Northern Ireland News for June 2010 : Page 8
Recruitment News, Jun 17, 2010
Housing Cuts Mean Job Losses
Any government cuts to housing investment will lead to widespread job loss and plunge the country into an even deeper housing crisis, Shelter has warned. New analysis by Shelter shows that for every ...
Housing Cuts Mean Job Losses
Any government cuts to housing investment will lead to widespread job loss and plunge the country into an even deeper housing crisis, Shelter has warned. New analysis by Shelter shows that for every ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2010
iPhone App Promotes City's Music Scene
Belfast City Council is using the very latest technology to promote the city's thriving music scene, by launching the world's first iPhone 'app' on the subject. As more and more people use their mobi...
iPhone App Promotes City's Music Scene
Belfast City Council is using the very latest technology to promote the city's thriving music scene, by launching the world's first iPhone 'app' on the subject. As more and more people use their mobi...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2010
Bank Funds Tyrone Wind Farm
Substantial funding for a major wind-power project has just been confirmed. Barclays has announced that it has completed £35m in long term funding for a 20 Megawatt (MW) wind farm in Screggagh, Co Ty...
Bank Funds Tyrone Wind Farm
Substantial funding for a major wind-power project has just been confirmed. Barclays has announced that it has completed £35m in long term funding for a 20 Megawatt (MW) wind farm in Screggagh, Co Ty...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2010
Revitalised City Centre Plan Welcomed
The re-use of vacant properties as part of an overall scheme to revitalise NI's city centres has been welcomed. NI Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson - who was visiting an arts exhibition - explained how...
Revitalised City Centre Plan Welcomed
The re-use of vacant properties as part of an overall scheme to revitalise NI's city centres has been welcomed. NI Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson - who was visiting an arts exhibition - explained how...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Teen Soldier Dies In Crash A teenager soldier has died in a road accident in England. He was driving a car which left the Whitehill Road in Borden, Hampshire, on Tuesday night and hit a tree. The unn...
Other NI News In Brief
Teen Soldier Dies In Crash A teenager soldier has died in a road accident in England. He was driving a car which left the Whitehill Road in Borden, Hampshire, on Tuesday night and hit a tree. The unn...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2010
Drink Drive Limit May Be Reduced
The drink-drive limit is expected to be nearly halved if proposals curently being considered are enacted. Cutting the current limit of 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood to 50mg, combined with the cu...
Drink Drive Limit May Be Reduced
The drink-drive limit is expected to be nearly halved if proposals curently being considered are enacted. Cutting the current limit of 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood to 50mg, combined with the cu...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2010
Cowen Meets Bloody Sunday Relatives
The Republic's Taoiseach Brian Cowen is to meet relatives of the victims of Bloody Sunday in Government Buildings this afternoon. Family members of the victims are also due to meet the leaders of the...
Cowen Meets Bloody Sunday Relatives
The Republic's Taoiseach Brian Cowen is to meet relatives of the victims of Bloody Sunday in Government Buildings this afternoon. Family members of the victims are also due to meet the leaders of the...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2010
Trident Nets London Gun Criminals
Two men and a teenager have been sentenced for firearm offences following a proactive intelligence led operation by detectives from Trident. Kingston Crown Court this week saw 20-year old Perrie Rees...
Trident Nets London Gun Criminals
Two men and a teenager have been sentenced for firearm offences following a proactive intelligence led operation by detectives from Trident. Kingston Crown Court this week saw 20-year old Perrie Rees...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2010
Fry Brands British TV 'Childish'
Broadcaster and QI host Stephen Fry has criticised the state of British TV describing it as "shocking." Speaking at the Annual Bafta Television Lecture in London, he went on to say how "infantilised...
Fry Brands British TV 'Childish'
Broadcaster and QI host Stephen Fry has criticised the state of British TV describing it as "shocking." Speaking at the Annual Bafta Television Lecture in London, he went on to say how "infantilised...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2010
William Wallace Letter To Be Probed
A group of respected historians and archivists is to take a closer look at a letter widely believed to have been in the possession of Sir William Wallace. Culture Minister Fiona Hyslop has asked the ...
William Wallace Letter To Be Probed
A group of respected historians and archivists is to take a closer look at a letter widely believed to have been in the possession of Sir William Wallace. Culture Minister Fiona Hyslop has asked the ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2010
Prosecutions 'Difficult' Over Bloody Sunday
There are to be high level discussions over any possible Bloody Sunday prosecutions. Following the publication of the Saville report, and Prime Minister David Cameron abject apology over what happene...
Prosecutions 'Difficult' Over Bloody Sunday
There are to be high level discussions over any possible Bloody Sunday prosecutions. Following the publication of the Saville report, and Prime Minister David Cameron abject apology over what happene...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2010
Ofqual 'Rejects' New Science GCSEs
Exam boards have "not gone far enough" to redraft new science GCSEs after Ofqual said they are still not hard enough. Ofqual has sent the new-look science exams back to the awarding organisations for...
Ofqual 'Rejects' New Science GCSEs
Exam boards have "not gone far enough" to redraft new science GCSEs after Ofqual said they are still not hard enough. Ofqual has sent the new-look science exams back to the awarding organisations for...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2010
Appeal Follows Belfast Shooting
The PSNI are seeking help from the public after a shooting in the Dunmurry area last night. Police said the victim was found at about 11.20pm and have appealed for anyone with any information about w...
Appeal Follows Belfast Shooting
The PSNI are seeking help from the public after a shooting in the Dunmurry area last night. Police said the victim was found at about 11.20pm and have appealed for anyone with any information about w...
Recruitment News, Jun 16, 2010
NI Unemployment Rises - Again
There are more jobs being lost in Northern Ireland with levels of unemployment continuing to rise. Figures released today, for the period February to April 2010, recorded a rise in the unemployment r...
NI Unemployment Rises - Again
There are more jobs being lost in Northern Ireland with levels of unemployment continuing to rise. Figures released today, for the period February to April 2010, recorded a rise in the unemployment r...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2010
Jobs Gloom As Unemployment Rises
There are more jobs being lost in Northern Ireland with levels of unemployment continuing to rise. Figures released today, for the period February to April 2010, recorded a rise in the unemployment r...
Jobs Gloom As Unemployment Rises
There are more jobs being lost in Northern Ireland with levels of unemployment continuing to rise. Figures released today, for the period February to April 2010, recorded a rise in the unemployment r...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2010
Canary Wharf Crossrail Station 'On Track'
The first station of the Crossrail project at Canary Wharf is nearing completion, with a visit this week by the Transport Secretary Philip Hammond providing a further fillip. The Transport Secretary ...
Canary Wharf Crossrail Station 'On Track'
The first station of the Crossrail project at Canary Wharf is nearing completion, with a visit this week by the Transport Secretary Philip Hammond providing a further fillip. The Transport Secretary ...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Teen Soldier Dies In Crash A teenager soldier has died in a road accident in England. He was driving a car which left the Whitehill Road in Borden, Hampshire, on Tuesday night and hit a tree. The unn...
Other UK News In Brief
Teen Soldier Dies In Crash A teenager soldier has died in a road accident in England. He was driving a car which left the Whitehill Road in Borden, Hampshire, on Tuesday night and hit a tree. The unn...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2010
Housing Market 'Taking Hit In Cuts'
A newly published survey has predicted that cuts in the Northern Ireland public sector will have a major impact on the future housing market. With the NI housing market showing marginal recent signs ...
Housing Market 'Taking Hit In Cuts'
A newly published survey has predicted that cuts in the Northern Ireland public sector will have a major impact on the future housing market. With the NI housing market showing marginal recent signs ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2010
Lobbying Battle Over 'Confidence' In Kenny
Ireland's Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny has launched a campaign of intensive lobbying after nine members of the frontbench said they no longer have confidence in his leadership. Tomorrow, Mr Kenny face...
Lobbying Battle Over 'Confidence' In Kenny
Ireland's Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny has launched a campaign of intensive lobbying after nine members of the frontbench said they no longer have confidence in his leadership. Tomorrow, Mr Kenny face...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2010
Redgrave Meets Business Bosses
Gold Medal winner Sir Steve Redgrave is to address an audience of local business leaders and managers later this month. Belfast-based management development and events company, Podiem, has announced ...
Redgrave Meets Business Bosses
Gold Medal winner Sir Steve Redgrave is to address an audience of local business leaders and managers later this month. Belfast-based management development and events company, Podiem, has announced ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2010
Scheme To Boost Belfast Water Supply
There's a major water infrastructure project just about to get underway in south Belfast. Water experts from consultancy firm, WYG are set to assist in the creation of one of the largest water mains ...
Scheme To Boost Belfast Water Supply
There's a major water infrastructure project just about to get underway in south Belfast. Water experts from consultancy firm, WYG are set to assist in the creation of one of the largest water mains ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2010
Director Kirk 'Takes To The Throne'
Northern Ireland Screen has announced that US giant HBO has signed local director Brian Kirk to helm two episodes of upcoming fantasy series Game of Thrones. Armagh man Kirk has previously directed e...
Director Kirk 'Takes To The Throne'
Northern Ireland Screen has announced that US giant HBO has signed local director Brian Kirk to helm two episodes of upcoming fantasy series Game of Thrones. Armagh man Kirk has previously directed e...
Recruitment News, Jun 16, 2010
Jobs Losses As Housing Hit By Cuts
A newly published survey has predicted that cuts in the Northern Ireland public sector will have a major impact on the future housing market - with a knock-on impact on employment. With the NI housin...
Jobs Losses As Housing Hit By Cuts
A newly published survey has predicted that cuts in the Northern Ireland public sector will have a major impact on the future housing market - with a knock-on impact on employment. With the NI housin...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2010
'Aim For Zero Waste' Says Poots
Aspirations for a 'zero waste' society have been outlined at a major conference in London. NI Environment Minister Edwin Poots gave a keynote address on the first day of the 'Futuresource 2010 Confe...
'Aim For Zero Waste' Says Poots
Aspirations for a 'zero waste' society have been outlined at a major conference in London. NI Environment Minister Edwin Poots gave a keynote address on the first day of the 'Futuresource 2010 Confe...
Business News, Jun 16, 2010
Housing Taking Hit In Cuts, Says Report
A newly published survey has predicted that cuts in the Northern Ireland public sector will have a major impact on the future housing market. With the NI housing market showing marginal recent signs ...
Housing Taking Hit In Cuts, Says Report
A newly published survey has predicted that cuts in the Northern Ireland public sector will have a major impact on the future housing market. With the NI housing market showing marginal recent signs ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
UTV Backing Zoo UTV internet has partnered up with Belfast Zoo by sponsoring the cheetah enclosures through the corporate partnership scheme and has also launched a new competition. With its sponso...
Other NI News In Brief
UTV Backing Zoo UTV internet has partnered up with Belfast Zoo by sponsoring the cheetah enclosures through the corporate partnership scheme and has also launched a new competition. With its sponso...
UK National News, Jun 15, 2010
Grim Afghanistan Total Rises Again
The tragic total of UK service deaths is now edging toward 300 with news just in that two British soldiers have been shot dead in separate incidents in Afghanistan. The killings bring the number of U...
Grim Afghanistan Total Rises Again
The tragic total of UK service deaths is now edging toward 300 with news just in that two British soldiers have been shot dead in separate incidents in Afghanistan. The killings bring the number of U...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2010
PM Blames Paras For Bloody Sunday
The Prime Minister has told the House of Commons that British forces were to blame for the death of all those killed on Bloody Sunday - whom he said were all innocent civilians. Quoting from the Savi...
PM Blames Paras For Bloody Sunday
The Prime Minister has told the House of Commons that British forces were to blame for the death of all those killed on Bloody Sunday - whom he said were all innocent civilians. Quoting from the Savi...
UK National News, Jun 15, 2010
PM Blames Paras For Bloody Sunday
The Prime Minister has told the House of Commons that British forces were to blame for the death of all those killed on Bloody Sunday - whom he said were all innocent civilians. Quoting from the Savi...
PM Blames Paras For Bloody Sunday
The Prime Minister has told the House of Commons that British forces were to blame for the death of all those killed on Bloody Sunday - whom he said were all innocent civilians. Quoting from the Savi...
UK National News, Jun 15, 2010
Pub Fight Killer 'Guilty' Of Murder
A man who stabbed his victim to death in a pub car park last year after a fight has been found guilty yesterday. Lee Cooper, 25, stabbed David Stevenson in the rear garden area of the New Inn pub, My...
Pub Fight Killer 'Guilty' Of Murder
A man who stabbed his victim to death in a pub car park last year after a fight has been found guilty yesterday. Lee Cooper, 25, stabbed David Stevenson in the rear garden area of the New Inn pub, My...
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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.