Northern Ireland News for April 2011 : Page 13
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2011
Markets Youth Centre Funding Welcomed
There's good news for Belfast's Markets with the announcement that the Department of Education is to be a lead funder in planning for a new youth centre in the south Belfast nationalist area. The for...
Markets Youth Centre Funding Welcomed
There's good news for Belfast's Markets with the announcement that the Department of Education is to be a lead funder in planning for a new youth centre in the south Belfast nationalist area. The for...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2011
Belsonic Announces 2011 Line-Up
Belfast's biggest outdoor festival, Belsonic, has announced this year's line-up. The four-day event will see Elbow, The Specials, Dizzy Rascal and Primal Scream (Screamadelica) lead the celebrations...
Belsonic Announces 2011 Line-Up
Belfast's biggest outdoor festival, Belsonic, has announced this year's line-up. The four-day event will see Elbow, The Specials, Dizzy Rascal and Primal Scream (Screamadelica) lead the celebrations...
Business News, Apr 4, 2011
Markets Youth Centre Funding Welcomed
There's good news for Belfast's Markets with the announcement that the Department of Education is to be a lead funder in planning for a new youth centre in the south Belfast nationalist area. Local S...
Markets Youth Centre Funding Welcomed
There's good news for Belfast's Markets with the announcement that the Department of Education is to be a lead funder in planning for a new youth centre in the south Belfast nationalist area. Local S...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2011
New Senior Partner For Tughans
One of Belfast's top law firms is to have a new Senior Partner. Phyllis Agnew is to take over as Senior Partner at Tughans, replacing Grahame Loughlin, who has been first Managing Partner and then S...
New Senior Partner For Tughans
One of Belfast's top law firms is to have a new Senior Partner. Phyllis Agnew is to take over as Senior Partner at Tughans, replacing Grahame Loughlin, who has been first Managing Partner and then S...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Terror Arrest The detention of a 41-year old man - arrested on suspicion of terrorist activity - is not linked to the weekend bomb attack in Omagh in which Constable Ronan Kerr was killed. Th...
Other NI News In Brief
Terror Arrest The detention of a 41-year old man - arrested on suspicion of terrorist activity - is not linked to the weekend bomb attack in Omagh in which Constable Ronan Kerr was killed. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 1, 2011
Regret As Police Reserve Marches Off
The disbandment of the police Full Time Reserve (FTR) is wrong - as the necessary conditions to allow its dissolution have not yet been met, the Chairman of the Police Federation of Northern Ireland h...
Regret As Police Reserve Marches Off
The disbandment of the police Full Time Reserve (FTR) is wrong - as the necessary conditions to allow its dissolution have not yet been met, the Chairman of the Police Federation of Northern Ireland h...
UK National News, Apr 1, 2011
Mother Jailed Over Son's Bleach Death
A mother, who killed her autistic son by making him drink bleach, has been jailed. In February, Ajit Singh-Mahal, 12, was found dead at the family home in Barking, east London. He was killed just ho...
Mother Jailed Over Son's Bleach Death
A mother, who killed her autistic son by making him drink bleach, has been jailed. In February, Ajit Singh-Mahal, 12, was found dead at the family home in Barking, east London. He was killed just ho...
UK National News, Apr 1, 2011
Man Arrested Over Stockwell Shooting
Trident detectives investigating a shooting in Stockwell that left a five-year-old girl and a 35-year-old man critically injured have arrested a man. The 19-year-old man was arrested in south London ...
Man Arrested Over Stockwell Shooting
Trident detectives investigating a shooting in Stockwell that left a five-year-old girl and a 35-year-old man critically injured have arrested a man. The 19-year-old man was arrested in south London ...
UK National News, Apr 1, 2011
Capt Nairac Murder Accused 'Not Guilty'
An infamous IRA murder was in focus today with a Co Armagh man cleared of the murder of undercover soldier Captain Robert Nairac 33 years ago. Kevin Crilly, 60, from Jonesborough, was accused of the...
Capt Nairac Murder Accused 'Not Guilty'
An infamous IRA murder was in focus today with a Co Armagh man cleared of the murder of undercover soldier Captain Robert Nairac 33 years ago. Kevin Crilly, 60, from Jonesborough, was accused of the...
UK National News, Apr 1, 2011
Improved Services For Adults With Autism
Local organisations will be able to access new tools from today that will help improve the health and wellbeing of adults with autism, announced Care Services Minister Paul Burstow. The new tools ha...
Improved Services For Adults With Autism
Local organisations will be able to access new tools from today that will help improve the health and wellbeing of adults with autism, announced Care Services Minister Paul Burstow. The new tools ha...
UK National News, Apr 1, 2011
Small Businesses Urged To Protect Their Ideas
Small businesses need to do more to protect and exploit their innovations, according to research published today by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO). The ‘Intellectual Property Awareness Surve...
Small Businesses Urged To Protect Their Ideas
Small businesses need to do more to protect and exploit their innovations, according to research published today by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO). The ‘Intellectual Property Awareness Surve...
UK National News, Apr 1, 2011
Ulster Facing Three New Security Alerts
There are three different security incidents ongoing this afternoon in Northern Ireland. The latest is a bomb alert in west Belfast, according to the PSNI, who said that investigations are being carr...
Ulster Facing Three New Security Alerts
There are three different security incidents ongoing this afternoon in Northern Ireland. The latest is a bomb alert in west Belfast, according to the PSNI, who said that investigations are being carr...
UK National News, Apr 1, 2011
UK Space Agency Fully Established And Going For Growth
The UK Space Agency becomes an executive agency of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills today. This will see the Agency taking over responsibility for the majority of the UK’s commitmen...
UK Space Agency Fully Established And Going For Growth
The UK Space Agency becomes an executive agency of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills today. This will see the Agency taking over responsibility for the majority of the UK’s commitmen...
Business News, Apr 1, 2011
Bank of Ireland Shares 'On The Rise'
A day after the publication of the Irish banking system stress test results, the Bank of Ireland have announced a rise in shares. The 33% jump is said to be a result of the government not having to t...
Bank of Ireland Shares 'On The Rise'
A day after the publication of the Irish banking system stress test results, the Bank of Ireland have announced a rise in shares. The 33% jump is said to be a result of the government not having to t...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 1, 2011
Belfast And Derry Face New Security Alerts
There's a bomb alert underway in west Belfast, according to the PSNI, who said that investigations are being carried out in the Navan Green area of Andersonstown this afternoon. The ongoing disruptio...
Belfast And Derry Face New Security Alerts
There's a bomb alert underway in west Belfast, according to the PSNI, who said that investigations are being carried out in the Navan Green area of Andersonstown this afternoon. The ongoing disruptio...
Recruitment News, Apr 1, 2011
Co Down Fish Processing Jobs Sunk
It has emerged that more than 30 people have lost their jobs at a fish processing facility in Co Down. The bad news has been revealed for staff at the Euro Shellfish (Parkgate Foods Limited) plant in...
Co Down Fish Processing Jobs Sunk
It has emerged that more than 30 people have lost their jobs at a fish processing facility in Co Down. The bad news has been revealed for staff at the Euro Shellfish (Parkgate Foods Limited) plant in...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 1, 2011
Nairac Accused 'Not Guilty' Of Murder
An infamous IRA murder was in focus today with a Co Armagh man cleared of the murder of undercover soldier Captain Robert Nairac 33 years ago. Kevin Crilly, 60, from Jonesborough, was accused of the...
Nairac Accused 'Not Guilty' Of Murder
An infamous IRA murder was in focus today with a Co Armagh man cleared of the murder of undercover soldier Captain Robert Nairac 33 years ago. Kevin Crilly, 60, from Jonesborough, was accused of the...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 1, 2011
Co Down Fish Processing Jobs Sunk
It has emerged that more than 30 people have lost their jobs at a fish processing facility in Co Down. The bad news has been revealed for staff at the Euro Shellfish (Parkgate Foods Limited) plant in...
Co Down Fish Processing Jobs Sunk
It has emerged that more than 30 people have lost their jobs at a fish processing facility in Co Down. The bad news has been revealed for staff at the Euro Shellfish (Parkgate Foods Limited) plant in...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 1, 2011
Arson Suspected As Blaze Almost Claims Life
Police are investigating two suspected arson attacks in a residential area of east Belfast. In the latest incident, a house at St Leonard's Crescent was almost destroyed in a blaze. Occupant Stephen...
Arson Suspected As Blaze Almost Claims Life
Police are investigating two suspected arson attacks in a residential area of east Belfast. In the latest incident, a house at St Leonard's Crescent was almost destroyed in a blaze. Occupant Stephen...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 1, 2011
Courts Add Tribunals To Responsibilities
A range of tribunals, covering such issues as mental health and charities, has now been transferred to the Department of Justice. The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS) has taken s...
Courts Add Tribunals To Responsibilities
A range of tribunals, covering such issues as mental health and charities, has now been transferred to the Department of Justice. The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS) has taken s...
UK National News, Apr 1, 2011
Home Fatalities 'To Exceed Road Deaths'
More than 200 Scots die every year from accidents in the home and that figure is set to exceed road accident fatalities for the first time in a generation. New research also shows that accidents in t...
Home Fatalities 'To Exceed Road Deaths'
More than 200 Scots die every year from accidents in the home and that figure is set to exceed road accident fatalities for the first time in a generation. New research also shows that accidents in t...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 1, 2011
DUP's Integrated Education Plan 'Vague'
As debate on the possible introduction of fully integrated schooling for NI continues, the former First Minister's philosophy on education has been branded "vague". In response to a speech made by DU...
DUP's Integrated Education Plan 'Vague'
As debate on the possible introduction of fully integrated schooling for NI continues, the former First Minister's philosophy on education has been branded "vague". In response to a speech made by DU...
UK National News, Apr 1, 2011
NI's Paramilitary Watchdogs Dissolved
The very last reports from the paramilitary watchdogs on NI's illegal groups won't be seen until after the coming elections. NI Secretary of State, Owen Paterson said on Thursday: "Due to the pre-ele...
NI's Paramilitary Watchdogs Dissolved
The very last reports from the paramilitary watchdogs on NI's illegal groups won't be seen until after the coming elections. NI Secretary of State, Owen Paterson said on Thursday: "Due to the pre-ele...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 1, 2011
Cathedral Quarter Festival Revealed
The highlights from this year's 12th annual Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival have been revealed. The event, which takes place from April 28 to May 8, features an engaging line-up packed with music, c...
Cathedral Quarter Festival Revealed
The highlights from this year's 12th annual Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival have been revealed. The event, which takes place from April 28 to May 8, features an engaging line-up packed with music, c...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 1, 2011
Sculpture RISEs On Belfast Skyline
Work has started on the biggest public artwork ever commissioned in Northern Ireland. When completed, RISE will tower 37.5 metres – or 123 feet – above the city’s Broadway roundabout. Construction o...
Sculpture RISEs On Belfast Skyline
Work has started on the biggest public artwork ever commissioned in Northern Ireland. When completed, RISE will tower 37.5 metres – or 123 feet – above the city’s Broadway roundabout. Construction o...
UK National News, Apr 1, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Children Deserve Better From Family Justice System The family justice system needs significant reform to tackle delays and ensure that children and families get the service they deserve, says an ind...
Other UK News In Brief
Children Deserve Better From Family Justice System The family justice system needs significant reform to tackle delays and ensure that children and families get the service they deserve, says an ind...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 1, 2011
Media Consultancy Signs 'Copy Deal'
An up-and-coming multi-media business in Northern Ireland has just agreed a deal to supply editorial content for the employment sections of a leading local newspaper. Millar Grattan Media (mgm) will ...
Media Consultancy Signs 'Copy Deal'
An up-and-coming multi-media business in Northern Ireland has just agreed a deal to supply editorial content for the employment sections of a leading local newspaper. Millar Grattan Media (mgm) will ...
Business News, Apr 1, 2011
Online Marketing Is Tops For NI Businesses
Online marketing is powering ahead of more traditional marketing techniques. According to a University of Ulster marketing expert, Northern Ireland business are excelling by mixing a variety of metho...
Online Marketing Is Tops For NI Businesses
Online marketing is powering ahead of more traditional marketing techniques. According to a University of Ulster marketing expert, Northern Ireland business are excelling by mixing a variety of metho...
Business News, Apr 1, 2011
Henderson Expands NI Warehouse Facility
Northern Ireland based foodservice business Henderson Foodservice has completed an investment of approximately £14m in new warehousing and office accommodation on the company's 23.5 acre site at Hight...
Henderson Expands NI Warehouse Facility
Northern Ireland based foodservice business Henderson Foodservice has completed an investment of approximately £14m in new warehousing and office accommodation on the company's 23.5 acre site at Hight...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 1, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
HMS Caroline 'Appeal' An Ulster Unionist party candidate for South Belfast in the Assembly election, Mark Finlay, has expressed his hopes that HMS Caroline, the naval ship and later Royal Nav...
Other NI News In Brief
HMS Caroline 'Appeal' An Ulster Unionist party candidate for South Belfast in the Assembly election, Mark Finlay, has expressed his hopes that HMS Caroline, the naval ship and later Royal Nav...
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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.