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Northern Ireland News for September 2011 : Page 5
UK National News, Sep 23, 2011
Enterprising Northamptonshire Wins Approval
Businesses in Northamptonshire will be supported by a new local enterprise partnership approved today by Business Minister Mark Prisk and Decentralisation Minister Greg Clark. The Northamptonshire lo...
Enterprising Northamptonshire Wins Approval
Businesses in Northamptonshire will be supported by a new local enterprise partnership approved today by Business Minister Mark Prisk and Decentralisation Minister Greg Clark. The Northamptonshire lo...
Business News, Sep 23, 2011
Irish Economy Up By 1.6%
The Irish economy has grown by 1.6% in the second quarter of the year as measured by gross domestic product (GDP). Figures published by the Quarterly National Accounts this morning indicate a stabili...
Irish Economy Up By 1.6%
The Irish economy has grown by 1.6% in the second quarter of the year as measured by gross domestic product (GDP). Figures published by the Quarterly National Accounts this morning indicate a stabili...
Business News, Sep 23, 2011
Housing Minister 'Marks' Home Opening
A new £2.2m housing scheme for active older people has been officially opened in Newtownards. Soon after the builders moved off site the residents moved in and now the NI Social Development Minister ...
Housing Minister 'Marks' Home Opening
A new £2.2m housing scheme for active older people has been officially opened in Newtownards. Soon after the builders moved off site the residents moved in and now the NI Social Development Minister ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2011
University Backs Sport's 'Social Role'
Breaking down barriers with ethnic minorities through sport will be the focus of discussions hosted by the University of Ulster today. Key players from sporting organisations across Northern Ireland ...
University Backs Sport's 'Social Role'
Breaking down barriers with ethnic minorities through sport will be the focus of discussions hosted by the University of Ulster today. Key players from sporting organisations across Northern Ireland ...
Business News, Sep 23, 2011
NI Construction Firm 'Making Money'
One of Ireland's largest building firms has reported profit for the first nine months of 2010, with a helping hand from significant business in England. Lagan Homes have reported a pre-tax profit of ...
NI Construction Firm 'Making Money'
One of Ireland's largest building firms has reported profit for the first nine months of 2010, with a helping hand from significant business in England. Lagan Homes have reported a pre-tax profit of ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2011
QFT Marks Anniversary Of Grunge band
This week Belfast celebrated the 20th Anniversary of Seattle Grunge legends, Pearl Jam, with a special one off screening at Queens Film Theatre (QFT). The film rockumentary, titled Pearl Jam Twenty, ...
QFT Marks Anniversary Of Grunge band
This week Belfast celebrated the 20th Anniversary of Seattle Grunge legends, Pearl Jam, with a special one off screening at Queens Film Theatre (QFT). The film rockumentary, titled Pearl Jam Twenty, ...
Recruitment News, Sep 23, 2011
E.ON To Axe 500 Staff
E.ON has announced it is to cut 500 staff in the UK. The company is currently seeking voluntary redundancies in its UK support functions division. The energy firm said this is to reflect the changed...
E.ON To Axe 500 Staff
E.ON has announced it is to cut 500 staff in the UK. The company is currently seeking voluntary redundancies in its UK support functions division. The energy firm said this is to reflect the changed...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
City Migrants Praised The value and contribution of the migrant populations to Belfast was recognised at a special ceremony in the City Hall this week. The Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Niall Ó...
Other NI News In Brief
City Migrants Praised The value and contribution of the migrant populations to Belfast was recognised at a special ceremony in the City Hall this week. The Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Niall Ó...
UK National News, Sep 23, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Bristol Police 'Clean-up Police officers have successfully have tracked down more than 50 of Bristol's most wanted criminals this month in an operation to target repeat offenders. As part of A...
Other UK News In Brief
Bristol Police 'Clean-up Police officers have successfully have tracked down more than 50 of Bristol's most wanted criminals this month in an operation to target repeat offenders. As part of A...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2011
Bloody Sunday Families To Be Compensated
Compensation may soon be paid to families of those killed and wounded by British soldiers during what became known as Bloody Sunday in Northern Ireland - although some don't want the cash "under any c...
Bloody Sunday Families To Be Compensated
Compensation may soon be paid to families of those killed and wounded by British soldiers during what became known as Bloody Sunday in Northern Ireland - although some don't want the cash "under any c...
Recruitment News, Sep 22, 2011
New Head Of Resources For UTV
UTV has appointed a new Head of Resources. In his new role, Brendan Mallon will have overall responsibility for UTV Television’s technical and production facilities. He has 28 years' experience in b...
New Head Of Resources For UTV
UTV has appointed a new Head of Resources. In his new role, Brendan Mallon will have overall responsibility for UTV Television’s technical and production facilities. He has 28 years' experience in b...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2011
House Sustainability 'Could Hit Property Value'
A call is being made for sustainability to be considered before putting price tags on property in Northern Ireland. With high transport costs and significant fuel poverty for households in Northern I...
House Sustainability 'Could Hit Property Value'
A call is being made for sustainability to be considered before putting price tags on property in Northern Ireland. With high transport costs and significant fuel poverty for households in Northern I...
UK National News, Sep 22, 2011
Courts To Hear London Riot Sentence Appeals
The London riots are back in focus with the news of imminent legal challenges by some of those convicted after the huge and widespread street violence took place across many parts of England. They wi...
Courts To Hear London Riot Sentence Appeals
The London riots are back in focus with the news of imminent legal challenges by some of those convicted after the huge and widespread street violence took place across many parts of England. They wi...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2011
Presidential Voting 'Must Be Extended' Say SF
Sinn Fein has urged that all the people of the island of Ireland be allowed to vote in the Irish Presidential elections. Sinn Fein MLA Barry McElduff has called for the extension of voting rights. He...
Presidential Voting 'Must Be Extended' Say SF
Sinn Fein has urged that all the people of the island of Ireland be allowed to vote in the Irish Presidential elections. Sinn Fein MLA Barry McElduff has called for the extension of voting rights. He...
UK National News, Sep 22, 2011
Digital TV Now Live In Over Half UK
The TV switchover hits a milestone this week with more than half of UK homes having completed the move to digital-only TV. Homes across the country are switching from analogue to digital TV making Fr...
Digital TV Now Live In Over Half UK
The TV switchover hits a milestone this week with more than half of UK homes having completed the move to digital-only TV. Homes across the country are switching from analogue to digital TV making Fr...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2011
Controversal McGuinness 'Heading South?'
Things are looking good for Londonderry's Martin McGuinness as the life-long republican seeks nomination to Ireland's highest post. With 17 Oireachtas Sinn Fein members backing his bid, only three ex...
Controversal McGuinness 'Heading South?'
Things are looking good for Londonderry's Martin McGuinness as the life-long republican seeks nomination to Ireland's highest post. With 17 Oireachtas Sinn Fein members backing his bid, only three ex...
Recruitment News, Sep 22, 2011
SummitSkills Shortlisted For RAC Cooling Industry Awards
SummitSkills has been shortlisted for the prestigious RAC Cooling Industry Awards 2011. The sector skills council for the building services engineering (BSE) sector has been selected for the Training ...
SummitSkills Shortlisted For RAC Cooling Industry Awards
SummitSkills has been shortlisted for the prestigious RAC Cooling Industry Awards 2011. The sector skills council for the building services engineering (BSE) sector has been selected for the Training ...
UK National News, Sep 22, 2011
Bloody Sunday Compensation Offer
Money may soon be paid to families of those killed and wounded by British soldiers during what became known as Bloody Sunday in Northern Ireland - although some don't want the cash "under any circumst...
Bloody Sunday Compensation Offer
Money may soon be paid to families of those killed and wounded by British soldiers during what became known as Bloody Sunday in Northern Ireland - although some don't want the cash "under any circumst...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2011
Good Vibrations Punks' Snowy Finalé
As the cameras roll on a movie focusing on Ulster music legend Terri Hooley, Good Vibrations can be felt across Belfast city. Set in Belfast, in the late 70s/early 80s, when The Troubles brought the ...
Good Vibrations Punks' Snowy Finalé
As the cameras roll on a movie focusing on Ulster music legend Terri Hooley, Good Vibrations can be felt across Belfast city. Set in Belfast, in the late 70s/early 80s, when The Troubles brought the ...
UK National News, Sep 22, 2011
UK Takes Bite Of The 'Big Apple'
A new drive to promote Britain as a place to visit and do business was launched by the Prime Minister David Cameron in New York today. The PM was in the 'Big Apple' to launch the GREAT campaign, focu...
UK Takes Bite Of The 'Big Apple'
A new drive to promote Britain as a place to visit and do business was launched by the Prime Minister David Cameron in New York today. The PM was in the 'Big Apple' to launch the GREAT campaign, focu...
UK National News, Sep 22, 2011
Business Records Checks Programme Extended
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced an extension of its Business Records Checks programme. Business Records Checks were piloted earlier this year in eight key areas, and involve checks on the a...
Business Records Checks Programme Extended
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced an extension of its Business Records Checks programme. Business Records Checks were piloted earlier this year in eight key areas, and involve checks on the a...
UK National News, Sep 22, 2011
F1 Driver Hails UK's Top Caravan 'Donkey'
Caravanners across the UK can delight in this week's news that the Volkswagen Jetta Sport 2.0TDI DSG has been awarded the accolade of The Caravan Club Towcar of the Year 2012. The Volkswagen Jetta Sp...
F1 Driver Hails UK's Top Caravan 'Donkey'
Caravanners across the UK can delight in this week's news that the Volkswagen Jetta Sport 2.0TDI DSG has been awarded the accolade of The Caravan Club Towcar of the Year 2012. The Volkswagen Jetta Sp...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2011
Ulster Confucius Institute 'Cultural Milestone'
The setting up of the Confucius Institute of Northern Ireland (CINIU) at the University of Ulster will be a milestone in the relationship between both NI and China, according to a senior Chinese diplo...
Ulster Confucius Institute 'Cultural Milestone'
The setting up of the Confucius Institute of Northern Ireland (CINIU) at the University of Ulster will be a milestone in the relationship between both NI and China, according to a senior Chinese diplo...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2011
Stena Super 'Ships Ahoy'
Stena Line has announced the refurbishment of two giant ships that the company will be introducing on the Irish Sea later this year. The identical 'sister' ships 'Stena Superfast VII' and 'Superfast ...
Stena Super 'Ships Ahoy'
Stena Line has announced the refurbishment of two giant ships that the company will be introducing on the Irish Sea later this year. The identical 'sister' ships 'Stena Superfast VII' and 'Superfast ...
UK National News, Sep 22, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Gaddafi Hit Again British forces are still involved in Libya with news that RAF Tornados yesterday destroyed command and control facilities of pro-Gaddafi forces in Libya before launching succ...
Other UK News In Brief
Gaddafi Hit Again British forces are still involved in Libya with news that RAF Tornados yesterday destroyed command and control facilities of pro-Gaddafi forces in Libya before launching succ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2011
Appointment Embraces UTV Expansion
Belfast-based UTV has appointed a new Head of Resources. In his new role, Brendan Mallon will have overall responsibility for UTV Television’s technical and production facilities. He has 28 years' e...
Appointment Embraces UTV Expansion
Belfast-based UTV has appointed a new Head of Resources. In his new role, Brendan Mallon will have overall responsibility for UTV Television’s technical and production facilities. He has 28 years' e...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2011
'Decision Soon' For NI Golf Resort
The decision on whether to pass the controversial planning application for a golf resort in county Antrim will take another ten weeks after ten years in the planning stage. Environment Minister, Alex...
'Decision Soon' For NI Golf Resort
The decision on whether to pass the controversial planning application for a golf resort in county Antrim will take another ten weeks after ten years in the planning stage. Environment Minister, Alex...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2011
Dole Frauds Pay The Penalty
Seven people were convicted at Belfast Magistrates' Court this week for claiming benefits they were not entitled to along with two others in Lisburn. Robert Lee (34) of Commedagh Drive, Belfast was g...
Dole Frauds Pay The Penalty
Seven people were convicted at Belfast Magistrates' Court this week for claiming benefits they were not entitled to along with two others in Lisburn. Robert Lee (34) of Commedagh Drive, Belfast was g...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Playing Games Invest Northern Ireland is helping small Belfast company The Creativity Hub to market its unique, award-winning game across Europe. Rory's Story Cubes is a storytelling game made...
Other NI News In Brief
Playing Games Invest Northern Ireland is helping small Belfast company The Creativity Hub to market its unique, award-winning game across Europe. Rory's Story Cubes is a storytelling game made...
Recruitment News, Sep 22, 2011
Edinburgh Construction Workers Protest Over Pay Cuts
Edinburgh construction workers are to stage a protest over plans to cut pay by 30%. Rogue employers, who are tearing up long held Scottish national agreements, are being blamed for the cuts. Worker...
Edinburgh Construction Workers Protest Over Pay Cuts
Edinburgh construction workers are to stage a protest over plans to cut pay by 30%. Rogue employers, who are tearing up long held Scottish national agreements, are being blamed for the cuts. Worker...
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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.
