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Northern Ireland News for December 2006 : Page 3
UK National News, Dec 11, 2006
Arson family teenager dies
The teenager whose family was killed in an arson fire has died from leukaemia. Adam Riaz, 17, was in hospital at the time of the fire at the family home in Accrington, Lancashire, in which his mother...
Arson family teenager dies
The teenager whose family was killed in an arson fire has died from leukaemia. Adam Riaz, 17, was in hospital at the time of the fire at the family home in Accrington, Lancashire, in which his mother...
UK National News, Dec 11, 2006
Four contaminated with polonium
German police say that four people near Hamburg have been contaminated with polonium-210. Dmitry Kovtun's former wife, her current partner and her two children have been contaminated with the radioac...
Four contaminated with polonium
German police say that four people near Hamburg have been contaminated with polonium-210. Dmitry Kovtun's former wife, her current partner and her two children have been contaminated with the radioac...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2006
Two due in court over Ballymena assault
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with an assault in County Antrim at the weekend. The incident happened in the Granville Drive area of Ballymena shortly before 4am on Sunday, when up to...
Two due in court over Ballymena assault
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with an assault in County Antrim at the weekend. The incident happened in the Granville Drive area of Ballymena shortly before 4am on Sunday, when up to...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2006
Man released on bail over Keady murders
A 24-year-old man who was arrested in connection with the double murders of a couple in County Armagh, has been released on police bail pending further inquiries. Lisa McClatchey, 21, and Thomas O'Ha...
Man released on bail over Keady murders
A 24-year-old man who was arrested in connection with the double murders of a couple in County Armagh, has been released on police bail pending further inquiries. Lisa McClatchey, 21, and Thomas O'Ha...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2006
Students learn Smokefree law is no April fool
Leading local cancer charity, the Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) has launched a student tour to raise awareness of the implementation of Northern Ireland's smoke-free legislation at Queens University....
Students learn Smokefree law is no April fool
Leading local cancer charity, the Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) has launched a student tour to raise awareness of the implementation of Northern Ireland's smoke-free legislation at Queens University....
UK National News, Dec 11, 2006
Flood alerts after heavy rainfall
Parts of Cumbria and areas of Wales are on flood alert after some areas experienced seven inches of rain in the last 24 hours. Torrential rain saw seven inches of rain recorded in the Lake District a...
Flood alerts after heavy rainfall
Parts of Cumbria and areas of Wales are on flood alert after some areas experienced seven inches of rain in the last 24 hours. Torrential rain saw seven inches of rain recorded in the Lake District a...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2006
Invest NI announces support for Bombardier project
Invest Northern Ireland has today announced its support for a £3 million research and development project by Bombardier Aerospace in Belfast. Bombardier will investigate and develop new materials and...
Invest NI announces support for Bombardier project
Invest Northern Ireland has today announced its support for a £3 million research and development project by Bombardier Aerospace in Belfast. Bombardier will investigate and develop new materials and...
UK National News, Dec 11, 2006
One in ten UK citizens opt to live broad
A report published today has indicated that around 5.5 million British-born people are living overseas. More than 198,000 British nationals moved overseas last year, bringing the total number of Brit...
One in ten UK citizens opt to live broad
A report published today has indicated that around 5.5 million British-born people are living overseas. More than 198,000 British nationals moved overseas last year, bringing the total number of Brit...
UK National News, Dec 11, 2006
Buncefield explosion marked one year on
There has been a plaque unveiled this morning at 6.01am to mark the first anniversary of the Buncefield oil depot. The blaze at the depot, which was the biggest in peacetime Europe, occurred when a p...
Buncefield explosion marked one year on
There has been a plaque unveiled this morning at 6.01am to mark the first anniversary of the Buncefield oil depot. The blaze at the depot, which was the biggest in peacetime Europe, occurred when a p...
UK National News, Dec 11, 2006
UTV in merger talks with SMG
UTV have confirmed that they are back in talks with Scottish Media Group (SMG) over a potential merger. In August SMG, the sixth largest programme producer in the UK, rejected an approach from UTV th...
UTV in merger talks with SMG
UTV have confirmed that they are back in talks with Scottish Media Group (SMG) over a potential merger. In August SMG, the sixth largest programme producer in the UK, rejected an approach from UTV th...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2006
Blair defends tolerance, conformity and equality
The Prime Minister, today, in a major speech delivered in Downing Street has called on those entering the UK to be tolerant and to conform to British standards. But Mr Blair cautioned that this "open...
Blair defends tolerance, conformity and equality
The Prime Minister, today, in a major speech delivered in Downing Street has called on those entering the UK to be tolerant and to conform to British standards. But Mr Blair cautioned that this "open...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2006
Body found in missing Suffolk women enquiry
Police divers investigating the murder of a woman reported as missing have found a second body. A spokesperson for Suffolk Police confirmed that the body of a woman has been found in water near to Co...
Body found in missing Suffolk women enquiry
Police divers investigating the murder of a woman reported as missing have found a second body. A spokesperson for Suffolk Police confirmed that the body of a woman has been found in water near to Co...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2006
Third man arrested in constable killing case
Police investigating the murder of special constable Nisha Patel-Nasri have arrested a third man in connection with their inquiries. A 35-year-old east London man has been taken into custody for ques...
Third man arrested in constable killing case
Police investigating the murder of special constable Nisha Patel-Nasri have arrested a third man in connection with their inquiries. A 35-year-old east London man has been taken into custody for ques...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2006
Meetings held in attempt to break political deadlock
A new six-member sub-group is to meet at Stormont today in an attempt to break the current deadlock over the issue of policing in Northern Ireland. The sub-group, which is made up of representatives ...
Meetings held in attempt to break political deadlock
A new six-member sub-group is to meet at Stormont today in an attempt to break the current deadlock over the issue of policing in Northern Ireland. The sub-group, which is made up of representatives ...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2006
Transfusion risk for vCJD 'substantial'
People given blood transfusions contaminated with the agent that causes variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD) are now considered to be at substantial risk. The study published in medical journal T...
Transfusion risk for vCJD 'substantial'
People given blood transfusions contaminated with the agent that causes variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD) are now considered to be at substantial risk. The study published in medical journal T...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2006
Sinn Fein member receives death threat
Sinn Fein member Gerry Kelly has today received a death threat from dissident republicans. Police informed Mr Kelly of the threat which is understood to have been made earlier this week. The message...
Sinn Fein member receives death threat
Sinn Fein member Gerry Kelly has today received a death threat from dissident republicans. Police informed Mr Kelly of the threat which is understood to have been made earlier this week. The message...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2006
Major military operation targets Basra houses
UK and Danish forces have mounted one of the largest coalition military operations since the 2003 invasion. Following the pre-dawn operation, it is reported that five suspects have been detained on s...
Major military operation targets Basra houses
UK and Danish forces have mounted one of the largest coalition military operations since the 2003 invasion. Following the pre-dawn operation, it is reported that five suspects have been detained on s...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2006
Bush and Blair admit new Iraq approach needed
Tony Blair and George W Bush have admitted that a new approach to the war in Iraq is required at a joint press conference held in Washington. The two leaders used the press conference to present a un...
Bush and Blair admit new Iraq approach needed
Tony Blair and George W Bush have admitted that a new approach to the war in Iraq is required at a joint press conference held in Washington. The two leaders used the press conference to present a un...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2006
Pair arrested over teenager's rape
Police have arrested two males in connection with the serious sexual assault of a woman in north Belfast earlier this week. The arrests are in relation to an incident which took place in the Woodvale...
Pair arrested over teenager's rape
Police have arrested two males in connection with the serious sexual assault of a woman in north Belfast earlier this week. The arrests are in relation to an incident which took place in the Woodvale...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2006
Two arrested during Belfast hostage incident
Police believe they have foiled an attempt by criminals to steal a substantial amount of valuables in the Greater Belfast area. As a result of the proactive police operation, a male jeweller who had ...
Two arrested during Belfast hostage incident
Police believe they have foiled an attempt by criminals to steal a substantial amount of valuables in the Greater Belfast area. As a result of the proactive police operation, a male jeweller who had ...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2006
Tornado wrecked homes to be demolished
Several houses in the area of north-west London hit by a tornado yesterday (Thursday) will have to be demolished. Yet more properties have had to be cordoned off as they are too dangerous to enter wi...
Tornado wrecked homes to be demolished
Several houses in the area of north-west London hit by a tornado yesterday (Thursday) will have to be demolished. Yet more properties have had to be cordoned off as they are too dangerous to enter wi...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2006
Woman assaulted in north Belfast
Police in north Belfast have appealed for witnesses after a 21-year-old woman was seriously assaulted yesterday evening. The incident happened shortly before 9pm, when the woman, who had just got off...
Woman assaulted in north Belfast
Police in north Belfast have appealed for witnesses after a 21-year-old woman was seriously assaulted yesterday evening. The incident happened shortly before 9pm, when the woman, who had just got off...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2006
Security alert in Armagh
Police have warned the public that the Scotch Street area of Armagh has been sealed off following reports of incendiary-type devices being left in the area. Detectives in Armagh have appealed to all ...
Security alert in Armagh
Police have warned the public that the Scotch Street area of Armagh has been sealed off following reports of incendiary-type devices being left in the area. Detectives in Armagh have appealed to all ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2006
Motorists warned to reduce speed on Westlink
Motorists are being asked to observe a 30 mph speed limit throughout the duration of the roadworks from Stockman’s Lane to Divis Street in Belfast. Contractors for the M1/Westlink Highway Management ...
Motorists warned to reduce speed on Westlink
Motorists are being asked to observe a 30 mph speed limit throughout the duration of the roadworks from Stockman’s Lane to Divis Street in Belfast. Contractors for the M1/Westlink Highway Management ...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2006
Concern over infants left to sleep in car seats
Young infants should not be left unattended to sleep in standard car safety seats as they may experience difficulty breathing. Problems arise when an infant's head falls forward restricting the air s...
Concern over infants left to sleep in car seats
Young infants should not be left unattended to sleep in standard car safety seats as they may experience difficulty breathing. Problems arise when an infant's head falls forward restricting the air s...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2006
Consumerline warning on 'Kitchens' firm
Consumerline, DETI’s consumer advice service, has warned Northern Ireland consumers in regard to a company called ‘Kitchens’, which last week was raided by officers from Oldham Trading Standards and G...
Consumerline warning on 'Kitchens' firm
Consumerline, DETI’s consumer advice service, has warned Northern Ireland consumers in regard to a company called ‘Kitchens’, which last week was raided by officers from Oldham Trading Standards and G...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2006
Leading loyalist found guilty of Portadown murder
A leading member of the LVF has today been found guilty of the murder of Portadown grandmother Elizabeth O'Neill. William James Fulton, 38, from the Queen's Walk area of Portadown, faced a total of 6...
Leading loyalist found guilty of Portadown murder
A leading member of the LVF has today been found guilty of the murder of Portadown grandmother Elizabeth O'Neill. William James Fulton, 38, from the Queen's Walk area of Portadown, faced a total of 6...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2006
Hospital waiting lists continue to fall
Waiting times for surgery and outpatient appointments have continued to decrease according to the latest quarterly statistics. The number of people waiting more than six months for surgery at the end...
Hospital waiting lists continue to fall
Waiting times for surgery and outpatient appointments have continued to decrease according to the latest quarterly statistics. The number of people waiting more than six months for surgery at the end...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2006
Iraq debated by Blair and Bush in White House
British Prime Minister Tony Blair is in Washington for talks with US President George W Bush that are expected to concentrate on policy issues in Iraq. The meeting comes just a day after the release ...
Iraq debated by Blair and Bush in White House
British Prime Minister Tony Blair is in Washington for talks with US President George W Bush that are expected to concentrate on policy issues in Iraq. The meeting comes just a day after the release ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2006
Two critical following road crash
Pupils in year 12 at Glastry College in Ballyhalbert have been told not to come to school following the death of a fellow pupil yesterday. The 16-year-old schoolboy, named as Matthew Holohan, was kil...
Two critical following road crash
Pupils in year 12 at Glastry College in Ballyhalbert have been told not to come to school following the death of a fellow pupil yesterday. The 16-year-old schoolboy, named as Matthew Holohan, was kil...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Dry with some late sunshine to end the day. Clear spells through the first part of the night but low cloud feeding in from the north later giving some mist or fog patches. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
