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Northern Ireland News for May 2012 : Page 10
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2012
£800,000 Drugs Seized In Derry
SDLP Foyle MLA, Colum Eastwood, has welcomed the seizure of £800,000 worth of drugs in Derry. The discovery was made by police on the Glengalliagh Road at about 7 o'clock on Monday evening. A man has...
£800,000 Drugs Seized In Derry
SDLP Foyle MLA, Colum Eastwood, has welcomed the seizure of £800,000 worth of drugs in Derry. The discovery was made by police on the Glengalliagh Road at about 7 o'clock on Monday evening. A man has...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2012
Object Found At St Angelo Airport Not Explosive
A suspect object found at St Angelo Airport in Enniskillen on Monday evening was "nothing untoward" according to police. Army bomb experts removed the object which was found on a plane registered in ...
Object Found At St Angelo Airport Not Explosive
A suspect object found at St Angelo Airport in Enniskillen on Monday evening was "nothing untoward" according to police. Army bomb experts removed the object which was found on a plane registered in ...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2012
Hydebank Governor Suspended
The governor of an NI young offender's and women's prison has been suspended. Gary Alcock was temporarily removed from his duties following concerns raised about the regime at Hydebank Wood by the pr...
Hydebank Governor Suspended
The governor of an NI young offender's and women's prison has been suspended. Gary Alcock was temporarily removed from his duties following concerns raised about the regime at Hydebank Wood by the pr...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2012
Group To Focus On Tackling Scourge Of Human Trafficking
Sinn Féin MLA Jennifer McCann said the increase in human trafficking in the North and throughout the whole island was an extremely worrying development. The West Belfast MLA was speaking prior to cha...
Group To Focus On Tackling Scourge Of Human Trafficking
Sinn Féin MLA Jennifer McCann said the increase in human trafficking in the North and throughout the whole island was an extremely worrying development. The West Belfast MLA was speaking prior to cha...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2012
Foster Highlights Offshore Energy Opportunities
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has encouraged local companies to grasp the opportunities offered by the offshore renewable energy sector. The Minister was speaking at an event organised by Invest ...
Foster Highlights Offshore Energy Opportunities
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has encouraged local companies to grasp the opportunities offered by the offshore renewable energy sector. The Minister was speaking at an event organised by Invest ...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2012
Today's Children Won't Receive State Pension Until They Reach 77
Someone born today is unlikely to receive their state pension until they reach 77 according to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Their children will be working into their mid 80s. The Queen Speech’s ou...
Today's Children Won't Receive State Pension Until They Reach 77
Someone born today is unlikely to receive their state pension until they reach 77 according to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Their children will be working into their mid 80s. The Queen Speech’s ou...
UK National News, May 15, 2012
Life For Murderer Of Five-Year-Old Boy
34-year-old Elvis Lee has been jailed for life for the murder of his partner’s young son. Five-year-old Tyler Whelan died in hospital following an attack by Lee in March 2011. The child had been kick...
Life For Murderer Of Five-Year-Old Boy
34-year-old Elvis Lee has been jailed for life for the murder of his partner’s young son. Five-year-old Tyler Whelan died in hospital following an attack by Lee in March 2011. The child had been kick...
UK National News, May 15, 2012
Police Say Derby House Fire Was Started Deliberately
Derbyshire police believe the house fire that killed 6 children was started deliberately. Five children aged between five and 10 died in the early hours of Friday after the blaze at a property on Vic...
Police Say Derby House Fire Was Started Deliberately
Derbyshire police believe the house fire that killed 6 children was started deliberately. Five children aged between five and 10 died in the early hours of Friday after the blaze at a property on Vic...
UK National News, May 15, 2012
Mother Accused Of Killing Her Babies 'Too Ill' To Appear Before Court
34-year-old Felicia Boots, accused of killing her two babies, is too ill to appear in court. Boots is accused of murdering 10-week-old Mason and his 14-month-old sister Lily at their family home and ...
Mother Accused Of Killing Her Babies 'Too Ill' To Appear Before Court
34-year-old Felicia Boots, accused of killing her two babies, is too ill to appear in court. Boots is accused of murdering 10-week-old Mason and his 14-month-old sister Lily at their family home and ...
UK National News, May 15, 2012
Rebekah Brooks Charged Over Phone-Hacking
Rebekah Brooks and husband, Charlie, are to be charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice over the phone hacking inquiry. Three of Mrs Brooks's staff, and News International head of sec...
Rebekah Brooks Charged Over Phone-Hacking
Rebekah Brooks and husband, Charlie, are to be charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice over the phone hacking inquiry. Three of Mrs Brooks's staff, and News International head of sec...
UK National News, May 15, 2012
New Guidelines Increase Punishment For Dangerous Dog Offence's
The Sentencing Council for England and Wales have issued new guidelines which say that people who fail to stop their dog harming others should face at least six months in jail. The guidelines are the...
New Guidelines Increase Punishment For Dangerous Dog Offence's
The Sentencing Council for England and Wales have issued new guidelines which say that people who fail to stop their dog harming others should face at least six months in jail. The guidelines are the...
UK National News, May 15, 2012
IFS Study Suggests "Compelling Case' For Road Charges
A new report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), has suggested there is a "compelling" case for road charging in the UK, rather than the current system funded by taxes on fuel. The report, fun...
IFS Study Suggests "Compelling Case' For Road Charges
A new report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), has suggested there is a "compelling" case for road charging in the UK, rather than the current system funded by taxes on fuel. The report, fun...
UK National News, May 15, 2012
Scientists Protest Over 'Death Of British Science"
Downing Street will take delivery today of a coffin sent by scientists to protest over "the death of British science". The protestors, a new group called Science for the Future, claim that priority i...
Scientists Protest Over 'Death Of British Science"
Downing Street will take delivery today of a coffin sent by scientists to protest over "the death of British science". The protestors, a new group called Science for the Future, claim that priority i...
UK National News, May 15, 2012
9 Out Of 10 Academies Sell Banned Junk Food
A new study by the School Food Trust (SFT) has revealed that foods that were banned to protect childrens health, such as crisps, chocolate and cereal bars, are still being sold in 9 out of 10 academie...
9 Out Of 10 Academies Sell Banned Junk Food
A new study by the School Food Trust (SFT) has revealed that foods that were banned to protect childrens health, such as crisps, chocolate and cereal bars, are still being sold in 9 out of 10 academie...
UK National News, May 15, 2012
Plugging Operation Begins On North Sea Gas Leak
Almost 8 weeks since it was first discovered oil company Total will today start pumping heavy mud down its leaking well in the North Sea in an attempt to stop the ongoing gas leak. "The well interven...
Plugging Operation Begins On North Sea Gas Leak
Almost 8 weeks since it was first discovered oil company Total will today start pumping heavy mud down its leaking well in the North Sea in an attempt to stop the ongoing gas leak. "The well interven...
Business News, May 15, 2012
New Science Link Up Between NI And Kurdistan
The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) in Northern Ireland last night signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Mosul while participating on the Invest Northern Ireland...
New Science Link Up Between NI And Kurdistan
The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) in Northern Ireland last night signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Mosul while participating on the Invest Northern Ireland...
UK National News, May 15, 2012
Other News In Brief
10m UK Tweeters Twitter has revealed that 10 million people in the UK now actively use the social network – and 80%, an unusually high number, access it through mobile phones. The data about ...
Other News In Brief
10m UK Tweeters Twitter has revealed that 10 million people in the UK now actively use the social network – and 80%, an unusually high number, access it through mobile phones. The data about ...
Recruitment News, May 15, 2012
Govt Fails To Act To Protect Aer Lingus Jobs In Shannon
Limerick Fianna Fáil TD Niall Collins has criticised the Government for failing to take any action to protect the Aer Lingus maintenance operation at Shannon Airport. Deputy Collins has expressed gra...
Govt Fails To Act To Protect Aer Lingus Jobs In Shannon
Limerick Fianna Fáil TD Niall Collins has criticised the Government for failing to take any action to protect the Aer Lingus maintenance operation at Shannon Airport. Deputy Collins has expressed gra...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2012
Other News In Brief
Poots Lends His Support To Brain Injury Awareness Week Health Minister Edwin Poots has highlighted the often devastating impact a brain injury can have on a person’s life and the lives of the...
Other News In Brief
Poots Lends His Support To Brain Injury Awareness Week Health Minister Edwin Poots has highlighted the often devastating impact a brain injury can have on a person’s life and the lives of the...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2012
Plans To Cut Nursing Posts Will Endanger Patients Safety Claims RCN
Plans to cut nursing posts in Northern Ireland will endanger patients' safety it has been claimed. The number of district nurses dropped by 8% between March 2010 and March 2011. Ambitious government...
Plans To Cut Nursing Posts Will Endanger Patients Safety Claims RCN
Plans to cut nursing posts in Northern Ireland will endanger patients' safety it has been claimed. The number of district nurses dropped by 8% between March 2010 and March 2011. Ambitious government...
Recruitment News, May 14, 2012
McDonald Claims Austerity Treat Is Bad For Jobs
Speaking in response to reports that an EU-wide jobs pact may be agreed in advance of the May 31st referendum, Sinn Féin Deputy Leader Mary Lou McDonald said that: "the Austerity Treaty is bad for job...
McDonald Claims Austerity Treat Is Bad For Jobs
Speaking in response to reports that an EU-wide jobs pact may be agreed in advance of the May 31st referendum, Sinn Féin Deputy Leader Mary Lou McDonald said that: "the Austerity Treaty is bad for job...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2012
Three Men Arrested Over Dissident Terrorist Activity
Three men have been arrested in Lurgan over dissident terrorist activity. The men are aged 47, 42 and 41. Police are conducting searches on three houses in the area and a number of items have been t...
Three Men Arrested Over Dissident Terrorist Activity
Three men have been arrested in Lurgan over dissident terrorist activity. The men are aged 47, 42 and 41. Police are conducting searches on three houses in the area and a number of items have been t...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2012
Peter Hain Resigns
Peter Hain, the former Wales and Northern Ireland Secretary, has confirmed he has resigned from the shadow cabinet. The 62-year-old Neath MP and current shadow Welsh secretary has resigned his positi...
Peter Hain Resigns
Peter Hain, the former Wales and Northern Ireland Secretary, has confirmed he has resigned from the shadow cabinet. The 62-year-old Neath MP and current shadow Welsh secretary has resigned his positi...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2012
Police Appeal After Man Is Killed In Road Crash
Police are appealing to witnesses following a fatal crash in Lisburn on Friday. Neil Graham, 24, died when his motorbike crashed with a car in the Woodland Park area. The female driver suffered mino...
Police Appeal After Man Is Killed In Road Crash
Police are appealing to witnesses following a fatal crash in Lisburn on Friday. Neil Graham, 24, died when his motorbike crashed with a car in the Woodland Park area. The female driver suffered mino...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2012
Low-Paid Working Mothers Will Suffer Due To Health Jobs Relocation - SDLP
SDLP Health Spokesperson Conall McDevitt MLA has expressed concern at the Health Minister’s decision to relocate back office health service jobs to four new 'centres of excellence'. Mr McDevitt said ...
Low-Paid Working Mothers Will Suffer Due To Health Jobs Relocation - SDLP
SDLP Health Spokesperson Conall McDevitt MLA has expressed concern at the Health Minister’s decision to relocate back office health service jobs to four new 'centres of excellence'. Mr McDevitt said ...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2012
Seven Police Officers Disciplined Over Pensioner's Death
Seven police officers have been disciplined over an investigation into the death of Lisburn man Jim Heasley in October 2010. The 70-year-old was assaulted as he walked home from Lagan Valley Pigeon C...
Seven Police Officers Disciplined Over Pensioner's Death
Seven police officers have been disciplined over an investigation into the death of Lisburn man Jim Heasley in October 2010. The 70-year-old was assaulted as he walked home from Lagan Valley Pigeon C...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2012
Lo And Muir Welcome Retail Planning Policy Announcement
Alliance Party Environment Spokesperson Anna Lo MLA and North Down Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir have welcomed the announcement from the Environment Minister Alex Attwood that he intends to introduc...
Lo And Muir Welcome Retail Planning Policy Announcement
Alliance Party Environment Spokesperson Anna Lo MLA and North Down Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir have welcomed the announcement from the Environment Minister Alex Attwood that he intends to introduc...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2012
Sectarianism Remains Deeply Rooted In NI Claims CRC
Sectarianism remains deeply rooted in Northern Ireland despite undoubted progress that has been made towards a more shared society, the Chairman of the Community Relations Council (CRC) says today as ...
Sectarianism Remains Deeply Rooted In NI Claims CRC
Sectarianism remains deeply rooted in Northern Ireland despite undoubted progress that has been made towards a more shared society, the Chairman of the Community Relations Council (CRC) says today as ...
UK National News, May 14, 2012
Nine Arrested In Suspected Second Child Sex Ring
Greater Manchester Police have arrested nine men in east Lancashire saying they have uncovered a suspected second child-sex grooming ring. The men, aged between 24 and 38 and from Rochdale, have been...
Nine Arrested In Suspected Second Child Sex Ring
Greater Manchester Police have arrested nine men in east Lancashire saying they have uncovered a suspected second child-sex grooming ring. The men, aged between 24 and 38 and from Rochdale, have been...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2012
Calls For Legislation To Track Stolen Metal
SDLP South Down MLA Karen McKevitt has called for legislation to be introduced to enable the tracking of metal following a spate of metal thefts in her constituency, the latest of which occurred at Do...
Calls For Legislation To Track Stolen Metal
SDLP South Down MLA Karen McKevitt has called for legislation to be introduced to enable the tracking of metal following a spate of metal thefts in her constituency, the latest of which occurred at Do...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Staying cold. Any freezing fog that has formed overnight will slowly thin and disperse during the morning. Otherwise dry and bright much of the day with perhaps the odd coastal shower in the north and east. Maximum temperature 4 °C.Tonight:Dry at first with cloud thickening from the south through the evening. The odd shower, wintry over high ground, over northern counties, becoming more persistent rain over Down and Antrim. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
