Northern Ireland News for August 2011 : Page 15
Northern Ireland News, Aug 3, 2011
NIR 'On Line' Dangers Highlighted
Translink in partnership with the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has reminded everyone about the importance of rail safety this summer. They are working together to prevent potentially haz...
NIR 'On Line' Dangers Highlighted
Translink in partnership with the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has reminded everyone about the importance of rail safety this summer. They are working together to prevent potentially haz...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 3, 2011
NI Sham Marriage Pair Charged
A 'bride and groom' arrested as they prepared to take their wedding vows in Co Armagh have been charged with immigration offences. This followed an investigation into the organisation of sham marriage...
NI Sham Marriage Pair Charged
A 'bride and groom' arrested as they prepared to take their wedding vows in Co Armagh have been charged with immigration offences. This followed an investigation into the organisation of sham marriage...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 3, 2011
Glens Of Antrim Win Funding
The scenic Glens of Antrim, Morecambe Bay and the Lomond Hills are among spectacular UK landscapes earmarked for financial support. The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced that £18.3 million ha...
Glens Of Antrim Win Funding
The scenic Glens of Antrim, Morecambe Bay and the Lomond Hills are among spectacular UK landscapes earmarked for financial support. The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced that £18.3 million ha...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 3, 2011
ShredBank Boss Shares Secrets Of Success
One of the businessmen behind the successful mobile shredding company ShredBank has been helping out other up-and-coming entrepreneurs. Seeking to motivate and inspire budding business people from ac...
ShredBank Boss Shares Secrets Of Success
One of the businessmen behind the successful mobile shredding company ShredBank has been helping out other up-and-coming entrepreneurs. Seeking to motivate and inspire budding business people from ac...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 3, 2011
Republic's €3 Air Tax Remains In Place
The Irish Republic's government has decided to retain their 'flight travel levy' pending a further review next spring. However, budget airline Ryanair has taken exception to the move and has rejecte...
Republic's €3 Air Tax Remains In Place
The Irish Republic's government has decided to retain their 'flight travel levy' pending a further review next spring. However, budget airline Ryanair has taken exception to the move and has rejecte...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 3, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Iron Maiden Rocks Odyssey Rock legends Iron Maiden are returning to Belfast for the first time since 1993 with their Final Frontier World Tour 2011 at Odyssey Arena tomorrow night, Wednesday (...
Other NI News In Brief
Iron Maiden Rocks Odyssey Rock legends Iron Maiden are returning to Belfast for the first time since 1993 with their Final Frontier World Tour 2011 at Odyssey Arena tomorrow night, Wednesday (...
Business News, Aug 3, 2011
Planning For School Buildings Reviewed
Reports that large sums of money are being spent on 'paper exercises' in planning for schools that may never be built due to budget cuts, have prompted the current Stormont Education Minister to revie...
Planning For School Buildings Reviewed
Reports that large sums of money are being spent on 'paper exercises' in planning for schools that may never be built due to budget cuts, have prompted the current Stormont Education Minister to revie...
Recruitment 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 adding two expert staff. The firm, which offers a statistical analysis and...
Medicines Software Firm Expanding
Belfast-based Exploristics is targeting £1m worth of export sales by 2015 with a new drug development software product - and adding two expert staff. The firm, which offers a statistical analysis and...
Business News, Aug 3, 2011
Irish Airfare Levy For Spring Review
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 de...
Irish Airfare Levy For Spring Review
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 de...
UK National News, Aug 2, 2011
Third Of Pupils Struggle With 'Three Rs'
National, regional and local authority figures for the Key Stage 2 tests taken by thousands of pupils at the end of primary school were published today. In all subjects - English, reading, writing an...
Third Of Pupils Struggle With 'Three Rs'
National, regional and local authority figures for the Key Stage 2 tests taken by thousands of pupils at the end of primary school were published today. In all subjects - English, reading, writing an...
UK National News, Aug 2, 2011
Two Arrested After Attempted Smash And Grab
Police are investigating an attempted burglary at the Chanel store on Monday. The business premises, based on Old Bond Street in London, were attacked around 11.15pm. Six suspects, all wearing crash...
Two Arrested After Attempted Smash And Grab
Police are investigating an attempted burglary at the Chanel store on Monday. The business premises, based on Old Bond Street in London, were attacked around 11.15pm. Six suspects, all wearing crash...
UK National News, Aug 2, 2011
Beautiful Views Earmarked For £18.3m Funding
Morecambe Bay, the Glens of Antrim and the Lomond Hills are among spectacular UK landscapes earmarked for financial support. The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) announced that £18.3 million has been set ...
Beautiful Views Earmarked For £18.3m Funding
Morecambe Bay, the Glens of Antrim and the Lomond Hills are among spectacular UK landscapes earmarked for financial support. The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) announced that £18.3 million has been set ...
UK National News, Aug 2, 2011
Innovative Care 'Could Help Millions'
The NHS could help improve the care of over 15 million people living with long-term conditions and reduce the number of unnecessary trips to hospital if the most innovative work being pioneered in oth...
Innovative Care 'Could Help Millions'
The NHS could help improve the care of over 15 million people living with long-term conditions and reduce the number of unnecessary trips to hospital if the most innovative work being pioneered in oth...
UK National News, Aug 2, 2011
PM Praised For Presbyterian Mutual 'Pay Day'
Savers in the NI's failed Presbyterian Mutual Society (PMS) who lost money when the organisation went into administration have received a cheque in the post today. The Secretary of State for NI Owen ...
PM Praised For Presbyterian Mutual 'Pay Day'
Savers in the NI's failed Presbyterian Mutual Society (PMS) who lost money when the organisation went into administration have received a cheque in the post today. The Secretary of State for NI Owen ...
UK National News, Aug 2, 2011
Local Enterprise Partnerships Boost Growth
Local enterprise partnerships were given extra help today when they received a share of the £5 million start up fund to get up and running. Partnerships were asked to bid for a share of the funding w...
Local Enterprise Partnerships Boost Growth
Local enterprise partnerships were given extra help today when they received a share of the £5 million start up fund to get up and running. Partnerships were asked to bid for a share of the funding w...
UK National News, Aug 2, 2011
Irish Cops Probe 'Anti-Royal' Pub Blaze
An investigation has been launched into an overnight arson attack and robbery at an already controversal 'anti-Queen's visit' pub in Dublin. Around 2am this morning, a number of men entered the Play...
Irish Cops Probe 'Anti-Royal' Pub Blaze
An investigation has been launched into an overnight arson attack and robbery at an already controversal 'anti-Queen's visit' pub in Dublin. Around 2am this morning, a number of men entered the Play...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 2, 2011
School Building 'Paper Exercises' Reviewed
Reports that large sums of money are being spent on 'paper exercises' in planning for schools that may never be built due to budget cuts, have prompted the current NI Education Minister to review the ...
School Building 'Paper Exercises' Reviewed
Reports that large sums of money are being spent on 'paper exercises' in planning for schools that may never be built due to budget cuts, have prompted the current NI Education Minister to review the ...
UK National News, Aug 2, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
BMA Calls For Urgent Consultation On Pensions Review In Scotland The British Medical Association (BMA) in Scotland has today written to the Scottish Government calling on Ministers to u...
Other UK News In Brief
BMA Calls For Urgent Consultation On Pensions Review In Scotland The British Medical Association (BMA) in Scotland has today written to the Scottish Government calling on Ministers to u...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 2, 2011
Battle To Save A&Es Gets Underway
The fight is underway to save Belfast City Hospital's Accident and Emergency unit (A&E) from closure. The Stormont Health Minister is also under pressure to meet with representatives from Lisburn Cit...
Battle To Save A&Es Gets Underway
The fight is underway to save Belfast City Hospital's Accident and Emergency unit (A&E) from closure. The Stormont Health Minister is also under pressure to meet with representatives from Lisburn Cit...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 2, 2011
Presbyterian Mutual 'Pay Day' Arrives
Savers in the failed Presbyterian Mutual Society (PMS) who lost money when the organisation went into administration are expecting to receive a cheque in the post today. The long anticipated news com...
Presbyterian Mutual 'Pay Day' Arrives
Savers in the failed Presbyterian Mutual Society (PMS) who lost money when the organisation went into administration are expecting to receive a cheque in the post today. The long anticipated news com...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 2, 2011
Gardaí Probe 'Anti-Royal' Pub Blaze
An investigation has been launched into an arson attack and a robbery at an already controversal pub in Dublin. Around 2am this morning, a number of men entered the Players Lounge in Fairview and de...
Gardaí Probe 'Anti-Royal' Pub Blaze
An investigation has been launched into an arson attack and a robbery at an already controversal pub in Dublin. Around 2am this morning, a number of men entered the Players Lounge in Fairview and de...
Recruitment News, Aug 2, 2011
Jobs Boost For Cork Insulation Company
Cork based Insulation company, Insulex has recently secured the contract to install external insulation and replace all doors and windows at two schools, St Colmans College in Fermoy, Cork and Scoil n...
Jobs Boost For Cork Insulation Company
Cork based Insulation company, Insulex has recently secured the contract to install external insulation and replace all doors and windows at two schools, St Colmans College in Fermoy, Cork and Scoil n...
Recruitment News, Aug 2, 2011
Fast Food Chain Reduces Carbon Footprint
One of the world's most recognisable brands has reduced its carbon footprint in Northern Ireland by signing up for renewable power supply with Airtricity - and backed existing jobs at the same time. ...
Fast Food Chain Reduces Carbon Footprint
One of the world's most recognisable brands has reduced its carbon footprint in Northern Ireland by signing up for renewable power supply with Airtricity - and backed existing jobs at the same time. ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 2, 2011
Pharmaceutical Software Firm Expanding
Belfast-based Exploristics is targeting £1m worth of export sales by 2015 with a new drug development software product. The firm, which offers a statistical analysis and reporting service to pharmace...
Pharmaceutical Software Firm Expanding
Belfast-based Exploristics is targeting £1m worth of export sales by 2015 with a new drug development software product. The firm, which offers a statistical analysis and reporting service to pharmace...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 2, 2011
European Laws To Reduce SME Lending
New European legislation designed to mitigate against future financial crises is likely to further reduce lending to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Northern Ireland and across the UK, sa...
European Laws To Reduce SME Lending
New European legislation designed to mitigate against future financial crises is likely to further reduce lending to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Northern Ireland and across the UK, sa...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 2, 2011
Haulage Firm Fined Over Tacho Rules
A Co Antrim haulage firm, T J Hood Transport Ltd, based at, Crosshill Road, Crumlin, was fined a total of £2,700 plus £19 court costs at Antrim Magistrates' Court this week. The company pleaded guil...
Haulage Firm Fined Over Tacho Rules
A Co Antrim haulage firm, T J Hood Transport Ltd, based at, Crosshill Road, Crumlin, was fined a total of £2,700 plus £19 court costs at Antrim Magistrates' Court this week. The company pleaded guil...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 2, 2011
Fast Food Chain Reduces Carbon Footprint
One of the world's most recognisable brands has reduced its carbon footprint in Northern Ireland by signing up for renewable power supply with Airtricity. McDonald's who operate 26 restaurants across...
Fast Food Chain Reduces Carbon Footprint
One of the world's most recognisable brands has reduced its carbon footprint in Northern Ireland by signing up for renewable power supply with Airtricity. McDonald's who operate 26 restaurants across...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 2, 2011
NI's Answer To Woodstock Is Back
Ireland's answer to the huge festivals, Woodstock and Glastonbury, Sunflowerfest 2011, is back by popular demand. The festival will take place this month from 19th - 21st August at Tubby's Farm in th...
NI's Answer To Woodstock Is Back
Ireland's answer to the huge festivals, Woodstock and Glastonbury, Sunflowerfest 2011, is back by popular demand. The festival will take place this month from 19th - 21st August at Tubby's Farm in th...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 2, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Signs Of Zoo Success Belfast Zoo Manager Mark Challis launched Zoolympics, a new range of interactive signage, last week. Sponsor Deep RiverRock's Shane Vaughan said: "We are delighted to supp...
Other NI News In Brief
Signs Of Zoo Success Belfast Zoo Manager Mark Challis launched Zoolympics, a new range of interactive signage, last week. Sponsor Deep RiverRock's Shane Vaughan said: "We are delighted to supp...
Business News, Aug 2, 2011
Energy Saving Takes Off At Aerospace Plant
A major drive that saved energy has just earned a Co Down company the prestigious Energy Management Standard BS EN 16001. The B/E Aerospace plant in Kilkeel has been putting its 'energies into energy...
Energy Saving Takes Off At Aerospace Plant
A major drive that saved energy has just earned a Co Down company the prestigious Energy Management Standard BS EN 16001. The B/E Aerospace plant in Kilkeel has been putting its 'energies into energy...
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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.