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Northern Ireland News for December 2011 : Page 2
Recruitment News, Dec 21, 2011
Solar Powers Bright Future For Unemployed
More than 50 unemployed people are building sustainable careers on a construction site in North Tyneside thanks to training delivered by Gateshead College and renewable energy training specialist Grou...
Solar Powers Bright Future For Unemployed
More than 50 unemployed people are building sustainable careers on a construction site in North Tyneside thanks to training delivered by Gateshead College and renewable energy training specialist Grou...
UK National News, Dec 21, 2011
Call For Taxpayer Equal Treatment After Inquiry
Labour has expressed concern over findings by a report on Tuesday that found big business and the taxman had a "cosy" relationship. In a letter to the Chancellor George Osborne, Labour's Shadow Chie...
Call For Taxpayer Equal Treatment After Inquiry
Labour has expressed concern over findings by a report on Tuesday that found big business and the taxman had a "cosy" relationship. In a letter to the Chancellor George Osborne, Labour's Shadow Chie...
UK National News, Dec 21, 2011
Quarter Of A Million To Spend Second Christmas On Dole
Nearly 300,000 people are to spend their second Christmas on the dole, according to statistics published on Wednesday. According to the Trade Union Congresses analysis of the official figures, the n...
Quarter Of A Million To Spend Second Christmas On Dole
Nearly 300,000 people are to spend their second Christmas on the dole, according to statistics published on Wednesday. According to the Trade Union Congresses analysis of the official figures, the n...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 21, 2011
More Drink-Drivers Caught Than Last Xmas
The head of the PSNI's Traffic Branch has described his disappointment after the number of motorists detected drink-driving in the run-up to Christmas has increased from last year. Yesterday, he said...
More Drink-Drivers Caught Than Last Xmas
The head of the PSNI's Traffic Branch has described his disappointment after the number of motorists detected drink-driving in the run-up to Christmas has increased from last year. Yesterday, he said...
UK National News, Dec 21, 2011
Homeless Die 30 Years Younger – Study
Research published on Wednesday has revealed that homeless people die thirty years before the national average. The study by Sheffield University commissioned by homeless charity, Crisis, found that ...
Homeless Die 30 Years Younger – Study
Research published on Wednesday has revealed that homeless people die thirty years before the national average. The study by Sheffield University commissioned by homeless charity, Crisis, found that ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 21, 2011
Shotgun Suspect Hangs Despite Suicide Watch
Although subject to a 'suicide watch' regime that meant prison staff checked on him every 15 minutes while he was in his jail cell, a suspected shotgun killer has hanged himself soon after a court app...
Shotgun Suspect Hangs Despite Suicide Watch
Although subject to a 'suicide watch' regime that meant prison staff checked on him every 15 minutes while he was in his jail cell, a suspected shotgun killer has hanged himself soon after a court app...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 21, 2011
Mayor Looks Back On MTV Successes
One of the most iconic images of 2011 - the crowds gathered in front of Belfast City Hall to watch Snow Patrol perform during MTV's visit - has been used by the Lord Mayor to extend festive greetings....
Mayor Looks Back On MTV Successes
One of the most iconic images of 2011 - the crowds gathered in front of Belfast City Hall to watch Snow Patrol perform during MTV's visit - has been used by the Lord Mayor to extend festive greetings....
Northern Ireland News, Dec 21, 2011
'Snow-show' As City Gets Xmas Ready
Belfast City Airport won't be caught out by winter snowfalls in the New Year. Although this Christmas will see NI 'basking' in very mild temperatures as southern winds bring warm air from Africa and ...
'Snow-show' As City Gets Xmas Ready
Belfast City Airport won't be caught out by winter snowfalls in the New Year. Although this Christmas will see NI 'basking' in very mild temperatures as southern winds bring warm air from Africa and ...
UK National News, Dec 21, 2011
Gov To Give Councils Power To Change Signs
Councils will no longer need Whitehall approval to introduce certain signs on their roads, as part of a Government proposal to "cut bureaucracy". Ministers said part of the reasoning was to tackle th...
Gov To Give Councils Power To Change Signs
Councils will no longer need Whitehall approval to introduce certain signs on their roads, as part of a Government proposal to "cut bureaucracy". Ministers said part of the reasoning was to tackle th...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 21, 2011
National Library Welcomes Heaney Archive
One of Ireland's foremost poets, Co Londonderry-born Seamus Heaney has today formally donated his personal literary archive to National Library of Ireland Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Arts Minister Jimmy...
National Library Welcomes Heaney Archive
One of Ireland's foremost poets, Co Londonderry-born Seamus Heaney has today formally donated his personal literary archive to National Library of Ireland Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Arts Minister Jimmy...
UK National News, Dec 21, 2011
Other News In Brief
'Defective Implant' Storm Hits UK Some 50,000 British women could require operations to remove defective breast implants after warnings about their safety emerged. The French government is pre...
Other News In Brief
'Defective Implant' Storm Hits UK Some 50,000 British women could require operations to remove defective breast implants after warnings about their safety emerged. The French government is pre...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 21, 2011
NI Business Income Rose In 2010
Businesses in NI have been benefiting from higher levels of income across a range of sectors - although the most recent figures are for a period of time that is now over a year past. A National Stati...
NI Business Income Rose In 2010
Businesses in NI have been benefiting from higher levels of income across a range of sectors - although the most recent figures are for a period of time that is now over a year past. A National Stati...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 21, 2011
Serious Head Injuries Leads To Fine
A building firm, McCloskey International Ltd, has been fined a total of £35,000 plus prosecution costs, for breaching health and safety regulations which led to a serious injury to one of its employee...
Serious Head Injuries Leads To Fine
A building firm, McCloskey International Ltd, has been fined a total of £35,000 plus prosecution costs, for breaching health and safety regulations which led to a serious injury to one of its employee...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 21, 2011
NI Renewable Energy Sector Growing
A leading local renewable energy firm is celebrating the submission of its 50th planning application, marking the surging growth of the renewable energy sector in Northern Ireland. Air Core, a Belfas...
NI Renewable Energy Sector Growing
A leading local renewable energy firm is celebrating the submission of its 50th planning application, marking the surging growth of the renewable energy sector in Northern Ireland. Air Core, a Belfas...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 21, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Dumping Costs Man Dearly A Lisburn man has been fined £7,000, plus departmental costs of £453.08 and court costs of £37 at Lisburn Magistrates' Court for waste offences. Robert Johnston of Hal...
Other NI News In Brief
Dumping Costs Man Dearly A Lisburn man has been fined £7,000, plus departmental costs of £453.08 and court costs of £37 at Lisburn Magistrates' Court for waste offences. Robert Johnston of Hal...
Recruitment News, Dec 20, 2011
Government must reverse position on EBS – SF
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Jobs has called on the government to reverse its position on the EBS workers to ensure the company meets is contractual obligations to the workers. Speaking as EBS workers p...
Government must reverse position on EBS – SF
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Jobs has called on the government to reverse its position on the EBS workers to ensure the company meets is contractual obligations to the workers. Speaking as EBS workers p...
UK National News, Dec 20, 2011
Rail Fares To Rise 6%
Train fares will rise by an average of 5.9% in January, according to the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) on Tuesday. The new fares can be found at National Rail Enquiries from Tuesday...
Rail Fares To Rise 6%
Train fares will rise by an average of 5.9% in January, according to the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) on Tuesday. The new fares can be found at National Rail Enquiries from Tuesday...
UK National News, Dec 20, 2011
Driver Dies In Surrey Police Chase
A motorist has died after a crash on the M25 in Surrey after police attempted to stop the vehicle. The silver BMW collided with an articulated lorry at 11.35pm on Monday near junction 11 for Chertsey...
Driver Dies In Surrey Police Chase
A motorist has died after a crash on the M25 in Surrey after police attempted to stop the vehicle. The silver BMW collided with an articulated lorry at 11.35pm on Monday near junction 11 for Chertsey...
UK National News, Dec 20, 2011
Government Endorses Major Banking Reforms
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has endorsed proposals by an independent commission into banking calling for a major overhaul to the UK banking sector. In a response to the report on Tuesday, George...
Government Endorses Major Banking Reforms
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has endorsed proposals by an independent commission into banking calling for a major overhaul to the UK banking sector. In a response to the report on Tuesday, George...
UK National News, Dec 20, 2011
Police To Use Firearms Against Arsonists – Riot Report
A report into the August riots in London have recommended that police use firearms against arsonists who are targeting properties linked to residential homes. The review into the summer riots by Her...
Police To Use Firearms Against Arsonists – Riot Report
A report into the August riots in London have recommended that police use firearms against arsonists who are targeting properties linked to residential homes. The review into the summer riots by Her...
UK National News, Dec 20, 2011
TalkTalk Most Complained About Last Quarter
A report from the UK's telecoms regulator has revealed that the TalkTalk group is the most complained about company in the industry last quarter, for its landline and fixed broadband services. Ofcom...
TalkTalk Most Complained About Last Quarter
A report from the UK's telecoms regulator has revealed that the TalkTalk group is the most complained about company in the industry last quarter, for its landline and fixed broadband services. Ofcom...
UK National News, Dec 20, 2011
Domestic Abuse Increases Over Christmas Say Police
Police are predicting an increase in domestic abuse over the Christmas and New Year period, saying that incidents rates can be some 25% higher over the festive period. Police in Surrey, who are lead...
Domestic Abuse Increases Over Christmas Say Police
Police are predicting an increase in domestic abuse over the Christmas and New Year period, saying that incidents rates can be some 25% higher over the festive period. Police in Surrey, who are lead...
UK National News, Dec 20, 2011
PM Welcomes 500 Honda Jobs
The Prime Minister has welcomed the announcement of 500 new jobs from a Japanese car manufacturer. Honda will start the mass production of the new Civic at its Swindon car plant, creating 500 new jo...
PM Welcomes 500 Honda Jobs
The Prime Minister has welcomed the announcement of 500 new jobs from a Japanese car manufacturer. Honda will start the mass production of the new Civic at its Swindon car plant, creating 500 new jo...
UK National News, Dec 20, 2011
Some Currency Charges To Be Scrapped
Banks have been told to make their charges on foreign currency conversion clear and even scrap some charges altogether after a "super-complaint" from a consumer rights group. The Office of Fair Trad...
Some Currency Charges To Be Scrapped
Banks have been told to make their charges on foreign currency conversion clear and even scrap some charges altogether after a "super-complaint" from a consumer rights group. The Office of Fair Trad...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 20, 2011
Child's Road Death Pre-Christmas 'Tragedy'
There are as yet few details of a shocking tragedy that left a child dead yesterday in south Belfast. The Alliance South Belfast MLA Anna Lo has already described the death of the five-year-old child...
Child's Road Death Pre-Christmas 'Tragedy'
There are as yet few details of a shocking tragedy that left a child dead yesterday in south Belfast. The Alliance South Belfast MLA Anna Lo has already described the death of the five-year-old child...
UK National News, Dec 20, 2011
Big Business Treated 'More Favourably' By Taxman
A report by MPs has issued a 'damning indictment' of the UK's tax service, accusing big business and the tax department of having a 'cosy relationship'. The Commons Public Accounts Committee report f...
Big Business Treated 'More Favourably' By Taxman
A report by MPs has issued a 'damning indictment' of the UK's tax service, accusing big business and the tax department of having a 'cosy relationship'. The Commons Public Accounts Committee report f...
UK National News, Dec 20, 2011
Santa Visits Schools - On Military Chopper
Despite Rudolph's red nose being a proven navigational aid, this year, Father Christmas has decided to leave the sled in the North Pole this week and opt for the manoeuvrability of a Squirrel HT1 mili...
Santa Visits Schools - On Military Chopper
Despite Rudolph's red nose being a proven navigational aid, this year, Father Christmas has decided to leave the sled in the North Pole this week and opt for the manoeuvrability of a Squirrel HT1 mili...
Recruitment News, Dec 20, 2011
Redundant Construction Workers Receive Support
The Minister for Training and Skills, Ciarán Cannon, T.D., has notified 8,779 construction workers and apprentices made redundant in various areas of the construction sector between 1 July 2009 and 31...
Redundant Construction Workers Receive Support
The Minister for Training and Skills, Ciarán Cannon, T.D., has notified 8,779 construction workers and apprentices made redundant in various areas of the construction sector between 1 July 2009 and 31...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 20, 2011
Less Service 'Equals More Complaints'
NI's Police Ombudsman has been looking the level and type of complaints ledged against the PSNI. His office has today published a report 'Characteristics of police officers that attract complaints fr...
Less Service 'Equals More Complaints'
NI's Police Ombudsman has been looking the level and type of complaints ledged against the PSNI. His office has today published a report 'Characteristics of police officers that attract complaints fr...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 20, 2011
Attwood Backs Derry On Walls' Collapse
Around a quarter of a million pounds have been earmarked for measures to stabilise Derry walls. Last week's double collapse at Marlborough Terrace and Harding Street in Londonderry has now prompted t...
Attwood Backs Derry On Walls' Collapse
Around a quarter of a million pounds have been earmarked for measures to stabilise Derry walls. Last week's double collapse at Marlborough Terrace and Harding Street in Londonderry has now prompted t...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy. Also mainly dry at first this evening but then occasional outbreaks of rain developing overnight. Light southwest winds, and staying mild. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
