Northern Ireland News for May 2009 : Page 15
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2009
Tragic Cost Of Road Accidents In Focus
A new road safety campaign focusing on the real human cost of crashes was launched today by Stormont Environment Minister, Sammy Wilson. The Minister launched two adverts based on the experiences of ...
Tragic Cost Of Road Accidents In Focus
A new road safety campaign focusing on the real human cost of crashes was launched today by Stormont Environment Minister, Sammy Wilson. The Minister launched two adverts based on the experiences of ...
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2009
Lifelong Skills Gets NI Boost
In the midst of one of the worst recessions this century, there is to be a renewed focus on 'transferable skills'. As hundreds lose their jobs across NI, re-training is already an important facet of ...
Lifelong Skills Gets NI Boost
In the midst of one of the worst recessions this century, there is to be a renewed focus on 'transferable skills'. As hundreds lose their jobs across NI, re-training is already an important facet of ...
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Remand Follows Templepatrick Murder Charges A man has been in court on murder charges following the death of financial adviser Geoff Kerr, 60, who was shot at his home in the old village area of Tem...
Other NI News In Brief
Remand Follows Templepatrick Murder Charges A man has been in court on murder charges following the death of financial adviser Geoff Kerr, 60, who was shot at his home in the old village area of Tem...
UK National News, May 5, 2009
Other News In Brief
Three Injured In 'Large Fight' One man has been shot and two others stabbed during an incident outside a north London Tube station. Two men, both in their 20s, were discovered at Manor House station ...
Other News In Brief
Three Injured In 'Large Fight' One man has been shot and two others stabbed during an incident outside a north London Tube station. Two men, both in their 20s, were discovered at Manor House station ...
Northern Ireland News, May 1, 2009
Judge Slams Murderers Lack Of Remorse
A judge has today concluded that three of the four men he convicted of the brutal sectarian murder of a Catholic schoolboy displayed "no clear evidence of remorse or contrition". Almost three years a...
Judge Slams Murderers Lack Of Remorse
A judge has today concluded that three of the four men he convicted of the brutal sectarian murder of a Catholic schoolboy displayed "no clear evidence of remorse or contrition". Almost three years a...
UK National News, May 1, 2009
MPs Slam Bankers For 'Astonishing Financial Mess'
Britain's top bankers have been accused of making an "astonishing mess" of the financial system, in the latest report from MPs. In the Treasury Select Committee's second report on the financial crisi...
MPs Slam Bankers For 'Astonishing Financial Mess'
Britain's top bankers have been accused of making an "astonishing mess" of the financial system, in the latest report from MPs. In the Treasury Select Committee's second report on the financial crisi...
UK National News, May 1, 2009
PC Jailed Over Schoolgirl's Crash Death
A police officer who caused the death of a teenage girl by dangerous driving, has been jailed for three years. Hayley Adamson, 16, was killed when she stepped out into the path of PC John Dougal's ca...
PC Jailed Over Schoolgirl's Crash Death
A police officer who caused the death of a teenage girl by dangerous driving, has been jailed for three years. Hayley Adamson, 16, was killed when she stepped out into the path of PC John Dougal's ca...
Business News, May 1, 2009
Co-Ownership Applicants Queue-up In Belfast
Eager 'wanabee' homeowners have queued overnight in Belfast to submit their applications for a limited offer co-ownership scheme. Around two dozen people sat outside the Co-Ownership office in a bid...
Co-Ownership Applicants Queue-up In Belfast
Eager 'wanabee' homeowners have queued overnight in Belfast to submit their applications for a limited offer co-ownership scheme. Around two dozen people sat outside the Co-Ownership office in a bid...
Northern Ireland News, May 1, 2009
NI Soldiers In Iraq Withdrawal
NI troops are to figure in the Army's high profile pull-out from Iraq this week. Soldiers from the 1st battalion the Royal Irish Regiment (pictured here on parade in Belfast) formed part of 16 Air As...
NI Soldiers In Iraq Withdrawal
NI troops are to figure in the Army's high profile pull-out from Iraq this week. Soldiers from the 1st battalion the Royal Irish Regiment (pictured here on parade in Belfast) formed part of 16 Air As...
UK National News, May 1, 2009
Minimum Wage Labour's 'Proudest Moment'
Labour party members have voted the introduction of the National Minimum Wage as their proudest moment since coming to power in 1997. Party supporters were asked by the official Labour website to dec...
Minimum Wage Labour's 'Proudest Moment'
Labour party members have voted the introduction of the National Minimum Wage as their proudest moment since coming to power in 1997. Party supporters were asked by the official Labour website to dec...
UK National News, May 1, 2009
Man Jailed For Sexually Abusing Young Girls
A man who repeatedly abused three young girls over a six-year-period, has been jailed for seven years. Peter Ogden, 55, of Rochdale, was convicted of 10 counts of historic sexual abuse following a tr...
Man Jailed For Sexually Abusing Young Girls
A man who repeatedly abused three young girls over a six-year-period, has been jailed for seven years. Peter Ogden, 55, of Rochdale, was convicted of 10 counts of historic sexual abuse following a tr...
UK National News, May 1, 2009
CCTV Images Released In Pub Attack Appeal
Police in Surrey have released CCTV images of three men they wish to question after a man was punched to the ground in a violent attack. According to officers, the 21-year-old victim - who also had g...
CCTV Images Released In Pub Attack Appeal
Police in Surrey have released CCTV images of three men they wish to question after a man was punched to the ground in a violent attack. According to officers, the 21-year-old victim - who also had g...
Northern Ireland News, May 1, 2009
Flu Now Spead By 'Humans'
The first case of human-to-human transfer of swine flu in Britain is expected to be confirmed today. The escalation comes as the Republic of Ireland registered a case of swine flu as well. However, ...
Flu Now Spead By 'Humans'
The first case of human-to-human transfer of swine flu in Britain is expected to be confirmed today. The escalation comes as the Republic of Ireland registered a case of swine flu as well. However, ...
Northern Ireland News, May 1, 2009
Pizza Hut Firm In Administration
A Northern Ireland company, which operates as a franchisee of 14 Pizza Hut outlets, has gone into administration. David McClean, Senior Partner and Insolvency Practitioner in Moore Stephens, Chartere...
Pizza Hut Firm In Administration
A Northern Ireland company, which operates as a franchisee of 14 Pizza Hut outlets, has gone into administration. David McClean, Senior Partner and Insolvency Practitioner in Moore Stephens, Chartere...
UK National News, May 1, 2009
NHS Staff Funded For Community Services
NHS staff have received awards totalling £1.5m to pursue projects that will work toward developing services in the community such as bi-lingual stroke rehabilitation programmes and diet and nutrition ...
NHS Staff Funded For Community Services
NHS staff have received awards totalling £1.5m to pursue projects that will work toward developing services in the community such as bi-lingual stroke rehabilitation programmes and diet and nutrition ...
Northern Ireland News, May 1, 2009
Co-Ownership Applicants Queue-up
Eager 'wanabee' homeowners have queued overnight in Belfast to submit their applications for a limited offer co-ownership scheme. Around two dozen people sat outside the Co-Ownership office in a bid...
Co-Ownership Applicants Queue-up
Eager 'wanabee' homeowners have queued overnight in Belfast to submit their applications for a limited offer co-ownership scheme. Around two dozen people sat outside the Co-Ownership office in a bid...
Northern Ireland News, May 1, 2009
Widow's Appeal Following Templepatrick Shooting
The widow of murdered Templepatrick man Geoffrey Kerr has spoken of her family's grief for the first time, as detectives suggest a motive for the attack could have been robbery. Sixty-year-old Mr Ke...
Widow's Appeal Following Templepatrick Shooting
The widow of murdered Templepatrick man Geoffrey Kerr has spoken of her family's grief for the first time, as detectives suggest a motive for the attack could have been robbery. Sixty-year-old Mr Ke...
Northern Ireland News, May 1, 2009
Former RUC Man Shot Dead In His South African Bar
An NI man who served in the RUC during some of the worst periods of The Troubles has been killed in a bar shooting abroad. Richard Smyth, from Belfast, was gunned down last month alongside his 21-yea...
Former RUC Man Shot Dead In His South African Bar
An NI man who served in the RUC during some of the worst periods of The Troubles has been killed in a bar shooting abroad. Richard Smyth, from Belfast, was gunned down last month alongside his 21-yea...
UK National News, May 1, 2009
Carol Ann Duffy Named First Female Poet Laureate
Carol Ann Duffy (pictured) has been named the first woman to be appointed as the new Poet Laureate. The 53-year-old, who takes over from Andrew Morton - who had been in the role since 1999 - is the f...
Carol Ann Duffy Named First Female Poet Laureate
Carol Ann Duffy (pictured) has been named the first woman to be appointed as the new Poet Laureate. The 53-year-old, who takes over from Andrew Morton - who had been in the role since 1999 - is the f...
Northern Ireland News, May 1, 2009
Belfast Woman Escapes Petrol Bombing
An overnight petrol bomb attack on a house in east Belfast has left a 42-year-old woman shocked but otherwise unhurt. Police officers dealt with a small fire at the house on Templemore Avenue at abou...
Belfast Woman Escapes Petrol Bombing
An overnight petrol bomb attack on a house in east Belfast has left a 42-year-old woman shocked but otherwise unhurt. Police officers dealt with a small fire at the house on Templemore Avenue at abou...
UK National News, May 1, 2009
Former Offenders Call On Schoolkids To 'Swap A Knife for A Life'
Westminster officers are joining forces with former offenders to ask local schoolchildren to 'Swap a Knife for a Life' as they launch a new initiative encouraging young people to think twice before ca...
Former Offenders Call On Schoolkids To 'Swap A Knife for A Life'
Westminster officers are joining forces with former offenders to ask local schoolchildren to 'Swap a Knife for a Life' as they launch a new initiative encouraging young people to think twice before ca...
Northern Ireland News, May 1, 2009
NI Planning Service Proposes Price Hike
The Northern Ireland Assembly has heard of plans to increased planning application fees by 20%. Proposals brought forward to the Environment Committee are believed to be aimed at saving jobs within t...
NI Planning Service Proposes Price Hike
The Northern Ireland Assembly has heard of plans to increased planning application fees by 20%. Proposals brought forward to the Environment Committee are believed to be aimed at saving jobs within t...
Northern Ireland News, May 1, 2009
'Point' Port Boosted
There's been a celebration is the south Down port of Warrenpoint this week as the NI Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy officially opened a new £5million harbour facility. Cutting the ceremon...
'Point' Port Boosted
There's been a celebration is the south Down port of Warrenpoint this week as the NI Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy officially opened a new £5million harbour facility. Cutting the ceremon...
Northern Ireland News, May 1, 2009
Award For Two West Belfast Peacemakers
Two west Belfast women, from conflicting sides of the political divide, has received a peace award for their joint effort in promoting community cohesion over the last three decades. Jean Brown from ...
Award For Two West Belfast Peacemakers
Two west Belfast women, from conflicting sides of the political divide, has received a peace award for their joint effort in promoting community cohesion over the last three decades. Jean Brown from ...
Northern Ireland News, May 1, 2009
US Energy Expo Targeted By NI Businesses
Local companies are heading to the 'windy city' of Chicago to participate in the world's largest wind energy exhibition and conference, Windpower 2009. It is the first time companies from Northern Ir...
US Energy Expo Targeted By NI Businesses
Local companies are heading to the 'windy city' of Chicago to participate in the world's largest wind energy exhibition and conference, Windpower 2009. It is the first time companies from Northern Ir...
UK National News, May 1, 2009
Other News In Brief
Body Confirmed As Missing Man A body discovered in an outhouse in Ayrshire a fortnight ago has been formally identified as that of missing man Gregg Jackson. The 27-year-old, from West Kilbride, was ...
Other News In Brief
Body Confirmed As Missing Man A body discovered in an outhouse in Ayrshire a fortnight ago has been formally identified as that of missing man Gregg Jackson. The 27-year-old, from West Kilbride, was ...
Northern Ireland News, May 1, 2009
Newcastle Pub's £700k Facelift Backed By Bank
A popular Co Down pub has been given a dramatic £700,000 facelift, partly backed by Ulster Bank. O'Hare's in Newcastle received around half a million pounds from the bank to extend and refurbish its...
Newcastle Pub's £700k Facelift Backed By Bank
A popular Co Down pub has been given a dramatic £700,000 facelift, partly backed by Ulster Bank. O'Hare's in Newcastle received around half a million pounds from the bank to extend and refurbish its...
Northern Ireland News, May 1, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Veterinary Nurses' Marathon Cash Bid Jennifer Crawford-Allen, front left, with dog Callum, who is the Chief Nurse at Cedar Grove Veterinary Clinic, is leading a team of vets, veterinary nurses and re...
Other NI News In Brief
Veterinary Nurses' Marathon Cash Bid Jennifer Crawford-Allen, front left, with dog Callum, who is the Chief Nurse at Cedar Grove Veterinary Clinic, is leading a team of vets, veterinary nurses and re...
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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.