05/05/2010Northern Ireland Leaders DebateThe last Northern Ireland leaders debate to take place before the election
- 04/05/2010Our Contract for Northern Ireland
David Cameron visited Northern Ireland today and reassured voters that Northern Ireland would never be singled out over and above any other part of the UK for public spending cuts.
- 02/05/2010Sir Reg Empey speaking at the Conservatives and Unionists manifesto launch
Sir Reg Empey speaking at the Conservatives and Unionists manifesto launch
- 29/04/2010Manifesto launch - Mike Nesbitt
Mike Nesbitt speaking at the launch of the Conservatives and Unionists manifesto
- 29/04/2010Manifesto launch - Lesley Macaulay
Lesley Macaulay speaking at the Conservatives and Unionists manifesto launch
- 26/04/2010Party Election Broadcast - 2
Second party election broadcast from the Conservatives and Unionists
- 26/04/2010Party Election Broadcast - 1
The first General Election Broadcast from the Conservatives and Unionists
- 11/07/2009Party Election broadcast by the Conservatives and Unionists
Party election broadcast by the Conservatives and Unionists
11/07/2009European manifesto launch - William HagueWilliam Hague speaking at the launch of the Conservatives and Unionists european manifesto - part 1 of 2.
11/07/2009Euro manifesto launchJim Nicholson speaking at the launch of the Conservatives and Unionists European manifesto
- 11/07/2009Sir Reg Empey - Manifesto launch
Sir Reg Empey speaking at the launch of the Conservatives and Unionists European manifesto launch
11/07/2009Cameron Direct - VictimsDavid Cameron answers questions on the status of victims of the troubles at Cameron Direct in Ballymena
11/07/2009Cameron Direct - BusinessDavid Cameron takes questions from the public on business at Cameron Direct in Ballymena
- 11/07/2009Cameron Direct - Education
David Cameron answers questions on education at Cameron Direct in Ballymena
- 11/07/2009Cameron Direct - Health
David Cameron answers questions on Health policy at Cameron Direct in Ballymena
- 11/07/2009Cameron Direct - Politics
David Cameron answers questions on the topic of politics and the current controversy surrounding MP's expenses.
- 11/07/2009Cameron Direct - Normalising politics
David Cameron answers questions on the normalisation of politics in Northern Ireland at Cameron Direct in Ballymena
- 11/07/2009Cameron Direct - Introduction
Cameron Direct - Introduction
- 11/07/2009Cameron Direct - PMS & Economy
David Cameron answers questions on the economy at Cameron Direct in Ballymena
- 11/07/2009Cameron Direct - part 1
Cameron Direct in Ballymena
- 11/07/2009Party Election Broadcast
Conservatives and Unionists party election broadcast
11/07/2009Jim talks on Hearts and Minds (Part 1)Jim Nicholson talks on Hearts and Minds (Part 1)
- 11/07/2009Jim talks on Hearts and Minds (Part 2)
Jim talks on Hearts and Minds (part 2)
11/07/2009Campaign LaunchCampaign Launch 2009
- 29/04/2010BBC NI Online election debate 2010
BBC NI Online election debate 2010
- 11/07/2009Conservative Party Election Broadcast
Party Election Broadcast by the Conservative Party
- 11/07/2009David Cameron MP addresses the UUP AGM
David Cameron MP addresses the UUP AGM
Jim Nicholson MEP and UUP representative
Nicholson Attends Light Pollution Conference
Conservative and Unionist MEP Jim Nicholson was delighted to address "The Ninth European Symposium for Protection of the Night Sky" Conference at the Market Place Theatre, Armagh last week.
Mr Nicholson began by echoing the words of the Mayor by extending a warm welcome to guests to the historic city of Armagh. He referred to what a privilege it had been to serve as Mayor of Armagh during the early 1980's.Speaking as someone who was born and has lived in the county of Armagh for all of his life, he referred to his bias when welcoming those present to one of the most beautiful rural area of Europe.
"Armagh has a long and distinguished history, stretching back to the ancient kings of Ulster and to Saint Patrick. The two great cultural traditions in Northern Ireland share the history and heritage of this city, symbolised by the two cathedrals that dominate our skyline.
Armagh Observatory is a reminder that the rich heritage of this city is not merely a reminder of the past - it has the potential to shape our present and our future. The contribution made by the research undertaken by the Observatory continues to inform and shape our knowledge of our world and the universe.
Professor Bailey has described this conference as seeking to restore powerful source of inspiration, speaking as a layman amongst scientists let me heartily endorse that aim. For the layperson as much as the scientist, the wonder and inspiration of the night sky is something to be prized and valued."
Jim concluded by wishing everyone well at the conference, hoping that proceedings will challenge the wider scientific community, government, business and the community to work towards the protection of the night sky.
It is at events such as this, bringing experts from around the world into the city of Armagh, which put the Observatory firmly on the European stage.
