Northern Ireland News for May 2005 : Page 10
Business News, May 10, 2005
BRC reports retail sales drop
Retail sales in the UK fell to their lowest level in a decade, according to new figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The figures showed that retail sales in the UK in April fell by 4.7% ...
BRC reports retail sales drop
Retail sales in the UK fell to their lowest level in a decade, according to new figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The figures showed that retail sales in the UK in April fell by 4.7% ...
UK National News, May 10, 2005
Manchester United announce entertainment complex plans
Manchester United have unveiled plans to build an entertainment complex on land near the club’s famous Old Trafford stadium. The Premiership football club have joined forces with hotel, entertainment...
Manchester United announce entertainment complex plans
Manchester United have unveiled plans to build an entertainment complex on land near the club’s famous Old Trafford stadium. The Premiership football club have joined forces with hotel, entertainment...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2005
Detectives probe possible burglary link
Detectives have appealed for older people to be vigilant after two pensioners had cash stolen from their homes in two separate incidents in North Belfast on Monday. In the first incident a woman call...
Detectives probe possible burglary link
Detectives have appealed for older people to be vigilant after two pensioners had cash stolen from their homes in two separate incidents in North Belfast on Monday. In the first incident a woman call...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2005
Father appeals for information following son’s shooting
The father of a five-year-old boy shot in his school playground in Co Fermanagh has appealed for anyone with information to come forward. Gerald Somers said he was “delighted” with the progress his s...
Father appeals for information following son’s shooting
The father of a five-year-old boy shot in his school playground in Co Fermanagh has appealed for anyone with information to come forward. Gerald Somers said he was “delighted” with the progress his s...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2005
Health care project celebrated
The success of a year-long initiative for healthcare staff aimed at improving patients’ experiences by concentrating on areas such as hygiene and dignity was highlighted at a conference in Antrim toda...
Health care project celebrated
The success of a year-long initiative for healthcare staff aimed at improving patients’ experiences by concentrating on areas such as hygiene and dignity was highlighted at a conference in Antrim toda...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2005
Lottery windfall to boost PE and sport in NI
PE and sport facilities across Northern Ireland are to be transformed thanks to a lottery windfall totalling more than £5.3 million. Thirteen projects including schools, community sports halls and yo...
Lottery windfall to boost PE and sport in NI
PE and sport facilities across Northern Ireland are to be transformed thanks to a lottery windfall totalling more than £5.3 million. Thirteen projects including schools, community sports halls and yo...
UK National News, May 10, 2005
O2 call centre to bring 1500 jobs to Glasgow
O2, one of the UK's leading mobile phone operators, has announced a dramatic expansion of its presence in Scotland. The creation of a new O2 Customer Service centre in Glasgow, promise to create 1500...
O2 call centre to bring 1500 jobs to Glasgow
O2, one of the UK's leading mobile phone operators, has announced a dramatic expansion of its presence in Scotland. The creation of a new O2 Customer Service centre in Glasgow, promise to create 1500...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2005
Queen's provides EU training for civil servants
A comprehensive EU Awareness Training scheme for Northern Ireland civil servants is underway at Queen’s University. Organised by the School of Politics and International Studies at Queen’s, the speci...
Queen's provides EU training for civil servants
A comprehensive EU Awareness Training scheme for Northern Ireland civil servants is underway at Queen’s University. Organised by the School of Politics and International Studies at Queen’s, the speci...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2005
Modern apprentice of the year sought
A search to find Northern Ireland’s best Modern Apprentice has been launched in Belfast today. The competition, which is aimed at young people currently in training under the Department for Employmen...
Modern apprentice of the year sought
A search to find Northern Ireland’s best Modern Apprentice has been launched in Belfast today. The competition, which is aimed at young people currently in training under the Department for Employmen...
UK National News, May 10, 2005
The AA clarifies position on motorway speed limits
The AA Motoring Trust has clarified reports that it has backed calls for an 80 mph limit on motorways. The motoring organisation has confirmed that a suggested pilot scheme for a limit of 80mph relat...
The AA clarifies position on motorway speed limits
The AA Motoring Trust has clarified reports that it has backed calls for an 80 mph limit on motorways. The motoring organisation has confirmed that a suggested pilot scheme for a limit of 80mph relat...
UK National News, May 9, 2005
UK interest rate left unchanged
The Bank of England has left interest rates on hold for the ninth month running, at 4.75%. The decision by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) came shortly after the publication of figures which show...
UK interest rate left unchanged
The Bank of England has left interest rates on hold for the ninth month running, at 4.75%. The decision by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) came shortly after the publication of figures which show...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2005
NI council results at present
NI’s elected councillors as of Monday afternoon Carrickfergus: Billy Ashe, Terence Clement, David Hilditch, Patricia McKinney (DUP), Sean Neeson (AP), William Hamilton, Charles Brown (Ind) ...
NI council results at present
NI’s elected councillors as of Monday afternoon Carrickfergus: Billy Ashe, Terence Clement, David Hilditch, Patricia McKinney (DUP), Sean Neeson (AP), William Hamilton, Charles Brown (Ind) ...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2005
Hain praises ‘courageous leadership’ of Trimble
New NI Secretary of State, Peter Hain, has praised the “political leadership, courage and vision” of David Trimble following his decision to stand down as Ulster Unionist Party leader. Mr Trimble ann...
Hain praises ‘courageous leadership’ of Trimble
New NI Secretary of State, Peter Hain, has praised the “political leadership, courage and vision” of David Trimble following his decision to stand down as Ulster Unionist Party leader. Mr Trimble ann...
UK National News, May 9, 2005
Blair under pressure to resign
Prime Minister Tony Blair is facing increasing pressure to resign, just days after leading the Labour Party to victory in the General Election. Former Foreign Secretary Robin Cook and former Health S...
Blair under pressure to resign
Prime Minister Tony Blair is facing increasing pressure to resign, just days after leading the Labour Party to victory in the General Election. Former Foreign Secretary Robin Cook and former Health S...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2005
New Secretary of State arrives in NI
The new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Peter Hain, has arrived in Belfast today. Mr Hain, who is the Member of Parliament for Neath and replaces the outgoing Paul Murphy in Northern Ireland...
New Secretary of State arrives in NI
The new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Peter Hain, has arrived in Belfast today. Mr Hain, who is the Member of Parliament for Neath and replaces the outgoing Paul Murphy in Northern Ireland...
UK National News, May 9, 2005
Fourth man arrested in Reading murder
Detectives investigating the murder of Reading teenager Mary Ann Leneghan have confirmed that a man has been arrested in London. Police said that three addresses in south London were searched early t...
Fourth man arrested in Reading murder
Detectives investigating the murder of Reading teenager Mary Ann Leneghan have confirmed that a man has been arrested in London. Police said that three addresses in south London were searched early t...
UK National News, May 9, 2005
Senior Conservatives quit Shadow Cabinet
Senior Conservatives Nicolas Soames and Tim Yeo have announced plans to leave the Shadow Cabinet. The announcement follows party leader Michael Howard’s decision to stand down shortly as party leader...
Senior Conservatives quit Shadow Cabinet
Senior Conservatives Nicolas Soames and Tim Yeo have announced plans to leave the Shadow Cabinet. The announcement follows party leader Michael Howard’s decision to stand down shortly as party leader...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2005
Catholic church damaged in Co Down
A Catholic church in Co Down has been damaged by vandals over the weekend. The chapel in the Maypole Hill area of Dromore is believed to have been damaged on Saturday afternoon after the contents of ...
Catholic church damaged in Co Down
A Catholic church in Co Down has been damaged by vandals over the weekend. The chapel in the Maypole Hill area of Dromore is believed to have been damaged on Saturday afternoon after the contents of ...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2005
Four men questioned following separate drug finds
Three men are being questioned by police after a substantial haul of drugs were discovered in Lisburn at the weekend. Cannabis, worth an estimated street value of £750,000, was recovered by drugs squ...
Four men questioned following separate drug finds
Three men are being questioned by police after a substantial haul of drugs were discovered in Lisburn at the weekend. Cannabis, worth an estimated street value of £750,000, was recovered by drugs squ...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2005
Survey to help plan improved cancer services
A major postal survey which will help raise cancer awareness is being conducted by the University of Ulster over the next couple of weeks. Thousands of people throughout Northern Ireland will be aske...
Survey to help plan improved cancer services
A major postal survey which will help raise cancer awareness is being conducted by the University of Ulster over the next couple of weeks. Thousands of people throughout Northern Ireland will be aske...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2005
Derry hosts major conference on regeneration
Experts in the field of regenerating cities and communities will share their experiences with local people at a major conference at the Millennium Forum in Londonderry. Sponsored by the Department f...
Derry hosts major conference on regeneration
Experts in the field of regenerating cities and communities will share their experiences with local people at a major conference at the Millennium Forum in Londonderry. Sponsored by the Department f...
UK National News, May 9, 2005
Queen marks Channel Islands liberation
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have visited Guernsey to celebrate the liberation of the Channel Islands from Nazi occupation 60 years ago. During the visit, the Queen will meet with islanders wh...
Queen marks Channel Islands liberation
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have visited Guernsey to celebrate the liberation of the Channel Islands from Nazi occupation 60 years ago. During the visit, the Queen will meet with islanders wh...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2005
Police appeal following city centre robbery
Detectives in Belfast are appealing for information following an armed robbery on Friday evening. At around 6pm a member of staff was making a cash lodgement to a night safe on Upper Arthur Street in...
Police appeal following city centre robbery
Detectives in Belfast are appealing for information following an armed robbery on Friday evening. At around 6pm a member of staff was making a cash lodgement to a night safe on Upper Arthur Street in...
UK National News, May 9, 2005
12 people infected by TB sufferer who refused treatment
A tuberculosis (TB) sufferer who refused treatment went on to infect 12 other people with the disease, it has been revealed. The revelation has renewed calls for a review of public health laws in ord...
12 people infected by TB sufferer who refused treatment
A tuberculosis (TB) sufferer who refused treatment went on to infect 12 other people with the disease, it has been revealed. The revelation has renewed calls for a review of public health laws in ord...
UK National News, May 9, 2005
Snooker star cleared of sex attack
Snooker player Quinten Hann has been cleared of charges of sexual assault of two women at his home. The 27-year-old, from Ealing, West London, was found not guilty of two charges of sexual assault, a...
Snooker star cleared of sex attack
Snooker player Quinten Hann has been cleared of charges of sexual assault of two women at his home. The 27-year-old, from Ealing, West London, was found not guilty of two charges of sexual assault, a...
UK National News, May 9, 2005
GCSE exam papers to be replaced
Around half a million GCSE exam papers are being replaced after papers were stolen from one delivery van and more were reported as ‘lost’ from another van. The papers from the Assessment and Qualific...
GCSE exam papers to be replaced
Around half a million GCSE exam papers are being replaced after papers were stolen from one delivery van and more were reported as ‘lost’ from another van. The papers from the Assessment and Qualific...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2005
Five-year-old girl dies from meningitis
A five-year-old girl from Newcastle, Co Down has died from meningitis, it has emerged today. The child, who has not yet been named, became ill earlier this week and is understood to have died on Thur...
Five-year-old girl dies from meningitis
A five-year-old girl from Newcastle, Co Down has died from meningitis, it has emerged today. The child, who has not yet been named, became ill earlier this week and is understood to have died on Thur...
UK National News, May 6, 2005
Labour makes history by securing third term
Labour has won a historic third term in the General Election, but will return to government with a substantially reduced majority. It is being predicted that the government will only have a majority ...
Labour makes history by securing third term
Labour has won a historic third term in the General Election, but will return to government with a substantially reduced majority. It is being predicted that the government will only have a majority ...
Recruitment News, May 6, 2005
800 jobs to go at Marconi
Telecoms equipment manufacturer Marconi has announced that 800 jobs are to go in the UK. 450 jobs are expected to go at the firm’s site in Coventry and another 350 are expected to be lost in Liverpoo...
800 jobs to go at Marconi
Telecoms equipment manufacturer Marconi has announced that 800 jobs are to go in the UK. 450 jobs are expected to go at the firm’s site in Coventry and another 350 are expected to be lost in Liverpoo...
Business News, May 6, 2005
800 jobs to go at Marconi
Telecoms equipment manufacturer Marconi has announced that 800 jobs are to go in the UK. 450 jobs are expected to go at the firm’s site in Coventry and another 350 are expected to be lost in Liverpo...
800 jobs to go at Marconi
Telecoms equipment manufacturer Marconi has announced that 800 jobs are to go in the UK. 450 jobs are expected to go at the firm’s site in Coventry and another 350 are expected to be lost in Liverpo...
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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.