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Northern Ireland News for April 2009 : Page 6
UK National News, Apr 22, 2009
'Menace' Who Preyed On Elderly Jailed
A 27-year-old Manchester man has been jailed for repeatedly tricking his way into pensioners' homes and then threatening them with a knife. John Winchcole of Portland Road, Gorse Hill, Trafford, was ...
'Menace' Who Preyed On Elderly Jailed
A 27-year-old Manchester man has been jailed for repeatedly tricking his way into pensioners' homes and then threatening them with a knife. John Winchcole of Portland Road, Gorse Hill, Trafford, was ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2009
Man Rescued From Bangor Blaze
There were two serious fires overnight, in one of which a firefighter was injured, while another saw a resident having to be rescued from his home. The fireman was hurt while tackling a blaze in Co L...
Man Rescued From Bangor Blaze
There were two serious fires overnight, in one of which a firefighter was injured, while another saw a resident having to be rescued from his home. The fireman was hurt while tackling a blaze in Co L...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2009
Unionist Blasts Duffy Candidacy Speculation
An Ulster Unionist has hit out at claims a suspected dissident republican may be preparing to stand as a candidate in the forthcoming European elections. There has been widespread media speculation ...
Unionist Blasts Duffy Candidacy Speculation
An Ulster Unionist has hit out at claims a suspected dissident republican may be preparing to stand as a candidate in the forthcoming European elections. There has been widespread media speculation ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2009
Mortgage Scheme Welcomed As Budget Cuts Loom
While Stormont politicians fear millions of pounds could be cut from the national Government block grant as a result of today's Budget announcement, one Northern Ireland Minister has welcomed a separa...
Mortgage Scheme Welcomed As Budget Cuts Loom
While Stormont politicians fear millions of pounds could be cut from the national Government block grant as a result of today's Budget announcement, one Northern Ireland Minister has welcomed a separa...
UK National News, Apr 22, 2009
Mortgage Lending Begins To Rise
Gross mortgage lending was an estimated £11.5 billion in March, a 16% rise from £9.9 billion in February but a 52% decline from £24.2 billion in March 2008, according to new data from the Council of M...
Mortgage Lending Begins To Rise
Gross mortgage lending was an estimated £11.5 billion in March, a 16% rise from £9.9 billion in February but a 52% decline from £24.2 billion in March 2008, according to new data from the Council of M...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2009
HBO To Film In NI
One of the USA's biggest pay cable networks, HBO, has confirmed that it will move across the Atlantic to shoot a TV pilot later this year. 'A Game of Thrones', is scheduled to arrive in Northern Irel...
HBO To Film In NI
One of the USA's biggest pay cable networks, HBO, has confirmed that it will move across the Atlantic to shoot a TV pilot later this year. 'A Game of Thrones', is scheduled to arrive in Northern Irel...
UK National News, Apr 22, 2009
Tributes For Union Chief Jack Jones
Former Transport and General Workers' union leader Jack Jones, has died at the age of 96. Mr Jones, known as Britain's most charismatic union leader, died at a care home in Peckham, south east London...
Tributes For Union Chief Jack Jones
Former Transport and General Workers' union leader Jack Jones, has died at the age of 96. Mr Jones, known as Britain's most charismatic union leader, died at a care home in Peckham, south east London...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2009
Illegal Fuel Targeted In Border Operation
Money, vehicles and specialised 'mobile laundering plants' (similar to that pictured here following an earlier operation) have been seized in a large-scale cross-border operation targeting fuel smuggl...
Illegal Fuel Targeted In Border Operation
Money, vehicles and specialised 'mobile laundering plants' (similar to that pictured here following an earlier operation) have been seized in a large-scale cross-border operation targeting fuel smuggl...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2009
Police Appeal For Information On Shot Swan
There has been an appeal for help after the shooting of a Mute Swan near Castlewellan, Co Down. The Police Service of Northern Ireland is appealing for information about the incident, which is repor...
Police Appeal For Information On Shot Swan
There has been an appeal for help after the shooting of a Mute Swan near Castlewellan, Co Down. The Police Service of Northern Ireland is appealing for information about the incident, which is repor...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2009
Calls For Development On Troubled Springfield Road Site
A West Belfast assemblyman has called on Invest NI to secure the development of a site on the Springfield Road. Paul Maskey said the site is currently being used by local youths from both sides of t...
Calls For Development On Troubled Springfield Road Site
A West Belfast assemblyman has called on Invest NI to secure the development of a site on the Springfield Road. Paul Maskey said the site is currently being used by local youths from both sides of t...
UK National News, Apr 22, 2009
Other News In Brief
Device Discovered At Council Office A Council office building is currently sealed off following the discovery of an explosive device on the steps of the building. An Army disposal team was called to ...
Other News In Brief
Device Discovered At Council Office A Council office building is currently sealed off following the discovery of an explosive device on the steps of the building. An Army disposal team was called to ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2009
Council Helps Local Businesses Defeat Recession
Substantial support is being offered to local businesses in the Belfast area with a special 'Meet the Buyer' event, which is taking place in June. This aim is to give local suppliers much-needed assi...
Council Helps Local Businesses Defeat Recession
Substantial support is being offered to local businesses in the Belfast area with a special 'Meet the Buyer' event, which is taking place in June. This aim is to give local suppliers much-needed assi...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2009
'Third World' Mid-Ulster Roads Pay Out £361k
Since 2004 around £361,000 has been paid out by the Roads Service to Mid-Ulster drivers whose vehicles were damaged by pot holes, money which one local MLA says could be better spent on improving surf...
'Third World' Mid-Ulster Roads Pay Out £361k
Since 2004 around £361,000 has been paid out by the Roads Service to Mid-Ulster drivers whose vehicles were damaged by pot holes, money which one local MLA says could be better spent on improving surf...
Recruitment News, Apr 21, 2009
Car-Free Dublin Centre Will Cost Jobs, Says Businesses
Retail jobs are in jeopardy around Dublin if the proposed 'bus gate' is introduced at College Green. The Dublin City Business Association (DCBA) claimed today that as many as 2,500 jobs could be lost...
Car-Free Dublin Centre Will Cost Jobs, Says Businesses
Retail jobs are in jeopardy around Dublin if the proposed 'bus gate' is introduced at College Green. The Dublin City Business Association (DCBA) claimed today that as many as 2,500 jobs could be lost...
Business News, Apr 21, 2009
Tesco 'Missing Out' On Cross-Border Shoppers
Tesco - while making billions in the UK - is having a harder time in the Republic of Ireland. According to an internal memo obtained by a grocery trade journal, Tesco is being forced to cut prices in...
Tesco 'Missing Out' On Cross-Border Shoppers
Tesco - while making billions in the UK - is having a harder time in the Republic of Ireland. According to an internal memo obtained by a grocery trade journal, Tesco is being forced to cut prices in...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Murder Victim Was Strangled Antrim Crown Court has today been told how a Co Antrim woman found murdered in Ballymena had been strangled. The revelation came as a man went on trial accusing of murderi...
Other NI News In Brief
Murder Victim Was Strangled Antrim Crown Court has today been told how a Co Antrim woman found murdered in Ballymena had been strangled. The revelation came as a man went on trial accusing of murderi...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2009
GAA Player's Death Probe Begins
Detectives have launched an inquiry into the death of the brother of Derry GAA's Vice-Captain Niall McCusker. Connor McCusker, 31, and also a footballer - with the Ballinderry Shamrocks GAC - passe...
GAA Player's Death Probe Begins
Detectives have launched an inquiry into the death of the brother of Derry GAA's Vice-Captain Niall McCusker. Connor McCusker, 31, and also a footballer - with the Ballinderry Shamrocks GAC - passe...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2009
Smacking Court Actions Halted
Costly court action being followed by the NI Children's Commissioner Patricia Lewsley to enforce a ban on smacking children has been formally abandoned. Ms Lewsley, who is thought to have already spe...
Smacking Court Actions Halted
Costly court action being followed by the NI Children's Commissioner Patricia Lewsley to enforce a ban on smacking children has been formally abandoned. Ms Lewsley, who is thought to have already spe...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2009
Tesco Profits Soar Past £3bn
Supermarket giant Tesco has reported underlying annual pre-tax profits of £3.13bn. The retailer rung up sales of £1bn a week with group sales coming in at of £59.4bn in the 12 months to February 28. ...
Tesco Profits Soar Past £3bn
Supermarket giant Tesco has reported underlying annual pre-tax profits of £3.13bn. The retailer rung up sales of £1bn a week with group sales coming in at of £59.4bn in the 12 months to February 28. ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2009
Deadly Bus Accident In Newry
A 50-year-woman from Co Down died yesterday after being hit by a bus in Newry. The female pedestrian, Bridget Cookson from Jerrettspass, was struck in the afternoon at the bus station in Merchant's ...
Deadly Bus Accident In Newry
A 50-year-woman from Co Down died yesterday after being hit by a bus in Newry. The female pedestrian, Bridget Cookson from Jerrettspass, was struck in the afternoon at the bus station in Merchant's ...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2009
Inflation Drops Below Zero
The rate of inflation which includes mortgage costs has dropped below zero for the first time since 1960. The inflation measured by the Retail Prices Index (RPI) dropped to -0.4% in March, a further ...
Inflation Drops Below Zero
The rate of inflation which includes mortgage costs has dropped below zero for the first time since 1960. The inflation measured by the Retail Prices Index (RPI) dropped to -0.4% in March, a further ...
Business News, Apr 21, 2009
Dublin IT Company Invests In NI
There's a business fillip on the way for NI as Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster announced today that Invest Northern Ireland is to support a £9.27million investment by Irish telecommunicatio...
Dublin IT Company Invests In NI
There's a business fillip on the way for NI as Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster announced today that Invest Northern Ireland is to support a £9.27million investment by Irish telecommunicatio...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2009
Mother And Son Escape Arson Attack
A deliberate fire in a mid terrace house on Walmer Street in the early hours of yesterday morning is being investigated by the police. At the time there were two persons in the property, a 30-year-o...
Mother And Son Escape Arson Attack
A deliberate fire in a mid terrace house on Walmer Street in the early hours of yesterday morning is being investigated by the police. At the time there were two persons in the property, a 30-year-o...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2009
Darling To Announce £1bn Housing Support Package
Chancellor Alistair Darling is expected to announce a £1bn package to support the housing market in tomorrow's Budget. Mr Darling will also extend the stamp duty holiday until the end of the year on ...
Darling To Announce £1bn Housing Support Package
Chancellor Alistair Darling is expected to announce a £1bn package to support the housing market in tomorrow's Budget. Mr Darling will also extend the stamp duty holiday until the end of the year on ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2009
Dublin IT Company Invests In NI
There's a business fillip on the way for NI as Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster (pictured) announced that Invest Northern Ireland is to support a £9.27million investment by Irish telecommuni...
Dublin IT Company Invests In NI
There's a business fillip on the way for NI as Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster (pictured) announced that Invest Northern Ireland is to support a £9.27million investment by Irish telecommuni...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2009
Police Appeal After Oldham Axe Robbery
A thief brandishing an axe has stolen thousands of pounds from a bank in Oldham. Wielding a yellow axe, the masked man threatened a security guard in the entrance to the Natwest bank on Hollinwood Av...
Police Appeal After Oldham Axe Robbery
A thief brandishing an axe has stolen thousands of pounds from a bank in Oldham. Wielding a yellow axe, the masked man threatened a security guard in the entrance to the Natwest bank on Hollinwood Av...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2009
Girl, 13, Sexually Assaulted In Manchester
Police in Greater Manchester have appealed for information after a 13-year-old girl was pushed into bushes and sexually assaulted in Withington. The attack happened at around 11pm on Saturday night. ...
Girl, 13, Sexually Assaulted In Manchester
Police in Greater Manchester have appealed for information after a 13-year-old girl was pushed into bushes and sexually assaulted in Withington. The attack happened at around 11pm on Saturday night. ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2009
Tesco 'Missing Out' On Cross-Border Shoppers
Tesco - while making £billions in the UK - is having a harder time in the Republic of Ireland. According to an internal memo obtained by a grocery trade journal, Tesco is being forced to cut prices i...
Tesco 'Missing Out' On Cross-Border Shoppers
Tesco - while making £billions in the UK - is having a harder time in the Republic of Ireland. According to an internal memo obtained by a grocery trade journal, Tesco is being forced to cut prices i...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2009
NIE Funding For Renewable Builds
NIE has announced plans to provide additional support for renewable energy in Northern Ireland. As part of its Smart Programme, NIE will be offering a new top-up grant to those householders who have ...
NIE Funding For Renewable Builds
NIE has announced plans to provide additional support for renewable energy in Northern Ireland. As part of its Smart Programme, NIE will be offering a new top-up grant to those householders who have ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2009
Invest NI Backs Textile Firm's Gulf Business
A Maghera-based manufacturer of advanced textiles, Cunningham Covers, has consolidated its position in the Middle East by securing a major contract following an Invest Northern Ireland trade mission. ...
Invest NI Backs Textile Firm's Gulf Business
A Maghera-based manufacturer of advanced textiles, Cunningham Covers, has consolidated its position in the Middle East by securing a major contract following an Invest Northern Ireland trade mission. ...
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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.
