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Northern Ireland News for May 2008 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2008
Further Road Casualties As Pedestrian Dies
It has been a weekend of road accidents and tragedy across the Province with news that a 57-year-old man has died in hospital after a crash in north Belfast on Wednesday morning. Mr Fred Bailie w...
Further Road Casualties As Pedestrian Dies
It has been a weekend of road accidents and tragedy across the Province with news that a 57-year-old man has died in hospital after a crash in north Belfast on Wednesday morning. Mr Fred Bailie w...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2008
Third Haul Of Cannabis Plants Recovered
Just days after a huge haul of cannabis plants were recovered by police in north Belfast - with those involved thought to be foreign nationals - six people of Chinese origin have been remanded in cust...
Third Haul Of Cannabis Plants Recovered
Just days after a huge haul of cannabis plants were recovered by police in north Belfast - with those involved thought to be foreign nationals - six people of Chinese origin have been remanded in cust...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2008
Minding Kids Is No Childsplay
Many families seeking childcare in Northern Ireland are finding the search difficult, according to a major new survey on childcare commissioned by NICMA - the Childminding Association. The poll, carr...
Minding Kids Is No Childsplay
Many families seeking childcare in Northern Ireland are finding the search difficult, according to a major new survey on childcare commissioned by NICMA - the Childminding Association. The poll, carr...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2008
Rally Ireland Will Kick Off 2009 Series
The roar of high performance rally cars is to return to Ireland early next year. As Rally Sardinia finished on Sunday - with another victory for Frenchman Sebastien Loeb, marking his 40th World Rally...
Rally Ireland Will Kick Off 2009 Series
The roar of high performance rally cars is to return to Ireland early next year. As Rally Sardinia finished on Sunday - with another victory for Frenchman Sebastien Loeb, marking his 40th World Rally...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2008
Paisley Puts Hands Of Time In Motion
Ian Paisley truly felt the hands of time upon him recently as the outgoing-First Minister officially started a clock mechanism at Belfast’s latest Titanic attraction. Titanic Dock’s Clock Tower and ...
Paisley Puts Hands Of Time In Motion
Ian Paisley truly felt the hands of time upon him recently as the outgoing-First Minister officially started a clock mechanism at Belfast’s latest Titanic attraction. Titanic Dock’s Clock Tower and ...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2008
Dunluce Castle Saved By Climbers
The crumbling rock-face close to the façade of one of Northern Ireland’s most impressive landmarks is being secured by abseiling enthusiasts. Rock falls around the edge of Dunluce Castle prompted sa...
Dunluce Castle Saved By Climbers
The crumbling rock-face close to the façade of one of Northern Ireland’s most impressive landmarks is being secured by abseiling enthusiasts. Rock falls around the edge of Dunluce Castle prompted sa...
UK National News, May 16, 2008
Missing Youngster Found 'Safe And Well'
Police in Lancashire have found a three-year-old who went missing earlier today "safe and well". Lee Loram was last seen at Blackburn Market while out shopping with his mother and brother this mornin...
Missing Youngster Found 'Safe And Well'
Police in Lancashire have found a three-year-old who went missing earlier today "safe and well". Lee Loram was last seen at Blackburn Market while out shopping with his mother and brother this mornin...
UK National News, May 16, 2008
Teens Handed Life Sentences For Cyclist Murder
Four men have been sentenced to a total of 79 years imprisonment for the murder of a cyclist. A gang of four set upon Stephen Green (55), from Luton as he made his way home on his bike last May. Re...
Teens Handed Life Sentences For Cyclist Murder
Four men have been sentenced to a total of 79 years imprisonment for the murder of a cyclist. A gang of four set upon Stephen Green (55), from Luton as he made his way home on his bike last May. Re...
Recruitment News, May 16, 2008
Cork Electronics Firm Closure Sees 138 Job Losses
More than 130 people have been told they are to lose their jobs as a Cork electronics company has announced its closure. Hormann Electronics, in Blackrock, Cork city, was established over 30 years ag...
Cork Electronics Firm Closure Sees 138 Job Losses
More than 130 people have been told they are to lose their jobs as a Cork electronics company has announced its closure. Hormann Electronics, in Blackrock, Cork city, was established over 30 years ag...
UK National News, May 16, 2008
Convicted Murderer Will Never Be Freed, Judge Says
A High Court judge has told a triple killer that he will spend the rest of his life in prison. Arthur Hutchinson, who is in his 60s, from Hartlepool, was sentenced to three life sentences for murderi...
Convicted Murderer Will Never Be Freed, Judge Says
A High Court judge has told a triple killer that he will spend the rest of his life in prison. Arthur Hutchinson, who is in his 60s, from Hartlepool, was sentenced to three life sentences for murderi...
UK National News, May 16, 2008
'Tombstoning' Pictures Released By Parents
The parents of a young man who has been left paralysed after a tombstoning accident have released pictures of him. Robert Wells, 44 and Jacqui Unal, 42, hope the pictures of their son (21) in a hospi...
'Tombstoning' Pictures Released By Parents
The parents of a young man who has been left paralysed after a tombstoning accident have released pictures of him. Robert Wells, 44 and Jacqui Unal, 42, hope the pictures of their son (21) in a hospi...
UK National News, May 16, 2008
Little Hope Of New Interest Rate Fall
The UK should not expect another cut in interest rates for at least two years, the Bank of England indicated yesterday. It also warned that inflation would rise far above its previous forecasts and p...
Little Hope Of New Interest Rate Fall
The UK should not expect another cut in interest rates for at least two years, the Bank of England indicated yesterday. It also warned that inflation would rise far above its previous forecasts and p...
UK National News, May 16, 2008
Initiative Launched To 'Reassure' Passengers In London
Safety and security of London's transport system will be at the forefront of a new initiative launched by leading officials today. The initiative launched by the London Mayor, Boris Johnson, Met Comm...
Initiative Launched To 'Reassure' Passengers In London
Safety and security of London's transport system will be at the forefront of a new initiative launched by leading officials today. The initiative launched by the London Mayor, Boris Johnson, Met Comm...
UK National News, May 16, 2008
Commons Must 'Disclose Expenses', High Court Rules
The House of Commons must disclose information on MP's expenses, it has been ruled today. MP's had challenged the Information Tribunal's "unlawfully intrusive" demand into a "detailed breakdown" of M...
Commons Must 'Disclose Expenses', High Court Rules
The House of Commons must disclose information on MP's expenses, it has been ruled today. MP's had challenged the Information Tribunal's "unlawfully intrusive" demand into a "detailed breakdown" of M...
UK National News, May 16, 2008
Father Died 'Reboarding Train'
A father was killed after attempting to retrieve gifts he left on a train, his family have said. Thirty-eight-year old David Davies, from Bexleyheath, fell between two carriages as the train was depa...
Father Died 'Reboarding Train'
A father was killed after attempting to retrieve gifts he left on a train, his family have said. Thirty-eight-year old David Davies, from Bexleyheath, fell between two carriages as the train was depa...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2008
NI News In Brief
Top Civil Servant Appointed Amid moves to make new pay awards to lower paid civil servants in Northern Ireland, news has emerged of one civil servant who will be at the other end of the pay scale. Br...
NI News In Brief
Top Civil Servant Appointed Amid moves to make new pay awards to lower paid civil servants in Northern Ireland, news has emerged of one civil servant who will be at the other end of the pay scale. Br...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2008
Race On Despite Dunlop Tragedy
Even though a second tragedy has shattered a famous Ulster road-racing family, the North West 200 road race - in which Robert Dunlop died last night - is to continue. The fatal accident came after hi...
Race On Despite Dunlop Tragedy
Even though a second tragedy has shattered a famous Ulster road-racing family, the North West 200 road race - in which Robert Dunlop died last night - is to continue. The fatal accident came after hi...
UK National News, May 16, 2008
BA Announce Soaring Profits
British Airways has announced a significant rise in profits despite the botched opening of Terminal 5. BA has reported that revenue is up 3.1% to £8,753 and two million passengers have passed through...
BA Announce Soaring Profits
British Airways has announced a significant rise in profits despite the botched opening of Terminal 5. BA has reported that revenue is up 3.1% to £8,753 and two million passengers have passed through...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2008
Zimbabwean 'President Elect' In Belfast
As the election controversy rumbles on in Mugabe's financially devastated country, the Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai - who appeared to have won the disputed elections in the troubles ...
Zimbabwean 'President Elect' In Belfast
As the election controversy rumbles on in Mugabe's financially devastated country, the Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai - who appeared to have won the disputed elections in the troubles ...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2008
Executive To Pick Up Tab For Back Pay Settlement
Women workers and Catholics figure most in a group of lower paid civil servants in Northern Ireland who are set to receive over £100m in back pay. The move revealed this week by NI Finance Minister P...
Executive To Pick Up Tab For Back Pay Settlement
Women workers and Catholics figure most in a group of lower paid civil servants in Northern Ireland who are set to receive over £100m in back pay. The move revealed this week by NI Finance Minister P...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2008
Crime Rates Falling - But 'Clear Up' Rate Dropping Too
While crime rates are reported to have fallen in Northern Ireland - by more than a tenth - clear up rates, or the number of crimes for which a prosecution has been obtained have fallen too. It is ant...
Crime Rates Falling - But 'Clear Up' Rate Dropping Too
While crime rates are reported to have fallen in Northern Ireland - by more than a tenth - clear up rates, or the number of crimes for which a prosecution has been obtained have fallen too. It is ant...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2008
Sewage Is A Drain On Business
A Lisburn businessman has been 'up to his eyes in it' this week dealing with raw sewage seeping into his premises. In what turned out to be a problem caused by a blocked sewer, Jim McCann of Dunmurr...
Sewage Is A Drain On Business
A Lisburn businessman has been 'up to his eyes in it' this week dealing with raw sewage seeping into his premises. In what turned out to be a problem caused by a blocked sewer, Jim McCann of Dunmurr...
UK National News, May 16, 2008
Police Quiz Husband After Body Find
The husband of a missing TV make-up artist is being questioned again after human remains were found in woodland. Fifty-one-year-old David Chenery-Wickens, of Duddleswell, East Sussex, had previously ...
Police Quiz Husband After Body Find
The husband of a missing TV make-up artist is being questioned again after human remains were found in woodland. Fifty-one-year-old David Chenery-Wickens, of Duddleswell, East Sussex, had previously ...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2008
Discussion Sparks Delay In Price Rise
A widely expected jump in the price of electricity in Northern Ireland has been delayed due to ongoing discussions. The delay followed this week's news that coal prices are to rise by a quarter, comp...
Discussion Sparks Delay In Price Rise
A widely expected jump in the price of electricity in Northern Ireland has been delayed due to ongoing discussions. The delay followed this week's news that coal prices are to rise by a quarter, comp...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2008
QUB Research To Help Build Better Homes For Aged
Research carried out for the Changing Ageing Partnership (CAP) has found that those who design and plan sheltered accommodation in Northern Ireland could do more to meet the needs of the residents who...
QUB Research To Help Build Better Homes For Aged
Research carried out for the Changing Ageing Partnership (CAP) has found that those who design and plan sheltered accommodation in Northern Ireland could do more to meet the needs of the residents who...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2008
Lisburn's First Hotel On Site By October?
There will be no 'noisy disco' to disrupt the ambience of Lisburn's first ever hotel. The already successful hotelier behind the project, Arthur Mooney has moved to address concerns from local reside...
Lisburn's First Hotel On Site By October?
There will be no 'noisy disco' to disrupt the ambience of Lisburn's first ever hotel. The already successful hotelier behind the project, Arthur Mooney has moved to address concerns from local reside...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2008
Queen's Grand Design - £1m Design Studios Officially Opened
A major new £1 million suite of design studios has been unveiled at Queen's University. The new resource is part of an overall development of facilities for students in the leading university’s Schoo...
Queen's Grand Design - £1m Design Studios Officially Opened
A major new £1 million suite of design studios has been unveiled at Queen's University. The new resource is part of an overall development of facilities for students in the leading university’s Schoo...
UK National News, May 15, 2008
Arrest Follows Rape Of Young Boy
A man is being held on suspicion of rape after a young boy was sexually assaulted in Darwen - a market town in Lancashire. A man approached the 12-year-old boy as he was walking in the Sudellside are...
Arrest Follows Rape Of Young Boy
A man is being held on suspicion of rape after a young boy was sexually assaulted in Darwen - a market town in Lancashire. A man approached the 12-year-old boy as he was walking in the Sudellside are...
Recruitment News, May 15, 2008
Irish Workers Would Take Pay Cut For Dream Job
A recent survey has revealed the vast majority of Irish workers would take a salary cut if it meant getting their dream job. The survey of over 20,000 people found 84% believe a fulfilling career is ...
Irish Workers Would Take Pay Cut For Dream Job
A recent survey has revealed the vast majority of Irish workers would take a salary cut if it meant getting their dream job. The survey of over 20,000 people found 84% believe a fulfilling career is ...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2008
NI News In Brief
Royal Visitor For Balmoral Show A royal visitor switched one Balmoral with another this afternoon as the Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward was welcomed to the 140th Royal Ulster Agricultural Show at Balm...
NI News In Brief
Royal Visitor For Balmoral Show A royal visitor switched one Balmoral with another this afternoon as the Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward was welcomed to the 140th Royal Ulster Agricultural Show at Balm...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Cloudy and patchy light rain will slowly clear away this evening. Then the rest of the night will be dry with broken cloud. Westerly winds freshening in the early hours. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
