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Northern Ireland News for February 2011 : Page 11
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2011
Export Sales In The Pipeline For NI Firm
A Co Antrim-based construction sector business, Purepipe, is targeting new export sales worth £1m with support from Invest Northern Ireland. Dunmurry's Purepipe is using a highly advanced form of fil...
Export Sales In The Pipeline For NI Firm
A Co Antrim-based construction sector business, Purepipe, is targeting new export sales worth £1m with support from Invest Northern Ireland. Dunmurry's Purepipe is using a highly advanced form of fil...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2011
NI Soldier Hurt In Deadly Afghanistan Attack
There's an NI link emerging today from news of further casualties in Afghanistan. While two soldiers from The Parachute Regiment have been killed in a shoot-out, there are local reports that a third ...
NI Soldier Hurt In Deadly Afghanistan Attack
There's an NI link emerging today from news of further casualties in Afghanistan. While two soldiers from The Parachute Regiment have been killed in a shoot-out, there are local reports that a third ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2011
Ó Cuív Denies Galway 'Military Downgrading'
The Galway area will not loose large numbers from its Army base - despite rumours to the contrary. Minister for Defence, Éamon Ó Cuív has denied having any knowledge of plans to downgrade the army ba...
Ó Cuív Denies Galway 'Military Downgrading'
The Galway area will not loose large numbers from its Army base - despite rumours to the contrary. Minister for Defence, Éamon Ó Cuív has denied having any knowledge of plans to downgrade the army ba...
UK National News, Feb 10, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Appeal Follows Murder In Forest Hill Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a murder in Forest Hill, South London. Police were called to Mayow Road at around 2am on Wednesday, 9 February...
Other UK News In Brief
Appeal Follows Murder In Forest Hill Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a murder in Forest Hill, South London. Police were called to Mayow Road at around 2am on Wednesday, 9 February...
Business News, Feb 10, 2011
Allergan Prescribes Jobs As Lloyds Cuts-back
Ireland had both good and bad news on jobs this week with the medical firm Allergan set to create 20 manufacturing jobs in Westport, Co Mayo. It plans to make its latest product, SeriScaffold, which...
Allergan Prescribes Jobs As Lloyds Cuts-back
Ireland had both good and bad news on jobs this week with the medical firm Allergan set to create 20 manufacturing jobs in Westport, Co Mayo. It plans to make its latest product, SeriScaffold, which...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Magners Style Shines The Magner's Light Style Awards is the event that traditionally launches Northern Ireland's fashion season and NI's leading designer, Mary Rose McGrath, is raising expect...
Other NI News In Brief
Magners Style Shines The Magner's Light Style Awards is the event that traditionally launches Northern Ireland's fashion season and NI's leading designer, Mary Rose McGrath, is raising expect...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2011
Afghanistan Veteran On Rape Charge
A bomb-blasted former soldier has appeared in court in Belfast charged with rape and false imprisonment. Gerald Verner, 23, of Forthriver Park, who was deafened by a bomb in Afghanistan, is also accu...
Afghanistan Veteran On Rape Charge
A bomb-blasted former soldier has appeared in court in Belfast charged with rape and false imprisonment. Gerald Verner, 23, of Forthriver Park, who was deafened by a bomb in Afghanistan, is also accu...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2011
Queen's Visit To Be 'Sprung On Ireland'
This spring could see the first ever visit by The Queen to the Republic of Ireland. Discussions to set a date for the visit are underway, with the Irish Times saying that a three-day trip by Queen El...
Queen's Visit To Be 'Sprung On Ireland'
This spring could see the first ever visit by The Queen to the Republic of Ireland. Discussions to set a date for the visit are underway, with the Irish Times saying that a three-day trip by Queen El...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2011
Larne Councillor Joins Alliance Party
Northern Ireland's 'middle-ground' Alliance Party has won a further recruit with news that an independent councillor in Co Antrim has joined. Michael Lynch is a councillor for the Larne Town area an...
Larne Councillor Joins Alliance Party
Northern Ireland's 'middle-ground' Alliance Party has won a further recruit with news that an independent councillor in Co Antrim has joined. Michael Lynch is a councillor for the Larne Town area an...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2011
Stena 'All At Sea' As Merger Probed
There are competition probes underway on either side of the border with the referral of Stena Line's acquisition of the Liverpool and Heysham routes to the Competition Commission by the Office of Fair...
Stena 'All At Sea' As Merger Probed
There are competition probes underway on either side of the border with the referral of Stena Line's acquisition of the Liverpool and Heysham routes to the Competition Commission by the Office of Fair...
UK National News, Feb 9, 2011
Man Arrested Over Nikitta Grender Murder
Detectives have arrested a 26-year-old man in connection with the murder of a pregnant teenager on a Newport estate. Gwent Police confirmed the man, from Newport, was arrested on suspicion of murder....
Man Arrested Over Nikitta Grender Murder
Detectives have arrested a 26-year-old man in connection with the murder of a pregnant teenager on a Newport estate. Gwent Police confirmed the man, from Newport, was arrested on suspicion of murder....
Business News, Feb 9, 2011
Stena 'All At Sea' As Merger Probed
There are competition probes underway on either side of the border with the referral of Stena Line's acquisition of the Liverpool and Heysham routes referred to the Competition Commission by the Offic...
Stena 'All At Sea' As Merger Probed
There are competition probes underway on either side of the border with the referral of Stena Line's acquisition of the Liverpool and Heysham routes referred to the Competition Commission by the Offic...
UK National News, Feb 9, 2011
Pair Jailed For Smash And Grab
Two men have been jailed at Southwark Crown Court for a 'smash and grab' robbery at a jewellers in Kilburn Lane, west London. Jake Maunders, 20, of Tollbridge Close and Alex Rogers, 20 of Sutton Way...
Pair Jailed For Smash And Grab
Two men have been jailed at Southwark Crown Court for a 'smash and grab' robbery at a jewellers in Kilburn Lane, west London. Jake Maunders, 20, of Tollbridge Close and Alex Rogers, 20 of Sutton Way...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2011
Ireland's Low Corporation Tax 'To Stay'
The Republic's Taoiseach has moved to assure representatives of US multinationals in Ireland and leading Irish businesspeople that the much-valued 12.5% rate of corporation tax will not change. As ...
Ireland's Low Corporation Tax 'To Stay'
The Republic's Taoiseach has moved to assure representatives of US multinationals in Ireland and leading Irish businesspeople that the much-valued 12.5% rate of corporation tax will not change. As ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2011
Anglo Assets 'Under The Hammer'
The Irish High Court has directed that an auction of the deposits and corresponding assets of Anglo Irish Bank and Irish Nationwide Building Society can take place immediately. The move follows an ap...
Anglo Assets 'Under The Hammer'
The Irish High Court has directed that an auction of the deposits and corresponding assets of Anglo Irish Bank and Irish Nationwide Building Society can take place immediately. The move follows an ap...
UK National News, Feb 9, 2011
Banks' Lending Statements Welcomed
The Government today welcomed the commitment by the UK's biggest banks on lending expectations and capacity, the size of the 2010 bonus pool, pay disclosure and support for regional growth and the Big...
Banks' Lending Statements Welcomed
The Government today welcomed the commitment by the UK's biggest banks on lending expectations and capacity, the size of the 2010 bonus pool, pay disclosure and support for regional growth and the Big...
UK National News, Feb 9, 2011
Humber Gateway Offshore Wind Farm Given Go-Ahead
The Yorkshire and Humber region could benefit from jobs and investment as E.on was granted permission to construct a 230MW wind farm off the coast of Humberside. Chris Huhne, Secretary of State for E...
Humber Gateway Offshore Wind Farm Given Go-Ahead
The Yorkshire and Humber region could benefit from jobs and investment as E.on was granted permission to construct a 230MW wind farm off the coast of Humberside. Chris Huhne, Secretary of State for E...
UK National News, Feb 9, 2011
Government Gives Boost To UK Life Sciences Sector
The UK Centre for Medical Research and Innovation (UKCMRI) has received a further boost following Government approval of the Medical Research Council’s business case for the institute. UKCMRI will be...
Government Gives Boost To UK Life Sciences Sector
The UK Centre for Medical Research and Innovation (UKCMRI) has received a further boost following Government approval of the Medical Research Council’s business case for the institute. UKCMRI will be...
UK National News, Feb 9, 2011
NI Med Students' Disappointed At Proposed Tuition Fees
Medical students have expressed their disappointment and concern at the proposed increase in university tuition fees. Final year student Neil Cunningham, Chairman of the British Medical...
NI Med Students' Disappointed At Proposed Tuition Fees
Medical students have expressed their disappointment and concern at the proposed increase in university tuition fees. Final year student Neil Cunningham, Chairman of the British Medical...
Business News, Feb 9, 2011
Medical Students 'Disappointed Over Fees '
Medical students have expressed their disappointment and concern at the proposed increase in university tuition fees. Final year student Neil Cunningham, Chairman of the British Medical...
Medical Students 'Disappointed Over Fees '
Medical students have expressed their disappointment and concern at the proposed increase in university tuition fees. Final year student Neil Cunningham, Chairman of the British Medical...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2011
Medical Students 'Disappointed Over Fees '
Medical students have expressed their disappointment and concern at the proposed increase in university tuition fees. Final year student Neil Cunningham, Chairman of the British Medical...
Medical Students 'Disappointed Over Fees '
Medical students have expressed their disappointment and concern at the proposed increase in university tuition fees. Final year student Neil Cunningham, Chairman of the British Medical...
UK National News, Feb 9, 2011
BBC Radio To 'Extend Its Distinctive Appeal'
A BBC Trust review has concluded that BBC Radio 3, Radio 4 and Radio 7 are much loved and highly valued by the millions of licence fee payers that listen every week. Written by the organisation that ...
BBC Radio To 'Extend Its Distinctive Appeal'
A BBC Trust review has concluded that BBC Radio 3, Radio 4 and Radio 7 are much loved and highly valued by the millions of licence fee payers that listen every week. Written by the organisation that ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2011
'Ban Animal Circus Acts' Says Naomi
The East Belfast MP, Naomi Long is continuing to campaign for a ban on wild animals in circuses. Animal Defenders International (ADI), the leading animal protection organisation that works globally ...
'Ban Animal Circus Acts' Says Naomi
The East Belfast MP, Naomi Long is continuing to campaign for a ban on wild animals in circuses. Animal Defenders International (ADI), the leading animal protection organisation that works globally ...
Recruitment News, Feb 9, 2011
Task Force Set Up Over UK Pfizer Loss
A task force, set up to help a Kent town deal with the closure of the drugs plant Pfizer, is meeting for the first time. Science Minister David Willetts, who visited the site on Monday, and Business ...
Task Force Set Up Over UK Pfizer Loss
A task force, set up to help a Kent town deal with the closure of the drugs plant Pfizer, is meeting for the first time. Science Minister David Willetts, who visited the site on Monday, and Business ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2011
Coast Guard Flies Into Paramedic Status
Medical standards provided by the Irish Coast Guard Helicopter Service have reached full Paramedic Level. The Republic's Transport Minister Pat Carey has confirmed that the standard has been upgrade...
Coast Guard Flies Into Paramedic Status
Medical standards provided by the Irish Coast Guard Helicopter Service have reached full Paramedic Level. The Republic's Transport Minister Pat Carey has confirmed that the standard has been upgrade...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Stewart Denies 'Joint Enterprise' The trial of Hazel Stewart, 47, who is accused of the double murder of her then husband, Trevor Buchanan, 32, and Lesley Howell, 31 whose bodies were found i...
Other NI News In Brief
Stewart Denies 'Joint Enterprise' The trial of Hazel Stewart, 47, who is accused of the double murder of her then husband, Trevor Buchanan, 32, and Lesley Howell, 31 whose bodies were found i...
UK National News, Feb 9, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Further Arrest In Connection With Daniel Graham Murder Police investigating the murder of Daniel Graham in East Dulwich on Saturday 29 January have today arrested an 18-year-old man on suspicion of ...
Other UK News In Brief
Further Arrest In Connection With Daniel Graham Murder Police investigating the murder of Daniel Graham in East Dulwich on Saturday 29 January have today arrested an 18-year-old man on suspicion of ...
Business News, Feb 9, 2011
Belfast College To Lose 200 Staff
Belfast Metropolitan College has confirmed it is likely to shed more than 200 jobs in restructuring plans. The college has finished a 90-day consultation period with unions about the plans - although...
Belfast College To Lose 200 Staff
Belfast Metropolitan College has confirmed it is likely to shed more than 200 jobs in restructuring plans. The college has finished a 90-day consultation period with unions about the plans - although...
Business News, Feb 9, 2011
Over 13,000 Had Energy Cut Off In 2010
Some 13,000 households had their electricity cut off last year representing a 30% rise on the previous year. Energy companies are to introduce a new wave of pay-as-you-use meters in thousands of hom...
Over 13,000 Had Energy Cut Off In 2010
Some 13,000 households had their electricity cut off last year representing a 30% rise on the previous year. Energy companies are to introduce a new wave of pay-as-you-use meters in thousands of hom...
Business News, Feb 8, 2011
Victims Centre Underway In Antrim
The Stormont Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey this week laid the foundations for a new £2m regional centre for victims of sexual assault. The new Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) is being buil...
Victims Centre Underway In Antrim
The Stormont Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey this week laid the foundations for a new £2m regional centre for victims of sexual assault. The new Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) is being buil...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:It will be rather cloudy with scattered sleet and snow showers but mostly rain near the North coast. Feeling bitterly cold in fresh or strong northerly wind. Maximum temperature 4 °C.Tonight:Clear intervals and wintry showers, most frequent in the north but mostly of rain along the North Coast. A cold night with risk of icy stretches. Minimum temperature -1 °C.
