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Northern Ireland News for April 2012 : Page 10
UK National News, Apr 13, 2012
Body Found In Burning Car
The body of a man found in a burning car is believed to have been murdered. Fire fighters called police to the scene of a burning Mercedes Benz at Chilworth Drove in Hampshire after the discovered th...
Body Found In Burning Car
The body of a man found in a burning car is believed to have been murdered. Fire fighters called police to the scene of a burning Mercedes Benz at Chilworth Drove in Hampshire after the discovered th...
UK National News, Apr 13, 2012
Two Teens Arrested In Connection With Anti-Terrorist Hotline Hacking
An investigation into the alleged hacking of a highly sensitive anti-terrorist hotline has lead to the arrest of two teenagers. Scotland Yard started an investigation after a new hacking group called...
Two Teens Arrested In Connection With Anti-Terrorist Hotline Hacking
An investigation into the alleged hacking of a highly sensitive anti-terrorist hotline has lead to the arrest of two teenagers. Scotland Yard started an investigation after a new hacking group called...
UK National News, Apr 13, 2012
"Loud Boom" Caused By Typhoon Aircraft
Ministry of Defence (MoD) have confirmed a ”loud bang” reported to emergency services yesterday evening was the sonic boom from a Typhoon aircraft. Emergency services across large parts of England we...
"Loud Boom" Caused By Typhoon Aircraft
Ministry of Defence (MoD) have confirmed a ”loud bang” reported to emergency services yesterday evening was the sonic boom from a Typhoon aircraft. Emergency services across large parts of England we...
Business News, Apr 13, 2012
Shamrock Taste Is A Winner With German Families
Grace's Irish Biscuits, based in Bangor, has won significant business from 40 major department stores in Germany for its award-winning homemade biscuits. The export business, secured through a leadin...
Shamrock Taste Is A Winner With German Families
Grace's Irish Biscuits, based in Bangor, has won significant business from 40 major department stores in Germany for its award-winning homemade biscuits. The export business, secured through a leadin...
UK National News, Apr 13, 2012
Friday 13th Lucky For Some?
In order to keep lady luck on their side, Brits will be practising a whole host of bizarre superstitions on Friday 13th. Ranging from the ancient tradition of carrying a rabbit’s foot to the more mo...
Friday 13th Lucky For Some?
In order to keep lady luck on their side, Brits will be practising a whole host of bizarre superstitions on Friday 13th. Ranging from the ancient tradition of carrying a rabbit’s foot to the more mo...
UK National News, Apr 13, 2012
Aberdeen Grave Discovery Of Titanic Quartermaster
The great-granddaughter of the man who was at the helm of Titanic when the vessel struck an iceberg and sank has made an emotional visit to his Aberdeen grave. Sally Nilsson has written a book about ...
Aberdeen Grave Discovery Of Titanic Quartermaster
The great-granddaughter of the man who was at the helm of Titanic when the vessel struck an iceberg and sank has made an emotional visit to his Aberdeen grave. Sally Nilsson has written a book about ...
UK National News, Apr 13, 2012
Other News In Brief
National Trust Launch Childrens “Bucket List” The National Trust has produced a “bucket list” of activities for children to encourage more outdoor play and adventure. ’50 Things To Do Before ...
Other News In Brief
National Trust Launch Childrens “Bucket List” The National Trust has produced a “bucket list” of activities for children to encourage more outdoor play and adventure. ’50 Things To Do Before ...
Recruitment News, Apr 13, 2012
Dyslexia Awareness Campaign Launched
Dr Stephen Farry, Minister for Employment and Learning today launched the Transport and Salaried Staff Association (TSSA) Dyslexia Awareness Campaign for Translink employees. The aim of the campaign ...
Dyslexia Awareness Campaign Launched
Dr Stephen Farry, Minister for Employment and Learning today launched the Transport and Salaried Staff Association (TSSA) Dyslexia Awareness Campaign for Translink employees. The aim of the campaign ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2012
Man Charged With Pensioner's Murder
A 42-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a pensioner eleven years ago. Coleraine man Norman Moffatt, 73, was walking home after buying a paper in a local shop on Railway Road, Coleraine,...
Man Charged With Pensioner's Murder
A 42-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a pensioner eleven years ago. Coleraine man Norman Moffatt, 73, was walking home after buying a paper in a local shop on Railway Road, Coleraine,...
UK National News, Apr 12, 2012
Investigation Into 'Recordings' Of Anti-Terrorist Hotline Calls
An investigation has been started following claims that calls made to the Metropolitan Polices’ anti-terrorist hotline were illegally recorded. It comes after a hacking group, TeaMp0isoN, posted a re...
Investigation Into 'Recordings' Of Anti-Terrorist Hotline Calls
An investigation has been started following claims that calls made to the Metropolitan Polices’ anti-terrorist hotline were illegally recorded. It comes after a hacking group, TeaMp0isoN, posted a re...
UK National News, Apr 12, 2012
Teen Jailed For Five Years For Killing Friends In Car Crash
17-year-old Arseng Rashid has been sentenced to five years in prison for the death of two friends. The teen was showing off in his mother’s car when he lost control after driving straight over two ro...
Teen Jailed For Five Years For Killing Friends In Car Crash
17-year-old Arseng Rashid has been sentenced to five years in prison for the death of two friends. The teen was showing off in his mother’s car when he lost control after driving straight over two ro...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2012
Fifth Of School Children Hear Voices In Their Heads
A startling amount of children have admitted to 'hearing voices' in their heads. According to research carried out by the British Journal of Psychiatry over 20% of children from Ireland, aged between...
Fifth Of School Children Hear Voices In Their Heads
A startling amount of children have admitted to 'hearing voices' in their heads. According to research carried out by the British Journal of Psychiatry over 20% of children from Ireland, aged between...
UK National News, Apr 12, 2012
Icelandic Volcanoes Could Be Answer To UK Energy Needs
Iceland’s volcanoes could be set to provide the UK with low-carbon electricity if government plans become a reality. Energy minister Charles Hendry will visit the country in May to discuss connecting...
Icelandic Volcanoes Could Be Answer To UK Energy Needs
Iceland’s volcanoes could be set to provide the UK with low-carbon electricity if government plans become a reality. Energy minister Charles Hendry will visit the country in May to discuss connecting...
UK National News, Apr 12, 2012
Four Charged With Jamie Dank Murder
Four people have been charged with the murder of a man whose body was found in an industrial bin in Southhampton. The three men and one woman are charged with killing 22-year-old Jamie Dank after his...
Four Charged With Jamie Dank Murder
Four people have been charged with the murder of a man whose body was found in an industrial bin in Southhampton. The three men and one woman are charged with killing 22-year-old Jamie Dank after his...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2012
Giant's Causeway Centre 'On Track'
Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has visited the construction site of the Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre and said that the project is on track to open this summer. The new Centre, located at the Giant’...
Giant's Causeway Centre 'On Track'
Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has visited the construction site of the Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre and said that the project is on track to open this summer. The new Centre, located at the Giant’...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2012
Clarke Marries Former Miss NI
Golf ace Darren Clarke has tied the knot with former Miss Northern Ireland Alison Campbell. The wedding was held on the beach at Abaco Club, a golf and hotel resort in the Bahamas, yesterday. The Op...
Clarke Marries Former Miss NI
Golf ace Darren Clarke has tied the knot with former Miss Northern Ireland Alison Campbell. The wedding was held on the beach at Abaco Club, a golf and hotel resort in the Bahamas, yesterday. The Op...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2012
NI Prepares For Digital Switch-Over
The UK-wide digital switch-over is nearing completion and an information campaign to help people switch over to digital TV is being launched in Northern Ireland. There are just six months left until...
NI Prepares For Digital Switch-Over
The UK-wide digital switch-over is nearing completion and an information campaign to help people switch over to digital TV is being launched in Northern Ireland. There are just six months left until...
Business News, Apr 12, 2012
New Govt Scheme To Support Growing Irish Companies Launched
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton T.D. today launched the €150 million Development Capital Scheme and issued a call to Fund managers to signal their interest in establis...
New Govt Scheme To Support Growing Irish Companies Launched
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton T.D. today launched the €150 million Development Capital Scheme and issued a call to Fund managers to signal their interest in establis...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2012
Delay In Trial Of Turkish Man Accused Of Murder
A Turkish waiter who is accused of killing two Northern Ireland women has appeared in front of a special court hearing as it is revealed that a trial could be further delayed. The families of the two...
Delay In Trial Of Turkish Man Accused Of Murder
A Turkish waiter who is accused of killing two Northern Ireland women has appeared in front of a special court hearing as it is revealed that a trial could be further delayed. The families of the two...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2012
Top Chinese Politician Visits NI
One of China's top female politicians is to begin her visit to Northern Ireland today. The highest ranking female politician in the Communist Party of China, State Councillor Madame Liu Yandong will ...
Top Chinese Politician Visits NI
One of China's top female politicians is to begin her visit to Northern Ireland today. The highest ranking female politician in the Communist Party of China, State Councillor Madame Liu Yandong will ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2012
NI Tourism Spend Up 20%
Spending by overseas visitors in Northern Ireland has rose by 20% in 2011 in comparison with the previous year. It is understood that overseas tourists spent an estimated £368million during 2011. In...
NI Tourism Spend Up 20%
Spending by overseas visitors in Northern Ireland has rose by 20% in 2011 in comparison with the previous year. It is understood that overseas tourists spent an estimated £368million during 2011. In...
UK National News, Apr 12, 2012
Government To Investigate Overnight Hospital Discharges
An investigation has been launched by the government after new figures show hospital patients being discharged overnight. Using Freedom of Information requests the Times newspaper found that 100 NHS ...
Government To Investigate Overnight Hospital Discharges
An investigation has been launched by the government after new figures show hospital patients being discharged overnight. Using Freedom of Information requests the Times newspaper found that 100 NHS ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2012
Four Rescued From Lough Erne
Four people had to be rescued from the Lough Erne yesterday after their boat ran aground. The RNLI was called out to the lake to rescue the stranded passengers. No one was injured in the incident. T...
Four Rescued From Lough Erne
Four people had to be rescued from the Lough Erne yesterday after their boat ran aground. The RNLI was called out to the lake to rescue the stranded passengers. No one was injured in the incident. T...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2012
Seven Arrested At Apprentice Boys Parade
Seven people, including a 12-year-old boy, were arrested after trouble erupted following the Apprentice Boys Parade in Carrickfergus on Easter Monday. The trouble broke out close to Carrickfergus Cas...
Seven Arrested At Apprentice Boys Parade
Seven people, including a 12-year-old boy, were arrested after trouble erupted following the Apprentice Boys Parade in Carrickfergus on Easter Monday. The trouble broke out close to Carrickfergus Cas...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2012
Other News In Brief
Stormont Tricolour Flag Debated A Northern Ireland committee are to debate whether Ireland's flag should be flown outside Stormont. According to an article in the Belfast Telegraph the Assemb...
Other News In Brief
Stormont Tricolour Flag Debated A Northern Ireland committee are to debate whether Ireland's flag should be flown outside Stormont. According to an article in the Belfast Telegraph the Assemb...
UK National News, Apr 12, 2012
Mothercare Announce More Store Closures
Mothercare has announced plans to close more UK stores over the next three years. In an announcement last year the struggling babywear retailer said it planned to reduce its total UK stores from 373 ...
Mothercare Announce More Store Closures
Mothercare has announced plans to close more UK stores over the next three years. In an announcement last year the struggling babywear retailer said it planned to reduce its total UK stores from 373 ...
UK National News, Apr 12, 2012
Welsh Sony Factory Fears Job Losses
Workers at a Sony factory in Wales are bracing themselves for news about possible job losses after the company announced it would be cutting 10,000 staff worldwide. The electronic firm employs around...
Welsh Sony Factory Fears Job Losses
Workers at a Sony factory in Wales are bracing themselves for news about possible job losses after the company announced it would be cutting 10,000 staff worldwide. The electronic firm employs around...
UK National News, Apr 12, 2012
Charities Survey Shows Fear Over Tax Relief Cap
A survey carried out by the Charities Aid Foundation has found nine out of ten charities fear government plans to limit tax relief will result in a drop in donations from wealthy benefactors. The fo...
Charities Survey Shows Fear Over Tax Relief Cap
A survey carried out by the Charities Aid Foundation has found nine out of ten charities fear government plans to limit tax relief will result in a drop in donations from wealthy benefactors. The fo...
UK National News, Apr 12, 2012
Jobs Could Be At Risk From British Airways and BMI Deal
Up to 1,200 jobs could be at risk from a deal by British Airways owner IAG to buy the BMI airline from Lufthansa. The £172.5m deal was announced in December and the European Commission granted regula...
Jobs Could Be At Risk From British Airways and BMI Deal
Up to 1,200 jobs could be at risk from a deal by British Airways owner IAG to buy the BMI airline from Lufthansa. The £172.5m deal was announced in December and the European Commission granted regula...
Recruitment News, Apr 12, 2012
Minister Announces New Scholarship Scheme
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., has announced the establishment of a new scholarship scheme for higher education. As part of Budget 2012, Minister Quinn committed to abolish...
Minister Announces New Scholarship Scheme
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., has announced the establishment of a new scholarship scheme for higher education. As part of Budget 2012, Minister Quinn committed to abolish...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
