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Northern Ireland News for April 2011 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2011
Co Antrim Hoteliers Bid For Expansion
Two hoteliers are bucking the recessionary trend and pushing ahead with planned expansion projects. Both in Belfast and in the City of Lisburn, two separate hostelries are planning to develop their f...
Co Antrim Hoteliers Bid For Expansion
Two hoteliers are bucking the recessionary trend and pushing ahead with planned expansion projects. Both in Belfast and in the City of Lisburn, two separate hostelries are planning to develop their f...
UK National News, Apr 28, 2011
Tyson's Release 'Was A Mistake'
Authorities in Florida have said the release of a 16-year-old, who was later arrested over the murders of two British men, was a mistake. Shawn Tyson was held in Sarasota on 7 April after shots were ...
Tyson's Release 'Was A Mistake'
Authorities in Florida have said the release of a 16-year-old, who was later arrested over the murders of two British men, was a mistake. Shawn Tyson was held in Sarasota on 7 April after shots were ...
UK National News, Apr 28, 2011
MP Demands Cameron Tackles RIRA
The DUP's Strangford MP Jim Shannon has called on the Prime Minister David Cameron to ensure that there is a strong response to dissident terrorists who issued threats in Londonderry over the Easter P...
MP Demands Cameron Tackles RIRA
The DUP's Strangford MP Jim Shannon has called on the Prime Minister David Cameron to ensure that there is a strong response to dissident terrorists who issued threats in Londonderry over the Easter P...
UK National News, Apr 28, 2011
Arrests Follow New Mitchell Murder Probe
Detectives investigating the murder of Raymond Mitchell have arrested two males on suspicion of his murder. The two men, aged 27 and 17, are in custody at separate south London police stations. On S...
Arrests Follow New Mitchell Murder Probe
Detectives investigating the murder of Raymond Mitchell have arrested two males on suspicion of his murder. The two men, aged 27 and 17, are in custody at separate south London police stations. On S...
UK National News, Apr 28, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Report On Sri Lanka Welcomed The Foreign Office has welcomed the UN Panel of Experts report on the alleged violations of international human rights and humanitarian law during the military conflict i...
Other UK News In Brief
Report On Sri Lanka Welcomed The Foreign Office has welcomed the UN Panel of Experts report on the alleged violations of international human rights and humanitarian law during the military conflict i...
Business News, Apr 28, 2011
Mivan Wins Community Excellence Awards
Specialist contractor Mivan has won the Randox Business Award at the seventh annual Antrim Community Excellence Awards. The Award was presented to Simon Harland, Corporate Services Director and Ingr...
Mivan Wins Community Excellence Awards
Specialist contractor Mivan has won the Randox Business Award at the seventh annual Antrim Community Excellence Awards. The Award was presented to Simon Harland, Corporate Services Director and Ingr...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2011
'What A Relief' As Water Rise Pegged
Businesses in NI won't face huge hikes in their water rates after the Water and the Utility Regulator agreed an annual review of charges to metered customers at just 4% more for combined water and sew...
'What A Relief' As Water Rise Pegged
Businesses in NI won't face huge hikes in their water rates after the Water and the Utility Regulator agreed an annual review of charges to metered customers at just 4% more for combined water and sew...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2011
Priests Confess Brit Awards Nomination
NI is looking ever more likely to feature in the coming Brit Awards next month. The lyrical clergymen, better known as The Priests, have revealed they are among the 10 contenders for the coveted Clas...
Priests Confess Brit Awards Nomination
NI is looking ever more likely to feature in the coming Brit Awards next month. The lyrical clergymen, better known as The Priests, have revealed they are among the 10 contenders for the coveted Clas...
Business News, Apr 28, 2011
New 30-day Rule For Energy Price Hikes
Energy suppliers must now give their customers at least 30 days advance notice of price increases or changes in their contract. The move will leave customers significantly worse off. Advance notific...
New 30-day Rule For Energy Price Hikes
Energy suppliers must now give their customers at least 30 days advance notice of price increases or changes in their contract. The move will leave customers significantly worse off. Advance notific...
Business News, Apr 28, 2011
'Building A Business On Your Ideas' Comes To Kilkenny
Next month small business-owners, entrepreneurs, inventors and start-up companies in Kilkenny and surrounding counties will get the opportunity to build their business. Minister for Research and Inno...
'Building A Business On Your Ideas' Comes To Kilkenny
Next month small business-owners, entrepreneurs, inventors and start-up companies in Kilkenny and surrounding counties will get the opportunity to build their business. Minister for Research and Inno...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2011
Belfast Targets Trade Outside NI
Business outside NI is being targeted by Belfast City Council, which is running a new business programme to help local companies enter markets outside of Northern Ireland for the first time. The 'Exp...
Belfast Targets Trade Outside NI
Business outside NI is being targeted by Belfast City Council, which is running a new business programme to help local companies enter markets outside of Northern Ireland for the first time. The 'Exp...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2011
Mivan Wins Community Excellence Awards
Specialist contractor Mivan has won the Randox Business Award at the seventh annual Antrim Community Excellence Awards. It was presented to Simon Harland, Corporate Services Director and Ingrid Napi...
Mivan Wins Community Excellence Awards
Specialist contractor Mivan has won the Randox Business Award at the seventh annual Antrim Community Excellence Awards. It was presented to Simon Harland, Corporate Services Director and Ingrid Napi...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Cloth Ear Excels Adrian McLoughlin, General Manager of The Merchant Hotel accepts the Best Pub award on behalf of the hotel's Cloth Ear bar from Glenda Nelson of firmus energy after it was an...
Other NI News In Brief
Cloth Ear Excels Adrian McLoughlin, General Manager of The Merchant Hotel accepts the Best Pub award on behalf of the hotel's Cloth Ear bar from Glenda Nelson of firmus energy after it was an...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2011
Freed Rape Suspect Sought Over Kilkeel Killing
A foreign national who embarrassed officials when he was freed by mistake from a high security jail in Co Antrim last autumn is being sought over a shock Co Down murder. After last weekend's shooting...
Freed Rape Suspect Sought Over Kilkeel Killing
A foreign national who embarrassed officials when he was freed by mistake from a high security jail in Co Antrim last autumn is being sought over a shock Co Down murder. After last weekend's shooting...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2011
Red Alert As Coastguard Threatened
Users of NI's coastline are heading onto the rocks and into grave danger with a threat to the only local Coastguard station - and 10 others across the UK - highlighted again this week. A union repres...
Red Alert As Coastguard Threatened
Users of NI's coastline are heading onto the rocks and into grave danger with a threat to the only local Coastguard station - and 10 others across the UK - highlighted again this week. A union repres...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2011
Rehearsals Underway For Royal Wedding
Ahead of the Royal Wedding on Friday, a pre-dawn military walk-through has taken place on the route. During the practice, soldiers lined the route to the Cenotaph, outside the entrance to Downing Str...
Rehearsals Underway For Royal Wedding
Ahead of the Royal Wedding on Friday, a pre-dawn military walk-through has taken place on the route. During the practice, soldiers lined the route to the Cenotaph, outside the entrance to Downing Str...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2011
Forum Calls For 'Two Pronged' Approach
A small business support organisation has called for a ‘two pronged’ approach to boost economic growth in the UK. Reacting to today’s announcement that UK GDP grew by just 0.5% between January and Ma...
Forum Calls For 'Two Pronged' Approach
A small business support organisation has called for a ‘two pronged’ approach to boost economic growth in the UK. Reacting to today’s announcement that UK GDP grew by just 0.5% between January and Ma...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2011
Housing Experts Back City Apartment Plan
There has been a warm welcome expressed for a proposed apartment development in downtown Belfast - in the face of an apparent fall in the population of the city. Tom McClelland of the Royal Institute...
Housing Experts Back City Apartment Plan
There has been a warm welcome expressed for a proposed apartment development in downtown Belfast - in the face of an apparent fall in the population of the city. Tom McClelland of the Royal Institute...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2011
NHS Restructuring Is Risky - Says BMA
In a report published today, the Committee of Public Accounts has warned that the reorganisation of the NHS in England could “make the challenge of achieving savings for reinvestment even tougher.”...
NHS Restructuring Is Risky - Says BMA
In a report published today, the Committee of Public Accounts has warned that the reorganisation of the NHS in England could “make the challenge of achieving savings for reinvestment even tougher.”...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2011
Economic Recovery 'Slow'
Gross Domestic Product, (GDP) only grew modestly at the start of the year - but making it likely that the Bank of England will keep interest rates at record lows for some months. In NI, the Northern ...
Economic Recovery 'Slow'
Gross Domestic Product, (GDP) only grew modestly at the start of the year - but making it likely that the Bank of England will keep interest rates at record lows for some months. In NI, the Northern ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2011
Lyric Theatre Stages Opening Festival
The newly built Lyric Theatre - which officially opens on Sunday 1 May - is pulling out all the stops with a festival of events to welcome the iconic name back into production. Opening with a gala pe...
Lyric Theatre Stages Opening Festival
The newly built Lyric Theatre - which officially opens on Sunday 1 May - is pulling out all the stops with a festival of events to welcome the iconic name back into production. Opening with a gala pe...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2011
Olympics 'Go For Green'
While athletes will be bidding for 'Gold' next year, the methods used in the construction of venues for the Olympic Games aim instead for 'Green'. The event - which will open at the end of July 2012 ...
Olympics 'Go For Green'
While athletes will be bidding for 'Gold' next year, the methods used in the construction of venues for the Olympic Games aim instead for 'Green'. The event - which will open at the end of July 2012 ...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2011
Freed Rape Suspect Sought Over NI Shooting
A foreign national who embarrassed officials in Northern Ireland last year when he was freed by mistake from a high security jail in Co Antrim is being sought across the British Isles over a shock Co ...
Freed Rape Suspect Sought Over NI Shooting
A foreign national who embarrassed officials in Northern Ireland last year when he was freed by mistake from a high security jail in Co Antrim is being sought across the British Isles over a shock Co ...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2011
Deputy PM Attends First NHS Listening Event For Patients
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Care Services Minister Paul Burstow today heard views from patients at the first listening event on NHS modernisation exclusively for patients. Health Secretary ...
Deputy PM Attends First NHS Listening Event For Patients
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Care Services Minister Paul Burstow today heard views from patients at the first listening event on NHS modernisation exclusively for patients. Health Secretary ...
Recruitment News, Apr 27, 2011
50 New NEI Jobs In Galway
The Enterprise Minister Richard Bruton has announced 50 new jobs in Galway with NEI. NEI, a provider of application platforms and support services for technology software developers worldwide, is es...
50 New NEI Jobs In Galway
The Enterprise Minister Richard Bruton has announced 50 new jobs in Galway with NEI. NEI, a provider of application platforms and support services for technology software developers worldwide, is es...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2011
Clarke Pushes For Genuine Differences In European Court
The European Court of Human Rights should pay proper regard to the democratic role of national Parliaments and the decisions of domestic courts, Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke has told the European ...
Clarke Pushes For Genuine Differences In European Court
The European Court of Human Rights should pay proper regard to the democratic role of national Parliaments and the decisions of domestic courts, Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke has told the European ...
Business News, Apr 27, 2011
Economic Recovery 'Slow'
Gross Domestic Product, (GDP) only grew modestly at the start of the year - but making it likely that the Bank of England will keep interest rates at record lows for some months. The faltering constr...
Economic Recovery 'Slow'
Gross Domestic Product, (GDP) only grew modestly at the start of the year - but making it likely that the Bank of England will keep interest rates at record lows for some months. The faltering constr...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2011
Financing Needed For NI Arts Sector
Long-term funds should be secured to ensure that NI's creative sector is secured. The Alliance party's Culture Spokesperson, Kieran McCarthy, has called for a system of long term funding for the arts...
Financing Needed For NI Arts Sector
Long-term funds should be secured to ensure that NI's creative sector is secured. The Alliance party's Culture Spokesperson, Kieran McCarthy, has called for a system of long term funding for the arts...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2011
Belfast's Enterprising Past 'Uncovered'
The public is being invited to discover more about Belfast's industrial past with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) holding a lunchtime talk, [1pm in Waterman House, Belfast on Friday 6 M...
Belfast's Enterprising Past 'Uncovered'
The public is being invited to discover more about Belfast's industrial past with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) holding a lunchtime talk, [1pm in Waterman House, Belfast on Friday 6 M...
Recruitment News, Apr 27, 2011
Olympic Workforce Tops 12,000
The workforce on the Olympic Park and Athletes’ Village has reached 12,635 as the ‘big build’ nears completion. As well as the economic legacy that is being created for people and companies working o...
Olympic Workforce Tops 12,000
The workforce on the Olympic Park and Athletes’ Village has reached 12,635 as the ‘big build’ nears completion. As well as the economic legacy that is being created for people and companies working o...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A few fog patches at first, soon clearing to leave a dry day with some patchy cloud and good sunny spells. Light and variable winds. Feeling mild in sunny spells. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:Dry and quite chilly overnight under prolonged clear spells and light winds. This will allow a few fog patches to develop in places. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
