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Northern Ireland News for May 2011 : Page 8
Business News, May 17, 2011
Stormont Minister Signals A5 Slow-down
The future of a major cross-border road project is now up for review with news that the Stormont Regional Development Minister, Danny Kennedy, is to look again at plans for the western corridor develo...
Stormont Minister Signals A5 Slow-down
The future of a major cross-border road project is now up for review with news that the Stormont Regional Development Minister, Danny Kennedy, is to look again at plans for the western corridor develo...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2011
Attwood 'To Make NI A Better Place'
NI's build heritage is in good hands, according to the newly installed SDLP Minister for the Environment, Alex Attwood. He has welcomed his portfolio, describing it as an exciting challenge: "I am de...
Attwood 'To Make NI A Better Place'
NI's build heritage is in good hands, according to the newly installed SDLP Minister for the Environment, Alex Attwood. He has welcomed his portfolio, describing it as an exciting challenge: "I am de...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2011
Belfast Rent Prices Climb 4%
Property renters living in and around Belfast are paying 4.2% more in rent than they did a year ago, according to the results of a new report published today. Leading online lettings site Citylets sa...
Belfast Rent Prices Climb 4%
Property renters living in and around Belfast are paying 4.2% more in rent than they did a year ago, according to the results of a new report published today. Leading online lettings site Citylets sa...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2011
NI Firm's Savings 'Fuels Success'
An NI firm that specialises in oil storage products and undertakes contract moulding for the environmental, construction services and food service sectors in a number of markets has been boosted. Inv...
NI Firm's Savings 'Fuels Success'
An NI firm that specialises in oil storage products and undertakes contract moulding for the environmental, construction services and food service sectors in a number of markets has been boosted. Inv...
Recruitment News, May 17, 2011
80 New Jobs Created At NPD Group
The Irish Republic's Minister of State at the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has officially opened The NPD Group's new facility in Athlone. The new facility, a full Global IT/Operatio...
80 New Jobs Created At NPD Group
The Irish Republic's Minister of State at the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has officially opened The NPD Group's new facility in Athlone. The new facility, a full Global IT/Operatio...
Recruitment News, May 17, 2011
Harmac Announces 100 Jobs In Castlerea
A leading manufacturer of medical devices is to expand its operation in Castlerea, Co Roscommon, with the support of government through IDA Ireland. The Minister for Jobs, Enter...
Harmac Announces 100 Jobs In Castlerea
A leading manufacturer of medical devices is to expand its operation in Castlerea, Co Roscommon, with the support of government through IDA Ireland. The Minister for Jobs, Enter...
Business News, May 17, 2011
Britivic Buys NI Drinks Wholesaler
The massive international soft drinks brand, Britvic, has announced that it had bought Co Tyrone-based drinks wholesaler Quinn's from C&C-owned Tennents for an undisclosed sum. Quinn employs 30 peop...
Britivic Buys NI Drinks Wholesaler
The massive international soft drinks brand, Britvic, has announced that it had bought Co Tyrone-based drinks wholesaler Quinn's from C&C-owned Tennents for an undisclosed sum. Quinn employs 30 peop...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Balmoral Best Dressed The Best Dressed winner and runner up at the Balmoral Show were revealed last week. The style stakes were high at the GOSH Cosmetics Best Dressed Competition at the 2011 ...
Other NI News In Brief
Balmoral Best Dressed The Best Dressed winner and runner up at the Balmoral Show were revealed last week. The style stakes were high at the GOSH Cosmetics Best Dressed Competition at the 2011 ...
Business News, May 17, 2011
Dublin Builders Get Social Housing Boost
Dublin is to get much needed social housing with news that a public housing development is to be built in the city. The public-private partnership (PPP) scheme will be the first since the collapse of...
Dublin Builders Get Social Housing Boost
Dublin is to get much needed social housing with news that a public housing development is to be built in the city. The public-private partnership (PPP) scheme will be the first since the collapse of...
Recruitment News, May 17, 2011
Sales And Marketing Top Concerns For Small Engineering Firms
Research carried out by not-for-profit small business support group the Forum of Private Business found sales and marketing strategy is a priority for over one in five (26.1%) smaller firms in the eng...
Sales And Marketing Top Concerns For Small Engineering Firms
Research carried out by not-for-profit small business support group the Forum of Private Business found sales and marketing strategy is a priority for over one in five (26.1%) smaller firms in the eng...
UK National News, May 16, 2011
PM Restates Case For Change In NHS
Prime Minister David Cameron has today set out the case for change in the NHS. Speaking to an audience of patients and staff at Ealing Hospital, Mr Cameron said the NHS needs to change to make it wor...
PM Restates Case For Change In NHS
Prime Minister David Cameron has today set out the case for change in the NHS. Speaking to an audience of patients and staff at Ealing Hospital, Mr Cameron said the NHS needs to change to make it wor...
UK National News, May 16, 2011
Belfast Children Pick Up Deadly Bomb
Two NI politicians have joined condemnations from the PSNI after a pipe bomb-type device found by children sparked a security alert in north Belfast. A local man who recognised the danger said last n...
Belfast Children Pick Up Deadly Bomb
Two NI politicians have joined condemnations from the PSNI after a pipe bomb-type device found by children sparked a security alert in north Belfast. A local man who recognised the danger said last n...
UK National News, May 16, 2011
Central London Reopens After Bomb Threat
Following a bomb warning by dissidents republicans, the area around Buckingham Palace has now been re-opened. Scotland Yard reported the telephone threat was made using a recognised code word but was...
Central London Reopens After Bomb Threat
Following a bomb warning by dissidents republicans, the area around Buckingham Palace has now been re-opened. Scotland Yard reported the telephone threat was made using a recognised code word but was...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2011
Stormont Executive Ministers Named
The Stormont parties have named their ministerial teams for the new Executive. The DUP's Arlene Foster has once again been named as Enterprise Minister, having previously held the post during the las...
Stormont Executive Ministers Named
The Stormont parties have named their ministerial teams for the new Executive. The DUP's Arlene Foster has once again been named as Enterprise Minister, having previously held the post during the las...
UK National News, May 16, 2011
Northern Ireland Executive Ministers Revealed
The Stormont parties have named their ministerial teams for the new Executive in Northern Ireland. The DUP's Arlene Foster has once again been named as Enterprise Minister, having previously held the...
Northern Ireland Executive Ministers Revealed
The Stormont parties have named their ministerial teams for the new Executive in Northern Ireland. The DUP's Arlene Foster has once again been named as Enterprise Minister, having previously held the...
UK National News, May 16, 2011
Training Reforms Threaten Patient Care, Says Junior Doctors Leader
Government reforms of medical training could threaten patient care as much as anything in the Health and Social Care Bill, Dr Shree Datta, Co-Chair of the BMA’s Junior Doctors Committee has warned. ...
Training Reforms Threaten Patient Care, Says Junior Doctors Leader
Government reforms of medical training could threaten patient care as much as anything in the Health and Social Care Bill, Dr Shree Datta, Co-Chair of the BMA’s Junior Doctors Committee has warned. ...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2011
Shock As Belfast Children Pick Up Bomb
Two politicians have joined condemnations from the PSNI after a pipe bomb-type device found by children sparked a security alert in north Belfast. A local man who recognised the danger said last nigh...
Shock As Belfast Children Pick Up Bomb
Two politicians have joined condemnations from the PSNI after a pipe bomb-type device found by children sparked a security alert in north Belfast. A local man who recognised the danger said last nigh...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2011
London Bomb Threat Ends
Following a bomb warning by dissidents republicans, the area around Buckingham Palace has now been re-opened. Scotland Yard reported the telephone threat was made using a recognised code word but was...
London Bomb Threat Ends
Following a bomb warning by dissidents republicans, the area around Buckingham Palace has now been re-opened. Scotland Yard reported the telephone threat was made using a recognised code word but was...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2011
Old Bailey Bomber Back In Jail
The NI Secretary of State, Owen Paterson, has revoked the life licence of convicted IRA terrorist, Marian Price after she was charged with offences under the Terrorism Act 2000. She is now back behin...
Old Bailey Bomber Back In Jail
The NI Secretary of State, Owen Paterson, has revoked the life licence of convicted IRA terrorist, Marian Price after she was charged with offences under the Terrorism Act 2000. She is now back behin...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2011
VIP Visitors To Cost Ireland €30m
The beleaguered Irish economy is facing a major policing bill as the entire operation for the Queen's visit this week and next week's overnight visit by US President Barack Obama is expected to be clo...
VIP Visitors To Cost Ireland €30m
The beleaguered Irish economy is facing a major policing bill as the entire operation for the Queen's visit this week and next week's overnight visit by US President Barack Obama is expected to be clo...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2011
RTÉ Commissions New Fanfare for Queen's Visit
The RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra will be one of a number of artists performing at the special ceremony celebrating the visit of Queen Elizabeth II to Ireland on Thursday 19 May. The Queen and the...
RTÉ Commissions New Fanfare for Queen's Visit
The RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra will be one of a number of artists performing at the special ceremony celebrating the visit of Queen Elizabeth II to Ireland on Thursday 19 May. The Queen and the...
UK National News, May 16, 2011
Radical Reforms For Parental Leave And Flexible Working Proposed
The Government today launched a consultation on plans to introduce a new system of flexible parental leave from 2015 as part of its plans to create a modern workplace for the modern economy. Current...
Radical Reforms For Parental Leave And Flexible Working Proposed
The Government today launched a consultation on plans to introduce a new system of flexible parental leave from 2015 as part of its plans to create a modern workplace for the modern economy. Current...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2011
North West 200 Visitors Urged To Go Safely
With crowds in excess of 100,000 expected to descend on Portrush for this year's International North West 200 motorcycle road races, police are urging the public to play their part towards a safe and ...
North West 200 Visitors Urged To Go Safely
With crowds in excess of 100,000 expected to descend on Portrush for this year's International North West 200 motorcycle road races, police are urging the public to play their part towards a safe and ...
UK National News, May 16, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Olympic Star Joins Minister To Make A Big Splash Olympic gold medallist Ian Thorpe joined the Sports and Olympics Minister Hugh Robertson last week at the House of Commons to launch the Big Splash. T...
Other UK News In Brief
Olympic Star Joins Minister To Make A Big Splash Olympic gold medallist Ian Thorpe joined the Sports and Olympics Minister Hugh Robertson last week at the House of Commons to launch the Big Splash. T...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2011
PMS 'Scheme Of Arrangement' Passed
Creditors and shareholders of the Presbyterian Mutual Society (PMS), which is in administration, have voted overwhelmingly to accept a proposed Scheme of Arrangement which will result in them receivin...
PMS 'Scheme Of Arrangement' Passed
Creditors and shareholders of the Presbyterian Mutual Society (PMS), which is in administration, have voted overwhelmingly to accept a proposed Scheme of Arrangement which will result in them receivin...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2011
Derry Presbyterian Re-opening Welcomed
Hundreds of people were in an historic Londonderry church at the weekend to mark the completion of a £2.5m refurbishment project. Over 1,000 people - including the PSNI Chief Constable Matt Baggott, ...
Derry Presbyterian Re-opening Welcomed
Hundreds of people were in an historic Londonderry church at the weekend to mark the completion of a £2.5m refurbishment project. Over 1,000 people - including the PSNI Chief Constable Matt Baggott, ...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2011
Britivic Buys NI Drinks Wholesaler
The massive international soft drinks brand, Britvic, has announced that it had bought Co Tyrone-based drinks wholesaler Quinn's from C&C-owned Tennents for an undisclosed sum. Quinn employs 30 peop...
Britivic Buys NI Drinks Wholesaler
The massive international soft drinks brand, Britvic, has announced that it had bought Co Tyrone-based drinks wholesaler Quinn's from C&C-owned Tennents for an undisclosed sum. Quinn employs 30 peop...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2011
Warrenpoint Welcomes Bell Of The Blues
Ex Thin Lizzy legend, Eric Bell, has been announced as the headline act at this year's Blues on the Bay festival in Warrenpoint. Now in its 13th year, the International Guinness Blues on the Bay Fes...
Warrenpoint Welcomes Bell Of The Blues
Ex Thin Lizzy legend, Eric Bell, has been announced as the headline act at this year's Blues on the Bay festival in Warrenpoint. Now in its 13th year, the International Guinness Blues on the Bay Fes...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Rural Matters Dr David Llewellyn, Principal of Harper Adams University College in Shropshire, and Stephen McKean, Chairman of the Harper-Ireland club for students from Ireland, welcome Jim Dob...
Other NI News In Brief
Rural Matters Dr David Llewellyn, Principal of Harper Adams University College in Shropshire, and Stephen McKean, Chairman of the Harper-Ireland club for students from Ireland, welcome Jim Dob...
Recruitment News, May 16, 2011
Double Blow For NI Hotel Industry Jobs
Northern Ireland's hospitality industry has been dealt a double blow with the announcement that the Marine Hotel in Ballycastle, Co Antrim and Lough Erne golf and hotel resort in Co Fermanagh have bee...
Double Blow For NI Hotel Industry Jobs
Northern Ireland's hospitality industry has been dealt a double blow with the announcement that the Marine Hotel in Ballycastle, Co Antrim and Lough Erne golf and hotel resort in Co Fermanagh have bee...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and 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.
