Northern Ireland News for May 2008 : Page 12
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2008
Brown Backing Businesses: But No Tax Reduction
While the Prime Minister, Gordon Brown is supporting Northern Ireland by attending this week's high profile investment conference, he has again made it clear to the Stormont Executive that he has no s...
Brown Backing Businesses: But No Tax Reduction
While the Prime Minister, Gordon Brown is supporting Northern Ireland by attending this week's high profile investment conference, he has again made it clear to the Stormont Executive that he has no s...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2008
MoD 'Snub' Over RAF Aldergrove Jobs
A leading Northern Ireland politician has tackled the Ministry of Defence's (MoD) decision to pull all RAF personnel from the Province's only such base. South Antrim MP William McCrea said at Westmin...
MoD 'Snub' Over RAF Aldergrove Jobs
A leading Northern Ireland politician has tackled the Ministry of Defence's (MoD) decision to pull all RAF personnel from the Province's only such base. South Antrim MP William McCrea said at Westmin...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2008
Bertie Bows Out With Orange And Green
While he was with a party of Orangemen earlier this week, outgoing Taoiseach Bertie Ahern yesterday went over to 'the other side' when he performed his last official duties as head of government - thi...
Bertie Bows Out With Orange And Green
While he was with a party of Orangemen earlier this week, outgoing Taoiseach Bertie Ahern yesterday went over to 'the other side' when he performed his last official duties as head of government - thi...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2008
Irish Drivers Skip Ulster Parking Fines
While long-suffering motorists with vehicles registered in Northern Ireland are paying the price of any infringement of increasingly heavily enforced traffic and parking regulations, a total of 16,950...
Irish Drivers Skip Ulster Parking Fines
While long-suffering motorists with vehicles registered in Northern Ireland are paying the price of any infringement of increasingly heavily enforced traffic and parking regulations, a total of 16,950...
UK National News, May 7, 2008
'U-Turn' As Cannabis Reclassified To Class B
Cannabis has been reclassified as a Class B drug, it has been announced today. In making her decision The Home Secretary Jacqui Smith went against the advice of The Advisory Council on the Misuse of ...
'U-Turn' As Cannabis Reclassified To Class B
Cannabis has been reclassified as a Class B drug, it has been announced today. In making her decision The Home Secretary Jacqui Smith went against the advice of The Advisory Council on the Misuse of ...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2008
NI News In Brief
Life Of Brian Ireland is about to have a new leader as Brian Cowen is to be elected as Taioseach this afternoon, replacing Bertie Ahern. The County Offaly solicitor will be nominated in the Dail to t...
NI News In Brief
Life Of Brian Ireland is about to have a new leader as Brian Cowen is to be elected as Taioseach this afternoon, replacing Bertie Ahern. The County Offaly solicitor will be nominated in the Dail to t...
UK National News, May 7, 2008
Police Van Death Probe
An investigation has launched into the death of a pedestrian who was hit by a marked police van. Kenneth Thiel-Furber, 26, of Whitchurch died in the early hours of Saturday. He was hit by a Vauxhall ...
Police Van Death Probe
An investigation has launched into the death of a pedestrian who was hit by a marked police van. Kenneth Thiel-Furber, 26, of Whitchurch died in the early hours of Saturday. He was hit by a Vauxhall ...
Recruitment News, May 7, 2008
IT Experts Needed In Ireland: Survey
As a US internet company reveals that it is to establish a research development centre north of the border - it has emerged that the Irish IT industry is producing more vacancies than qualified IT pro...
IT Experts Needed In Ireland: Survey
As a US internet company reveals that it is to establish a research development centre north of the border - it has emerged that the Irish IT industry is producing more vacancies than qualified IT pro...
UK National News, May 7, 2008
Warning To Hospitals Over 'New' Superbug
Hospitals across the UK could be facing another so-called 'superbug', scientists have warned. The study by the Wellcome Trust Sanger and the University of Bristol said Stenotrophomonas maltophilia ha...
Warning To Hospitals Over 'New' Superbug
Hospitals across the UK could be facing another so-called 'superbug', scientists have warned. The study by the Wellcome Trust Sanger and the University of Bristol said Stenotrophomonas maltophilia ha...
UK National News, May 7, 2008
Inquiry Launched Into Chelsea Shoot-Out
An independent inquiry has been launched to investigate the fatal shooting of a 32-year-old man in London. The man - who has not been named officially but is believed to be barrister Mark Saunders - ...
Inquiry Launched Into Chelsea Shoot-Out
An independent inquiry has been launched to investigate the fatal shooting of a 32-year-old man in London. The man - who has not been named officially but is believed to be barrister Mark Saunders - ...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2008
Holiday Couple Defend Actions
The real story of what happened to a Co Londonderry couple whose three children were temporally taken into care while the family was on holiday in Portugal last week has begun to emerge. In a stateme...
Holiday Couple Defend Actions
The real story of what happened to a Co Londonderry couple whose three children were temporally taken into care while the family was on holiday in Portugal last week has begun to emerge. In a stateme...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2008
US-Backed Jobs Announced
As the big wheels rolled into town for the much-anticipated US-NI investment conference - attended by both the UK Prime Minister and the newly appointed Irish Taioseach, Brian Cowen, jobs are already ...
US-Backed Jobs Announced
As the big wheels rolled into town for the much-anticipated US-NI investment conference - attended by both the UK Prime Minister and the newly appointed Irish Taioseach, Brian Cowen, jobs are already ...
UK National News, May 7, 2008
Reward Offered In Murder Probe
Police hunting the person(s) responsible for the murder of a 66 year-old man are offering a £20,000 reward for information. Alan Bailey, from Boycroft Avenue, was found dead at his home in March. Po...
Reward Offered In Murder Probe
Police hunting the person(s) responsible for the murder of a 66 year-old man are offering a £20,000 reward for information. Alan Bailey, from Boycroft Avenue, was found dead at his home in March. Po...
Recruitment News, May 7, 2008
Jobs Creation Targeted In NI-US Conference
In one of his last official roles before stepping down, NI First Minister Ian Paisley - and the Deputy First Minsiter, Martin McGuinness - have each heralded the May US-NI investment conference as a p...
Jobs Creation Targeted In NI-US Conference
In one of his last official roles before stepping down, NI First Minister Ian Paisley - and the Deputy First Minsiter, Martin McGuinness - have each heralded the May US-NI investment conference as a p...
UK National News, May 7, 2008
Beauty Spot Landslide In Dorset
A landslide has ruined more than 400 metres of a world famous Dorset beauty spot. The area affected runs along the Jurassic Coast between Lyme Regis and Charmouth and is part of a World Heritage coas...
Beauty Spot Landslide In Dorset
A landslide has ruined more than 400 metres of a world famous Dorset beauty spot. The area affected runs along the Jurassic Coast between Lyme Regis and Charmouth and is part of a World Heritage coas...
UK National News, May 7, 2008
MoD Snub Over RAF Aldergrove
A leading Northern Ireland politician has tackled the Ministry of Defence's (MoD) decision to pull all RAF personnel from the Province's only such base. South Antrim MP William McCrea said at Westmin...
MoD Snub Over RAF Aldergrove
A leading Northern Ireland politician has tackled the Ministry of Defence's (MoD) decision to pull all RAF personnel from the Province's only such base. South Antrim MP William McCrea said at Westmin...
UK National News, May 7, 2008
Police Quiz Man On Cocaine Haul
Police have been granted an extension to quiz a man in connection with a 135kg haul of cocaine. Detectives will question the 55-year-old man from Nottingham for a further 32 hours on the drug find wi...
Police Quiz Man On Cocaine Haul
Police have been granted an extension to quiz a man in connection with a 135kg haul of cocaine. Detectives will question the 55-year-old man from Nottingham for a further 32 hours on the drug find wi...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2008
Jobs Creation Targeted In NI-US Conference
In one of his last official roles before stepping down, NI First Minister Ian Paisley - and the Deputy First Martin McGuinness - have each heralded the US-NI investment conference as a potential catal...
Jobs Creation Targeted In NI-US Conference
In one of his last official roles before stepping down, NI First Minister Ian Paisley - and the Deputy First Martin McGuinness - have each heralded the US-NI investment conference as a potential catal...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2008
Dodds Celebrates Decade Of Investment
As the drive for inward investment took centre stage in NI today - as the much anticipated US-NI Conference gets underway - NI Economy Minister Nigel Dodds has joined Northbrook Technology to unveil i...
Dodds Celebrates Decade Of Investment
As the drive for inward investment took centre stage in NI today - as the much anticipated US-NI Conference gets underway - NI Economy Minister Nigel Dodds has joined Northbrook Technology to unveil i...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2008
Man Rescued From Ballymena Blaze
While a man has been taken to hospital after being rescued from a house fire in Ballymena, an earlier blaze - in Belfast - is now being treated as malicious. The Fire and Rescue Service were called ...
Man Rescued From Ballymena Blaze
While a man has been taken to hospital after being rescued from a house fire in Ballymena, an earlier blaze - in Belfast - is now being treated as malicious. The Fire and Rescue Service were called ...
UK National News, May 7, 2008
Boozing Workers A Growing Concern For Employers
Alcohol misuse is becoming a rising concern for employers, according to a study by a leading insurance provider. Norwich Union Healthcare has found that a third of employees admitted to going to work...
Boozing Workers A Growing Concern For Employers
Alcohol misuse is becoming a rising concern for employers, according to a study by a leading insurance provider. Norwich Union Healthcare has found that a third of employees admitted to going to work...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2008
Stena Terminal Makes A Splash
With the Port of Belfast investing £10 million to extend its main cruise liner berth by 250 metres this year - enhancing access for cruise vessels by creating the longest deep-water berth in Ireland -...
Stena Terminal Makes A Splash
With the Port of Belfast investing £10 million to extend its main cruise liner berth by 250 metres this year - enhancing access for cruise vessels by creating the longest deep-water berth in Ireland -...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2008
Health In Focus As NI-US Conference Opens
As a major exhibition on hi-tech approaches to healthcare in Northern Ireland was opened today, more than 100 executives from American companies have arrived for a major investment conference. Health...
Health In Focus As NI-US Conference Opens
As a major exhibition on hi-tech approaches to healthcare in Northern Ireland was opened today, more than 100 executives from American companies have arrived for a major investment conference. Health...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2008
Foyle And Mid Ulster PSNI Stations To Close?
On top of news that Police stations in Fermanagh may soon close - with border police stations at Kesh, Belleek, Newtownbutler, Belcoo and in Enniskillen earmarked for possible closure - stations in th...
Foyle And Mid Ulster PSNI Stations To Close?
On top of news that Police stations in Fermanagh may soon close - with border police stations at Kesh, Belleek, Newtownbutler, Belcoo and in Enniskillen earmarked for possible closure - stations in th...
UK National News, May 7, 2008
Rowling Wins Court Of Appeal Case
In a decision that may have lasting implications over the photographing of celebrities, JK Rowling has won a Court of Appeal case. The 42-year-old author, best known for writing the 'Harry Potter' fa...
Rowling Wins Court Of Appeal Case
In a decision that may have lasting implications over the photographing of celebrities, JK Rowling has won a Court of Appeal case. The 42-year-old author, best known for writing the 'Harry Potter' fa...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2008
Extra £3.23m For Belfast's Lyric Theatre Project
Funding for the new Lyric Players' Theatre in Belfast has been given a boost by Arts and Culture Minister Edwin Poots, who has allocated an additional £3.23 million for the investment project. With d...
Extra £3.23m For Belfast's Lyric Theatre Project
Funding for the new Lyric Players' Theatre in Belfast has been given a boost by Arts and Culture Minister Edwin Poots, who has allocated an additional £3.23 million for the investment project. With d...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2008
NI News In Brief
RIR Push For Inquiry anonymity The High Court in Belfast has granted 12 soldiers permission to challenge the refusal of anonymity by the inquiry into solicitor Rosemary Nelson's murder. The Royal Iri...
NI News In Brief
RIR Push For Inquiry anonymity The High Court in Belfast has granted 12 soldiers permission to challenge the refusal of anonymity by the inquiry into solicitor Rosemary Nelson's murder. The Royal Iri...
UK National News, May 6, 2008
RAF Death Inquest Resumes
An inquest into the deaths of 14 servicemen who died when the plane they were travelling in exploded, has resumed. The 37-year-old Nimrod spy plane burst into flames at 3,000 ft in September, 2006 ki...
RAF Death Inquest Resumes
An inquest into the deaths of 14 servicemen who died when the plane they were travelling in exploded, has resumed. The 37-year-old Nimrod spy plane burst into flames at 3,000 ft in September, 2006 ki...
UK National News, May 6, 2008
Trial Hears Polish Woman Was Killed In Shoot-Out
A court has heard that a young woman was shot dead as she walked home from work in a shoot-out between two youths. Magda Pniewska, 26, of Polish origin died from a bullet wound to her head close to h...
Trial Hears Polish Woman Was Killed In Shoot-Out
A court has heard that a young woman was shot dead as she walked home from work in a shoot-out between two youths. Magda Pniewska, 26, of Polish origin died from a bullet wound to her head close to h...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2008
Tara Protestors Picket Ahern At Boyne Site
Protestors used today's opening of the Battle of the Boyne site as a platform to criticise the outgoing Taoiseach's reign and to protest against the plans for the construction of the M3 motorway. The...
Tara Protestors Picket Ahern At Boyne Site
Protestors used today's opening of the Battle of the Boyne site as a platform to criticise the outgoing Taoiseach's reign and to protest against the plans for the construction of the M3 motorway. The...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
