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Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2009
Investment Announced In NHS Denists
Dozens of new NHS dentists are to be appointed to tackle a chronic shortage in Northern Ireland. NI Health Minister Michael McGimpsey said he had awarded a £17m contract for the provision of addition...
Investment Announced In NHS Denists
Dozens of new NHS dentists are to be appointed to tackle a chronic shortage in Northern Ireland. NI Health Minister Michael McGimpsey said he had awarded a £17m contract for the provision of addition...
UK National News, May 13, 2009
Toddler Dies After Being Struck By Fairground Ride
A two-year-old boy has died after being struck by a fairground ride, when he crawled onto the tracks of a mini-rollercoaster in north London. The toddler died on Tuesday evening, following the incide...
Toddler Dies After Being Struck By Fairground Ride
A two-year-old boy has died after being struck by a fairground ride, when he crawled onto the tracks of a mini-rollercoaster in north London. The toddler died on Tuesday evening, following the incide...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2009
Bail For Sinn Féin Men Accused Of IRA Links
A Special Criminal Court in the Republic has bailed two Sinn Féin men charged with IRA membership. The charges were brought against Tom Hanlon and George Hegarty as part of an investigation into the ...
Bail For Sinn Féin Men Accused Of IRA Links
A Special Criminal Court in the Republic has bailed two Sinn Féin men charged with IRA membership. The charges were brought against Tom Hanlon and George Hegarty as part of an investigation into the ...
UK National News, May 13, 2009
Public To Fund 2012 Olympic Village
An extra £342 million in public funds has been pumped into the Olympic Village project, meaning the venue will now be publicly-owned. Before the investment was announced, the £1bn village - which now...
Public To Fund 2012 Olympic Village
An extra £342 million in public funds has been pumped into the Olympic Village project, meaning the venue will now be publicly-owned. Before the investment was announced, the £1bn village - which now...
Recruitment News, May 13, 2009
Eircom To Cut 1,200 Jobs
Some 1,200 workers are to lose their jobs at Eircom in a deal agreed by bosses and union leaders, it was announced last night. The job losses are part of a number of measures to be introduced by the ...
Eircom To Cut 1,200 Jobs
Some 1,200 workers are to lose their jobs at Eircom in a deal agreed by bosses and union leaders, it was announced last night. The job losses are part of a number of measures to be introduced by the ...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2009
Crash Mars Start Of North West 200
A rider in the famous North West 200 motorcycle event has been very seriously hurt in a high speed crash. It happened during the final session of last night's practice sessions for the 600cc class. ...
Crash Mars Start Of North West 200
A rider in the famous North West 200 motorcycle event has been very seriously hurt in a high speed crash. It happened during the final session of last night's practice sessions for the 600cc class. ...
UK National News, May 13, 2009
Met Officers Arrested In Expenses Fraud Probe
Three Metropolitan police officers have been arrested over allegations they made inflated expenses claims while investigating the July 7 bombings, Scotland Yard has said. The officers were arrested o...
Met Officers Arrested In Expenses Fraud Probe
Three Metropolitan police officers have been arrested over allegations they made inflated expenses claims while investigating the July 7 bombings, Scotland Yard has said. The officers were arrested o...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2009
Newry Cash Delivery Targeted By Robbers
An ATM cash delivery has been targeted by robbers. A security guard, thought to be from G4Securicor, based in Mallusk, has been hit on the head during the robbery in Newry, Co Down. It happened ju...
Newry Cash Delivery Targeted By Robbers
An ATM cash delivery has been targeted by robbers. A security guard, thought to be from G4Securicor, based in Mallusk, has been hit on the head during the robbery in Newry, Co Down. It happened ju...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2009
Undertones To Celebrate Guinness's 250th
The Derry band that launched its own ground-breaking punk sound decades ago are to be among the big music names at this year's Guinness birthday celebrations. The Undertones will join the likes of cl...
Undertones To Celebrate Guinness's 250th
The Derry band that launched its own ground-breaking punk sound decades ago are to be among the big music names at this year's Guinness birthday celebrations. The Undertones will join the likes of cl...
UK National News, May 13, 2009
John Terry's Privacy Complaint Rejected
England captain John Terry has had a privacy complaint against a national newspaper rejected. The Chelsea defender had complained to the Press Complaints Commission (PCC) that stories published in Th...
John Terry's Privacy Complaint Rejected
England captain John Terry has had a privacy complaint against a national newspaper rejected. The Chelsea defender had complained to the Press Complaints Commission (PCC) that stories published in Th...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2009
Green's MEP Hopeful Can Boost Building Jobs
The NI Green Party MEP candidate Steven Agnew (pictured) has said tens of thousands of jobs could be created in the construction sector under a 'Green New Deal' for Northern Ireland. Mr Agnew said t...
Green's MEP Hopeful Can Boost Building Jobs
The NI Green Party MEP candidate Steven Agnew (pictured) has said tens of thousands of jobs could be created in the construction sector under a 'Green New Deal' for Northern Ireland. Mr Agnew said t...
Recruitment News, May 13, 2009
Green's MEP Hopeful Promises Thousands Of NI Building Jobs
Green Party MEP candidate Steven Agnew has said tens of thousands of jobs could be created in the construction sector under a 'Green New Deal' for Northern Ireland. Mr Agnew said the adoption of the...
Green's MEP Hopeful Promises Thousands Of NI Building Jobs
Green Party MEP candidate Steven Agnew has said tens of thousands of jobs could be created in the construction sector under a 'Green New Deal' for Northern Ireland. Mr Agnew said the adoption of the...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2009
Cross-Border Ferry Thrown Lifeline
There is renewed hope today that an innovative cross-border ferry service that has been under threat may yet remain afloat. The Lough Foyle Ferry Company used to receive an annual subsidy, which has ...
Cross-Border Ferry Thrown Lifeline
There is renewed hope today that an innovative cross-border ferry service that has been under threat may yet remain afloat. The Lough Foyle Ferry Company used to receive an annual subsidy, which has ...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2009
NI Builders On Eastern European Trade Mission
Twenty five local companies - more than half of which are from the construction and building sectors - are in the midst of a Invest NI-backed trade mission to Bulgaria and Romania. The mission, which...
NI Builders On Eastern European Trade Mission
Twenty five local companies - more than half of which are from the construction and building sectors - are in the midst of a Invest NI-backed trade mission to Bulgaria and Romania. The mission, which...
UK National News, May 13, 2009
Troops Put Hot Weather Rations To The Test
Troops on operations in Afghanistan are now trialling new hot weather ration packs, designed to feed troops with greater variety in the harsh summer temperatures. Over 300,000 of the new 24 hour mult...
Troops Put Hot Weather Rations To The Test
Troops on operations in Afghanistan are now trialling new hot weather ration packs, designed to feed troops with greater variety in the harsh summer temperatures. Over 300,000 of the new 24 hour mult...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
House Fire Probed The police are appealing for information after a house in south Belfast was damaged by a fire on Tuesday night. They said that the blaze was started in a downstairs room and also at...
Other NI News In Brief
House Fire Probed The police are appealing for information after a house in south Belfast was damaged by a fire on Tuesday night. They said that the blaze was started in a downstairs room and also at...
UK National News, May 13, 2009
Other News In Brief
Gerrard Receives Writers' Footballer Of The Year Award Liverpool captain Stephen Gerrard has been named the 2009 Football Writers' Association Footballer of the year. The 28-year-old midfielder pippe...
Other News In Brief
Gerrard Receives Writers' Footballer Of The Year Award Liverpool captain Stephen Gerrard has been named the 2009 Football Writers' Association Footballer of the year. The 28-year-old midfielder pippe...
UK National News, May 12, 2009
Hogg Denies 'Moat Cleaning' Expense Claims Reports
Conservative MP Douglas Hogg has hit back at reports he claimed more than £2,000 of taxpayers' money for cleaning his moat. In the latest report by the Daily Telegraph - based on leaked receipts - it...
Hogg Denies 'Moat Cleaning' Expense Claims Reports
Conservative MP Douglas Hogg has hit back at reports he claimed more than £2,000 of taxpayers' money for cleaning his moat. In the latest report by the Daily Telegraph - based on leaked receipts - it...
UK National News, May 12, 2009
Four Seriously Injured In Roof Collapse
Four children were seriously injured today after a heating duct collapsed in a school sports hall in Kent. Thirteen children were involved in the incident which happened at around 9am at Minster Coll...
Four Seriously Injured In Roof Collapse
Four children were seriously injured today after a heating duct collapsed in a school sports hall in Kent. Thirteen children were involved in the incident which happened at around 9am at Minster Coll...
UK National News, May 12, 2009
Man Pleads Guilty To Jersey Child Abuse
A 46-year-old man has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing boys in a Jersey care home almost four decades ago. Michael Aubin, who works as a cleaner, admitted two counts of gross indecency and two cou...
Man Pleads Guilty To Jersey Child Abuse
A 46-year-old man has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing boys in a Jersey care home almost four decades ago. Michael Aubin, who works as a cleaner, admitted two counts of gross indecency and two cou...
UK National News, May 12, 2009
Woman Remanded Over 'Hit-And-Run' Death
A 27-year-old woman has been remanded in custody, charged with the alleged hit-and-run killing of a boy in Bristol. Hannah Saaf, of St Michael's Hill, Bristol, appeared at the city's Magistrates' Cou...
Woman Remanded Over 'Hit-And-Run' Death
A 27-year-old woman has been remanded in custody, charged with the alleged hit-and-run killing of a boy in Bristol. Hannah Saaf, of St Michael's Hill, Bristol, appeared at the city's Magistrates' Cou...
UK National News, May 12, 2009
Minimum Wage Increases To £5.80 Per Hour
The national minimum wage is to increase by 7p to £5.80 per hour, the Government has announced today. The rate for 18 to 21-year-olds is to rise by 6p to £4.83, while 16 and 17-year-olds will increas...
Minimum Wage Increases To £5.80 Per Hour
The national minimum wage is to increase by 7p to £5.80 per hour, the Government has announced today. The rate for 18 to 21-year-olds is to rise by 6p to £4.83, while 16 and 17-year-olds will increas...
UK National News, May 12, 2009
Man 'With Crossbow' Shot Dead By Police
A man has been shot dead by armed police after apparently firing a crossbow from a window of a property in County Durham. Officers arrived to the house in Cheapside, Shildon, following a series of 99...
Man 'With Crossbow' Shot Dead By Police
A man has been shot dead by armed police after apparently firing a crossbow from a window of a property in County Durham. Officers arrived to the house in Cheapside, Shildon, following a series of 99...
UK National News, May 12, 2009
Katie Price And Peter Andre Split
Glamour model Katie Price (pictured) is to split from her husband Peter Andre, according to her management. A spokesman for the couple, who met on the reality television programme I'm a Celebrity, Ge...
Katie Price And Peter Andre Split
Glamour model Katie Price (pictured) is to split from her husband Peter Andre, according to her management. A spokesman for the couple, who met on the reality television programme I'm a Celebrity, Ge...
Business News, May 12, 2009
Construction Contraction Beginning To 'Level Out'
Contraction in the Northern Ireland construction industry remained relatively unchanged during the last quarter, according to new government figures. The latest Construction Bulletin, published by t...
Construction Contraction Beginning To 'Level Out'
Contraction in the Northern Ireland construction industry remained relatively unchanged during the last quarter, according to new government figures. The latest Construction Bulletin, published by t...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2009
Judge Undecided On IRA Sources Case
A Belfast judge has said he is "minded" to give police permission to legally induce a reporter to reveal her dissident republican sources. However, Judge Tom Burgess insisted no decision will be made...
Judge Undecided On IRA Sources Case
A Belfast judge has said he is "minded" to give police permission to legally induce a reporter to reveal her dissident republican sources. However, Judge Tom Burgess insisted no decision will be made...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2009
Two Men Arrested Over Northern Bank Robbery Cash
Two men are to appear in court after being arrested yesterday in connection with money laundering of cash taken during the Northern Bank raid in 2004. Gardai in Cork have arrested two men aged 62 and...
Two Men Arrested Over Northern Bank Robbery Cash
Two men are to appear in court after being arrested yesterday in connection with money laundering of cash taken during the Northern Bank raid in 2004. Gardai in Cork have arrested two men aged 62 and...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2009
Consumer Council Slams Translink Fares Increase
Transport fares in Northern Ireland are to increase by up to 2% on Metro and local Ulsterbus and 3% on Northern Ireland Railways local fares. However, there won't be increases in the prices of Metro ...
Consumer Council Slams Translink Fares Increase
Transport fares in Northern Ireland are to increase by up to 2% on Metro and local Ulsterbus and 3% on Northern Ireland Railways local fares. However, there won't be increases in the prices of Metro ...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2009
Catholic Prisoners Facing Discrimination, Says Report
NI Prisons Service has been accused of inequality of treatment for inmates. A report has strongly criticised the service after a report found that Catholics in prisons in Northern Ireland get fewer p...
Catholic Prisoners Facing Discrimination, Says Report
NI Prisons Service has been accused of inequality of treatment for inmates. A report has strongly criticised the service after a report found that Catholics in prisons in Northern Ireland get fewer p...
UK National News, May 12, 2009
New Government Strategy Heralds Minimum Design Standard
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears and Culture Secretary Andy Burnham have urged councils and developers to put good planning, local character and high quality design at the heart of development. A n...
New Government Strategy Heralds Minimum Design Standard
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears and Culture Secretary Andy Burnham have urged councils and developers to put good planning, local character and high quality design at the heart of development. A n...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Staying cold. Any freezing fog that has formed overnight will slowly thin and disperse during the morning. Otherwise dry and bright much of the day with perhaps the odd coastal shower in the north and east. Maximum temperature 4 °C.Tonight:Dry at first with cloud thickening from the south through the evening. The odd shower, wintry over high ground, over northern counties, becoming more persistent rain over Down and Antrim. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
