Northern Ireland News for April 2012

Recruitment News, Apr 30, 2012
Taoiseach Announces 115 New Engineering Positions
Taoiseach Enda Kenny, TD, today (Monday, April 30th) announced that Cisco, the world’s largest supplier of networking products, is to invest €26 million at its Galway Research and Development (R&D) fa...
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UK National News, Apr 30, 2012
2012 Olympics Security Tests Begin This Week
A major security exercise, aimed at testing security for the London 2012 Olympics, will take place this week. Exercise Olympic Guardian is being held on land, sea and air in the London and Weymouth ...
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Business News, Apr 30, 2012
Foster Announces £2.5m R&D Investment By M/A-COM Tech UK
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster today announced that US-owned M/A-COM Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd (M/A-COM Tech UK) is investing £2.5 million in a major research and development project at its Bel...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2012
Cahoon Found Guilty Of Murder
A Londonderry man has been found guilty of the murder of his pregnant ex-girlfriend. Stephen Cahoon, 39, will be given a mandatory life sentence. The judge has not confirmed a minimum tariff. Cahoon...
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UK National News, Apr 30, 2012
P&O Cruise Ship Staff On Basic Hourly Rate Of 75p
Crew on British cruise holidays, who are paid a basic salary of as little as 75p an hour, face having extra tips from passengers withheld unless they hit performance targets. The boss of P&O Cruises ...
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Business News, Apr 30, 2012
Dromore Premium Drinks Company Is The Toast Of Stockholm
Spirited Drinks in Dromore has won its first export business in Sweden for its Ruby Blue range, premium handcrafted liqueurs, with help from Invest Northern Ireland. The company has recently shipped ...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2012
1,800 Work Drivers Caught Smoking
Five years since the smoking ban was introduced in Northern Ireland it has been revealed that work-vehicle drivers are the people who most frequently break the law. More than 1,800 smokers have been ...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2012
Community 'Anger' At Newry Bomb
SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Dominic Bradley has expressed anger at dissidents for planting a fully primed 600lb bomb in his constituency. Mr Bradley said: "The perpetrators of this bomb have no respect...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2012
Cochrane Concerned For Impact On Charities
Alliance Finance Spokesperson Judith Cochrane MLA has expressed concern on the impact on charities from the Treasury's proposals for reducing tax relief for donations to a charity. Her comments were m...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2012
Independent Councillor Joins Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin leader on Moyle Council Cara McShane has announced that Moyle council Independent Councillor Colum Thompson has joined Sinn Féin Councillor McShane said: "I am delighted that the Árd Comha...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2012
New £100k Grant Scheme Announced
A new £100,000 grant scheme, to promote working between generations and encourage active ageing, was launched today by Junior Ministers Martina Anderson and Jonathan Bell. The Ministers promoted the ...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2012
Pensioner Dies Following Robbery
A pensioner has died following an aggravated robbery at his Coleraine home. Reports have confirmed that a 72-year-old was involved in an altercation with a thief who broke in through a window of the ...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2012
UTV Wins Prestigious Award
UTV has received a Special Award at the One ITV Regions and Nations Awards in London for its’ recognition of UTV’S outstanding commitment to Current Affairs and Investigative Journalism, including UTV...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2012
New 'Beat The Recession' Initiative Launched
A new project, to help those who have lost their jobs and fallen into debt is expected to be launched later. Led by The Citizen’s Advice Bureau, the Beat the Recession project, will help make informa...
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UK National News, Apr 30, 2012
Hodgson Expected To Be New England Manager
Roy Hodgson is expected to be the new England manager. West Bromich Albion granted permission for The FA to speak with Roy regarding the position. This follows an approach from FA Chairman David Ber...
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UK National News, Apr 30, 2012
Double Murder Suspect Arrested
Following the arrest on Sunday morning of double murder suspect James Allen police have appealed for people to check on any friends and relatives who could have come into contact him. Detectives made...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2012
Other News In Brief
O'Neill Updates Fishermen On Protection Measures Minister Michelle O'Neill today met Strangford pot fishermen to discuss future fishery management in the Lough. She told fishermen that offic...
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UK National News, Apr 30, 2012
Red Cross Had Been Negotiating Murdered Hostage's Release
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has said it was in negotiations to free a kidnapped UK aid worker before he was murdered. 60-year-old Khalil Dale was kidnapped in Quetta, Pakistan...
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UK National News, Apr 30, 2012
Average Of 21 Cannabis Farms Found Daily In UK Last Year
A new report by the Association of Chief Police Officers (Acpo) has revealed that an average of 21 cannabis factories were found every day in Britain last year. Officers confiscated marijuana in the ...
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UK National News, Apr 30, 2012
Royal Mail Defends Stamp Price Rise
As the new prices for postage stamps begins today Royal Mail has been defending the increase, saying the rate will still be the cheapest in Europe. First class stamps rise from 46p to 60p, and second...
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UK National News, Apr 30, 2012
Other News In Brief
Snipers To Patrol In Helicopters During Olympics Military snipers are to be deployed in helicopters during the 2012 Olympics. A team of seven snipers is being given "comprehensive on-the-grou...
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Recruitment News, Apr 27, 2012
Govt's Vision For The Irish Economy Is To Be Dynamic
Irish businesses need to embrace ICT and supply chain process changes to seize opportunity to supply internationally sought after products and services. Addressing the GS1 Ireland’s National Conferen...
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UK National News, Apr 27, 2012
Manhunt Launched For Double Murder Suspect
Police have launched a manhunt following the discovery of two murder victims. A 35-year-old suspect, named as James Allen, is being sought on suspicion of murdering 81-year-old Colin Dunford, and a 5...
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Recruitment News, Apr 27, 2012
Higher Education Strategy For NI Launches
Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry today addressed members of the Assembly to launch 'Graduating to Success - A Higher Education Strategy for Northern Ireland'. Highlighting the growi...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2012
Deputy First Minister Prepared To Give Evidence To Smithwick Tribunal
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinnesssays that he is prepared to give evidence to the Smithwick Tribunal. He said that “honesty is key to building a shared future and reconciling our people”. Mr M...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2012
Anomaly In Lough Foyle Is Not A Submarine
The anomaly at the bottom of Lough Foyle is not a submarine or shipwreck. Environment Minister Alex Attwood explained: "The sonic images presented from this site in March indicated a possibility of a...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2012
Durkan Pledges To Help Save Lives From Bowel Cancer
SDLP Foyle MP Mark Durkan has pledged his support to help save lives from bowel cancer this week at Westminster after attending a parliamentary reception to mark the 25th Anniversary of Bowel Cancer U...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2012
Two People Seriously Injured In Attack
Two people have been seriously injured in an assault on Arthur Street, Belfast, in the early hours of Friday morning. Three people in their 20's have been arrested. One of the injured is in a critic...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2012
Static Caravan Tax Will Hit Caravan Industry Hard
SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has tabled an Early Day Motion in the House of Commons criticising the imposition of VAT on Static Caravans, calling on the government to consider the impact of the...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2012
Pair Jailed For Bomb Plot
Two men who sent parcel bombs to Celtic manager Neil Lennon have been jailed for five years. Trevor Muirhead, 44, and Neil McKenzie, 42, were sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow today. Lord Turnb...
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