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10/07/2008
Other NI News In Brief
Murder Enquiry: Two Still Held
Two men - aged 44 and 28 - who were arrested yesterday in connection with the murder of Shane Cunningham in south Belfast, are still being questioned by police. The 39-year-old was found dead at a house in Woodbreda Park near the Saintfield Road on Tuesday. Mr Cunningham, a stonemason, lived at Rossdale Gardens in the Four Winds area of the city.
Train Under Strain
NI trains have been operating with more than 250,000 empty seats every week according to new figures, which include off-peak periods. They show that across Northern Ireland Translink train services, more seats were empty than occupied. Translink's Head of Rail Operations, Richard Knox, said it would have to look at how to attract additional passengers to its services. "We do also have to take into consideration that we've seen over a 50% growth in our services since 2001, and 23% in the last two years," he added.
Jobs In Store
About 150 new jobs are to be created in Newtownabbey with the arrival of one of the UK's largest soft furnishings retailers. Dunelm Mill, which has more than 90 outlets across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and employs some 6,000 staff, is scheduled to open a new store at Longwood Retail Park near Abbeycentre this autumn. Conversion work on the new building is about to start, which, when finished will see a modern, air conditioned store spanning two floors, with over 20,000 products for the home across several departments, including bedding, curtains, lighting, bathroom and kitchen products.
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Two men - aged 44 and 28 - who were arrested yesterday in connection with the murder of Shane Cunningham in south Belfast, are still being questioned by police. The 39-year-old was found dead at a house in Woodbreda Park near the Saintfield Road on Tuesday. Mr Cunningham, a stonemason, lived at Rossdale Gardens in the Four Winds area of the city.
Train Under Strain
NI trains have been operating with more than 250,000 empty seats every week according to new figures, which include off-peak periods. They show that across Northern Ireland Translink train services, more seats were empty than occupied. Translink's Head of Rail Operations, Richard Knox, said it would have to look at how to attract additional passengers to its services. "We do also have to take into consideration that we've seen over a 50% growth in our services since 2001, and 23% in the last two years," he added.
Jobs In Store
About 150 new jobs are to be created in Newtownabbey with the arrival of one of the UK's largest soft furnishings retailers. Dunelm Mill, which has more than 90 outlets across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and employs some 6,000 staff, is scheduled to open a new store at Longwood Retail Park near Abbeycentre this autumn. Conversion work on the new building is about to start, which, when finished will see a modern, air conditioned store spanning two floors, with over 20,000 products for the home across several departments, including bedding, curtains, lighting, bathroom and kitchen products.
(BMcC/KMcA)
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Late Night Bus And Train Services To Return For Christmas
Translink NI have announced that late night bus and train services will return for the Christmas period this year. The extended services were first trialled in 2019 and Translink have said they are bringing the services back to support the hospitality industry.
Late Night Bus And Train Services To Return For Christmas
Translink NI have announced that late night bus and train services will return for the Christmas period this year. The extended services were first trialled in 2019 and Translink have said they are bringing the services back to support the hospitality industry.
08 April 2008
UTV Escapes ITV News Cutbacks
News operations at Ulster Television are to be saved from widespread cut-backs by the national broadcaster ITV. Neither UTV or its Scottish equivalent, STV are to be hit by the £40m cost-savings initiated by ITV. Both UTV and STV are independent companies and are not affected by the decision.
UTV Escapes ITV News Cutbacks
News operations at Ulster Television are to be saved from widespread cut-backs by the national broadcaster ITV. Neither UTV or its Scottish equivalent, STV are to be hit by the £40m cost-savings initiated by ITV. Both UTV and STV are independent companies and are not affected by the decision.
01 November 2002
Vote of confidence for NI news services
A study of television and other news sources in the UK has found that only 4% of Northern Ireland viewers are dissatisfied with the provision of local news services. The research carried out by the Independent Television Commission (ITC) and Broadcasting Standards Commission (BSC) found this was the lowest dissatisfaction rate in the UK.
Vote of confidence for NI news services
A study of television and other news sources in the UK has found that only 4% of Northern Ireland viewers are dissatisfied with the provision of local news services. The research carried out by the Independent Television Commission (ITC) and Broadcasting Standards Commission (BSC) found this was the lowest dissatisfaction rate in the UK.
05 December 2013
Minister Appeals For Safe Driving Over Christmas
Road Safety Minister Mark H Durkan has appealed for road users to take extra care over the Christmas period. He said: "This weekend sees the Christmas party season begin in earnest, but it is also a time when the nights are at their darkest, increasing the danger. I want everyone to enjoy Christmas and New Year but I want them to do it safely.
Minister Appeals For Safe Driving Over Christmas
Road Safety Minister Mark H Durkan has appealed for road users to take extra care over the Christmas period. He said: "This weekend sees the Christmas party season begin in earnest, but it is also a time when the nights are at their darkest, increasing the danger. I want everyone to enjoy Christmas and New Year but I want them to do it safely.
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Clear intervals and occasional wintry showers this evening with local fresh snowfalls and some ice. Overnight as winds ease showers will die back to northern coastal areas. Frosty. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
