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Northern Ireland News for May 2012 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2012
On-The-Spot Fines Introduced To Speed Up The Justice System
New on-the-spot fines could speed the justice system up and send 1,500 less people to court each year, David Ford has said. The Justice Minister was joined in Belfast by the PSNI's Assistant Chief Co...
On-The-Spot Fines Introduced To Speed Up The Justice System
New on-the-spot fines could speed the justice system up and send 1,500 less people to court each year, David Ford has said. The Justice Minister was joined in Belfast by the PSNI's Assistant Chief Co...
Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2012
NI Ministers To Give Queen Jubilee Present
The Northern Ireland Executive will consider sending a gift to the Queen for her Diamond Jubilee. Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness told the Assembly he recognised that many Northern Irish peop...
NI Ministers To Give Queen Jubilee Present
The Northern Ireland Executive will consider sending a gift to the Queen for her Diamond Jubilee. Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness told the Assembly he recognised that many Northern Irish peop...
Business News, May 30, 2012
Linden Foods Named 2012 Manufacturer Of The Year
Local meat processing company, Linden Foods, has been named UK Manufacturer of the Year in the 2012 Meat Management Awards. Linden Foods beat off stiff competition from other manufacturing companies ...
Linden Foods Named 2012 Manufacturer Of The Year
Local meat processing company, Linden Foods, has been named UK Manufacturer of the Year in the 2012 Meat Management Awards. Linden Foods beat off stiff competition from other manufacturing companies ...
Recruitment News, May 30, 2012
35 New Jobs For Cork Welcomed
Seán Sherlock T.D., Minister for Research and Innovation, today welcomed the announcement by online games developer Red 5 Studios that it will establish its European Headquarters in Cork leading to th...
35 New Jobs For Cork Welcomed
Seán Sherlock T.D., Minister for Research and Innovation, today welcomed the announcement by online games developer Red 5 Studios that it will establish its European Headquarters in Cork leading to th...
Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2012
Belfast Builder Convicted For Shoddy Work
A Belfast trader who "held householders to ransom" and carried out a loft conversion to sub-standard quality was convicted yesterday. Laganside Magistrates' Court heard that Gareth Axon, who traded a...
Belfast Builder Convicted For Shoddy Work
A Belfast trader who "held householders to ransom" and carried out a loft conversion to sub-standard quality was convicted yesterday. Laganside Magistrates' Court heard that Gareth Axon, who traded a...
Recruitment News, May 30, 2012
Bruton Announces 100 New Jobs
Jobs Minister Richard Bruton today, announced the creation of 100 new jobs in 4 new IDA client companies in the emerging business sector in addition to the establishment of headquarter operations by 2...
Bruton Announces 100 New Jobs
Jobs Minister Richard Bruton today, announced the creation of 100 new jobs in 4 new IDA client companies in the emerging business sector in addition to the establishment of headquarter operations by 2...
Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2012
Quarry Teenager's Two Uncles Also Drowned
The Strabane teenager whose body was pulled from a water-filled quarry yesterday was the third member of his family to die by drowning. Two uncles of 17-year-old Rhys Jack both died in drowning incid...
Quarry Teenager's Two Uncles Also Drowned
The Strabane teenager whose body was pulled from a water-filled quarry yesterday was the third member of his family to die by drowning. Two uncles of 17-year-old Rhys Jack both died in drowning incid...
Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2012
Plastic Bag Charge 'Must Not Be Revenue-Focused'
A potential charge for plastic bags should be introduced to help the environment, not to make money. That was the view of members of the Environment Committee at Stormont, who debated the proposed ca...
Plastic Bag Charge 'Must Not Be Revenue-Focused'
A potential charge for plastic bags should be introduced to help the environment, not to make money. That was the view of members of the Environment Committee at Stormont, who debated the proposed ca...
UK National News, May 30, 2012
Taxpayer's Bill To Double By 2030
The cost of care for the country's rapidly ageing population is set to almost double in a generation unless government urgently introduces reform, local government leaders have warned today. New anal...
Taxpayer's Bill To Double By 2030
The cost of care for the country's rapidly ageing population is set to almost double in a generation unless government urgently introduces reform, local government leaders have warned today. New anal...
Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2012
Prostitution Raids Collar Brothel-Keepers In NI
Three women pleaded guilty to keeping a brothel and having criminal property today. The women, all in their twenties and from Poland, were arrested at a brothel in Belfast's Alfred Street yesterday a...
Prostitution Raids Collar Brothel-Keepers In NI
Three women pleaded guilty to keeping a brothel and having criminal property today. The women, all in their twenties and from Poland, were arrested at a brothel in Belfast's Alfred Street yesterday a...
UK National News, May 30, 2012
Man Convicted For 27 Years For Attempted Murder
A Man has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for attempted murder. After an eight day trial at Wood Green Crown Court, on May 25th 2012, William Kelly age 50 of Lynton Road, London E4 was jailed. ...
Man Convicted For 27 Years For Attempted Murder
A Man has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for attempted murder. After an eight day trial at Wood Green Crown Court, on May 25th 2012, William Kelly age 50 of Lynton Road, London E4 was jailed. ...
Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2012
Reducing Corporation Tax Could 'Transform' Economy
Lowering corporation tax for Northern Ireland would "transform" the economy, according to a former secretary of state. The Right Honourable Lord John Reid of Cardowen called for decision-making power...
Reducing Corporation Tax Could 'Transform' Economy
Lowering corporation tax for Northern Ireland would "transform" the economy, according to a former secretary of state. The Right Honourable Lord John Reid of Cardowen called for decision-making power...
UK National News, May 30, 2012
Changes To School Inspections Announced
Ofsted today announces the results of its consultation on changes to the way it inspects schools, further education and skills, and initial teacher education. The changes, which come into effect fro...
Changes To School Inspections Announced
Ofsted today announces the results of its consultation on changes to the way it inspects schools, further education and skills, and initial teacher education. The changes, which come into effect fro...
UK National News, May 30, 2012
MPs Propose Body Image Lessons For Children
School children could be forced to take body image and self-esteem lessons under new MP recommendations. A report from the All Party Parliamentary Group on body image heard how more than half of the ...
MPs Propose Body Image Lessons For Children
School children could be forced to take body image and self-esteem lessons under new MP recommendations. A report from the All Party Parliamentary Group on body image heard how more than half of the ...
UK National News, May 30, 2012
Transport Committee Warns EU Flight Time Proposals May Jeopardise Safety
Proposed EU rules on the working hours and conditions for pilots and cabin crew must be improved or safety could be at risk, says the Transport Committee in a report examining draft proposals from the...
Transport Committee Warns EU Flight Time Proposals May Jeopardise Safety
Proposed EU rules on the working hours and conditions for pilots and cabin crew must be improved or safety could be at risk, says the Transport Committee in a report examining draft proposals from the...
UK National News, May 30, 2012
Other UK News In Brief
Petrol Price Drops Could Become Law Petrol station owners could be forced to drop the price of fuel when wholesale costs are cut. Transport Secretary Justine Greening is looking at plans to f...
Other UK News In Brief
Petrol Price Drops Could Become Law Petrol station owners could be forced to drop the price of fuel when wholesale costs are cut. Transport Secretary Justine Greening is looking at plans to f...
Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2012
Lorry With A Difference Goes On The Road
A lorry with a difference has raised thousands of pounds for children with cancer. The 14-tonne Lorry for Life was plastered with advertising from 13 brands, won in exchange for donations. Todd Insu...
Lorry With A Difference Goes On The Road
A lorry with a difference has raised thousands of pounds for children with cancer. The 14-tonne Lorry for Life was plastered with advertising from 13 brands, won in exchange for donations. Todd Insu...
Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2012
Other NI News In Brief
Kidnapped Aid Worker Freed In Sudan A Northern Irish aid worker who spent nearly three months in captivity in Sudan has been released. Patrick Noonan, 48, was kidnapped by armed men on March ...
Other NI News In Brief
Kidnapped Aid Worker Freed In Sudan A Northern Irish aid worker who spent nearly three months in captivity in Sudan has been released. Patrick Noonan, 48, was kidnapped by armed men on March ...
UK National News, May 29, 2012
Pensioner Trapped In Deckchair For Six Hours
A pensioner got stuck in her deckchair for six hours after sunbathing. Passing firefighters rescued the 83-year-old whose bottom got trapped when the chair’s fabric ripped. She was unable to free he...
Pensioner Trapped In Deckchair For Six Hours
A pensioner got stuck in her deckchair for six hours after sunbathing. Passing firefighters rescued the 83-year-old whose bottom got trapped when the chair’s fabric ripped. She was unable to free he...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2012
Shake-up For Learner Drivers In The Pipeline
The Environment Minister has tabled plans that amount to a radical shake-up of the rules for learner drivers. Teenagers could be able to get behind the wheel at the age of 16-and-a-half, and the 45mp...
Shake-up For Learner Drivers In The Pipeline
The Environment Minister has tabled plans that amount to a radical shake-up of the rules for learner drivers. Teenagers could be able to get behind the wheel at the age of 16-and-a-half, and the 45mp...
UK National News, May 29, 2012
Tube's Racist Ranter Jailed
A woman has been jailed for 21 weeks for racially abusing fellow passengers on a London Underground train. A seven-minute mobile phone video of passenger Jacqueline Woodhouse, 42, of east London, was...
Tube's Racist Ranter Jailed
A woman has been jailed for 21 weeks for racially abusing fellow passengers on a London Underground train. A seven-minute mobile phone video of passenger Jacqueline Woodhouse, 42, of east London, was...
UK National News, May 29, 2012
Pensioner Dies In Hospital After Attack
Emma Winnall, the elderly lady found badly beaten in the bed of her Moseley home earlier this month, has passed away in hospital this morning. The 93-year-old, who suffered a fractured skull and brok...
Pensioner Dies In Hospital After Attack
Emma Winnall, the elderly lady found badly beaten in the bed of her Moseley home earlier this month, has passed away in hospital this morning. The 93-year-old, who suffered a fractured skull and brok...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2012
Accusations Of Lies At Mauritius Murder Trial
A senior police officer gave evidence to the trial in Mauritius of two men charged with the murder of a Tyrone woman today. He told the court that the hotel room where Michaela McAreavey's body was f...
Accusations Of Lies At Mauritius Murder Trial
A senior police officer gave evidence to the trial in Mauritius of two men charged with the murder of a Tyrone woman today. He told the court that the hotel room where Michaela McAreavey's body was f...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2012
Electronic System Will Save Time For Patients
A £9m electronic information system will be rolled out across Northern Ireland’s health trusts by April 2013. The single system will allow doctors to share information. Health Minister Edwin Poots s...
Electronic System Will Save Time For Patients
A £9m electronic information system will be rolled out across Northern Ireland’s health trusts by April 2013. The single system will allow doctors to share information. Health Minister Edwin Poots s...
Recruitment News, May 29, 2012
Stanton Welcomes Irish Distillers €200m Investment In East Cork
The announcement of a €200 million investment by Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard in facilities in East Cork has been warmly welcomed by Fine Gael TD for Cork East, David Stanton. One hundred million ...
Stanton Welcomes Irish Distillers €200m Investment In East Cork
The announcement of a €200 million investment by Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard in facilities in East Cork has been warmly welcomed by Fine Gael TD for Cork East, David Stanton. One hundred million ...
Recruitment News, May 29, 2012
SIPTU To Ballot Water Service Workers On Industrial action
SIPTU will commence a ballot for industrial action of its members employed in local authority water services across the country in the coming weeks. The SIPTU Local Authority Sector Committee is cur...
SIPTU To Ballot Water Service Workers On Industrial action
SIPTU will commence a ballot for industrial action of its members employed in local authority water services across the country in the coming weeks. The SIPTU Local Authority Sector Committee is cur...
Recruitment News, May 29, 2012
IDG Connect To Establish New Base In Dublin
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD and IDG Connect today announced that the company is establishing a new base for operational support in Dublin. Located on Great Strand ...
IDG Connect To Establish New Base In Dublin
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD and IDG Connect today announced that the company is establishing a new base for operational support in Dublin. Located on Great Strand ...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2012
Keep Toddlers Away From "Lethal" Blind Cords
Parents have been warned to protect their children from window blind cords. The "potentially lethal" cords are being highlighted for Home Accident Prevention Week as research has shown that most acci...
Keep Toddlers Away From "Lethal" Blind Cords
Parents have been warned to protect their children from window blind cords. The "potentially lethal" cords are being highlighted for Home Accident Prevention Week as research has shown that most acci...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2012
Access To Republic Of Ireland Digital TV Channels Confirmed For Northern Ireland
TV viewers in Northern Ireland will be able to watch TG4 and RTÉ One and Two on Freeview following digital TV switchover, the UK Government confirmed today. RTÉ, the Republic of Ireland’s national br...
Access To Republic Of Ireland Digital TV Channels Confirmed For Northern Ireland
TV viewers in Northern Ireland will be able to watch TG4 and RTÉ One and Two on Freeview following digital TV switchover, the UK Government confirmed today. RTÉ, the Republic of Ireland’s national br...
UK National News, May 29, 2012
Parents Arrested Following Arson Attack
The parents of six children who were killed in an arson attack on their home have been arrested on suspicion of murder. Mick Philpott, 55, and his wife Mairead, 31, are in custody and will be questio...
Parents Arrested Following Arson Attack
The parents of six children who were killed in an arson attack on their home have been arrested on suspicion of murder. Mick Philpott, 55, and his wife Mairead, 31, are in custody and will be questio...
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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.
