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Northern Ireland News for September 2011 : Page 4
UK National News, Sep 26, 2011
Turkish Delight For UK Businesses
British firms looking to boost trade links with Turkey are joining Business Secretary Vince Cable on a three-day mission to the country. While the successful retailer Tesco is using the opportunity t...
Turkish Delight For UK Businesses
British firms looking to boost trade links with Turkey are joining Business Secretary Vince Cable on a three-day mission to the country. While the successful retailer Tesco is using the opportunity t...
UK National News, Sep 26, 2011
Latest Big Society Winner Wins PM's Applause
An innovative programme connecting people who want to make a difference to their community with dynamic charities in their area, Orange RockCorps, is the latest winner of Prime Minister's Big Society ...
Latest Big Society Winner Wins PM's Applause
An innovative programme connecting people who want to make a difference to their community with dynamic charities in their area, Orange RockCorps, is the latest winner of Prime Minister's Big Society ...
UK National News, Sep 26, 2011
Ulster Goes It Alone On Drink-Driving
Ulster's drink-drive limit is to be almost halved for most drivers under the biggest shake-up in the law for 40 years and random breath testing will also enforce the tough new limits. NI Environment ...
Ulster Goes It Alone On Drink-Driving
Ulster's drink-drive limit is to be almost halved for most drivers under the biggest shake-up in the law for 40 years and random breath testing will also enforce the tough new limits. NI Environment ...
UK National News, Sep 26, 2011
Shetland Firm Fined After Worker Falls
A Shetland engineering company has been fined after a worker was severely injured when he fell while dismantling a redundant aerial mast. David Thomson, 22, was working as part of a team removing the...
Shetland Firm Fined After Worker Falls
A Shetland engineering company has been fined after a worker was severely injured when he fell while dismantling a redundant aerial mast. David Thomson, 22, was working as part of a team removing the...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2011
Lifeline For New York Air Link
The Chancellor George Osborne has hinted that a deal on abolishing Air Passenger Duty that would exempt NI's only transatlantic route could be announced this week. The cost of the tax has been threa...
Lifeline For New York Air Link
The Chancellor George Osborne has hinted that a deal on abolishing Air Passenger Duty that would exempt NI's only transatlantic route could be announced this week. The cost of the tax has been threa...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2011
False Imprisonment Case Goes To Appeal
There's an unusual development in legal affairs this week with news that the Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred two convictions to the Northern Ireland Court of Appeal. It is thought both ...
False Imprisonment Case Goes To Appeal
There's an unusual development in legal affairs this week with news that the Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred two convictions to the Northern Ireland Court of Appeal. It is thought both ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2011
McGrath 'Won't Back Norris' For President
An Independent TD has decided not to sign Senator David Norris's nomination papers for the Irish Republic's Presidential race, after his supporters voted against the move. Independent TD Mattie McGra...
McGrath 'Won't Back Norris' For President
An Independent TD has decided not to sign Senator David Norris's nomination papers for the Irish Republic's Presidential race, after his supporters voted against the move. Independent TD Mattie McGra...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2011
Church 'Child Torture' Ignored, Says Report
A report has said that the abuse of thousands of children in church and State run institutes in Ireland was "torture" and one of the greatest human rights failures. Amnesty International Ireland, a h...
Church 'Child Torture' Ignored, Says Report
A report has said that the abuse of thousands of children in church and State run institutes in Ireland was "torture" and one of the greatest human rights failures. Amnesty International Ireland, a h...
UK National News, Sep 26, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Terror Charges For Court Six men will be in court in London today after being charged with terrorism offences, including a suspected suicide bombing campaign, West Midlands Police have said. F...
Other UK News In Brief
Terror Charges For Court Six men will be in court in London today after being charged with terrorism offences, including a suspected suicide bombing campaign, West Midlands Police have said. F...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2011
Property Developer Owed £10m
A Northern Ireland property developer owed more than £10m to creditors when a family run company collapsed. Herdmans Limited and a sister company, Herdmans Holdings Limited, moved into property devel...
Property Developer Owed £10m
A Northern Ireland property developer owed more than £10m to creditors when a family run company collapsed. Herdmans Limited and a sister company, Herdmans Holdings Limited, moved into property devel...
Recruitment News, Sep 26, 2011
Kier Helps School Expand Its Vocational Training
Kier Construction (Western & Wales) has helped a Plymouth school convert two small classrooms into a more suitable area to teach BTEC courses in construction. Last year Ridgeway School decided to tri...
Kier Helps School Expand Its Vocational Training
Kier Construction (Western & Wales) has helped a Plymouth school convert two small classrooms into a more suitable area to teach BTEC courses in construction. Last year Ridgeway School decided to tri...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2011
Boiler Scheme Extended To Over 70s
An innovative boiler replacement scheme has been opened up to those in 'vulnerable' households. The scheme will now be open to those aged 70 or over in receipt of Lone Pensioner Allowance and with th...
Boiler Scheme Extended To Over 70s
An innovative boiler replacement scheme has been opened up to those in 'vulnerable' households. The scheme will now be open to those aged 70 or over in receipt of Lone Pensioner Allowance and with th...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2011
WWI-era HMS Caroline Stars In Documentary
An Irish filmmaker has been all at sea on board a warship that survived the Battle of Jutland. The ship was the star as Northern Visions premièred a movie on HMS Caroline - a World War I light cruise...
WWI-era HMS Caroline Stars In Documentary
An Irish filmmaker has been all at sea on board a warship that survived the Battle of Jutland. The ship was the star as Northern Visions premièred a movie on HMS Caroline - a World War I light cruise...
Business News, Sep 26, 2011
Decrease In Construction Output 'Above Average'
The fall in construction and building output in Ireland was larger than average across the EU, it has been revealed. Figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have shown a fall of 6.4% for the...
Decrease In Construction Output 'Above Average'
The fall in construction and building output in Ireland was larger than average across the EU, it has been revealed. Figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have shown a fall of 6.4% for the...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2011
Rural Road Scheme Gets Green Light
A new improvement scheme is set to provide significant benefits to road users in Co Fermanagh. The Stormont Minister for Transport, Danny Kennedy, has announced a scheme that will see the realignment...
Rural Road Scheme Gets Green Light
A new improvement scheme is set to provide significant benefits to road users in Co Fermanagh. The Stormont Minister for Transport, Danny Kennedy, has announced a scheme that will see the realignment...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2011
Irish Woman's Body Washed-up In Scotland
Police in Scotland believe they have discovered the body of a missing Northern Ireland woman. Karen Coyles, 47, was last seen on the night September 11 and the alarm was raised when she did not show...
Irish Woman's Body Washed-up In Scotland
Police in Scotland believe they have discovered the body of a missing Northern Ireland woman. Karen Coyles, 47, was last seen on the night September 11 and the alarm was raised when she did not show...
UK National News, Sep 23, 2011
Market Crisis 'Continues' Despite PM's Backing
Although global stock markets had this morning reversed a dangerous slide into what was potentially a second worldwide crisis, European shares have since fallen further as investors continued to worry...
Market Crisis 'Continues' Despite PM's Backing
Although global stock markets had this morning reversed a dangerous slide into what was potentially a second worldwide crisis, European shares have since fallen further as investors continued to worry...
UK National News, Sep 23, 2011
Horror As Decomposed Child's Body Found
A man and a woman are currently being questioned by police after the decomposed body of a young child was found in a house. The horrific discovery was made when they were called to the terrace proper...
Horror As Decomposed Child's Body Found
A man and a woman are currently being questioned by police after the decomposed body of a young child was found in a house. The horrific discovery was made when they were called to the terrace proper...
Business News, Sep 23, 2011
World Markets Face Financial Melt-down
Although global stock markets had this morning reversed a dangerous slide into what was potentially a second worldwide crisis, European shares have since fallen further as investors continued to worry...
World Markets Face Financial Melt-down
Although global stock markets had this morning reversed a dangerous slide into what was potentially a second worldwide crisis, European shares have since fallen further as investors continued to worry...
UK National News, Sep 23, 2011
NATO's Libya 'Mission' Set To Continue
Hours after the PM, David Cameron used his first speech to the United Nations General Assembly in New York to tell world leaders that the uprisings in North Africa and the Middle East have "provided a...
NATO's Libya 'Mission' Set To Continue
Hours after the PM, David Cameron used his first speech to the United Nations General Assembly in New York to tell world leaders that the uprisings in North Africa and the Middle East have "provided a...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2011
Bloody Sunday Cash Re-opens Old Wounds
The families of RUC and Army Troubles' victims have been sidelined, it has been claimed. Soon after this week's news that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has accepted that members of the forces had act...
Bloody Sunday Cash Re-opens Old Wounds
The families of RUC and Army Troubles' victims have been sidelined, it has been claimed. Soon after this week's news that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has accepted that members of the forces had act...
Recruitment News, Sep 23, 2011
Health Workers To Walk Out
The trade union Unison has said the impact of 'front-line cuts' have prompted a one-day strike by its members next month. All their members in health and education will stage a 24-hour walkout on 5 O...
Health Workers To Walk Out
The trade union Unison has said the impact of 'front-line cuts' have prompted a one-day strike by its members next month. All their members in health and education will stage a 24-hour walkout on 5 O...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2011
Health Workers To Walk Out
The trade union Unison has said the impact of 'front-line cuts' have prompted a one-day strike by its members next month. All their members in health and education will stage a 24-hour walkout on 5 O...
Health Workers To Walk Out
The trade union Unison has said the impact of 'front-line cuts' have prompted a one-day strike by its members next month. All their members in health and education will stage a 24-hour walkout on 5 O...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2011
Two 'Disappeared' Met Violent Deaths
An inquest has found that two of the so-called 'disappeared' met unlawful and violent deaths at the hands of a paramilitary. The jury at the Dublin Coroner's Court returned verdicts of death by unlaw...
Two 'Disappeared' Met Violent Deaths
An inquest has found that two of the so-called 'disappeared' met unlawful and violent deaths at the hands of a paramilitary. The jury at the Dublin Coroner's Court returned verdicts of death by unlaw...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2011
Bloody Row Over Gay Donations
There has been cross-community support for a bid to overturn a controversial decision by the NI Health Minister over blood donations by gay men. The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) and Sinn Fein are accu...
Bloody Row Over Gay Donations
There has been cross-community support for a bid to overturn a controversial decision by the NI Health Minister over blood donations by gay men. The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) and Sinn Fein are accu...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2011
Derry's Dana Continues Presidential Ballot Bid
Londonderry's own Dana Rosemary Scallon now looks likely to seek support from county councils around the Irish Republic, with Donegal and Longford already expected to back her bid for the Irish Presid...
Derry's Dana Continues Presidential Ballot Bid
Londonderry's own Dana Rosemary Scallon now looks likely to seek support from county councils around the Irish Republic, with Donegal and Longford already expected to back her bid for the Irish Presid...
UK National News, Sep 23, 2011
'Victims Ignored' In Bloody Sunday Pay-out
The families of RUC and Army Troubles' victims have been sidelined, it has been claimed. After this week's news that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has fully accepted that members of the armed forces ...
'Victims Ignored' In Bloody Sunday Pay-out
The families of RUC and Army Troubles' victims have been sidelined, it has been claimed. After this week's news that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has fully accepted that members of the armed forces ...
UK National News, Sep 23, 2011
'Invest In House-Building' Says Federation
The National Housing Federation has called on the Government to help fix the broken housing market and deliver thousands of new affordable homes for first-time buyers. Investing in house-building wou...
'Invest In House-Building' Says Federation
The National Housing Federation has called on the Government to help fix the broken housing market and deliver thousands of new affordable homes for first-time buyers. Investing in house-building wou...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2011
Arrests In Republic Over 'Dissent Activity'
Eight men have been arrested on suspicion of membership to an unlawful organisation after firearms and ammunition where found during a Garda search. As part of ongoing investigations into dissident r...
Arrests In Republic Over 'Dissent Activity'
Eight men have been arrested on suspicion of membership to an unlawful organisation after firearms and ammunition where found during a Garda search. As part of ongoing investigations into dissident r...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2011
Housing Minister 'Marks' Ards Home Opening
A new £2.2m housing scheme for active older people, St Mark's Court, has been officially opened in Newtownards. Soon after the builders moved off site the residents moved in and now the NI Social Dev...
Housing Minister 'Marks' Ards Home Opening
A new £2.2m housing scheme for active older people, St Mark's Court, has been officially opened in Newtownards. Soon after the builders moved off site the residents moved in and now the NI Social Dev...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
