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Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2006
Lisburn man dies in house fire
An accidental house fire in Lisburn has claimed the life of a 59-year-old man. The Fire and Rescue Service was called to a blaze at a house in Young Street in Lisburn at around 7am this morning (Wedn...
Lisburn man dies in house fire
An accidental house fire in Lisburn has claimed the life of a 59-year-old man. The Fire and Rescue Service was called to a blaze at a house in Young Street in Lisburn at around 7am this morning (Wedn...
Recruitment News, May 24, 2006
FE Colleges Have a Vital Role In NI Education
Further Education (FE) Colleges have a vital role to play in the transformation of Northern Ireland's education system and the subsequent development of the local economy. That was the message from E...
FE Colleges Have a Vital Role In NI Education
Further Education (FE) Colleges have a vital role to play in the transformation of Northern Ireland's education system and the subsequent development of the local economy. That was the message from E...
UK National News, May 24, 2006
'Super-casino' shortlist revealed
The shortlist of possible sites to host Britain's first Las Vegas-style super-casino has been announced. The eight sites on the shortlist are: Blackpool, Cardiff, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle, Shef...
'Super-casino' shortlist revealed
The shortlist of possible sites to host Britain's first Las Vegas-style super-casino has been announced. The eight sites on the shortlist are: Blackpool, Cardiff, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle, Shef...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2006
Cash box taken in armed raid
There has been an armed robbery of a cash van at an ATM in Dundonald this morning. A police spokesperson said that a security guard was making a delivery at an ATM on the Upper Newtownards Road when ...
Cash box taken in armed raid
There has been an armed robbery of a cash van at an ATM in Dundonald this morning. A police spokesperson said that a security guard was making a delivery at an ATM on the Upper Newtownards Road when ...
UK National News, May 24, 2006
Charities 'fail to hear complaints'
More than two-thirds of charities do not have complaints procedures in place, a new report has revealed. The Charity Commission survey, to which 1,129 charities responded, found that 69% did not have...
Charities 'fail to hear complaints'
More than two-thirds of charities do not have complaints procedures in place, a new report has revealed. The Charity Commission survey, to which 1,129 charities responded, found that 69% did not have...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2006
Security alert in Lurgan over
A security alert in Lurgan that caused the closure of the railway line between Portadown and Lisburn has ended. A police spokesperson said that "nothing untoward" was found following a search of the ...
Security alert in Lurgan over
A security alert in Lurgan that caused the closure of the railway line between Portadown and Lisburn has ended. A police spokesperson said that "nothing untoward" was found following a search of the ...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2006
Farmer fined for damage to area of land
A Co. Fermanagh farmer has been fined £20,000 and ordered to return an Area of Special Scientific Interest to its former state. Mr David Foster,30, of Knockninny Hill, Derrylin, Co Fermanagh, was cha...
Farmer fined for damage to area of land
A Co. Fermanagh farmer has been fined £20,000 and ordered to return an Area of Special Scientific Interest to its former state. Mr David Foster,30, of Knockninny Hill, Derrylin, Co Fermanagh, was cha...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2006
Viridian reports profits up 11%
Viridian Group has reported operating profits up by 11% to £132.4 million, rising from £119.1 million in 2005. The parent company of NIE, Viridian attributed much of its profits rise to the increase...
Viridian reports profits up 11%
Viridian Group has reported operating profits up by 11% to £132.4 million, rising from £119.1 million in 2005. The parent company of NIE, Viridian attributed much of its profits rise to the increase...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2006
Belfast's Continental Market offers European flavour
The sights, sounds, smells and tastes of Europe will be on show in the centre of Belfast this weekend, when the Continental Market returns to the grounds of the City Hall for four days. Traders from ...
Belfast's Continental Market offers European flavour
The sights, sounds, smells and tastes of Europe will be on show in the centre of Belfast this weekend, when the Continental Market returns to the grounds of the City Hall for four days. Traders from ...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2006
Barrett gains release from prison
The man convicted of the 1989 murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane has been released from prison. Ken Barrett, handed down a life sentence in 2004, after he admitted involvement in the murder of ...
Barrett gains release from prison
The man convicted of the 1989 murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane has been released from prison. Ken Barrett, handed down a life sentence in 2004, after he admitted involvement in the murder of ...
Business News, May 23, 2006
Invest NI announces £750,000 Antrim investment
Invest Northern Ireland has today announced a £750,000 infrastructure investment for Antrim Technology Park. The investment will by used to help Invest NI upgrade facilities and improve the roads inf...
Invest NI announces £750,000 Antrim investment
Invest Northern Ireland has today announced a £750,000 infrastructure investment for Antrim Technology Park. The investment will by used to help Invest NI upgrade facilities and improve the roads inf...
UK National News, May 23, 2006
Reid criticises Home Office
Home Secretary John Reid has criticised the Home Office, claiming that the leadership and management systems have been "inadequate" and branding the immigration system as "not fit for purpose." Mr Re...
Reid criticises Home Office
Home Secretary John Reid has criticised the Home Office, claiming that the leadership and management systems have been "inadequate" and branding the immigration system as "not fit for purpose." Mr Re...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2006
Hain pushes Stormont cross-party committee
A cross-party committee to deal with the restoration of devolved government in Stormont is to be set up, according to the Northern Ireland Secretary of State Peter Hain. At yesterday's meeting of the...
Hain pushes Stormont cross-party committee
A cross-party committee to deal with the restoration of devolved government in Stormont is to be set up, according to the Northern Ireland Secretary of State Peter Hain. At yesterday's meeting of the...
UK National News, May 23, 2006
'Train' paedophile gang jailed
A gang of four paedophiles who posted graffiti messages on train toilet doors seeking young girls for sex have been jailed. Trevor Haddock, 55, from Worcester, Ian Jones, 43, from Worthing, John Farm...
'Train' paedophile gang jailed
A gang of four paedophiles who posted graffiti messages on train toilet doors seeking young girls for sex have been jailed. Trevor Haddock, 55, from Worcester, Ian Jones, 43, from Worthing, John Farm...
UK National News, May 23, 2006
Doctors urge NHS Trusts not to use complementary medicine
A group of leading British doctors has called on NHS Trusts to stop paying for complementary therapies. The letter, which was reproduced in 'The Times', called for the money to be used for convention...
Doctors urge NHS Trusts not to use complementary medicine
A group of leading British doctors has called on NHS Trusts to stop paying for complementary therapies. The letter, which was reproduced in 'The Times', called for the money to be used for convention...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2006
Government to appeal court ruling on Parades Commission
The Northern Ireland Secretary of State Peter Hain has said that he intends to appeal a High Court ruling that the appointment of two Orangemen to the Parade Commission was not lawful. Last week the ...
Government to appeal court ruling on Parades Commission
The Northern Ireland Secretary of State Peter Hain has said that he intends to appeal a High Court ruling that the appointment of two Orangemen to the Parade Commission was not lawful. Last week the ...
UK National News, May 23, 2006
Newborn baby girl suffered head injuries
Police investigating the death of a newborn baby girl found in a Warwickshire river have revealed that the child died from "significant and traumatic" head injuries received after birth. The baby gir...
Newborn baby girl suffered head injuries
Police investigating the death of a newborn baby girl found in a Warwickshire river have revealed that the child died from "significant and traumatic" head injuries received after birth. The baby gir...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2006
NI backpacker dies in Thailand
A Londonderry family have been left stunned by the death of their son just a day after he called from Thailand to tell them that he was unwell. It is understood that Christopher Gallagher, 23, from S...
NI backpacker dies in Thailand
A Londonderry family have been left stunned by the death of their son just a day after he called from Thailand to tell them that he was unwell. It is understood that Christopher Gallagher, 23, from S...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2006
Minister visits integrated primary school
Education Minister, Maria Eagle, has today heard views on Northern Ireland's education system from the 'chalk-face' during a visit to Lough View Integrated Primary, Belfast. Speaking after a tour of ...
Minister visits integrated primary school
Education Minister, Maria Eagle, has today heard views on Northern Ireland's education system from the 'chalk-face' during a visit to Lough View Integrated Primary, Belfast. Speaking after a tour of ...
UK National News, May 23, 2006
Nottingham tops crime survey
Nottingham has been named as the most crime-ridden place in England and Wales in a new survey. According to a report by independent think tank, Reform, Nottingham has nearly four times as many crimes...
Nottingham tops crime survey
Nottingham has been named as the most crime-ridden place in England and Wales in a new survey. According to a report by independent think tank, Reform, Nottingham has nearly four times as many crimes...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2006
Conference examines workplace bullying
The Labour Relations Agency has said that over 9,000 cases of bullying in the workplace are reported every year, as a joint conference with the Equality Commission gets underway in Belfast today. A n...
Conference examines workplace bullying
The Labour Relations Agency has said that over 9,000 cases of bullying in the workplace are reported every year, as a joint conference with the Equality Commission gets underway in Belfast today. A n...
UK National News, May 23, 2006
UK asylum applications rise
The number of asylum applications in the UK increased by 5% in the first three months of 2006, the latest figures from the Home Office have shown. However, removals of failed asylum seekers have also...
UK asylum applications rise
The number of asylum applications in the UK increased by 5% in the first three months of 2006, the latest figures from the Home Office have shown. However, removals of failed asylum seekers have also...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2006
Invest NI announces £750,000 Antrim investment
Invest Northern Ireland has today announced a £750,000 investment for Antrim Technology Park. The investment will by used to help Invest NI upgrade facilities and improve the roads infrastructure at ...
Invest NI announces £750,000 Antrim investment
Invest Northern Ireland has today announced a £750,000 investment for Antrim Technology Park. The investment will by used to help Invest NI upgrade facilities and improve the roads infrastructure at ...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2006
Concern at low-flying survey aircraft
Police have said that people should not be concerned about a low-flying aircraft that is conducting a geological survey in parts of Northern Ireland for the next five months. The aerial survey is due...
Concern at low-flying survey aircraft
Police have said that people should not be concerned about a low-flying aircraft that is conducting a geological survey in parts of Northern Ireland for the next five months. The aerial survey is due...
UK National News, May 23, 2006
Anti-war protest placards removed from Parliament
Police have removed anti-war placards, which were part of a five-year vigil by peace activist Brian Haw, from outside the Houses of Parliament. Police removed the placards belonging to Mr Haw in the ...
Anti-war protest placards removed from Parliament
Police have removed anti-war placards, which were part of a five-year vigil by peace activist Brian Haw, from outside the Houses of Parliament. Police removed the placards belonging to Mr Haw in the ...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2006
Belfast Consumer Advice Centre relocates
The only Consumer Advice Centre in Northern Ireland operated by a local council has recently ‘moved house’. After almost 29 years in Callender Street, Belfast City Council’s Consumer Advice Centre ha...
Belfast Consumer Advice Centre relocates
The only Consumer Advice Centre in Northern Ireland operated by a local council has recently ‘moved house’. After almost 29 years in Callender Street, Belfast City Council’s Consumer Advice Centre ha...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2006
Black Box opening party promises hot ticket
The cream of Belfast talent will be coming together this evening to celebrate the opening of the city’s newest arts and entertainment venue, Black Box. Acclaimed Belfast novelist Glenn Patterson will...
Black Box opening party promises hot ticket
The cream of Belfast talent will be coming together this evening to celebrate the opening of the city’s newest arts and entertainment venue, Black Box. Acclaimed Belfast novelist Glenn Patterson will...
UK National News, May 23, 2006
Panel supports drug 'shooting galleries'
Drug consumption rooms should be given a trial in Britain, a panel of experts has said. The independent working group, established and funded by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, suggested that the use...
Panel supports drug 'shooting galleries'
Drug consumption rooms should be given a trial in Britain, a panel of experts has said. The independent working group, established and funded by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, suggested that the use...
UK National News, May 22, 2006
Three men jailed for life for Birmingham riot murder
Three Asian men have been jailed for life for the murder of a black IT worker during riots in Birmingham last year. Isaiah Young-Sam was stabbed in the heart in the Lozells area of Birmingham on Octo...
Three men jailed for life for Birmingham riot murder
Three Asian men have been jailed for life for the murder of a black IT worker during riots in Birmingham last year. Isaiah Young-Sam was stabbed in the heart in the Lozells area of Birmingham on Octo...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2006
Paisley rejects Adams' nomination for First Minister post
The newly reconvened Northern Ireland Assembly has today failed to elect a First and Deputy First Minister. As the election process got under way, Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams nominated DUP leader...
Paisley rejects Adams' nomination for First Minister post
The newly reconvened Northern Ireland Assembly has today failed to elect a First and Deputy First Minister. As the election process got under way, Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams nominated DUP leader...
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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.
