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Northern Ireland News for April 2010 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2010
Cancer Charity Wins CEM Backing
There's a 'high-tech' approach being taken to chairty fund-raising. A sophisticated Belfast-based frim, CEM Systems and American Dynamics, have teamed up with leading local cancer charity, the Ulster...
Cancer Charity Wins CEM Backing
There's a 'high-tech' approach being taken to chairty fund-raising. A sophisticated Belfast-based frim, CEM Systems and American Dynamics, have teamed up with leading local cancer charity, the Ulster...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2010
City Tourism Rebuilt After Ash Crisis
As the 'fall-out' from the Icelandic volcano crisis settles, Belfast is set to 'buzz' again as the city fights to regain in-bound travellers. As the tourism industry across Europe counts the cost of ...
City Tourism Rebuilt After Ash Crisis
As the 'fall-out' from the Icelandic volcano crisis settles, Belfast is set to 'buzz' again as the city fights to regain in-bound travellers. As the tourism industry across Europe counts the cost of ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2010
Altnagelvin Hospital Wing Completed
The final phase of the £45 million new South Wing at Altnagelvin Hospital in Co Londonderry has been completed. Designed by HLM Architects in association with Hall Black Douglas, the project is the ...
Altnagelvin Hospital Wing Completed
The final phase of the £45 million new South Wing at Altnagelvin Hospital in Co Londonderry has been completed. Designed by HLM Architects in association with Hall Black Douglas, the project is the ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Terror Focus For Police The PSNI are set to 'swamp' the streets in a bid to prevent attacks by dissident republicans in the run-up to the General Election, a member of the NI Policing Board has revea...
Other NI News In Brief
Terror Focus For Police The PSNI are set to 'swamp' the streets in a bid to prevent attacks by dissident republicans in the run-up to the General Election, a member of the NI Policing Board has revea...
Business News, Apr 27, 2010
Bow Street Mall Extension Boosted
The developers behind a proposed multi-million pound, 389,000 sq ft extension to a Co Antrim shopping centre have submitted further information in support of their application. According to a newspap...
Bow Street Mall Extension Boosted
The developers behind a proposed multi-million pound, 389,000 sq ft extension to a Co Antrim shopping centre have submitted further information in support of their application. According to a newspap...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Britons Abroad UK travellers still stranded abroad because of the volcanic ash cloud should be able to return home by the end of the week, the Association of British Travel Agents (Abta) said. While ...
Other UK News In Brief
Britons Abroad UK travellers still stranded abroad because of the volcanic ash cloud should be able to return home by the end of the week, the Association of British Travel Agents (Abta) said. While ...
UK National News, Apr 26, 2010
'Offensive' Memo Will Not Affect Pope's Visit
The Vatican have said the Pope's UK visit will not be affected by the "offensive" memo that was leaked to the the Sunday Telegraph. UK newspapers have reported that advisers to the Pope were starting...
'Offensive' Memo Will Not Affect Pope's Visit
The Vatican have said the Pope's UK visit will not be affected by the "offensive" memo that was leaked to the the Sunday Telegraph. UK newspapers have reported that advisers to the Pope were starting...
UK National News, Apr 26, 2010
Yemen Ambassador Escapes Bombing
A suspected suicide bomber has targeted a convoy transporting the British ambassador to Yemen. The senior diplomat, Timothy Torlot, was in a convoy travelling to the embassy, situated on a hill overl...
Yemen Ambassador Escapes Bombing
A suspected suicide bomber has targeted a convoy transporting the British ambassador to Yemen. The senior diplomat, Timothy Torlot, was in a convoy travelling to the embassy, situated on a hill overl...
UK National News, Apr 26, 2010
Firms Fear Hung Parliament
Nearly two thirds of British companies are "concerned" about the impact of a hung parliament, a study has revealed. According to the new survey by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) 65% of those...
Firms Fear Hung Parliament
Nearly two thirds of British companies are "concerned" about the impact of a hung parliament, a study has revealed. According to the new survey by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) 65% of those...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2010
FG Wilson Fined Over Employee's Death
A Co Antrim manufacturer of diesel and gas generator sets has been heavily fined over the death of a worker. The fine of £90,000 plus costs came as F.G. Wilson (Engineering) Ltd entered a guilty plea...
FG Wilson Fined Over Employee's Death
A Co Antrim manufacturer of diesel and gas generator sets has been heavily fined over the death of a worker. The fine of £90,000 plus costs came as F.G. Wilson (Engineering) Ltd entered a guilty plea...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2010
Student Critical After Brutal US Mugging
A student from Dublin's UCD is critically ill in hospital in Chicago after being brutally mugged on Friday. The victim, 23-year-old Natasha McShane, is from Silverbridge in Co Armagh was attacked whi...
Student Critical After Brutal US Mugging
A student from Dublin's UCD is critically ill in hospital in Chicago after being brutally mugged on Friday. The victim, 23-year-old Natasha McShane, is from Silverbridge in Co Armagh was attacked whi...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2010
Swine Flu Spending 'Unjustified'
The money spent on combating swine flu in NI is difficult to justify, according to a leading medical professional. The NI Chairman of the British Medical Association's GP Committee Dr Brian Dunn (pic...
Swine Flu Spending 'Unjustified'
The money spent on combating swine flu in NI is difficult to justify, according to a leading medical professional. The NI Chairman of the British Medical Association's GP Committee Dr Brian Dunn (pic...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2010
NI Cash Cut Comments Played-Down
The Conservative and Ulster Unionist partnership is facing a flood of criticism over ill-timed comments by the Conservative leader. Although Tory boss, David Cameron has denied that he intending to t...
NI Cash Cut Comments Played-Down
The Conservative and Ulster Unionist partnership is facing a flood of criticism over ill-timed comments by the Conservative leader. Although Tory boss, David Cameron has denied that he intending to t...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2010
Adams Criticises Police As Officers Hurt
Within hours of an attack on police in his constituency, the Sinn Féin West Belfast MP Gerry Adams has criticised the PSNI's reaction to both anti-social behaviour and to a murder probe. Three police...
Adams Criticises Police As Officers Hurt
Within hours of an attack on police in his constituency, the Sinn Féin West Belfast MP Gerry Adams has criticised the PSNI's reaction to both anti-social behaviour and to a murder probe. Three police...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2010
Ulster Bank Grows Farm Lending
Farmers and food processors are set to benefit from a large share of an important new £300m 'lending pot' for Northern Ireland. Ulster Bank's Head of Business Banking, Henry Elvin, said that agri-foo...
Ulster Bank Grows Farm Lending
Farmers and food processors are set to benefit from a large share of an important new £300m 'lending pot' for Northern Ireland. Ulster Bank's Head of Business Banking, Henry Elvin, said that agri-foo...
Recruitment News, Apr 26, 2010
Dublin Nursing Home To Create Jobs
Around 270 jobs are to be created as part of a €20m private nursing home development in Dublin's inner city. A spokesman for developers, the Creedon Group, has said construction of the 150-bed nursin...
Dublin Nursing Home To Create Jobs
Around 270 jobs are to be created as part of a €20m private nursing home development in Dublin's inner city. A spokesman for developers, the Creedon Group, has said construction of the 150-bed nursin...
UK National News, Apr 26, 2010
Blue Lagoon Murderers For Sentencing
The family who kept a vulnerable man as their slave then killed him, cut up his body and dumped it in a Bedfordshire beauty spot are due to be sentenced. Michael Gilbert, 26, was tortured for his ben...
Blue Lagoon Murderers For Sentencing
The family who kept a vulnerable man as their slave then killed him, cut up his body and dumped it in a Bedfordshire beauty spot are due to be sentenced. Michael Gilbert, 26, was tortured for his ben...
Recruitment News, Apr 26, 2010
Planning Service 'To Lose Posts'
Around 300 members of staff at the Northern Ireland Civil Service are to be redeployed within the Department of Environment (DOE). Some 269 of these jobshave been already been indentified within the...
Planning Service 'To Lose Posts'
Around 300 members of staff at the Northern Ireland Civil Service are to be redeployed within the Department of Environment (DOE). Some 269 of these jobshave been already been indentified within the...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2010
Celtic Media Festival Awards Celebrated
BBC Alba and Radio nan Gàidheal have been honoured with major awards at this year's Celtic Media Award ceremony. The awards were presented as part of the Celtic Media Festival held in Newry, Co Down...
Celtic Media Festival Awards Celebrated
BBC Alba and Radio nan Gàidheal have been honoured with major awards at this year's Celtic Media Award ceremony. The awards were presented as part of the Celtic Media Festival held in Newry, Co Down...
UK National News, Apr 26, 2010
Four Child Heart Surgery Units 'Should Shut'
Experts have advised that four of 11 children's heart surgery units across the UK should be closed. The review from a steering group on behalf of the National Specialised Commissioning Group (NSCG) ...
Four Child Heart Surgery Units 'Should Shut'
Experts have advised that four of 11 children's heart surgery units across the UK should be closed. The review from a steering group on behalf of the National Specialised Commissioning Group (NSCG) ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2010
Cyclists To Get Boost
Local cycling enthusiasts are being urged to 'get on their bikes' in record numbers. Travelwise NI is organising regional events during 'Two Wheels:Two Weeks' – a fortnight of biking activity set to ...
Cyclists To Get Boost
Local cycling enthusiasts are being urged to 'get on their bikes' in record numbers. Travelwise NI is organising regional events during 'Two Wheels:Two Weeks' – a fortnight of biking activity set to ...
UK National News, Apr 26, 2010
Ed Ball Fined For Using Mobile While Driving
Ed Balls has been fined for talking on his mobile phone while driving as his children slept in the back seat. The Children's Secretary was given three points on his licence and a £60 fine. Mr Balls,...
Ed Ball Fined For Using Mobile While Driving
Ed Balls has been fined for talking on his mobile phone while driving as his children slept in the back seat. The Children's Secretary was given three points on his licence and a £60 fine. Mr Balls,...
UK National News, Apr 26, 2010
Renewed Appeals Following Teenage Murder
The mother of murdered teenager Isschan Nicholls has joined detectives in renewing appeals for information and witnesses. The 18- year-old died after he was stabbed following a fight in Parnell Road ...
Renewed Appeals Following Teenage Murder
The mother of murdered teenager Isschan Nicholls has joined detectives in renewing appeals for information and witnesses. The 18- year-old died after he was stabbed following a fight in Parnell Road ...
UK National News, Apr 26, 2010
UK Journalists Win Top Award
The Guardian's David Leigh along with Meirion Jones and Liz MacKean of BBC Newsnight have been named as the UK winners of the 2010 Daniel Pearl Awards. The UK journalists were recognised for their pa...
UK Journalists Win Top Award
The Guardian's David Leigh along with Meirion Jones and Liz MacKean of BBC Newsnight have been named as the UK winners of the 2010 Daniel Pearl Awards. The UK journalists were recognised for their pa...
UK National News, Apr 26, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Teacher Training Slammed Only 25% of secondary teachers say they have had good training on the new curriculum being phased into schools, according to an unpublished survey. The study, carried out by ...
Other UK News In Brief
Teacher Training Slammed Only 25% of secondary teachers say they have had good training on the new curriculum being phased into schools, according to an unpublished survey. The study, carried out by ...
Recruitment News, Apr 26, 2010
Staff Solutions Business Celebrates
An IT staffing solutions business is defying the economic downturn having been ranked 17th in The Sunday Times' league table of 2009's British private companies with the fastest-growing sales. Bristo...
Staff Solutions Business Celebrates
An IT staffing solutions business is defying the economic downturn having been ranked 17th in The Sunday Times' league table of 2009's British private companies with the fastest-growing sales. Bristo...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2010
Bow Street Mall Extension On Way
The developers behind a proposed multi-million pound, 389,000 sq ft extension to a Co Antrim shopping centre have submitted further details of their application. According to a newspaper report, the ...
Bow Street Mall Extension On Way
The developers behind a proposed multi-million pound, 389,000 sq ft extension to a Co Antrim shopping centre have submitted further details of their application. According to a newspaper report, the ...
Business News, Apr 26, 2010
Planning Service 'To Lose Posts'
The BBC has claimed that around 300 members of staff at the Northern Ireland Civil Service are to be redeployed within the Department of Environment (DOE). Two hundred and sixty nine of these posts h...
Planning Service 'To Lose Posts'
The BBC has claimed that around 300 members of staff at the Northern Ireland Civil Service are to be redeployed within the Department of Environment (DOE). Two hundred and sixty nine of these posts h...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2010
Armagh Building Trade Gets Lift
A former Baptist church in Armagh and the site of a former petrol forecourt are to make way for two new construction projects. New jobs - around 30 - will be created with the opening in the summer of...
Armagh Building Trade Gets Lift
A former Baptist church in Armagh and the site of a former petrol forecourt are to make way for two new construction projects. New jobs - around 30 - will be created with the opening in the summer of...
Business News, Apr 26, 2010
Prosperity Must Be Part Of Shared Future: SDLP
SDLP South Belfast candidate Alasdair McDonnell said jobs and the economy should be the focus, not just of the upcoming general election, but also of Northern Ireland's entire devolved political syste...
Prosperity Must Be Part Of Shared Future: SDLP
SDLP South Belfast candidate Alasdair McDonnell said jobs and the economy should be the focus, not just of the upcoming general election, but also of Northern Ireland's entire devolved political syste...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy morning with some outbreaks of rain, some on the heavy side. Then turning brighter in afternoon with sunny intervals and more isolated showers. Fresh southeatserly winds. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A dry evening with some sunshine to end the day, then staying dry overnight with some clear periods. Winds easing. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
