Northern Ireland News for June 2011 : Page 8
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2011
Belfast Focuses On Giant's Park
A major conference was taking place in Belfast this week which looked at the regeneration and development of Giant's Park - the former Dargan Road landfill site. Belfast City Council hosted the Sufal...
Belfast Focuses On Giant's Park
A major conference was taking place in Belfast this week which looked at the regeneration and development of Giant's Park - the former Dargan Road landfill site. Belfast City Council hosted the Sufal...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2011
Forestry Disease Battle 'Goes Sky-high'
Airborne plans by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) to combat the spread of an especially virulent tree disease have been discussed this week. The NI DARD Minister Michelle O...
Forestry Disease Battle 'Goes Sky-high'
Airborne plans by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) to combat the spread of an especially virulent tree disease have been discussed this week. The NI DARD Minister Michelle O...
Business News, Jun 16, 2011
Belfast Focuses On Giant's Park
A major conference is taking place in Belfast this week which is looking at the regeneration and development of Giant's Park - the former Dargan Road landfill site. Belfast City Council hosted the Su...
Belfast Focuses On Giant's Park
A major conference is taking place in Belfast this week which is looking at the regeneration and development of Giant's Park - the former Dargan Road landfill site. Belfast City Council hosted the Su...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2011
ChilliFest In Hot Belfast Return
The popular festival of hot Americana, ChilliFest, has announced it will be back in Custom House Square, Belfast for 2011. Taking place under a (hopefully) blazing June sun from 25 June - 26 June, t...
ChilliFest In Hot Belfast Return
The popular festival of hot Americana, ChilliFest, has announced it will be back in Custom House Square, Belfast for 2011. Taking place under a (hopefully) blazing June sun from 25 June - 26 June, t...
Business News, Jun 16, 2011
Derry Housing Association Praised
A housing scheme that has created 17 new houses has been unveiled on the site of the former Rosemount PSNI site in Londonderry, with due praise for the Apex Housing Association. NI Housing Minister N...
Derry Housing Association Praised
A housing scheme that has created 17 new houses has been unveiled on the site of the former Rosemount PSNI site in Londonderry, with due praise for the Apex Housing Association. NI Housing Minister N...
Recruitment News, Jun 16, 2011
Jobs For Co Tipperary As Vegas Comes To Town
A controversial bid to build an international standard 'Las Vegas-style' sports and leisure complex in Co Tipperary has been granted planning permission. An Bord Pleanála has given the go-ahead for t...
Jobs For Co Tipperary As Vegas Comes To Town
A controversial bid to build an international standard 'Las Vegas-style' sports and leisure complex in Co Tipperary has been granted planning permission. An Bord Pleanála has given the go-ahead for t...
Business News, Jun 16, 2011
Vegas Comes To Tipp
A controversial bid to build an international standard 'Las Vegas-style' sports and leisure complex in Co Tipperary has been granted planning permission. An Bord Pleanála has given the go-ahead for t...
Vegas Comes To Tipp
A controversial bid to build an international standard 'Las Vegas-style' sports and leisure complex in Co Tipperary has been granted planning permission. An Bord Pleanála has given the go-ahead for t...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Shavers Help UCF Peter Morris, Director of Consumer and Corporate Services BT (centre), prepares to 'Shave or Dye' at the launch of the Ulster Cancer Foundation's (UCF) new men's health fundr...
Other NI News In Brief
Shavers Help UCF Peter Morris, Director of Consumer and Corporate Services BT (centre), prepares to 'Shave or Dye' at the launch of the Ulster Cancer Foundation's (UCF) new men's health fundr...
UK National News, Jun 15, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Joss Stone Murder Plot Foiled Police have arrested two men from Manchester on suspicion of conspiracy to murder and rob singer Joss Stone. The men, in their thirties, were arrested following reports ...
Other UK News In Brief
Joss Stone Murder Plot Foiled Police have arrested two men from Manchester on suspicion of conspiracy to murder and rob singer Joss Stone. The men, in their thirties, were arrested following reports ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2011
NI's Dole Queue Figure Rises
There has been a rise in the number of people claiming unemployment benefit in NI, but some statistics are confusing. The Labour Force Survey shows the jobless figure fell over the past three months,...
NI's Dole Queue Figure Rises
There has been a rise in the number of people claiming unemployment benefit in NI, but some statistics are confusing. The Labour Force Survey shows the jobless figure fell over the past three months,...
UK National News, Jun 15, 2011
Osborne To Press Banks Ring-Fencing Option
Chancellor George Osborne is expected to push proposals ahead for banks to ring-fence retail from investment banking. In a speech planned to be delivered later he will say that plans must be in place...
Osborne To Press Banks Ring-Fencing Option
Chancellor George Osborne is expected to push proposals ahead for banks to ring-fence retail from investment banking. In a speech planned to be delivered later he will say that plans must be in place...
UK National News, Jun 15, 2011
Charities Benefit From Big Society Fund
The Minister for the Cabinet Office and Minister for Civil Society, have announced that charities across England have been awarded a total of £77.5million in the third wave of payouts from the £107mil...
Charities Benefit From Big Society Fund
The Minister for the Cabinet Office and Minister for Civil Society, have announced that charities across England have been awarded a total of £77.5million in the third wave of payouts from the £107mil...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2011
Lock-up Was Factor In Prisoner's Death
The practice of locking up prisoners for almost all of the day has been identified as a major factor in a recent spate of custody suicides. The issue has come to light after a teenage prisoner - who ...
Lock-up Was Factor In Prisoner's Death
The practice of locking up prisoners for almost all of the day has been identified as a major factor in a recent spate of custody suicides. The issue has come to light after a teenage prisoner - who ...
UK National News, Jun 15, 2011
Union Warns Of Major Walk Out
The Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) has warned that a major co-ordinated strike could take place later this month. Around 750,000 public sector workers could strike over pension changes, j...
Union Warns Of Major Walk Out
The Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) has warned that a major co-ordinated strike could take place later this month. Around 750,000 public sector workers could strike over pension changes, j...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2011
Belfast Parades On DUP Agenda
The DUP has held a meeting with the Parades Commission - an organisation it openly wants to abolish - after two Orange lodges had restrictions placed upon a forthcoming Belfast march and another conte...
Belfast Parades On DUP Agenda
The DUP has held a meeting with the Parades Commission - an organisation it openly wants to abolish - after two Orange lodges had restrictions placed upon a forthcoming Belfast march and another conte...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2011
Social Housing 'Strong' Despite Suspensions
The provision of social housing has been unaffected by the suspension of seven registered housing associations. While they are all members of the Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations (...
Social Housing 'Strong' Despite Suspensions
The provision of social housing has been unaffected by the suspension of seven registered housing associations. While they are all members of the Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations (...
UK National News, Jun 15, 2011
10,000 London 2012 Tickets On Offer To Armed Forces
London 2012 organisers have teamed up with the charity Tickets For Troops to offer members of the Armed Forces the chance to go next summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games. The London 2012 Ticketshare...
10,000 London 2012 Tickets On Offer To Armed Forces
London 2012 organisers have teamed up with the charity Tickets For Troops to offer members of the Armed Forces the chance to go next summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games. The London 2012 Ticketshare...
UK National News, Jun 15, 2011
£2m Boost For Voluntary Sector
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has pledged £2m a year for the next four years to support people needing help with their taxes, benefits and tax credits. The department has awarded 17 grants to 10 Volunt...
£2m Boost For Voluntary Sector
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has pledged £2m a year for the next four years to support people needing help with their taxes, benefits and tax credits. The department has awarded 17 grants to 10 Volunt...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2011
Derry Housing Association Praised
A housing scheme that has created 17 new houses has been unveiled on the site of the former Rosemount PSNI site in Londonderry, with due praise for the Apex Housing Association. NI Housing Minister N...
Derry Housing Association Praised
A housing scheme that has created 17 new houses has been unveiled on the site of the former Rosemount PSNI site in Londonderry, with due praise for the Apex Housing Association. NI Housing Minister N...
Recruitment News, Jun 15, 2011
Social Housing Associations Create 1,000 Jobs
The provision of social housing has been unaffected by the suspension of seven registered housing associations. While they are all members of the Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations (...
Social Housing Associations Create 1,000 Jobs
The provision of social housing has been unaffected by the suspension of seven registered housing associations. While they are all members of the Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations (...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2011
Knockagh Event To Commemorate Somme
Old soldiers are going on the march again as a party of Chelsea Pensioners and other 'old soldiers' join forces in commemorating those from Co Antrim and from across Ireland who fought in the bloody B...
Knockagh Event To Commemorate Somme
Old soldiers are going on the march again as a party of Chelsea Pensioners and other 'old soldiers' join forces in commemorating those from Co Antrim and from across Ireland who fought in the bloody B...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2011
Corporation Tax Review Extended By NIO
The continuing debate over the possible devolution of corporation tax to the Stormont Assembly is to continue for even longer. The NI Secretary of State Owen Paterson has welcomed the announcement by...
Corporation Tax Review Extended By NIO
The continuing debate over the possible devolution of corporation tax to the Stormont Assembly is to continue for even longer. The NI Secretary of State Owen Paterson has welcomed the announcement by...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2011
Tánaiste Calls For 'Peace Process II'
There has been a high level call to re-energise the Northern Ireland Peace Process. In his keynote address this morning to over 200 participants at the 6th annual Department of Foreign Affairs Reconc...
Tánaiste Calls For 'Peace Process II'
There has been a high level call to re-energise the Northern Ireland Peace Process. In his keynote address this morning to over 200 participants at the 6th annual Department of Foreign Affairs Reconc...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2011
Dáil Launches Magdalene Laundries Probe
The Dublin Government today began considering the circumstances of the abuse of women and girls who resided in the infamous Magdalene Laundries. They welcomed the statement made last week on behalf ...
Dáil Launches Magdalene Laundries Probe
The Dublin Government today began considering the circumstances of the abuse of women and girls who resided in the infamous Magdalene Laundries. They welcomed the statement made last week on behalf ...
Recruitment News, Jun 15, 2011
Connaught Telegraph Strike 'Off' Pending Talks
Seven members of the Unite trade union have suspended industrial action at the Connaught telegraph newspaper pending talks taking place this week involving the trade union, management and the regional...
Connaught Telegraph Strike 'Off' Pending Talks
Seven members of the Unite trade union have suspended industrial action at the Connaught telegraph newspaper pending talks taking place this week involving the trade union, management and the regional...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2011
The Darkness Announce Reunion Tour
Music based on the comedy of camp cliché was never expected to warrant other than temporary success, if any, but The Darkness have decided to flog the horse once again, announcing a reunion tour this ...
The Darkness Announce Reunion Tour
Music based on the comedy of camp cliché was never expected to warrant other than temporary success, if any, but The Darkness have decided to flog the horse once again, announcing a reunion tour this ...
Business News, Jun 15, 2011
Sales Rising As House Prices Continue Falling
The volume of house sales in Northern Ireland have 'bucked the trend' and increased in May and - despite the recession - are set to rise over the next three months, according to a new survey. However...
Sales Rising As House Prices Continue Falling
The volume of house sales in Northern Ireland have 'bucked the trend' and increased in May and - despite the recession - are set to rise over the next three months, according to a new survey. However...
Recruitment News, Jun 15, 2011
Aruba Networks Establishes International HQ In Cork
An established provider of next-generation network access solutions is to set up its International Headquarters and Shared Services Centre, for all regions outside the Americas, in Cork. Aruba Netwo...
Aruba Networks Establishes International HQ In Cork
An established provider of next-generation network access solutions is to set up its International Headquarters and Shared Services Centre, for all regions outside the Americas, in Cork. Aruba Netwo...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Pub Death Case Stalls The case of a man accused of manslaughter has ground to a halt after the jury failed to reach a verdict. Conor McCusker, 31, was killed in a fight outside a nightclub in ...
Other NI News In Brief
Pub Death Case Stalls The case of a man accused of manslaughter has ground to a halt after the jury failed to reach a verdict. Conor McCusker, 31, was killed in a fight outside a nightclub in ...
UK National News, Jun 14, 2011
Tougher Checks For Sex Offenders
Proposals to introduce tougher checks on known sex offenders have been published today. Currently, sex offenders are required to notify the police of personal details such as address and national ins...
Tougher Checks For Sex Offenders
Proposals to introduce tougher checks on known sex offenders have been published today. Currently, sex offenders are required to notify the police of personal details such as address and national ins...
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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.
