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Northern Ireland News for April 2012 : Page 6
UK National News, Apr 20, 2012
Other News In Brief
Controversial Minicab Boss Blames Cyclists For Road Accidents A call for a boycott of the UK’s biggest minicab firm has been made by campaigners and politicians following claims by its chairma...
Other News In Brief
Controversial Minicab Boss Blames Cyclists For Road Accidents A call for a boycott of the UK’s biggest minicab firm has been made by campaigners and politicians following claims by its chairma...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2012
New Initiative Launched To Resolve Parading Disputes
Former speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly, Lord John Alderdice, has been asked to take on an initiative by the Parades Commission to resolve parading disputes in Ardoyne, north Belfast. Fr Gary...
New Initiative Launched To Resolve Parading Disputes
Former speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly, Lord John Alderdice, has been asked to take on an initiative by the Parades Commission to resolve parading disputes in Ardoyne, north Belfast. Fr Gary...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2012
Man Dies In Castlederg House Fire
An OAP has died following a fire in his Castlederg home. Robert Fitzpatrick, 88, died after the blaze broke out on Thursday morning in the County Tyrone property. Police are not treating the Munie R...
Man Dies In Castlederg House Fire
An OAP has died following a fire in his Castlederg home. Robert Fitzpatrick, 88, died after the blaze broke out on Thursday morning in the County Tyrone property. Police are not treating the Munie R...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2012
Small Wonders Childcare Centre Receives EU Funding Boost
Small Wonders childcare centre in west Belfast is to receive £700,000 of EU funds to promote cross-community relations. The project, jointly funded by the executive and the Irish government, will cr...
Small Wonders Childcare Centre Receives EU Funding Boost
Small Wonders childcare centre in west Belfast is to receive £700,000 of EU funds to promote cross-community relations. The project, jointly funded by the executive and the Irish government, will cr...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2012
Drop In Council Waste Going To Landfill
There's a continuing decrease in the amount of local authority collected municipal waste sent to landfill in Northern Ireland. According to the latest government statistics in October to December 20...
Drop In Council Waste Going To Landfill
There's a continuing decrease in the amount of local authority collected municipal waste sent to landfill in Northern Ireland. According to the latest government statistics in October to December 20...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2012
Attwood Hits Out At Illegal Cabs
One in four taxis do not comply with legal requirements. This is all the more reason for the introduction of the operator licensing for taxis according to Environment Minister Alex Attwood. The Mini...
Attwood Hits Out At Illegal Cabs
One in four taxis do not comply with legal requirements. This is all the more reason for the introduction of the operator licensing for taxis according to Environment Minister Alex Attwood. The Mini...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2012
Other News In Brief
Library Members Can Borrow Books From Any Library Throughout Ireland The announcement was made by Libraries Minister Carál Ní Chuilín and Minister of State for the NewEra project Fergus O’Dow...
Other News In Brief
Library Members Can Borrow Books From Any Library Throughout Ireland The announcement was made by Libraries Minister Carál Ní Chuilín and Minister of State for the NewEra project Fergus O’Dow...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2012
Two Charged In Connection With Tang Murder
Two women have been charged in connection with the murder of Chinese business man Simon Tang. The pair, aged 33 and 34, have been charged with perverting the course of justice. They are due in court ...
Two Charged In Connection With Tang Murder
Two women have been charged in connection with the murder of Chinese business man Simon Tang. The pair, aged 33 and 34, have been charged with perverting the course of justice. They are due in court ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2012
Man Charged With Mongan Murder
A 22-year-old man has been remanded in custody and charged with the murder of John Mongan in 2008. Thomas Stokes from the Old Fort, Strathfoyle, in Londonderry, was refused bail on the grounds that h...
Man Charged With Mongan Murder
A 22-year-old man has been remanded in custody and charged with the murder of John Mongan in 2008. Thomas Stokes from the Old Fort, Strathfoyle, in Londonderry, was refused bail on the grounds that h...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2012
Three Officers Injured Inside Maghaberry
Three prison officers have had to be treated in hospital after being attacked inside Maghaberry Jail in County Antrim. It is understood that one of the injured were knocked unconscious after unrest b...
Three Officers Injured Inside Maghaberry
Three prison officers have had to be treated in hospital after being attacked inside Maghaberry Jail in County Antrim. It is understood that one of the injured were knocked unconscious after unrest b...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2012
Rail And Bus Fares To Increase By 3%
Fares for a number of bus and rail routes across Northern Ireland are set to rise. Translink have announced that they intend to introduce a fare increase which will mean an average rise of 3% "across...
Rail And Bus Fares To Increase By 3%
Fares for a number of bus and rail routes across Northern Ireland are set to rise. Translink have announced that they intend to introduce a fare increase which will mean an average rise of 3% "across...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2012
Charity Calls For More Help For Autistic Children
A charity is calling on politicians to do more to help children with autism. The National Autistic Society Northern Ireland (NAS NI) has asked MLAs to consider the needs of children with autism as th...
Charity Calls For More Help For Autistic Children
A charity is calling on politicians to do more to help children with autism. The National Autistic Society Northern Ireland (NAS NI) has asked MLAs to consider the needs of children with autism as th...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2012
It's Time To Put NI On Global Tourism Map
2012 is Northern Ireland’s time to shine and emerge as an international must-see tourism destination, according to Howard Hastings, chairman of the Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB). Speaking at ...
It's Time To Put NI On Global Tourism Map
2012 is Northern Ireland’s time to shine and emerge as an international must-see tourism destination, according to Howard Hastings, chairman of the Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB). Speaking at ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2012
NIE Bills Could Drop In Next Five Years
Northern Ireland's Utility Regulator has calculated that the amount of money needed to maintain electricity networks comes in a less than half the amount Northern Ireland Electricity claims it needs. ...
NIE Bills Could Drop In Next Five Years
Northern Ireland's Utility Regulator has calculated that the amount of money needed to maintain electricity networks comes in a less than half the amount Northern Ireland Electricity claims it needs. ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2012
MAC Set For Official Opening Tonight
Another symbol of progress and an important asset to our cultural infrastructure is ready to open its doors to the public. When the state of the art MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre) officially opens th...
MAC Set For Official Opening Tonight
Another symbol of progress and an important asset to our cultural infrastructure is ready to open its doors to the public. When the state of the art MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre) officially opens th...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2012
Accused Drug Dealer Refused Bail Over Shooting Threats
Republican paramilitaries want to shoot a man accused of dealing drugs in North Belfast. In Belfast's High Court today it was heard that Kevin Davidson,22, of Hallidays Road in the New Lodge area of ...
Accused Drug Dealer Refused Bail Over Shooting Threats
Republican paramilitaries want to shoot a man accused of dealing drugs in North Belfast. In Belfast's High Court today it was heard that Kevin Davidson,22, of Hallidays Road in the New Lodge area of ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2012
Brain Injury Charity Receives Lottery Windfall
A Ballymena group providing vital support for people living with brain injuries and their carers has been awarded a grant from the Big Lottery Fund. Headway Ballymena is one of 73 groups across Nort...
Brain Injury Charity Receives Lottery Windfall
A Ballymena group providing vital support for people living with brain injuries and their carers has been awarded a grant from the Big Lottery Fund. Headway Ballymena is one of 73 groups across Nort...
UK National News, Apr 19, 2012
Mini Stick-On Credit Card Unveiled By Barclaycard
The latest contender in the fiercely fought battle to launch a digital wallet has been announced – a mini stick on credit card. Unveiled by Barclaycard, the bank is hoping that UK customers will atta...
Mini Stick-On Credit Card Unveiled By Barclaycard
The latest contender in the fiercely fought battle to launch a digital wallet has been announced – a mini stick on credit card. Unveiled by Barclaycard, the bank is hoping that UK customers will atta...
UK National News, Apr 19, 2012
Thousands Of Attempts Made To Hack BPAS Website
The BBC have learned that thousands of attempts have been made to hack the computers of the UK’s largest provider of abortion services, BPAS. Last month, a man was jailed for stealing the details of ...
Thousands Of Attempts Made To Hack BPAS Website
The BBC have learned that thousands of attempts have been made to hack the computers of the UK’s largest provider of abortion services, BPAS. Last month, a man was jailed for stealing the details of ...
UK National News, Apr 19, 2012
BBC To Return £300m Of Digital Switchover Money
Almost half of the £600m allocated to help people make the switchover from analogue to digital TV will be returned by the BBC after the change was not as problematic as it was feared it might have bee...
BBC To Return £300m Of Digital Switchover Money
Almost half of the £600m allocated to help people make the switchover from analogue to digital TV will be returned by the BBC after the change was not as problematic as it was feared it might have bee...
Recruitment News, Apr 19, 2012
Kenny Welcomes 280 Baldoyle Jobs Boost
Labour Party T.D., for Dublin North East, Seán Kenny has welcomed the announcement that 280 new jobs will be created by the pharmaceutical manufacturer Mylan in Dublin North East. Mr Kenny said the h...
Kenny Welcomes 280 Baldoyle Jobs Boost
Labour Party T.D., for Dublin North East, Seán Kenny has welcomed the announcement that 280 new jobs will be created by the pharmaceutical manufacturer Mylan in Dublin North East. Mr Kenny said the h...
Recruitment News, Apr 19, 2012
400 Jobs On Offer At Employment And Advice Fair
Joan Burton TD, Minister for Social Protection will visit the Employment and Advice Fair, which takes place in the Wexford Opera House and will be open on Friday 20th April from 3pm to 8pm, and Saturd...
400 Jobs On Offer At Employment And Advice Fair
Joan Burton TD, Minister for Social Protection will visit the Employment and Advice Fair, which takes place in the Wexford Opera House and will be open on Friday 20th April from 3pm to 8pm, and Saturd...
UK National News, Apr 19, 2012
Audit Finds Hospitals Overcharging For Hospital Care
A watchdog has found that NHS money is being wasted by hospitals in England, who are wrongly charging the health service for treating short-stay patients. The Audit Commission found that hospitals co...
Audit Finds Hospitals Overcharging For Hospital Care
A watchdog has found that NHS money is being wasted by hospitals in England, who are wrongly charging the health service for treating short-stay patients. The Audit Commission found that hospitals co...
UK National News, Apr 19, 2012
British Airways Fine Cut By More Than Half
A fine imposed on British Airways for price-fixing has been cut by over half by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT). The original fine, imposed in 2007, was £121.5m, but the OFT has reduced that to £58....
British Airways Fine Cut By More Than Half
A fine imposed on British Airways for price-fixing has been cut by over half by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT). The original fine, imposed in 2007, was £121.5m, but the OFT has reduced that to £58....
UK National News, Apr 19, 2012
Children's Society Warns Benefit Changes Could Leave Children Hungry
A children’s charity has warned that plans to simplify the welfare system could result in thousands of England's poorest children missing out on free school meals. The meals are linked to low-income ...
Children's Society Warns Benefit Changes Could Leave Children Hungry
A children’s charity has warned that plans to simplify the welfare system could result in thousands of England's poorest children missing out on free school meals. The meals are linked to low-income ...
Business News, Apr 19, 2012
Mount Mills Races Ahead With Sales Of Healthy Flax Oil To Equine Industry
Mount Mills, the Newry-based manufacturer of cold-pressed flax oil for the equine industry, has won business from a leading racing stud in Dubai, one of the world’s major horse racing and breeding cen...
Mount Mills Races Ahead With Sales Of Healthy Flax Oil To Equine Industry
Mount Mills, the Newry-based manufacturer of cold-pressed flax oil for the equine industry, has won business from a leading racing stud in Dubai, one of the world’s major horse racing and breeding cen...
UK National News, Apr 19, 2012
'Pasty Tax' Rebels Defeated
An attempt to overturn the so-called ‘pasty tax’ – a tax on takeaway food – has been defeated by the government. A group of MPs had tried to exclude VAT from freshly baked products where no attempt ...
'Pasty Tax' Rebels Defeated
An attempt to overturn the so-called ‘pasty tax’ – a tax on takeaway food – has been defeated by the government. A group of MPs had tried to exclude VAT from freshly baked products where no attempt ...
UK National News, Apr 19, 2012
More Arrests Made During Investigation Into Police Payments
Three people have been arrested in connection with illegal payments made to police and public officials by journalists. This brings the total number of people arrested, as part of Scotland Yard’s Ope...
More Arrests Made During Investigation Into Police Payments
Three people have been arrested in connection with illegal payments made to police and public officials by journalists. This brings the total number of people arrested, as part of Scotland Yard’s Ope...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2012
Other News In Brief
Man Escapes Arson Attack A man has escaped injury in an arson attack on a flat in Portadown, County Armagh. Police said they received a report of a fire at flat in Corcrain Avenue at about 5....
Other News In Brief
Man Escapes Arson Attack A man has escaped injury in an arson attack on a flat in Portadown, County Armagh. Police said they received a report of a fire at flat in Corcrain Avenue at about 5....
UK National News, Apr 19, 2012
Scottish Off Shore Wind Project Scrapped
A project that would have created hundreds of jobs for Scotland’s offshore wind sector has collapsed after a major foreign investor pulled out. Doosan, the Korean investor, has blamed deteriorating c...
Scottish Off Shore Wind Project Scrapped
A project that would have created hundreds of jobs for Scotland’s offshore wind sector has collapsed after a major foreign investor pulled out. Doosan, the Korean investor, has blamed deteriorating c...
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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.
