Northern Ireland News for May 2010 : Page 10
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Acting The Goat Luke Denton, aged 7, was the winner of Belfast Zoo's 'Name the pygmy goats' competition, and enjoyed his prize day out at the zoo last Saturday. The winning names were Hannah and Edmu...
Other NI News In Brief
Acting The Goat Luke Denton, aged 7, was the winner of Belfast Zoo's 'Name the pygmy goats' competition, and enjoyed his prize day out at the zoo last Saturday. The winning names were Hannah and Edmu...
UK National News, May 11, 2010
Government Still Hangs In The Balance
The future of the UK's hung parliament is still unsure as the Liberal Democrats continue to hold out for a better deal with either Labour or the Tories. In the latest blow to the Labour bid, Jon Cru...
Government Still Hangs In The Balance
The future of the UK's hung parliament is still unsure as the Liberal Democrats continue to hold out for a better deal with either Labour or the Tories. In the latest blow to the Labour bid, Jon Cru...
UK National News, May 11, 2010
Westminster Dealings 'Disastrous'
The UK is heading into an unstable political future even if a pact is worked out for government today. That's according to ex-Labour MP and former Northern Ireland Secretary John Reid. He has warned...
Westminster Dealings 'Disastrous'
The UK is heading into an unstable political future even if a pact is worked out for government today. That's according to ex-Labour MP and former Northern Ireland Secretary John Reid. He has warned...
UK National News, May 11, 2010
Bradford Fire Victims Remembered
Hundreds of people will today gather at Bradford City's Valley Parade stadium for a memorial service marking the 25th anniversary of a fire which killed 56 people. The Archbishop of York, Dr. John Se...
Bradford Fire Victims Remembered
Hundreds of people will today gather at Bradford City's Valley Parade stadium for a memorial service marking the 25th anniversary of a fire which killed 56 people. The Archbishop of York, Dr. John Se...
UK National News, May 11, 2010
Flight Disruption Continues To Hit Travellers
There was limited volcanic ash disruption to flights to and from the UK today. Scores of UK air passengers are still facing further delays caused by the volcanic ash cloud that has halted many Europe...
Flight Disruption Continues To Hit Travellers
There was limited volcanic ash disruption to flights to and from the UK today. Scores of UK air passengers are still facing further delays caused by the volcanic ash cloud that has halted many Europe...
UK National News, May 11, 2010
BA Cabin Crew Announce Further Strike Dates
British Airways cabin crew have confirmed they are to hold a further 20 days of strike action following their overwhelming rejection of the company's offer in a ballot last week, according to the unio...
BA Cabin Crew Announce Further Strike Dates
British Airways cabin crew have confirmed they are to hold a further 20 days of strike action following their overwhelming rejection of the company's offer in a ballot last week, according to the unio...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2010
'Solution' To Ryanair Emergency Revealed
Volcanic ash deposits weren't the direct cause of an emergency landing at George Best Belfast City Airport earlier today. Instead, the Ryanair plane to London Stansted was turned back for a "precauti...
'Solution' To Ryanair Emergency Revealed
Volcanic ash deposits weren't the direct cause of an emergency landing at George Best Belfast City Airport earlier today. Instead, the Ryanair plane to London Stansted was turned back for a "precauti...
UK National News, May 11, 2010
Man Pleads Guilty Over Fatal Dog Attack
The uncle of a young boy who was mauled to death by a pit-bull has pleaded guilty to breeding and owning a dangerous dog. The family pet caused fatal injuries to John Paul Massey after attacking the ...
Man Pleads Guilty Over Fatal Dog Attack
The uncle of a young boy who was mauled to death by a pit-bull has pleaded guilty to breeding and owning a dangerous dog. The family pet caused fatal injuries to John Paul Massey after attacking the ...
UK National News, May 11, 2010
'Spring Bounce' For Property Market
Britain's housing market enjoyed a 'spring bounce' in April, according to research by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The research showed both property prices and sales levels were...
'Spring Bounce' For Property Market
Britain's housing market enjoyed a 'spring bounce' in April, according to research by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The research showed both property prices and sales levels were...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2010
Newry Pipe Bombers Slammed
There has been outrage after a pipe bomb was left on a street in the border city of Newry. The Army were called to the scene on Monday afternoon after the device was discovered at Drumgullion Avenue....
Newry Pipe Bombers Slammed
There has been outrage after a pipe bomb was left on a street in the border city of Newry. The Army were called to the scene on Monday afternoon after the device was discovered at Drumgullion Avenue....
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2010
Westminster Double Dealings 'Disastrous'
The UK is heading into an unstable political future even if a pact is worked out for government today. That's according to ex-Labour MP and former Northern Ireland Secretary John Reid. He has warned...
Westminster Double Dealings 'Disastrous'
The UK is heading into an unstable political future even if a pact is worked out for government today. That's according to ex-Labour MP and former Northern Ireland Secretary John Reid. He has warned...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2010
Border Power Link 'Up In The Air'
This week's news that electricity pylons are to be used for all of a proposed cross-border electricity interconnector has been slammed. The SDLP's Fermanagh South Tyrone MLA Tommy Gallagher has react...
Border Power Link 'Up In The Air'
This week's news that electricity pylons are to be used for all of a proposed cross-border electricity interconnector has been slammed. The SDLP's Fermanagh South Tyrone MLA Tommy Gallagher has react...
UK National News, May 11, 2010
Police Appeal Over Officer's Blinding
A policeman has lost the use of one eye after being hit by a missile after a Manchester soccer match. The victim, who is 24, was trying to deal with a disturbance among rival fans outside the City of...
Police Appeal Over Officer's Blinding
A policeman has lost the use of one eye after being hit by a missile after a Manchester soccer match. The victim, who is 24, was trying to deal with a disturbance among rival fans outside the City of...
UK National News, May 11, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Pensioner Faces Murder Rap An elderly man is facing charges over the murder of his wife in Kent, police have said. Alan Thomas, 79, of Deanwood Drive, Gillingham, is accused of killing his wife Winif...
Other UK News In Brief
Pensioner Faces Murder Rap An elderly man is facing charges over the murder of his wife in Kent, police have said. Alan Thomas, 79, of Deanwood Drive, Gillingham, is accused of killing his wife Winif...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2010
Planners Probe Power Plan
A well publicised bid to build a north-south electricity interconnector is under scrutiny this week. A hearing by the Irish planners, An Bord Pleanála into the proposals kicked-off in Monaghan with E...
Planners Probe Power Plan
A well publicised bid to build a north-south electricity interconnector is under scrutiny this week. A hearing by the Irish planners, An Bord Pleanála into the proposals kicked-off in Monaghan with E...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2010
Construction Activity Falls Again
Activity in the construction sector contracted for the 35th month in a row in April, new figures have shown. The latest Ulster Bank Construction PMI survey reveals a further deterioration of operatin...
Construction Activity Falls Again
Activity in the construction sector contracted for the 35th month in a row in April, new figures have shown. The latest Ulster Bank Construction PMI survey reveals a further deterioration of operatin...
Business News, May 11, 2010
Planners Probe Power Plan
A well publicised bid to build a north-south electricity interconnector is under scrutiny today. A hearing by the Irish planners, An Bord Pleanála, into the proposals kicked-ff in Monaghan today with...
Planners Probe Power Plan
A well publicised bid to build a north-south electricity interconnector is under scrutiny today. A hearing by the Irish planners, An Bord Pleanála, into the proposals kicked-ff in Monaghan today with...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2010
North/South R&D Funding Revealed
An Irish business development body has announced it is to invest up to €175,000 in five North/South company-to-company research and development (R&D) partnerships. InterTradeIreland has encouraged co...
North/South R&D Funding Revealed
An Irish business development body has announced it is to invest up to €175,000 in five North/South company-to-company research and development (R&D) partnerships. InterTradeIreland has encouraged co...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2010
Incinerator Plan 'Needs Re-Assessment'
The beleaguered UUP leader, Sir Reg Empey is still very much in the political arena. He has met with both those in support of and those against the proposed Rose Energy poultry litter incinerator at ...
Incinerator Plan 'Needs Re-Assessment'
The beleaguered UUP leader, Sir Reg Empey is still very much in the political arena. He has met with both those in support of and those against the proposed Rose Energy poultry litter incinerator at ...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2010
Lights, Camera, Action!
A fast-growing lighting and sound business in Northern Ireland has just finished a major theatre installation. Production Services Ireland has supplied and installed the lighting and sound equipment ...
Lights, Camera, Action!
A fast-growing lighting and sound business in Northern Ireland has just finished a major theatre installation. Production Services Ireland has supplied and installed the lighting and sound equipment ...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Charity Is Progressive Progressive Building Society, NI's largest locally-owned mortgage lender, has donated £2,000 to the Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF), thanks to this year's voters in the Society'...
Other NI News In Brief
Charity Is Progressive Progressive Building Society, NI's largest locally-owned mortgage lender, has donated £2,000 to the Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF), thanks to this year's voters in the Society'...
Business News, May 11, 2010
North/South R&D Funding Revealed
An Irish business development body has announced it is to invest up to €175,000 in five North/South company-to-company research and development (R&D) partnerships. InterTradeIreland has encouraged ...
North/South R&D Funding Revealed
An Irish business development body has announced it is to invest up to €175,000 in five North/South company-to-company research and development (R&D) partnerships. InterTradeIreland has encouraged ...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2010
Ryanair Admits Belfast Engines Hit By Ash
Airspace problems over the weekend have now 'cleared' sufficiently to allow all Irish airports to be reopened this morning after a weekend of travel disruption. However, Ryanair has since admitted th...
Ryanair Admits Belfast Engines Hit By Ash
Airspace problems over the weekend have now 'cleared' sufficiently to allow all Irish airports to be reopened this morning after a weekend of travel disruption. However, Ryanair has since admitted th...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2010
US Student Regains Consciousness
There was good news from the USA this week as Co Armagh student, Natasha McShane came out of her coma. The 23-year-old Silverbridge woman was badly beaten in a baseball attack in America last month a...
US Student Regains Consciousness
There was good news from the USA this week as Co Armagh student, Natasha McShane came out of her coma. The 23-year-old Silverbridge woman was badly beaten in a baseball attack in America last month a...
UK National News, May 10, 2010
Royal Marine Killed On Patrol
Yet another UK soldier has died in Afghanistan. The victim, a Royal Marine, was killed in an explosion - the Ministry of Defence has said. He died in a blast while on foot patrol in Sangin, Helmand P...
Royal Marine Killed On Patrol
Yet another UK soldier has died in Afghanistan. The victim, a Royal Marine, was killed in an explosion - the Ministry of Defence has said. He died in a blast while on foot patrol in Sangin, Helmand P...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2010
Larne Lough Search Resumes
The hunt continues today - against fading hopes - after a 29-year-old man went missing in Larne Lough at the weekend. Larne's Graeme Nixon has not been seen since his boat capsized on Mill Bay on Sat...
Larne Lough Search Resumes
The hunt continues today - against fading hopes - after a 29-year-old man went missing in Larne Lough at the weekend. Larne's Graeme Nixon has not been seen since his boat capsized on Mill Bay on Sat...
UK National News, May 10, 2010
Talks For No 10 Reach Crucial Stage
The third - and possibly final - day of negotiations between the Tories and the Lib Dems has begun. The Liberal Democrat leader, Nick Clegg, said the parties were "working flat out" to agree on a new...
Talks For No 10 Reach Crucial Stage
The third - and possibly final - day of negotiations between the Tories and the Lib Dems has begun. The Liberal Democrat leader, Nick Clegg, said the parties were "working flat out" to agree on a new...
Business News, May 10, 2010
Successful NI Screen Boosts Its Board
A regional film agency has been given a fillip as a new face joins the organisation's board. Stormont Culture Minister Nelson McCausland has announced the appointment of a new Vice-Chair to the Board...
Successful NI Screen Boosts Its Board
A regional film agency has been given a fillip as a new face joins the organisation's board. Stormont Culture Minister Nelson McCausland has announced the appointment of a new Vice-Chair to the Board...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2010
'Normal Working' Despite Shorts Fire
Staff are beginning work as normal at the Bombardier 'Shorts' aerospace factory this morning following a weekend fire. The fire began in an area where metal components are cleaned before going to ass...
'Normal Working' Despite Shorts Fire
Staff are beginning work as normal at the Bombardier 'Shorts' aerospace factory this morning following a weekend fire. The fire began in an area where metal components are cleaned before going to ass...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2010
Deficit-Hit Ireland 'Bails Out' Greece
The European community's rescue bid for the beleaguered Greek economy is to include a massive Irish contribution. It has emerged that Ireland is to loan Greece €1.3bn as part of the EU's Internationa...
Deficit-Hit Ireland 'Bails Out' Greece
The European community's rescue bid for the beleaguered Greek economy is to include a massive Irish contribution. It has emerged that Ireland is to loan Greece €1.3bn as part of the EU's Internationa...
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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.