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Northern Ireland News for May 2009 : Page 11
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2009
Cooker Fault Killed Elderly Belfast Woman, Says Coroner
A domestic tragedy was recalled this week when a coroner found that a 91-year-old woman died from carbon monoxide poisoning - after closing the door on the grill of her gas cooker while it was in oper...
Cooker Fault Killed Elderly Belfast Woman, Says Coroner
A domestic tragedy was recalled this week when a coroner found that a 91-year-old woman died from carbon monoxide poisoning - after closing the door on the grill of her gas cooker while it was in oper...
UK National News, May 12, 2009
More Universities To Benefit As HEFCE Funds £60m Of New Projects
A further £60 million of capital funding has been approved by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) with some projects able to start as soon as this month. This makes up the second...
More Universities To Benefit As HEFCE Funds £60m Of New Projects
A further £60 million of capital funding has been approved by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) with some projects able to start as soon as this month. This makes up the second...
UK National News, May 12, 2009
Other News In Brief
Boy George Released From Jail Early Singer Boy George has been released from prison four months into a 15-month sentence. The former Culture Club singer was jailed for falsely imprisoning a male esco...
Other News In Brief
Boy George Released From Jail Early Singer Boy George has been released from prison four months into a 15-month sentence. The former Culture Club singer was jailed for falsely imprisoning a male esco...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2009
Iraqi Delegation Meets NI Policing Board
A UN/Iraqi delegation has met with members of the NI Policing Board. They were in Belfast for a briefing on the transformation and progress in policing in Northern Ireland. The delegation was made u...
Iraqi Delegation Meets NI Policing Board
A UN/Iraqi delegation has met with members of the NI Policing Board. They were in Belfast for a briefing on the transformation and progress in policing in Northern Ireland. The delegation was made u...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2009
Prison Authorities Set "Challenging Targets"
The way in which female prisoners are treated in Northern Ireland is among the issues being targeted in a new prison management plan. The Northern Ireland Prison Service has just published its Corpor...
Prison Authorities Set "Challenging Targets"
The way in which female prisoners are treated in Northern Ireland is among the issues being targeted in a new prison management plan. The Northern Ireland Prison Service has just published its Corpor...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2009
Construction Firms Head To Gulf On Trade Mission
Twenty-eight local companies and university representatives, including several specialising in construction and environmental technologies, are currently in Saudi Arabia as part of an Invest NI trade ...
Construction Firms Head To Gulf On Trade Mission
Twenty-eight local companies and university representatives, including several specialising in construction and environmental technologies, are currently in Saudi Arabia as part of an Invest NI trade ...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
No Cases, But Flu Alert Continues While there are currently no suspected cases of swine flu under investigation in Northern Ireland the Stormont Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has warned: "So far ...
Other NI News In Brief
No Cases, But Flu Alert Continues While there are currently no suspected cases of swine flu under investigation in Northern Ireland the Stormont Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has warned: "So far ...
Recruitment News, May 11, 2009
Unions Meet DHL After Cuts Announcement
Emergency talks are under way at Liberty Hall in Dublin between management and unions at logistics firm, DHL. The meeting comes after an announcement last week that major cuts in the domestic deliver...
Unions Meet DHL After Cuts Announcement
Emergency talks are under way at Liberty Hall in Dublin between management and unions at logistics firm, DHL. The meeting comes after an announcement last week that major cuts in the domestic deliver...
UK National News, May 11, 2009
Prime Minister Apologises Over Expenses 'Scandal'
Gordon Brown has issued an apology on behalf of all MPs following the recent revelations of MPs expenses. Speaking at the nursing conference in Harrowgate, today, the Prime Minister said: "We also, a...
Prime Minister Apologises Over Expenses 'Scandal'
Gordon Brown has issued an apology on behalf of all MPs following the recent revelations of MPs expenses. Speaking at the nursing conference in Harrowgate, today, the Prime Minister said: "We also, a...
UK National News, May 11, 2009
Decapitated Body Found In Lake
A decapitated body has been found in a lagoon in Bedfordshire, prompting a murder inquiry. Officers were called to the Blue Lagoon in Arlesey, Bedfordshire, just before 2pm on Sunday, after reports a...
Decapitated Body Found In Lake
A decapitated body has been found in a lagoon in Bedfordshire, prompting a murder inquiry. Officers were called to the Blue Lagoon in Arlesey, Bedfordshire, just before 2pm on Sunday, after reports a...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2009
Stab Death Victim Named
A 38-year-old woman remains in custody today being questioned in connection with the death of Anthony Robin, 44, who was attacked and fatally stabbed in a flat in Fitzroy Avenue early this morning. M...
Stab Death Victim Named
A 38-year-old woman remains in custody today being questioned in connection with the death of Anthony Robin, 44, who was attacked and fatally stabbed in a flat in Fitzroy Avenue early this morning. M...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2009
Fifth Arrest Over Emmet Shiels Killing
Another man has been arrested in Londonderry in connection with last year's killing of pizza delivery driver Emmet Shiels. The fifth such arrest, the man was detained in the Waterside area of the cit...
Fifth Arrest Over Emmet Shiels Killing
Another man has been arrested in Londonderry in connection with last year's killing of pizza delivery driver Emmet Shiels. The fifth such arrest, the man was detained in the Waterside area of the cit...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2009
NI Nurses Fear 'Speaking Out' Over Poor Care
Less than a year after nursing staff across the UK voiced fears about welfare because there was not enough staff to help patients feed themselves, it has emerged that almost two thirds of nurses in No...
NI Nurses Fear 'Speaking Out' Over Poor Care
Less than a year after nursing staff across the UK voiced fears about welfare because there was not enough staff to help patients feed themselves, it has emerged that almost two thirds of nurses in No...
Business News, May 11, 2009
Downturn 'Ending', Says Ulster Bank
Signs of economic improvement show that the worst of the economic downturn in Northern Ireland has passed. A new report from Ulster Bank suggests that, although NI's private sector has seen business ...
Downturn 'Ending', Says Ulster Bank
Signs of economic improvement show that the worst of the economic downturn in Northern Ireland has passed. A new report from Ulster Bank suggests that, although NI's private sector has seen business ...
UK National News, May 11, 2009
Six Injured In Tower Bridge Lift Collapse
Six people have been hurt after a lift collapsed inside Tower Bridge, in London today. Police were called to the scene when the incident was reported at around 1.15pm at the north tower of the struct...
Six Injured In Tower Bridge Lift Collapse
Six people have been hurt after a lift collapsed inside Tower Bridge, in London today. Police were called to the scene when the incident was reported at around 1.15pm at the north tower of the struct...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2009
Petrol Bomb Attack On SF MLA's Home
The Londonderry home of a senior Sinn Féin member was pelted with petrol bombs during the early hours of this morning. Mitchel McLaughlin (pictured) said those behind the attack are attempting to in...
Petrol Bomb Attack On SF MLA's Home
The Londonderry home of a senior Sinn Féin member was pelted with petrol bombs during the early hours of this morning. Mitchel McLaughlin (pictured) said those behind the attack are attempting to in...
Business News, May 11, 2009
Ulster Construction Firms Gulf Bound On Trade Trip
Twenty-eight local companies and university representatives, including several specialising in construction and environmental technologies, are currently in Saudi Arabia as part of an Invest NI trade ...
Ulster Construction Firms Gulf Bound On Trade Trip
Twenty-eight local companies and university representatives, including several specialising in construction and environmental technologies, are currently in Saudi Arabia as part of an Invest NI trade ...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2009
Some DUP MLAs Won't Renew 'Double Mandate'
Some 'double-jobbing' DUP Westminster MPs will not stand as candidates at the next Stormont Assembly election. However, there is no indication that the party Leader and NI First Minister Peter Robinso...
Some DUP MLAs Won't Renew 'Double Mandate'
Some 'double-jobbing' DUP Westminster MPs will not stand as candidates at the next Stormont Assembly election. However, there is no indication that the party Leader and NI First Minister Peter Robinso...
UK National News, May 11, 2009
Boy, 16, Shot Dead At Manchester Pub
A murder investigation is underway after a 16-year-old boy was shot dead at a pub in Greater Manchester. Officers were called to the Robin Hood pub in Barton Road, Stretford, Manchester, following re...
Boy, 16, Shot Dead At Manchester Pub
A murder investigation is underway after a 16-year-old boy was shot dead at a pub in Greater Manchester. Officers were called to the Robin Hood pub in Barton Road, Stretford, Manchester, following re...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2009
Man Rescued From Fermanagh Cave
The police and members of the Irish Cave Rescue Organisation have achieved a dramatic underground rescue. They first had to remove rocks with drills and explosives to free the victim, who is said to ...
Man Rescued From Fermanagh Cave
The police and members of the Irish Cave Rescue Organisation have achieved a dramatic underground rescue. They first had to remove rocks with drills and explosives to free the victim, who is said to ...
UK National News, May 11, 2009
Woman Arrested Over Hit-And-Run Death
A 27-year-old woman is being questioned by police following the hit-and-run death of a boy in Bristol. Sam Riddall, 11, died after being struck by a Ford Focus which mounted the pavement and ploughed...
Woman Arrested Over Hit-And-Run Death
A 27-year-old woman is being questioned by police following the hit-and-run death of a boy in Bristol. Sam Riddall, 11, died after being struck by a Ford Focus which mounted the pavement and ploughed...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2009
Planners To Weigh-Up Economic Factors
Greater weight will be given in the future to what is described as "the economic consideration of NI planning proposals". NI Environment Minister Sammy Wilson (pictured) told the Assembly he had deci...
Planners To Weigh-Up Economic Factors
Greater weight will be given in the future to what is described as "the economic consideration of NI planning proposals". NI Environment Minister Sammy Wilson (pictured) told the Assembly he had deci...
Recruitment News, May 11, 2009
Electricians' Rescue Bid Is Saving Jobs
Members of Ireland's largest electrical contractors' trade association have come up with a bold rescue plan to work one hour for free per day in a bid to save jobs in the industry. The National Elect...
Electricians' Rescue Bid Is Saving Jobs
Members of Ireland's largest electrical contractors' trade association have come up with a bold rescue plan to work one hour for free per day in a bid to save jobs in the industry. The National Elect...
UK National News, May 11, 2009
Teens Charged Over Big Issue Seller Death
Three teenagers have been charged with murdering a Big Issue seller who died in an attack in Bournemouth. The body of Ralph Millward, 41, was discovered on the pavement outside a Marks & Spencer stor...
Teens Charged Over Big Issue Seller Death
Three teenagers have been charged with murdering a Big Issue seller who died in an attack in Bournemouth. The body of Ralph Millward, 41, was discovered on the pavement outside a Marks & Spencer stor...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2009
Polluter 'Fined' Over Waterway Discharge
Anglers and conservationists angry over repeated 'fish kills' on a river that flows into Lough Neagh are now seeing further action taken against those responsible. After several pollution incidents a...
Polluter 'Fined' Over Waterway Discharge
Anglers and conservationists angry over repeated 'fish kills' on a river that flows into Lough Neagh are now seeing further action taken against those responsible. After several pollution incidents a...
UK National News, May 11, 2009
Private Hospital Workers Win Equal Pay Conditions
Workers at Durham hospital have won the right to be paid on NHS terms and conditions by their private-sector employer - after threatening strike action. UNISON had been negotiating with Balfour Beatt...
Private Hospital Workers Win Equal Pay Conditions
Workers at Durham hospital have won the right to be paid on NHS terms and conditions by their private-sector employer - after threatening strike action. UNISON had been negotiating with Balfour Beatt...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2009
Downturn 'Ending', Says Ulster Bank
Signs of economic improvement show that the worst of the economic downturn in Northern Ireland has passed. A new report from Ulster Bank suggests that, although NI's private sector has seen business ...
Downturn 'Ending', Says Ulster Bank
Signs of economic improvement show that the worst of the economic downturn in Northern Ireland has passed. A new report from Ulster Bank suggests that, although NI's private sector has seen business ...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Road Toll Rises There has been further deaths on the roads in Northern Ireland as two people have been killed in separate road accidents. A man crashed his car on the Falls Road in west Belfast when ...
Other NI News In Brief
Road Toll Rises There has been further deaths on the roads in Northern Ireland as two people have been killed in separate road accidents. A man crashed his car on the Falls Road in west Belfast when ...
UK National News, May 11, 2009
Centrica To Invest In EDF Nuclear Business In The UK
EDF Group and Centrica announced today that they have reached a definitive agreement whereby Centrica will invest in EDF's nuclear business in the UK. Centrica will acquire a 20% interest in British...
Centrica To Invest In EDF Nuclear Business In The UK
EDF Group and Centrica announced today that they have reached a definitive agreement whereby Centrica will invest in EDF's nuclear business in the UK. Centrica will acquire a 20% interest in British...
UK National News, May 11, 2009
Mandelson Pledges Action Over Union Blacklisting
The Government is to introduce new regulations to prevent union members being denied employment by secret blacklists. In March the Information Commissioner reported that 40 construction companies had...
Mandelson Pledges Action Over Union Blacklisting
The Government is to introduce new regulations to prevent union members being denied employment by secret blacklists. In March the Information Commissioner reported that 40 construction companies had...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:It will be rather cloudy with scattered sleet and snow showers but mostly rain near the North coast. Feeling bitterly cold in fresh or strong northerly wind. Maximum temperature 4 °C.Tonight:Clear intervals and wintry showers, most frequent in the north but mostly of rain along the North Coast. A cold night with risk of icy stretches. Minimum temperature -1 °C.
