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Northern Ireland News for May 2012 : Page 3
UK National News, May 29, 2012
More Charities 'May Go Under' As Gov Funding Shrinks
Charities are at risk of closing down due to reduced budgets from government cuts, a think tank has said. Research from New Philanthropy Capital (NPC) found one in 10 charities may close within a yea...
More Charities 'May Go Under' As Gov Funding Shrinks
Charities are at risk of closing down due to reduced budgets from government cuts, a think tank has said. Research from New Philanthropy Capital (NPC) found one in 10 charities may close within a yea...
Business News, May 29, 2012
Export Deal In Mozambique For Mindmill In Carrickfergus
Mindmill, the Carrickfergus-based company specialising in recruitment profiling technology, has won business in Mozambique with help from Invest Northern Ireland. The company is assisting a major int...
Export Deal In Mozambique For Mindmill In Carrickfergus
Mindmill, the Carrickfergus-based company specialising in recruitment profiling technology, has won business in Mozambique with help from Invest Northern Ireland. The company is assisting a major int...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2012
Fuel Poverty Report Published
Action must be taken to help the nearly-half of NI people who are worried about the cost of heating their homes, a report has found. Coming at the end of a week-long heatwave, figure might have looke...
Fuel Poverty Report Published
Action must be taken to help the nearly-half of NI people who are worried about the cost of heating their homes, a report has found. Coming at the end of a week-long heatwave, figure might have looke...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2012
Teenager's Body Found In Flooded Quarry
The body of a teenager has been recovered at a disused and flooded quarry in Strabane. It comes after a full search involving police, the fire service and volunteer divers. It is believed Rhys Jack,...
Teenager's Body Found In Flooded Quarry
The body of a teenager has been recovered at a disused and flooded quarry in Strabane. It comes after a full search involving police, the fire service and volunteer divers. It is believed Rhys Jack,...
UK National News, May 29, 2012
HMRC Extends The Alternative Dispute Resolution Service
Individuals and SMEs throughout the country can take advantage of a new way of resolving disputes with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The Alternative Dispute Resolution Service (ADR) pilot was launched...
HMRC Extends The Alternative Dispute Resolution Service
Individuals and SMEs throughout the country can take advantage of a new way of resolving disputes with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The Alternative Dispute Resolution Service (ADR) pilot was launched...
UK National News, May 29, 2012
Olympic Flame Visits The Summit Of Snowdon
The Olympic Flame travels 79.35 miles from Beaumaris to Chester today, carried by 125 inspirational Torchbearers. Day 11 of the Olympic Torch Relay has already seen the Flame travel by RNLI Lifeboat ...
Olympic Flame Visits The Summit Of Snowdon
The Olympic Flame travels 79.35 miles from Beaumaris to Chester today, carried by 125 inspirational Torchbearers. Day 11 of the Olympic Torch Relay has already seen the Flame travel by RNLI Lifeboat ...
UK National News, May 29, 2012
Met Police Launch 'War On Economic Crime'
Over 900 police officers are busy working across London today tackling financial crime against businesses and the public as part of the latest operation in the MPS's Total War on Crime. Launched toda...
Met Police Launch 'War On Economic Crime'
Over 900 police officers are busy working across London today tackling financial crime against businesses and the public as part of the latest operation in the MPS's Total War on Crime. Launched toda...
UK National News, May 29, 2012
Dentists Misleading NHS Patients, Report Finds
Dentists are charging potential NHS patients too much, research has found. The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) found that about 500,000 patients a year could be getting the wrong information from their ...
Dentists Misleading NHS Patients, Report Finds
Dentists are charging potential NHS patients too much, research has found. The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) found that about 500,000 patients a year could be getting the wrong information from their ...
UK National News, May 29, 2012
Footballer's Alleged Sexual Assault Victim "Really Scared"
A woman who repeatedly told a Premier League footballer to leave her alone was "really scared" during her alleged ordeal, a court heard today. Sunderland player Titus Bramble is alleged to have tried...
Footballer's Alleged Sexual Assault Victim "Really Scared"
A woman who repeatedly told a Premier League footballer to leave her alone was "really scared" during her alleged ordeal, a court heard today. Sunderland player Titus Bramble is alleged to have tried...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2012
Fifth Of NI Students Getting Irish Passports
One in five Northern Irish students are applying for Irish passports to study in Dundee for free, a local newspaper there reported. The Courier said that 20% of NI students intending to go to the cit...
Fifth Of NI Students Getting Irish Passports
One in five Northern Irish students are applying for Irish passports to study in Dundee for free, a local newspaper there reported. The Courier said that 20% of NI students intending to go to the cit...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2012
"Committed" Dementia Carers Recognised
A Belfast carer has been recognised for the 14 years of work she has done for dementia care, at the first Northern Ireland Dementia Excellence awards. Lisa Forbes won 'Carer of the Year' at the event...
"Committed" Dementia Carers Recognised
A Belfast carer has been recognised for the 14 years of work she has done for dementia care, at the first Northern Ireland Dementia Excellence awards. Lisa Forbes won 'Carer of the Year' at the event...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2012
Other NI News In Brief
Arsonists Take Advantage Of Dry Weather Firefighters have confirmed that the three acre blaze on Cave Hill was started deliberately. The fire started at about 9.30pm on Monday and four fire e...
Other NI News In Brief
Arsonists Take Advantage Of Dry Weather Firefighters have confirmed that the three acre blaze on Cave Hill was started deliberately. The fire started at about 9.30pm on Monday and four fire e...
UK National News, May 29, 2012
Other News In Brief
Justice Secretary Requests Firearms Power Transfer Scottish Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill has written to the Home Secretary Theresa May calling for firearms legislation to be fully devolve...
Other News In Brief
Justice Secretary Requests Firearms Power Transfer Scottish Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill has written to the Home Secretary Theresa May calling for firearms legislation to be fully devolve...
UK National News, May 28, 2012
Couple Locked 11-Year-Old In Coal Bunker
A woman who locked her 11-year-old son in a coal bunker has been jailed for two years. The same sentence was handed down to the woman’s partner. Social workers described the bunker where the boy was...
Couple Locked 11-Year-Old In Coal Bunker
A woman who locked her 11-year-old son in a coal bunker has been jailed for two years. The same sentence was handed down to the woman’s partner. Social workers described the bunker where the boy was...
UK National News, May 28, 2012
Sunderland Footballer Assaulted Women, Court Hears
A Premier League footballer is in court on charges of sexual assault. Teesside Crown Court heard Titus Bramble, who plays for Sunderland, groped a woman in club and sexually assaulted another in a ta...
Sunderland Footballer Assaulted Women, Court Hears
A Premier League footballer is in court on charges of sexual assault. Teesside Crown Court heard Titus Bramble, who plays for Sunderland, groped a woman in club and sexually assaulted another in a ta...
UK National News, May 28, 2012
Royal Wedding Protesters Put Police In Dock
A police force is facing questions about its conduct and policies during last year’s royal wedding. Twenty individuals who were arrested or searched on April 29 2011 are challenging the legality of p...
Royal Wedding Protesters Put Police In Dock
A police force is facing questions about its conduct and policies during last year’s royal wedding. Twenty individuals who were arrested or searched on April 29 2011 are challenging the legality of p...
UK National News, May 28, 2012
Delay In Cleric Deportation Decision
Attempts to deport a radical Muslim cleric will be delayed for at least four months while evidence is gathered. Abu Qatada faces deportation to Jordan to stand trial for allegedly plotting bomb attac...
Delay In Cleric Deportation Decision
Attempts to deport a radical Muslim cleric will be delayed for at least four months while evidence is gathered. Abu Qatada faces deportation to Jordan to stand trial for allegedly plotting bomb attac...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2012
No DNA Evidence, Mauritius Court Hears
A trial into the death of a County Tyrone newly-wed has heard there were no DNA traces from the men accused of her murder found on her body or at the crime scene. A forensic scientist told the court ...
No DNA Evidence, Mauritius Court Hears
A trial into the death of a County Tyrone newly-wed has heard there were no DNA traces from the men accused of her murder found on her body or at the crime scene. A forensic scientist told the court ...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2012
Guilty Plea In Balcony Manslaughter Case
A Belfast man has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of a teenager. Mark Stephen Keenan, 28, has been told he faces "inevitable" time in prison. Mr Keenan was originally charged with the murder of J...
Guilty Plea In Balcony Manslaughter Case
A Belfast man has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of a teenager. Mark Stephen Keenan, 28, has been told he faces "inevitable" time in prison. Mr Keenan was originally charged with the murder of J...
Business News, May 28, 2012
Smart Metering Product Launched
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster today launched an innovative meter data management product that has the potential to sell globally. Smart meters allow consumers to monitor and manage their consumpt...
Smart Metering Product Launched
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster today launched an innovative meter data management product that has the potential to sell globally. Smart meters allow consumers to monitor and manage their consumpt...
Recruitment News, May 28, 2012
Amazon To Create Over 100 Jobs In Dublin
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, today welcomed the announcement by Amazon that it is to create over 100 new technology jobs at its Development Centre in Kilmainham, Du...
Amazon To Create Over 100 Jobs In Dublin
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, today welcomed the announcement by Amazon that it is to create over 100 new technology jobs at its Development Centre in Kilmainham, Du...
UK National News, May 28, 2012
Number Of Retailers Going Bust Leaps 38% In One Year
The number of retailers going bust jumped 38% to 670 in the first quarter of 2012, up from 486 in Q4 2011, according to research by Wilkins Kennedy LLP, the Top 25 accountancy firm. Anthony Cork, Par...
Number Of Retailers Going Bust Leaps 38% In One Year
The number of retailers going bust jumped 38% to 670 in the first quarter of 2012, up from 486 in Q4 2011, according to research by Wilkins Kennedy LLP, the Top 25 accountancy firm. Anthony Cork, Par...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2012
Legislation Date For Doomed Stormont Ministry
Legislation designed to axe a Northern Ireland government department will be introduced by July. The details of the plan to abolish the devolved Department for Employment and Learning (DEL)before the...
Legislation Date For Doomed Stormont Ministry
Legislation designed to axe a Northern Ireland government department will be introduced by July. The details of the plan to abolish the devolved Department for Employment and Learning (DEL)before the...
UK National News, May 28, 2012
NUT And NASUWT Reach Historic Agreement
The National Union of Teachers (NUT) and NASUWT have reached an historic agreement to act together in defence of teachers and education. The NUT and NASUWT will not allow its pensions, professional ...
NUT And NASUWT Reach Historic Agreement
The National Union of Teachers (NUT) and NASUWT have reached an historic agreement to act together in defence of teachers and education. The NUT and NASUWT will not allow its pensions, professional ...
UK National News, May 28, 2012
Brit Woman Arrested After Smuggling Cocaine
A British woman has been arrested in Bali for allegedly smuggling cocaine, believed to be worth £1.6m, in her suitcase. Lindsay Sandford faces a maximum death penalty if found guilty. The 55-year-ol...
Brit Woman Arrested After Smuggling Cocaine
A British woman has been arrested in Bali for allegedly smuggling cocaine, believed to be worth £1.6m, in her suitcase. Lindsay Sandford faces a maximum death penalty if found guilty. The 55-year-ol...
UK National News, May 28, 2012
Man Jailed For Contaminating Painkillers
A man who was found guilty of contaminating painkillers with anti-psychotic drugs has been sentenced to 18 months in prison. Christopher McGuire, 30, of no fixed address, was jailed after tampering w...
Man Jailed For Contaminating Painkillers
A man who was found guilty of contaminating painkillers with anti-psychotic drugs has been sentenced to 18 months in prison. Christopher McGuire, 30, of no fixed address, was jailed after tampering w...
UK National News, May 28, 2012
Body Found In Subway With Throat Slit
A man has been arrested following the murder of a woman in a subway in the early hours of Sunday morning. The victim, who had her throat slit, was found lying face down in a pool of blood at the Bull...
Body Found In Subway With Throat Slit
A man has been arrested following the murder of a woman in a subway in the early hours of Sunday morning. The victim, who had her throat slit, was found lying face down in a pool of blood at the Bull...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2012
Couple Acquitted Of Killing Disabled Granddaughter
An elderly couple who were accused of killing their disabled granddaughter have been acquitted. David and Sarah Johnston, from Carwood Drive, Glengormley, County Antrim, denied charges of manslaughte...
Couple Acquitted Of Killing Disabled Granddaughter
An elderly couple who were accused of killing their disabled granddaughter have been acquitted. David and Sarah Johnston, from Carwood Drive, Glengormley, County Antrim, denied charges of manslaughte...
UK National News, May 28, 2012
Other News In Brief
Forth Bridge Bid For World Heritage Site Scotland’s world-renowned engineering marvel the Forth Railway Bridge could become a World Heritage Site. It has been put forward to UNESCO (the Unite...
Other News In Brief
Forth Bridge Bid For World Heritage Site Scotland’s world-renowned engineering marvel the Forth Railway Bridge could become a World Heritage Site. It has been put forward to UNESCO (the Unite...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2012
Sinn Fein Invite Dissident Republicans To Talk
Sinn Fein ministers have offered to hold talks with dissident republicans in an attempt to end "deplorable" violent attacks in Northern Ireland. Speaking at the Sinn Fein party conference in Killarne...
Sinn Fein Invite Dissident Republicans To Talk
Sinn Fein ministers have offered to hold talks with dissident republicans in an attempt to end "deplorable" violent attacks in Northern Ireland. Speaking at the Sinn Fein party conference in Killarne...
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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.
