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Northern Ireland News for August 2011 : Page 6
Recruitment News, Aug 19, 2011
Retailing Losses Add To Dole Queue Woes
On top of news earlier this week that unemployment levels continue to rise across NI, more than 60 staff are to lose their jobs at the TJ Hughes department store in north Belfast. The firm is closing...
Retailing Losses Add To Dole Queue Woes
On top of news earlier this week that unemployment levels continue to rise across NI, more than 60 staff are to lose their jobs at the TJ Hughes department store in north Belfast. The firm is closing...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2011
Re-Arrested Prisoner Freed On Licence
The Justice Minister has defended a controversial decision by the Parole Commissioners to free a republican prisoner. Considerable pressure was exerted over the matter by senior Sinn Fein politicians...
Re-Arrested Prisoner Freed On Licence
The Justice Minister has defended a controversial decision by the Parole Commissioners to free a republican prisoner. Considerable pressure was exerted over the matter by senior Sinn Fein politicians...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2011
Man Hurt As Kidnap Bid Fails
Detectives are appealing for information after a report of an assault at Edward Street, in the south Belfast area in the early hours of this morning. A police spokesperson said that, at around 20 min...
Man Hurt As Kidnap Bid Fails
Detectives are appealing for information after a report of an assault at Edward Street, in the south Belfast area in the early hours of this morning. A police spokesperson said that, at around 20 min...
UK National News, Aug 19, 2011
Car Manufacturing Increases
Despite the shaky economy and concerns over high fuel prices throughout the UK, car manufacturing continued to rise during July. New statistics released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Trad...
Car Manufacturing Increases
Despite the shaky economy and concerns over high fuel prices throughout the UK, car manufacturing continued to rise during July. New statistics released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Trad...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2011
Police Criticised Over Riot Tape Requests
The broadcast union, BECTU is throwing its weight behind an appeal to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) to adopt a more 'responsible approach' to applications for access to media footage. ...
Police Criticised Over Riot Tape Requests
The broadcast union, BECTU is throwing its weight behind an appeal to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) to adopt a more 'responsible approach' to applications for access to media footage. ...
Recruitment News, Aug 19, 2011
Pension Changes Enrage NI Doctors
Doctors are up in arms today over proposed changes to their pensions that they claim could see them pay an extra £200,000 more over the course of their careers - but for a much worse deal on retiremen...
Pension Changes Enrage NI Doctors
Doctors are up in arms today over proposed changes to their pensions that they claim could see them pay an extra £200,000 more over the course of their careers - but for a much worse deal on retiremen...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2011
Pension Changes Enrage NI Doctors
Doctors are up in arms today over proposed changes to their pensions that they claim could see them pay an extra £200,000 more over the course of their careers - but for a much worse deal on retiremen...
Pension Changes Enrage NI Doctors
Doctors are up in arms today over proposed changes to their pensions that they claim could see them pay an extra £200,000 more over the course of their careers - but for a much worse deal on retiremen...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2011
Retailing Losses Add To Dole Queue Woes
On top of news earlier this week that unemployment levels continue to rise across NI, more than 60 staff are to lose their jobs at the TJ Hughes department store in north Belfast. The firm is closing...
Retailing Losses Add To Dole Queue Woes
On top of news earlier this week that unemployment levels continue to rise across NI, more than 60 staff are to lose their jobs at the TJ Hughes department store in north Belfast. The firm is closing...
Recruitment News, Aug 19, 2011
Stormont Goes For Pitman
Northern Ireland's first Pitman Training centre has opened its doors, offering a range of courses and among the first students with the organisation in the city are ten Hansard Reporters from the Nort...
Stormont Goes For Pitman
Northern Ireland's first Pitman Training centre has opened its doors, offering a range of courses and among the first students with the organisation in the city are ten Hansard Reporters from the Nort...
UK National News, Aug 19, 2011
Ulster Prisoner Freed On Licence
The Stormont Justice Minister has defended a controversial decision by Parole Commissioners in Northern Ireland to free a sick republican prisoner. Considerably pressure was exerted over the matter b...
Ulster Prisoner Freed On Licence
The Stormont Justice Minister has defended a controversial decision by Parole Commissioners in Northern Ireland to free a sick republican prisoner. Considerably pressure was exerted over the matter b...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2011
Elvis Costello To Play Queen's Festival
Cult favourite Elvis Costello has been confirmed for a major Belfast Festival taking place this October. The 49th Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen's will feature 100 events in over 36 venues, ga...
Elvis Costello To Play Queen's Festival
Cult favourite Elvis Costello has been confirmed for a major Belfast Festival taking place this October. The 49th Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen's will feature 100 events in over 36 venues, ga...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2011
Belfast Lighting Firm Wins Export Deal
A range of highly specialised lighting products manufactured by Belfast based AM Light has been delivered to Kuwait after the company secured a major export contract with support from Invest Northern ...
Belfast Lighting Firm Wins Export Deal
A range of highly specialised lighting products manufactured by Belfast based AM Light has been delivered to Kuwait after the company secured a major export contract with support from Invest Northern ...
Business News, Aug 19, 2011
All Ireland 'Seedcorn' Business Bid Hots-up
Businesses hoping to be in with a chance of winning their share of a €280,000 cash investment in this year's InterTradeIreland All-Island Seedcorn Business Competition have only got a month left to su...
All Ireland 'Seedcorn' Business Bid Hots-up
Businesses hoping to be in with a chance of winning their share of a €280,000 cash investment in this year's InterTradeIreland All-Island Seedcorn Business Competition have only got a month left to su...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2011
Wildlife Criminals Face Jail Sentences
Wildlife crime is to face a major crackdown with news that offences such as badger baiting, poisoning birds of prey and collecting rare eggs will all be punishable with up to six months behind bars. ...
Wildlife Criminals Face Jail Sentences
Wildlife crime is to face a major crackdown with news that offences such as badger baiting, poisoning birds of prey and collecting rare eggs will all be punishable with up to six months behind bars. ...
UK National News, Aug 19, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
NI Women Murdered In Turkey Two women from Northern Ireland have been murdered in Turkey. It is understood that the women, who have been named as Marion Elizabeth Graham and Kathy Dinsmore, are both ...
Other UK News In Brief
NI Women Murdered In Turkey Two women from Northern Ireland have been murdered in Turkey. It is understood that the women, who have been named as Marion Elizabeth Graham and Kathy Dinsmore, are both ...
Business News, Aug 19, 2011
Kennedy Officially Opens Train Station Park And Ride
Transport Minister Danny Kennedy and Translink Group Chief Executive Catherine Mason, has marked the official opening of the newly extended Carrickfergus Train Station Park and Ride. Danny Kennedy sa...
Kennedy Officially Opens Train Station Park And Ride
Transport Minister Danny Kennedy and Translink Group Chief Executive Catherine Mason, has marked the official opening of the newly extended Carrickfergus Train Station Park and Ride. Danny Kennedy sa...
Business News, Aug 19, 2011
£1m Queen's Bridge Investment Underway
Over £1m in investment work is scheduled to start next week on the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. NI Transport Minister Danny Kennedy announced that work will start on a £1.3m investment to repair and st...
£1m Queen's Bridge Investment Underway
Over £1m in investment work is scheduled to start next week on the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. NI Transport Minister Danny Kennedy announced that work will start on a £1.3m investment to repair and st...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2011
Northern Ireland RICS Chairman Appointed
The skills of chartered surveyors are more important to the local economy than ever before, according to the new chairman of RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Northern Ireland. Michael ...
Northern Ireland RICS Chairman Appointed
The skills of chartered surveyors are more important to the local economy than ever before, according to the new chairman of RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Northern Ireland. Michael ...
UK National News, Aug 18, 2011
UK Students Get News Of A-Levels
A-Level students across the UK have been congratulated for their efforts. Commenting on today's results, the Minister for Universities and Science, David Willetts said: "Congratulations to all those ...
UK Students Get News Of A-Levels
A-Level students across the UK have been congratulated for their efforts. Commenting on today's results, the Minister for Universities and Science, David Willetts said: "Congratulations to all those ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2011
A Level Students Log In For Results
Older pupils from schools and colleges across NI have been receiving important exam results with news of their AS and A-level results published today, (Thursday). As of 7am this morning, about 20,000...
A Level Students Log In For Results
Older pupils from schools and colleges across NI have been receiving important exam results with news of their AS and A-level results published today, (Thursday). As of 7am this morning, about 20,000...
UK National News, Aug 18, 2011
Teen Dies In London Park Stabbing
A 14-year-old has been stabbed to death in a park in Enfield, north London. The teenager was found by police at the Ponders End Recreation Ground around 5:30pm on Wednesday. The Metropolitan Police ...
Teen Dies In London Park Stabbing
A 14-year-old has been stabbed to death in a park in Enfield, north London. The teenager was found by police at the Ponders End Recreation Ground around 5:30pm on Wednesday. The Metropolitan Police ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2011
£1m Queen's Bridge Investment Underway
Over £1m in investment work is scheduled to start next week on the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. NI Transport Minister Danny Kennedy announced that work will start on a £1.3m investment to repair and st...
£1m Queen's Bridge Investment Underway
Over £1m in investment work is scheduled to start next week on the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. NI Transport Minister Danny Kennedy announced that work will start on a £1.3m investment to repair and st...
UK National News, Aug 18, 2011
Health Service Gets PM's Attention
The Prime Minister David Cameron and Health Secretary Andrew Lansley today committed to continue listening to patients and health professionals on the future of the health service. The independent NH...
Health Service Gets PM's Attention
The Prime Minister David Cameron and Health Secretary Andrew Lansley today committed to continue listening to patients and health professionals on the future of the health service. The independent NH...
UK National News, Aug 18, 2011
Mortgage Lending Remains Subdued
Mortgage lending in July has remained virtually unchanged according to new data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). Gross mortgage lending was an estimated £12.6 billion, this is 1% lower tha...
Mortgage Lending Remains Subdued
Mortgage lending in July has remained virtually unchanged according to new data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). Gross mortgage lending was an estimated £12.6 billion, this is 1% lower tha...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2011
'Emergency Call Out' To New York Games
New York has been calling 911 - or 999 in the UK - to summon local police and fire service athletes to compete in the World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) in the Big Apple. Sports Minister, Carál Ní C...
'Emergency Call Out' To New York Games
New York has been calling 911 - or 999 in the UK - to summon local police and fire service athletes to compete in the World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) in the Big Apple. Sports Minister, Carál Ní C...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2011
All Ireland 'Seedcorn' Business Bid Hots-up
Businesses hoping to be in with a chance of winning their share of a €280,000 cash investment in this year's InterTradeIreland All-Island Seedcorn Business Competition have only got a month left to su...
All Ireland 'Seedcorn' Business Bid Hots-up
Businesses hoping to be in with a chance of winning their share of a €280,000 cash investment in this year's InterTradeIreland All-Island Seedcorn Business Competition have only got a month left to su...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2011
Criminals Sentenced For Benefit Fraud
A man was convicted at Belfast Magistrates' court on Wednesday for claiming benefits he was not entitled to. Raymond Crooks, 52, of Bentinck Street, Belfast was given three months imprisonment suspen...
Criminals Sentenced For Benefit Fraud
A man was convicted at Belfast Magistrates' court on Wednesday for claiming benefits he was not entitled to. Raymond Crooks, 52, of Bentinck Street, Belfast was given three months imprisonment suspen...
UK National News, Aug 18, 2011
Couple Killed In Car Cliff Plunge
A man and a woman have been killed after their car plunged 100 metres over a cliff on the Isle of Wight. Police were called to Culver Down, near Bembridge, around 8pm on Wednesday following reports o...
Couple Killed In Car Cliff Plunge
A man and a woman have been killed after their car plunged 100 metres over a cliff on the Isle of Wight. Police were called to Culver Down, near Bembridge, around 8pm on Wednesday following reports o...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2011
Belfast Conference Tackles Ageing World
Older people are 'taking over the world' with news this week that ageing is indeed transforming the world. Research has confirmed that more and more people are living longer and longer - but the extr...
Belfast Conference Tackles Ageing World
Older people are 'taking over the world' with news this week that ageing is indeed transforming the world. Research has confirmed that more and more people are living longer and longer - but the extr...
UK National News, Aug 18, 2011
'Hit & Run' Paralympian 'Critical'
Paralympic cyclist Simon Richardson is in a critical condition in hospital after being injured in an alleged hit-and-run collision. According to reports, the 44-year-old from Porthcawl suffered multi...
'Hit & Run' Paralympian 'Critical'
Paralympic cyclist Simon Richardson is in a critical condition in hospital after being injured in an alleged hit-and-run collision. According to reports, the 44-year-old from Porthcawl suffered multi...
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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.
