Northern Ireland News for January 2011 : Page 3

UK National News, Jan 27, 2011
New Plans Crack Down On Workplace Disputes
New government plans to improve the way in which workplace disputes are resolved have been published today alongside the Employer’s Charter. The measures are designed to give businesses more confiden...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2011
Key Arguments Made On NHS Reform


England's Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has said that his reforms for the NHS are needed because the country’s health outcomes are among the poorest in Europe. However in an article published on b...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2011
BBC World Service Cuts International Output
BBC World Service has released details of its response to a cut to its Grant-in-Aid funding from the UK's Foreign & Commonwealth Office - with fewer language services as a result. BBC World Service i...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Airport Operation Sees Crime Fall A five-week intelligence led operation, targeting wanted offenders, thieves, road traffic offenders, taxi touts and those handling stolen goods and drugs, has taken...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2011
Report Outlines NI's Marine Environment
Fisheries, tourism, beaches and even shipwrecks have all come under the spotlight this week as the NI Environment Minister Edwin Poots and the NI Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle Gi...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2011
Kennedy Meets Vocational Committee
Trade and other vocational qualifications were in the spotlight this week as the regulator of general and vocational qualifications in England and Northern Ireland met for a discussion with the Stormo...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2011
Attwood Goes 'Walkabout' In Omagh
A new path has transformed a previously overgrown wasteland and inaccessible riverbank into an attractive link route connecting local residents to a Co Tyrone town centre. The Social Development Mini...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2011
Bloodsucking Aliens Land In Donegal
Bloodsucking aliens have invaded the quiet Donegal community of Inishowen this week, as the film crew for Hollywood film 'Grabbers' landed in town. The 100-strong cast and crew of the comedy-horror f...
Business News, Jan 27, 2011
Kennedy Meets Vocational Committee
Trade and other vocational qualifications were in the spotlight this week as the regulator of general and vocational qualifications in England and Northern Ireland met for a discussion with the Stormo...
Business News, Jan 27, 2011
Attwood Goes 'Walkabout' In Omagh
A new path has transformed a previously overgrown wasteland and inaccessible riverbank into an attractive link route connecting local residents to a Co Tyrone town centre. The Social Development Min...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Adams Denies Being Baron The Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams has refuted claims by the PM that he accepted a post as 'Crown Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead' in order to resign his sea...
UK National News, Jan 26, 2011
Gray Sorry Over Sexism
Andy Gray, Sky's former Sports Presenter has apologised over sexist remarks he made while off the air. In the latest development, Gray, 55, said he was "devastated by losing the job” he loved. Foll...
UK National News, Jan 26, 2011
Hotel Owners Appeal Gay Ruling
A Christian couple who refused a gay couple a double room in their B&B will be appealing a ruling which said they acted unlawfully. Peter and Hazelmary Bull, who run Chymorvah Hotel, close to Penzan...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2011
Antrim Road 'To Remain Closed' In Bomb Alert
As the police said it could be Thursday morning before Belfast's Antrim Road is reopened after a large bomb is made safe, the Acting Chairman of the Northern Ireland Policing Board has condemned those...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2011
Riots' Photo ID Successes 'Wrong'
Identifying young rioters by publishing pictures of them is 'wrong' according to a report published by a committee of the NI Policing Board. Even though the police viewed the publication of photograp...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2011
Michael Martin Voted Fianna Fail Leader
As expected, the former Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin has been elected as the new leader of Fianna Fáil. Mr Martin, (pictured left) whose bid for leadership against Brian Cowen (o...
UK National News, Jan 26, 2011
Three Year Jail Term For Tommy Sheridan
A former member of the Scottish Parliament has been sentenced to three years in prison for perjury. Tommy Sheridan's plea for leniency for the sake of his family was rejected. The former Scottish So...
UK National News, Jan 26, 2011
Michael Martin Voted Fianna Fail Leader
As expected, the former Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin has been elected as the new leader of Fianna Fáil. Mr Martin, whose bid for leadership against Brian Cowen was defeated only ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2011
Irish Finance Bill 'Passes Second Stage'
The Republic of Ireland's now minority Fianna Fáil Government has survived the crucial Dáil vote on the Second Stage of the Finance Bill after winning the support of independent TDs. Independent's M...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2011
Action Follows Housing Executive Probe
Sixteen key recommendations and 59 best practise recommendations have been made after an investigation into the Northern Ireland Housing Executive was undertaken. An oversight group is to ensure reco...
UK National News, Jan 26, 2011
Blood Pressure Performance Pay Has No Impact
Targets set for GPs to improve the care of patients with high blood pressure have had no impact, according to a new study published on bmj.com. Researchers found that nationally set targets in the UK...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2011
Baggott Agrees Illegal Parading Meeting
There's to be a showdown over the way in which the PSNI has been allowing illegal republican parades to take place - while at the same time cracking down on Loyal Order events to make sure they follow...
UK National News, Jan 26, 2011
The King's Speech Leads Oscar Race
British movie The King's Speech is leading the way in this year's Oscar race, with 12 nominations including nods for Best Film and Best Actor for Colin Firth. The film has received the highest number...
Business News, Jan 26, 2011
Over 20,000 Caught With Unlicensed TV
TV Licensing today revealed that more than 20,000 people were caught watching the box without a licence in Northern Ireland in 2010. This includes more than 5,700 in Belfast, more than 1,370 in Newry...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2011
'Delayed' UK Welfare Reforms Welcomed
What has been described as a gradual and measured approach to welfare reform by the Westminster Coalition Government is the first proof that a local Executive Minister's arguments are 'beginning to be...
UK National News, Jan 26, 2011
Skills 'Antidote To Unemployment Trap'
John Hayes, Minister for Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning (BIS), and Chris Grayling, Minister for Employment (DWP), have demonstrated their joint commitment to a new approach, providing...
UK National News, Jan 26, 2011
Bidding Round For Regional Growth Fund Closes
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has received nearly 450 bids in the first round of the Regional Growth Fund. The fund is designed to encourage enterprise, growth and jobs in the pr...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2011
Road Tragedies Blight Ireland
A man aged in his 60s has died following a road accident in Co Tyrone. The PSNI were called to the scene of the incident on the Gorticashel Road, Mountfield, outside Omagh, shortly after 4.30pm yester...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2011
Over 20,000 Caught With Unlicensed TV
TV Licensing today revealed that more than 20,000 people were caught watching the box without a licence in Northern Ireland in 2010. This includes more than 5,700 in Belfast, more than 1,370 in Newry...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2011
Leadership Vote Looms As Finance Bill Teeters
The new leader of the Irish Republic's Fianna Fail party is to be selected today, with former Foreign Minister Michael Martin still the strong favourite. At the same time as the crucial Finance Bill...