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Northern Ireland News for May 2012 : Page 11
UK National News, May 14, 2012
Life For Men Who Shot A Stranger Dead Over An Argument In McDonalds
Two men today received life sentences for the fatal shooting of a stranger after a row in a queue at McDonald's. 28-year-old Horace Campbell and 18-year-old Liam Douglas-O'Callaghan were found guilty...
Life For Men Who Shot A Stranger Dead Over An Argument In McDonalds
Two men today received life sentences for the fatal shooting of a stranger after a row in a queue at McDonald's. 28-year-old Horace Campbell and 18-year-old Liam Douglas-O'Callaghan were found guilty...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2012
Other News In Brief
Downpatrick Loses Out In NHS Shared Services SDLP South Down MLA Seán Rogers has spoken of his extreme disappointment at Downshire Hospital losing out in the Health Minister’s announcement of...
Other News In Brief
Downpatrick Loses Out In NHS Shared Services SDLP South Down MLA Seán Rogers has spoken of his extreme disappointment at Downshire Hospital losing out in the Health Minister’s announcement of...
UK National News, May 14, 2012
Sixth Child Dies Following House Fire
A 13-year-old boy is the sixth chid to die following a fire at a house in Derby last week. Duwayne Philpott and his brothers and sisters were asleep upstairs at their Victory Road home when the blaze...
Sixth Child Dies Following House Fire
A 13-year-old boy is the sixth chid to die following a fire at a house in Derby last week. Duwayne Philpott and his brothers and sisters were asleep upstairs at their Victory Road home when the blaze...
UK National News, May 14, 2012
Half Of Royal Mail London Sorting Office To Be Sold
It has been announced that Royal Mail will sell off half of its flagship sorting office in central London with the transformation of the five-hectare (12-acre) site into flats, netting the postal serv...
Half Of Royal Mail London Sorting Office To Be Sold
It has been announced that Royal Mail will sell off half of its flagship sorting office in central London with the transformation of the five-hectare (12-acre) site into flats, netting the postal serv...
Business News, May 14, 2012
Invest NI Supports Development Of Crescent Diagnostics’ Breakthrough Diagnostic Test
Clinical diagnostics company, Crescent Diagnostics Ltd (Crescent), is to set up a research and development project in Londonderry to develop a predictive test for osteoporosis. The company is headqua...
Invest NI Supports Development Of Crescent Diagnostics’ Breakthrough Diagnostic Test
Clinical diagnostics company, Crescent Diagnostics Ltd (Crescent), is to set up a research and development project in Londonderry to develop a predictive test for osteoporosis. The company is headqua...
UK National News, May 14, 2012
Scotland Set Minimum Alcohol Price Of 50p Per Unit
A new minimum price for alcohol has been introduced in Scotland. Ministers have set the new minimum at 50p per unit, a move that will push a bottle of wine to £4.69 and four cans of basic lager to at ...
Scotland Set Minimum Alcohol Price Of 50p Per Unit
A new minimum price for alcohol has been introduced in Scotland. Ministers have set the new minimum at 50p per unit, a move that will push a bottle of wine to £4.69 and four cans of basic lager to at ...
UK National News, May 14, 2012
Disability Benefits To Be Reformed
The Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith has said that planned changes to disability benefits will go ahead, insisting that the reform is needed. The new reforms could see half a million peo...
Disability Benefits To Be Reformed
The Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith has said that planned changes to disability benefits will go ahead, insisting that the reform is needed. The new reforms could see half a million peo...
UK National News, May 14, 2012
£10,000 Pupil Premium Award For Competitive Schools
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has announced a new reward scheme for schools. The scheme would give schools that find the most effective ways to help children from poor backgrounds the chance to win...
£10,000 Pupil Premium Award For Competitive Schools
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has announced a new reward scheme for schools. The scheme would give schools that find the most effective ways to help children from poor backgrounds the chance to win...
UK National News, May 14, 2012
Children Treated In Hospital Following Boating Accident
Two children are continuing to receive hospital treatment after being rescued from the River Avon following a boating accident in which their father and brother died. The family's rowing boat capsize...
Children Treated In Hospital Following Boating Accident
Two children are continuing to receive hospital treatment after being rescued from the River Avon following a boating accident in which their father and brother died. The family's rowing boat capsize...
UK National News, May 14, 2012
Peter Hain Steps Down
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 Steps Down
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...
UK National News, May 14, 2012
Other News In Brief
Sex Toy Mail Order Company Robbed £11,000 worth of sex toys have been stolen by burglars who raided a mail order company, police say. More than 400 items were stolen in four large suitcases f...
Other News In Brief
Sex Toy Mail Order Company Robbed £11,000 worth of sex toys have been stolen by burglars who raided a mail order company, police say. More than 400 items were stolen in four large suitcases f...
UK National News, May 11, 2012
Mother Arrested On Suspicion Of Murdering Her Two Children
A mother has been arrested on suspicion of murder after her two children were discovered dead at their home in south-west London. Her husband Jeff found their 10-week-old boy and 14-month-old sister,...
Mother Arrested On Suspicion Of Murdering Her Two Children
A mother has been arrested on suspicion of murder after her two children were discovered dead at their home in south-west London. Her husband Jeff found their 10-week-old boy and 14-month-old sister,...
UK National News, May 11, 2012
Man Charged With Son's Murder
A man is due to appear in court charged with the murder of his son. Police were called after the seven-month-old boy was taken into the Royal Derby Hospital on Tuesday. The boy from Waterford Drive,...
Man Charged With Son's Murder
A man is due to appear in court charged with the murder of his son. Police were called after the seven-month-old boy was taken into the Royal Derby Hospital on Tuesday. The boy from Waterford Drive,...
UK National News, May 11, 2012
Three Teenagers Arrested On Suspicion Of Criminal Damage
Officers arrested three teenagers on suspicion of criminal damage after a front door of a home and a number of cars were sprayed with graffiti in Ebley. Police are investigating the criminal damage w...
Three Teenagers Arrested On Suspicion Of Criminal Damage
Officers arrested three teenagers on suspicion of criminal damage after a front door of a home and a number of cars were sprayed with graffiti in Ebley. Police are investigating the criminal damage w...
UK National News, May 11, 2012
London Underground Workers Welcome Olympic Payment
Unite members working for London Underground have welcomed an £850 Olympic payment. There had been extensive negotiations over the working arrangements attached to the deal and to whom the payments s...
London Underground Workers Welcome Olympic Payment
Unite members working for London Underground have welcomed an £850 Olympic payment. There had been extensive negotiations over the working arrangements attached to the deal and to whom the payments s...
UK National News, May 11, 2012
Man Jailed Indefinitely For Gouging Girlfriends Eyes
A man who blinded his girlfriend by gouging out her eyes has been jailed indefinitely. Shane Jenkin, 33, of Sea Lane in Hale, viciously attacked Tina Nash and broke her nose as jaw as well as throttl...
Man Jailed Indefinitely For Gouging Girlfriends Eyes
A man who blinded his girlfriend by gouging out her eyes has been jailed indefinitely. Shane Jenkin, 33, of Sea Lane in Hale, viciously attacked Tina Nash and broke her nose as jaw as well as throttl...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2012
£3.2m Lottery Funding To Support NI's Isolated Young People
A project to improve the opportunities of young offenders, young people in care and NEETS in Northern Ireland has been awarded a major grant from the Big Lottery Fund. The Prince's Trust is one of...
£3.2m Lottery Funding To Support NI's Isolated Young People
A project to improve the opportunities of young offenders, young people in care and NEETS in Northern Ireland has been awarded a major grant from the Big Lottery Fund. The Prince's Trust is one of...
UK National News, May 11, 2012
Woman Arrested After Five Children Die In House Fire
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after five children died in a house fire on Victoria Road in Derby. The ages of the children who died range from five up to 10-years-old. A sixth chi...
Woman Arrested After Five Children Die In House Fire
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after five children died in a house fire on Victoria Road in Derby. The ages of the children who died range from five up to 10-years-old. A sixth chi...
UK National News, May 11, 2012
Environment Agency Removes Drought Status
The wettest April on record and continuing rainfall in May have significantly increased river and reservoir levels, reducing pressure on the environment and public water supplies in some parts of Engl...
Environment Agency Removes Drought Status
The wettest April on record and continuing rainfall in May have significantly increased river and reservoir levels, reducing pressure on the environment and public water supplies in some parts of Engl...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2012
Woman Arrested Over False Reports Of Baby Falling From A Ferry
A 37-year-old woman has been arrested for wasting police time after false reports a baby had fallen into the Belfast Lough. A major search operation was carried out, however it was called off in Thur...
Woman Arrested Over False Reports Of Baby Falling From A Ferry
A 37-year-old woman has been arrested for wasting police time after false reports a baby had fallen into the Belfast Lough. A major search operation was carried out, however it was called off in Thur...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2012
Irish Open Set For Record Ticket Sales
Tickets for the Irish Open are being snapped up at unprecedented levels with up to 100,000 golf fans expected to descend on Royal Portrush in June. Welcoming the news, Tourism Minister, Arlene Foster...
Irish Open Set For Record Ticket Sales
Tickets for the Irish Open are being snapped up at unprecedented levels with up to 100,000 golf fans expected to descend on Royal Portrush in June. Welcoming the news, Tourism Minister, Arlene Foster...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2012
Knight Suspended Pending An Investigation
Glentoran Football Club has confirmed that Leon Knight has been placed on investigatory suspension. The Club said in a statement: "This is without prejudice pending an investigation into the alleged...
Knight Suspended Pending An Investigation
Glentoran Football Club has confirmed that Leon Knight has been placed on investigatory suspension. The Club said in a statement: "This is without prejudice pending an investigation into the alleged...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2012
Givan Shocked By Failure Of PPS Over Price Case
Chair of the Assembly's Justice Committee Paul Givan has expressed shock that an apparent failure of the Public Prosecution Service to prepare papers in time has resulted in the case against four peop...
Givan Shocked By Failure Of PPS Over Price Case
Chair of the Assembly's Justice Committee Paul Givan has expressed shock that an apparent failure of the Public Prosecution Service to prepare papers in time has resulted in the case against four peop...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2012
Research Reveals Vitamin Link To Curbing Blood Pressure
University of Ulster nutrition experts say that one in ten people in Northern Ireland, depending on their genes, could significantly lower their blood pressure and, in turn, their risk of heart diseas...
Research Reveals Vitamin Link To Curbing Blood Pressure
University of Ulster nutrition experts say that one in ten people in Northern Ireland, depending on their genes, could significantly lower their blood pressure and, in turn, their risk of heart diseas...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2012
Kainos To Create 60 Software Engineering Jobs
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced a £10 million investment by Kainos that will create 60 software engineering jobs in Londonderry. As part of the planned investment, Kainos will also un...
Kainos To Create 60 Software Engineering Jobs
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced a £10 million investment by Kainos that will create 60 software engineering jobs in Londonderry. As part of the planned investment, Kainos will also un...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2012
NI's Construction Sector Eases Marginally
Northern Ireland’s construction sector downturn eased marginally in the first quarter of 2012, according to the latest RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Construction Market Survey, howev...
NI's Construction Sector Eases Marginally
Northern Ireland’s construction sector downturn eased marginally in the first quarter of 2012, according to the latest RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Construction Market Survey, howev...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2012
Other News In Brief
More And Better Homes For The Shankill Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland stops in on Shankill residents to see progress on a £6million investment to improve homes in the area. ...
Other News In Brief
More And Better Homes For The Shankill Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland stops in on Shankill residents to see progress on a £6million investment to improve homes in the area. ...
UK National News, May 11, 2012
Other News In Brief
Brooks Confirms PM's Message Of Support Former News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks has confirmed to the Leveson Inquiry she received a message of support from prime minister Dav...
Other News In Brief
Brooks Confirms PM's Message Of Support Former News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks has confirmed to the Leveson Inquiry she received a message of support from prime minister Dav...
Business News, May 11, 2012
DSD Taskforce To Hold High Street Meetings Across NI
Nelson McCausland Social Development Minister, has announced that his Department’s High Streets Taskforce is to visit a selection of cities and towns across Northern Ireland this month. Mr McCausland...
DSD Taskforce To Hold High Street Meetings Across NI
Nelson McCausland Social Development Minister, has announced that his Department’s High Streets Taskforce is to visit a selection of cities and towns across Northern Ireland this month. Mr McCausland...
Recruitment News, May 10, 2012
Aviva Announcement Welcomed
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, today welcomed the announcement from Aviva that the job losses at the company will be fewer than previously announced, and that an ...
Aviva Announcement Welcomed
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, today welcomed the announcement from Aviva that the job losses at the company will be fewer than previously announced, and that an ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:It will be rather cloudy with scattered sleet and snow showers but mostly rain near the North coast. Feeling bitterly cold in fresh or strong northerly wind. Maximum temperature 4 °C.Tonight:Clear intervals and wintry showers, most frequent in the north but mostly of rain along the North Coast. A cold night with risk of icy stretches. Minimum temperature -1 °C.
