Northern Ireland News for October 2011 : Page 11
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2011
NI Builder Showcases Wind Turbine
A manufacturer of construction materials is showcasing their new £2m wind turbine, which is the largest single wind turbine on an industrial site in Northern Ireland. A new video detailing the delive...
NI Builder Showcases Wind Turbine
A manufacturer of construction materials is showcasing their new £2m wind turbine, which is the largest single wind turbine on an industrial site in Northern Ireland. A new video detailing the delive...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2011
UK Media Regulators To Listen To Parents
UK media regulators joined forces this week to launch a new website aimed at helping parents make their views heard on issues relating to inappropriate programmes, adverts, products and services. Par...
UK Media Regulators To Listen To Parents
UK media regulators joined forces this week to launch a new website aimed at helping parents make their views heard on issues relating to inappropriate programmes, adverts, products and services. Par...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2011
Carrick Gets £2m Makeover
Carrickfergus Town Centre is to undergo a major makeover following investment of almost £2m. The NI Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has announced the investment and said that it ...
Carrick Gets £2m Makeover
Carrickfergus Town Centre is to undergo a major makeover following investment of almost £2m. The NI Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has announced the investment and said that it ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2011
MTV Reveals Live Performers At EMAs
MTV have announced the latest list of international pop performers who will descend upon Belfast for the 2011 MTV EMA. Hosted by singer and actress Selena Gomez, (pictured) the 2011 MTV EMA will beg...
MTV Reveals Live Performers At EMAs
MTV have announced the latest list of international pop performers who will descend upon Belfast for the 2011 MTV EMA. Hosted by singer and actress Selena Gomez, (pictured) the 2011 MTV EMA will beg...
Business News, Oct 12, 2011
Irish Cabinet Discuss Debt Forgiveness
The continuing problem of mortgage debt is to be discussed by the cabinet today with a focus on a report which provides solutions to mortgage debt. The report, called the Keane Report, is the second ...
Irish Cabinet Discuss Debt Forgiveness
The continuing problem of mortgage debt is to be discussed by the cabinet today with a focus on a report which provides solutions to mortgage debt. The report, called the Keane Report, is the second ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2011
NI House Prices Continue To Fall
According to a recent survey the Northern Ireland housing market has seen a slight improvement in September but it also suggested that house prices are continuing to fall. Data collected by the Roya...
NI House Prices Continue To Fall
According to a recent survey the Northern Ireland housing market has seen a slight improvement in September but it also suggested that house prices are continuing to fall. Data collected by the Roya...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2011
Other News In Brief
Meow Meow Seized Officers from the Met's Central Task Force have seized a large quantity of the drug Meow Meow during a vehicle search in Wembley. During what police have described as a "proac...
Other News In Brief
Meow Meow Seized Officers from the Met's Central Task Force have seized a large quantity of the drug Meow Meow during a vehicle search in Wembley. During what police have described as a "proac...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Fortwilliam Attack PSNI officers are appealing for information following a robbery at a house in north Belfast's Fortwilliam Demesne on the evening of October 10th. Three masked men, one armed...
Other NI News In Brief
Fortwilliam Attack PSNI officers are appealing for information following a robbery at a house in north Belfast's Fortwilliam Demesne on the evening of October 10th. Three masked men, one armed...
UK National News, Oct 11, 2011
Ireland's Richest Man, Bankrupt
Sean Quinn, who was one Ireland's richest men has been declared bankrupt in a Belfast court on Friday. Belfast High Court granted the 64-year-old insurance broker and construction entrepreneur a vol...
Ireland's Richest Man, Bankrupt
Sean Quinn, who was one Ireland's richest men has been declared bankrupt in a Belfast court on Friday. Belfast High Court granted the 64-year-old insurance broker and construction entrepreneur a vol...
UK National News, Oct 11, 2011
Gov Tax Plans Will Increase Poverty – IFS
A report by a major economic research institute has found the Governments policies on tax and benefits will lead to a major increase in poverty over the next few years. The forecast from the Institu...
Gov Tax Plans Will Increase Poverty – IFS
A report by a major economic research institute has found the Governments policies on tax and benefits will lead to a major increase in poverty over the next few years. The forecast from the Institu...
UK National News, Oct 11, 2011
Hauliers To Trail 'Unsafe' Trailers
Some hauliers will be allowed to use longer trailers under plans published on Tuesday by Roads Minister Mike Penning. He said that following a consultation on proposals to allow a two metre increase ...
Hauliers To Trail 'Unsafe' Trailers
Some hauliers will be allowed to use longer trailers under plans published on Tuesday by Roads Minister Mike Penning. He said that following a consultation on proposals to allow a two metre increase ...
UK National News, Oct 11, 2011
GPs 'Dig In' Against Reforms As Debate Looms
GPs have continued their opposition of the sweeping reforms to the NHS proposed by the Government as a crucial House of Lords debate on the issue begins on Tuesday morning. A survey published just a...
GPs 'Dig In' Against Reforms As Debate Looms
GPs have continued their opposition of the sweeping reforms to the NHS proposed by the Government as a crucial House of Lords debate on the issue begins on Tuesday morning. A survey published just a...
UK National News, Oct 11, 2011
UK's Top Civil Servant Retires
The head of the civil service, Cabinet Secretary Sir Gus O'Donnell, has announced he will leave his post at the end of the year. Mr O'Donnell was expected to step down before the next general electio...
UK's Top Civil Servant Retires
The head of the civil service, Cabinet Secretary Sir Gus O'Donnell, has announced he will leave his post at the end of the year. Mr O'Donnell was expected to step down before the next general electio...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2011
Smaller Traders Slam CBI On Big Store Levy
There's a major rift developing today between smaller and larger traders with news that the Northern Ireland Independent Retail Trade Association (NIIRTA) has slammed the larger companies' trade group...
Smaller Traders Slam CBI On Big Store Levy
There's a major rift developing today between smaller and larger traders with news that the Northern Ireland Independent Retail Trade Association (NIIRTA) has slammed the larger companies' trade group...
UK National News, Oct 11, 2011
Olympic Stadium Negotiations Break Down
West Ham's bid to secure ownership to the Olympic Stadium after the London 2012 Games has collapsed. The board of the Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC) ended negotiations with the club on Tuesday, ...
Olympic Stadium Negotiations Break Down
West Ham's bid to secure ownership to the Olympic Stadium after the London 2012 Games has collapsed. The board of the Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC) ended negotiations with the club on Tuesday, ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2011
Finucane Family Await Inquiry Decision
The family of murdered Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane have called for 'transparency' should an inquiry be launched into his death. "The British Government must be fully transparent if they choose to...
Finucane Family Await Inquiry Decision
The family of murdered Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane have called for 'transparency' should an inquiry be launched into his death. "The British Government must be fully transparent if they choose to...
UK National News, Oct 11, 2011
Cameron Meets Finucane Family Over Inquiry
The family of murdered Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane have called for 'transparency' should an inquiry be launched into his death. "The British Government must be fully transparent if they choose to...
Cameron Meets Finucane Family Over Inquiry
The family of murdered Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane have called for 'transparency' should an inquiry be launched into his death. "The British Government must be fully transparent if they choose to...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2011
Child Hurt In East Belfast Sectarian Attack
An east Belfast politician has condemned an incident in the area that police are treating as sectarian during which a young girl suffered an arm injury. It took place at a house in Derwent Street on...
Child Hurt In East Belfast Sectarian Attack
An east Belfast politician has condemned an incident in the area that police are treating as sectarian during which a young girl suffered an arm injury. It took place at a house in Derwent Street on...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2011
Liam Adams Faces Eight Day Court Wait
The brother of Sinn Fein President will have to wait eight days to hear if he can appeal against his extradition to Northern Ireland after being accused of sexual abuse. Liam Adams last week was told...
Liam Adams Faces Eight Day Court Wait
The brother of Sinn Fein President will have to wait eight days to hear if he can appeal against his extradition to Northern Ireland after being accused of sexual abuse. Liam Adams last week was told...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2011
Company Fined After Worker's Arm Amputated
A serious accident that led to a worker losing his arm in machinery has been recalled in court. The Northern Ireland waste company involved has been fined after breaching health and safety legislation...
Company Fined After Worker's Arm Amputated
A serious accident that led to a worker losing his arm in machinery has been recalled in court. The Northern Ireland waste company involved has been fined after breaching health and safety legislation...
UK National News, Oct 11, 2011
Dog-Gone-It: Flying Canines For Seatbelts
A poll announced today by a top UK breakdown cover, GEM Motoring Assist revealed that more than 60% of UK drivers believe it should be compulsory to restrain dogs in cars when driving. The company, ...
Dog-Gone-It: Flying Canines For Seatbelts
A poll announced today by a top UK breakdown cover, GEM Motoring Assist revealed that more than 60% of UK drivers believe it should be compulsory to restrain dogs in cars when driving. The company, ...
Business News, Oct 11, 2011
Northern Mouldings Raises Its Profile
A Co Tyrone company Northern Mouldings Ltd is welcoming in a new era by rebranding under the name 'Promould'. As part of the prestigious Heron Bros Group, Northern Moulding, based in Cookstown, desig...
Northern Mouldings Raises Its Profile
A Co Tyrone company Northern Mouldings Ltd is welcoming in a new era by rebranding under the name 'Promould'. As part of the prestigious Heron Bros Group, Northern Moulding, based in Cookstown, desig...
UK National News, Oct 11, 2011
Other News In Brief
Appeal Launched Over Feb Fatal Collision Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal collision on the M4 close to Heathrow Airport. Officers were called at 9.50pm on ...
Other News In Brief
Appeal Launched Over Feb Fatal Collision Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal collision on the M4 close to Heathrow Airport. Officers were called at 9.50pm on ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2011
Poots Targets Mental Health Care
NI Mental health has been getting a focus this week with news that the Stormont Health Minister Edwin Poots has launched his Department's Service Framework for Mental Health and Wellbeing Announced on...
Poots Targets Mental Health Care
NI Mental health has been getting a focus this week with news that the Stormont Health Minister Edwin Poots has launched his Department's Service Framework for Mental Health and Wellbeing Announced on...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2011
Presidential Candidates Set For Third Debate
Ireland's presidential hopefuls will go head to head later today for their third debate of the election campaign. Today FM's The Last Word is hosting the event at the Sugar Club on Dublin's Leeson St...
Presidential Candidates Set For Third Debate
Ireland's presidential hopefuls will go head to head later today for their third debate of the election campaign. Today FM's The Last Word is hosting the event at the Sugar Club on Dublin's Leeson St...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2011
Beech Hill Expands For Derry's City Of Culture
A leading hotel in the North West is expanding with an eye to a cultural future. The Beech Hill Country House Hotel in Londonderry is planning to undertake a £220,000 expansion project to boost its i...
Beech Hill Expands For Derry's City Of Culture
A leading hotel in the North West is expanding with an eye to a cultural future. The Beech Hill Country House Hotel in Londonderry is planning to undertake a £220,000 expansion project to boost its i...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2011
Big Fish Landed By NI Science Park
A local internet hosting company, Big Wet Fish (BWF), has been welcomed as the newest tenant to a Belfast Lough-side based facility, the Northern Ireland Science Park and is marking its arrival with t...
Big Fish Landed By NI Science Park
A local internet hosting company, Big Wet Fish (BWF), has been welcomed as the newest tenant to a Belfast Lough-side based facility, the Northern Ireland Science Park and is marking its arrival with t...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2011
NI Celebrate Big Win At World Skills
Northern Ireland has triumphed at the global skills competition WorldSkills London 2011, winning gold, silver and bronze medals as part of Team UK. A gold medal in bricklaying was award...
NI Celebrate Big Win At World Skills
Northern Ireland has triumphed at the global skills competition WorldSkills London 2011, winning gold, silver and bronze medals as part of Team UK. A gold medal in bricklaying was award...
Business News, Oct 11, 2011
Company Fined After Worker Loses Arm
A serious accident that led to a worker losing his arm in machinery has been recalled in court. The Northern Ireland waste company involved has been fined after breaching health and safety legislatio...
Company Fined After Worker Loses Arm
A serious accident that led to a worker losing his arm in machinery has been recalled in court. The Northern Ireland waste company involved has been fined after breaching health and safety legislatio...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
UCF Think Pink MediCare and Clarins have joined forces to get lippy for the Ulster Cancer Foundation's Think Pink! breast cancer awareness campaign. Customers can call in to one of seven MediC...
Other NI News In Brief
UCF Think Pink MediCare and Clarins have joined forces to get lippy for the Ulster Cancer Foundation's Think Pink! breast cancer awareness campaign. Customers can call in to one of seven MediC...
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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.