Northern Ireland News for April 2012 : Page 12
UK National News, Apr 5, 2012
Talks Over Fuel Tank Driver Strike Resume
Talks, which will aim to try and stop a possible strike by fuel tank drivers, have resumed. Officials from the Unite union and seven distribution companies met under the chairmanship of the conciliat...
Talks Over Fuel Tank Driver Strike Resume
Talks, which will aim to try and stop a possible strike by fuel tank drivers, have resumed. Officials from the Unite union and seven distribution companies met under the chairmanship of the conciliat...
UK National News, Apr 5, 2012
Hosepipe Bans Enforced Across Drought Areas
Seven companies are imposing a hosepipe ban on its customers following the driest two years in its region since records began. Suppliers Thames, Southern, South East, Anglian, Sutton and East Surrey,...
Hosepipe Bans Enforced Across Drought Areas
Seven companies are imposing a hosepipe ban on its customers following the driest two years in its region since records began. Suppliers Thames, Southern, South East, Anglian, Sutton and East Surrey,...
UK National News, Apr 5, 2012
Millionaire's Daughter Convicted Of Burglary
A millionaire's daughter, who was involved in transporting looters around London during riots last summer, has been convicted of burglary. Twenty-year-old Laura Johnson of Orpington, south-east Londo...
Millionaire's Daughter Convicted Of Burglary
A millionaire's daughter, who was involved in transporting looters around London during riots last summer, has been convicted of burglary. Twenty-year-old Laura Johnson of Orpington, south-east Londo...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2012
New Police Ombudsman Named
Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice, Dr Michael Maguire, has been named as the new Police Ombudsman. This follows Al Hutchinson stepping down from the role in January after criticism of the performan...
New Police Ombudsman Named
Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice, Dr Michael Maguire, has been named as the new Police Ombudsman. This follows Al Hutchinson stepping down from the role in January after criticism of the performan...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2012
Police Issue Easter Road Safety Warning
Police have urged motorist to be careful on the roads over the easter break. Eight people have died on Northern Ireland's roads so far this year, this is the lowest number since records began, but po...
Police Issue Easter Road Safety Warning
Police have urged motorist to be careful on the roads over the easter break. Eight people have died on Northern Ireland's roads so far this year, this is the lowest number since records began, but po...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2012
Belfast Welcome Centre To Be Relocated
Belfast's main tourist office is be relocated to a more 'appropriate' site at a cost of over £1.5 million. The Belfast Welcome Centre, run by Belfast City Council, currently occupies the first floor ...
Belfast Welcome Centre To Be Relocated
Belfast's main tourist office is be relocated to a more 'appropriate' site at a cost of over £1.5 million. The Belfast Welcome Centre, run by Belfast City Council, currently occupies the first floor ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2012
Decision On Troubles Interviews Could Take Weeks
A US court has adjourned to decide whether it will hand over controversial interviews by former IRA members to Northern Ireland's Police. The interviews which took place between 2001 and 2006 were pa...
Decision On Troubles Interviews Could Take Weeks
A US court has adjourned to decide whether it will hand over controversial interviews by former IRA members to Northern Ireland's Police. The interviews which took place between 2001 and 2006 were pa...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2012
Appeal Launched Over Missing Teen
An appeal has been launched following a teenage girl going missing nearly a week ago. Fourteen-year-old, Lithuanian Amanda Gajauskaite,was last seen at her family home in Kinelowen Street, Keady on T...
Appeal Launched Over Missing Teen
An appeal has been launched following a teenage girl going missing nearly a week ago. Fourteen-year-old, Lithuanian Amanda Gajauskaite,was last seen at her family home in Kinelowen Street, Keady on T...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2012
Father And Daughter Stable After Shooting
A father and daughter who were shot outside their North Belfast home on Tuesday are in a stable condition. The 47-year-old man and 18-year-old woman were injured during an incident at Evelyn Gardens ...
Father And Daughter Stable After Shooting
A father and daughter who were shot outside their North Belfast home on Tuesday are in a stable condition. The 47-year-old man and 18-year-old woman were injured during an incident at Evelyn Gardens ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2012
UTV Bags Irish Media Award
UTV’s Group Chief Executive John McCann is the first recipient of The Media Pioneer Award at the Irish Media Awards 2012 which were announced in Dublin last week. According to the judges: "The Media ...
UTV Bags Irish Media Award
UTV’s Group Chief Executive John McCann is the first recipient of The Media Pioneer Award at the Irish Media Awards 2012 which were announced in Dublin last week. According to the judges: "The Media ...
UK National News, Apr 5, 2012
Met Police Investigation Over Racism Claim
Three MPS officers based in Newham have been placed on restricted duties and a voluntary referral made to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) following allegations of racist comments b...
Met Police Investigation Over Racism Claim
Three MPS officers based in Newham have been placed on restricted duties and a voluntary referral made to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) following allegations of racist comments b...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2012
Renewable Products Safeguard Jobs
Renewable Products Ltd has expanded its product range, safeguarded jobs and made significant cost savings with the assistance of Invest Northern Ireland’s Industrial Symbiosis (IS) service. The compa...
Renewable Products Safeguard Jobs
Renewable Products Ltd has expanded its product range, safeguarded jobs and made significant cost savings with the assistance of Invest Northern Ireland’s Industrial Symbiosis (IS) service. The compa...
UK National News, Apr 5, 2012
Man Killed In Arson Attack Was Paedophile
It has been revealed that a man who was murdered in an arson attack on his flat last December was a convicted paedophile. Fifty-two-year-old Andrew Heath was found dead at his flat in Warndon, on 14 ...
Man Killed In Arson Attack Was Paedophile
It has been revealed that a man who was murdered in an arson attack on his flat last December was a convicted paedophile. Fifty-two-year-old Andrew Heath was found dead at his flat in Warndon, on 14 ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2012
Educators Urged To Take Part In VQ Day
Colleges, employers, training providers and awarding organisations have been urged to get involved in Vocational Qualifications (VQ) Day by Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry. VQ Day...
Educators Urged To Take Part In VQ Day
Colleges, employers, training providers and awarding organisations have been urged to get involved in Vocational Qualifications (VQ) Day by Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry. VQ Day...
UK National News, Apr 5, 2012
TV Chef Lorraine And Skills Minister Launch National Careers Service
Model turned TV Chef Lorraine Pascale and Skills Minister John Hayes have launched a new service which will transform careers advice by combining highly-trained advisers with an interactive website, h...
TV Chef Lorraine And Skills Minister Launch National Careers Service
Model turned TV Chef Lorraine Pascale and Skills Minister John Hayes have launched a new service which will transform careers advice by combining highly-trained advisers with an interactive website, h...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2012
Other News In Brief
NI Birth Trends Change In 2011 The amount of births registered in Northern Ireland have remained similar to that in 2010, but new trends toward later childbearing and births to unmarried coupl...
Other News In Brief
NI Birth Trends Change In 2011 The amount of births registered in Northern Ireland have remained similar to that in 2010, but new trends toward later childbearing and births to unmarried coupl...
Business News, Apr 5, 2012
Renewable Products - Making The Most Of Waste
Renewable Products Ltd has expanded its product range, safeguarded jobs and made significant cost savings with the assistance of Invest Northern Ireland's Industrial Symbiosis (IS) service. The compa...
Renewable Products - Making The Most Of Waste
Renewable Products Ltd has expanded its product range, safeguarded jobs and made significant cost savings with the assistance of Invest Northern Ireland's Industrial Symbiosis (IS) service. The compa...
UK National News, Apr 5, 2012
The National Trust Acts To Save Children's Relationship With The Outdoors
A new National Trust report has found that evidence of a long-term and dramatic decline in children's relationship with the outdoors is 'overwhelming' and urgent action is needed to bridge this growin...
The National Trust Acts To Save Children's Relationship With The Outdoors
A new National Trust report has found that evidence of a long-term and dramatic decline in children's relationship with the outdoors is 'overwhelming' and urgent action is needed to bridge this growin...
UK National News, Apr 5, 2012
Bank Holiday Bike Ride Planner Launched
Help is on hand for those looking to plan the perfect bike ride over the Easter break, Local Transport Minister Norman Baker has announced. Any cyclist, from enthusiasts planning a fun and healthy co...
Bank Holiday Bike Ride Planner Launched
Help is on hand for those looking to plan the perfect bike ride over the Easter break, Local Transport Minister Norman Baker has announced. Any cyclist, from enthusiasts planning a fun and healthy co...
Recruitment News, Apr 5, 2012
Employment Tribunal Shake Up Will Help Business Growth
Employment tribunal changes will come into effect on Friday that will make it easier for businesses to take on staff and improve the process when staff have to be let go. These changes are part of a ...
Employment Tribunal Shake Up Will Help Business Growth
Employment tribunal changes will come into effect on Friday that will make it easier for businesses to take on staff and improve the process when staff have to be let go. These changes are part of a ...
UK National News, Apr 5, 2012
Other News In Brief
Escaped Prisoner Arrested In Amsterdam One of the UK's most wanted escaped prisoners has been arrested in Amsterdam, the Serious Organised Crime Agency (Soca) has said. Kirk Bradley, who fled...
Other News In Brief
Escaped Prisoner Arrested In Amsterdam One of the UK's most wanted escaped prisoners has been arrested in Amsterdam, the Serious Organised Crime Agency (Soca) has said. Kirk Bradley, who fled...
UK National News, Apr 4, 2012
Man Stabbed In Neck At London Nightclub
A man has been left with serious injuries after being stabbed in the back of the neck during a music event at a nightclub in London. The man, believed to be in his 30s, was stabbed with a broken bott...
Man Stabbed In Neck At London Nightclub
A man has been left with serious injuries after being stabbed in the back of the neck during a music event at a nightclub in London. The man, believed to be in his 30s, was stabbed with a broken bott...
Recruitment News, Apr 4, 2012
Emigration Continues To Be Safety Valve For Unemployment
Sinn Féin TD and spokesperson for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Peadar Tóibín has said that it is clear that emigration continues unabated in Ireland with thousands of people voting with their feet ...
Emigration Continues To Be Safety Valve For Unemployment
Sinn Féin TD and spokesperson for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Peadar Tóibín has said that it is clear that emigration continues unabated in Ireland with thousands of people voting with their feet ...
UK National News, Apr 4, 2012
School IT Manager Jailed Over Indecent Images
A IT Manager at a school in Wales has been jailed following the discovery of 400,000 indecent images of children. Swansea's Crown Court today heard how Jeffrey Gravell, 54, had stolen computers from...
School IT Manager Jailed Over Indecent Images
A IT Manager at a school in Wales has been jailed following the discovery of 400,000 indecent images of children. Swansea's Crown Court today heard how Jeffrey Gravell, 54, had stolen computers from...
UK National News, Apr 4, 2012
Woman Arrested Over Murder Of Man, 92
Police have arrested a woman on suspicion of murdering a 92-year-old man. William Davis was found dead at his home in Hobley Street, Willenhall in the West Midlands on Sunday last. A post-mortem exa...
Woman Arrested Over Murder Of Man, 92
Police have arrested a woman on suspicion of murdering a 92-year-old man. William Davis was found dead at his home in Hobley Street, Willenhall in the West Midlands on Sunday last. A post-mortem exa...
UK National News, Apr 4, 2012
Thousands Of Homes Without Power
Tens of thousands of homes and businesses in England are without power after ice and gales brought down power lines across the country. According to a report by the Northern Power Grid a combination ...
Thousands Of Homes Without Power
Tens of thousands of homes and businesses in England are without power after ice and gales brought down power lines across the country. According to a report by the Northern Power Grid a combination ...
UK National News, Apr 4, 2012
Rapper Says Festival Boom Has Come To An End
Example has hit out at poorly run UK festivals. The rapper, who performed at around 26 festivals in 2011, believes the boom in Britain's festival industry is over. He told BBC Newsbeat: "A lot were ...
Rapper Says Festival Boom Has Come To An End
Example has hit out at poorly run UK festivals. The rapper, who performed at around 26 festivals in 2011, believes the boom in Britain's festival industry is over. He told BBC Newsbeat: "A lot were ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2012
Woman Arrested Over Tang Murder Released
A 31-year-old woman arrested yesterday in connection with the murder of Simon Tang 16 years ago has been released on bail. The 28-year-old business man, was beaten and robbed as he left his takeaway ...
Woman Arrested Over Tang Murder Released
A 31-year-old woman arrested yesterday in connection with the murder of Simon Tang 16 years ago has been released on bail. The 28-year-old business man, was beaten and robbed as he left his takeaway ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2012
Flu Killed Nursing Home Residents
An investigation has found that the residents who died at a private nursing home in Donegal all had influenza and that appropriate measures had been put in place. Six people died in the private nursi...
Flu Killed Nursing Home Residents
An investigation has found that the residents who died at a private nursing home in Donegal all had influenza and that appropriate measures had been put in place. Six people died in the private nursi...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2012
US Court Due To Rule On Troubles Interviews
A US court is due to rule on whether 'controversial' interviews conducted with former IRA members will be released to the PSNI. The interviews which took place between 2001 and 2006 were part of the ...
US Court Due To Rule On Troubles Interviews
A US court is due to rule on whether 'controversial' interviews conducted with former IRA members will be released to the PSNI. The interviews which took place between 2001 and 2006 were part of the ...
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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.