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Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2005
First flight from New York to Belfast touches down
The first ever non-stop scheduled air service between New York and Belfast has touched down at Aldergrove this morning. The new route, operated by Continental Airlines between Belfast and Newark airp...
First flight from New York to Belfast touches down
The first ever non-stop scheduled air service between New York and Belfast has touched down at Aldergrove this morning. The new route, operated by Continental Airlines between Belfast and Newark airp...
UK National News, May 27, 2005
Blair plans to meet leaders of all G8 nations
Prime Minister Tony Blair has a hectic round of meetings planned ahead of the G8 Summit at Gleneagles in July. Seeking support for plans to increase aid to Africa and measures to reduce global warmin...
Blair plans to meet leaders of all G8 nations
Prime Minister Tony Blair has a hectic round of meetings planned ahead of the G8 Summit at Gleneagles in July. Seeking support for plans to increase aid to Africa and measures to reduce global warmin...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2005
NI food industry gets £2.79m aid package
Agriculture Minister Jeff Rooker has announced details of a £2.79 million EU award package for the Northern Ireland food-processing sector. The awards, totalling £2.44 million from EU funds and £0.35...
NI food industry gets £2.79m aid package
Agriculture Minister Jeff Rooker has announced details of a £2.79 million EU award package for the Northern Ireland food-processing sector. The awards, totalling £2.44 million from EU funds and £0.35...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2005
Falls and Shankill are among the most deprived NI areas
Parts of the Falls and Shankill Road areas of Belfast are among the most deprived in Northern Ireland, a new survey has claimed. A research study published by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Rese...
Falls and Shankill are among the most deprived NI areas
Parts of the Falls and Shankill Road areas of Belfast are among the most deprived in Northern Ireland, a new survey has claimed. A research study published by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Rese...
UK National News, May 27, 2005
Bombing kills pilgrims at Pakistani shrine
At least 18 people are feared killed and dozens more injured, when a suicide bomber blew himself up at a Muslim shrine in Pakistan today. The blast occurred when hundreds of pilgrims were attending a...
Bombing kills pilgrims at Pakistani shrine
At least 18 people are feared killed and dozens more injured, when a suicide bomber blew himself up at a Muslim shrine in Pakistan today. The blast occurred when hundreds of pilgrims were attending a...
UK National News, May 27, 2005
Chirac makes final plea for referendum support
French President Jacques Chirac has made a final plea for a ‘yes’ vote ahead of Sunday’s referendum on the EU constitution. However, the latest poll shows over 50% of the French plan to vote ‘no’ in ...
Chirac makes final plea for referendum support
French President Jacques Chirac has made a final plea for a ‘yes’ vote ahead of Sunday’s referendum on the EU constitution. However, the latest poll shows over 50% of the French plan to vote ‘no’ in ...
UK National News, May 27, 2005
BBC dispute on hold as unions consider offer
A planned 48-hour stoppage at the BBC has been called off while unions consult members on a new peace offer. The offer was tabled by the BBC management during 20 hours of talks hosted by government c...
BBC dispute on hold as unions consider offer
A planned 48-hour stoppage at the BBC has been called off while unions consult members on a new peace offer. The offer was tabled by the BBC management during 20 hours of talks hosted by government c...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2005
Government moves to strengthen law to counter fraud
The Government has laid a draft Fraud Bill before Parliament with proposals to strengthen and extend existing legislation to counter fraud. Welcoming the move and publishing the NIO’s response to its...
Government moves to strengthen law to counter fraud
The Government has laid a draft Fraud Bill before Parliament with proposals to strengthen and extend existing legislation to counter fraud. Welcoming the move and publishing the NIO’s response to its...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2005
Architects worldwide submit Causeway proposals
More than 600 architects from around the world have expressed an interest in designing the new Giant’s Causeway visitor facilities. Tourism Minister, Angela Smith, who visited the Causeway today to p...
Architects worldwide submit Causeway proposals
More than 600 architects from around the world have expressed an interest in designing the new Giant’s Causeway visitor facilities. Tourism Minister, Angela Smith, who visited the Causeway today to p...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2005
Hughes retires from international duty
Northern Ireland midfielder Michael Hughes has confirmed he is to retire from international football. The Crystal Palace player has been told by Northern Ireland boss Lawrie Sanchez that he is no lon...
Hughes retires from international duty
Northern Ireland midfielder Michael Hughes has confirmed he is to retire from international football. The Crystal Palace player has been told by Northern Ireland boss Lawrie Sanchez that he is no lon...
UK National News, May 27, 2005
HSBC staff take strike action over pay
Amicus trade union expects widespread disruption across HSBC services as thousands of staff take part in a 24-hour strike over pay. More than 10,000 Amicus members across HSBC branches, payment proce...
HSBC staff take strike action over pay
Amicus trade union expects widespread disruption across HSBC services as thousands of staff take part in a 24-hour strike over pay. More than 10,000 Amicus members across HSBC branches, payment proce...
UK National News, May 27, 2005
Chemicals may harm baby boys
For the first time, researchers have identified an association between pregnant women’s exposure to a group of chemicals known as phthalates and adverse effects on genital development in their male ch...
Chemicals may harm baby boys
For the first time, researchers have identified an association between pregnant women’s exposure to a group of chemicals known as phthalates and adverse effects on genital development in their male ch...
UK National News, May 27, 2005
Virgin Atlantic announce profits increase
Virgin Atlantic Airline has revealed a substantial increase in profits ending February 2005, and has announced plans to add two new routes in 2006. The results show a pre-tax profit of £68 million on...
Virgin Atlantic announce profits increase
Virgin Atlantic Airline has revealed a substantial increase in profits ending February 2005, and has announced plans to add two new routes in 2006. The results show a pre-tax profit of £68 million on...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2005
Antrim has no injury worries ahead of Cavan game
Antrim GAA boss Mickey Culbert has named his strongest team for the Bank of Ireland Ulster SFC quarter-final against Cavan at Breffni Park on Sunday. Culbert has no injury worries - in complete contr...
Antrim has no injury worries ahead of Cavan game
Antrim GAA boss Mickey Culbert has named his strongest team for the Bank of Ireland Ulster SFC quarter-final against Cavan at Breffni Park on Sunday. Culbert has no injury worries - in complete contr...
Northern Ireland News, May 26, 2005
Omagh bomb suspect formally charged with 29 murders
A Co Armagh man has been formally charged with the murders of 29 people in the 1998 Omagh bombing. Sean Gerard Hoey, 35, from Jonesborough, appeared at Craigavon Magistrates Court on Thursday and sto...
Omagh bomb suspect formally charged with 29 murders
A Co Armagh man has been formally charged with the murders of 29 people in the 1998 Omagh bombing. Sean Gerard Hoey, 35, from Jonesborough, appeared at Craigavon Magistrates Court on Thursday and sto...
Northern Ireland News, May 26, 2005
Mother and two children escape injury in arson attack
A mother and her two children have escaped injury following an arson attack on their home in Londonderry. The incident, which occurred at Synge Court shortly before 2.40am on Thursday, saw two wooden...
Mother and two children escape injury in arson attack
A mother and her two children have escaped injury following an arson attack on their home in Londonderry. The incident, which occurred at Synge Court shortly before 2.40am on Thursday, saw two wooden...
Northern Ireland News, May 26, 2005
Funerals begin for bus crash victims
Two of the pupils killed in Monday’s bus crash in Co Meath have been buried today. The funerals of Deirdre Scanlon, 17, and Claire McCluskey, 18, took place on Thursday morning. Sinead Ledwidge, 17,...
Funerals begin for bus crash victims
Two of the pupils killed in Monday’s bus crash in Co Meath have been buried today. The funerals of Deirdre Scanlon, 17, and Claire McCluskey, 18, took place on Thursday morning. Sinead Ledwidge, 17,...
UK National News, May 26, 2005
Liverpool secure Champions crown in ‘unforgettable’ final
Liverpool have been crowned the champions of Europe following a night of unforgettable football that will remain etched in the minds of the thousands of supporters in attendance and the millions who w...
Liverpool secure Champions crown in ‘unforgettable’ final
Liverpool have been crowned the champions of Europe following a night of unforgettable football that will remain etched in the minds of the thousands of supporters in attendance and the millions who w...
Northern Ireland News, May 26, 2005
Inclusive way forward best says Blair
Prime Minister Tony Blair has highlighted the importance of an inclusive way forward in the Northern Ireland peace process. Speaking during Prime Ministers Questions in the House of Commons on Wednes...
Inclusive way forward best says Blair
Prime Minister Tony Blair has highlighted the importance of an inclusive way forward in the Northern Ireland peace process. Speaking during Prime Ministers Questions in the House of Commons on Wednes...
Northern Ireland News, May 26, 2005
DUP rise does not reflect resurgence of ‘tribal loyalties’
The DUP’s increased vote in this month’s election reflects a mood of disenchantment among voters and not a resurgence of ‘tribal loyalties’, a University of Ulster lecturer has claimed. Chris Gilliga...
DUP rise does not reflect resurgence of ‘tribal loyalties’
The DUP’s increased vote in this month’s election reflects a mood of disenchantment among voters and not a resurgence of ‘tribal loyalties’, a University of Ulster lecturer has claimed. Chris Gilliga...
Northern Ireland News, May 26, 2005
Minister announces £1.2m early years services package
NIO Health Minister Shaun Woodward has announced an additional £1.2 million to maintain frontline early years services. Services which will benefit, include provision for mother and toddler groups, c...
Minister announces £1.2m early years services package
NIO Health Minister Shaun Woodward has announced an additional £1.2 million to maintain frontline early years services. Services which will benefit, include provision for mother and toddler groups, c...
UK National News, May 26, 2005
Teenage boy challenges ‘anti-yob’ laws
A 15-year-old boy from Richmond, London, is challenging one of the fundamental cornerstones of Prime Minister’s existing ‘anti-yob’ laws – child curfew zones. Under the legislation, police can remove...
Teenage boy challenges ‘anti-yob’ laws
A 15-year-old boy from Richmond, London, is challenging one of the fundamental cornerstones of Prime Minister’s existing ‘anti-yob’ laws – child curfew zones. Under the legislation, police can remove...
UK National News, May 26, 2005
Thai policeman sentenced to life for horrific murders
A Thai police sergeant has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering two British backpackers in September last year. Adam Lloyd, 25, from Torquay, and his girlfriend Vanessa Arscott, 23, from...
Thai policeman sentenced to life for horrific murders
A Thai police sergeant has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering two British backpackers in September last year. Adam Lloyd, 25, from Torquay, and his girlfriend Vanessa Arscott, 23, from...
UK National News, May 26, 2005
Howard called on to step down or be forced out
Tory leader Michael Howard has been warned that he may be forced out unless he chooses to step down of his own accord. Howard said after the election he would retire by December, after he changes the...
Howard called on to step down or be forced out
Tory leader Michael Howard has been warned that he may be forced out unless he chooses to step down of his own accord. Howard said after the election he would retire by December, after he changes the...
UK National News, May 26, 2005
Merchant remembered as 'great' independent film producer
Tributes were pouring in today from the film world following the death of legendary film producer Ismail Merchant on Wednesday. Merchant, 68, passed away after a brief illness in a London hospital wh...
Merchant remembered as 'great' independent film producer
Tributes were pouring in today from the film world following the death of legendary film producer Ismail Merchant on Wednesday. Merchant, 68, passed away after a brief illness in a London hospital wh...
UK National News, May 26, 2005
Speculation follows naming of Al Qaeda deputy leader
A website statement posted on Tuesday and signed in the name of Islamist militant group Al Qaeda in Iraq has apparently claimed that the terror group have appointed Abu Musab al-Zarqawi as its deputy ...
Speculation follows naming of Al Qaeda deputy leader
A website statement posted on Tuesday and signed in the name of Islamist militant group Al Qaeda in Iraq has apparently claimed that the terror group have appointed Abu Musab al-Zarqawi as its deputy ...
UK National News, May 26, 2005
African Union seeks $460m for Darfur force
The African Union (AU) is seeking $460 million to more than triple its peacekeeping force in Sudan’s Darfur region, a senior AU official said yesterday. The 53-member pan-African body plans to make t...
African Union seeks $460m for Darfur force
The African Union (AU) is seeking $460 million to more than triple its peacekeeping force in Sudan’s Darfur region, a senior AU official said yesterday. The 53-member pan-African body plans to make t...
Northern Ireland News, May 26, 2005
Belfast set for summer cruise liner boost
The award-winning Cruise Belfast Initiative, a partnership between the Belfast Visitor and Convention Bureau (BVCB) and the Port of Belfast, has confirmed that 16 cruise ships are to visit Belfast thi...
Belfast set for summer cruise liner boost
The award-winning Cruise Belfast Initiative, a partnership between the Belfast Visitor and Convention Bureau (BVCB) and the Port of Belfast, has confirmed that 16 cruise ships are to visit Belfast thi...
Northern Ireland News, May 26, 2005
Belfast council unveil recycling plans
Belfast City Council today announced plans for an improved bin collection service – with the main emphasis on recycling. Over recent weeks, 11,000 homes in south Belfast have received new brown bins,...
Belfast council unveil recycling plans
Belfast City Council today announced plans for an improved bin collection service – with the main emphasis on recycling. Over recent weeks, 11,000 homes in south Belfast have received new brown bins,...
Northern Ireland News, May 26, 2005
Wright expected to be named Ballymena manager
Former Limavady United boss Tommy Wright looks set to be named as new Ballymena United manager on Thursday night. The former Northern Ireland international goalkeeper resigned as Limavady boss on Mon...
Wright expected to be named Ballymena manager
Former Limavady United boss Tommy Wright looks set to be named as new Ballymena United manager on Thursday night. The former Northern Ireland international goalkeeper resigned as Limavady boss on Mon...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
