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Northern Ireland News for August 2011 : Page 3
UK National News, Aug 25, 2011
Police Question Jersey Stabbing Suspect
A 30-year-old man arrested in connection with the murder of six people in Jersey earlier this month, has been released from hospital into police custody. Officers had been waiting to question a man, ...
Police Question Jersey Stabbing Suspect
A 30-year-old man arrested in connection with the murder of six people in Jersey earlier this month, has been released from hospital into police custody. Officers had been waiting to question a man, ...
UK National News, Aug 25, 2011
Second Man Sought After 'Cliff Incident'
A search is continuing after one man died and another disappeared following an incident on cliffs in north Wales. Coastguards were alerted shortly after two men were reported missing from cliffs arou...
Second Man Sought After 'Cliff Incident'
A search is continuing after one man died and another disappeared following an incident on cliffs in north Wales. Coastguards were alerted shortly after two men were reported missing from cliffs arou...
UK National News, Aug 25, 2011
'Record-breaking Results' For GCSE Students
Around 750,000 students across England, Wales and Northern Ireland received their GCSE results today in another year of record-breaking results. The number of top grades awarded to students has risen...
'Record-breaking Results' For GCSE Students
Around 750,000 students across England, Wales and Northern Ireland received their GCSE results today in another year of record-breaking results. The number of top grades awarded to students has risen...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2011
Shock Rise In Electricity Bills Condemned
Independent shopkeepers are angry about a 'shock' rise in the cost of electricity. The NI Independent Retail Trade Association (NIIRTA) has expressed major concern about the announcement by Power NI ...
Shock Rise In Electricity Bills Condemned
Independent shopkeepers are angry about a 'shock' rise in the cost of electricity. The NI Independent Retail Trade Association (NIIRTA) has expressed major concern about the announcement by Power NI ...
UK National News, Aug 25, 2011
Immigration Rises By A Fifth
Net migration to the UK rose by 21% in the last year, with 239,000 more people arriving in the country than those leaving, the latest official figures have revealed. This compares to 198,000 in 2009,...
Immigration Rises By A Fifth
Net migration to the UK rose by 21% in the last year, with 239,000 more people arriving in the country than those leaving, the latest official figures have revealed. This compares to 198,000 in 2009,...
UK National News, Aug 25, 2011
Eastern Europeans In Belfast Prostitution Ring
The spectre of people trafficking and 'forced' prostitution has again been in the news - this time in a hard-line nationalist area of Belfast. The Sinn Fein West Belfast MP, Paul Maskey MLA has welco...
Eastern Europeans In Belfast Prostitution Ring
The spectre of people trafficking and 'forced' prostitution has again been in the news - this time in a hard-line nationalist area of Belfast. The Sinn Fein West Belfast MP, Paul Maskey MLA has welco...
UK National News, Aug 25, 2011
Surveyors Skills 'Can Create Recovery'
The skills of chartered surveyors are more important to the local economy than ever before, according to a new boss at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Michael Hannaway said that ...
Surveyors Skills 'Can Create Recovery'
The skills of chartered surveyors are more important to the local economy than ever before, according to a new boss at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Michael Hannaway said that ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2011
Prostitution Ring Uncovered In West Belfast
The spectre of people trafficking and 'forced' prostitution has gain been in the news - this time centred on a hard-line nationalist area of Belfast. The Sinn Fein West Belfast MP, Paul Maskey MLA ha...
Prostitution Ring Uncovered In West Belfast
The spectre of people trafficking and 'forced' prostitution has gain been in the news - this time centred on a hard-line nationalist area of Belfast. The Sinn Fein West Belfast MP, Paul Maskey MLA ha...
Recruitment News, Aug 25, 2011
Construction Jobs Secured In Wastewater Boost
A construction sector partnership has this week been boosted with news that rural villages across Northern Ireland are to benefit from a £4.3m extension to NI Water's (NIW) Rural Wastewater Investment...
Construction Jobs Secured In Wastewater Boost
A construction sector partnership has this week been boosted with news that rural villages across Northern Ireland are to benefit from a £4.3m extension to NI Water's (NIW) Rural Wastewater Investment...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2011
GCSE Students See Slight Fall In Top Marks
Around 750,000 students across England, Wales and Northern Ireland will receive their GCSE results today, with another year of record-breaking marks expected. About 30,000 NI-based GCSE students are ...
GCSE Students See Slight Fall In Top Marks
Around 750,000 students across England, Wales and Northern Ireland will receive their GCSE results today, with another year of record-breaking marks expected. About 30,000 NI-based GCSE students are ...
UK National News, Aug 25, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Tasered Man 'Died From Stab Wounds' A man from Greater Manchester who died after he was Tasered by police after he stabbed himself, died from his stab wounds, a post-mortem has revealed. Officers wer...
Other UK News In Brief
Tasered Man 'Died From Stab Wounds' A man from Greater Manchester who died after he was Tasered by police after he stabbed himself, died from his stab wounds, a post-mortem has revealed. Officers wer...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2011
Minister Pledges Backing For Derry Rail Line
The future of the picturesque rail link along the North Coast to Londonderry from Coleraine has again been assured. The NI Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy (pictured) has visited Londonder...
Minister Pledges Backing For Derry Rail Line
The future of the picturesque rail link along the North Coast to Londonderry from Coleraine has again been assured. The NI Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy (pictured) has visited Londonder...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2011
High Flyer Lands In Maghera
A new technology business that is focused on innovative software for the aerospace industry is being assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to grow exports. Maghera-based NC UK Services, formed by Kevin...
High Flyer Lands In Maghera
A new technology business that is focused on innovative software for the aerospace industry is being assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to grow exports. Maghera-based NC UK Services, formed by Kevin...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2011
New Chapter For City Centre Shops
A number of properties in and around the city centre have been decorated with banners and displays containing quotes from some of Belfast's leading authors and poets. Authors such as Glenn Patterson ...
New Chapter For City Centre Shops
A number of properties in and around the city centre have been decorated with banners and displays containing quotes from some of Belfast's leading authors and poets. Authors such as Glenn Patterson ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2011
Surveyors Skills 'Can Create Recovery'
The skills of chartered surveyors are more important to the local economy than ever before, according to the new boss of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Northern Ireland. Michael...
Surveyors Skills 'Can Create Recovery'
The skills of chartered surveyors are more important to the local economy than ever before, according to the new boss of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Northern Ireland. Michael...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2011
Council 'Digs Deep' To Help Construction
Belfast City Council is currently recruiting for its innovative Construction Sales Growth Programme with a limited number of places left. The business initiative targets 50 small companies working i...
Council 'Digs Deep' To Help Construction
Belfast City Council is currently recruiting for its innovative Construction Sales Growth Programme with a limited number of places left. The business initiative targets 50 small companies working i...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2011
Hill Billy Musician Returns To NI Roots
The iconic US singer/songwriter, Morgan O'Kane is to return to his musical and genealogical roots on stage in Belfast to launch his CD. The mini 'tour' runs from September 14th - 16th with the gig on...
Hill Billy Musician Returns To NI Roots
The iconic US singer/songwriter, Morgan O'Kane is to return to his musical and genealogical roots on stage in Belfast to launch his CD. The mini 'tour' runs from September 14th - 16th with the gig on...
Business News, Aug 25, 2011
Connswater Contract Dispute Played Down
A major contract for east Belfast that promises a picturesque, riverside linear park as well as enhanced flood protection is on track for completion - despite fears being expressed earlier this week o...
Connswater Contract Dispute Played Down
A major contract for east Belfast that promises a picturesque, riverside linear park as well as enhanced flood protection is on track for completion - despite fears being expressed earlier this week o...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Power Hike Condemned The Northern Ireland Independent Retail Trade Association (NIIRTA) has expressed major concern about today's announcement by Power NI of a 20% electricity hike for both do...
Other NI News In Brief
Power Hike Condemned The Northern Ireland Independent Retail Trade Association (NIIRTA) has expressed major concern about today's announcement by Power NI of a 20% electricity hike for both do...
Business News, Aug 25, 2011
UTV 'Means Business'
The popular UTV Live Tonight programme returns to the small screen next week with an enhanced focus on business and economics. Presented by veteran journalist, Paul Clark and with features and repor...
UTV 'Means Business'
The popular UTV Live Tonight programme returns to the small screen next week with an enhanced focus on business and economics. Presented by veteran journalist, Paul Clark and with features and repor...
Business News, Aug 25, 2011
€4bn Irish Trade Surplus Welcomed
It has emerged that the latest trade statistics indicating a €4.079bn seasonally adjusted trade surplus in June is the highest figure in a decade. Trade Minister Richard Bruton has welcomed the news ...
€4bn Irish Trade Surplus Welcomed
It has emerged that the latest trade statistics indicating a €4.079bn seasonally adjusted trade surplus in June is the highest figure in a decade. Trade Minister Richard Bruton has welcomed the news ...
UK National News, Aug 24, 2011
Olympic Stadium Case Resumes At High Court
The battle over the future of the Olympic stadium is continuing at the High Court. Tottenham Hotspur is seeking a second judicial review over the decision by the Olympic Park Legacy Company's (OPLC) ...
Olympic Stadium Case Resumes At High Court
The battle over the future of the Olympic stadium is continuing at the High Court. Tottenham Hotspur is seeking a second judicial review over the decision by the Olympic Park Legacy Company's (OPLC) ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 24, 2011
Gaelic Footballer Is Victim Of Tragic Fall
There's been a further tragedy for NI with a well-known Gaelic footballer from west Belfast killed after he fell and hit his head while travelling in Nicaragua. The tragedy happened as final preparat...
Gaelic Footballer Is Victim Of Tragic Fall
There's been a further tragedy for NI with a well-known Gaelic footballer from west Belfast killed after he fell and hit his head while travelling in Nicaragua. The tragedy happened as final preparat...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 24, 2011
Heroin-style Drug Bust Welcomed
Illegal Class A drugs with an estimated street value of £75,000 have been seized by enforcement officers in Northern Ireland. Large quantities of the opiate drug oxycodone have been recovered by the ...
Heroin-style Drug Bust Welcomed
Illegal Class A drugs with an estimated street value of £75,000 have been seized by enforcement officers in Northern Ireland. Large quantities of the opiate drug oxycodone have been recovered by the ...
UK National News, Aug 24, 2011
'Ridiculous' Health And Safety Bans Exposed
A list of the most bizarre health and safety bans has been published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The list includes reports of dodgem cars being stopped from bumping into each other at B...
'Ridiculous' Health And Safety Bans Exposed
A list of the most bizarre health and safety bans has been published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The list includes reports of dodgem cars being stopped from bumping into each other at B...
UK National News, Aug 24, 2011
First Science From EU Mega Telescope
A groundbreaking mega-telescope technique developed by astronomers as part of an EU-funded project has produced it's first high-resolution images of distant galaxies. The project uses a system where...
First Science From EU Mega Telescope
A groundbreaking mega-telescope technique developed by astronomers as part of an EU-funded project has produced it's first high-resolution images of distant galaxies. The project uses a system where...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 24, 2011
'Waste Matters' For RICS As Recycling Falters
Recycling rates in Northern Ireland will all-but cease if a new education and communication programme is not implemented, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). On the day ...
'Waste Matters' For RICS As Recycling Falters
Recycling rates in Northern Ireland will all-but cease if a new education and communication programme is not implemented, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). On the day ...
UK National News, Aug 24, 2011
Nicaraguan Fall Kills Belfast Teacher
There's been a second tragedy for Ulster with a well-known Gaelic footballer from west Belfast fatally injured in a fall while travelling in Nicaragua. The tragedy happened as final preparations were...
Nicaraguan Fall Kills Belfast Teacher
There's been a second tragedy for Ulster with a well-known Gaelic footballer from west Belfast fatally injured in a fall while travelling in Nicaragua. The tragedy happened as final preparations were...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 24, 2011
Lord Empey Welcomes 'Demise' Of Dictator
The Ulster Unionist Peer Lord Empey has welcomed the latest news from Libya which all-but confirms that the days of the Gaddafi regime are almost at an end. Former party leader, Lord Empey (pictured)...
Lord Empey Welcomes 'Demise' Of Dictator
The Ulster Unionist Peer Lord Empey has welcomed the latest news from Libya which all-but confirms that the days of the Gaddafi regime are almost at an end. Former party leader, Lord Empey (pictured)...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 24, 2011
Connswater Contract Dispute Played Down
A major contract for east Belfast that promises a picturesque, riverside linear park as well as enhanced flood protection is on track for completion - despite fears being expressed earlier this week o...
Connswater Contract Dispute Played Down
A major contract for east Belfast that promises a picturesque, riverside linear park as well as enhanced flood protection is on track for completion - despite fears being expressed earlier this week o...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Rain clearing away east by early evening with some clear spells but a few showers likely to affect the North coast and other areas towards dawn, remaining breezy and mild overnight. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
