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Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2011
NI 'Training Champions' Sought
Northern Ireland's 'training elite' has been urged to submit their entries for this year's National Training Awards (NTA). The Department for Employment and Learning has called for entries to the 20...
NI 'Training Champions' Sought
Northern Ireland's 'training elite' has been urged to submit their entries for this year's National Training Awards (NTA). The Department for Employment and Learning has called for entries to the 20...
Business News, May 11, 2011
FP McCann Tops UK Site Awards
A Magherafelt-based construction company, FP McCann, has recently won a prestigious Gold Award for one of its sites, placing the firm in the top 21 sites in the United Kingdom. The Considerate Constr...
FP McCann Tops UK Site Awards
A Magherafelt-based construction company, FP McCann, has recently won a prestigious Gold Award for one of its sites, placing the firm in the top 21 sites in the United Kingdom. The Considerate Constr...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Firms 'To Watch' Sought Launching InterTradeIreland's All Island Seedcorn Business Competition are Conal Loughrey of Belfast-based company Sophia Search, Liam Nellis, Chief Executive of Inte...
Other NI News In Brief
Firms 'To Watch' Sought Launching InterTradeIreland's All Island Seedcorn Business Competition are Conal Loughrey of Belfast-based company Sophia Search, Liam Nellis, Chief Executive of Inte...
UK National News, May 10, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Further Arrest Made In Northolt Murder Case A fourth person has been arrested following a murder in Northolt. Around 9.10pm on Monday 2 May, a man suffered a stab wound at the junction of Rowdell Roa...
Other UK News In Brief
Further Arrest Made In Northolt Murder Case A fourth person has been arrested following a murder in Northolt. Around 9.10pm on Monday 2 May, a man suffered a stab wound at the junction of Rowdell Roa...
UK National News, May 10, 2011
Child Protection Set For Radical Overhaul
The Government is set to invest £80m to reform England's child protection system. An official review by London School of Economics professor of social policy Eileen Munro, called for targets to be r...
Child Protection Set For Radical Overhaul
The Government is set to invest £80m to reform England's child protection system. An official review by London School of Economics professor of social policy Eileen Munro, called for targets to be r...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2011
'Review Stormont Count Fiasco' Says Kinahan
A newly returned MLA has suggested a solution after a chorus of condemnation on the Assembly 'election fiasco', which at times, decended into a near chaotic process. Danny Kinahan, a UUP South Antrim...
'Review Stormont Count Fiasco' Says Kinahan
A newly returned MLA has suggested a solution after a chorus of condemnation on the Assembly 'election fiasco', which at times, decended into a near chaotic process. Danny Kinahan, a UUP South Antrim...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2011
Grenade Attack Puts Derry Kids In Firing Line
Children were in the 'firing line' yesterday when an attempt to kill PSNI officers failed only because the hand grenade used didn't explode as intended. The two children - under the age of 10 - were ...
Grenade Attack Puts Derry Kids In Firing Line
Children were in the 'firing line' yesterday when an attempt to kill PSNI officers failed only because the hand grenade used didn't explode as intended. The two children - under the age of 10 - were ...
UK National News, May 10, 2011
Milly Dowler Murder Trail To Commence
A man accused of murdering Surrey schoolgirl Milly Dowler is due to go on trial at the Old Bailey. Levi Bellfield, 42, denies kidnapping and murdering the 13-year-old in Walton-on-Thames in March 200...
Milly Dowler Murder Trail To Commence
A man accused of murdering Surrey schoolgirl Milly Dowler is due to go on trial at the Old Bailey. Levi Bellfield, 42, denies kidnapping and murdering the 13-year-old in Walton-on-Thames in March 200...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2011
DUP Links-Up With UUP In Castlereagh
Yesterday's expectations that the DUP would lose its long-term domination of Castlereagh Council in the local government elections now seem unfounded after a surprise development. Jimmy Spratt, DUP G...
DUP Links-Up With UUP In Castlereagh
Yesterday's expectations that the DUP would lose its long-term domination of Castlereagh Council in the local government elections now seem unfounded after a surprise development. Jimmy Spratt, DUP G...
Recruitment News, May 10, 2011
Dungannon's Ranfurly House Gets £5m Focus
Work is well underway on historic buildings in Co Tyrone that are being redeveloped in a major £5.5m refurbishment. The 'Old Belfast Bank' in Market Square, Dungannon and the landscaping of Castle Hi...
Dungannon's Ranfurly House Gets £5m Focus
Work is well underway on historic buildings in Co Tyrone that are being redeveloped in a major £5.5m refurbishment. The 'Old Belfast Bank' in Market Square, Dungannon and the landscaping of Castle Hi...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2011
Council Vote Reflects DUP/SF Dominance
There have been continuing losses in the local council elections for the two parties to fare worst in the Assembly poll - the Ulster Unionists and the SDLP. The gains in the local election - just as ...
Council Vote Reflects DUP/SF Dominance
There have been continuing losses in the local council elections for the two parties to fare worst in the Assembly poll - the Ulster Unionists and the SDLP. The gains in the local election - just as ...
Business News, May 10, 2011
Enterprise Ireland 'Saves €15m'
The Irish Republic's Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has today launched Enterprise Ireland's new Lean Business initiative. Launching the programme Richard Bruton said: "This major initi...
Enterprise Ireland 'Saves €15m'
The Irish Republic's Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has today launched Enterprise Ireland's new Lean Business initiative. Launching the programme Richard Bruton said: "This major initi...
UK National News, May 10, 2011
Welsh Labour Party To Outline Plans For New Assembly
Welsh Labour leader Carwyn Jones is to outline the likely shape of a new assembly government. Labour has had informal talks with other parties since winning half of the 60 seats in last week's electi...
Welsh Labour Party To Outline Plans For New Assembly
Welsh Labour leader Carwyn Jones is to outline the likely shape of a new assembly government. Labour has had informal talks with other parties since winning half of the 60 seats in last week's electi...
UK National News, May 10, 2011
Technology To Reduce Road Works' Disruption
A £1m fund to research and develop new technology to reduce the disruption caused by road works has been announced. The research has been jointly commissioned by the Transport Secretary, Philip Hammo...
Technology To Reduce Road Works' Disruption
A £1m fund to research and develop new technology to reduce the disruption caused by road works has been announced. The research has been jointly commissioned by the Transport Secretary, Philip Hammo...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2011
'Travel Solution' Rejected By NI Soccer Fans
Hundreds of NI soccer fans attended a packed meeting in south Belfast last night to voice criticism for what they said is "overcharging" for travel to Dublin for this month's Nations Cup game. Under ...
'Travel Solution' Rejected By NI Soccer Fans
Hundreds of NI soccer fans attended a packed meeting in south Belfast last night to voice criticism for what they said is "overcharging" for travel to Dublin for this month's Nations Cup game. Under ...
UK National News, May 10, 2011
Scottish Landowners Target Birds Of Prey
A group of landowners in Scotland are calling on the Government to allow them to kill some birds of prey to protect stocks of game birds. The Scottish Rural Property and Business Association (SRPBA) ...
Scottish Landowners Target Birds Of Prey
A group of landowners in Scotland are calling on the Government to allow them to kill some birds of prey to protect stocks of game birds. The Scottish Rural Property and Business Association (SRPBA) ...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2011
Ireland Bids To Tackle Ghost Estates
Problematic 'ghost housing estates' that are lying empty in the Irish Republic are to be targeted by a new co-ordination group. The Irish Minister of State for Housing and Planning Willie Penrose sai...
Ireland Bids To Tackle Ghost Estates
Problematic 'ghost housing estates' that are lying empty in the Irish Republic are to be targeted by a new co-ordination group. The Irish Minister of State for Housing and Planning Willie Penrose sai...
UK National News, May 10, 2011
Pete Doherty Faces Civil Action Over Death
The family of actor Mark Blanco, who died under suspicious circumstances during a late night party in 2006, have indicated they may press charges against troubled star, Pete Doherty. An inquest into ...
Pete Doherty Faces Civil Action Over Death
The family of actor Mark Blanco, who died under suspicious circumstances during a late night party in 2006, have indicated they may press charges against troubled star, Pete Doherty. An inquest into ...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2011
Dungannon's Heritage Gets £5m Focus
Work is well underway on historic buildings in Co Tyrone that are being redeveloped in a major £5.5m refurbishment. The 'Old Belfast Bank' in Market Square, Dungannon and the landscaping of Castle Hi...
Dungannon's Heritage Gets £5m Focus
Work is well underway on historic buildings in Co Tyrone that are being redeveloped in a major £5.5m refurbishment. The 'Old Belfast Bank' in Market Square, Dungannon and the landscaping of Castle Hi...
Business News, May 10, 2011
Dungannon's Ranfurly House Gets £5m Focus
Work is well underway on historic buildings in Co Tyrone that are being redeveloped in a major £5.5m refurbishment. The 'Old Belfast Bank' in Market Square, Dungannon and the landscaping of Castle Hi...
Dungannon's Ranfurly House Gets £5m Focus
Work is well underway on historic buildings in Co Tyrone that are being redeveloped in a major £5.5m refurbishment. The 'Old Belfast Bank' in Market Square, Dungannon and the landscaping of Castle Hi...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Woman Held Over Ronan Kerr Murder There has been a fresh development in the hunt for the killers of PSNI bomb victim, Ronan Kerr, (pictured). A 36-year-old woman has been arrested in Co Tyrone by pol...
Other NI News In Brief
Woman Held Over Ronan Kerr Murder There has been a fresh development in the hunt for the killers of PSNI bomb victim, Ronan Kerr, (pictured). A 36-year-old woman has been arrested in Co Tyrone by pol...
Business News, May 10, 2011
Ireland Bids To Tackle Ghost Estates
Problematic 'ghost housing estates' that are lying empty and unfinished are to be targeted by a new co-ordination group. Minister of State for Housing and Planning Willie Penrose said that the new na...
Ireland Bids To Tackle Ghost Estates
Problematic 'ghost housing estates' that are lying empty and unfinished are to be targeted by a new co-ordination group. Minister of State for Housing and Planning Willie Penrose said that the new na...
UK National News, May 9, 2011
Evidence Withheld In Tomlinson Case
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) are to investigate claims the City of London force failed to pass on key evidence in the days after the death of Ian Tomlinson. Mr Tomlinson, 47, ...
Evidence Withheld In Tomlinson Case
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) are to investigate claims the City of London force failed to pass on key evidence in the days after the death of Ian Tomlinson. Mr Tomlinson, 47, ...
UK National News, May 9, 2011
Teens 'Expect Home Ownership Early'
Young people believe they will be able to own their own home by the age of 25, a survey has found. Despite the recession 62% of Scottish youngsters, aged 12 to 19, surveyed for the Royal Bank of Scot...
Teens 'Expect Home Ownership Early'
Young people believe they will be able to own their own home by the age of 25, a survey has found. Despite the recession 62% of Scottish youngsters, aged 12 to 19, surveyed for the Royal Bank of Scot...
UK National News, May 9, 2011
New Measure Of Pensioner Poverty Introduced
A new way of measuring older people’s quality of life will has been introduced by the Government today. A 'material deprivation' indicator for pensioners will capture wider elements of everyday life ...
New Measure Of Pensioner Poverty Introduced
A new way of measuring older people’s quality of life will has been introduced by the Government today. A 'material deprivation' indicator for pensioners will capture wider elements of everyday life ...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2011
Alliance Leader Condemns 'SF Scum' Remark
Although the ink on last week's Assembly election ballot papers is barely dry, there's already division among the newly elected MLAs. Alliance Leader David Ford has condemned comments that Ulster Uni...
Alliance Leader Condemns 'SF Scum' Remark
Although the ink on last week's Assembly election ballot papers is barely dry, there's already division among the newly elected MLAs. Alliance Leader David Ford has condemned comments that Ulster Uni...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2011
Council Election Counting Underway As SF/DUP Consider Stormont Executive Ministries
As the largest parties in the coming Northern Ireland Assembly discuss the make-up of the new Executive today, ballots from NI's third poll are being counted - four days after the electorate cast thei...
Council Election Counting Underway As SF/DUP Consider Stormont Executive Ministries
As the largest parties in the coming Northern Ireland Assembly discuss the make-up of the new Executive today, ballots from NI's third poll are being counted - four days after the electorate cast thei...
UK National News, May 9, 2011
Home Detention Curfew Effect Examined
A report highlighting evidence that suggests offenders who receive Home Detention Curfew (HDC) under the current provision, are no more likely to engage in criminal behaviour when released from prison...
Home Detention Curfew Effect Examined
A report highlighting evidence that suggests offenders who receive Home Detention Curfew (HDC) under the current provision, are no more likely to engage in criminal behaviour when released from prison...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2011
Modest Increase In Stormont 'Girl Power'
There has been a warm welcome expressed for a modest increase in the number of female MLAs elected. Roseann Kelly, Chief Executive of Women in Business Northern Ireland (pictured) said: "I am very en...
Modest Increase In Stormont 'Girl Power'
There has been a warm welcome expressed for a modest increase in the number of female MLAs elected. Roseann Kelly, Chief Executive of Women in Business Northern Ireland (pictured) said: "I am very en...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2011
Nelson Probe Findings To Be Made Public
The results of a public inquiry into the murder of Lurgan solicitor Rosemary Nelson will be made public later this month. NI Secretary of State, Owen Paterson said the report would be shown to the Ne...
Nelson Probe Findings To Be Made Public
The results of a public inquiry into the murder of Lurgan solicitor Rosemary Nelson will be made public later this month. NI Secretary of State, Owen Paterson said the report would be shown to the Ne...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A chilly start with a widespread frost and some freezing fog, any freezing fog slow to clear. Otherwise bright with sunny spells and coastal showers. Light winds. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Coastal showers dying out with a widespread frost developing along with freezing fog, which could become extensive. Winds remaining light. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
