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Northern Ireland News for October 2006 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Oct 26, 2006
David Cameron to meet with McCartney sisters
Conservative party leader David Cameron is to meet with the sisters of murder victim Robert McCartney during his second visit to the province this year. It is understood that Mr Cameron will visit th...
David Cameron to meet with McCartney sisters
Conservative party leader David Cameron is to meet with the sisters of murder victim Robert McCartney during his second visit to the province this year. It is understood that Mr Cameron will visit th...
UK National News, Oct 26, 2006
GMC wins appeal on expert testimony
Regulatory bodies will be able to discipline expert witnesses who give flawed evidence, following a ruling by the Court of Appeal. The General Medical Council (GMC) had appealed a High Court ruling t...
GMC wins appeal on expert testimony
Regulatory bodies will be able to discipline expert witnesses who give flawed evidence, following a ruling by the Court of Appeal. The General Medical Council (GMC) had appealed a High Court ruling t...
UK National News, Oct 26, 2006
Dangers of crushing pills highlighted
Pharmaceutical experts have warned that crushing pills could have hazardous and potentially fatal side effects. Many pills have special coatings that control the release of drugs and some drugs are a...
Dangers of crushing pills highlighted
Pharmaceutical experts have warned that crushing pills could have hazardous and potentially fatal side effects. Many pills have special coatings that control the release of drugs and some drugs are a...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 26, 2006
Police warn public over bogus callers
Police in north Belfast have warned residents to be vigilant following three incidents involving bogus callers in the area yesterday evening. At around 6pm, a man claiming to be a police officer and ...
Police warn public over bogus callers
Police in north Belfast have warned residents to be vigilant following three incidents involving bogus callers in the area yesterday evening. At around 6pm, a man claiming to be a police officer and ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 26, 2006
Illegal fireworks seized in west Belfast
Police in west Belfast have recovered approximately 4,500 illegally held fireworks during a search of a shop in the Falls Road area of the city yesterday. During the searches, officers also seized ar...
Illegal fireworks seized in west Belfast
Police in west Belfast have recovered approximately 4,500 illegally held fireworks during a search of a shop in the Falls Road area of the city yesterday. During the searches, officers also seized ar...
Business News, Oct 26, 2006
Rushmere offers shoppers chance to experience Disneyland magic
Rushmere Shopping Centre and Retail Park are offering shoppers the chance to win a magical family trip to Disneyland Paris, plus hundreds of pounds worth of shopping vouchers to spend in store. Harry...
Rushmere offers shoppers chance to experience Disneyland magic
Rushmere Shopping Centre and Retail Park are offering shoppers the chance to win a magical family trip to Disneyland Paris, plus hundreds of pounds worth of shopping vouchers to spend in store. Harry...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 26, 2006
Public warning over some Traditional Chinese Medicines
The general public is being alerted about the quality and safety of a number of Traditional Chinese Medicines (TCMs) following inspections at six shops throughout Northern Ireland. Inspectors from th...
Public warning over some Traditional Chinese Medicines
The general public is being alerted about the quality and safety of a number of Traditional Chinese Medicines (TCMs) following inspections at six shops throughout Northern Ireland. Inspectors from th...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 26, 2006
Drivers warned of weekend changes to Westlink
The Department of Regional Development have today warned drivers using the Westlink to be aware of a number of changes to the layout of Broadway Roundabout this weekend. The roundabout will revert ...
Drivers warned of weekend changes to Westlink
The Department of Regional Development have today warned drivers using the Westlink to be aware of a number of changes to the layout of Broadway Roundabout this weekend. The roundabout will revert ...
UK National News, Oct 25, 2006
Blair defends British soldiers' presence in Iraq
Prime Minister Tony Blair has insisted that there will be no withdrawal from Iraq until Iraqi forces are confident that they can handle security in the country, it has been reported. Speaking at Prim...
Blair defends British soldiers' presence in Iraq
Prime Minister Tony Blair has insisted that there will be no withdrawal from Iraq until Iraqi forces are confident that they can handle security in the country, it has been reported. Speaking at Prim...
UK National News, Oct 25, 2006
UK to perform first full-face transplant
British surgeons have been given permission to perform the world’s first full-face transplant. Professor Peter Butler will head the team at the Royal Free Hospital, London, a spokesperson for the hos...
UK to perform first full-face transplant
British surgeons have been given permission to perform the world’s first full-face transplant. Professor Peter Butler will head the team at the Royal Free Hospital, London, a spokesperson for the hos...
UK National News, Oct 25, 2006
European ministers to meet for terror talks
Six European politicians are to meet today to discuss counter-terrorism measures. Home Secretary John Reid is to host the meeting with ministers from France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Spain. The me...
European ministers to meet for terror talks
Six European politicians are to meet today to discuss counter-terrorism measures. Home Secretary John Reid is to host the meeting with ministers from France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Spain. The me...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2006
Two assaulted during city robberies
Police in south Belfast have appealed for information following a spate of incidents in the city centre this morning. At around 7am, two men entered a premises on the Stranmillis Road area of the cit...
Two assaulted during city robberies
Police in south Belfast have appealed for information following a spate of incidents in the city centre this morning. At around 7am, two men entered a premises on the Stranmillis Road area of the cit...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2006
Rosemary Nelson inquiry postponed
A public inquiry into the murder of solicitor Rosemary Nelson has been postponed for nine months, it has today been reported. The inquiry, which began in 2005 over allegations of state collusion in t...
Rosemary Nelson inquiry postponed
A public inquiry into the murder of solicitor Rosemary Nelson has been postponed for nine months, it has today been reported. The inquiry, which began in 2005 over allegations of state collusion in t...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2006
'Racist' attack on County Antrim home
Police are treating a petrol bomb attack on a house in County Antrim in the early hours of this morning as racist. The incident happened shortly before 1.30am, when a device was thrown through the fr...
'Racist' attack on County Antrim home
Police are treating a petrol bomb attack on a house in County Antrim in the early hours of this morning as racist. The incident happened shortly before 1.30am, when a device was thrown through the fr...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2006
Policewoman released on bail after shooting colleague
A PSNI officer charged with the attempted murder of a colleague which she had an affair with, has today been released on bail. Diane Marie Northcott, 40, whose address was given as Newtownabbey polic...
Policewoman released on bail after shooting colleague
A PSNI officer charged with the attempted murder of a colleague which she had an affair with, has today been released on bail. Diane Marie Northcott, 40, whose address was given as Newtownabbey polic...
UK National News, Oct 25, 2006
Pensioners to protest at Westminster
Pensioners are to protest at Westminster today to demand an increase in the state pension. The National Pensioners Convention (NPC) says "the government's white paper on pensions contains nothing of ...
Pensioners to protest at Westminster
Pensioners are to protest at Westminster today to demand an increase in the state pension. The National Pensioners Convention (NPC) says "the government's white paper on pensions contains nothing of ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2006
Coleraine Councillors to replace 'disgraced' ex-mayor
Councillors in Coleraine are to hold a by-election to replace disgraced former DUP mayor Dessie Stewart. The decision came after an incident yesterday, when Mr Stewart, who was appearing at Antrim Cr...
Coleraine Councillors to replace 'disgraced' ex-mayor
Councillors in Coleraine are to hold a by-election to replace disgraced former DUP mayor Dessie Stewart. The decision came after an incident yesterday, when Mr Stewart, who was appearing at Antrim Cr...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2006
Parades review says 'dialogue is the way forward'
Following the publication of the findings of a review into controversial parades in the Province, entitled 'Parading in a Peaceful Northern Ireland', Commission Chairman Roger Poole described the outc...
Parades review says 'dialogue is the way forward'
Following the publication of the findings of a review into controversial parades in the Province, entitled 'Parading in a Peaceful Northern Ireland', Commission Chairman Roger Poole described the outc...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2006
Man due in court on attempted murder charge
A 29-year-old man is due to appear at Lisburn Magistrates Court later today charged with attempted murder. The charge is connected with a shooting incident in the Stewartstown Road area of west Belfa...
Man due in court on attempted murder charge
A 29-year-old man is due to appear at Lisburn Magistrates Court later today charged with attempted murder. The charge is connected with a shooting incident in the Stewartstown Road area of west Belfa...
UK National News, Oct 25, 2006
Miliband announces Britain's radioactive waste is to be buried
Environment Secretary David Miliband has told the House of Commons that Britain is to bury its radioactive waste. Mr Miliband accepted recommendations by the Committee on Radioactive Waste Management...
Miliband announces Britain's radioactive waste is to be buried
Environment Secretary David Miliband has told the House of Commons that Britain is to bury its radioactive waste. Mr Miliband accepted recommendations by the Committee on Radioactive Waste Management...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2006
Police warn public over stolen tablets
Police in east Belfast have issued a warning following the theft of a quantity of prescription drugs. The drugs, which are boxed and in tablet form, were stolen during the robbery of a delivery van o...
Police warn public over stolen tablets
Police in east Belfast have issued a warning following the theft of a quantity of prescription drugs. The drugs, which are boxed and in tablet form, were stolen during the robbery of a delivery van o...
UK National News, Oct 25, 2006
London Council to impose permit hike
A London Council wants to charge residents of gas-guzzling vehicles to pay more for permits to park outside their homes, in a quest to target emissions and congestion problems. The Liberal Democrat c...
London Council to impose permit hike
A London Council wants to charge residents of gas-guzzling vehicles to pay more for permits to park outside their homes, in a quest to target emissions and congestion problems. The Liberal Democrat c...
UK National News, Oct 25, 2006
FA charged over Zagreb violence
Uefa has charged both the Football Association and the Croatian Federation with improper behaviour at their Euro 2008 qualifier in Croatia. Police in Zagreb were forced to use batons on travelling fa...
FA charged over Zagreb violence
Uefa has charged both the Football Association and the Croatian Federation with improper behaviour at their Euro 2008 qualifier in Croatia. Police in Zagreb were forced to use batons on travelling fa...
UK National News, Oct 25, 2006
London bombing charity closes
A charity fund set up following the July 7 suicide bombings in London has been shut down after handing out £12 million to victims. General Oppenheim, Chair of the London Bombing Relief Charitable Fun...
London bombing charity closes
A charity fund set up following the July 7 suicide bombings in London has been shut down after handing out £12 million to victims. General Oppenheim, Chair of the London Bombing Relief Charitable Fun...
UK National News, Oct 25, 2006
Readers Digest survey claims UK cities are unprepared for disaster
A survey by the Reader's Digest has concluded that none of UK's major cities is fully ready to deal with a major disaster or terrorist attack. Emergency planning in 10 cities was studied and it was f...
Readers Digest survey claims UK cities are unprepared for disaster
A survey by the Reader's Digest has concluded that none of UK's major cities is fully ready to deal with a major disaster or terrorist attack. Emergency planning in 10 cities was studied and it was f...
UK National News, Oct 24, 2006
Thousands attend funeral of murdered boy
Around 2,000 people have gathered for a “life celebration service” for murdered schoolboy Jessie James today. The 15-year-old student at the Manchester Academy was shot three times in the city’s Moss...
Thousands attend funeral of murdered boy
Around 2,000 people have gathered for a “life celebration service” for murdered schoolboy Jessie James today. The 15-year-old student at the Manchester Academy was shot three times in the city’s Moss...
UK National News, Oct 24, 2006
RAF Tornado crashes in Lincolnshire
An RAF Tornado jet has crashed near a practice bombing range in Lincolnshire. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed the incident took place shortly after 1100 BST at Holbeach Range. Two parachutes...
RAF Tornado crashes in Lincolnshire
An RAF Tornado jet has crashed near a practice bombing range in Lincolnshire. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed the incident took place shortly after 1100 BST at Holbeach Range. Two parachutes...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2006
Shorts to cut over 600 jobs
Over 600 jobs are to be cut at Belfast aerospace company Shorts, Canadian parent company Bombardier has today announced. A total of 645 jobs will be lost, and all levels including management will be...
Shorts to cut over 600 jobs
Over 600 jobs are to be cut at Belfast aerospace company Shorts, Canadian parent company Bombardier has today announced. A total of 645 jobs will be lost, and all levels including management will be...
UK National News, Oct 24, 2006
New restrictions on immigrants' rights to work in UK
The Home Secretary, John Reid, has announced restrictions on Romanian and Bulgarian immigrants' rights to work in Britain ahead of their countries joining the EU in January. The move was prompted by ...
New restrictions on immigrants' rights to work in UK
The Home Secretary, John Reid, has announced restrictions on Romanian and Bulgarian immigrants' rights to work in Britain ahead of their countries joining the EU in January. The move was prompted by ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2006
Former DUP mayor assaults photographer
Former DUP mayor of Coleraine Dessie Stewart is being investigated by police after allegedly assaulting a member of the press outside Antrim Court House earlier today. Mr Stewart was due to appear in...
Former DUP mayor assaults photographer
Former DUP mayor of Coleraine Dessie Stewart is being investigated by police after allegedly assaulting a member of the press outside Antrim Court House earlier today. Mr Stewart was due to appear in...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A dry evening with late sunny spells and some long clear spells overnight. Becoming cloudier across the north towards dawn with a few showers possible. Touch of frost in south. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
