Northern Ireland News for July 2012 : Page 11
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2012
Newcastle And The Mournes: 'What About Us?'
Traders in Newcastle have complained that the Northern Ireland Tourist Board is not promoting their area enough as a holiday destination. They said the Mournes are losing out to the north Antrim coas...
Newcastle And The Mournes: 'What About Us?'
Traders in Newcastle have complained that the Northern Ireland Tourist Board is not promoting their area enough as a holiday destination. They said the Mournes are losing out to the north Antrim coas...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2012
Minister Admits Uncertainty Remains In NI Housing Market
Minister for Social Development Nelson McCausland has noted the publication of the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Housing Market Survey. The Minister, who has responsibility for hous...
Minister Admits Uncertainty Remains In NI Housing Market
Minister for Social Development Nelson McCausland has noted the publication of the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Housing Market Survey. The Minister, who has responsibility for hous...
Recruitment News, Jul 10, 2012
Water Service Workers Demand Consultation On Transition To Irish Water
SIPTU members employed in local authority water services have voted in favour of taking industrial action if the Department of Environment fails to adequately consult with them on the transition of as...
Water Service Workers Demand Consultation On Transition To Irish Water
SIPTU members employed in local authority water services have voted in favour of taking industrial action if the Department of Environment fails to adequately consult with them on the transition of as...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2012
NI Holidaymakers Warned About Rabies
Holidaymakers are being warned about the risk of rabies. The Public Health Agency said international travel can bring an increased health risk and warned people to check medical advice for countries ...
NI Holidaymakers Warned About Rabies
Holidaymakers are being warned about the risk of rabies. The Public Health Agency said international travel can bring an increased health risk and warned people to check medical advice for countries ...
UK National News, Jul 10, 2012
Police Killer Suspect Found Dead In Graveyard
The man suspected of fatally shooting a policeman has been found dead in a churchyard, it has been confirmed. Off-duty PC Ian Dibell, 41, was shot dead in Clacton-on-Sea on Monday afternoon. Followi...
Police Killer Suspect Found Dead In Graveyard
The man suspected of fatally shooting a policeman has been found dead in a churchyard, it has been confirmed. Off-duty PC Ian Dibell, 41, was shot dead in Clacton-on-Sea on Monday afternoon. Followi...
Business News, Jul 10, 2012
€250k Fund Announced To Stimulate Business Start-Ups By Female Entrpreneurs
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mr Richard Bruton TD, today announced the establishment by Enterprise Ireland of a €250K Competitive Feasibility Fund aimed at stimulating high potent...
€250k Fund Announced To Stimulate Business Start-Ups By Female Entrpreneurs
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mr Richard Bruton TD, today announced the establishment by Enterprise Ireland of a €250K Competitive Feasibility Fund aimed at stimulating high potent...
UK National News, Jul 10, 2012
Regulator Urges Doctors To Not fear Reporting Suspected Child Abuse
Doctors should not fear reporting suspicions about child abuse, the regulator of the profession has said. Citing high-profile cases and a concern about complaints by parents, the General Medical Coun...
Regulator Urges Doctors To Not fear Reporting Suspected Child Abuse
Doctors should not fear reporting suspicions about child abuse, the regulator of the profession has said. Citing high-profile cases and a concern about complaints by parents, the General Medical Coun...
UK National News, Jul 10, 2012
Conservative MP Calls For Elderly Benefits To Be Means Tested
Wealthy pensioners should stop receiving free bus passes and prescriptions, Conservative MP Nick Boles is expected to argue later. In a speech, Boles, an ally of David Cameron, is set to urge an end ...
Conservative MP Calls For Elderly Benefits To Be Means Tested
Wealthy pensioners should stop receiving free bus passes and prescriptions, Conservative MP Nick Boles is expected to argue later. In a speech, Boles, an ally of David Cameron, is set to urge an end ...
UK National News, Jul 10, 2012
ONS Say UK Headed For Worst Trade Deficit In Four Years
The Office for National Statistics has said that the UK is heading for its biggest trade deficit since the worst of the financial crisis in 2008, despite official figures showing the situation improve...
ONS Say UK Headed For Worst Trade Deficit In Four Years
The Office for National Statistics has said that the UK is heading for its biggest trade deficit since the worst of the financial crisis in 2008, despite official figures showing the situation improve...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2012
Ulster Bank Branches To Open On Twelfth
Ten Ulster Bank branches will open on Thursday, ignoring the Twelfth of July bank holiday. It is the first time ever that Northern Ireland branches will open during the holiday, and is designed to he...
Ulster Bank Branches To Open On Twelfth
Ten Ulster Bank branches will open on Thursday, ignoring the Twelfth of July bank holiday. It is the first time ever that Northern Ireland branches will open during the holiday, and is designed to he...
UK National News, Jul 10, 2012
Tory MP Criticises BBC Over Freelance Pay Scheme
A Tory MP has claimed that the BBC has ordered its freelancers to set up their own service companies so the corporation can avoid paying national insurance contributions. Daniel Kawczynski claims the...
Tory MP Criticises BBC Over Freelance Pay Scheme
A Tory MP has claimed that the BBC has ordered its freelancers to set up their own service companies so the corporation can avoid paying national insurance contributions. Daniel Kawczynski claims the...
UK National News, Jul 10, 2012
New Study Finds Families Now Need Minimum Of £36,000 Per Year
A couple with two children now need to earn £36,800 a year to have a "socially acceptable" standard of living, according to anti-poverty charity. Families must now earn a third more than in 2008, the...
New Study Finds Families Now Need Minimum Of £36,000 Per Year
A couple with two children now need to earn £36,800 a year to have a "socially acceptable" standard of living, according to anti-poverty charity. Families must now earn a third more than in 2008, the...
Business News, Jul 10, 2012
Denroy Plastics Securing Funding For Prestigious Project
First Minister Rt. Hon. Peter D. Robinson MLA and Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster have congratulated Bangor-based Denroy Plastics on securing European funding for a significant research and developm...
Denroy Plastics Securing Funding For Prestigious Project
First Minister Rt. Hon. Peter D. Robinson MLA and Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster have congratulated Bangor-based Denroy Plastics on securing European funding for a significant research and developm...
Business News, Jul 10, 2012
Aerospace Initiative Welcomed
Minister for Employment and Learning, Dr Stephen Farry and Enterprise Minister, Arlene Foster welcomed the announcement by the Prime Minister to create 500 additional MSc places in aero-engineering at...
Aerospace Initiative Welcomed
Minister for Employment and Learning, Dr Stephen Farry and Enterprise Minister, Arlene Foster welcomed the announcement by the Prime Minister to create 500 additional MSc places in aero-engineering at...
UK National News, Jul 10, 2012
Birmingham Men Charged With Terror Offences
Three men from Birmingham have been charged with terrorism offences. The charges follow raids carried out last week by the West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit. Jewel Uddin, 26, Omar Mohammed Khan, ...
Birmingham Men Charged With Terror Offences
Three men from Birmingham have been charged with terrorism offences. The charges follow raids carried out last week by the West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit. Jewel Uddin, 26, Omar Mohammed Khan, ...
UK National News, Jul 10, 2012
TUC Appoints First Female Leader
Britain's Trade Union Congress will be lead by a woman for the first time in its history. The union has confirmed that Frances O'Grady will become its next general secretary, taking over from Brendan...
TUC Appoints First Female Leader
Britain's Trade Union Congress will be lead by a woman for the first time in its history. The union has confirmed that Frances O'Grady will become its next general secretary, taking over from Brendan...
UK National News, Jul 10, 2012
Decision Expected On Tower Block Residents Missile Challenge
A decision will be made later today (Tuesday) by the High Court on whether residents can bring a legal action over plans to station surface-to-air missiles on the roof of their tower block during the ...
Decision Expected On Tower Block Residents Missile Challenge
A decision will be made later today (Tuesday) by the High Court on whether residents can bring a legal action over plans to station surface-to-air missiles on the roof of their tower block during the ...
UK National News, Jul 10, 2012
Other News In Brief
Extradited Bank Robbery Suspect Appear In Court A former security guard who was extradited from the United States has appeared in court in Suffolk charged with stealing £1m. Eddie Maher, 57, ...
Other News In Brief
Extradited Bank Robbery Suspect Appear In Court A former security guard who was extradited from the United States has appeared in court in Suffolk charged with stealing £1m. Eddie Maher, 57, ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2012
Other NI News In Brief
Armed Robbers Threaten Postmaster A man working in a post office was told he would be shot if he did not do what robbers told him to. The armed group escaped with money from the post office i...
Other NI News In Brief
Armed Robbers Threaten Postmaster A man working in a post office was told he would be shot if he did not do what robbers told him to. The armed group escaped with money from the post office i...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2012
Young Mum Of Two Targeted In Arson Attack
A young mother has said she feared for her life during an arson attack on her Londonderry home. Lisa Cruikshank, 27, became aware of blazes outside her front and back door when her smoke alarm went o...
Young Mum Of Two Targeted In Arson Attack
A young mother has said she feared for her life during an arson attack on her Londonderry home. Lisa Cruikshank, 27, became aware of blazes outside her front and back door when her smoke alarm went o...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2012
Boston College Tapes 'Could Be Handed To Police'
Material from the Boston College tapes could be handed over to the PSNI next month. The tapes, which include audio recordings of IRA members, were taken as a history project on the strict understandi...
Boston College Tapes 'Could Be Handed To Police'
Material from the Boston College tapes could be handed over to the PSNI next month. The tapes, which include audio recordings of IRA members, were taken as a history project on the strict understandi...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2012
Milk It! Say Extreme Sports Group
A Belfast-wide extreme sports tour kicked off today with BMXing, skate-boarding, breakdancing and hip hop demonstrations and workshops in parks. It's all in the name of milking it – that is, organise...
Milk It! Say Extreme Sports Group
A Belfast-wide extreme sports tour kicked off today with BMXing, skate-boarding, breakdancing and hip hop demonstrations and workshops in parks. It's all in the name of milking it – that is, organise...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2012
Peace-Building Funds Announced
The International Fund for Ireland has confirmed financial assistance of £4.2m to support peace building, integration and reconciliation projects in Northern Ireland and the six southern border counti...
Peace-Building Funds Announced
The International Fund for Ireland has confirmed financial assistance of £4.2m to support peace building, integration and reconciliation projects in Northern Ireland and the six southern border counti...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2012
Placenta Tablets Offered To New NI Mums
New mothers in Northern Ireland are being offered the chance to eat their placentas in smoothie or capsule form after childbirth. Hazel Mayger, who recently trained with the Independent Placenta Enca...
Placenta Tablets Offered To New NI Mums
New mothers in Northern Ireland are being offered the chance to eat their placentas in smoothie or capsule form after childbirth. Hazel Mayger, who recently trained with the Independent Placenta Enca...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2012
Free Legal Help For Those Who Face Losing Their Home
People who face the threat of losing their homes in repossessions or evictions are to be given free legal advice from housing rights specialists. The Department of Justice in Northern Ireland is spen...
Free Legal Help For Those Who Face Losing Their Home
People who face the threat of losing their homes in repossessions or evictions are to be given free legal advice from housing rights specialists. The Department of Justice in Northern Ireland is spen...
Business News, Jul 9, 2012
Washington State Firms Explore Mutual Business Development Opportunities With NI Companies
Invest Northern Ireland and Bombardier Aerospace Belfast recently hosted Governor Christine Gregoire of Washington State and a delegation of Washington State companies who visited Belfast as part of ...
Washington State Firms Explore Mutual Business Development Opportunities With NI Companies
Invest Northern Ireland and Bombardier Aerospace Belfast recently hosted Governor Christine Gregoire of Washington State and a delegation of Washington State companies who visited Belfast as part of ...
Recruitment News, Jul 9, 2012
Wyse Calls On Action For South East Unemployment
Fianna Fáil Waterford Cllr Gary Wyse has called on the Government to take immediate action to tackle the south east’s huge unemployment crisis. It has emerged this week that the live register in Wate...
Wyse Calls On Action For South East Unemployment
Fianna Fáil Waterford Cllr Gary Wyse has called on the Government to take immediate action to tackle the south east’s huge unemployment crisis. It has emerged this week that the live register in Wate...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2012
Injured Weightlifter Fails In Bid To Sue Gym
A weightlifter has failed in his bid to sue a leisure centre after he suffered a neck fracture while lifting 100kg. Billy Morrow claimed he had not been given proper instructions on lifting the weigh...
Injured Weightlifter Fails In Bid To Sue Gym
A weightlifter has failed in his bid to sue a leisure centre after he suffered a neck fracture while lifting 100kg. Billy Morrow claimed he had not been given proper instructions on lifting the weigh...
Business News, Jul 9, 2012
Finance Minister Meets Local Traders In Newcastle
Finance Minister Sammy Wilson today met with local traders from Newcastle and participated in a round table discussion on business rates. During the visit, hosted by the Northern Ireland Independent ...
Finance Minister Meets Local Traders In Newcastle
Finance Minister Sammy Wilson today met with local traders from Newcastle and participated in a round table discussion on business rates. During the visit, hosted by the Northern Ireland Independent ...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2012
Met Granted More Time To Detain Terror Suspect
Police have been granted more time to question a 22-year-old woman arrested in east London in connection with an ongoing counter-terrorism operation. She was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of the ...
Met Granted More Time To Detain Terror Suspect
Police have been granted more time to question a 22-year-old woman arrested in east London in connection with an ongoing counter-terrorism operation. She was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of the ...
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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.