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Northern Ireland News for May 2011 : Page 3
UK National News, May 25, 2011
Disruption Over Eruption Calms
Flights across the UK have got underway again after an ash cloud from the erupting Icelandic volcano caused travel disruption. Thousands of passengers were affected by the rising ash cloud yesterday ...
Disruption Over Eruption Calms
Flights across the UK have got underway again after an ash cloud from the erupting Icelandic volcano caused travel disruption. Thousands of passengers were affected by the rising ash cloud yesterday ...
UK National News, May 25, 2011
Young And Middle Aged 'Hit Hardest' By Flu This Winter
Young and middle aged adults bore the brunt of influenza this winter with more than 70 per cent of fatal cases hitting this age group, according to figures published by the Health Protection Agency (H...
Young And Middle Aged 'Hit Hardest' By Flu This Winter
Young and middle aged adults bore the brunt of influenza this winter with more than 70 per cent of fatal cases hitting this age group, according to figures published by the Health Protection Agency (H...
UK National News, May 25, 2011
Research Suggests Drop In Digital Radio Energy Use
The Government has today published the results of independent research on digital radio. This includes research by Intertek into the energy consumption of radios, which shows that products are becomi...
Research Suggests Drop In Digital Radio Energy Use
The Government has today published the results of independent research on digital radio. This includes research by Intertek into the energy consumption of radios, which shows that products are becomi...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2011
Kerr Probe Seeks Omagh Marathon Videos
Detectives from the PSNI's Serious Crime Branch investigating the murder of Constable Ronan Kerr (pictured) in Omagh in April have issued an appeal for photographic material. Police want anyone who t...
Kerr Probe Seeks Omagh Marathon Videos
Detectives from the PSNI's Serious Crime Branch investigating the murder of Constable Ronan Kerr (pictured) in Omagh in April have issued an appeal for photographic material. Police want anyone who t...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2011
Policing Board Focus Seeks Service, Not Stats
Comptroller and Auditor General Kieran Donnelly has looked into how Northern Ireland's Policing Board put together its annual Policing Plan last year, which set out areas for improvement for the PSNI....
Policing Board Focus Seeks Service, Not Stats
Comptroller and Auditor General Kieran Donnelly has looked into how Northern Ireland's Policing Board put together its annual Policing Plan last year, which set out areas for improvement for the PSNI....
UK National News, May 25, 2011
No Immediate Changes To UK Website Operations
Communications Minister Ed Vaizey has written a letter to the online industry to confirm that there will be no overnight changes to website operation as a result of new EU rules on cookies. The EU’s ...
No Immediate Changes To UK Website Operations
Communications Minister Ed Vaizey has written a letter to the online industry to confirm that there will be no overnight changes to website operation as a result of new EU rules on cookies. The EU’s ...
UK National News, May 25, 2011
PSNI Man's Murder Probe Seek Marathon Videos
Detectives from the PSNI's Serious Crime Branch investigating the murder of Constable Ronan Kerr in Omagh in April have issued an appeal for photographic material. Police want anyone who took photos ...
PSNI Man's Murder Probe Seek Marathon Videos
Detectives from the PSNI's Serious Crime Branch investigating the murder of Constable Ronan Kerr in Omagh in April have issued an appeal for photographic material. Police want anyone who took photos ...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2011
NI Corporation Tax Amounts 'Unknown'
An Ulster Unionist politician has welcomed a new report on Corporation Tax from the Westminster Northern Ireland Affairs Committee. The influential committee has said there is a convincing case for l...
NI Corporation Tax Amounts 'Unknown'
An Ulster Unionist politician has welcomed a new report on Corporation Tax from the Westminster Northern Ireland Affairs Committee. The influential committee has said there is a convincing case for l...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2011
Joint City Hall Unionist Grouping Defeated
Belfast councillors have been accused of 'breaking the rules' after the Alliance, SDLP and Sinn Fein politicians united to change the system in Belfast City Hall which had the effect of excluding memb...
Joint City Hall Unionist Grouping Defeated
Belfast councillors have been accused of 'breaking the rules' after the Alliance, SDLP and Sinn Fein politicians united to change the system in Belfast City Hall which had the effect of excluding memb...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2011
Millions In Rates' Relief Aids Pensioners
Pensioners have been boosted with news that millions of pounds in rates' assistance has been provided to lone pensioners in Northern Ireland. Stormont Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has welcomed the t...
Millions In Rates' Relief Aids Pensioners
Pensioners have been boosted with news that millions of pounds in rates' assistance has been provided to lone pensioners in Northern Ireland. Stormont Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has welcomed the t...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2011
Virtual Peek At Titanic Belfast
Titanic Belfast have released a series of virtual images of what visitors can expect to see when the Titanic Quarter attraction opens next April. The ambitious project will use state-of-the-art te...
Virtual Peek At Titanic Belfast
Titanic Belfast have released a series of virtual images of what visitors can expect to see when the Titanic Quarter attraction opens next April. The ambitious project will use state-of-the-art te...
Business News, May 25, 2011
NI Corporation Tax Amounts 'Unknown'
An Ulster Unionist politician has welcomed a new report on Corporation Tax from the Westminster Northern Ireland Affairs Committee. The influential committee has said there is a convincing case for l...
NI Corporation Tax Amounts 'Unknown'
An Ulster Unionist politician has welcomed a new report on Corporation Tax from the Westminster Northern Ireland Affairs Committee. The influential committee has said there is a convincing case for l...
Business News, May 25, 2011
Central Bank Publication Looks At Levy Arrangments
The Minister for Finance has published the Central Bank and Credit Institutions Bill. The Bill implements the commitment in the Programme for Government to introduce a comprehensive special resoluti...
Central Bank Publication Looks At Levy Arrangments
The Minister for Finance has published the Central Bank and Credit Institutions Bill. The Bill implements the commitment in the Programme for Government to introduce a comprehensive special resoluti...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2011
Skills To 'Transform Futures' Says Farry
There needs to be a greater emphasis on skills training if Northern Ireland is to have the workforce necessary to help the economy grow in the future. The newly installed NI Employment and Learning M...
Skills To 'Transform Futures' Says Farry
There needs to be a greater emphasis on skills training if Northern Ireland is to have the workforce necessary to help the economy grow in the future. The newly installed NI Employment and Learning M...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2011
Dáil 'Needs To Take Lead On Economy': SF
The development of infrastructure across the island of Ireland has been named as a priority by the Sinn Fein Economy Spokesperson. Conor Murphy, (pictured) the Westminster MP and Stormont MLA said th...
Dáil 'Needs To Take Lead On Economy': SF
The development of infrastructure across the island of Ireland has been named as a priority by the Sinn Fein Economy Spokesperson. Conor Murphy, (pictured) the Westminster MP and Stormont MLA said th...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Ash Cloud Scatters There was good news for travellers today as flights in and out of Northern Ireland returned to normal following disruptions caused by the Icelandic volcanic ash cloud coveri...
Other NI News In Brief
Ash Cloud Scatters There was good news for travellers today as flights in and out of Northern Ireland returned to normal following disruptions caused by the Icelandic volcanic ash cloud coveri...
UK National News, May 25, 2011
ITV May Sign Graham Norton, Ant & Dec
ITV is reported to be examining the possibility of entering partnerships with production companies owned by television stars Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly and BBC presenter Graham Norton. Acc...
ITV May Sign Graham Norton, Ant & Dec
ITV is reported to be examining the possibility of entering partnerships with production companies owned by television stars Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly and BBC presenter Graham Norton. Acc...
Business News, May 25, 2011
Farmers Keeping Business 'In The Family'
Farmers in NI are still following tradition and passing on their farms to their children and their descendants. A Northern Bank survey of agri-businesses has revealed a high level of succession and f...
Farmers Keeping Business 'In The Family'
Farmers in NI are still following tradition and passing on their farms to their children and their descendants. A Northern Bank survey of agri-businesses has revealed a high level of succession and f...
UK National News, May 24, 2011
G20 Death Cop Faces Manslaughter Charges
The Metropolitan police officer at the centre of a controversial death during the sometimes-violent G20 protest two years ago is to face charges. He is to be charged with manslaughter over the death ...
G20 Death Cop Faces Manslaughter Charges
The Metropolitan police officer at the centre of a controversial death during the sometimes-violent G20 protest two years ago is to face charges. He is to be charged with manslaughter over the death ...
UK National News, May 24, 2011
President Obama Begins UK State Visit
The U.S. President and First Lady have arrived in the UK one day ahead of schedule to avoid disruption from a volcanic ash cloud. Upon leaving the Republic of Ireland, President Obama and his wife Mi...
President Obama Begins UK State Visit
The U.S. President and First Lady have arrived in the UK one day ahead of schedule to avoid disruption from a volcanic ash cloud. Upon leaving the Republic of Ireland, President Obama and his wife Mi...
UK National News, May 24, 2011
Volcanic Ash Cloud Causes Flight Distruption
Passengers in the UK and Ireland are facing major flight disruption due to drifting ash from an Icelandic volcanic eruption. Airlines including Easyjet, KLM and BA have suspended their services in a...
Volcanic Ash Cloud Causes Flight Distruption
Passengers in the UK and Ireland are facing major flight disruption due to drifting ash from an Icelandic volcanic eruption. Airlines including Easyjet, KLM and BA have suspended their services in a...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2011
Iceland Eruption Strikes NI Travel Again
For the second time in a year, volcanic ash from a far-away Iceland has halted flights between Northern Ireland airports and other destinations in the British Isles. Even US President Barack Obama wa...
Iceland Eruption Strikes NI Travel Again
For the second time in a year, volcanic ash from a far-away Iceland has halted flights between Northern Ireland airports and other destinations in the British Isles. Even US President Barack Obama wa...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2011
'No Collusion' In Nelson Bomb Murder
Early details have emerged after a public inquiry into alleged State agency collusion with loyalists who murdered Lurgan solicitor Rosemary Nelson in 1999. It found there was no such "wrongful act o...
'No Collusion' In Nelson Bomb Murder
Early details have emerged after a public inquiry into alleged State agency collusion with loyalists who murdered Lurgan solicitor Rosemary Nelson in 1999. It found there was no such "wrongful act o...
UK National News, May 24, 2011
Injunctions Questioned As MP Names Footballer
The future of injunctions is hanging in the balance after a Lib Dem MP named the footballer in Parliament involved in an injunction to hide an alleged affair. During a Commons question on privacy ord...
Injunctions Questioned As MP Names Footballer
The future of injunctions is hanging in the balance after a Lib Dem MP named the footballer in Parliament involved in an injunction to hide an alleged affair. During a Commons question on privacy ord...
UK National News, May 24, 2011
'No Collusion' Over Solicitor's Bomb Murder
A public inquiry in Northern Ireland into alleged State agency collusion with loyalist terrorists who murdered a Co Armagh solicitor Rosemary Nelson in 1999 has cleared the police of complicity. It f...
'No Collusion' Over Solicitor's Bomb Murder
A public inquiry in Northern Ireland into alleged State agency collusion with loyalist terrorists who murdered a Co Armagh solicitor Rosemary Nelson in 1999 has cleared the police of complicity. It f...
UK National News, May 24, 2011
Business Encouraged To Bid For Share Of Funding
Sir Ian Wrigglesworth has visited a road show in Dudley, Staffordshire to promote the second round of the Regional Growth Fund and encourage bidders to compete for a share of £950m. Sir Ian spoke abo...
Business Encouraged To Bid For Share Of Funding
Sir Ian Wrigglesworth has visited a road show in Dudley, Staffordshire to promote the second round of the Regional Growth Fund and encourage bidders to compete for a share of £950m. Sir Ian spoke abo...
UK National News, May 24, 2011
Bring Back Traditional Bank Managers, Says Group
The Forum of Private Business is responding to the announcement that the UK's major banks are over £2 billion short of hitting their small business lending target. The group are repeating its calls fo...
Bring Back Traditional Bank Managers, Says Group
The Forum of Private Business is responding to the announcement that the UK's major banks are over £2 billion short of hitting their small business lending target. The group are repeating its calls fo...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2011
City Airport Hits Back Over Inquiry Delay
A proposed runway extension at George Best Belfast City Airport is once again flying into controversy. Responding to criticism of a fresh delay in a public inquiry that is looking at the extension of...
City Airport Hits Back Over Inquiry Delay
A proposed runway extension at George Best Belfast City Airport is once again flying into controversy. Responding to criticism of a fresh delay in a public inquiry that is looking at the extension of...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2011
Teenager Killed By Brother's Stray Golf Ball
An inquest has heard how a Newtownards teenager died after a stray golf ball, hit by his elder brother, struck him on the head. Craig Woods, who was 16, had to be paced on a life support machine aft...
Teenager Killed By Brother's Stray Golf Ball
An inquest has heard how a Newtownards teenager died after a stray golf ball, hit by his elder brother, struck him on the head. Craig Woods, who was 16, had to be paced on a life support machine aft...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2011
Young Filmmakers Set To Première In Belfast
Budding young filmmakers in Northern Ireland have been getting their work on film as two cross-community groups have come together and have made a short film in a week. It was part of a fun and educa...
Young Filmmakers Set To Première In Belfast
Budding young filmmakers in Northern Ireland have been getting their work on film as two cross-community groups have come together and have made a short film in a week. It was part of a fun and educa...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
