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Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2011
Taoiseach Welcomes NI Election Results
Ireland's Prime Minister, the Taoiseach Enda Kenny, has congratulated all of those elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly. In a statement he said: "I would like to congratulate all 108 successful c...
Taoiseach Welcomes NI Election Results
Ireland's Prime Minister, the Taoiseach Enda Kenny, has congratulated all of those elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly. In a statement he said: "I would like to congratulate all 108 successful c...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2011
All RISE As Belfast Landmark Looms
RISE, a 'breathtaking sculpture', is about to change Belfast's skyline forever. The new landmark for Belfast is being built at Broadway Roundabout, one of the main gateways to the city. It will be th...
All RISE As Belfast Landmark Looms
RISE, a 'breathtaking sculpture', is about to change Belfast's skyline forever. The new landmark for Belfast is being built at Broadway Roundabout, one of the main gateways to the city. It will be th...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2011
Building Job Losses Continue
In news that that will already be obvious to thousands, workloads in the construction industry across the island of Ireland decreased further last month and firms also cut jobs in the sector. These l...
Building Job Losses Continue
In news that that will already be obvious to thousands, workloads in the construction industry across the island of Ireland decreased further last month and firms also cut jobs in the sector. These l...
UK National News, May 9, 2011
Northern Ireland Council Election Count Underway
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...
Northern Ireland Council Election Count Underway
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
Student Finance Campaign Launches
A public information campaign for prospective students and their parents about changes to the student finance system in 2012 is being launched today. The press, radio, media partnership and social me...
Student Finance Campaign Launches
A public information campaign for prospective students and their parents about changes to the student finance system in 2012 is being launched today. The press, radio, media partnership and social me...
UK National News, May 9, 2011
MG Rover’s Phoenix Four Disqualified As Directors
The four former directors of Phoenix Venture Holdings Limited and MG Rover Group Limited, also known as The Phoenix Four, have each undertaken not to act in the management of limited companies for var...
MG Rover’s Phoenix Four Disqualified As Directors
The four former directors of Phoenix Venture Holdings Limited and MG Rover Group Limited, also known as The Phoenix Four, have each undertaken not to act in the management of limited companies for var...
UK National News, May 9, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Infrastructure Must Adapt To Protect Economic Growth Urgent action is required to protect the infrastructure which the national economy relies upon from the effects of climate change, Environment Sec...
Other UK News In Brief
Infrastructure Must Adapt To Protect Economic Growth Urgent action is required to protect the infrastructure which the national economy relies upon from the effects of climate change, Environment Sec...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Sex Accused Named A Belfast judge has refused a request to shield the identity of 23-year-old man accused of sex offences against a 12-year-old boy. James McQuiston, from Highcairn Drive in th...
Other NI News In Brief
Sex Accused Named A Belfast judge has refused a request to shield the identity of 23-year-old man accused of sex offences against a 12-year-old boy. James McQuiston, from Highcairn Drive in th...
Business News, May 9, 2011
Phoenix Seek Bord Gais Assets
Phoenix Natural Gas, Northern Ireland's main gas utility, has shown interest in Bord Gais assets earmarked for sale. According to the Independent newspaper, Phoenix's parent company, Terra Firma, see...
Phoenix Seek Bord Gais Assets
Phoenix Natural Gas, Northern Ireland's main gas utility, has shown interest in Bord Gais assets earmarked for sale. According to the Independent newspaper, Phoenix's parent company, Terra Firma, see...
Business News, May 9, 2011
Rail Work On Line At Iarnród Éireann
Builders - especially those involved in refurbishment work - are in line for a modest boost as the Dáil has promised major investment in Irish railway facilities. Transport Minister Varadkar announce...
Rail Work On Line At Iarnród Éireann
Builders - especially those involved in refurbishment work - are in line for a modest boost as the Dáil has promised major investment in Irish railway facilities. Transport Minister Varadkar announce...
Business News, May 9, 2011
Survey Results 'Indication Of Confidence'
Ireland's Minister for Research & Innovation has welcomed publication of the BERD Survey results for 2009/2010. The BERD Survey provides final R&D expenditure figures for 2009 and preliminary estima...
Survey Results 'Indication Of Confidence'
Ireland's Minister for Research & Innovation has welcomed publication of the BERD Survey results for 2009/2010. The BERD Survey provides final R&D expenditure figures for 2009 and preliminary estima...
UK National News, May 6, 2011
Lib Dems Suffer At The Polls
After taking a punishment at the polls in the English local elections, Nick Clegg has said his party is being blamed for coalition spending cuts. So far the votes indicate almost a fifty percent cut ...
Lib Dems Suffer At The Polls
After taking a punishment at the polls in the English local elections, Nick Clegg has said his party is being blamed for coalition spending cuts. So far the votes indicate almost a fifty percent cut ...
UK National News, May 6, 2011
Guilty Plea Over Student Protest Disorder
A 21-year-old has pleaded guilty to violent disorder at Kingston Crown Court. Charlie Gilmour, 21, of Lordings Road, Billinghurst, in Sussex was arrested at the student protests in London on 9 Decemb...
Guilty Plea Over Student Protest Disorder
A 21-year-old has pleaded guilty to violent disorder at Kingston Crown Court. Charlie Gilmour, 21, of Lordings Road, Billinghurst, in Sussex was arrested at the student protests in London on 9 Decemb...
UK National News, May 6, 2011
7/7 Victims Unlawfully Killed
A coroner has said that delays in the emergency services', attending to those caught up in the 7/7 London bombings victims, did not cause the deaths of 52 people. However during the inquest, Lady Jus...
7/7 Victims Unlawfully Killed
A coroner has said that delays in the emergency services', attending to those caught up in the 7/7 London bombings victims, did not cause the deaths of 52 people. However during the inquest, Lady Jus...
UK National News, May 6, 2011
Essex Family Jailed For Exploiting Women For Prostitution
A family outfit who made hundreds of thousands of pounds by exploiting women for prostitution have been jailed for a total of three and a half years. Clyde Standing, 68, his wife Lyubov, 32, and Clyd...
Essex Family Jailed For Exploiting Women For Prostitution
A family outfit who made hundreds of thousands of pounds by exploiting women for prostitution have been jailed for a total of three and a half years. Clyde Standing, 68, his wife Lyubov, 32, and Clyd...
UK National News, May 6, 2011
Belfast Prison Deaths Probed
Following this week's deaths of two prisoners at Belfast's Hydebank Young Offenders Centre in south Belfast, the tragedies are to be the subject of three separate investigations. The PSNI, coroner a...
Belfast Prison Deaths Probed
Following this week's deaths of two prisoners at Belfast's Hydebank Young Offenders Centre in south Belfast, the tragedies are to be the subject of three separate investigations. The PSNI, coroner a...
UK National News, May 6, 2011
Red Tape Challenge Laid Down
The hospitality, food and drink industries get the chance today to declare war on the rules and red tape that are holding back their growth and stifling their chances of success. For the next two wee...
Red Tape Challenge Laid Down
The hospitality, food and drink industries get the chance today to declare war on the rules and red tape that are holding back their growth and stifling their chances of success. For the next two wee...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2011
Councillors Wait As Assembly Votes Prioritised
The first ballot boxes are being opened at eight centres across Northern Ireland, as counting gets underway on votes cast in the Assembly elections. The first results are not expected until this afte...
Councillors Wait As Assembly Votes Prioritised
The first ballot boxes are being opened at eight centres across Northern Ireland, as counting gets underway on votes cast in the Assembly elections. The first results are not expected until this afte...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2011
Army Confirms 'No RIR Belfast Parade'
The Royal Irish Regiment (RIR) will mark their return from Afghanistan with three parades in Northern Ireland - but is failing to take-up an invitation from Belfast City Council to march in the city's...
Army Confirms 'No RIR Belfast Parade'
The Royal Irish Regiment (RIR) will mark their return from Afghanistan with three parades in Northern Ireland - but is failing to take-up an invitation from Belfast City Council to march in the city's...
UK National News, May 6, 2011
MoD Snub Belfast Parade Invitation
The Royal Irish Regiment (RIR) will mark their return from Afghanistan with three parades in Northern Ireland - but is failing to take-up an invitation from Belfast City Council to march in the city's...
MoD Snub Belfast Parade Invitation
The Royal Irish Regiment (RIR) will mark their return from Afghanistan with three parades in Northern Ireland - but is failing to take-up an invitation from Belfast City Council to march in the city's...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2011
Fireman Hurt On Route To Derry 999 Call
A fireman has been seriously injured after the engine he was driving came under attack in Londonderry - but avoided crashing the speeding appliance. He was taken to hospital with glass in his eyes af...
Fireman Hurt On Route To Derry 999 Call
A fireman has been seriously injured after the engine he was driving came under attack in Londonderry - but avoided crashing the speeding appliance. He was taken to hospital with glass in his eyes af...
UK National News, May 6, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Chair Of Competition Commission Announced Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced the appointment of Roger Witcomb as Chair of the Competition Commission (CC) on an interim basis for a term of ...
Other UK News In Brief
Chair Of Competition Commission Announced Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced the appointment of Roger Witcomb as Chair of the Competition Commission (CC) on an interim basis for a term of ...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2011
Presbyterian Mutual Savers 'May Get 100%'
It has emerged today that 'smaller savers' in the collapsed Presbyterian Mutual Society (PMS) are hoping to receive all of their money back - despite fears that very little - or even no cash would be...
Presbyterian Mutual Savers 'May Get 100%'
It has emerged today that 'smaller savers' in the collapsed Presbyterian Mutual Society (PMS) are hoping to receive all of their money back - despite fears that very little - or even no cash would be...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2011
Six Arrested In Mallusk Drugs Raid
Six men have been arrested and are expected in court after £100,000 of drugs was uncovered in Mallusk, Co Antrim. The men aged 30, 33, 36, 41, 46 and 53 were arrested in the Mallusk area on Wednesday...
Six Arrested In Mallusk Drugs Raid
Six men have been arrested and are expected in court after £100,000 of drugs was uncovered in Mallusk, Co Antrim. The men aged 30, 33, 36, 41, 46 and 53 were arrested in the Mallusk area on Wednesday...
Recruitment News, May 6, 2011
NI Jobseekers Sought
A free presentation where jobseekers can learn how to prepare a great CV, brush up on their interview and presentation skills, learn how to stay positive and motivated when dealing with unemployment a...
NI Jobseekers Sought
A free presentation where jobseekers can learn how to prepare a great CV, brush up on their interview and presentation skills, learn how to stay positive and motivated when dealing with unemployment a...
Recruitment News, May 6, 2011
Up To 300 New Jobs Created At Dundrum
The creation of over 300 new full and part time jobs has been announced by the Irish Republic's Minister for Jobs, Enterprise, and Innovation at a news briefing at Dundrum Town Centre. The announceme...
Up To 300 New Jobs Created At Dundrum
The creation of over 300 new full and part time jobs has been announced by the Irish Republic's Minister for Jobs, Enterprise, and Innovation at a news briefing at Dundrum Town Centre. The announceme...
Business News, May 6, 2011
Presbyterian Mutual Savers 'May Get 100%'
It has emerged today that 'smaller savers' in the collapsed Presbyterian Mutual Society (PMS) are hoping to receive all of their money back - despite fears that very little - or even no cash would be...
Presbyterian Mutual Savers 'May Get 100%'
It has emerged today that 'smaller savers' in the collapsed Presbyterian Mutual Society (PMS) are hoping to receive all of their money back - despite fears that very little - or even no cash would be...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2011
Mental Health Patient Loses Legal Challenge
A mental health patient has lost his legal challenge on resettling people with learning disabilities into the community. His lawyers claimed the Department of Health was in breach of its duty to make...
Mental Health Patient Loses Legal Challenge
A mental health patient has lost his legal challenge on resettling people with learning disabilities into the community. His lawyers claimed the Department of Health was in breach of its duty to make...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2011
Bank Rate Decisions 'Good And Bad' For NI
News that the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee this week voted to maintain the official bank rate paid on commercial bank reserves at 0.5% has been greeted as a 'curate's egg' by a local ec...
Bank Rate Decisions 'Good And Bad' For NI
News that the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee this week voted to maintain the official bank rate paid on commercial bank reserves at 0.5% has been greeted as a 'curate's egg' by a local ec...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2011
Patton Win Prestigious Titanic Contract
The contract to fit out a major new exhibition centre dedicated to the story of the Titanic has been secured by the Patton Group's recently established Heritage Division. The Ballymena-based company,...
Patton Win Prestigious Titanic Contract
The contract to fit out a major new exhibition centre dedicated to the story of the Titanic has been secured by the Patton Group's recently established Heritage Division. The Ballymena-based company,...
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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.
