Northern Ireland News for April 2010 : Page 11
UK National News, Apr 14, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Corrie Star Banned Coronation Street actress Sue Cleaver has been banned from driving for 17 months after she was caught nearly twice over the legal drink-drive limit. The 46-year-old, who plays taxi...
Other UK News In Brief
Corrie Star Banned Coronation Street actress Sue Cleaver has been banned from driving for 17 months after she was caught nearly twice over the legal drink-drive limit. The 46-year-old, who plays taxi...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 14, 2010
NI Workplace Grievances Addressed
The systems for resolving disputes at work earlier are to be revised by the Department for Employment and Learning. Employees and managers will be encouraged to resolve problems as early as possible ...
NI Workplace Grievances Addressed
The systems for resolving disputes at work earlier are to be revised by the Department for Employment and Learning. Employees and managers will be encouraged to resolve problems as early as possible ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 14, 2010
Irish Welcome For NI Justice Minister
The Dublin Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, has welcomed David Ford's election to the position of Minister of Justice in the devolved Stormont Executive. The Alliance leader is the first...
Irish Welcome For NI Justice Minister
The Dublin Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, has welcomed David Ford's election to the position of Minister of Justice in the devolved Stormont Executive. The Alliance leader is the first...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 14, 2010
'False Claims' Over Skeoge Slammed
There has been a call for an apology from a Sinn Féin councillor following comments he made about a housing development in Londonderry. SDLP Foyle MLA, Mary Bradley was commenting on a claim by Tony ...
'False Claims' Over Skeoge Slammed
There has been a call for an apology from a Sinn Féin councillor following comments he made about a housing development in Londonderry. SDLP Foyle MLA, Mary Bradley was commenting on a claim by Tony ...
Recruitment News, Apr 14, 2010
Harney Urges Nurses To Take Pay Deal
The Irish Health Minister Mary Harney has said she hopes the union representing the country's nurses will be in a position to recomend that its members accept the new 'Croke Park Agreement'. The Iri...
Harney Urges Nurses To Take Pay Deal
The Irish Health Minister Mary Harney has said she hopes the union representing the country's nurses will be in a position to recomend that its members accept the new 'Croke Park Agreement'. The Iri...
Recruitment News, Apr 14, 2010
Waterford Employees Sue State
Ten Waterford Crystal employees, who lost their jobs during the factory's collapse, are to sue the Irish State after also losing their pension entitlements. The workers say more than €2.5m of their ...
Waterford Employees Sue State
Ten Waterford Crystal employees, who lost their jobs during the factory's collapse, are to sue the Irish State after also losing their pension entitlements. The workers say more than €2.5m of their ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 14, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Army Cadet Heads South Earning his stripes plus a BTEC First Diploma in Public Services paved the way for East Belfast Army Cadet Staff Sergeant Aaron Murray (pictured) to win the ultimate prize: an ...
Other NI News In Brief
Army Cadet Heads South Earning his stripes plus a BTEC First Diploma in Public Services paved the way for East Belfast Army Cadet Staff Sergeant Aaron Murray (pictured) to win the ultimate prize: an ...
Business News, Apr 14, 2010
Committee Should Grill Lenihan Over Quinn
The Irish Opposition party has called for the minister to face questions before the Oireachtas Finance Committee after Quinn insurance was taken into administration yesterday. Kieran O'Donnell, Fine ...
Committee Should Grill Lenihan Over Quinn
The Irish Opposition party has called for the minister to face questions before the Oireachtas Finance Committee after Quinn insurance was taken into administration yesterday. Kieran O'Donnell, Fine ...
Recruitment News, Apr 14, 2010
WYG Ireland Appoints Highways Boss
Consultancy firm, WYG, has announced that Jim Mearns has joined the senior management team as a new Director and Head of Highways for the company's Irish business. Mr Mearns Jim has over 30 years exp...
WYG Ireland Appoints Highways Boss
Consultancy firm, WYG, has announced that Jim Mearns has joined the senior management team as a new Director and Head of Highways for the company's Irish business. Mr Mearns Jim has over 30 years exp...
UK National News, Apr 13, 2010
Conservatives Launch Election Manifesto
The Conservative Party has launched its manifesto entitled 'an Invitation to join the Government of Britain'. Tory Leader David Cameron claimed the document is "not like any previous manifesto you've...
Conservatives Launch Election Manifesto
The Conservative Party has launched its manifesto entitled 'an Invitation to join the Government of Britain'. Tory Leader David Cameron claimed the document is "not like any previous manifesto you've...
UK National News, Apr 13, 2010
Milly Accused Remanded
The man facing trial over the murder of schoolgirl Milly Dowler has been remanded in custody. Levi Bellfield, 41, is accused of kidnapping and murdering the 13-year-old in 2002. Bellfield, a former...
Milly Accused Remanded
The man facing trial over the murder of schoolgirl Milly Dowler has been remanded in custody. Levi Bellfield, 41, is accused of kidnapping and murdering the 13-year-old in 2002. Bellfield, a former...
Recruitment News, Apr 13, 2010
Minister Warns Unions Over Deal Dismissal
The Trade and Commerce Minister Billy Kelleher has issued a warning to unions to "step back and think about the alternatives" if they reject the current public sector pay and reform deal. The Croke P...
Minister Warns Unions Over Deal Dismissal
The Trade and Commerce Minister Billy Kelleher has issued a warning to unions to "step back and think about the alternatives" if they reject the current public sector pay and reform deal. The Croke P...
UK National News, Apr 13, 2010
Mephedrone Illegal Under New Act
Mephedrone and other cathinone derivatives will become illegal as Class B drugs from Friday, following the completion of the Parliamentary process today. Class B drugs carry a maximum prison sentence...
Mephedrone Illegal Under New Act
Mephedrone and other cathinone derivatives will become illegal as Class B drugs from Friday, following the completion of the Parliamentary process today. Class B drugs carry a maximum prison sentence...
UK National News, Apr 13, 2010
90% 'Accept' Airport Body Scanners
Nine in ten members of the UK public would be willing to use the full electronic body scanners to ensure a safe passage, research has claimed. According to the latest Unisys Security Index publishe...
90% 'Accept' Airport Body Scanners
Nine in ten members of the UK public would be willing to use the full electronic body scanners to ensure a safe passage, research has claimed. According to the latest Unisys Security Index publishe...
UK National News, Apr 13, 2010
PM Backs BBC 6's Retention
Gordon Brown has joined the call to save threatened BBC radio station 6 Music. The digital station is facing closure as part of a shake-up of the corporation, which will divert an extra £600 million ...
PM Backs BBC 6's Retention
Gordon Brown has joined the call to save threatened BBC radio station 6 Music. The digital station is facing closure as part of a shake-up of the corporation, which will divert an extra £600 million ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2010
Bomb Alert Closes Border Village
The Army bomb squad is at work today in the border community of Newtownhamilton. The technical officers are dealing with a suspicious device left in the Co Armagh village. The whole centre of the vi...
Bomb Alert Closes Border Village
The Army bomb squad is at work today in the border community of Newtownhamilton. The technical officers are dealing with a suspicious device left in the Co Armagh village. The whole centre of the vi...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2010
Electoral Office Writes To TUV Leader
The head of Northern Ireland's electoral authority has refuted claims by Traditional Unionist Jim Allister that his office had deferred a Castlereagh Council By-Election. In March Mr Allister, the a...
Electoral Office Writes To TUV Leader
The head of Northern Ireland's electoral authority has refuted claims by Traditional Unionist Jim Allister that his office had deferred a Castlereagh Council By-Election. In March Mr Allister, the a...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2010
Presbyterian Mutual Savers 'Saved'?
Cash from the NI Executive is to be used as part of a huge £225m rescue package for the collapsed Presbyterian Mutual Society. A deal is thought to be in an advanced stage with the Presbyterian Churc...
Presbyterian Mutual Savers 'Saved'?
Cash from the NI Executive is to be used as part of a huge £225m rescue package for the collapsed Presbyterian Mutual Society. A deal is thought to be in an advanced stage with the Presbyterian Churc...
Business News, Apr 13, 2010
Belfast Business Awards On Way
Local businesses successes will be celebrated at a prestigious business awards later this month. UTV's Marc Mallett is looking forward to hosting the Belfast Business Awards which will take place in ...
Belfast Business Awards On Way
Local businesses successes will be celebrated at a prestigious business awards later this month. UTV's Marc Mallett is looking forward to hosting the Belfast Business Awards which will take place in ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2010
New Era Of NI Policing Begins
As the NI Policing Board welcomed devolution of the last powers to Stormont yesterday, the newly installed NI Justice Minister David Ford has said that his appointment heralds a new era. He said that...
New Era Of NI Policing Begins
As the NI Policing Board welcomed devolution of the last powers to Stormont yesterday, the newly installed NI Justice Minister David Ford has said that his appointment heralds a new era. He said that...
Business News, Apr 13, 2010
Ballymena Firm Opens Door To Turkish Business
A Co Antrim company has won and completed its first export business from a bus company in Turkey. Supported by Invest Northern Ireland, Ballymena-based firm Aerosubs has supplied a consignment of eme...
Ballymena Firm Opens Door To Turkish Business
A Co Antrim company has won and completed its first export business from a bus company in Turkey. Supported by Invest Northern Ireland, Ballymena-based firm Aerosubs has supplied a consignment of eme...
Recruitment News, Apr 13, 2010
R&D Investment Brings 300 Top Jobs To Cork
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation Batt O'Keeffe has announced the creation of 300 high tech jobs at Abtran in Cork. The high-value jobs will be created over the next three years after a €...
R&D Investment Brings 300 Top Jobs To Cork
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation Batt O'Keeffe has announced the creation of 300 high tech jobs at Abtran in Cork. The high-value jobs will be created over the next three years after a €...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2010
NI Housing Market Improves Slightly
The latest figures from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RCIS) have indicated a slight improvement in the housing market in Northern Ireland. RICS found that transaction levels rose margin...
NI Housing Market Improves Slightly
The latest figures from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RCIS) have indicated a slight improvement in the housing market in Northern Ireland. RICS found that transaction levels rose margin...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2010
Questions Raised Over Failed Quinn
The Irish Opposition party has called for a Dublin minister to face questions in the Oireachtas Finance Committee after Quinn Insurance went into administration. Kieran O'Donnell, Fine Gael's Deputy ...
Questions Raised Over Failed Quinn
The Irish Opposition party has called for a Dublin minister to face questions in the Oireachtas Finance Committee after Quinn Insurance went into administration. Kieran O'Donnell, Fine Gael's Deputy ...
UK National News, Apr 13, 2010
'Vicious' Attacker Jailed Indefinitely
A man who viciously attacked and robbed a couple using a wooden post in Bolton has been jailed indefinitely. Christopher Roy Fletcher, 22, of Macdonald Road, Farnworth pleaded guilty to two counts of...
'Vicious' Attacker Jailed Indefinitely
A man who viciously attacked and robbed a couple using a wooden post in Bolton has been jailed indefinitely. Christopher Roy Fletcher, 22, of Macdonald Road, Farnworth pleaded guilty to two counts of...
UK National News, Apr 13, 2010
Campfire Warning
Police in Scotland are warning campers not to use fuel on any open fires after a man was injured. The 21-year-old was burned after he poured petrol onto a campfire last Friday night – the first day O...
Campfire Warning
Police in Scotland are warning campers not to use fuel on any open fires after a man was injured. The 21-year-old was burned after he poured petrol onto a campfire last Friday night – the first day O...
UK National News, Apr 13, 2010
Waltham Forest Murder Probed
Detectives from Scotland Yard have appealed for information and witnesses to come forward after a murder in Waltham Forest. Police were called at around 12.50am on Sunday 11 April to a man suffering ...
Waltham Forest Murder Probed
Detectives from Scotland Yard have appealed for information and witnesses to come forward after a murder in Waltham Forest. Police were called at around 12.50am on Sunday 11 April to a man suffering ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2010
£10K Fine For Shed Planning Offence
A Co Armagh man has been fined £10,000 at Craigavon Magistrates' Court for continuing to fail to comply with a Planning Service Enforcement Notice. Mr Raymond Pedlow of Annesborough Road, Lurgan, was...
£10K Fine For Shed Planning Offence
A Co Armagh man has been fined £10,000 at Craigavon Magistrates' Court for continuing to fail to comply with a Planning Service Enforcement Notice. Mr Raymond Pedlow of Annesborough Road, Lurgan, was...
UK National News, Apr 13, 2010
'Unusual' Theft Of Church Bell
Grampian Police are hoping someone will have information about the theft of a church bell in the Marykirk area of Aberdeenshire. The incident occurred between 11am on Sunday 4 April and 10am on Tuesd...
'Unusual' Theft Of Church Bell
Grampian Police are hoping someone will have information about the theft of a church bell in the Marykirk area of Aberdeenshire. The incident occurred between 11am on Sunday 4 April and 10am on Tuesd...
UK National News, Apr 13, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Jail For Mortgage Gang A fifth member of a mortgage fraud gang who made £6million in six weeks has been sentenced. Anthonia Akinyele, who pleaded guilty to her part in the false mortgage scam was thi...
Other UK News In Brief
Jail For Mortgage Gang A fifth member of a mortgage fraud gang who made £6million in six weeks has been sentenced. Anthonia Akinyele, who pleaded guilty to her part in the false mortgage scam was thi...
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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.