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Northern Ireland News for May 2009 : Page 12
UK National News, May 11, 2009
Other News In Brief
Arrests Over Suspected Drugs Offences Airedale and North Bradford Pro-Active CID arrested two men and a woman on Friday, on suspicion of drugs offences in the City. Two men aged 43 and 35 and a woman...
Other News In Brief
Arrests Over Suspected Drugs Offences Airedale and North Bradford Pro-Active CID arrested two men and a woman on Friday, on suspicion of drugs offences in the City. Two men aged 43 and 35 and a woman...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2009
NI Soldier Killed In Afghanistan
It has emerged today that a soldier from Belfast has been killed on active service in troubled Afghanistan. He was shot and killed while on patrol in the Helmand Province yesterday. Belfast man Sean...
NI Soldier Killed In Afghanistan
It has emerged today that a soldier from Belfast has been killed on active service in troubled Afghanistan. He was shot and killed while on patrol in the Helmand Province yesterday. Belfast man Sean...
UK National News, May 8, 2009
Eight Paedophile Ring Members Found Guilty
A group of eight men, believed to have formed Scotland's largest paedophile network, have been found guilty of child abuse and pornography charges. The men were found guilty on Thursday at the High C...
Eight Paedophile Ring Members Found Guilty
A group of eight men, believed to have formed Scotland's largest paedophile network, have been found guilty of child abuse and pornography charges. The men were found guilty on Thursday at the High C...
UK National News, May 8, 2009
Stabbed Mother 'Had Contacted Police' Over Safety Fears
A mother-of-three has been found stabbed to death at her home had called the police hours before her death, it has emerged. Mary Griffiths, a 38-year-old fitness instructor, from Bury St Edmunds, die...
Stabbed Mother 'Had Contacted Police' Over Safety Fears
A mother-of-three has been found stabbed to death at her home had called the police hours before her death, it has emerged. Mary Griffiths, a 38-year-old fitness instructor, from Bury St Edmunds, die...
Recruitment News, May 8, 2009
Delivery Company Axes 320 Workers
Delivery company DHL is to axe 320 staff through redundancy by August. DHL Express announced today it is to close seven locations and restructure operations at a further three. The operations affec...
Delivery Company Axes 320 Workers
Delivery company DHL is to axe 320 staff through redundancy by August. DHL Express announced today it is to close seven locations and restructure operations at a further three. The operations affec...
UK National News, May 8, 2009
Policeman Questioned Over Death 'Crash'
A police officer is being questioned over the alleged murder of his partner who was found fatally wounded after a car crash in the Greater Manchester area. Cheshire police officer Martin Forshaw, 26,...
Policeman Questioned Over Death 'Crash'
A police officer is being questioned over the alleged murder of his partner who was found fatally wounded after a car crash in the Greater Manchester area. Cheshire police officer Martin Forshaw, 26,...
UK National News, May 8, 2009
Royal Marine Charged Over Bar Fight Death
A Royal Marine has been charged with the murder of a 21-year-old man following a brawl in a Hampshire bar. Kyle Bartlett, a marine engineering technician, was injured in the Walkabout bar in Guildhal...
Royal Marine Charged Over Bar Fight Death
A Royal Marine has been charged with the murder of a 21-year-old man following a brawl in a Hampshire bar. Kyle Bartlett, a marine engineering technician, was injured in the Walkabout bar in Guildhal...
UK National News, May 8, 2009
Dealers Guilty Of Horse Neglect Charges
Five people have been found guilty of neglecting more than 100 horses, ponies and donkeys on a Buckinghamshire farm. Horse dealer James John Gray, 45 and his son James Gray Junior,16, were both found...
Dealers Guilty Of Horse Neglect Charges
Five people have been found guilty of neglecting more than 100 horses, ponies and donkeys on a Buckinghamshire farm. Horse dealer James John Gray, 45 and his son James Gray Junior,16, were both found...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2009
Sixteen-Year-Old Jailed For Tourist Rape
Belfast Crown Court has today imposed a sentence of eight years jail - followed by two years on probation - on a 16-year-old who pleaded guilty to the rape and assault of a tourist in the Colin Glen F...
Sixteen-Year-Old Jailed For Tourist Rape
Belfast Crown Court has today imposed a sentence of eight years jail - followed by two years on probation - on a 16-year-old who pleaded guilty to the rape and assault of a tourist in the Colin Glen F...
UK National News, May 8, 2009
Corus May Be Forced To Close Teeside Plant
Europe's second largest steelmaker Corus said it has been forced to open consultations that might result in a decision to mothball its Teeside Cast Products (TCP) plant in northeast England, which wil...
Corus May Be Forced To Close Teeside Plant
Europe's second largest steelmaker Corus said it has been forced to open consultations that might result in a decision to mothball its Teeside Cast Products (TCP) plant in northeast England, which wil...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2009
Village Mourns For Young Crash Fatality
The stunned community of Millisle today gathered for the funeral of a young man killed in a car collision earlier this week. Twenty-year-old Karl Wilkie junior died when his car crashed with another ...
Village Mourns For Young Crash Fatality
The stunned community of Millisle today gathered for the funeral of a young man killed in a car collision earlier this week. Twenty-year-old Karl Wilkie junior died when his car crashed with another ...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2009
Diabetics At Higher Risk Of Swine Flu
While swine flu leaflets are being distributed to households across Northern Ireland, the high number of diabetes cases diagnosed each day is becoming another increasing concern in Northern Ireland he...
Diabetics At Higher Risk Of Swine Flu
While swine flu leaflets are being distributed to households across Northern Ireland, the high number of diabetes cases diagnosed each day is becoming another increasing concern in Northern Ireland he...
UK National News, May 8, 2009
Heroic Tyne Firemen Honoured
Two Tyne and Wear firefighters are to be recognised for their bravery at a special ceremony today. Andrew Nelson and Allan Richardson will be presented with the Chief Fire Officer's Commendations fo...
Heroic Tyne Firemen Honoured
Two Tyne and Wear firefighters are to be recognised for their bravery at a special ceremony today. Andrew Nelson and Allan Richardson will be presented with the Chief Fire Officer's Commendations fo...
UK National News, May 8, 2009
Man Jailed For Attempted Murder Of Pc
A south London man has been jailed for 25 years for tying to shoot a policeman. Michael Mitchell, 32, of Babington Road, Streatham, was convicted of attempting to murder Pc Shaun Callow, possession o...
Man Jailed For Attempted Murder Of Pc
A south London man has been jailed for 25 years for tying to shoot a policeman. Michael Mitchell, 32, of Babington Road, Streatham, was convicted of attempting to murder Pc Shaun Callow, possession o...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2009
Second Person Charged Over Templepatrick Murder
A second man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Antrim father of four Geoffrey Kerr. The accused, 50-year-old Martin Thomas Fleming from Churchill Road, Larne, was remanded in custody ...
Second Person Charged Over Templepatrick Murder
A second man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Antrim father of four Geoffrey Kerr. The accused, 50-year-old Martin Thomas Fleming from Churchill Road, Larne, was remanded in custody ...
UK National News, May 8, 2009
Girl Found Hanged In Manchester Bedroom
A 10-year-old girl has been found hanged in her bedroom in Manchester. Megan Williams was discovered in her bedroom of her home in Harpurhey, Manchester, by a family member at 6.20pm on Wednesday. T...
Girl Found Hanged In Manchester Bedroom
A 10-year-old girl has been found hanged in her bedroom in Manchester. Megan Williams was discovered in her bedroom of her home in Harpurhey, Manchester, by a family member at 6.20pm on Wednesday. T...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2009
Police Seek Private High Court Challenge To Journalist
The Chief Constable has applied to have the case forcing a journalist to hand over information about the Real IRA held in private. The latest development comes today after the journalist continued to...
Police Seek Private High Court Challenge To Journalist
The Chief Constable has applied to have the case forcing a journalist to hand over information about the Real IRA held in private. The latest development comes today after the journalist continued to...
UK National News, May 8, 2009
Other News In Brief
Further Swine Flu Cases Confirmed Five more swine flu cases have been confirmed in the UK, bringing the total number to 39. Four children are said to be included in the new cases. A department of Hea...
Other News In Brief
Further Swine Flu Cases Confirmed Five more swine flu cases have been confirmed in the UK, bringing the total number to 39. Four children are said to be included in the new cases. A department of Hea...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2009
Regal Reception Hosts Irish Rugby Stars
The Queen was yesterday the guest of honour at a Hillsborough Castle reception (pictured) for the victorious Irish Rugby team, winners of the 2009 RBS Six Nations Championship. Hosted by NI Secretary...
Regal Reception Hosts Irish Rugby Stars
The Queen was yesterday the guest of honour at a Hillsborough Castle reception (pictured) for the victorious Irish Rugby team, winners of the 2009 RBS Six Nations Championship. Hosted by NI Secretary...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2009
Stormont Government Opens Up With Web Access
Local government services and information are being made more accessible to the people of Northern Ireland. That was the message from NI Finance Minister Nigel Dodds at this week's official launch of...
Stormont Government Opens Up With Web Access
Local government services and information are being made more accessible to the people of Northern Ireland. That was the message from NI Finance Minister Nigel Dodds at this week's official launch of...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2009
UCF's Mid-Summer Santa Fun Run Launched
Spring weather in NI may be more autumnal than spring-like at present, but a local charity is taking things a step (or two) further by launching the Ulster Cancer Foundation's (UCF) Summer Santa Fun R...
UCF's Mid-Summer Santa Fun Run Launched
Spring weather in NI may be more autumnal than spring-like at present, but a local charity is taking things a step (or two) further by launching the Ulster Cancer Foundation's (UCF) Summer Santa Fun R...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Petrol Bomb Attack: Three Held The police have confirmed that three males are currently assisting with their inquiries following a petrol bomb attack in Limavady. They were arrested after an incident...
Other NI News In Brief
Petrol Bomb Attack: Three Held The police have confirmed that three males are currently assisting with their inquiries following a petrol bomb attack in Limavady. They were arrested after an incident...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2009
Construction Boost As West Belfast Supermarket Expands
Sainsbury's is to create 100 jobs in its west Belfast store, it has been announced. Its supermarket in Andersonstown - at around 70,000sq ft - will be its largest in Northern Ireland when it opens on...
Construction Boost As West Belfast Supermarket Expands
Sainsbury's is to create 100 jobs in its west Belfast store, it has been announced. Its supermarket in Andersonstown - at around 70,000sq ft - will be its largest in Northern Ireland when it opens on...
UK National News, May 7, 2009
UK Interest Rates To Remain At 0.5%
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has announced it will kept interest rates on hold at 0.5%, for the second month in a row. The news came as the MPC decided to go ahead with pumping £50...
UK Interest Rates To Remain At 0.5%
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has announced it will kept interest rates on hold at 0.5%, for the second month in a row. The news came as the MPC decided to go ahead with pumping £50...
UK National News, May 7, 2009
Police Officer Held Over Crash Investigation
A police officer has been arrested over the murder of a woman who died in a car crash in the Greater Manchester area. The 26-year-old man was detained following the crash in Bolton, in the early hour...
Police Officer Held Over Crash Investigation
A police officer has been arrested over the murder of a woman who died in a car crash in the Greater Manchester area. The 26-year-old man was detained following the crash in Bolton, in the early hour...
UK National News, May 7, 2009
Parent's Appeal To Hit-And-Run Driver
The parents of an 11-year-old boy who was knocked down and killed in a hit-and-run incident have appealed to the woman police are attempting to trace, to give herself up. Sam Riddall was hit by a wh...
Parent's Appeal To Hit-And-Run Driver
The parents of an 11-year-old boy who was knocked down and killed in a hit-and-run incident have appealed to the woman police are attempting to trace, to give herself up. Sam Riddall was hit by a wh...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2009
Public Reassured Over Antivirals Stockpile
An upbeat statement has emerged from the Stormont Minister for Health, Michael McGimpsey on swine flu. He said this afternoon that he wanted to "again reassure the public that we have no confirmed ca...
Public Reassured Over Antivirals Stockpile
An upbeat statement has emerged from the Stormont Minister for Health, Michael McGimpsey on swine flu. He said this afternoon that he wanted to "again reassure the public that we have no confirmed ca...
UK National News, May 7, 2009
Government Outlines New Proposals For DNA Database
New proposals to trim up to 850,000 DNA profiles from the current 4.5 million total from the national database were outlined by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith today. The genetic profiles of hundreds of ...
Government Outlines New Proposals For DNA Database
New proposals to trim up to 850,000 DNA profiles from the current 4.5 million total from the national database were outlined by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith today. The genetic profiles of hundreds of ...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2009
Loyalist Decommissioning In Focus
Time is running out for loyalist paramilitaries. Although NI Secretary of State Sean Woodward won limited backing from fellow MPs to extend the work of the Independent International Commission on Dec...
Loyalist Decommissioning In Focus
Time is running out for loyalist paramilitaries. Although NI Secretary of State Sean Woodward won limited backing from fellow MPs to extend the work of the Independent International Commission on Dec...
UK National News, May 7, 2009
Lord's Son Guilty Of Manslaughter
The son of a Kenyan lord, of British ancestry, has been found guilty of manslaughter in the African country, after fatally shooting a poacher. Thomas Cholmondeley, heir of the 5th Baron Delamere, sh...
Lord's Son Guilty Of Manslaughter
The son of a Kenyan lord, of British ancestry, has been found guilty of manslaughter in the African country, after fatally shooting a poacher. Thomas Cholmondeley, heir of the 5th Baron Delamere, sh...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Clear intervals and occasional wintry showers this evening with local fresh snowfalls and some ice. Overnight as winds ease showers will die back to northern coastal areas. Frosty. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
