Northern Ireland News for July 2010 : Page 11
Recruitment News, Jul 6, 2010
Strike Threat Over Civil Service Redundancy
The possibility of civil service strikes has been raised, following the government's announcement that it plans to reform civil service redundancy payments. It has been confirmed that the Civil Servi...
Strike Threat Over Civil Service Redundancy
The possibility of civil service strikes has been raised, following the government's announcement that it plans to reform civil service redundancy payments. It has been confirmed that the Civil Servi...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2010
New Library To Open At Queens
A new £50m library at Belfast’s Queens University is to be officially opened today (Tuesday). Nobel laureate, Seamus Heaney will be on hand to open the McClay Library. According to the Vice Chancell...
New Library To Open At Queens
A new £50m library at Belfast’s Queens University is to be officially opened today (Tuesday). Nobel laureate, Seamus Heaney will be on hand to open the McClay Library. According to the Vice Chancell...
UK National News, Jul 6, 2010
£5,000 Fine For ebay Fraudster
An eBay seller has been fined nearly £5,000 after admitting to bidding in his own auctions to boost the price of his goods. The case, the first of its kind in the UK since the introduction of new leg...
£5,000 Fine For ebay Fraudster
An eBay seller has been fined nearly £5,000 after admitting to bidding in his own auctions to boost the price of his goods. The case, the first of its kind in the UK since the introduction of new leg...
UK National News, Jul 6, 2010
6 Music Closure Rejected By BBC Trust
The BBC Trust has rejected plans to close down digital radio station 6 Music aftr the station had been targeted for the axe in March, as part of the BBC Strategy Review. However, in his response to t...
6 Music Closure Rejected By BBC Trust
The BBC Trust has rejected plans to close down digital radio station 6 Music aftr the station had been targeted for the axe in March, as part of the BBC Strategy Review. However, in his response to t...
UK National News, Jul 6, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Deadly Blaze Man Held A man has been arrested after two children died and their mother was left in a critical condition after a house fire in Bradford. Fire crews were called to the house in Hendford...
Other UK News In Brief
Deadly Blaze Man Held A man has been arrested after two children died and their mother was left in a critical condition after a house fire in Bradford. Fire crews were called to the house in Hendford...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Policing Board Retains IIP The NI Policing Board has retained the Investors in People (IIP) award following its most recent review in May. The Board first inherited the award from its predecessor th...
Other NI News In Brief
Policing Board Retains IIP The NI Policing Board has retained the Investors in People (IIP) award following its most recent review in May. The Board first inherited the award from its predecessor th...
Business News, Jul 6, 2010
Atwood Unveils Newtownards Masterplan
NI Social Development Minister, Alex Attwood has visited Newtownards to launch a masterplan for the town centre. The purpose of the masterplan is to provide strategic guidance for the regeneration of...
Atwood Unveils Newtownards Masterplan
NI Social Development Minister, Alex Attwood has visited Newtownards to launch a masterplan for the town centre. The purpose of the masterplan is to provide strategic guidance for the regeneration of...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2010
Benone Pub Death Man Granted Bail
A teenager has been freed on bail over a pub fracas that left one man dead at the weekend. Sean William Doherty, of Limestone Road, Limavady, was released from Londonderry Magistrates Court on £5,000...
Benone Pub Death Man Granted Bail
A teenager has been freed on bail over a pub fracas that left one man dead at the weekend. Sean William Doherty, of Limestone Road, Limavady, was released from Londonderry Magistrates Court on £5,000...
UK National News, Jul 5, 2010
Killer Gunman Has 'Hit List'
Fears are mounting that a newly released prisoner who has already killed one man and seriously injured his former girlfriend and a policeman may have a list of victims to shoot. It has also emerged t...
Killer Gunman Has 'Hit List'
Fears are mounting that a newly released prisoner who has already killed one man and seriously injured his former girlfriend and a policeman may have a list of victims to shoot. It has also emerged t...
UK National News, Jul 5, 2010
Planning 'Red Tape' To Be Cut
It's not just the economy that is being cut-back as there's to be less fuss and 'red tape' around planning applications across the UK. Proposals for simplifying the planning and consents environment,...
Planning 'Red Tape' To Be Cut
It's not just the economy that is being cut-back as there's to be less fuss and 'red tape' around planning applications across the UK. Proposals for simplifying the planning and consents environment,...
UK National News, Jul 5, 2010
Wogan Criticises High BBC Salaries
A top TV presenter, Sir Terry Wogan has hit out against BBC high-earners. In an interview with The Mail's Sunday Live magazine, the Radio 2 presenter said that "the good old days have passed" and tha...
Wogan Criticises High BBC Salaries
A top TV presenter, Sir Terry Wogan has hit out against BBC high-earners. In an interview with The Mail's Sunday Live magazine, the Radio 2 presenter said that "the good old days have passed" and tha...
Recruitment News, Jul 5, 2010
Eircom Jobs In The Balance
An Irish phone giant may be poised to hang-up on as many as 2,000 jobs. According to trade union leaders, Eircom has been attempting to reduce its workforce by 1,200 over recent months through a volu...
Eircom Jobs In The Balance
An Irish phone giant may be poised to hang-up on as many as 2,000 jobs. According to trade union leaders, Eircom has been attempting to reduce its workforce by 1,200 over recent months through a volu...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2010
Dublin Summit Considers Border Economy
Economic issues are expected to top the agenda when Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen hosts a meeting with Stormont's First and Deputy First Ministers in Dublin today. Taoiseach Brian Cowen will host P...
Dublin Summit Considers Border Economy
Economic issues are expected to top the agenda when Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen hosts a meeting with Stormont's First and Deputy First Ministers in Dublin today. Taoiseach Brian Cowen will host P...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2010
Westlink Closed Off As PSNI Attacked
Part of the main route through Belfast was closed off at the weekend as sectarian violence erupted across a main motorway junction. The Westlink from the M1 - part of the main route for travellers fr...
Westlink Closed Off As PSNI Attacked
Part of the main route through Belfast was closed off at the weekend as sectarian violence erupted across a main motorway junction. The Westlink from the M1 - part of the main route for travellers fr...
UK National News, Jul 5, 2010
School Building Projects Axed
The government is expected to axe a £5 billion scheme to rebuild 700 schools. Education Secretary Michael Gove will announce the cuts over the next five years by putting on hold the Building Schools ...
School Building Projects Axed
The government is expected to axe a £5 billion scheme to rebuild 700 schools. Education Secretary Michael Gove will announce the cuts over the next five years by putting on hold the Building Schools ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2010
Dramatic Boat Rescues In High Winds
Stormy weather has led to dramatic rescues taking place from two separate vessels that ran into trouble at the weekend. While power has now been restored to more than 10,000 homes across Northern Ire...
Dramatic Boat Rescues In High Winds
Stormy weather has led to dramatic rescues taking place from two separate vessels that ran into trouble at the weekend. While power has now been restored to more than 10,000 homes across Northern Ire...
UK National News, Jul 5, 2010
England's Buses Turn Green
Over 150 new low carbon buses will join fleets throughout England saving around 50,000 tonnes of CO2 thanks to £15m of additional Government funding, Transport Minister Norman Baker announced today. ...
England's Buses Turn Green
Over 150 new low carbon buses will join fleets throughout England saving around 50,000 tonnes of CO2 thanks to £15m of additional Government funding, Transport Minister Norman Baker announced today. ...
UK National News, Jul 5, 2010
UK's First Social Hotel Planned
Plans for what will be the UK's first social enterprise hotel have been unveiled. The Inverness scheme, modelled on a similar project running in the Netherlands, would offer hospitality training for ...
UK's First Social Hotel Planned
Plans for what will be the UK's first social enterprise hotel have been unveiled. The Inverness scheme, modelled on a similar project running in the Netherlands, would offer hospitality training for ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2010
Two People Arrested In 'Rico' Murder Case
Two people have been detained as the police continue investigating the murder of a west Belfast man. Officers have arrested a 30-year-old woman and a 43-year-old man in connection with the death of G...
Two People Arrested In 'Rico' Murder Case
Two people have been detained as the police continue investigating the murder of a west Belfast man. Officers have arrested a 30-year-old woman and a 43-year-old man in connection with the death of G...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2010
Lisburn 'Road Works' Celebrated
Lisburn is really getting on the road with news of the successful completion of Roads Service's 2009/2010 programme of works and the planned £5.1million spend in the Lisburn area this year. Stormont ...
Lisburn 'Road Works' Celebrated
Lisburn is really getting on the road with news of the successful completion of Roads Service's 2009/2010 programme of works and the planned £5.1million spend in the Lisburn area this year. Stormont ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2010
Appeal For All-Ireland Economic Solution
As today's North-South summit got underway in Dublin, the Stormont Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has appealed for the NI Executive to act collectively "to meet the challenges being posed by ...
Appeal For All-Ireland Economic Solution
As today's North-South summit got underway in Dublin, the Stormont Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has appealed for the NI Executive to act collectively "to meet the challenges being posed by ...
Business News, Jul 5, 2010
Dublin Summit Considers Border Economy
Economic issues are expected to top the agenda when Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen hosts a meeting with Stormont's First and Deputy First ministers in Dublin today. Taoiseach Brian Cowen will host ...
Dublin Summit Considers Border Economy
Economic issues are expected to top the agenda when Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen hosts a meeting with Stormont's First and Deputy First ministers in Dublin today. Taoiseach Brian Cowen will host ...
UK National News, Jul 5, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Yacht Crew Saved A yacht with 16 people on board has been rescued after it began sinking in heavy seas 12 miles off the coast of Fraserburgh. The Swedish training vessel Biscaya Av Vindalso issued a ...
Other UK News In Brief
Yacht Crew Saved A yacht with 16 people on board has been rescued after it began sinking in heavy seas 12 miles off the coast of Fraserburgh. The Swedish training vessel Biscaya Av Vindalso issued a ...
Recruitment News, Jul 5, 2010
Belfast Jobs Boost Welcomed
The East Belfast DUP MLA Robin Newton has welcomed the opening and growth of the Barclay Communications Call Centre in east Belfast. "It is a welcome step that businesses are once again recognising ...
Belfast Jobs Boost Welcomed
The East Belfast DUP MLA Robin Newton has welcomed the opening and growth of the Barclay Communications Call Centre in east Belfast. "It is a welcome step that businesses are once again recognising ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2010
Campus Consultation Input Sought
People are being asked to take part in the public consultation on the Lisanelly Shared Campus in Omagh. Speaking after the fifth meeting of the Lisanelly Shared Educational Campus Steering Group the ...
Campus Consultation Input Sought
People are being asked to take part in the public consultation on the Lisanelly Shared Campus in Omagh. Speaking after the fifth meeting of the Lisanelly Shared Educational Campus Steering Group the ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Industrial Accident Fatal There was tragedy last week when a 35-year-old man died after a portable conveyor belt fell on top of him at a recycling business, Emerald Isle Recycle in Randalstown. It ha...
Other NI News In Brief
Industrial Accident Fatal There was tragedy last week when a 35-year-old man died after a portable conveyor belt fell on top of him at a recycling business, Emerald Isle Recycle in Randalstown. It ha...
UK National News, Jul 2, 2010
PR On Way For Westminster Elections?
Proportional Representation (PR) could be on the way for parliamentary elections. MPs have voted to allow a referendum that could herald the end of Westminster's traditional first-past-the-post syste...
PR On Way For Westminster Elections?
Proportional Representation (PR) could be on the way for parliamentary elections. MPs have voted to allow a referendum that could herald the end of Westminster's traditional first-past-the-post syste...
Recruitment News, Jul 2, 2010
Clare School Build Creates Construction Jobs
It has been confirmed that upgrading works at five County Clare schools have been approved by the Department of Education and Skills. Ennis National School and St Joseph’s National School in Miltown ...
Clare School Build Creates Construction Jobs
It has been confirmed that upgrading works at five County Clare schools have been approved by the Department of Education and Skills. Ennis National School and St Joseph’s National School in Miltown ...
Business News, Jul 2, 2010
Derry Firm's 'Election Win' Celebrated
As America commemorates Independence Day this Sunday, a Co Londonderry company has also been celebrating a $500,000 contract - to supply more voting booths to the United States. The 4th July celebrat...
Derry Firm's 'Election Win' Celebrated
As America commemorates Independence Day this Sunday, a Co Londonderry company has also been celebrating a $500,000 contract - to supply more voting booths to the United States. The 4th July celebrat...
UK National News, Jul 2, 2010
Strike Action Looms As BBC Pay Deal Falters
Last-ditch efforts are being made to avoid a potentially damaging strike taking place at the BBC over failed pay negotiations. The broadcast union BECTU has already warned that it believes a strike b...
Strike Action Looms As BBC Pay Deal Falters
Last-ditch efforts are being made to avoid a potentially damaging strike taking place at the BBC over failed pay negotiations. The broadcast union BECTU has already warned that it believes a strike b...
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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.