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Northern Ireland News for September 2011 : Page 11
UK National News, Sep 9, 2011
Bikeability Support Contract Signifies Government Commitment
The Department for Transport (DfT) today announced a new contract to provide day to day Bikeability support services. This follows a commitment given earlier this year by the DfT to support and prov...
Bikeability Support Contract Signifies Government Commitment
The Department for Transport (DfT) today announced a new contract to provide day to day Bikeability support services. This follows a commitment given earlier this year by the DfT to support and prov...
UK National News, Sep 9, 2011
'Compensation Culture' Must Go, Says Govt
In an attempt to rid the county of 'compensation culture' the government intends to ban referral fees in personal injury claims. Ministers said too many 'middle men' were pushing up the costs for ord...
'Compensation Culture' Must Go, Says Govt
In an attempt to rid the county of 'compensation culture' the government intends to ban referral fees in personal injury claims. Ministers said too many 'middle men' were pushing up the costs for ord...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2011
McGlone And McDowell Bid For SDLP Leadership
Two candidates have come forward with the view of taking leadership of the SDLP. South Belfast MP Alasdair McDonnell has said he will make a formal decision next week on whether to step up. Meanwhil...
McGlone And McDowell Bid For SDLP Leadership
Two candidates have come forward with the view of taking leadership of the SDLP. South Belfast MP Alasdair McDonnell has said he will make a formal decision next week on whether to step up. Meanwhil...
UK National News, Sep 9, 2011
London 2012 Paralympic Tickets Set To Go On Sale
Tickets for the London 2012 Paralympic Games go on sale around the world today. In the UK and within the EU, people can apply for tickets online between 9am on 9 September and 6pm on 26 September 201...
London 2012 Paralympic Tickets Set To Go On Sale
Tickets for the London 2012 Paralympic Games go on sale around the world today. In the UK and within the EU, people can apply for tickets online between 9am on 9 September and 6pm on 26 September 201...
UK National News, Sep 9, 2011
WeightWatchers 'More Effective'
Overweight and obese adults referred to Weight Watchers, a community based provider of weight-loss services, lost more than twice as much weight when compared with those who received standard care, re...
WeightWatchers 'More Effective'
Overweight and obese adults referred to Weight Watchers, a community based provider of weight-loss services, lost more than twice as much weight when compared with those who received standard care, re...
UK National News, Sep 9, 2011
NI Uni Fees Frozen
Following on from the universities call for a decision to be made on the issue of tuition fees, it has been announced that fees for Northern Ireland students attending universities here are to be froz...
NI Uni Fees Frozen
Following on from the universities call for a decision to be made on the issue of tuition fees, it has been announced that fees for Northern Ireland students attending universities here are to be froz...
UK National News, Sep 9, 2011
Birmingham Airport Development Underway
Morgan Sindall has started work on a new £10 million Air Traffic Control Tower at Birmingham Airport. Scheduled for completion in 2013, the tower will stand at 33 metres above ground level and will b...
Birmingham Airport Development Underway
Morgan Sindall has started work on a new £10 million Air Traffic Control Tower at Birmingham Airport. Scheduled for completion in 2013, the tower will stand at 33 metres above ground level and will b...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2011
Irish Committed To Funding A5 Upgrade
The Irish Government has again promised to cover almost half of the bill for work on the A5 cross-border road upgrade. It is understood that the Dublin government will start contributing to the Lond...
Irish Committed To Funding A5 Upgrade
The Irish Government has again promised to cover almost half of the bill for work on the A5 cross-border road upgrade. It is understood that the Dublin government will start contributing to the Lond...
Business News, Sep 9, 2011
£252k Recycling Facility Opens
A new recycling centre is now open for business in the Co Antrim town of Larne. The NI Environment Minister Alex Attwood has officially opened Larne Borough Council's new Household Waste Recycling C...
£252k Recycling Facility Opens
A new recycling centre is now open for business in the Co Antrim town of Larne. The NI Environment Minister Alex Attwood has officially opened Larne Borough Council's new Household Waste Recycling C...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2011
Local TV Summit For Belfast Today
Local TV is one of the UK Government's top media priorities and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport have published a list of the locations that have the potential to receive a new local TV ser...
Local TV Summit For Belfast Today
Local TV is one of the UK Government's top media priorities and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport have published a list of the locations that have the potential to receive a new local TV ser...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2011
Tackling Taxing Times For Businesses
With today's businesses facing tough times and in the knowledge that the most successful know when to make use of the available help, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is continuing to bring its programme o...
Tackling Taxing Times For Businesses
With today's businesses facing tough times and in the knowledge that the most successful know when to make use of the available help, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is continuing to bring its programme o...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2011
Bangor 'Goes Operatic' For BBC Proms
Popular soprano Lesley Garrett and Belfast-born pianist Barry Douglas appear alongside other well known names in classical and contemporary music at this year's BBC Proms in the Park event in the grou...
Bangor 'Goes Operatic' For BBC Proms
Popular soprano Lesley Garrett and Belfast-born pianist Barry Douglas appear alongside other well known names in classical and contemporary music at this year's BBC Proms in the Park event in the grou...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2011
Voting Opens For NI Rock Music Awards
Voting is now open in the inaugural Northern Ireland Rock Music Awards, which take place on Saturday 5 November, as part of Belfast Music Week. Nine main categories are open to public voting – with a...
Voting Opens For NI Rock Music Awards
Voting is now open in the inaugural Northern Ireland Rock Music Awards, which take place on Saturday 5 November, as part of Belfast Music Week. Nine main categories are open to public voting – with a...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2011
Yellowhammer Portraits Are Framing Success
Two local cancer charities, the Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) and Friends of the Cancer Centre, have announced a unique fundraising initiative - the opportunity to buy a highly collectable piece of a...
Yellowhammer Portraits Are Framing Success
Two local cancer charities, the Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) and Friends of the Cancer Centre, have announced a unique fundraising initiative - the opportunity to buy a highly collectable piece of a...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Farmer Fined A Co Antrim farmer was fined £1,500 plus £43 court costs at Antrim Magistrates' Court this week. Samuel McCracken, of Craigmore Road, Randalstown, was fined for making a polluting discha...
Other NI News In Brief
Farmer Fined A Co Antrim farmer was fined £1,500 plus £43 court costs at Antrim Magistrates' Court this week. Samuel McCracken, of Craigmore Road, Randalstown, was fined for making a polluting discha...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2011
'Static' Hospital Staffing Levels Revealed
As staffing levels were being blamed this week for the imminent closure of a major south Belfast Casualty unit, the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS) has today released ...
'Static' Hospital Staffing Levels Revealed
As staffing levels were being blamed this week for the imminent closure of a major south Belfast Casualty unit, the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS) has today released ...
Business News, Sep 8, 2011
Universities Call For Decision On Fees
There has been political reaction to news of a virtual impasse on university funding. The SDLP Further Education Spokesperson Pat Ramsey has called on the Stormont Executive to make the right decisio...
Universities Call For Decision On Fees
There has been political reaction to news of a virtual impasse on university funding. The SDLP Further Education Spokesperson Pat Ramsey has called on the Stormont Executive to make the right decisio...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Gang's Riot Role Less Than Thought Home Secretary, Theresa May has told MPs it appeared the role of organised gangs during the London riots was "not as high as people first thought". Just 19% of thos...
Other UK News In Brief
Gang's Riot Role Less Than Thought Home Secretary, Theresa May has told MPs it appeared the role of organised gangs during the London riots was "not as high as people first thought". Just 19% of thos...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2011
Army Violence On Iraqi Prisoner 'Shameful'
A report has slammed British forces treatment of prisoners in Iraq, with the Secretary of State for Defence, Liam Fox, addressing Parliament on the issue this morning. Tackling an "appalling episode ...
Army Violence On Iraqi Prisoner 'Shameful'
A report has slammed British forces treatment of prisoners in Iraq, with the Secretary of State for Defence, Liam Fox, addressing Parliament on the issue this morning. Tackling an "appalling episode ...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2011
Gay Men's Blood Donation Ban To End
The lifetime ban on blood donation by men who have had sex with men is to be lifted following an evidence-based review by the Advisory Committee on the Safety of Blood, Tissues and Organs (SaBTO). Th...
Gay Men's Blood Donation Ban To End
The lifetime ban on blood donation by men who have had sex with men is to be lifted following an evidence-based review by the Advisory Committee on the Safety of Blood, Tissues and Organs (SaBTO). Th...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2011
PM Mets European President
European matters have been discussed at high level as the Prime Minister David Cameron met with Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, for talks in Downing Street. The PM and European ...
PM Mets European President
European matters have been discussed at high level as the Prime Minister David Cameron met with Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, for talks in Downing Street. The PM and European ...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2011
Transport Cops Target Cable Crime
Over the next few weeks British Transport Police (BTP) will be blitzing the Knottingley area with additional officers and patrols in a push to target cable crime. The special operation will involve l...
Transport Cops Target Cable Crime
Over the next few weeks British Transport Police (BTP) will be blitzing the Knottingley area with additional officers and patrols in a push to target cable crime. The special operation will involve l...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2011
Duty Free Cigarette Gang Jailed
The ringleader of a criminal gang has been jailed for five years for illegally purchasing and possessing 2.3 million cigarettes at airport duty free shops. Michael Pitt (47) from Islington, London w...
Duty Free Cigarette Gang Jailed
The ringleader of a criminal gang has been jailed for five years for illegally purchasing and possessing 2.3 million cigarettes at airport duty free shops. Michael Pitt (47) from Islington, London w...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2011
Universities Call For Decision On Fees
There has been political reaction to news of a virtual impasse on university funding. The SDLP Further Education Spokesperson Pat Ramsey has called on the Stormont Executive to make the right decisio...
Universities Call For Decision On Fees
There has been political reaction to news of a virtual impasse on university funding. The SDLP Further Education Spokesperson Pat Ramsey has called on the Stormont Executive to make the right decisio...
Business News, Sep 8, 2011
NAMA And NTMA Speak At Oireachtas
Another meeting was held today in the interest of Ireland's economic and banking system. The Oireachtas Committee today met with The National Assests Management Agency (NAMA) and the National Treasu...
NAMA And NTMA Speak At Oireachtas
Another meeting was held today in the interest of Ireland's economic and banking system. The Oireachtas Committee today met with The National Assests Management Agency (NAMA) and the National Treasu...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2011
Prince Charles Lands In Sunny Kilkeel
The Prince of Wales has this afternoon begun a series of engagements in NI with a visit to Anglo-North Irish Fish Producers' Organisation (ANIFPO) at Kilkeel Harbour in Co Down. Accompanied by Her ...
Prince Charles Lands In Sunny Kilkeel
The Prince of Wales has this afternoon begun a series of engagements in NI with a visit to Anglo-North Irish Fish Producers' Organisation (ANIFPO) at Kilkeel Harbour in Co Down. Accompanied by Her ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2011
Quiet Area Of East Belfast Hit By Shooting
Police have issued an appeal for information after receiving a report that shots were fired in east Belfast on Wednesday night. The East Belfast Alliance MP Naomi Long has since expressed her shock a...
Quiet Area Of East Belfast Hit By Shooting
Police have issued an appeal for information after receiving a report that shots were fired in east Belfast on Wednesday night. The East Belfast Alliance MP Naomi Long has since expressed her shock a...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2011
Overseas Tourism Campaign Underway
A £12m promotional campaign aimed at encouraging more people to visit Northern Ireland this autumn has been launched. The Tourism Ireland campaign is being rolled out in Great Britain, America, mainl...
Overseas Tourism Campaign Underway
A £12m promotional campaign aimed at encouraging more people to visit Northern Ireland this autumn has been launched. The Tourism Ireland campaign is being rolled out in Great Britain, America, mainl...
Business News, Sep 8, 2011
NI Tourism Gets Major Boost
A £12m promotional campaign aimed at encouraging more people to visit Northern Ireland this autumn has been launched. The Tourism Ireland campaign is being rolled out in Great Britain, America, mainl...
NI Tourism Gets Major Boost
A £12m promotional campaign aimed at encouraging more people to visit Northern Ireland this autumn has been launched. The Tourism Ireland campaign is being rolled out in Great Britain, America, mainl...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2011
City Hall Big Screen Tunes Into BBC Proms
The BBC's Proms in the Park event, which is taking place at Castle Park in Bangor this Saturday is going to be on show in downtown Belfast as well. Belfast City Hall's Big Screen will show live cover...
City Hall Big Screen Tunes Into BBC Proms
The BBC's Proms in the Park event, which is taking place at Castle Park in Bangor this Saturday is going to be on show in downtown Belfast as well. Belfast City Hall's Big Screen will show live cover...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A chilly start with a widespread frost and some freezing fog, any freezing fog slow to clear. Otherwise bright with sunny spells and coastal showers. Light winds. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Coastal showers dying out with a widespread frost developing along with freezing fog, which could become extensive. Winds remaining light. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
