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Northern Ireland News for May 2010 : Page 3
UK National News, May 26, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
CCTV Catches Hammer Killer A man has been convicted of murdering his wife at their Edinburgh flat by smashing her head with a hammer. Yahya Babiker was seen on CCTV buying a hammer at a local DIY sto...
Other UK News In Brief
CCTV Catches Hammer Killer A man has been convicted of murdering his wife at their Edinburgh flat by smashing her head with a hammer. Yahya Babiker was seen on CCTV buying a hammer at a local DIY sto...
Northern Ireland News, May 26, 2010
Wilson Outlines Executive Cuts Responses
Cuts in public spending by Westmintster's Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition are presenting significant challenges for the Stormont Executive. The Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson has responde...
Wilson Outlines Executive Cuts Responses
Cuts in public spending by Westmintster's Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition are presenting significant challenges for the Stormont Executive. The Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson has responde...
Northern Ireland News, May 26, 2010
Coleraine College Plans Construction Boost
There's a major construction project on the way in Co Londonderry with news that the Northern Regional College (NRC) is planning to build a new college in Coleraine. According to a new consultation d...
Coleraine College Plans Construction Boost
There's a major construction project on the way in Co Londonderry with news that the Northern Regional College (NRC) is planning to build a new college in Coleraine. According to a new consultation d...
Business News, May 26, 2010
Unstable Property Market Delays Revaluation
Instability in the local commercial property market has prompted a delay in a planned revaluation of business properties. To allow time for the market to recover, NI Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has...
Unstable Property Market Delays Revaluation
Instability in the local commercial property market has prompted a delay in a planned revaluation of business properties. To allow time for the market to recover, NI Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has...
Northern Ireland News, May 26, 2010
Unstable Market Delays Revaluation
Instability in the local commercial property market has prompted a delay in a planned revaluation of business properties. To allow time for the market to recover, NI Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has...
Unstable Market Delays Revaluation
Instability in the local commercial property market has prompted a delay in a planned revaluation of business properties. To allow time for the market to recover, NI Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has...
Northern Ireland News, May 26, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Fun Fights Cancer Gerry McElwee Head of Cancer Prevention, Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF), Lizzie Lumsden from sponsors Lidl Northern Ireland and Tyrone footballer Joe McMahon are all pictured with A...
Other NI News In Brief
Fun Fights Cancer Gerry McElwee Head of Cancer Prevention, Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF), Lizzie Lumsden from sponsors Lidl Northern Ireland and Tyrone footballer Joe McMahon are all pictured with A...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2010
NI Health Cuts Less Than Expected
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has presented his plans to deal with upcoming cuts to his budget. On Monday it was announced that Northern Ireland will have to find £128m of fresh savings as part o...
NI Health Cuts Less Than Expected
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has presented his plans to deal with upcoming cuts to his budget. On Monday it was announced that Northern Ireland will have to find £128m of fresh savings as part o...
UK National News, May 25, 2010
Cautious Welcome For Queen's Speech
Today's Queen's Speech aims at getting the UK's finances back on track - but without jeopardising recovery Major plans to reform schools, police, welfare and Britain's political system are at the he...
Cautious Welcome For Queen's Speech
Today's Queen's Speech aims at getting the UK's finances back on track - but without jeopardising recovery Major plans to reform schools, police, welfare and Britain's political system are at the he...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2010
SDLP Unity 'U-Turn' Sees MLA Shunned
There's embarrassment today after a leading north Antrim SDLP politician was forced to withdraw a call for nationalist unity - before being shunned by his own party this afternoon. Commenting on the ...
SDLP Unity 'U-Turn' Sees MLA Shunned
There's embarrassment today after a leading north Antrim SDLP politician was forced to withdraw a call for nationalist unity - before being shunned by his own party this afternoon. Commenting on the ...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2010
Heavy Fine Follows Obel Tower Death
A Belfast-based construction company has been heavily fined after pleading guilty to deadly breaches of health and safety legislation. In a case brought against Fernwave Limited by the Health and Saf...
Heavy Fine Follows Obel Tower Death
A Belfast-based construction company has been heavily fined after pleading guilty to deadly breaches of health and safety legislation. In a case brought against Fernwave Limited by the Health and Saf...
UK National News, May 25, 2010
Birthday Teen Among School Bus Victims
One of two teenagers who died when a school bus crashed into a car in Cumbria was celebrating her 16th birthday. She was one of the two teen victims who have today been named by police as Kieron Goul...
Birthday Teen Among School Bus Victims
One of two teenagers who died when a school bus crashed into a car in Cumbria was celebrating her 16th birthday. She was one of the two teen victims who have today been named by police as Kieron Goul...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2010
Minister Focuses On Police Pensions
It has emerged that some RUC officers injured during the Troubles have had their pensions are withdrawn. With about 150 cases currently under appeal, all such pension arrangements for injured police ...
Minister Focuses On Police Pensions
It has emerged that some RUC officers injured during the Troubles have had their pensions are withdrawn. With about 150 cases currently under appeal, all such pension arrangements for injured police ...
UK National News, May 25, 2010
Nursery Worker Bailed On Child Sex Claim
A nursery worker has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 13. The woman, from Poole in Dorset, was arrested on Sunday night and has been released on bail. The o...
Nursery Worker Bailed On Child Sex Claim
A nursery worker has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 13. The woman, from Poole in Dorset, was arrested on Sunday night and has been released on bail. The o...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2010
Cuts Hit Royal Exchange Project
Although detailed plans for a huge Belfast city centre regeneration scheme are due to be lodged with planners later this year, it now appears that the £360m Royal Exchange may be 'put on hold. A plan...
Cuts Hit Royal Exchange Project
Although detailed plans for a huge Belfast city centre regeneration scheme are due to be lodged with planners later this year, it now appears that the £360m Royal Exchange may be 'put on hold. A plan...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2010
International Drugs Operation Targeted
A number of Irish nationals have been detained abroad as part of an international operation targeting organised crime and drugs. An arrest was also made in Dublin during simultaneous searches and ar...
International Drugs Operation Targeted
A number of Irish nationals have been detained abroad as part of an international operation targeting organised crime and drugs. An arrest was also made in Dublin during simultaneous searches and ar...
UK National News, May 25, 2010
Doctors Shifts May Endanger Patients
Doctors who work shifts are more prone to health risks and sleep deprivation, which could have detrimental effects on patient safety, a BMA Scotland report said today. The report, produced by the BM...
Doctors Shifts May Endanger Patients
Doctors who work shifts are more prone to health risks and sleep deprivation, which could have detrimental effects on patient safety, a BMA Scotland report said today. The report, produced by the BM...
UK National News, May 25, 2010
Young 'More Lonely Than Old'
A recent UK survey suggests that loneliness is more common among the young than those past retirement age. The survey, considering how we live and interact, states that one in 10 UK residents across ...
Young 'More Lonely Than Old'
A recent UK survey suggests that loneliness is more common among the young than those past retirement age. The survey, considering how we live and interact, states that one in 10 UK residents across ...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2010
SDLP Slams Derry Workman Attack
An attack on a NI Housing Executive sub-contractor as he carried out work at a house in the Galliagh area of Londonderry has been condemned. The workman, who works for Omega Maintenance, was securing...
SDLP Slams Derry Workman Attack
An attack on a NI Housing Executive sub-contractor as he carried out work at a house in the Galliagh area of Londonderry has been condemned. The workman, who works for Omega Maintenance, was securing...
UK National News, May 25, 2010
Economy 'Needs Smaller Business Lessons'
Government departments could learn from smaller businesses when trying to manage shrinking budgets. According to the Forum of Private Business - which was reacting to the spending cuts announced yest...
Economy 'Needs Smaller Business Lessons'
Government departments could learn from smaller businesses when trying to manage shrinking budgets. According to the Forum of Private Business - which was reacting to the spending cuts announced yest...
UK National News, May 25, 2010
Brits 'Too Busy' For Brushing Teeth
One in three adults in the UK do not brush their teeth for a full two minutes per day, a survey has found. The survey conducted for National Smile Month by the British Dental Health Foundation found ...
Brits 'Too Busy' For Brushing Teeth
One in three adults in the UK do not brush their teeth for a full two minutes per day, a survey has found. The survey conducted for National Smile Month by the British Dental Health Foundation found ...
UK National News, May 25, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
BA Flies On British Airways (BA) has operated more than 60% of its long-haul programme and more than 50% of short-haul flights from Heathrow, while services from Gatwick and London City ran as normal...
Other UK News In Brief
BA Flies On British Airways (BA) has operated more than 60% of its long-haul programme and more than 50% of short-haul flights from Heathrow, while services from Gatwick and London City ran as normal...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2010
NI Bids For UK Taste Accolade
Some 44 Northern Ireland food companies are aiming to strike gold in the forthcoming UK Great Taste Awards in July. The awards, often described as the 'Oscars' of the food industry, are organised by...
NI Bids For UK Taste Accolade
Some 44 Northern Ireland food companies are aiming to strike gold in the forthcoming UK Great Taste Awards in July. The awards, often described as the 'Oscars' of the food industry, are organised by...
Recruitment News, May 25, 2010
New Boss Appointed At RTE
Ireland's national broadcaster has announced that Glen Killane will be the new Managing Director of Television, taking up the post on 1st June. Glen has been Group Head of RTE Sport since 2006 and H...
New Boss Appointed At RTE
Ireland's national broadcaster has announced that Glen Killane will be the new Managing Director of Television, taking up the post on 1st June. Glen has been Group Head of RTE Sport since 2006 and H...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2010
Lisburn Cathedral Work Begins
There's a £1million refurbishment and restoration project underway in Co Antrim. It has begun at Lisburn Cathedral, the oldest and one of the most recognisable buildings in the City. Phase one of th...
Lisburn Cathedral Work Begins
There's a £1million refurbishment and restoration project underway in Co Antrim. It has begun at Lisburn Cathedral, the oldest and one of the most recognisable buildings in the City. Phase one of th...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Social Care In View Maeve Hully, Chief Executive, Patient and Client Council (PCC), personality Lynda Bryans and Richard Dixon, Local Area Manager, PCC Belfast Office are pictured inviting those with...
Other NI News In Brief
Social Care In View Maeve Hully, Chief Executive, Patient and Client Council (PCC), personality Lynda Bryans and Richard Dixon, Local Area Manager, PCC Belfast Office are pictured inviting those with...
UK National News, May 24, 2010
Hague 'No Date To Quit' Afghanistan
Foreign Secretary William Hague has refused to set a date for UK troop withdrawal. He was speaking as the International Development Secretary of State Andrew Mitchell announced that aid to Afghanista...
Hague 'No Date To Quit' Afghanistan
Foreign Secretary William Hague has refused to set a date for UK troop withdrawal. He was speaking as the International Development Secretary of State Andrew Mitchell announced that aid to Afghanista...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2010
NI's Top Legal Post Confirmed
There's confirmation this afternoon of a locally-based Attorney General for Northern Ireland. First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness announced the appointment of Jo...
NI's Top Legal Post Confirmed
There's confirmation this afternoon of a locally-based Attorney General for Northern Ireland. First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness announced the appointment of Jo...
Business News, May 24, 2010
Cuts To Cost NI Further £128m
Further cuts are to be made in NI's already reduced spending budget. As First Minister Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness meet the leaders of the Scottish parliament and the Welsh assembly at Storm...
Cuts To Cost NI Further £128m
Further cuts are to be made in NI's already reduced spending budget. As First Minister Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness meet the leaders of the Scottish parliament and the Welsh assembly at Storm...
UK National News, May 24, 2010
Commando From Co Antrim Dies
A marine killed in a bomb blast in southern Afghanistan has been named by the Ministry of Defence. He was Cpl Stephen Walker from Lisburn in Co Antrim. He was 42-years-old and from A Company 40 Comma...
Commando From Co Antrim Dies
A marine killed in a bomb blast in southern Afghanistan has been named by the Ministry of Defence. He was Cpl Stephen Walker from Lisburn in Co Antrim. He was 42-years-old and from A Company 40 Comma...
Recruitment News, May 24, 2010
Latest BA Strike Hits Heathrow
Although disruption is expected to be confined to some flights in and out of London's Heathrow airport, British Airways (BA) cabin crew have now begun a five-day strike. It is a resumption of industr...
Latest BA Strike Hits Heathrow
Although disruption is expected to be confined to some flights in and out of London's Heathrow airport, British Airways (BA) cabin crew have now begun a five-day strike. It is a resumption of industr...
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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.
