Northern Ireland News for June 2011 : Page 15
Northern Ireland News, Jun 2, 2011
Unity Fails To Halt Smithwick 'Guillotine'
A probe into possible Irish police collusion in the IRA murders of two senior RUC officers is to be cut-short, despite protests from a range of representatives across the political divide. Fianna Fái...
Unity Fails To Halt Smithwick 'Guillotine'
A probe into possible Irish police collusion in the IRA murders of two senior RUC officers is to be cut-short, despite protests from a range of representatives across the political divide. Fianna Fái...
UK National News, Jun 2, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
'There Is No Amnesty', Says Green The Immigration Minister has today said that although the system the government inherited was 'chaotic,' there will be no amnesty for asylum seekers in the UK. His c...
Other UK News In Brief
'There Is No Amnesty', Says Green The Immigration Minister has today said that although the system the government inherited was 'chaotic,' there will be no amnesty for asylum seekers in the UK. His c...
UK National News, Jun 2, 2011
Queen Announces Diamond Jubilee Plans
Buckingham Palace has announced plans for the main weekend to celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012. The main programme will take place from Saturday 2nd June to Tuesday 5th June with celebra...
Queen Announces Diamond Jubilee Plans
Buckingham Palace has announced plans for the main weekend to celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012. The main programme will take place from Saturday 2nd June to Tuesday 5th June with celebra...
UK National News, Jun 2, 2011
Met Office Report Record-Breaking Dry Spring
This spring has been the driest for more than 20 years in some areas, provisional Met Office figures show. Across England and Wales spring rainfall was 86.9 mm, which is 45% of the long-term average....
Met Office Report Record-Breaking Dry Spring
This spring has been the driest for more than 20 years in some areas, provisional Met Office figures show. Across England and Wales spring rainfall was 86.9 mm, which is 45% of the long-term average....
UK National News, Jun 2, 2011
Health Bill Must Not Undermine Patients Trust, Says BMA
Launching guidance for shadow consortia on how to ensure transparency and probity, the British Medical Association (BMA) today said the government must remove performance-related bonuses...
Health Bill Must Not Undermine Patients Trust, Says BMA
Launching guidance for shadow consortia on how to ensure transparency and probity, the British Medical Association (BMA) today said the government must remove performance-related bonuses...
Business News, Jun 2, 2011
Hundreds Of Jobs Promised At Bombardier
A jobs' boost is set to take-off soon with news from Bombardier Aerospace that a Swedish airline - Braathens Leasing Limited - has placed a firm order for five Bombardier CS100 and five CS300 mainline...
Hundreds Of Jobs Promised At Bombardier
A jobs' boost is set to take-off soon with news from Bombardier Aerospace that a Swedish airline - Braathens Leasing Limited - has placed a firm order for five Bombardier CS100 and five CS300 mainline...
UK National News, Jun 2, 2011
Plans Set Out To Ensure Green Deal Won’t Rip Off Consumers
The Green Deal is the government’s flagship energy saving plan to transform the country’s homes to make them warmer and cheaper to run. From next year, people will be able to access up to £10,000 upfr...
Plans Set Out To Ensure Green Deal Won’t Rip Off Consumers
The Green Deal is the government’s flagship energy saving plan to transform the country’s homes to make them warmer and cheaper to run. From next year, people will be able to access up to £10,000 upfr...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 2, 2011
NI Spaniards Mount Peaceful City Hall Protest
Belfast-based protests over the failing Spanish economy last weekend saw no repeat of violent scenes in Spain late last month. Anger over the economic situation initially prompted thousands to fill M...
NI Spaniards Mount Peaceful City Hall Protest
Belfast-based protests over the failing Spanish economy last weekend saw no repeat of violent scenes in Spain late last month. Anger over the economic situation initially prompted thousands to fill M...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 2, 2011
Life's A Beach As Blue Flags Flutter
As summer weather again brightens-up Northern Ireland today - with blue skies and temperatures as high as 23C - there was good news and not so good news on local beaches. The Stormont Environment Min...
Life's A Beach As Blue Flags Flutter
As summer weather again brightens-up Northern Ireland today - with blue skies and temperatures as high as 23C - there was good news and not so good news on local beaches. The Stormont Environment Min...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 2, 2011
Open House Crowned 'Most Excellent Event'
The Northern Ireland folk music festival, Open House, has been bestowed the title of 'Most Excellent Event' at this year's Northern Ireland Tourism Awards. During the ceremony at Belfast's Ramada Pla...
Open House Crowned 'Most Excellent Event'
The Northern Ireland folk music festival, Open House, has been bestowed the title of 'Most Excellent Event' at this year's Northern Ireland Tourism Awards. During the ceremony at Belfast's Ramada Pla...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 2, 2011
Republic's Driver Breath Testing Begins
A major new road safety measure has now come into force for mandatory breath testing in the Irish Republic. Gardaí will now be required to conduct a preliminary breath test where they believe a drive...
Republic's Driver Breath Testing Begins
A major new road safety measure has now come into force for mandatory breath testing in the Irish Republic. Gardaí will now be required to conduct a preliminary breath test where they believe a drive...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 2, 2011
Britney Spears Announces Belfast Date
If you thought the superstar bookings were all wrapped up for this year, well, you'd be wrong, as pop coquette Britney Spears announces a Belfast date. The blonde atom-bombshell, who has taken up mo...
Britney Spears Announces Belfast Date
If you thought the superstar bookings were all wrapped up for this year, well, you'd be wrong, as pop coquette Britney Spears announces a Belfast date. The blonde atom-bombshell, who has taken up mo...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 2, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Newtownabbey Shooting A 31-year-old man has been left in a serious condition in hospital after being shot in Glengormley. The PSNI said that two men entered a house at Mayfield Court at around 10pm o...
Other NI News In Brief
Newtownabbey Shooting A 31-year-old man has been left in a serious condition in hospital after being shot in Glengormley. The PSNI said that two men entered a house at Mayfield Court at around 10pm o...
Recruitment News, Jun 2, 2011
Jobs Hope For Postponed A2 Dualling Scheme
A stalled Co Antrim road redevelopment plan has been discussed at Stormont - with indications that the new Ulster Unionist Regional Development Minister might favour a re-think - with hundreds of cons...
Jobs Hope For Postponed A2 Dualling Scheme
A stalled Co Antrim road redevelopment plan has been discussed at Stormont - with indications that the new Ulster Unionist Regional Development Minister might favour a re-think - with hundreds of cons...
Recruitment News, Jun 2, 2011
Lord Heseltine Encourages Business To Bid For Share Of £950m
Lord Heseltine has visited York to promote the second round of the Regional Growth Fund and encourage bidders to compete for a share of £950m. During his visit Lord Heseltine spoke about the importan...
Lord Heseltine Encourages Business To Bid For Share Of £950m
Lord Heseltine has visited York to promote the second round of the Regional Growth Fund and encourage bidders to compete for a share of £950m. During his visit Lord Heseltine spoke about the importan...
Business News, Jun 2, 2011
Hope For Postponed A2 Dualling Scheme
A stalled Co Antrim road redevelopment plan has been discussed at Stormont - with indications that the new Ulster Unionist Regional Development Minister might favour a re-think. The East Antrim Allia...
Hope For Postponed A2 Dualling Scheme
A stalled Co Antrim road redevelopment plan has been discussed at Stormont - with indications that the new Ulster Unionist Regional Development Minister might favour a re-think. The East Antrim Allia...
Business News, Jun 2, 2011
Water Investment More Than 'Drip Feed'
The Republic of Ireland's continuing investment in improving its water services infrastructure - including the provision of €435 million being provided from the Exchequer this year to fund the ongoing...
Water Investment More Than 'Drip Feed'
The Republic of Ireland's continuing investment in improving its water services infrastructure - including the provision of €435 million being provided from the Exchequer this year to fund the ongoing...
Business News, Jun 2, 2011
'Business Bid For Share Of £950m'
Lord Heseltine has visited York to promote the second round of the Regional Growth Fund and encourage bidders to compete for a share of £950m. During his visit Lord Heseltine spoke about the importan...
'Business Bid For Share Of £950m'
Lord Heseltine has visited York to promote the second round of the Regional Growth Fund and encourage bidders to compete for a share of £950m. During his visit Lord Heseltine spoke about the importan...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 1, 2011
Ford Courts Changes In Murder Laws
The Stormont Justice Minister David Ford has begun the introduction of pivotal changes to the law on murder to provide enhanced defences in domestic violence cases. The changes are contained in the C...
Ford Courts Changes In Murder Laws
The Stormont Justice Minister David Ford has begun the introduction of pivotal changes to the law on murder to provide enhanced defences in domestic violence cases. The changes are contained in the C...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 1, 2011
Craigavon Cops Under Fire
The PSNI continues to be the target of attacks by republicans with explosives and a petrol bomb thrown at police in Craigavon this week. Officers were conducting enquiries in the Meadowbrook area of ...
Craigavon Cops Under Fire
The PSNI continues to be the target of attacks by republicans with explosives and a petrol bomb thrown at police in Craigavon this week. Officers were conducting enquiries in the Meadowbrook area of ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 1, 2011
Hoax Bombs Uncovered In Cemetery Haul
Six hoax bombs have been uncovered during a security alert at the City Cemetery in Belfast. Five of the devices were found in a pillow case and another near-by which saw part of the cemetery being c...
Hoax Bombs Uncovered In Cemetery Haul
Six hoax bombs have been uncovered during a security alert at the City Cemetery in Belfast. Five of the devices were found in a pillow case and another near-by which saw part of the cemetery being c...
UK National News, Jun 1, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Human Trafficking Phoneline Launched A new phoneline for victims of human trafficking has been launched today by the Metropolitan Police Service. The freephone number is featured in a poster campaig...
Other UK News In Brief
Human Trafficking Phoneline Launched A new phoneline for victims of human trafficking has been launched today by the Metropolitan Police Service. The freephone number is featured in a poster campaig...
UK National News, Jun 1, 2011
Blatter Onside For Fifa Fourth Term
Following a failed attempt to delay Wednesday's presidential election, it looks likely that Sepp Blatter will kick off a fourth term heading Fifa. Amid allegations of corruption within Fifa, the Foot...
Blatter Onside For Fifa Fourth Term
Following a failed attempt to delay Wednesday's presidential election, it looks likely that Sepp Blatter will kick off a fourth term heading Fifa. Amid allegations of corruption within Fifa, the Foot...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 1, 2011
York Street/West Link Redesign Looms
There's a far-reaching roads scheme being proposed for the northern access routes to Belfast city centre. It is understood four options are on the table, with a decision expected after the summer in ...
York Street/West Link Redesign Looms
There's a far-reaching roads scheme being proposed for the northern access routes to Belfast city centre. It is understood four options are on the table, with a decision expected after the summer in ...
UK National News, Jun 1, 2011
Further Delays Over UK Airports Liquid Ban
An MEP has accused British airports of unnecessary delays in overturning the ban on liquids on board planes. New hi-tech screening machines, capable of detecting liquid explosives, are ready for em...
Further Delays Over UK Airports Liquid Ban
An MEP has accused British airports of unnecessary delays in overturning the ban on liquids on board planes. New hi-tech screening machines, capable of detecting liquid explosives, are ready for em...
UK National News, Jun 1, 2011
UK/US To Collaborate On 'Space Weather'
Prime Minister David Cameron and US President Barack Obama have welcomed the growing partnership between the Met Office and the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National W...
UK/US To Collaborate On 'Space Weather'
Prime Minister David Cameron and US President Barack Obama have welcomed the growing partnership between the Met Office and the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National W...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 1, 2011
Jim Boyce To Be FIFA Vice President
It has emerged that Sepp Blatter will most likely kick off a fourth term heading the international soccer ruling body, FIFA. Despite allegations of corruption, and two UK football bodies calling for ...
Jim Boyce To Be FIFA Vice President
It has emerged that Sepp Blatter will most likely kick off a fourth term heading the international soccer ruling body, FIFA. Despite allegations of corruption, and two UK football bodies calling for ...
UK National News, Jun 1, 2011
'Peer To Patent' Website Launched In UK
An innovative new tool designed to help improve the patent application process was launched today by the Minister for Intellectual Property, Baroness Wilcox. Peer to Patent is a review website which...
'Peer To Patent' Website Launched In UK
An innovative new tool designed to help improve the patent application process was launched today by the Minister for Intellectual Property, Baroness Wilcox. Peer to Patent is a review website which...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 1, 2011
Brian Rea Takes Top Policing Board Role
The Northern Ireland Policing Board has elected Brian Rea as its new Chairman while the Vice Chair position is being filled by Gearóid Ó hEára. Mr Rea, (pictured) who was already Acting Chairman, has...
Brian Rea Takes Top Policing Board Role
The Northern Ireland Policing Board has elected Brian Rea as its new Chairman while the Vice Chair position is being filled by Gearóid Ó hEára. Mr Rea, (pictured) who was already Acting Chairman, has...
Business News, Jun 1, 2011
York Street/West Link Redesign Looms
There's a far-reaching roads scheme being proposed for the northern access routes to Belfast city centre. A consultation for a new road interchange at York Street in Belfast has been launched. Seeki...
York Street/West Link Redesign Looms
There's a far-reaching roads scheme being proposed for the northern access routes to Belfast city centre. A consultation for a new road interchange at York Street in Belfast has been launched. Seeki...
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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.
