Northern Ireland News for May 2013 : Page 14
Recruitment News, May 3, 2013
30 New Jobs Announced For Pharmalink Consulting
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced that Pharmalink Consulting Operations Limited is expanding in Belfast, creating 30 new jobs. The global group, which established its Belfast office la...
30 New Jobs Announced For Pharmalink Consulting
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced that Pharmalink Consulting Operations Limited is expanding in Belfast, creating 30 new jobs. The global group, which established its Belfast office la...
Recruitment News, May 2, 2013
Galgorm Castle Estates Creates Over 60 Jobs
Enterprise Minister, Arlene Foster, has welcomed the announcement of an £8 million investment at Galgorm Castle Estates which will create over 60 full-and part-time jobs in Ballymena, at an event in B...
Galgorm Castle Estates Creates Over 60 Jobs
Enterprise Minister, Arlene Foster, has welcomed the announcement of an £8 million investment at Galgorm Castle Estates which will create over 60 full-and part-time jobs in Ballymena, at an event in B...
Northern Ireland News, May 2, 2013
Concern Over 'Interest-Only' Mortgage Payments
More than half of those in Northern Ireland with interest-only mortgages will struggle to pay off the final lump sum. Around 40% of mortgages in the region are interest-only, according to the BBC. ...
Concern Over 'Interest-Only' Mortgage Payments
More than half of those in Northern Ireland with interest-only mortgages will struggle to pay off the final lump sum. Around 40% of mortgages in the region are interest-only, according to the BBC. ...
UK National News, May 2, 2013
Children's Surgery Suspended At Surrey Hospital
Children's heart surgery has been suspended at a private hospital in Surrey. The decision came after "serious concerns" were raised by the health watchdog, the BBC has said. The Care Quality Commis...
Children's Surgery Suspended At Surrey Hospital
Children's heart surgery has been suspended at a private hospital in Surrey. The decision came after "serious concerns" were raised by the health watchdog, the BBC has said. The Care Quality Commis...
Recruitment News, May 2, 2013
Call To Support Referendum To Protect Security Staff Jobs
SDLP Youth have called for people to get behind a referendum to protect security staff jobs at Queens Student Union. In 2008, a decision was made in Queen’s University Belfast Students’ Union to outs...
Call To Support Referendum To Protect Security Staff Jobs
SDLP Youth have called for people to get behind a referendum to protect security staff jobs at Queens Student Union. In 2008, a decision was made in Queen’s University Belfast Students’ Union to outs...
Northern Ireland News, May 2, 2013
Galgorm Castle Creates Over 60 Jobs
Enterprise Minister, Arlene Foster, has welcomed the announcement of an £8 million investment at Galgorm Castle Estates which will create over 60 full-and part-time jobs in Ballymena, at an event in B...
Galgorm Castle Creates Over 60 Jobs
Enterprise Minister, Arlene Foster, has welcomed the announcement of an £8 million investment at Galgorm Castle Estates which will create over 60 full-and part-time jobs in Ballymena, at an event in B...
UK National News, May 2, 2013
Man Jailed For Selling Fake Bomb Detectors
A man has been jailed for 10 years after being found guilty of selling fake bomb detectors. Appearing at the Old Bailey, James McCormick, 56, from Somerset was said to have perpetrated a "callous co...
Man Jailed For Selling Fake Bomb Detectors
A man has been jailed for 10 years after being found guilty of selling fake bomb detectors. Appearing at the Old Bailey, James McCormick, 56, from Somerset was said to have perpetrated a "callous co...
UK National News, May 2, 2013
Stuart Hall Admits To Indecent Assaults
Veteran BBC broadcaster Stuart Hall has admitted to indecently assaulting 13 girls between the ages of 9 and 17. The 83-year-old pleaded guilty to the offences at Preston Crown Court. The offences ...
Stuart Hall Admits To Indecent Assaults
Veteran BBC broadcaster Stuart Hall has admitted to indecently assaulting 13 girls between the ages of 9 and 17. The 83-year-old pleaded guilty to the offences at Preston Crown Court. The offences ...
Business News, May 2, 2013
Minister Highlights Financial Capability Issues Facing Consumers
First Minister Rt Hon Peter D Robinson MLA has addressed an event at Skainos centre in east Belfast to promote financial inclusion and highlight financial capability issues facing consumers in the loc...
Minister Highlights Financial Capability Issues Facing Consumers
First Minister Rt Hon Peter D Robinson MLA has addressed an event at Skainos centre in east Belfast to promote financial inclusion and highlight financial capability issues facing consumers in the loc...
Northern Ireland News, May 2, 2013
Inspectors Praise NI Probation Services
An independent inspection report on how the Probation Board for Northern Ireland (PBNI) supervises offenders within the community has found that on many occasions the standards applied in Northern Ire...
Inspectors Praise NI Probation Services
An independent inspection report on how the Probation Board for Northern Ireland (PBNI) supervises offenders within the community has found that on many occasions the standards applied in Northern Ire...
Northern Ireland News, May 2, 2013
70,000 Living With Cancer In NI
Latest figures have revealed almost 70,000 people are living with cancer in Northern Ireland. The report, which was published by Queen's University Belfast and Macmillan Cancer Support, also reveale...
70,000 Living With Cancer In NI
Latest figures have revealed almost 70,000 people are living with cancer in Northern Ireland. The report, which was published by Queen's University Belfast and Macmillan Cancer Support, also reveale...
UK National News, May 2, 2013
Poker Player Jailed For Killing Wife
A British professional poker player has been jailed for 20 years after killing his wife. Marcus Bebb-Jones was said to have killed his wife, Sabrina, in America in the "heat of passion". Mr Bebb-Jon...
Poker Player Jailed For Killing Wife
A British professional poker player has been jailed for 20 years after killing his wife. Marcus Bebb-Jones was said to have killed his wife, Sabrina, in America in the "heat of passion". Mr Bebb-Jon...
UK National News, May 2, 2013
William Roache Faces Rape Charges
Coronation Street actor William Roache has been charged with two counts of rape. The charges relate to two historical allegations of rape involving a 15-year-old girl in the 1960s. Mr Roache is alle...
William Roache Faces Rape Charges
Coronation Street actor William Roache has been charged with two counts of rape. The charges relate to two historical allegations of rape involving a 15-year-old girl in the 1960s. Mr Roache is alle...
UK National News, May 2, 2013
Olympic Stadium To Host RWC Games
London's Olympic Stadium will host five games at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Twickenham will host the opening match of the event on 18 September, with England facing the winner of the Oceania qualifyin...
Olympic Stadium To Host RWC Games
London's Olympic Stadium will host five games at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Twickenham will host the opening match of the event on 18 September, with England facing the winner of the Oceania qualifyin...
Northern Ireland News, May 2, 2013
Arsonists Target Hotel In Co Fermanagh
A man has been rescued from a hotel in Co Fermanagh after arsonists threw a petrol bomb through a window. The incident happened at the Hotel Carlton at around 1.30am on Thursday. A fire broke out in...
Arsonists Target Hotel In Co Fermanagh
A man has been rescued from a hotel in Co Fermanagh after arsonists threw a petrol bomb through a window. The incident happened at the Hotel Carlton at around 1.30am on Thursday. A fire broke out in...
UK National News, May 2, 2013
£6m Aid Package For Scotland's Farmers
The Scottish Government has set aside a £6m package to assist farmers hardest hit by the recent severe weather. The funding was announced by Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead, while an indust...
£6m Aid Package For Scotland's Farmers
The Scottish Government has set aside a £6m package to assist farmers hardest hit by the recent severe weather. The funding was announced by Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead, while an indust...
Northern Ireland News, May 2, 2013
Paramedic Bitten During Call Out
A paramedic has been bitten during an emergency call out in Co Antrim. On Wednesday evening, an ambulance crew was called to attend to a man in the Shore Road area of Whiteabbey. He needed treatment ...
Paramedic Bitten During Call Out
A paramedic has been bitten during an emergency call out in Co Antrim. On Wednesday evening, an ambulance crew was called to attend to a man in the Shore Road area of Whiteabbey. He needed treatment ...
Business News, May 2, 2013
EIB To Invest €200m In Irish SMEs
Chairperson of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Affairs, Dominic Hannigan T.D., has welcomed news that the European Investment Bank (EIB) will make €200 million in loans available to Irish s...
EIB To Invest €200m In Irish SMEs
Chairperson of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Affairs, Dominic Hannigan T.D., has welcomed news that the European Investment Bank (EIB) will make €200 million in loans available to Irish s...
UK National News, May 2, 2013
Other News In Brief
Police Fly To Australia Over Harris Abuse Claims Detectives investigating sex abuse allegations against television personality Rolf Harris have flown to Australia. It is understood they are v...
Other News In Brief
Police Fly To Australia Over Harris Abuse Claims Detectives investigating sex abuse allegations against television personality Rolf Harris have flown to Australia. It is understood they are v...
Northern Ireland News, May 2, 2013
Call For Minister To Suspend Care Homes Decision
Sinn Féin MLA Sue Ramsey speaking along with other Sinn Féin members of the Health Committee, Maeve McLaughlin and Mickey Brady, has called on Health Minister Edwin Poots to suspend the decision to cl...
Call For Minister To Suspend Care Homes Decision
Sinn Féin MLA Sue Ramsey speaking along with other Sinn Féin members of the Health Committee, Maeve McLaughlin and Mickey Brady, has called on Health Minister Edwin Poots to suspend the decision to cl...
Northern Ireland News, May 2, 2013
Building Of New Homes On Target
£197 million has been invested invested in new build social and affordable homes in 2012/13. Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has released the 2012/13 out turn figures for new build soci...
Building Of New Homes On Target
£197 million has been invested invested in new build social and affordable homes in 2012/13. Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has released the 2012/13 out turn figures for new build soci...
Northern Ireland News, May 2, 2013
Fears Grow Over Care Home Closures
It has been reported that the Western Trust is to close all of its residential care homes. According to UTV, four homes in Londonderry, Limavady and Strabane will close if plans are passed. As part ...
Fears Grow Over Care Home Closures
It has been reported that the Western Trust is to close all of its residential care homes. According to UTV, four homes in Londonderry, Limavady and Strabane will close if plans are passed. As part ...
Northern Ireland News, May 2, 2013
Other News In Brief
£4.8m Investment At Diamond Corrugated Complete First Minister Rt Hon Peter D Robinson MLA and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MLA today welcomed the completion of a £4.8million inves...
Other News In Brief
£4.8m Investment At Diamond Corrugated Complete First Minister Rt Hon Peter D Robinson MLA and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MLA today welcomed the completion of a £4.8million inves...
Northern Ireland News, May 1, 2013
1998 Murder Investigation Reopened
Investigations have been reopened into the murder of a 28-year-old man who was found beaten to death at his flat in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, in June 1998. Charlie Strain was last seen getting ou...
1998 Murder Investigation Reopened
Investigations have been reopened into the murder of a 28-year-old man who was found beaten to death at his flat in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, in June 1998. Charlie Strain was last seen getting ou...
Northern Ireland News, May 1, 2013
L'Derry Walls Security Gates To Be Removed
The majority of security gates in L'Derry's historic walls are to be removed. Throughout the coming weeks, 11 of the 16 gates will be removed, following a £28,000 investment by the Department of Just...
L'Derry Walls Security Gates To Be Removed
The majority of security gates in L'Derry's historic walls are to be removed. Throughout the coming weeks, 11 of the 16 gates will be removed, following a £28,000 investment by the Department of Just...
Northern Ireland News, May 1, 2013
Unionists Meet IFA Over National Anthem Decision
The two main unionist parties are to meet with Irish Football Association (IFA) officials today over the decision not to play the British national anthem before this Saturday's Irish Cup Final between...
Unionists Meet IFA Over National Anthem Decision
The two main unionist parties are to meet with Irish Football Association (IFA) officials today over the decision not to play the British national anthem before this Saturday's Irish Cup Final between...
Northern Ireland News, May 1, 2013
Safeguarding Children A 'Cross-Border Priority'
Sharing lessons learned on the protection and safeguarding of children is a cross border priority, according to Health Minister Edwin Poots. The Minister made the announcement with Frances Fitzgerald...
Safeguarding Children A 'Cross-Border Priority'
Sharing lessons learned on the protection and safeguarding of children is a cross border priority, according to Health Minister Edwin Poots. The Minister made the announcement with Frances Fitzgerald...
Northern Ireland News, May 1, 2013
Gender Equality Award For Queen's
The School of Biological Sciences at Queen’s University has been honoured with an award recognising its progress in promoting gender equality in science. It is the first School of Biological Sciences...
Gender Equality Award For Queen's
The School of Biological Sciences at Queen’s University has been honoured with an award recognising its progress in promoting gender equality in science. It is the first School of Biological Sciences...
Northern Ireland News, May 1, 2013
Motorists Reminded Of Belfast Traffic Changes
Motorists have been reminded of traffic management changes in and around Belfast city centre. Following the introduction of a northbound bus lane in Great Victoria Street last week, a second section ...
Motorists Reminded Of Belfast Traffic Changes
Motorists have been reminded of traffic management changes in and around Belfast city centre. Following the introduction of a northbound bus lane in Great Victoria Street last week, a second section ...
Business News, May 1, 2013
Justis Publishing To Establish In NI
Justis Publishing Limited, a London-based legal publishing company, is establishing a base in Northern Ireland, creating eight new jobs with support from Invest Northern Ireland. Justis Publishing is...
Justis Publishing To Establish In NI
Justis Publishing Limited, a London-based legal publishing company, is establishing a base in Northern Ireland, creating eight new jobs with support from Invest Northern Ireland. Justis Publishing is...
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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.