Northern Ireland News for May 2013 : Page 2
UK National News, May 30, 2013
Man Arrested Over Murder Of Missing Teenager
Police have said a man arrested over the disappearance of a teenager in Shropshire is now being questioned on suspicion of her murder. Georgia Williams, 17, was last seen leaving her home on Sunday. ...
Man Arrested Over Murder Of Missing Teenager
Police have said a man arrested over the disappearance of a teenager in Shropshire is now being questioned on suspicion of her murder. Georgia Williams, 17, was last seen leaving her home on Sunday. ...
Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2013
Two-Year Initiative To Tackle Fear Of Crime
A £60,000 initiative to tackle the fear of crime in Northern Ireland has been announced by the Department of Justice. The two-year project is to engage with older people to develop new ideas and solu...
Two-Year Initiative To Tackle Fear Of Crime
A £60,000 initiative to tackle the fear of crime in Northern Ireland has been announced by the Department of Justice. The two-year project is to engage with older people to develop new ideas and solu...
UK National News, May 30, 2013
Brian Farmer Murder - Three Charged
Three people have been charged with the murder of former soldier Brian Farmer in Yardley, Birmingham last year. 64-year-old Mr Farmer was found dead by police at his flat in Bakeman House on Coventry...
Brian Farmer Murder - Three Charged
Three people have been charged with the murder of former soldier Brian Farmer in Yardley, Birmingham last year. 64-year-old Mr Farmer was found dead by police at his flat in Bakeman House on Coventry...
Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2013
Windfarm Residents To Receive Compensation
An energy company is launching a new initiative in Northern Ireland which will see people living close to proposed wind farms offered a compensatory discount off their electricity bills. Renewable en...
Windfarm Residents To Receive Compensation
An energy company is launching a new initiative in Northern Ireland which will see people living close to proposed wind farms offered a compensatory discount off their electricity bills. Renewable en...
Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2013
£2.4m Belfast Housing Scheme Launched
A new £2.4m social housing scheme has been launched at Queen Victoria Gardens in north Belfast. The development will consist of 22 homes and will be built by Trinity Housing with part funding from th...
£2.4m Belfast Housing Scheme Launched
A new £2.4m social housing scheme has been launched at Queen Victoria Gardens in north Belfast. The development will consist of 22 homes and will be built by Trinity Housing with part funding from th...
Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2013
Other News In Brief
Man Arrested Over Woman's Death A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a woman in north Belfast. The 31-year-old, named locally as Edna Walker, was discovered dead in a house...
Other News In Brief
Man Arrested Over Woman's Death A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a woman in north Belfast. The 31-year-old, named locally as Edna Walker, was discovered dead in a house...
UK National News, May 30, 2013
Jimmy Savile Cottage To Be Auctioned
A cottage owned by former DJ Jimmy Savile is due to be sold at auction later. The three-bedroom property in Glencoe was put on the market by trustees of the late BBC presenter's estate for £100k. ...
Jimmy Savile Cottage To Be Auctioned
A cottage owned by former DJ Jimmy Savile is due to be sold at auction later. The three-bedroom property in Glencoe was put on the market by trustees of the late BBC presenter's estate for £100k. ...
UK National News, May 30, 2013
Report Published On Thames Swimming Illness
Londoners are being advised that swimming in the Thames can carry a risk of infection and gastrointestinal illness, following the publication of a new report by Public Health England (HE). The report...
Report Published On Thames Swimming Illness
Londoners are being advised that swimming in the Thames can carry a risk of infection and gastrointestinal illness, following the publication of a new report by Public Health England (HE). The report...
UK National News, May 30, 2013
Ryanair 'May Have To Reduce Stake In Aer Lingus'
The UK Competition Commission has said Ryanair may have to reduce its stake in Aer Lingus. The commission said it had concerns that the 29.8% stake Ryanair holds could reduce competition on routes b...
Ryanair 'May Have To Reduce Stake In Aer Lingus'
The UK Competition Commission has said Ryanair may have to reduce its stake in Aer Lingus. The commission said it had concerns that the 29.8% stake Ryanair holds could reduce competition on routes b...
UK National News, May 30, 2013
Other News In Brief
Glasgow Fast-Food Attacker Jailed A man who tried to kill a shop owner in Glasgow by setting his takeaway restaurant on fire has been sentenced to nine years in prison. 44-year-old Archibald ...
Other News In Brief
Glasgow Fast-Food Attacker Jailed A man who tried to kill a shop owner in Glasgow by setting his takeaway restaurant on fire has been sentenced to nine years in prison. 44-year-old Archibald ...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2013
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal Over Missing Man Police in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim are investigating the whereabouts of 38-year-old Paul Branagh, who is believed to be in the Dublin area. Mr Branagh is descri...
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal Over Missing Man Police in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim are investigating the whereabouts of 38-year-old Paul Branagh, who is believed to be in the Dublin area. Mr Branagh is descri...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2013
Rail And Bus Journeys Increase By 1.3m
The use of public transport in Northern Ireland has increased by 1.3m journeys in the past year. NI Railway passenger journeys have risen by 0.9m while the bus companies (Ulsterbus and Metro) have in...
Rail And Bus Journeys Increase By 1.3m
The use of public transport in Northern Ireland has increased by 1.3m journeys in the past year. NI Railway passenger journeys have risen by 0.9m while the bus companies (Ulsterbus and Metro) have in...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2013
McAreavey Murder Photo Editor Found Guilty
A Mauritian newspaper editor who printed pictures of the body of murdered County Tyrone woman Michaela McAreavey has been found guilty in a Mauritian court, the BBC has reported. Imraan Hosany was co...
McAreavey Murder Photo Editor Found Guilty
A Mauritian newspaper editor who printed pictures of the body of murdered County Tyrone woman Michaela McAreavey has been found guilty in a Mauritian court, the BBC has reported. Imraan Hosany was co...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2013
First Ministers On China Trade Mission
Northern Ireland's First and deputy First Minister are in China this week, as part of a mission to develop trade, investment, cultural and university links between the two countries. The China market...
First Ministers On China Trade Mission
Northern Ireland's First and deputy First Minister are in China this week, as part of a mission to develop trade, investment, cultural and university links between the two countries. The China market...
UK National News, May 29, 2013
Other News In Brief
Woolwich Suspect Remains In Custody A 22-year-old man suspected of killing Drummer Lee Rigby in Woolwich last week remains in custody. Michael Adebowale was discharged from hospital and will ...
Other News In Brief
Woolwich Suspect Remains In Custody A 22-year-old man suspected of killing Drummer Lee Rigby in Woolwich last week remains in custody. Michael Adebowale was discharged from hospital and will ...
UK National News, May 29, 2013
Retail Sales Fall Sharply In May
A survey by business group CBI has said UK retail sales fell at their fastest annual pace for 16 months in May. It added that sales of clothing and footwear fell from a year previously as consumers c...
Retail Sales Fall Sharply In May
A survey by business group CBI has said UK retail sales fell at their fastest annual pace for 16 months in May. It added that sales of clothing and footwear fell from a year previously as consumers c...
UK National News, May 29, 2013
House Destroyed In Gas Blast
A house has been destroyed and two more badly damaged in a suspected gas explosion in Sheffield. South Yorkshire Fire Service has said the blast was reported at the property in Dundas Road shortly aft...
House Destroyed In Gas Blast
A house has been destroyed and two more badly damaged in a suspected gas explosion in Sheffield. South Yorkshire Fire Service has said the blast was reported at the property in Dundas Road shortly aft...
UK National News, May 29, 2013
Sex Abuse Choirmaster Loses OBE
A choirmaster who was convicted of indecently assaulting one of his pupils has been stripped of his OBE status. Michael Brewer, 68, was the music director at Chetham's School of Music in Manchester ...
Sex Abuse Choirmaster Loses OBE
A choirmaster who was convicted of indecently assaulting one of his pupils has been stripped of his OBE status. Michael Brewer, 68, was the music director at Chetham's School of Music in Manchester ...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2013
GAA Up For EU Award
The Gaelic Athletic Association has been nominated for a European Citizen's Prize 2013 award for its cross-border work in Ireland. Fine Gael MEP Seán Kelly nominated the organisation. A national ju...
GAA Up For EU Award
The Gaelic Athletic Association has been nominated for a European Citizen's Prize 2013 award for its cross-border work in Ireland. Fine Gael MEP Seán Kelly nominated the organisation. A national ju...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2013
2,500 Jobs From NI Historic Assets
2,500 additional jobs could be created from Northern Ireland's historic assets. This was the message from Environment Minister Alex Attwood as he prepares to address "key influencers" today at a heri...
2,500 Jobs From NI Historic Assets
2,500 additional jobs could be created from Northern Ireland's historic assets. This was the message from Environment Minister Alex Attwood as he prepares to address "key influencers" today at a heri...
Business News, May 29, 2013
Belfast Company Wins £400k Contract
A Northern Irish supplier of musical instruments has secured a £400,000 contract in Brazil this week, following Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster's trade mission to the country. Belfast-based IBC Tra...
Belfast Company Wins £400k Contract
A Northern Irish supplier of musical instruments has secured a £400,000 contract in Brazil this week, following Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster's trade mission to the country. Belfast-based IBC Tra...
Recruitment News, May 29, 2013
NI Historic Assets Create 2,500 Jobs
2,500 additional jobs could be created from Northern Ireland's historic assets. This was the message from Environment Minister Alex Attwood as he prepares to address "key influencers" today at a heri...
NI Historic Assets Create 2,500 Jobs
2,500 additional jobs could be created from Northern Ireland's historic assets. This was the message from Environment Minister Alex Attwood as he prepares to address "key influencers" today at a heri...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2013
£400k Contract For Belfast Company
A Northern Irish supplier of musical instruments has secured a £400,000 contract in Brazil this week, following Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster's trade mission to the country. Belfast-based IBC Tra...
£400k Contract For Belfast Company
A Northern Irish supplier of musical instruments has secured a £400,000 contract in Brazil this week, following Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster's trade mission to the country. Belfast-based IBC Tra...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2013
Dungannon School In Eco Heat Project
A new energy saving scheme has been launched in County Tyrone that will see waste energy produced by a packaging plant used to heat a nearby college. Education Minister John O’Dowd launched 'Project ...
Dungannon School In Eco Heat Project
A new energy saving scheme has been launched in County Tyrone that will see waste energy produced by a packaging plant used to heat a nearby college. Education Minister John O’Dowd launched 'Project ...
UK National News, May 29, 2013
Royal Mail To Launch 'Click And Collect' Service
Royal Mail has said it is to launch the UK's largest 'click and collect' network later this year. The service will help support the growth in online shopping by the public. It will also provide a gr...
Royal Mail To Launch 'Click And Collect' Service
Royal Mail has said it is to launch the UK's largest 'click and collect' network later this year. The service will help support the growth in online shopping by the public. It will also provide a gr...
UK National News, May 29, 2013
Briton Wins £81m EuroMillions Jackpot
A British ticket-holder has won £81m in Tuesday's EuroMillions jackpot. The amount is the six largest on the National Lottery Rich List. The winning numbers were 08, 13, 26, 34 and 38, while the Lu...
Briton Wins £81m EuroMillions Jackpot
A British ticket-holder has won £81m in Tuesday's EuroMillions jackpot. The amount is the six largest on the National Lottery Rich List. The winning numbers were 08, 13, 26, 34 and 38, while the Lu...
UK National News, May 29, 2013
Surgery 'More Risky' Towards End Of The Week
A report in the British Medical Journal has suggested that people who have surgery towards the end of the week are more likely to die than those who have operations earlier in the week. The report, w...
Surgery 'More Risky' Towards End Of The Week
A report in the British Medical Journal has suggested that people who have surgery towards the end of the week are more likely to die than those who have operations earlier in the week. The report, w...
UK National News, May 29, 2013
Earthquake Hits North Wales
An earthquake measuring 3.8 in magnitude has hit the north of Wales. The tremor was felt in the early hours of Wednesday morning and centres on the Llyn peninsula in Gwynedd. The British Geological ...
Earthquake Hits North Wales
An earthquake measuring 3.8 in magnitude has hit the north of Wales. The tremor was felt in the early hours of Wednesday morning and centres on the Llyn peninsula in Gwynedd. The British Geological ...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2013
PSNI Officers In Pipe Bomb Attack
Two police officers are unscathed but shaken following an incident in which two pipe bombs were thrown in north Belfast. The officers were in the area responding to a 999 call in Ballysillan at about...
PSNI Officers In Pipe Bomb Attack
Two police officers are unscathed but shaken following an incident in which two pipe bombs were thrown in north Belfast. The officers were in the area responding to a 999 call in Ballysillan at about...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2013
The Fall Gets Second Series
Northern Ireland-based drama The Fall has been re-commissioned for a second series. The contract follows news that the detective drama became BBC Two’s biggest series launch in eight years when it la...
The Fall Gets Second Series
Northern Ireland-based drama The Fall has been re-commissioned for a second series. The contract follows news that the detective drama became BBC Two’s biggest series launch in eight years when it la...
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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.
