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| 02/07/2004 | | VICE-CHANCELLOR HITS OUT AT UNIVERSITY CAP |
| the vice-chancellor of the university of ulster has hit out at the cap on university places in northern ireland, describing it as making "poor sense for the economy" and a "roadblock to self improvement for the people of our community”.
speaking at the university's graduation ceremony at the waterfront hall, belfast, professor gerry mckenna called the cap “indefensible and iniquitous, as we in northern ireland are the only one of the twelve regions in the united kingdom to have such an artificial restraint upon opportunity for our people to enjoy the benefits of a university education”.
“although some students choose to go to great britain, there is evidence that many thousands who are forced to leave northern ireland would like to study ... |
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| 05/05/2005 | | SLOW START TO VOTING IN NI ELECTIONS |
following a slow start, voting at northern ireland’s 620 polling stations is described as "steady" as voters select from the 105 local candidates contesting the province's 18 westminster seats and the 918 representatives competing for 582 council seats.
polling stations across the province opened at 7am and will remain so until 10pm.
voters are reminded to bring valid id to place their votes. acceptable voting identification includes:- a current northern ireland or great britain full driving licence or a northern ireland provisional licence, all of which must bear the photograph of the holder;
- a current passport issued by the government of the united kingdom or republic of ireland and, for the local government election only,...
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| 04/06/2003 | | TRIMBLE AND BLUNKETT TO DISCUSS CRIMINAL JUSTICE BILL |
| ulster unionist leader david trimble is set to meet with home secretary david blunkett and northern ireland secretary paul murphy tomorrow to discuss the criminal justice bill.
a number of key sections of the bill is set to be extended, affecting northern ireland, having already passed through the house of commons.
speaking in advance of tomorrow’s meeting, north down mp, lady sylvia hermon, who will accompany mr trimble, said: “given that the cornerstone of the belfast agreement is the constitutional guarantee of the province’s position within the united kingdom, i am obviously very keen that the people of northern ireland are offered the same protection by the criminal justice system as that afforded to people living on the mainland. i ... |
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| 03/02/2003 | | LABOUR PARTY SOLICITORS SLAMMED OVER 'BRITISH' COMMENTS |
| unionist lagan valley mp, jeffrey donaldson has described as "nonsense" the view that the labour party cannot set up in northern ireland as its citizens are not british subjects.
mr donaldson was reacting to documents – leaked to the daily telegraph last week – which had been drawn up by solicitors engaged by the labour party.
according to labour party rules, eligibility for membership is dependent upon the applicant being a british or irish subject, "or other persons resident in great britain for more than one year".
the solicitors' documents stated that citizens in the province are ineligible for membership as they fall outside the criteria – and are therefore not viewed as british subjects.
that policy is being challenged by belfas... |
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| 05/08/2002 | | CONSULTATION ON FUTURE OF NI AIR TRAVEL PUBLISHED |
| regional development minister peter robinson has welcomed the publication of the northern ireland air transport consultation document by the british department of transport today.
the consultation is part of the government response to the huge rise in air travel and how to best provide the airport provision necessary to cope with demand. the government believes that already-stretched air traffic controllers will be deluged as volume is expected to increase threefold by the year 2030. following the consultation period, a government white paper on air transport is expected to be in place by early next year.
mr robinson said that the outcome of the consultation would impact greatly on northern ireland as it was heavily reliant on air links ... |
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| 06/09/2002 | | FACTORY OUTLET TO CREATE 1,000 JOBS IN ANTRIM AREA |
| junction one, northern ireland's largest factory outlet, retail and leisure destination, is set to create up to 1,000 jobs for the antrim area when it opens for business late next year.
the £50m investment is a joint venture between coleraine based property developer the kennedy group and the guinea group, a successful factory outlet developer and operator in great britain.
commenting on his group's first venture into the northern ireland market, guinea group managing director john drummond believes its prime location in antrim, close to the m2 motorway, will be a major advantage.
he said: "junction one will give shoppers in northern ireland an alternative retail and leisure experience. we will bring exciting brands and designer labels t... |
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| 23/02/2006 | | SEARCH ON FOR MOST 'ENTERPRISING' NI PLACE |
| the department of trade and industry has today launched a search to find the most enterprising place in northern ireland.
‘enterprising britain 2006’ is part of a nationwide competition aimed at recognising and rewarding enterprise activity across the united kingdom. the dti in conjunction with invest ni, is looking for the town, city, place or area that best demonstrates the entrepreneurial spirit in the province.
the winner of the regional heat will go forward to compete in the uk finals.
invest ni will also provide a £5,000 bursary to support the development of the regional winner’s project.
secretary of state for trade and industry, alan johnson said: “enterprise and innovation are the key to the uk’s future economic growth and succ... |
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| 06/09/2002 | | FACTORY OUTLET TO CREATE 1,000 JOBS IN ANTRIM AREA |
| junction one, northern ireland's largest factory outlet, retail and leisure destination, is set to create up to 1,000 jobs for the antrim area when it opens for business late next year.
the £50m investment is a joint venture between coleraine based property developer the kennedy group and the guinea group, a successful factory outlet developer and operator in great britain.
commenting on his group's first venture into the northern ireland market, guinea group managing director john drummond believes its prime location in antrim, close to the m2 motorway, will be a major advantage.
he said: "junction one will give shoppers in northern ireland an alternative retail and leisure experience. we will bring exciting brands and designer labels t... |
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| 05/08/2002 | | CONSULTATION ON FUTURE OF NI AIR TRAVEL PUBLISHED |
| regional development minister peter robinson has welcomed the publication of the northern ireland air transport consultation document by the british department of transport today.
the consultation is part of the government response to the huge rise in air travel and how to best provide the airport provision necessary to cope with demand. the government believes that already-stretched air traffic controllers will be deluged as volume is expected to increase threefold by the year 2030. following the consultation period, a government white paper on air transport is expected to be in place by early next year.
mr robinson said that the outcome of the consultation would impact greatly on northern ireland as it was heavily reliant on air links ... |
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| 06/09/2002 | | FACTORY OUTLET TO CREATE 1,000 JOBS IN ANTRIM AREA |
| junction one, northern ireland's largest factory outlet, retail and leisure destination, is set to create up to 1,000 jobs for the antrim area when it opens for business late next year.
the £50m investment is a joint venture between coleraine based property developer the kennedy group and the guinea group, a successful factory outlet developer and operator in great britain.
commenting on his group's first venture into the northern ireland market, guinea group managing director john drummond believes its prime location in antrim, close to the m2 motorway, will be a major advantage.
he said: "junction one will give shoppers in northern ireland an alternative retail and leisure experience. we will bring exciting brands and designer labels t... |
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| 17/08/2007 | | YOUTH ORCHESTRA HITS RIGHT NOTE WITH MINISTER |
| culture minister edwin poots has highlighted the extremely high standard of musicianship demonstrated by northern ireland’s award winning world-class youth orchestra.
the minister, who was speaking after attending one of the ulster youth orchestra’s summer concerts in londonderry’s guildhall, said: “i thoroughly enjoyed tonight’s concert. it was truly refreshing to see the enthusiasm of some of northern ireland’s most gifted young classical musicians. the performance, directed by talented guest conductor andré de ridder, was exceptional and reinforced why the ulster youth orchestra is regarded as one of the best youth orchestra’s in the united kingdom.”
the 2007-08 programme started officially on august 8 when almost 100 young musicians a... |
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| 24/07/2008 | | BEEF BUSINESS BOOMING |
| the ni economy minister arlene foster has been getting a flavour of the best of local beef production.
she praised kettyle foods in lisnaskea, for its commitment to developing export markets.
the minister was speaking during a visit to the company's beef processing plant at manderwood park, where she met with managing director maurice kettyle who explained that kettyle foods produces a premium range of dry aged beef from grass fed aberdeen angus and hereford herds.
ms foster said: "kettyle foods is a successful, ambitious local business, employing 15 members of staff. it has an impressive track record in the development of innovative beef products that meet the demands of customers across northern ireland, great britain, the republic of ... |
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| 25/07/2008 | | BEEF BUSINESS BOOMING |
| the ni economy minister arlene foster has been getting a flavour of the best of local beef production.
she praised kettyle foods in lisnaskea, for its commitment to developing export markets.
the minister was speaking during a visit to the company's beef processing plant at manderwood park, where she met with managing director maurice kettyle (both pictured) who explained that kettyle foods produces a premium range of dry aged beef from grass fed aberdeen angus and hereford herds.
ms foster said: "kettyle foods is a successful, ambitious local business, employing 15 members of staff. it has an impressive track record in the development of innovative beef products that meet the demands of customers across northern ireland, great britain, ... |
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| 17/06/2002 | | MAGHERAFELT FIRM ROLL OUT £2M EXPANSION |
| magherafelt-based roll formed fabrications have announced a £2m expansion plan which will see the company "increase its capability and overall ability to compete for business particularly in export markets”.
the project is expected to provide 110 new skilled and semi-skilled jobs over the next three years in addition to the 48 currently employed by the company.
sir reg empey, minister for enterprise, trade and investment, made the announcement during a visit to its moneymore road factory in magherafelt alongside maureen mcmullan, managing director of roll formed fabrications, a wholly owned subsidiary of the henry group.
sir reg said: “this expansion will see the company, part of one of northern ireland’s most successful entrepreneurial ... |
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| 17/06/2002 | | MAGHERAFELT FIRM ROLL OUT £2M EXPANSION |
| magherafelt-based roll formed fabrications have announced a £2m expansion plan which will see the company "increase its capability and overall ability to compete for business particularly in export markets”.
the project is expected to provide 110 new skilled and semi-skilled jobs over the next three years in addition to the 48 currently employed by the company.
sir reg empey, minister for enterprise, trade and investment, made the announcement during a visit to its moneymore road factory in magherafelt alongside maureen mcmullan, managing director of roll formed fabrications, a wholly owned subsidiary of the henry group.
sir reg said: “this expansion will see the company, part of one of northern ireland’s most successful entrepreneurial ... |
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| 18/08/2006 | | SAUDIS SPEND £10BN ON EUROFIGHTER |
| a £10 billion deal has been agreed with the saudi arabian government over the supply of the eurofighter.
the deal is a major boost to bae and the major contract for the state-of-the-art fighter will safeguard around 40,000 jobs in the defence manufacturing sector.
the ministry of defence confirmed that the “principles” of the deal had been agreed for the suply of the eurofighter, also known as the typhoon, produced by a consortium of manufacturers.
the statement read: "the governments of the kingdom of saudi arabia and united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland signed an understanding document, intended to establish a greater partnership in modernising the saudi arabian armed forces.
"the required commercial principles have no... |
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| 18/07/2008 | | BELFAST TAXI FARE INCREASES: COSTS STILL LOWER THAN UK |
| while public taxi fares in belfast are due to rise next month, the costs are still lower than other comparable cities in the uk.
the driver & vehicle agency (dva) confirmed there would be an increase of between 13% and 19% depending on the time of travel. this increase will come into operation on 1 august 2008.
however, despite the increase, the fares in belfast remain below those of comparable cities throughout the united kingdom. there is also no evidence to suggest that capital of running costs are lower in northern ireland than elsewhere in great britain.
dva chief executive, brendan magee said: "these increases will mean operators and drivers can recoup costs and ensure vehicles can be properly maintained and periodically upgraded.
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| 01/05/2007 | | BLAIR - 'BROWN TO BE PM WITHIN WEEKS' |
| tony blair has said that chancellor gordon brown will, "in all probability", succeed him as prime minister in the next few weeks.
speaking to gmtv earlier in an interview to mark his tenth anniversary in downing street, mr blair commented on his resignation as prime minister saying: "i will make my position clear next week. i will say something definitive then."
however, speaking to an election rally later on tuesday, mr blair said: "in all probability, a scot will become the prime minister of the united kingdom, someone who has built our economy into one of the strongest in the world and who, as i have said many times before, would make a great prime minister for britain."
speculation is rife that an announcement may be made on wednesd... |
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| 17/06/2002 | | MAGHERAFELT FIRM ROLL OUT £2M EXPANSION |
| magherafelt-based roll formed fabrications have announced a £2m expansion plan which will see the company "increase its capability and overall ability to compete for business particularly in export markets”.
the project is expected to provide 110 new skilled and semi-skilled jobs over the next three years in addition to the 48 currently employed by the company.
sir reg empey, minister for enterprise, trade and investment, made the announcement during a visit to its moneymore road factory in magherafelt alongside maureen mcmullan, managing director of roll formed fabrications, a wholly owned subsidiary of the henry group.
sir reg said: “this expansion will see the company, part of one of northern ireland’s most successful entrepreneurial ... |
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| 18/08/2006 | | SAUDIS SPEND £10BN ON EUROFIGHTER |
| a £10 billion deal has been agreed with the saudi arabian government over the supply of the eurofighter.
the deal is a major boost to bae and the major contract for the state-of-the-art fighter will safeguard around 40,000 jobs in the defence manufacturing sector.
the ministry of defence confirmed that the “principles” of the deal had been agreed for the suply of the eurofighter, also known as the typhoon, produced by a consortium of manufacturers.
the statement read: "the governments of the kingdom of saudi arabia and united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland signed an understanding document, intended to establish a greater partnership in modernising the saudi arabian armed forces.
"the required commercial principles have no... |
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