Northern Ireland News for August 2009 : Page 13
Recruitment News, Aug 7, 2009
Linguists Sought For Belfast Call Centre
Multilingual staff are being sought for a north Belfast call centre. TeleTech - in Duncairn Gardens - announced it will add up to 80 technical service positions in the next month. The new employees ...
Linguists Sought For Belfast Call Centre
Multilingual staff are being sought for a north Belfast call centre. TeleTech - in Duncairn Gardens - announced it will add up to 80 technical service positions in the next month. The new employees ...
Recruitment News, Aug 7, 2009
Jobs To Go As Ulster Bank Makes Losses
One of Ireland's top banks has revealed substantial losses. Ulster Bank has announced that it plans to make a further 250 people redundant as a result of making an £8m loss during the first six month...
Jobs To Go As Ulster Bank Makes Losses
One of Ireland's top banks has revealed substantial losses. Ulster Bank has announced that it plans to make a further 250 people redundant as a result of making an £8m loss during the first six month...
Recruitment News, Aug 7, 2009
'Doomed' Shannon Plant Restructures
A rescue plan at the Element Six plant in Co Clare has resulted in the saving of 240 jobs at the facility. The industrial diamond materials manufacturer announced last month it was to cease manufactu...
'Doomed' Shannon Plant Restructures
A rescue plan at the Element Six plant in Co Clare has resulted in the saving of 240 jobs at the facility. The industrial diamond materials manufacturer announced last month it was to cease manufactu...
Business News, Aug 7, 2009
Dormant Accounts Cash To Be Shared
Cash from UK bank accounts that have been untouched for many years is to be withdrawn and shared out - with NI receiving up to £20m initially. The Stormont Finance Minister Sammy Wilson today publish...
Dormant Accounts Cash To Be Shared
Cash from UK bank accounts that have been untouched for many years is to be withdrawn and shared out - with NI receiving up to £20m initially. The Stormont Finance Minister Sammy Wilson today publish...
UK National News, Aug 7, 2009
Great Train Robber Released
Ronnie Biggs has been formally released from prison today on compassionate grounds. Justice Secretary Jack Straw yesterday approved the Great Train Robber's release. Biggs - who turns 80 tomorrow - i...
Great Train Robber Released
Ronnie Biggs has been formally released from prison today on compassionate grounds. Justice Secretary Jack Straw yesterday approved the Great Train Robber's release. Biggs - who turns 80 tomorrow - i...
UK National News, Aug 7, 2009
Jailed Pregnant Drug Smuggler Returns
A pregnant woman who was jailed for life in Laos for trafficking heroin has arrived back in the UK. Samantha Orobator, 20, from Peckham, south London, was handed over to British officials in the capi...
Jailed Pregnant Drug Smuggler Returns
A pregnant woman who was jailed for life in Laos for trafficking heroin has arrived back in the UK. Samantha Orobator, 20, from Peckham, south London, was handed over to British officials in the capi...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2009
Job Cuts As Ulster Bank Makes Losses
One of Northern Ireland's top banks has revealed losses. Ulster Bank has announced that it plans to make a further 250 people redundant as a result of making an £8m loss during the first six m...
Job Cuts As Ulster Bank Makes Losses
One of Northern Ireland's top banks has revealed losses. Ulster Bank has announced that it plans to make a further 250 people redundant as a result of making an £8m loss during the first six m...
UK National News, Aug 7, 2009
Miliband Wants US Style Selection
David Miliband, the Cabinet member tipped by some as a future leader of the Labour Party, has said he backs a US-inspired shake-up of how parliamentary candidates are selected. Mr Miliband suggested ...
Miliband Wants US Style Selection
David Miliband, the Cabinet member tipped by some as a future leader of the Labour Party, has said he backs a US-inspired shake-up of how parliamentary candidates are selected. Mr Miliband suggested ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2009
Cash Spent On Hospital Security Slammed
Millions of pounds being spent to keep staff safe across Northern Ireland's hospitals has been branded as a squandering of resources. The SDLP South Antrim MLA Thomas Burns also described the ...
Cash Spent On Hospital Security Slammed
Millions of pounds being spent to keep staff safe across Northern Ireland's hospitals has been branded as a squandering of resources. The SDLP South Antrim MLA Thomas Burns also described the ...
Recruitment News, Aug 7, 2009
Employment Subsidy 'Won't Make Impact' Says Labour
A new financial subsidy scheme is unlikely to have "much of an impact", according to a Labour TD. Labour remain cynical on the Employment Subsidy Scheme announced by Tanaiste Mary Coughlan on Thursda...
Employment Subsidy 'Won't Make Impact' Says Labour
A new financial subsidy scheme is unlikely to have "much of an impact", according to a Labour TD. Labour remain cynical on the Employment Subsidy Scheme announced by Tanaiste Mary Coughlan on Thursda...
UK National News, Aug 7, 2009
Father Denies Teenage Daughter Murder
The father of a teenager whose remains were discovered in woodland in East Sussex, has appeared in court today. Tony Couchman, 45, of Beecham Place, St Leonards, denies murdering 19-year-old Victoria...
Father Denies Teenage Daughter Murder
The father of a teenager whose remains were discovered in woodland in East Sussex, has appeared in court today. Tony Couchman, 45, of Beecham Place, St Leonards, denies murdering 19-year-old Victoria...
Business News, Aug 7, 2009
Mortgage Repossession 'Last Resort'
It has emerged that new legislation will require that judges in Northern Ireland should now see repossession proceedings against homeowners as a last resort. According to details just made public, th...
Mortgage Repossession 'Last Resort'
It has emerged that new legislation will require that judges in Northern Ireland should now see repossession proceedings against homeowners as a last resort. According to details just made public, th...
UK National News, Aug 7, 2009
Police Set Up Email To Trace Killer
Detectives hunting the murderer of a student killed after DJ-ing at a Kennington nightclub have set up a special email address appealing for information. The mailbox: <A HREF='mailto:carlsappeal@met....
Police Set Up Email To Trace Killer
Detectives hunting the murderer of a student killed after DJ-ing at a Kennington nightclub have set up a special email address appealing for information. The mailbox: <A HREF='mailto:carlsappeal@met....
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2009
Mortgage Repossession 'Last Resort'
It has emerged that new legislation will require that judges in Northern Ireland should now see repossession proceedings against homeowners as a last resort. According to details just made pub...
Mortgage Repossession 'Last Resort'
It has emerged that new legislation will require that judges in Northern Ireland should now see repossession proceedings against homeowners as a last resort. According to details just made pub...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2009
Linguists Sought For Belfast Call Centre
Multilingual staff are being sought for a north Belfast call centre. TeleTech - in Duncairn Gardens - announced it will add up to 80 technical service positions in the next month. The new emp...
Linguists Sought For Belfast Call Centre
Multilingual staff are being sought for a north Belfast call centre. TeleTech - in Duncairn Gardens - announced it will add up to 80 technical service positions in the next month. The new emp...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2009
Belfast Engineering Jobs Lost
Around 50 staff at a Belfast engineering firm lost their jobs today after the business folded. Last night, Central Group Services' management told workers at the Dee Street plant, in the east ...
Belfast Engineering Jobs Lost
Around 50 staff at a Belfast engineering firm lost their jobs today after the business folded. Last night, Central Group Services' management told workers at the Dee Street plant, in the east ...
UK National News, Aug 7, 2009
One Killed In Village Blast
One person has died following an explosion at a house in Warwickshire. Fire crews who had been called out to a fire in the village of Ullenhall discovered the person at around 4pm on Thursday. The fi...
One Killed In Village Blast
One person has died following an explosion at a house in Warwickshire. Fire crews who had been called out to a fire in the village of Ullenhall discovered the person at around 4pm on Thursday. The fi...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2009
Dormant Accounts Cash To Be Shared
Cash from UK bank accounts that have been untouched for many years is to be withdrawn and shared out - with NI receiving up to £20m initially. The Stormont Finance Minister Sammy Wilson (pictu...
Dormant Accounts Cash To Be Shared
Cash from UK bank accounts that have been untouched for many years is to be withdrawn and shared out - with NI receiving up to £20m initially. The Stormont Finance Minister Sammy Wilson (pictu...
UK National News, Aug 7, 2009
Male Angina 'Doubles Risk Of Heart Attack'
New research has shown that men with angina are twice as likely to have a heart attack and almost three times as likely to suffer a heart disease-related death than women with the same condition, a st...
Male Angina 'Doubles Risk Of Heart Attack'
New research has shown that men with angina are twice as likely to have a heart attack and almost three times as likely to suffer a heart disease-related death than women with the same condition, a st...
Recruitment News, Aug 7, 2009
Belfast Engineering Jobs Lost
Around 50 staff at a Belfast engineering firm lost their jobs today after the business folded. Last night, Central Group Services' management told workers at the Dee Street plant, in the east of the ...
Belfast Engineering Jobs Lost
Around 50 staff at a Belfast engineering firm lost their jobs today after the business folded. Last night, Central Group Services' management told workers at the Dee Street plant, in the east of the ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2009
PMS 'Savers' Probe Launched
On foot of high-level political interest, it emerged this week that the regulatory body for accountants is to investigate the collapse of the Presbyterian Mutual Society (PMS). The move comes ...
PMS 'Savers' Probe Launched
On foot of high-level political interest, it emerged this week that the regulatory body for accountants is to investigate the collapse of the Presbyterian Mutual Society (PMS). The move comes ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2009
SF Reshuffles Assembly Team
The Assembly's second largest party, Sinn Féin, has reshuffled its front line team at Stormont. High-profile party member Mitchel McLaughlin is set to stand down as Chair of the Finance and Pe...
SF Reshuffles Assembly Team
The Assembly's second largest party, Sinn Féin, has reshuffled its front line team at Stormont. High-profile party member Mitchel McLaughlin is set to stand down as Chair of the Finance and Pe...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2009
Wilson's Pledge As Construction Declines
There was a further fall in Northern Ireland's construction sector output during the first quarter of this year, new figures have revealed. Output dipped by 1.8% - valued at around £13m - on t...
Wilson's Pledge As Construction Declines
There was a further fall in Northern Ireland's construction sector output during the first quarter of this year, new figures have revealed. Output dipped by 1.8% - valued at around £13m - on t...
Business News, Aug 7, 2009
Commercial Property Market 'Increases'
Much-needed 'signs of life' are emerging in the Irish commercial investment property market, according to agents Lisney. The group said movement has been recorded in the past month, following a lull...
Commercial Property Market 'Increases'
Much-needed 'signs of life' are emerging in the Irish commercial investment property market, according to agents Lisney. The group said movement has been recorded in the past month, following a lull...
Business News, Aug 7, 2009
ITV Announce £105 Million Loss
Struggling broadcaster ITV has announced a pre-tax loss of £105 million in their half-year results. The report revealed that advertising revenue had fallen by 15%, which was just marginally better th...
ITV Announce £105 Million Loss
Struggling broadcaster ITV has announced a pre-tax loss of £105 million in their half-year results. The report revealed that advertising revenue had fallen by 15%, which was just marginally better th...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2009
£7m Ards Roads Scheme Opens
A massive £7m distributor road project has been officially opened in Newtownards, Co Down, 15 months after the first sod was cut. The A20 Southern Distributor Road has linked the three most im...
£7m Ards Roads Scheme Opens
A massive £7m distributor road project has been officially opened in Newtownards, Co Down, 15 months after the first sod was cut. The A20 Southern Distributor Road has linked the three most im...
UK National News, Aug 7, 2009
Summer Roadside Litter Campaign Launched
The Highways Agency launched its summer 'Bag It Bin It' campaign this week, with the support of the AA, the RAC Foundation and the Institute of Advanced Motorists, reminding roads users about the prob...
Summer Roadside Litter Campaign Launched
The Highways Agency launched its summer 'Bag It Bin It' campaign this week, with the support of the AA, the RAC Foundation and the Institute of Advanced Motorists, reminding roads users about the prob...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Post Problems While the dispute has not yet spread to staff in Northern Ireland, mail sent to Northern Ireland is likely to face disruption because of industrial action by staff in Great Brita...
Other NI News In Brief
Post Problems While the dispute has not yet spread to staff in Northern Ireland, mail sent to Northern Ireland is likely to face disruption because of industrial action by staff in Great Brita...
UK National News, Aug 7, 2009
Other News In Brief
Missing Girl's Father Due In Court The father of a nine-month-old girl who went missing from her Gloucester home is to appear in court charged with false imprisonment. Desmond Bacchus, 22, will appea...
Other News In Brief
Missing Girl's Father Due In Court The father of a nine-month-old girl who went missing from her Gloucester home is to appear in court charged with false imprisonment. Desmond Bacchus, 22, will appea...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2009
Further Swine Flu Cases Confirmed
Lab tested cases of swine flu across Northern Ireland continue to rise. However, while many more people have been diagnosed as swine flu sufferers, the number of laboratory confirmed cases of ...
Further Swine Flu Cases Confirmed
Lab tested cases of swine flu across Northern Ireland continue to rise. However, while many more people have been diagnosed as swine flu sufferers, the number of laboratory confirmed cases of ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.