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Northern Ireland News for April 2010 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2010
Chicago Robbery Suspects Charged
Police officers in the USA have charged a man and his girlfriend in connection with an attack that left a Co Armagh student - who is studying in Dublin - fighting for her life in hospital. Ms McShane...
Chicago Robbery Suspects Charged
Police officers in the USA have charged a man and his girlfriend in connection with an attack that left a Co Armagh student - who is studying in Dublin - fighting for her life in hospital. Ms McShane...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2010
North West 200 Revs-Up
One of Ireland's largest annual sporting events, the International North West 200 has been officially launched. Run by Coleraine and District Motor Cycle Club, it features a series of road races by s...
North West 200 Revs-Up
One of Ireland's largest annual sporting events, the International North West 200 has been officially launched. Run by Coleraine and District Motor Cycle Club, it features a series of road races by s...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2010
NI Dramas Nominated For BAFTAs
Films shot in Northern Ireland have been handed a major accolade. The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has announced the nominations for its annual British Academy Television Craft Awards ...
NI Dramas Nominated For BAFTAs
Films shot in Northern Ireland have been handed a major accolade. The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has announced the nominations for its annual British Academy Television Craft Awards ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2010
Belfast Man 'Faces The Music' Over Noise
A man has been fined for failing to comply with a warning about playing loud music at his apartment. Brian Murdock, with an address at Park Royal apartments on the Upper Lisburn Road in south Belfast...
Belfast Man 'Faces The Music' Over Noise
A man has been fined for failing to comply with a warning about playing loud music at his apartment. Brian Murdock, with an address at Park Royal apartments on the Upper Lisburn Road in south Belfast...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2010
Curtain Falls On Belfast's Big Screen
A proposal to erect a Piccadilly Circus-style advertising screen on a prominent Belfast building has been blocked by planners. Property company, Lebreh Ltd had sought permission to put up the 5.5m by...
Curtain Falls On Belfast's Big Screen
A proposal to erect a Piccadilly Circus-style advertising screen on a prominent Belfast building has been blocked by planners. Property company, Lebreh Ltd had sought permission to put up the 5.5m by...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2010
Whitehead Blueprint Takes Step Forward
A Co Antrim seaside community is to get a new lease of life. Consultants are now being sought so that Whitehead can develop a 'Blueprint' to identify a range of practical and sustainable initiatives ...
Whitehead Blueprint Takes Step Forward
A Co Antrim seaside community is to get a new lease of life. Consultants are now being sought so that Whitehead can develop a 'Blueprint' to identify a range of practical and sustainable initiatives ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2010
Bradley Welcomes Co Down Regeneration
Public works projects across Co Down have been welcomed. Creating much-needed construction sector jobs as well as greatly enhancing the quality of life in the area, the works show NI Social Developme...
Bradley Welcomes Co Down Regeneration
Public works projects across Co Down have been welcomed. Creating much-needed construction sector jobs as well as greatly enhancing the quality of life in the area, the works show NI Social Developme...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2010
Festival Of Fools Kicks Off
A magical world of the traditional Russian fairy tale will be brought to life in the grounds of Belfast's City Hall tomorrow evening (Thursday) for a performance of 'Mogota'. Performed by the abstrac...
Festival Of Fools Kicks Off
A magical world of the traditional Russian fairy tale will be brought to life in the grounds of Belfast's City Hall tomorrow evening (Thursday) for a performance of 'Mogota'. Performed by the abstrac...
Recruitment News, Apr 28, 2010
Whitehead Blueprint Takes Step Forward
A Co Antrim seaside community is to get a new lease of life - and new jobs if widely anticipated construction work results. Consultants are now being sought so that Whitehead can develop a 'Blueprint...
Whitehead Blueprint Takes Step Forward
A Co Antrim seaside community is to get a new lease of life - and new jobs if widely anticipated construction work results. Consultants are now being sought so that Whitehead can develop a 'Blueprint...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2010
Ballycastle Backs Local Tesco Application
Around 300 local residents have staged a protest outside the offices of Moyle District Council in Ballycastle in support of an application to build a Tesco store in the town. According to a report in...
Ballycastle Backs Local Tesco Application
Around 300 local residents have staged a protest outside the offices of Moyle District Council in Ballycastle in support of an application to build a Tesco store in the town. According to a report in...
UK National News, Apr 28, 2010
Local Air Traffic Control Applauded
The successfully-run British Isles-wide system of airspace control was this week held up as an example of best practice in dealing with air navigation. Ireland's Minister for Transport, Noel Dempsey ...
Local Air Traffic Control Applauded
The successfully-run British Isles-wide system of airspace control was this week held up as an example of best practice in dealing with air navigation. Ireland's Minister for Transport, Noel Dempsey ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Sun Worshippers Premier league Fulham striker, Andrew Johnson looks set to take care in the sun with the help of Sandra Gordon, Ulster Cancer Foundation and Lizzie Lumsden, Lidl Northern Ireland. Th...
Other NI News In Brief
Sun Worshippers Premier league Fulham striker, Andrew Johnson looks set to take care in the sun with the help of Sandra Gordon, Ulster Cancer Foundation and Lizzie Lumsden, Lidl Northern Ireland. Th...
UK National News, Apr 28, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Welsh Hero At Rest The funeral of a Royal Welsh soldier killed by Afghan insurgents is due to take place in his home city of Swansea today. Fusilier Jonathan Burgess died from gunshot wounds while on...
Other UK News In Brief
Welsh Hero At Rest The funeral of a Royal Welsh soldier killed by Afghan insurgents is due to take place in his home city of Swansea today. Fusilier Jonathan Burgess died from gunshot wounds while on...
Recruitment News, Apr 27, 2010
Bradley Welcomes South Down Regeneration
Public works projects across Co Down have been welcomed. Creating much-needed construction sector jobs as well as greatly enhancing the quality of life in the area, the works show NI Social Developme...
Bradley Welcomes South Down Regeneration
Public works projects across Co Down have been welcomed. Creating much-needed construction sector jobs as well as greatly enhancing the quality of life in the area, the works show NI Social Developme...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2010
Family And Crime Are Election Highlights
The UK's political parties continue to argue as polls suggest that no single party will win a majority on May 6. Labour has attacked Lib Dem plans to axe child trust funds and Tory proposals to scale...
Family And Crime Are Election Highlights
The UK's political parties continue to argue as polls suggest that no single party will win a majority on May 6. Labour has attacked Lib Dem plans to axe child trust funds and Tory proposals to scale...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2010
Police Blast Response 'Embarassing'
The boss of the NI Police Federation has said that officers are embarrassed by the PSNI's 'slow response' to a bomb blast in a border town last week. Just six months after police who turned away from...
Police Blast Response 'Embarassing'
The boss of the NI Police Federation has said that officers are embarrassed by the PSNI's 'slow response' to a bomb blast in a border town last week. Just six months after police who turned away from...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2010
Anti-Social Behaviour Plagues NI
While more than half of all anti-social behaviour orders in NI relate to people living in the Ballymena council area, what the police also call, 'youths causing annoyance' is far from being limited to...
Anti-Social Behaviour Plagues NI
While more than half of all anti-social behaviour orders in NI relate to people living in the Ballymena council area, what the police also call, 'youths causing annoyance' is far from being limited to...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2010
Police Release Blair Peach Report
Police are set to release the previously secret report into the death of a anti-racism activist that took place over three decades ago. Blair Peach, 33, was hit over the head at a demonstration again...
Police Release Blair Peach Report
Police are set to release the previously secret report into the death of a anti-racism activist that took place over three decades ago. Blair Peach, 33, was hit over the head at a demonstration again...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2010
NI Swine Flu Spending Defended
Hindsight is being hailed as a 'great thing' as NI Health Minister Michael McGimpsey hit back today local GPs criticised his spending on swine flu vaccinations. Dr Brian Dunn made his comments in lig...
NI Swine Flu Spending Defended
Hindsight is being hailed as a 'great thing' as NI Health Minister Michael McGimpsey hit back today local GPs criticised his spending on swine flu vaccinations. Dr Brian Dunn made his comments in lig...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2010
International Link To Dublin 'Don' Murder
It has emerged that the Irish police are pursuing a theory that the weekend murder of Eamon 'the Don' Dunne was ordered by an international drug lord. Reports today suggest that the gang leader Dunne...
International Link To Dublin 'Don' Murder
It has emerged that the Irish police are pursuing a theory that the weekend murder of Eamon 'the Don' Dunne was ordered by an international drug lord. Reports today suggest that the gang leader Dunne...
Recruitment News, Apr 27, 2010
City Tourism Rebuilt After Ash Crisis
As the 'fall-out' from the Icelandic volcano crisis settles, Belfast is set to 'buzz' again as the city fights to regain in-bound travellers. New jobs could be created and existing ones in Belfast re...
City Tourism Rebuilt After Ash Crisis
As the 'fall-out' from the Icelandic volcano crisis settles, Belfast is set to 'buzz' again as the city fights to regain in-bound travellers. New jobs could be created and existing ones in Belfast re...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2010
Shore Redevelopment 'Digs Up History'
An area of Co Antrim that is rich in archaeological history is to be 'handled sensitively' in advance of a major road scheme. One of Europe's largest commercial archaeology companies, Headland Archae...
Shore Redevelopment 'Digs Up History'
An area of Co Antrim that is rich in archaeological history is to be 'handled sensitively' in advance of a major road scheme. One of Europe's largest commercial archaeology companies, Headland Archae...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2010
SDLP 'Not Planning' For Job Losses
There's been an angry reaction to news of expected job losses within the Planning Service. After the news that the construction downturn has left the jobs in jeopardy was revealed at the weekend, SDL...
SDLP 'Not Planning' For Job Losses
There's been an angry reaction to news of expected job losses within the Planning Service. After the news that the construction downturn has left the jobs in jeopardy was revealed at the weekend, SDL...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2010
Briton Jailed In Afghanistan
A British man has been sentenced to two years in one of Afghanistan's most notorious prisons after being found guilty of bribery. Bill Shaw, who is ex-army and now a manager for a firm providing secu...
Briton Jailed In Afghanistan
A British man has been sentenced to two years in one of Afghanistan's most notorious prisons after being found guilty of bribery. Bill Shaw, who is ex-army and now a manager for a firm providing secu...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2010
Teenage Girl Accused Of Stab Murder
A 14-year-old girl will appear in court today accused of stabbing a 45-year-old man to death. The man, named in reports as builder Robert Daley, was found with multiple stab wounds to the chest on 23...
Teenage Girl Accused Of Stab Murder
A 14-year-old girl will appear in court today accused of stabbing a 45-year-old man to death. The man, named in reports as builder Robert Daley, was found with multiple stab wounds to the chest on 23...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2010
Boy 'Can't Remember' Teacher's Attack
The 14-year-old boy who was attacked by his science teacher has said that he can't remember the assault that left him with a fractured skull. Peter Harvey, 50, is accused of the attempted murder of t...
Boy 'Can't Remember' Teacher's Attack
The 14-year-old boy who was attacked by his science teacher has said that he can't remember the assault that left him with a fractured skull. Peter Harvey, 50, is accused of the attempted murder of t...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2010
Children Hurt In Brazier 'Blast'
Seven children have been taken to hospital with burns after pouring fuel onto an open fire. The youngsters aged between seven and 13 are believed to have poured fuel used for model cars onto an outdo...
Children Hurt In Brazier 'Blast'
Seven children have been taken to hospital with burns after pouring fuel onto an open fire. The youngsters aged between seven and 13 are believed to have poured fuel used for model cars onto an outdo...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2010
Unsolved Scottish Murders Mount-Up
Police in Scotland have a total of 77 unsolved murders on their files, it was reported today. BBC Scotland said all eight Scottish forces were asked to supply the number of unsolved murders on their ...
Unsolved Scottish Murders Mount-Up
Police in Scotland have a total of 77 unsolved murders on their files, it was reported today. BBC Scotland said all eight Scottish forces were asked to supply the number of unsolved murders on their ...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2010
Queen In Caernarfon After 35 Years
The Queen is beginning her first visit to Caernarfon, Gwynedd in over three decades. Accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh she will today visit Caernarfon Castle. This castle was the location for t...
Queen In Caernarfon After 35 Years
The Queen is beginning her first visit to Caernarfon, Gwynedd in over three decades. Accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh she will today visit Caernarfon Castle. This castle was the location for t...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2010
Work Begins For New ITV Chief
Adam Crozier, the new ITV Chief Executive, has taken up his new post and hopes to turn ITV's fortunes round for the better. The former head of Royal Mail, and having earlier presided over the Footbal...
Work Begins For New ITV Chief
Adam Crozier, the new ITV Chief Executive, has taken up his new post and hopes to turn ITV's fortunes round for the better. The former head of Royal Mail, and having earlier presided over the Footbal...
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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.
