Northern Ireland News for May 2013 : Page 10
Recruitment News, May 13, 2013
Linden Foods Creates 179 New Jobs
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced a £5 million investment by Dungannon-based Linden Foods, which will create 179 new jobs. Linden Foods is a market leader within the Northern Ireland fr...
Linden Foods Creates 179 New Jobs
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced a £5 million investment by Dungannon-based Linden Foods, which will create 179 new jobs. Linden Foods is a market leader within the Northern Ireland fr...
UK National News, May 13, 2013
18% Rise In Gas Usage At Beginning Of 2013
Residential gas use in the UK increased by 18% in the first four months of 2013, Centrica has revealed. Blaming the colder weather, Centrica, which owns British Gas, added that the benefit they say f...
18% Rise In Gas Usage At Beginning Of 2013
Residential gas use in the UK increased by 18% in the first four months of 2013, Centrica has revealed. Blaming the colder weather, Centrica, which owns British Gas, added that the benefit they say f...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2013
Queen's Among Top 1%
Queen’s University Belfast has been ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world. The QS World University Rankings by Subject showed that, out of 30 subjects evaluated, Queen’s now has 5 subject...
Queen's Among Top 1%
Queen’s University Belfast has been ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world. The QS World University Rankings by Subject showed that, out of 30 subjects evaluated, Queen’s now has 5 subject...
UK National News, May 13, 2013
Post Office Launch Three New Bank Accounts
The Post Office have revealed details of three new current accounts now on offer, in a move hoped to challenge high street banks. Initially being launched in 29 branches across East Anglia, the new a...
Post Office Launch Three New Bank Accounts
The Post Office have revealed details of three new current accounts now on offer, in a move hoped to challenge high street banks. Initially being launched in 29 branches across East Anglia, the new a...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2013
NI Economy Set For 'Fragile Growth'
Northern Ireland's economy is set for only "fragile growth" for the rest of 2013, according to a new report from Danske Bank. Despite the UK’s 1st Quarter growth rate coming in higher than forecast, ...
NI Economy Set For 'Fragile Growth'
Northern Ireland's economy is set for only "fragile growth" for the rest of 2013, according to a new report from Danske Bank. Despite the UK’s 1st Quarter growth rate coming in higher than forecast, ...
UK National News, May 13, 2013
Armed Robbery Fugitive Captured In Spain
Andrew Moran, one of Britain’s most wanted fugitives, will be extradited to the UK following his arrest at a villa in Alicante, Spain. Four years ago 31-year-old Moran jumped from the dock and escape...
Armed Robbery Fugitive Captured In Spain
Andrew Moran, one of Britain’s most wanted fugitives, will be extradited to the UK following his arrest at a villa in Alicante, Spain. Four years ago 31-year-old Moran jumped from the dock and escape...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2013
BAFTA For BBC NI Priest Abuse Documentary
BBC Northern Ireland is celebrating BAFTA success following the news that a BBC One NI documentary on the Catholic Church abuse scandal won the current affairs category. The Shame of the Catholic Chu...
BAFTA For BBC NI Priest Abuse Documentary
BBC Northern Ireland is celebrating BAFTA success following the news that a BBC One NI documentary on the Catholic Church abuse scandal won the current affairs category. The Shame of the Catholic Chu...
UK National News, May 13, 2013
Unmanned Plane Completed 500-Mile Flight
The first “unmanned” flight across UK shared airspace has been completed. According to the BBC, a pilot on-board the Jetstream aircraft handled the take-off from Warton, near Preston in Lancashire, a...
Unmanned Plane Completed 500-Mile Flight
The first “unmanned” flight across UK shared airspace has been completed. According to the BBC, a pilot on-board the Jetstream aircraft handled the take-off from Warton, near Preston in Lancashire, a...
UK National News, May 13, 2013
Two Thirds Of Commonwealth Games Tickets Priced Under £25
Ticket prices for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, being held in Glasgow, have been revealed, with two thirds starting at under £25, according to the BBC. Tickets for the opening ceremony at Celtic P...
Two Thirds Of Commonwealth Games Tickets Priced Under £25
Ticket prices for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, being held in Glasgow, have been revealed, with two thirds starting at under £25, according to the BBC. Tickets for the opening ceremony at Celtic P...
UK National News, May 13, 2013
Huhne And Pryce Released After 62 Days
Chris Huhne and Vicky Pryce have been released from jailed after serving 62 days of their respective eight-month sentences. The 58-year-old former cabinet minister and his 60-year-old ex-wife were ja...
Huhne And Pryce Released After 62 Days
Chris Huhne and Vicky Pryce have been released from jailed after serving 62 days of their respective eight-month sentences. The 58-year-old former cabinet minister and his 60-year-old ex-wife were ja...
UK National News, May 13, 2013
Depot Fire Destroys 37 Buses
Some 37 buses have been destroyed in a fire overnight at a depot in Summercourt, Cornwall. It is understood that at least a third of the buses destroyed belonged to the Western Greyhound bus company,...
Depot Fire Destroys 37 Buses
Some 37 buses have been destroyed in a fire overnight at a depot in Summercourt, Cornwall. It is understood that at least a third of the buses destroyed belonged to the Western Greyhound bus company,...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2013
179 Jobs At Dungannon Meat Firm
179 jobs are to be created at Dungannon-based Linden Foods following a £5m investment. The meat processing company has received assistance to the tune of £520,000 from Invest Northern Ireland, under ...
179 Jobs At Dungannon Meat Firm
179 jobs are to be created at Dungannon-based Linden Foods following a £5m investment. The meat processing company has received assistance to the tune of £520,000 from Invest Northern Ireland, under ...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2013
Scheme To Help Witnesses Communicate
A new pilot scheme to help vulnerable victims, witnesses and defendants communicate more effectively when giving evidence has been launched by the Ministry of Justice. Justice Minister David Ford lau...
Scheme To Help Witnesses Communicate
A new pilot scheme to help vulnerable victims, witnesses and defendants communicate more effectively when giving evidence has been launched by the Ministry of Justice. Justice Minister David Ford lau...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2013
'Blight Summit' Addresses Eyesores
A 'Blight Summit' has been held by the Department of the Environment to address "eyesores" in Northern Ireland's towns and cities. Environment Minister Alex Attwood gathered district councils to the ...
'Blight Summit' Addresses Eyesores
A 'Blight Summit' has been held by the Department of the Environment to address "eyesores" in Northern Ireland's towns and cities. Environment Minister Alex Attwood gathered district councils to the ...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2013
Other News In Brief
L'Derry Man Arrested Over Dissident Activity A 43-year-old man has been arrested in L'Derry over suspected dissident activity. Detectives from the serious crime branch arrested the suspect, w...
Other News In Brief
L'Derry Man Arrested Over Dissident Activity A 43-year-old man has been arrested in L'Derry over suspected dissident activity. Detectives from the serious crime branch arrested the suspect, w...
UK National News, May 13, 2013
Other News In Brief
Archers Actor Arnold Peters Dies Aged 87 Arnold Peters, an actor who play Jack Woolley in Radio 4 soap the Archers, has died at a care home in Northamptonshire aged 87. Peters, who had Alzhei...
Other News In Brief
Archers Actor Arnold Peters Dies Aged 87 Arnold Peters, an actor who play Jack Woolley in Radio 4 soap the Archers, has died at a care home in Northamptonshire aged 87. Peters, who had Alzhei...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2013
Boris To Open Antrim Wrightbus Plant
Boris Johnson plans to open a new Wrightbus plant in Northern Ireland as part of the production of a new fleet of busses for London. The City's Mayor will open the County Antrim facility, which will ...
Boris To Open Antrim Wrightbus Plant
Boris Johnson plans to open a new Wrightbus plant in Northern Ireland as part of the production of a new fleet of busses for London. The City's Mayor will open the County Antrim facility, which will ...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2013
'Shared Future' Strategy Launched
Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness have agreed to a new strategy to work towards a "shared future" in Northern Ireland. Together: Building a United Community is to be published within the next 2 we...
'Shared Future' Strategy Launched
Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness have agreed to a new strategy to work towards a "shared future" in Northern Ireland. Together: Building a United Community is to be published within the next 2 we...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2013
Operaton Dulcet: 19 Images Released
Operation Dulcet detectives have released further images of people they want to speak to in connection with the union flag protests. Loyalists have been protesting since the decision by Belfast City ...
Operaton Dulcet: 19 Images Released
Operation Dulcet detectives have released further images of people they want to speak to in connection with the union flag protests. Loyalists have been protesting since the decision by Belfast City ...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2013
Q1 Crown Court Cases Increase 10%
Figures released today show a 10% increase in the number of Crown court cases from January to March 2013, compared with the same quarter the previous year. There were 477 Crown cases received during ...
Q1 Crown Court Cases Increase 10%
Figures released today show a 10% increase in the number of Crown court cases from January to March 2013, compared with the same quarter the previous year. There were 477 Crown cases received during ...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2013
Police Launch Domestic Violence Campaign
Police in Downpatrick are preparing for a campaign to tackle domestic violence over the coming summer months. In a statement, the PSNI said that the potential for domestic violence to occur increases...
Police Launch Domestic Violence Campaign
Police in Downpatrick are preparing for a campaign to tackle domestic violence over the coming summer months. In a statement, the PSNI said that the potential for domestic violence to occur increases...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2013
Whiskey Distillery Approved For L'Derry
Irish whiskey drinkers will be celebrating the news that a new distillery is to be built in L'Derry, following planning approval. Derry City Council has ratified Environment Minister Alex Attwood’s r...
Whiskey Distillery Approved For L'Derry
Irish whiskey drinkers will be celebrating the news that a new distillery is to be built in L'Derry, following planning approval. Derry City Council has ratified Environment Minister Alex Attwood’s r...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2013
Queen's Festival Announces New Director
The Belfast festival at Queen's has announced arts programmer and producer Richard Wakely as its new director. Mr Wakely is a former Managing Director of the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, while his role a...
Queen's Festival Announces New Director
The Belfast festival at Queen's has announced arts programmer and producer Richard Wakely as its new director. Mr Wakely is a former Managing Director of the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, while his role a...
Recruitment News, May 10, 2013
Wrightbus Creates 50 New Jobs In Antrim
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has welcomed news that a contract to supply 600 London buses is to create 50 additional jobs in Antrim. The Minister joined Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, on board ...
Wrightbus Creates 50 New Jobs In Antrim
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has welcomed news that a contract to supply 600 London buses is to create 50 additional jobs in Antrim. The Minister joined Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, on board ...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2013
£10.1m Road Schemes Completed In Omagh
£10.1m of road schemes have been completed in Omagh in the past year, according to the Department of Transport. Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has commended the Roads Service and its contractors on...
£10.1m Road Schemes Completed In Omagh
£10.1m of road schemes have been completed in Omagh in the past year, according to the Department of Transport. Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has commended the Roads Service and its contractors on...
Business News, May 10, 2013
Cloughbane Farm Foods To Supply Pasta Dishes To ASDA
Pomeroy-based Cloughbane Farm Foods has secured a contract to supply its new range of pasta dishes, developed with an Invest Northern Ireland Innovation Voucher, to ASDA. The family business has grow...
Cloughbane Farm Foods To Supply Pasta Dishes To ASDA
Pomeroy-based Cloughbane Farm Foods has secured a contract to supply its new range of pasta dishes, developed with an Invest Northern Ireland Innovation Voucher, to ASDA. The family business has grow...
UK National News, May 10, 2013
'No Evidence' Police Protected Jimmy Savile
A report by West Yorkshire Police has said there is "no evidence" that television presenter Jimmy Savile was "protested from arrest". However, the review did reveal an "over-reliance on personal frie...
'No Evidence' Police Protected Jimmy Savile
A report by West Yorkshire Police has said there is "no evidence" that television presenter Jimmy Savile was "protested from arrest". However, the review did reveal an "over-reliance on personal frie...
UK National News, May 10, 2013
Olympic Sailor Dies After Boat Capsizes
British Olympic sailor, Andrew 'Bart' Simpson, has died. In a statement on the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) website, Mr Simpson died after a Swedish catamaran capsized during a training session f...
Olympic Sailor Dies After Boat Capsizes
British Olympic sailor, Andrew 'Bart' Simpson, has died. In a statement on the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) website, Mr Simpson died after a Swedish catamaran capsized during a training session f...
UK National News, May 10, 2013
Daniel Morgan Murder: Corruption Inquiry Launched
A new inquiry into the murder of Daniel Morgan has been announced by Theresa May. Mr Morgan was murdered in south-east London in March 1987 but no one has been successfully prosecuted, despite five p...
Daniel Morgan Murder: Corruption Inquiry Launched
A new inquiry into the murder of Daniel Morgan has been announced by Theresa May. Mr Morgan was murdered in south-east London in March 1987 but no one has been successfully prosecuted, despite five p...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2013
Public Finance Strategy Launched
A consultation is being launched on a new strategy to help Northern Ireland consumers handle and manage their financial affairs in times of insecurity. The Financial Capability Strategy for Northern ...
Public Finance Strategy Launched
A consultation is being launched on a new strategy to help Northern Ireland consumers handle and manage their financial affairs in times of insecurity. The Financial Capability Strategy for Northern ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
