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Northern Ireland News for October 2011 : Page 9
Recruitment News, Oct 17, 2011
Boston Scientific Boost Cork Construction Jobs
A boost to Ireland's construction jobs has been announced with the plans of a €30m development in Cork. According to a report by the Irish Examiner Boston Scientific is to seek planning permission fo...
Boston Scientific Boost Cork Construction Jobs
A boost to Ireland's construction jobs has been announced with the plans of a €30m development in Cork. According to a report by the Irish Examiner Boston Scientific is to seek planning permission fo...
Business News, Oct 17, 2011
Deck25 Decking Goes Clubbing
One of the largest roof top beer gardens in Northern Ireland has been completely refurbished. The popular Sugar Nite Club which has a capacity for 500, is part of the Downey multi level bar complex...
Deck25 Decking Goes Clubbing
One of the largest roof top beer gardens in Northern Ireland has been completely refurbished. The popular Sugar Nite Club which has a capacity for 500, is part of the Downey multi level bar complex...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Fiona Goes To The Dogs Miss Northern Ireland Finola Guinanne added a glamorous touch to the launch of the 2011 Tennent's Gold Cup as heats get underway at Drumbo Park Greyhound Stadium. The mo...
Other NI News In Brief
Fiona Goes To The Dogs Miss Northern Ireland Finola Guinanne added a glamorous touch to the launch of the 2011 Tennent's Gold Cup as heats get underway at Drumbo Park Greyhound Stadium. The mo...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2011
Summer Of Post Parade Violence Cost £5.7m
Sectarian rioting is costing the economy dearly with news this morning that the cost of policing parades and associated public disorder during the period from April to the end of August was a huge £5....
Summer Of Post Parade Violence Cost £5.7m
Sectarian rioting is costing the economy dearly with news this morning that the cost of policing parades and associated public disorder during the period from April to the end of August was a huge £5....
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2011
Toxic Waste Uncovered At Illegal Fuel Pumps
Over 20 tonnes of toxic waste have been removed following the discovery of three illegal diesel laundering plants in Co Down and Co Armagh by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). HMRC, accompanied by officer...
Toxic Waste Uncovered At Illegal Fuel Pumps
Over 20 tonnes of toxic waste have been removed following the discovery of three illegal diesel laundering plants in Co Down and Co Armagh by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). HMRC, accompanied by officer...
Business News, Oct 14, 2011
Tennent's 'Pours Gold' at Drumbo
Next month, NI will be 'going to the dogs' with news that six top dogs will be competing in one of the biggest races of the year, the Tennent's Gold Cup. They are going for gold on November 5th at Dr...
Tennent's 'Pours Gold' at Drumbo
Next month, NI will be 'going to the dogs' with news that six top dogs will be competing in one of the biggest races of the year, the Tennent's Gold Cup. They are going for gold on November 5th at Dr...
Recruitment News, Oct 14, 2011
Titanic Job Opportunites Previewed
Job opportunities at Titanic Belfast will be previewed at a Community Information Day in Belfast City Hall on Thursday 20 October. The 'drop in' event, running between 12 noon and 4pm is being organ...
Titanic Job Opportunites Previewed
Job opportunities at Titanic Belfast will be previewed at a Community Information Day in Belfast City Hall on Thursday 20 October. The 'drop in' event, running between 12 noon and 4pm is being organ...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2011
Other News In Brief
Cameron Opens Airbus Factory David Cameron has officially opened the Airbus’ new £400 million wing factory in Wales. The state-of-the-art manufacturing facility will assemble the wings for Air...
Other News In Brief
Cameron Opens Airbus Factory David Cameron has officially opened the Airbus’ new £400 million wing factory in Wales. The state-of-the-art manufacturing facility will assemble the wings for Air...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2011
RTE's TV Debate 'Unfair To McGuinness'
The Irish broadcaster, RTE has received complaints over a televised Presidential debate, during which its host is said to have treated Sinn Fein candidate Martin McGuinness "unfairly". The broadcaste...
RTE's TV Debate 'Unfair To McGuinness'
The Irish broadcaster, RTE has received complaints over a televised Presidential debate, during which its host is said to have treated Sinn Fein candidate Martin McGuinness "unfairly". The broadcaste...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2011
Tory MP Caught Dumping Documents In Park Bin
A Cabinet Office Minister has been caught repeatedly dumping official documents in park waste paper bins. The Daily Mirror pictured Oliver Letwin, one of the main advisors to David Cameron, disposing...
Tory MP Caught Dumping Documents In Park Bin
A Cabinet Office Minister has been caught repeatedly dumping official documents in park waste paper bins. The Daily Mirror pictured Oliver Letwin, one of the main advisors to David Cameron, disposing...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2011
Queen's Festival 'Banking On Success'
It's time for the curtain to rise on the 49th Ulster Bank-sponsored Belfast Festival at Queen's. The city is once again set to be immersed in over a fortnight of international dance, drama, music an...
Queen's Festival 'Banking On Success'
It's time for the curtain to rise on the 49th Ulster Bank-sponsored Belfast Festival at Queen's. The city is once again set to be immersed in over a fortnight of international dance, drama, music an...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2011
Fox Pressurised Over Undeclared US Dinner
The week of increasingly difficult disclosures about the Defence Secretary and his associate continues as new revelations about an undeclared dinner bash in the US emerge on Friday. Both Dr Liam Fox...
Fox Pressurised Over Undeclared US Dinner
The week of increasingly difficult disclosures about the Defence Secretary and his associate continues as new revelations about an undeclared dinner bash in the US emerge on Friday. Both Dr Liam Fox...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2011
Big Changes Loom For NI Housing Sector
Significant changes are to be suggested in the housing sector following questions over why so much public money was being paid to social housing providers and why so many separate organisations are pr...
Big Changes Loom For NI Housing Sector
Significant changes are to be suggested in the housing sector following questions over why so much public money was being paid to social housing providers and why so many separate organisations are pr...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2011
Gov Obesity Plan 'Patronising Rubbish' – Jamie Oliver
TV chef Jamie Oliver has called the Government's plan to reduce obesity crisis "worthless, regurgitated, patronising rubbish". On Thursday, the Government published plans to cut "five billion calori...
Gov Obesity Plan 'Patronising Rubbish' – Jamie Oliver
TV chef Jamie Oliver has called the Government's plan to reduce obesity crisis "worthless, regurgitated, patronising rubbish". On Thursday, the Government published plans to cut "five billion calori...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2011
Foster Cooks Up Tourism Successes
Co Down has all it takes to be a major tourist attraction, according to the NI Tourism Minister Arlene Foster. She has said that Down has all the right ingredients to attract more visitors from home ...
Foster Cooks Up Tourism Successes
Co Down has all it takes to be a major tourist attraction, according to the NI Tourism Minister Arlene Foster. She has said that Down has all the right ingredients to attract more visitors from home ...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2011
Regulator Demands Basic Electricity Tariff
The energy regulator has published demands on suppliers to offer standard tariffs and more choice, just as companies record an increase in margins. Regulator Ofgem said in its 'Promoting Choice and ...
Regulator Demands Basic Electricity Tariff
The energy regulator has published demands on suppliers to offer standard tariffs and more choice, just as companies record an increase in margins. Regulator Ofgem said in its 'Promoting Choice and ...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2011
Energy Firms' Profit Margins Sparked By Price Rises
Energy suppliers have increased their profit margins to £125 per customer a year due to recent price hikes, it has emerged. Industry regulator Ofgem said that its latest report on prices shows that t...
Energy Firms' Profit Margins Sparked By Price Rises
Energy suppliers have increased their profit margins to £125 per customer a year due to recent price hikes, it has emerged. Industry regulator Ofgem said that its latest report on prices shows that t...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2011
Ulster Viewers Get Set For Digital Switch Over
The date for digital TV switchover in Northern Ireland has been announced today, promising more channels and better pictures for thousands of households. Analogue television will close on 24 October ...
Ulster Viewers Get Set For Digital Switch Over
The date for digital TV switchover in Northern Ireland has been announced today, promising more channels and better pictures for thousands of households. Analogue television will close on 24 October ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2011
Bangor Redevelopment 'On Track'
Plans for the Bangor regeneration remain on track despite financial problems incurred during the scheme. According to the Department of Social Development (DSD) the Queen's Parade development, which ...
Bangor Redevelopment 'On Track'
Plans for the Bangor regeneration remain on track despite financial problems incurred during the scheme. According to the Department of Social Development (DSD) the Queen's Parade development, which ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2011
Benefit Frauds 'Jailed' For False Claims
Three benefit frauds from across NI have been handed down gaol sentences for defrauding the Government of money to which they were not entitled. James Logue (45) of Main Street, Castlederg was convic...
Benefit Frauds 'Jailed' For False Claims
Three benefit frauds from across NI have been handed down gaol sentences for defrauding the Government of money to which they were not entitled. James Logue (45) of Main Street, Castlederg was convic...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2011
Wales Round Of Rally Championships Revs-up
The FIA's World Rally Championships (WRC) Wales Rally GB, will visit a far greater proportion of Wales this November than before, with an opening stage on the legendary Great Orme set to kick off 2011...
Wales Round Of Rally Championships Revs-up
The FIA's World Rally Championships (WRC) Wales Rally GB, will visit a far greater proportion of Wales this November than before, with an opening stage on the legendary Great Orme set to kick off 2011...
Business News, Oct 14, 2011
Downpatrick Makeover Unveiled
Downpatrick's town centre makeover - worth over £3m - has been unveiled. NI Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland and Tourism Minister Arlene Foster have visited Downpatrick to reveal the £...
Downpatrick Makeover Unveiled
Downpatrick's town centre makeover - worth over £3m - has been unveiled. NI Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland and Tourism Minister Arlene Foster have visited Downpatrick to reveal the £...
Business News, Oct 14, 2011
Barroso Applauds Ireland's Economic Performance
Following a meeting in Brussels on Thursday, the President of the European Council has urged Ireland to continue with its "strong" bail-out programme after praising the State’s economic performance. ...
Barroso Applauds Ireland's Economic Performance
Following a meeting in Brussels on Thursday, the President of the European Council has urged Ireland to continue with its "strong" bail-out programme after praising the State’s economic performance. ...
Business News, Oct 14, 2011
Co Down Housing To Boost Construction Jobs
The construction industry has been given a much needed boost with the announcement of a £18m social housing scheme. Stormont Housing Minister Nelson McCausland has kick-started building work at a new...
Co Down Housing To Boost Construction Jobs
The construction industry has been given a much needed boost with the announcement of a £18m social housing scheme. Stormont Housing Minister Nelson McCausland has kick-started building work at a new...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2011
Co Down Housing To Boost Construction Jobs
The construction industry has been given a much needed boost with the announcement of a £18m social housing scheme. Stormont Housing Minister Nelson McCausland has kick-started building work at a new...
Co Down Housing To Boost Construction Jobs
The construction industry has been given a much needed boost with the announcement of a £18m social housing scheme. Stormont Housing Minister Nelson McCausland has kick-started building work at a new...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2011
Release Of Zarganar In Burma Celebrated
A political prisoner of 35 years and who was awarded honorary life membership of the union, Equity, has now been released in Burma. On hearing that Mr Zarganar was freed, Equity General Secretary Chr...
Release Of Zarganar In Burma Celebrated
A political prisoner of 35 years and who was awarded honorary life membership of the union, Equity, has now been released in Burma. On hearing that Mr Zarganar was freed, Equity General Secretary Chr...
Business News, Oct 13, 2011
Irish Inflation Up 2.6% In September
Inflation has jumped again in September meaning that the cost of living has steadily increased for two consecutive months. New figures by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have revealed that inflat...
Irish Inflation Up 2.6% In September
Inflation has jumped again in September meaning that the cost of living has steadily increased for two consecutive months. New figures by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have revealed that inflat...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2011
Fox Faces Further Fire
The under-fire Conservative Minister, Liam Fox was facing further politically damaging allegations on Thursday, as it was being reported that he took five MPs to Washington during his leadership bid. ...
Fox Faces Further Fire
The under-fire Conservative Minister, Liam Fox was facing further politically damaging allegations on Thursday, as it was being reported that he took five MPs to Washington during his leadership bid. ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Guinness Gifted Diageo Northern Ireland has announced that it has awarded Lough Neagh Rescue and St Brigid's GAC £4,500 each in funding to help support their activities. Both awards have been ...
Other NI News In Brief
Guinness Gifted Diageo Northern Ireland has announced that it has awarded Lough Neagh Rescue and St Brigid's GAC £4,500 each in funding to help support their activities. Both awards have been ...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2011
Lords Pass Controversial Health Bill
Peers in the House of Lords have rejected attempts to block or delay the Government's controversial health reforms. The Health and Social Care Bill will now be subject to detailed scrutiny by the Lor...
Lords Pass Controversial Health Bill
Peers in the House of Lords have rejected attempts to block or delay the Government's controversial health reforms. The Health and Social Care Bill will now be subject to detailed scrutiny by the Lor...
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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.
