Flag violence embarrasses rest of UK
Riots in Northern Ireland are an embarrassment to the rest of the United Kingdom.That’s the view of a former British newspaper editor and former member of the Cabinet.It comes as the President of...
View ArticleRobinson Twitter exchange in full
Welcome to my take on events in Northern Ireland as they unravel in the fast moving world of social networking web sites.I will be keeping my beady eye fixed online throughout my busy day working for...
View ArticleUUP piles pressure on Basil McCrea
BASIL McCrea will tonight face a vote of no confidence from one of the UUP’s branches in his constituency association, as the debate about flags threatens to re-open divisions within the Ulster...
View ArticleBasil McCrea confident of future with the UUP
Despite members of his own party saying they wanted to leave after he aired his views on flags, Basil McCrea is confident and “as committed as ever” to the UUP.The former party leadership candidate...
View ArticleRoads closed by flags protests
Police are this evening monitoring flag-related protests which have caused roads to be closed in a number of places in Belfast and also in Ballyclare.On Monday evening police are advising motorists to...
View ArticleStreamlining of Stormont is too slow - MLA
A review on streamlining Stormont is moving at a snail’s pace, an MLA claimed today.Gregory Campbell was among a number of politicians who expressed frustration at the lack of agreement on a reduction...
View ArticlePlea to motorists after five deaths in recent days
A CALL has been made for motorists to take extra care by Roads Minister Alex Attwood after a teenage couple were among five people killed on Ulster’s roads in recent days.Kevin Conway, 18, and his...
View ArticleMurder bid on police during flag violence
Loyalists tried to kill a police officer when they set fire to his patrol car in Belfast tonight.A gang of 15 men tossed a petrol bomb into the unmarked vehicle after surrounding and smashing it...
View ArticleBiscuit firm bites into US market
A local firm is taking the biscuit into new markets as demand grows for its tasty treats. Adrienne McGill reportsA Northern Ireland company is enjoying sweet success in America after scooping a major...
View ArticleInvesting in funds or shares - what to consider
Investors come in all shapes and sizes! Some are very cautious yet others are comfortable taking big risks with their capital. Some choose to pool their money with other investors and entrust decisions...
View ArticleJobs go as houses prices fall
UP to 70 jobs are expected to go as the former Halifax estate agency closes its outlets across the Province, it emerged yesterday.National group Reeds Rains which bought the business from Halifax in...
View ArticleAndor reports £10 million profit
FURTHER growth and more recruitment are planned in the coming year at Belfast based Andor Technology as the firm posted a £10 million pre-tax profit yesterday.Chief executive Conor Walsh said Andor,...
View ArticleHow City of Derry Volunteers prepared for siege against Home Rule
The demographic shape of several areas has changed dramatically since the introduction of the Third Home Rule Bill in 1912. Few places illustrate this as well as the historic walled City of...
View ArticleBusiness School’s new venture for SME’s
The integral role played by small businesses in the growth of the local economy has been recognised by the University of Ulster’s Business School which has launched a dedicated Centre for SME...
View ArticleCentre manager appeals for calm
THE manager of Northern Ireland’s leading shopping centre has appealed for calm in Belfast in the run-up to Christmas after Saturday’s peaceful protest over the City Council vote limiting the flying of...
View ArticleGlobal tide turning - Danske
THE global barometer for businesses seeking to grow export opportunities is to take a turn for the better as moderate recovery in 2013 is predicted today by Danske Bank.In its latest ‘Global Scenarios’...
View ArticleFirst-time buyer boost
Standfirst] Jeremy Gates reports on the nation’s money issues and looks at how building societies are catching first-time buyers with new loans*******Is the big chill which has frozen first-time buyers...
View ArticleNews headline 60pt in this box like this
A local company which provides free art materials from recycled waste and provides training and support services for people working with children, young people and community groups, has expanded its...
View ArticleMob violence being stoked by social media
Mob violence against police officers in Northern Ireland is being stoked up by individuals and social media, the chief constable said.Forty roads were blocked on Monday night and a policewoman guarding...
View ArticleSDLP leader calls for review over playground
THE SDLP said last night that party leader Alasdair McDonnell is now backing calls for his Newry councillors to review the naming of a council playground after an IRA man who was arrested with a weapon...
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