Northern Ireland News for May 2015 : Page 9

Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2015
Oldham Manager Receives Death Threats
Oldham manager Darren Kelly has received a death threat, the football club have confirmed. The Northern Ireland man was appointed as the Latics manager week. Supporters are not happy after he appear...
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Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2015
Lo Supports Campaign Against Review Of Birds And Habitats Directives
The European Commission has launched a campaign against a proposed review of the birds and habitats directives. The umbrella organisation, Northern Ireland Environment Link, has spoken out against th...
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Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2015
Other News In Brief
Two Convicted Of Benefit Fraud Two people have been convicted for claiming benefits they were not entitled to at Newtownards Magistrates' Court. Mr Darryl Crawford of Abbots Walk, Bangor cla...
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UK National News, May 11, 2015
Kent Road Collision Kills Three People
Three people have died following a two vehicle road collision in Kent. It is understood the incident occurred on 10 May at approximately 3.50pm. A man riding a motorbike and two female passengers in...
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Recruitment News, May 11, 2015
800 Construction Jobs To Be Created During Alexion Expansion
800 construction jobs are expected to be created after Alexion Pharmaceuticals announced expansion plans in Ireland. The €450m, four-year project, which will be constructed at Alexion's College Park ...
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Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2015
New Health Minister Appointed
First Minister Peter Robinson has appointed Mr Simon Hamilton as the new Health Minister. Alliance Leader David Ford welcomed the news and said he must bring a different attitude towards equality iss...
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Business News, May 11, 2015
Dates Announced For Belfast Photo Festival
The third biennial Belfast Photo Festival is to take place from 4 to 30 June. The festival, which will be staged across a range of venues, will explore the theme of photography's 'Convergence' with o...
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Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2015
Man Arrested After Police Find 'Suspicious Objects'
Police have arrested a 63-year-old man after they found a number of suspicious objects during a search in east Belfast. A number of residents have been evacuated from their homes after the discovery ...
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Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2015
Hastings Hotels Group Buys Windsor House
The Hastings Hotels Group has bought Ireland's tallest commercial building, Windsor House, for a reported £6.5 million. The group already owns the Europa Hotel, Culloden Estate and Spa and the Slieve...
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Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2015
Two Men Arrested Over West Belfast Burglary
Two men have been arrested in connection with a burglary in west Belfast. The men also attempted to attack the occupant in the property in the Forfar Street area on Sunday morning. The pair, who wer...
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Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2015
SDLP Leader To Give Up Assembly Seat
SDLP Leader Alasdair McDonnell confirmed he will give up his assembly seat to concentrate on remaining as an MP at Wesminster. The South Belfast MP kept his seat in the area with 9,560 votes. Speaki...
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Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2015
Cash And Cigarettes Stolen During Armed Robbery In East Belfast
Police are searching for two men following a robbery at a shop on the Albertbridge Road in east Belfast on Saturday evening. The men entered the store, climbed over the counter and stole a quantity o...
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UK National News, May 11, 2015
Skydiver Seriously Injured After Parachute Failure
Police are appealing for information after a female skydivers parachute failed to open during a routine jump. The incident occurred on 5 April at Netheravon Airfield at approximately 4.30pm. It is u...
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UK National News, May 11, 2015
Body Found After 'Chemical Incident' In Kent
A body has been discovered following a 'chemical incident' at a property in Kent. Six fire crews were called to the scene on Sunday (10 May) after 9:30pm. Police and ambulance services retreated due...
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Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2015
Number Of Lambs Die After Having Their Ears Cut Off
Police have increased patrols in Armagh after a number of lambs died after having their ears cut off. The incident happened on the Battleford Road on Saturday. The lambs suffered heart attacks after...
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UK National News, May 11, 2015
Heathrow Records Strong Traffic Figures
Heathrow Airport has released its latest traffic and business commentary. In April, 6.14 million passengers travelled through the airport, with a combined passenger growth for March and April of 1.2...
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UK National News, May 11, 2015
Shooting Incident At House In Berkshire
A man has been shot in Berkshire as he opened his front door. It is understood that around 6pm on Sunday, two men knocked on the door of the property in Swancote Green, Easthampstead. The victim, ...
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UK National News, May 11, 2015
Growth Returns To Scottish Economy - Survey
A new survey has found that Scotland's economy has returned to growth. The Bank of Scotland's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) survey revealed that both employment and new business increased in the ...
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Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2015
Other News In Brief
Theresa Villiers To Remain Secretary Of State Theresa Villiers is to remain as Secretary of State, Prime Minister David Cameron has confirmed. He made the announcement via Twitter. Other ap...
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UK National News, May 11, 2015
Body Found In Suitcase In London Canal
An investigation has been launched after a body was found in a suitcase in London. At around 2.30pm on Sunday, police were called to the Grand Union Canal, near Delamere Terrace, Little Venice. A su...
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UK National News, May 11, 2015
Other News In Brief
Memorial Service Held For Bradford City Fire Anniversary A memorial service has been held in Bradford marking the 30th anniversary of the Bradford City fire. 54 people were killed when the bl...
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Recruitment News, May 8, 2015
Recovering Price Of Oil Should Bring An Immediate End To Job Cuts - Unite
The recovering price of oil should bring an immediate end to the oil and gas industry's opportunistic campaign of job cuts and impositions to working conditions, Unite has said. The call comes afte...
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UK National News, May 8, 2015
Ed Balls Loses Morley And Outwood Seat
Labour's former shadow chancellor Ed Balls has lost his election seat to Conservative candidate Andrea Jenkyns. Mr Balls lost his Morley and Outwood seat by 422 votes after a recount. Earlier Labour...
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Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2015
NI Election Results Announced
The results of the elected 18 MPs to Westminster have been announced following an overnight count. The DUP won eight seats, Sinn Fein took four, the SDLP won three, the UUP took two and one independe...
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Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2015
Third Man Arrested Over Gerard 'Jock' Davison Murder Released
A third man arrested by police investigating the murder of Gerard 'Jock' Davison has been released. Mr Davison, 47, a former IRA Commander, was shot several times in the Markets area of Belfast on Tu...
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Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2015
Suspicious Object In Ballygowan Declared 'Elaborate Hoax'
A suspicious object found in Ballygowan, County Down, in the early hours of Friday morning has been declared an "elaborate hoax". Residents had to be evacuated from their homes after the object was d...
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Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2015
Viable Device Found In Newry Had Detonated
A device found in Newry on Thursday had exploded, according to police. The device was discovered on the Barracric Road and a railway line between Newry and Dundalk was forced to close. It has since b...
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Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2015
Belfast Zoo Welcomes Three-White-Belted Ruffed Lemurs
Belfast Zoo has welcomed the arrival of three white-belted ruffed lemurs. The new arrivals were born at the start of April to mother, Mianta and father, Wakka. Zoo manager, Mark Challis said: "All l...
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UK National News, May 8, 2015
Toddler Dies After Colliding With Car In Derby
An 18 month old girl has been killed following a collision with a car in Derby. The incident occurred on Chartley Road, off of the Stenson Road. Emergency services attended the scene at 10.10am on 7...
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UK National News, May 8, 2015
Conservatives Secure Majority Vote
The Conservatives have gained the 326 seats needed to secure a majority in the Commons, having made gains in England and Wales. In total, the party secured 331 of 650 seats. Labour is the next largest...
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