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Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2014
Liver Health Campaign Launches In NI
A UK wide campaign promoting liver health has come to Northern Ireland, supported by the Royal Victoria Hospital's Liver Support Group. The British Liver Trust’s 'Love Your Liver' campaign was launch...
Liver Health Campaign Launches In NI
A UK wide campaign promoting liver health has come to Northern Ireland, supported by the Royal Victoria Hospital's Liver Support Group. The British Liver Trust’s 'Love Your Liver' campaign was launch...
UK National News, May 20, 2014
Rise In UK House Prices
Property values have risen by 8% in a year to March, according to the figures of the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The annual increase is slow compared to a 9.2% year-on-year price rise to th...
Rise In UK House Prices
Property values have risen by 8% in a year to March, according to the figures of the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The annual increase is slow compared to a 9.2% year-on-year price rise to th...
UK National News, May 20, 2014
Former SAS Sniper Loses Fight Against Conviction
A former SAS sniper has lost his battle against his conviction for illegally possessing a gun and ammunition. At the Court Martial Appeal Court in London, three judges rejected an application by Serg...
Former SAS Sniper Loses Fight Against Conviction
A former SAS sniper has lost his battle against his conviction for illegally possessing a gun and ammunition. At the Court Martial Appeal Court in London, three judges rejected an application by Serg...
UK National News, May 20, 2014
Simon Andrews Dies After North West 200 Crash
English biker Simon Andrews died on Monday after suffering fatal injuries in an accident in the fourth lap of the North West 200 in Portrush on Saturday. The 31-year-old, from Evesham, Worcesterchire...
Simon Andrews Dies After North West 200 Crash
English biker Simon Andrews died on Monday after suffering fatal injuries in an accident in the fourth lap of the North West 200 in Portrush on Saturday. The 31-year-old, from Evesham, Worcesterchire...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2014
VSNI Boss Loses Job Over Staff Complaints Of Mistreatment
A series of complaints from current and former staff of Victim Support Northern Ireland over how they were treated has lead to the head of the organisation, Susan Reid, losing her job. It is understo...
VSNI Boss Loses Job Over Staff Complaints Of Mistreatment
A series of complaints from current and former staff of Victim Support Northern Ireland over how they were treated has lead to the head of the organisation, Susan Reid, losing her job. It is understo...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2014
Unionist Leaders Accused Of Failure Over Sectarianism And Racism
The Deputy First Minister has accused Unionist leaders of failing to denounce sectarianism and racism. Responding to comments by Peter Robinson during Question Time on Monday, deputy First Minister M...
Unionist Leaders Accused Of Failure Over Sectarianism And Racism
The Deputy First Minister has accused Unionist leaders of failing to denounce sectarianism and racism. Responding to comments by Peter Robinson during Question Time on Monday, deputy First Minister M...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2014
Queen's Commonwealth Games Baton Reaches NI
The Queen's Baton Relay, promoting the upcoming Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014, has arrived in Northern Ireland. The Baton contains a sealed message from Queen Elizabeth II, which will be read out a...
Queen's Commonwealth Games Baton Reaches NI
The Queen's Baton Relay, promoting the upcoming Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014, has arrived in Northern Ireland. The Baton contains a sealed message from Queen Elizabeth II, which will be read out a...
UK National News, May 20, 2014
Pair Who Plotted To Kill Joss Stone Have Sentences Reduced
Two men convicted of plotting to kill singer Joss Stone have had their sentences reduced following an appeal. Junior Bradsahw, 33, from Manchester, has his original 18-year sentence reduced to 10 yea...
Pair Who Plotted To Kill Joss Stone Have Sentences Reduced
Two men convicted of plotting to kill singer Joss Stone have had their sentences reduced following an appeal. Junior Bradsahw, 33, from Manchester, has his original 18-year sentence reduced to 10 yea...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2014
Lord Ballyedmond Family The Wealthiest In NI
According to the Sunday Times rich list, the family of late businessman Lord Ballyedmond are the wealthiest people in Northern Ireland with an estimated fortune of £1.4bn up by the £540m last year. T...
Lord Ballyedmond Family The Wealthiest In NI
According to the Sunday Times rich list, the family of late businessman Lord Ballyedmond are the wealthiest people in Northern Ireland with an estimated fortune of £1.4bn up by the £540m last year. T...
UK National News, May 20, 2014
BT To Repair Faults Within Two Working Days - Ofgem
New rules to underpin Openreach's performance on repairs and installations have been issued by Ofgem. Telephone and broadband customers can expect improved line repairs and installations, under draft...
BT To Repair Faults Within Two Working Days - Ofgem
New rules to underpin Openreach's performance on repairs and installations have been issued by Ofgem. Telephone and broadband customers can expect improved line repairs and installations, under draft...
UK National News, May 20, 2014
M&S Annual Profits Fall For Third Year In A Row
High street retailer Marks and Spencer has revealed a drop in profits for the third consecutive year. The retailer reported a 3.9% drop in its underlying annual pre-tax profit to £623m. The chain al...
M&S Annual Profits Fall For Third Year In A Row
High street retailer Marks and Spencer has revealed a drop in profits for the third consecutive year. The retailer reported a 3.9% drop in its underlying annual pre-tax profit to £623m. The chain al...
UK National News, May 20, 2014
Two Men In Court After Teenager Dies In Collision
A further two men have appeared at Coventry Magistrates Court in connection with a collision where a teenager tragically lost her life. Lucy Commins, 16, was a passenger in a Mercedes CLK that collid...
Two Men In Court After Teenager Dies In Collision
A further two men have appeared at Coventry Magistrates Court in connection with a collision where a teenager tragically lost her life. Lucy Commins, 16, was a passenger in a Mercedes CLK that collid...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2014
Resurfacing Work To Start In Strabane
Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has announced the start of a £265,000 major resurfacing scheme on a section of A5 Victoria Road, the main Strabane to Londonderry road. Road works are due to start on...
Resurfacing Work To Start In Strabane
Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has announced the start of a £265,000 major resurfacing scheme on a section of A5 Victoria Road, the main Strabane to Londonderry road. Road works are due to start on...
UK National News, May 20, 2014
Other News In Brief
Police Launch Murder Investigation A murder investigation has been launched following a domestic-related incident in Huddersfield earlier this week, West Yorkshire Police has confirmed. On S...
Other News In Brief
Police Launch Murder Investigation A murder investigation has been launched following a domestic-related incident in Huddersfield earlier this week, West Yorkshire Police has confirmed. On S...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2014
Other News In Brief
Events Mark Historic Visit By General Eisenhower A number of events have been held to mark the 70th anniversary of the visit to Co Fermanagh by US General Dwight Eisenhower. General Eisenhowe...
Other News In Brief
Events Mark Historic Visit By General Eisenhower A number of events have been held to mark the 70th anniversary of the visit to Co Fermanagh by US General Dwight Eisenhower. General Eisenhowe...
UK National News, May 19, 2014
BT To Recruit Hundreds Of New Engineers
A total of 350 new engineering jobs are to be created in Scotland and Wales by BT, as part of a recruitment drive across the UK to support the rollout of fibre broadband. The company has said that it...
BT To Recruit Hundreds Of New Engineers
A total of 350 new engineering jobs are to be created in Scotland and Wales by BT, as part of a recruitment drive across the UK to support the rollout of fibre broadband. The company has said that it...
UK National News, May 19, 2014
Energy Firm To Submit Fracking Application
Lancashire County Council is to receive an application for fracking work at the Fylde coast, energy company Cuadrilla has announced. The company say that the application, which will be submitted by t...
Energy Firm To Submit Fracking Application
Lancashire County Council is to receive an application for fracking work at the Fylde coast, energy company Cuadrilla has announced. The company say that the application, which will be submitted by t...
UK National News, May 19, 2014
17 UK Men Arrested In Worldwide Operation On Computer Crime
A worldwide crackdown on computer crime has lead to the arrest of seventeen men in the UK. The Federal Bureau of Investigation led a co-ordinated operation to tackle the use of software capable of re...
17 UK Men Arrested In Worldwide Operation On Computer Crime
A worldwide crackdown on computer crime has lead to the arrest of seventeen men in the UK. The Federal Bureau of Investigation led a co-ordinated operation to tackle the use of software capable of re...
UK National News, May 19, 2014
UK Drug Firm Rejects £65bn Takeover Offer
A "final" takeover offer from US drug giant Pfizer for UK company AstraZeneca has been rejected. The offer valued at the UK drug company at around £69 billion pounds, but AstraZeneca has said that th...
UK Drug Firm Rejects £65bn Takeover Offer
A "final" takeover offer from US drug giant Pfizer for UK company AstraZeneca has been rejected. The offer valued at the UK drug company at around £69 billion pounds, but AstraZeneca has said that th...
UK National News, May 19, 2014
Man's Body Recovered From Clay Pit After Going Missing In 2007
Police in Cornwall have confirmed that a body recovered from a clay pit is that of Nicholas Prouse, who has been missing for more than six years. Mr Prouse went missing from his home in St Dennis on ...
Man's Body Recovered From Clay Pit After Going Missing In 2007
Police in Cornwall have confirmed that a body recovered from a clay pit is that of Nicholas Prouse, who has been missing for more than six years. Mr Prouse went missing from his home in St Dennis on ...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2014
Yellow Door Creates 20 New Posts
Yellow Door has created 20 new jobs with the opening of the Yellow Door restaurant at Belfast Furniture Mall, located in south Belfast's Balmoral Plaza. The investment marks the latest growth for thi...
Yellow Door Creates 20 New Posts
Yellow Door has created 20 new jobs with the opening of the Yellow Door restaurant at Belfast Furniture Mall, located in south Belfast's Balmoral Plaza. The investment marks the latest growth for thi...
Business News, May 19, 2014
Entrepreneurs See Their Business Ideas Flourish
Budding entrepreneurs from across the city are seeing their business ideas flourish after taking part in an enterprise programme, funded by Belfast City Council. They have completed the Market Start ...
Entrepreneurs See Their Business Ideas Flourish
Budding entrepreneurs from across the city are seeing their business ideas flourish after taking part in an enterprise programme, funded by Belfast City Council. They have completed the Market Start ...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2014
Second Illegal Fuel Plant Discovered In Jonesborough
Customs officials have dismantled a second illegal fuel plant in Jonesborough, south Armagh, after another laundering plant was found the previous Friday inside an agricultural shed. The illegal dies...
Second Illegal Fuel Plant Discovered In Jonesborough
Customs officials have dismantled a second illegal fuel plant in Jonesborough, south Armagh, after another laundering plant was found the previous Friday inside an agricultural shed. The illegal dies...
Recruitment News, May 19, 2014
Yellow Door Creates 20 New Posts
Yellow Door has created 20 new jobs with the opening of the Yellow Door restaurant at Belfast Furniture Mall, located in south Belfast's Balmoral Plaza. The investment marks the latest growth for thi...
Yellow Door Creates 20 New Posts
Yellow Door has created 20 new jobs with the opening of the Yellow Door restaurant at Belfast Furniture Mall, located in south Belfast's Balmoral Plaza. The investment marks the latest growth for thi...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2014
PSNI Launch New Phone Line To Report Racist Hate Crimes
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has launched a new phone line to be dedicated to the reporting of racist hate crimes, following the increased number of racist attacks. Assistant Chief C...
PSNI Launch New Phone Line To Report Racist Hate Crimes
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has launched a new phone line to be dedicated to the reporting of racist hate crimes, following the increased number of racist attacks. Assistant Chief C...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2014
Northern Ireland Retail Sector Shows April Recovery
NI Shopping figures have increased by almost 13% in April compared to the same period last year, according to the Northern Ireland Retail Consortium (NIRC). The vacancy rate in Northern Ireland was 1...
Northern Ireland Retail Sector Shows April Recovery
NI Shopping figures have increased by almost 13% in April compared to the same period last year, according to the Northern Ireland Retail Consortium (NIRC). The vacancy rate in Northern Ireland was 1...
UK National News, May 19, 2014
Fire Body Find Becomes Murder Investigation
Detectives investigating the discovery of a man's body in a flat that had been set on fire have said that the victim had been stabbed and the case is now being treated as murder. Firefighters found t...
Fire Body Find Becomes Murder Investigation
Detectives investigating the discovery of a man's body in a flat that had been set on fire have said that the victim had been stabbed and the case is now being treated as murder. Firefighters found t...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2014
Plans Announced For Next Stage Of Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry
The Chairman of the Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry, Sir Anthony Hart, has today announced that a team of Inquiry lawyers, support staff and Acknowledgement Forum Panel members will pay a secon...
Plans Announced For Next Stage Of Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry
The Chairman of the Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry, Sir Anthony Hart, has today announced that a team of Inquiry lawyers, support staff and Acknowledgement Forum Panel members will pay a secon...
UK National News, May 19, 2014
Labour Pledge To Tackle Scandal Of Low Pay
A Labour government would "raise the value and restore the ambition of the National Minimum Wage," Ed Miliband has said at the launch of an independent report on low pay. Speaking at the launch of Al...
Labour Pledge To Tackle Scandal Of Low Pay
A Labour government would "raise the value and restore the ambition of the National Minimum Wage," Ed Miliband has said at the launch of an independent report on low pay. Speaking at the launch of Al...
UK National News, May 19, 2014
Convicted Killer Fails To Return After Day Release
A convicted killer has failed to return to prison following a day release on Saturday. 44-year-old Arnold Pickering, from Greater Manchester, failed to return to Kennet Prison on Liverpool, marking t...
Convicted Killer Fails To Return After Day Release
A convicted killer has failed to return to prison following a day release on Saturday. 44-year-old Arnold Pickering, from Greater Manchester, failed to return to Kennet Prison on Liverpool, marking t...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
