Northern Ireland News for May 2013 : Page 5
Recruitment News, May 22, 2013
Call For Formal Targets To Be Established For Job Creation
Ulster Unionist Economy Spokesperson, Sandra Overend, has called on Invest NI to implement the recommendations of a report by the Public Accounts Committee to establish formal targets for job creation...
Call For Formal Targets To Be Established For Job Creation
Ulster Unionist Economy Spokesperson, Sandra Overend, has called on Invest NI to implement the recommendations of a report by the Public Accounts Committee to establish formal targets for job creation...
Recruitment News, May 22, 2013
Progressive Scheme Announced To Help Lone Parents Return To Work
The Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton TD, has published details of a progressive new scheme to assist lone parents on the pathway back to work. Jobseeker's Transition is designed to allow f...
Progressive Scheme Announced To Help Lone Parents Return To Work
The Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton TD, has published details of a progressive new scheme to assist lone parents on the pathway back to work. Jobseeker's Transition is designed to allow f...
Business News, May 22, 2013
Opportunities For NI Firms In Brazil's Digital Sector - Foster
Significant opportunities exist for Northern Ireland companies in Brazil's digital sector, Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has said. Speaking during a visit to Brazil's largest technology park, the...
Opportunities For NI Firms In Brazil's Digital Sector - Foster
Significant opportunities exist for Northern Ireland companies in Brazil's digital sector, Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has said. Speaking during a visit to Brazil's largest technology park, the...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2013
Eight People Detained After Cannabis Find
Police have arrested eight people after a cannabis find in a factory in County Down, close to Castlewellan. An estimated £350,000 worth of drugs was discovered on Tuesday. Two BMW's and a Mercedes w...
Eight People Detained After Cannabis Find
Police have arrested eight people after a cannabis find in a factory in County Down, close to Castlewellan. An estimated £350,000 worth of drugs was discovered on Tuesday. Two BMW's and a Mercedes w...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2013
Ministers Unveil 3D Digital Model Of Belfast
A stunning 3D digital model of Belfast that has been produced using the latest technology to map out the impact of future city developments was unveiled today for the first time at a major conference ...
Ministers Unveil 3D Digital Model Of Belfast
A stunning 3D digital model of Belfast that has been produced using the latest technology to map out the impact of future city developments was unveiled today for the first time at a major conference ...
UK National News, May 22, 2013
Child Killer Loses Right To Anonymity
A convicted child killer has lost his anonymity after the High Court overturned the order. 62-year-old David McGreavy was sentenced to life in jail in 1973 for the murders of Paul Ralph, 4, and his s...
Child Killer Loses Right To Anonymity
A convicted child killer has lost his anonymity after the High Court overturned the order. 62-year-old David McGreavy was sentenced to life in jail in 1973 for the murders of Paul Ralph, 4, and his s...
UK National News, May 22, 2013
Britvic Announce Factory And Warehouse Closures
UK soft drink manufacturer Britvic has announced it will close two factories and a warehouse, leaving up to 400 jobs at risk. It is understood that the company, which currently employs 3,300, is aimi...
Britvic Announce Factory And Warehouse Closures
UK soft drink manufacturer Britvic has announced it will close two factories and a warehouse, leaving up to 400 jobs at risk. It is understood that the company, which currently employs 3,300, is aimi...
UK National News, May 22, 2013
Tax Credit Fraud Target Off By £5bn
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will miss its 2015 target of cutting tax credit fraud by £5bn, a report by the Public Accounts Committee has said. HMRC was challenged by the government in 2010 to cut t...
Tax Credit Fraud Target Off By £5bn
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will miss its 2015 target of cutting tax credit fraud by £5bn, a report by the Public Accounts Committee has said. HMRC was challenged by the government in 2010 to cut t...
UK National News, May 22, 2013
Afghan Interpreters To Be Granted UK Visa's
Interpreters who worked with British forces in Afghanistan will be granted a visa allowing them to relocate to Britain. According to the BBC, ministers had originally decided Afghan interpreters woul...
Afghan Interpreters To Be Granted UK Visa's
Interpreters who worked with British forces in Afghanistan will be granted a visa allowing them to relocate to Britain. According to the BBC, ministers had originally decided Afghan interpreters woul...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2013
Man Shot In West Belfast
A man has been shot in his legs and ankles in west Belfast. The attack happened in Creeslough Gardens on Tuesday at around 23.00. The 36-year-old is currently in hospital. Police are appealing to a...
Man Shot In West Belfast
A man has been shot in his legs and ankles in west Belfast. The attack happened in Creeslough Gardens on Tuesday at around 23.00. The 36-year-old is currently in hospital. Police are appealing to a...
UK National News, May 22, 2013
Hampshire Police To Sell Unused £11m Headquarters
An £11 million police headquarters, which has never been used in the five years since it was built, is to be sold. Alpha Park will be sold by Hampshire constabulary as it cannot afford to develop the...
Hampshire Police To Sell Unused £11m Headquarters
An £11 million police headquarters, which has never been used in the five years since it was built, is to be sold. Alpha Park will be sold by Hampshire constabulary as it cannot afford to develop the...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2013
£150k Investment For Portstewart Refurb
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has unveiled a £150k for a revitalisation scheme in Portstewart. The scheme will enhance the appearance of buildings along the resort's promenade and th...
£150k Investment For Portstewart Refurb
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has unveiled a £150k for a revitalisation scheme in Portstewart. The scheme will enhance the appearance of buildings along the resort's promenade and th...
UK National News, May 22, 2013
55 Beaches Meet New Tougher EU Standards
Over 50 beaches in England have been awarded Blue Flags after meeting tougher new EU standards. At 55, the number of beaches being awarded this year is down from 79 in 2012, but they were subjected t...
55 Beaches Meet New Tougher EU Standards
Over 50 beaches in England have been awarded Blue Flags after meeting tougher new EU standards. At 55, the number of beaches being awarded this year is down from 79 in 2012, but they were subjected t...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2013
PAC Report Highlights Invest NI Concerns
A new report has said Invest NI's performance should be measured by actual outcomes rather than promises by investors. The NI Assembly's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) released its report into the p...
PAC Report Highlights Invest NI Concerns
A new report has said Invest NI's performance should be measured by actual outcomes rather than promises by investors. The NI Assembly's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) released its report into the p...
UK National News, May 22, 2013
Other News In Brief
18 Arrested On Suspicion Of Smuggling Immigrants The Home Office have revealed that 18 people have been arrested on Britain and France, suspected of smuggling illegal immigrants into the UK. ...
Other News In Brief
18 Arrested On Suspicion Of Smuggling Immigrants The Home Office have revealed that 18 people have been arrested on Britain and France, suspected of smuggling illegal immigrants into the UK. ...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2013
Fermanagh Security Alert Ends
A security alert in the Kinawley area of County Fermanagh has ended. A suspicious object was reported close to the village early on Tuesday morning. Several homes were evacuated and a number of roa...
Fermanagh Security Alert Ends
A security alert in the Kinawley area of County Fermanagh has ended. A suspicious object was reported close to the village early on Tuesday morning. Several homes were evacuated and a number of roa...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2013
Call For Executive To Tackle Dangerous Levels Of Payday Lending
The Northern Ireland Executive must do more to tackle the damaging and dangerous levels of payday and illegal lending in Northern Ireland, according to a report produced by NICVA and Advice NI. NICVA...
Call For Executive To Tackle Dangerous Levels Of Payday Lending
The Northern Ireland Executive must do more to tackle the damaging and dangerous levels of payday and illegal lending in Northern Ireland, according to a report produced by NICVA and Advice NI. NICVA...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2013
Other News In Brief
Roads Scheme Complete In North Down Area Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has commended Roads Service and its contractors for the successful completion of road schemes in 2012/2013 which accou...
Other News In Brief
Roads Scheme Complete In North Down Area Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has commended Roads Service and its contractors for the successful completion of road schemes in 2012/2013 which accou...
Recruitment News, May 21, 2013
Charity Commission Appointments Announced
Social Development Minister, Nelson McCausland has announced three appointments to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland Board. Walter Rader, previously a Commissioner on the Board, has been a...
Charity Commission Appointments Announced
Social Development Minister, Nelson McCausland has announced three appointments to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland Board. Walter Rader, previously a Commissioner on the Board, has been a...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2013
School Computer Tests Not Mandatory
Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has announced there will be no mandatory requirement for primary schools to complete computer-based assessments in literacy and numeracy in autumn 2013. The Minister ...
School Computer Tests Not Mandatory
Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has announced there will be no mandatory requirement for primary schools to complete computer-based assessments in literacy and numeracy in autumn 2013. The Minister ...
Recruitment News, May 21, 2013
Shannon Airport Appoints New CEO
Fine Gael Clare Senator, Martin Conway, has welcomed the announcement by the Board of Shannon Airport Authority PLC (Shannon Airport) of the appointment of Neil Pakey as the company's new CEO. The a...
Shannon Airport Appoints New CEO
Fine Gael Clare Senator, Martin Conway, has welcomed the announcement by the Board of Shannon Airport Authority PLC (Shannon Airport) of the appointment of Neil Pakey as the company's new CEO. The a...
Business News, May 21, 2013
Call For Effort To Promote Investment Opportunities In West Belfast
SDLP Councillor Tim Attwood has said there must be a concerted effort to promote investment opportunities in West Belfast. Figures revealed in an Assembly Question asked by SDLP MLA Conall McDevitt d...
Call For Effort To Promote Investment Opportunities In West Belfast
SDLP Councillor Tim Attwood has said there must be a concerted effort to promote investment opportunities in West Belfast. Figures revealed in an Assembly Question asked by SDLP MLA Conall McDevitt d...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2013
New Prisoner Ombudsman Appointed For NI
The Justice Minister has today announced the appointment of Tom McGonigle as the new Prisoner Ombudsman for Northern Ireland. The appointment was made following an open competition and Tom McGonigle ...
New Prisoner Ombudsman Appointed For NI
The Justice Minister has today announced the appointment of Tom McGonigle as the new Prisoner Ombudsman for Northern Ireland. The appointment was made following an open competition and Tom McGonigle ...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2013
Security Alert In County Fermanagh
A suspicious object has been found in County Fermanagh on Tuesday morning. A security alert is currently underway nd the Stragowna Road to the Derrylin Road, and the Drumroosk Road have been closed. ...
Security Alert In County Fermanagh
A suspicious object has been found in County Fermanagh on Tuesday morning. A security alert is currently underway nd the Stragowna Road to the Derrylin Road, and the Drumroosk Road have been closed. ...
UK National News, May 21, 2013
Man Jailed For Seven Years Over Baby's Death
A 24-year-old man has been jailed for seven years after he was convicted of violently shaking his four-week-old baby. Benjamin Roach, of Plymouth, was unanimously convicted at Plymouth Crown Court of...
Man Jailed For Seven Years Over Baby's Death
A 24-year-old man has been jailed for seven years after he was convicted of violently shaking his four-week-old baby. Benjamin Roach, of Plymouth, was unanimously convicted at Plymouth Crown Court of...
UK National News, May 21, 2013
Retired CoE Priest Jailed For Catalogue Of Abuse
Retired Church of England priest, Canon Gordon Rideout, has been jailed for 10 years after being found guilty of a catalogue of sexual abuse. The 74-year-old was found guilty of 34 charges of indecen...
Retired CoE Priest Jailed For Catalogue Of Abuse
Retired Church of England priest, Canon Gordon Rideout, has been jailed for 10 years after being found guilty of a catalogue of sexual abuse. The 74-year-old was found guilty of 34 charges of indecen...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2013
Special Advisers Bill Passes Latest Hurdle
The SDLP have said they will attempt to block a bill that will prevent former prisoners guilty of serious offences from holding posts as Stormont special advisers (SPADs). The legislation was initia...
Special Advisers Bill Passes Latest Hurdle
The SDLP have said they will attempt to block a bill that will prevent former prisoners guilty of serious offences from holding posts as Stormont special advisers (SPADs). The legislation was initia...
UK National News, May 21, 2013
Sir Cyril Smith Abuse Investigation Extended To Ten Others
An investigation into allegations of abuse by Sir Cyril Smith at a residential school has been widened as ten other people are now also being investigated. Last year allegations were made that former...
Sir Cyril Smith Abuse Investigation Extended To Ten Others
An investigation into allegations of abuse by Sir Cyril Smith at a residential school has been widened as ten other people are now also being investigated. Last year allegations were made that former...
UK National News, May 21, 2013
Profits More Than Double At Royal Mail
An increase in parcel deliveries is being credited with helping more than double annual profits at Royal Mail. New figures show that in the 52 weeks to March operating profit jumped to £403m, up from...
Profits More Than Double At Royal Mail
An increase in parcel deliveries is being credited with helping more than double annual profits at Royal Mail. New figures show that in the 52 weeks to March operating profit jumped to £403m, up from...
UK National News, May 21, 2013
GP Inspector Role To Be Created
A lack of confidence in GPs means more people turn to A&E, with the knock-on effect of these departments struggling to cope with the numbers, health secretary Jeremy Hunt is expected to say. Accordin...
GP Inspector Role To Be Created
A lack of confidence in GPs means more people turn to A&E, with the knock-on effect of these departments struggling to cope with the numbers, health secretary Jeremy Hunt is expected to say. Accordin...
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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.
