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Northern Ireland News for April 2012 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2012
Welsh Miner's Choir Welcomed To Belfast
Culture Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has welcomed the Côr Meibion Onllwyn, Onllwyn Miners' Welfare Male Voice Choir, to the north of Ireland. The Minister heard a recital from the choir at An Chulturlan...
Welsh Miner's Choir Welcomed To Belfast
Culture Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has welcomed the Côr Meibion Onllwyn, Onllwyn Miners' Welfare Male Voice Choir, to the north of Ireland. The Minister heard a recital from the choir at An Chulturlan...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2012
Ramsey Urges RAAD To Engage In Dialogue
SDLP Foyle MLA Pat Ramsey has urged Republican Action Against Drugs (RAAD) to engage in dialogue rather than violence. His call comes after an 18 year-old man was shot in a punishment-style attack in...
Ramsey Urges RAAD To Engage In Dialogue
SDLP Foyle MLA Pat Ramsey has urged Republican Action Against Drugs (RAAD) to engage in dialogue rather than violence. His call comes after an 18 year-old man was shot in a punishment-style attack in...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2012
Person Injured In Road Crash
One person has been seriously injured in a collision near Loughbrickland this morning. The crash occurred near the Annaghbane Road junction at around 9am. The person was trapped in a car which colli...
Person Injured In Road Crash
One person has been seriously injured in a collision near Loughbrickland this morning. The crash occurred near the Annaghbane Road junction at around 9am. The person was trapped in a car which colli...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2012
Pair Sentenced To Fives Years Each Over Parcel Bombs
The two men who sent crude parcel bombs to Celtic manager Neil Lennon and two high-profile fans of the club have today received five year jail terms. 44-year-old Trevor Muirhead, and 42-year-old Neil...
Pair Sentenced To Fives Years Each Over Parcel Bombs
The two men who sent crude parcel bombs to Celtic manager Neil Lennon and two high-profile fans of the club have today received five year jail terms. 44-year-old Trevor Muirhead, and 42-year-old Neil...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2012
Metropolitan Police Inspector Arrested On Suspicion Of Racist Abuse
An inspector with the Metropolitan Police force has been arrested on suspicion of racist abuse, fuelling the ongoing controversy of alleged racism within Britain’s largest police force. The Met said ...
Metropolitan Police Inspector Arrested On Suspicion Of Racist Abuse
An inspector with the Metropolitan Police force has been arrested on suspicion of racist abuse, fuelling the ongoing controversy of alleged racism within Britain’s largest police force. The Met said ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2012
Other News In Brief
Power NI Helps Cut Costs Having powered farms for over 80 years Power NI, Northern Ireland’s leading electricity supplier, is well aware of the challenges in the farm industry here. John McCa...
Other News In Brief
Power NI Helps Cut Costs Having powered farms for over 80 years Power NI, Northern Ireland’s leading electricity supplier, is well aware of the challenges in the farm industry here. John McCa...
Business News, Apr 27, 2012
Hats Off To Top Trainee Chefs
Competitors from across Northern Ireland have taken part in the bi-annual ChefSkills competition held during IFEX at the Kings Hall, Belfast. ChefSkills, which is sponsored by the Department for Empl...
Hats Off To Top Trainee Chefs
Competitors from across Northern Ireland have taken part in the bi-annual ChefSkills competition held during IFEX at the Kings Hall, Belfast. ChefSkills, which is sponsored by the Department for Empl...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2012
Teachers Fear Pupils Will End Up On The Dole
Research released by The Prince's Trust and the Times Educational Supplement reveals that seven out of ten secondary school teachers are "increasingly worried" that their pupils will end up on benefit...
Teachers Fear Pupils Will End Up On The Dole
Research released by The Prince's Trust and the Times Educational Supplement reveals that seven out of ten secondary school teachers are "increasingly worried" that their pupils will end up on benefit...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2012
Government Departments Outsourcing Debt Collection
Government departments tasked debt collection agencies with recovering almost £60bn in unpaid consumer debt last year, according to figures release for the first time by the industry. The Credit Serv...
Government Departments Outsourcing Debt Collection
Government departments tasked debt collection agencies with recovering almost £60bn in unpaid consumer debt last year, according to figures release for the first time by the industry. The Credit Serv...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2012
Rupert Murdoch Admits There Was A 'Cover-Up'
In the latest round of the Leveson inquiry, media mogul Rupert Murdoch has offered his most complete apology yet for his shortcomings in the News of the World phone-hacking scandal. Admitting the aff...
Rupert Murdoch Admits There Was A 'Cover-Up'
In the latest round of the Leveson inquiry, media mogul Rupert Murdoch has offered his most complete apology yet for his shortcomings in the News of the World phone-hacking scandal. Admitting the aff...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2012
Unions Urge Tanker Drivers To Reject Latest Offer
In the continuing dispute tanker drivers have been urged to reject the latest offer after the Unite union said the new proposals were unsatisfactory. Shop stewards voted "overwhelmingly" to reject th...
Unions Urge Tanker Drivers To Reject Latest Offer
In the continuing dispute tanker drivers have been urged to reject the latest offer after the Unite union said the new proposals were unsatisfactory. Shop stewards voted "overwhelmingly" to reject th...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2012
Other News In Brief
Inquest Shown Demonstration Of Man Locking Himself In Bag Video footage of a man of similar build to MI6 officer Gareth Williams trying to lock himself in a bag has been played to his inquest....
Other News In Brief
Inquest Shown Demonstration Of Man Locking Himself In Bag Video footage of a man of similar build to MI6 officer Gareth Williams trying to lock himself in a bag has been played to his inquest....
UK National News, Apr 26, 2012
Portuguese Authorities Rule Out Reopening Madeleine McCann Case
As the fifth anniversary approaches Portuguese authorities have said they will not be reopening their investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. Police in the country said there were n...
Portuguese Authorities Rule Out Reopening Madeleine McCann Case
As the fifth anniversary approaches Portuguese authorities have said they will not be reopening their investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. Police in the country said there were n...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2012
Elderly Couple's Grandson 'Was Once A Murder Suspect'
The trial of an elderly couple accused of killing their severely disabled grandchild, Rebecca McKeown, has heard their grandson had been arrested of suspicion of murdering her. Stewart McKeown was no...
Elderly Couple's Grandson 'Was Once A Murder Suspect'
The trial of an elderly couple accused of killing their severely disabled grandchild, Rebecca McKeown, has heard their grandson had been arrested of suspicion of murdering her. Stewart McKeown was no...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2012
'Poverty Horror' For Children Claim Causes Unnecessary Concern
Social Development Minister, Nelson McCausland, today welcomed reports on the impact of welfare reform, but raised concerns that some of the conclusions may cause unnecessary concern for local familie...
'Poverty Horror' For Children Claim Causes Unnecessary Concern
Social Development Minister, Nelson McCausland, today welcomed reports on the impact of welfare reform, but raised concerns that some of the conclusions may cause unnecessary concern for local familie...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2012
Anti-Semitic Bullying Condemned
The DUP's North Antrim MLA and Chair of the All Party Group for Ethnic Minority Communities David McIlveen has condemned reports that a 14-year-old boy from Carrickfergus was subjected to anti-semitic...
Anti-Semitic Bullying Condemned
The DUP's North Antrim MLA and Chair of the All Party Group for Ethnic Minority Communities David McIlveen has condemned reports that a 14-year-old boy from Carrickfergus was subjected to anti-semitic...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2012
Durkan Joins Energy Bill Revolution
SDLP Foyle MP Mark Durkan has joined over 100 MPs in support of the Energy Bill Revolution campaign which is calling on the government to spend carbon tax revenue on energy efficiency programmes in or...
Durkan Joins Energy Bill Revolution
SDLP Foyle MP Mark Durkan has joined over 100 MPs in support of the Energy Bill Revolution campaign which is calling on the government to spend carbon tax revenue on energy efficiency programmes in or...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2012
Cyclist Injured Following Accident In Holywood
Alliance Holywood Councillor and Sustrans Cycling Ranger Andrew Muir has called for more be done to improve road safety for cyclists following an accident involving a young cyclist and vehicle at Chur...
Cyclist Injured Following Accident In Holywood
Alliance Holywood Councillor and Sustrans Cycling Ranger Andrew Muir has called for more be done to improve road safety for cyclists following an accident involving a young cyclist and vehicle at Chur...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2012
Policy Framework Launched For Adults Living With Long Term Conditions
Health Minister Edwin Poots today launched a Policy Framework for adults living with long term conditions. The event was hosted by the Long Term Conditions Alliance Northern Ireland (LTCANI) at the M...
Policy Framework Launched For Adults Living With Long Term Conditions
Health Minister Edwin Poots today launched a Policy Framework for adults living with long term conditions. The event was hosted by the Long Term Conditions Alliance Northern Ireland (LTCANI) at the M...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2012
Police Appeal For Unidentified Men In Double Fatal Fire
As the funerals took place today of the mother and daughter who died in a malicious house fire in Dungannon earlier this month, police issued an appeal about two unidentified men seen in the area arou...
Police Appeal For Unidentified Men In Double Fatal Fire
As the funerals took place today of the mother and daughter who died in a malicious house fire in Dungannon earlier this month, police issued an appeal about two unidentified men seen in the area arou...
UK National News, Apr 26, 2012
Raleigh Bought By Dutch Rival
Nottingham based Raleigh Cycle, one of the best-known and oldest bicycle makers in the UK, has been bought by Dutch rival Accell for £62m ($100m). Subject to approval from competition authorities the...
Raleigh Bought By Dutch Rival
Nottingham based Raleigh Cycle, one of the best-known and oldest bicycle makers in the UK, has been bought by Dutch rival Accell for £62m ($100m). Subject to approval from competition authorities the...
Business News, Apr 26, 2012
Multi-Million Pound Boost For Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Announced
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster today announced a multi-million pound funding package for the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme in Northern Ireland. The UK-wide initiative supports bus...
Multi-Million Pound Boost For Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Announced
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster today announced a multi-million pound funding package for the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme in Northern Ireland. The UK-wide initiative supports bus...
UK National News, Apr 26, 2012
Sites Selling Credit Card Info Shut Down
Dozens of websites offering credit card details and other private information for sale have been taken offline in the culmination of a two-year global police operation. Credit card numbers or bank ac...
Sites Selling Credit Card Info Shut Down
Dozens of websites offering credit card details and other private information for sale have been taken offline in the culmination of a two-year global police operation. Credit card numbers or bank ac...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2012
Sinn Féin MLA Visits Hydebank
Sinn Féin MLA Sue Ramsey along with the Assembly’s Health Committee visited Hydebank Young Offenders Centre yesterday to look at health issues facing prisoners. The West Belfast Sinn Féin MLA who is ...
Sinn Féin MLA Visits Hydebank
Sinn Féin MLA Sue Ramsey along with the Assembly’s Health Committee visited Hydebank Young Offenders Centre yesterday to look at health issues facing prisoners. The West Belfast Sinn Féin MLA who is ...
UK National News, Apr 26, 2012
LU Train Hits Obstruction On Bakerloo Line
A London Underground train has hit an obstruction on the Bakerloo line, causing severe delays. The line was suspended between Elephant & Castle and Piccadilly Circus, while the rest of the line was s...
LU Train Hits Obstruction On Bakerloo Line
A London Underground train has hit an obstruction on the Bakerloo line, causing severe delays. The line was suspended between Elephant & Castle and Piccadilly Circus, while the rest of the line was s...
UK National News, Apr 26, 2012
2,200 Job Cuts Confirmed At HSBC
HSBC has confirmed that it is to cut more than 2,200 jobs in the UK as part of its global cost-cutting plans. Over 3,100 posts are being closed but the bank said that new roles were being created as ...
2,200 Job Cuts Confirmed At HSBC
HSBC has confirmed that it is to cut more than 2,200 jobs in the UK as part of its global cost-cutting plans. Over 3,100 posts are being closed but the bank said that new roles were being created as ...
UK National News, Apr 26, 2012
IPCC Calls For New Power To Investigate Police
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is calling for new powers to make officers attend interviews if they witness a fatal shooting by colleagues. The demand comes as the IPCC revealed ...
IPCC Calls For New Power To Investigate Police
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is calling for new powers to make officers attend interviews if they witness a fatal shooting by colleagues. The demand comes as the IPCC revealed ...
UK National News, Apr 26, 2012
'Shopping' Scheme Launched By M&S
Britain’s biggest retailer, Marks & Spencer, is launching a campaign to stop one in four items of clothing bought in the UK ending up in the bin. In what it has dubbed “shwopping” the retailer wants ...
'Shopping' Scheme Launched By M&S
Britain’s biggest retailer, Marks & Spencer, is launching a campaign to stop one in four items of clothing bought in the UK ending up in the bin. In what it has dubbed “shwopping” the retailer wants ...
UK National News, Apr 26, 2012
Appeal For Blood Donations Ahead Of Olympics
Ahead of the Olympic Games in July the health service have are making an appeal for extra blood donations As part of a contingency plan to cope with extra visitors coming to the UK NHS Blood and Tran...
Appeal For Blood Donations Ahead Of Olympics
Ahead of the Olympic Games in July the health service have are making an appeal for extra blood donations As part of a contingency plan to cope with extra visitors coming to the UK NHS Blood and Tran...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2012
Suicide Awareness Training To Be Introduced To Council Staff
Suicide awareness training is to be introduced for all staff and politicians at Belfast City Council, the Lord Mayor has announced. The new initiative is just one outcome of a community conference ho...
Suicide Awareness Training To Be Introduced To Council Staff
Suicide awareness training is to be introduced for all staff and politicians at Belfast City Council, the Lord Mayor has announced. The new initiative is just one outcome of a community conference ho...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy. Also mainly dry at first this evening but then occasional outbreaks of rain developing overnight. Light southwest winds, and staying mild. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
