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Northern Ireland News for October 2011 : Page 8
Northern Ireland News, Oct 18, 2011
Finucane Refusal Leaves Irish 'Dissatisfied'
Relations between the UK and the Irish Republic's governments seem to have taken a bitter turn after the Irish hit out at British Prime Minister David Cameron over his refusal to order a public inquir...
Finucane Refusal Leaves Irish 'Dissatisfied'
Relations between the UK and the Irish Republic's governments seem to have taken a bitter turn after the Irish hit out at British Prime Minister David Cameron over his refusal to order a public inquir...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 18, 2011
Trainees 'Aim High' For Foothold In NI Media
A new trainee scheme to attract and retain talent in the media industry in Northern Ireland, Aim High, has selected the final 15 candidates who will now go on to work within the local creative industr...
Trainees 'Aim High' For Foothold In NI Media
A new trainee scheme to attract and retain talent in the media industry in Northern Ireland, Aim High, has selected the final 15 candidates who will now go on to work within the local creative industr...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 18, 2011
Online Sale Snow Patrol Tickets 'Cancelled'
Belfast City Council has confirmed that all 15,000 tickets for the much-anticipated Snow Patrol City Hall concert being held as part of the MTV EMAs have rapidly been allocated. It also warned that a...
Online Sale Snow Patrol Tickets 'Cancelled'
Belfast City Council has confirmed that all 15,000 tickets for the much-anticipated Snow Patrol City Hall concert being held as part of the MTV EMAs have rapidly been allocated. It also warned that a...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 18, 2011
Lady Ga Ga To Appear At EMAs
MTV have announced that Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars will both perform at the star swollen EMA ceremony in Belfast in November. Both acts are this year's top female and male European Music Award nominees...
Lady Ga Ga To Appear At EMAs
MTV have announced that Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars will both perform at the star swollen EMA ceremony in Belfast in November. Both acts are this year's top female and male European Music Award nominees...
Recruitment News, Oct 18, 2011
€250k Pledged To Re-Train Talk Talk Workers
A €250k investment will be made by the Irish Government in a bid to re-train the former workers at Talk Talk in Waterford, it has been announced. A state-funded enterprise group will foot the bill af...
€250k Pledged To Re-Train Talk Talk Workers
A €250k investment will be made by the Irish Government in a bid to re-train the former workers at Talk Talk in Waterford, it has been announced. A state-funded enterprise group will foot the bill af...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 18, 2011
Mid Ulster Road Works Investment Announced
The Stormont Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has announced an investment of half a million pounds for three new resurfacing schemes for the Cookstown and Magherafelt areas. The three new resu...
Mid Ulster Road Works Investment Announced
The Stormont Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has announced an investment of half a million pounds for three new resurfacing schemes for the Cookstown and Magherafelt areas. The three new resu...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 18, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Torch Of Pride Pictured is Olympic Swimming hopeful Melanie Nocher with Cool FM DJ Pete Snodden and Youth Action NI worker Peter Wray who have been named as judges to help select the inspirati...
Other NI News In Brief
Torch Of Pride Pictured is Olympic Swimming hopeful Melanie Nocher with Cool FM DJ Pete Snodden and Youth Action NI worker Peter Wray who have been named as judges to help select the inspirati...
Business News, Oct 18, 2011
Etihad To Buy Govt Aer Lingus Stake?
Talks are reportedly underway between the Irish Government and a Middle Eastern airline, which have expressed interest in the Governments 25% stake in Aer Lingus. According to the Financial Times, a ...
Etihad To Buy Govt Aer Lingus Stake?
Talks are reportedly underway between the Irish Government and a Middle Eastern airline, which have expressed interest in the Governments 25% stake in Aer Lingus. According to the Financial Times, a ...
UK National News, Oct 17, 2011
Other News In Brief
UK Economy At 'Dangerous Junction' The UK economy has stalled at a "dangerous junction", according to financial analysts Ernst and Young. The body, who use the same forecasting methods as the ...
Other News In Brief
UK Economy At 'Dangerous Junction' The UK economy has stalled at a "dangerous junction", according to financial analysts Ernst and Young. The body, who use the same forecasting methods as the ...
UK National News, Oct 17, 2011
'Occupy' Protest Enters Day Three
The London branch of the world-wide 'Occupy' movement against corporate greed have camped in London's financial district for a second night. Occupy the London Stock Exchange (OccupyLSX) joined branch...
'Occupy' Protest Enters Day Three
The London branch of the world-wide 'Occupy' movement against corporate greed have camped in London's financial district for a second night. Occupy the London Stock Exchange (OccupyLSX) joined branch...
UK National News, Oct 17, 2011
British Racer Dies During IndyCar Pile-Up
British racing driver and IndyCar star, Dan Wheldon, has died during an accident in Sunday’s IndyCar Series finale at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The Buckinghamshire-born driver, 33, was one of 15 invo...
British Racer Dies During IndyCar Pile-Up
British racing driver and IndyCar star, Dan Wheldon, has died during an accident in Sunday’s IndyCar Series finale at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The Buckinghamshire-born driver, 33, was one of 15 invo...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2011
Donegal Teen Dies From Injuries In Derry
A teenager from Donegal, who was discovered unconscious outside a pub in Londonderry at the weekend, has died from head injuries. Nineteen year-old Caolan Page from the village of Carrigans, was dis...
Donegal Teen Dies From Injuries In Derry
A teenager from Donegal, who was discovered unconscious outside a pub in Londonderry at the weekend, has died from head injuries. Nineteen year-old Caolan Page from the village of Carrigans, was dis...
UK National News, Oct 17, 2011
Cabinet Shake Up After Fox Resignation
A number of new appointments to the Cabinet have been announced following the resignation of Dr Liam Fox last week. Philip Hammond, who was Secretary of State for Transport will now replace Dr Fox a...
Cabinet Shake Up After Fox Resignation
A number of new appointments to the Cabinet have been announced following the resignation of Dr Liam Fox last week. Philip Hammond, who was Secretary of State for Transport will now replace Dr Fox a...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2011
Finucanes' Inquiry Campaign Moves To Dublin
The Finucane family has announced that they will continue their campaign to get an independent inquiry into the murder of solicitor Pat Finucane, this time with Irish government support and despite th...
Finucanes' Inquiry Campaign Moves To Dublin
The Finucane family has announced that they will continue their campaign to get an independent inquiry into the murder of solicitor Pat Finucane, this time with Irish government support and despite th...
UK National News, Oct 17, 2011
Blackberry Give Away £63M In App-ology
Phone company Blackberry have announced they will be giving away premium apps to customers after millions were left without Smartphone service for over three days. Research in Motion (RIM) the compa...
Blackberry Give Away £63M In App-ology
Phone company Blackberry have announced they will be giving away premium apps to customers after millions were left without Smartphone service for over three days. Research in Motion (RIM) the compa...
UK National News, Oct 17, 2011
Ex-Scout Jailed For Historical Sex Offences.
An ex-Scout volunteer has been sentenced to four years I prison for sex offences committed on three boys between 1971 and 1980. Keith David Cutler, 57, of Knowles Close, West Drayton, was sentenced a...
Ex-Scout Jailed For Historical Sex Offences.
An ex-Scout volunteer has been sentenced to four years I prison for sex offences committed on three boys between 1971 and 1980. Keith David Cutler, 57, of Knowles Close, West Drayton, was sentenced a...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2011
All Ireland Job Creation Bid Provokes SDLP
The Assembly is to focus on job creation today with the SDLP Enterprise, Trade and Investment Spokesperson Dr Alasdair McDonnell this morning attacking a Sinn Fein-inspired motion in favour of an isla...
All Ireland Job Creation Bid Provokes SDLP
The Assembly is to focus on job creation today with the SDLP Enterprise, Trade and Investment Spokesperson Dr Alasdair McDonnell this morning attacking a Sinn Fein-inspired motion in favour of an isla...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2011
Separate Arson Attacks Probed In Co Antrim
There was a petrol bomb attack in the Co Antrim port town of Larne at the weekend. The incident in Carson Street was reported to police shortly before 4am on Sunday and while no one was injured in th...
Separate Arson Attacks Probed In Co Antrim
There was a petrol bomb attack in the Co Antrim port town of Larne at the weekend. The incident in Carson Street was reported to police shortly before 4am on Sunday and while no one was injured in th...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2011
Irish Presidential Candidate 'Rejects Poll'
Fine Gael's Irish Presidential candidate Gay Mitchell has discarded the findings of the latest opinion poll while fellow Labour candidate Michael D Higgins has rejected claims that he is too old to ru...
Irish Presidential Candidate 'Rejects Poll'
Fine Gael's Irish Presidential candidate Gay Mitchell has discarded the findings of the latest opinion poll while fellow Labour candidate Michael D Higgins has rejected claims that he is too old to ru...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2011
Olympic Awards For Ulster Outreach Projects
The University of Ulster's Sports Outreach programmes, which encourage young people to be more active using the Olympic Games as inspiration, have received three prestigious national awards. The Lo...
Olympic Awards For Ulster Outreach Projects
The University of Ulster's Sports Outreach programmes, which encourage young people to be more active using the Olympic Games as inspiration, have received three prestigious national awards. The Lo...
UK National News, Oct 17, 2011
Gov To Hold Energy Summit
David Cameron is adding to the pressure on energy firms, ahead of a meeting with the 'big six' suppliers on Monday to discuss bringing down the cost of power. The Prime Minister will be meeting the ...
Gov To Hold Energy Summit
David Cameron is adding to the pressure on energy firms, ahead of a meeting with the 'big six' suppliers on Monday to discuss bringing down the cost of power. The Prime Minister will be meeting the ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2011
Etihad To Buy Govt Aer Lingus Stake?
Talks are reportedly underway between the Irish Government and a Middle Eastern airline, which have expressed interest in the Governments 25% stake in Aer Lingus. According to the Financial Times, a ...
Etihad To Buy Govt Aer Lingus Stake?
Talks are reportedly underway between the Irish Government and a Middle Eastern airline, which have expressed interest in the Governments 25% stake in Aer Lingus. According to the Financial Times, a ...
UK National News, Oct 17, 2011
Mr X Off The Payroll
The revenue and customs service has issued the UK's employers with a warning after nearly 600 PAYE submissions listed employees as Mr X. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) said it was urging employers to g...
Mr X Off The Payroll
The revenue and customs service has issued the UK's employers with a warning after nearly 600 PAYE submissions listed employees as Mr X. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) said it was urging employers to g...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2011
Former PMs Attend Basque Peace Talks
A group of politicians who were involved in Ireland's 'Peace Process' have travelled to Spain to help broker an agreement between the Spanish government and Spanish separatists. Former Taoiseach Bert...
Former PMs Attend Basque Peace Talks
A group of politicians who were involved in Ireland's 'Peace Process' have travelled to Spain to help broker an agreement between the Spanish government and Spanish separatists. Former Taoiseach Bert...
Business News, Oct 17, 2011
All Ireland Job Creation Bid Provokes SDLP
The Assembly is to focus on job creation today with the SDLP Enterprise, Trade and Investment Spokesperson Dr Alasdair McDonnell this morning attacking a Sinn Fein-inspired motion in favour of an isla...
All Ireland Job Creation Bid Provokes SDLP
The Assembly is to focus on job creation today with the SDLP Enterprise, Trade and Investment Spokesperson Dr Alasdair McDonnell this morning attacking a Sinn Fein-inspired motion in favour of an isla...
Recruitment News, Oct 17, 2011
Sinn Fein Seek Irish Jobs
A Sinn Fein motion calling for the development of an all-Ireland Job Creation Strategy is due for debate today at Stormont. Speaking ahead of the motion, their Enterprise Spokesperson, Phil Flanagan...
Sinn Fein Seek Irish Jobs
A Sinn Fein motion calling for the development of an all-Ireland Job Creation Strategy is due for debate today at Stormont. Speaking ahead of the motion, their Enterprise Spokesperson, Phil Flanagan...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2011
NI Contractor Wins £10m Tender
A Northern Ireland-based contractor has bagged work on a £10m mechanical and electrical maintenance project. BI Electrical Services (NI) Ltd will complete a catalogue of work on schools and associate...
NI Contractor Wins £10m Tender
A Northern Ireland-based contractor has bagged work on a £10m mechanical and electrical maintenance project. BI Electrical Services (NI) Ltd will complete a catalogue of work on schools and associate...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2011
Deck25 Decking 'Goes Clubbing'
One of the largest roof top beer gardens in Northern Ireland has been completely refurbished. Co Londonderry's popular Sugar Nite Club - which has a capacity for 500 - is part of the Downey multi le...
Deck25 Decking 'Goes Clubbing'
One of the largest roof top beer gardens in Northern Ireland has been completely refurbished. Co Londonderry's popular Sugar Nite Club - which has a capacity for 500 - is part of the Downey multi le...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
North Belfast On Alert The Antrim Road in north Belfast has been partly closed due to a bomb alert. Army bomb disposal experts are examining a suspicious object with the Antrim Road closed bet...
Other NI News In Brief
North Belfast On Alert The Antrim Road in north Belfast has been partly closed due to a bomb alert. Army bomb disposal experts are examining a suspicious object with the Antrim Road closed bet...
Business News, Oct 17, 2011
Sinn Fein Seek Irish Jobs Bid
A Sinn Fein motion calling for the development of an all-Ireland Job Creation Strategy is due for debate today at Stormont. Speaking ahead of the motion, their Enterprise Spokesperson, Phil Flanagan...
Sinn Fein Seek Irish Jobs Bid
A Sinn Fein motion calling for the development of an all-Ireland Job Creation Strategy is due for debate today at Stormont. Speaking ahead of the motion, their Enterprise Spokesperson, Phil Flanagan...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
