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| 15/12/2011 | | RVH CRITICAL CARE FACILITY 'TOPPED OUT' |
| there may be ongoing change on the way health and social services are being delivered, but investment continues with a new critical care building nearing completion at the royal hospitals site in west belfast.
speaking today, the ni health minister edwin poots has said all patients will benefit from a new £152m state-of-the-art building, with modern fit for purpose facilities.
the minister was speaking as he took part in a 'topping out' ceremony at the new critical care building at the royal victoria hospital (rvh).
he said: "this new building is a much needed project and these new facilities will benefit from the latest innovations in design and technology and provide regional emergency and trauma services to some of the most severely i... |
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| 01/12/2011 | | SNOW PATROL TUNES INTO NI TOURISM BOOST |
| the ni tourism minister arlene foster is going 'pop' and has unveiled plans to increase the number of overseas holidaymakers with support from rock band snow patrol.
the co down group will feature in a new campaign aimed at boosting tourism to ni by 20% in 2012.
the new tv advertisement with the tagline 'jump to northern ireland' is set to new music from snow patrol with tourism ireland hoping to build on a successful 2011 with the mtv ema awards in belfast and also the high profile wins of golfers darren clarke and rory mcilroy.
the tv advertisements, to be screened in january to feature a track from snow patrol's latest album and additional radio, press, cinema and online advertising means the campaign will target 22 markets around the... |
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| 01/12/2011 | | SNOW PATROL TUNES INTO NI TOURISM BOOST |
| the ni tourism minister arlene foster is going 'pop' and has unveiled plans to increase the number of overseas holidaymakers with support from rock band snow patrol.
the co down group will feature in a new campaign aimed at boosting tourism to ni by 20% in 2012.
the new tv advertisement with the tagline 'jump to northern ireland' is set to new music from snow patrol with tourism ireland hoping to build on a successful 2011 with the mtv ema awards in belfast and also the high profile wins of golfers darren clarke and rory mcilroy.
the tv advertisements, to be screened in january to feature a track from snow patrol's latest album and additional radio, press, cinema and online advertising means the campaign will target 22 markets around the... |
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| 01/12/2011 | | SNOW PATROL TUNES INTO IRISH TOURISM BOOST |
| the north's tourism minister arlene foster is going 'pop' and has unveiled plans to increase the number of overseas holidaymakers to the island of ireland with support from rock band snow patrol.
the co down group will feature in a new campaign aimed at boosting tourism by 20% in 2012.
the tv advertisement is set to new music from snow patrol with tourism ireland hoping to build on a successful 2011 with the mtv ema awards in belfast and also the high profile wins of golfers darren clarke and rory mcilroy.
the tv advertisements, to be screened in january to feature a track from snow patrol's latest album and additional radio, press, cinema and online advertising means the campaign will target 22 markets around the world with an estimated... |
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| 07/11/2011 | | BELFAST ENJOYS INTERNATIONAL MTV SPOTLIGHT |
| lady gaga has won the coveted best video award at the 2011 mtv ema for born this way.
in fact, the outlandish star dominated the europe music awards in belfast, collecting four prizes in a range of outfits.
the us pop singer gained awards for best song, best video, best female and biggest fans at the ceremony, in the odyssey arena.
she wore several outlandish costumes, including an oversized silver dress topped off by a satellite dish hat.
accepting the award from super models bar raefaeli and irina shayk, gaga said: "this has been such an exciting and unexpected evening.
"the success of born this way has really changed my life, thank you for believing in me."
meanwhile as belfast basked in world-wide coverage, justin bieber won the c... |
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| 30/09/2011 | | SUNNY NI LAUNCHES 'WORLD CLASS EVENTS' |
| as the last of the late september sunshine fades behind approaching atlantic rain - and more seasonal weather sets in - the ni first minister peter robinson and the [acting] deputy first minister john o'dowd have launched a unique programme of world-class events and activity taking place in northern ireland in 2012.
while lucky visitors to ni have this week been able to enjoy the local scenery with stunning summer temperatures topping 23c and blue skies, a range of events and 'inspiring destinations' are being promoted for the coming tourist season.
'our time, our place' will put northern ireland on the global tourism map, it is hoped.
the dup first minister was on hand to help as the launch of the new 'iconic' visitor attractions of ti... |
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| 30/09/2011 | | SUNNY NI LAUNCHES 'WORLD CLASS EVENTS' |
| as the last of the late september sunshine fades behind approaching atlantic rain - and more seasonal weather sets in - the ni first minister peter robinson and the [acting] deputy first minister john o'dowd have launched a unique programme of world-class events and activity taking place in northern ireland in 2012.
while lucky visitors to ni have been able to enjoy the local scenery (carnlough harbour is pictured here by brian mccalden) with stunning summer temperatures topping 23c and blue skies, a range of events and 'inspiring destinations' are being promoted for the coming tourist season.
'our time, our place' will put northern ireland on the global tourism map, it is hoped.
the dup first minister was on hand to help as the launch ... |
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| 16/08/2011 | | OTHER NI NEWS IN BRIEF |
| war cemetery shock
an east belfast dup councillor for the pottinger area and a member of belfast city council parks committee has condemned the vandalism of war memorial in belfast city cemetery. cllr adam newton said: "this is a appalling act that must be condemned by all right thinking people. there can be no doubt that those who carried out this despicable act are motivated by hatred and sectarianism. this memorial to soldiers of the british commonwealth is to remember all creeds, colours and backgrounds and those who served and gave their lives for the freedoms we enjoy," he said, urging: "there will be those who know the names of these hooligans and i ask them to give the names to the police so they can be taken before the cour... |
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| 08/08/2011 | | VISITORS TREAD WHERE KING BILLY CALLED |
| famously visited by william of orange (king billy) after he rode across the strand from the harbour at carrickergus where he had landed on route to the historic battle of the boyne, newtownabbey's white house remains the oldest and most historic building in the borough, (pictured here duing the reconstruction work).
now the building has been lovingly restored and is open to the public for tours to learn about the rich history of the centuries old building.
the whitehouse park building is over 400 years old and until recently was a crumbling and dilapidated site lying open to the elements until a group of local volunteers decided to get together and form the white house preservation trust in order to save the building from further disrepa... |
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| 06/07/2011 | | NORTHERN BANK BACKS ESPRESSO WINNERS |
| a local leading coffee company, ground espresso bars, has announced plans for further expansion, which will include the opening of a new store and the creation of a number of new jobs in belfast.
the announcement comes on the back of the company's win of a number of prestigious awards, including the northern bank business growth award at the recent coleraine borough business awards.
ground espresso bars currently has two stores in belfast city centre and a number of others across northern ireland, including coleraine, portrush, ballymoney and ballymena, and employs over 60 staff, with the opening of the new store in belfast later this year anticipated to take that total head count to around 70 staff.
the company has seen continued growt... |
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| 06/07/2011 | | NORTHERN BANK BACKS ESPRESSO WINNERS |
| a local leading coffee company, ground espresso bars, has announced plans for further expansion, which will include the opening of a new store and the creation of a number of new jobs in belfast.
the announcement comes on the back of the company's win of a number of prestigious awards, including the northern bank business growth award at the recent coleraine borough business awards.
ground espresso bars currently has two stores in belfast city centre and a number of others across northern ireland, including coleraine, portrush, ballymoney and ballymena, and employs over 60 staff, with the opening of the new store in belfast later this year anticipated to take that total head count to around 70 staff.
the company has seen continued growt... |
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| 05/07/2011 | | NORTHERN BANK BACKS ESPRESSO WINNERS |
| a local leading coffee company, ground espresso bars, has announced plans for further expansion, which will include the opening of a new store and the creation of a number of new jobs in belfast.
the announcement comes on the back of the company's win of a number of prestigious awards, including the northern bank business growth award at the recent coleraine borough business awards.
ground espresso bars currently has two stores in belfast city centre and a number of others across northern ireland, including coleraine, portrush, ballymoney and ballymena, and employs over 60 staff, with the opening of the new store in belfast later this year anticipated to take that total head count to around 70 staff.
the company has seen continued growt... |
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| 07/06/2011 | | HUNDREDS WORKING AS TITANIC GATHERS PACE |
| titanic belfast work is well underway on the titanic belfast building - with a ministerial visit having just added a further boost.
located on the site of the city's former shipyards at queen's island, it is scheduled to open its doors to the public in april 2012, marking the centenary of the titanic's ill-fated voyage.
this project will bring the story of rms titanic back home to belfast, where she and her sister ships were designed and built. it will be a world-class visitor attraction and events venue and will also be a spectacular addition to the belfast skyline.
harcourt construction ni ltd is behind the construction of the huge building that will be twice the size of belfast city hall with construction taking three years overall to... |
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| 06/06/2011 | | HUNDREDS WORKING AS TITANIC GATHERS PACE |
| titanic belfast work is well underway on the titanic belfast building - with a ministerial visit having just added a further boost.
located on the site of the city's former shipyards at queen's island, it is scheduled to open its doors to the public in april 2012, marking the centenary of the titanic's ill-fated voyage.
this project will bring the story of rms titanic back home to belfast, where she and her sister ships were designed and built. it will be a world-class visitor attraction and events venue and will also be a spectacular addition to the belfast skyline.
harcourt construction ni ltd is behind the construction of the huge building that will be twice the size of belfast city hall with construction taking three years overall to... |
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| 06/06/2011 | | HUNDREDS WORKING AS TITANIC GATHERS PACE |
| titanic belfast work is well underway on the titanic belfast building - with a ministerial visit having just added a further boost.
located on the site of the city's former shipyards at queen's island, it is scheduled to open its doors to the public in april 2012, marking the centenary of the titanic's ill-fated voyage.
this project will bring the story of rms titanic back home to belfast, where she and her sister ships were designed and built. it will be a world-class visitor attraction and events venue and will also be a spectacular addition to the belfast skyline.
harcourt construction ni ltd is behind the construction of the huge building that will be twice the size of belfast city hall with construction taking three years overall to... |
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| 06/06/2011 | | OTHER NI NEWS IN BRIEF |
| titanic progress
the stormont tourism minister arlene foster has visited titanic belfast to see first-hand how the building is progressing. pictured here with conal harvey, deputy chairman, titanic quarter, she said: "the impressive building will tell the story of the titanic and is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. the building overlooks the slipways where the titanic and her sister ships were originally launched," she said. "we are planning a series of events to mark the opening next year to ensure that 2012 will be the year when we place northern ireland firmly on the tourist map."
newtownabbey victim dies
the man who was discovered with serious head injuries in glengormley at the weekend has died... |
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| 31/05/2011 | | TOURISM INDUSTRY CELEBRATES AWARD WINNERS |
| the local tourism industry gathered in force this week for the ni tourism awards at the ramada hotel, on the outskirts of belfast.
organised by the ni tourist board (nitb) in partnership with diageo northern ireland, the awards celebrate and showcase the very best of local tourism.
addressing over 270 guests, stormont tourism minister arlene foster said that she was privileged to return as tourism minister to oversee northern ireland's year of opportunity in 2012, the uk city of culture title for londonderry in 2013, as well as a host of other exciting tourism developments over the next two years.
the minister said: "2012 and 2013 will be our chance to shine. the opening of the world class titanic visitor attraction and the state-of-t... |
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| 27/05/2011 | | TOURISM INDUSTRY CELEBRATES AWARD WINNERS |
| the local tourism industry gathered in force this week for the ni tourism awards at the ramada hotel, on the outskirts of belfast.
organised by the ni tourist board (nitb) in partnership with diageo northern ireland, the awards celebrate and showcase the very best of local tourism.
addressing over 270 guests, stormont tourism minister arlene foster (pictured with hasting's hotel's managing director, howard hastings) said that she was privileged to return as tourism minister to oversee northern ireland's year of opportunity in 2012, the uk city of culture title for londonderry in 2013, as well as a host of other exciting tourism developments over the next two years.
the minister said: "2012 and 2013 will be our chance to shine. the ope... |
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| 05/04/2011 | | YELLO POLLS WELL IN WORLD CLUB LEAGUE |
| belfast night club yello has been voted into number 34 in the 2011 dj magazine top 100 clubs in the world.
the poll, voted for by the club going public, saw the club climb 33 places since last year, and puts northern ireland's capital on the map as a clubbing destination alongside some of the best european and american destinations.
the chart position means yello ranks as the 5th highest entry of the 21 uk clubs to make the chart, and was one of only four clubs on the island of ireland to make it into one of the world's most important club polls.
running every saturday across two rooms at mynt in the city's cathedral quarter, yello has brought some of world's most famous djs and producers from the house, techno, electro and disco music... |
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| 22/02/2011 | | CROSS BORDER BRIDGE WELCOMED |
| cross-border co-operation has taken on concrete form with the end of a building project that physically links north and south being welcomed.
stormont transport minister conor murphy (pictured) and the ni rural development minister michelle gildernew have greeted the opening of a €1.5m cross border bridge at belcoo along with the republic's minister for agriculture, fisheries and food.
minister murphy said: "this bridge represents an excellent example of joint working between government department's and local authorities and is a positive example of good cross border and interagency co-operation."
minister gildernew welcomed the new scheme and said: "this road forms part of the a4/n16 south western key transport corridor linking the bel... |
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| 21/02/2011 | | CROSS BORDER BRIDGE WELCOMED |
| cross-border co-operation has taken on concrete form with the end of a building project that physically links north and south being welcomed.
stormont transport minister conor murphy (pictured) and the ni rural development minister michelle gildernew have greeted the opening of a €1.5m cross border bridge at belcoo along with the republic's minister for agriculture, fisheries and food.
minister murphy said: "this bridge represents an excellent example of joint working between government department's and local authorities and is a positive example of good cross border and interagency co-operation."
minister gildernew welcomed the new scheme and said: "this road forms part of the a4/n16 south western key transport corridor linking the bel... |
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| 24/11/2010 | | PROJECT KELVIN HERALDS INTERNATIONAL LINK |
| northern ireland's direct telecommunications link to north america has been completed, recalling lord kelvin - a world-beating belfast-born scientist whose work revolutionised victorian era communications.
today's project kelvin involved connecting a submarine cable to the hibernia north transatlantic cable located 22 miles off the north coast of ireland.
initially, the cable was brought ashore in june 2009 and work continued on the building and testing of the terrestrial infrastructure until the summer and now, stormont enterprise minister arlene foster has announced that the hugely innovative link has been completed.
named after lord kelvin, whose kelvin (absolute) temperature scale is at the heart of all scientific calculations invol... |
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| 24/11/2010 | | PROJECT KELVIN HERALDS INTERNATIONAL LINK |
| northern ireland's direct telecommunications link to north america has been completed, recalling lord kelvin - a world-beating belfast-born scientist whose work revolutionised victorian era communications.
today's project kelvin involved connecting a submarine cable to the hibernia north transatlantic cable located 22 miles off the north coast of ireland.
initially, the cable was brought ashore in june 2009 and work continued on the building and testing of the terrestrial infrastructure through to late summer 2010.
stormont enterprise minister arlene foster has now announced that the hugely innovative link has been completed.
named after lord kelvin, whose kelvin (absolute) temperature scale is at the heart of all scientific calculati... |
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| 24/11/2010 | | PROJECT KELVIN HERALDS INTERNATIONAL LINK |
| northern ireland's direct telecommunications link to north america has been completed, recalling lord kelvin - a world-beating belfast-born scientist whose work revolutionised victorian era communications.
today's project kelvin involved connecting a submarine cable to the hibernia north transatlantic cable located 22 miles off the north coast of ireland.
initially, the cable was brought ashore in june 2009 and work continued on the building and testing of the terrestrial infrastructure through to late summer 2010.
stormont enterprise minister arlene foster has now announced that the hugely innovative link has been completed.
named after lord kelvin, whose kelvin (absolute) temperature scale is at the heart of all scientific calculati... |
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