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Northern Ireland News for September 2011 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2011
FF Won't Back Presidential Candidates
Fianna Fail (FF) has decided that they will not back independent candidates in the Irish Republic's Presidential election. It follows a row in Fianna Fáil over the party's presidential election strat...
FF Won't Back Presidential Candidates
Fianna Fail (FF) has decided that they will not back independent candidates in the Irish Republic's Presidential election. It follows a row in Fianna Fáil over the party's presidential election strat...
Business News, Sep 20, 2011
Gas Price Hike 'Sweetened'
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...
Gas Price Hike 'Sweetened'
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...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2011
Cleanest NI Waters Praised
All 24 of Northern Ireland's identified beaches passed the EC Bathing Waters Directive mandatory standards for water quality in 2011. Environment Minister Alex Attwood today announced the news in adv...
Cleanest NI Waters Praised
All 24 of Northern Ireland's identified beaches passed the EC Bathing Waters Directive mandatory standards for water quality in 2011. Environment Minister Alex Attwood today announced the news in adv...
UK National News, Sep 20, 2011
News In Brief
Teacher Found Guilty Of Murder A music teacher who was accused of killing his fiancé has been found guilty of her murder. Andrew Lindo (29) killed Marie Stewart at their home in Holmfirth, West Yorks...
News In Brief
Teacher Found Guilty Of Murder A music teacher who was accused of killing his fiancé has been found guilty of her murder. Andrew Lindo (29) killed Marie Stewart at their home in Holmfirth, West Yorks...
Recruitment News, Sep 20, 2011
IT Firm Creates 80 Jobs
Indian IT firm HCL Technologies is to create 80 jobs in Dublin over the next three years for IT graduates. The new software delivery centre in Dublin will provide services to the financial services,...
IT Firm Creates 80 Jobs
Indian IT firm HCL Technologies is to create 80 jobs in Dublin over the next three years for IT graduates. The new software delivery centre in Dublin will provide services to the financial services,...
Recruitment News, Sep 20, 2011
Stewart Milne Group To Cut Jobs
One of Scotland's leading house-builders has just announced plans to cut 40 jobs. According to the Stewart Milne Group, the posts would go in its timber systems division. The firm employs 257 people...
Stewart Milne Group To Cut Jobs
One of Scotland's leading house-builders has just announced plans to cut 40 jobs. According to the Stewart Milne Group, the posts would go in its timber systems division. The firm employs 257 people...
Business News, Sep 20, 2011
Taoiseach Announces €145m Investment
A leading biopharmaceutical company has revealed that they will invest €145m in their Dublin plant and with it create up to 400 jobs. Pfizer will make the investment at its Grange Castle biotechnolog...
Taoiseach Announces €145m Investment
A leading biopharmaceutical company has revealed that they will invest €145m in their Dublin plant and with it create up to 400 jobs. Pfizer will make the investment at its Grange Castle biotechnolog...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
China In Focus The Stormont Junior Ministers Jonathan Bell and Martina Anderson have joined with the Chinese Consul General Li Ruiyou in celebrating the official opening of the Chinese Welfare...
Other NI News In Brief
China In Focus The Stormont Junior Ministers Jonathan Bell and Martina Anderson have joined with the Chinese Consul General Li Ruiyou in celebrating the official opening of the Chinese Welfare...
UK National News, Sep 19, 2011
New Theory Test Books Published
New official driving and riding theory books will be published this month to help candidates revise in preparation for changes to the test in January 2012. Since theory tests began in 1996, the Drivi...
New Theory Test Books Published
New official driving and riding theory books will be published this month to help candidates revise in preparation for changes to the test in January 2012. Since theory tests began in 1996, the Drivi...
UK National News, Sep 19, 2011
Workers Stage Protest Over Plans To Cut Pay By 30%
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 Newcastle University building site on ...
Workers Stage Protest Over Plans To Cut Pay By 30%
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 Newcastle University building site on ...
Business News, Sep 19, 2011
Tesco Jobs Boost
Supermarket giant Tesco has announced plans to locate to the new superstore on the Opportunity Omagh development.. West Tyrone MP Pat Doherty has welcomed the news, stating: "I have been engaged in o...
Tesco Jobs Boost
Supermarket giant Tesco has announced plans to locate to the new superstore on the Opportunity Omagh development.. West Tyrone MP Pat Doherty has welcomed the news, stating: "I have been engaged in o...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 19, 2011
Lady Gaga Leads 2011 MTV EMA Nominations
MTV today announced the nominees for the '2011 MTV EMA' with Lady Gaga leading the pack with six nods, and Katy Perry and Bruno Mars following closely behind with four nominations. British songstres...
Lady Gaga Leads 2011 MTV EMA Nominations
MTV today announced the nominees for the '2011 MTV EMA' with Lady Gaga leading the pack with six nods, and Katy Perry and Bruno Mars following closely behind with four nominations. British songstres...
UK National News, Sep 19, 2011
News In Brief
Ginger McCain Dies Aged 80 The trainer of triple Grand National Winner, Red Rum has died aged 80, after a battle with cancer. Ginger McCain guided Red Rum to three victories and two second pla...
News In Brief
Ginger McCain Dies Aged 80 The trainer of triple Grand National Winner, Red Rum has died aged 80, after a battle with cancer. Ginger McCain guided Red Rum to three victories and two second pla...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 19, 2011
Stormont Needs To Deliver 'Radical' Renewable Energy Action
A spokesperson for Alliance Sustainability has called upon the Assembly to take more action on renewable energy. Councillor Alan Lawther said that a smart grid should be constructed for Northern Ire...
Stormont Needs To Deliver 'Radical' Renewable Energy Action
A spokesperson for Alliance Sustainability has called upon the Assembly to take more action on renewable energy. Councillor Alan Lawther said that a smart grid should be constructed for Northern Ire...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 19, 2011
Tesco Announces New Omagh Superstore
Supermarket giant Tesco has announced plans to locate to the new superstore on the Opportunity Omagh development.. West Tyrone MP Pat Doherty has welcomed the news, stating: "I have been engaged in o...
Tesco Announces New Omagh Superstore
Supermarket giant Tesco has announced plans to locate to the new superstore on the Opportunity Omagh development.. West Tyrone MP Pat Doherty has welcomed the news, stating: "I have been engaged in o...
Recruitment News, Sep 19, 2011
Staff Appraisals Are Failing In Many Organisations
Many UK organisations are failing to manage employee performance, meaning that they are unable to align employee goals with strategic objectives, according to research by Covalent Software, a provider...
Staff Appraisals Are Failing In Many Organisations
Many UK organisations are failing to manage employee performance, meaning that they are unable to align employee goals with strategic objectives, according to research by Covalent Software, a provider...
UK National News, Sep 19, 2011
New Bill Will Strengthen Consumer Rights
Edward Davey has today announced a new Consumer Bill of Rights, which will streamline confusing and overlapping legislation and regulation, and provide stronger consumer protection. The Bill will upd...
New Bill Will Strengthen Consumer Rights
Edward Davey has today announced a new Consumer Bill of Rights, which will streamline confusing and overlapping legislation and regulation, and provide stronger consumer protection. The Bill will upd...
Recruitment News, Sep 19, 2011
New Engine Plant Will Drive UK Growth
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Business Secretary Vince Cable have welcomed Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) announcement today that it plans to create 750 jobs at a new engine plant in Wolverhampton. ...
New Engine Plant Will Drive UK Growth
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Business Secretary Vince Cable have welcomed Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) announcement today that it plans to create 750 jobs at a new engine plant in Wolverhampton. ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 19, 2011
Primary Schools Encouraged To Put 'Best Foot Forward'
Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has launched a new initiative to promote sustainable transport for primary schools throughout Northern Ireland. 'Best Foot Forward for Schools', is a teaching tool d...
Primary Schools Encouraged To Put 'Best Foot Forward'
Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has launched a new initiative to promote sustainable transport for primary schools throughout Northern Ireland. 'Best Foot Forward for Schools', is a teaching tool d...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 19, 2011
Queens Announces New Cancer Treatment Breakthrough
Scientists at Queen's University have announced their development of a new combination treatment for prostate cancer. Following on from its success in the initial stage of trials, it will face retest...
Queens Announces New Cancer Treatment Breakthrough
Scientists at Queen's University have announced their development of a new combination treatment for prostate cancer. Following on from its success in the initial stage of trials, it will face retest...
UK National News, Sep 19, 2011
Travellers At Dale Farm Face Eviction
Bailiffs are preparing work to clear 51 unauthorised pitches at Dale Farm travellers site in Essex. 12 families have left the site, however up to 400 people are believed to be still living there. Tr...
Travellers At Dale Farm Face Eviction
Bailiffs are preparing work to clear 51 unauthorised pitches at Dale Farm travellers site in Essex. 12 families have left the site, however up to 400 people are believed to be still living there. Tr...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 19, 2011
Further Library Provision Slashes Revealed
Libraries NI have announced plans to reduce the opening hours at Cregagh Library by a quarter, from 40 to 30 hours per week. This announcement follows the closure of three of the seven libraries in...
Further Library Provision Slashes Revealed
Libraries NI have announced plans to reduce the opening hours at Cregagh Library by a quarter, from 40 to 30 hours per week. This announcement follows the closure of three of the seven libraries in...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 19, 2011
O'Dowd Steps Up As Temporary Deputy First Minister
Following confirmation that Martin McGuinness will be Sinn Fein's candidate in next month's Irish presidential election, Stormont Education Minister John O'Dowd is to be nominated as temporary deputy ...
O'Dowd Steps Up As Temporary Deputy First Minister
Following confirmation that Martin McGuinness will be Sinn Fein's candidate in next month's Irish presidential election, Stormont Education Minister John O'Dowd is to be nominated as temporary deputy ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 19, 2011
News In Brief
Pensioner Sexually Assaulted Post Murder A trial has heard that a murdered pensioner may have been sexually assaulted after she was murdered. Marie Rankin (81) was found dead in her home on Ch...
News In Brief
Pensioner Sexually Assaulted Post Murder A trial has heard that a murdered pensioner may have been sexually assaulted after she was murdered. Marie Rankin (81) was found dead in her home on Ch...
Business News, Sep 17, 2011
Coca-Cola Creates 100 New Jobs
A soft drink giant will open new offices in County Louth and subsequently create 100 new jobs for Ireland. The US multinational Coca-Cola has said it is creating 100 jobs in Drogheda, 40 of which hav...
Coca-Cola Creates 100 New Jobs
A soft drink giant will open new offices in County Louth and subsequently create 100 new jobs for Ireland. The US multinational Coca-Cola has said it is creating 100 jobs in Drogheda, 40 of which hav...
Business News, Sep 16, 2011
Experian Reports Rich Getting Poorer
Experian has reported a massive 100% increase in the level of borrowing amongst high income families in their 30s and 40s over the past three years, with many citing the rising cost of living as the m...
Experian Reports Rich Getting Poorer
Experian has reported a massive 100% increase in the level of borrowing amongst high income families in their 30s and 40s over the past three years, with many citing the rising cost of living as the m...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2011
Minister Attends AmmA Centre
Arts Minister, Carál Ní Chuilín has visited the AmmA Centre, a creative learning centre in Armagh. During the visit the Minister heard from some of the young people who attended the summer creative ...
Minister Attends AmmA Centre
Arts Minister, Carál Ní Chuilín has visited the AmmA Centre, a creative learning centre in Armagh. During the visit the Minister heard from some of the young people who attended the summer creative ...
UK National News, Sep 16, 2011
One Of Four Trapped Miners Found Dead
One of the four trapped minors, stranded in a flooded mine in Swansea, has been found dead. The men have been trapped in the flooded Gleision Colliery near Cilybebyll, Pontardawe for over 24 hours, ...
One Of Four Trapped Miners Found Dead
One of the four trapped minors, stranded in a flooded mine in Swansea, has been found dead. The men have been trapped in the flooded Gleision Colliery near Cilybebyll, Pontardawe for over 24 hours, ...
UK National News, Sep 16, 2011
Rebel Forces Move In On Final Strongholds
Anti-Gaddafi forces are attempting renewed assaults on Loyalist strongholds in Sirte and Bani Walid as David Cameron visits "free Libya". According to reports on Friday morning, gunfire and explosion...
Rebel Forces Move In On Final Strongholds
Anti-Gaddafi forces are attempting renewed assaults on Loyalist strongholds in Sirte and Bani Walid as David Cameron visits "free Libya". According to reports on Friday morning, gunfire and explosion...
Business News, Sep 16, 2011
One In Three Workers Don't Have A Pension
Prudential has revealed that more than one in three (35 per cent) workers in the UK admit that they don't have a pension, meaning that they will have to rely on the State Pension and any savings in re...
One In Three Workers Don't Have A Pension
Prudential has revealed that more than one in three (35 per cent) workers in the UK admit that they don't have a pension, meaning that they will have to rely on the State Pension and any savings in re...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and 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.
