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Northern Ireland News for May 2012 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2012
Belfast Hotel Closes Suddenly
A north Belfast hotel has closed suddenly, leaving 35 staff out of work. Guests with future bookings were left out in the cold when the Landsdowne Hotel on Antrim Road closed yesterday. James Wong, ...
Belfast Hotel Closes Suddenly
A north Belfast hotel has closed suddenly, leaving 35 staff out of work. Guests with future bookings were left out in the cold when the Landsdowne Hotel on Antrim Road closed yesterday. James Wong, ...
UK National News, May 23, 2012
BAE Systems To Announce £1.9bn Deal With Saudi Arabia
British defence giant BAE have announced it has signed a £1.9bn ($3bn) deal with Saudi Arabia to supply Hawk trainer jets. Trade union Unite have now said that the news means 218 jobs at the East Yor...
BAE Systems To Announce £1.9bn Deal With Saudi Arabia
British defence giant BAE have announced it has signed a £1.9bn ($3bn) deal with Saudi Arabia to supply Hawk trainer jets. Trade union Unite have now said that the news means 218 jobs at the East Yor...
UK National News, May 23, 2012
Payment Council Warn Of New 'Sophisticated' Credit Card Scam
The Payments Council are warning credit card users of a new sophisticated scam, which dupes people into handing over their credit cards and pin numbers. A cardholder will receive a call claiming to b...
Payment Council Warn Of New 'Sophisticated' Credit Card Scam
The Payments Council are warning credit card users of a new sophisticated scam, which dupes people into handing over their credit cards and pin numbers. A cardholder will receive a call claiming to b...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2012
Room-Cleaner Gives Evidence At Mauritius Murder Trial
A room cleaner at the luxury hotel where a Tyrone newly-wed died has begun giving evidence at the murder trial of two of his former colleagues. Raj Theekow claims to have heard a female voice crying ...
Room-Cleaner Gives Evidence At Mauritius Murder Trial
A room cleaner at the luxury hotel where a Tyrone newly-wed died has begun giving evidence at the murder trial of two of his former colleagues. Raj Theekow claims to have heard a female voice crying ...
UK National News, May 23, 2012
Anti-Corruption Unit Being Investigated For Corruption
Officers working for Scotland Yard’s anti-corruption unit are being investigated over allegations that they were paid thousands of pounds by a firm of private investigators. A parliamentary inquiry h...
Anti-Corruption Unit Being Investigated For Corruption
Officers working for Scotland Yard’s anti-corruption unit are being investigated over allegations that they were paid thousands of pounds by a firm of private investigators. A parliamentary inquiry h...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2012
"Act Fast" To Save NI Town Centres, Politicians Told
Retailers have called on the Northern Ireland Executive to 'act fast' to save high street shopping. At an emergency summit today, the Northern Ireland Independent Retail Trade Association (NIRRTA) wi...
"Act Fast" To Save NI Town Centres, Politicians Told
Retailers have called on the Northern Ireland Executive to 'act fast' to save high street shopping. At an emergency summit today, the Northern Ireland Independent Retail Trade Association (NIRRTA) wi...
UK National News, May 23, 2012
Hospital Infections Falling But New 'Harder To Treat' Strains Appearing
Experts have warned that controlling hospital infections such as salmonella and E.coli must be a priority. There has been a drop in rates of the superbug MRSA and C. difficile, but other infections l...
Hospital Infections Falling But New 'Harder To Treat' Strains Appearing
Experts have warned that controlling hospital infections such as salmonella and E.coli must be a priority. There has been a drop in rates of the superbug MRSA and C. difficile, but other infections l...
Business News, May 23, 2012
Precision Manufacturer Saves Over £500,000 Through Efficiency Measures
Northern Hydraulics Ltd based in Coalisland, Co. Tyrone has announced savings of over £500,000 through a programme of efficiency measures undertaken with support from Invest Northern Ireland. Norther...
Precision Manufacturer Saves Over £500,000 Through Efficiency Measures
Northern Hydraulics Ltd based in Coalisland, Co. Tyrone has announced savings of over £500,000 through a programme of efficiency measures undertaken with support from Invest Northern Ireland. Norther...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2012
Housing Association Asked To Give Public Money Back
A social housing provider has been asked to return £835,000 of public funds after failing to get planning permission on a Co. Down site. Belfast-based Trinity Housing Association bought half an acre ...
Housing Association Asked To Give Public Money Back
A social housing provider has been asked to return £835,000 of public funds after failing to get planning permission on a Co. Down site. Belfast-based Trinity Housing Association bought half an acre ...
UK National News, May 23, 2012
Almost 88,000 Racist Incidents Recorded In Schools
The BBC has reported that almost 88,000 incidents of racism were recorded in Britain's schools between 2007 and 2011. A racist incident is defined as, any situation perceived to be racist by the vict...
Almost 88,000 Racist Incidents Recorded In Schools
The BBC has reported that almost 88,000 incidents of racism were recorded in Britain's schools between 2007 and 2011. A racist incident is defined as, any situation perceived to be racist by the vict...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2012
Other News In Brief
Overend Welcomes DETI Help For Credit Union Support & Advice Ulster Unionist MLA for Mid-Ulster, Sandra Overend MLA today questioned the Enterprise Minister as she made a Statement to The Asse...
Other News In Brief
Overend Welcomes DETI Help For Credit Union Support & Advice Ulster Unionist MLA for Mid-Ulster, Sandra Overend MLA today questioned the Enterprise Minister as she made a Statement to The Asse...
UK National News, May 23, 2012
Other News In Brief
Allergy Injector Recalled After Fault People using a certain type of adrenaline injector for severe allergic reactions are being told to consult their doctors after a fault was found with the ...
Other News In Brief
Allergy Injector Recalled After Fault People using a certain type of adrenaline injector for severe allergic reactions are being told to consult their doctors after a fault was found with the ...
Recruitment News, May 23, 2012
Smartbox To Expand Operations With The Potential To Create Up To 70 Jobs
Leading supplier of gift vouchers and rewards to establish an International Strategy, B2B, Project Management, Digital, Supply Chain and IT Centre of Excellence and expand its Financial Shared Service...
Smartbox To Expand Operations With The Potential To Create Up To 70 Jobs
Leading supplier of gift vouchers and rewards to establish an International Strategy, B2B, Project Management, Digital, Supply Chain and IT Centre of Excellence and expand its Financial Shared Service...
UK National News, May 22, 2012
Government Should Protect Green Growth, MPs Warn
The government is not doing enough to safeguard the growing green economy, a report has warned. The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) warned on Monday that the current approach to the environment h...
Government Should Protect Green Growth, MPs Warn
The government is not doing enough to safeguard the growing green economy, a report has warned. The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) warned on Monday that the current approach to the environment h...
UK National News, May 22, 2012
Government To Decide If Prisoners Get The Vote
The UK will be able to decide whether to allow prisoners the vote, following a judgment from the European Court of Human Rights. The international court ruled today that it is up to individual govern...
Government To Decide If Prisoners Get The Vote
The UK will be able to decide whether to allow prisoners the vote, following a judgment from the European Court of Human Rights. The international court ruled today that it is up to individual govern...
UK National News, May 22, 2012
UK Inflation Down To 3%
The UK inflation rate fell last month to its lowest in years, but the Bank of England warned that eurozone troubles would keep prices rising. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rate fell 5% to 3% in Mar...
UK Inflation Down To 3%
The UK inflation rate fell last month to its lowest in years, but the Bank of England warned that eurozone troubles would keep prices rising. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rate fell 5% to 3% in Mar...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2012
Ulster Unionists Expel Assembly Member
Problems within unionism deepened today as the Ulster Unionist Party expelled a prominent member. David McNarry, Assembly member for Strangford, was informed of his expulsion following a meeting of a...
Ulster Unionists Expel Assembly Member
Problems within unionism deepened today as the Ulster Unionist Party expelled a prominent member. David McNarry, Assembly member for Strangford, was informed of his expulsion following a meeting of a...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2012
Poots To Learn From Basque Health Minister
The Northern Ireland Health Minister has met with his Basque counterpart and said the two places should work together due to their similar population sizes and devolved governments. In a four-hour me...
Poots To Learn From Basque Health Minister
The Northern Ireland Health Minister has met with his Basque counterpart and said the two places should work together due to their similar population sizes and devolved governments. In a four-hour me...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2012
Quango Probe Could Cost One Million Pounds
An independent investigation into the dealings of a defunct Stormont quango will cost the taxpayer nearly a million pounds. The Northern Ireland Events Company (NIEC) folded with debts of £1.6m and a...
Quango Probe Could Cost One Million Pounds
An independent investigation into the dealings of a defunct Stormont quango will cost the taxpayer nearly a million pounds. The Northern Ireland Events Company (NIEC) folded with debts of £1.6m and a...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2012
Man Arrested After Bombs Found in Londonderry
Bombs have been found in a flat in Londonderry, leading to the arrest of a 30-year-old man. Police made the devices safe after the security alert at Maureen Avenue in the city last night, but warned ...
Man Arrested After Bombs Found in Londonderry
Bombs have been found in a flat in Londonderry, leading to the arrest of a 30-year-old man. Police made the devices safe after the security alert at Maureen Avenue in the city last night, but warned ...
UK National News, May 22, 2012
Anti-Social Behaviour Orders To Be Scrapped
Controversial ASBOs are to be scrapped in an overhaul of the legal system used for tackling anti-social behaviour. Home Secretary Theresa May announced that the ASBOs (Anti-Social Behaviour Orders) w...
Anti-Social Behaviour Orders To Be Scrapped
Controversial ASBOs are to be scrapped in an overhaul of the legal system used for tackling anti-social behaviour. Home Secretary Theresa May announced that the ASBOs (Anti-Social Behaviour Orders) w...
UK National News, May 22, 2012
Riot Policeman In Court On Racist Charges
A Metropolitan Police officer has denied racially abusing a suspect during the riots in London last summer. PC Alex McFarlane was suspended from service after allegedly using a racist term towards a ...
Riot Policeman In Court On Racist Charges
A Metropolitan Police officer has denied racially abusing a suspect during the riots in London last summer. PC Alex McFarlane was suspended from service after allegedly using a racist term towards a ...
UK National News, May 22, 2012
Screens Are Harming Children, Psychologist Says
Parents who let their children watch screens too much are "neglecting" them, according to a psychologist. Dr Aric Sigman said parents should restrict "screen time" much like salt intake, or they woul...
Screens Are Harming Children, Psychologist Says
Parents who let their children watch screens too much are "neglecting" them, according to a psychologist. Dr Aric Sigman said parents should restrict "screen time" much like salt intake, or they woul...
UK National News, May 22, 2012
Tesco Boss Refuses Bonus
The boss of a leading supermarket has turned down a bonus worth nearly £400,000. Philip Clarke, of Tesco, announced the decision as disappointing sales led the store’s UK profits to fall to £2.5bn. ...
Tesco Boss Refuses Bonus
The boss of a leading supermarket has turned down a bonus worth nearly £400,000. Philip Clarke, of Tesco, announced the decision as disappointing sales led the store’s UK profits to fall to £2.5bn. ...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2012
NI Possible Spaceport Construction Location
Northern Ireland could soon be hosting the construction of the UK's first spaceport, according to a new report into the UK space industry. The report, from the Institute of Directors (IoD), examined ...
NI Possible Spaceport Construction Location
Northern Ireland could soon be hosting the construction of the UK's first spaceport, according to a new report into the UK space industry. The report, from the Institute of Directors (IoD), examined ...
UK National News, May 22, 2012
Other News In Brief
BBC Jubilee Strike Threat Lifted The threat of industrial action by BBC journalists and technicians during the Queen's Diamond Jubilee weekend in June has been withdrawn. Unions had balloted ...
Other News In Brief
BBC Jubilee Strike Threat Lifted The threat of industrial action by BBC journalists and technicians during the Queen's Diamond Jubilee weekend in June has been withdrawn. Unions had balloted ...
Recruitment News, May 22, 2012
ILO Warns Of Youth Unemployment Crisis
A new report by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has revealed that almost 13% of young people worldwide are out of work, and their situation is unlikely to improve in the next four years. ...
ILO Warns Of Youth Unemployment Crisis
A new report by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has revealed that almost 13% of young people worldwide are out of work, and their situation is unlikely to improve in the next four years. ...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2012
Northern Ireland Consumers Vote with Wallets as Food Prices Rise
Most consumers in Northern Ireland are changing their shopping habits to battle the rising price of groceries. A survey run by the Consumer Council found that nine out of ten people here are concerne...
Northern Ireland Consumers Vote with Wallets as Food Prices Rise
Most consumers in Northern Ireland are changing their shopping habits to battle the rising price of groceries. A survey run by the Consumer Council found that nine out of ten people here are concerne...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2012
Doctor's Exam Could Have Injured Disabled Girl, Court Hears
Evidence given at a manslaughter trial suggests that a severely disabled girl could have been injured by a medical examination shortly before her death. Rebecca McKeown, 14, died in March 2001. Her ...
Doctor's Exam Could Have Injured Disabled Girl, Court Hears
Evidence given at a manslaughter trial suggests that a severely disabled girl could have been injured by a medical examination shortly before her death. Rebecca McKeown, 14, died in March 2001. Her ...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2012
Hotel Future for Belfast's "Tech"
A landmark Belfast building could be sold for a multi-million pound sum and converted into a hotel. The former technical college on College Square East, known to generations of students and locals as...
Hotel Future for Belfast's "Tech"
A landmark Belfast building could be sold for a multi-million pound sum and converted into a hotel. The former technical college on College Square East, known to generations of students and locals as...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with a little light rain or drizzle at times, but some spells of drier weather too. The north coast may become somewhat brighter later this afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Cloudy and patchy light rain will slowly clear away this evening. Then the rest of the night will be dry with broken cloud. Westerly winds freshening in the early hours. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
