Northern Ireland News for May 2005 : Page 11
UK National News, May 6, 2005
Conservatives now 'stronger opposition' claims Howard
Conservative leader Michael Howard has conceded defeat to Tony Blair and the Labour party in the General Election. Although announcing his intention to step down as Conservative party leader today, M...
Conservatives now 'stronger opposition' claims Howard
Conservative leader Michael Howard has conceded defeat to Tony Blair and the Labour party in the General Election. Although announcing his intention to step down as Conservative party leader today, M...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2005
Human rights experts to take part in Belfast conference
A number of Europe’s most influential human rights lawyers and political scientists are coming to Belfast to discuss recent challenges to international and European human rights law in global politics...
Human rights experts to take part in Belfast conference
A number of Europe’s most influential human rights lawyers and political scientists are coming to Belfast to discuss recent challenges to international and European human rights law in global politics...
UK National News, May 6, 2005
Kennedy hails election success
Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy announced that the era of three-party politics had begun in Britain, as the party celebrated a successful election. The Liberal Democrats now hold 62 seats, co...
Kennedy hails election success
Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy announced that the era of three-party politics had begun in Britain, as the party celebrated a successful election. The Liberal Democrats now hold 62 seats, co...
UK National News, May 6, 2005
Galloway bloodies Labour nose in Bethnal Green
Ousted Labour MP George Galloway has fought off a challenge from a staunch Blair loyalist to take the Bethnal Green & Bow seat. The defeat is seen as a severe blow for Labour. Supposedly safe candida...
Galloway bloodies Labour nose in Bethnal Green
Ousted Labour MP George Galloway has fought off a challenge from a staunch Blair loyalist to take the Bethnal Green & Bow seat. The defeat is seen as a severe blow for Labour. Supposedly safe candida...
UK National News, May 6, 2005
Life sentence for killer of pregnant teen
A man has been jailed for life for raping and killing pregnant teenager Amy Williams last year. Phillip Powell, 43, from Telford, pleaded guilty to attacking and killing the 14-year-old on Boxing Da...
Life sentence for killer of pregnant teen
A man has been jailed for life for raping and killing pregnant teenager Amy Williams last year. Phillip Powell, 43, from Telford, pleaded guilty to attacking and killing the 14-year-old on Boxing Da...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2005
Six MP's returned by early Friday evening
Only six of the 18 seats had been returned in the 2005 Westminster elections by Friday evening. As the pace of returns picked up, East Belfast saw the return of the DUP deputy leader Peter Robinson c...
Six MP's returned by early Friday evening
Only six of the 18 seats had been returned in the 2005 Westminster elections by Friday evening. As the pace of returns picked up, East Belfast saw the return of the DUP deputy leader Peter Robinson c...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2005
Counting of votes continues in Northern Ireland
With the first results expected to be announced by mid-afternoon, at around 2.15pm the first MP elected was in West Belfast. Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams retained a substantial 19,315 majority ove...
Counting of votes continues in Northern Ireland
With the first results expected to be announced by mid-afternoon, at around 2.15pm the first MP elected was in West Belfast. Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams retained a substantial 19,315 majority ove...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2005
Solicitor criticises DPP following Omagh bomb arrest
The solicitor acting for the man who is expected to be charged in connection with the 1998 Omagh bombing has criticised the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Peter Corrigan said it was “unaccept...
Solicitor criticises DPP following Omagh bomb arrest
The solicitor acting for the man who is expected to be charged in connection with the 1998 Omagh bombing has criticised the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Peter Corrigan said it was “unaccept...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2005
Two appear in court charged with riotous behaviour
Two men have appeared in court today charged with riotous behaviour following trouble at last month’s football game between Glentoran and Linfield at the Oval. Paul Harding, 28, from Cheviot Street i...
Two appear in court charged with riotous behaviour
Two men have appeared in court today charged with riotous behaviour following trouble at last month’s football game between Glentoran and Linfield at the Oval. Paul Harding, 28, from Cheviot Street i...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2005
Lisburn woman claims unfair dismissal
A Lisburn woman acquitted of the murder of her husband is taking a case of unfair dismissal against her former employers. Lesley Gault was tried three times for the murder of her husband Paul at thei...
Lisburn woman claims unfair dismissal
A Lisburn woman acquitted of the murder of her husband is taking a case of unfair dismissal against her former employers. Lesley Gault was tried three times for the murder of her husband Paul at thei...
UK National News, May 6, 2005
Woman in ‘babies in attic’ find bailed
A 64-year-old former nurse was granted bail in court today over charges in connection with concealing the birth of a baby, after a body was discovered in the attic of a home in Wales. Ann Mahoney, fr...
Woman in ‘babies in attic’ find bailed
A 64-year-old former nurse was granted bail in court today over charges in connection with concealing the birth of a baby, after a body was discovered in the attic of a home in Wales. Ann Mahoney, fr...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2005
Ballymoney car dealer fined
A Ballymoney car dealer has been fined for not displaying prices on cars for sale. Crieth Motors of Market Street was fined £800 plus £40 court costs at Coleraine Magistrate’s Court on Friday. The p...
Ballymoney car dealer fined
A Ballymoney car dealer has been fined for not displaying prices on cars for sale. Crieth Motors of Market Street was fined £800 plus £40 court costs at Coleraine Magistrate’s Court on Friday. The p...
UK National 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...
UK National News, May 6, 2005
Gilchrist ousted as FBU leader
Andy Gilchrist has lost his post as General Secretary of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU), following an election for general secretary. Mr Gilchrist was beaten by left-wing candidate Matt Wrack in the s...
Gilchrist ousted as FBU leader
Andy Gilchrist has lost his post as General Secretary of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU), following an election for general secretary. Mr Gilchrist was beaten by left-wing candidate Matt Wrack in the s...
UK National News, May 6, 2005
BAR race ban dents Button’s title aspirations
A two-race ban for infringing rules at Imola has taken the polish off what was otherwise promising to be an interesting season for the BAR Formula 1 team. In Barcelona today in preparation for the Sp...
BAR race ban dents Button’s title aspirations
A two-race ban for infringing rules at Imola has taken the polish off what was otherwise promising to be an interesting season for the BAR Formula 1 team. In Barcelona today in preparation for the Sp...
UK National News, May 6, 2005
Electric car speed record attempt rescheduled
Following the postponement of Thursday's attempt on the official land speed record for an electric powered vehicle, the team of British engineers hope to be able to make a run later today. Thursday's...
Electric car speed record attempt rescheduled
Following the postponement of Thursday's attempt on the official land speed record for an electric powered vehicle, the team of British engineers hope to be able to make a run later today. Thursday's...
UK National News, May 5, 2005
Man in court over fiancée and daughter murder
A 26-year-old man has appeared in court today charged with the double murder of his teenage fiancée and their baby daughter. Police arrested Christopher Adams, a trainee pub manager from Market Inn, ...
Man in court over fiancée and daughter murder
A 26-year-old man has appeared in court today charged with the double murder of his teenage fiancée and their baby daughter. Police arrested Christopher Adams, a trainee pub manager from Market Inn, ...
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2005
Slow start to voting in NI elections
Following a slow start, voting at Northern Ireland’s 620 polling stations is described as "steady" as voters select from the 105 local candidates contesting the province's 18 Westminster seats and the...
Slow start to voting in NI elections
Following a slow start, voting at Northern Ireland’s 620 polling stations is described as "steady" as voters select from the 105 local candidates contesting the province's 18 Westminster seats and the...
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2005
Shooting victim moved out of intensive care
The five-year-old boy shot in a Fermanagh school playground has been has been moved out of intensive care, police have confirmed. Darragh Summers was in the playground at Mullinaskea Primary School w...
Shooting victim moved out of intensive care
The five-year-old boy shot in a Fermanagh school playground has been has been moved out of intensive care, police have confirmed. Darragh Summers was in the playground at Mullinaskea Primary School w...
UK National News, May 5, 2005
Search extended in baby bodies’ case
Police have confirmed that they have been granted more time to question the woman at the centre of an investigation into the discovery of the remains of three dead babies. Anne Mahoney (64), from For...
Search extended in baby bodies’ case
Police have confirmed that they have been granted more time to question the woman at the centre of an investigation into the discovery of the remains of three dead babies. Anne Mahoney (64), from For...
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2005
Man to be charged with Omagh bombing
A 35-year-old man is to be charged with the murder of 29 people including a pregnant woman with twins in the 1998 Omagh bombing. Sean Gerard Hoey, from Jonesborough in Co Armagh, is currently in cus...
Man to be charged with Omagh bombing
A 35-year-old man is to be charged with the murder of 29 people including a pregnant woman with twins in the 1998 Omagh bombing. Sean Gerard Hoey, from Jonesborough in Co Armagh, is currently in cus...
Business News, May 5, 2005
IBM to cut up to 13,000 jobs
Computer giant IBM is to cut between 10,000 and 13,000 jobs, many of these in its European operations, as "restructuring actions" designed to improve company efficiency take effect in the next few mon...
IBM to cut up to 13,000 jobs
Computer giant IBM is to cut between 10,000 and 13,000 jobs, many of these in its European operations, as "restructuring actions" designed to improve company efficiency take effect in the next few mon...
Business News, May 5, 2005
ICI warns of slowing sales and rising costs
Chemical firm ICI has warned of slowing sales growth and said that further price increases will be “necessary” in order to offset rising costs in raw materials. ICI, which manufactures paints, fragra...
ICI warns of slowing sales and rising costs
Chemical firm ICI has warned of slowing sales growth and said that further price increases will be “necessary” in order to offset rising costs in raw materials. ICI, which manufactures paints, fragra...
Business News, May 5, 2005
Mixed results posted by Trinity Mirror group
There was mixed news today from Trinity Mirror plc as the newspaper group reported that advertising revenues had dipped by 1.4% in the last two months. At today's Annual General Meeting the Chairman ...
Mixed results posted by Trinity Mirror group
There was mixed news today from Trinity Mirror plc as the newspaper group reported that advertising revenues had dipped by 1.4% in the last two months. At today's Annual General Meeting the Chairman ...
UK National News, May 5, 2005
Dozens killed in Baghdad attacks
Another series of attacks on security forces in Baghdad has left as many as 24 people dead. At least 13 people were killed when a suicide bomber detonated a device at a recruitment centre for the Ira...
Dozens killed in Baghdad attacks
Another series of attacks on security forces in Baghdad has left as many as 24 people dead. At least 13 people were killed when a suicide bomber detonated a device at a recruitment centre for the Ira...
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2005
Pregnant mother-of-three assaulted
Police are appealing for information after a pregnant mother-of-three was assaulted at her home in Co Antrim on Wednesday. The woman, who is four-months pregnant, was in the living room of her Ballym...
Pregnant mother-of-three assaulted
Police are appealing for information after a pregnant mother-of-three was assaulted at her home in Co Antrim on Wednesday. The woman, who is four-months pregnant, was in the living room of her Ballym...
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2005
Fourth man charged over football riot
A fourth man has been charged with riotous behaviour following last month’s trouble at the Glentoran versus Linfield Irish league fixture at the Oval. The 19-year-old is expected to appear at Belfast...
Fourth man charged over football riot
A fourth man has been charged with riotous behaviour following last month’s trouble at the Glentoran versus Linfield Irish league fixture at the Oval. The 19-year-old is expected to appear at Belfast...
UK National News, May 5, 2005
Explosions outside British consulate in New York
Two explosions have occurred outside the British consulate building in New York. The blasts took place around 03:35 local time (08:35 BST), shattering windows in the Third Avenue building, which also...
Explosions outside British consulate in New York
Two explosions have occurred outside the British consulate building in New York. The blasts took place around 03:35 local time (08:35 BST), shattering windows in the Third Avenue building, which also...
UK National News, May 5, 2005
Workers protest at MG Rover plant
Hundreds of former employees of collapsed car firm MG Rover are attending a rally today at the firm’s Longbridge plant in Birmingham. Organisers have stressed that the event is not political, but is ...
Workers protest at MG Rover plant
Hundreds of former employees of collapsed car firm MG Rover are attending a rally today at the firm’s Longbridge plant in Birmingham. Organisers have stressed that the event is not political, but is ...
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2005
Jobs to go at potato processing plant
Around 20 jobs are to go at a Co Antrim potato processing plant, it was confirmed on Thursday. Ballymoney Foods said its business was being undermined by imports of cheaper chips from the Netherlands...
Jobs to go at potato processing plant
Around 20 jobs are to go at a Co Antrim potato processing plant, it was confirmed on Thursday. Ballymoney Foods said its business was being undermined by imports of cheaper chips from the Netherlands...
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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.