Northern Ireland News for August 2011 : Page 12
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2011
Jobs4u Targets East Belfast Unemployed
Locally based organisations that are said to have developed an intimate knowledge of community issues and employment opportunities in their individual areas are being hailed a success at the NI Execut...
Jobs4u Targets East Belfast Unemployed
Locally based organisations that are said to have developed an intimate knowledge of community issues and employment opportunities in their individual areas are being hailed a success at the NI Execut...
UK National News, Aug 9, 2011
'Crafty Cook' Dies at 69
Michael Barry, AKA 'The Crafty Cook', has died at the age of 69 following a short illness. Barry had hosted BBC Two's long-running Food and Drink programme, alongside Chris Kelly and wine experts Jil...
'Crafty Cook' Dies at 69
Michael Barry, AKA 'The Crafty Cook', has died at the age of 69 following a short illness. Barry had hosted BBC Two's long-running Food and Drink programme, alongside Chris Kelly and wine experts Jil...
UK National News, Aug 9, 2011
BBC Launches New BBC iPlayer For TV
The BBC has launched a new version of BBC iPlayer for TV. For the first time, BBC iPlayer on TV is personalised, specifically designed for the living room, and easy to use. The new version gives audi...
BBC Launches New BBC iPlayer For TV
The BBC has launched a new version of BBC iPlayer for TV. For the first time, BBC iPlayer on TV is personalised, specifically designed for the living room, and easy to use. The new version gives audi...
Business News, Aug 9, 2011
Property Drags Northern Profits Down
The foreign-owned Northern Bank is down £90m in the last six months - mostly due to bad debt in the property sector. The loss is due to 'impairment charges' the bank has to pay on bad property debts ...
Property Drags Northern Profits Down
The foreign-owned Northern Bank is down £90m in the last six months - mostly due to bad debt in the property sector. The loss is due to 'impairment charges' the bank has to pay on bad property debts ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2011
Garda Found Guilty Of Assault
A Waterford-based garda has been found guilty of assaulting a man who was arrested in the city last year. Sergeant Martha McEnery of Waterford Garda station was found not guilty of the more serious c...
Garda Found Guilty Of Assault
A Waterford-based garda has been found guilty of assaulting a man who was arrested in the city last year. Sergeant Martha McEnery of Waterford Garda station was found not guilty of the more serious c...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2011
All Time Low For Belfast
Pop punks All Time Low are bringing their live show to Belfast in January 2012 when the band plays The Ulster Hall, Belfast next January. The band's major label debut single, I Feel Like Dancin, has ...
All Time Low For Belfast
Pop punks All Time Low are bringing their live show to Belfast in January 2012 when the band plays The Ulster Hall, Belfast next January. The band's major label debut single, I Feel Like Dancin, has ...
Business News, Aug 9, 2011
'Safe People - Safe Places' Initiative Launched
A unique partnership between Larne Borough Council and ChainHR, a community based social enterprise has been launched to provide quality assured environmental safety training for businesses and organi...
'Safe People - Safe Places' Initiative Launched
A unique partnership between Larne Borough Council and ChainHR, a community based social enterprise has been launched to provide quality assured environmental safety training for businesses and organi...
UK National News, Aug 9, 2011
Other News In Brief
Man Shot In Aintree A man has been injured following a shooting in Aintree this morning. Police were called to Wango Lane around 1:55am after receiving a report that a 24-year-old man had been shot. ...
Other News In Brief
Man Shot In Aintree A man has been injured following a shooting in Aintree this morning. Police were called to Wango Lane around 1:55am after receiving a report that a 24-year-old man had been shot. ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Train Fills With Smoke A train that was going from Belfast Central Station to Jordanstown had to be evacuated yesterday when passengers reported that smoke was gathering in the carriage. The d...
Other NI News In Brief
Train Fills With Smoke A train that was going from Belfast Central Station to Jordanstown had to be evacuated yesterday when passengers reported that smoke was gathering in the carriage. The d...
Recruitment News, Aug 9, 2011
Govt 'Must Focus On Long-Term Jobless'
The Government must accelerate the roll out of initiatives promised in the Jobs Plan to help tackle the growing crisis of long term unemployment according to SIPTU Economist Marie Sherlock. According...
Govt 'Must Focus On Long-Term Jobless'
The Government must accelerate the roll out of initiatives promised in the Jobs Plan to help tackle the growing crisis of long term unemployment according to SIPTU Economist Marie Sherlock. According...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2011
Riots Continue In London Overnight
There has been a fresh wave of rioting overnight across London following Saturday night's disturbances in Tottenham. The Metropolitan Police said that "copycat criminal activity" broke out in Enfield...
Riots Continue In London Overnight
There has been a fresh wave of rioting overnight across London following Saturday night's disturbances in Tottenham. The Metropolitan Police said that "copycat criminal activity" broke out in Enfield...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2011
Three Remanded Over Antrim Assault
Sectarianism is back in focus with three men charged with the attempted murder of a teenager in Antrim on Friday in court today (Monday). Nathan Wilson, 20, of Birch Hill Meadows, Colin Kingsberry, 2...
Three Remanded Over Antrim Assault
Sectarianism is back in focus with three men charged with the attempted murder of a teenager in Antrim on Friday in court today (Monday). Nathan Wilson, 20, of Birch Hill Meadows, Colin Kingsberry, 2...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2011
Selection Of Top Civil Servant In Focus
There's controversy today after the Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland expressed their 'grave concern' about the proposed arrangements for the appointment of the next Head of the NI Civi...
Selection Of Top Civil Servant In Focus
There's controversy today after the Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland expressed their 'grave concern' about the proposed arrangements for the appointment of the next Head of the NI Civi...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2011
Two Held After Lisburn Stabbing
A man has been arrested after a 24-year-old man was stabbed in the head in Lisburn over the weekend. The victim was attacked in the Tonagh Drive area shortly before 7pm on Sunday. He suffered injurie...
Two Held After Lisburn Stabbing
A man has been arrested after a 24-year-old man was stabbed in the head in Lisburn over the weekend. The victim was attacked in the Tonagh Drive area shortly before 7pm on Sunday. He suffered injurie...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2011
Farmers Suffering As Thefts Rise
Agriculture is suffering major losses with the cost to NI farm owners estimated at around £3.8m over the past year. New figures revealed by insurance group NFU Mutual in their 'rural crime survey' sh...
Farmers Suffering As Thefts Rise
Agriculture is suffering major losses with the cost to NI farm owners estimated at around £3.8m over the past year. New figures revealed by insurance group NFU Mutual in their 'rural crime survey' sh...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2011
Women Found Dead In Fulwood House Fire
Police in Lancashire have appealed for information following the discovery of the bodies of two women at a house in Fulwood after a fire. Police were called to the house on Longfield around 2am this ...
Women Found Dead In Fulwood House Fire
Police in Lancashire have appealed for information following the discovery of the bodies of two women at a house in Fulwood after a fire. Police were called to the house on Longfield around 2am this ...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2011
Murder Investigation Launched In North Lanarkshire
Police in Cumbernauld have launched a murder inquiry the body of a 19-year-old man was found in a flat in Kilsyth in North Lanarkshire at the weekend. Leslie Berry was found in his flat in Park Lane ...
Murder Investigation Launched In North Lanarkshire
Police in Cumbernauld have launched a murder inquiry the body of a 19-year-old man was found in a flat in Kilsyth in North Lanarkshire at the weekend. Leslie Berry was found in his flat in Park Lane ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2011
Police In Separate Dramatic Rescues
The PSNI helicopter was deployed at the weekend in a life-saving incident on the River Bann. Air Support officers carried out the operation on the evening of Saturday 6 August between Portglenone and...
Police In Separate Dramatic Rescues
The PSNI helicopter was deployed at the weekend in a life-saving incident on the River Bann. Air Support officers carried out the operation on the evening of Saturday 6 August between Portglenone and...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2011
Cancer Survivors 'Should Exercise', Charity Claims
More than a million cancer survivors could be putting themselves at risk of long-term health problems because they are not physically active enough, a report by Macmillan Cancer Support has claimed. ...
Cancer Survivors 'Should Exercise', Charity Claims
More than a million cancer survivors could be putting themselves at risk of long-term health problems because they are not physically active enough, a report by Macmillan Cancer Support has claimed. ...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2011
Police Name Bus Stop Shooting Victim
Police have named the man who was shot dead at a south London bus stop at the weekend as Daniel Famakinwa. The 20-year-old, from Manor Park, east London, was found at the bus stop at Waylett Place, W...
Police Name Bus Stop Shooting Victim
Police have named the man who was shot dead at a south London bus stop at the weekend as Daniel Famakinwa. The 20-year-old, from Manor Park, east London, was found at the bus stop at Waylett Place, W...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2011
Finnish Ulster Peace Maker Dies
The middle-ground Alliance party Leader David Ford has expressed sadness at news that the former Prime Minister of Finland, Harri Holkeri, who co-chaired peace talks in Northern Ireland, has died at t...
Finnish Ulster Peace Maker Dies
The middle-ground Alliance party Leader David Ford has expressed sadness at news that the former Prime Minister of Finland, Harri Holkeri, who co-chaired peace talks in Northern Ireland, has died at t...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2011
New Essex Power Station Gets Underway
The UK Energy Minister Charles Hendry has given the go-ahead for InterGen’s proposals to construct a new 900MW gas power plant at the London Gateway Logistics Park, Coryton, Essex. The plans are for ...
New Essex Power Station Gets Underway
The UK Energy Minister Charles Hendry has given the go-ahead for InterGen’s proposals to construct a new 900MW gas power plant at the London Gateway Logistics Park, Coryton, Essex. The plans are for ...
Business News, Aug 8, 2011
Selection Of Top Civil Servant In Focus
There's controversy today after the Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland expressed 'grave concern' about the proposed arrangements for the appointment of the next Head of the NI Civil Serv...
Selection Of Top Civil Servant In Focus
There's controversy today after the Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland expressed 'grave concern' about the proposed arrangements for the appointment of the next Head of the NI Civil Serv...
Business News, Aug 8, 2011
Vintage Rolls Royce Firm Expands
A Co Antrim car refurbishment firm, James Black Restorations Ltd is targeting £470,000 worth of new export sales over the next three years with support from Invest Northern Ireland. Lisburn's James B...
Vintage Rolls Royce Firm Expands
A Co Antrim car refurbishment firm, James Black Restorations Ltd is targeting £470,000 worth of new export sales over the next three years with support from Invest Northern Ireland. Lisburn's James B...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2011
Finnish Peace Maker Remembered
The Alliance Leader David Ford has expressed sadness at news that the former Prime Minister of Finland, Harri Holkeri, who co-chaired peace talks in Northern Ireland, has died at the age of 74. The S...
Finnish Peace Maker Remembered
The Alliance Leader David Ford has expressed sadness at news that the former Prime Minister of Finland, Harri Holkeri, who co-chaired peace talks in Northern Ireland, has died at the age of 74. The S...
Recruitment News, Aug 8, 2011
Modest Job Boost For Luxury Car Firm
A Co Antrim car refurbishment firm, James Black Restorations Ltd is targeting £470,000 worth of new export sales over the next three years with support from Invest Northern Ireland. Lisburn's James B...
Modest Job Boost For Luxury Car Firm
A Co Antrim car refurbishment firm, James Black Restorations Ltd is targeting £470,000 worth of new export sales over the next three years with support from Invest Northern Ireland. Lisburn's James B...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2011
Oil Slick 'Sabotage' Halts Road Race
There has been outrage over an apparent deliberate oil spill that sabotaged a weekend motorbike race meeting. The North Antrim Ulster Unionist MLA, Robin Swann has condemned those who created an oil ...
Oil Slick 'Sabotage' Halts Road Race
There has been outrage over an apparent deliberate oil spill that sabotaged a weekend motorbike race meeting. The North Antrim Ulster Unionist MLA, Robin Swann has condemned those who created an oil ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2011
Visitors Tread Where King Billy Called
Famously visited by William of Orange (King Billy) after he rode across the strand from the harbour at Carrickergus where he had landed on route to the historic Battle of the Boyne, Newtownabbey's Whi...
Visitors Tread Where King Billy Called
Famously visited by William of Orange (King Billy) after he rode across the strand from the harbour at Carrickergus where he had landed on route to the historic Battle of the Boyne, Newtownabbey's Whi...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2011
Other News In Brief
Man Held Over Carlisle Sex Assault Police investigating a sexual assault in Carlisle last week have arrested a 27-year-old man. A 29-year-old woman was assaulted around 4:20am on August 5 as she walk...
Other News In Brief
Man Held Over Carlisle Sex Assault Police investigating a sexual assault in Carlisle last week have arrested a 27-year-old man. A 29-year-old woman was assaulted around 4:20am on August 5 as she walk...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Women On Stage The Lyric Theatre's commitment to showcasing the work of local writers on a wider platform sees its new production of Owen McCafferty's The Absence of Women as the first play st...
Other NI News In Brief
Women On Stage The Lyric Theatre's commitment to showcasing the work of local writers on a wider platform sees its new production of Owen McCafferty's The Absence of Women as the first play st...
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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.