Northern Ireland News for August 2011 : Page 14
UK National News, Aug 4, 2011
Republican Anti-Police Photo Website Shut
The police in Northern Ireland are continuing to examine the how Irish republicans were able to publish pictures of serving police officers on Facebook amid claims it was an attempt to 'target police ...
Republican Anti-Police Photo Website Shut
The police in Northern Ireland are continuing to examine the how Irish republicans were able to publish pictures of serving police officers on Facebook amid claims it was an attempt to 'target police ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2011
Facebook 'Picture Attack On PSNI' Closed
The PSNI are continuing to examine the way that republicans were able to publish pictures of serving police officers on Facebook amid claims it was an attempt to 'target police officers for murder'. ...
Facebook 'Picture Attack On PSNI' Closed
The PSNI are continuing to examine the way that republicans were able to publish pictures of serving police officers on Facebook amid claims it was an attempt to 'target police officers for murder'. ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2011
NI Builders 'Falling Behind Rest Of UK'
The divergence in performance between the construction sector in Northern Ireland and in other parts of the UK grew further in the second quarter of the year. This is according to the Royal Institute...
NI Builders 'Falling Behind Rest Of UK'
The divergence in performance between the construction sector in Northern Ireland and in other parts of the UK grew further in the second quarter of the year. This is according to the Royal Institute...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2011
Homes Unfinished, But Rural Housing Boosted
Housing was in focus this week with news that around 5,000 houses in Northern Ireland remain unfinished because of the virtual collapse of the overall property market. NI Housing Executive (NIHE) fig...
Homes Unfinished, But Rural Housing Boosted
Housing was in focus this week with news that around 5,000 houses in Northern Ireland remain unfinished because of the virtual collapse of the overall property market. NI Housing Executive (NIHE) fig...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2011
'No Release' But Lillis Campaign Continues
The campaign to free a sick republican prisoner, Brendan Lillis, is continuing, despite earlier comments from the Justice Minister that he wouldn't be considered for compassionate release. Lillis was...
'No Release' But Lillis Campaign Continues
The campaign to free a sick republican prisoner, Brendan Lillis, is continuing, despite earlier comments from the Justice Minister that he wouldn't be considered for compassionate release. Lillis was...
UK National News, Aug 4, 2011
Builders Facing 'Retirement Timebomb'
The construction industry is facing a 'retirement timebomb' with around one in six workers due to retire within 10 years and the number of young people in the industry more than halving since the star...
Builders Facing 'Retirement Timebomb'
The construction industry is facing a 'retirement timebomb' with around one in six workers due to retire within 10 years and the number of young people in the industry more than halving since the star...
Recruitment News, Aug 4, 2011
Further Job Losses As Construction Contracts
The divergence in performance between the construction sector in Northern Ireland and in other parts of the UK grew further in the second quarter of the year. This is according to the Royal Institute...
Further Job Losses As Construction Contracts
The divergence in performance between the construction sector in Northern Ireland and in other parts of the UK grew further in the second quarter of the year. This is according to the Royal Institute...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2011
Attwood To Keep Waste Out Of Landfill
Waste was in the news today as the Stormont Environment Minister Alex Attwood announced a consultation on what he said was "a bold new plan" for keeping Northern Ireland's waste out of landfill. The ...
Attwood To Keep Waste Out Of Landfill
Waste was in the news today as the Stormont Environment Minister Alex Attwood announced a consultation on what he said was "a bold new plan" for keeping Northern Ireland's waste out of landfill. The ...
UK National News, Aug 4, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Cocaine Seized At Manchester Airport UK Border Agency officers at Manchester Airport have found 10kg of cocaine valued at approximately £400,000. The Class A drugs were discovered hidden in tins of s...
Other UK News In Brief
Cocaine Seized At Manchester Airport UK Border Agency officers at Manchester Airport have found 10kg of cocaine valued at approximately £400,000. The Class A drugs were discovered hidden in tins of s...
Recruitment News, Aug 4, 2011
Jobs' Initiative Travel Tax To Remain
The Government has decided to retain the €3 Travel Tax pending a further review next spring. As part of the Jobs Initiative, it was announced that the €3 Travel Tax would be suspended subject to a d...
Jobs' Initiative Travel Tax To Remain
The Government has decided to retain the €3 Travel Tax pending a further review next spring. As part of the Jobs Initiative, it was announced that the €3 Travel Tax would be suspended subject to a d...
Business News, Aug 4, 2011
RICS Highlights Construction Contraction
The divergence in performance between the construction sector in Northern Ireland and in other parts of the UK grew further in the second quarter of the year. This is according to the Royal Institute...
RICS Highlights Construction Contraction
The divergence in performance between the construction sector in Northern Ireland and in other parts of the UK grew further in the second quarter of the year. This is according to the Royal Institute...
Business News, Aug 4, 2011
Homes Unfinished, But Rural Housing Boosted
Housing was in focus this week with news that around 5,000 houses in Northern Ireland remain unfinished because of the virtual collapse of the overall property market. NI Housing Executive (NIHE) fig...
Homes Unfinished, But Rural Housing Boosted
Housing was in focus this week with news that around 5,000 houses in Northern Ireland remain unfinished because of the virtual collapse of the overall property market. NI Housing Executive (NIHE) fig...
Business News, Aug 4, 2011
N22 Tralee Bypass Scheme Underway
Cork-based contractors BAM Building Limited has commenced ground Investigation Works on the N22 Tralee Bypass/Tralee to Bealgrellagh Road Improvement scheme. The scheme has two main components, namely...
N22 Tralee Bypass Scheme Underway
Cork-based contractors BAM Building Limited has commenced ground Investigation Works on the N22 Tralee Bypass/Tralee to Bealgrellagh Road Improvement scheme. The scheme has two main components, namely...
Business News, Aug 4, 2011
Green Light For New Essex Power Station
Energy Minister Charles Hendry will today give 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 a...
Green Light For New Essex Power Station
Energy Minister Charles Hendry will today give 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 a...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2011
Cancer Care Volunteers Sought
The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) is urgently seeking new volunteers to help provide vital support for cancer patients and their families in the Belfast area. The charity is on the hunt for people w...
Cancer Care Volunteers Sought
The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) is urgently seeking new volunteers to help provide vital support for cancer patients and their families in the Belfast area. The charity is on the hunt for people w...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2011
Monaghan Car Crash Man Charged
Gardai investigating a fatal road traffic collision involving a cyclist and a vehicle on Tuesday have arrested a 37-year-old man in Carrickmacross. The accident occurred around 10.15pm on the N2 Car...
Monaghan Car Crash Man Charged
Gardai investigating a fatal road traffic collision involving a cyclist and a vehicle on Tuesday have arrested a 37-year-old man in Carrickmacross. The accident occurred around 10.15pm on the N2 Car...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2011
Culture Night To 'Serve Up Magical Feast'
Culture Vultures, family fun lovers and thrill seekers from far and wide can get their first glimpse of plans for Belfast's Third Culture Night with the unveiling of a new website. The countdown to ...
Culture Night To 'Serve Up Magical Feast'
Culture Vultures, family fun lovers and thrill seekers from far and wide can get their first glimpse of plans for Belfast's Third Culture Night with the unveiling of a new website. The countdown to ...
Recruitment News, Aug 4, 2011
Green Light For New Essex Power Station
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 ...
Green Light For New Essex Power Station
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 ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
No Turkish Delight As many as 1,500 Northern Ireland holidaymakers have their plans ruined after a tour operator went out of business. That's on top of 400 local travellers who have already fl...
Other NI News In Brief
No Turkish Delight As many as 1,500 Northern Ireland holidaymakers have their plans ruined after a tour operator went out of business. That's on top of 400 local travellers who have already fl...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 3, 2011
Brownlow Community Facilities Win Cash Boost
The NI Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has announced funding of £140,000 to improve two community premises in Brownlow, Lurgan. The grant, from the Neighbourhood Renewal Investment Fund...
Brownlow Community Facilities Win Cash Boost
The NI Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has announced funding of £140,000 to improve two community premises in Brownlow, Lurgan. The grant, from the Neighbourhood Renewal Investment Fund...
UK National News, Aug 3, 2011
Largest Ever Cocaine Seizure Leads To Arrests
A record haul of cocaine seized by the UK Border Agency, working with SOCA and the Dutch National Crime Squad, has led to the arrest of six members of an international drugs ring. The 1.2 tonne seizu...
Largest Ever Cocaine Seizure Leads To Arrests
A record haul of cocaine seized by the UK Border Agency, working with SOCA and the Dutch National Crime Squad, has led to the arrest of six members of an international drugs ring. The 1.2 tonne seizu...
UK National News, Aug 3, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
MRSA In The NHS At A Record Low MRSA bloodstream infections in the NHS have reached record low levels with fewer than 100 infections recorded in a single month for the first time, new official statis...
Other UK News In Brief
MRSA In The NHS At A Record Low MRSA bloodstream infections in the NHS have reached record low levels with fewer than 100 infections recorded in a single month for the first time, new official statis...
UK National News, Aug 3, 2011
Lansley Champions A Stronger Voice For Patients
Patients will today have a stronger voice under plans set out by Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley. 75 Local HealthWatch pathfinders, introduced as part of the Government’s plans to modernise the NHS,...
Lansley Champions A Stronger Voice For Patients
Patients will today have a stronger voice under plans set out by Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley. 75 Local HealthWatch pathfinders, introduced as part of the Government’s plans to modernise the NHS,...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 3, 2011
Tragic Crashes Kill Cyclists
There have been two Irish road tragedies involving cyclists. A female cyclist in her 30s has been killed after being involved in the crash on the Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast on Wednesday morning....
Tragic Crashes Kill Cyclists
There have been two Irish road tragedies involving cyclists. A female cyclist in her 30s has been killed after being involved in the crash on the Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast on Wednesday morning....
UK National News, Aug 3, 2011
Smoother Ride For Care Workers Minicab Laws
Volunteers, childminders and care workers should be freed from the unnecessary and costly process of being licensed as minicabs following guidance published by Transport Minister Norman Baker today. ...
Smoother Ride For Care Workers Minicab Laws
Volunteers, childminders and care workers should be freed from the unnecessary and costly process of being licensed as minicabs following guidance published by Transport Minister Norman Baker today. ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 3, 2011
Derry Alert As Dissident Suspects Held
There's a security alert still underway this afternoon in the North West after Army Technical Officers (ATO) removed a suspicious object on the Foyle Road, Londonderry. It was found during a planned ...
Derry Alert As Dissident Suspects Held
There's a security alert still underway this afternoon in the North West after Army Technical Officers (ATO) removed a suspicious object on the Foyle Road, Londonderry. It was found during a planned ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 3, 2011
McGuinness Wants Brendan Lillis Freed
The Stormont Deputy First Minister and Sinn Fein MP Martin McGuinness has expressed his concern at the circumstances surrounding the continuing detention of a 'returned to jail' criminal, Brendan Lill...
McGuinness Wants Brendan Lillis Freed
The Stormont Deputy First Minister and Sinn Fein MP Martin McGuinness has expressed his concern at the circumstances surrounding the continuing detention of a 'returned to jail' criminal, Brendan Lill...
Business News, Aug 3, 2011
Medicines Software Firm Expanding
Belfast-based Exploristics is targeting £1m worth of export sales by 2015 with a new drug development software product - and is creating two new specialist jobs. The firm, which offers a statistical ...
Medicines Software Firm Expanding
Belfast-based Exploristics is targeting £1m worth of export sales by 2015 with a new drug development software product - and is creating two new specialist jobs. The firm, which offers a statistical ...
UK National News, Aug 3, 2011
Bride And Groom Charged Over Sham Marriage
A 'bride and groom' arrested as they prepared to take their wedding vows have been charged with immigration offences. Following an investigation into the organisation of sham marriages, officers from...
Bride And Groom Charged Over Sham Marriage
A 'bride and groom' arrested as they prepared to take their wedding vows have been charged with immigration offences. Following an investigation into the organisation of sham marriages, officers from...
UK National News, Aug 3, 2011
Intellectual Property Reforms To Add Billions To Economy
The Government today announced plans to support economic growth by modernising UK intellectual property laws. Ministers have accepted the recommendations made in an independent review which estimate a...
Intellectual Property Reforms To Add Billions To Economy
The Government today announced plans to support economic growth by modernising UK intellectual property laws. Ministers have accepted the recommendations made in an independent review which estimate a...
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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.