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Northern Ireland News for May 2011 : Page 5
Business News, May 23, 2011
Sinn Fein Backs A5 Road Scheme
A Sinn Fein MLA, who is also the Deputy Chair of the Regional Development Committee at the NI Assembly, Pat Doherty, has stated that any decision on the future of the A5 by the new Regional Developmen...
Sinn Fein Backs A5 Road Scheme
A Sinn Fein MLA, who is also the Deputy Chair of the Regional Development Committee at the NI Assembly, Pat Doherty, has stated that any decision on the future of the A5 by the new Regional Developmen...
UK National News, May 23, 2011
Downturn Sees Concrete Firms Facing Losses
Economic problems associated with the recession are continuing to hit the construction trade with a Lincolnshire concrete business calling in administrators after the firm was hit by the effects of th...
Downturn Sees Concrete Firms Facing Losses
Economic problems associated with the recession are continuing to hit the construction trade with a Lincolnshire concrete business calling in administrators after the firm was hit by the effects of th...
Business News, May 23, 2011
Readymix Facing Major Losses
Irish concrete specialist Readymix has announced a trading loss of €4.2m before taxes for the first quarter of 2011, compared to a loss of €3.8m the same time last year. It expects an operating loss ...
Readymix Facing Major Losses
Irish concrete specialist Readymix has announced a trading loss of €4.2m before taxes for the first quarter of 2011, compared to a loss of €3.8m the same time last year. It expects an operating loss ...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Sixty Year Return Newell Bingham, from Kilkeel, Co Down, the first post-war student from Ireland to study at Harper Adams University College in Shropshire, returned to Harper 60 years on. Mr B...
Other NI News In Brief
Sixty Year Return Newell Bingham, from Kilkeel, Co Down, the first post-war student from Ireland to study at Harper Adams University College in Shropshire, returned to Harper 60 years on. Mr B...
UK National News, May 20, 2011
Queen To Shop At Cork's 'English Market'
The Queen and Prince Philip are flying to rural Tipperary and the city of Cork today to visit both a popular market and Ireland's most visited tourist site, the historic Rock of Cashel. After a short...
Queen To Shop At Cork's 'English Market'
The Queen and Prince Philip are flying to rural Tipperary and the city of Cork today to visit both a popular market and Ireland's most visited tourist site, the historic Rock of Cashel. After a short...
UK National News, May 20, 2011
Academic Shortage Threatens Medical Education
A shortage of medical academics is threatening to undermine the UK’s vital clinical research base and leave some medical schools struggling to teach their students, the leader of the country’s medical...
Academic Shortage Threatens Medical Education
A shortage of medical academics is threatening to undermine the UK’s vital clinical research base and leave some medical schools struggling to teach their students, the leader of the country’s medical...
UK National News, May 20, 2011
Small Firms To Miss Out On Banks’ £2.5 Billion Fund
The Forum of Private business is warning that the vast majority of small businesses seeking affordable finance will miss out on a new £2.5 billion equity fund launched yesterday by the UK's largest ba...
Small Firms To Miss Out On Banks’ £2.5 Billion Fund
The Forum of Private business is warning that the vast majority of small businesses seeking affordable finance will miss out on a new £2.5 billion equity fund launched yesterday by the UK's largest ba...
UK National News, May 20, 2011
Army Turns Down Belfast Parade Invitation
Despite three regional parades taking place over the next week, soldiers attending a thanks-giving service in Belfast this weekend will not be permitted to parade on the streets of the capital. Some ...
Army Turns Down Belfast Parade Invitation
Despite three regional parades taking place over the next week, soldiers attending a thanks-giving service in Belfast this weekend will not be permitted to parade on the streets of the capital. Some ...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2011
Sinn Fein In Royal Handshake
The Queen and Prince Philip have flown to rural Tipperary to visit Ireland's most visited tourist site, the historic Rock of Cashel. On the final day of her State visit, the Queen has toured the attr...
Sinn Fein In Royal Handshake
The Queen and Prince Philip have flown to rural Tipperary to visit Ireland's most visited tourist site, the historic Rock of Cashel. On the final day of her State visit, the Queen has toured the attr...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2011
DNA Evidence Catches Rogue RUC Inspector
A former police inspector has been successfully prosecuted for murder after advances in forensic science meant investigating officers were able to match his DNA with that found under the fingernails o...
DNA Evidence Catches Rogue RUC Inspector
A former police inspector has been successfully prosecuted for murder after advances in forensic science meant investigating officers were able to match his DNA with that found under the fingernails o...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2011
NI Border Agency 'Failing Over Illicit Goods'
A stark warning has been issued in an independent report into the work of the UK Border Agency in Northern Ireland. The report said that there was too much concentration on passport control at the ex...
NI Border Agency 'Failing Over Illicit Goods'
A stark warning has been issued in an independent report into the work of the UK Border Agency in Northern Ireland. The report said that there was too much concentration on passport control at the ex...
UK National News, May 20, 2011
Motorists Get Chance To Cut Red Tape
Life is about to get easier for road users, businesses, and local authorities as Roads Minister Mike Penning today pledged to slash unnecessary red tape. Over 400 Whitehall road transport regulation...
Motorists Get Chance To Cut Red Tape
Life is about to get easier for road users, businesses, and local authorities as Roads Minister Mike Penning today pledged to slash unnecessary red tape. Over 400 Whitehall road transport regulation...
UK National News, May 20, 2011
Weekend Funeral For Former Taoiseach
The State Funeral of former Taoiseach, Dr. Garret FitzGerald is to take place this weekend in Dublin. Dr FitzGerald, 85, passed away in a Dublin hospital after a short illness. He served as Taoise...
Weekend Funeral For Former Taoiseach
The State Funeral of former Taoiseach, Dr. Garret FitzGerald is to take place this weekend in Dublin. Dr FitzGerald, 85, passed away in a Dublin hospital after a short illness. He served as Taoise...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2011
Royal Irish Refuse Belfast Parade Invitation
Despite three regional parades taking place over the next week, soldiers attending a thanks-giving service in Belfast this weekend will not be permitted to parade on the streets of the capital. Some ...
Royal Irish Refuse Belfast Parade Invitation
Despite three regional parades taking place over the next week, soldiers attending a thanks-giving service in Belfast this weekend will not be permitted to parade on the streets of the capital. Some ...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2011
Altnagelvin Cancer Unit Decision Imminent
Next week is looking increasingly like 'D Day' for campaigners backing the postponed new radiotherapy unit that was to be built at Altnagelvin Hospital in Londonderry. The new Health Minister (pictur...
Altnagelvin Cancer Unit Decision Imminent
Next week is looking increasingly like 'D Day' for campaigners backing the postponed new radiotherapy unit that was to be built at Altnagelvin Hospital in Londonderry. The new Health Minister (pictur...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2011
Sinn Fein Backs A5 Road Scheme
A Sinn Fein MLA, who is also the Deputy Chair of the Regional Development Committee at the NI Assembly, Pat Doherty, has insisted that any decision on the future of the A5 by the new Regional Developm...
Sinn Fein Backs A5 Road Scheme
A Sinn Fein MLA, who is also the Deputy Chair of the Regional Development Committee at the NI Assembly, Pat Doherty, has insisted that any decision on the future of the A5 by the new Regional Developm...
UK National News, May 20, 2011
Agri College Aids Pet Care Retailer
Every employee of national retailer Pets at Home can now work towards a higher education qualification thanks to a new partnership with Harper Adams University College. After five years working with ...
Agri College Aids Pet Care Retailer
Every employee of national retailer Pets at Home can now work towards a higher education qualification thanks to a new partnership with Harper Adams University College. After five years working with ...
UK National News, May 20, 2011
Study Finds Link Between Calcium Supplements And Heart Problems
New research published on bmj.com adds to mounting evidence that calcium supplements increase the risk of cardiovascular events, particularly heart attacks, in older women. ...
Study Finds Link Between Calcium Supplements And Heart Problems
New research published on bmj.com adds to mounting evidence that calcium supplements increase the risk of cardiovascular events, particularly heart attacks, in older women. ...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2011
Attwood Focuses On Listed Buildings
There's a boost of well over £2m on the way for historic listed buildings in Northern Ireland - with a modest jobs' boost anticipated. Stormont Environment Minister Alex Attwood has announced he is l...
Attwood Focuses On Listed Buildings
There's a boost of well over £2m on the way for historic listed buildings in Northern Ireland - with a modest jobs' boost anticipated. Stormont Environment Minister Alex Attwood has announced he is l...
UK National News, May 20, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Pete Doherty Jailed Today at Snaresbrook Crown Court musician Pete Doherty, 32, of Marlborough in Wiltshire, was sentenced to six months imprisonment for possessing cocaine. Peter Wolfe, 42, of Bury...
Other UK News In Brief
Pete Doherty Jailed Today at Snaresbrook Crown Court musician Pete Doherty, 32, of Marlborough in Wiltshire, was sentenced to six months imprisonment for possessing cocaine. Peter Wolfe, 42, of Bury...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2011
Weekend State Funeral For Former Taoiseach
The State Funeral of former Taoiseach, Dr Garret FitzGerald is to take place on Sunday afternoon. The Queen has already described him as a "true statesman" who would be greatly missed and tomorrow, f...
Weekend State Funeral For Former Taoiseach
The State Funeral of former Taoiseach, Dr Garret FitzGerald is to take place on Sunday afternoon. The Queen has already described him as a "true statesman" who would be greatly missed and tomorrow, f...
Recruitment News, May 20, 2011
West Belfast Jobs' Boost Welcomed
The NI Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has congratulated west Belfast business development agency, Ortus, for supporting 100 new business starts over the past 12 months. Ortus is one of two agenci...
West Belfast Jobs' Boost Welcomed
The NI Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has congratulated west Belfast business development agency, Ortus, for supporting 100 new business starts over the past 12 months. Ortus is one of two agenci...
Recruitment News, May 20, 2011
Attwood Boosts Listed Buildings - And Jobs
There's a boost of well over £2m on the way for historic listed buildings in Northern Ireland - with a modest jobs' boost anticipated. Stormont Environment Minister Alex Attwood has announced he is l...
Attwood Boosts Listed Buildings - And Jobs
There's a boost of well over £2m on the way for historic listed buildings in Northern Ireland - with a modest jobs' boost anticipated. Stormont Environment Minister Alex Attwood has announced he is l...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2011
Irish Navy Sails Into Derry
The Irish Navy fishery protection ship LE Emer is sailing north this weekend. A spokesman said: "Our ships are regular guests of the port of Derry where we always get a friendly welcome." Lt Cdr Ter...
Irish Navy Sails Into Derry
The Irish Navy fishery protection ship LE Emer is sailing north this weekend. A spokesman said: "Our ships are regular guests of the port of Derry where we always get a friendly welcome." Lt Cdr Ter...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2011
Construction Industry 'Declines Further'
There remains little prospect of work for the thousands of unemployed tradesmen laid off in the ongoing recession. Northern Ireland's construction industry has continued to suffer significantly from ...
Construction Industry 'Declines Further'
There remains little prospect of work for the thousands of unemployed tradesmen laid off in the ongoing recession. Northern Ireland's construction industry has continued to suffer significantly from ...
Business News, May 20, 2011
Construction Industry 'Declines Further'
Northern Ireland's construction industry has continued to suffer significantly from cuts in public spending and the wider economic malaise during the first quarter of 2011. Construction activity cont...
Construction Industry 'Declines Further'
Northern Ireland's construction industry has continued to suffer significantly from cuts in public spending and the wider economic malaise during the first quarter of 2011. Construction activity cont...
Business News, May 20, 2011
Eco Launch Marks New Term For DUP Minister
Northern Ireland's first ever heat recovering social housing scheme has been launched. The newly appointed Social Development Minister, Nelson McCausland has kick-started his new term by launching th...
Eco Launch Marks New Term For DUP Minister
Northern Ireland's first ever heat recovering social housing scheme has been launched. The newly appointed Social Development Minister, Nelson McCausland has kick-started his new term by launching th...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2011
Larsen Increase Production To Third Shift
Leading manufacturer of building products Larsen has just commenced a third shift at their £8 million powder plant in Belfast's dockland. Despite this plant being opened just over two years ago at t...
Larsen Increase Production To Third Shift
Leading manufacturer of building products Larsen has just commenced a third shift at their £8 million powder plant in Belfast's dockland. Despite this plant being opened just over two years ago at t...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Progressing Success Lorraine Johnston, Customer Services Manager of Progressive Building Society's Coleraine Branch is pictured with the Society's coveted Branch of the Year Award. Lorraine re...
Other NI News In Brief
Progressing Success Lorraine Johnston, Customer Services Manager of Progressive Building Society's Coleraine Branch is pictured with the Society's coveted Branch of the Year Award. Lorraine re...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2011
Queen Adds Her Voice As Fitzgerald Mourned
Former Taoiseach, Dr Garret FitzGerald, 85, has passed away in a Dublin hospital after a short illness. He served as Taoiseach twice between 1981 and 1987 and made key negotiations in the Anglo-Iri...
Queen Adds Her Voice As Fitzgerald Mourned
Former Taoiseach, Dr Garret FitzGerald, 85, has passed away in a Dublin hospital after a short illness. He served as Taoiseach twice between 1981 and 1987 and made key negotiations in the Anglo-Iri...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
