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Northern Ireland News for April 2009 : Page 12
UK National News, Apr 7, 2009
Westminster Bridge Closed In Tamil Protest
Police have closed Westminster Bridge in London in an attempt to contain thousands of Tamil protestors who are demanding a ceasefire in Sri Lanka. Minor scuffles broke out as officers moved the demon...
Westminster Bridge Closed In Tamil Protest
Police have closed Westminster Bridge in London in an attempt to contain thousands of Tamil protestors who are demanding a ceasefire in Sri Lanka. Minor scuffles broke out as officers moved the demon...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2009
£44m Contract Signed For Belfast College
Last week's gloom over engineering job losses in Northern Ireland was lightened on Monday with news that the £44m educational building contract had been signed. Belfast Metropolitan College's (BMC) n...
£44m Contract Signed For Belfast College
Last week's gloom over engineering job losses in Northern Ireland was lightened on Monday with news that the £44m educational building contract had been signed. Belfast Metropolitan College's (BMC) n...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2009
Man Dies After Chemical Exposure
A man has died and four police officers are being treated in hospital following a contamination incident on the edge of the Borders region. Officers were called to a lay-by at Cocklawburn Beach, near...
Man Dies After Chemical Exposure
A man has died and four police officers are being treated in hospital following a contamination incident on the edge of the Borders region. Officers were called to a lay-by at Cocklawburn Beach, near...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2009
Robinho Cleared Of Rape Charges
Manchester City footballer Robinho will not face any charges after serious sexual assault claims, police have said. The Brazil international, who had spoken to West Yorkshire Police over an alleged i...
Robinho Cleared Of Rape Charges
Manchester City footballer Robinho will not face any charges after serious sexual assault claims, police have said. The Brazil international, who had spoken to West Yorkshire Police over an alleged i...
Business News, Apr 7, 2009
NI Firm's Innovation Accelerates Drug Trials
A Northern Ireland-based global pharmaceutical services provider has announced a major new application of technology to bring drugs to the market more quickly. Almac Group, in partnership with Hewlet...
NI Firm's Innovation Accelerates Drug Trials
A Northern Ireland-based global pharmaceutical services provider has announced a major new application of technology to bring drugs to the market more quickly. Almac Group, in partnership with Hewlet...
Recruitment News, Apr 7, 2009
£44m Contract Signed For Belfast College
Last week's gloom over engineering job losses in Northern Ireland was lightened on Monday with news that the £44m educational building contract had been signed. Belfast Metropolitan College's (BMC) n...
£44m Contract Signed For Belfast College
Last week's gloom over engineering job losses in Northern Ireland was lightened on Monday with news that the £44m educational building contract had been signed. Belfast Metropolitan College's (BMC) n...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2009
SDLP's Economic 'Fix' Revealed
Recession-beating ideas are top of the NI agenda this week. Politicians, business leaders and unions met at Stormont on Monday to try to come up with ways of tackling the economic downturn in Norther...
SDLP's Economic 'Fix' Revealed
Recession-beating ideas are top of the NI agenda this week. Politicians, business leaders and unions met at Stormont on Monday to try to come up with ways of tackling the economic downturn in Norther...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2009
Cracking Down On Burglary
Free burglary prevention advice and a crack-down on repeat burglars are part of a new package of support to help the public to protect themselves from burglary and help keep crime down, announced by H...
Cracking Down On Burglary
Free burglary prevention advice and a crack-down on repeat burglars are part of a new package of support to help the public to protect themselves from burglary and help keep crime down, announced by H...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2009
NI Firm's Innovation Accelerates Drug Trials
A Northern Ireland-based global pharmaceutical services provider has announced a major new application of technology to bring drugs to the market more quickly. Almac Group, in partnership with Hewlet...
NI Firm's Innovation Accelerates Drug Trials
A Northern Ireland-based global pharmaceutical services provider has announced a major new application of technology to bring drugs to the market more quickly. Almac Group, in partnership with Hewlet...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2009
Other News In Brief
Trio Held Under Terrorism Act Three people have been arrested by police following an armed raid in two houses in Hampshire. Police said the trio was detained under terrorism laws in an inquiry into "...
Other News In Brief
Trio Held Under Terrorism Act Three people have been arrested by police following an armed raid in two houses in Hampshire. Police said the trio was detained under terrorism laws in an inquiry into "...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2009
Olympic Race Underway For Builders
A special guide to help Irish construction and building supply companies win business from the development of the 2012 Games has been launched by Invest Northern Ireland. The 'BUILD to Win Guide to W...
Olympic Race Underway For Builders
A special guide to help Irish construction and building supply companies win business from the development of the 2012 Games has been launched by Invest Northern Ireland. The 'BUILD to Win Guide to W...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2009
'To Let' Bonanza Over?
The decline in house sales has stymied a short-term boom in rental values. After months of growing demand for a limited amount of rented accommodation - as the availability of mortgages fell due to t...
'To Let' Bonanza Over?
The decline in house sales has stymied a short-term boom in rental values. After months of growing demand for a limited amount of rented accommodation - as the availability of mortgages fell due to t...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2009
Transportation Issue Get Ministerial Attention
Island-wide transportation was in focus this week as executive ministers from both parts of Ireland joined forces to look ahead to a 'radical transportation solution'. Stormont Minister Conor Murphy ...
Transportation Issue Get Ministerial Attention
Island-wide transportation was in focus this week as executive ministers from both parts of Ireland joined forces to look ahead to a 'radical transportation solution'. Stormont Minister Conor Murphy ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Robinson On Defensive Over Expenses Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson has been responding to reports in national newspapers the News of the World and the Daily Mail that he, and his MP wife, Iri...
Other NI News In Brief
Robinson On Defensive Over Expenses Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson has been responding to reports in national newspapers the News of the World and the Daily Mail that he, and his MP wife, Iri...
UK National News, Apr 6, 2009
Two Boys Held Over 'Shocking' Assault
Police are questioning two boys aged 10 and 11 after a "shocking" attack near Doncaster that left two children in hospital, one with life-threatening injuries. An 11-year-old boy was discovered in a ...
Two Boys Held Over 'Shocking' Assault
Police are questioning two boys aged 10 and 11 after a "shocking" attack near Doncaster that left two children in hospital, one with life-threatening injuries. An 11-year-old boy was discovered in a ...
UK National News, Apr 6, 2009
Woman Admits Stabbing Sons To Death
A 21-year-old woman has admitted killing her two young children. Jael Mullings pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility, in relation to the deaths of R...
Woman Admits Stabbing Sons To Death
A 21-year-old woman has admitted killing her two young children. Jael Mullings pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility, in relation to the deaths of R...
UK National News, Apr 6, 2009
Detectives Find Body In Missing Kirsty Hunt
Detectives investigating the disappearance of a model have discovered a body, it has emerged. Kirsty Grabham, 24, went missing from her home in Rosehill Terrace, Swansea, over a week ago. South Wale...
Detectives Find Body In Missing Kirsty Hunt
Detectives investigating the disappearance of a model have discovered a body, it has emerged. Kirsty Grabham, 24, went missing from her home in Rosehill Terrace, Swansea, over a week ago. South Wale...
UK National News, Apr 6, 2009
Teen Dies After Cave Roof Collapse
A teenager has been killed and another injured after the roof of a cave partially collapsed near Bridgnorth, Shropshire. Aiden Peter Brookes, of Bridgnorth, was pronounced dead on arrival at hospital...
Teen Dies After Cave Roof Collapse
A teenager has been killed and another injured after the roof of a cave partially collapsed near Bridgnorth, Shropshire. Aiden Peter Brookes, of Bridgnorth, was pronounced dead on arrival at hospital...
Recruitment News, Apr 6, 2009
Visteon Protest Continues
As recession-hit workers in west Belfast continue their protest sit-in for its seventh day, it has emerged that talks in New York this week could decide their fate. The workers are occupying car plan...
Visteon Protest Continues
As recession-hit workers in west Belfast continue their protest sit-in for its seventh day, it has emerged that talks in New York this week could decide their fate. The workers are occupying car plan...
UK National News, Apr 6, 2009
Reward Offered Following 'Devoted' Eroll's Murder
Detectives investigating the murder of a 24-year-old in south London in October last year have offered an award of £20,000 for any information that would lead to a prosecution. Errol Davis died in th...
Reward Offered Following 'Devoted' Eroll's Murder
Detectives investigating the murder of a 24-year-old in south London in October last year have offered an award of £20,000 for any information that would lead to a prosecution. Errol Davis died in th...
UK National News, Apr 6, 2009
Flexible Working Rights For Parents
Millions of parents with children under 16 will today be eligible to ask employers for flexible work arrangements. An extra 4.5 million parents – in addition to the six million parents and carers who...
Flexible Working Rights For Parents
Millions of parents with children under 16 will today be eligible to ask employers for flexible work arrangements. An extra 4.5 million parents – in addition to the six million parents and carers who...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 6, 2009
'Ikea Five' Remanded On Drugs Charges
Two Dublin residents are among the five men charged with having cannabis worth £700,000 at east Belfast's Ikea store. Lester Keating, 40, of Cornduff Road, Blanchardstown and Paul Bennett, 21, from A...
'Ikea Five' Remanded On Drugs Charges
Two Dublin residents are among the five men charged with having cannabis worth £700,000 at east Belfast's Ikea store. Lester Keating, 40, of Cornduff Road, Blanchardstown and Paul Bennett, 21, from A...
Recruitment News, Apr 6, 2009
Political Unity In Face Of Job Losses
Last week's employment loss 'bloodbath' has prompted comments from MPs and MLAs from across the political spectrum, with all expressing their shock at the number of job loss announcements. The most s...
Political Unity In Face Of Job Losses
Last week's employment loss 'bloodbath' has prompted comments from MPs and MLAs from across the political spectrum, with all expressing their shock at the number of job loss announcements. The most s...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 6, 2009
Visteon Protest Continues
As recession-hit workers in west Belfast continue their protest sit-in for its seventh day, it has emerged that talks in New York this week could decide their fate. The workers are occupying car plan...
Visteon Protest Continues
As recession-hit workers in west Belfast continue their protest sit-in for its seventh day, it has emerged that talks in New York this week could decide their fate. The workers are occupying car plan...
UK National News, Apr 6, 2009
Food Firms Sign Up To Calorie Display Scheme
Fast food restaurants, including Burger King, KFC and Pizza Hut have signed up to a Government-backed scheme to list calorie information on their menus for the first time. A total of 17 restaurant ch...
Food Firms Sign Up To Calorie Display Scheme
Fast food restaurants, including Burger King, KFC and Pizza Hut have signed up to a Government-backed scheme to list calorie information on their menus for the first time. A total of 17 restaurant ch...
UK National News, Apr 6, 2009
Pensioners Benefit From 5% Increase In State Pension
The weekly full basic State Pension will rise by five per cent from £90.70 to £95.25 from today - almost an extra £5 a week. Around 12 million pensioners will benefit from this increase in their Stat...
Pensioners Benefit From 5% Increase In State Pension
The weekly full basic State Pension will rise by five per cent from £90.70 to £95.25 from today - almost an extra £5 a week. Around 12 million pensioners will benefit from this increase in their Stat...
Business News, Apr 6, 2009
Latest Hotel Opens Today In Belfast
A prestige 169-bedroom hotel - the Ramada Encore - opened today in central Belfast. Part of the redevelopment of the St Anne's Square area, the hotel commenced trading in Belfast's Cathedral Quarte...
Latest Hotel Opens Today In Belfast
A prestige 169-bedroom hotel - the Ramada Encore - opened today in central Belfast. Part of the redevelopment of the St Anne's Square area, the hotel commenced trading in Belfast's Cathedral Quarte...
Business News, Apr 6, 2009
Mobile Firm's Ringing Success Celebrated
A Belfast-based high-tech firm has followed the example of international names such as Google and eBay on to a list of the world's top ICT companies. SLA Mobile - which recently signed a deal with Fo...
Mobile Firm's Ringing Success Celebrated
A Belfast-based high-tech firm has followed the example of international names such as Google and eBay on to a list of the world's top ICT companies. SLA Mobile - which recently signed a deal with Fo...
UK National News, Apr 6, 2009
Other News In Brief
Teen In Court Over Man's Murder An 18-year-old is due in court charged with the murder of a man whose tied-up body was found following a house fire. Mark Clarkson, a divorcee who lived alone, was dis...
Other News In Brief
Teen In Court Over Man's Murder An 18-year-old is due in court charged with the murder of a man whose tied-up body was found following a house fire. Mark Clarkson, a divorcee who lived alone, was dis...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 6, 2009
Fuel Payments Fail To Halt Pensioners' Protest
As protesting pensioners take to the streets of Belfast today, demanding what they call a "decent pension", the Department for Social Development is poised to make a fresh round of additional fuel pay...
Fuel Payments Fail To Halt Pensioners' Protest
As protesting pensioners take to the streets of Belfast today, demanding what they call a "decent pension", the Department for Social Development is poised to make a fresh round of additional fuel pay...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A chilly start with a widespread frost and some freezing fog, any freezing fog slow to clear. Otherwise bright with sunny spells and coastal showers. Light winds. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Coastal showers dying out with a widespread frost developing along with freezing fog, which could become extensive. Winds remaining light. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
