Northern Ireland News for April 2011 : Page 9
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2011
Construction Sector 'Sees Further Decline'
The latest construction index from Ulster Bank has revealed total business activity in the Northern Ireland private building sector fell again during March. Although the rate of decline was only marg...
Construction Sector 'Sees Further Decline'
The latest construction index from Ulster Bank has revealed total business activity in the Northern Ireland private building sector fell again during March. Although the rate of decline was only marg...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2011
DUP Seek Changes In First Minister Nomination
Changing the process for electing a First and Deputy First Minister to the NI Executive at Stormont is being put forward as part of suggested reforms for the legislative body. The DUP Leader and outg...
DUP Seek Changes In First Minister Nomination
Changing the process for electing a First and Deputy First Minister to the NI Executive at Stormont is being put forward as part of suggested reforms for the legislative body. The DUP Leader and outg...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2011
'Stand Up And Be Counted', Says Adams
In the wake of the murder of PSNI Constable Ronan Kerr, the Sinn Fein President has said it is time to "stand up and be counted" against "tiny, unrepresentative factions". Dáil Deputy Gerry Adams (pi...
'Stand Up And Be Counted', Says Adams
In the wake of the murder of PSNI Constable Ronan Kerr, the Sinn Fein President has said it is time to "stand up and be counted" against "tiny, unrepresentative factions". Dáil Deputy Gerry Adams (pi...
Business News, Apr 11, 2011
Irish Transport Programme 'Builds Jobs'
The Irish Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, Leo Varadkar, has said he will set out a clear plan for transport projects during the lifetime of the Government, including 'shovel ready' projects w...
Irish Transport Programme 'Builds Jobs'
The Irish Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, Leo Varadkar, has said he will set out a clear plan for transport projects during the lifetime of the Government, including 'shovel ready' projects w...
Recruitment News, Apr 11, 2011
Irish Transport Programme To Help Build Jobs
The Irish Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, Leo Varadkar, has said he will set out a clear plan for transport projects during the lifetime of the Government, including 'shovel ready' projects w...
Irish Transport Programme To Help Build Jobs
The Irish Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, Leo Varadkar, has said he will set out a clear plan for transport projects during the lifetime of the Government, including 'shovel ready' projects w...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2011
GPs 'Frustrated' By NI Health Service
Family doctors from across Northern Ireland have expressed their frustration at the lack of commissioning of health services in Northern Ireland. Speaking at the annual conference of GP...
GPs 'Frustrated' By NI Health Service
Family doctors from across Northern Ireland have expressed their frustration at the lack of commissioning of health services in Northern Ireland. Speaking at the annual conference of GP...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2011
Job Creation Tops SF Agenda
The economic crisis facing the whole of Ireland is being tackled by Sinn Fein whose President, Gerry Adams, was this morning joined by party colleagues Mitchel McLaughlin, Daithi McKay and Jennifer Mc...
Job Creation Tops SF Agenda
The economic crisis facing the whole of Ireland is being tackled by Sinn Fein whose President, Gerry Adams, was this morning joined by party colleagues Mitchel McLaughlin, Daithi McKay and Jennifer Mc...
UK National News, Apr 11, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Banking Commission Publish Interim Report The Independent Commission on Banking published its Interim Report today. The Commission has been asked to consider structural and related non-structural re...
Other UK News In Brief
Banking Commission Publish Interim Report The Independent Commission on Banking published its Interim Report today. The Commission has been asked to consider structural and related non-structural re...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2011
University of Ulster Honours Revealed
Leading figures in sport, business, broadcasting, the health and legal professions are among those who will be honoured by the University of Ulster at graduation ceremonies this summer. Liverpool Foo...
University of Ulster Honours Revealed
Leading figures in sport, business, broadcasting, the health and legal professions are among those who will be honoured by the University of Ulster at graduation ceremonies this summer. Liverpool Foo...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2011
'Green' Housing For Antrim
Houses in Antrim are to benefit from a £2m refurbishment, with the planned construction of five new homes also on the way. The 'green', environmentally friendly refurbishment is to involve almost 60 ...
'Green' Housing For Antrim
Houses in Antrim are to benefit from a £2m refurbishment, with the planned construction of five new homes also on the way. The 'green', environmentally friendly refurbishment is to involve almost 60 ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
RIR March Home There's been a homecoming parade for the 1st Battalion, the Royal Irish Regiment (RIR) in Market Drayton today as around 300 of the NI-linked soldiers marked the Shropshire-bas...
Other NI News In Brief
RIR March Home There's been a homecoming parade for the 1st Battalion, the Royal Irish Regiment (RIR) in Market Drayton today as around 300 of the NI-linked soldiers marked the Shropshire-bas...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2011
One Killed In Submarine Shooting
One person has been killed after a shooting on board the HMS Astute nuclear submarine. A second person is confirmed as being in a life-threatening condition. A man has been arrested following a shoo...
One Killed In Submarine Shooting
One person has been killed after a shooting on board the HMS Astute nuclear submarine. A second person is confirmed as being in a life-threatening condition. A man has been arrested following a shoo...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2011
Group Sentenced For Pensioners Scam
A callous group who masterminded a scam to steal cash from pensioners has been sentenced to a total of 14 years imprisonment. The ten men appeared at Basildon Crown Court following an operation desig...
Group Sentenced For Pensioners Scam
A callous group who masterminded a scam to steal cash from pensioners has been sentenced to a total of 14 years imprisonment. The ten men appeared at Basildon Crown Court following an operation desig...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2011
Drivers Risk Lives In Newry Bomb Alert
Motorists are dicing with death on the Irish border today, despite what is expected to be a "long and complex operation" as Army bomb experts examine a suspicious van abandoned on the A1 carriage in C...
Drivers Risk Lives In Newry Bomb Alert
Motorists are dicing with death on the Irish border today, despite what is expected to be a "long and complex operation" as Army bomb experts examine a suspicious van abandoned on the A1 carriage in C...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2011
Drivers Risk Lives In Border Bomb Alert
Motorists are dicing with death on the Irish border today in Northern Ireland, despite what is expected to be a "long and complex operation" as Army bomb experts examine a suspicious van abandoned on ...
Drivers Risk Lives In Border Bomb Alert
Motorists are dicing with death on the Irish border today in Northern Ireland, despite what is expected to be a "long and complex operation" as Army bomb experts examine a suspicious van abandoned on ...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2011
Government Approves New £6.08 Minimum Wage Rate
The Government has today accepted the independent Low Pay Commission’s (LPC) recommendations for this year’s National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates. The following rates will come into effect on 1 October ...
Government Approves New £6.08 Minimum Wage Rate
The Government has today accepted the independent Low Pay Commission’s (LPC) recommendations for this year’s National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates. The following rates will come into effect on 1 October ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2011
Killer's 25-Year Term Means '24 Months'
A killer smiled at relatives in a Belfast court on Friday after he was sentenced to 25 years for a sectarian murder in 1973, knowing that he will serve only two years under the terms of the Good Frida...
Killer's 25-Year Term Means '24 Months'
A killer smiled at relatives in a Belfast court on Friday after he was sentenced to 25 years for a sectarian murder in 1973, knowing that he will serve only two years under the terms of the Good Frida...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2011
Under 18s Protected From Sunbed Dangers
Businesses will face fines of up to £20,000 if they allow under 18s to use sunbeds from today. The Sunbeds Regulation Act 2010 aims to protect under 18s in search of a year-round tan from putting the...
Under 18s Protected From Sunbed Dangers
Businesses will face fines of up to £20,000 if they allow under 18s to use sunbeds from today. The Sunbeds Regulation Act 2010 aims to protect under 18s in search of a year-round tan from putting the...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2011
Fáilte For Queen's Dublin Visit
As details of the first reigning Monarch's visit to the Irish Republic emerged yesterday, polarized division has emerged. The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) has welcomed the planned trip by the Qu...
Fáilte For Queen's Dublin Visit
As details of the first reigning Monarch's visit to the Irish Republic emerged yesterday, polarized division has emerged. The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) has welcomed the planned trip by the Qu...
Recruitment News, Apr 8, 2011
Jobs Sail Into Dublin Port
Thousands of construction jobs are on the way with news that the Dublin Port Company has announced a wide-ranging, public consultation process to devise a Masterplan for the long-term development of t...
Jobs Sail Into Dublin Port
Thousands of construction jobs are on the way with news that the Dublin Port Company has announced a wide-ranging, public consultation process to devise a Masterplan for the long-term development of t...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2011
Queen's Dublin Visit Revealed
As details of the first reigning Monarch's visit to the Irish Republic emerged yesterday, polarized division has emerged. The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) has welcomed the planned trip by the Qu...
Queen's Dublin Visit Revealed
As details of the first reigning Monarch's visit to the Irish Republic emerged yesterday, polarized division has emerged. The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) has welcomed the planned trip by the Qu...
Business News, Apr 8, 2011
McLaughlin And Harvey Scoop Tesco Northcott
The main contractor has been appointed for the redevelopment of the Northcott Shopping Centre at Ballyclare Road, Glengormley - with Tesco as the anchor tenant. Although the UK's top supermarket chai...
McLaughlin And Harvey Scoop Tesco Northcott
The main contractor has been appointed for the redevelopment of the Northcott Shopping Centre at Ballyclare Road, Glengormley - with Tesco as the anchor tenant. Although the UK's top supermarket chai...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2011
Stormont Nominations Complete
Around half the politicians whose names were put forward today for election as Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) at Stormont, will actually make it to a seat. That's because the overall numb...
Stormont Nominations Complete
Around half the politicians whose names were put forward today for election as Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) at Stormont, will actually make it to a seat. That's because the overall numb...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2011
Alcohol Causes Significant Burden Of Cancer In Western Europe
Almost one in ten (9.6%) cancers in men and three in ten (3%) cancers in women in Western Europe is caused by former and current alcohol consumption, finds a paper published on bmj.com today. The stu...
Alcohol Causes Significant Burden Of Cancer In Western Europe
Almost one in ten (9.6%) cancers in men and three in ten (3%) cancers in women in Western Europe is caused by former and current alcohol consumption, finds a paper published on bmj.com today. The stu...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2011
PMS Savers Get Summer Pay-out Offer
There has been a broad welcome for news that the administrator of the Presbyterian Mutual Society (PMS) has proposed a 'Scheme of Arrangement' to the 10,000 creditors and members for them to get a tot...
PMS Savers Get Summer Pay-out Offer
There has been a broad welcome for news that the administrator of the Presbyterian Mutual Society (PMS) has proposed a 'Scheme of Arrangement' to the 10,000 creditors and members for them to get a tot...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2011
Half Of Stormont Nominations 'Will Sit'
Around half the politicians whose names were put forward today for election as Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in Northern Ireland will actually make it to a seat. That's because the overa...
Half Of Stormont Nominations 'Will Sit'
Around half the politicians whose names were put forward today for election as Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in Northern Ireland will actually make it to a seat. That's because the overa...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2011
Downbeat Mortgage Lending 'Creeping Up'
Mortgage lending across the UK increased slightly in February after a particularly downbeat January, according to new figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). There were 32,300 loans for h...
Downbeat Mortgage Lending 'Creeping Up'
Mortgage lending across the UK increased slightly in February after a particularly downbeat January, according to new figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). There were 32,300 loans for h...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2011
Alliance Slams 'Severe' Shooting Injuries
The police have appealed for information after a 31-year-old-man was taken to hospital after being shot in the leg in north Belfast. The shooting happened shortly before 11pm when a number of men we...
Alliance Slams 'Severe' Shooting Injuries
The police have appealed for information after a 31-year-old-man was taken to hospital after being shot in the leg in north Belfast. The shooting happened shortly before 11pm when a number of men we...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2011
'Sex Drugs' Seized In Newtownabbey
A large quantity of 'Viagra' style tablets and jellies have been recovered in a major operation targeting the rising problem of unlicensed drugs. A substantial quantity of the medicines have been rec...
'Sex Drugs' Seized In Newtownabbey
A large quantity of 'Viagra' style tablets and jellies have been recovered in a major operation targeting the rising problem of unlicensed drugs. A substantial quantity of the medicines have been rec...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2011
SDLP Unveil Election Campaign And Candidates
The SDLP have launched their election campaign and unveiled their Assembly candidates at the Hilton hotel, Belfast. Leader and South Down MP Margaret Ritchie (pictured) cited uniting people and bui...
SDLP Unveil Election Campaign And Candidates
The SDLP have launched their election campaign and unveiled their Assembly candidates at the Hilton hotel, Belfast. Leader and South Down MP Margaret Ritchie (pictured) cited uniting people and bui...
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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.