Northern Ireland News for September 2011 : Page 6

Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2011
Fresh Bid To Find Killers Of Chinese Man
A murder that shocked the Chinese community over 15 years ago is back in the spotlight today. A substantial reward is being offered by a leading Chinese community group as detectives from the PSNI's ...
Recruitment News, Sep 21, 2011
Dublin Receives Boost Of 150 Jobs
A finance company has announced 150 new jobs for Dublin. Arvato Finance is to create the jobs in its finance division over the next three years. Up to 30 vacancies are currently available and the up...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2011
PSNI Attacked After Man Shot In Markets
A police officer has been hurt after coming under attack as part of a probe into the shooting of a man in the Markets area of Belfast. However, the officer only received minor injuries which are not ...
UK National News, Sep 21, 2011
UK Cuts Spending As IMF Forecasts GDP Fall
There's a grim warning today of a possible new global recession - with the UK in the forefront of the crash. The fears emerged after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) slashed the UK's growth fore...
UK National News, Sep 21, 2011
Car Fumes 'Increase Risk Of Heart Attacks'
Car fumes and other air pollution can increase the chances of having a heart attack for up to six hours after being breathed in, new research has found. Scientists studied almost 80,000 cases of hear...
UK National News, Sep 21, 2011
UK Designers 'Should Help Identify Growth Potential'
The Government today launched a call for evidence on how the UK intellectual property system can better support our globally successful design industry. At an event hosted by the Design Council, Baro...
UK National News, Sep 21, 2011
'Open Access' Station For Hydrogen-powered Vehicles Launched
The UK's first open access hydrogen vehicle refuelling station has been officially opened at Honda's manufacturing facility in Swindon. Built and operated by industrial gases company BOC, a member o...
UK National News, Sep 21, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Double Life Killer Jailed A teacher who carried on an affair with his lover having just murdered his fiancee has been jailed for life. Andrew Lindo, 29, strangled, beat and stabbed Marie Stewa...
Business News, Sep 21, 2011
Lack Of NI Teaching Jobs Highlighted
Fears over an apparent lack of job opportunities for newly qualified teachers have been in focus this week. It has been claimed that as many as 95% of new teachers are unable to secure full time jobs...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2011
O'Dowd Hits Back On Classroom Jobs
Fears over an apparent lack of job opportunities for newly qualified teachers have been in focus this week. It has been claimed that as many as 95% of new teachers are unable to secure full time jobs...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2011
American Tourist Found Alive
An American tourist who went missing in the Irish Republic a few days ago has been found alive. The alarm was raised on Sunday when 41-year-old Kelly Jones did not return Glencolmcille hostel where s...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2011
Challenge of Mental Health Care In Focus
The treatment and care of those suffering mental health problems is in the spotlight this week with the Stormont Health Minister Edwin Poots officially receiving the second Annual Report from the Bamf...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2011
Norris Supported In Irish Presidential Race
Independent Senator David Norris has secured the backing of 12 Oireachtas members, just over half of what he needs to gain a place on Presidential ballot papers in the Irish Republic. Senator Kather...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2011
Call To Extend Replacement Boiler Scheme
There's a debate heating up over a bid to extend a scheme designed to help older people keep warm this winter. Sinn Fein's Spokesperson on Poverty, Francie Molloy has called on Social Development (DS...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2011
Politicians Slim Down To 'Stop the Spread'
A cross-party group of MLAs have signed up to an eight-week programme to lose some weight and improve their lifestyles. The initiative was organised by safefood, the body responsible for promoting he...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Missing Person An appeal for information about missing Ballycastle woman Karen Coyles has been made. The police want to find Ms Coyles, 47, who has not been seen since the night of Sunday, 11 ...
Recruitment News, Sep 21, 2011
Lindsey Oil Refinery Workers Stage Protest Over Plans To Cut Pay
Construction workers, who face up to 30 per cent pay cuts because rogue employers are tearing up long held national agreements, will be demonstrating outside the Lindsey Oil Refinery on Monday 26th Se...
Recruitment News, Sep 21, 2011
UCATT Takes Legal Action Over Unpaid Olympic Wages
Construction union UCATT have been forced to take legal action after Lend Lease the principal contractor on the Olympic Village refused to intervene on behalf of workers who have not been paid after w...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2011
Programme For Government Debated
An MLA has criticised those behind a debate in the Assembly today on delays to the long-awaited Programme for Government. The Strangford DUP MLA Simon Hamilton accused both the SDLP and Ulster Union...
UK National News, Sep 20, 2011
Murdoch Attempts Milly Dowler Settlement
News International mogul Murdoch has agreed a settlement that is understood to include a personal £1m donation to charity as well as contributions to the family of a murdered girl for legal costs. In...
UK National News, Sep 20, 2011
British Man Dies After Fight In Cannes
There has been a tragedy in France with news that a British man has died after a fight broke out in the Riviera resort of Cannes. The Foreign Office said next of kin had been informed and consular as...
UK National News, Sep 20, 2011
Short Cut To Breast Surgery Welcomed
An innovative new approach to breast surgery that allows women with breast cancer to return home on the same day as their surgery has been praised by the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg. Having seen...
UK National News, Sep 20, 2011
Fire Control Scheme 'Flawed From The Outset'
It has been revealed that a fire service project has 'wasted' nearly £500m and been pegged as a 'complete disaster'. According to a committee of MPs the scheme did not achieve any of its objectives. ...
UK National News, Sep 20, 2011
Construction Industry Returns To Growth
New data has shown that the construction industry has seen a 6% year on year increase in the underlying value of projects starting on site. Growth in utilities, industrial, office, private and socia...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2011
Gas Price Hike 'Fuels Winter Woes'
The gas supplier, Firmus Energy has ended its previously announced summer price freeze and is set to increase tariffs by over 35% from 1 October - fuelling fears over 'fuel poverty' among the most nee...
UK National News, Sep 20, 2011
Light Rail On Track For Success
Light rail has a future in this country if capital costs can be reduced Local Transport Minister Norman Baker said today as he published a review looking at how trams can be more cost effective in the...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2011
Welfare Reform Will See Needy Protected
The impending reform of NI's welfare reform will see people 'fully supported' as changes to the system are introduced here. Speaking at an information session for political representatives at Stormon...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2011
'Examine Us All', Says McGuiness
Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuiness has called on critics of his past to "examine everyone's past". The long-time republican activist and self-confessed IRA man, Mr McGuiness ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2011
Dog Attack Man Faces Court Fine
A 'Staffie' dog attack has landed a Belfast man in court. He was fined £200 and ordered to pay £300 compensation after his dog attacked and injured a man last December. Robert Gary Bradshaw, from Or...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2011
Dana Seeks Support For Aras Election
The former Eurovision winner, Derry's own Dana - Rosemary Scallon - has announced her intentions to seek a nomination for Irish presidency. The former MEP, who nade her name in the Eurovision Song Co...