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Northern Ireland News for May 2012 : Page 12
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2012
Police Believe A Baby Did Not Fall Into The Belfast Lough
Police do not believe a baby fell from a ferry in to the Belfast Lough in Northern Ireland. A woman was rescued from the Stena Line boat on Wednesday night. She was taken to the Royal Victoria hospi...
Police Believe A Baby Did Not Fall Into The Belfast Lough
Police do not believe a baby fell from a ferry in to the Belfast Lough in Northern Ireland. A woman was rescued from the Stena Line boat on Wednesday night. She was taken to the Royal Victoria hospi...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2012
Rice To Leave Arsenal After 44 Years
Arsenal Assistant Manager Pat Rice is to leave the Club at the end of the season after a 44-year association with the Gunners. Rice, the former Northern Ireland football player and coach, has a rich...
Rice To Leave Arsenal After 44 Years
Arsenal Assistant Manager Pat Rice is to leave the Club at the end of the season after a 44-year association with the Gunners. Rice, the former Northern Ireland football player and coach, has a rich...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2012
Man Shot In The Leg In Derry
A 39-year-old man has been shot in Londonderry. Three shots were fired at him as he answered the door to two masked men, at round 10.30pm in the Glendara area on Wednesday night. He was shot in the ...
Man Shot In The Leg In Derry
A 39-year-old man has been shot in Londonderry. Three shots were fired at him as he answered the door to two masked men, at round 10.30pm in the Glendara area on Wednesday night. He was shot in the ...
UK National News, May 10, 2012
London Bus Drivers Balloted Over Strike Action
In an escalation of a row over pay during the Olympic’s, thousands of bus drivers in London are to vote on whether to take strike action. Unite said it had given 21 bus companies operating in London ...
London Bus Drivers Balloted Over Strike Action
In an escalation of a row over pay during the Olympic’s, thousands of bus drivers in London are to vote on whether to take strike action. Unite said it had given 21 bus companies operating in London ...
UK National News, May 10, 2012
Met Officer To Face Assault Charge
A police officer is to face prosecution over allegations he assaulted a 15-year-old black teenager who was handcuffed in the custody area of a London police station shortly after last summer's riots. ...
Met Officer To Face Assault Charge
A police officer is to face prosecution over allegations he assaulted a 15-year-old black teenager who was handcuffed in the custody area of a London police station shortly after last summer's riots. ...
UK National News, May 10, 2012
77 Years For Rochdale Child Sex Gang
The nine men found guilty of operating a child sexual exploitation ring have been jailed for a total of 77 years. The trial, which ended on Tuesday, heard how the men groomed young vulnerable girls i...
77 Years For Rochdale Child Sex Gang
The nine men found guilty of operating a child sexual exploitation ring have been jailed for a total of 77 years. The trial, which ended on Tuesday, heard how the men groomed young vulnerable girls i...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2012
Leading Cancer Specialist Gets Top UK Award
One of the UK’s leading medical researchers has been recognised for excellence in medical science. Professor Patrick Johnston, Dean of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences at Queen’s University...
Leading Cancer Specialist Gets Top UK Award
One of the UK’s leading medical researchers has been recognised for excellence in medical science. Professor Patrick Johnston, Dean of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences at Queen’s University...
UK National News, May 10, 2012
Qatada Loses Appeal Against Deportation
Judges at the European court of human rights have rejected an appeal by Abu Qatada against his extradition. Home Secretary Theresa May is now to make a fresh attempt to deport the cleric to Jordon. ...
Qatada Loses Appeal Against Deportation
Judges at the European court of human rights have rejected an appeal by Abu Qatada against his extradition. Home Secretary Theresa May is now to make a fresh attempt to deport the cleric to Jordon. ...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2012
Prisoner Repatriation Consultation Launched
Justice Minister David Ford has today published for consultation proposals on the repatriation of foreign national prisoners before the end of their sentence. The consultation to introduce an early r...
Prisoner Repatriation Consultation Launched
Justice Minister David Ford has today published for consultation proposals on the repatriation of foreign national prisoners before the end of their sentence. The consultation to introduce an early r...
UK National News, May 10, 2012
Ofcom Investigate The Wright Stuff
Ofcom is investigating Matthew Wright’s Channel 5 daytime show over a survey that used the words "mong", "spaz" and "retard". The media regulator is investigation show the Wright Stuff to see to see ...
Ofcom Investigate The Wright Stuff
Ofcom is investigating Matthew Wright’s Channel 5 daytime show over a survey that used the words "mong", "spaz" and "retard". The media regulator is investigation show the Wright Stuff to see to see ...
UK National News, May 10, 2012
NHS Report Calls For Better Plan To Help Elderly
A new NHS Confederation report has called for a more joined-up strategy, driven at the local rather than national level, is needed to cut falls by the elderly. Warning that prevention needs to become...
NHS Report Calls For Better Plan To Help Elderly
A new NHS Confederation report has called for a more joined-up strategy, driven at the local rather than national level, is needed to cut falls by the elderly. Warning that prevention needs to become...
UK National News, May 10, 2012
BT Profits Rise Despite Fall In Sales
BT has reported that despite a fall in sales they have seen a sharp rise in annual profits. While sales dropped by 4%, annual pre-tax profits rose by 42% to £2.4bn. Profits have been boosted by deep...
BT Profits Rise Despite Fall In Sales
BT has reported that despite a fall in sales they have seen a sharp rise in annual profits. While sales dropped by 4%, annual pre-tax profits rose by 42% to £2.4bn. Profits have been boosted by deep...
UK National News, May 10, 2012
Heathrow Waiting Times Criticised
John Vine, chief inspector of Borders and Immigration, has criticised Heathrow airport, blaming its long queues on organisational changes and a lack of planning, an inspector says. Following an inspe...
Heathrow Waiting Times Criticised
John Vine, chief inspector of Borders and Immigration, has criticised Heathrow airport, blaming its long queues on organisational changes and a lack of planning, an inspector says. Following an inspe...
Business News, May 10, 2012
Intertrade Event Sowing The Seed For Sligo Start-Ups
Labour Senator Susan O'Keeffe has welcomed InterTrade Ireland's promotional workshop at the Innovation Centre at IT Sligo on Wednesday 16th May 2012. Companies that are interested in entering the Se...
Intertrade Event Sowing The Seed For Sligo Start-Ups
Labour Senator Susan O'Keeffe has welcomed InterTrade Ireland's promotional workshop at the Innovation Centre at IT Sligo on Wednesday 16th May 2012. Companies that are interested in entering the Se...
UK National News, May 10, 2012
Public Sector Workers Begin 24-Hour Strike Action
A 24-hour UK-wide strike action is underway in a dispute between public sector workers and the government over changes to their pension scheme. Hundreds of thousands of public sector workers have to ...
Public Sector Workers Begin 24-Hour Strike Action
A 24-hour UK-wide strike action is underway in a dispute between public sector workers and the government over changes to their pension scheme. Hundreds of thousands of public sector workers have to ...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2012
Irish Open Sponsor Confirmed
Tourism Minister Arlene Foster has welcomed today's announcement that a leading investment management company, Brewin Dolphin will be an Official Sponsor of the Irish Open at Royal Portrush. Brewin D...
Irish Open Sponsor Confirmed
Tourism Minister Arlene Foster has welcomed today's announcement that a leading investment management company, Brewin Dolphin will be an Official Sponsor of the Irish Open at Royal Portrush. Brewin D...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2012
McCausland Makes Double Glazing HE Review Call
Housing Minister Nelson McCausland has announced that he has asked the Housing Executive to review their specification for the supply and fitting of double glazing. In the Programme for Government th...
McCausland Makes Double Glazing HE Review Call
Housing Minister Nelson McCausland has announced that he has asked the Housing Executive to review their specification for the supply and fitting of double glazing. In the Programme for Government th...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2012
Northern Bank To Be Rebranded
Danske Bank has announced a new organisational set-up for its operations in Northern Ireland and Ireland. The new structure will take effect on 1 June 2012. The re-organisation mirrors a similar G...
Northern Bank To Be Rebranded
Danske Bank has announced a new organisational set-up for its operations in Northern Ireland and Ireland. The new structure will take effect on 1 June 2012. The re-organisation mirrors a similar G...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2012
NIPSA Members To Take Strike Action
NIPSA members in the NI Civil Service and a number of Non Departmental Public Bodies will be taking part in a 24 hour strike today in protest at the continuing attack on civil service pensions. NIPSA...
NIPSA Members To Take Strike Action
NIPSA members in the NI Civil Service and a number of Non Departmental Public Bodies will be taking part in a 24 hour strike today in protest at the continuing attack on civil service pensions. NIPSA...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2012
Other News In Brief
DSD Must Act Swiftly To Crack Down On Underage Gambling Cllr Kelly was speaking after a BBC Spotlight programme broadcast highlighted the issue. He said: “I have been championing a crackdown ...
Other News In Brief
DSD Must Act Swiftly To Crack Down On Underage Gambling Cllr Kelly was speaking after a BBC Spotlight programme broadcast highlighted the issue. He said: “I have been championing a crackdown ...
UK National News, May 10, 2012
Other News In Brief
Decapitated Pony Found On Cornwall Beach A decapitated pony has been found on a beach in Cornwall. The animal was found on Pentewan beach on Monday, after Brixham Coastguard was alerted. Dev...
Other News In Brief
Decapitated Pony Found On Cornwall Beach A decapitated pony has been found on a beach in Cornwall. The animal was found on Pentewan beach on Monday, after Brixham Coastguard was alerted. Dev...
Recruitment News, May 10, 2012
Govt Continues To Undermine The Rights Of Workers - SF
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has challenged the government on new provisions in the Protections of Employees (Temporary Agency Staff) Bill. The Bill removes the right of some agency workers to seek pa...
Govt Continues To Undermine The Rights Of Workers - SF
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has challenged the government on new provisions in the Protections of Employees (Temporary Agency Staff) Bill. The Bill removes the right of some agency workers to seek pa...
Business News, May 9, 2012
Invest NI's Overseas Trade & Investment Teams Visit West Belfast
Invest Northern Ireland's overseas trade and investment teams recently visited West Belfast as part of the organisation’s annual overseas sales conference. During their visit, they met with local st...
Invest NI's Overseas Trade & Investment Teams Visit West Belfast
Invest Northern Ireland's overseas trade and investment teams recently visited West Belfast as part of the organisation’s annual overseas sales conference. During their visit, they met with local st...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2012
Care Home Faces De-Registration
A care home in west Belfast could face being de-registered, following concerns regarding the standard of care. The regulatory body, the RQIA, said it had identified a range of concerns including lack...
Care Home Faces De-Registration
A care home in west Belfast could face being de-registered, following concerns regarding the standard of care. The regulatory body, the RQIA, said it had identified a range of concerns including lack...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2012
Two Men Arrested Over Tang Murder
Two men have been arrested on suspicion about the murder of Carrickfergus businessman Simon Tang over 16 years ago. The men, aged 36 and 38, were arrested on Wednesday morning and taken to Antrim Ser...
Two Men Arrested Over Tang Murder
Two men have been arrested on suspicion about the murder of Carrickfergus businessman Simon Tang over 16 years ago. The men, aged 36 and 38, were arrested on Wednesday morning and taken to Antrim Ser...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2012
Executive Endorsement For Private Bore Wells Scheme Secured
Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has secured the Executive’s agreement for a grant scheme that could benefit isolated rural households without access to mains water. Grants for a bore well...
Executive Endorsement For Private Bore Wells Scheme Secured
Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has secured the Executive’s agreement for a grant scheme that could benefit isolated rural households without access to mains water. Grants for a bore well...
UK National News, May 9, 2012
Nine Men Convicted Of Child Exploitation Ring
Nine men will be sentenced today at Liverpool Crown Court after being found guilty of child sexual exploitation. The men, from Rochdale and Oldham, were found guilty of operating a child sexual explo...
Nine Men Convicted Of Child Exploitation Ring
Nine men will be sentenced today at Liverpool Crown Court after being found guilty of child sexual exploitation. The men, from Rochdale and Oldham, were found guilty of operating a child sexual explo...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2012
East Belfast Robbery Highlights Knife Crime Culture
The DUP's East Belfast MLA Robin Newton has condemned a robbery at the weekend on the Woodstock Road. The MLA said the use of a knife in the robbery highlighted the prevalent nature of knife crime i...
East Belfast Robbery Highlights Knife Crime Culture
The DUP's East Belfast MLA Robin Newton has condemned a robbery at the weekend on the Woodstock Road. The MLA said the use of a knife in the robbery highlighted the prevalent nature of knife crime i...
UK National News, May 9, 2012
Strasbourg Judges To Rule On Abu Qatada Extradition Appeal
Senior judges at the European Court of Human Rights will meet to decide whether radical cleric Abu Qatada can appeal against deportation from the UK. Just hours after Home Secretary Theresa May had b...
Strasbourg Judges To Rule On Abu Qatada Extradition Appeal
Senior judges at the European Court of Human Rights will meet to decide whether radical cleric Abu Qatada can appeal against deportation from the UK. Just hours after Home Secretary Theresa May had b...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2012
Clarke Concerned By Suspension Of NIHE Double Glazing Scheme
Newcastle Alliance Councillor Patrick Clarke has said he is very concerned by the Department of Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland's decision to suspend the double-glazing scheme he recentl...
Clarke Concerned By Suspension Of NIHE Double Glazing Scheme
Newcastle Alliance Councillor Patrick Clarke has said he is very concerned by the Department of Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland's decision to suspend the double-glazing scheme he recentl...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Clear intervals and occasional wintry showers this evening with local fresh snowfalls and some ice. Overnight as winds ease showers will die back to northern coastal areas. Frosty. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
