Meeting to Reinstate Suspended Education Board
Politicians are set to meet Education Minister Catríona Ruane next week to see if a suspended education board can be reinstated.
Local News
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern Resigns
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern announced yesterday that he is set to resign on 6th May. Mr Ahern (56) has been Taoiseach since June 1997.
Man Who Arranged Sham Marriages Appearing in Court
A 30 year old Nigerian man from Derry is to be sentenced later today after he arranged a series of sham marriages to win Chinese and Nigerian immigrants legal status.
Drink Drivers over Easter
69 drink drivers were arrested by the PSNI over the Easter weekend. 650 people were arrested by Gardaí over the same period.
Budget Airline Pays Temporary Staff to be Passengers
Budget Airline Flybe has today admitted that it has used temporary staff to fill planes on flights between Norwich and Dublin.
County Antrim Residents Top Energy Saving League in the North
County Antrim residents are the most commited to making lifestyle changes which could save energy at home.
Co-Ownership Housing Scheme Not Accepting New Applications
The Co-Ownership housing scheme here cannot accept anymore new applications due to demand exceeding their budget.
Marriott International to Open 169 Room Courtyard Hotel in Belfast
Mariott International is set to open a Courtyard Hotel in Belfast in 2010 at the Gasworks site in Cromac Place.
Family Run Supermarket Curley's sells to Sainsbury's
It has been announced that Curley's has sold its 2 supermarkets in west Belfast and Dungannon.
International News
Chief defends Menezes police
The leader of the firearms team that shot innocent Brazilian Jean Charles de Menezes has choked with emotion as he defended his officers in court.
Dalai Lama to meet George Bush today
The White House defended President Bush's plan to meet with the Dalai Lama today, brushing aside China's warning that it would damage relations between America and Beijing.
Libya wins seat on UN Security Council
Libya was virtually assured of election because it has been endorsed by the African group along with Burkina Faso and faced no opposition.
Airbus Finally Delivers Its Very First Jumbo Jet.
Airbus has officially delivered its first completely finished superjumbo jet known as the A380 to Singapore Airlines, a year and a half behind schedule.