Northern Ireland News for April 2011 : Page 11
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
City's Taste Of Spain Spanish volunteers, Ana Garcia Alverez and Maria Diaz de Tuesta, help Belfast City Council gardener, Derek Follas, create the Willow Sculpture that forms part of the com...
Other NI News In Brief
City's Taste Of Spain Spanish volunteers, Ana Garcia Alverez and Maria Diaz de Tuesta, help Belfast City Council gardener, Derek Follas, create the Willow Sculpture that forms part of the com...
UK National News, Apr 6, 2011
Police Make Arrest As PSNI Man Buried
It has just been revealed that the police have arrested a 26-year-old man over the murder of Constable Ronan Kerr in Northern Ireland. A special PSNI Press briefing was held in Belfast at 3pm today t...
Police Make Arrest As PSNI Man Buried
It has just been revealed that the police have arrested a 26-year-old man over the murder of Constable Ronan Kerr in Northern Ireland. A special PSNI Press briefing was held in Belfast at 3pm today t...
UK National News, Apr 6, 2011
Unity As Murdered PSNI Man Buried
This is to be a series of political 'firsts' taking place today in Northern Ireland. The Irish Premier, Enda Kenny, is attending the funeral of murdered PSNI Constable Ronan Kerr. The Taoiseach is c...
Unity As Murdered PSNI Man Buried
This is to be a series of political 'firsts' taking place today in Northern Ireland. The Irish Premier, Enda Kenny, is attending the funeral of murdered PSNI Constable Ronan Kerr. The Taoiseach is c...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 6, 2011
Arrest As Ronan Murder Probed
It has just been revealed that the police have arrested a 26-year-old man over the murder of Constable Ronan Kerr in Northern Ireland. A special PSNI Press briefing took place in Belfast at 3pm today...
Arrest As Ronan Murder Probed
It has just been revealed that the police have arrested a 26-year-old man over the murder of Constable Ronan Kerr in Northern Ireland. A special PSNI Press briefing took place in Belfast at 3pm today...
UK National News, Apr 6, 2011
Limit On Non-EU Workers Enforced
The first major change to reduce immigration into the UK has been delivered today, as the government's new annual limit comes into force. This, along with radical changes recently introduced to the s...
Limit On Non-EU Workers Enforced
The first major change to reduce immigration into the UK has been delivered today, as the government's new annual limit comes into force. This, along with radical changes recently introduced to the s...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 6, 2011
'Stop' Plea As Murdered PSNI Man Buried
The Gaelic Athletic Association and the PSNI have joined forces to form a guard of honour as murdered policeman, Ronan Kerr, was buried today. And, as the leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland tol...
'Stop' Plea As Murdered PSNI Man Buried
The Gaelic Athletic Association and the PSNI have joined forces to form a guard of honour as murdered policeman, Ronan Kerr, was buried today. And, as the leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland tol...
UK National News, Apr 6, 2011
Government Tackle Tax Avoidance
David Gauke, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, has today announced a change in legislation to prevent tax avoidance. The measure will prevent individuals from taking advantage of a tax loophole t...
Government Tackle Tax Avoidance
David Gauke, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, has today announced a change in legislation to prevent tax avoidance. The measure will prevent individuals from taking advantage of a tax loophole t...
UK National News, Apr 6, 2011
Disadvantaged Families Get Healthy Boost
Low-income families now have the choice to buy frozen fruit and vegetables as part of the Healthy Start scheme, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced today. The scheme supports over half a millio...
Disadvantaged Families Get Healthy Boost
Low-income families now have the choice to buy frozen fruit and vegetables as part of the Healthy Start scheme, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced today. The scheme supports over half a millio...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 6, 2011
IRA Murder Bid Man Gets 20 Years
An IRA man turned-politican who tried to murder a part-time Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR) soldier more than three decades ago has been sentenced for the attempted killing. The DUP Fermanagh & South T...
IRA Murder Bid Man Gets 20 Years
An IRA man turned-politican who tried to murder a part-time Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR) soldier more than three decades ago has been sentenced for the attempted killing. The DUP Fermanagh & South T...
UK National News, Apr 6, 2011
Government Face NHS Bill Concerns
Addressing ongoing concerns over an NHS shake-up, David Cameron, Nick Clegg and Andrew Lansley joined forces on a recent hospital visit. They said the Government would "pause, listen, reflect and im...
Government Face NHS Bill Concerns
Addressing ongoing concerns over an NHS shake-up, David Cameron, Nick Clegg and Andrew Lansley joined forces on a recent hospital visit. They said the Government would "pause, listen, reflect and im...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 6, 2011
Public Inquiry For A5 Upgrade
The contentious A5 upgrade is to face a public inquiry next month. Plans to dual the 85km route, spanning Aughnacloy to Newbuildings, have attracted over 2,400 objections. Protesters have argued th...
Public Inquiry For A5 Upgrade
The contentious A5 upgrade is to face a public inquiry next month. Plans to dual the 85km route, spanning Aughnacloy to Newbuildings, have attracted over 2,400 objections. Protesters have argued th...
UK National News, Apr 6, 2011
US And UK Highlight Progress On Patents Cooperation
The US and UK governments have highlighted the progress made on a joint action plan launched in March 2010 to combat the problem of patent backlogs and their effects on the economy and job creation. ...
US And UK Highlight Progress On Patents Cooperation
The US and UK governments have highlighted the progress made on a joint action plan launched in March 2010 to combat the problem of patent backlogs and their effects on the economy and job creation. ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 6, 2011
DARD Flies In With Farm Payments
NI farmers are really getting on the map with news that the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) is again to use aerial photography to assess eligibility for EC Single Farm Payments....
DARD Flies In With Farm Payments
NI farmers are really getting on the map with news that the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) is again to use aerial photography to assess eligibility for EC Single Farm Payments....
Northern Ireland News, Apr 6, 2011
Alliance Party Targets Assembly Seats
The Alliance Party has launched its election campaign at Belfast's Waterfront Hall. Party Leader, David Ford said in his speech that they could make two or three Assembly election gains this would e...
Alliance Party Targets Assembly Seats
The Alliance Party has launched its election campaign at Belfast's Waterfront Hall. Party Leader, David Ford said in his speech that they could make two or three Assembly election gains this would e...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 6, 2011
Garda Probed As 'Sexual Crime Addressed'
Investigations are under way following allegations that remarks of a sexually suggestive nature were made by the Irish police after the arrest of two women involved in an anti-Corrib Gas protest last ...
Garda Probed As 'Sexual Crime Addressed'
Investigations are under way following allegations that remarks of a sexually suggestive nature were made by the Irish police after the arrest of two women involved in an anti-Corrib Gas protest last ...
Recruitment News, Apr 6, 2011
Technology Firm Creates 50 Dublin Jobs
Global technology firm Asset Control is to create 50 jobs in Dublin. The company, which specialises in financial services, processing, market management and reference data, says the quality of softw...
Technology Firm Creates 50 Dublin Jobs
Global technology firm Asset Control is to create 50 jobs in Dublin. The company, which specialises in financial services, processing, market management and reference data, says the quality of softw...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 6, 2011
Kings of Leon To Headline Slane
Kings of Leon are to headline this year's Slane Castle music event, orgnaisers revealed on Tuesday. The incredible booking of arguably one of the world's biggest bands coincides with the 30th Annive...
Kings of Leon To Headline Slane
Kings of Leon are to headline this year's Slane Castle music event, orgnaisers revealed on Tuesday. The incredible booking of arguably one of the world's biggest bands coincides with the 30th Annive...
UK National News, Apr 6, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Soldier Remembered Relatives of a Scottish soldier killed in Northern Ireland almost 40 years ago have received the Elizabeth Cross. Trooper Ian Caie was serving with the Royal Scots Dragoon ...
Other UK News In Brief
Soldier Remembered Relatives of a Scottish soldier killed in Northern Ireland almost 40 years ago have received the Elizabeth Cross. Trooper Ian Caie was serving with the Royal Scots Dragoon ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 6, 2011
Easyjet Takes Off For Manchester
Budget carrier easyJet will launch new flights from Belfast International Airport to Manchester this autumn. From 30 October, the airline's new flights will take off twice-daily will depart out of Be...
Easyjet Takes Off For Manchester
Budget carrier easyJet will launch new flights from Belfast International Airport to Manchester this autumn. From 30 October, the airline's new flights will take off twice-daily will depart out of Be...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 6, 2011
Bangor Announce Festival Programme
The programme of events lined up for a new Bangor based festival has been announced. Celebrating music, art and performance with contemporary, street and classical events, the Valley of Angels festi...
Bangor Announce Festival Programme
The programme of events lined up for a new Bangor based festival has been announced. Celebrating music, art and performance with contemporary, street and classical events, the Valley of Angels festi...
Business News, Apr 6, 2011
Avaya Jobs Mark 'Innovative Future', Says Bruton
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton has welcomed the announcement by Avaya, the government-supported global communications, software and services company, of the creation of 75...
Avaya Jobs Mark 'Innovative Future', Says Bruton
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton has welcomed the announcement by Avaya, the government-supported global communications, software and services company, of the creation of 75...
Business News, Apr 6, 2011
Exchequer Returns 'Broadly In Line' With Expectations
A statement has been released by Finance Minister Michael Noonan and Public Expenditure and Reform Minister Brendan Howlin in relation to the end-March 2011 Exchequer Returns. An Exchequer deficit of...
Exchequer Returns 'Broadly In Line' With Expectations
A statement has been released by Finance Minister Michael Noonan and Public Expenditure and Reform Minister Brendan Howlin in relation to the end-March 2011 Exchequer Returns. An Exchequer deficit of...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 6, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Hero Recalled Relatives of a Scottish soldier killed in Northern Ireland almost 40 years ago have received the Elizabeth Cross. Trooper Ian Caie was serving with the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards...
Other NI News In Brief
Hero Recalled Relatives of a Scottish soldier killed in Northern Ireland almost 40 years ago have received the Elizabeth Cross. Trooper Ian Caie was serving with the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards...
Recruitment News, Apr 6, 2011
Avaya Jobs Shows Innovation To Ireland’s Future, Says Bruton
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton has welcomed the announcement by Avaya, the government-supported global communications, software and services company, of the creation of 75...
Avaya Jobs Shows Innovation To Ireland’s Future, Says Bruton
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton has welcomed the announcement by Avaya, the government-supported global communications, software and services company, of the creation of 75...
Recruitment News, Apr 5, 2011
Tesco's Sandyknowes Centre Boosts Jobs
The long awaited construction of a new Tesco superstore in Glengormley's neglected Northcott Shopping Centre has begun. Although Tesco has yet to provide details, workmen are now on site beside the d...
Tesco's Sandyknowes Centre Boosts Jobs
The long awaited construction of a new Tesco superstore in Glengormley's neglected Northcott Shopping Centre has begun. Although Tesco has yet to provide details, workmen are now on site beside the d...
UK National News, Apr 5, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
New Probation Standards To Slash Red Tape Revised Probation National Standards were published today and will be implemented over the next year. The standards will allow frontline probation staff to ...
Other UK News In Brief
New Probation Standards To Slash Red Tape Revised Probation National Standards were published today and will be implemented over the next year. The standards will allow frontline probation staff to ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2011
£50K Offered To Catch Ronan Kerr's Killers
The national crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers is offering a cash incentive of up to £50,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the death of PSNI offic...
£50K Offered To Catch Ronan Kerr's Killers
The national crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers is offering a cash incentive of up to £50,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the death of PSNI offic...
UK National News, Apr 5, 2011
Second Body Named By Sian Police
Wiltshire Police have identified the body of a woman in Eastleach, Gloucestershire. Detectives investigating the murder of Sian O'Callaghan, 22, were led to the site by Christopher Halliwell, 47, wh...
Second Body Named By Sian Police
Wiltshire Police have identified the body of a woman in Eastleach, Gloucestershire. Detectives investigating the murder of Sian O'Callaghan, 22, were led to the site by Christopher Halliwell, 47, wh...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2011
RIR Afghanistan Parade Opposed
The Royal Irish Regiment has begun its return to the UK after almost seven months in Afghanistan - but there's also controversy in NI as a return parade is to be opposed by republicans. Continuing NI...
RIR Afghanistan Parade Opposed
The Royal Irish Regiment has begun its return to the UK after almost seven months in Afghanistan - but there's also controversy in NI as a return parade is to be opposed by republicans. Continuing NI...
UK National News, Apr 5, 2011
Reward Boosts Hunt For NI Police Killers
The national crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers is offering a cash incentive of up to £50,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the death of PSNI offic...
Reward Boosts Hunt For NI Police Killers
The national crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers is offering a cash incentive of up to £50,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the death of PSNI offic...
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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.