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Northern Ireland News for June 2011 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2011
Newtownabbey Man Named Apprentice Of The Year 2011
A young County Antrim man, Ross Getty, has been awarded the inaugural PMST Apprentice of the Year 2011 title during a glittering ceremony at Belfast City Hall. Ross, 20, from Newtownabbey, is a plum...
Newtownabbey Man Named Apprentice Of The Year 2011
A young County Antrim man, Ross Getty, has been awarded the inaugural PMST Apprentice of the Year 2011 title during a glittering ceremony at Belfast City Hall. Ross, 20, from Newtownabbey, is a plum...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Junior Ministers Attend Launch Of Money Advice Service Junior Ministers Jonathan Bell and Martina Anderson have attended the launch of a new online financial health check service. The Money Advice Se...
Other NI News In Brief
Junior Ministers Attend Launch Of Money Advice Service Junior Ministers Jonathan Bell and Martina Anderson have attended the launch of a new online financial health check service. The Money Advice Se...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2011
Border Agency To Strike
The Public and Commercial Services union has called a one-day strike beginning at 6pm on Wednesday and ending at midnight on Thursday 30 June. The strike will affect UK Border Agency staff in the UK...
Border Agency To Strike
The Public and Commercial Services union has called a one-day strike beginning at 6pm on Wednesday and ending at midnight on Thursday 30 June. The strike will affect UK Border Agency staff in the UK...
Business News, Jun 28, 2011
Employability Programme Launched By Employment Minister
The Minister of Employment and Learning, Dr Stephen Farry, has launched a £2.4 million employability programme at Stormont. The programme, entitled Step-up to Sustainable Emplyoment (SUSE) is aimed a...
Employability Programme Launched By Employment Minister
The Minister of Employment and Learning, Dr Stephen Farry, has launched a £2.4 million employability programme at Stormont. The programme, entitled Step-up to Sustainable Emplyoment (SUSE) is aimed a...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2011
OFT To Take Action Over Passenger Surcharges
The OFT has put passenger travel companies on notice to change misleading debit and credit card surcharging practices or face enforcement action under consumer protection laws. Publishing its finding...
OFT To Take Action Over Passenger Surcharges
The OFT has put passenger travel companies on notice to change misleading debit and credit card surcharging practices or face enforcement action under consumer protection laws. Publishing its finding...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2011
Doctors Top Poll Of Trust In The Professions
The public continues to place its trust in doctors as the profession once again came top in Ipsos MORI’s poll looking at who the public trusts most to tell the truth. The figures were published duri...
Doctors Top Poll Of Trust In The Professions
The public continues to place its trust in doctors as the profession once again came top in Ipsos MORI’s poll looking at who the public trusts most to tell the truth. The figures were published duri...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2011
New Plans To Attract The Best Graduates Into Teaching
Top graduates will be attracted into the teaching profession to help drive up standards in schools, under new plans published. Despite having many excellent teachers, trained in some of the best inst...
New Plans To Attract The Best Graduates Into Teaching
Top graduates will be attracted into the teaching profession to help drive up standards in schools, under new plans published. Despite having many excellent teachers, trained in some of the best inst...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2011
Man Injured In Poleglass Shooting
A 35-year-old man is being treated in hospital after being shot in the neck in an attack at a house in Poleglass. The incident happened at the victim's home in Glenbawn Link around 8:40pm on Monday. ...
Man Injured In Poleglass Shooting
A 35-year-old man is being treated in hospital after being shot in the neck in an attack at a house in Poleglass. The incident happened at the victim's home in Glenbawn Link around 8:40pm on Monday. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2011
Thousands Expected At Belfast’s First Photo Festival
Belfast's inaugural Photo Festival is aiming to attract thousands of visitors to the city this summer, according to its organisers on Tuesday. The event, which has been two years in the making, is h...
Thousands Expected At Belfast’s First Photo Festival
Belfast's inaugural Photo Festival is aiming to attract thousands of visitors to the city this summer, according to its organisers on Tuesday. The event, which has been two years in the making, is h...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2011
Dodds Calls For Further Peace Fund Payments
European Minister Diane Dodds has called for a continuation of Northern Ireland's peace fund during a special hearing in Brussels into special EU programmes. The Peace III Programme, worth some €333...
Dodds Calls For Further Peace Fund Payments
European Minister Diane Dodds has called for a continuation of Northern Ireland's peace fund during a special hearing in Brussels into special EU programmes. The Peace III Programme, worth some €333...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2011
Man Jailed For Death By Careless Driving
A 26-year-old man has been sentenced to eight months imprisonment having previously been found guilty at Wood Green Crown Court of causing the death of Elizabeth Beach-MacGeagh by careless driving. A...
Man Jailed For Death By Careless Driving
A 26-year-old man has been sentenced to eight months imprisonment having previously been found guilty at Wood Green Crown Court of causing the death of Elizabeth Beach-MacGeagh by careless driving. A...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Holloway Murder Victim Named Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses and information after a murder in Holloway. Officers were called at around 10.23pm on Sunday to a stabbing in the vicinity ...
Other UK News In Brief
Holloway Murder Victim Named Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses and information after a murder in Holloway. Officers were called at around 10.23pm on Sunday to a stabbing in the vicinity ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2011
Ford Announces Mistaken Release Of Another Prisoner
The Justice Minister David Ford has admitted another prisoner has been wrongfully released from Maghaberry prison, the fourth in eight months. Mr Ford revealed on Tuesday morning that George Damien ...
Ford Announces Mistaken Release Of Another Prisoner
The Justice Minister David Ford has admitted another prisoner has been wrongfully released from Maghaberry prison, the fourth in eight months. Mr Ford revealed on Tuesday morning that George Damien ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2011
£4M Regeneration For Shankill Homes Launched
A £4 million plan to improve housing in the Shankill area of Belfast has been launched on Tuesday by the Social Development Minister. Nelson McCausland MLA said the scheme will target social houses m...
£4M Regeneration For Shankill Homes Launched
A £4 million plan to improve housing in the Shankill area of Belfast has been launched on Tuesday by the Social Development Minister. Nelson McCausland MLA said the scheme will target social houses m...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2011
First Minister Makes Lyrical Visit
First Minister Peter Robinson has visited the recently opened and fully refurbished Lyric Theatre, meeting the venue's chairman as well as a number of famous faces. The lyric is Northern Ireland’s on...
First Minister Makes Lyrical Visit
First Minister Peter Robinson has visited the recently opened and fully refurbished Lyric Theatre, meeting the venue's chairman as well as a number of famous faces. The lyric is Northern Ireland’s on...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2011
£4M Paid Out In Road Claims Since 2009
An SDLP MLA has revealed that some £4 million has been paid out by the Department of Regional Development in compensation over the past two years. SDLP Public Accounts Committee member John Dallat s...
£4M Paid Out In Road Claims Since 2009
An SDLP MLA has revealed that some £4 million has been paid out by the Department of Regional Development in compensation over the past two years. SDLP Public Accounts Committee member John Dallat s...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2011
Other News In Brief
Parents Jailed In Derry For Cruelty To Daughters The parents of two daughters have pleaded guilty to charges of neglect and mistreatment at Londonderry Crown Court on Monday. The parents of the girls...
Other News In Brief
Parents Jailed In Derry For Cruelty To Daughters The parents of two daughters have pleaded guilty to charges of neglect and mistreatment at Londonderry Crown Court on Monday. The parents of the girls...
Business News, Jun 28, 2011
Finance Minister Publishes Consultation On Business Rates System
Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has launched a consultation on increasing the amount of rate relief for small businesses, which would be funded by a levy on the largest retail premises. The proposals a...
Finance Minister Publishes Consultation On Business Rates System
Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has launched a consultation on increasing the amount of rate relief for small businesses, which would be funded by a levy on the largest retail premises. The proposals a...
UK National News, Jun 27, 2011
UK And China Are 'Partners For Growth'
Prime Minister David Cameron has announced trade deals worth £1.4 billion following the UK-China Summit in Number 10. Chinese Premier Wen and Foreign Secretary William Hague attended the talks. The ...
UK And China Are 'Partners For Growth'
Prime Minister David Cameron has announced trade deals worth £1.4 billion following the UK-China Summit in Number 10. Chinese Premier Wen and Foreign Secretary William Hague attended the talks. The ...
UK National News, Jun 27, 2011
Drugs Tested At Glastonbury Festival
Over the weekend at the Glastonbury festival drugs were tested, identified and catalogued within hours of being seized. The forensic early warning system will see scientists, police and drugs chariti...
Drugs Tested At Glastonbury Festival
Over the weekend at the Glastonbury festival drugs were tested, identified and catalogued within hours of being seized. The forensic early warning system will see scientists, police and drugs chariti...
UK National News, Jun 27, 2011
More Criminal Justice Data For Police.uk
Launched in January, www.police.uk allows people to type in a postcode and find out what crime and antisocial behaviour has been committed in their neighbourhood. The site has received more than 420 ...
More Criminal Justice Data For Police.uk
Launched in January, www.police.uk allows people to type in a postcode and find out what crime and antisocial behaviour has been committed in their neighbourhood. The site has received more than 420 ...
UK National News, Jun 27, 2011
Louth Raid Uncovers Bomb Components
A Gardai investigation in County Louth on Saturday has uncovered bomb components thought to be planned for a device in Northern Ireland. A controlled explosion was carried out in Hackballscross. H...
Louth Raid Uncovers Bomb Components
A Gardai investigation in County Louth on Saturday has uncovered bomb components thought to be planned for a device in Northern Ireland. A controlled explosion was carried out in Hackballscross. H...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2011
First Joint Meeting With Parades Commission Ahead
The First and Deputy First Minister are to meet with the Parades Commission for the first joint meeting ahead of the marching season. Both Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness have never before join...
First Joint Meeting With Parades Commission Ahead
The First and Deputy First Minister are to meet with the Parades Commission for the first joint meeting ahead of the marching season. Both Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness have never before join...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2011
McGuiness Hails Londonderry Peace Bridge
A new bridge linking Derry's divided communities will be a "catalyst for change", Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has said. Mr McGuiness joined First Minister Peter Robinson and the Irish Ta...
McGuiness Hails Londonderry Peace Bridge
A new bridge linking Derry's divided communities will be a "catalyst for change", Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has said. Mr McGuiness joined First Minister Peter Robinson and the Irish Ta...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2011
Rory Now Third In World Rankings
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy is officially the world's third best golfer, according to world rankings released this week. The Bangor born 22-year-old won the 111th US Open Championship last week ...
Rory Now Third In World Rankings
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy is officially the world's third best golfer, according to world rankings released this week. The Bangor born 22-year-old won the 111th US Open Championship last week ...
UK National News, Jun 27, 2011
Tough Times Ahead For The NHS, Warns BMA Chairman
British Medical Association (BMA) Chairman of Council, Dr Hamish Meldrum, today warned of tough times ahead as he set out the key challenges for the NHS in his opening speech to the BMA’s annual confe...
Tough Times Ahead For The NHS, Warns BMA Chairman
British Medical Association (BMA) Chairman of Council, Dr Hamish Meldrum, today warned of tough times ahead as he set out the key challenges for the NHS in his opening speech to the BMA’s annual confe...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2011
Saturdays Announce Belfast And Dublin Dates
All-girl pop band The Saturdays have announced two exclusive Irish dates onto the end of their upcoming arena tour. The girls will be coming to Belfast’s Odyssey Arena on Sunday December 18 and The O...
Saturdays Announce Belfast And Dublin Dates
All-girl pop band The Saturdays have announced two exclusive Irish dates onto the end of their upcoming arena tour. The girls will be coming to Belfast’s Odyssey Arena on Sunday December 18 and The O...
UK National News, Jun 27, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Police Investigate Murder In Holloway Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a murder in Holloway. They were called at 10.23pm on Sunday to reports of an incident in the vicinity o...
Other UK News In Brief
Police Investigate Murder In Holloway Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a murder in Holloway. They were called at 10.23pm on Sunday to reports of an incident in the vicinity o...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2011
Road Works Underway In South Belfast
Construction workers are to commence a number of major resurfacing schemes on the A55 Stockman's Lane and A55 Balmoral Avenue, Belfast over the summer months. The first starts today, with work on the...
Road Works Underway In South Belfast
Construction workers are to commence a number of major resurfacing schemes on the A55 Stockman's Lane and A55 Balmoral Avenue, Belfast over the summer months. The first starts today, with work on the...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2011
NI Firm Has Designs On Indian Success
An established firm of architects, Hall Black Douglas Architects, based in Belfast, has won its first business in India from participation in Invest Northern Ireland trade missions. By developing an ...
NI Firm Has Designs On Indian Success
An established firm of architects, Hall Black Douglas Architects, based in Belfast, has won its first business in India from participation in Invest Northern Ireland trade missions. By developing an ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A dry evening with late sunny spells and some long clear spells overnight. Becoming cloudier across the north towards dawn with a few showers possible. Touch of frost in south. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
