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Northern Ireland News for August 2013 : Page 8
UK National News, Aug 15, 2013
Scottish Employment Highest Since 2009
A 13,000 rise in employment in Scotland has seen the figure rise to the highest level since 2009. The labour market figures by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) today show the number of people...
Scottish Employment Highest Since 2009
A 13,000 rise in employment in Scotland has seen the figure rise to the highest level since 2009. The labour market figures by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) today show the number of people...
UK National News, Aug 15, 2013
Housebuilding Market On The Rise
New figures released by the government show the housebuilding market has begun to show signs of recovery. The latest housebuilding start figures show there were 29,510 new homes started between April...
Housebuilding Market On The Rise
New figures released by the government show the housebuilding market has begun to show signs of recovery. The latest housebuilding start figures show there were 29,510 new homes started between April...
UK National News, Aug 15, 2013
Sunny Weather Boosts UK Sales
Sunny weather in July has been credited in part for aiding an economic boost within the retail industry. The findings were released today in a statistical bulletin by the Office for National Statisti...
Sunny Weather Boosts UK Sales
Sunny weather in July has been credited in part for aiding an economic boost within the retail industry. The findings were released today in a statistical bulletin by the Office for National Statisti...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2013
Robinson Stalls On Maze Development
First Minister Peter Robinson has changed his party's position on the new peace and conflict resolution centre to be built at the Maze prison site. Previously, Mr Robinson had denied claims by unioni...
Robinson Stalls On Maze Development
First Minister Peter Robinson has changed his party's position on the new peace and conflict resolution centre to be built at the Maze prison site. Previously, Mr Robinson had denied claims by unioni...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2013
PSNI Murder Attempt Men Released
Three men who were arrested as part of investigations into the attempted murder of a police officer in Dungannon, County Tyrone, in 2007, have been released. Detectives from the Serious Crime Branch ...
PSNI Murder Attempt Men Released
Three men who were arrested as part of investigations into the attempted murder of a police officer in Dungannon, County Tyrone, in 2007, have been released. Detectives from the Serious Crime Branch ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2013
A & AS Levels - NI Achieves 98% Pass Rate
As Northern Ireland students collect their A & AS Level results today, the Department of Employment and Learning has revealed that the overall pass rate has remained unchanged this year, with 98.2% of...
A & AS Levels - NI Achieves 98% Pass Rate
As Northern Ireland students collect their A & AS Level results today, the Department of Employment and Learning has revealed that the overall pass rate has remained unchanged this year, with 98.2% of...
Recruitment News, Aug 15, 2013
Dublin-Based Firm To Create 70 Jobs In NI
Alliance Finance spokesperson Judith Cochrane MLA has welcomed news that a Dublin-based firm is set to create 70 jobs in Northern Ireland. Noonan Services - a facilities management firm - provides se...
Dublin-Based Firm To Create 70 Jobs In NI
Alliance Finance spokesperson Judith Cochrane MLA has welcomed news that a Dublin-based firm is set to create 70 jobs in Northern Ireland. Noonan Services - a facilities management firm - provides se...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2013
NI Economy May Have 'Turned The Corner' - FM
Finance Minister Simon Hamilton has said the Northern Ireland economy may have "turned the corner" on economic instability. The statement follows a meeting yesterday with representatives from Pubs of...
NI Economy May Have 'Turned The Corner' - FM
Finance Minister Simon Hamilton has said the Northern Ireland economy may have "turned the corner" on economic instability. The statement follows a meeting yesterday with representatives from Pubs of...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2013
ICT Scheme To Recruit 50 Apprentices
50 people are to be recruited into a new ICT Apprenticeship Scheme that will offer the chance to take up various software development and IT infrastructure roles. Nine private sector, seven governmen...
ICT Scheme To Recruit 50 Apprentices
50 people are to be recruited into a new ICT Apprenticeship Scheme that will offer the chance to take up various software development and IT infrastructure roles. Nine private sector, seven governmen...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2013
PSNI Encourages Safety During A-Level Partying
The PSNI has issued a statement following today's A-Level results, reminding students to "keep safety in mind" when planning parties and nights out. "We understand young people will want to go out an...
PSNI Encourages Safety During A-Level Partying
The PSNI has issued a statement following today's A-Level results, reminding students to "keep safety in mind" when planning parties and nights out. "We understand young people will want to go out an...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2013
Marie Curie 10k Walk - Registration Still Open
Marie Curie is reminding the public there is still time to sign up for the upcoming 'Walk Ten at Stormont Estate' fundraising event. With less than three weeks to go until the event, 'Give My Head Pe...
Marie Curie 10k Walk - Registration Still Open
Marie Curie is reminding the public there is still time to sign up for the upcoming 'Walk Ten at Stormont Estate' fundraising event. With less than three weeks to go until the event, 'Give My Head Pe...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2013
80 Restaurants Prepare For Belfast Restaurant Week
More than 80 restaurants, cafés and gastro-pubs are expected to participate in this year's Belfast Restaurant Week. The city-wide initiative will see Belfast's eateries deliver food-focused events, s...
80 Restaurants Prepare For Belfast Restaurant Week
More than 80 restaurants, cafés and gastro-pubs are expected to participate in this year's Belfast Restaurant Week. The city-wide initiative will see Belfast's eateries deliver food-focused events, s...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2013
Other News In Brief
Beer Stolen At WPFG Despite the success stories surrounding this year's World Police and Fire Games in Belfast, news has emerged that 40 beer kegs were stolen at the Mary Peters Track. Robber...
Other News In Brief
Beer Stolen At WPFG Despite the success stories surrounding this year's World Police and Fire Games in Belfast, news has emerged that 40 beer kegs were stolen at the Mary Peters Track. Robber...
UK National News, Aug 15, 2013
UK Sees Record Organ Transplant Numbers
The number of organ transplant operations carried out across the UK has risen to a record high, according to the NHS. The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) service revealed that there were 4,212 trans...
UK Sees Record Organ Transplant Numbers
The number of organ transplant operations carried out across the UK has risen to a record high, according to the NHS. The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) service revealed that there were 4,212 trans...
UK National News, Aug 15, 2013
Historic Pier Restoration Campaign A Success
The repair of the historic Hastings Pier is to begin, following a successful community campaign by a local charity. Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has welcomed the move, which will see the pier r...
Historic Pier Restoration Campaign A Success
The repair of the historic Hastings Pier is to begin, following a successful community campaign by a local charity. Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has welcomed the move, which will see the pier r...
UK National News, Aug 15, 2013
£5m Revamp For Welsh Hospital
Health Minister for Wales, Mark Drakeford, has said Tywyn Hospital in Gwynedd is to receive more than £5m in funding. The funds will go towards major improvements of the health facility, the BBC has...
£5m Revamp For Welsh Hospital
Health Minister for Wales, Mark Drakeford, has said Tywyn Hospital in Gwynedd is to receive more than £5m in funding. The funds will go towards major improvements of the health facility, the BBC has...
UK National News, Aug 15, 2013
Other News In Brief
Two Men Killed After Car Overturns West Midlands Police has confirmed two men died after the car they were travelling in hit roadside railings and overturned. The accident happened at Sandwe...
Other News In Brief
Two Men Killed After Car Overturns West Midlands Police has confirmed two men died after the car they were travelling in hit roadside railings and overturned. The accident happened at Sandwe...
Recruitment News, Aug 14, 2013
Apprentice Scheme Recruits 50 People
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has launched the second ICT Apprenticeship Scheme to recruit individuals into this growing and exciting sector. The scheme, involving government and ...
Apprentice Scheme Recruits 50 People
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has launched the second ICT Apprenticeship Scheme to recruit individuals into this growing and exciting sector. The scheme, involving government and ...
Business News, Aug 14, 2013
L'Derry Firm Scoops Business In The US
Assistance from Invest Northern Ireland has helped Urban 3D in L'Derry, a specialist in 3D visualisation technologies, to win business from Apple Corp in the US. Urban 3D, which is based at Artillery...
L'Derry Firm Scoops Business In The US
Assistance from Invest Northern Ireland has helped Urban 3D in L'Derry, a specialist in 3D visualisation technologies, to win business from Apple Corp in the US. Urban 3D, which is based at Artillery...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2013
Peru Suspects In Kidnap Claim
A woman from Dungannon, County Tyrone and a woman from Scotland currently facing drugs smuggling charges in Peru have claimed they were forced at gunpoint to carry £1.5m of cocaine in their luggage. ...
Peru Suspects In Kidnap Claim
A woman from Dungannon, County Tyrone and a woman from Scotland currently facing drugs smuggling charges in Peru have claimed they were forced at gunpoint to carry £1.5m of cocaine in their luggage. ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2013
Men Arrested In PSNI Shooting Investigation
Three men have been arrested as part of investigations into the attempted murder of a police officer in Dungannon, County Tyrone, in 2007 Detectives from the Serious Crime Branch arrested the suspect...
Men Arrested In PSNI Shooting Investigation
Three men have been arrested as part of investigations into the attempted murder of a police officer in Dungannon, County Tyrone, in 2007 Detectives from the Serious Crime Branch arrested the suspect...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2013
Government Urged To Act On Afghan Interpreters
Downing Street is being lobbied by a campaign headed by Winston Churchill's great grandson to protect Afghan interpreters who served in Helmand with British soldiers. Alexander Perkins has delivered ...
Government Urged To Act On Afghan Interpreters
Downing Street is being lobbied by a campaign headed by Winston Churchill's great grandson to protect Afghan interpreters who served in Helmand with British soldiers. Alexander Perkins has delivered ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2013
NI Unemployment Numbers Fall
Unemployment in Northern Ireland saw a slight decrease throughout April - June this year, with the figures showing a 0.7% decrease on the previous quarter (8.1%) and a 0.2% fall from the same period a...
NI Unemployment Numbers Fall
Unemployment in Northern Ireland saw a slight decrease throughout April - June this year, with the figures showing a 0.7% decrease on the previous quarter (8.1%) and a 0.2% fall from the same period a...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2013
Coalition To Hand Over £520k Will Bequest
The coalition government is to hand over £0.5m to the Treasury, after it was left to the UK by a nurse who died last year. The Tories and Lib Dems had initially treated the money as a political donat...
Coalition To Hand Over £520k Will Bequest
The coalition government is to hand over £0.5m to the Treasury, after it was left to the UK by a nurse who died last year. The Tories and Lib Dems had initially treated the money as a political donat...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2013
'Don't Jail Thieves And Fraudsters', Says UK Legal Expert
Thieves and fraudsters should not be jailed, according to a leading UK legal expert. The Howard League for Penal Reform released a pamphlet today entitled 'What if imprisonment were abolished for pro...
'Don't Jail Thieves And Fraudsters', Says UK Legal Expert
Thieves and fraudsters should not be jailed, according to a leading UK legal expert. The Howard League for Penal Reform released a pamphlet today entitled 'What if imprisonment were abolished for pro...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2013
Durkan Clashes With Cameron Over Fracking
Northern Ireland's Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has clashed with David Cameron in the Commons, following the PM's statement encouraging the UK population to "get behind" fracking. Minister Durk...
Durkan Clashes With Cameron Over Fracking
Northern Ireland's Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has clashed with David Cameron in the Commons, following the PM's statement encouraging the UK population to "get behind" fracking. Minister Durk...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2013
£25k Of Illegal 'Viagra' Seized
£25,000 worth of unlicensed 'Viagra' medicine has been seized from adult shops in Belfast city centre. Officials from the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS) seized over ...
£25k Of Illegal 'Viagra' Seized
£25,000 worth of unlicensed 'Viagra' medicine has been seized from adult shops in Belfast city centre. Officials from the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS) seized over ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2013
Rise In NI Households Presenting As Homeless
The number of Northern Ireland households presented as homeless to the NI Housing Executive during January to March this year increased by 15%, when compared to the previous quarter. This was one of ...
Rise In NI Households Presenting As Homeless
The number of Northern Ireland households presented as homeless to the NI Housing Executive during January to March this year increased by 15%, when compared to the previous quarter. This was one of ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2013
£255k To Revitalise Newcastle As Tourist Hot Spot
£255,000 is being allocated to revitalising Newcastle in County Down as a tourist hot spot. The project will include a new portable cinema, a covered outdoor event space and the development of a 'gat...
£255k To Revitalise Newcastle As Tourist Hot Spot
£255,000 is being allocated to revitalising Newcastle in County Down as a tourist hot spot. The project will include a new portable cinema, a covered outdoor event space and the development of a 'gat...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2013
Local Food Companies Enjoy UK Recognition
Northern Ireland's food and drink sector continues to enjoy international recognition, as the industry celebrates a record number of 'gold stars' at the UK Great Taste Awards. Enterprise Minister Arl...
Local Food Companies Enjoy UK Recognition
Northern Ireland's food and drink sector continues to enjoy international recognition, as the industry celebrates a record number of 'gold stars' at the UK Great Taste Awards. Enterprise Minister Arl...
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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.
