Northern Ireland News for June 2011 : Page 13
UK National News, Jun 7, 2011
Assembly To Tackle 'Devolved' Corporation Tax
The Prime Minister, David Cameron is set to return to Belfast this week and to address the Stormont Assembly - with a bid to lower Northern Ireland's corporation tax high on the agenda. The PM will a...
Assembly To Tackle 'Devolved' Corporation Tax
The Prime Minister, David Cameron is set to return to Belfast this week and to address the Stormont Assembly - with a bid to lower Northern Ireland's corporation tax high on the agenda. The PM will a...
UK National News, Jun 7, 2011
ScottishPower Increases Prices
ScottishPower has announced increases for domestic gas and electricity prices following a prolonged rise in wholesale energy costs since November 2010 and continuing volatility in global energy market...
ScottishPower Increases Prices
ScottishPower has announced increases for domestic gas and electricity prices following a prolonged rise in wholesale energy costs since November 2010 and continuing volatility in global energy market...
UK National News, Jun 7, 2011
PM Backs Military 'Coming Home' Campaign
The Prime Minister has pledged his support for a £20m charity appeal to give the UK’s most grievously wounded soldiers a better life. The 'Coming Home' appeal was launched by the Haig Housing Trust ...
PM Backs Military 'Coming Home' Campaign
The Prime Minister has pledged his support for a £20m charity appeal to give the UK’s most grievously wounded soldiers a better life. The 'Coming Home' appeal was launched by the Haig Housing Trust ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2011
Politicians 'Not On One Road' Over A5
Controversy over a multi-million pound cross-border road construction project continued this week with news that Sinn Fein has lodged a 'Petition of Concern' on the Stormont A5 motion. The party's As...
Politicians 'Not On One Road' Over A5
Controversy over a multi-million pound cross-border road construction project continued this week with news that Sinn Fein has lodged a 'Petition of Concern' on the Stormont A5 motion. The party's As...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2011
Inquest Verdict 'Carbon Monoxide Poisoning'
A second inquest has today found that two people murdered by disgraced dentist, Colin Howell and his lover Hazel Stewart were the victims of "homicidal carbon monoxide poisoning". Trevor Buchanan, a ...
Inquest Verdict 'Carbon Monoxide Poisoning'
A second inquest has today found that two people murdered by disgraced dentist, Colin Howell and his lover Hazel Stewart were the victims of "homicidal carbon monoxide poisoning". Trevor Buchanan, a ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2011
Tripled Fines Warning Over Listed Buildings
Developers and builders across Northern Ireland need to be on the alert with news of a threefold fines increase for offences involving listed buildings and trees now law. The Stormont Department of E...
Tripled Fines Warning Over Listed Buildings
Developers and builders across Northern Ireland need to be on the alert with news of a threefold fines increase for offences involving listed buildings and trees now law. The Stormont Department of E...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2011
'Life Critical' Programme On Way For NI
An international supplier of independent software testing and quality management services, SQS is to provide testing services as part of Sectra's NIPACS project to supply the Department of Health, Soc...
'Life Critical' Programme On Way For NI
An international supplier of independent software testing and quality management services, SQS is to provide testing services as part of Sectra's NIPACS project to supply the Department of Health, Soc...
Business News, Jun 7, 2011
McErlain's Baking Success
A local firm, McErlain's Bakery has secured a new contract with Tesco worth almost half million pounds annually. The increase in its business with Tesco represents a significant growth for the Maghe...
McErlain's Baking Success
A local firm, McErlain's Bakery has secured a new contract with Tesco worth almost half million pounds annually. The increase in its business with Tesco represents a significant growth for the Maghe...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2011
Hundreds Working As Titanic Gathers Pace
Titanic Belfast Work is well underway on the Titanic Belfast building - with a Ministerial visit having just added a further boost. Located on the site of the city's former shipyards at Queen's Islan...
Hundreds Working As Titanic Gathers Pace
Titanic Belfast Work is well underway on the Titanic Belfast building - with a Ministerial visit having just added a further boost. Located on the site of the city's former shipyards at Queen's Islan...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2011
Tributes Flow For Ex-Irish Attorney General
Taoiseach Enda Kenny and President Mary McAleese (pictured) have paid tribute to former Irish Attorney General Declan Costello who passed away yesterday. The 84-year-old died following a long illness....
Tributes Flow For Ex-Irish Attorney General
Taoiseach Enda Kenny and President Mary McAleese (pictured) have paid tribute to former Irish Attorney General Declan Costello who passed away yesterday. The 84-year-old died following a long illness....
UK National News, Jun 7, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
S4C Chairman Appointed Former Chief Executive of the Welsh language channel S4C has been appointed as its new Chairman. Huw Jones will begin the four-year appointment on tomorrow, Culture Secretary J...
Other UK News In Brief
S4C Chairman Appointed Former Chief Executive of the Welsh language channel S4C has been appointed as its new Chairman. Huw Jones will begin the four-year appointment on tomorrow, Culture Secretary J...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2011
Ardboe Coldstore Contract Nears Completion
Construction work is well advanced on a £2.5m cold storage and blast freezing facility in Co Tyrone. Ardboe Coldstore is investing in extra capacity at its EU-approved complex in Arboe with the works...
Ardboe Coldstore Contract Nears Completion
Construction work is well advanced on a £2.5m cold storage and blast freezing facility in Co Tyrone. Ardboe Coldstore is investing in extra capacity at its EU-approved complex in Arboe with the works...
Recruitment News, Jun 7, 2011
Ardboe Coldstore Contract Means Jobs
Construction work is well advanced on a £2.5m cold storage and blast freezing facility in Co Tyrone. Ardboe Coldstore is investing in extra capacity at its EU-approved complex in Arboe with the works...
Ardboe Coldstore Contract Means Jobs
Construction work is well advanced on a £2.5m cold storage and blast freezing facility in Co Tyrone. Ardboe Coldstore is investing in extra capacity at its EU-approved complex in Arboe with the works...
Business News, Jun 7, 2011
Ardboe Coldstore Contract Nears Completion
Construction work is well advanced on a £2.5m cold storage and blast freezing facility in Co Tyrone. Ardboe Coldstore is investing in extra capacity at its EU-approved complex in Arboe with the works...
Ardboe Coldstore Contract Nears Completion
Construction work is well advanced on a £2.5m cold storage and blast freezing facility in Co Tyrone. Ardboe Coldstore is investing in extra capacity at its EU-approved complex in Arboe with the works...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2011
JLS Venue Moves To Odyssey
Aiken Promotions have announced this morning that the Belfast Show by boy band JLS on Saturday 25th June is to change venue to the Odyssey Arena. The change of venue for the show, which also featur...
JLS Venue Moves To Odyssey
Aiken Promotions have announced this morning that the Belfast Show by boy band JLS on Saturday 25th June is to change venue to the Odyssey Arena. The change of venue for the show, which also featur...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Patterson Says 'Step-Down' The new Presbyterian moderator has said Sinn Fein should consider its appointment of a convicted killer as a Stormont special adviser. He was speaking out after Mary...
Other NI News In Brief
Patterson Says 'Step-Down' The new Presbyterian moderator has said Sinn Fein should consider its appointment of a convicted killer as a Stormont special adviser. He was speaking out after Mary...
UK National News, Jun 6, 2011
Soldier Killed In Bomb Blast
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the death of a British soldier in Afghanistan. The unnamed soldier was killed by a bomb while on a patrol in the Haji Kareen area of the Nahr-e Saraj district on...
Soldier Killed In Bomb Blast
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the death of a British soldier in Afghanistan. The unnamed soldier was killed by a bomb while on a patrol in the Haji Kareen area of the Nahr-e Saraj district on...
UK National News, Jun 6, 2011
Libel Law Reform - Final Chance To Have Your Say
Less than a week remains before the Government's consultation on its draft Defamation Bill closes, and everyone is being urged to get involved. The proposals aim to bring libel law up to date, strik...
Libel Law Reform - Final Chance To Have Your Say
Less than a week remains before the Government's consultation on its draft Defamation Bill closes, and everyone is being urged to get involved. The proposals aim to bring libel law up to date, strik...
UK National News, Jun 6, 2011
Stormont Murderer's Post Reviewed
The Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson has asked his DUP party colleague the NI Finance Minister Sammy Wilson to look at the appointment process for ministerial advisers. The move comes a...
Stormont Murderer's Post Reviewed
The Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson has asked his DUP party colleague the NI Finance Minister Sammy Wilson to look at the appointment process for ministerial advisers. The move comes a...
UK National News, Jun 6, 2011
Murder Inquiry Launched Following Braintree Shooting
Detectives have launched a murder inquiry following a shooting incident in Braintree. Officers were called to an address at Bartram Avenue in the early hours of today, where they found the bodies of ...
Murder Inquiry Launched Following Braintree Shooting
Detectives have launched a murder inquiry following a shooting incident in Braintree. Officers were called to an address at Bartram Avenue in the early hours of today, where they found the bodies of ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2011
Hope For Belfast In Aer Lingus Dispute
Industrial action over a pay dispute by Aer Lingus pilots in Belfast that was ready for take-off as early as Friday morning may now be close to settlement. It has emerged this afternoon that the thre...
Hope For Belfast In Aer Lingus Dispute
Industrial action over a pay dispute by Aer Lingus pilots in Belfast that was ready for take-off as early as Friday morning may now be close to settlement. It has emerged this afternoon that the thre...
Recruitment News, Jun 6, 2011
US Computing Firm To Create 50 Jobs
A US-based computing company has announced plans to open an operations centre in Waterford. Mycroft Inc, a global leader in delivering IT identity and security solutions, will create up to 50 jobs. ...
US Computing Firm To Create 50 Jobs
A US-based computing company has announced plans to open an operations centre in Waterford. Mycroft Inc, a global leader in delivering IT identity and security solutions, will create up to 50 jobs. ...
UK National News, Jun 6, 2011
'No Changes To Economic Policy', Says IMF
Confirming that no changes need to be implemented to UK economic policy, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have explained that weak economic growth and rising inflation had been "unexpected", but ...
'No Changes To Economic Policy', Says IMF
Confirming that no changes need to be implemented to UK economic policy, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have explained that weak economic growth and rising inflation had been "unexpected", but ...
UK National News, Jun 6, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Home Secretary Visits France On Border Patrol Tough UK border checks based in France designed to stop illegal immigrants from entering the UK, were seen today by the Home Secretary Theresa May on her...
Other UK News In Brief
Home Secretary Visits France On Border Patrol Tough UK border checks based in France designed to stop illegal immigrants from entering the UK, were seen today by the Home Secretary Theresa May on her...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2011
Ford Faces Maghaberry Prison Problems
There are fresh problems over prison conditions at Co Antrim's Maghaberry gaol. The Stormont Justice Minister David Ford has been warned by the DUP 'not to give in to dissident republican demands' fo...
Ford Faces Maghaberry Prison Problems
There are fresh problems over prison conditions at Co Antrim's Maghaberry gaol. The Stormont Justice Minister David Ford has been warned by the DUP 'not to give in to dissident republican demands' fo...
Recruitment News, Jun 6, 2011
Cable Criticised Over Tougher Strike Laws
Trade union activists have heckled the Business Secretary over warnings of tougher laws on strikes. Vince Cable is supporting the move where workers are seen to damage the economy with industrial act...
Cable Criticised Over Tougher Strike Laws
Trade union activists have heckled the Business Secretary over warnings of tougher laws on strikes. Vince Cable is supporting the move where workers are seen to damage the economy with industrial act...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2011
Taxing Time For RUC Reservists
Imminent payments of service gratuities to former part-time members of the Royal Ulster Constabulary Reserve (RUCR) are to be taxed. Despite previous assurances they would not be cut, Ross Hussey, wh...
Taxing Time For RUC Reservists
Imminent payments of service gratuities to former part-time members of the Royal Ulster Constabulary Reserve (RUCR) are to be taxed. Despite previous assurances they would not be cut, Ross Hussey, wh...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2011
IT Development Reboots Job Opportunities
An existing IT business has underlined the security of existing jobs and said that more new posts are on the way. Micro Focus said this week's announcement would create 72 new high quality software d...
IT Development Reboots Job Opportunities
An existing IT business has underlined the security of existing jobs and said that more new posts are on the way. Micro Focus said this week's announcement would create 72 new high quality software d...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2011
Presbyterian Church Gets New Leader
The new Presbyterian Moderator, the Rev Dr Ivan Patterson, is to take up his post today, following the opening of the church's General Assembly in Belfast. The 62-year-old, who has been minister of N...
Presbyterian Church Gets New Leader
The new Presbyterian Moderator, the Rev Dr Ivan Patterson, is to take up his post today, following the opening of the church's General Assembly in Belfast. The 62-year-old, who has been minister of N...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2011
Accident Claims Donegal Man In Australia
A Donegal man has been died in a construction accident in Western Australia. On Saturday, Sean McBride, 28, from Burtonport was working on scaffolding, based on a jetty in the town of Dampier when it...
Accident Claims Donegal Man In Australia
A Donegal man has been died in a construction accident in Western Australia. On Saturday, Sean McBride, 28, from Burtonport was working on scaffolding, based on a jetty in the town of Dampier when it...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
