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Northern Ireland News for August 2011 : Page 4
Recruitment News, Aug 24, 2011
Willmott Dixon Opening Doors Of Opportunity For Youths
An increased number of Rotherham school and college pupils are set to benefit from 'on the job' work experience and training after Willmott Dixon opened its doors to students. Willmott Dixon Partner...
Willmott Dixon Opening Doors Of Opportunity For Youths
An increased number of Rotherham school and college pupils are set to benefit from 'on the job' work experience and training after Willmott Dixon opened its doors to students. Willmott Dixon Partner...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 24, 2011
'Pride In Job' Accolade For Ballycastle Homes
The man in charge of on an exclusive development by Patton Homes has been awarded a prestigious NHBC 'Pride in the Job' Award. David Watterson, who managed the luxury development of superior homes at...
'Pride In Job' Accolade For Ballycastle Homes
The man in charge of on an exclusive development by Patton Homes has been awarded a prestigious NHBC 'Pride in the Job' Award. David Watterson, who managed the luxury development of superior homes at...
UK National News, Aug 24, 2011
Low Cost Housing 'Vital', Says Halifax
Low Cost Home Ownership Schemes (LCOH) have faced significant challenges since the recession, but are a vital part of the housing market, a new review of affordable housing by Halifax has demonstrated...
Low Cost Housing 'Vital', Says Halifax
Low Cost Home Ownership Schemes (LCOH) have faced significant challenges since the recession, but are a vital part of the housing market, a new review of affordable housing by Halifax has demonstrated...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 24, 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...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 24, 2011
Raising Money In A 'Bucket Of Doom'
An intrepid Belfast woman has revealed her plan to drive to Romania in her iconic 'Bucket of Doom', to raise money for charity. Joanne Shaw, 33, told the Big List and www.4ni.co.uk that she will be ...
Raising Money In A 'Bucket Of Doom'
An intrepid Belfast woman has revealed her plan to drive to Romania in her iconic 'Bucket of Doom', to raise money for charity. Joanne Shaw, 33, told the Big List and www.4ni.co.uk that she will be ...
UK National News, Aug 24, 2011
Iconic Hammer Horror Screenwriter Dies
British Director, whose writing credits for the Hammer Horror label, include Dracula and The Curse of Frankenstein, has died aged 83. Welsh born Jimmy Sangster started off as a production assistant f...
Iconic Hammer Horror Screenwriter Dies
British Director, whose writing credits for the Hammer Horror label, include Dracula and The Curse of Frankenstein, has died aged 83. Welsh born Jimmy Sangster started off as a production assistant f...
UK National News, Aug 24, 2011
Scotland Gets Extended Leisure Facility
The new gym extension at Xcite Bathgate Leisure Centre in West Lothian is set to open this weekend and a host of free classes are on offer to customers to help celebrate the big day. £600,000 has bee...
Scotland Gets Extended Leisure Facility
The new gym extension at Xcite Bathgate Leisure Centre in West Lothian is set to open this weekend and a host of free classes are on offer to customers to help celebrate the big day. £600,000 has bee...
Business News, Aug 24, 2011
Appeal Over Connswater Park Row
There's a flood of problems today threatening to swamp an imaginative plan to build a £21m linear park in east Belfast - with local politicians keen to see a deal done to sort them out. It is being b...
Appeal Over Connswater Park Row
There's a flood of problems today threatening to swamp an imaginative plan to build a £21m linear park in east Belfast - with local politicians keen to see a deal done to sort them out. It is being b...
UK National News, Aug 24, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Tasered Man Dies In Bolton A man from Greater Manchester who was Tasered by police after he stabbed himself has died. The incident happened shortly after 8:30pm on Tuesday, when police were called to...
Other UK News In Brief
Tasered Man Dies In Bolton A man from Greater Manchester who was Tasered by police after he stabbed himself has died. The incident happened shortly after 8:30pm on Tuesday, when police were called to...
Business News, Aug 24, 2011
Raising Money In A 'Bucket Of Doom'
An intrepid Belfast woman has revealed her plan to drive to Romania in her iconic 'Bucket of Doom', to raise money for charity. Joanne Shaw, 33, told the Big List and www.4ni.co.uk that she will be ...
Raising Money In A 'Bucket Of Doom'
An intrepid Belfast woman has revealed her plan to drive to Romania in her iconic 'Bucket of Doom', to raise money for charity. Joanne Shaw, 33, told the Big List and www.4ni.co.uk that she will be ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 24, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Cigs Vending To Go The NI Health Minister Edwin Poots has announced the next steps for the introduction of controls on regulating the sale of tobacco products. He reaffirmed his commitment to ...
Other NI News In Brief
Cigs Vending To Go The NI Health Minister Edwin Poots has announced the next steps for the introduction of controls on regulating the sale of tobacco products. He reaffirmed his commitment to ...
UK National News, Aug 23, 2011
Gaddafi's Compound Under Bombardment
The Lybian leader's headquarters is coming under attack from rebels in a second day of heavy fighting in the capital city of Tripoli. Middle eastern news network Al Jazzera are reporting that fierce ...
Gaddafi's Compound Under Bombardment
The Lybian leader's headquarters is coming under attack from rebels in a second day of heavy fighting in the capital city of Tripoli. Middle eastern news network Al Jazzera are reporting that fierce ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 23, 2011
Sad Return Of Turkish Murder Victims' Families
The family of Turkish murder victim Marion Graham flew back to Belfast yesterday as preparations continue to bring home her body and that of her friend Kathy Dinsmore. The victim's daughter, Shannon ...
Sad Return Of Turkish Murder Victims' Families
The family of Turkish murder victim Marion Graham flew back to Belfast yesterday as preparations continue to bring home her body and that of her friend Kathy Dinsmore. The victim's daughter, Shannon ...
UK National News, Aug 23, 2011
Labour Call For Clarity Over Coulson
A Labour party MP has called for transparency from both the Prime Minister and News International after allegations emerged on Tuesday over 'severance payments' made to former editor Andy Coulson. T...
Labour Call For Clarity Over Coulson
A Labour party MP has called for transparency from both the Prime Minister and News International after allegations emerged on Tuesday over 'severance payments' made to former editor Andy Coulson. T...
UK National News, Aug 23, 2011
Turkish Victims' Sad Return Expected
The family of Turkish murder victim Marion Graham flew back to Belfast yesterday as preparations continue to bring home her body and that of her friend Kathy Dinsmore. The victim's daughter, Shannon ...
Turkish Victims' Sad Return Expected
The family of Turkish murder victim Marion Graham flew back to Belfast yesterday as preparations continue to bring home her body and that of her friend Kathy Dinsmore. The victim's daughter, Shannon ...
UK National News, Aug 23, 2011
Met Office Issue South East Weather Warning
The Met Office has issued an alert for the southeast of England, predicting heavy rains for the region on Wednesday, posing a risk of flooding. According to meteorologists, heavy and thundery rain i...
Met Office Issue South East Weather Warning
The Met Office has issued an alert for the southeast of England, predicting heavy rains for the region on Wednesday, posing a risk of flooding. According to meteorologists, heavy and thundery rain i...
Recruitment News, Aug 23, 2011
'Decade Of Growth' On Way For NI Business
Employment growth is looking more likely this week with news that Northern Ireland businesses are the most positive of all the regions in the UK about the potential for the region to become a better p...
'Decade Of Growth' On Way For NI Business
Employment growth is looking more likely this week with news that Northern Ireland businesses are the most positive of all the regions in the UK about the potential for the region to become a better p...
UK National News, Aug 23, 2011
Fresh Ulster Border Bomb Alert Over
A security alert in Newry, Co Down - the second in the border city in two days - has ended. Police were investigating a suspicious object in the grounds of St Mary's Church, but said "nothing untowar...
Fresh Ulster Border Bomb Alert Over
A security alert in Newry, Co Down - the second in the border city in two days - has ended. Police were investigating a suspicious object in the grounds of St Mary's Church, but said "nothing untowar...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 23, 2011
Libya 'IRA Compensation' Bid Goes On
Widespread expectations of the imminent fall of the Gaddafi regime in Libya has been welcomed by a Westminster MP. DUP Deputy Leader Nigel Dodds (pictured) has praised the progress made by rebel for...
Libya 'IRA Compensation' Bid Goes On
Widespread expectations of the imminent fall of the Gaddafi regime in Libya has been welcomed by a Westminster MP. DUP Deputy Leader Nigel Dodds (pictured) has praised the progress made by rebel for...
UK National News, Aug 23, 2011
Liam Neeson Joins Stars' Wars In New Comedy
Co Antrim's Liam Neeson and actress Helena Bonham Carter have been revealed as members of an all star cast for a new comedy from Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. The BBC Two's fake documentary, L...
Liam Neeson Joins Stars' Wars In New Comedy
Co Antrim's Liam Neeson and actress Helena Bonham Carter have been revealed as members of an all star cast for a new comedy from Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. The BBC Two's fake documentary, L...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 23, 2011
Latest Newry Bomb Alert Ends
A security alert in Newry, the second in the city in two days, has ended. Police were investigating a suspicious object in the grounds of St Mary's Church, but said "nothing untoward" was found. Sev...
Latest Newry Bomb Alert Ends
A security alert in Newry, the second in the city in two days, has ended. Police were investigating a suspicious object in the grounds of St Mary's Church, but said "nothing untoward" was found. Sev...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 23, 2011
Appeal Over Connswater Park Row
There's a flood of problems today threatening to swamp an imaginative plan to build a £21m linear park in east Belfast - with local politicians - such as the Local MLA, Chris Lyttle (pictured), keen t...
Appeal Over Connswater Park Row
There's a flood of problems today threatening to swamp an imaginative plan to build a £21m linear park in east Belfast - with local politicians - such as the Local MLA, Chris Lyttle (pictured), keen t...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 23, 2011
Growth In Empty NI Shops Lead To Worries
The growing number of empty shops across NI is causing concerns. Last week, it was revealed that more than one in 10 town and city centre shops across the UK were vacant at the end of May with NI hav...
Growth In Empty NI Shops Lead To Worries
The growing number of empty shops across NI is causing concerns. Last week, it was revealed that more than one in 10 town and city centre shops across the UK were vacant at the end of May with NI hav...
UK National News, Aug 23, 2011
Other News In Brief
Call For Ideas On Health Apps And Maps Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has on Tesuday launched a call for new ideas for health apps that would help patients make informed decisions about their care. ...
Other News In Brief
Call For Ideas On Health Apps And Maps Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has on Tesuday launched a call for new ideas for health apps that would help patients make informed decisions about their care. ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 23, 2011
NI Food Firms 'Go For Gold' In 2012
Some 50 local food and drink companies have so far responded to an Invest Northern Ireland drive to encourage and help the industry to bid for London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic contracts. Some 14 mi...
NI Food Firms 'Go For Gold' In 2012
Some 50 local food and drink companies have so far responded to an Invest Northern Ireland drive to encourage and help the industry to bid for London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic contracts. Some 14 mi...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 23, 2011
DUP Demands Information Over Lillis
The controversial re-release on licence of a republican from prison has continued to make the news this week. DUP MLA Paul Givan yesterday met with the Chief Parole Commissioner to discuss the circum...
DUP Demands Information Over Lillis
The controversial re-release on licence of a republican from prison has continued to make the news this week. DUP MLA Paul Givan yesterday met with the Chief Parole Commissioner to discuss the circum...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 23, 2011
Belfast's Literature Is 'Open Book'
A gathering of Belfast's writers will be held next month to mark the official launch of a series of initiatives highlighting the city's literary heritage and vibrant contemporary scene. On Tuesday 6 ...
Belfast's Literature Is 'Open Book'
A gathering of Belfast's writers will be held next month to mark the official launch of a series of initiatives highlighting the city's literary heritage and vibrant contemporary scene. On Tuesday 6 ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 23, 2011
Patton Scoop Green Apple Award
Northern Ireland company Patton Heritage (part of the Patton Group) has won a Green Apple Environment Award for its restoration project at Lowther Castle, Cumbria, in the Lake District. The Ballymena...
Patton Scoop Green Apple Award
Northern Ireland company Patton Heritage (part of the Patton Group) has won a Green Apple Environment Award for its restoration project at Lowther Castle, Cumbria, in the Lake District. The Ballymena...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 23, 2011
Bring Me The Horizon To Set In Belfast
Tickets are still available for North England metallers Bring Me The Horizon, who are appearing in the Mandela Hall this week. Formed in Sheffield in 2004, Bring Me The Horizon have gone from hyped ...
Bring Me The Horizon To Set In Belfast
Tickets are still available for North England metallers Bring Me The Horizon, who are appearing in the Mandela Hall this week. Formed in Sheffield in 2004, Bring Me The Horizon have gone from hyped ...
Business News, Aug 23, 2011
'Decade Of Growth' On Way For NI Business
Northern Ireland businesses are the most positive of all the regions in the UK about the potential for the region to become a better place to do business in ten years time. Some 77% of businesses bel...
'Decade Of Growth' On Way For NI Business
Northern Ireland businesses are the most positive of all the regions in the UK about the potential for the region to become a better place to do business in ten years time. Some 77% of businesses bel...
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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.
