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Northern Ireland News for April 2011 : Page 7
UK National News, Apr 14, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
PM Faces Cable's Criticism After the Lib Dem Business Secretary's accusations of “inflaming extremism”, the Prime Minister has denied a Coalition split over immigration. In a speech claiming that mas...
Other UK News In Brief
PM Faces Cable's Criticism After the Lib Dem Business Secretary's accusations of “inflaming extremism”, the Prime Minister has denied a Coalition split over immigration. In a speech claiming that mas...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 14, 2011
Low Cost Competition Closes Glass Firm
Cut-price competition from manufacturers in China and Turkey is being blamed as nearly 50 jobs go 'out the window' at a Kilkeel company, Toughglass. Remaining employees were this week told by managem...
Low Cost Competition Closes Glass Firm
Cut-price competition from manufacturers in China and Turkey is being blamed as nearly 50 jobs go 'out the window' at a Kilkeel company, Toughglass. Remaining employees were this week told by managem...
Business News, Apr 14, 2011
Sub Contractors Urged To 'Think Big'
Belfast City Council has launched a new programme targeting building sub-contractors who have shied away from pursuing opportunities with major contractors on large-scale construction schemes and othe...
Sub Contractors Urged To 'Think Big'
Belfast City Council has launched a new programme targeting building sub-contractors who have shied away from pursuing opportunities with major contractors on large-scale construction schemes and othe...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 14, 2011
Sub Contractors Urged To 'Think Big'
Belfast City Council has launched a new programme targeting building sub-contractors who have shied away from pursuing opportunities with major contractors on large-scale construction schemes and othe...
Sub Contractors Urged To 'Think Big'
Belfast City Council has launched a new programme targeting building sub-contractors who have shied away from pursuing opportunities with major contractors on large-scale construction schemes and othe...
Business News, Apr 14, 2011
Dublin Cinema Extension 'In The Balance'
A major shopping centre extension to include a restaurant and cinema that is planned in Dublin has yet to be given the green light, following fresh objections. Although detailed plans were approved b...
Dublin Cinema Extension 'In The Balance'
A major shopping centre extension to include a restaurant and cinema that is planned in Dublin has yet to be given the green light, following fresh objections. Although detailed plans were approved b...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 14, 2011
Laura Marling Headlines Open House Festival
The organisers of the Open House Festival have announced that Laura Marling, Brits and NME award-winning English folk artist, is to headline the Custom House Square gig on Friday 24th June. With this...
Laura Marling Headlines Open House Festival
The organisers of the Open House Festival have announced that Laura Marling, Brits and NME award-winning English folk artist, is to headline the Custom House Square gig on Friday 24th June. With this...
Business News, Apr 14, 2011
Richhill Regeneration Gets The Go-Ahead
A £1.5 million regeneration scheme aimed at transforming the village of Richhill has been give the green light. Funding for the Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) is being made available from a num...
Richhill Regeneration Gets The Go-Ahead
A £1.5 million regeneration scheme aimed at transforming the village of Richhill has been give the green light. Funding for the Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) is being made available from a num...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 14, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
RUAS Seeks Style The RUAS Balmoral Show - backed by Ulster Bank - is only a few weeks away, so time is running out for ladies to start planning the perfect outfit to impress at the GOSH Cosme...
Other NI News In Brief
RUAS Seeks Style The RUAS Balmoral Show - backed by Ulster Bank - is only a few weeks away, so time is running out for ladies to start planning the perfect outfit to impress at the GOSH Cosme...
UK National News, Apr 13, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Brookside Actor Charged With Murder A former soap star has been charged with the murder of a bouncer in Liverpool. Brookside Actor Brian Regan, 53, who played the character of Terry Sullivan, is acc...
Other UK News In Brief
Brookside Actor Charged With Murder A former soap star has been charged with the murder of a bouncer in Liverpool. Brookside Actor Brian Regan, 53, who played the character of Terry Sullivan, is acc...
UK National News, Apr 13, 2011
Hague Attends First Libya Contact Group
Foreign Secretary William Hague is co-chairing the first meeting of the Libya Contact Group in Doha, Qatar today. The Contact Group was announced at the London Conference on Libya to co-ordinate supp...
Hague Attends First Libya Contact Group
Foreign Secretary William Hague is co-chairing the first meeting of the Libya Contact Group in Doha, Qatar today. The Contact Group was announced at the London Conference on Libya to co-ordinate supp...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2011
Two Arrested In Donaldson Murder Case
Gardai investigating the murder of Denis Donaldson in April 2006 have arrested two men. A 70-year-old man and a second man in his 30s, were arrested last night in connection with the murder. Donalds...
Two Arrested In Donaldson Murder Case
Gardai investigating the murder of Denis Donaldson in April 2006 have arrested two men. A 70-year-old man and a second man in his 30s, were arrested last night in connection with the murder. Donalds...
UK National News, Apr 13, 2011
More Support For Students While Studying
The student support package for 2012/13 for new and continuing students, including those at alternative providers, has been announced by David Willetts, the Universities and Science Minister today. ...
More Support For Students While Studying
The student support package for 2012/13 for new and continuing students, including those at alternative providers, has been announced by David Willetts, the Universities and Science Minister today. ...
UK National News, Apr 13, 2011
Two Held Over Murder Of Sinn Fein Mole
Gardai investigating the murder of Denis Donaldson in April 2006 have arrested two men. A 70-year-old man and a second man in his 30s, were arrested last night in connection with the murder. Donalds...
Two Held Over Murder Of Sinn Fein Mole
Gardai investigating the murder of Denis Donaldson in April 2006 have arrested two men. A 70-year-old man and a second man in his 30s, were arrested last night in connection with the murder. Donalds...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2011
Foster Sees Hope Despite Rising Unemployment
The latest labour market statistics have been released with news that NI had 59,000 registered unemployed people in March - an increase of 100 on the previous month. This latest monthly increase was ...
Foster Sees Hope Despite Rising Unemployment
The latest labour market statistics have been released with news that NI had 59,000 registered unemployed people in March - an increase of 100 on the previous month. This latest monthly increase was ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2011
Doubts Over 'Libyan IRA Atrocities Deal'
An NI pressure group acting for victims of the Troubles has welcomed news that strife-torn Libya has agreed a deal for victims to be compensated for multiple atrocities carried out by the IRA througho...
Doubts Over 'Libyan IRA Atrocities Deal'
An NI pressure group acting for victims of the Troubles has welcomed news that strife-torn Libya has agreed a deal for victims to be compensated for multiple atrocities carried out by the IRA througho...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2011
International Awards Celebrated At UTV
UTV has taken two top awards in a major TV and film awards event that took place yesterday as part of an international broadcasters event that is held annually in the USA. One of several accolades at...
International Awards Celebrated At UTV
UTV has taken two top awards in a major TV and film awards event that took place yesterday as part of an international broadcasters event that is held annually in the USA. One of several accolades at...
Business News, Apr 13, 2011
Unemployment Still Rising
The latest labour market statistics have been released with news that NI had 59,000 registered unemployed people in March - an increase of 100 on the previous month. This latest monthly increase was ...
Unemployment Still Rising
The latest labour market statistics have been released with news that NI had 59,000 registered unemployed people in March - an increase of 100 on the previous month. This latest monthly increase was ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2011
City Airport's Holiday Routes Opposed
Seven new routes to holiday destinations in continental Europe are to operate from George Best Belfast City Airport - thanks to boosted aircraft engines. Bmibaby will run services to Malaga, Alicante...
City Airport's Holiday Routes Opposed
Seven new routes to holiday destinations in continental Europe are to operate from George Best Belfast City Airport - thanks to boosted aircraft engines. Bmibaby will run services to Malaga, Alicante...
UK National News, Apr 13, 2011
Amendments 'Strengthen Postal Bill'
The Government has today published a number of amendments to strengthen the Postal Services Bill. The changes incorporate feedback from MPs, Lords, Royal Mail, other postal operators and the Communica...
Amendments 'Strengthen Postal Bill'
The Government has today published a number of amendments to strengthen the Postal Services Bill. The changes incorporate feedback from MPs, Lords, Royal Mail, other postal operators and the Communica...
UK National News, Apr 13, 2011
Women’s Super League Launched
The Women's Super League (WSL) has been launched today in a bid to professionalise women’s football and attract more women and fans to the game. The launch comes as new research from The FA showed t...
Women’s Super League Launched
The Women's Super League (WSL) has been launched today in a bid to professionalise women’s football and attract more women and fans to the game. The launch comes as new research from The FA showed t...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2011
Plaque Honours 'Letter From Ulster' Director
Northern Ireland's most legendary film director and Belfast's first bohemian, Brian Desmond Hurst, is being honoured with a blue plaque in Queen's Film Theatre today. As part of the Belfast Film Fest...
Plaque Honours 'Letter From Ulster' Director
Northern Ireland's most legendary film director and Belfast's first bohemian, Brian Desmond Hurst, is being honoured with a blue plaque in Queen's Film Theatre today. As part of the Belfast Film Fest...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2011
'All-Dark' In The Park
The organisers of the Lark in the Park music festival, scheduled to take place in Moira at the end of this month, have announced it is to be cancelled. The festival, along with Belsonic, was hoped t...
'All-Dark' In The Park
The organisers of the Lark in the Park music festival, scheduled to take place in Moira at the end of this month, have announced it is to be cancelled. The festival, along with Belsonic, was hoped t...
Business News, Apr 13, 2011
AIB Job Cuts 'An Outrageous Blow', Says IBOA
The announcement that at least 2,000 more jobs are to be axed by AIB Group by the end of 2012 is an outrageous blow to staff, according to Larry Broderick, General Secretary of IBOA The Finance Union....
AIB Job Cuts 'An Outrageous Blow', Says IBOA
The announcement that at least 2,000 more jobs are to be axed by AIB Group by the end of 2012 is an outrageous blow to staff, according to Larry Broderick, General Secretary of IBOA The Finance Union....
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2011
Bangor Apartments Plan Is Blocked
Planners have refused a proposal to build an apartment development close to the Royal Ulster Yacht Club in Bangor. The Alliance party's Abbey local representative, Michael Bower, has warmly welcomed ...
Bangor Apartments Plan Is Blocked
Planners have refused a proposal to build an apartment development close to the Royal Ulster Yacht Club in Bangor. The Alliance party's Abbey local representative, Michael Bower, has warmly welcomed ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2011
Chef Backs Balmoral Show's Food Pavilion
As country meets the city at this year's Royal Ulster Agricultural Society's (RUAS) famous Balmoral Show, cuisine is also meeting farm fresh with top celebrity chef James Martin putting his name behin...
Chef Backs Balmoral Show's Food Pavilion
As country meets the city at this year's Royal Ulster Agricultural Society's (RUAS) famous Balmoral Show, cuisine is also meeting farm fresh with top celebrity chef James Martin putting his name behin...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2011
Banbridge Recycling Decision Challenged
A recent decision made by Banbridge District Council regarding its recycling services is to be challenged by one of Northern Ireland's leading recycling companies. Bryson Recycling have been providin...
Banbridge Recycling Decision Challenged
A recent decision made by Banbridge District Council regarding its recycling services is to be challenged by one of Northern Ireland's leading recycling companies. Bryson Recycling have been providin...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Holywood Hit & Run An appeal has gone out for help after a 49-year-old woman suffered serious head injuries following a hit and run collision in Co Down. It happened at Holywood Golf Club whe...
Other NI News In Brief
Holywood Hit & Run An appeal has gone out for help after a 49-year-old woman suffered serious head injuries following a hit and run collision in Co Down. It happened at Holywood Golf Club whe...
UK National News, Apr 12, 2011
Man Guilty Of 16-Year-Old's Murder
A man has been found guilty of strangling a 16-year-old girl to death and dumping her body on wasteground. Zakk Sackett, 20, of Outram Place, north London was convicted at the Old Bailey of murdering...
Man Guilty Of 16-Year-Old's Murder
A man has been found guilty of strangling a 16-year-old girl to death and dumping her body on wasteground. Zakk Sackett, 20, of Outram Place, north London was convicted at the Old Bailey of murdering...
UK National News, Apr 12, 2011
Gang Members Jailed Over Teenage Girl's Murder
Two gang members have been sentenced to life for the murder of a 16-year-old girl in London. Two further juveniles have been convicted of firearms offences and assisting those involved in the murder....
Gang Members Jailed Over Teenage Girl's Murder
Two gang members have been sentenced to life for the murder of a 16-year-old girl in London. Two further juveniles have been convicted of firearms offences and assisting those involved in the murder....
UK National News, Apr 12, 2011
Doubts Over 'Libyan IRA Atrocities Deal'
A Northern Ireland pressure group acting for victims of the Troubles has welcomed news that strife-torn Libya has agreed a deal for victims to be compensated for multiple atrocities carried out by the...
Doubts Over 'Libyan IRA Atrocities Deal'
A Northern Ireland pressure group acting for victims of the Troubles has welcomed news that strife-torn Libya has agreed a deal for victims to be compensated for multiple atrocities carried out by the...
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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.
