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Northern Ireland News for December 2011 : Page 4
Recruitment News, Dec 16, 2011
Social Housing Project Boosts Building Jobs
There was a pre-Christmas boost on housing this week with the keys being handed over to residents in one of Northern Ireland's biggest social housing developments to date. Located in south Belfast, t...
Social Housing Project Boosts Building Jobs
There was a pre-Christmas boost on housing this week with the keys being handed over to residents in one of Northern Ireland's biggest social housing developments to date. Located in south Belfast, t...
UK National News, Dec 16, 2011
Labour Win Feltham By-Election
Labour has retained a parliamentary seat in west London in a by-election on Thursday evening. Seema Malhotra held Feltham and Heston achieving an eight percent swing from the Conservatives, with mor...
Labour Win Feltham By-Election
Labour has retained a parliamentary seat in west London in a by-election on Thursday evening. Seema Malhotra held Feltham and Heston achieving an eight percent swing from the Conservatives, with mor...
UK National News, Dec 16, 2011
IMF Warns 'No Country Immune To Crisis'
The head of the International Monetary Fund has warned that no country in the world will be immune to the economic crisis as the outlook continues to be "gloomy". In an address about the global fina...
IMF Warns 'No Country Immune To Crisis'
The head of the International Monetary Fund has warned that no country in the world will be immune to the economic crisis as the outlook continues to be "gloomy". In an address about the global fina...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2011
Big Stores 'Tax' Boosts Smaller Ones
A levy on large stores across NI is to go ahead - but at a reduced rate than originally proposed. The 'Tesco tax' as it has been named means that large retailers might then limit investment - and cos...
Big Stores 'Tax' Boosts Smaller Ones
A levy on large stores across NI is to go ahead - but at a reduced rate than originally proposed. The 'Tesco tax' as it has been named means that large retailers might then limit investment - and cos...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2011
Final Number Of NI Councils Argued Over
There's discord today at the Stormont Executive as the SDLP Environment Minister Alex Attwood argues a case over retaining more local councils in NI than has previously been envisaged. Speaking on th...
Final Number Of NI Councils Argued Over
There's discord today at the Stormont Executive as the SDLP Environment Minister Alex Attwood argues a case over retaining more local councils in NI than has previously been envisaged. Speaking on th...
UK National News, Dec 16, 2011
Strong Winds Threat For Southern England
The Met Office is warning there is a chance strong winds and storm conditions could affect a large area of the south of England on Friday afternoon and evening. The Met said there was increasing con...
Strong Winds Threat For Southern England
The Met Office is warning there is a chance strong winds and storm conditions could affect a large area of the south of England on Friday afternoon and evening. The Met said there was increasing con...
UK National News, Dec 16, 2011
Major Thameslink Rail Contract 'Disaster' - Union
A major UK workers union has described the awarding of new train contract to Siemens as "a disaster" and warning that it "skews the market". Responding to a Transport Select Committee Report publish...
Major Thameslink Rail Contract 'Disaster' - Union
A major UK workers union has described the awarding of new train contract to Siemens as "a disaster" and warning that it "skews the market". Responding to a Transport Select Committee Report publish...
UK National News, Dec 16, 2011
Two Thirds Of Dementia Staff Feel Under-Trained
A report by a major body overseeing Dementia care has found two thirds of ward staff feel their training is insufficient. The first full report by the National Audit of Dementia (NAoD) said there wa...
Two Thirds Of Dementia Staff Feel Under-Trained
A report by a major body overseeing Dementia care has found two thirds of ward staff feel their training is insufficient. The first full report by the National Audit of Dementia (NAoD) said there wa...
UK National News, Dec 16, 2011
Writer, Author and Arguer Christopher Hitchens Dies
Enigmatic British author and writer Christopher Hitchens has died as a result of his long battle with cancer. The Vanity Fair journalist, who was known for his uncooperative and immutable views, die...
Writer, Author and Arguer Christopher Hitchens Dies
Enigmatic British author and writer Christopher Hitchens has died as a result of his long battle with cancer. The Vanity Fair journalist, who was known for his uncooperative and immutable views, die...
Recruitment News, Dec 16, 2011
Protect Cortex Workers Rights, Says SIPTU
The trade union SIPTU has said a way must be found to provide 32 Vita Cortex workers with their legal redundancy entitlements when the company's Cork plant ceases operation today. Vita Cortex, a foam...
Protect Cortex Workers Rights, Says SIPTU
The trade union SIPTU has said a way must be found to provide 32 Vita Cortex workers with their legal redundancy entitlements when the company's Cork plant ceases operation today. Vita Cortex, a foam...
UK National News, Dec 16, 2011
Housing Market To Remain Flat
A group representing mortage lenders has reported the housing market is to remain flat over 2012, describing the climate as "challenging and highly uncertain". In their 2012 forecast, the Council of ...
Housing Market To Remain Flat
A group representing mortage lenders has reported the housing market is to remain flat over 2012, describing the climate as "challenging and highly uncertain". In their 2012 forecast, the Council of ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2011
Western Trust Child Protection Cases Rising
Western parts of NI are seeing increasing levels of youngsters being subject to child protection orders. This week's publication of 'Children Order Child Protection and Referral Statistics' by the De...
Western Trust Child Protection Cases Rising
Western parts of NI are seeing increasing levels of youngsters being subject to child protection orders. This week's publication of 'Children Order Child Protection and Referral Statistics' by the De...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2011
Oil Tanker Cracks Force Detour To Belfast
The Port of Belfast is being reported as the emergency destination for a troubled vessel off the coast of Ireland today. It is currently transporting more than 50 tonnes of fuel along the northwest, ...
Oil Tanker Cracks Force Detour To Belfast
The Port of Belfast is being reported as the emergency destination for a troubled vessel off the coast of Ireland today. It is currently transporting more than 50 tonnes of fuel along the northwest, ...
UK National News, Dec 16, 2011
Roadworks To Be Lifted For Christmas
Christmas commuters will be pleased to learn the Highways Agency is to complete more than 500 miles of roadworks on England’s motorways and major A roads next week. The agency said 118 sets of roadwo...
Roadworks To Be Lifted For Christmas
Christmas commuters will be pleased to learn the Highways Agency is to complete more than 500 miles of roadworks on England’s motorways and major A roads next week. The agency said 118 sets of roadwo...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2011
Social Housing Project Boosts Builders
There was a pre-Christmas boost on housing this week with the keys being handed over to residents in one of Northern Ireland's biggest social housing developments to date. Located in south Belfast, t...
Social Housing Project Boosts Builders
There was a pre-Christmas boost on housing this week with the keys being handed over to residents in one of Northern Ireland's biggest social housing developments to date. Located in south Belfast, t...
Business News, Dec 16, 2011
Protect Cortex Workers Rights, Says SIPTU
The trade union SIPTU has said a way must be found to provide 32 Vita Cortex workers with their legal redundancy entitlements when the company's Cork plant ceases operation today. Vita Cortex, a foam...
Protect Cortex Workers Rights, Says SIPTU
The trade union SIPTU has said a way must be found to provide 32 Vita Cortex workers with their legal redundancy entitlements when the company's Cork plant ceases operation today. Vita Cortex, a foam...
UK National News, Dec 16, 2011
Other News In Brief
Government To Press On With Pension Changes The government has said it will press on with its controversial changes to pensions for teachers and civil servants. The announcement comes after mo...
Other News In Brief
Government To Press On With Pension Changes The government has said it will press on with its controversial changes to pensions for teachers and civil servants. The announcement comes after mo...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2011
Theatre 'Waxing Lyrical' Over Audiences
In the six months since opening upwards of 40,000 theatregoers have enjoyed the newly named Northern Bank Stage of Belfast's Lyric Theatre, it was revealed on Thursday. A string of hard-hitting plays...
Theatre 'Waxing Lyrical' Over Audiences
In the six months since opening upwards of 40,000 theatregoers have enjoyed the newly named Northern Bank Stage of Belfast's Lyric Theatre, it was revealed on Thursday. A string of hard-hitting plays...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2011
Cancer 'Angels' Win Stormont Recognition
Cancer charities play a vital role in raising awareness and supporting affected patients, the NI Health Minister Edwin Poots has said. The Minister was speaking as he visited the Angels of Hope ovari...
Cancer 'Angels' Win Stormont Recognition
Cancer charities play a vital role in raising awareness and supporting affected patients, the NI Health Minister Edwin Poots has said. The Minister was speaking as he visited the Angels of Hope ovari...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2011
Offshore Renewable Energy Progresses
Two parallel leasing rounds for offshore wind and tidal stream development as new sources of renewable energy for Northern Ireland have been announced by The Crown Estate. It is seeking expressions o...
Offshore Renewable Energy Progresses
Two parallel leasing rounds for offshore wind and tidal stream development as new sources of renewable energy for Northern Ireland have been announced by The Crown Estate. It is seeking expressions o...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Priest Guilty Of Sex Charges A man has been found guilty of 19 sex abuse charges against three men. The former priest, James Donaghy, 53, from Lady Wallace Drive in Lisburn, had denied a total...
Other NI News In Brief
Priest Guilty Of Sex Charges A man has been found guilty of 19 sex abuse charges against three men. The former priest, James Donaghy, 53, from Lady Wallace Drive in Lisburn, had denied a total...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2011
'Worthwhile Discussions' On Corporation Tax
The process of securing a lower rate of corporation tax for NI businesses took a further step forward today with a joint ministerial working group meeting to discuss the issue at Stormont. After the ...
'Worthwhile Discussions' On Corporation Tax
The process of securing a lower rate of corporation tax for NI businesses took a further step forward today with a joint ministerial working group meeting to discuss the issue at Stormont. After the ...
UK National News, Dec 15, 2011
Cameron To Target Troubled Families
The Prime Minister is to outlining plans for specialist "troubleshooters" to give more focused support to England's most troubled families. David Cameron said some 120,000 would receive targeted supp...
Cameron To Target Troubled Families
The Prime Minister is to outlining plans for specialist "troubleshooters" to give more focused support to England's most troubled families. David Cameron said some 120,000 would receive targeted supp...
UK National News, Dec 15, 2011
Wrong Drug Story 'Alarmist'
Newspaper stories about the wrongful administering of drugs to elderly patients have been slammed as 'alarmist' by the NHS. On Wednesday, The Telegraph ran a story on the findings of a report which ...
Wrong Drug Story 'Alarmist'
Newspaper stories about the wrongful administering of drugs to elderly patients have been slammed as 'alarmist' by the NHS. On Wednesday, The Telegraph ran a story on the findings of a report which ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2011
UDR 'Courageous' Says Donaldson
This week's Historical Enquiries Team (HET) report on the tragic Miami Showband Massacre has prompted an MLA and former UDR soldier to defend his ex-regiment's good name. Despite the PSNI's HET revis...
UDR 'Courageous' Says Donaldson
This week's Historical Enquiries Team (HET) report on the tragic Miami Showband Massacre has prompted an MLA and former UDR soldier to defend his ex-regiment's good name. Despite the PSNI's HET revis...
UK National News, Dec 15, 2011
Gov To Scrap Driver Licence Papers
The Government has announced it is to scrap the necessity for drivers to hold onto the paper counterpart to their licence from 2015. The announcement is the result of the "Road Transport Red Tape Ch...
Gov To Scrap Driver Licence Papers
The Government has announced it is to scrap the necessity for drivers to hold onto the paper counterpart to their licence from 2015. The announcement is the result of the "Road Transport Red Tape Ch...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2011
Women Left 'Shaken' After Shooting
The PSNI are today probing an overnight shooting in Co Londonderry. The incident was at Hawthorne Place in Coleraine and saw three masked men entering a house shortly before 5pm on Wednesday and the...
Women Left 'Shaken' After Shooting
The PSNI are today probing an overnight shooting in Co Londonderry. The incident was at Hawthorne Place in Coleraine and saw three masked men entering a house shortly before 5pm on Wednesday and the...
Recruitment News, Dec 15, 2011
Positive Outlook For Irish Manufacturing Industry Division
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, said it was positive to see that output from the Irish manufacturing sector is continuing to grow despite the very difficult trading conditions in the e...
Positive Outlook For Irish Manufacturing Industry Division
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, said it was positive to see that output from the Irish manufacturing sector is continuing to grow despite the very difficult trading conditions in the e...
UK National News, Dec 15, 2011
American Flag Lowered In Baghdad
After over eight years of intense fighting that lead to the deaths in excess of an estimated 1 million troops and civilians, the USA has lowered its flag in Iraq, formally ending their operations in t...
American Flag Lowered In Baghdad
After over eight years of intense fighting that lead to the deaths in excess of an estimated 1 million troops and civilians, the USA has lowered its flag in Iraq, formally ending their operations in t...
UK National News, Dec 15, 2011
Opposition Fails To Halt Huge Badger Cull
A major cull of Britain's badgers is to go ahead despite calls from animal campaigners for the plan to be scrapped. On Wednesday, Caroline Spelman, the Environment Secretary, approved culls in two tr...
Opposition Fails To Halt Huge Badger Cull
A major cull of Britain's badgers is to go ahead despite calls from animal campaigners for the plan to be scrapped. On Wednesday, Caroline Spelman, the Environment Secretary, approved culls in two tr...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Apart from a little patchy drizzle it will be a dry evening and night with variable amounts of cloud. A few mist and fog patches forming. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
