Northern Ireland News for July 2010 : Page 10
Business News, Jul 7, 2010
NIE Sells Power Network
Northern Ireland Electricity's owners have agreed to sell the network in a cross-border deal worth more than £1bn and it is also buying the power generated by the SeaGen tidal turbine in Strangford Lo...
NIE Sells Power Network
Northern Ireland Electricity's owners have agreed to sell the network in a cross-border deal worth more than £1bn and it is also buying the power generated by the SeaGen tidal turbine in Strangford Lo...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2010
IFA President 'Off Side'
The boss of the Irish Football Association (IFA) has been 'sent off' with news last night that beleaguered Raymond Kennedy will resign as Irish FA president in September. This followed a damning repo...
IFA President 'Off Side'
The boss of the Irish Football Association (IFA) has been 'sent off' with news last night that beleaguered Raymond Kennedy will resign as Irish FA president in September. This followed a damning repo...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2010
Foster Views Titanic Progress
A truly 'epic' construction project is well underway in Belfast - and this one is not inclined to ending in a disaster. NI Tourism Minister Arlene Foster has visited the site of the new Titanic Signa...
Foster Views Titanic Progress
A truly 'epic' construction project is well underway in Belfast - and this one is not inclined to ending in a disaster. NI Tourism Minister Arlene Foster has visited the site of the new Titanic Signa...
UK National News, Jul 7, 2010
Warning Follows 'Drink Spike' Robbery
London police are appealing for information and advising members of the public, and particularly those from the gay community, to be diligent when accepting drinks from strangers. They said that afte...
Warning Follows 'Drink Spike' Robbery
London police are appealing for information and advising members of the public, and particularly those from the gay community, to be diligent when accepting drinks from strangers. They said that afte...
UK National News, Jul 7, 2010
Report 'Borders' On Problems For Agency
A highly critical report published today by the Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency has slammed the UK Border Agency. It said that, while it has developed a clear approach to the hand...
Report 'Borders' On Problems For Agency
A highly critical report published today by the Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency has slammed the UK Border Agency. It said that, while it has developed a clear approach to the hand...
UK National News, Jul 7, 2010
Hose Ban In Water Shortage Alert
While United Utilities has today announced a hosepipe ban to take effect from Friday at 6.00am, the water watchdog, the Consumer Council for Water said this is not enough. It expects the company to d...
Hose Ban In Water Shortage Alert
While United Utilities has today announced a hosepipe ban to take effect from Friday at 6.00am, the water watchdog, the Consumer Council for Water said this is not enough. It expects the company to d...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2010
Planning Processing 'Improving'
Average processing times have fallen for all types of planning applications processed in Northern Ireland over the past year, a new independent report has revealed. Stormont Environment Minister Edw...
Planning Processing 'Improving'
Average processing times have fallen for all types of planning applications processed in Northern Ireland over the past year, a new independent report has revealed. Stormont Environment Minister Edw...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2010
Ballymena School Faces Wreckers' Ball
A Co Antrim primary school is to be urgently demolished amid fears of both possible exposure to deadly asbestos dust and because of continuing anti-social behaviour and vandalism. There's no sign of ...
Ballymena School Faces Wreckers' Ball
A Co Antrim primary school is to be urgently demolished amid fears of both possible exposure to deadly asbestos dust and because of continuing anti-social behaviour and vandalism. There's no sign of ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2010
Windsor Park Revamp Set For Kick-Off
Belfast-based soccer club, Linfield FC members have given their approval to a £30m redevelopment plan for its Windsor Park ground. The move would create a 20,000 all-seater stadium that will also be ...
Windsor Park Revamp Set For Kick-Off
Belfast-based soccer club, Linfield FC members have given their approval to a £30m redevelopment plan for its Windsor Park ground. The move would create a 20,000 all-seater stadium that will also be ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2010
High Powered Unemployed 'Empowered'
An innovative work placement programme specifially tailored for unemployed graduates has been hailed a success by the Stormont Employment and Learning Minister, Sir Reg Empey. The Department for Empl...
High Powered Unemployed 'Empowered'
An innovative work placement programme specifially tailored for unemployed graduates has been hailed a success by the Stormont Employment and Learning Minister, Sir Reg Empey. The Department for Empl...
UK National News, Jul 7, 2010
'Healthy' Britain Surveyed
A snapshot of health for each local area comparing key statistics such as life expectancy, deprivation and early deaths from stroke and heart disease has been published this week by the Department of ...
'Healthy' Britain Surveyed
A snapshot of health for each local area comparing key statistics such as life expectancy, deprivation and early deaths from stroke and heart disease has been published this week by the Department of ...
UK National News, Jul 7, 2010
Analogue TV Sales Stopped
Major electronic retailers in Britain have officially stopped selling analogue televisions as the country gears up for the full digital switchover. According to Digital UK, the organisation which is ...
Analogue TV Sales Stopped
Major electronic retailers in Britain have officially stopped selling analogue televisions as the country gears up for the full digital switchover. According to Digital UK, the organisation which is ...
UK National News, Jul 7, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
'Friendly Fire' Tragedy Five Afghan soldiers have been killed and two others wounded in a NATO airstrike early this morning. The attack took place during an operation against the Taliban in Ghazni pr...
Other UK News In Brief
'Friendly Fire' Tragedy Five Afghan soldiers have been killed and two others wounded in a NATO airstrike early this morning. The attack took place during an operation against the Taliban in Ghazni pr...
Business News, Jul 7, 2010
NI Planning Service Processing Times Improving
Average processing times have fallen for all types of planning applications processed in Northern Ireland over the past year, a new independent report has revealed. Environment Minister Edwin Poots ...
NI Planning Service Processing Times Improving
Average processing times have fallen for all types of planning applications processed in Northern Ireland over the past year, a new independent report has revealed. Environment Minister Edwin Poots ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2010
Groomsport 'Groomed For Upgrade'
Contractors are hoping that a 'masterplan' for a scenic seaside NI village will soon be approved and be offered funding. The plans for Groomsport were unveiled at the end of June and include planned ...
Groomsport 'Groomed For Upgrade'
Contractors are hoping that a 'masterplan' for a scenic seaside NI village will soon be approved and be offered funding. The plans for Groomsport were unveiled at the end of June and include planned ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Lion Roars On Roses A friendly lion was let loose in the Rose Garden at Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park yesterday to entertain guests at the launch of Belfast City Council's Annual Rose Week. Members ...
Other NI News In Brief
Lion Roars On Roses A friendly lion was let loose in the Rose Garden at Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park yesterday to entertain guests at the launch of Belfast City Council's Annual Rose Week. Members ...
UK National News, Jul 6, 2010
Exclusion Zone Set Up In Hunt For Gunman
Police investigating the triple shootings in Northumberland have set up an exclusion zone around the town of Rothbury as the hunt for the gunman continues. Raoul Moat, 37, has been on the run since a...
Exclusion Zone Set Up In Hunt For Gunman
Police investigating the triple shootings in Northumberland have set up an exclusion zone around the town of Rothbury as the hunt for the gunman continues. Raoul Moat, 37, has been on the run since a...
UK National News, Jul 6, 2010
British Soldier Dies After Afghan Blast
A British soldier who was injured in an explosion in Afghanistan has died in hospital in the UK, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. The soldier, from 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment, was wound...
British Soldier Dies After Afghan Blast
A British soldier who was injured in an explosion in Afghanistan has died in hospital in the UK, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. The soldier, from 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment, was wound...
UK National News, Jul 6, 2010
Civil Service Redundancy Payments To Be Capped
Civil servants who are made redundant are to have their payouts capped at one year's salary, under new plans announced by the government. The new plans, which were unveiled by Cabinet Office Minister...
Civil Service Redundancy Payments To Be Capped
Civil servants who are made redundant are to have their payouts capped at one year's salary, under new plans announced by the government. The new plans, which were unveiled by Cabinet Office Minister...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2010
Face-Off On Health Cuts Battle
The Stormont Health Minister has been forced into a U-turn on taking part in an Executive 'away day'. Michael McGimpsey has said the current decision not to exempt the health budget from further cuts...
Face-Off On Health Cuts Battle
The Stormont Health Minister has been forced into a U-turn on taking part in an Executive 'away day'. Michael McGimpsey has said the current decision not to exempt the health budget from further cuts...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2010
Flashpoint Worry For Twelfth Parade
There are growing concerns today about republicans intent on creating trouble turning the Twelfth Orange Order parades into an excuse for rioting. As Sinn Fein representatives blamed "dissidents" and...
Flashpoint Worry For Twelfth Parade
There are growing concerns today about republicans intent on creating trouble turning the Twelfth Orange Order parades into an excuse for rioting. As Sinn Fein representatives blamed "dissidents" and...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2010
Queen's Visit Raised At Farmleigh
The Stormont Minister Peter Robinson has said he hopes people would show the same respect to the British Queen during any visit to the Republic as he did to Irish President Mary McAleese yesterday. T...
Queen's Visit Raised At Farmleigh
The Stormont Minister Peter Robinson has said he hopes people would show the same respect to the British Queen during any visit to the Republic as he did to Irish President Mary McAleese yesterday. T...
Business News, Jul 6, 2010
NAMA Shortfall 'Unsurprising', Says SF
Reports that the National Assets Management Agency (NAMA) is not now expected to make anything like the profits predicted by the Dublin government are not surprising, Sinn Féin has claimed. The part...
NAMA Shortfall 'Unsurprising', Says SF
Reports that the National Assets Management Agency (NAMA) is not now expected to make anything like the profits predicted by the Dublin government are not surprising, Sinn Féin has claimed. The part...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2010
School Admissions Guide Handed Down
Within hours of schools being closed for the summer vacation the Department of Education has published long-awaited official new Transfer guidance for admissions to post-primary schools. The move ca...
School Admissions Guide Handed Down
Within hours of schools being closed for the summer vacation the Department of Education has published long-awaited official new Transfer guidance for admissions to post-primary schools. The move ca...
UK National News, Jul 6, 2010
UK Economy Continues To Grow
The UK economy saw further growth in the second quarter of this year, according to the latest Economy Survey from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). Employment expectations, investment plans, ex...
UK Economy Continues To Grow
The UK economy saw further growth in the second quarter of this year, according to the latest Economy Survey from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). Employment expectations, investment plans, ex...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2010
Ryanair's Aer Lingus Take-Off 'Grounded'
The European Court of Justice has ruled that Ryanair's takeover bid of Aer Lingus should be blocked. However, the court ruled that Ryanair can hold on to its 29.9% stake in Aer Lingus. Ryanair acqui...
Ryanair's Aer Lingus Take-Off 'Grounded'
The European Court of Justice has ruled that Ryanair's takeover bid of Aer Lingus should be blocked. However, the court ruled that Ryanair can hold on to its 29.9% stake in Aer Lingus. Ryanair acqui...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2010
Producer Tunes To Belfast Firm's Expansion
A leading NI-based independent TV production company has announced the appointment of an acclaimed producer to head-up its operation. Brendan Hughes will be responsible for building on Tern TV's awar...
Producer Tunes To Belfast Firm's Expansion
A leading NI-based independent TV production company has announced the appointment of an acclaimed producer to head-up its operation. Brendan Hughes will be responsible for building on Tern TV's awar...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2010
NI Schools Building Plan List Revealed
The Department of Education has revealed the full list of schools in Northern Ireland that have been approved or turned down for new building plans. A total of 34 out of 67 schools have been told the...
NI Schools Building Plan List Revealed
The Department of Education has revealed the full list of schools in Northern Ireland that have been approved or turned down for new building plans. A total of 34 out of 67 schools have been told the...
UK National News, Jul 6, 2010
Clegg Announces Date Of Voting Referendum
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has announced that a referendum on voting reform will be held on May 5, 2011 - the same day that elections will take place in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Th...
Clegg Announces Date Of Voting Referendum
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has announced that a referendum on voting reform will be held on May 5, 2011 - the same day that elections will take place in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2010
International Funds Boost Border Projects
Efforts to support peace building and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and across the southern border counties have received another boost. The International Fund for Ireland is to allocate a furth...
International Funds Boost Border Projects
Efforts to support peace building and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and across the southern border counties have received another boost. The International Fund for Ireland is to allocate a furth...
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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.