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Northern Ireland News for May 2011 : Page 14
UK National News, May 4, 2011
MPS Issue Statement On Tomlinson Inquest
The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) have issued a statement on the verdict on the inquest into the death of Ian Tomlinson. An inquest jury ruled that Mr Tomlinson posed no threat and was unlawfully...
MPS Issue Statement On Tomlinson Inquest
The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) have issued a statement on the verdict on the inquest into the death of Ian Tomlinson. An inquest jury ruled that Mr Tomlinson posed no threat and was unlawfully...
UK National News, May 4, 2011
Light Aircraft Drug Smugglers Jailed
Three men who tried to smuggle drugs into the country have been jailed for a total of 42 years following a UK Border Agency investigation. The gang devised an elaborate plot involving a military airf...
Light Aircraft Drug Smugglers Jailed
Three men who tried to smuggle drugs into the country have been jailed for a total of 42 years following a UK Border Agency investigation. The gang devised an elaborate plot involving a military airf...
UK National News, May 4, 2011
'Killer Dentist' Victims' Inquest Renewed
The first phase of a new inquest into the deaths of Northern Ireland couple Lesley Howell and Trevor Buchanan is now underway after two murder convictions turned the original suicide verdict on its he...
'Killer Dentist' Victims' Inquest Renewed
The first phase of a new inquest into the deaths of Northern Ireland couple Lesley Howell and Trevor Buchanan is now underway after two murder convictions turned the original suicide verdict on its he...
UK National News, May 4, 2011
House Prices Continue To Fall
The North East of England has experienced the greatest annual price fall in house value as the March data from Land Registry's House Price Index revealed an annual price decrease of 2.3% which takes t...
House Prices Continue To Fall
The North East of England has experienced the greatest annual price fall in house value as the March data from Land Registry's House Price Index revealed an annual price decrease of 2.3% which takes t...
UK National News, May 4, 2011
One Day, 5,500 Patients - Alcohol Costing £28m
According to a survey conducted by the British Medical Association (BMA) in Scotland, on one day in April, alcohol was a factor in more than 5,500 consultations in general practice. This equates to ar...
One Day, 5,500 Patients - Alcohol Costing £28m
According to a survey conducted by the British Medical Association (BMA) in Scotland, on one day in April, alcohol was a factor in more than 5,500 consultations in general practice. This equates to ar...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2011
Approaching Rain To Ease Gorse Fires
The holiday weekend has proved to be a testing time for firefighters across the entire north of Ireland - with a coming change in the weather expected to help end multiple heath fires that saw firemen...
Approaching Rain To Ease Gorse Fires
The holiday weekend has proved to be a testing time for firefighters across the entire north of Ireland - with a coming change in the weather expected to help end multiple heath fires that saw firemen...
UK National News, May 4, 2011
Second Meeting Of Cable’s Entrepreneurs’ Forum
Business Secretary Vince Cable will today chair the second meeting of his Entrepreneurs' Forum, a group which provides informal and personal advice on new business and enterprise policies. The forum ...
Second Meeting Of Cable’s Entrepreneurs’ Forum
Business Secretary Vince Cable will today chair the second meeting of his Entrepreneurs' Forum, a group which provides informal and personal advice on new business and enterprise policies. The forum ...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2011
Howell Inquest To 'Set Record Straight'
The first phase of a new inquest into the deaths of Lesley Howell and Trevor Buchanan is now underway. It aims to set the record straight after their respective partners were jailed for their murders...
Howell Inquest To 'Set Record Straight'
The first phase of a new inquest into the deaths of Lesley Howell and Trevor Buchanan is now underway. It aims to set the record straight after their respective partners were jailed for their murders...
UK National News, May 4, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Gurkhas' Launch First Summer Helmand Operation A search operation in an area thought to be a Taliban safe haven has been carried out by soldiers from 2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles (2 RGR) in ...
Other UK News In Brief
Gurkhas' Launch First Summer Helmand Operation A search operation in an area thought to be a Taliban safe haven has been carried out by soldiers from 2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles (2 RGR) in ...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2011
East Belfast Stab Death Probed
Detectives from the PSNI Serious Crime Branch yesterday launched a murder enquiry following the fatal stabbing of a man in the Clarawood Park area of east Belfast last weekend. The body of Richard Hi...
East Belfast Stab Death Probed
Detectives from the PSNI Serious Crime Branch yesterday launched a murder enquiry following the fatal stabbing of a man in the Clarawood Park area of east Belfast last weekend. The body of Richard Hi...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2011
Crematorium Recruits Staff To Meet Demand
Belfast City Council is to extend opening hours at its Co Down Roselawn Crematorium to allow for more cremations to take place. The Council has agreed to hire extra staff as the current waiting time ...
Crematorium Recruits Staff To Meet Demand
Belfast City Council is to extend opening hours at its Co Down Roselawn Crematorium to allow for more cremations to take place. The Council has agreed to hire extra staff as the current waiting time ...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2011
NI Water Fined Over Water Pollution - Again
The official Government body that has responsibility for water supplies, Northern Ireland Water Ltd (NIW), has been fined £2,000 plus court costs of £49 at Antrim Magistrates' Court this week for maki...
NI Water Fined Over Water Pollution - Again
The official Government body that has responsibility for water supplies, Northern Ireland Water Ltd (NIW), has been fined £2,000 plus court costs of £49 at Antrim Magistrates' Court this week for maki...
Business News, May 4, 2011
Belfast Property Conversions Lead To Fines
Belfast Council has taken a hard line on two building firms that have been fined over property conversion breaches. One has been fined £2,000 for breaching building control regulations while converti...
Belfast Property Conversions Lead To Fines
Belfast Council has taken a hard line on two building firms that have been fined over property conversion breaches. One has been fined £2,000 for breaching building control regulations while converti...
Business News, May 4, 2011
Dáil Probes EU Plans For Common Tax System
An interim Dáil Committee will meet with officials from the Department of Finance today, to consider whether a new EU proposal for a consolidated system of calculating the tax base of businesses opera...
Dáil Probes EU Plans For Common Tax System
An interim Dáil Committee will meet with officials from the Department of Finance today, to consider whether a new EU proposal for a consolidated system of calculating the tax base of businesses opera...
Business News, May 4, 2011
Bentley's Commitment To Ireland Welcomed
The commitment by a leading company dedicated to providing comprehensive software solutions for sustaining infrastructure to its Irish operation has been welcomed today. Bentley Systems, Inc., curre...
Bentley's Commitment To Ireland Welcomed
The commitment by a leading company dedicated to providing comprehensive software solutions for sustaining infrastructure to its Irish operation has been welcomed today. Bentley Systems, Inc., curre...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2011
Belfast Property Conversions Lead To Fines
Belfast Council has taken a hard line on two building firms that have been fined over property conversion breaches. One has been fined £2,000 over building control regulations while converting proper...
Belfast Property Conversions Lead To Fines
Belfast Council has taken a hard line on two building firms that have been fined over property conversion breaches. One has been fined £2,000 over building control regulations while converting proper...
Business News, May 4, 2011
Cork Floats Marina Project
Tenders have now been invited for a hotel and a boat berthing area, in Youghal, Co. Cork. The town has now moved a step closer to obtaining the long-awaited marina following Cork County Council's dec...
Cork Floats Marina Project
Tenders have now been invited for a hotel and a boat berthing area, in Youghal, Co. Cork. The town has now moved a step closer to obtaining the long-awaited marina following Cork County Council's dec...
Recruitment News, May 4, 2011
Jobless Welders For Power Station Jobs
Doosan Babcock have advised GMB that they have already identified welders from Far East and plan to offer them over 100 jobs though this job category is no longer on the official UK skill shortages li...
Jobless Welders For Power Station Jobs
Doosan Babcock have advised GMB that they have already identified welders from Far East and plan to offer them over 100 jobs though this job category is no longer on the official UK skill shortages li...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2011
Alliance Seeks Action On 'Mixed Housing'
The Alliance Housing Spokesperson Anna Lo has said that the party would deliver more mixed housing and related action to encourage more areas to sign up to the Shared Neighbourhood Programme. She sai...
Alliance Seeks Action On 'Mixed Housing'
The Alliance Housing Spokesperson Anna Lo has said that the party would deliver more mixed housing and related action to encourage more areas to sign up to the Shared Neighbourhood Programme. She sai...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2011
'Walkies' To Back Animal Sanctuary
A Co Antrim animal welfare charity is hoping for a good turnout for their annual sponsored walk. Taking place on Saturday, May 14, Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary (CLAS) near Antrim town, will be h...
'Walkies' To Back Animal Sanctuary
A Co Antrim animal welfare charity is hoping for a good turnout for their annual sponsored walk. Taking place on Saturday, May 14, Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary (CLAS) near Antrim town, will be h...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Kerr Family Urge Votes The family of a murdered PSNI constable has appealed for people here to "continue their support of the Good Friday Agreement/peace process" by voting in large numbers. ...
Other NI News In Brief
Kerr Family Urge Votes The family of a murdered PSNI constable has appealed for people here to "continue their support of the Good Friday Agreement/peace process" by voting in large numbers. ...
UK National News, May 3, 2011
Ian Tomlinson Unlawfully Killed, Finds Jury
An inquest jury has ruled that Ian Tomlinson was unlawfully killed at the G20 protests in London. Mr Tomlinson, 47, died after he was struck by a baton by Pc Simon Harwood on 1 April 2009 during the ...
Ian Tomlinson Unlawfully Killed, Finds Jury
An inquest jury has ruled that Ian Tomlinson was unlawfully killed at the G20 protests in London. Mr Tomlinson, 47, died after he was struck by a baton by Pc Simon Harwood on 1 April 2009 during the ...
Northern Ireland News, May 3, 2011
Kilo Of Semtex Recovered During Easter Searches
The PSNI has revealed more than a kilo of Semtex was seized during searches in south Armagh and east Tyrone over the Easter weekend. The searches were sparked by the discovery of weapons and the arre...
Kilo Of Semtex Recovered During Easter Searches
The PSNI has revealed more than a kilo of Semtex was seized during searches in south Armagh and east Tyrone over the Easter weekend. The searches were sparked by the discovery of weapons and the arre...
UK National News, May 3, 2011
Five Charges Following Royal Wedding
Following 55 arrests on Friday during the Royal Wedding, five people have been charged. John Dobson, 32, from Lancashire has been charged with going equipped to cause criminal damage. Terry Butts, ...
Five Charges Following Royal Wedding
Following 55 arrests on Friday during the Royal Wedding, five people have been charged. John Dobson, 32, from Lancashire has been charged with going equipped to cause criminal damage. Terry Butts, ...
UK National News, May 3, 2011
Tribute Marks World Press Freedom Day
To mark World Press Freedom Day today, Foreign Secretary William Hague has paid tribute to journalists, bloggers and media organisations. In a statement Foreign Secretary William Hague said: "Today w...
Tribute Marks World Press Freedom Day
To mark World Press Freedom Day today, Foreign Secretary William Hague has paid tribute to journalists, bloggers and media organisations. In a statement Foreign Secretary William Hague said: "Today w...
Business News, May 3, 2011
Belfast Harbour Publishes Corporate Plan 2011-2013
Belfast Harbour has published its new Corporate Plan for 2011-2013, detailing plans to invest £92m in capital projects related to the Port and Harbour Estate. The single largest investment is a £40m...
Belfast Harbour Publishes Corporate Plan 2011-2013
Belfast Harbour has published its new Corporate Plan for 2011-2013, detailing plans to invest £92m in capital projects related to the Port and Harbour Estate. The single largest investment is a £40m...
UK National News, May 3, 2011
Pakistan 'A Very Important Security Partner', Says Minister
Pakistan is a very important partner to the UK and the rest of the world in combating terrorism, the Foreign Office Minister has said. Speaking after the killing of Osama Bin Laden in a United State...
Pakistan 'A Very Important Security Partner', Says Minister
Pakistan is a very important partner to the UK and the rest of the world in combating terrorism, the Foreign Office Minister has said. Speaking after the killing of Osama Bin Laden in a United State...
UK National News, May 3, 2011
Warmest April On Record
Provisional Met Office climate figures for April 2011 indicate that the month is the warmest on record with many parts of the UK seeing temperatures 3 to 5 °C warmer than normal. The month is also t...
Warmest April On Record
Provisional Met Office climate figures for April 2011 indicate that the month is the warmest on record with many parts of the UK seeing temperatures 3 to 5 °C warmer than normal. The month is also t...
UK National News, May 3, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Travel Advice Issued Following Death Of Bin Laden Following the killing of Osama Bin Laden, the foreign office has urged British nationals overseas to remain vigilant and monitor the media carefully....
Other UK News In Brief
Travel Advice Issued Following Death Of Bin Laden Following the killing of Osama Bin Laden, the foreign office has urged British nationals overseas to remain vigilant and monitor the media carefully....
Northern Ireland News, May 3, 2011
Boys, 10 and 15, Questioned About Weekend Blazes
Two boys, aged 10 and 15, have been questioned by police about gorse fires in County Tyrone. The blazes were started in the Aghnagar Road area of Sixmilecross, near Omagh over the weekend. A PSNI st...
Boys, 10 and 15, Questioned About Weekend Blazes
Two boys, aged 10 and 15, have been questioned by police about gorse fires in County Tyrone. The blazes were started in the Aghnagar Road area of Sixmilecross, near Omagh over the weekend. A PSNI st...
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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.
