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Northern Ireland News for May 2009 : Page 7
UK National News, May 19, 2009
Schoolboy, 13, Did Not Father Child
Alfie Patten, the schoolboy who made headlines earlier this year, after it was reported he fathered a child aged just 12, is not the father, DNA tests have shown. In February, the youth from Eastbour...
Schoolboy, 13, Did Not Father Child
Alfie Patten, the schoolboy who made headlines earlier this year, after it was reported he fathered a child aged just 12, is not the father, DNA tests have shown. In February, the youth from Eastbour...
Business News, May 19, 2009
Irish Vodafone Customers 'Hang-up'
Figures from Vodafone Ireland just released show that its average monthly revenue per user fell 6% during the past year. The communications giant's average customer revenue therefore fell to €39.10 p...
Irish Vodafone Customers 'Hang-up'
Figures from Vodafone Ireland just released show that its average monthly revenue per user fell 6% during the past year. The communications giant's average customer revenue therefore fell to €39.10 p...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2009
Sligo-Derry Train Figures Look Positive
A proposed rail-link between Co Donegal and Co Londonderry could attract up to 750,000 customers per year. A new study has revealed that such a line could indeed be viable with a track from Sl...
Sligo-Derry Train Figures Look Positive
A proposed rail-link between Co Donegal and Co Londonderry could attract up to 750,000 customers per year. A new study has revealed that such a line could indeed be viable with a track from Sl...
UK National News, May 19, 2009
Climber Dies On Isle Of Skye
A man has died after falling while climbing a mountain on the Isle of Skye. Rescuers responded to reports two climbers had fallen near the Am Bastier Ridge in the Cuillins at 2.30pm. Eighteen member...
Climber Dies On Isle Of Skye
A man has died after falling while climbing a mountain on the Isle of Skye. Rescuers responded to reports two climbers had fallen near the Am Bastier Ridge in the Cuillins at 2.30pm. Eighteen member...
UK National News, May 19, 2009
Knife Crime Falls 30%
The Metropolitan Police yesterday announced that stabbings, murders and other knife-related crime have fallen since Operation Blunt 2 began in May 2008. During the past year officers have been engage...
Knife Crime Falls 30%
The Metropolitan Police yesterday announced that stabbings, murders and other knife-related crime have fallen since Operation Blunt 2 began in May 2008. During the past year officers have been engage...
Business News, May 19, 2009
Minister Wilson Lauds Biodiversity Quarrying
Environment Minister Sammy Wilson has had a first hand view of what a Co Antrim quarrying firm is doing to promote biodiversity. The Minister joined pupils from Broughshane Primary School on a fact f...
Minister Wilson Lauds Biodiversity Quarrying
Environment Minister Sammy Wilson has had a first hand view of what a Co Antrim quarrying firm is doing to promote biodiversity. The Minister joined pupils from Broughshane Primary School on a fact f...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2009
Traffic Wardens Protest Sacking
The people who police parking and traffic offences are in revolt. A group of traffic attendants are today to make a renewed protest after their sudden dismissal. The workers were sacked after...
Traffic Wardens Protest Sacking
The people who police parking and traffic offences are in revolt. A group of traffic attendants are today to make a renewed protest after their sudden dismissal. The workers were sacked after...
UK National News, May 19, 2009
Other News In Brief
Investigation After Shooting A man has died after being found with gun shot injuries in south London, police have said. Detectives were called to St Saviour's Road in Croydon on Monday to reports of ...
Other News In Brief
Investigation After Shooting A man has died after being found with gun shot injuries in south London, police have said. Detectives were called to St Saviour's Road in Croydon on Monday to reports of ...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2009
Tragedy Hits Co Tyrone Farm
A two-year-old boy has been killed in a farm accident in Co Tyrone. The incident involved a lorry and left toddler Tadhg Sweeney dead. He was playing outside his family home at Mullaghslin, Carrickm...
Tragedy Hits Co Tyrone Farm
A two-year-old boy has been killed in a farm accident in Co Tyrone. The incident involved a lorry and left toddler Tadhg Sweeney dead. He was playing outside his family home at Mullaghslin, Carrickm...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2009
NI Protective Clothing Firm Celebrates
There are celebrations today as a local specialist protective clothing supplier, Global Armour, has announced a major deal. The Co Down-based firm has won fresh export contracts worth more than £4.5 ...
NI Protective Clothing Firm Celebrates
There are celebrations today as a local specialist protective clothing supplier, Global Armour, has announced a major deal. The Co Down-based firm has won fresh export contracts worth more than £4.5 ...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2009
Minister Lauds Biodiversity Quarrying
Environment Minister Sammy Wilson has had a first hand view of what a Co Antrim quarrying firm is doing to promote biodiversity. The Minister joined pupils from Broughshane Primary School on a fact f...
Minister Lauds Biodiversity Quarrying
Environment Minister Sammy Wilson has had a first hand view of what a Co Antrim quarrying firm is doing to promote biodiversity. The Minister joined pupils from Broughshane Primary School on a fact f...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2009
Assembly Debate On Elderly Welcomed
An important Stormont debate on the care of the elderly - that was initially postponed - has now taken place. The British Medical Association in Northern Ireland and members of its Patient Liaison Gr...
Assembly Debate On Elderly Welcomed
An important Stormont debate on the care of the elderly - that was initially postponed - has now taken place. The British Medical Association in Northern Ireland and members of its Patient Liaison Gr...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Arson Man 'Guilty' A 20-year-old Londonderry man has pleaded guilty to a charge of arson with intent to endanger life at the city's Crown Court. He will be sentenced next month for the fire at an App...
Other NI News In Brief
Arson Man 'Guilty' A 20-year-old Londonderry man has pleaded guilty to a charge of arson with intent to endanger life at the city's Crown Court. He will be sentenced next month for the fire at an App...
UK National News, May 18, 2009
Speaker "Profoundly Sorry"
Commons Speak Michael Martin has remained resolute in his address to MPs today despite continued calls for his resignation. In a speech, marred by unprecedented challenges from the benches, Mr Marti...
Speaker "Profoundly Sorry"
Commons Speak Michael Martin has remained resolute in his address to MPs today despite continued calls for his resignation. In a speech, marred by unprecedented challenges from the benches, Mr Marti...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2009
Shankill Butcher Murderer Found Dead
A sectarian killer whose brutal methods of murdering his victims shocked Northern Ireland has died. Sixty-year-old William Moore - who was jailed for life in 1979 for his part in the infamous ...
Shankill Butcher Murderer Found Dead
A sectarian killer whose brutal methods of murdering his victims shocked Northern Ireland has died. Sixty-year-old William Moore - who was jailed for life in 1979 for his part in the infamous ...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2009
Unionists Defection Revealed
Ulster Unionists have received a second political 'body-blow' today. News that the boss of North Down Ulster Unionist Association has resigned from the party to join the DUP is bad news for t...
Unionists Defection Revealed
Ulster Unionists have received a second political 'body-blow' today. News that the boss of North Down Ulster Unionist Association has resigned from the party to join the DUP is bad news for t...
UK National News, May 18, 2009
Man Jailed Over Croydon Footballer's Death
A 19-year-old man has today been jailed for life for murdering a promising young footballer in an attack over a girl. Oliver Kingonzila, 19, a Barnet FC footballer who represented England as a youth,...
Man Jailed Over Croydon Footballer's Death
A 19-year-old man has today been jailed for life for murdering a promising young footballer in an attack over a girl. Oliver Kingonzila, 19, a Barnet FC footballer who represented England as a youth,...
UK National News, May 18, 2009
Teen Arrested Over Car Death
Police investigating the death of a man who was hit by a car have arrested a 15-year-old boy on suspicion of murder. South Yorkshire Police confirmed they were examining reports 47-year-old Jonathan ...
Teen Arrested Over Car Death
Police investigating the death of a man who was hit by a car have arrested a 15-year-old boy on suspicion of murder. South Yorkshire Police confirmed they were examining reports 47-year-old Jonathan ...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2009
North West 200 Ends In Tragedy - Again
The North West 200 road race is again under scrutiny after a new tragedy. As the family of Cookstown motorbike rider Mark Young, 23, face up to his death in hospital on Sunday - after being in...
North West 200 Ends In Tragedy - Again
The North West 200 road race is again under scrutiny after a new tragedy. As the family of Cookstown motorbike rider Mark Young, 23, face up to his death in hospital on Sunday - after being in...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2009
President Opens Belfast Suicide Prevention Centre
Irish President Mary McAleese has praised those who have put their "hearts and hands" into the formation of a north Belfast suicide prevention centre. President McAleese (pictured here by Pau...
President Opens Belfast Suicide Prevention Centre
Irish President Mary McAleese has praised those who have put their "hearts and hands" into the formation of a north Belfast suicide prevention centre. President McAleese (pictured here by Pau...
UK National News, May 18, 2009
Car Scrappage Scheme Dealt Blow Amid VAT Row
A Government-scheme where consumers can scrap their old banger for a new model, has been dealt an embarrassing blow after three large manufacturers suspended the scheme. The £300m scrappage scheme, a...
Car Scrappage Scheme Dealt Blow Amid VAT Row
A Government-scheme where consumers can scrap their old banger for a new model, has been dealt an embarrassing blow after three large manufacturers suspended the scheme. The £300m scrappage scheme, a...
UK National News, May 18, 2009
Man Charged Over Pensioner Stabbing
A man has been charged with the murder of an 84-year-old woman in west Wales, police have confirmed. The body of pensioner Margaret Ford was found by officers when they were called to the Templeton a...
Man Charged Over Pensioner Stabbing
A man has been charged with the murder of an 84-year-old woman in west Wales, police have confirmed. The body of pensioner Margaret Ford was found by officers when they were called to the Templeton a...
Recruitment News, May 18, 2009
BT '999' Centre Opens For Business
Both the Irish BT boss and the Tánaiste are today attending the official opening of the new emergency call answering service for Ballyshannon. It was launched today by the Chief Executive Officer of ...
BT '999' Centre Opens For Business
Both the Irish BT boss and the Tánaiste are today attending the official opening of the new emergency call answering service for Ballyshannon. It was launched today by the Chief Executive Officer of ...
Business News, May 18, 2009
Dodds Discusses Trade Apprenticeships' Role
Stormont Finance Minister Nigel Dodds has spoke of his confidence in Northern Ireland apprenticeships, following further government focus on creating a sustainable local construction sector. Mr Dod...
Dodds Discusses Trade Apprenticeships' Role
Stormont Finance Minister Nigel Dodds has spoke of his confidence in Northern Ireland apprenticeships, following further government focus on creating a sustainable local construction sector. Mr Dod...
Business News, May 18, 2009
Aer Lingus Dismisses 'Bankrupt' Claim
A senior executive at the troubled former state airline, Aer Lingus, has dismissed claims by Ryanair Chief Executive Michael O'Leary that the former flag carrier would be bankrupt within 18 months. T...
Aer Lingus Dismisses 'Bankrupt' Claim
A senior executive at the troubled former state airline, Aer Lingus, has dismissed claims by Ryanair Chief Executive Michael O'Leary that the former flag carrier would be bankrupt within 18 months. T...
UK National News, May 18, 2009
West Brom Striker Suspended Over Drug Allegations
West Bromwich Albion striker Roman Bednar has been suspended by the club, following allegations he bought illegal drugs. The 26-year-old Czech international was suspended after the News of the World ...
West Brom Striker Suspended Over Drug Allegations
West Bromwich Albion striker Roman Bednar has been suspended by the club, following allegations he bought illegal drugs. The 26-year-old Czech international was suspended after the News of the World ...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2009
'New' 11-Plus Gets Underway
Prospective grammar school students can begin the new, unregulated entrance process for the major schools from today. Many such grammar schools have now started to take registrations for their 'priva...
'New' 11-Plus Gets Underway
Prospective grammar school students can begin the new, unregulated entrance process for the major schools from today. Many such grammar schools have now started to take registrations for their 'priva...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2009
Construction Sector Among Worst Hit, Says Trade Body
The recession is continuing to hit businesses hard with almost three in five (57%) reporting a drop in turnover in the first quarter of 2009, a new survey reveals today. According to InterTradeIrela...
Construction Sector Among Worst Hit, Says Trade Body
The recession is continuing to hit businesses hard with almost three in five (57%) reporting a drop in turnover in the first quarter of 2009, a new survey reveals today. According to InterTradeIrela...
Business News, May 18, 2009
Construction Sector Among Worst Hit, Says Trade Body
The recession is continuing to hit businesses hard with almost three in five (57%) reporting a drop in turnover in the first quarter of 2009, a new survey reveals today. However, according to InterT...
Construction Sector Among Worst Hit, Says Trade Body
The recession is continuing to hit businesses hard with almost three in five (57%) reporting a drop in turnover in the first quarter of 2009, a new survey reveals today. However, according to InterT...
UK National News, May 18, 2009
Businesswoman To Be UK's Oldest Mum
A 66-year-old businesswoman is set to become Britain's oldest mother, it is understood. Elizabeth Adeney, of Lidgate, Suffolk, is reported to be eight months pregnant after travelling to the Ukraine ...
Businesswoman To Be UK's Oldest Mum
A 66-year-old businesswoman is set to become Britain's oldest mother, it is understood. Elizabeth Adeney, of Lidgate, Suffolk, is reported to be eight months pregnant after travelling to the Ukraine ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
