Northern Ireland News for July 2010 : Page 12
UK National News, Jul 2, 2010
Passport Service Gets New Chief Executive
The Identity and Passport Service (IPS) today announced the appointment of Sarah Rapson as its new Chief Executive. Ms Rapson, who is currently Executive Director of Service Planning and Delivery at I...
Passport Service Gets New Chief Executive
The Identity and Passport Service (IPS) today announced the appointment of Sarah Rapson as its new Chief Executive. Ms Rapson, who is currently Executive Director of Service Planning and Delivery at I...
UK National News, Jul 2, 2010
Sick Benefit Review 'Unfair', Says Labour
The Labour party has slammed rumoured moves by the new Coalition Government to change the way eligibility for sickness benefits are assessed. Yvette Cooper, Labour's Shadow Work and Pensions Secretar...
Sick Benefit Review 'Unfair', Says Labour
The Labour party has slammed rumoured moves by the new Coalition Government to change the way eligibility for sickness benefits are assessed. Yvette Cooper, Labour's Shadow Work and Pensions Secretar...
Business News, Jul 2, 2010
Ulster Museum Scoops Top UK Award
The Ulster Museum has won one of the most prestigious museums prizes in the world. At a recent awards ceremony in London, the museum was presented with the £100,000 UK Art Fund Prize. The museum, w...
Ulster Museum Scoops Top UK Award
The Ulster Museum has won one of the most prestigious museums prizes in the world. At a recent awards ceremony in London, the museum was presented with the £100,000 UK Art Fund Prize. The museum, w...
UK National News, Jul 2, 2010
Council Fined Following Worker's Death
An electrician employed by East Ayrshire Council died because of failings of his employer, a court heard. At a hearing at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court, last month, East Ayrshire Council pled guilty to a ...
Council Fined Following Worker's Death
An electrician employed by East Ayrshire Council died because of failings of his employer, a court heard. At a hearing at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court, last month, East Ayrshire Council pled guilty to a ...
UK National News, Jul 2, 2010
Hague Sets Out UK's Foreign Policy
In a keynote speech at the Foreign Office in London, William Hague has outlined Coalition plans for a "clear, focused and effective" foreign policy. He criticised the previous Labour Government for n...
Hague Sets Out UK's Foreign Policy
In a keynote speech at the Foreign Office in London, William Hague has outlined Coalition plans for a "clear, focused and effective" foreign policy. He criticised the previous Labour Government for n...
UK National News, Jul 2, 2010
Slower Pace As Construction Grows
The pace of growth in the UK's construction sector is slowing down - but more positively - is still rising overall. June's Markit/CIPS Purchasing Managers' Index for construction showed continued gro...
Slower Pace As Construction Grows
The pace of growth in the UK's construction sector is slowing down - but more positively - is still rising overall. June's Markit/CIPS Purchasing Managers' Index for construction showed continued gro...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2010
PSNI's Bid For Cost-Cutting Civilians Fails
A proposal to use armed civilian guards has been vetoed by the NI Policing Board - but as the PSNI faces massive financial cuts of more than £1m a week - such a move could have saved the PSNI a much-n...
PSNI's Bid For Cost-Cutting Civilians Fails
A proposal to use armed civilian guards has been vetoed by the NI Policing Board - but as the PSNI faces massive financial cuts of more than £1m a week - such a move could have saved the PSNI a much-n...
Recruitment News, Jul 2, 2010
800 Irish Firms Went Bust This Year
Figures released today have revealed that some 800 companies have gone out of business since the beginning of this year across the Irish Republic. The data from business website Insolvencyjournal.ie ...
800 Irish Firms Went Bust This Year
Figures released today have revealed that some 800 companies have gone out of business since the beginning of this year across the Irish Republic. The data from business website Insolvencyjournal.ie ...
Business News, Jul 2, 2010
800 Firms Went Bust This Year
Figures released today have revealed that some 800 Irish companies went out of business since the beginning of this year. The data from business website Insolvencyjournal.ie showed the number of comp...
800 Firms Went Bust This Year
Figures released today have revealed that some 800 Irish companies went out of business since the beginning of this year. The data from business website Insolvencyjournal.ie showed the number of comp...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2010
'No Pope Here' Says Paisley
Former Stormont First Minister and ex-DUP leader, Ian Paisley has said it was a "mistake" to invite Pope Benedict XVI to Britain. He told the BBC that His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI should not be in...
'No Pope Here' Says Paisley
Former Stormont First Minister and ex-DUP leader, Ian Paisley has said it was a "mistake" to invite Pope Benedict XVI to Britain. He told the BBC that His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI should not be in...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2010
Causeway Centre Takes First 'Giant' Step
A small step on the road to completing the Giant's Causeway visitor centre was taken this week. The sod-cutting marked the commencement of the first stage of works on the £18.5m project at the Giant'...
Causeway Centre Takes First 'Giant' Step
A small step on the road to completing the Giant's Causeway visitor centre was taken this week. The sod-cutting marked the commencement of the first stage of works on the £18.5m project at the Giant'...
Business News, Jul 2, 2010
Construction Growth Continues But Activity Has Slowed
June's Markit/CIPS Purchasing Managers’ Index for construction showed continued growth, but at a slower pace. New orders were still being recorded, though unemployment still stayed at the same level ...
Construction Growth Continues But Activity Has Slowed
June's Markit/CIPS Purchasing Managers’ Index for construction showed continued growth, but at a slower pace. New orders were still being recorded, though unemployment still stayed at the same level ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2010
Fake Cigs Haul Welcomed
The actions of customs and PSNI officers in seizing millions of illegal Chinese manufactured cigarettes in south Armagh have been welcomed by an East Belfast MLA. The DUP's Robin Newton (pictured) s...
Fake Cigs Haul Welcomed
The actions of customs and PSNI officers in seizing millions of illegal Chinese manufactured cigarettes in south Armagh have been welcomed by an East Belfast MLA. The DUP's Robin Newton (pictured) s...
Northern Ireland 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...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2010
Ulster Museum Scoops Top UK Award
The Ulster Museum has won one of the most prestigious museums prizes in the world. At a recent awards ceremony in London, the museum was presented with the £100,000 UK Art Fund Prize. The museum, w...
Ulster Museum Scoops Top UK Award
The Ulster Museum has won one of the most prestigious museums prizes in the world. At a recent awards ceremony in London, the museum was presented with the £100,000 UK Art Fund Prize. The museum, w...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2010
Backing For School Building Funds Sought
There's a proposal being placed on the agenda for the Stormont Assembly's Education Committee calling for cross-party support in a bid to lobby the Department of Finance for more money for school buil...
Backing For School Building Funds Sought
There's a proposal being placed on the agenda for the Stormont Assembly's Education Committee calling for cross-party support in a bid to lobby the Department of Finance for more money for school buil...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2010
Elderly Farmer Shot Dead In Wicklow
An elderly farmer was shot dead in Co Wicklow yesterday evening. Gardai in Baltinglass are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident in which the man, named locally as Walter Tomkins,...
Elderly Farmer Shot Dead In Wicklow
An elderly farmer was shot dead in Co Wicklow yesterday evening. Gardai in Baltinglass are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident in which the man, named locally as Walter Tomkins,...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2010
Civil Partnership Bill Passed In Daíl
The Irish Republic is to recognise same-sex 'marriages' with news that the Daíl has passed a Bill that will allow civil partnerships between such couples. The Civil Partnership and Cohabitation Bill p...
Civil Partnership Bill Passed In Daíl
The Irish Republic is to recognise same-sex 'marriages' with news that the Daíl has passed a Bill that will allow civil partnerships between such couples. The Civil Partnership and Cohabitation Bill p...
UK National News, Jul 2, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Bravery Rewarded Three British soldiers who served in Afghanistan will be awarded Military Crosses at Buckingham Palace later today. Capt Tresham Gregg, from Norfolk, L/Sgt Matthew Turrall, from Wind...
Other UK News In Brief
Bravery Rewarded Three British soldiers who served in Afghanistan will be awarded Military Crosses at Buckingham Palace later today. Capt Tresham Gregg, from Norfolk, L/Sgt Matthew Turrall, from Wind...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2010
Archaeological Opus Examines NI's Roots
While some pundits claim NI has never left the dark ages, the Stormont Environment Minister Edwin Poots has just launched a new book about what life was like in Northern Ireland over the last 6,000 ye...
Archaeological Opus Examines NI's Roots
While some pundits claim NI has never left the dark ages, the Stormont Environment Minister Edwin Poots has just launched a new book about what life was like in Northern Ireland over the last 6,000 ye...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Postal '12th Holidays' Announced The postal arrangements over the July holiday period have been announced. There will be no deliveries or collections on Monday, 12 July and on Tuesday 13 July there w...
Other NI News In Brief
Postal '12th Holidays' Announced The postal arrangements over the July holiday period have been announced. There will be no deliveries or collections on Monday, 12 July and on Tuesday 13 July there w...
UK National News, Jul 1, 2010
No Peace Talks Says 'Victorious' Taliban
A Taliban statement rejected peace moves has been today described as "uncompromising, almost contemptuous". The Taliban in Afghanistan have told the BBC that there is "no question" of their entering ...
No Peace Talks Says 'Victorious' Taliban
A Taliban statement rejected peace moves has been today described as "uncompromising, almost contemptuous". The Taliban in Afghanistan have told the BBC that there is "no question" of their entering ...
UK National News, Jul 1, 2010
Banksy Fakers Given 12 Month Sentences
Two 'con artists' who sold fake 'Banksy' prints were today given a suspended sentence and banned from selling anything on the internet at Kingston Crown Court. The men, 44-year-old Grant Howard, of B...
Banksy Fakers Given 12 Month Sentences
Two 'con artists' who sold fake 'Banksy' prints were today given a suspended sentence and banned from selling anything on the internet at Kingston Crown Court. The men, 44-year-old Grant Howard, of B...
Recruitment News, Jul 1, 2010
Jobs Boost At Galway Medical Firm
A top US medical devices firm is to bring 100 jobs to Galway as part of the expansion of its plant. Merit Medical is investing €6.7m as the company enters the surgical pre-pack business in Europe, es...
Jobs Boost At Galway Medical Firm
A top US medical devices firm is to bring 100 jobs to Galway as part of the expansion of its plant. Merit Medical is investing €6.7m as the company enters the surgical pre-pack business in Europe, es...
UK National News, Jul 1, 2010
'Red Tape' Committee Meets
A tough new Cabinet committee with the job of reducing the heavy burden of red tape on business, which is chaired by Business Secretary Vince Cable, met for the first time today. As the Deputy Prime ...
'Red Tape' Committee Meets
A tough new Cabinet committee with the job of reducing the heavy burden of red tape on business, which is chaired by Business Secretary Vince Cable, met for the first time today. As the Deputy Prime ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 1, 2010
Judges' Sentencing Guidelines To Go Online
Justice Minister David Ford has welcomed a Judicial Report on Sentencing Guidance published this week by the Lord Chief Justice. This Judicial Report on Sentencing Guidance makes recommendations on ...
Judges' Sentencing Guidelines To Go Online
Justice Minister David Ford has welcomed a Judicial Report on Sentencing Guidance published this week by the Lord Chief Justice. This Judicial Report on Sentencing Guidance makes recommendations on ...
Business News, Jul 1, 2010
Software Boss Faces Disqualification
A Wicklow-based director in an NI computer software development business that went bust has been disqualified from business for five years. John Molloy, 45, from Enniskerry, Co Wicklow was in the Hi...
Software Boss Faces Disqualification
A Wicklow-based director in an NI computer software development business that went bust has been disqualified from business for five years. John Molloy, 45, from Enniskerry, Co Wicklow was in the Hi...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 1, 2010
Somme Battle Anniversary Marked
On the very day the bloody battle began in 1916, the NI Secretary of State Owen Paterson has been representing the British Government at the annual Somme commemoration in France. The solemn commemora...
Somme Battle Anniversary Marked
On the very day the bloody battle began in 1916, the NI Secretary of State Owen Paterson has been representing the British Government at the annual Somme commemoration in France. The solemn commemora...
UK National News, Jul 1, 2010
Car Sharing Gets 'Capital' Boost
Car clubs are set to benefit from an extra £40,000 of Government funding, Transport Minister Norman Baker announced today. The money will be used to support car club development in the UK - and espec...
Car Sharing Gets 'Capital' Boost
Car clubs are set to benefit from an extra £40,000 of Government funding, Transport Minister Norman Baker announced today. The money will be used to support car club development in the UK - and espec...
UK National News, Jul 1, 2010
Sunny Outlook For Brits Calling Home On Holiday
The Minister for Communications, Ed Vaize, has welcomed cheaper mobile phone charges and free voicemail for UK citizens travelling in Europe. Welcoming the new European Commission regulations which b...
Sunny Outlook For Brits Calling Home On Holiday
The Minister for Communications, Ed Vaize, has welcomed cheaper mobile phone charges and free voicemail for UK citizens travelling in Europe. Welcoming the new European Commission regulations which 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.