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Northern Ireland News for May 2009 : Page 9
UK National News, May 14, 2009
Labour MP Suspended Over Mortgage Expense Claims
Labour MP Elliot Morley has been suspended from the party "until further notice" following his admission he claimed £16,000 for a non-existent mortgage. Prime Minister Gordon Brown made the announcem...
Labour MP Suspended Over Mortgage Expense Claims
Labour MP Elliot Morley has been suspended from the party "until further notice" following his admission he claimed £16,000 for a non-existent mortgage. Prime Minister Gordon Brown made the announcem...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2009
Deadly Fermanagh Bomb Found
There has been a potentially deadly twist to the latest in a series of bomb alerts that have been hitting Co Fermanagh in recent months. The component parts of a very large bomb have been found near ...
Deadly Fermanagh Bomb Found
There has been a potentially deadly twist to the latest in a series of bomb alerts that have been hitting Co Fermanagh in recent months. The component parts of a very large bomb have been found near ...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2009
Antiviral Stocked Up As Swine Flu Case Confirmed
Northern Ireland's first case of swine flu has been confirmed. The local stock of antivirals is being increased as a result after it emerged overnight that two suspected cases in NI were being examin...
Antiviral Stocked Up As Swine Flu Case Confirmed
Northern Ireland's first case of swine flu has been confirmed. The local stock of antivirals is being increased as a result after it emerged overnight that two suspected cases in NI were being examin...
UK National News, May 14, 2009
Probe After Baby Dies From 'Head Injuries'
A major police investigation is underway after a baby girl died in hospital following a "significant head trauma" in Merseyside. The seven-month-old child was admitted to hospital following an incide...
Probe After Baby Dies From 'Head Injuries'
A major police investigation is underway after a baby girl died in hospital following a "significant head trauma" in Merseyside. The seven-month-old child was admitted to hospital following an incide...
UK National News, May 14, 2009
Teenager Dies After Cliff Jump Tragedy
A teenager from Whitburn, near Sunderland, has died after jumping into the sea from cliffs. Jamie Sutton, 17, from Rose Crescent, Whitburn, South Tyneside, who was out playing with friends on rocks n...
Teenager Dies After Cliff Jump Tragedy
A teenager from Whitburn, near Sunderland, has died after jumping into the sea from cliffs. Jamie Sutton, 17, from Rose Crescent, Whitburn, South Tyneside, who was out playing with friends on rocks n...
UK National News, May 14, 2009
Eight Month Jail Term For Kenyan Aristocrat
The son of an English lord has been jailed for eight months for the manslaughter of a poacher in Kenya. Thomas Cholmondeley - a descendant of the aristocratic Delamere family - shot the man, alleged...
Eight Month Jail Term For Kenyan Aristocrat
The son of an English lord has been jailed for eight months for the manslaughter of a poacher in Kenya. Thomas Cholmondeley - a descendant of the aristocratic Delamere family - shot the man, alleged...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2009
Local BT Workers Escape Cuts
It has been revealed that excellent profits for BT's operation locally will mean no major job cuts for NI staff. The telecom giant as a whole announced losses of £134m and said it planned to cut 15,...
Local BT Workers Escape Cuts
It has been revealed that excellent profits for BT's operation locally will mean no major job cuts for NI staff. The telecom giant as a whole announced losses of £134m and said it planned to cut 15,...
UK National News, May 14, 2009
BT To Axe 15,000 Jobs
Telecoms giant BT has announced it is to shed a further 15,000 jobs in the next 12 months. The news follows the company’s reported annual loss of £134 million. The cuts are 5,000 more than originally...
BT To Axe 15,000 Jobs
Telecoms giant BT has announced it is to shed a further 15,000 jobs in the next 12 months. The news follows the company’s reported annual loss of £134 million. The cuts are 5,000 more than originally...
Recruitment News, May 14, 2009
Local BT Workers Escape Cuts
It has been revealed that excellent profits for BT's operation locally will mean no major job cuts for NI staff. The telecom giant as a whole announced losses of £134m and said it planned to cut 15,...
Local BT Workers Escape Cuts
It has been revealed that excellent profits for BT's operation locally will mean no major job cuts for NI staff. The telecom giant as a whole announced losses of £134m and said it planned to cut 15,...
Recruitment News, May 14, 2009
Donegal Building Firm Goes Into Liquidation
Donegal-based builders James Likely has gone into liquidation, resulting in the loss of 75 jobs. The Ballyshannon firm is one of the county's largest contractors. The jobs will be lost with immediate...
Donegal Building Firm Goes Into Liquidation
Donegal-based builders James Likely has gone into liquidation, resulting in the loss of 75 jobs. The Ballyshannon firm is one of the county's largest contractors. The jobs will be lost with immediate...
Recruitment News, May 14, 2009
Jobs Boost As Health Centres Constructed
Two west Belfast health centres, costing a total of £27million to construct, are being built on the Shankill and Andersonstown Roads. Around 200 jobs in construction have been created during the buil...
Jobs Boost As Health Centres Constructed
Two west Belfast health centres, costing a total of £27million to construct, are being built on the Shankill and Andersonstown Roads. Around 200 jobs in construction have been created during the buil...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2009
Irish President's Belfast Trip To Highlight Suicide
The tragedy of suicide is to be in focus next Monday when a high profile visitor arrives in north Belfast. The Public Initiative for the Prevention of Suicide & Self-harm, (PIP'S) is to welcome the P...
Irish President's Belfast Trip To Highlight Suicide
The tragedy of suicide is to be in focus next Monday when a high profile visitor arrives in north Belfast. The Public Initiative for the Prevention of Suicide & Self-harm, (PIP'S) is to welcome the P...
UK National News, May 14, 2009
Rail Chief Waives Annual Bonus
Network Rail's Chief Executive, Ian Coucher, has announced he will not take an annual bonus this year, to try to keep focus on his and the company's performance. Other members of the Network Rail com...
Rail Chief Waives Annual Bonus
Network Rail's Chief Executive, Ian Coucher, has announced he will not take an annual bonus this year, to try to keep focus on his and the company's performance. Other members of the Network Rail com...
Recruitment News, May 14, 2009
Irish Exporters Warn Of 91,000 Job Losses
The group representing the Irish exports industry has claimed the Government needs to provide extra stimulus in the sector to avoid job losses totaling up to 91,000. The Irish Exporters Association (...
Irish Exporters Warn Of 91,000 Job Losses
The group representing the Irish exports industry has claimed the Government needs to provide extra stimulus in the sector to avoid job losses totaling up to 91,000. The Irish Exporters Association (...
UK National News, May 14, 2009
Man Critical Following Attack In Kingswinford
Police are appealing for a number of people who may have witnessed an attack on a man in Kingswinford in the early hours of Saturday. The attack happened between 2.15 and 2.30am on Saturday 9 May in ...
Man Critical Following Attack In Kingswinford
Police are appealing for a number of people who may have witnessed an attack on a man in Kingswinford in the early hours of Saturday. The attack happened between 2.15 and 2.30am on Saturday 9 May in ...
UK National News, May 14, 2009
Arrests Follow International Drugs Cash Swoop
Eight people have been arrested in raids as part of an international police operation targeting a major money laundering network. Four men and three women were arrested on suspicion of money launderi...
Arrests Follow International Drugs Cash Swoop
Eight people have been arrested in raids as part of an international police operation targeting a major money laundering network. Four men and three women were arrested on suspicion of money launderi...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2009
Empey 'Disappointed' By Sole MP Hermon
Ulster Unionist leader Sir Reg Empey (pictured here) has blasted the party's sole MP for distancing herself from a Tory link-up in the run up to the European elections. Sir Reg said Lady Hermon's de...
Empey 'Disappointed' By Sole MP Hermon
Ulster Unionist leader Sir Reg Empey (pictured here) has blasted the party's sole MP for distancing herself from a Tory link-up in the run up to the European elections. Sir Reg said Lady Hermon's de...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2009
Irish Universities 'Discriminating' Against NI Students
Controversial 'timetabling' that only makes Irish university places available to A-Level students from Northern Ireland after an initial round of offers is made to southern applicants is now getting h...
Irish Universities 'Discriminating' Against NI Students
Controversial 'timetabling' that only makes Irish university places available to A-Level students from Northern Ireland after an initial round of offers is made to southern applicants is now getting h...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2009
Seaplanes Dip Their Wings Into Fermanagh Lakes
Nostalgia will be flying high later this month as the skies over Fermanagh will be taken over by seaplanes from all over Europe. Next Sunday, May 24th, sees Waterways Ireland presenting the Fermanagh...
Seaplanes Dip Their Wings Into Fermanagh Lakes
Nostalgia will be flying high later this month as the skies over Fermanagh will be taken over by seaplanes from all over Europe. Next Sunday, May 24th, sees Waterways Ireland presenting the Fermanagh...
UK National News, May 14, 2009
Immigration Changes Will Deprive UK Of Doctors, Says BMA Leader
Dr Hamish Meldrum, Chairman of BMA Council, has today written to the Secretary of State for Health, Alan Johnson, to request that he intervenes to ensure that the UK does not lose further doctors as a...
Immigration Changes Will Deprive UK Of Doctors, Says BMA Leader
Dr Hamish Meldrum, Chairman of BMA Council, has today written to the Secretary of State for Health, Alan Johnson, to request that he intervenes to ensure that the UK does not lose further doctors as a...
UK National News, May 14, 2009
Other News In Brief
Wigan Forward Appears In Court Premier League striker Marlon King has appeared in court today over allegations he groped and punched a woman at a London nightclub. The Wigan Athletic player, of Walth...
Other News In Brief
Wigan Forward Appears In Court Premier League striker Marlon King has appeared in court today over allegations he groped and punched a woman at a London nightclub. The Wigan Athletic player, of Walth...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2009
Foster Funds Renewable Energy Plant
A wood-fired, combined heat and power plant which has the potential to generate electricity and provide heating to several of North Down's public buildings has just received a boost. NI Enterprise Mi...
Foster Funds Renewable Energy Plant
A wood-fired, combined heat and power plant which has the potential to generate electricity and provide heating to several of North Down's public buildings has just received a boost. NI Enterprise Mi...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2009
Jobs Boost As Health Centres Constructed
Two west Belfast health centres, costing a total of £27million to construct, are being built on the Shankill and Andersonstown Roads. Around 200 jobs in construction have been created during the buil...
Jobs Boost As Health Centres Constructed
Two west Belfast health centres, costing a total of £27million to construct, are being built on the Shankill and Andersonstown Roads. Around 200 jobs in construction have been created during the buil...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Appeal Following Carrick Paramilitary Attack Police have appealed for information following a paramilitary style assault in Carrickfergus. A 24-year-old man was threatened and assaulted in an alleywa...
Other NI News In Brief
Appeal Following Carrick Paramilitary Attack Police have appealed for information following a paramilitary style assault in Carrickfergus. A 24-year-old man was threatened and assaulted in an alleywa...
UK National News, May 13, 2009
Minister To Repay £41k Home Expenses Claim
A Cabinet Minister had pledged to repay over £41,000 following newspaper reports exposing his expenses claims. Junior Health Minister Phil Hope said he would refund the £41,709 paid to him under the ...
Minister To Repay £41k Home Expenses Claim
A Cabinet Minister had pledged to repay over £41,000 following newspaper reports exposing his expenses claims. Junior Health Minister Phil Hope said he would refund the £41,709 paid to him under the ...
UK National News, May 13, 2009
NHS Criticised Over Baby P 'Systematic Failings'
The National Health Service (NHS) has come under fire for a catalogue of "systematic failings" which contributed to Baby P's death. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) today released the report which s...
NHS Criticised Over Baby P 'Systematic Failings'
The National Health Service (NHS) has come under fire for a catalogue of "systematic failings" which contributed to Baby P's death. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) today released the report which s...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2009
Lady Sylvia Repays Westminster Expenses
North Down MP, Lady Sylvia Hermon has revealed she has paid back more than £2,700 in Parliamentary expenses. She said that she 'over-claimed' for rent on a London flat between 2005 and 2006. The Uls...
Lady Sylvia Repays Westminster Expenses
North Down MP, Lady Sylvia Hermon has revealed she has paid back more than £2,700 in Parliamentary expenses. She said that she 'over-claimed' for rent on a London flat between 2005 and 2006. The Uls...
UK National News, May 13, 2009
Driver Sentenced To Life For Villa Fan Murder
A man has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering a football fan who was hit by a car following a Birmingham Premier League derby. Aston Villa fan Christopher Priest, 26, died following his te...
Driver Sentenced To Life For Villa Fan Murder
A man has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering a football fan who was hit by a car following a Birmingham Premier League derby. Aston Villa fan Christopher Priest, 26, died following his te...
UK National News, May 13, 2009
Sainsbury's Announces 11% Profit Rise
Supermarket giant Sainsbury's is celebrating its 140th anniversary this month with better-than-expected annual profits, which are up more than 11% at £543 million. The profits surge means more than 1...
Sainsbury's Announces 11% Profit Rise
Supermarket giant Sainsbury's is celebrating its 140th anniversary this month with better-than-expected annual profits, which are up more than 11% at £543 million. The profits surge means more than 1...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2009
70,000 Visitors Expected At Balmoral Show
This year's Balmoral Show opened its doors this morning. The agricultural show – described as the largest in Ireland – is expected to attract over 70,000 visitors during the three days of the event....
70,000 Visitors Expected At Balmoral Show
This year's Balmoral Show opened its doors this morning. The agricultural show – described as the largest in Ireland – is expected to attract over 70,000 visitors during the three days of the event....
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A mostly dry day, rather cloudy, but some sunny spells, best of these in the afternoon. A few showers spread south from late morning, turning wintry in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 5 °C.Tonight:A cold evening and night with a frost. It will be largely dry, but a few wintry showers towards the north coast overnight. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
