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Northern Ireland News for April 2009 : Page 9
UK National News, Apr 16, 2009
Vitamin Link To Asthma Revealed
A relatively low dietary intake of vitamins A and C boosts the risk of asthma, suggests a systematic analysis of the available evidence, published ahead of print in the journal Thorax. These findings...
Vitamin Link To Asthma Revealed
A relatively low dietary intake of vitamins A and C boosts the risk of asthma, suggests a systematic analysis of the available evidence, published ahead of print in the journal Thorax. These findings...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2009
'Homeless' Youngsters Stay With Parents
Changed times and economic hardship has led to a sea change in the way young men and women are living in the UK. A new report has shown that almost a third of men and a fifth of women aged between 20...
'Homeless' Youngsters Stay With Parents
Changed times and economic hardship has led to a sea change in the way young men and women are living in the UK. A new report has shown that almost a third of men and a fifth of women aged between 20...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2009
Royal Support For Dying Reality Star Revealed
A royal message of support was sent to a dying reality TV star just before she lost her battle with cancer. The Queen sent her personal, poignant message of support to Jade Goody (pictured in better ...
Royal Support For Dying Reality Star Revealed
A royal message of support was sent to a dying reality TV star just before she lost her battle with cancer. The Queen sent her personal, poignant message of support to Jade Goody (pictured in better ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2009
Man In Court Over Katie's Murder
A 25-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Bangor woman Katie Hughes. Miss Hughes, a mother of one, was fatally stabbed during a house party at Park Avenue in the town on Eas...
Man In Court Over Katie's Murder
A 25-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Bangor woman Katie Hughes. Miss Hughes, a mother of one, was fatally stabbed during a house party at Park Avenue in the town on Eas...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2009
Terrorists Could Exploit EU Movement, Says MEP
Ulster Unionist MEP Jim Nicholson has described the arrest and continued detention of a Co Louth man in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius (pictured) as a "worrying development". It is understood the Du...
Terrorists Could Exploit EU Movement, Says MEP
Ulster Unionist MEP Jim Nicholson has described the arrest and continued detention of a Co Louth man in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius (pictured) as a "worrying development". It is understood the Du...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2009
Electoral Register Gets Data Base Boost
The NI Electoral Office has introduced a new procedure to assist its review of addresses where a high number of people are included on the Electoral Register. The Electoral Office now has access to t...
Electoral Register Gets Data Base Boost
The NI Electoral Office has introduced a new procedure to assist its review of addresses where a high number of people are included on the Electoral Register. The Electoral Office now has access to t...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2009
Public Infrastructure Investment Pledge By Dodds
Stormont Finance Minister Nigel Dodds has reaffirmed the Executive's commitment to investing in new public infrastructure to assist the construction and business sectors. Speaking after a meeting wi...
Public Infrastructure Investment Pledge By Dodds
Stormont Finance Minister Nigel Dodds has reaffirmed the Executive's commitment to investing in new public infrastructure to assist the construction and business sectors. Speaking after a meeting wi...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Newry Bypass Blasting Resumes Rock blasting on the A1 Newry bypass near Cloghogue can now resume, the Health and Safety Executive has said. Blasting was suspended last week after rock fragments were ...
Other NI News In Brief
Newry Bypass Blasting Resumes Rock blasting on the A1 Newry bypass near Cloghogue can now resume, the Health and Safety Executive has said. Blasting was suspended last week after rock fragments were ...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2009
Last UK Single Track Road Upgraded
Britain's last remaining single track trunk road, the A830 'Road to the Isles', has been upgraded to double carriageway standard following a £23m investment. Transport Minister Stewart Stevenson said...
Last UK Single Track Road Upgraded
Britain's last remaining single track trunk road, the A830 'Road to the Isles', has been upgraded to double carriageway standard following a £23m investment. Transport Minister Stewart Stevenson said...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2009
Witness Sought By Sappers' Murder Team
Police investigating the murders of two soldiers have issued a specific appeal for information. It has emerged that the PSNI detectives leading the investigation into the murders of Sappers Mark Quin...
Witness Sought By Sappers' Murder Team
Police investigating the murders of two soldiers have issued a specific appeal for information. It has emerged that the PSNI detectives leading the investigation into the murders of Sappers Mark Quin...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2009
Titanic Remembered
While also being marked as a 'celebration' of all that is best about Belfast shipbuilding, the 97th anniversary of the world's most infamous peacetime maritime disaster - the sinking of the Titanic - ...
Titanic Remembered
While also being marked as a 'celebration' of all that is best about Belfast shipbuilding, the 97th anniversary of the world's most infamous peacetime maritime disaster - the sinking of the Titanic - ...
Business News, Apr 15, 2009
Recession Hitting NI Retailing And Construction Sectors Hardest
While the construction industry 'led' the way in a league of poorly performing NI businesses sectors, it has emerged that retail businesses have also performing been badly in the local economy this ye...
Recession Hitting NI Retailing And Construction Sectors Hardest
While the construction industry 'led' the way in a league of poorly performing NI businesses sectors, it has emerged that retail businesses have also performing been badly in the local economy this ye...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2009
Man Held Over Bangor Murder
A man in his 20s is still being questioned by detectives over the fatal stabbing of a young women in Bangor on Easter Monday. Police have launched a murder inquiry into the death of 21-year-old Katie...
Man Held Over Bangor Murder
A man in his 20s is still being questioned by detectives over the fatal stabbing of a young women in Bangor on Easter Monday. Police have launched a murder inquiry into the death of 21-year-old Katie...
Recruitment News, Apr 15, 2009
Visteon Union Fall-Out As Talks Convene
While talks are expected to begin in London later to resolve the dispute at three Visteon sites, there's news of division among trade unions. As national union officials are to meet Visteon executiv...
Visteon Union Fall-Out As Talks Convene
While talks are expected to begin in London later to resolve the dispute at three Visteon sites, there's news of division among trade unions. As national union officials are to meet Visteon executiv...
Business News, Apr 15, 2009
Carryduff Tesco Plans Revealed
Tesco has confirmed it will submit an application to build a new, modern supermarket on the Saintfield Road, beside Edgar Avenue in Carryduff. The retail giant said it would hold a public exhibition...
Carryduff Tesco Plans Revealed
Tesco has confirmed it will submit an application to build a new, modern supermarket on the Saintfield Road, beside Edgar Avenue in Carryduff. The retail giant said it would hold a public exhibition...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2009
Hillsborough Tragedy Recalled
A death toll that shocked the world is being recalled today as Liverpool soccer supporters lead a sombre minute of respect to mark the 20th anniversary of the most tragic football-related disaster in ...
Hillsborough Tragedy Recalled
A death toll that shocked the world is being recalled today as Liverpool soccer supporters lead a sombre minute of respect to mark the 20th anniversary of the most tragic football-related disaster in ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2009
Appeal Following City Centre Attack
Detectives in Belfast have appealed for information following an incident during which an 18-year-old man was struck in the face with a broken bottle in the early hours of yesterday morning. Initial...
Appeal Following City Centre Attack
Detectives in Belfast have appealed for information following an incident during which an 18-year-old man was struck in the face with a broken bottle in the early hours of yesterday morning. Initial...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2009
PM Faces Tory Wrath Over Smear Allegations
No 10 is under severe pressure today amid growing concerns over an alleged smear campaign against leading Conservative figures. While Gordon Brown is back on home territory today, recalling the tragi...
PM Faces Tory Wrath Over Smear Allegations
No 10 is under severe pressure today amid growing concerns over an alleged smear campaign against leading Conservative figures. While Gordon Brown is back on home territory today, recalling the tragi...
Recruitment News, Apr 15, 2009
Xilinx Employees Fear For Jobs
There are growing concerns over the jobs of some 100 employees at Dublin technology firm Xilinx. Staff have become increasingly worried after a meeting with management was called this morning at the ...
Xilinx Employees Fear For Jobs
There are growing concerns over the jobs of some 100 employees at Dublin technology firm Xilinx. Staff have become increasingly worried after a meeting with management was called this morning at the ...
Business News, Apr 15, 2009
Irish Small Businesses Experiencing 'Severe Difficulties'
The Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association says its members experienced severe difficulties in the first three months of this year. In its latest quarterly survey, the leading Irish organisa...
Irish Small Businesses Experiencing 'Severe Difficulties'
The Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association says its members experienced severe difficulties in the first three months of this year. In its latest quarterly survey, the leading Irish organisa...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2009
Protesting Fishermen Halt Channel Crossings
News that ferry operator P&O has cancelled all Dover to Calais crossings due to a blockade by French fishing boats has increased pressure on other cross channel traffic. The blockade at the port of C...
Protesting Fishermen Halt Channel Crossings
News that ferry operator P&O has cancelled all Dover to Calais crossings due to a blockade by French fishing boats has increased pressure on other cross channel traffic. The blockade at the port of C...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2009
G20 Officer Suspended Over 'Attack'
A police sergeant filmed apparently hitting out at a woman during the G20 protest in London has been suspended, Scotland Yard has said. Video footage on YouTube showed an officer appearing to hit the...
G20 Officer Suspended Over 'Attack'
A police sergeant filmed apparently hitting out at a woman during the G20 protest in London has been suspended, Scotland Yard has said. Video footage on YouTube showed an officer appearing to hit the...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2009
Teen Remanded On Pensioner Murder Charges
A 16-year-old, who cannot be named because of his age, was today remanded in custody for a week on charges connected to a murder. The court appearance followed the discovery of the body of 78-year-ol...
Teen Remanded On Pensioner Murder Charges
A 16-year-old, who cannot be named because of his age, was today remanded in custody for a week on charges connected to a murder. The court appearance followed the discovery of the body of 78-year-ol...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2009
2.6m People To Live In Overcrowded Housing By 2011
The number of people living in overcrowded homes in England will soar by 15% to 2.6 million within two years as unemployment and repossessions soar during the recession, a leading campaign group warne...
2.6m People To Live In Overcrowded Housing By 2011
The number of people living in overcrowded homes in England will soar by 15% to 2.6 million within two years as unemployment and repossessions soar during the recession, a leading campaign group warne...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2009
Quarry Fall Teen Dies
An 18-year-old has died after falling into water at a Warwichshire quarry last night. After being pulled from the water, emergency workers declared him dead at the scene. Two other teens were take...
Quarry Fall Teen Dies
An 18-year-old has died after falling into water at a Warwichshire quarry last night. After being pulled from the water, emergency workers declared him dead at the scene. Two other teens were take...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2009
Spinster's Talented Performance Storms Internet
An outwardly 'dowdy' Scottish spinster has become an overnight Internet sensation, thanks to the latest TV talent show. A clip of Susan Boyle's performance as she literally dumbfounded the judges and...
Spinster's Talented Performance Storms Internet
An outwardly 'dowdy' Scottish spinster has become an overnight Internet sensation, thanks to the latest TV talent show. A clip of Susan Boyle's performance as she literally dumbfounded the judges and...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2009
Water In Focus As Taps 'Run Clean'
Tap water in Northern Ireland is now safe to drink. Following a series of tests - believed to be three different sets of examinations - a Lough Neagh treatment plant, which supplies 220,000 household...
Water In Focus As Taps 'Run Clean'
Tap water in Northern Ireland is now safe to drink. Following a series of tests - believed to be three different sets of examinations - a Lough Neagh treatment plant, which supplies 220,000 household...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2009
House Purchase Lending Edges Up And Remortgaging Declines
The number of house purchase loans ticked up in February, according to new data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). There were 24,300 house purchase loans worth £3.1 billion, compared with 23,...
House Purchase Lending Edges Up And Remortgaging Declines
The number of house purchase loans ticked up in February, according to new data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). There were 24,300 house purchase loans worth £3.1 billion, compared with 23,...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2009
New Potential Sites For Nuclear Power Stations Published
A list of eleven sites that could be potential hosts to new nuclear power stations in the UK is has been published. Members of the public now have a month to comment on the proposed sites before the n...
New Potential Sites For Nuclear Power Stations Published
A list of eleven sites that could be potential hosts to new nuclear power stations in the UK is has been published. Members of the public now have a month to comment on the proposed sites before the n...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2009
Other News In Brief
Service In Memory Of Helicopter Victims Held A memorial service for the 16 men who died in the recent North Sea helicopter crash disaster is being held today. Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Prince C...
Other News In Brief
Service In Memory Of Helicopter Victims Held A memorial service for the 16 men who died in the recent North Sea helicopter crash disaster is being held today. Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Prince C...
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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.
