Northern Ireland News for April 2011 : Page 3

Recruitment News, Apr 27, 2011
Coventry Airport Plan Creates Job Boost
Around 10,000 jobs could be created in a major boost for the region as a result of plans to create a £250 million economic hub at Coventry Airport. Sir Peter Rigby, who bought Coventry Airport last A...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Minister Reiterates Commitment To Protect UK Border North African migrants gathering in France will not evade Britain’s tough border controls, Damian Green insisted today. This follows media reports ...
Business News, Apr 27, 2011
Housing Experts Back City Apartment Plan
There has been a warm welcome expressed for a proposed apartment development in downtown Belfast - in the face of an apparent fall in the population of the city. Tom McClelland of the Royal Institute...
Business News, Apr 27, 2011
Dublin Development Showcases Firm's Paving
A high profile Dublin project which used an innovative paving product, has been highlighted. The 02 Arena was partly paved with Plaza, a product said to be suited to the requirements of such a presti...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2011
ICTU Launch May Festival
May Day - traditionally the day when workers throughout the world come together to celebrate working class culture and history - is to be marked in Belfast next week. The May Day march is to be one ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2011
Dublin Development Showcases Firm's Paving
A high profile Dublin project which used an innovative paving product, has been highlighted. The 02 Arena was partly paved with Plaza, a product said to be suited to the requirements of such a presti...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Bomb Scare It has emerged this afternoon that a bomb alert which caused a number of homes to be evacuated in Londonderry has ended after having been declared an elaborate hoax. Army bomb expe...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2011
Female Bomb Disposal Expert Remembered
The commanding officer of a female bomb disposal expert who died in Afghanistan has described her as a "passionate, robust and forthright individual" who lived life to the full. Capt Lisa Jade Head, ...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2011
British Photographer Killed In Libya
An award-winning British photographer has been killed in Misrata. It is believed Tim Hetherington, 40, was killed in a rocket-propelled grenade attack while covering the conflict in Libya. An Americ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2011
Help Sought Over Police Trip-Wire Bomb
A group of young people who were in two cars may hold vital information about a booby-trap bomb attempt to murder or maim PSNI officers in south Belfast. The teenagers are know to have stopped near a...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2011
Blast Bomb Attack On Police Condemned
Politicians in Co Armagh have said the community is shocked at blast bomb attack on police yesterday. The device was been thrown at a police foot patrol in the Meadowbrook area of Craigavon, Co Armag...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2011
Witnesses Key To Belfast Trip-Wire Bomb Probe
A group of young people who were in two cars may hold vital information about a booby-trap bomb attempt to murder or maim PSNI officers in south Belfast. The teenagers are know to have stopped near a...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2011
First 'Summer-Smog” Of 2011 Hits The UK
The high pressure system persisting over the UK is forecast to bring warm and still conditions to the UK over the Easter weekend. These conditions mean it is likely that Britain will experience a hi...
Recruitment News, Apr 21, 2011
Small Firms' Recruitment Plans In Jeopardy
The likelihood of small businesses creating jobs to drive economic growth is in jeopardy, a new survey suggests, with fewer believing they will be able to employ new staff in the year ahead. Accordin...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2011
Gas Customers Rocked By Price Hike
A huge hike in the price of gas has been slammed as a massive blow to consumers. The news was confirmed last night, that a predicted Phoenix Gas increase in its prices would indeed by 39%. The compa...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2011
Over 80,000 On Benefit For Addictions
The government have revealed that over 80,000 people in the UK are claiming incapacity benefit due to addictions. Claimants main issues relate to alcohol, drugs or obesity. More than a quarter in th...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2011
UUP Seeks Maintenance Sector Boost
An official Government publication has this week confirmed the problems facing the construction trade in NI. The Department of Finance and Personnel's Construction Bulletin showed that the industry i...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
NHS Pay Review Body Appoint New Chair The Department of Health has appointed Mr Jerry Cope to serve as the new Chair of the NHS Pay Review Body. The appointment follows the successful completion of t...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2011
Belfast To Celebrate Titanic Centenary
Belfast City Council is set to mark the 100th anniversary of the launch of RMS Titanic, with four days of events including exhibitions, talks, tours, plays and family activities. A series of exhibi...
Business News, Apr 21, 2011
Irish Start-Ups 'Match Up' With European Hosts
Ireland has now joined other E.U. countries, such as Finland, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium by offering an Enterprise Exchange Programme for new entrepreneurs. Funded by the E.U. Commission, t...
Business News, Apr 21, 2011
Gas Customers Rocked By Price Hike
A huge hike in the price of gas has been slammed as a massive blow to consumers. The news was confirmed last night, that a predicted Phoenix Gas increase in its prices would indeed by 39%. The compa...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2011
Thor Set To Thunder Into Cinemas
Belfast-born Kenneth Branagh's take on comic-book superhero, Thor is the latest Marvel adaptation and follows Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk to the big screen, writesJames Gracey. It depicts...
Business News, Apr 21, 2011
UUP Seeks Maintenance Sector Boost
An official Government publication has this week confirmed the problems facing the construction trade in NI. The Department of Finance and Personnel's Construction Bulletin showed that the industry i...
Recruitment News, Apr 21, 2011
80,000 'Benefit From Addictions'
The UK Government has revealed that over 80,000 people in the UK are claiming incapacity benefit due to addictions. Claimants main issues relate to alcohol, drugs or obesity. More than a quarter in ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2011
Ultimate Ulster Rolled Out For Easter
Northern Ireland TV viewers are set for another run of the popular local series, Ultimate Ulster. Produced by Televisionary for UTV, it returns on Easter Monday at 8pm for a new ten part series. Pre...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Beef Is 'Royal Treat' The very best of British beef is the preferred main course for Britons out to celebrate the royal wedding on April 29. According to National Beef Association (NBA) Direc...
Business News, Apr 21, 2011
Mortgage Lenders Get 'Spring In Their Step'
Mortgage lending has soared this Spring - by 21% during March - as both buyers and people remortgaging returned to the market. A total of £11.3 billion was advanced during the month, the highest leve...
Business News, Apr 21, 2011
Construction Firm Moves Into Saudi Arabia
An Irish construction firm has announced a new strategic alliance with Saudi Arabian construction giant El Seif Engineering company. Under the alliance, John Sisk & Son will collaborate with El Seif...
UK National News, Apr 20, 2011
British Soldier Dies In Hospital
A UK soldier has died following an explosion in Helmand province, Afghanistan. The soldier, from 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps, was injured while clearing roadside bom...
UK National News, Apr 20, 2011
'Celtic Bombers' Plot Probed
An investigation is underway after parcel bombs were sent to NI-born Celtic manager, Neil Lennon, as well as a lawyer and a politician. The parcels, which Strathclyde Police say were "designed to cau...