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Northern Ireland News for September 2011 : Page 12
UK National News, Sep 8, 2011
Cigarette Fraudster Jailed
A convicted cigarette fraudster from Co Tyrone in Northern Ireland has been jailed for three years for failing to pay a £500,000 confiscation order. Aiden Francis Grew (55) from Benburb Street in Bla...
Cigarette Fraudster Jailed
A convicted cigarette fraudster from Co Tyrone in Northern Ireland has been jailed for three years for failing to pay a £500,000 confiscation order. Aiden Francis Grew (55) from Benburb Street in Bla...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2011
Named And Shamed: Frauds Pay Penalty
A dozen people have been caught fiddling the benefits' system in Northern Ireland. All have been identified on the Department of Social Development's (DSD) own website - a new development - and have ...
Named And Shamed: Frauds Pay Penalty
A dozen people have been caught fiddling the benefits' system in Northern Ireland. All have been identified on the Department of Social Development's (DSD) own website - a new development - and have ...
Recruitment News, Sep 8, 2011
130 Jobs Announced, 130 Jobs Lost
A total of 130 jobs have been announced at a new nursing home in Dublin. The Cara Care centre is being built in Northwood Park in Santry, in a €12m investment from the TLC group. It is expected to ...
130 Jobs Announced, 130 Jobs Lost
A total of 130 jobs have been announced at a new nursing home in Dublin. The Cara Care centre is being built in Northwood Park in Santry, in a €12m investment from the TLC group. It is expected to ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2011
Larne 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...
Larne 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...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2011
Ulster Universities Seek Fee's Decision
There has been political reaction to news of a virtual impasse on setting the level of student fees and on university funding in Northern Ireland. The SDLP Further Education Spokesperson Pat Ramsey h...
Ulster Universities Seek Fee's Decision
There has been political reaction to news of a virtual impasse on setting the level of student fees and on university funding in Northern Ireland. The SDLP Further Education Spokesperson Pat Ramsey h...
Recruitment News, Sep 8, 2011
Kenny Calls Talk Talk Notice 'Discourteous'
Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, has hit out about the short notice given to workers that will lose their jobs following an announcement that a Waterford call centre will close. Talk Talk announced, yesterday,...
Kenny Calls Talk Talk Notice 'Discourteous'
Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, has hit out about the short notice given to workers that will lose their jobs following an announcement that a Waterford call centre will close. Talk Talk announced, yesterday,...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2011
Irishmen Help With NY Trade Centre Rebuild
Irish construction workers have been lending a helping hand with the re-build at the ground zero site in America. Work on the Four World Trade Centres has started to take shape on the land now known ...
Irishmen Help With NY Trade Centre Rebuild
Irish construction workers have been lending a helping hand with the re-build at the ground zero site in America. Work on the Four World Trade Centres has started to take shape on the land now known ...
Business News, Sep 8, 2011
BAI Allocates €7.8M Towards TV Production
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has announced funding decisions for Round 11 (TV) of the Broadcasting Funding Scheme. Grants totalling €7,861,000 have been offered to support the producti...
BAI Allocates €7.8M Towards TV Production
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has announced funding decisions for Round 11 (TV) of the Broadcasting Funding Scheme. Grants totalling €7,861,000 have been offered to support the producti...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2011
£6m Hotel For Sunderland Planned
Kier Property and Calmont Group have unveiled plans for a £6 million hotel development in Sunderland city centre. They have submitted an application for the 82-bedroom Travelodge hotel in Sunniside ...
£6m Hotel For Sunderland Planned
Kier Property and Calmont Group have unveiled plans for a £6 million hotel development in Sunderland city centre. They have submitted an application for the 82-bedroom Travelodge hotel in Sunniside ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Happy Birthday Belfast Zoo's resident male Barbary lion, Qays, is turning the grand old age of eight this Saturday and visitors are being asked to bring along their own little cubs to celebra...
Other NI News In Brief
Happy Birthday Belfast Zoo's resident male Barbary lion, Qays, is turning the grand old age of eight this Saturday and visitors are being asked to bring along their own little cubs to celebra...
Recruitment News, Sep 7, 2011
Fears Over 500 Job Losses
Hundreds of job losses are expected in Waterford following an announcement that a call centre will close its Irish base. It is understood the job losses will be at the Talk Talk call centre in Waterf...
Fears Over 500 Job Losses
Hundreds of job losses are expected in Waterford following an announcement that a call centre will close its Irish base. It is understood the job losses will be at the Talk Talk call centre in Waterf...
UK National News, Sep 7, 2011
Osborne Faces Calls To Scrap 50% Rate
Some of the UK's leading economic experts have urged Chancellor George Osborne to scrap the high 50p-in-the-pound tax rate. In a letter to The Financial Times today they said punishing those earning...
Osborne Faces Calls To Scrap 50% Rate
Some of the UK's leading economic experts have urged Chancellor George Osborne to scrap the high 50p-in-the-pound tax rate. In a letter to The Financial Times today they said punishing those earning...
UK National News, Sep 7, 2011
VAT Focus As Revenue Gets Tough
Builders who are also VAT rule-breakers have until 30 September to register to pay what they owe under an HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) campaign. The new campaign focuses on individuals and businesses ...
VAT Focus As Revenue Gets Tough
Builders who are also VAT rule-breakers have until 30 September to register to pay what they owe under an HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) campaign. The new campaign focuses on individuals and businesses ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 7, 2011
City Hospital's A&E To Close Within Weeks
An apparent 'temporary' move to close a busy south Belfast Accident & Emergency (A&E) facility has been described as being 'safety-led' on one hand and disingenuous on the other. The DUP Health Spok...
City Hospital's A&E To Close Within Weeks
An apparent 'temporary' move to close a busy south Belfast Accident & Emergency (A&E) facility has been described as being 'safety-led' on one hand and disingenuous on the other. The DUP Health Spok...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 7, 2011
Attwood Rejects PPS 24 Planning Policy
A controversial planning law has been shelved, with the withdrawal receiving a warm welcome. The Stormont Environment Minister, Alex Attwood, has rejected the PPS 24 planning policy after 'listening ...
Attwood Rejects PPS 24 Planning Policy
A controversial planning law has been shelved, with the withdrawal receiving a warm welcome. The Stormont Environment Minister, Alex Attwood, has rejected the PPS 24 planning policy after 'listening ...
UK National News, Sep 7, 2011
Diagnosis Waiting Times 'Show Increase'
There have been mixed conclusions as statistics were released today by the Department of Health on waiting times for diagnosis. The monthly data published today gives the waiting times for 15 key dia...
Diagnosis Waiting Times 'Show Increase'
There have been mixed conclusions as statistics were released today by the Department of Health on waiting times for diagnosis. The monthly data published today gives the waiting times for 15 key dia...
UK National News, Sep 7, 2011
Community Crime Fight Funds Open For Bids
Communities across England and Wales will now be able to benefit from a share of over £5 million to help tackle crime and anti-social behaviour, as part of the government's ambition to drive up commun...
Community Crime Fight Funds Open For Bids
Communities across England and Wales will now be able to benefit from a share of over £5 million to help tackle crime and anti-social behaviour, as part of the government's ambition to drive up commun...
UK National News, Sep 7, 2011
Childcare Costs Force Poor Out Of Work
Families on low-incomes across the UK are having to turn down jobs or are considering leaving work because they can't afford to pay for childcare. New research from Save the Children and Daycare Trus...
Childcare Costs Force Poor Out Of Work
Families on low-incomes across the UK are having to turn down jobs or are considering leaving work because they can't afford to pay for childcare. New research from Save the Children and Daycare Trus...
UK National News, Sep 7, 2011
Loyalist Killing Gets Court Focus
The second day of Ulster's biggest trial since the mid-1980s, when the original supergrass system collapsed is now underway. Heavy security again surrounds the proceedings at Laganside Court in Belfa...
Loyalist Killing Gets Court Focus
The second day of Ulster's biggest trial since the mid-1980s, when the original supergrass system collapsed is now underway. Heavy security again surrounds the proceedings at Laganside Court in Belfa...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 7, 2011
UVF Court Case Enters Second Day
The second day of NI's biggest trial since the mid-1980s, when the original supergrass system collapsed is now underway. Heavy security again surrounds the proceedings at Laganside Court in Belfast, ...
UVF Court Case Enters Second Day
The second day of NI's biggest trial since the mid-1980s, when the original supergrass system collapsed is now underway. Heavy security again surrounds the proceedings at Laganside Court in Belfast, ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 7, 2011
Thousands Of Families Face Fuel Poverty
A shocking 75,000 NI households are living in severe fuel poverty by recognised national standards. Yesterday, the Stormont Minister for Social Development, Nelson McCausland (pictured) welcomed the ...
Thousands Of Families Face Fuel Poverty
A shocking 75,000 NI households are living in severe fuel poverty by recognised national standards. Yesterday, the Stormont Minister for Social Development, Nelson McCausland (pictured) welcomed the ...
Business News, Sep 7, 2011
Attwood Rejects PPS 24 Planning Policy
A controversial planning law has been shelved, with the withdrawal receiving a warm welcome. The Stormont Environment Minister, Alex Attwood, has rejected the PPS 24 planning policy after 'listening ...
Attwood Rejects PPS 24 Planning Policy
A controversial planning law has been shelved, with the withdrawal receiving a warm welcome. The Stormont Environment Minister, Alex Attwood, has rejected the PPS 24 planning policy after 'listening ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 7, 2011
Special Childcare Gets Local Focus
Issues concerning childcare and employment for families of children with disabilities or special needs have been in the spotlight this week. The Stormont Junior Ministers Jonathan Bell and Martina An...
Special Childcare Gets Local Focus
Issues concerning childcare and employment for families of children with disabilities or special needs have been in the spotlight this week. The Stormont Junior Ministers Jonathan Bell and Martina An...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 7, 2011
Training Applauded In Co Armagh
Certificates have been presented to NI apprentices who have excelled in national standard vocational qualifications. The Stormont Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry, (pictured) has ap...
Training Applauded In Co Armagh
Certificates have been presented to NI apprentices who have excelled in national standard vocational qualifications. The Stormont Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry, (pictured) has ap...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 7, 2011
Paterson Sports GAA Shirt
Gaelic sport has been taken to the highest political level with news that the NI Secretary of State Owen Paterson met with representatives of the Ulster GAA to discuss the work undertaken by the organ...
Paterson Sports GAA Shirt
Gaelic sport has been taken to the highest political level with news that the NI Secretary of State Owen Paterson met with representatives of the Ulster GAA to discuss the work undertaken by the organ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 7, 2011
Ireland Suggests Radical Budget Cuts
The second day of the Irish Republic's Fine Gael party 'think-ins' is ongoing with the Taoiseach saying that the government will not rule out tax cuts but also revealing EU's outlook on Ireland is imp...
Ireland Suggests Radical Budget Cuts
The second day of the Irish Republic's Fine Gael party 'think-ins' is ongoing with the Taoiseach saying that the government will not rule out tax cuts but also revealing EU's outlook on Ireland is imp...
Business News, Sep 7, 2011
Kenny Suggests Radical Budget Cuts
The second day of Fine Gael 'think-ins' is ongoing with the Taoiseach saying that the government will not rule out tax cuts but also revealing EU’s outlook on Ireland is improving. Taoiseach Enda Ke...
Kenny Suggests Radical Budget Cuts
The second day of Fine Gael 'think-ins' is ongoing with the Taoiseach saying that the government will not rule out tax cuts but also revealing EU’s outlook on Ireland is improving. Taoiseach Enda Ke...
Business News, Sep 7, 2011
Training Applauded In Co Armagh
Certificates have been presented to NI apprentices who have excelled in national standard vocational qualifications. The Stormont Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry, has applauded Cra...
Training Applauded In Co Armagh
Certificates have been presented to NI apprentices who have excelled in national standard vocational qualifications. The Stormont Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry, has applauded Cra...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 7, 2011
Big NI Wedding Show Countdown Begins
TV wedding experts Ant & Dick are set to host Northern Ireland's first ever 'all-inclusive' wedding show. The duo are inviting couples to come along and enjoy a great day out whilst also sourcing pro...
Big NI Wedding Show Countdown Begins
TV wedding experts Ant & Dick are set to host Northern Ireland's first ever 'all-inclusive' wedding show. The duo are inviting couples to come along and enjoy a great day out whilst also sourcing pro...
UK National News, Sep 7, 2011
Army Engineers Build Afghan's Future
The Army is doing much more than defending their outposts in Afghanistan. A Royal Engineers team is helping local Afghans in Lashkar Gah build a future beyond 2014 by offering advice on a range of pr...
Army Engineers Build Afghan's Future
The Army is doing much more than defending their outposts in Afghanistan. A Royal Engineers team is helping local Afghans in Lashkar Gah build a future beyond 2014 by offering advice on a range of pr...
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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.
