Northern Ireland News for April 2010 : Page 15
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2010
Lough Erne Resort 'Above Par'
A top golfing facility, the Lough Erne Resort in Co Fermanagh, has received another prestigious award for its highly acclaimed Championship Faldo Course. Golf World, the long established and authorit...
Lough Erne Resort 'Above Par'
A top golfing facility, the Lough Erne Resort in Co Fermanagh, has received another prestigious award for its highly acclaimed Championship Faldo Course. Golf World, the long established and authorit...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2010
Duck Boat Takes To Lagan
Belfast is to operate its own 'Duck Boat Tours'. Starting soon, passengers will climb aboard the duck boat on land and then splash into the River Lagan to continue their journey. As previously repor...
Duck Boat Takes To Lagan
Belfast is to operate its own 'Duck Boat Tours'. Starting soon, passengers will climb aboard the duck boat on land and then splash into the River Lagan to continue their journey. As previously repor...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Balmoral Show Looms Louise Lowther, 4, and Robin Morrow, RUAS President are seen here getting a closer look at some of the animals that will be at the Children's Farm during the Balmoral Show next mo...
Other NI News In Brief
Balmoral Show Looms Louise Lowther, 4, and Robin Morrow, RUAS President are seen here getting a closer look at some of the animals that will be at the Children's Farm during the Balmoral Show next mo...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2010
'Irresponsible' Drinks Promotions Banned
Irresponsible promotions including "all you can drink for £10" and "dentist chairs" will be banned under tough new powers introduced from today. It is estimated that alcohol-related crime and disorde...
'Irresponsible' Drinks Promotions Banned
Irresponsible promotions including "all you can drink for £10" and "dentist chairs" will be banned under tough new powers introduced from today. It is estimated that alcohol-related crime and disorde...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2010
£150k Fife Heroin Haul
Heroin valued at over £150,000 has been seized in Fife as part of an intelligence led operation by police. Raids undertaken by Fife Constabulary's Force Drugs Squad during the Easter weekend resulte...
£150k Fife Heroin Haul
Heroin valued at over £150,000 has been seized in Fife as part of an intelligence led operation by police. Raids undertaken by Fife Constabulary's Force Drugs Squad during the Easter weekend resulte...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2010
Man Guilty Of Murdering Son
A man has been found guilty of shaking his six-week-old son to death. Ryszard Spiewak, 30, of Clarence Road, Peterborough, was convicted of killing baby Piotr following a trial at Cambridge Crown Cou...
Man Guilty Of Murdering Son
A man has been found guilty of shaking his six-week-old son to death. Ryszard Spiewak, 30, of Clarence Road, Peterborough, was convicted of killing baby Piotr following a trial at Cambridge Crown Cou...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2010
New Worker Training Rights
For the first time employees will have the right to request time for study or training after legal changes come into effect today. Time to Train will give workers in businesses which employ more than...
New Worker Training Rights
For the first time employees will have the right to request time for study or training after legal changes come into effect today. Time to Train will give workers in businesses which employ more than...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2010
Search Missing York Agoraphobic
Police have intensified their search for a York woman who has not been seen for almost two weeks. Mandy Bishop, 34, of Bishopgate Street in the Skeldergate area of the city, was reported missing by a...
Search Missing York Agoraphobic
Police have intensified their search for a York woman who has not been seen for almost two weeks. Mandy Bishop, 34, of Bishopgate Street in the Skeldergate area of the city, was reported missing by a...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
New Equality Law Passed The Equality Bill last night completed the final stage of its passage through Parliament, and will now become law. The Bill, which was first introduced to the House of Commons...
Other UK News In Brief
New Equality Law Passed The Equality Bill last night completed the final stage of its passage through Parliament, and will now become law. The Bill, which was first introduced to the House of Commons...
Business News, Apr 7, 2010
Irish Manufacturing Expands
Irish manufacturing expanded in March for the first time in more than two years as the global economic recovery boosted export demand, the Irish Independent has reported. An index of manufacturing ac...
Irish Manufacturing Expands
Irish manufacturing expanded in March for the first time in more than two years as the global economic recovery boosted export demand, the Irish Independent has reported. An index of manufacturing ac...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2010
Avoid 'Showroom Tax', Says Website
Buyers of 4x4s, large family cars and people carriers should buy nearly-new to avoid being stung by new 'Showroom Tax' charges that come into force today, (1 April). That's according to independent c...
Avoid 'Showroom Tax', Says Website
Buyers of 4x4s, large family cars and people carriers should buy nearly-new to avoid being stung by new 'Showroom Tax' charges that come into force today, (1 April). That's according to independent c...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 1, 2010
Special Meeting Called To Discuss PMS Proposals
The Presbyterian Church is to call a special meeting of its General Assembly to discuss recent developments surrounding the Presbyterian Mutual Society. In a letter issued yesterday, Tuesday (30 Marc...
Special Meeting Called To Discuss PMS Proposals
The Presbyterian Church is to call a special meeting of its General Assembly to discuss recent developments surrounding the Presbyterian Mutual Society. In a letter issued yesterday, Tuesday (30 Marc...
UK National News, Apr 1, 2010
Rail Strike Called Off
Network Rail has won a High Court challenge against planned strikes by RMT union members nationwide. The court granted an injunction after Network Rail alleged RMT's ballot of workers had presented ...
Rail Strike Called Off
Network Rail has won a High Court challenge against planned strikes by RMT union members nationwide. The court granted an injunction after Network Rail alleged RMT's ballot of workers had presented ...
UK National News, Apr 1, 2010
Cut In Mobile Call Costs
The UK telecoms regulators has called for a cut in the cost of phoning mobile telephones from landlines. Ofcom today opened consultation on slashing mobile termination rates, which are the wholesale...
Cut In Mobile Call Costs
The UK telecoms regulators has called for a cut in the cost of phoning mobile telephones from landlines. Ofcom today opened consultation on slashing mobile termination rates, which are the wholesale...
UK National News, Apr 1, 2010
Four Guilty Of Heathrow Heist
Four men have been found guilty of their part in a £1.75m pound robbery at a Heathrow warehouse in February 2004. John Twomey, 62, of Westmead, South Ruislip; Peter Blake, 57, of Notting Hill; Barry ...
Four Guilty Of Heathrow Heist
Four men have been found guilty of their part in a £1.75m pound robbery at a Heathrow warehouse in February 2004. John Twomey, 62, of Westmead, South Ruislip; Peter Blake, 57, of Notting Hill; Barry ...
UK National News, Apr 1, 2010
New Patient Rights In England
All NHS patients in England will today have new legal rights to fast treatment, enshrined in the NHS Constitution. Anyone suspected of having cancer who is urgently referred by their GP will have the...
New Patient Rights In England
All NHS patients in England will today have new legal rights to fast treatment, enshrined in the NHS Constitution. Anyone suspected of having cancer who is urgently referred by their GP will have the...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 1, 2010
Heed Incinerator Warnings: SDLP
There has been a warning that both current and future vital research and development jobs at Crumlin-based Randox Laboratories will be being threatened over an application to build an incinerator plan...
Heed Incinerator Warnings: SDLP
There has been a warning that both current and future vital research and development jobs at Crumlin-based Randox Laboratories will be being threatened over an application to build an incinerator plan...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 1, 2010
Titanic Celebration Ready For Launch
The City of Belfast is again preparing to commemorate and celebrate the world's most famous ocean liner, the RMS Titanic. The ninth annual 'Titanic Made in Belfast' festival - organised by Belfast Ci...
Titanic Celebration Ready For Launch
The City of Belfast is again preparing to commemorate and celebrate the world's most famous ocean liner, the RMS Titanic. The ninth annual 'Titanic Made in Belfast' festival - organised by Belfast Ci...
UK National News, Apr 1, 2010
Conservatives Plan 'Neighbourhood Army'
David Cameron's Tory Government would 'deploy' 5000 community organisers to tackle neighbourhood problems, under the party's Big Society pledge. Speaking at a conference today, Mr Cameron and eleven...
Conservatives Plan 'Neighbourhood Army'
David Cameron's Tory Government would 'deploy' 5000 community organisers to tackle neighbourhood problems, under the party's Big Society pledge. Speaking at a conference today, Mr Cameron and eleven...
UK National News, Apr 1, 2010
Man Arrested In Mersey Murder Probe
Police in Merseyside have launched a murder investigation after the discovery of the body of an elderly woman in Stoneycroft yesterday. Emergency services were called at arround 10.40pm on Tuesday to...
Man Arrested In Mersey Murder Probe
Police in Merseyside have launched a murder investigation after the discovery of the body of an elderly woman in Stoneycroft yesterday. Emergency services were called at arround 10.40pm on Tuesday to...
UK National News, Apr 1, 2010
Praise For Free Welsh Prescriptions
As people in Northern Ireland enjoy free NHS prescriptions for the first time from today, a report has been published on the success of a similar scheme in Wales. Revealing the findings, Welsh Healt...
Praise For Free Welsh Prescriptions
As people in Northern Ireland enjoy free NHS prescriptions for the first time from today, a report has been published on the success of a similar scheme in Wales. Revealing the findings, Welsh Healt...
UK National News, Apr 1, 2010
Community Buy Attenborough's Forest
Islanders on Bute have been given the green light to buy the picturesque Rhubodach Forest from film director Lord Attenborough. Environment Minister, Roseanna Cunningham, visited the island to announ...
Community Buy Attenborough's Forest
Islanders on Bute have been given the green light to buy the picturesque Rhubodach Forest from film director Lord Attenborough. Environment Minister, Roseanna Cunningham, visited the island to announ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 1, 2010
CSeries Wing Tests Flying High
Belfast-based engineering skills have been successfully put to the test. Bombardier CSeries aircraft's composite demonstrator wing is being subjected to rigorous testing in the company's east Belfast...
CSeries Wing Tests Flying High
Belfast-based engineering skills have been successfully put to the test. Bombardier CSeries aircraft's composite demonstrator wing is being subjected to rigorous testing in the company's east Belfast...
Recruitment News, Apr 1, 2010
Job Fears As Quinn Enters Receivership
There was widespread shock and concern about job prospects this week at news that the Quinn Insurance Group has been put into administration by the High Court in Dublin. SDLP Fermanagh and South Tyro...
Job Fears As Quinn Enters Receivership
There was widespread shock and concern about job prospects this week at news that the Quinn Insurance Group has been put into administration by the High Court in Dublin. SDLP Fermanagh and South Tyro...
Recruitment News, Apr 1, 2010
Mature Student Numbers Rising
The number of university applications from mature and non-school leavers has risen by a might 30% last year. Figures released this week show that with the onset of recession and widespread unemploym...
Mature Student Numbers Rising
The number of university applications from mature and non-school leavers has risen by a might 30% last year. Figures released this week show that with the onset of recession and widespread unemploym...
Business News, Apr 1, 2010
Court Rules Against Movie Downloads
The organisation that serves the interests of major film companies, home video and TV industries, the Motion Picture Association (MPA), has revealed a major UK court success. A website, Newzbin Ltd -...
Court Rules Against Movie Downloads
The organisation that serves the interests of major film companies, home video and TV industries, the Motion Picture Association (MPA), has revealed a major UK court success. A website, Newzbin Ltd -...
Business News, Apr 1, 2010
Border Transport Schemes Win Support
The NI Rural Development Minister, Michelle Gildernew has visited Boho in the border county of Co Fermanagh to meet with rural dwellers benefiting from the Dial A Lift (DAL) and pilot Assisted Rural T...
Border Transport Schemes Win Support
The NI Rural Development Minister, Michelle Gildernew has visited Boho in the border county of Co Fermanagh to meet with rural dwellers benefiting from the Dial A Lift (DAL) and pilot Assisted Rural T...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 1, 2010
NI Geology Taken To Book
Experts from the worlds of architecture and geology have joined forces to unveil the first-ever guide to detail the natural resources used to build some of Northern Ireland's best-known landmarks. '...
NI Geology Taken To Book
Experts from the worlds of architecture and geology have joined forces to unveil the first-ever guide to detail the natural resources used to build some of Northern Ireland's best-known landmarks. '...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 1, 2010
NI Short Makes London Film Festival
A film produced through Northern Ireland Screen's Digital Shorts Programme has been selected for a prestigious national competition. Sundays, written and directed by Alanna Riddell has been selected ...
NI Short Makes London Film Festival
A film produced through Northern Ireland Screen's Digital Shorts Programme has been selected for a prestigious national competition. Sundays, written and directed by Alanna Riddell has been selected ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 1, 2010
DUP Steps Aside In North Down
The DUP will not field a candidate in North Down at the forthcoming general election. Making the announcement yesterday, the party said it had no intentions to pursue the seat, which is currently he...
DUP Steps Aside In North Down
The DUP will not field a candidate in North Down at the forthcoming general election. Making the announcement yesterday, the party said it had no intentions to pursue the seat, which is currently he...
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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.