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Northern Ireland News for May 2007 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2007
Software company expansion promises jobs
A £6.6 million investment in a Belfast-based software development company could create 175 jobs. The Invest Northern Ireland backed expansion of American owned Liberty Information Technology (LIT), w...
Software company expansion promises jobs
A £6.6 million investment in a Belfast-based software development company could create 175 jobs. The Invest Northern Ireland backed expansion of American owned Liberty Information Technology (LIT), w...
UK National News, May 25, 2007
Man on weapons charge after Royal visit
A 34-year-old man has been charged with possessing an offensive weapon after a man was spotted carrying a pickaxe near where the Queen was due to begin a walkabout in Huddersfield. The man was arrest...
Man on weapons charge after Royal visit
A 34-year-old man has been charged with possessing an offensive weapon after a man was spotted carrying a pickaxe near where the Queen was due to begin a walkabout in Huddersfield. The man was arrest...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2007
Executive backs lottery application for Titanic project
Tourism Minister Nigel Dodds announced support for an application to the Big Lottery Fund for £25 million towards the £90 million Titanic Signature Project. Today’s announcement followed yesterday’s ...
Executive backs lottery application for Titanic project
Tourism Minister Nigel Dodds announced support for an application to the Big Lottery Fund for £25 million towards the £90 million Titanic Signature Project. Today’s announcement followed yesterday’s ...
UK National News, May 25, 2007
Britain set for 'wet and windy' Bank Holiday
Britain looks set to experience a cold, wet and windy Bank Holiday weekend, according to the latest forecast from the Met Office. Forecasters have predicted a mainly fine start to the weekend, but he...
Britain set for 'wet and windy' Bank Holiday
Britain looks set to experience a cold, wet and windy Bank Holiday weekend, according to the latest forecast from the Met Office. Forecasters have predicted a mainly fine start to the weekend, but he...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2007
Human trafficking conference at Queen's
Human trafficking will be the subject of a major conference at Queen’s University today. The conference was organised by the Human Rights Centre at Queen’s and sponsored by the Irish Department of Fo...
Human trafficking conference at Queen's
Human trafficking will be the subject of a major conference at Queen’s University today. The conference was organised by the Human Rights Centre at Queen’s and sponsored by the Irish Department of Fo...
Business News, May 25, 2007
Rent-IT Systems UK's 123mrp.NET wins double award
123mrp.NET wins double whammy at Best of British Manufacturing IT Awards 123mrp.NET, the production management software from Rent-IT Systems UK Ltd, has been announced as both the winner of the Manuf...
Rent-IT Systems UK's 123mrp.NET wins double award
123mrp.NET wins double whammy at Best of British Manufacturing IT Awards 123mrp.NET, the production management software from Rent-IT Systems UK Ltd, has been announced as both the winner of the Manuf...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2007
Teen jailed for west Belfast rape
A Belfast teenager accused of raping a 15-year-old schoolgirl in west Belfast has been jailed for eight years. Michael Sean Quinn, 18, from Glasvey Drive in Twinbrook had originally denied raping the...
Teen jailed for west Belfast rape
A Belfast teenager accused of raping a 15-year-old schoolgirl in west Belfast has been jailed for eight years. Michael Sean Quinn, 18, from Glasvey Drive in Twinbrook had originally denied raping the...
UK National News, May 24, 2007
Reid under fire as terror suspects abscond
Home Secretary John Reid has come under fire after three terror suspects absconded while under control orders. Scotland Yard said that they were alerted when brothers Lamine and Ibrahim Adam, 26 and ...
Reid under fire as terror suspects abscond
Home Secretary John Reid has come under fire after three terror suspects absconded while under control orders. Scotland Yard said that they were alerted when brothers Lamine and Ibrahim Adam, 26 and ...
UK National News, May 24, 2007
Search underway for taxi driver killer
Police are searching for the killer of a taxi driver in Kent who ran over the victim with his own cab. Police were called to St Benedict's Avenue in Gravesend shortly after 10pm on Wednesday night, f...
Search underway for taxi driver killer
Police are searching for the killer of a taxi driver in Kent who ran over the victim with his own cab. Police were called to St Benedict's Avenue in Gravesend shortly after 10pm on Wednesday night, f...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2007
Ahern hoping for third term in Irish elections
Voters in the Republic of Ireland are heading to the polls today with current taoiseach Bertie Ahern hoping to win a third term. Mr Ahern has led the coalition government since 1997 and the oppositio...
Ahern hoping for third term in Irish elections
Voters in the Republic of Ireland are heading to the polls today with current taoiseach Bertie Ahern hoping to win a third term. Mr Ahern has led the coalition government since 1997 and the oppositio...
UK National News, May 24, 2007
Bird flu confirmed on Welsh farm
A case of bird flu has been found on a farm in north Wales, scientists have confirmed. However, the case has been confirmed as the H7N2 strain and not the more virulent H5N1 strain. The disease was ...
Bird flu confirmed on Welsh farm
A case of bird flu has been found on a farm in north Wales, scientists have confirmed. However, the case has been confirmed as the H7N2 strain and not the more virulent H5N1 strain. The disease was ...
UK National News, May 24, 2007
Businessman loses appeal over divorce payout
A millionaire businessman has lost his appeal against a £48 million divorce payout to his former wife at the Court of Appeal. John Charman, 54, the owner of the Axis insurance group, said that the am...
Businessman loses appeal over divorce payout
A millionaire businessman has lost his appeal against a £48 million divorce payout to his former wife at the Court of Appeal. John Charman, 54, the owner of the Axis insurance group, said that the am...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2007
Priest cleared of child abuse charges
A priest has been acquitted of charges of sexually abusing a teenager almost 30 years ago. Father Patrick Patrick Crilly, 63, from Desertmartin in County Londonderry was cleared of two charges, but t...
Priest cleared of child abuse charges
A priest has been acquitted of charges of sexually abusing a teenager almost 30 years ago. Father Patrick Patrick Crilly, 63, from Desertmartin in County Londonderry was cleared of two charges, but t...
UK National News, May 24, 2007
Emergency appeal launched for Darfur
UK aid charities have launched an emergency appeal for Darfur, Chad and the Central African Republic. The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) said that 4.5 million people are affected by conflict in ...
Emergency appeal launched for Darfur
UK aid charities have launched an emergency appeal for Darfur, Chad and the Central African Republic. The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) said that 4.5 million people are affected by conflict in ...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2007
Fire causes 'extensive' damage
Detectives are appealing for information following a fire in west Belfast. The fire was discovered shortly after 3am in the early hours of the morning in an oil tanker in the Creeslough Park area of ...
Fire causes 'extensive' damage
Detectives are appealing for information following a fire in west Belfast. The fire was discovered shortly after 3am in the early hours of the morning in an oil tanker in the Creeslough Park area of ...
UK National News, May 24, 2007
First sex-change mayor for Britain
Britain's first sex-change mayor has been sworn in at a ceremony in Cambridge. Liberal Democrat councillor Jenny Bailey, 45, was made civic leader of Cambridge City Council in a ceremony on Thursday....
First sex-change mayor for Britain
Britain's first sex-change mayor has been sworn in at a ceremony in Cambridge. Liberal Democrat councillor Jenny Bailey, 45, was made civic leader of Cambridge City Council in a ceremony on Thursday....
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2007
Revised curriculum will improve children’s future
The revised curriculum being introduced on a phased basis from September 2007 will improve children’s future prospects and raise standards in schools, local Education minister has said. Caitríona Ru...
Revised curriculum will improve children’s future
The revised curriculum being introduced on a phased basis from September 2007 will improve children’s future prospects and raise standards in schools, local Education minister has said. Caitríona Ru...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2007
£34m criminal assets seized in NI
Over £34 million worth of criminal assets have been restrained or frozen in Northern Ireland over the last year. Security Minister Paul Goggins and Chair of the Organised Crime Task Force today congr...
£34m criminal assets seized in NI
Over £34 million worth of criminal assets have been restrained or frozen in Northern Ireland over the last year. Security Minister Paul Goggins and Chair of the Organised Crime Task Force today congr...
UK National News, May 24, 2007
'Rubbish tax' to increase recycling
Households could face having to pay for the rubbish they throw out under new proposals announced by the government. Environment Secretary David Miliband announced plans to give English councils the p...
'Rubbish tax' to increase recycling
Households could face having to pay for the rubbish they throw out under new proposals announced by the government. Environment Secretary David Miliband announced plans to give English councils the p...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2007
Waterfront Hall celebrates ten years of success
Northern Ireland’s world renowned and only purpose-built conference venue, the Belfast Waterfront Hall is celebrating 10 years of success. Its triumph has been further confirmed by a recent survey wh...
Waterfront Hall celebrates ten years of success
Northern Ireland’s world renowned and only purpose-built conference venue, the Belfast Waterfront Hall is celebrating 10 years of success. Its triumph has been further confirmed by a recent survey wh...
UK National News, May 24, 2007
Channel 4 to broadcast apology over 'Celebrity Big Brother'
Channel 4 will have to broadcast an apology over the race row in this year's series of 'Celebrity Big Brother' after being in breach of media regulator Ofcom's code of conduct. Channel 4 will have to...
Channel 4 to broadcast apology over 'Celebrity Big Brother'
Channel 4 will have to broadcast an apology over the race row in this year's series of 'Celebrity Big Brother' after being in breach of media regulator Ofcom's code of conduct. Channel 4 will have to...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2007
Calls for ‘peace wall’ for Belfast school
The Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education has said that a 'peace wall' to prevent sectarian attacks close to a school in north Belfast is a "last resort". It is understood that the Northe...
Calls for ‘peace wall’ for Belfast school
The Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education has said that a 'peace wall' to prevent sectarian attacks close to a school in north Belfast is a "last resort". It is understood that the Northe...
UK National News, May 23, 2007
Energy plan sparks nuclear debate
The publication of the government's Energy White Paper has sparked a fresh debate over the use of nuclear power. The government's Energy White Paper was due to be published in March, but it was delay...
Energy plan sparks nuclear debate
The publication of the government's Energy White Paper has sparked a fresh debate over the use of nuclear power. The government's Energy White Paper was due to be published in March, but it was delay...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2007
100,000 children living in poverty in NI
Around 100,000 children are living in poverty in Northern Ireland, according to new figures released by a children’s charity. Barnardo’s said nearly 50% are trapped in conditions that are so dreadful...
100,000 children living in poverty in NI
Around 100,000 children are living in poverty in Northern Ireland, according to new figures released by a children’s charity. Barnardo’s said nearly 50% are trapped in conditions that are so dreadful...
Business News, May 23, 2007
International cricket at Stormont promises corporate days
The newly refurbished Pavilion Complex at Stormont is playing host to the biggest ever cricketing festival in Ireland. The venue, which has seen a £2 million modernisation in the past four years, is ...
International cricket at Stormont promises corporate days
The newly refurbished Pavilion Complex at Stormont is playing host to the biggest ever cricketing festival in Ireland. The venue, which has seen a £2 million modernisation in the past four years, is ...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2007
Attacks on emergency workers rising
Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey, says he will consider introducing legislation to deter attacks on emergency service staff. Outlining the extent of the problem Mr McGimpsey said the number of atta...
Attacks on emergency workers rising
Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey, says he will consider introducing legislation to deter attacks on emergency service staff. Outlining the extent of the problem Mr McGimpsey said the number of atta...
UK National News, May 23, 2007
Third person arrested over Blackpool stabbing
A third person has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a teenager in Blackpool. Sam Brown, 16, was stabbed outside his home in Cockerham Walk in the early hours of Monday morning. ...
Third person arrested over Blackpool stabbing
A third person has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a teenager in Blackpool. Sam Brown, 16, was stabbed outside his home in Cockerham Walk in the early hours of Monday morning. ...
UK National News, May 23, 2007
Teen charged over fatal house fire
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of two sisters who died in a fire at their home in Tyneside last month. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named, is due to appear before South Tyneside...
Teen charged over fatal house fire
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of two sisters who died in a fire at their home in Tyneside last month. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named, is due to appear before South Tyneside...
UK National News, May 23, 2007
Madeleine's parents visit holy shrine
The parents of missing British girl Madeleine McCann have made a pilgrimage to Portugal's holiest site to pray for the four-year-old's safe return. Gerry and Kate McCann travelled to Fatima, home of ...
Madeleine's parents visit holy shrine
The parents of missing British girl Madeleine McCann have made a pilgrimage to Portugal's holiest site to pray for the four-year-old's safe return. Gerry and Kate McCann travelled to Fatima, home of ...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2007
Republican facing money laundering charges
A well-known County Tyrone republican is due to appear in court today in connection with an investigation into organised crime. Brian Arthurs, 42 will appear at Dungannon Magistrates charged with fra...
Republican facing money laundering charges
A well-known County Tyrone republican is due to appear in court today in connection with an investigation into organised crime. Brian Arthurs, 42 will appear at Dungannon Magistrates charged with fra...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Rain clearing away east by early evening with some clear spells but a few showers likely to affect the North coast and other areas towards dawn, remaining breezy and mild overnight. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
