Northern Ireland News for May 2005 : Page 12
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2005
NI's Bairds Chemists bought by Alliance UniChem
Leading European healthcare group Alliance UniChem Plc has announced that it has entered the Northern Ireland market through the acquisition of Bairds Chemists, the region's largest pharmacy chain, fo...
NI's Bairds Chemists bought by Alliance UniChem
Leading European healthcare group Alliance UniChem Plc has announced that it has entered the Northern Ireland market through the acquisition of Bairds Chemists, the region's largest pharmacy chain, fo...
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2005
Queen's to lead European pig virus project
A major research project headed by Queen’s University is to find the cause of, and a cure for, a new pig disease which has been spreading across Europe. Co-ordinated by Dr Gordon Allan, from the Vete...
Queen's to lead European pig virus project
A major research project headed by Queen’s University is to find the cause of, and a cure for, a new pig disease which has been spreading across Europe. Co-ordinated by Dr Gordon Allan, from the Vete...
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2005
UU researcher to advise on Kosovo taxation
A University of Ulster researcher is set to advise the emerging democracy of Kosovo on the implementation a new property tax system. Dr William McCluskey, Reader in the School of the Built Environmen...
UU researcher to advise on Kosovo taxation
A University of Ulster researcher is set to advise the emerging democracy of Kosovo on the implementation a new property tax system. Dr William McCluskey, Reader in the School of the Built Environmen...
UK National News, May 5, 2005
Voting under way in General Election
The British public have been heading out to the polls to decide the next government in today’s general election. Prime Minister Tony Blair was the first of the three main political leaders to cast hi...
Voting under way in General Election
The British public have been heading out to the polls to decide the next government in today’s general election. Prime Minister Tony Blair was the first of the three main political leaders to cast hi...
UK National News, May 5, 2005
Electric car charges towards record speeds
A British team of engineers is set to take on the official land speed record for an electric powered vehicle in Nevada later today. Prior to Thursday's planned runs, driver Mark Newby said: “All our ...
Electric car charges towards record speeds
A British team of engineers is set to take on the official land speed record for an electric powered vehicle in Nevada later today. Prior to Thursday's planned runs, driver Mark Newby said: “All our ...
UK National News, May 4, 2005
Election race reaches final day
The leaders of the three main political parties have been continuing to campaign furiously on the last day of campaigning before the General Election. Prime Minister Tony Blair was joined by all the ...
Election race reaches final day
The leaders of the three main political parties have been continuing to campaign furiously on the last day of campaigning before the General Election. Prime Minister Tony Blair was joined by all the ...
Business News, May 4, 2005
Waterford Wedgwood to cut 1,800 jobs
Waterford Wedgwood has announced plans to cut 1,800 jobs as part of a 90 million euro restructuring programme. The fine crystal and china makers said that the jobs losses would include the loss of 48...
Waterford Wedgwood to cut 1,800 jobs
Waterford Wedgwood has announced plans to cut 1,800 jobs as part of a 90 million euro restructuring programme. The fine crystal and china makers said that the jobs losses would include the loss of 48...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2005
Third person arrested following train collision
A third person has been arrested in connection with Monday’s train crash in Co Antrim. The woman’s arrest follows the detention of two men on Tuesday in connection with the incident which took place ...
Third person arrested following train collision
A third person has been arrested in connection with Monday’s train crash in Co Antrim. The woman’s arrest follows the detention of two men on Tuesday in connection with the incident which took place ...
UK National News, May 4, 2005
Fiancé admits Joanne Nelson killing
The fiancé of Joanne Nelson has admitted responsibility for her unlawful killing at Hull Crown Court. Paul Dyson, 30, of Hotham Road, Hull, was charged with the murder of Ms Nelson, whose body was fo...
Fiancé admits Joanne Nelson killing
The fiancé of Joanne Nelson has admitted responsibility for her unlawful killing at Hull Crown Court. Paul Dyson, 30, of Hotham Road, Hull, was charged with the murder of Ms Nelson, whose body was fo...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2005
Two men to appear in court over football riot
Two men have been charged with riotous behaviour following last month’s trouble at the Glentoran versus Linfield Irish league fixture at the Oval. The men, who are expected to appear at Belfast Magis...
Two men to appear in court over football riot
Two men have been charged with riotous behaviour following last month’s trouble at the Glentoran versus Linfield Irish league fixture at the Oval. The men, who are expected to appear at Belfast Magis...
UK National News, May 4, 2005
Senior Al Qaeda suspect caught
A suspected high-ranking member of Al Qaeda has been arrested in Pakistan. Abu Faraj al-Libbi, a Libyan national, was captured earlier this week, according to reports. Mr Libbi is allegedly ranked a...
Senior Al Qaeda suspect caught
A suspected high-ranking member of Al Qaeda has been arrested in Pakistan. Abu Faraj al-Libbi, a Libyan national, was captured earlier this week, according to reports. Mr Libbi is allegedly ranked a...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2005
Donaldson calls for unionist to vote to stop SF 'electoral rise'
Lagan Valley DUP candidate Jeffrey Donaldson said Thursday’s election gives unionists across Northern Ireland the chance to stop Sinn Fein’s electoral rise “in its tracks”. Mr Donaldson said unionism...
Donaldson calls for unionist to vote to stop SF 'electoral rise'
Lagan Valley DUP candidate Jeffrey Donaldson said Thursday’s election gives unionists across Northern Ireland the chance to stop Sinn Fein’s electoral rise “in its tracks”. Mr Donaldson said unionism...
UK National News, May 4, 2005
Pellet gun teacher freed
The Court of Appeal has freed Linda Walker, the teacher who was jailed for firing a pellet gun during an argument with a group of youths. The 48-year-old special needs teacher from Urmston, Greater M...
Pellet gun teacher freed
The Court of Appeal has freed Linda Walker, the teacher who was jailed for firing a pellet gun during an argument with a group of youths. The 48-year-old special needs teacher from Urmston, Greater M...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2005
‘Success or failure’ of peace process hinges on elections
Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams has said Thursday’s elections is about the peace process and its “success or failure”. Mr Adams was speaking at his party’s final press conference of the Westminster e...
‘Success or failure’ of peace process hinges on elections
Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams has said Thursday’s elections is about the peace process and its “success or failure”. Mr Adams was speaking at his party’s final press conference of the Westminster e...
UK National News, May 4, 2005
Abigail transferred to spinal injuries unit
Abigail Witchalls, the young mother who was stabbed in the neck in a horrific attack two weeks ago, has been transferred to a specialist spinal injuries unit. The 26-year-old had been in St George’s ...
Abigail transferred to spinal injuries unit
Abigail Witchalls, the young mother who was stabbed in the neck in a horrific attack two weeks ago, has been transferred to a specialist spinal injuries unit. The 26-year-old had been in St George’s ...
UK National News, May 4, 2005
Poster campaign warns women of alcohol risk
A new poster campaign has been launched to urge women to be aware of how much they drink, in order to avoid dangerous situations. Launched by drinks lobby organisation The Portman Group, the poster s...
Poster campaign warns women of alcohol risk
A new poster campaign has been launched to urge women to be aware of how much they drink, in order to avoid dangerous situations. Launched by drinks lobby organisation The Portman Group, the poster s...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2005
Candidate declares South Belfast a ‘two-horse’ race
UUP Westminster candidate Michael McGimpsey has claimed he is “forging ahead” of DUP opponent Jimmy Spratt in the race to garner unionist votes in South Belfast. Mr McGimpsey said he had “scientific ...
Candidate declares South Belfast a ‘two-horse’ race
UUP Westminster candidate Michael McGimpsey has claimed he is “forging ahead” of DUP opponent Jimmy Spratt in the race to garner unionist votes in South Belfast. Mr McGimpsey said he had “scientific ...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2005
FSB urges politicians to address business crime
A survey on behalf of Northern Ireland businesses owners has revealed that more than a third believe that reporting crimes to the police “will achieve nothing”. Research, based on a survey of the Fed...
FSB urges politicians to address business crime
A survey on behalf of Northern Ireland businesses owners has revealed that more than a third believe that reporting crimes to the police “will achieve nothing”. Research, based on a survey of the Fed...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2005
QUB Vice-Chancellor says NI must compete on world stage
Queen's University and Northern Ireland must compete with the best in the world if the local economy is to thrive, QUB Vice-Chancellor, Professor Peter Gregson, has said. Outlining his vision for the...
QUB Vice-Chancellor says NI must compete on world stage
Queen's University and Northern Ireland must compete with the best in the world if the local economy is to thrive, QUB Vice-Chancellor, Professor Peter Gregson, has said. Outlining his vision for the...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2005
UU to take part in pan-European e-project
The University of Ulster has been chosen to take part in a pan-European project to help companies in former Iron Curtain countries build up their e-business and e-work expertise. Maurice Mulvenna, a ...
UU to take part in pan-European e-project
The University of Ulster has been chosen to take part in a pan-European project to help companies in former Iron Curtain countries build up their e-business and e-work expertise. Maurice Mulvenna, a ...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2005
Students make ‘Connections’ with architecture
Architecture students from Queen's University and 235 Belfast primary school pupils have joined forces to learn more about design and the built environment. Following on the success of last year's pi...
Students make ‘Connections’ with architecture
Architecture students from Queen's University and 235 Belfast primary school pupils have joined forces to learn more about design and the built environment. Following on the success of last year's pi...
UK National News, May 4, 2005
Ex-wife questioned over missing Briton
The former wife of a missing British bar owner in Thailand has been arrested in connection with his murder. Forty-one-year-old Toby Charnaud, who owned a Western-style bar called Rainbow in the Hua H...
Ex-wife questioned over missing Briton
The former wife of a missing British bar owner in Thailand has been arrested in connection with his murder. Forty-one-year-old Toby Charnaud, who owned a Western-style bar called Rainbow in the Hua H...
UK National News, May 4, 2005
CBI reports retail sales drop
The volume of retail sales has fallen in the year to April, according to the CBI’s monthly Distributive Trades Survey. The survey found that nearly half of retailers (46%) reported a drop in sales vo...
CBI reports retail sales drop
The volume of retail sales has fallen in the year to April, according to the CBI’s monthly Distributive Trades Survey. The survey found that nearly half of retailers (46%) reported a drop in sales vo...
UK National News, May 3, 2005
Imported spices to be tested following illegal dye scares
A number of spices imported into the UK could face further testing for the presence of illegal dyes, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has announced. Spices such as turmeric, paprika, chilli and cayenn...
Imported spices to be tested following illegal dye scares
A number of spices imported into the UK could face further testing for the presence of illegal dyes, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has announced. Spices such as turmeric, paprika, chilli and cayenn...
UK National News, May 3, 2005
Man has convictions quashed in Welsh family murder
A man who was jailed for life for the murder of four members of a Welsh family has had his convictions quashed. David Morris, 42, was jailed for life in June 2002 for the murders of his former lover ...
Man has convictions quashed in Welsh family murder
A man who was jailed for life for the murder of four members of a Welsh family has had his convictions quashed. David Morris, 42, was jailed for life in June 2002 for the murders of his former lover ...
Northern Ireland News, May 3, 2005
Man dies in road traffic collision
A Portavogie man has died following a road traffic accident in Co Down on Tuesday. The incident saw two cars collide on the Springvale Road in Ballywalter at around 6.30am. The victim, named as Glen...
Man dies in road traffic collision
A Portavogie man has died following a road traffic accident in Co Down on Tuesday. The incident saw two cars collide on the Springvale Road in Ballywalter at around 6.30am. The victim, named as Glen...
Northern Ireland News, May 3, 2005
Two arrested following train crash
Two men have been arrested in connection with a train crash in Co Antrim on Monday. The incident saw a train crash into a car which was deliberately abandoned at a level crossing close to the town of...
Two arrested following train crash
Two men have been arrested in connection with a train crash in Co Antrim on Monday. The incident saw a train crash into a car which was deliberately abandoned at a level crossing close to the town of...
UK National News, May 3, 2005
Teenager pleads guilty to raping teacher
A sixteen-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to the rape of a teacher at his London school. The south London youth, who was fifteen at the time of the attack and cannot be identified because of his age,...
Teenager pleads guilty to raping teacher
A sixteen-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to the rape of a teacher at his London school. The south London youth, who was fifteen at the time of the attack and cannot be identified because of his age,...
Northern Ireland News, May 3, 2005
Teenage boy treated in hospital following fire
A teenage boy is being treated in hospital after being injured during a fire at a house in west Belfast. The boy's clothes caught fire after the blaze started in a garden shed at the house in Lagmore...
Teenage boy treated in hospital following fire
A teenage boy is being treated in hospital after being injured during a fire at a house in west Belfast. The boy's clothes caught fire after the blaze started in a garden shed at the house in Lagmore...
Northern Ireland News, May 3, 2005
Police appeal following Lisburn stabbing
Detectives are appealing for information after an 18-year-old man was stabbed in the front garden of a house in Lisburn at the weekend. The victim sustained a number of stab wounds to the body and a ...
Police appeal following Lisburn stabbing
Detectives are appealing for information after an 18-year-old man was stabbed in the front garden of a house in Lisburn at the weekend. The victim sustained a number of stab wounds to the body and a ...
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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.