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Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2012
McKeown Suspect Transferred To Psychiatric Unit
A man arrested in connection with the death of Owen McKeown has been moved to secure psychiatric accommodation. Mr McKeown, 21, from the Dunclug estate in Ballymena, was recovered from the River Bann...
McKeown Suspect Transferred To Psychiatric Unit
A man arrested in connection with the death of Owen McKeown has been moved to secure psychiatric accommodation. Mr McKeown, 21, from the Dunclug estate in Ballymena, was recovered from the River Bann...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2012
Man Arrested Over Assault On Pensioner
A man has been arrested following an assault on a 72-year-old at his home on the Doagh Road are of Newtownabbey on Saturday. The elderly man received a suspected broken ankle and cuts to his face in ...
Man Arrested Over Assault On Pensioner
A man has been arrested following an assault on a 72-year-old at his home on the Doagh Road are of Newtownabbey on Saturday. The elderly man received a suspected broken ankle and cuts to his face in ...
UK National News, May 9, 2012
£5,000 Reward Offered For Information In Vicious Attack On 94-Year-Old
A £5,000 reward has been offered by Crimestoppers for information about an attack on 94-year-old Emma Winnall. In an overnight attack at her home on April 30 she suffered a fractured skull, a broken ...
£5,000 Reward Offered For Information In Vicious Attack On 94-Year-Old
A £5,000 reward has been offered by Crimestoppers for information about an attack on 94-year-old Emma Winnall. In an overnight attack at her home on April 30 she suffered a fractured skull, a broken ...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2012
Corporate Manslaughter Conviction First
JMW Farms Limited (Co. Armagh) was fined a record £187,500, plus £13,000 costs, at Belfast's Laganside Crown Court for health and safety failings that led to the death of 45-year-old employee Robert W...
Corporate Manslaughter Conviction First
JMW Farms Limited (Co. Armagh) was fined a record £187,500, plus £13,000 costs, at Belfast's Laganside Crown Court for health and safety failings that led to the death of 45-year-old employee Robert W...
UK National News, May 9, 2012
Sainsbury's Reports A 'Good Year'
In what has been described as a ‘good year’ supermarket group Sainsbury's has reported an increase in sales and market share but a small dip in profits. Pre-tax profit for the year to 17 March fell t...
Sainsbury's Reports A 'Good Year'
In what has been described as a ‘good year’ supermarket group Sainsbury's has reported an increase in sales and market share but a small dip in profits. Pre-tax profit for the year to 17 March fell t...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2012
Three Schools Burgled In Downpatrick
Police in Downpatrick are investigating three schools which were broken into over the bank holiday weekend. Damage was caused to three schools in the Saul Street and Old Belfast Road areas. Lead was...
Three Schools Burgled In Downpatrick
Police in Downpatrick are investigating three schools which were broken into over the bank holiday weekend. Damage was caused to three schools in the Saul Street and Old Belfast Road areas. Lead was...
UK National News, May 9, 2012
Arthritis Case's Predicted To Reach 17m By 2030
A new report has said that cases of osteoarthritis in Britain look set to double to over 17 million by 2030. Published by the charity Arthritis Care the report says the predicted rise is down to the ...
Arthritis Case's Predicted To Reach 17m By 2030
A new report has said that cases of osteoarthritis in Britain look set to double to over 17 million by 2030. Published by the charity Arthritis Care the report says the predicted rise is down to the ...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2012
North Belfast Pharmacist Convicted At Belfast Magistrates Court
A 27 year old former Pharmacy manager at a North Belfast Chemist was yesterday convicted at Belfast Magistrates Court for illegally supplying prescription only medicines without GP prescriptions. Fio...
North Belfast Pharmacist Convicted At Belfast Magistrates Court
A 27 year old former Pharmacy manager at a North Belfast Chemist was yesterday convicted at Belfast Magistrates Court for illegally supplying prescription only medicines without GP prescriptions. Fio...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2012
Other News In Brief
Greater Accountability Needed With Legal Aid Lagan Valley MLA Paul Givan has said those responsible for administering legal aid must be held accountable and take responsibility for failing to ...
Other News In Brief
Greater Accountability Needed With Legal Aid Lagan Valley MLA Paul Givan has said those responsible for administering legal aid must be held accountable and take responsibility for failing to ...
UK National News, May 9, 2012
Air Ambulances Cleared To Fly
Air ambulances have been cleared to fly again from Wednesday, after half of the UK's fleet of 32 helicopters were grounded over safety fears. The main operator, Bond Air Services, had withdrawn all 2...
Air Ambulances Cleared To Fly
Air ambulances have been cleared to fly again from Wednesday, after half of the UK's fleet of 32 helicopters were grounded over safety fears. The main operator, Bond Air Services, had withdrawn all 2...
UK National News, May 9, 2012
Tanker Drivers Vote Against Strike Action
In the ongoing fuel tanker dispute re-balloted drivers have voted against strikes but in favour of other forms of industrial action. Members of the Unite union at Hoyer voted again after some workers...
Tanker Drivers Vote Against Strike Action
In the ongoing fuel tanker dispute re-balloted drivers have voted against strikes but in favour of other forms of industrial action. Members of the Unite union at Hoyer voted again after some workers...
UK National News, May 9, 2012
Call For Age-Ratings On Music DVDs
The government is planning to consult of whether music DVDs should carry movie-style age ratings. There are also proposals for online music videos to have warnings if they contain explicit content. ...
Call For Age-Ratings On Music DVDs
The government is planning to consult of whether music DVDs should carry movie-style age ratings. There are also proposals for online music videos to have warnings if they contain explicit content. ...
UK National News, May 9, 2012
Young British Tourists Urged To 'Behave Better'
British tourists need to improve their behaviour overseas, according to the head of the UK Consulate for the Balearic Islands in Spain, which include Majorca and Ibiza. The statement follows another ...
Young British Tourists Urged To 'Behave Better'
British tourists need to improve their behaviour overseas, according to the head of the UK Consulate for the Balearic Islands in Spain, which include Majorca and Ibiza. The statement follows another ...
UK National News, May 9, 2012
Other News In Brief
Pawnbroker Given Hope Over Customers Compensation Paradise Gems, a Tottenham jeweller whose family business was destroyed in last August's rioting, has been given new hope that his customers m...
Other News In Brief
Pawnbroker Given Hope Over Customers Compensation Paradise Gems, a Tottenham jeweller whose family business was destroyed in last August's rioting, has been given new hope that his customers m...
Recruitment News, May 9, 2012
1,000 More Jobseekers To Benefit From JobBridge
The Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton TD today announced 1,000 extra places for JobBridge, the National Internship Scheme. Commenting on the successes of the scheme to-date, the Minister fo...
1,000 More Jobseekers To Benefit From JobBridge
The Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton TD today announced 1,000 extra places for JobBridge, the National Internship Scheme. Commenting on the successes of the scheme to-date, the Minister fo...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2012
Accused In Mackin Murder Case Claims To Have Been Impersonated
Belfast’s High Court heard today how a woman accused of killing Belfast man Christopher Mackin was "impersonated" to put in her in the frame. Mr Mackin was shot seven times in Belfast city centre las...
Accused In Mackin Murder Case Claims To Have Been Impersonated
Belfast’s High Court heard today how a woman accused of killing Belfast man Christopher Mackin was "impersonated" to put in her in the frame. Mr Mackin was shot seven times in Belfast city centre las...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2012
Man Questioned Following River Bann Death
A 26-year-old man is still being questioned in connection with the death of a 21-year-old Owen McKeown. Mr McKeown’s body was recovered from the River Bann on Sunday following a search by rescue team...
Man Questioned Following River Bann Death
A 26-year-old man is still being questioned in connection with the death of a 21-year-old Owen McKeown. Mr McKeown’s body was recovered from the River Bann on Sunday following a search by rescue team...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2012
20,000 Turn Out For Belfast Marathon
Despite the wet and windy conditions on Monday around 20,000 turned out to run Belfast’s 31st marathon. Almost 3,800 runners participated in the marathon itself, with about 21,000 taking part in the ...
20,000 Turn Out For Belfast Marathon
Despite the wet and windy conditions on Monday around 20,000 turned out to run Belfast’s 31st marathon. Almost 3,800 runners participated in the marathon itself, with about 21,000 taking part in the ...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2012
Youths Break Into Belfast Zoo
Security is to be reviewed at Belfast Zoo following a break-in on Monday night. It is understood a group of youths broke into the zoo around 8pm on Monday, entering the farm building and releasing th...
Youths Break Into Belfast Zoo
Security is to be reviewed at Belfast Zoo following a break-in on Monday night. It is understood a group of youths broke into the zoo around 8pm on Monday, entering the farm building and releasing th...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2012
Abbeycentre Owners Report £49m Loss For 2011
The owners of the Abbeycentre have reported losses of £49m for 2011. Abbey Centre Ltd, who also own a number of other shopping centre’s, would have delivered a profit of about £3m but had to write do...
Abbeycentre Owners Report £49m Loss For 2011
The owners of the Abbeycentre have reported losses of £49m for 2011. Abbey Centre Ltd, who also own a number of other shopping centre’s, would have delivered a profit of about £3m but had to write do...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2012
State Pension Age For Women To Rise To 65 By 2018
The Northern Ireland Assembly has raised the state pension age for women to 65. By 2018, women will have to be 65 to draw a state pension. In 2020, the age for both female and male state pensions ris...
State Pension Age For Women To Rise To 65 By 2018
The Northern Ireland Assembly has raised the state pension age for women to 65. By 2018, women will have to be 65 to draw a state pension. In 2020, the age for both female and male state pensions ris...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2012
Former NI U-21 Receives Online Abuse ROI Euro 2012 Call-Up
A former Northern Ireland u-21 footballer has received sectarian abuse following the announcement of his inclusion in the Republic’s Euro 2012 squad. 23-year-old James McClean, who now plays for Sund...
Former NI U-21 Receives Online Abuse ROI Euro 2012 Call-Up
A former Northern Ireland u-21 footballer has received sectarian abuse following the announcement of his inclusion in the Republic’s Euro 2012 squad. 23-year-old James McClean, who now plays for Sund...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2012
Other News In Brief
East Belfast Off-License Robbed At Knifepoint An off-licence in east Belfast has been robbed by a man armed with a butcher's knife. The man went into the shop on the Woodstock Road just befor...
Other News In Brief
East Belfast Off-License Robbed At Knifepoint An off-licence in east Belfast has been robbed by a man armed with a butcher's knife. The man went into the shop on the Woodstock Road just befor...
UK National News, May 8, 2012
Data Reveals Very Low Targets For Stopping Water Leakage
Data obtained by the Guardian newspaper reveals that more than half of water companies will not be required to reduce their leakages by a single drop before 2015, despite the worst drought in 25 years...
Data Reveals Very Low Targets For Stopping Water Leakage
Data obtained by the Guardian newspaper reveals that more than half of water companies will not be required to reduce their leakages by a single drop before 2015, despite the worst drought in 25 years...
UK National News, May 8, 2012
Business Loan Service Launched By Wonga
High cost loan vendor Wonga has announced plans for the launch of a new business load services with a promise to make funds available within 15 minutes of an application. Loans of £3,000 to £10,000 w...
Business Loan Service Launched By Wonga
High cost loan vendor Wonga has announced plans for the launch of a new business load services with a promise to make funds available within 15 minutes of an application. Loans of £3,000 to £10,000 w...
UK National News, May 8, 2012
William Hill Braced For Shareholder Pay Revolt
After the resignation of Aviva boss Andrew Moss following shareholders voting against proposed pay increases, fears are increasing that a similar outcome might affect bookmakers William Hill in what i...
William Hill Braced For Shareholder Pay Revolt
After the resignation of Aviva boss Andrew Moss following shareholders voting against proposed pay increases, fears are increasing that a similar outcome might affect bookmakers William Hill in what i...
UK National News, May 8, 2012
Former NOTW Editor Wins Right To Appeal Over Legal Costs
Permission has be given for former News of the World editor Andy Coulson to appeal a high court ruling that News International is not liable to pay his potential legal fees over the phone-hacking scan...
Former NOTW Editor Wins Right To Appeal Over Legal Costs
Permission has be given for former News of the World editor Andy Coulson to appeal a high court ruling that News International is not liable to pay his potential legal fees over the phone-hacking scan...
Recruitment News, May 8, 2012
New Innovation Centre To Create Jobs
Element Six, the world leader in synthetic diamond supermaterials, has announced it is to start construction of the world’s largest and most sophisticated synthetic diamond supermaterials research and...
New Innovation Centre To Create Jobs
Element Six, the world leader in synthetic diamond supermaterials, has announced it is to start construction of the world’s largest and most sophisticated synthetic diamond supermaterials research and...
UK National News, May 8, 2012
Aviva Boss Steps Down Following Shareholders Vote
Aviva chief executive Andrew Moss is to resign his post with immediate effect, the insurance firm has announced. The move follows an embarrassing defeat of a shareholders vote over executive pay at l...
Aviva Boss Steps Down Following Shareholders Vote
Aviva chief executive Andrew Moss is to resign his post with immediate effect, the insurance firm has announced. The move follows an embarrassing defeat of a shareholders vote over executive pay at l...
Business News, May 8, 2012
Pure Pulse For Healthier And More Efficient Showers
Pulse Eco Shower, a Londonderry company, has developed an innovative showerhead with assistance from Invest Northern Ireland that effectively counters bacterial threats, including Legionella and Pseud...
Pure Pulse For Healthier And More Efficient Showers
Pulse Eco Shower, a Londonderry company, has developed an innovative showerhead with assistance from Invest Northern Ireland that effectively counters bacterial threats, including Legionella and Pseud...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Still a few wintry showers in the north and down North Channel coasts, otherwise dry with some clear intervals and perhaps the odd fog patch in the south. Minimum temperature -5 °C.
