Northern Ireland News for May 2010 : Page 8
UK National News, May 14, 2010
'First Class' Halted By Welsh Secretary
The new Welsh Secretary of State has said she will no longer use first class rail travel. Cheryl Gillan revealed the change as she met Labour First Minister Carwyn Jones, Head of the Welsh Assembly G...
'First Class' Halted By Welsh Secretary
The new Welsh Secretary of State has said she will no longer use first class rail travel. Cheryl Gillan revealed the change as she met Labour First Minister Carwyn Jones, Head of the Welsh Assembly G...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2010
NAMA Move Welcomed At Stormont
There has been a welcome for an announcement by the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) confirming the establishment of its NI Advisory Committee. NI Finance Minister Sammy Wilson said: "Since t...
NAMA Move Welcomed At Stormont
There has been a welcome for an announcement by the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) confirming the establishment of its NI Advisory Committee. NI Finance Minister Sammy Wilson said: "Since t...
UK National News, May 14, 2010
George Awarded Damages Over 'Obsession'
The man cleared of murdering TV presenter Jill Dando after spending seven years in jail has won damages over newspaper claims. Barry George brought the case over claims that he was obsessed with sing...
George Awarded Damages Over 'Obsession'
The man cleared of murdering TV presenter Jill Dando after spending seven years in jail has won damages over newspaper claims. Barry George brought the case over claims that he was obsessed with sing...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2010
Charles Brings Royal Honour To RUC
Prince Charles has underlined his commitment to marking the sacrifices and achievements of the Royal Ulster Constabulary. On the final engagement of his three-day programme in NI, The Prince of Wale...
Charles Brings Royal Honour To RUC
Prince Charles has underlined his commitment to marking the sacrifices and achievements of the Royal Ulster Constabulary. On the final engagement of his three-day programme in NI, The Prince of Wale...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2010
'Green Light' For Primary School Rebuilding
An arson-hit Co Antrim primary school is to rebuilt. NI Education Minister Caitríona Ruane has given approval to the £3.6 million project for Whitehouse Primary School. The Newtownabbey facility was...
'Green Light' For Primary School Rebuilding
An arson-hit Co Antrim primary school is to rebuilt. NI Education Minister Caitríona Ruane has given approval to the £3.6 million project for Whitehouse Primary School. The Newtownabbey facility was...
UK National News, May 14, 2010
Consumers Worry Over Jobs And Economy
Consumer confidence has edged up to its highest level since November 2007 but many people are still concerned about the economy, jobs, bills and debt. These are the key findings of the latest survey ...
Consumers Worry Over Jobs And Economy
Consumer confidence has edged up to its highest level since November 2007 but many people are still concerned about the economy, jobs, bills and debt. These are the key findings of the latest survey ...
UK National News, May 14, 2010
Payment Protection Insurance Criticised
High-pressure sales of payment protection products are likely to be outlawed The Competition Commission (CC) has provisionally decided that consumers will benefit from the introduction of a point-of-...
Payment Protection Insurance Criticised
High-pressure sales of payment protection products are likely to be outlawed The Competition Commission (CC) has provisionally decided that consumers will benefit from the introduction of a point-of-...
Business News, May 14, 2010
NAMA Move Welcomed At Stormont
There has been a welcome for this week's announcement by the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) confirming the establishment of its Northern Ireland Advisory Committee. NI Finance Minister Samm...
NAMA Move Welcomed At Stormont
There has been a welcome for this week's announcement by the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) confirming the establishment of its Northern Ireland Advisory Committee. NI Finance Minister Samm...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2010
Ford Meets Policing Board Members
The man who has just taken on responsible for justice and policing at Stormont has been welcomed by the Northern Ireland Policing Board. David Ford attended his first meeting as Justice Minister at B...
Ford Meets Policing Board Members
The man who has just taken on responsible for justice and policing at Stormont has been welcomed by the Northern Ireland Policing Board. David Ford attended his first meeting as Justice Minister at B...
Recruitment News, May 14, 2010
Burger Chain Creates NI Jobs
McDonald's is to create over 60 new jobs as part of a £3m investment that will see it revamp nine of its restaurants in Northern Ireland. The redesign plans, which will run until the end of the year,...
Burger Chain Creates NI Jobs
McDonald's is to create over 60 new jobs as part of a £3m investment that will see it revamp nine of its restaurants in Northern Ireland. The redesign plans, which will run until the end of the year,...
UK National News, May 14, 2010
Motorbike 'Ringers' Jailed
Stolen motorbikes have led to prison sentences for two thieves. The two men were this week sentenced to a total of five years and four months in prison for handling stolen motorcycle parts and sellin...
Motorbike 'Ringers' Jailed
Stolen motorbikes have led to prison sentences for two thieves. The two men were this week sentenced to a total of five years and four months in prison for handling stolen motorcycle parts and sellin...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2010
Supercouncils Proposal Sunk
It will be at least five more years before the formation of Northern Ireland's 11 so-called 'super councils'. NI Environment Minister Edwin Poots is expected to announce to the NI Executive that the ...
Supercouncils Proposal Sunk
It will be at least five more years before the formation of Northern Ireland's 11 so-called 'super councils'. NI Environment Minister Edwin Poots is expected to announce to the NI Executive that the ...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2010
Marathon To Run On Bank Holiday
In spite of pressure from various sides, the 2011 Belfast City Marathon will not be held on a Sunday. It was agreed at a City Council meeting this week that it would continue on May Day, after over p...
Marathon To Run On Bank Holiday
In spite of pressure from various sides, the 2011 Belfast City Marathon will not be held on a Sunday. It was agreed at a City Council meeting this week that it would continue on May Day, after over p...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2010
Belfast Hotel Plan Dropped: Report
A government-supported plan to build a hotel in central Belfast has been scrapped, the BBC has reported. Back in 2007, the Department for Social Development appointed Tullymore House Ltd as preferred...
Belfast Hotel Plan Dropped: Report
A government-supported plan to build a hotel in central Belfast has been scrapped, the BBC has reported. Back in 2007, the Department for Social Development appointed Tullymore House Ltd as preferred...
Business News, May 14, 2010
Experts Lend Valuation Knowledge To Mauritius
Property valuation experts from the University of Ulster have been helping to train Ministry of Finance government officials in Mauritius. A team from the School of the Built Environment, led by Dr ...
Experts Lend Valuation Knowledge To Mauritius
Property valuation experts from the University of Ulster have been helping to train Ministry of Finance government officials in Mauritius. A team from the School of the Built Environment, led by Dr ...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2010
SF Welcomes All-Ireland Energy Bid
Sinn Féin Economy Spokesperson, Mitchel McLaughlin has welcomed proposals by Energy Regulators North and South to harmonise energy prices through the introduction of an all-Ireland retail energy marke...
SF Welcomes All-Ireland Energy Bid
Sinn Féin Economy Spokesperson, Mitchel McLaughlin has welcomed proposals by Energy Regulators North and South to harmonise energy prices through the introduction of an all-Ireland retail energy marke...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2010
Award-Winning 'Peacefire' Screens On IFI
There's to be an exclusive chance to see a gritty, moving and bitterly funny account of one young man's experience of 'crime and punishment' on a housing estate in 1990s Northern Ireland. Peacefire,...
Award-Winning 'Peacefire' Screens On IFI
There's to be an exclusive chance to see a gritty, moving and bitterly funny account of one young man's experience of 'crime and punishment' on a housing estate in 1990s Northern Ireland. Peacefire,...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2010
Poots Chairs Built Heritage Meeting
NI's many historic buildings were in focus this week. NI Environment Minister Edwin Poots has chaired a meeting of powerful decision makers on the future of Northern Ireland's built heritage. The Bu...
Poots Chairs Built Heritage Meeting
NI's many historic buildings were in focus this week. NI Environment Minister Edwin Poots has chaired a meeting of powerful decision makers on the future of Northern Ireland's built heritage. The Bu...
UK National News, May 14, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Met Meets May The Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Paul Stephenson has met new Home Secretary Theresa May. They both visited the Winstanley estate in Clapham, South West London this week. Whilst ...
Other UK News In Brief
Met Meets May The Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Paul Stephenson has met new Home Secretary Theresa May. They both visited the Winstanley estate in Clapham, South West London this week. Whilst ...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
What's The Beef? This week's Balmoral Show Winner of the Tesco-backed Rib Eye Steak competition was Ernest Colhoun from Strabane (centre front) who is seen her receiving his prize from Tesco Commerci...
Other NI News In Brief
What's The Beef? This week's Balmoral Show Winner of the Tesco-backed Rib Eye Steak competition was Ernest Colhoun from Strabane (centre front) who is seen her receiving his prize from Tesco Commerci...
UK National News, May 13, 2010
Terry's Dad Admits Cocaine Charge
The father of England and Chelsea footballer, John Terry has pleaded guilty to dealing cocaine. Appearing before Basildon magistrates, Edward Terry of Chafford Hundred, Essex admitted a charge of sup...
Terry's Dad Admits Cocaine Charge
The father of England and Chelsea footballer, John Terry has pleaded guilty to dealing cocaine. Appearing before Basildon magistrates, Edward Terry of Chafford Hundred, Essex admitted a charge of sup...
UK National News, May 13, 2010
Spending On Police Rises By 50%
Spending on the provision of police services in England and Wales grew by nearly 50% between 1999 and 2009. That's according to a new report published today by the Centre for Crime and Justice Studie...
Spending On Police Rises By 50%
Spending on the provision of police services in England and Wales grew by nearly 50% between 1999 and 2009. That's according to a new report published today by the Centre for Crime and Justice Studie...
UK National News, May 13, 2010
ITV Gets Ruling On Competition
The Competition Commission (CC) has made a ruling that will allow ITV to continue to take the lion's share of advertising revenues - but to continue to be scrutinised. Media agencies and advertisers ...
ITV Gets Ruling On Competition
The Competition Commission (CC) has made a ruling that will allow ITV to continue to take the lion's share of advertising revenues - but to continue to be scrutinised. Media agencies and advertisers ...
UK National News, May 13, 2010
Ash Clouds Thomas Cook's Profits
Thomas Cook is down by millions of pounds in profits following the continuing disruption caused by the Icelandic ash cloud. The travel firm has reported that disruption caused in April was costing £7...
Ash Clouds Thomas Cook's Profits
Thomas Cook is down by millions of pounds in profits following the continuing disruption caused by the Icelandic ash cloud. The travel firm has reported that disruption caused in April was costing £7...
UK National News, May 13, 2010
Heartless Iranian Thief Caged
A woman who stole £40,000 in savings from a vulnerable widow whom she accused of being her lesbian lover has been sentenced to three years' imprisonment at Harrow Crown Court. She was caged for 19 co...
Heartless Iranian Thief Caged
A woman who stole £40,000 in savings from a vulnerable widow whom she accused of being her lesbian lover has been sentenced to three years' imprisonment at Harrow Crown Court. She was caged for 19 co...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2010
Paterson Jets Into NI Office
The new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland will travel to NI today. As outlined yesterday morning on www.4ni.co.uk, the new man is former Shadow Secretary, Owen Paterson. He will attend the fir...
Paterson Jets Into NI Office
The new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland will travel to NI today. As outlined yesterday morning on www.4ni.co.uk, the new man is former Shadow Secretary, Owen Paterson. He will attend the fir...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2010
Double Blow As A&Es Closed
There was shock last night at news that Accident and Emergency (A&E) services are to be removed from both Whiteabbey in Co Antrim and the Mid-Ulster hospital in a fortnight. The Northern Health Trust...
Double Blow As A&Es Closed
There was shock last night at news that Accident and Emergency (A&E) services are to be removed from both Whiteabbey in Co Antrim and the Mid-Ulster hospital in a fortnight. The Northern Health Trust...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2010
Royal Visitor Brightened Balmoral
The Royal Ulster's premier show had royal support this week with a relaxed visit to the prestigious south Belfast agricultural event by the Prince of Wales. He arrived in Northern Ireland on Wednesda...
Royal Visitor Brightened Balmoral
The Royal Ulster's premier show had royal support this week with a relaxed visit to the prestigious south Belfast agricultural event by the Prince of Wales. He arrived in Northern Ireland on Wednesda...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2010
Attwood Takes Over Social Development
Housing is a priority for the new man in charge of social development at Stormont. SDLP MLA Alex Attwood is to replace his party leader, Margaret Ritchie as NI Social Development Minister. Alex Attw...
Attwood Takes Over Social Development
Housing is a priority for the new man in charge of social development at Stormont. SDLP MLA Alex Attwood is to replace his party leader, Margaret Ritchie as NI Social Development Minister. Alex Attw...
Recruitment News, May 13, 2010
Jobs Boost For Lisburn
The NI Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced a multi-million pound investment by GE, supported by Invest NI which will create 104 jobs in Lisburn. GE is a diversified global infrastructure...
Jobs Boost For Lisburn
The NI Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced a multi-million pound investment by GE, supported by Invest NI which will create 104 jobs in Lisburn. GE is a diversified global infrastructure...
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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.