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Northern Ireland News for May 2012 : Page 5
UK National News, May 24, 2012
Government Announce New School Building Plans
The government has announced a new school building fund, which will give money to 261 schools in England. A total of 587 applied for the cash from the Priority School Building Programme, aimed at reb...
Government Announce New School Building Plans
The government has announced a new school building fund, which will give money to 261 schools in England. A total of 587 applied for the cash from the Priority School Building Programme, aimed at reb...
UK National News, May 24, 2012
Government To Indefinitely Resist ECHR Ruling On Prisoner Voting
Following a ruling by the European court of human rights stating that prisoners must be given the right to vote, David Cameron has said he believes he will be able to indefinitely resist the move. Ca...
Government To Indefinitely Resist ECHR Ruling On Prisoner Voting
Following a ruling by the European court of human rights stating that prisoners must be given the right to vote, David Cameron has said he believes he will be able to indefinitely resist the move. Ca...
UK National News, May 24, 2012
UK's Economy Slips Further Into Recession
Britain's economy contracted by 0.3% in the first three months of the year, faster than previously thought the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have said. George Osborne will now face increasing ...
UK's Economy Slips Further Into Recession
Britain's economy contracted by 0.3% in the first three months of the year, faster than previously thought the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have said. George Osborne will now face increasing ...
UK National News, May 24, 2012
Tory's Accused Of Gay Marriage Backtrack
Following the announcement that Tory MPs and ministers will be allowed a ‘free vote’ on the issue of gay marriage, Downing Street has denied accusations that it is backtracking. On Wednesday, David C...
Tory's Accused Of Gay Marriage Backtrack
Following the announcement that Tory MPs and ministers will be allowed a ‘free vote’ on the issue of gay marriage, Downing Street has denied accusations that it is backtracking. On Wednesday, David C...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2012
NI House Prices Spiral Downwards
The average price of a house in Northern Ireland has fallen by more than 10% in the last year, the worst rate in the whole of the UK. A figure of 10.7% was released by the Office for National Statist...
NI House Prices Spiral Downwards
The average price of a house in Northern Ireland has fallen by more than 10% in the last year, the worst rate in the whole of the UK. A figure of 10.7% was released by the Office for National Statist...
Business News, May 24, 2012
Foster Addresses Mobile Financial Services Technology Conference
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has addressed senior technology representatives from some of the world's leading banks, financial and telecommunications sectors at the Mobey Forum member meeting in ...
Foster Addresses Mobile Financial Services Technology Conference
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has addressed senior technology representatives from some of the world's leading banks, financial and telecommunications sectors at the Mobey Forum member meeting in ...
Recruitment News, May 24, 2012
Congress Says New Investment Programme To Create Over 100 Jobs
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions, outlined details of a major new investment programme that could create up to 100,000 jobs and significantly boost prospects of economic recovery. Congress General ...
Congress Says New Investment Programme To Create Over 100 Jobs
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions, outlined details of a major new investment programme that could create up to 100,000 jobs and significantly boost prospects of economic recovery. Congress General ...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2012
Man Arrested Over Teen Attack
A 42-year-old man has been arrested over an attack in Glengormley in which a teenager was seriously injured last weekend. The 16-year-old suffered severe head injuries in the assault which occurred o...
Man Arrested Over Teen Attack
A 42-year-old man has been arrested over an attack in Glengormley in which a teenager was seriously injured last weekend. The 16-year-old suffered severe head injuries in the assault which occurred o...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2012
Man In Court Over Bombs Found In Flat
A Londonderry man has appeared in court in connection with bombs found in a flat in the city on Monday. Anthony Thomas Friel, of Gartan Square, was remanded in custody and will appear via videolink i...
Man In Court Over Bombs Found In Flat
A Londonderry man has appeared in court in connection with bombs found in a flat in the city on Monday. Anthony Thomas Friel, of Gartan Square, was remanded in custody and will appear via videolink i...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2012
Parents Of Disabled Children Skipping Meals To Save Money
The government has been asked to leave families with disabled children out of benefits cuts after a charity found many are skipping meals or cannot afford to heat their homes. The Counting the Costs ...
Parents Of Disabled Children Skipping Meals To Save Money
The government has been asked to leave families with disabled children out of benefits cuts after a charity found many are skipping meals or cannot afford to heat their homes. The Counting the Costs ...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2012
Students Lobby Stormont To Protect Sea Life
Students from across Northern Ireland stood up for Northern Ireland's "spectacular" sea life at Stormont today. They gave evidence to the Assembly's Environment Committee as part of a public consulta...
Students Lobby Stormont To Protect Sea Life
Students from across Northern Ireland stood up for Northern Ireland's "spectacular" sea life at Stormont today. They gave evidence to the Assembly's Environment Committee as part of a public consulta...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2012
Alliance Quits Shared Future Working Group
The Alliance Party has pulled out of "shared future" talks, saying members have "lost faith" in the process. Leader David Ford said the DUP and Sinn Fein had tried to create "an illusion" of being "s...
Alliance Quits Shared Future Working Group
The Alliance Party has pulled out of "shared future" talks, saying members have "lost faith" in the process. Leader David Ford said the DUP and Sinn Fein had tried to create "an illusion" of being "s...
UK National News, May 24, 2012
Free Banking 'A Dangerous Myth'
Andrew Bailey, due to become the chief regulator of the financial services industry, has said that free banking is "a dangerous myth". Saying that while customers may think their account is free, the...
Free Banking 'A Dangerous Myth'
Andrew Bailey, due to become the chief regulator of the financial services industry, has said that free banking is "a dangerous myth". Saying that while customers may think their account is free, the...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2012
Policeman Killer's 14-Year Sentence Will Be Reviewed
The 14-year sentence given to a man who murdered a PSNI officer will be reviewed by the Court of Appeal. The move came after the chairman of the justice committee, Paul Givan, argued that the sentenc...
Policeman Killer's 14-Year Sentence Will Be Reviewed
The 14-year sentence given to a man who murdered a PSNI officer will be reviewed by the Court of Appeal. The move came after the chairman of the justice committee, Paul Givan, argued that the sentenc...
UK National News, May 24, 2012
Universal Credit Benefit System Brought Forward
Plans to introduce a new single benefit, which the government claims will simplify the welfare system, have been brought forward by six months. The streamlined Universal Credit, which replaces a rang...
Universal Credit Benefit System Brought Forward
Plans to introduce a new single benefit, which the government claims will simplify the welfare system, have been brought forward by six months. The streamlined Universal Credit, which replaces a rang...
UK National News, May 24, 2012
Confirmed Case Of Rabies In UK
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) yesterday confirmed a case of rabies in the UK. The potentially fatal disease was confirmed in a patient from London who was bitten by a dog in south Asia. The pat...
Confirmed Case Of Rabies In UK
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) yesterday confirmed a case of rabies in the UK. The potentially fatal disease was confirmed in a patient from London who was bitten by a dog in south Asia. The pat...
UK National News, May 24, 2012
Co-op Announces New Legal Services And Creation Of 3,000 Jobs
The Co-operative Group has announced plans to create up to 3,000 jobs in an expansion of its legal services. The Manchester-based firm has said it intends to open five regional hubs across England in...
Co-op Announces New Legal Services And Creation Of 3,000 Jobs
The Co-operative Group has announced plans to create up to 3,000 jobs in an expansion of its legal services. The Manchester-based firm has said it intends to open five regional hubs across England in...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2012
Other NI News In Brief
Man Killed In Motorbike Accident A 30-year-old man died in a motorbike accident in County Antrim yesterday. Colin Gilmore, from Newtownabbey, died after a collision with a tractor on Sallybu...
Other NI News In Brief
Man Killed In Motorbike Accident A 30-year-old man died in a motorbike accident in County Antrim yesterday. Colin Gilmore, from Newtownabbey, died after a collision with a tractor on Sallybu...
UK National News, May 24, 2012
Condemnation Of Plan To Capture Buzzards
A plan to allow buzzard nests to be destroyed and the birds to be captured to protect pheasant shoots has been condemned by conservationists. The UK Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Aff...
Condemnation Of Plan To Capture Buzzards
A plan to allow buzzard nests to be destroyed and the birds to be captured to protect pheasant shoots has been condemned by conservationists. The UK Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Aff...
UK National News, May 24, 2012
Other News In Brief
Migration More Than Double Than Expected Net migration to the UK remains more than double the government's target of fewer than 100,000 people a year, according to new figures. In the 12 mont...
Other News In Brief
Migration More Than Double Than Expected Net migration to the UK remains more than double the government's target of fewer than 100,000 people a year, according to new figures. In the 12 mont...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2012
Men Arrested For 1998 Murder
Two suspects are being questioned at a Belfast police station in connection with a murder 14 years ago. The men, aged 50 and 51, were arrested after the Republic of Ireland’s police force renewed the...
Men Arrested For 1998 Murder
Two suspects are being questioned at a Belfast police station in connection with a murder 14 years ago. The men, aged 50 and 51, were arrested after the Republic of Ireland’s police force renewed the...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2012
Funeral Of Murdered Teen Takes Place
The funeral of Lauren O'Neill, who was murdered in Bellaghy on Saturday, has taken place. The 18-year-old was fatally shot at her home in William Court. Her sister Brenda remains in a stable conditi...
Funeral Of Murdered Teen Takes Place
The funeral of Lauren O'Neill, who was murdered in Bellaghy on Saturday, has taken place. The 18-year-old was fatally shot at her home in William Court. Her sister Brenda remains in a stable conditi...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2012
New Bid To Name Airport After Aviation Pioneer
A Northern Ireland airport could be renamed after a pioneer of aviation history. Following Amelia Earhart Week in Londonderry, politicians on the city’s council are making a renewed attempt to rebran...
New Bid To Name Airport After Aviation Pioneer
A Northern Ireland airport could be renamed after a pioneer of aviation history. Following Amelia Earhart Week in Londonderry, politicians on the city’s council are making a renewed attempt to rebran...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2012
UK Govt Needs To End Its Obsession With Nuclear Power
SDLP MP for South Down, Margaret Ritchie, has called on the Conservative-led government to rethink its Draft Energy Bill. Speaking as the government unveiled their Draft Bill at Westminster Margaret ...
UK Govt Needs To End Its Obsession With Nuclear Power
SDLP MP for South Down, Margaret Ritchie, has called on the Conservative-led government to rethink its Draft Energy Bill. Speaking as the government unveiled their Draft Bill at Westminster Margaret ...
Recruitment News, May 23, 2012
Ciara Conway Welcomes 65 Jobs As Dawn Meats Expands
Labour T.D. for Waterford, Ciara Conway is welcoming news that 65 new jobs are to be created in Co. Waterford following a deal between McDonald's Ireland and Dawn Meats. Dawn Meats, which is based at...
Ciara Conway Welcomes 65 Jobs As Dawn Meats Expands
Labour T.D. for Waterford, Ciara Conway is welcoming news that 65 new jobs are to be created in Co. Waterford following a deal between McDonald's Ireland and Dawn Meats. Dawn Meats, which is based at...
UK National News, May 23, 2012
Sentences Doubled For Men Who Raped 11-Year-Old Girl
The appeal court today more than double the sentences of two men jailed for raping an 11-year-old girl. Roshane Channer and Ruben Monteiro, both 21, were originally given three years and four months ...
Sentences Doubled For Men Who Raped 11-Year-Old Girl
The appeal court today more than double the sentences of two men jailed for raping an 11-year-old girl. Roshane Channer and Ruben Monteiro, both 21, were originally given three years and four months ...
UK National News, May 23, 2012
New Report Expresses Concern Over Employability of 'Neets'
A new report on the issue of ‘Neets’ has said that too many young people lack the social skills needed to get their first job. The Work Foundation says more than 450,000 Neets - youngsters not in edu...
New Report Expresses Concern Over Employability of 'Neets'
A new report on the issue of ‘Neets’ has said that too many young people lack the social skills needed to get their first job. The Work Foundation says more than 450,000 Neets - youngsters not in edu...
UK National News, May 23, 2012
ONS Reveal Fall In UK Sales
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) retail sales volumes fell by 2.3% in April, largely because of a record fall in petrol sales. In the aftermath of March’s petrol panic buying sal...
ONS Reveal Fall In UK Sales
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) retail sales volumes fell by 2.3% in April, largely because of a record fall in petrol sales. In the aftermath of March’s petrol panic buying sal...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2012
Teacher Not Guilty Of Teenage Sex Offences
A teacher has been found not guilty of sex offences against a teenager. Stewart Robert Smith, 39, from Winchester Park in Londonderry, denied charges of rape and indecent assault. The charges relate...
Teacher Not Guilty Of Teenage Sex Offences
A teacher has been found not guilty of sex offences against a teenager. Stewart Robert Smith, 39, from Winchester Park in Londonderry, denied charges of rape and indecent assault. The charges relate...
UK National News, May 23, 2012
Health Watchdog Publish New Pain Medication Guidelines
New guidelines published by health watchdog, NICE, say that many patients with advanced cancer and other debilitating conditions are being "under-treated" for their pain. The National Institute for C...
Health Watchdog Publish New Pain Medication Guidelines
New guidelines published by health watchdog, NICE, say that many patients with advanced cancer and other debilitating conditions are being "under-treated" for their pain. The National Institute for C...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A rather cloudy but mainly dry day with just the odd shower. Best chance of any brightness will be across northern and eastern counties. Mild. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Another cloudy and mild night with the odd spot of rain. More widespread outbreaks of rain will spread southeast late in the night. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
