Northern Ireland News for May 2011 : Page 4

Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2011
Farmers Keeping Business 'In The Family'
Farmers in NI are still following tradition and passing on their farms to their children and their descendants. A Northern Bank survey of agri-businesses has revealed a high level of succession and f...
UK National News, May 24, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Scottish First Minister Addresses Climate Change Alex Salmond, the Scottish First Minister, has described his meeting with Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Chris Huhne as 'positive an...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2011
Ulster University Reveals Festival Of Art
The Ulster Festival of Art and Design has revealed a packed calendar of talks, workshops, exhibitions and performances, from local and international talent, this June. Running from June 1 until June...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2011
Graham HQ Gains Corporate Workplace Award
A top building firm, Graham, has won a prestigious British Council for Offices (BCO) award for its new HQ office in Hillsborough, Co Down. The award was made at a packed awards ceremony in Manchester ...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2011
Hugo Duncan Set For Stormont Residence
BBC DJ Hugo Duncan is to visit his show on Stormont this Bank Holiday Monday during a family fun day at the estate. Families are welcome to go along and enjoy a day out of activities and entertainmen...
Business News, May 24, 2011
Altnagelvin Cancer Care Unit 'To Go Ahead'
A vital decision on health provision for cancer patients in the North West has been made. The NI Health Minister Edwin Poots today announced that he would provide multi-million pound funding to allow...
Business News, May 24, 2011
Graham HQ Gains Corporate Workplace Award
A top building firm, Graham, has won a prestigious British Council for Offices (BCO) award for its new HQ office in Hillsborough, Co Down. The award was made at a packed awards ceremony in Manchester...
Recruitment News, May 24, 2011
Jobs Boost At Altnagelvin Cancer Unit
A vital decision on health provision for cancer patients in the North West has been made. The NI Health Minister Edwin Poots today announced that he would provide multi-million pound funding to allow...
Business News, May 24, 2011
RTÉ And DRG Win At Prestigious ICT Excellence Awards
RTÉ and Digital Reach Group (DRG) have picked up a prestigious award for Mobile Technology Project of the Year at the ICT Excellence Awards, which were held in the Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire ...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
NIE Powers Up Several thousand people were left without power overnight because of high winds and they may not be back on supply until Tuesday evening, Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) has s...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2011
Train Hit, Ferries Cancelled As Storm Rages
Severe weather is battering the Irish Sea with the Met Office issuing an amber warning' over the winds which are expected through the late morning and afternoon. They warned that branches and trees m...
UK National News, May 23, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Police Appeal For Help In Armed Robbery Case Detectives from the Flying Squad at Finchley are appealing for information regarding an armed robbery in Camden. Police were called around 5pm on Saturday...
UK National News, May 23, 2011
Strong Winds Hit Britain
Road users across the UK are being advised to check the weather forecast and road conditions before they travel today as strong winds are forecast. Consequently, the Highways Agency has issued an Ambe...
UK National News, May 23, 2011
PM Says Privacy Injunctions Are 'Unsustainable'
The Prime Minister has described the current situation surrounding privacy rulings as "unsustainable" and unfair on the press. Speaking to ITV1's Daybreak, David Cameron said the law should be review...
Recruitment News, May 23, 2011
NI Apprentice Of The Year Winner Announced
A young Downpatrick apprentice has been crowned Northern Ireland's Apprentice of the Year for 2011. Luke Hawthorne, 21, received his award at ceremony in Belfast. He started his Wood Machining appre...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2011
Police Cancel Derry Bomb Briefing
Mystery surrounds a decision by the police not to proceed with a media briefing on a bomb attack at the weekend. The PSNI have now said they will not now be releasing more information on Monday about...
UK National News, May 23, 2011
Biggest Ever Free Music Event For London 2012
BBC Radio 1 has announced plans to hold the BBC's largest ever free-ticketed music event as part of the London 2012 Festival. Leona Lewis will be among the artists at the BBC Radio 1 event next year....
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2011
Altnagelvin Cancer Care Unit 'To Go Ahead'
A vital decision on health provision for cancer patients in the North West has been made. The NI Health Minister Edwin Poots today announced that he would provide multi-million pound funding to allow...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2011
Carvill Group Enters Administration
Building firm Carvill Group is to place three of its companies into administration. In a statement the company said the Carvill Group Limited, Carvill (Scotland) Limited and Carvill (Newcastle) Limit...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2011
Ryanair Profits Exceed €400
Budget airline Ryanair has today announced a 26% increase in their annual profits to €401m. The high-flying airline operates from City of Derry airport in NI and only recently left George Best Belfas...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2011
Continental Market Arrives This Friday
The ever-popular Continental Market will return to City Hall grounds this Friday, Belfast city council has announced. The market will see some 100 traders from across Europe returning to the grounds...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2011
NI's Top Village Sought
The search is on for Northern Ireland's leading small community with the launch of the Calor Village Of The Year competition. A share in a £12,000 prize fund is on offer in the initiative, which is b...
Business News, May 23, 2011
Carvill Group Enters Administration
Building firm Carvill Group is to place three of its companies into administration. In a statement the company said the Carvill Group Limited, Carvill (Scotland) Limited and Carvill (Newcastle) Limit...
UK National News, May 23, 2011
Motorists Warned To Get Insured Ahead Of Crackdown
Motorists are being warned to insure their vehicles ahead of a new crackdown to tackle the menace of uninsured driving. Under the new Continuous Insurance Enforcement law – which will affect all moto...
UK National News, May 23, 2011
'Car Insurance Needed' - Even When Not Driven
British motorists are being warned to insure their vehicles ahead of a new crackdown to tackle the menace of uninsured driving. Under the new Continuous Insurance Enforcement law - which will affect ...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2011
Top NI Apprentice Announced
A young Downpatrick apprentice has been crowned Northern Ireland's Apprentice of the Year for 2011. Luke Hawthorne, 21, received his award at ceremony in Belfast. He started his Wood Machining appre...
UK National News, May 23, 2011
UK Pylon Design Challenge Launched
Architects, designers, engineers and students are being challenged to rethink one of the most crucial but controversial features of modern Britain: the electricity pylon. A new competition has today ...
Recruitment News, May 23, 2011
Jobs Secured As Ryanair Profits Boosted
Budget airline Ryanair has today announced a 26% increase in their annual profits to €401m - offering a measure of security to workers in what has been a troubled sector. The high-flying airline oper...
Business News, May 23, 2011
Ryanair Profits Rise To €401m
Ryanair has today announced a 26% increase in their annual profits to €401m. Announcing the results Ryanair’s Chief Executive Officer, Michael O’Leary, said: “The highlights of the past successful ye...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2011
RTÉ Wins Technolgy Accolade
The Irish Republic's state broadcaster, RTÉ and Digital Reach Group (DRG) have picked up a prestigious award for Mobile Technology Project of the Year at the ICT Excellence Awards, which were held in ...