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Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2009
Dublin Arrest On Soldier Murder Warrant
An arrest has been made in the case of a murdered British army sergeant 17 years ago in England. An Armagh-born man, Declan Duffy, 34, who has been living in Dublin, is wanted in the UK on a ...
Dublin Arrest On Soldier Murder Warrant
An arrest has been made in the case of a murdered British army sergeant 17 years ago in England. An Armagh-born man, Declan Duffy, 34, who has been living in Dublin, is wanted in the UK on a ...
UK National News, May 21, 2009
Government U-Turn Over Gurkha Settlement
All Gurkha veterans who retired before 1997 with at least four years' service will be allowed to apply to stay in the UK , the Home Secretary has said. In a reversal of policy, Ms Smith told the Comm...
Government U-Turn Over Gurkha Settlement
All Gurkha veterans who retired before 1997 with at least four years' service will be allowed to apply to stay in the UK , the Home Secretary has said. In a reversal of policy, Ms Smith told the Comm...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2009
South Belfast Stand-Off Ends
An armed police response has been accused of being an over-reaction to a six-hour siege at a south Belfast home this morning. Officers surrounded the house - being occupied by two brothers, w...
South Belfast Stand-Off Ends
An armed police response has been accused of being an over-reaction to a six-hour siege at a south Belfast home this morning. Officers surrounded the house - being occupied by two brothers, w...
UK National News, May 21, 2009
Met Police Commander Faces Misconduct Charges
Metropolitan Police Commander Ali Dizaei is facing charges of misconduct in public office and perverting the course of justice. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said the charges relate to an inves...
Met Police Commander Faces Misconduct Charges
Metropolitan Police Commander Ali Dizaei is facing charges of misconduct in public office and perverting the course of justice. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said the charges relate to an inves...
UK National News, May 21, 2009
Cameron Brings 'Direct' Roadshow To NI
Conservative leader David Cameron is in Northern Ireland today hosting his first Cameron Direct roadshow in the province. Prior to the meeting, Mr Cameron, who recently agreed a voting pact with the ...
Cameron Brings 'Direct' Roadshow To NI
Conservative leader David Cameron is in Northern Ireland today hosting his first Cameron Direct roadshow in the province. Prior to the meeting, Mr Cameron, who recently agreed a voting pact with the ...
UK National News, May 21, 2009
Spiderman 3 Actress Commits Suicide
A British actress who appeared in Spiderman 3 has committed suicide in her Paris apartment, just two days before her 29th birthday. Lucy Gordon, pictured here, who appeared in the third instalment of...
Spiderman 3 Actress Commits Suicide
A British actress who appeared in Spiderman 3 has committed suicide in her Paris apartment, just two days before her 29th birthday. Lucy Gordon, pictured here, who appeared in the third instalment of...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2009
Cameron Brings 'Direct' Roadshow To NI
Conservative leader David Cameron is in Northern Ireland today hosting his first Cameron Direct roadshow in the province. Prior to the meeting, Mr Cameron, who recently agreed a voting pact w...
Cameron Brings 'Direct' Roadshow To NI
Conservative leader David Cameron is in Northern Ireland today hosting his first Cameron Direct roadshow in the province. Prior to the meeting, Mr Cameron, who recently agreed a voting pact w...
UK National News, May 21, 2009
Shock Rise In Fighting Dogs Used 'As Weapons'
New statistics released from the RSPCA have found that two-thirds of phone calls about dogs fighting are linked to young people who wield them as weapons. The animal charity reported the shock figure...
Shock Rise In Fighting Dogs Used 'As Weapons'
New statistics released from the RSPCA have found that two-thirds of phone calls about dogs fighting are linked to young people who wield them as weapons. The animal charity reported the shock figure...
UK National News, May 21, 2009
Pair Jailed For Body Dumping Murder
A drug dealer and his partner from North Worcestershire have been jailed for murdering a teenager and dumping his body in a recycling bin in May last year. Amanda Allden, 29, from Catshill in Bromsgr...
Pair Jailed For Body Dumping Murder
A drug dealer and his partner from North Worcestershire have been jailed for murdering a teenager and dumping his body in a recycling bin in May last year. Amanda Allden, 29, from Catshill in Bromsgr...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2009
'No Names' In Catholic Abuse Report
The leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland has said anyone responsible for abusing children in Catholic-run institutions should be "held to account". The church's most senior cleric has als...
'No Names' In Catholic Abuse Report
The leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland has said anyone responsible for abusing children in Catholic-run institutions should be "held to account". The church's most senior cleric has als...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2009
Policemen Hurt In Derry Trouble
There has been further trouble at a sectarian interface in Londonderry. Wednesday's violence was the sixth night in a row that rival groups threw stones and other missiles at Nailors Row, clo...
Policemen Hurt In Derry Trouble
There has been further trouble at a sectarian interface in Londonderry. Wednesday's violence was the sixth night in a row that rival groups threw stones and other missiles at Nailors Row, clo...
Recruitment News, May 21, 2009
£17m Belfast Arts Centre To Incubate Building Jobs
A new £17m Belfast arts centre is set to create hundreds of local construction jobs, it has been revealed. Touted as one the most significant urban regeneration projects planned for the city's Cathed...
£17m Belfast Arts Centre To Incubate Building Jobs
A new £17m Belfast arts centre is set to create hundreds of local construction jobs, it has been revealed. Touted as one the most significant urban regeneration projects planned for the city's Cathed...
Business News, May 21, 2009
Dublin Software Firm Expands Newry Operation
A Dublin-based software developer has established a 'centre of excellence' across the border in Newry as part of a £700,000 investment. Supported by Invest Northern Ireland, Softedge Systems, the fir...
Dublin Software Firm Expands Newry Operation
A Dublin-based software developer has established a 'centre of excellence' across the border in Newry as part of a £700,000 investment. Supported by Invest Northern Ireland, Softedge Systems, the fir...
UK National News, May 21, 2009
Clinton Cards Puts Birthdays Into Administration
Over 2,000 jobs are at risk after British greeting cards retailer Clinton Cards announced it has put its Birthdays chain into administration. The company said the Birthdays outlets would continue to ...
Clinton Cards Puts Birthdays Into Administration
Over 2,000 jobs are at risk after British greeting cards retailer Clinton Cards announced it has put its Birthdays chain into administration. The company said the Birthdays outlets would continue to ...
UK National News, May 21, 2009
Mortgage Lending Falls By 9%
Mortgage lending declined to an estimated £10.4 billion in April, down 9% from £11.4 billion in March and 60% from £26.1 billion in April 2008, according to new data from the Council of Mortgage Lende...
Mortgage Lending Falls By 9%
Mortgage lending declined to an estimated £10.4 billion in April, down 9% from £11.4 billion in March and 60% from £26.1 billion in April 2008, according to new data from the Council of Mortgage Lende...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2009
Work Begins On Enniskillen Hospital
Plans for the new acute hospital outside Enniskillen took a major step forward this week with the formal signing of the contract with the consortium, Northern Ireland Health Group. Constructi...
Work Begins On Enniskillen Hospital
Plans for the new acute hospital outside Enniskillen took a major step forward this week with the formal signing of the contract with the consortium, Northern Ireland Health Group. Constructi...
UK National News, May 21, 2009
Police Appeal On Anniversary Of Glasgow Shooting
Detectives in Glasgow have issued a new sketch of a man they want to trace in relation to a shooting which took place exactly a year ago today. A 47-year-old female financial adviser spent weeks in i...
Police Appeal On Anniversary Of Glasgow Shooting
Detectives in Glasgow have issued a new sketch of a man they want to trace in relation to a shooting which took place exactly a year ago today. A 47-year-old female financial adviser spent weeks in i...
UK National News, May 21, 2009
Letting Agent Charges Out Of Control Says Citizens Advice
Private tenants are being badly let down by a system that allows letting agents to operate completely unchecked, routinely ripping off tenants by imposing unjustified and excessive charges and providi...
Letting Agent Charges Out Of Control Says Citizens Advice
Private tenants are being badly let down by a system that allows letting agents to operate completely unchecked, routinely ripping off tenants by imposing unjustified and excessive charges and providi...
UK National News, May 21, 2009
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal After Fatal Collision Police are appealing for information after a fatal road traffic collision occurred at approximately 4pm on the A465 Heads of the Valleys road, half a mile south of...
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal After Fatal Collision Police are appealing for information after a fatal road traffic collision occurred at approximately 4pm on the A465 Heads of the Valleys road, half a mile south of...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2009
Blue's Star 'Winkie' Still In Spanish Jail
Linfield captain William Murphy is still under arrest in Spain. The 35-year-old centre half, nicknamed 'Winkie', was arrested in Torremolinos (Málaga) on Friday night. His detention seems to...
Blue's Star 'Winkie' Still In Spanish Jail
Linfield captain William Murphy is still under arrest in Spain. The 35-year-old centre half, nicknamed 'Winkie', was arrested in Torremolinos (Málaga) on Friday night. His detention seems to...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2009
Belfast Arts Centre Boosts Building Jobs
A new £17m Belfast arts centre is set to create hundreds of local construction jobs, it has been revealed. Touted as one the most significant urban regeneration projects planned for the city'...
Belfast Arts Centre Boosts Building Jobs
A new £17m Belfast arts centre is set to create hundreds of local construction jobs, it has been revealed. Touted as one the most significant urban regeneration projects planned for the city'...
Business News, May 21, 2009
Lawn Firm Announces Irish Expansion Plans
Londonderry-based Emerald Lawns (Ireland) has revealed plans to expand its turfgrass products across Ireland, with help from Invest NI. The investment in growth by the company, which is based near Eg...
Lawn Firm Announces Irish Expansion Plans
Londonderry-based Emerald Lawns (Ireland) has revealed plans to expand its turfgrass products across Ireland, with help from Invest NI. The investment in growth by the company, which is based near Eg...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2009
Dublin Software Firm Expands In Newry
A Dublin-based software developer has established a 'centre of excellence' across the border in Newry as part of a £700,000 investment. Supported by Invest Northern Ireland, Softedge Systems,...
Dublin Software Firm Expands In Newry
A Dublin-based software developer has established a 'centre of excellence' across the border in Newry as part of a £700,000 investment. Supported by Invest Northern Ireland, Softedge Systems,...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2009
Crime Producer Joins Tern TV In Belfast
A top UK independent production company, Tern Television has announced the expansion of its Northern Ireland operation by appointing the producer David Malone to its Belfast office. Malone's r...
Crime Producer Joins Tern TV In Belfast
A top UK independent production company, Tern Television has announced the expansion of its Northern Ireland operation by appointing the producer David Malone to its Belfast office. Malone's r...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2009
£3m Unveiled For Limavady Roads
Over £3m is to be spent on road improvements in the Limavady area, it has been announced. Roads Minister Conor Murphy (pictured) said the works are proposed to improve the junction of Broad Ro...
£3m Unveiled For Limavady Roads
Over £3m is to be spent on road improvements in the Limavady area, it has been announced. Roads Minister Conor Murphy (pictured) said the works are proposed to improve the junction of Broad Ro...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
NI Visit For Pope? The Secretary of State is in Rome on a brief visit following earlier support for the peace process expressed by the Vatican. Sean Woodward said that the Vatican has continu...
Other NI News In Brief
NI Visit For Pope? The Secretary of State is in Rome on a brief visit following earlier support for the peace process expressed by the Vatican. Sean Woodward said that the Vatican has continu...
UK National News, May 20, 2009
Student Detained Over Ex-Girlfriend Stabbing
A student has been detained indefinitely in a mental hospital after a jury found he stabbed his former girlfriend to death in a lift. An Old Bailey jury found Thomas Nugusse, 22, had stabbed Arsema D...
Student Detained Over Ex-Girlfriend Stabbing
A student has been detained indefinitely in a mental hospital after a jury found he stabbed his former girlfriend to death in a lift. An Old Bailey jury found Thomas Nugusse, 22, had stabbed Arsema D...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2009
Westlink Floods As Scale Model Completed
Very heavy rain last night sparked fears of a repeat of last August's severe flooding in a newly opened urban motorway. But the construction of a model of the crucial Westlink underpass area h...
Westlink Floods As Scale Model Completed
Very heavy rain last night sparked fears of a repeat of last August's severe flooding in a newly opened urban motorway. But the construction of a model of the crucial Westlink underpass area h...
UK National News, May 20, 2009
Police Hunt After Teen Is Gang Raped
A police investigation is underway after a 15-year-old girl has been gang raped after walking home through Liverpool. The teenager had been walking across a disused railway bridge towards the New Bro...
Police Hunt After Teen Is Gang Raped
A police investigation is underway after a 15-year-old girl has been gang raped after walking home through Liverpool. The teenager had been walking across a disused railway bridge towards the New Bro...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2009
Body Recovered From Connswater
There has been an appeal for information after the shock discovery of a young man's body in east Belfast. He was named this afternoon as missing Jamie Moreland, 15, from Newtownards, who left ...
Body Recovered From Connswater
There has been an appeal for information after the shock discovery of a young man's body in east Belfast. He was named this afternoon as missing Jamie Moreland, 15, from Newtownards, who left ...
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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.
