Northern Ireland News for May 2009 : Page 14
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2009
Aldergrove Takes Off With £10m Boost
A substantial investment has been announced for Belfast International Airport at Aldergrove. The Co Antrim facility will see major construction work get underway to update and improve facilities thro...
Aldergrove Takes Off With £10m Boost
A substantial investment has been announced for Belfast International Airport at Aldergrove. The Co Antrim facility will see major construction work get underway to update and improve facilities thro...
UK National News, May 6, 2009
Manchester Armed Robbery Appeal
Great Manchester Police have appealed for information after staff at a Tameside shop were threatened by armed men. The incident happened on Saturday at around 7.30pm. Police believe the two men got o...
Manchester Armed Robbery Appeal
Great Manchester Police have appealed for information after staff at a Tameside shop were threatened by armed men. The incident happened on Saturday at around 7.30pm. Police believe the two men got o...
UK National News, May 6, 2009
UK Adopts New Growth Charts Based On Breast-Fed Babies
All newborn babies and children up to four years old will have their growth measurements plotted on new charts from this week. The launch of the charts, which have been developed for the Department ...
UK Adopts New Growth Charts Based On Breast-Fed Babies
All newborn babies and children up to four years old will have their growth measurements plotted on new charts from this week. The launch of the charts, which have been developed for the Department ...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2009
Top PSNI Posts Unfilled As Experienced Officers Quit
News that just two out of 53 PSNI officers who applied for promotion actually made it through the selection process has sparked controversy. "There is obviously a major problem," said Robin Newton, E...
Top PSNI Posts Unfilled As Experienced Officers Quit
News that just two out of 53 PSNI officers who applied for promotion actually made it through the selection process has sparked controversy. "There is obviously a major problem," said Robin Newton, E...
UK National News, May 6, 2009
£1.6m Pledged For Macmillan's National Cancer Survivorship Initiative
The Department of Health is to provide £1.6 million to Macmillan to improve services and support for those living with and beyond cancer, Health Minister, Ann Keen announced today. The funding will b...
£1.6m Pledged For Macmillan's National Cancer Survivorship Initiative
The Department of Health is to provide £1.6 million to Macmillan to improve services and support for those living with and beyond cancer, Health Minister, Ann Keen announced today. The funding will b...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2009
Derry Road Set To Bypass Dungiven
With official figures showing that about 15,000 vehicles pass through the Co Londonderry town of Dungiven every day, new road structures are long overdue on this part of the main Londonderry to Belfas...
Derry Road Set To Bypass Dungiven
With official figures showing that about 15,000 vehicles pass through the Co Londonderry town of Dungiven every day, new road structures are long overdue on this part of the main Londonderry to Belfas...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2009
InnoTech Centre Boosts NI College
A regional NI college has this week unveiled a major new initiative providing businesses with technological 'know-how' to help reverse economic decline and power a new period of growth in the region. ...
InnoTech Centre Boosts NI College
A regional NI college has this week unveiled a major new initiative providing businesses with technological 'know-how' to help reverse economic decline and power a new period of growth in the region. ...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2009
Bird Eggs Get Extra Protection
Protected bird species are in danger thanks to thieves operating around some of NI's most scenic areas. A new police initiative is now set to tackle the theft of seabird eggs from Big Copeland Island...
Bird Eggs Get Extra Protection
Protected bird species are in danger thanks to thieves operating around some of NI's most scenic areas. A new police initiative is now set to tackle the theft of seabird eggs from Big Copeland Island...
UK National News, May 6, 2009
Other News In Brief
Boys Die After House Fire Two young boys rescued from a house fire in West Yorkshire have died from their injuries, it has emerged. The boys, aged two and four, were pulled from the burning house in ...
Other News In Brief
Boys Die After House Fire Two young boys rescued from a house fire in West Yorkshire have died from their injuries, it has emerged. The boys, aged two and four, were pulled from the burning house in ...
Northern Ireland 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 (pictured) has today officially opened a new small business unit in the city - the Cloona Busi...
Business Centre To Boost Lisburn
A modest jobs boost is on the way for the Lisburn area. NI Social Development Minister, Margaret Ritchie (pictured) has today officially opened a new small business unit in the city - the Cloona Busi...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2009
Scenic Cycle Ride To Aid Cancer Research
This year's Volac Bike Ride in aid of cancer research lands in Northern Ireland soon with over 50 cyclists coming to cover a 150 mile rural route. An annual event held by staff at Volac International...
Scenic Cycle Ride To Aid Cancer Research
This year's Volac Bike Ride in aid of cancer research lands in Northern Ireland soon with over 50 cyclists coming to cover a 150 mile rural route. An annual event held by staff at Volac International...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Royal Visitors For Derry The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have arrived in Co Londonderry marking the start of a visit to Northern Ireland. The first engagement in the North West was to the recent...
Other NI News In Brief
Royal Visitors For Derry The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have arrived in Co Londonderry marking the start of a visit to Northern Ireland. The first engagement in the North West was to the recent...
UK National News, May 5, 2009
Swine Flu Leaflets Distributed Nationwide
Leaflets providing information about swine flu and advice how to prevent its spread are to be delivered to all households in the UK today. The Department of Health last week announced the distributio...
Swine Flu Leaflets Distributed Nationwide
Leaflets providing information about swine flu and advice how to prevent its spread are to be delivered to all households in the UK today. The Department of Health last week announced the distributio...
UK National News, May 5, 2009
Banned Extremists 'Named And Shamed'
Sixteen people who are banned from entering the UK have been 'named and shamed' by the Home Office, for the first time today. Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said she decided to make the names of 16 peop...
Banned Extremists 'Named And Shamed'
Sixteen people who are banned from entering the UK have been 'named and shamed' by the Home Office, for the first time today. Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said she decided to make the names of 16 peop...
UK National News, May 5, 2009
'Dr Death' Euthanasia Workshops Begin
A controversial euthanasia doctor dubbed "Doctor Death" has began a tour of Britain today. Australian Dr Philip Nitschke began the event at the Hamilton Hall Hotel in Bournemouth, Dorsey at 10am toda...
'Dr Death' Euthanasia Workshops Begin
A controversial euthanasia doctor dubbed "Doctor Death" has began a tour of Britain today. Australian Dr Philip Nitschke began the event at the Hamilton Hall Hotel in Bournemouth, Dorsey at 10am toda...
UK National News, May 5, 2009
Newcastle's Barton Suspended Following Red Card
Newcastle United midfielder has been suspended by the club "until further notice" following a lunging tackle on Xabi Alonso at Liverpool on Sunday. Barton, 26, was given a straight red card following...
Newcastle's Barton Suspended Following Red Card
Newcastle United midfielder has been suspended by the club "until further notice" following a lunging tackle on Xabi Alonso at Liverpool on Sunday. Barton, 26, was given a straight red card following...
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2009
Accused Sent For Trial On Schoolboy Murder Charges
A judge has today ruled that two men are to stand trial for the murder of north Belfast schoolboy nearly four years ago. Gary Taylor of Ross House in Mount Vernon and Nigel Brown, formerly of Whitewe...
Accused Sent For Trial On Schoolboy Murder Charges
A judge has today ruled that two men are to stand trial for the murder of north Belfast schoolboy nearly four years ago. Gary Taylor of Ross House in Mount Vernon and Nigel Brown, formerly of Whitewe...
Recruitment News, May 5, 2009
Jobs Boost At Maynooth
More than 150 jobs are set to be created in Co Kildare during the construction of a new research building at NUI Maynooth. Around €15m is being invested in the state-of-the-art facility. The constru...
Jobs Boost At Maynooth
More than 150 jobs are set to be created in Co Kildare during the construction of a new research building at NUI Maynooth. Around €15m is being invested in the state-of-the-art facility. The constru...
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2009
Cash-Kidnap Four Freed By Police
Four people have been rescued today after the latest of a long-running series of so-called 'Tiger kidnapping' incidents. The three women and one man were released from their ordeal by police in Belfa...
Cash-Kidnap Four Freed By Police
Four people have been rescued today after the latest of a long-running series of so-called 'Tiger kidnapping' incidents. The three women and one man were released from their ordeal by police in Belfa...
Recruitment News, May 5, 2009
Study Reveals Discrimination Against Non-Irish Names
Government research has revealed levels of strong discrimination against job applicants with non-Irish names. The study from the Economic and Social Research Institute says job applicants with identi...
Study Reveals Discrimination Against Non-Irish Names
Government research has revealed levels of strong discrimination against job applicants with non-Irish names. The study from the Economic and Social Research Institute says job applicants with identi...
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2009
'Vermin' Robber Leaves Old Lady Too Afraid To Go Home
A man who terrorised a 79-year-old woman in her Londonderry home - and left her "too frightened" to return home - has been branded as "vermin" by the victim's daughter. The old lady was robbed of £20...
'Vermin' Robber Leaves Old Lady Too Afraid To Go Home
A man who terrorised a 79-year-old woman in her Londonderry home - and left her "too frightened" to return home - has been branded as "vermin" by the victim's daughter. The old lady was robbed of £20...
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2009
Two More NI Flu Cases Under Investigation
As nine more people in the UK have been confirmed as having caught swine flu - bringing the total number to 27 - six cases of possible infection are still under investigation in Northern Ireland, two ...
Two More NI Flu Cases Under Investigation
As nine more people in the UK have been confirmed as having caught swine flu - bringing the total number to 27 - six cases of possible infection are still under investigation in Northern Ireland, two ...
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2009
Belfast Marathon Successful, Despite Poor Weather
Around 17,500 people took to Belfast's streets yesterday for the 2009 26-mile marathon. The number of competitors marked a new record for the annual event with, among the professionals, runners from ...
Belfast Marathon Successful, Despite Poor Weather
Around 17,500 people took to Belfast's streets yesterday for the 2009 26-mile marathon. The number of competitors marked a new record for the annual event with, among the professionals, runners from ...
UK National News, May 5, 2009
Six Arrested In Officer Hit-And-Run Incident
An investigation is underway after a police man was injured during a hit-and-run incident in the West Midlands. Six people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the 30-year-old wa...
Six Arrested In Officer Hit-And-Run Incident
An investigation is underway after a police man was injured during a hit-and-run incident in the West Midlands. Six people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the 30-year-old wa...
UK National News, May 5, 2009
Met Detective Guilty Over 'Obscene' Football Chants
A Metropolitan Police detective is facing the sack after admitting chanting obscene songs on a train following a Bristol City match. James Coleman, 27, pleaded guilty to a charge of disorderly behavi...
Met Detective Guilty Over 'Obscene' Football Chants
A Metropolitan Police detective is facing the sack after admitting chanting obscene songs on a train following a Bristol City match. James Coleman, 27, pleaded guilty to a charge of disorderly behavi...
UK National News, May 5, 2009
Increase In Taser Use Follows Rollout To More Officers
New figures published today show tasers were used 187 times and discharged 35 times by specially trained units in four months. Figures from the period 1 September 2008 to 31 December 2008 have shown ...
Increase In Taser Use Follows Rollout To More Officers
New figures published today show tasers were used 187 times and discharged 35 times by specially trained units in four months. Figures from the period 1 September 2008 to 31 December 2008 have shown ...
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2009
Housing Downturn Continues, Says Expert
High hopes that the housing slump in Northern Ireland was coming to an end have been dashed this week. A property expert has dismissed claims by economists that the housing market downturn is over. ...
Housing Downturn Continues, Says Expert
High hopes that the housing slump in Northern Ireland was coming to an end have been dashed this week. A property expert has dismissed claims by economists that the housing market downturn is over. ...
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2009
Tesco Chops Prices To Keep Irish Customers
Top UK retailer, Tesco has revealed today that it has cut prices in 11 of its stores in the Irish Republic - by 22% - to discourage shoppers going North. The retailer has been losing customers in its...
Tesco Chops Prices To Keep Irish Customers
Top UK retailer, Tesco has revealed today that it has cut prices in 11 of its stores in the Irish Republic - by 22% - to discourage shoppers going North. The retailer has been losing customers in its...
UK National News, May 5, 2009
Work Begins To Eliminate Mixed Sex Accommodation In NHS
Building work to continue the progress made and finally eliminate mixed-sex accommodation in hospitals across England has started with over 700 projects planned across 200 organisations, Health Secret...
Work Begins To Eliminate Mixed Sex Accommodation In NHS
Building work to continue the progress made and finally eliminate mixed-sex accommodation in hospitals across England has started with over 700 projects planned across 200 organisations, Health Secret...
UK National News, May 5, 2009
New Single Planning Policy For Economic Growth
A new planning policy setting out a comprehensive approach for planning for sustainable economic growth in all parts of the country has been published for consultation by Housing and Planning Minister...
New Single Planning Policy For Economic Growth
A new planning policy setting out a comprehensive approach for planning for sustainable economic growth in all parts of the country has been published for consultation by Housing and Planning Minister...
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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.