Northern Ireland News for May 2013 : Page 4
UK National News, May 24, 2013
Soap Stars Lead Unhealthy Lifestyles According To New Research
Soap stars are portraying irresponsible lifestyles, with high levels of unhealthy eating and alcohol consumption, and a total lack of exercise, according to new research. The Co-operative Food and Li...
Soap Stars Lead Unhealthy Lifestyles According To New Research
Soap stars are portraying irresponsible lifestyles, with high levels of unhealthy eating and alcohol consumption, and a total lack of exercise, according to new research. The Co-operative Food and Li...
UK National News, May 24, 2013
Other News In Brief
Green Light For Wind Farm Off The Coast Of Suffolk Galloper Wind Farm Limited have been granted permission by Government to construct a 504MW wind farm off the coast of Suffolk and related inf...
Other News In Brief
Green Light For Wind Farm Off The Coast Of Suffolk Galloper Wind Farm Limited have been granted permission by Government to construct a 504MW wind farm off the coast of Suffolk and related inf...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2013
Lord Mayor Calls For More Female Leaders
Belfast's Lord Mayor Alderman Gavin Robinson has said more needs to be done to encourage women into politics and leadership roles in Northern Ireland. Alderman Robinson is expected to attend an even...
Lord Mayor Calls For More Female Leaders
Belfast's Lord Mayor Alderman Gavin Robinson has said more needs to be done to encourage women into politics and leadership roles in Northern Ireland. Alderman Robinson is expected to attend an even...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2013
BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend Begins
Culture Minister, Carál Ní Chuilín, has welcomed the start of the BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Ebrington Square, L'Derry. The Minister said: "I am sure this weekend will be one of the highlights of t...
BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend Begins
Culture Minister, Carál Ní Chuilín, has welcomed the start of the BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Ebrington Square, L'Derry. The Minister said: "I am sure this weekend will be one of the highlights of t...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2013
Other News In Brief
CDEnviro Secures Contract In Brazil CDEnviro in Cookstown has secured its first major contract in Brazil after participating on a trade mission organised by Invest Northern Ireland. The new c...
Other News In Brief
CDEnviro Secures Contract In Brazil CDEnviro in Cookstown has secured its first major contract in Brazil after participating on a trade mission organised by Invest Northern Ireland. The new c...
UK National News, May 23, 2013
Soldier Killed In Woolwich 'Machete' Attack
A serving British soldier has been killed in a knife attack in Woolwich, south-east London. Two men attacked the soldier in Artillery Place, as he returned to Woolwich Barracks, around 14:20 on Wedne...
Soldier Killed In Woolwich 'Machete' Attack
A serving British soldier has been killed in a knife attack in Woolwich, south-east London. Two men attacked the soldier in Artillery Place, as he returned to Woolwich Barracks, around 14:20 on Wedne...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2013
Man Arrested Over Double Murder
A man has been arrested in England over a double murder in County Armagh in 2006. The 33-year-old was arrested on Wednesday in the Essex area. Thomas O'Hare, 33, and Lisa McClatchey, 21, were doused...
Man Arrested Over Double Murder
A man has been arrested in England over a double murder in County Armagh in 2006. The 33-year-old was arrested on Wednesday in the Essex area. Thomas O'Hare, 33, and Lisa McClatchey, 21, were doused...
UK National News, May 23, 2013
Dr Admits Filming Sex Offences Against Patients
A family doctor has been sentenced to 12 years in jail after pleading guilty to 39 sex offences. 45-year-old Davinder Jeet Bains, who worked as a GP at a medical practice in Royal Wootton Bassett, us...
Dr Admits Filming Sex Offences Against Patients
A family doctor has been sentenced to 12 years in jail after pleading guilty to 39 sex offences. 45-year-old Davinder Jeet Bains, who worked as a GP at a medical practice in Royal Wootton Bassett, us...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2013
Britvic To Close Belfast Factory
Up to 20 jobs are under threat at a soft drinks factory in Belfast after Britvic said it plans to close its base on the Castlereagh Road early next year. The company has been operating at the site f...
Britvic To Close Belfast Factory
Up to 20 jobs are under threat at a soft drinks factory in Belfast after Britvic said it plans to close its base on the Castlereagh Road early next year. The company has been operating at the site f...
Recruitment News, May 23, 2013
Call For 'Urgent Action' Following New Eurostat Figures
Sinn Féin youth affairs spokesperson, Senator Kathryn Reilly, has called for "urgent action" from Government following the publication of new Eurostat figures, which show that "the youth unemployment ...
Call For 'Urgent Action' Following New Eurostat Figures
Sinn Féin youth affairs spokesperson, Senator Kathryn Reilly, has called for "urgent action" from Government following the publication of new Eurostat figures, which show that "the youth unemployment ...
UK National News, May 23, 2013
Five Arrested After Nursery Sex Abuse Allegation
An allegation made by a child that they were being sexually assaulted has lead to the arrest of five men in Worcestershire. According to the BBC, the police were alerted last week and that the incide...
Five Arrested After Nursery Sex Abuse Allegation
An allegation made by a child that they were being sexually assaulted has lead to the arrest of five men in Worcestershire. According to the BBC, the police were alerted last week and that the incide...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2013
Flag Protests Have Negative Impact Among 16-Year-Olds
The flag protests towards the end of 2012 had a negative impact on community relations among 16 year olds in Northern Ireland, according to the findings of the Young Life and Times (YLT) Survey, publi...
Flag Protests Have Negative Impact Among 16-Year-Olds
The flag protests towards the end of 2012 had a negative impact on community relations among 16 year olds in Northern Ireland, according to the findings of the Young Life and Times (YLT) Survey, publi...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2013
Firearm Discovered In East Belfast
A gun has been recovered by police in the Short Strand area of east Belfast on Wednesday morning. The police search was in connection with dissident republic activity. A number of homes were evacuat...
Firearm Discovered In East Belfast
A gun has been recovered by police in the Short Strand area of east Belfast on Wednesday morning. The police search was in connection with dissident republic activity. A number of homes were evacuat...
UK National News, May 23, 2013
Charities Highlight Rise In Children Abusing Children
Children’s charities have warned that an increasing number of children are being abused by other children, adding that their helplines have seen a growing number of calls from children about sexual ab...
Charities Highlight Rise In Children Abusing Children
Children’s charities have warned that an increasing number of children are being abused by other children, adding that their helplines have seen a growing number of calls from children about sexual ab...
UK National News, May 23, 2013
14-Year-Old Rescued From Chimney
A 14-year-old boy has been rescued from a chimney by firefighters who had to dismantle to the 20ft stack brick by brick. The boy was wedged inside the chimney of a single-storey building in Cassels S...
14-Year-Old Rescued From Chimney
A 14-year-old boy has been rescued from a chimney by firefighters who had to dismantle to the 20ft stack brick by brick. The boy was wedged inside the chimney of a single-storey building in Cassels S...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2013
Coleraine Firm Scoops Business In Brazil
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced that Armstrong Medical in Coleraine has won its first business in Brazil. The announcement was made at the biggest exhibition for the healthcare indust...
Coleraine Firm Scoops Business In Brazil
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced that Armstrong Medical in Coleraine has won its first business in Brazil. The announcement was made at the biggest exhibition for the healthcare indust...
Business News, May 23, 2013
Armstrong Medical Scoops Business In Brazil
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced that Armstrong Medical in Coleraine has won its first business in Brazil. The announcement was made at the biggest exhibition for the healthcare indust...
Armstrong Medical Scoops Business In Brazil
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced that Armstrong Medical in Coleraine has won its first business in Brazil. The announcement was made at the biggest exhibition for the healthcare indust...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2013
Five Men Charged Following Cannabis Find
Five men have been charged after police discovered a cannabis factory in County Down. They were arrested as part of an ongoing investigation as part of an organised crime gang, according to police. ...
Five Men Charged Following Cannabis Find
Five men have been charged after police discovered a cannabis factory in County Down. They were arrested as part of an ongoing investigation as part of an organised crime gang, according to police. ...
Business News, May 23, 2013
Potential For Firms To Work Together On CSR Projects
Fine Gael Dublin Senator, Catherine Noone, has spoken of the potential for companies to work together on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects in order to make real changes in the communities...
Potential For Firms To Work Together On CSR Projects
Fine Gael Dublin Senator, Catherine Noone, has spoken of the potential for companies to work together on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects in order to make real changes in the communities...
UK National News, May 23, 2013
Net Migration Falls In Year To Sept 2012
New figures from the Office for National Statistics have shown that net migration fell by 10,000 in the year to September 2012, leaving the total at 153,000. It is thought that the drop can be attrib...
Net Migration Falls In Year To Sept 2012
New figures from the Office for National Statistics have shown that net migration fell by 10,000 in the year to September 2012, leaving the total at 153,000. It is thought that the drop can be attrib...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2013
NI House Prices Continue To Fall
Latest figures have revealed that the price of residential property prices are continuing to fall in Northern Ireland, but at a slower rate. The Residential Property Price Index measures the change i...
NI House Prices Continue To Fall
Latest figures have revealed that the price of residential property prices are continuing to fall in Northern Ireland, but at a slower rate. The Residential Property Price Index measures the change i...
Recruitment News, May 23, 2013
New Print Room Project Launches
Employment and Learning Minister, Dr. Stephen Farry has attended the launch of a new Print Room project in Armagh to assist young people not in education, employment or training (NEET). The social en...
New Print Room Project Launches
Employment and Learning Minister, Dr. Stephen Farry has attended the launch of a new Print Room project in Armagh to assist young people not in education, employment or training (NEET). The social en...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2013
QUB To Honour Former US President
Queen's University Belfast is to name a building after former American President, Bill Clinton. Mr Clinton said he is honoured by the move. The university said it wanted to mark his contribution to ...
QUB To Honour Former US President
Queen's University Belfast is to name a building after former American President, Bill Clinton. Mr Clinton said he is honoured by the move. The university said it wanted to mark his contribution to ...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2013
Flybe Axe Belfast To Gatwick Route
Flybe has said it is to drop its direct flights from Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick. The route will stop from March 2014 and comes after the airline sold its runway slots at Gatwick Airport. ...
Flybe Axe Belfast To Gatwick Route
Flybe has said it is to drop its direct flights from Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick. The route will stop from March 2014 and comes after the airline sold its runway slots at Gatwick Airport. ...
UK National News, May 23, 2013
Nissan Recall Micra's Between 2002-2006
Almost 140,000 Nissan Micra’s are to be recalled in the UK over a faulty steering wheel. The car manufacturer is recalling some 841,000 cars worldwide. The model being recalled was built between 2002...
Nissan Recall Micra's Between 2002-2006
Almost 140,000 Nissan Micra’s are to be recalled in the UK over a faulty steering wheel. The car manufacturer is recalling some 841,000 cars worldwide. The model being recalled was built between 2002...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2013
Other News In Brief
Portaferry Regeneration Discussed Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has visited Portaferry to discuss community proposals to regenerate the town centre area. During a walkabout of...
Other News In Brief
Portaferry Regeneration Discussed Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has visited Portaferry to discuss community proposals to regenerate the town centre area. During a walkabout of...
UK National News, May 23, 2013
Other News In Brief
Briton Found Hanging In French Prison Cell A Briton, arrested in France on suspicion of organised fraud, has been found hanged in prison. John Steele was found by guards in his French prison ...
Other News In Brief
Briton Found Hanging In French Prison Cell A Briton, arrested in France on suspicion of organised fraud, has been found hanged in prison. John Steele was found by guards in his French prison ...
UK National News, May 22, 2013
Dale Cregan Admits Father And Son Murder
Dale Cregan has admitted killing father and son, Mark (23) and David (46) Short, when he changed his plea at the last minute at Preston Crown Court. Cregan had previously admitted killing two policew...
Dale Cregan Admits Father And Son Murder
Dale Cregan has admitted killing father and son, Mark (23) and David (46) Short, when he changed his plea at the last minute at Preston Crown Court. Cregan had previously admitted killing two policew...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2013
Man Charged Over Hyde Park Bombing
John Anthony Downey, from Co Donegal, has been charged with the murders of four soldiers in the IRA's Hyde Park bombing in London 31 years ago. Downey, 61, was arrested by police as he came off a pla...
Man Charged Over Hyde Park Bombing
John Anthony Downey, from Co Donegal, has been charged with the murders of four soldiers in the IRA's Hyde Park bombing in London 31 years ago. Downey, 61, was arrested by police as he came off a pla...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2013
NI Electricity Bills To Rise By 18%
Electricity bills in Northern Ireland are to rise by 18% from 1 July. Power NI said the increase is due to the rising wholesale costs. The latest price hike means the average domestic bill will inc...
NI Electricity Bills To Rise By 18%
Electricity bills in Northern Ireland are to rise by 18% from 1 July. Power NI said the increase is due to the rising wholesale costs. The latest price hike means the average domestic bill will inc...
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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.
