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Northern Ireland News for May 2012 : Page 4
Business News, May 28, 2012
Corick House Hotel To Get Major Expansion
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced that Corick House hotel in Co Tyrone is investing £1.4million in a major expansion supported by Invest Northern Ireland. Corick House is a 17th-century...
Corick House Hotel To Get Major Expansion
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced that Corick House hotel in Co Tyrone is investing £1.4million in a major expansion supported by Invest Northern Ireland. Corick House is a 17th-century...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2012
Newry Software Company Reports £7m Profit
A Newry-based company has made a profit of nearly £7m this year. First Derivatives, which makes financial analysis software, increased its pre-tax profits by 7% from £6.5m to £6.9m. The company is h...
Newry Software Company Reports £7m Profit
A Newry-based company has made a profit of nearly £7m this year. First Derivatives, which makes financial analysis software, increased its pre-tax profits by 7% from £6.5m to £6.9m. The company is h...
Recruitment News, May 28, 2012
30 New Delcath Jobs The First Of Many For Galway
Labour T.D. for Galway West, Derek Nolan has said today's announcement that 30 jobs will be created by Delcath Systems in Galway paves the way for a significant manufacturing and services hub for the ...
30 New Delcath Jobs The First Of Many For Galway
Labour T.D. for Galway West, Derek Nolan has said today's announcement that 30 jobs will be created by Delcath Systems in Galway paves the way for a significant manufacturing and services hub for the ...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2012
County Tyrone Hotel Steps Up To Tourism Challenge
A 17th-century hotel building in County Tyrone is set to get a £1.4m overhaul. Corick House in Clogher valley will add a new spa and more than double its capacity. Plans for 24 double en-suite bedro...
County Tyrone Hotel Steps Up To Tourism Challenge
A 17th-century hotel building in County Tyrone is set to get a £1.4m overhaul. Corick House in Clogher valley will add a new spa and more than double its capacity. Plans for 24 double en-suite bedro...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2012
Farmer Fined For Animal Welfare Offences
A farmer was fined £5000 for causing unnecessary suffering to an animal. Coleraine Magistrates Court heard that a Friesian bullock was left lame after Gregory Boyd, from County Antrim, transported it...
Farmer Fined For Animal Welfare Offences
A farmer was fined £5000 for causing unnecessary suffering to an animal. Coleraine Magistrates Court heard that a Friesian bullock was left lame after Gregory Boyd, from County Antrim, transported it...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2012
Thousands Descend On North Down Beach Party
More than five tonnes of litter were picked up from a Northern Ireland beach after a party at the weekend. Inspired by the good weather, people spread the word on social networking sites about a part...
Thousands Descend On North Down Beach Party
More than five tonnes of litter were picked up from a Northern Ireland beach after a party at the weekend. Inspired by the good weather, people spread the word on social networking sites about a part...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2012
Other NI News In Brief
Don’t Risk A River Cool-Off The Rivers Agency warned that rivers and watercourses can be dangerous and urged people not to “put themselves at risk” by cooling off in them over the summer. It...
Other NI News In Brief
Don’t Risk A River Cool-Off The Rivers Agency warned that rivers and watercourses can be dangerous and urged people not to “put themselves at risk” by cooling off in them over the summer. It...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2012
Murder Prisoner "Wrongly Convicted", Appeal Court Hears
A man who is in jail for the killing of two soldiers was wrongly convicted of murder, the Court of Appeal has heard. Lawyers acting on behalf of terminally ill Brian Shivers, 46, are trying to overtu...
Murder Prisoner "Wrongly Convicted", Appeal Court Hears
A man who is in jail for the killing of two soldiers was wrongly convicted of murder, the Court of Appeal has heard. Lawyers acting on behalf of terminally ill Brian Shivers, 46, are trying to overtu...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2012
NI Tourism Industry's Hard Work Rewarded
Investment and hard work were praised at an awards ceremony for the developing tourism industry. At the Grand Opera House in Belfast, the Northern Ireland Tourism Awards honoured tourism providers in...
NI Tourism Industry's Hard Work Rewarded
Investment and hard work were praised at an awards ceremony for the developing tourism industry. At the Grand Opera House in Belfast, the Northern Ireland Tourism Awards honoured tourism providers in...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2012
Historic NI Document To Be Sold At Auction
A historic Northern Irish document is set to be auctioned in London next month, but the Department of Culture has no plans to bid for it. Jim Allister, leader of the Traditional Unionist Voice party,...
Historic NI Document To Be Sold At Auction
A historic Northern Irish document is set to be auctioned in London next month, but the Department of Culture has no plans to bid for it. Jim Allister, leader of the Traditional Unionist Voice party,...
UK National News, May 25, 2012
Other News In Brief
NHS Reveal A&E Action Plan For Busy Summer The NHS has revealed its plans for dealing with an influx of patients during an increasingly busy summer. These will include drunken revellers will ...
Other News In Brief
NHS Reveal A&E Action Plan For Busy Summer The NHS has revealed its plans for dealing with an influx of patients during an increasingly busy summer. These will include drunken revellers will ...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2012
Honeymoon Murder Trial Briefly Adjourned
Proceedings were adjourned briefly at a trial of two men accused of murdering a Northern Irish honeymooner. The defence lawyer for one of the accused persistently asked a police officer about persona...
Honeymoon Murder Trial Briefly Adjourned
Proceedings were adjourned briefly at a trial of two men accused of murdering a Northern Irish honeymooner. The defence lawyer for one of the accused persistently asked a police officer about persona...
UK National News, May 25, 2012
Cameron Defends Jeremy Hunt's Handling Of BSkyB Bid
David Cameron has strongly defended Jeremy Hunt's handling of Rupert Murdoch's bid for BSkyB. This follows the discovery of new evidence showing that Hunt was privately pushing for the takeover to be...
Cameron Defends Jeremy Hunt's Handling Of BSkyB Bid
David Cameron has strongly defended Jeremy Hunt's handling of Rupert Murdoch's bid for BSkyB. This follows the discovery of new evidence showing that Hunt was privately pushing for the takeover to be...
UK National News, May 25, 2012
AQA Criticised For Jewish Prejudice Exam Question
An exam board has been criticised for a religious studies exam paper asking candidates to explain, "Why some people are prejudiced against Jews". Education Secretary Michael Gove said to suggest anti...
AQA Criticised For Jewish Prejudice Exam Question
An exam board has been criticised for a religious studies exam paper asking candidates to explain, "Why some people are prejudiced against Jews". Education Secretary Michael Gove said to suggest anti...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2012
Researchers To Vet Electoral Register
An independent elections watchdog is starting research into the accuracy and completeness of Northern Ireland’s electoral register. Researchers from the Electoral Commission want to make sure that th...
Researchers To Vet Electoral Register
An independent elections watchdog is starting research into the accuracy and completeness of Northern Ireland’s electoral register. Researchers from the Electoral Commission want to make sure that th...
UK National News, May 25, 2012
Gibraltar Fishing Row Escalates
The Royal Gibraltar Police have confronted Spanish officers escorting Spanish fishing boats in the waters near Gibraltar for the second night running. The problem has arisen after Gibraltar's governm...
Gibraltar Fishing Row Escalates
The Royal Gibraltar Police have confronted Spanish officers escorting Spanish fishing boats in the waters near Gibraltar for the second night running. The problem has arisen after Gibraltar's governm...
UK National News, May 25, 2012
Ex-TA Captain Jailed Indefinitely For Sex Attacks
A former Territorial Army captain has received an indefinite jail term for a string of sex attacks. 41-year-old Brian Witty was convicted last month of three rapes and one sexual assault between 1995...
Ex-TA Captain Jailed Indefinitely For Sex Attacks
A former Territorial Army captain has received an indefinite jail term for a string of sex attacks. 41-year-old Brian Witty was convicted last month of three rapes and one sexual assault between 1995...
UK National News, May 25, 2012
Former Lloyds Head Of Security Charged With Fraud
Former head of security at Lloyds Bank has been charged in connection with an alleged fraud of £2.5m. 50-year-old Jessica Harper, of Croydon, south London, is accused of submitting false invoices to ...
Former Lloyds Head Of Security Charged With Fraud
Former head of security at Lloyds Bank has been charged in connection with an alleged fraud of £2.5m. 50-year-old Jessica Harper, of Croydon, south London, is accused of submitting false invoices to ...
UK National News, May 25, 2012
Baby P Social Workers Vowed To Continue Appeal
Two of Baby P's social workers have vowed, after losing their appeal, they will continue to fight an employment tribunal ruling that they were fairly sacked. Gillie Christou and Maria Ward claim they...
Baby P Social Workers Vowed To Continue Appeal
Two of Baby P's social workers have vowed, after losing their appeal, they will continue to fight an employment tribunal ruling that they were fairly sacked. Gillie Christou and Maria Ward claim they...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2012
Police Under Attack During Trouble In Newry
Police have come under attack in a riot in Newry. One officer suffered minor injuries when petrol bombs, stones and bricks were thrown at police at Camlough Road, near Daisy Hill Hospital, last night...
Police Under Attack During Trouble In Newry
Police have come under attack in a riot in Newry. One officer suffered minor injuries when petrol bombs, stones and bricks were thrown at police at Camlough Road, near Daisy Hill Hospital, last night...
UK National News, May 25, 2012
Anarchist Group Claim Attack On Railway Signaling
Responsibility for two attacks on railway line signalling in Bristol has been claimed by anarchist organisation, the Informal Anarchist Federation. British transport police (BTP) and Network Rail hav...
Anarchist Group Claim Attack On Railway Signaling
Responsibility for two attacks on railway line signalling in Bristol has been claimed by anarchist organisation, the Informal Anarchist Federation. British transport police (BTP) and Network Rail hav...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2012
Millions Poured In To 2013 City Of Culture
Millions of pounds from the public purse will be invested in Londonderry as it prepares for its 2013 role as UK City of Culture. Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland said £9m has been pledge...
Millions Poured In To 2013 City Of Culture
Millions of pounds from the public purse will be invested in Londonderry as it prepares for its 2013 role as UK City of Culture. Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland said £9m has been pledge...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2012
Changes Due For Antrim Area Hospital After Criticisms
Improvements are due to be put in place at Antrim Area hospital after two independent reports criticised its working practices. The Northern Health Trust has said it accepts the recommendations of th...
Changes Due For Antrim Area Hospital After Criticisms
Improvements are due to be put in place at Antrim Area hospital after two independent reports criticised its working practices. The Northern Health Trust has said it accepts the recommendations of th...
Business News, May 25, 2012
Enterprise Minister Welcomes Launch Of Cow Comfort Product
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has welcomed the launch of Wilson Agri’s innovative product to help dairy farmers improve cow comfort and increase milk output. The Coleraine firm has designed and i...
Enterprise Minister Welcomes Launch Of Cow Comfort Product
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has welcomed the launch of Wilson Agri’s innovative product to help dairy farmers improve cow comfort and increase milk output. The Coleraine firm has designed and i...
Recruitment News, May 25, 2012
Over 140 New Jobs To Be Created s Part Of €15.5m Investment
Simon Coveney, T.D. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine today announced €15.5 million of new investment by the Irish seafood processing companies, supported by grants of €3.2 million under t...
Over 140 New Jobs To Be Created s Part Of €15.5m Investment
Simon Coveney, T.D. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine today announced €15.5 million of new investment by the Irish seafood processing companies, supported by grants of €3.2 million under t...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2012
Projects Kick Off To Get Rural Youth Working
A Stormont minister has pledged to help young people in rural areas find work. Michelle O'Neill, Rural Development Minister, is backing the "unique" BOOST programme, which gives practical support to ...
Projects Kick Off To Get Rural Youth Working
A Stormont minister has pledged to help young people in rural areas find work. Michelle O'Neill, Rural Development Minister, is backing the "unique" BOOST programme, which gives practical support to ...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2012
Other NI News In Brief
Body Recovered From Sea Off Antrim Coast A body was pulled from the sea near Larne on Thursday evening. It is believed the man was not from Northern Ireland, but a police spokesman said a for...
Other NI News In Brief
Body Recovered From Sea Off Antrim Coast A body was pulled from the sea near Larne on Thursday evening. It is believed the man was not from Northern Ireland, but a police spokesman said a for...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2012
Concerns Raised In Court Over Mauritius Murder Investigation
The police investigation into the murder of a Northern Irish honeymooner in Mauritius has been under the spotlight in court. Defence lawyers for Avinash Treebhoowoon, one of two accused, have cast do...
Concerns Raised In Court Over Mauritius Murder Investigation
The police investigation into the murder of a Northern Irish honeymooner in Mauritius has been under the spotlight in court. Defence lawyers for Avinash Treebhoowoon, one of two accused, have cast do...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2012
NI Beaches Haul In Blue Flag Awards
Hot temperatures and blue skies have hit Northern Ireland this week and it's good news for sun-worshippers as more than twenty beaches have been deemed clean and safe. Environment Minister Alex Attwo...
NI Beaches Haul In Blue Flag Awards
Hot temperatures and blue skies have hit Northern Ireland this week and it's good news for sun-worshippers as more than twenty beaches have been deemed clean and safe. Environment Minister Alex Attwo...
Business News, May 24, 2012
Newry Business's Success Is Child's Play
Funky Monkeys Playcentres Ltd, run by Newry husband and wife Mark and Alison Simpson, is intending to expand its successful franchise model into the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain, with support...
Newry Business's Success Is Child's Play
Funky Monkeys Playcentres Ltd, run by Newry husband and wife Mark and Alison Simpson, is intending to expand its successful franchise model into the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain, with support...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Apart from a little patchy drizzle it will be a dry evening and night with variable amounts of cloud. A few mist and fog patches forming. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
