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Northern Ireland News for April 2011 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2011
WOMAD To Celebrate City Of Culture
A major music event is on the way to the North West with news that the WOMAD international music festival is to be held in Londonderry. It is to be part of the UK City of Culture 2013 celebrations an...
WOMAD To Celebrate City Of Culture
A major music event is on the way to the North West with news that the WOMAD international music festival is to be held in Londonderry. It is to be part of the UK City of Culture 2013 celebrations an...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2011
Poll Candidates Discuss Housing Priorities
Northern Ireland's housing needs, issues and policy were at the heart of political debate yesterday, 18 April, as candidates from the five main parties contesting the Assembly Elections attended a spe...
Poll Candidates Discuss Housing Priorities
Northern Ireland's housing needs, issues and policy were at the heart of political debate yesterday, 18 April, as candidates from the five main parties contesting the Assembly Elections attended a spe...
Recruitment News, Apr 19, 2011
Eircom Retail Complex Contract Progresses
A jobs boost is expected after news that a €14m retail complex in Dublin is rapidly moving ahead. Local firm, Precision Construction Limited, has begun the main construction works involved with the d...
Eircom Retail Complex Contract Progresses
A jobs boost is expected after news that a €14m retail complex in Dublin is rapidly moving ahead. Local firm, Precision Construction Limited, has begun the main construction works involved with the d...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2011
Comedy Movie Underway In Belfast
Belfast-based production company, Generator Entertainment, have began shooting their latest film, siege comedy Whole Lotta Sole in Belfast this month. Written by Thomas Gallagher and Terry George, wh...
Comedy Movie Underway In Belfast
Belfast-based production company, Generator Entertainment, have began shooting their latest film, siege comedy Whole Lotta Sole in Belfast this month. Written by Thomas Gallagher and Terry George, wh...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2011
Historic Former School 'Given Protection'
A former school and teacher's house in Hillsborough Co Down has been spot listed by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA). The Agency issued a Building Preservation Notice to protect the str...
Historic Former School 'Given Protection'
A former school and teacher's house in Hillsborough Co Down has been spot listed by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA). The Agency issued a Building Preservation Notice to protect the str...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Zoo Is Egg-cellent In the run up to Belfast Zoo's Easter Extravaganza, some of the animals have been celebrating with some special treats and each day, from now until 26 April, the zoo will b...
Other NI News In Brief
Zoo Is Egg-cellent In the run up to Belfast Zoo's Easter Extravaganza, some of the animals have been celebrating with some special treats and each day, from now until 26 April, the zoo will b...
Business News, Apr 19, 2011
Jobs At Risk As Red Sky Dims
The construction and maintenance firm, Red Sky, has gone into voluntary administration. There are now fears over staffing after the NI Housing Executive (NIHE) last week cancelled all maintenance con...
Jobs At Risk As Red Sky Dims
The construction and maintenance firm, Red Sky, has gone into voluntary administration. There are now fears over staffing after the NI Housing Executive (NIHE) last week cancelled all maintenance con...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2011
Newry On Alert As Drivers Diverted
Motorists are being warned to expect delays because of a new security alert in the border city of Newry. Army bomb experts were this afternoon on site to examine a suspicious object, which was found ...
Newry On Alert As Drivers Diverted
Motorists are being warned to expect delays because of a new security alert in the border city of Newry. Army bomb experts were this afternoon on site to examine a suspicious object, which was found ...
UK National News, Apr 18, 2011
British Mens' Florida Killings Probed
Detectives in the U.S are continuing their investigations into the deaths of two British men. The friends, who were on holiday together, were found shot dead early on Saturday in the Newtown area of ...
British Mens' Florida Killings Probed
Detectives in the U.S are continuing their investigations into the deaths of two British men. The friends, who were on holiday together, were found shot dead early on Saturday in the Newtown area of ...
UK National News, Apr 18, 2011
UK To Aid Libyan Civilians
The UK International Development Secretary has pledged new funding to aid evacuation in war-torn Libya. Speaking to the BBC, Andrew Mitchell said the money would help migrant workers trapped in the c...
UK To Aid Libyan Civilians
The UK International Development Secretary has pledged new funding to aid evacuation in war-torn Libya. Speaking to the BBC, Andrew Mitchell said the money would help migrant workers trapped in the c...
UK National News, Apr 18, 2011
Taoiseach Meets Prime Minister In London
The Taoiseach, Mr Enda Kenny TD, today continues the new Government’s international diplomatic offensive on a visit to London. His programme includes his first formal bilateral meeting with British P...
Taoiseach Meets Prime Minister In London
The Taoiseach, Mr Enda Kenny TD, today continues the new Government’s international diplomatic offensive on a visit to London. His programme includes his first formal bilateral meeting with British P...
UK National News, Apr 18, 2011
FSA Fines N&P £1.4 Million
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has fined Norwich and Peterborough Building Society (N&P) £1.4 million for failing to give its customers suitable advice in relation to the sale of Keydata produ...
FSA Fines N&P £1.4 Million
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has fined Norwich and Peterborough Building Society (N&P) £1.4 million for failing to give its customers suitable advice in relation to the sale of Keydata produ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2011
PSNI Promises Feedback On Crime
NI's police are making a set of promises this week that may prove to be hard to keep. The new set of commitments has been put forward by PSNI Chief Constable Matt Baggott to help increase accountabil...
PSNI Promises Feedback On Crime
NI's police are making a set of promises this week that may prove to be hard to keep. The new set of commitments has been put forward by PSNI Chief Constable Matt Baggott to help increase accountabil...
UK National News, Apr 18, 2011
'Crime Feedback' Promised By NI Cops
Northern Ireland's police are making a set of promises this week that may prove to be hard to keep in practice. In a ground-breajing initiative, a new set of commitments has been put forward by PSNI ...
'Crime Feedback' Promised By NI Cops
Northern Ireland's police are making a set of promises this week that may prove to be hard to keep in practice. In a ground-breajing initiative, a new set of commitments has been put forward by PSNI ...
UK National News, Apr 18, 2011
Power Station Protesters Urged To Appeal
Protesters are being urged to appeal their convictions for trespass at a power station. Kier Starmer QC, the Director of Public Prosecutions informed the 20 protesters they had been infiltrated by a...
Power Station Protesters Urged To Appeal
Protesters are being urged to appeal their convictions for trespass at a power station. Kier Starmer QC, the Director of Public Prosecutions informed the 20 protesters they had been infiltrated by a...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2011
PM Next On Kenny's 'Diplomatic Offensive'
Enda Kenny, the Irish Republic's Taoiseach, is in London this week continuing what he has styled "his international diplomatic offensive" on a visit to London. His programme includes his first formal...
PM Next On Kenny's 'Diplomatic Offensive'
Enda Kenny, the Irish Republic's Taoiseach, is in London this week continuing what he has styled "his international diplomatic offensive" on a visit to London. His programme includes his first formal...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2011
DUP Launch Election Manifesto
The DUP has launched its election manifesto in Belfast's Waterfront Hall. Party Leader and outgoing First Minister, Peter Robinson, said in his speech that the party's main priority was to keep Nort...
DUP Launch Election Manifesto
The DUP has launched its election manifesto in Belfast's Waterfront Hall. Party Leader and outgoing First Minister, Peter Robinson, said in his speech that the party's main priority was to keep Nort...
UK National News, Apr 18, 2011
BBC Remembers Bombs On Belfast
The BBC tonight marks the 70th anniversary of three deadly raids German air raids on Northern Ireland in 1941 with survivors of the Belfast Blitz remembering the horror which devastated both their liv...
BBC Remembers Bombs On Belfast
The BBC tonight marks the 70th anniversary of three deadly raids German air raids on Northern Ireland in 1941 with survivors of the Belfast Blitz remembering the horror which devastated both their liv...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2011
Long-Serving 'RUC Officer' Refused Medal
There's been an embarrassing incident for NI's policing boss as a long-serving officer was last week refused an award at a prestigious medal ceremony. Stubbornness and pride in near equal measure led...
Long-Serving 'RUC Officer' Refused Medal
There's been an embarrassing incident for NI's policing boss as a long-serving officer was last week refused an award at a prestigious medal ceremony. Stubbornness and pride in near equal measure led...
UK National News, Apr 18, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Concern For Missing Elderly Woman Police are appealing for information over the whereabouts of a vulnerable 75-year-old woman who has been missing from her home address in Balham since 16 April. Mir...
Other UK News In Brief
Concern For Missing Elderly Woman Police are appealing for information over the whereabouts of a vulnerable 75-year-old woman who has been missing from her home address in Balham since 16 April. Mir...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2011
Good Vibrations Record Shop To Close
Belfast's last remaining independent record shop Good Vibrations is to close. Its owner, Terri Hooley, made the announcement and said that while the shop would close, he hoped to continue the now ico...
Good Vibrations Record Shop To Close
Belfast's last remaining independent record shop Good Vibrations is to close. Its owner, Terri Hooley, made the announcement and said that while the shop would close, he hoped to continue the now ico...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2011
Blitz Hits BBC NI
The BBC will tonight mark the 70th anniversary of three deadly raids German air raids on Northern Ireland in 1941 with survivors of the Belfast Blitz remembering the horror which devastated both their...
Blitz Hits BBC NI
The BBC will tonight mark the 70th anniversary of three deadly raids German air raids on Northern Ireland in 1941 with survivors of the Belfast Blitz remembering the horror which devastated both their...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2011
Degree Wins High Level Support
A University of Ulster degree tailored to specialist needs in financial services has been given a stamp of approval by First Derivatives plc, a leading Northern Ireland software and consultancy provid...
Degree Wins High Level Support
A University of Ulster degree tailored to specialist needs in financial services has been given a stamp of approval by First Derivatives plc, a leading Northern Ireland software and consultancy provid...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Sailors Saved Red Bay RNLI lifeboat has been busy this past weekend having rescued two men after their vessel capsized off the north Antrim coast. The men were travelling from Ballycastle to ...
Other NI News In Brief
Sailors Saved Red Bay RNLI lifeboat has been busy this past weekend having rescued two men after their vessel capsized off the north Antrim coast. The men were travelling from Ballycastle to ...
Recruitment News, Apr 18, 2011
Shannon 'Free Zone' Boosts Employment
Enterprise Minister Richard Bruton has just announced the creation of 170 new jobs by two companies at Shannon Free Zone in Co Clare. ZAGG International Distribution Ltd and CREGG Logistics will cre...
Shannon 'Free Zone' Boosts Employment
Enterprise Minister Richard Bruton has just announced the creation of 170 new jobs by two companies at Shannon Free Zone in Co Clare. ZAGG International Distribution Ltd and CREGG Logistics will cre...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2011
Lethal Injection Drug Exports Halted
The Government will introduce additional controls on the export to the US of drugs used in lethal injections and is calling on the EU to follow its lead. Measures will be put in place to stop the exp...
Lethal Injection Drug Exports Halted
The Government will introduce additional controls on the export to the US of drugs used in lethal injections and is calling on the EU to follow its lead. Measures will be put in place to stop the exp...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2011
EU Urged 'Not To Cripple Online Retailers'
A leading business group is urging the EU to abandon proposals which could cripple smaller online retailers. Under Article 22a of the forthcoming EU Consumer Rights Directive, web-based independent ...
EU Urged 'Not To Cripple Online Retailers'
A leading business group is urging the EU to abandon proposals which could cripple smaller online retailers. Under Article 22a of the forthcoming EU Consumer Rights Directive, web-based independent ...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2011
Bomb Alert Follows NI Pipe Bomb Find
In the latest of a series of security alerts in Northern Ireland, the PSNI has just reported that a suspicious object has been discovered in the Fairview Parade area of Newtownabbey, a suburban area o...
Bomb Alert Follows NI Pipe Bomb Find
In the latest of a series of security alerts in Northern Ireland, the PSNI has just reported that a suspicious object has been discovered in the Fairview Parade area of Newtownabbey, a suburban area o...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2011
Arrests Follow Edmonton Murder
Police investigating the murder of 15-year old Negus McLean in Edmonton have today made a further two arrests. A 14-year old boy, and a 16-year old boy, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and ...
Arrests Follow Edmonton Murder
Police investigating the murder of 15-year old Negus McLean in Edmonton have today made a further two arrests. A 14-year old boy, and a 16-year old boy, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and ...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2011
Thousands Take Up The Red Tape Challenge
Thousands of businesses and members of the public have taken up the Red Tape Challenge, with over 6,000 ideas and suggestions in the first week of the new website, which is part of the Plan for Growth...
Thousands Take Up The Red Tape Challenge
Thousands of businesses and members of the public have taken up the Red Tape Challenge, with over 6,000 ideas and suggestions in the first week of the new website, which is part of the Plan for Growth...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A rather cloudy but mainly dry day with just the odd shower. Best chance of any brightness will be across northern and eastern counties. Mild. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Another cloudy and mild night with the odd spot of rain. More widespread outbreaks of rain will spread southeast late in the night. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
