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Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2010
Belfast Sewers Project 'Does The Business'
A multi-million pound project to completely rebuild and extend Belfast's previous Victorian sewage system has been completed. The Sewers Project - which cost £160m - was officially opened by the NI R...
Belfast Sewers Project 'Does The Business'
A multi-million pound project to completely rebuild and extend Belfast's previous Victorian sewage system has been completed. The Sewers Project - which cost £160m - was officially opened by the NI R...
UK National News, May 19, 2010
Labour MP Charged Over Expenses
A Labour MP is facing parliamentary expenses charges. Barnsley Central MP Eric Illsley has been charged with three offences of false accounting for dishonestly claiming council tax and other househol...
Labour MP Charged Over Expenses
A Labour MP is facing parliamentary expenses charges. Barnsley Central MP Eric Illsley has been charged with three offences of false accounting for dishonestly claiming council tax and other househol...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2010
Stalled Maze Project Costs Over £12M
Close to £12.5m has been spent on redeveloping the site of the former Maze Prison, it has emerged. Since its final closure, a planned development corporation was supposed to consider options regardin...
Stalled Maze Project Costs Over £12M
Close to £12.5m has been spent on redeveloping the site of the former Maze Prison, it has emerged. Since its final closure, a planned development corporation was supposed to consider options regardin...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2010
Sun Shines For Kingspan Investment
Solar energy has received a boost today with news of a £47m expansion by a company specialising in the renewable energy sector. The phased expansion, by Kingspan Renewables Ltd, aims to create 163 ne...
Sun Shines For Kingspan Investment
Solar energy has received a boost today with news of a £47m expansion by a company specialising in the renewable energy sector. The phased expansion, by Kingspan Renewables Ltd, aims to create 163 ne...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2010
Car Crime Unit Stays On Track
There's been a welcome for news that a contentious decision to shut down a dedicated car crime police unit in west Belfast has been overturned. The temporary reprieve follows protests from the victim...
Car Crime Unit Stays On Track
There's been a welcome for news that a contentious decision to shut down a dedicated car crime police unit in west Belfast has been overturned. The temporary reprieve follows protests from the victim...
UK National News, May 19, 2010
Man And Woman Killed In School Bus Crash
Two adults have been killed after a school coach crashed into two cars. Two other people were also seriously injured in the collision. The accident happened at around 4pm yesterday evening on the A4...
Man And Woman Killed In School Bus Crash
Two adults have been killed after a school coach crashed into two cars. Two other people were also seriously injured in the collision. The accident happened at around 4pm yesterday evening on the A4...
UK National News, May 19, 2010
Dunkirk Spirit Recalled
Seventy years on from the infamous Dunkirk evacuation, surviving veterans of the expeditionary force's rout are to be reunited. As the organisation, English Heritage begins a programme of events and ...
Dunkirk Spirit Recalled
Seventy years on from the infamous Dunkirk evacuation, surviving veterans of the expeditionary force's rout are to be reunited. As the organisation, English Heritage begins a programme of events and ...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2010
Council Supports Banbridge Ice Rink Plan
Builders could be 'dancing on ice' soon if a planned private sector proposal to build a full-sized ice rink in Co Down gets the go-ahead. The initiative seeks to build at Bridgewater Park, Banbridge ...
Council Supports Banbridge Ice Rink Plan
Builders could be 'dancing on ice' soon if a planned private sector proposal to build a full-sized ice rink in Co Down gets the go-ahead. The initiative seeks to build at Bridgewater Park, Banbridge ...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2010
Water Resources 'Pooled', Says Poots
Water is again in focus this week as the NI Environment Minister Edwin Poots has launched a Partnership Agreement between the Association of Rivers Trusts and the Northern Ireland Environment Agency. ...
Water Resources 'Pooled', Says Poots
Water is again in focus this week as the NI Environment Minister Edwin Poots has launched a Partnership Agreement between the Association of Rivers Trusts and the Northern Ireland Environment Agency. ...
UK National News, May 19, 2010
Brits Spend 'One Day A Month Online'
A survey of net habits has revealed that British web users are spending up to 65% more time online than three years ago. Launched by the UK Online Measurement company (UKOM), the survey discovered th...
Brits Spend 'One Day A Month Online'
A survey of net habits has revealed that British web users are spending up to 65% more time online than three years ago. Launched by the UK Online Measurement company (UKOM), the survey discovered th...
Business News, May 19, 2010
Estate Agent Chain Wins MP's Backing
There's renewed confidence in the housing market apparent in Northern Ireland this week with the launch of a new estate agent - with backing by Belfast's Lord Mayor and local MP. Propertyhop is openi...
Estate Agent Chain Wins MP's Backing
There's renewed confidence in the housing market apparent in Northern Ireland this week with the launch of a new estate agent - with backing by Belfast's Lord Mayor and local MP. Propertyhop is openi...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2010
Online Boost For House Sales Launched
There was a fillip this week for Northern Ireland's house sales market with the launch of new online sales facility. Almost £1 million has been invested in atatouch.com, which is said to put property...
Online Boost For House Sales Launched
There was a fillip this week for Northern Ireland's house sales market with the launch of new online sales facility. Almost £1 million has been invested in atatouch.com, which is said to put property...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2010
Construction Reaches 'End Of Road'
Infrastructure work on both major and minor road schemes in the Omagh area have been successfully completed. Others are in the planning with NI Transport Minister Conor Murphy welcoming the successfu...
Construction Reaches 'End Of Road'
Infrastructure work on both major and minor road schemes in the Omagh area have been successfully completed. Others are in the planning with NI Transport Minister Conor Murphy welcoming the successfu...
Recruitment News, May 19, 2010
Relocation Of Planning Jobs Resisted
SDLP Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Tommy Gallagher has said he will oppose any cuts to planning services that will see 37 posts at Planning Services in Omagh and Enniskillen relocated to Belfast. H...
Relocation Of Planning Jobs Resisted
SDLP Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Tommy Gallagher has said he will oppose any cuts to planning services that will see 37 posts at Planning Services in Omagh and Enniskillen relocated to Belfast. H...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
West Belfast Alert Ends A suspicious object which led to an overnight security alert has been declared a hoax device after Army bomb disposal officers were called to examine it on the Donegall Road c...
Other NI News In Brief
West Belfast Alert Ends A suspicious object which led to an overnight security alert has been declared a hoax device after Army bomb disposal officers were called to examine it on the Donegall Road c...
Business News, May 19, 2010
Roads Service Reports Competed Schemes
NI Transport Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed the successful completion of Roads Service's 2009/2010 programme of works and the planned £3.4million for structural road maintenance in the Omagh area ...
Roads Service Reports Competed Schemes
NI Transport Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed the successful completion of Roads Service's 2009/2010 programme of works and the planned £3.4million for structural road maintenance in the Omagh area ...
UK National News, May 19, 2010
NHS Whistleblowers 'Face Sanctions': BMJ
Despite laws to protect health service sector workers who wish to raise concerns about patient care, a BMJ investigation reveals that some NHS trusts still make it hard for staff to speak out. The BM...
NHS Whistleblowers 'Face Sanctions': BMJ
Despite laws to protect health service sector workers who wish to raise concerns about patient care, a BMJ investigation reveals that some NHS trusts still make it hard for staff to speak out. The BM...
UK National News, May 19, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Balls Seeks Leadership A former Cabinet minister Ed Balls is hoping to succeed Gordon Brown as Labour leader. Formerly a close ally of Mr Brown and former Schools Secretary he is expected to announce...
Other UK News In Brief
Balls Seeks Leadership A former Cabinet minister Ed Balls is hoping to succeed Gordon Brown as Labour leader. Formerly a close ally of Mr Brown and former Schools Secretary he is expected to announce...
UK National News, May 18, 2010
No-Fly Regulations To Ease Disruption
As volcanic ash cleared the UK today - with south westerly winds becoming more established - 4NI's UK News service has been looking at the background to the latest round of disruption. Following lobb...
No-Fly Regulations To Ease Disruption
As volcanic ash cleared the UK today - with south westerly winds becoming more established - 4NI's UK News service has been looking at the background to the latest round of disruption. Following lobb...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2010
Victim's Ex Faces Murder Charges
A 55-year-old man, Joseph Alfred Haveron, 55, from Farm Lodge Grove in Greenisland, was today charged with murdering his former wife. An application for bail at Belfast Magistrates Court on Tuesday ...
Victim's Ex Faces Murder Charges
A 55-year-old man, Joseph Alfred Haveron, 55, from Farm Lodge Grove in Greenisland, was today charged with murdering his former wife. An application for bail at Belfast Magistrates Court on Tuesday ...
Recruitment News, May 18, 2010
Fears For Derry Housing Executive Jobs
Staff at the NI Housing Executive in Londonderry fear jobs may be lost if another company is brought in to refurbish homes in the Creggan area of the city, the BBC reports. Union officials claim 55 p...
Fears For Derry Housing Executive Jobs
Staff at the NI Housing Executive in Londonderry fear jobs may be lost if another company is brought in to refurbish homes in the Creggan area of the city, the BBC reports. Union officials claim 55 p...
UK National News, May 18, 2010
UK Inflation Soars To 17-Month High
UK inflation reached a 17 month high in April, according to official figures. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 3.7%, up from 3.4% in March. The all items retail prices index (RPI) also rose ...
UK Inflation Soars To 17-Month High
UK inflation reached a 17 month high in April, according to official figures. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 3.7%, up from 3.4% in March. The all items retail prices index (RPI) also rose ...
UK National News, May 18, 2010
CCTV Image To Aid Murder Probe
Detectives investigating the murder of 37-year-old Errol McKenzie in Leyton are releasing CCTV footage of him taken shortly before his death, (pictured). A reward of up £20,000 is now available to an...
CCTV Image To Aid Murder Probe
Detectives investigating the murder of 37-year-old Errol McKenzie in Leyton are releasing CCTV footage of him taken shortly before his death, (pictured). A reward of up £20,000 is now available to an...
Business News, May 18, 2010
No-Fly Regulations To Ease Disruption
As volcanic ash cleared the UK today - with south westerly winds becoming more established yesterday - 4NI's UK News service has been looking at the background to the latest round of disruption. Foll...
No-Fly Regulations To Ease Disruption
As volcanic ash cleared the UK today - with south westerly winds becoming more established yesterday - 4NI's UK News service has been looking at the background to the latest round of disruption. Foll...
UK National News, May 18, 2010
BBC 'Sorry' For Queen Joke
The BBC has apologised after a radio presenter made an on-air joke about the Queen dying. BBC WM presenter, Danny Kelly played the national anthem as he made the joke during his afternoon show. A BB...
BBC 'Sorry' For Queen Joke
The BBC has apologised after a radio presenter made an on-air joke about the Queen dying. BBC WM presenter, Danny Kelly played the national anthem as he made the joke during his afternoon show. A BB...
UK National News, May 18, 2010
Processed Meat 'Ups Heart Disease Risk'
Eating processed meat, but not ordinary red meat, may raise the risk of heart disease and diabetes, according to a new study. Researchers at Harvard School of Public Health have found that eating pro...
Processed Meat 'Ups Heart Disease Risk'
Eating processed meat, but not ordinary red meat, may raise the risk of heart disease and diabetes, according to a new study. Researchers at Harvard School of Public Health have found that eating pro...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2010
Bishop Holds On Despite 'Abuse' Link
It emerged today that the Catholic Primate of all Ireland Dr Sean Brady will not step down until his 75th birthday. That's in four years time and is despite him facing increasing pressure to resign o...
Bishop Holds On Despite 'Abuse' Link
It emerged today that the Catholic Primate of all Ireland Dr Sean Brady will not step down until his 75th birthday. That's in four years time and is despite him facing increasing pressure to resign o...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2010
Cut-Backs 'Will Hit Investments'
Invest NI has said it fears it could miss out on opportunities for inward investment because of a lack of funds brought about by public spending cuts. However, provisional figures for the year ended ...
Cut-Backs 'Will Hit Investments'
Invest NI has said it fears it could miss out on opportunities for inward investment because of a lack of funds brought about by public spending cuts. However, provisional figures for the year ended ...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2010
McGimpsey Defends A&E Closures
As opposition grows to the closure of two casualty departments the Stormont Health Minister has said that keeping Whiteabbey Hospital accident and emergency services open "would endanger patients". H...
McGimpsey Defends A&E Closures
As opposition grows to the closure of two casualty departments the Stormont Health Minister has said that keeping Whiteabbey Hospital accident and emergency services open "would endanger patients". H...
UK National News, May 18, 2010
Murder Worries Parents More Than Obesity
A recent survey suggests that parents worry more about their children being murdered than common widespread health problems such as obesity. The YouGov poll surveyed 1,244 parents, along with data wh...
Murder Worries Parents More Than Obesity
A recent survey suggests that parents worry more about their children being murdered than common widespread health problems such as obesity. The YouGov poll surveyed 1,244 parents, along with data wh...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with a little light rain or drizzle at times, but some spells of drier weather too. The north coast may become somewhat brighter later this afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.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.
