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Northern Ireland News for July 2011 : Page 7
UK National News, Jul 19, 2011
New Building Contracts Drop By Quarter
The underlying value of UK construction projects newly started was 24% lower for the three months to June compared to the same period in 2010 according to the latest data from construction industry an...
New Building Contracts Drop By Quarter
The underlying value of UK construction projects newly started was 24% lower for the three months to June compared to the same period in 2010 according to the latest data from construction industry an...
UK National News, Jul 19, 2011
Consultation Launched Over Suicide Prevention Strategy
A new consultation on preventing suicide has been launched today by the Care Services Minister, Paul Burstow. Bereaved families and experts in general practice, local government, transport, mental he...
Consultation Launched Over Suicide Prevention Strategy
A new consultation on preventing suicide has been launched today by the Care Services Minister, Paul Burstow. Bereaved families and experts in general practice, local government, transport, mental he...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2011
Open Medal Displayed In Royal Portrush Club
NI's latest golfing hero, Darren Clarke has presented his winner's Open championship medal to his 'home club' at Royal Portrush. He gave it to Club Captain Philip Tweedie at a special homecoming cere...
Open Medal Displayed In Royal Portrush Club
NI's latest golfing hero, Darren Clarke has presented his winner's Open championship medal to his 'home club' at Royal Portrush. He gave it to Club Captain Philip Tweedie at a special homecoming cere...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2011
Hit & Run Death Car Dumped In Forest
A Vauxhall Corsa car suspected of being involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Co Tyrone has been found in a forest. The PSNI said the victim died as a result of his injuries overnight. Detectives ...
Hit & Run Death Car Dumped In Forest
A Vauxhall Corsa car suspected of being involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Co Tyrone has been found in a forest. The PSNI said the victim died as a result of his injuries overnight. Detectives ...
UK National News, Jul 19, 2011
Darren Clarke Gifts Open Medal To Home Club
Golf victor, Darren Clarke has presented his winning Open championship medal to his 'home club' at Royal Portrush in Co Antrim. The Northern Ireland golfing hero gave it to Club Captain Philip Tweedi...
Darren Clarke Gifts Open Medal To Home Club
Golf victor, Darren Clarke has presented his winning Open championship medal to his 'home club' at Royal Portrush in Co Antrim. The Northern Ireland golfing hero gave it to Club Captain Philip Tweedi...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2011
NIHE Defends Maintenance Contract Moves
The NI Housing Executive (NIHE) has strongly denied allegations of a sectarian motivation behind the recent decisions it has taken with regard to the handling of maintenance contracts. The latest con...
NIHE Defends Maintenance Contract Moves
The NI Housing Executive (NIHE) has strongly denied allegations of a sectarian motivation behind the recent decisions it has taken with regard to the handling of maintenance contracts. The latest con...
UK National News, Jul 19, 2011
English Language Courses Will Deliver Better Deal
Skills Minister John Hayes has pledged to provide more effective, targeted help for people who face barriers to learning the English language skills communities need. Following the publication of an ...
English Language Courses Will Deliver Better Deal
Skills Minister John Hayes has pledged to provide more effective, targeted help for people who face barriers to learning the English language skills communities need. Following the publication of an ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2011
HBO Screen Production Boosts Apprenticeships
The first trade apprentices to work on the USA-owned Game of Thrones TV set in the east Belfast Painthall Film studios in the Titanic Quarter have been praised. The Stormont Employment and Learning M...
HBO Screen Production Boosts Apprenticeships
The first trade apprentices to work on the USA-owned Game of Thrones TV set in the east Belfast Painthall Film studios in the Titanic Quarter have been praised. The Stormont Employment and Learning M...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2011
NI Focuses On Film, TV And Animation
A Stormont Minister is encouraging local firms to 'get creative' as new innovation fund is launched. The first round of awards will focus on digital content projects and will include businesses invol...
NI Focuses On Film, TV And Animation
A Stormont Minister is encouraging local firms to 'get creative' as new innovation fund is launched. The first round of awards will focus on digital content projects and will include businesses invol...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2011
Housing Stock Investment 'Remains Limited'
A record number of Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) homes have been built although waiting lists are rising, according to the Acting Director of Design and Property Services. However, Dolore...
Housing Stock Investment 'Remains Limited'
A record number of Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) homes have been built although waiting lists are rising, according to the Acting Director of Design and Property Services. However, Dolore...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2011
Belfast Launches Olympic Countdown Events
Belfast City Council is to mark the one year countdown to the London 2012 Olympics with a weekend of events at the City Hall and Ormeau Park. Among the events being held over the weekend are a commun...
Belfast Launches Olympic Countdown Events
Belfast City Council is to mark the one year countdown to the London 2012 Olympics with a weekend of events at the City Hall and Ormeau Park. Among the events being held over the weekend are a commun...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2011
Holiday Health Card 'Bogus' Website Warning
Holidaymakers have been warned to be aware of official looking websites - charging fees for European Health Insurance Cards - which are completely free through the NHS. The SDLP South Belfast MP Dr...
Holiday Health Card 'Bogus' Website Warning
Holidaymakers have been warned to be aware of official looking websites - charging fees for European Health Insurance Cards - which are completely free through the NHS. The SDLP South Belfast MP Dr...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2011
The Outcasts Return From Exile
Legendary Belfast punk band The Outcasts play their first hometown show since 1984 returning for a headline appearance at the Empire Music Hall this July. The date is one of only a few dates announce...
The Outcasts Return From Exile
Legendary Belfast punk band The Outcasts play their first hometown show since 1984 returning for a headline appearance at the Empire Music Hall this July. The date is one of only a few dates announce...
UK National News, Jul 19, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Secure State For Young Offenders Reviewed A public consultation on the future shape of the youth secure estate was launched today by the Ministry of Justice and the Youth Justice Board. A fall in bot...
Other UK News In Brief
Secure State For Young Offenders Reviewed A public consultation on the future shape of the youth secure estate was launched today by the Ministry of Justice and the Youth Justice Board. A fall in bot...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Met Police In Chaos The North Belfast MP and DUP Deputy Leader Nigel Dodds has this week demanded assurances that national security would not be compromised by what he described as "the chaos ...
Other NI News In Brief
Met Police In Chaos The North Belfast MP and DUP Deputy Leader Nigel Dodds has this week demanded assurances that national security would not be compromised by what he described as "the chaos ...
Business News, Jul 19, 2011
Family Firm 'Engineering Successes'
A Co Down-based family business that manufactures agricultural and engineering equipment for the farming and construction sectors across the UK and Europe is expanding. Castlewellan's Herron Engineer...
Family Firm 'Engineering Successes'
A Co Down-based family business that manufactures agricultural and engineering equipment for the farming and construction sectors across the UK and Europe is expanding. Castlewellan's Herron Engineer...
Business News, Jul 19, 2011
Dublin Rail Station 'On Track'
The first phase of the proposed Hansfield train station in west Dublin is expected to start this year, following outline agreement by all the parties involved. This will see the construction of a car ...
Dublin Rail Station 'On Track'
The first phase of the proposed Hansfield train station in west Dublin is expected to start this year, following outline agreement by all the parties involved. This will see the construction of a car ...
Business News, Jul 19, 2011
Wind Turbines Blow In Irish Jobs
A leading Irish manufacturing company is to create 145 new jobs in Athenry, County Galway over the next three years. Taoiseach Enda Kenny said that Enterprise Ireland has made a significant investme...
Wind Turbines Blow In Irish Jobs
A leading Irish manufacturing company is to create 145 new jobs in Athenry, County Galway over the next three years. Taoiseach Enda Kenny said that Enterprise Ireland has made a significant investme...
UK National News, Jul 18, 2011
Army Numbers 'Fall In' As Cut-backs Loom
As part of a major overhaul of the armed forces, up to 19,000 jobs could be up for the chop in a move expected to be confirmed later today by the Government. It is anticipated that Defence Secretary...
Army Numbers 'Fall In' As Cut-backs Loom
As part of a major overhaul of the armed forces, up to 19,000 jobs could be up for the chop in a move expected to be confirmed later today by the Government. It is anticipated that Defence Secretary...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2011
No 'Bloody Kingsmills' Inquiry, Says Paterson
The families of 10 Protestant workmen gunned down by IRA killers in the Kingsmills massacre in 1976 have gone away empty handed after they met with the Secretary of State this morning. The families h...
No 'Bloody Kingsmills' Inquiry, Says Paterson
The families of 10 Protestant workmen gunned down by IRA killers in the Kingsmills massacre in 1976 have gone away empty handed after they met with the Secretary of State this morning. The families h...
UK National News, Jul 18, 2011
'Value Brands' Pledge For NHS
The Government has pledged that it will continue to develop a new value-based pricing system that will help NHS patients get better access to innovative medicines, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley toda...
'Value Brands' Pledge For NHS
The Government has pledged that it will continue to develop a new value-based pricing system that will help NHS patients get better access to innovative medicines, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley toda...
UK National News, Jul 18, 2011
Kingsmills Massacre Inquiry Denied
The families of 10 Protestant workmen gunned down by IRA killers in the Kingsmills massacre in 1976 have gone away empty handed after they met with the Secretary of State this morning. The families h...
Kingsmills Massacre Inquiry Denied
The families of 10 Protestant workmen gunned down by IRA killers in the Kingsmills massacre in 1976 have gone away empty handed after they met with the Secretary of State this morning. The families h...
UK National News, Jul 18, 2011
UK's Irish Organisations Win Funds
Grants of over €6.98million will be awarded to 116 organisations in Britain under the Emigrant Support Programme, the Irish Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade has announced. Speaking...
UK's Irish Organisations Win Funds
Grants of over €6.98million will be awarded to 116 organisations in Britain under the Emigrant Support Programme, the Irish Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade has announced. Speaking...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2011
Darren Clarke Swings Open Victory
NI golfer, Darren Clarke has won his first major title with a three-shot victory at Royal St George's and became just the second Northern Ireland player to win the Open - after Fred Daly in 1947. It ...
Darren Clarke Swings Open Victory
NI golfer, Darren Clarke has won his first major title with a three-shot victory at Royal St George's and became just the second Northern Ireland player to win the Open - after Fred Daly in 1947. It ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2011
Final Roll Call For Two Primary Schools
Two Co Antrim primary schools are to close because of falling rolls. The Sinn Fein Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has approved a proposal to close Lourdes Primary School, Whitehead: "I have agreed ...
Final Roll Call For Two Primary Schools
Two Co Antrim primary schools are to close because of falling rolls. The Sinn Fein Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has approved a proposal to close Lourdes Primary School, Whitehead: "I have agreed ...
UK National News, Jul 18, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Online Directory Of Driving Instructors Launched A free online service making it easy for learner drivers to find qualified instructors in their area has been launched today by the Driving Standards ...
Other UK News In Brief
Online Directory Of Driving Instructors Launched A free online service making it easy for learner drivers to find qualified instructors in their area has been launched today by the Driving Standards ...
Business News, Jul 18, 2011
NI Business Students Bursary Announced
The University of Ulster's Department of Business, Retail and Financial Services has teamed up with leading international management consultancy PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to offer business students a...
NI Business Students Bursary Announced
The University of Ulster's Department of Business, Retail and Financial Services has teamed up with leading international management consultancy PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to offer business students a...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2011
Family Firm 'Engineering Successes'
A Co Down-based family business that manufactures agricultural and engineering equipment for the farming and construction sectors across the UK and Europe is expanding. Castlewellan's Herron Enginee...
Family Firm 'Engineering Successes'
A Co Down-based family business that manufactures agricultural and engineering equipment for the farming and construction sectors across the UK and Europe is expanding. Castlewellan's Herron Enginee...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2011
NI Business Students Bursary Announced
The University of Ulster's Department of Business, Retail and Financial Services has teamed up with leading international management consultancy PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to offer business students a...
NI Business Students Bursary Announced
The University of Ulster's Department of Business, Retail and Financial Services has teamed up with leading international management consultancy PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to offer business students a...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2011
Archaeological Exhibition Showcases Dunluce
A new exhibition at Co Antrim's Dunluce Castle is showcasing its history - as well as many of the archaeological finds discovered there in recent years. Dunluce Castle, which is managed by the Northe...
Archaeological Exhibition Showcases Dunluce
A new exhibition at Co Antrim's Dunluce Castle is showcasing its history - as well as many of the archaeological finds discovered there in recent years. Dunluce Castle, which is managed by the Northe...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Cloudy and patchy light rain will slowly clear away this evening. Then the rest of the night will be dry with broken cloud. Westerly winds freshening in the early hours. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
