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Northern Ireland News for July 2011 : Page 4
Business News, Jul 26, 2011
Ballymena Factory Accident Probed
An investigation is underway after a man was injured in an industrial accident in Ballymena yesterday. Machinery fell on the man as it was being serviced. The accident happened around 10am on Monday...
Ballymena Factory Accident Probed
An investigation is underway after a man was injured in an industrial accident in Ballymena yesterday. Machinery fell on the man as it was being serviced. The accident happened around 10am on Monday...
Business News, Jul 26, 2011
Irish Deficit Is Budget Target - Not Cash Value
The planned adjustment package in next December's budget may be more than the €3.6m already flagged, the Dáil Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has warned. While he welcomed the announcement by the...
Irish Deficit Is Budget Target - Not Cash Value
The planned adjustment package in next December's budget may be more than the €3.6m already flagged, the Dáil Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has warned. While he welcomed the announcement by the...
Business News, Jul 26, 2011
Booklet Tackles Irish Unemployment
An initiative to tackle Irish unemployment has been rolled out this week. The 'Working for Work' booklet, published by the Irish National Organisation for the Unemployed (INOU), was launched by the M...
Booklet Tackles Irish Unemployment
An initiative to tackle Irish unemployment has been rolled out this week. The 'Working for Work' booklet, published by the Irish National Organisation for the Unemployed (INOU), was launched by the M...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2011
City Leads Norwegian Massacre Condolences
As flowers and candles were placed outside the Royal Norwegian Embassy in London overnight, the Mayor of Belfast Councillor Niall Ó Donnghaile opened a book of condolence at City Hall today to mark th...
City Leads Norwegian Massacre Condolences
As flowers and candles were placed outside the Royal Norwegian Embassy in London overnight, the Mayor of Belfast Councillor Niall Ó Donnghaile opened a book of condolence at City Hall today to mark th...
UK National News, Jul 25, 2011
UK Link Probed Over Norwegian Massacre
Flowers and candles have been placed outside the Royal Norwegian Embassy in London overnight where its flag has been flying at half-mast. An embassy spokesman said: "People have come to the embassy t...
UK Link Probed Over Norwegian Massacre
Flowers and candles have been placed outside the Royal Norwegian Embassy in London overnight where its flag has been flying at half-mast. An embassy spokesman said: "People have come to the embassy t...
UK National News, Jul 25, 2011
Nurse Faces Charges Over Hospital Deaths
A probe into the deaths of five hospital patients has led to charges against a nurse who is at the centre of a tampering probe. Rebecca Leighton, 27, was accused of three counts of criminal damage wi...
Nurse Faces Charges Over Hospital Deaths
A probe into the deaths of five hospital patients has led to charges against a nurse who is at the centre of a tampering probe. Rebecca Leighton, 27, was accused of three counts of criminal damage wi...
UK National News, Jul 25, 2011
British Air Strike Hits Afghanistan Kids
British air strikes have flown into the news agenda today with five Afghan children injured when an Apache attack helicopter targeted a suspected insurgent on a motorbike. The Ministry of Defence (Mo...
British Air Strike Hits Afghanistan Kids
British air strikes have flown into the news agenda today with five Afghan children injured when an Apache attack helicopter targeted a suspected insurgent on a motorbike. The Ministry of Defence (Mo...
UK National News, Jul 25, 2011
PM Underlines UK's Big Issues
A newspaper that backs the unemployed has been making the news today instead with a special guest editor, Prime Minister, David Cameron at the helm. He used the platform at The Big Issue to set out h...
PM Underlines UK's Big Issues
A newspaper that backs the unemployed has been making the news today instead with a special guest editor, Prime Minister, David Cameron at the helm. He used the platform at The Big Issue to set out h...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2011
Pope Recalls Nuncio Over Kenny Abuse Speech
The Vatican Press Office has confirmed the Pope has recalled its Ambassador to Ireland following accusations by the Government that it had undermined child protection efforts by the Catholic hierarchy...
Pope Recalls Nuncio Over Kenny Abuse Speech
The Vatican Press Office has confirmed the Pope has recalled its Ambassador to Ireland following accusations by the Government that it had undermined child protection efforts by the Catholic hierarchy...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2011
Large Retailer Tax 'Retrograde Step'
Major retailers are calling for the introduction of legislation that would enable them to make properly targeted contributions to the 'health' of Northern Ireland's high streets - and not a tax on lar...
Large Retailer Tax 'Retrograde Step'
Major retailers are calling for the introduction of legislation that would enable them to make properly targeted contributions to the 'health' of Northern Ireland's high streets - and not a tax on lar...
Business News, Jul 25, 2011
'Master Builder of the Year' Award For NI
A Co Down building company has been named as the UK's top construction firm for 2011. FJ Charleton Building Contracts Ltd from Ballymartin has taken the accolade in the Master Builder of the Year Aw...
'Master Builder of the Year' Award For NI
A Co Down building company has been named as the UK's top construction firm for 2011. FJ Charleton Building Contracts Ltd from Ballymartin has taken the accolade in the Master Builder of the Year Aw...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2011
Booze Price Gets Cross Channel Focus
A proposal to enforce a minimum price structure on drinks' retailers has been in focus in a bi-lateral discussion. The Stormont Health Minister, Edwin Poots has met with his Scottish counterpart, Nic...
Booze Price Gets Cross Channel Focus
A proposal to enforce a minimum price structure on drinks' retailers has been in focus in a bi-lateral discussion. The Stormont Health Minister, Edwin Poots has met with his Scottish counterpart, Nic...
UK National News, Jul 25, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Helicopter Crashes In Flames There has been a tragic helicopter crash at the weekend. It came down in a field in north Cornwall, killing its pilot at about 3.30pm near Bude. The pilot is believed to ...
Other UK News In Brief
Helicopter Crashes In Flames There has been a tragic helicopter crash at the weekend. It came down in a field in north Cornwall, killing its pilot at about 3.30pm near Bude. The pilot is believed to ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2011
'Master Builder of the Year' Award For NI
A Co Down building company has been named as the UK's top construction firm for 2011. FJ Charleton Building Contracts Ltd from Ballymartin has taken the accolade in the Master Builder of the Year Awa...
'Master Builder of the Year' Award For NI
A Co Down building company has been named as the UK's top construction firm for 2011. FJ Charleton Building Contracts Ltd from Ballymartin has taken the accolade in the Master Builder of the Year Awa...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2011
Beware Rogue Doorstep Traders, Says OFT
Householders are being warned to beware of rogue traders knocking their doors with the offer of cheap building and maintenance services. Figures released by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) show that...
Beware Rogue Doorstep Traders, Says OFT
Householders are being warned to beware of rogue traders knocking their doors with the offer of cheap building and maintenance services. Figures released by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) show that...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2011
Crosby And Nash To Play Waterfront
Legends of 70s folk rock Crosby and Nash, will play Belfast's Waterfront theatre on Wednesday 28 September. Half of the seminal quartet, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, the first and third member perfo...
Crosby And Nash To Play Waterfront
Legends of 70s folk rock Crosby and Nash, will play Belfast's Waterfront theatre on Wednesday 28 September. Half of the seminal quartet, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, the first and third member perfo...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Biker Tragedy There has been an overnight road crash, which left a 20-year-old motorcyclist fatally injured after the accident in Whiteabbey, Co Antrim. The collision between a car and his bik...
Other NI News In Brief
Biker Tragedy There has been an overnight road crash, which left a 20-year-old motorcyclist fatally injured after the accident in Whiteabbey, Co Antrim. The collision between a car and his bik...
Recruitment News, Jul 25, 2011
Northern 'Banking On Loyalty' As Branches Close
The Northern Bank is making widespread cuts in its branch network in Co Antrim and Co Down - but is hoping to retain all their customers from the affected facilities. There are to be no job losses as...
Northern 'Banking On Loyalty' As Branches Close
The Northern Bank is making widespread cuts in its branch network in Co Antrim and Co Down - but is hoping to retain all their customers from the affected facilities. There are to be no job losses as...
Business News, Jul 25, 2011
Northern 'Banking On Loyalty' As Branches Close
The Northern Bank is making widespread cuts in its branch network in Co Antrim and Co Down - but is hoping to retain all their customers from the affected facilities. The branches to close in Belfast...
Northern 'Banking On Loyalty' As Branches Close
The Northern Bank is making widespread cuts in its branch network in Co Antrim and Co Down - but is hoping to retain all their customers from the affected facilities. The branches to close in Belfast...
Recruitment News, Jul 25, 2011
Sangart Plans Irish Manufacturing Facility
A global biopharmaceutical company is to build a new facility at Carrigtwohill, Cork. The move will involve significant job creation including 125 during construction, and up to 120 manufacturing job...
Sangart Plans Irish Manufacturing Facility
A global biopharmaceutical company is to build a new facility at Carrigtwohill, Cork. The move will involve significant job creation including 125 during construction, and up to 120 manufacturing job...
Business News, Jul 25, 2011
More Than 100 Double Decker Buses Avoid Landfill
A Scottish-based reuse and recycling enterprise has emerged as an integral solution in Scotland after reaching its half year target for recycling unwanted furniture. Recycle Scotland has rerouted mo...
More Than 100 Double Decker Buses Avoid Landfill
A Scottish-based reuse and recycling enterprise has emerged as an integral solution in Scotland after reaching its half year target for recycling unwanted furniture. Recycle Scotland has rerouted mo...
UK National News, Jul 22, 2011
No Charge For Salford Man Over Intruder's Death
A man who fatally stabbed an intruder who broke into his home in Salford will not face charges, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced today. Nazir Afzal, Chief Crown Prosecutor, North West Ar...
No Charge For Salford Man Over Intruder's Death
A man who fatally stabbed an intruder who broke into his home in Salford will not face charges, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced today. Nazir Afzal, Chief Crown Prosecutor, North West Ar...
UK National News, Jul 22, 2011
Ulster Soccer Ground Incendiary Bomb Probed
The East Belfast Alliance MP Naomi Long has condemned those behind an incendiary device found near the Oval football ground in the east of the city earlier. Local people have now returned to their ho...
Ulster Soccer Ground Incendiary Bomb Probed
The East Belfast Alliance MP Naomi Long has condemned those behind an incendiary device found near the Oval football ground in the east of the city earlier. Local people have now returned to their ho...
UK National News, Jul 22, 2011
Body Found In Missing 70-Year-Old Woman Probe
The body of a woman has been found in a ditch about a mile from the home of missing Eileen Ayley. Police launched an urgent appeal on Wednesday to find the 70-year-old who has alzheimers. Eileen Ayl...
Body Found In Missing 70-Year-Old Woman Probe
The body of a woman has been found in a ditch about a mile from the home of missing Eileen Ayley. Police launched an urgent appeal on Wednesday to find the 70-year-old who has alzheimers. Eileen Ayl...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 22, 2011
Safety Officials Probe Coleraine Dump Tragedy
There has been a tragedy on a Co Londonderry municipal dump today. The victim, a man, was killed in an industrial accident at the council-owned site. Coleraine PSNI attended the scene of the industr...
Safety Officials Probe Coleraine Dump Tragedy
There has been a tragedy on a Co Londonderry municipal dump today. The victim, a man, was killed in an industrial accident at the council-owned site. Coleraine PSNI attended the scene of the industr...
Recruitment News, Jul 22, 2011
'Healthy' Boost For Ballymena Building Jobs
Builders are set for a boost with construction jobs following news this week of a £25m construction project to provide a new health and care centre in Ballymena. The NI Health Minister Edwin Poots an...
'Healthy' Boost For Ballymena Building Jobs
Builders are set for a boost with construction jobs following news this week of a £25m construction project to provide a new health and care centre in Ballymena. The NI Health Minister Edwin Poots an...
UK National News, Jul 22, 2011
Charges Follows Sham Marriage In Belfast
A bride and groom arrested as they prepared to take their wedding vows on Wednesday have been charged with immigration offences. Following the investigation into the organisation of sham marriages of...
Charges Follows Sham Marriage In Belfast
A bride and groom arrested as they prepared to take their wedding vows on Wednesday have been charged with immigration offences. Following the investigation into the organisation of sham marriages of...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 22, 2011
Alliance Condemns Oval Incendiary Bomb
The East Belfast Alliance MP Naomi Long has condemned those behind an incendiary device found near the Oval football ground in the east of the city earlier. Local people have now returned to their ho...
Alliance Condemns Oval Incendiary Bomb
The East Belfast Alliance MP Naomi Long has condemned those behind an incendiary device found near the Oval football ground in the east of the city earlier. Local people have now returned to their ho...
UK National News, Jul 22, 2011
Go-Ahead For Kinlochleven Hydro Scheme
A new hydro-electric scheme in the Highlands has been given the go-ahead by the Scottish Government. The 5 Megawatt (MW) development at Loch Eilde Mor, near Kinlochleven, is expected to generate enou...
Go-Ahead For Kinlochleven Hydro Scheme
A new hydro-electric scheme in the Highlands has been given the go-ahead by the Scottish Government. The 5 Megawatt (MW) development at Loch Eilde Mor, near Kinlochleven, is expected to generate enou...
UK National News, Jul 22, 2011
Belfast Mortar Bomb Find Condemned
The Northern Ireland police have said they found a significant and viable mortar bomb following a security alert in north Belfast last night. The device was found during a search with a man being arre...
Belfast Mortar Bomb Find Condemned
The Northern Ireland police have said they found a significant and viable mortar bomb following a security alert in north Belfast last night. The device was found during a search with a man being arre...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A rather cloudy start with patchy mainly light rain, but becoming brighter through the day as the rain turns more showery, the best of any sunnier spells in the south. Maximum temperature 16 °C.Tonight:A few bright spells at first and any showers gradually dying out. Low cloud and mist or drizzle over northern coastal parts will spread south to most areas overnight. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
