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Northern Ireland News for July 2011 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Jul 28, 2011
Ford Should 'Resist Calls For Lillis Release'
The DUP East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell has urged the Justice Minister David Ford (pictured) to "resist political pressure" from those calling for the release of Brendan Lillis - who has received...
Ford Should 'Resist Calls For Lillis Release'
The DUP East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell has urged the Justice Minister David Ford (pictured) to "resist political pressure" from those calling for the release of Brendan Lillis - who has received...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 28, 2011
Jordanstown Is 'Gateway To Causeway Coast'
Contractors have successfully completed a major tourism development on the Antrim Coast Road. NI Tourism Minister Arlene Foster, opened the £1.34 million tourism scheme at Loughshore Park, Jordanstow...
Jordanstown Is 'Gateway To Causeway Coast'
Contractors have successfully completed a major tourism development on the Antrim Coast Road. NI Tourism Minister Arlene Foster, opened the £1.34 million tourism scheme at Loughshore Park, Jordanstow...
UK National News, Jul 28, 2011
NI Justice Boss Should 'Resist Calls For Release'
There's a row brewing in Northern Ireland this week as the East Londonderry Westminster MP Gregory Campbell has urged the Stormont Justice Minister David Ford to "resist political pressure" from those...
NI Justice Boss Should 'Resist Calls For Release'
There's a row brewing in Northern Ireland this week as the East Londonderry Westminster MP Gregory Campbell has urged the Stormont Justice Minister David Ford to "resist political pressure" from those...
UK National News, Jul 28, 2011
Restorative Justice Helps Repair Harm
Lord McNally has said restorative justice was 'not a soft option', after visiting a probation trust and a prison in Norwich to see how offenders there are being made to face up to their crimes. Rest...
Restorative Justice Helps Repair Harm
Lord McNally has said restorative justice was 'not a soft option', after visiting a probation trust and a prison in Norwich to see how offenders there are being made to face up to their crimes. Rest...
UK National News, Jul 28, 2011
Red Tape Challenge 'Sets Retailers Free'
Plans to scrap or simplify more than 160 regulations, freeing the public and retailers from rules that are unnecessarily burdensome, overly bureaucratic or completely redundant have been announced tod...
Red Tape Challenge 'Sets Retailers Free'
Plans to scrap or simplify more than 160 regulations, freeing the public and retailers from rules that are unnecessarily burdensome, overly bureaucratic or completely redundant have been announced tod...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 28, 2011
Men's Adventure Day To Support TinyLife
The premature baby charity for Northern Ireland, TinyLife, has launched a new men only, one-day challenge event codename: 'Operation Sixpack' due to be held on Sunday 2nd October in Castlewellan Fores...
Men's Adventure Day To Support TinyLife
The premature baby charity for Northern Ireland, TinyLife, has launched a new men only, one-day challenge event codename: 'Operation Sixpack' due to be held on Sunday 2nd October in Castlewellan Fores...
UK National News, Jul 28, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Pensions Contributions Hike Is A Tax On NHS Staff, BMA Says Commenting on today’s announcement from the Treasury on public sector pensions, and specific proposals for increased contribu...
Other UK News In Brief
Pensions Contributions Hike Is A Tax On NHS Staff, BMA Says Commenting on today’s announcement from the Treasury on public sector pensions, and specific proposals for increased contribu...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 28, 2011
Major Export Contract For Carrickfergus Firm
The Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced a US$7.5million (GBP£4.7million) order secured by Advanced Sensors for its new product in the Middle East. The Carrickfergus-based company...
Major Export Contract For Carrickfergus Firm
The Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced a US$7.5million (GBP£4.7million) order secured by Advanced Sensors for its new product in the Middle East. The Carrickfergus-based company...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 28, 2011
Joint Initiative Targets ICT Upskilling
Specialist ICT skills are being targeted in a new NI initiative. The Stormont Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry (pictured) and NI Enterprise Minister, Arlene Foster, have jointly lau...
Joint Initiative Targets ICT Upskilling
Specialist ICT skills are being targeted in a new NI initiative. The Stormont Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry (pictured) and NI Enterprise Minister, Arlene Foster, have jointly lau...
Business News, Jul 28, 2011
Joint Initiative Targets ICT Upskilling
Specialist ICT skills are being targeted in a new NI initiative. The Stormont Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry, and Enterprise Minister, Arlene Foster, have jointly launched the Sof...
Joint Initiative Targets ICT Upskilling
Specialist ICT skills are being targeted in a new NI initiative. The Stormont Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry, and Enterprise Minister, Arlene Foster, have jointly launched the Sof...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 28, 2011
'Upgrade To VIP Status' For Belsonic Gig
Those holding tickets for this summer's Belsonic festival will be able to upgrade to a VIP pass on Friday morning. The organisers of Belsonic announced on Thursday that they have managed to free up ...
'Upgrade To VIP Status' For Belsonic Gig
Those holding tickets for this summer's Belsonic festival will be able to upgrade to a VIP pass on Friday morning. The organisers of Belsonic announced on Thursday that they have managed to free up ...
Business News, Jul 28, 2011
PR Agency 'Wins MTV Awards'
Northern Ireland public relations agency Smarts has been selected to handle the Ireland-wide public relations strategy for the upcoming MTV European Music Awards (EMAs) in Belfast. Viacom Internation...
PR Agency 'Wins MTV Awards'
Northern Ireland public relations agency Smarts has been selected to handle the Ireland-wide public relations strategy for the upcoming MTV European Music Awards (EMAs) in Belfast. Viacom Internation...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 28, 2011
NI Broadband Infrastructure Boosted
The 'Next Generation Broadband Project' has completed on time and on budget, Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced. Over £52m has been invested in the telecommunications infrastruc...
NI Broadband Infrastructure Boosted
The 'Next Generation Broadband Project' has completed on time and on budget, Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced. Over £52m has been invested in the telecommunications infrastruc...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 28, 2011
Latest Belfast Venue 'Gets Brass Pack'
Nine-piece American band Hypnotic Brass Ensemble have been announced as one of the first acts to play Belfast's latest venue, Double Yellow. More recently found on headline festival stages supportin...
Latest Belfast Venue 'Gets Brass Pack'
Nine-piece American band Hypnotic Brass Ensemble have been announced as one of the first acts to play Belfast's latest venue, Double Yellow. More recently found on headline festival stages supportin...
Business News, Jul 28, 2011
British Gas Fined £2.5m By Ofgem
Energy regulator Ofgem has fined British Gas £2.5 million for breaching regulations setting standards for the way energy companies handle customer complaints. The investigation found that British Gas...
British Gas Fined £2.5m By Ofgem
Energy regulator Ofgem has fined British Gas £2.5 million for breaching regulations setting standards for the way energy companies handle customer complaints. The investigation found that British Gas...
Business News, Jul 28, 2011
Stormont Minister Backs Northern Suppliers
Local suppliers to a major Irish supermarket and wholesale chain are to enjoy high-level support from a Stormont Executive Minister. The move comes amid warnings that local suppliers may not be paid ...
Stormont Minister Backs Northern Suppliers
Local suppliers to a major Irish supermarket and wholesale chain are to enjoy high-level support from a Stormont Executive Minister. The move comes amid warnings that local suppliers may not be paid ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 28, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Community Policing Focus At the first meeting of the newly constituted Community Engagement Committee of the NI Policing Board yesterday, members agreed that PSNI delivery of 'Policing with th...
Other NI News In Brief
Community Policing Focus At the first meeting of the newly constituted Community Engagement Committee of the NI Policing Board yesterday, members agreed that PSNI delivery of 'Policing with th...
Business News, Jul 28, 2011
Corporation Tax 'Re-addressed'
HM Revenue & Customs, (HMRC) has advised taxpayers in the organisation's North Scotland area office (Aberdeen), including those previously in Cumbria, Northumbria, Wear & South Tyne, Inverness, Aberde...
Corporation Tax 'Re-addressed'
HM Revenue & Customs, (HMRC) has advised taxpayers in the organisation's North Scotland area office (Aberdeen), including those previously in Cumbria, Northumbria, Wear & South Tyne, Inverness, Aberde...
Business News, Jul 28, 2011
Pig Sector 'Needs Equal Footing With EC Imports'
An influential report on the pork production in Europe - published last week by a firm that provides financial services primarily on the agribusiness sector internationally, RaboBank - has highlighted...
Pig Sector 'Needs Equal Footing With EC Imports'
An influential report on the pork production in Europe - published last week by a firm that provides financial services primarily on the agribusiness sector internationally, RaboBank - has highlighted...
UK National News, Jul 27, 2011
Libyan Charge D'Affaires 'Expelled From UK'
It has ben confirmed that the Libyan Charge d'Affaires has been called to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) to be informed that he and the remaining Libyan diplomats in the UK are to be expell...
Libyan Charge D'Affaires 'Expelled From UK'
It has ben confirmed that the Libyan Charge d'Affaires has been called to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) to be informed that he and the remaining Libyan diplomats in the UK are to be expell...
UK National News, Jul 27, 2011
London 2012 Celebrates 'Year To Go'
With exactly one year to go until the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, organisers confirm that preparations for the Games are on track and London’s vision to host Olympic and Paralym...
London 2012 Celebrates 'Year To Go'
With exactly one year to go until the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, organisers confirm that preparations for the Games are on track and London’s vision to host Olympic and Paralym...
UK National News, Jul 27, 2011
Ulster Cops Arrest Woman As Officer's Murder Probed
There has been a further arrest in the ongoing probe into a police officer's murder earlier this year. A woman has been detained in Omagh, as more searches are being carried out by police investigati...
Ulster Cops Arrest Woman As Officer's Murder Probed
There has been a further arrest in the ongoing probe into a police officer's murder earlier this year. A woman has been detained in Omagh, as more searches are being carried out by police investigati...
UK National News, Jul 27, 2011
Two Arrested Over Murder In Bermondsey
Detectives have arrested two men in connection with the murder of Vitalijs Janovics in Bermondsey. Both 18-year-old men were detained on suspicion of murder and are currently in custody at a south Lo...
Two Arrested Over Murder In Bermondsey
Detectives have arrested two men in connection with the murder of Vitalijs Janovics in Bermondsey. Both 18-year-old men were detained on suspicion of murder and are currently in custody at a south Lo...
UK National News, Jul 27, 2011
Fatal Collision In Tottenham
Officers are appealing for witnesses to a fatal road collision in Tottenham. Police were called at 9.20am on Tuesday to Broad Lane, north London following reports of a van in collision with a motorcy...
Fatal Collision In Tottenham
Officers are appealing for witnesses to a fatal road collision in Tottenham. Police were called at 9.20am on Tuesday to Broad Lane, north London following reports of a van in collision with a motorcy...
UK National News, Jul 27, 2011
Department of Health Tackles 'Helpers' Shortfall
Plans to make it easier for people with disabilities to employ 'Personal Assistants' to help them to live as full a life as possible were revealed today by Care Services Minister Paul Burstow. A Fram...
Department of Health Tackles 'Helpers' Shortfall
Plans to make it easier for people with disabilities to employ 'Personal Assistants' to help them to live as full a life as possible were revealed today by Care Services Minister Paul Burstow. A Fram...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 27, 2011
Woman Held In PC's Bomb Murder Probe
There has been a further arrest in the ongoing probe into a police officer's murder earlier this year. A woman has been detained in Omagh, as more searches are being carried out by police investigati...
Woman Held In PC's Bomb Murder Probe
There has been a further arrest in the ongoing probe into a police officer's murder earlier this year. A woman has been detained in Omagh, as more searches are being carried out by police investigati...
UK National News, Jul 27, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Four Tonnes Of Cannabis Seized Approximately four tonnes of cannabis have been seized following a UK Border Agency operation in the English Channel. Agency cutters HMC Valiant and HMC Searcher interc...
Other UK News In Brief
Four Tonnes Of Cannabis Seized Approximately four tonnes of cannabis have been seized following a UK Border Agency operation in the English Channel. Agency cutters HMC Valiant and HMC Searcher interc...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 27, 2011
Fund For NI Superquinn Suppliers Revealed
Local suppliers to a major Irish supermarket chain have enjoyed high-level support from a Stormont Executive Minister. This afternoon, the NI Economy Minister Arlene Foster welcomed the creation of a...
Fund For NI Superquinn Suppliers Revealed
Local suppliers to a major Irish supermarket chain have enjoyed high-level support from a Stormont Executive Minister. This afternoon, the NI Economy Minister Arlene Foster welcomed the creation of a...
Recruitment News, Jul 27, 2011
Technology Firms To Hire More New Staff
Two-thirds of technology firms in Ireland are seeking to hire new staff during the remainder of 2011, according to a new study by Mazars R&D Tax Group. However companies may not be fully utilising R&D...
Technology Firms To Hire More New Staff
Two-thirds of technology firms in Ireland are seeking to hire new staff during the remainder of 2011, according to a new study by Mazars R&D Tax Group. However companies may not be fully utilising R&D...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 27, 2011
Enniskillen House Fire Bombed
A petrol bomb has been thrown at a house in the Drumbeg area of Enniskillen. A window at the back of the house was damaged while paint was thrown at the front of the building around 2.20am this morni...
Enniskillen House Fire Bombed
A petrol bomb has been thrown at a house in the Drumbeg area of Enniskillen. A window at the back of the house was damaged while paint was thrown at the front of the building around 2.20am this morni...
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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.
