being captur...
Update: Gadaffi Killed During Capture In Sirte
Muammar Gaddafi has been killed during an operation by rebel forces in Sirte, it has been confirmed. Abdul Hakim Belhaj, an NTC military chief, said Gaddafi had died of his wounds after being captur...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2011
£3.25m Scheme To Help First Time Buyers
A new scheme worth over three million pounds has been launched to help first time buyers get their foot on the property ladder and in turn boost the construction sector. NI Social Development Ministe...
£3.25m Scheme To Help First Time Buyers
A new scheme worth over three million pounds has been launched to help first time buyers get their foot on the property ladder and in turn boost the construction sector. NI Social Development Ministe...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2011
Dale Farm Protestors 'Picked Off'
Some protesters have remained chained to cars and trucks behind the main gate of the UK's biggest illegal travellers' site as riot police continue to clear the area this morning. But, Essex Police ha...
Dale Farm Protestors 'Picked Off'
Some protesters have remained chained to cars and trucks behind the main gate of the UK's biggest illegal travellers' site as riot police continue to clear the area this morning. But, Essex Police ha...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2011
NI Construction Output 'At 2008 Level'
Construction output in Northern Ireland has continued to fall in the largest quarterly decrease in production since 2008. According to recent figures published by the Northern Ireland Statistics and ...
NI Construction Output 'At 2008 Level'
Construction output in Northern Ireland has continued to fall in the largest quarterly decrease in production since 2008. According to recent figures published by the Northern Ireland Statistics and ...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2011
Liverpool's Growth Supported By PM
The Government has today welcomed a report from Lord Heseltine and ex-Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy on the opportunities available for growth in Liverpool and surrounding areas. Mr Leahy has a considera...
Liverpool's Growth Supported By PM
The Government has today welcomed a report from Lord Heseltine and ex-Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy on the opportunities available for growth in Liverpool and surrounding areas. Mr Leahy has a considera...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2011
Off Duty Soldiers 'Credited' With Life-Saving
Five soldiers have been commended for saving a stab victim's life in Canada by ingeniously using credit cards to treat his chest wounds. The life-saving soldiers from 4 Logistic Support Regiment, who...
Off Duty Soldiers 'Credited' With Life-Saving
Five soldiers have been commended for saving a stab victim's life in Canada by ingeniously using credit cards to treat his chest wounds. The life-saving soldiers from 4 Logistic Support Regiment, who...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2011
Bank Support For Small Firms 'Not Enough'
Research shows bank initiatives to boost small business lending have not gone far enough, says the Forum of Private Business Just over a year after the launch of the British Bankers' Association's Bu...
Bank Support For Small Firms 'Not Enough'
Research shows bank initiatives to boost small business lending have not gone far enough, says the Forum of Private Business Just over a year after the launch of the British Bankers' Association's Bu...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2011
Dana Tyre Damage 'Not Unusual'
A police investigation has been launched into damage caused to a wheel on Dana Rosemary Scallon's Irish Presidential campaign car. However, experts have said that the damaged tyre on the campaign ca...
Dana Tyre Damage 'Not Unusual'
A police investigation has been launched into damage caused to a wheel on Dana Rosemary Scallon's Irish Presidential campaign car. However, experts have said that the damaged tyre on the campaign ca...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2011
East Anglia's Rail Improvement On Track
Rail passengers in East Anglia are on track for more comfortable and convenient journeys thanks to a range of measures to be introduced on the region's rail network, Rail Minister Theresa Villiers has...
East Anglia's Rail Improvement On Track
Rail passengers in East Anglia are on track for more comfortable and convenient journeys thanks to a range of measures to be introduced on the region's rail network, Rail Minister Theresa Villiers has...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2011
Migration Patterns Probed As Environment Changes
A new international report, published today, reveals that the major challenges associated with migration and environmental change have been underestimated. By focusing solely on those that might lea...
Migration Patterns Probed As Environment Changes
A new international report, published today, reveals that the major challenges associated with migration and environmental change have been underestimated. By focusing solely on those that might lea...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2011
Jaguar Is Top Luxury Car, Says What Car?
The Jaguar XF has emerged as winner of the Executive and Luxury category in the What Car? Used Car of the Year Awards 2011. Commended by the judges as a 'seriously desirable and sophisticated car', ...
Jaguar Is Top Luxury Car, Says What Car?
The Jaguar XF has emerged as winner of the Executive and Luxury category in the What Car? Used Car of the Year Awards 2011. Commended by the judges as a 'seriously desirable and sophisticated car', ...
Business News, Oct 20, 2011
Titanic Boost For NI Tourism On Way
The bricks and mortar of NI's newest visitor attractions will form the building blocks upon which the future of tourism will be built, Arlene Foster said today. The Titanic building in Belfast and th...
Titanic Boost For NI Tourism On Way
The bricks and mortar of NI's newest visitor attractions will form the building blocks upon which the future of tourism will be built, Arlene Foster said today. The Titanic building in Belfast and th...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2011
Other News In Brief
Occupy Protest Losing St Paul's Money St Paul's Cathedral could be forced to close as activists continue to occupy the churchyard staging an anti-capitalist protest, officials say. Members of ...
Other News In Brief
Occupy Protest Losing St Paul's Money St Paul's Cathedral could be forced to close as activists continue to occupy the churchyard staging an anti-capitalist protest, officials say. Members of ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2011
Titanic Boost For NI Tourism On Way
The bricks and mortar of NI's newest visitor attractions will form the building blocks upon which the future of tourism will be built, Arlene Foster said today. The Titanic building in Belfast and th...
Titanic Boost For NI Tourism On Way
The bricks and mortar of NI's newest visitor attractions will form the building blocks upon which the future of tourism will be built, Arlene Foster said today. The Titanic building in Belfast and th...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2011
NI Developer Criticised Over Dublin 'Fire Traps'
A Derry-born developer has come under fire after sub-standard building work led to the eviction of 180 residents from his Priory Hall housing complex in Dublin. Even Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny has cr...
NI Developer Criticised Over Dublin 'Fire Traps'
A Derry-born developer has come under fire after sub-standard building work led to the eviction of 180 residents from his Priory Hall housing complex in Dublin. Even Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny has cr...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2011
Unions Slam BBC Boss's Belfast Remarks
Both the journalist and the media and entertainment unions have taken issue with remarks made to BBC Belfast staff by the corportation's Director General Mark Thompson. Speaking at a meeting of BBC s...
Unions Slam BBC Boss's Belfast Remarks
Both the journalist and the media and entertainment unions have taken issue with remarks made to BBC Belfast staff by the corportation's Director General Mark Thompson. Speaking at a meeting of BBC s...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2011
Medal Success For NI At WorldSkills
Northern Ireland has triumphed at the global skills competition WorldSkills London 2011, winning gold, silver and bronze medals as part of Team UK. A gold medal in bricklaying was awarded to Philip G...
Medal Success For NI At WorldSkills
Northern Ireland has triumphed at the global skills competition WorldSkills London 2011, winning gold, silver and bronze medals as part of Team UK. A gold medal in bricklaying was awarded to Philip G...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2011
Lisburn Manufacturing Facility 'Builds Jobs'
An extension to a factory used by a leading manufacturing firm is open for business and in turn has created 30 new jobs. Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has officially opened Creative Comp...
Lisburn Manufacturing Facility 'Builds Jobs'
An extension to a factory used by a leading manufacturing firm is open for business and in turn has created 30 new jobs. Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has officially opened Creative Comp...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2011
Iconic Portaferry Hotel Sold
Up-and-coming hotelier Bill Wolsey, whose company Beannchor Group owns The Merchant in downtown Belfast, has acquired The Portaferry Hotel - a famous gem in the Irish hotel world. Mr Wolsey has said ...
Iconic Portaferry Hotel Sold
Up-and-coming hotelier Bill Wolsey, whose company Beannchor Group owns The Merchant in downtown Belfast, has acquired The Portaferry Hotel - a famous gem in the Irish hotel world. Mr Wolsey has said ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Odyssey Beer Deal Agreed Heineken NI has secured the 'pouring rights' at The Odyssey Arena in Belfast, in time for the 2011 MTV European Music Awards. Heineken NI also announced it is an 'Offi...
Other NI News In Brief
Odyssey Beer Deal Agreed Heineken NI has secured the 'pouring rights' at The Odyssey Arena in Belfast, in time for the 2011 MTV European Music Awards. Heineken NI also announced it is an 'Offi...
Business News, Oct 20, 2011
Lisburn Manufacturing Facility Creates Jobs
An extension to a factory used by a leading manufacturing firm is open for business and in turn has created 30 new jobs. Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has officially opened Creative Comp...
Lisburn Manufacturing Facility Creates Jobs
An extension to a factory used by a leading manufacturing firm is open for business and in turn has created 30 new jobs. Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has officially opened Creative Comp...
Business News, Oct 20, 2011
Carryduff Tesco 'Given Green Light'
Despite criticism and complaints, planners have said that the proposed Tesco store at Carryduff on the outskirts of south Belfast should be given the go-ahead. The Northern Ireland Independent Retail...
Carryduff Tesco 'Given Green Light'
Despite criticism and complaints, planners have said that the proposed Tesco store at Carryduff on the outskirts of south Belfast should be given the go-ahead. The Northern Ireland Independent Retail...
UK National News, Oct 19, 2011
Northampton Woman Dies In Nightclub Crush
A "multi-agency investigation" is to take place after a woman died and several were injured during a "crush" incident in a city nightclub. During the incident at the Lava & Ignite nightclub in North...
Northampton Woman Dies In Nightclub Crush
A "multi-agency investigation" is to take place after a woman died and several were injured during a "crush" incident in a city nightclub. During the incident at the Lava & Ignite nightclub in North...
UK National News, Oct 19, 2011
Dale Farm Residents 'Traumatised' By Eviction
Dale Farm supporters have said residents are "traumatised" by the ongoing eviction of the travelling community from the farm, claiming police brutality and "the illegal destruction of property". The ...
Dale Farm Residents 'Traumatised' By Eviction
Dale Farm supporters have said residents are "traumatised" by the ongoing eviction of the travelling community from the farm, claiming police brutality and "the illegal destruction of property". The ...
UK National News, Oct 19, 2011
Millions Affected By Tax Blunder
Millions of UK tax payers will be told they have paid the wrong amount of tax, with some being handed a £400 rebate while others will be hit by £600 in back payments. Around six million are expected...
Millions Affected By Tax Blunder
Millions of UK tax payers will be told they have paid the wrong amount of tax, with some being handed a £400 rebate while others will be hit by £600 in back payments. Around six million are expected...
UK National News, Oct 19, 2011
Second Tory MP Faces 'Adviser' Questions
Another Conservative minister is facing questions accused on the role of an associate who was claiming to be his officially adviser. Miriam Maes, a Dutch-born environmental expert who also runs Fore...
Second Tory MP Faces 'Adviser' Questions
Another Conservative minister is facing questions accused on the role of an associate who was claiming to be his officially adviser. Miriam Maes, a Dutch-born environmental expert who also runs Fore...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2011
Concerns Over Recalled RVH Patients
There are concerns being expressed over news that a major hospital trust is recalling patients for further tests. The DUP Vice-chairman of the Stormont Assembly's Health Committee, Jim Wells, has com...
Concerns Over Recalled RVH Patients
There are concerns being expressed over news that a major hospital trust is recalling patients for further tests. The DUP Vice-chairman of the Stormont Assembly's Health Committee, Jim Wells, has com...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Rain clearing away east by early evening with some clear spells but a few showers likely to affect the North coast and other areas towards dawn, remaining breezy and mild overnight. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
