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Northern Ireland News for May 2015 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2015
Suspect Charged Over Maghera Robbery
A man has been charged after a filling station was robbed in Co Londonderry. The theft happened on 5 February in Maghera. Police said a number of masked men armed with handguns were involved in the ...
Suspect Charged Over Maghera Robbery
A man has been charged after a filling station was robbed in Co Londonderry. The theft happened on 5 February in Maghera. Police said a number of masked men armed with handguns were involved in the ...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2015
Two Teens Charged After Reversing Stolen Car Into Police Vehicle
Two teenagers have been charged after a stolen car they were driving reversed into a police car. The car, which is believed to have been taken from the Kent Street area of Belfast, was seen being dri...
Two Teens Charged After Reversing Stolen Car Into Police Vehicle
Two teenagers have been charged after a stolen car they were driving reversed into a police car. The car, which is believed to have been taken from the Kent Street area of Belfast, was seen being dri...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2015
Man Held Over Dissident Republican Activity Released
A man held over dissident republican activity has been released unconditionally. The male from Strabane, County Tyrone, was arrested in the Ballycolman estate on 19 May. The 42 year old suspect was ...
Man Held Over Dissident Republican Activity Released
A man held over dissident republican activity has been released unconditionally. The male from Strabane, County Tyrone, was arrested in the Ballycolman estate on 19 May. The 42 year old suspect was ...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2015
Primary School Building Site Vandalised
Police have issued a safety warning after a primary school building site was vandalised in Dromore. The site is located on the Mossvale Road. Police also received reports that youths were on scaffol...
Primary School Building Site Vandalised
Police have issued a safety warning after a primary school building site was vandalised in Dromore. The site is located on the Mossvale Road. Police also received reports that youths were on scaffol...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2015
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Newry Magistrates' Court. James McQuade, 27, of Camlough Road, Bessbrook, claimed Inco...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Newry Magistrates' Court. James McQuade, 27, of Camlough Road, Bessbrook, claimed Inco...
UK National News, May 20, 2015
Two Rescued From House Fire
Two women have been rescued from a house fire in Caernarfon. At around 4.30am on Wednesday, North Wales Fire and Rescue Service was called to the scene at North Penrallt, Caernarfon. The women, ag...
Two Rescued From House Fire
Two women have been rescued from a house fire in Caernarfon. At around 4.30am on Wednesday, North Wales Fire and Rescue Service was called to the scene at North Penrallt, Caernarfon. The women, ag...
UK National News, May 20, 2015
SSE To Close Ferrybridge Power Station
SSE has confirmed it is to close Ferrybridge Power Station. The energy provider said it had taken the "difficult decision" following a comprehensive review of its coal-fired power stations. The fa...
SSE To Close Ferrybridge Power Station
SSE has confirmed it is to close Ferrybridge Power Station. The energy provider said it had taken the "difficult decision" following a comprehensive review of its coal-fired power stations. The fa...
UK National News, May 20, 2015
Rise In Profits For Marks & Spencer
Marks and Spencer has reported a rise in its full-year profits. The retailer said it had made "good progress" during the year, with its underlying profit before tax increasing to 6.1% to £661.2m for...
Rise In Profits For Marks & Spencer
Marks and Spencer has reported a rise in its full-year profits. The retailer said it had made "good progress" during the year, with its underlying profit before tax increasing to 6.1% to £661.2m for...
UK National News, May 20, 2015
Other News In Brief
Woman Dies Following Crash In Penwortham A 74-year-old woman has died after she was involved in a road traffic accident in Penwortham earlier this month. The collision happened at around 5pm ...
Other News In Brief
Woman Dies Following Crash In Penwortham A 74-year-old woman has died after she was involved in a road traffic accident in Penwortham earlier this month. The collision happened at around 5pm ...
Recruitment News, May 19, 2015
Waiters Protestors To Tell Pizza Express To 'Give Us Our Dough'
Waiters, one of the the UK's worst paid workers, will call on Pizza Express to stop pocketing an estimated £1m that should go to poorly paid staff, at a protest in central London on Thursday 21 May. ...
Waiters Protestors To Tell Pizza Express To 'Give Us Our Dough'
Waiters, one of the the UK's worst paid workers, will call on Pizza Express to stop pocketing an estimated £1m that should go to poorly paid staff, at a protest in central London on Thursday 21 May. ...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2015
Ashers Bakery Guilty Of Discrimination
A judge has found a Christian run bakery guilty of discrimination over its refusal to make a cake with a slogan supporting gay marriage. Ashers Baking Company was asked by Gareth Lee to make a cake w...
Ashers Bakery Guilty Of Discrimination
A judge has found a Christian run bakery guilty of discrimination over its refusal to make a cake with a slogan supporting gay marriage. Ashers Baking Company was asked by Gareth Lee to make a cake w...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2015
Prince Charles Meets SF President Gerry Adams
The Prince of Wales has shaken hands with Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams during his royal visit to Galway, Ireland. Mr Adams announced on 17 May representatives of his party would meet with the Prin...
Prince Charles Meets SF President Gerry Adams
The Prince of Wales has shaken hands with Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams during his royal visit to Galway, Ireland. Mr Adams announced on 17 May representatives of his party would meet with the Prin...
Business News, May 19, 2015
ER Media To Create Seven New Jobs
ER Media in Banbridge is investing almost £400,000 and creating seven new jobs as part of plans to grow its global sales via its e-commerce printing web sites Need A Print and Pixa Prints. Invest Nor...
ER Media To Create Seven New Jobs
ER Media in Banbridge is investing almost £400,000 and creating seven new jobs as part of plans to grow its global sales via its e-commerce printing web sites Need A Print and Pixa Prints. Invest Nor...
UK National News, May 19, 2015
Killer Nurse Sentenced To Life In Prison
A nurse found guilty of murdering two patients at a hospital in Stockport where he worked has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 35 years. Victorino Chua, 49, deliberately contaminate...
Killer Nurse Sentenced To Life In Prison
A nurse found guilty of murdering two patients at a hospital in Stockport where he worked has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 35 years. Victorino Chua, 49, deliberately contaminate...
UK National News, May 19, 2015
Judge Rules Ashers Bakery Guilty Of Discrimination
A judge has found a Christian-run bakery guilty of discrimination over its refusal to make a cake with a slogan supporting gay marriage. Ashers Baking Company was asked by Gareth Lee to make a cake w...
Judge Rules Ashers Bakery Guilty Of Discrimination
A judge has found a Christian-run bakery guilty of discrimination over its refusal to make a cake with a slogan supporting gay marriage. Ashers Baking Company was asked by Gareth Lee to make a cake w...
UK National News, May 19, 2015
Network Rail Seeks Legal Action Over Strike
Network Rail has said it is seeking legal action in order to stop a strike by members of the TSSA union. Members of the TSSA are due to join RMT union workers in a 24-hour strike from 5pm on Monday ...
Network Rail Seeks Legal Action Over Strike
Network Rail has said it is seeking legal action in order to stop a strike by members of the TSSA union. Members of the TSSA are due to join RMT union workers in a 24-hour strike from 5pm on Monday ...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2015
RNLI Launches Search For Missing Ferry Passenger
Bangor Coastguard and Donaghadee Lifeboat have launched a search after receiving a report of a missing person from an overnight ferry. The ferry was travelling from Birkenhead in Liverpool to Belfast...
RNLI Launches Search For Missing Ferry Passenger
Bangor Coastguard and Donaghadee Lifeboat have launched a search after receiving a report of a missing person from an overnight ferry. The ferry was travelling from Birkenhead in Liverpool to Belfast...
UK National News, May 19, 2015
Welsh Govt Commits £108m For Social Housing
The Welsh Government has announced it is to invest £108m in the country's social housing stock. The funding will be used by local authorities and Registered Social Landlords to improve homes and ens...
Welsh Govt Commits £108m For Social Housing
The Welsh Government has announced it is to invest £108m in the country's social housing stock. The funding will be used by local authorities and Registered Social Landlords to improve homes and ens...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2015
Two Arrested Over Dissident Republican Activity
Two people have been arrested over dissident republican activity in Newry. A 50-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman were arrested following searches at properties in the area on Tuesday morning. Th...
Two Arrested Over Dissident Republican Activity
Two people have been arrested over dissident republican activity in Newry. A 50-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman were arrested following searches at properties in the area on Tuesday morning. Th...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2015
NI Quarry Safety Campaign Launches
Northern Ireland Executive Ministers David Ford and Mark Durkan have launched a campaign highlighting the dangers of disused quarries. The initiative was developed following an audit of high risk qua...
NI Quarry Safety Campaign Launches
Northern Ireland Executive Ministers David Ford and Mark Durkan have launched a campaign highlighting the dangers of disused quarries. The initiative was developed following an audit of high risk qua...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2015
Health Agency Completes On-Site Work At H&W Following Pneumococcal Outbreak
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has announced it has completed on-site work at Harland and Wolff in Belfast following an outbreak of pneumococcal disease. A small number of people who had been working...
Health Agency Completes On-Site Work At H&W Following Pneumococcal Outbreak
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has announced it has completed on-site work at Harland and Wolff in Belfast following an outbreak of pneumococcal disease. A small number of people who had been working...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2015
UUP Leader Mike Nesbitt 'Acting As A Cheerleader' - Murphy
A Sinn Féin councillor has accused UUP Leader Mike Nesbitt of "acting as a cheerleader" after a meeting with Prime Minster David Cameron. Mr Conor Murphy made the comments over the Tories cuts agenda...
UUP Leader Mike Nesbitt 'Acting As A Cheerleader' - Murphy
A Sinn Féin councillor has accused UUP Leader Mike Nesbitt of "acting as a cheerleader" after a meeting with Prime Minster David Cameron. Mr Conor Murphy made the comments over the Tories cuts agenda...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2015
Other News In Brief
Hamilton Launches Policy To Safeguard Children The Health Minister has launched the updated draft policy 'Co-operating to Safeguard Children and Young People in Northern Ireland' for consultat...
Other News In Brief
Hamilton Launches Policy To Safeguard Children The Health Minister has launched the updated draft policy 'Co-operating to Safeguard Children and Young People in Northern Ireland' for consultat...
UK National News, May 19, 2015
CPI Drops By 0.1%
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) dropped by 0.1% in the year to April 2015, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This is compared to no change in the year to March 2015. This is the...
CPI Drops By 0.1%
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) dropped by 0.1% in the year to April 2015, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This is compared to no change in the year to March 2015. This is the...
UK National News, May 19, 2015
Two Killed In Crash In South-West Scotland
Two men have died following a road traffic accident in Wigtownshire, south-west Scotland. One vehicle was involved in the accident. It is understood the victims, aged 18 and 25, were travelling in...
Two Killed In Crash In South-West Scotland
Two men have died following a road traffic accident in Wigtownshire, south-west Scotland. One vehicle was involved in the accident. It is understood the victims, aged 18 and 25, were travelling in...
UK National News, May 19, 2015
Calls To Lower Drink-Drive Limit In England
The Police Federation has said the drink-drive limit in England and Wales should be lowered. The organisation, which represents rank and file officers in England and Wales, wants the limit cut from ...
Calls To Lower Drink-Drive Limit In England
The Police Federation has said the drink-drive limit in England and Wales should be lowered. The organisation, which represents rank and file officers in England and Wales, wants the limit cut from ...
UK National News, May 19, 2015
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal For Man In Breach Of Bail Conditions Essex Police are appealing for information about a man suspected of raping a woman in Waltham Abbey in December last year. The man was arre...
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal For Man In Breach Of Bail Conditions Essex Police are appealing for information about a man suspected of raping a woman in Waltham Abbey in December last year. The man was arre...
Recruitment News, May 18, 2015
Call For Supermarkets To Work With Unions To Secure Jobs
Britain's major supermarkets, which are suffering tough trading conditions, are being urged to work with the trade unions to secure the jobs, and terms and conditions of their respective workforces. ...
Call For Supermarkets To Work With Unions To Secure Jobs
Britain's major supermarkets, which are suffering tough trading conditions, are being urged to work with the trade unions to secure the jobs, and terms and conditions of their respective workforces. ...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2015
Man Seriously Assaulted In Co Antrim
A man has been seriously assaulted by a number of masked men in Co Antrim. The incident occurred on 17 May at approximately 11.30pm in Adelaide Avenue, Whitehead. It is understood the attackers drag...
Man Seriously Assaulted In Co Antrim
A man has been seriously assaulted by a number of masked men in Co Antrim. The incident occurred on 17 May at approximately 11.30pm in Adelaide Avenue, Whitehead. It is understood the attackers drag...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2015
Ulster Unionist Leader To Meet With Prime Minister
Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) leader Mike Nesbitt is due to meet Prime Minister (PM) David Cameron today, 18 May, in Downing Street. The meeting is the first time in over a decade the PM has met an Uls...
Ulster Unionist Leader To Meet With Prime Minister
Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) leader Mike Nesbitt is due to meet Prime Minister (PM) David Cameron today, 18 May, in Downing Street. The meeting is the first time in over a decade the PM has met an Uls...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Continuing cloudy through the evening with further outbreaks of rain, the rain turning lighter and patchier from the south as the night progresses. Winds remain light. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
