Northern Ireland News for May 2009 : Page 13
UK National News, May 7, 2009
Hogan Inquest Ruling Quashed
The High Court has ruled that there should be no fresh inquest into the death of a boy whose father pushed him from a Crete hotel balcony. An inquest verdict of unlawful killing in the case of John H...
Hogan Inquest Ruling Quashed
The High Court has ruled that there should be no fresh inquest into the death of a boy whose father pushed him from a Crete hotel balcony. An inquest verdict of unlawful killing in the case of John H...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2009
Royal Visitors Meet Former Police Officers
Better weather greeted the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh as they began the second day of their NI visit today. The royal couple have visited a centre which helps retired police officers make the transi...
Royal Visitors Meet Former Police Officers
Better weather greeted the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh as they began the second day of their NI visit today. The royal couple have visited a centre which helps retired police officers make the transi...
Recruitment News, May 7, 2009
Thousands Of Jobs At Risk, Claims CIF Boss
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has called on the state to immediately introduce the infrastructure bond outlined by the Construction Industry Council (CIC) to save tens of thousands of job...
Thousands Of Jobs At Risk, Claims CIF Boss
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has called on the state to immediately introduce the infrastructure bond outlined by the Construction Industry Council (CIC) to save tens of thousands of job...
UK National News, May 7, 2009
Four Questioned Over Fatal Warehouse Fire
Four people have been arrested in connection to a warehouse fire in Warwickshire which left four firefighters dead. Warwickshire police announced today that three men, two aged 25 and one aged 27, we...
Four Questioned Over Fatal Warehouse Fire
Four people have been arrested in connection to a warehouse fire in Warwickshire which left four firefighters dead. Warwickshire police announced today that three men, two aged 25 and one aged 27, we...
UK National News, May 7, 2009
Leeds Drug Dealer Jailed For Two Years
A Leeds drug dealer who was caught by neighbourhood policing officers with 66 'wraps' of heroin and crack cocaine has been jailed for two years. Brendan McGibbon, aged 26, of Chapel Lane, Headingley,...
Leeds Drug Dealer Jailed For Two Years
A Leeds drug dealer who was caught by neighbourhood policing officers with 66 'wraps' of heroin and crack cocaine has been jailed for two years. Brendan McGibbon, aged 26, of Chapel Lane, Headingley,...
Recruitment News, May 7, 2009
Jobs Boost As Sainsbury's Expand Curley's Site
Sainsbury's is to create 100 jobs in its west Belfast store, it has been announced. It's supermarket in Andersonstown will be its largest in Northern Ireland when it opens on the former Curley's site...
Jobs Boost As Sainsbury's Expand Curley's Site
Sainsbury's is to create 100 jobs in its west Belfast store, it has been announced. It's supermarket in Andersonstown will be its largest in Northern Ireland when it opens on the former Curley's site...
UK National News, May 7, 2009
HMRC Wins Minimum Wage Court Battle
Bar and restaurant workers have today been given a helping hand by the Court of Appeal in their fight for fair pay. The court ruled in HM Revenue & Customs' favour by upholding current national mini...
HMRC Wins Minimum Wage Court Battle
Bar and restaurant workers have today been given a helping hand by the Court of Appeal in their fight for fair pay. The court ruled in HM Revenue & Customs' favour by upholding current national mini...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2009
Republican Duffy Will Not Contest Elections
The family of Massereene murder accused Colin Duffy has said he will not stand in the forthcoming European elections. At an outdoor rally in his home town of Lurgan, Mr Duffy's daughter Caitriona sa...
Republican Duffy Will Not Contest Elections
The family of Massereene murder accused Colin Duffy has said he will not stand in the forthcoming European elections. At an outdoor rally in his home town of Lurgan, Mr Duffy's daughter Caitriona sa...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2009
St Paddy's Day Student Trouble In Focus
Over 60 key stakeholders met today to agree what was described as a "joint approach" in tackling contentious issues affecting the 'Holyland' area of south Belfast. The forum, hosted by the NI Ministe...
St Paddy's Day Student Trouble In Focus
Over 60 key stakeholders met today to agree what was described as a "joint approach" in tackling contentious issues affecting the 'Holyland' area of south Belfast. The forum, hosted by the NI Ministe...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2009
Pregnant Woman Named As 41st Road Victim
The woman from Portrush who died yesterday in a car accident in Co Londonderry was six month pregnant. Kelly Louise Norris, 22, died when her car collided with a lorry at Mathers Cross on Atlantic R...
Pregnant Woman Named As 41st Road Victim
The woman from Portrush who died yesterday in a car accident in Co Londonderry was six month pregnant. Kelly Louise Norris, 22, died when her car collided with a lorry at Mathers Cross on Atlantic R...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2009
NI Tourism Strategy In Focus
Tourism in Northern Ireland has been on the agenda this week with news that Stormont Tourism Minister Arlene Foster has met tourism leaders, business and public sector representatives to discuss futur...
NI Tourism Strategy In Focus
Tourism in Northern Ireland has been on the agenda this week with news that Stormont Tourism Minister Arlene Foster has met tourism leaders, business and public sector representatives to discuss futur...
Business News, May 7, 2009
Small Businesses' Ticket 'Giveaway' Takes Off
British Airways is helping businesses in Northern Ireland beat the recession by offering them free flights to help win new business abroad. The airline has teamed up with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI)...
Small Businesses' Ticket 'Giveaway' Takes Off
British Airways is helping businesses in Northern Ireland beat the recession by offering them free flights to help win new business abroad. The airline has teamed up with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI)...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2009
Cash Prize Offered For Suncare Film 'Short'
A call has gone out for all budding young filmmakers to use their creative skills to back a new 'Care in the Sun' campaign. Miss Northern Ireland, Judith Wilson, (pictured) is lending a hand to launc...
Cash Prize Offered For Suncare Film 'Short'
A call has gone out for all budding young filmmakers to use their creative skills to back a new 'Care in the Sun' campaign. Miss Northern Ireland, Judith Wilson, (pictured) is lending a hand to launc...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2009
Small Businesses' Ticket 'Giveaway' Takes Off
British Airways is helping businesses in Northern Ireland beat the recession by offering them free flights to help win new business abroad. The airline has teamed up with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI)...
Small Businesses' Ticket 'Giveaway' Takes Off
British Airways is helping businesses in Northern Ireland beat the recession by offering them free flights to help win new business abroad. The airline has teamed up with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI)...
UK National News, May 7, 2009
British Gas Cuts Electricity Prices By 10%
British Gas, the biggest supplier of electricity to homes in Britain, has cut an average 10% off its standard electricity prices. The price cut for 4.5 million customers takes effect immediately. B...
British Gas Cuts Electricity Prices By 10%
British Gas, the biggest supplier of electricity to homes in Britain, has cut an average 10% off its standard electricity prices. The price cut for 4.5 million customers takes effect immediately. B...
UK National News, May 7, 2009
Other News In Brief
Woman Dies In Motorway Crash A woman died when a car overturned as it left the M5 in Gloucestershire and ended up on a verge between Cheltenham and Tewkesbury. Some of the six other passengers were t...
Other News In Brief
Woman Dies In Motorway Crash A woman died when a car overturned as it left the M5 in Gloucestershire and ended up on a verge between Cheltenham and Tewkesbury. Some of the six other passengers were t...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Derry Election Mail Held As Royal Mail staff in Londonderry refuse to handle European election literature because of a pay dispute, it has emerged that the unhappy postal workers are paid the lowest ...
Other NI News In Brief
Derry Election Mail Held As Royal Mail staff in Londonderry refuse to handle European election literature because of a pay dispute, it has emerged that the unhappy postal workers are paid the lowest ...
UK National News, May 6, 2009
More UK Swine Flu Cases Confirmed
Four more people in the UK have tested positive for swine flu, according to the Health Protection Agency (HPA). The new cases are all associated with travel from Mexico, and they are adults from the ...
More UK Swine Flu Cases Confirmed
Four more people in the UK have tested positive for swine flu, according to the Health Protection Agency (HPA). The new cases are all associated with travel from Mexico, and they are adults from the ...
UK National News, May 6, 2009
Max Mosley's Son Found Dead
The eldest son of F1 boss Max Mosley has been found dead from a drugs suspected overdose. The body of Alexander Mosley, 39, was discovered at his home in Notting Hill, West London. A Scotland Yard s...
Max Mosley's Son Found Dead
The eldest son of F1 boss Max Mosley has been found dead from a drugs suspected overdose. The body of Alexander Mosley, 39, was discovered at his home in Notting Hill, West London. A Scotland Yard s...
UK National News, May 6, 2009
Top Retailers In Talks Over ID Cards
High street retailers are in talks with the Government about taking photographs and fingerprints for the national identity card scheme, the Home Secretary announced today. The decision to use high st...
Top Retailers In Talks Over ID Cards
High street retailers are in talks with the Government about taking photographs and fingerprints for the national identity card scheme, the Home Secretary announced today. The decision to use high st...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2009
Community Praised Over Harry Holland Murder Case
Both the police and the community within west Belfast have been praised for their work in bringing closure after the shocking murder of a local man four years ago. A protracted court case was avoided...
Community Praised Over Harry Holland Murder Case
Both the police and the community within west Belfast have been praised for their work in bringing closure after the shocking murder of a local man four years ago. A protracted court case was avoided...
Business News, May 6, 2009
Tesco's Border Price Cuts Under Attack
The Irish consumer watchdog has warned Tesco it must pass on its new border price cuts to all shoppers across the Republic. Top UK retailer, Tesco revealed on Tuesday it had cut prices in its 11 sto...
Tesco's Border Price Cuts Under Attack
The Irish consumer watchdog has warned Tesco it must pass on its new border price cuts to all shoppers across the Republic. Top UK retailer, Tesco revealed on Tuesday it had cut prices in its 11 sto...
UK National News, May 6, 2009
Manchester United Boss's Grandchildren Injured In Crash
The 10-year-old grandson of Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone surgery after being involved in a car crash with his mother and sister. Nadine Ferguson, 30, the ex-wife of Sir Alex...
Manchester United Boss's Grandchildren Injured In Crash
The 10-year-old grandson of Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone surgery after being involved in a car crash with his mother and sister. Nadine Ferguson, 30, the ex-wife of Sir Alex...
Recruitment News, May 6, 2009
Business Centre To Boost Lisburn
A modest jobs boost is on the way for the Lisburn area. NI Social Development Minister, Margaret Ritchie has today officially opened a new small business unit in the city - the Cloona Business Centre...
Business Centre To Boost Lisburn
A modest jobs boost is on the way for the Lisburn area. NI Social Development Minister, Margaret Ritchie has today officially opened a new small business unit in the city - the Cloona Business Centre...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2009
Tragedy On Roads As Three Die In Separate Collisions.
Three people have now died in separate road accidents in Northern Ireland. A 20-year-old man was killed on Tuesday night in a one-vehicle accident in Cloeraine. The collision happened on the town's...
Tragedy On Roads As Three Die In Separate Collisions.
Three people have now died in separate road accidents in Northern Ireland. A 20-year-old man was killed on Tuesday night in a one-vehicle accident in Cloeraine. The collision happened on the town's...
Recruitment News, May 6, 2009
Offshore Company Axes Jobs
Around 150 jobs in Aberdeen and Dundee have been axed after an offshore services company ceased trading. Oceanteam Power and Umbilical has been forced to close when the firm's holding company withdr...
Offshore Company Axes Jobs
Around 150 jobs in Aberdeen and Dundee have been axed after an offshore services company ceased trading. Oceanteam Power and Umbilical has been forced to close when the firm's holding company withdr...
UK National News, May 6, 2009
Workers Protest At Olympic Building Site
Construction workers are protesting at the 2012 Olympic Games site in London to demand that more British workers should be employed rather than agency workers. Around 400 members of GMB and Unite uni...
Workers Protest At Olympic Building Site
Construction workers are protesting at the 2012 Olympic Games site in London to demand that more British workers should be employed rather than agency workers. Around 400 members of GMB and Unite uni...
UK National News, May 6, 2009
Speed Camera Boss Caught Speeding
A speed camera firm's boss has been banned for driving for six months after pleaded guilty to driving at more than 100mph on a 70mph road in Suffolk. Tom Riall, Chief Executive of Serco - which has p...
Speed Camera Boss Caught Speeding
A speed camera firm's boss has been banned for driving for six months after pleaded guilty to driving at more than 100mph on a 70mph road in Suffolk. Tom Riall, Chief Executive of Serco - which has p...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2009
NI Student's Swine Flu Scare Proves Negative
A young Co Down man who was among six people in the province undergoing tests for possible Swine Flu has tested negative. The 20-year-old university student was taken to hospital on Monday night aft...
NI Student's Swine Flu Scare Proves Negative
A young Co Down man who was among six people in the province undergoing tests for possible Swine Flu has tested negative. The 20-year-old university student was taken to hospital on Monday night aft...
UK National News, May 6, 2009
Investigation After Pensioner Found Dead
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of an elderly man in his south west London home. Police were called at about 8.45am on Sunday, 3 May to reports of a man seriously injured...
Investigation After Pensioner Found Dead
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of an elderly man in his south west London home. Police were called at about 8.45am on Sunday, 3 May to reports of a man seriously injured...
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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.