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Northern Ireland News for May 2006 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2006
Man in critical condition after Newry crash
A man is in a critical condition following a road traffic collision involving three vehicles in Newry, County Down yesterday evening. Two cars and a van were involved in the incident, which happened ...
Man in critical condition after Newry crash
A man is in a critical condition following a road traffic collision involving three vehicles in Newry, County Down yesterday evening. Two cars and a van were involved in the incident, which happened ...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2006
NI employment rate increases
Employment in Northern Ireland has increased since the last quarter and and the unemployment rate remains below the UK average, according to new government figures released today. For the period Jan...
NI employment rate increases
Employment in Northern Ireland has increased since the last quarter and and the unemployment rate remains below the UK average, according to new government figures released today. For the period Jan...
UK National News, May 17, 2006
Langham case adjourned
Comedy actor Chris Langham, who has been charged with making indecent images of children, has had his hearing adjourned until next month. Mr Langham, 57, from Cranbrook, Kent, was charged with 15 cou...
Langham case adjourned
Comedy actor Chris Langham, who has been charged with making indecent images of children, has had his hearing adjourned until next month. Mr Langham, 57, from Cranbrook, Kent, was charged with 15 cou...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2006
Landmark development set for Derry City Centre
A derelict site in the Foyle Street area of Londonderry, is to be transformed into a landmark development in a bid to set new standards for the city centre. Social Development Minister, David Hanson,...
Landmark development set for Derry City Centre
A derelict site in the Foyle Street area of Londonderry, is to be transformed into a landmark development in a bid to set new standards for the city centre. Social Development Minister, David Hanson,...
UK National News, May 17, 2006
Street cleaners urged to fight crime
Street cleaners and other street workers have been urged to help fight crime by becoming the eyes and ears of a community. A report by the Audit Commission said that street workers employed by counci...
Street cleaners urged to fight crime
Street cleaners and other street workers have been urged to help fight crime by becoming the eyes and ears of a community. A report by the Audit Commission said that street workers employed by counci...
Recruitment News, May 17, 2006
Modern Apprentice Of The Year Named
A young ICT apprentice from West Belfast has been unveiled as the Modern Apprentice of the Year 2006. Gerard O Hara, an apprentice ICT manager at St Colm’s High School in the city, collected the awar...
Modern Apprentice Of The Year Named
A young ICT apprentice from West Belfast has been unveiled as the Modern Apprentice of the Year 2006. Gerard O Hara, an apprentice ICT manager at St Colm’s High School in the city, collected the awar...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2006
Counterfeit goods seized during police raid
Around £75,000 of counterfeit goods have been recovered by police during a planned search operation in north Belfast yesterday. During the search of the house in the Ballysillan Road area of the city...
Counterfeit goods seized during police raid
Around £75,000 of counterfeit goods have been recovered by police during a planned search operation in north Belfast yesterday. During the search of the house in the Ballysillan Road area of the city...
UK National News, May 17, 2006
Network Rail launches level crossing warning campaign
Network Rail has launched a £3 million campaign warning people of the danger of misusing level crossings. The Don't Run The Risk campaign includes a television advert which shows the damage caused by...
Network Rail launches level crossing warning campaign
Network Rail has launched a £3 million campaign warning people of the danger of misusing level crossings. The Don't Run The Risk campaign includes a television advert which shows the damage caused by...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2006
Mini-tornado hits Buncrana
A mini-tornado has struck a County Donegal town, causing substantial damage. Ardavan Square in Buncrana, was hit by strong winds just after 7pm last night, leaving homes, cars and trees seriously dam...
Mini-tornado hits Buncrana
A mini-tornado has struck a County Donegal town, causing substantial damage. Ardavan Square in Buncrana, was hit by strong winds just after 7pm last night, leaving homes, cars and trees seriously dam...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2006
Internet made accessible for NI homes
A new CD Rom, aimed at making the Internet easy and accessible for everyone is to be sent to every household throughout Northern Ireland. The CD has been launched today as part of the upcoming Adult ...
Internet made accessible for NI homes
A new CD Rom, aimed at making the Internet easy and accessible for everyone is to be sent to every household throughout Northern Ireland. The CD has been launched today as part of the upcoming Adult ...
Business News, May 17, 2006
Modern Apprentice of the year named
A young ICT apprentice from West Belfast has been unveiled as the Modern Apprentice of the Year 2006. Gerard O Hara, an apprentice ICT manager at St Colm’s High School in the city, collected the awar...
Modern Apprentice of the year named
A young ICT apprentice from West Belfast has been unveiled as the Modern Apprentice of the Year 2006. Gerard O Hara, an apprentice ICT manager at St Colm’s High School in the city, collected the awar...
Business News, May 17, 2006
Boat builder eyes overseas markets
Valkyrie Craft, Canoes and Classic Boats, a new Coleraine-based company, is being assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to develop innovative products for export. The company, formed by John Wilkinson,...
Boat builder eyes overseas markets
Valkyrie Craft, Canoes and Classic Boats, a new Coleraine-based company, is being assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to develop innovative products for export. The company, formed by John Wilkinson,...
UK National News, May 17, 2006
World War II bomb safely detonated
The World War II bomb which was discovered in the River Mersey on Monday night has been safely detonated in the Irish Sea. A Royal Navy bomb disposal team had towed the bomb, understood to be a Germa...
World War II bomb safely detonated
The World War II bomb which was discovered in the River Mersey on Monday night has been safely detonated in the Irish Sea. A Royal Navy bomb disposal team had towed the bomb, understood to be a Germa...
Recruitment News, May 16, 2006
NI Adults Benefit From Essential Skills Training
Over 23,000 Northern Ireland's adults are benefiting from the Government’s Essential Skills campaign, it has emerged today. The campaign, which has been fronted by the ‘Gremlins’ and recently celebra...
NI Adults Benefit From Essential Skills Training
Over 23,000 Northern Ireland's adults are benefiting from the Government’s Essential Skills campaign, it has emerged today. The campaign, which has been fronted by the ‘Gremlins’ and recently celebra...
Business News, May 16, 2006
High flying NI firms land in Berlin
As the first phase of a major initiative to target the European Aerospace Sector, Invest Northern Ireland is helping five leading precision engineering firms to exhibit at the Berlin Air Show this wee...
High flying NI firms land in Berlin
As the first phase of a major initiative to target the European Aerospace Sector, Invest Northern Ireland is helping five leading precision engineering firms to exhibit at the Berlin Air Show this wee...
Recruitment News, May 16, 2006
Small Business Is Big Business
The Report of the Small Business Forum, Small Business is Big Business, was published and officially launched by Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Micheal Martin at an event in Dublin Cas...
Small Business Is Big Business
The Report of the Small Business Forum, Small Business is Big Business, was published and officially launched by Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Micheal Martin at an event in Dublin Cas...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2006
Hain tells UVF to 'catch up'
Northern Ireland Secretary of State, Peter Hain, has stated that the UVF need to catch up with republicans in regards to addressing criminality and paramilitarism. This comment was made as the DUP co...
Hain tells UVF to 'catch up'
Northern Ireland Secretary of State, Peter Hain, has stated that the UVF need to catch up with republicans in regards to addressing criminality and paramilitarism. This comment was made as the DUP co...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2006
Schoolboy's body released to family
The body of murdered teenager Michael McIlveen has been returned to his family in Ballymena, one week after he was beaten to death in the town. Hundreds of mourners, including friends and neighbours,...
Schoolboy's body released to family
The body of murdered teenager Michael McIlveen has been returned to his family in Ballymena, one week after he was beaten to death in the town. Hundreds of mourners, including friends and neighbours,...
UK National News, May 16, 2006
Murder inquiry launched following discovery of couple's bodies
A murder inquiry has been launched following the discovery of two bodies at a house in Derby last night. The bodies of a 48-year-old man and a woman in her forties were found in the house in Wiltshir...
Murder inquiry launched following discovery of couple's bodies
A murder inquiry has been launched following the discovery of two bodies at a house in Derby last night. The bodies of a 48-year-old man and a woman in her forties were found in the house in Wiltshir...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2006
Children's park named in honour of Mo Mowlam
A children's park within the grounds of the Stormont estate has today been named after former Northern Ireland Secretary of State, Mo Mowlam. Ms Mowlam, was one of the most popular and respected NI S...
Children's park named in honour of Mo Mowlam
A children's park within the grounds of the Stormont estate has today been named after former Northern Ireland Secretary of State, Mo Mowlam. Ms Mowlam, was one of the most popular and respected NI S...
UK National News, May 16, 2006
Rapist jailed for teenager's murder
A convicted rapist who abducted and murdered a 15-year-old girl in south London, before mutilating her body, has been jailed for life. John McGrady, 48, pleaded guilty to the murder of Rochelle Holne...
Rapist jailed for teenager's murder
A convicted rapist who abducted and murdered a 15-year-old girl in south London, before mutilating her body, has been jailed for life. John McGrady, 48, pleaded guilty to the murder of Rochelle Holne...
UK National News, May 16, 2006
NHS should be reimbursed for treatment abroad
NHS patients who seek treatment in Europe because of 'undue delays' in getting treatment in the UK should be reimbursed for the cost of the treatment, the European Court of Justice has ruled. The dec...
NHS should be reimbursed for treatment abroad
NHS patients who seek treatment in Europe because of 'undue delays' in getting treatment in the UK should be reimbursed for the cost of the treatment, the European Court of Justice has ruled. The dec...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2006
Charles and Camilla continue with NI visit
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall today continued with the second day of their visit to Northern Ireland by making a wish come true for 8-year-old Anna Earls from Dundonald. Anna, who s...
Charles and Camilla continue with NI visit
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall today continued with the second day of their visit to Northern Ireland by making a wish come true for 8-year-old Anna Earls from Dundonald. Anna, who s...
UK National News, May 16, 2006
Couple traced in special constable murder case
Police investigating the murder of special constable Nisha Patel-Nasri have announced that they have traced a couple who saw a suspect fleeing the scene. The couple have spoken to police and confirme...
Couple traced in special constable murder case
Police investigating the murder of special constable Nisha Patel-Nasri have announced that they have traced a couple who saw a suspect fleeing the scene. The couple have spoken to police and confirme...
UK National News, May 16, 2006
Survey reveals threat faced by police
Around 7,000 police officers have been threatened with a gun and 40,000 police officers have been threatened with a knife while on duty in the past two years, a survey has revealed. However, the Poli...
Survey reveals threat faced by police
Around 7,000 police officers have been threatened with a gun and 40,000 police officers have been threatened with a knife while on duty in the past two years, a survey has revealed. However, the Poli...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2006
Belfast to get £26 million make-over
Belfast City Centre is to get a £26 million make-over, the government has revealed. Work to transform the Ann Street, Castle Lane, Corn Market, Arthur Street, Callender Street, Arthur Place, Castle P...
Belfast to get £26 million make-over
Belfast City Centre is to get a £26 million make-over, the government has revealed. Work to transform the Ann Street, Castle Lane, Corn Market, Arthur Street, Callender Street, Arthur Place, Castle P...
UK National News, May 16, 2006
Drought order urged for London
Thames Water has been urged to apply for a drought order, as fears continue that England faces potentially its worst drought for a hundred years. The call came the day after the first drought order f...
Drought order urged for London
Thames Water has been urged to apply for a drought order, as fears continue that England faces potentially its worst drought for a hundred years. The call came the day after the first drought order f...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2006
Man charged with withholding information
A 27-year-old man has appeared in Antrim Magistrates Court, charged with withholding information in relation to the murder of a man in Coleraine at the weekend. Kevin Brendan Gilmore, from Alderbrook...
Man charged with withholding information
A 27-year-old man has appeared in Antrim Magistrates Court, charged with withholding information in relation to the murder of a man in Coleraine at the weekend. Kevin Brendan Gilmore, from Alderbrook...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2006
County Down school damaged by vandals
Detectives in County Down have appealed for information after a school suffered extensive criminal damage at the weekend. Police have said that vandals broke in to the science block at Dromore High S...
County Down school damaged by vandals
Detectives in County Down have appealed for information after a school suffered extensive criminal damage at the weekend. Police have said that vandals broke in to the science block at Dromore High S...
UK National News, May 16, 2006
Britain braced for strong winds and heavy rain
Britain is preparing for a spate of bad weather as the Met Office has predicted gales and heavy winds throughout the country for the rest of the week. Forecasters have warned that gusts of 60 mph and...
Britain braced for strong winds and heavy rain
Britain is preparing for a spate of bad weather as the Met Office has predicted gales and heavy winds throughout the country for the rest of the week. Forecasters have warned that gusts of 60 mph and...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and 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.
