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Northern Ireland News for July 2011 : Page 9
UK National News, Jul 7, 2011
Home Office 'Saves' By Reducing Energy
In the last year, the Home Office has saved £1million by reducing energy consumption by 17 per cent. This represents 5,386 tonnes of carbon and is the fifth highest reduction achieved across Governme...
Home Office 'Saves' By Reducing Energy
In the last year, the Home Office has saved £1million by reducing energy consumption by 17 per cent. This represents 5,386 tonnes of carbon and is the fifth highest reduction achieved across Governme...
UK National News, Jul 7, 2011
PM Urged To 'Complete Afghanistan Mission'
An MP has called on the Prime Minister to complete the Afghanistan 'mission' and not waste the sacrifice of hundreds of UK troops who have died in the conflict. The DUP South Antrim representative, D...
PM Urged To 'Complete Afghanistan Mission'
An MP has called on the Prime Minister to complete the Afghanistan 'mission' and not waste the sacrifice of hundreds of UK troops who have died in the conflict. The DUP South Antrim representative, D...
UK National News, Jul 7, 2011
Changes To Student Visas Outlined
The Immigration Minister, Damian Green today explained reforms the government is making to the student visa system to stop abuse and bring net migration down to sustainable levels. These reforms incl...
Changes To Student Visas Outlined
The Immigration Minister, Damian Green today explained reforms the government is making to the student visa system to stop abuse and bring net migration down to sustainable levels. These reforms incl...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2011
Mixed Result In Omagh Bomb Appeal
An attempt to overthrown a landmark civil court ruling - which held Real IRA leader Michael McKevitt liable for the 1998 Omagh bombing - has been thrown out of court. Today, he lost his appeal in Bel...
Mixed Result In Omagh Bomb Appeal
An attempt to overthrown a landmark civil court ruling - which held Real IRA leader Michael McKevitt liable for the 1998 Omagh bombing - has been thrown out of court. Today, he lost his appeal in Bel...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2011
Number Of NI Planning Applications Slashed
The number of planning applications across Northern Ireland is continuing to fall as the construction sector maintains its recessionary decline. The Annual Development Management Statistical Bulletin...
Number Of NI Planning Applications Slashed
The number of planning applications across Northern Ireland is continuing to fall as the construction sector maintains its recessionary decline. The Annual Development Management Statistical Bulletin...
UK National News, Jul 7, 2011
Immigration Holding Centre Opened In Ulster
A new short term holding centre to assist with the removal of illegal immigrants from Northern Ireland has been officially opened in the port of Larne. The new centre, Larne House, is the first of it...
Immigration Holding Centre Opened In Ulster
A new short term holding centre to assist with the removal of illegal immigrants from Northern Ireland has been officially opened in the port of Larne. The new centre, Larne House, is the first of it...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2011
Complete Afghanistan Mission, Says McCrea
An NI Westminster MP has called on the Prime Minister to complete the Afghanistan 'mission' and not waste the sacrifice of hundreds of UK troops who have died in the conflict. The DUP South Antrim re...
Complete Afghanistan Mission, Says McCrea
An NI Westminster MP has called on the Prime Minister to complete the Afghanistan 'mission' and not waste the sacrifice of hundreds of UK troops who have died in the conflict. The DUP South Antrim re...
UK National News, Jul 7, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Appeal Launched To Trace Missing Boy Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a 12-year-old boy after he went missing from the Camden area. Rasiel Marino was last seen at his home ...
Other UK News In Brief
Appeal Launched To Trace Missing Boy Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a 12-year-old boy after he went missing from the Camden area. Rasiel Marino was last seen at his home ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2011
Bangor Masterplan To Boost Builders
A bid to develop the seaside town of Bangor has been launched as a strategic guide that aims for the promotion, implementation and timing of a large urban regeneration initiative in the town centre ov...
Bangor Masterplan To Boost Builders
A bid to develop the seaside town of Bangor has been launched as a strategic guide that aims for the promotion, implementation and timing of a large urban regeneration initiative in the town centre ov...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2011
Fork Truck Accident Victim 'Brain Damaged'
Serious head injuries that left a factory worker with debilitating brain injury has seen the Co Tyrone food processor, Linden Foods heavily fined over an accident on its premises. Lucas Da Costa, 42,...
Fork Truck Accident Victim 'Brain Damaged'
Serious head injuries that left a factory worker with debilitating brain injury has seen the Co Tyrone food processor, Linden Foods heavily fined over an accident on its premises. Lucas Da Costa, 42,...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2011
Enterprise NI Focuses On Corporation Tax
The voice of enterprise needs to be heard clearly in the clamour of the current discussion of initiatives to stimulate growth in the private sector, according to the new chairman of Enterprise Norther...
Enterprise NI Focuses On Corporation Tax
The voice of enterprise needs to be heard clearly in the clamour of the current discussion of initiatives to stimulate growth in the private sector, according to the new chairman of Enterprise Norther...
Business News, Jul 7, 2011
Ireland's Building Controls Revision Planned
Ireland's building control systems are to be strengthened in a move that will also protect consumers. The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan, announced that he m...
Ireland's Building Controls Revision Planned
Ireland's building control systems are to be strengthened in a move that will also protect consumers. The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan, announced that he m...
Business News, Jul 7, 2011
Builders Get Major House Building Boost
A substantial Co Antrim housing scheme has been launched this week proving much needed good news for the beleaguered construction sector. Stormont Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has of...
Builders Get Major House Building Boost
A substantial Co Antrim housing scheme has been launched this week proving much needed good news for the beleaguered construction sector. Stormont Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has of...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2011
Cancer Fund-Raising 'Goes Swimmingly'
NI-born Sky Sports' presenter, Graham Little will take time out from his day job when he returns to his native Fermanagh to lead a team swimming Lower and Upper Lough Erne in aid of the Ulster Cancer ...
Cancer Fund-Raising 'Goes Swimmingly'
NI-born Sky Sports' presenter, Graham Little will take time out from his day job when he returns to his native Fermanagh to lead a team swimming Lower and Upper Lough Erne in aid of the Ulster Cancer ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2011
Builders Get Major House Building Boost
A substantial Co Antrim housing scheme has been launched this week proving much needed good news for the beleaguered construction sector. Stormont Social Development (DSD) Minister Nelson McCausland ...
Builders Get Major House Building Boost
A substantial Co Antrim housing scheme has been launched this week proving much needed good news for the beleaguered construction sector. Stormont Social Development (DSD) Minister Nelson McCausland ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2011
'Bring Me The Horizon' To Play In Belfast
Northern metallers Bring Me The Horizon have announced a show in the Mandela Hall this August. Formed in Sheffield in 2004, Bring Me The Horizon have gone from hyped youngsters, winning the Kerrang ...
'Bring Me The Horizon' To Play In Belfast
Northern metallers Bring Me The Horizon have announced a show in the Mandela Hall this August. Formed in Sheffield in 2004, Bring Me The Horizon have gone from hyped youngsters, winning the Kerrang ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Rose For A Rose Miss Northern Ireland, Finola Guinnane, takes a walk on the wild side as launches the annual Rose Week and the Belfast International Rose Trials, which take place at Sir Thomas...
Other NI News In Brief
Rose For A Rose Miss Northern Ireland, Finola Guinnane, takes a walk on the wild side as launches the annual Rose Week and the Belfast International Rose Trials, which take place at Sir Thomas...
Business News, Jul 7, 2011
Lower Grade Females 'Dominate Civil Service'
There are more females than males in the civil service in Northern Ireland - and roughly the same Roman Catholic representation in the white-collar workforce than their Protestant colleagues. The Nor...
Lower Grade Females 'Dominate Civil Service'
There are more females than males in the civil service in Northern Ireland - and roughly the same Roman Catholic representation in the white-collar workforce than their Protestant colleagues. The Nor...
Business News, Jul 7, 2011
Tall Ships Race Brings Big Reward For Galvanizers
A galvanizing company is proving success can be plain sailing after securing a role in a major dock renovation project. Glasgow-based Scottish Galvanizers, part of Wedge Group Galvanizing, was called...
Tall Ships Race Brings Big Reward For Galvanizers
A galvanizing company is proving success can be plain sailing after securing a role in a major dock renovation project. Glasgow-based Scottish Galvanizers, part of Wedge Group Galvanizing, was called...
Business News, Jul 7, 2011
Powerful Argument For Dáil Electricity Commission
The Dublin Minister for Energy Pat Rabbitte, has announced that the Irish Cabinet had agreed to his proposal to establish an international expert commission to review and report, within six months, on...
Powerful Argument For Dáil Electricity Commission
The Dublin Minister for Energy Pat Rabbitte, has announced that the Irish Cabinet had agreed to his proposal to establish an international expert commission to review and report, within six months, on...
UK National News, Jul 6, 2011
Cameron Promises Phone Hack Investigation
Following revelations that the phone of murder victim Milly Dowler was hacked, the Prime Minister has promised a full investigation. A public enquiry will be set up investigating the alleged hacking...
Cameron Promises Phone Hack Investigation
Following revelations that the phone of murder victim Milly Dowler was hacked, the Prime Minister has promised a full investigation. A public enquiry will be set up investigating the alleged hacking...
UK National News, Jul 6, 2011
PM Announces UK Troop Withdrawals From Afghanistan
The UK will be able to reduce its force levels in Afghanistan from 9,500 to 9,000 by the end of 2012, Prime Minister David Cameron announced today. This follows the withdrawal of 426 UK military pers...
PM Announces UK Troop Withdrawals From Afghanistan
The UK will be able to reduce its force levels in Afghanistan from 9,500 to 9,000 by the end of 2012, Prime Minister David Cameron announced today. This follows the withdrawal of 426 UK military pers...
UK National News, Jul 6, 2011
Arson Attack On Ulster Justice Minister Fizzles Out
The Northern Ireland Justice Minister and Alliance Party Leader David Ford's Newtownabbey office has been damaged in an overnight arson attack. Police in Northern Ireland are investigating the incide...
Arson Attack On Ulster Justice Minister Fizzles Out
The Northern Ireland Justice Minister and Alliance Party Leader David Ford's Newtownabbey office has been damaged in an overnight arson attack. Police in Northern Ireland are investigating the incide...
UK National News, Jul 6, 2011
National Measurement System Launches New UK Strategy
The Government has committed its support to the National Measurement System and outlined the action it will take to meet the changing needs of business and society. ‘The National Measurement System: ...
National Measurement System Launches New UK Strategy
The Government has committed its support to the National Measurement System and outlined the action it will take to meet the changing needs of business and society. ‘The National Measurement System: ...
UK National News, Jul 6, 2011
New Law Presented For Bereaved Families
The Victims' Commissioner, Louise Casey, will today call for a new law which will put into statute rights for families bereaved by homicide. The move follows a six-month review by Ms Casey, into the...
New Law Presented For Bereaved Families
The Victims' Commissioner, Louise Casey, will today call for a new law which will put into statute rights for families bereaved by homicide. The move follows a six-month review by Ms Casey, into the...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2011
Torch Attack On Justice Minister's Office Fails
The NI Justice Minister and Alliance Party leader David Ford's Newtownabbey office has been damaged in an overnight arson attack. Police in Northern Ireland are investigating the incident when liquid...
Torch Attack On Justice Minister's Office Fails
The NI Justice Minister and Alliance Party leader David Ford's Newtownabbey office has been damaged in an overnight arson attack. Police in Northern Ireland are investigating the incident when liquid...
UK National News, Jul 6, 2011
Radical Pension Changes To Affect Local Businesses
Private sector employers need to take action now to prepare for a significant overhaul of employee pension provision or face playing catch up on one of the biggest issues to impact the business commun...
Radical Pension Changes To Affect Local Businesses
Private sector employers need to take action now to prepare for a significant overhaul of employee pension provision or face playing catch up on one of the biggest issues to impact the business commun...
UK National News, Jul 6, 2011
Police Honour Ulster Bomb Heroes
Two Co Tyrone men have been honoured for their selfless bravery as police forces across the UK recognise members of the public for remarkable acts of bravery. Alistair Parr and Paddy Douglas from Aug...
Police Honour Ulster Bomb Heroes
Two Co Tyrone men have been honoured for their selfless bravery as police forces across the UK recognise members of the public for remarkable acts of bravery. Alistair Parr and Paddy Douglas from Aug...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2011
Brave Citizens Honoured For Bomb Heroism
Two Co Tyrone men have been honoured for their selflessness as police forces across the UK this week recognised members of the public for remarkable acts of bravery. Alistair Parr and Paddy Douglas f...
Brave Citizens Honoured For Bomb Heroism
Two Co Tyrone men have been honoured for their selflessness as police forces across the UK this week recognised members of the public for remarkable acts of bravery. Alistair Parr and Paddy Douglas f...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2011
Arrest As 'Historic Murder' Back On Agenda
A death in west Belfast more than 35 years ago is again under the spotlight after detectives from the PSNI's Serious Crime Branch have arrested a 54-year-old man as part of a renewed investigation int...
Arrest As 'Historic Murder' Back On Agenda
A death in west Belfast more than 35 years ago is again under the spotlight after detectives from the PSNI's Serious Crime Branch have arrested a 54-year-old man as part of a renewed investigation int...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A mostly dry day, rather cloudy, but some sunny spells, best of these in the afternoon. A few showers spread south from late morning, turning wintry in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 5 °C.Tonight:A cold evening and night with a frost. It will be largely dry, but a few wintry showers towards the north coast overnight. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
