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Northern Ireland News for January 2006 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2006
Hilton Belfast scores award hat trick
Belfast's Hilton has made it three in a row as the hotel was again named as the number one Hilton in the UK for customer care. Beating 77 of Hilton’s other hotels throughout the UK including the famo...
Hilton Belfast scores award hat trick
Belfast's Hilton has made it three in a row as the hotel was again named as the number one Hilton in the UK for customer care. Beating 77 of Hilton’s other hotels throughout the UK including the famo...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2006
Suspicious object found on Lurgan rail line
The Portadown to Lisburn railway line has been reopened following a security alert in Lurgan. The closure was caused by the discovery of a suspicious object on the track near Lurgan earlier today. T...
Suspicious object found on Lurgan rail line
The Portadown to Lisburn railway line has been reopened following a security alert in Lurgan. The closure was caused by the discovery of a suspicious object on the track near Lurgan earlier today. T...
UK National News, Jan 26, 2006
UK to send 5,700 troops to Afghanistan
The UK is to send almost 5,000 extra troops to Afghanistan by July in a £1 billion three-year deployment. Following Cabinet agreement Defence Secretary John Reid announced the move to send a "potent ...
UK to send 5,700 troops to Afghanistan
The UK is to send almost 5,000 extra troops to Afghanistan by July in a £1 billion three-year deployment. Following Cabinet agreement Defence Secretary John Reid announced the move to send a "potent ...
Recruitment News, Jan 26, 2006
IKEA Stores To Employ 900 In Two Stores
Swedish furniture giant IKEA is planning to set up shop in Ireland with stores in both Dublin and Belfast. The two stores will employ around 900 people, 500 in Dublin and 40 in Belfast. Subject to p...
IKEA Stores To Employ 900 In Two Stores
Swedish furniture giant IKEA is planning to set up shop in Ireland with stores in both Dublin and Belfast. The two stores will employ around 900 people, 500 in Dublin and 40 in Belfast. Subject to p...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2006
Cancer overlooked in 14 breast screenings
A review carried out following the suspension of a radiologist, has revealed that 14 women with breast cancer had it overlooked during their examination. The report examined the clinical assessment o...
Cancer overlooked in 14 breast screenings
A review carried out following the suspension of a radiologist, has revealed that 14 women with breast cancer had it overlooked during their examination. The report examined the clinical assessment o...
UK National News, Jan 26, 2006
Report reveals increase in violent crime
The Home Office has today released a report revealing that violent crime particularly gun crime and robbery are all on the increase in the UK. The report states that violent crime is on the increase,...
Report reveals increase in violent crime
The Home Office has today released a report revealing that violent crime particularly gun crime and robbery are all on the increase in the UK. The report states that violent crime is on the increase,...
UK National News, Jan 26, 2006
Teenagers win appeal over Aimee death
Three teenage girls who were convicted of the manslaughter of schoolgirl Aimee Wellock have had their convictions overturned by the Court of Appeal. Aimee, 15, collapsed and later died after she was...
Teenagers win appeal over Aimee death
Three teenage girls who were convicted of the manslaughter of schoolgirl Aimee Wellock have had their convictions overturned by the Court of Appeal. Aimee, 15, collapsed and later died after she was...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2006
Blair and Ahern look to political 'progress' in NI
Prime Minister Tony Blair has said that Northern Ireland politicians must make progress this year towards restoration of the Assembly. Following a Dublin meeting with his Irish counterpart Bertie Ahe...
Blair and Ahern look to political 'progress' in NI
Prime Minister Tony Blair has said that Northern Ireland politicians must make progress this year towards restoration of the Assembly. Following a Dublin meeting with his Irish counterpart Bertie Ahe...
UK National News, Jan 26, 2006
Hughes admits to gay relationships
Liberal Democrat leadership candidate Simon Hughes has admitted to having homosexual relationships. The Lib Dems party president made the revelation in an interview with 'The Sun' newspaper. The 54-...
Hughes admits to gay relationships
Liberal Democrat leadership candidate Simon Hughes has admitted to having homosexual relationships. The Lib Dems party president made the revelation in an interview with 'The Sun' newspaper. The 54-...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2006
Police fire shot in County Tyrone
Police have opened fire after a car drove through a checkpoint in County Tyrone earlier today. A shot was fired after two men, tried to knock an officer down in the St. Dympna's Road area of Dromore....
Police fire shot in County Tyrone
Police have opened fire after a car drove through a checkpoint in County Tyrone earlier today. A shot was fired after two men, tried to knock an officer down in the St. Dympna's Road area of Dromore....
UK National News, Jan 26, 2006
Mother and baby murder - father 'in UK'
A British man whose wife and baby daughter were found murdered in the US is believed to be in the UK. US detectives have confirmed that Neil Entwistle, 27, is outside the US and that while they have ...
Mother and baby murder - father 'in UK'
A British man whose wife and baby daughter were found murdered in the US is believed to be in the UK. US detectives have confirmed that Neil Entwistle, 27, is outside the US and that while they have ...
UK National News, Jan 26, 2006
Galloway evicted from Big Brother house
Respect MP George Galloway has been evicted from the Celebrity Big Brother house to face a barrage of criticism. The Bethnal Green and Bow MP has been widely criticised for his decision to appear on ...
Galloway evicted from Big Brother house
Respect MP George Galloway has been evicted from the Celebrity Big Brother house to face a barrage of criticism. The Bethnal Green and Bow MP has been widely criticised for his decision to appear on ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2006
Man arrested in connection with Robb murder
A man has been arrested today in connection with the murder of a former loyalist gunrunner. Lindsay Robb, 38, died after being attacked in the Ruchazie area of Glasgow, on New Year's Eve 2005. Polic...
Man arrested in connection with Robb murder
A man has been arrested today in connection with the murder of a former loyalist gunrunner. Lindsay Robb, 38, died after being attacked in the Ruchazie area of Glasgow, on New Year's Eve 2005. Polic...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2006
Nomadic purchased for Belfast berth
The SS Nomadic is set to return to Belfast where it was built in 1911. The Nomadic, which is one of the last remaining vessels in the White Star line, was purchased at an auction in Paris this aftern...
Nomadic purchased for Belfast berth
The SS Nomadic is set to return to Belfast where it was built in 1911. The Nomadic, which is one of the last remaining vessels in the White Star line, was purchased at an auction in Paris this aftern...
UK National News, Jan 26, 2006
Diagnoses of new HIV infections remain high
The number of new cases of HIV recorded in the UK continued to grow at a high rate in 2005. Health Protection Agency (HPA) figures revealed that there were 5,560 new HIV diagnoses reported for 2005, ...
Diagnoses of new HIV infections remain high
The number of new cases of HIV recorded in the UK continued to grow at a high rate in 2005. Health Protection Agency (HPA) figures revealed that there were 5,560 new HIV diagnoses reported for 2005, ...
UK National News, Jan 26, 2006
Jobcentre staff strike over job cuts
Thousands of Jobcentre staff are on strike in a dispute over deteriorating service levels and government job cuts. The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union said that around 80,000 of their memb...
Jobcentre staff strike over job cuts
Thousands of Jobcentre staff are on strike in a dispute over deteriorating service levels and government job cuts. The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union said that around 80,000 of their memb...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2006
Special crime unit brought in to hunt down ciminal gangs
A special police unit has been set up to hunt down criminal gangs who are carrying out aggravated burglaries and robberies across Northern Ireland. This move follows a spate of attacks on the homes o...
Special crime unit brought in to hunt down ciminal gangs
A special police unit has been set up to hunt down criminal gangs who are carrying out aggravated burglaries and robberies across Northern Ireland. This move follows a spate of attacks on the homes o...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2006
Man to appear in court following Lisburn robbery
An 18-year-old man is due to appear in Lisburn Magistrates Court today, charged with robbery and grievous bodily harm. The charge is believed to be in relation to an incident in the Benson Street are...
Man to appear in court following Lisburn robbery
An 18-year-old man is due to appear in Lisburn Magistrates Court today, charged with robbery and grievous bodily harm. The charge is believed to be in relation to an incident in the Benson Street are...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2006
Northern Ireland house prices increase
The price of the "average" home in Strabane, County Tyrone, where house prices are among the lowest in the province, has risen to £105,100 since the end of 2005. This reflects the rapid rise in the a...
Northern Ireland house prices increase
The price of the "average" home in Strabane, County Tyrone, where house prices are among the lowest in the province, has risen to £105,100 since the end of 2005. This reflects the rapid rise in the a...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2006
SS Nomadic set to return to Belfast
The SS Nomadic is set to return to Belfast where it was built in 1911. The Nomadic, which is one of the last remaining vessels in the White Star line, was purchased at an auction in Paris this aftern...
SS Nomadic set to return to Belfast
The SS Nomadic is set to return to Belfast where it was built in 1911. The Nomadic, which is one of the last remaining vessels in the White Star line, was purchased at an auction in Paris this aftern...
UK National News, Jan 25, 2006
More drugs to help reduce heart disease risk
Revised guidelines for the prescription of cholesterol-busting drugs mean that over three million people at risk from cardiovascular disease (CVD) will now be able to receive them. The National Insti...
More drugs to help reduce heart disease risk
Revised guidelines for the prescription of cholesterol-busting drugs mean that over three million people at risk from cardiovascular disease (CVD) will now be able to receive them. The National Insti...
UK National News, Jan 25, 2006
Thai men to appeal death sentence
Two Thai fishermen sentenced to death for the rape and murder of British student Katherine Horton are appealing against their sentence. Bualoi Posit, 23 and Wichai Somkhaoyai, 24, were sentenced to d...
Thai men to appeal death sentence
Two Thai fishermen sentenced to death for the rape and murder of British student Katherine Horton are appealing against their sentence. Bualoi Posit, 23 and Wichai Somkhaoyai, 24, were sentenced to d...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2006
Ikea plan to come to Belfast
Swedish furniture giant Ikea is planning to set up shop in Northern Ireland. If the application goes ahead, the superstore is likely to be built near the Holywood exchange, close to Belfast City Airp...
Ikea plan to come to Belfast
Swedish furniture giant Ikea is planning to set up shop in Northern Ireland. If the application goes ahead, the superstore is likely to be built near the Holywood exchange, close to Belfast City Airp...
UK National News, Jan 25, 2006
Newspaper loses Galloway libel appeal
The Daily Telegraph has lost its appeal against a £150,000 libel award against MP George Galloway. Mr Galloway, who is currently a contestant in the Celebrity Big Brother house, successfully sued the...
Newspaper loses Galloway libel appeal
The Daily Telegraph has lost its appeal against a £150,000 libel award against MP George Galloway. Mr Galloway, who is currently a contestant in the Celebrity Big Brother house, successfully sued the...
Business News, Jan 25, 2006
O’Doherty’s bacon streaks ahead
Customers at top restaurants, hotels and upmarket retailers in Belgium and the Netherlands are enjoying the distinctively natural flavour of O’Doherty’s Fermanagh black bacon and unique nitrite-free b...
O’Doherty’s bacon streaks ahead
Customers at top restaurants, hotels and upmarket retailers in Belgium and the Netherlands are enjoying the distinctively natural flavour of O’Doherty’s Fermanagh black bacon and unique nitrite-free b...
UK National News, Jan 25, 2006
Lib Dems leadership nominations close
Nominations for the leadership of the Liberal Democrat party have closed. Three candidates will take part in the leadership contest - acting party leader Sir Menzies Campbell is seen as the favourite...
Lib Dems leadership nominations close
Nominations for the leadership of the Liberal Democrat party have closed. Three candidates will take part in the leadership contest - acting party leader Sir Menzies Campbell is seen as the favourite...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2006
Shock at fuel price rises in NI
Northern Ireland Electricity has announced that its prices could increase by up to 20%. The double figure price rise, due to be announced at the end of January and not expected to be more than 20%, i...
Shock at fuel price rises in NI
Northern Ireland Electricity has announced that its prices could increase by up to 20%. The double figure price rise, due to be announced at the end of January and not expected to be more than 20%, i...
UK National News, Jan 25, 2006
British man sought after family deaths
A British man is being sought by US police after his wife and baby daughter were found murdered at their home in Massachusetts. Neil Entwhistle, 27, is understood to be outside the US and police conf...
British man sought after family deaths
A British man is being sought by US police after his wife and baby daughter were found murdered at their home in Massachusetts. Neil Entwhistle, 27, is understood to be outside the US and police conf...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2006
Hundreds attend funeral of fisherman
Hundreds of mourners have attended the funeral of 22-year-old Donall Gibson, who died after the trawler he was working on sank off the coast of County Down. His coffin was carried into the church in ...
Hundreds attend funeral of fisherman
Hundreds of mourners have attended the funeral of 22-year-old Donall Gibson, who died after the trawler he was working on sank off the coast of County Down. His coffin was carried into the church in ...
UK National News, Jan 25, 2006
Prince Harry to join Household Cavalry
Prince Harry will join the Blues and Royals regiment within the Household Cavalry when he leaves Sandhurst Royal Military Academy. Clarence House confirmed that the Prince would join the regiment as ...
Prince Harry to join Household Cavalry
Prince Harry will join the Blues and Royals regiment within the Household Cavalry when he leaves Sandhurst Royal Military Academy. Clarence House confirmed that the Prince would join the regiment as ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A mostly cloudy day with outbreaks of rain, most persistent and occasionally heavy across southern and western counties this afternoon. Risk of low cloud and fog patches affecting the Down coast. Light winds. Maximum temperature 15 °C.Tonight:Continuing cloudy through the evening with further outbreaks of rain, the rain turning lighter and patchier from the south overnight. Winds remain light. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
