Northern Ireland News for May 2013 : Page 9
UK National News, May 15, 2013
Other News In Brief
UK Drug Company Stops Selling Drug To US State Hikma, a UK-based pharmaceutical company, has stopped selling drug phenobarbital to the US state of Arkansas after learning it was planned to be ...
Other News In Brief
UK Drug Company Stops Selling Drug To US State Hikma, a UK-based pharmaceutical company, has stopped selling drug phenobarbital to the US state of Arkansas after learning it was planned to be ...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2013
3,500 Extra Officers For G8
3,500 mutual Aid police officers from England, Wales and Scotland are to support the PSNI during this summer's G8 summit in County Fermanagh. Chief Constable Matt Baggot and Northern Ireland Secretar...
3,500 Extra Officers For G8
3,500 mutual Aid police officers from England, Wales and Scotland are to support the PSNI during this summer's G8 summit in County Fermanagh. Chief Constable Matt Baggot and Northern Ireland Secretar...
UK National News, May 14, 2013
38 Year Minimum Sentence For Stuart Hazell
Stuart Hazell will serve a minimum of 38 years after being sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 12-year-old Tia Sharp. Hazell dramatically changed his plea to guilty on Monday, the fifth day...
38 Year Minimum Sentence For Stuart Hazell
Stuart Hazell will serve a minimum of 38 years after being sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 12-year-old Tia Sharp. Hazell dramatically changed his plea to guilty on Monday, the fifth day...
UK National News, May 14, 2013
Savile BBC Producer To Face No Criminal Action
Jimmy Savile's former BBC producer, arrested by officer from Operation Yewtree, will face no further criminal action. 76-year-old Ted Beston was arrested on 19 December last year on suspicion of sexu...
Savile BBC Producer To Face No Criminal Action
Jimmy Savile's former BBC producer, arrested by officer from Operation Yewtree, will face no further criminal action. 76-year-old Ted Beston was arrested on 19 December last year on suspicion of sexu...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2013
650 Jobs For US Software Company
650 jobs are to be created in Belfast, L'Derry and Strabane by technology company Allstate Northern Ireland. The First and deputy First Minister made the announcement today. US-owned Allstate Northe...
650 Jobs For US Software Company
650 jobs are to be created in Belfast, L'Derry and Strabane by technology company Allstate Northern Ireland. The First and deputy First Minister made the announcement today. US-owned Allstate Northe...
UK National News, May 14, 2013
Four Key Threats To Children Revealed In Report
Children are putting at risk by the increase of indecent images online and the spread of high-speed internet connections, the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (Ceop) centre has warned. A repo...
Four Key Threats To Children Revealed In Report
Children are putting at risk by the increase of indecent images online and the spread of high-speed internet connections, the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (Ceop) centre has warned. A repo...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2013
Bus Éireann Strike Halted
A strike by Bus Éireann staff in the Republic has been temporarily halted for 48 hours, following discussions on Monday evening. Across Sunday and Monday, Bus Éireann services were disrupted, includi...
Bus Éireann Strike Halted
A strike by Bus Éireann staff in the Republic has been temporarily halted for 48 hours, following discussions on Monday evening. Across Sunday and Monday, Bus Éireann services were disrupted, includi...
Recruitment News, May 14, 2013
Allstate Northern Ireland To Create 650 Jobs
First Minister Rt. Hon. Peter D Robinson MLA and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MLA, have announced that technology company Allstate Northern Ireland is to create up to 650 high quality jobs ...
Allstate Northern Ireland To Create 650 Jobs
First Minister Rt. Hon. Peter D Robinson MLA and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MLA, have announced that technology company Allstate Northern Ireland is to create up to 650 high quality jobs ...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2013
First Ministers Congratulate Game Of Thrones BAFTA
The First and deputy First Minister have congratulated HBO fantasy epic Game of Thrones on winning the Radio Times Audience Award at the BAFTAs. The show, which is based on the books A Song of Ice an...
First Ministers Congratulate Game Of Thrones BAFTA
The First and deputy First Minister have congratulated HBO fantasy epic Game of Thrones on winning the Radio Times Audience Award at the BAFTAs. The show, which is based on the books A Song of Ice an...
Business News, May 14, 2013
New Food Technology Breakthrough Announced
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced innovative technology developed by Carritech Research in Belfast that could help improve nutrition for children, the elderly and the obese. The company...
New Food Technology Breakthrough Announced
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced innovative technology developed by Carritech Research in Belfast that could help improve nutrition for children, the elderly and the obese. The company...
Recruitment News, May 14, 2013
Ireland Plays Important Role In Meeting EU Targets For Jobs
Ireland is playing an important part in helping the EU meet it targets for the creation of high-value jobs according to Minister for Research and Innovation, Sean Sherlock TD. The Minister was speak...
Ireland Plays Important Role In Meeting EU Targets For Jobs
Ireland is playing an important part in helping the EU meet it targets for the creation of high-value jobs according to Minister for Research and Innovation, Sean Sherlock TD. The Minister was speak...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2013
NI Utility Regulator Steps Down
Northern Ireland's utility regulator has announced he will step down from the post at the end of October 2013. Chief Executive Shane Lynch said: "The autumn will mark the end of my fourth year with t...
NI Utility Regulator Steps Down
Northern Ireland's utility regulator has announced he will step down from the post at the end of October 2013. Chief Executive Shane Lynch said: "The autumn will mark the end of my fourth year with t...
UK National News, May 14, 2013
Isle Of Man Couple Launch Equality Petition
A couple from the Isle of Man have called for a change in the law after they were refused the lease on a rental accommodation, because they are lesbians. The couple, Kira Izzard and Laura Cull, from ...
Isle Of Man Couple Launch Equality Petition
A couple from the Isle of Man have called for a change in the law after they were refused the lease on a rental accommodation, because they are lesbians. The couple, Kira Izzard and Laura Cull, from ...
UK National News, May 14, 2013
Report Critical Of Regime At Privately Run Prison
A one-year-old privately run prison in southeast London has been criticised over the level of violence and its restricted regime. A report from the chief inspector of prisons for England and Wales, N...
Report Critical Of Regime At Privately Run Prison
A one-year-old privately run prison in southeast London has been criticised over the level of violence and its restricted regime. A report from the chief inspector of prisons for England and Wales, N...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2013
Belfast Group Pioneers New Food Technology
A research group in Belfast is pioneering a new food product that could help improve nutrition for children, the elderly and the obese. Carritech Research, a a technology startup, has developed "hone...
Belfast Group Pioneers New Food Technology
A research group in Belfast is pioneering a new food product that could help improve nutrition for children, the elderly and the obese. Carritech Research, a a technology startup, has developed "hone...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2013
O'Dowd Calls Gove On Education Consultation
Education Minister John O’Dowd has welcomed the chance to discuss the issue of consultation on educational issues at a meeting with UK Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove. "Mr Gove has prev...
O'Dowd Calls Gove On Education Consultation
Education Minister John O’Dowd has welcomed the chance to discuss the issue of consultation on educational issues at a meeting with UK Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove. "Mr Gove has prev...
UK National News, May 14, 2013
New Spelling And Grammar Test For 11-Year-Olds
11-year-old school pupils across England will face a new spelling and grammar test on Tuesday, in an effort to improve literacy standards. Alongside questions on the proper use of colons, apostrophes...
New Spelling And Grammar Test For 11-Year-Olds
11-year-old school pupils across England will face a new spelling and grammar test on Tuesday, in an effort to improve literacy standards. Alongside questions on the proper use of colons, apostrophes...
UK National News, May 14, 2013
Beachwatch Survey Finds Increase In Cigarette Litter
New figures from the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) reveal the number of discarded cigarette butts on UK beaches doubled in 2012. The survey, which also shows a 90% increase in other smoking relat...
Beachwatch Survey Finds Increase In Cigarette Litter
New figures from the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) reveal the number of discarded cigarette butts on UK beaches doubled in 2012. The survey, which also shows a 90% increase in other smoking relat...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2013
More Work Required On Drink And Drug Misuse - Poots
Health Minister Edwin Poots has said more needs to be done to tackle health problems caused by alcohol and drug misuse. The Minister was speaking as he published the first annual report on Northern I...
More Work Required On Drink And Drug Misuse - Poots
Health Minister Edwin Poots has said more needs to be done to tackle health problems caused by alcohol and drug misuse. The Minister was speaking as he published the first annual report on Northern I...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2013
Ministers Discuss NI/UK Aviation Links
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster and Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy have met with Sir Howard Davies, Chairman of the UK Airports Commission, to discuss Northern Ireland's contribution to...
Ministers Discuss NI/UK Aviation Links
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster and Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy have met with Sir Howard Davies, Chairman of the UK Airports Commission, to discuss Northern Ireland's contribution to...
UK National News, May 14, 2013
Controversial Labour Peer Resigns Ahead Of Hearing
Controversial Labour peer Lord Ahmed has resigned from the party. Lord Ahmed had been suspended from the party and was being investigated following allegations that he had blamed a jail term for dang...
Controversial Labour Peer Resigns Ahead Of Hearing
Controversial Labour peer Lord Ahmed has resigned from the party. Lord Ahmed had been suspended from the party and was being investigated following allegations that he had blamed a jail term for dang...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2013
Other News In Brief
L'Derry Man Dies In Amsterdam A man from L'Derry has died in a canal in Amsterdam. The Republic of Ireland's Department of Foreign affairs has revealed 37-year-old Damien McFadden, 37, was se...
Other News In Brief
L'Derry Man Dies In Amsterdam A man from L'Derry has died in a canal in Amsterdam. The Republic of Ireland's Department of Foreign affairs has revealed 37-year-old Damien McFadden, 37, was se...
UK National News, May 14, 2013
Possible Severn Trent Takeover News Drives Up Share Prices
A potential takeover bid has been made to Severn Trent, valuing the company at up to £5bn. The water company, which serves the water and sewerage needs of some 4.2m households and businesses in the U...
Possible Severn Trent Takeover News Drives Up Share Prices
A potential takeover bid has been made to Severn Trent, valuing the company at up to £5bn. The water company, which serves the water and sewerage needs of some 4.2m households and businesses in the U...
UK National News, May 14, 2013
Other News In Brief
Sun’s Whitehall Editor To Be Charged The Sun newspapers Whitehall editor, Clodagh Hartley, is to be charged with conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office. The charges relate to paymen...
Other News In Brief
Sun’s Whitehall Editor To Be Charged The Sun newspapers Whitehall editor, Clodagh Hartley, is to be charged with conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office. The charges relate to paymen...
UK National News, May 13, 2013
Tia Sharp Accused Changes Plea To Guilty
Stuart Hazell, the man accused of killing schoolgirl Tia Sharp, has changed his plea to guilty on the fifth day of his trial. The 37-year-old had denied charges of murder and sexual assault, claiming...
Tia Sharp Accused Changes Plea To Guilty
Stuart Hazell, the man accused of killing schoolgirl Tia Sharp, has changed his plea to guilty on the fifth day of his trial. The 37-year-old had denied charges of murder and sexual assault, claiming...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2013
Bus Éireann Strike Continues
A strike by Bus Éireann staff in the Republic is affecting some cross-border services, as the action enters a second day. Services between Dublin and L'Derry, as well as between Dublin and Belfast, h...
Bus Éireann Strike Continues
A strike by Bus Éireann staff in the Republic is affecting some cross-border services, as the action enters a second day. Services between Dublin and L'Derry, as well as between Dublin and Belfast, h...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2013
Orange Hall War Memorial Attacked
Police are appealing for information following an attack on an Orange hall in Coleraine, County L'Derry. A war memorial stone was damaged and wreaths were ripped up in the overnight attack at the mem...
Orange Hall War Memorial Attacked
Police are appealing for information following an attack on an Orange hall in Coleraine, County L'Derry. A war memorial stone was damaged and wreaths were ripped up in the overnight attack at the mem...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2013
Duncan Morrison Murder: Two Sentenced
Two men have been sentenced at Downpatrick Court for the murder of Duncan Morrison in Bangor two years ago. Detectives from Serious Crime Branch have welcomed the sentencing, which saw the pair convi...
Duncan Morrison Murder: Two Sentenced
Two men have been sentenced at Downpatrick Court for the murder of Duncan Morrison in Bangor two years ago. Detectives from Serious Crime Branch have welcomed the sentencing, which saw the pair convi...
Business News, May 13, 2013
Minister Departs On Four-Day Trade Mission
The Minister for Small Business, John Perry TD, will today depart on a four-day trade mission with 25 innovative Irish companies to the Czech Republic and with 37 companies to Poland. Over the cours...
Minister Departs On Four-Day Trade Mission
The Minister for Small Business, John Perry TD, will today depart on a four-day trade mission with 25 innovative Irish companies to the Czech Republic and with 37 companies to Poland. Over the cours...
UK National News, May 13, 2013
Appeal Court Right To Die Case To Begin
The Court of Appeal is due to hear from two severely disabled men who are continuing the challenge launched for a change to laws over the right to die. 58-year-old Paul Lamb, has picked up the challe...
Appeal Court Right To Die Case To Begin
The Court of Appeal is due to hear from two severely disabled men who are continuing the challenge launched for a change to laws over the right to die. 58-year-old Paul Lamb, has picked up the challe...
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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.
