Northern Ireland News for July 2011

UK National News, Jul 29, 2011
Jefferies Libel Claims Means 'Substantial Damages'
The High Court has ruled that two tabloid newspapers broke the law in their reporting of Jo Yeates' murder. Christopher Jefferies, Ms Yeates' neighbour, was proven innocent after being named as a sus...
UK National News, Jul 29, 2011
£4m Fund For Sports Facilities
Communities across Scotland will be able to access more than £4 million funding to improve sports facilities in their area. The cash will be available over the next four years through sportscotland, ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2011
NI Beaten In 2012 Olympic Race
The NI Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster is encouraging more companies to explore business opportunities offered by global sporting events - even though NI has been accused of 'dropping the ball' on t...
UK National News, Jul 29, 2011
Minister Explains 'No Win, No Fee' Reforms
Justice Minister Jonathan Djanogly has been explaining reforms to tackle the problem of 'no win, no fee' legal schemes and fears of a compensation culture. Speaking on the BBC Radio 4 Today programm...
UK National News, Jul 29, 2011
Formula 1 Racing 'Saved By BBC'
The BBC and Sky Sports have been jointly awarded the live rights to Formula 1 between 2012 and 2018. Just last month it was reported that, with programming costing a huge £1 per viewer, the BBC might...
UK National News, Jul 29, 2011
Women Urged To 'Break The Glass Ceiling'
The Home Secretary has today told UK companies “improve your organisation by helping more women to get into top jobs”. In a joint letter to FTSE 350 companies, Theresa May and Business Secretary Vinc...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2011
Price Of New Homes Plummet
The cost of buying a new home in Northern Ireland has fallen by over 7% since last year. The latest NI Housing Bulletin, just published, said that with year-on comparisons the average selling price o...
UK National News, Jul 29, 2011
High Speed Rail Consultation Draws To A Close
People wishing to have their say on the Government's proposals for a high speed rail network have until the end of today to register their views as one of the biggest consultation exercises ever under...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2011
No 'Fire Sale' On NI Property, Says Wilson
The Stormont Finance Minister has insisted there will be no so-called 'fire sale' of bankrupt properties taking place in Northern Ireland. Speaking after the Republic's National Assets Management Age...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2011
Protestors Wait For Rambler Law Revision
A fast-paced online protest that has continued to grow over a proposed change in the law that would severely impact on access to the countryside has given the Govt cause to rethink its proposals - but...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2011
Manufacturers Back Gas As Energy Choice
Natural gas supplies in NI were in focus this week as the Stormont Enterprise Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster launched a new guide - jointly published by Manufacturing Northern Ireland and...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2011
Dangerous Dog Owners 'May Be Jailed'
Dog owners are now being faced with tougher legislation aimed at better control of domestic pets. Heavy jail sentences and fines have been included in the revision of the statute books and, for the f...
UK National News, Jul 29, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Man Charged Over Edgware Murder A man has today been charged with the murder of Carlos Oliveria in Edgware on Saturday 16 July. Jordean Franklin Thomas, 18, of University Close, Mill Hill, appeared ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2011
Community Development Expands In Omagh
A community building in Co Tyrone that received almost £300,000 from the Department of Social Development (DSD) Modernisation Fund Capital Programme is to significantly increase capacity and facilitie...
Business News, Jul 29, 2011
NI Manufacturers Choose Gas Energy
Energy sources - and natural gas in particular - were in focus this week as the Stormont Enterprise Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster launched a new guide designed to help local industry buy...
Business News, Jul 29, 2011
Major Export Contract For Carrickfergus Firm
The Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced a US$7.5million (GBP£4.7million) order secured by Advanced Sensors for its new product in the Middle East. The Carrickfergus-based company...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2011
Talented Belfast 'Is Tamed'
A brand new mixed-arts and culture project called 'Tame' has been launched, where anyone with talent can share it with a willing audience Through regular events in the Black Box Belfast, organiser o...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Royal Millinery On Show A colourful and diverse collection of over 20 hats worn by Her Majesty the Queen between 1970 and 2010 will be on display at Hillsborough Castle from 1st to 27th August...
Business News, Jul 29, 2011
Invest NI 'Insuring Success'
Belfast-based Adelaide Insurance Services (AIS) is investing over £5m towards growth in the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain insurance markets, with support from Invest Northern Ireland. Jobs a...
Recruitment News, Jul 29, 2011
Ireland Seeks To Double Audiovisual Sector
A new report aims to 'unlock the full potential of the Irish audiovisual economy'. It also seeks to create 5,000 jobs and double turnover to €1bn in the sector, according to the Irish Minister for Ar...
Business News, Jul 29, 2011
Attwood Highlights Planning Errors
The Stormont Environment Minister Alex Attwood has highlighted serious procedural errors in two planning applications and has asked for them to be reprocessed. The Minister recently called for the re...
Business News, Jul 29, 2011
Dangerous Dog Owners 'May Be Jailed'
Dog owners are now being faced with tougher legislation aimed at better control of domestic pets. Heavy jail sentences and fines have been included in the revision of the statute books and, for the f...
UK National News, Jul 28, 2011
CQC Calls On Castlebeck To Make Improvements
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has told the Castlebeck Care Group that it has serious concerns about four of the services run by the group, and that a further seven do not fully comply with essenti...
UK National News, Jul 28, 2011
Amy Breaks Through American Charts
Amy Winehouse's Back To Black has re-entered the American charts at number nine a week after her sudden death. According to music trade publication Music Week, the album sold 37,000 in the past numb...
UK National News, Jul 28, 2011
Viewers To Pay For Using ITV Player
ITV has announced plans to charge viewers for using its ITV Player from January next year. The announcement was made by the broadcaster's Chief Executive Adam Crozier as he revealed the company's fir...
UK National News, Jul 28, 2011
Criticism Over Sinn Fein 'Double Standards'
The Irish republican party, Sinn Fein has angered other Northern Ireland politicians after they described a PSNI operation - which resulted in five arrests by officers investigating the terrorist murd...
UK National News, Jul 28, 2011
Consultation On Pension Contribution Changes Published
The Cabinet Office, Department for Education and the NHS will today publish consultations on pension contribution increases for civil servants, teachers and NHS staff for the financial year. The incr...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 28, 2011
Sinn Fein 'Double Standards' Rankle
Sinn Fein has angered other politicians after they described a PSNI operation which resulted in five arrests by officers investigating the terrorist murder of Constable Kerr as "heavy handed and remin...
UK National News, Jul 28, 2011
Doctors Get Help On Vulnerable Adults
Doctors have an obligation to take action if they believe vulnerable adults are being abused or neglected, says new British Medical Association (BMA) guidance issued today. 

The Departme...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 28, 2011
Illegal Ballymena Fuel Pumps Shut Off
An illegal filling station or 'huckster' site was dismantled this week by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) as part of ongoing operations to tackle fuel fraud. HMRC, assisted by officers from the PSNI, vis...