Northern Ireland News for March 2006 : Page 14
UK National News, Mar 6, 2006
Sir Menzies appoints Lib Dem frontbench team
Newly elected Liberal Democrat leader Sir Menzies Campbell has begun appointing his frontbench team. As widely expected by political commentators, Nick Clegg has been appointed to the party's frontbe...
Sir Menzies appoints Lib Dem frontbench team
Newly elected Liberal Democrat leader Sir Menzies Campbell has begun appointing his frontbench team. As widely expected by political commentators, Nick Clegg has been appointed to the party's frontbe...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2006
Petrol bombs thrown at police
Petrol bombers in the Shantallow area of Londonderry attacked police vehicles on Sunday. The attack occurred at around 8.00pm near to a community centre in Drumleck Gardens. Police were called to a ...
Petrol bombs thrown at police
Petrol bombers in the Shantallow area of Londonderry attacked police vehicles on Sunday. The attack occurred at around 8.00pm near to a community centre in Drumleck Gardens. Police were called to a ...
UK National News, Mar 6, 2006
Teenager remanded over schoolboy death
A 14-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with the murder of schoolboy Joe Geeling. The eleven-year-old, who suffered from cystic fibrosis, disappeared last Wednesday afternoon shortly after le...
Teenager remanded over schoolboy death
A 14-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with the murder of schoolboy Joe Geeling. The eleven-year-old, who suffered from cystic fibrosis, disappeared last Wednesday afternoon shortly after le...
UK National News, Mar 6, 2006
Rail strike threat over pensions row
The UK could face the biggest strike on the nation's railways in 80 years in a dispute over pensions. Four unions - the Rail Maritime and Transport Union, Aslef, the Transport Salaried Staffs Associa...
Rail strike threat over pensions row
The UK could face the biggest strike on the nation's railways in 80 years in a dispute over pensions. Four unions - the Rail Maritime and Transport Union, Aslef, the Transport Salaried Staffs Associa...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2006
Two dogs found hanged in tree
Two Jack Russell dogs have been found hanged in a wooded area near Poleglass estate in Belfast. The bodies of the dogs, one male and one female, were discovered in the Colinvale area of Poleglass on ...
Two dogs found hanged in tree
Two Jack Russell dogs have been found hanged in a wooded area near Poleglass estate in Belfast. The bodies of the dogs, one male and one female, were discovered in the Colinvale area of Poleglass on ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2006
Belfast arts receive £9m boost
The Old Museum Arts Centre is to benefit from over £9 million public funding investment for new purpose built premises. The Arts Centre, which has outgrown its current location in College Square Nort...
Belfast arts receive £9m boost
The Old Museum Arts Centre is to benefit from over £9 million public funding investment for new purpose built premises. The Arts Centre, which has outgrown its current location in College Square Nort...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2006
Seagate commended as 'healthiest' large employer
In its recent Big Challenge Health Works Awards, the BBC has honoured Seagate Technology’s Springtown facility with the title of Healthiest Large Employer within the Radio Foyle/North West Area. The ...
Seagate commended as 'healthiest' large employer
In its recent Big Challenge Health Works Awards, the BBC has honoured Seagate Technology’s Springtown facility with the title of Healthiest Large Employer within the Radio Foyle/North West Area. The ...
UK National News, Mar 6, 2006
Shock victory for 'Crash' at Academy Awards
Racial drama 'Crash' was the shock success at the 78th Academy Awards last night, beating the favourite 'Brokeback Mountain' to win the Best Film Oscar. The drama, which starred an ensemble cast incl...
Shock victory for 'Crash' at Academy Awards
Racial drama 'Crash' was the shock success at the 78th Academy Awards last night, beating the favourite 'Brokeback Mountain' to win the Best Film Oscar. The drama, which starred an ensemble cast incl...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2006
Local business woman builds property success
Local Business Woman, Marlene McFeely, of Property Services Plus, hit the press once again this week with an exciting and innovative approach to the problems of buying property. “I was not surprised ...
Local business woman builds property success
Local Business Woman, Marlene McFeely, of Property Services Plus, hit the press once again this week with an exciting and innovative approach to the problems of buying property. “I was not surprised ...
UK National News, Mar 6, 2006
HSBC reports record profits
HSBC has reported earnings of £11.9 billion ($20.97 billion) for last year, the largest ever profits announced by a UK bank. The figure was an increase of 11% on the previous year and followed robust...
HSBC reports record profits
HSBC has reported earnings of £11.9 billion ($20.97 billion) for last year, the largest ever profits announced by a UK bank. The figure was an increase of 11% on the previous year and followed robust...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2006
Loyalists arrested in raid on north Belfast bar
Police have arrested 17 people in north Belfast following a raid in a pub in the area. Officers in riot gear raided the Alexander Bar in York Street in the loyalist Tiger's Bay area of the city last ...
Loyalists arrested in raid on north Belfast bar
Police have arrested 17 people in north Belfast following a raid in a pub in the area. Officers in riot gear raided the Alexander Bar in York Street in the loyalist Tiger's Bay area of the city last ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2006
Police appeal following north Belfast hijacking
Minor disturbances have erupted in north Belfast close to the bar where 17 men were arrested last night. At around 10.30am today, a bin lorry was hijacked and burnt out in the Hanna Street area of th...
Police appeal following north Belfast hijacking
Minor disturbances have erupted in north Belfast close to the bar where 17 men were arrested last night. At around 10.30am today, a bin lorry was hijacked and burnt out in the Hanna Street area of th...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2006
Mother denies infant's murder
A 34-year-old Fermanagh woman has been remanded in custody charged with the murder of her baby last week. Wendy Johnston from Spruce Hill in Irvinestown denied a charge of killing her newborn infant....
Mother denies infant's murder
A 34-year-old Fermanagh woman has been remanded in custody charged with the murder of her baby last week. Wendy Johnston from Spruce Hill in Irvinestown denied a charge of killing her newborn infant....
UK National News, Mar 3, 2006
Millions found in depot raid investigation
Police investigating the £53 million robbery at the Securitas depot in Kent have recovered several million pounds in a raid in southeast London. Bags of cash discovered at the scene of the raid - an ...
Millions found in depot raid investigation
Police investigating the £53 million robbery at the Securitas depot in Kent have recovered several million pounds in a raid in southeast London. Bags of cash discovered at the scene of the raid - an ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2006
Police find £30,000 worth of cannabis in Belfast
Police have today seized a large quantity of cannabis resin in north Belfast. During a routine police patrol near the Cavehill Country Park area of the city, officers noticed two males acting suspici...
Police find £30,000 worth of cannabis in Belfast
Police have today seized a large quantity of cannabis resin in north Belfast. During a routine police patrol near the Cavehill Country Park area of the city, officers noticed two males acting suspici...
Business News, Mar 3, 2006
Linden Foods expands packing line
Dungannon company, Linden Foods, is one of 13 Northern Ireland food and horticulture companies to benefit from £3.46 million in grant aid from the EU Agricultural Processing and Marketing Grant Scheme...
Linden Foods expands packing line
Dungannon company, Linden Foods, is one of 13 Northern Ireland food and horticulture companies to benefit from £3.46 million in grant aid from the EU Agricultural Processing and Marketing Grant Scheme...
UK National News, Mar 3, 2006
Police question teen over boy's death
Police are continuing to question a teenager on suspicion of murder, following the disappearance of a young schoolboy. Eleven-year-old Joe Geeling went missing on Wednesday afternoon. The schoolboy, ...
Police question teen over boy's death
Police are continuing to question a teenager on suspicion of murder, following the disappearance of a young schoolboy. Eleven-year-old Joe Geeling went missing on Wednesday afternoon. The schoolboy, ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2006
Minister declines four integrated school proposals
Education Minister Angela Smith has turned down development proposals for four integrated schools across the province. The proposals were for Clogher Valley, Moira/Hillsborough, Saintfield/Carryduff ...
Minister declines four integrated school proposals
Education Minister Angela Smith has turned down development proposals for four integrated schools across the province. The proposals were for Clogher Valley, Moira/Hillsborough, Saintfield/Carryduff ...
UK National News, Mar 3, 2006
Amelie murder - man remanded
A man has been remanded in custody charged with the murder of French student Amelie Delagrange. Levi Bellfield, 37, from West Drayton, west London appeared before Bow Street Magistrates on Friday. ...
Amelie murder - man remanded
A man has been remanded in custody charged with the murder of French student Amelie Delagrange. Levi Bellfield, 37, from West Drayton, west London appeared before Bow Street Magistrates on Friday. ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2006
Tribunal to investigate murders of RUC officers
A tribunal to investigate the murders of two senior RUC officers will be opened today in Dublin, 17-years after the incident occurred. Chief Superintendent Harry Breen and Superintendent Robert Bucha...
Tribunal to investigate murders of RUC officers
A tribunal to investigate the murders of two senior RUC officers will be opened today in Dublin, 17-years after the incident occurred. Chief Superintendent Harry Breen and Superintendent Robert Bucha...
UK National News, Mar 3, 2006
Glitter jailed for child abuse
Former glam rock star Gary Glitter has been jailed for three years by a Vietnamese court for molesting two young girls. The 61-year-old, whose real name is Paul Gadd, was convicted of abusing the two...
Glitter jailed for child abuse
Former glam rock star Gary Glitter has been jailed for three years by a Vietnamese court for molesting two young girls. The 61-year-old, whose real name is Paul Gadd, was convicted of abusing the two...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2006
Northern Ireland house prices reach all time high
House prices in Northern Ireland have risen to an all time high according to figures released today from a study at the University of Ulster. The cost of property in the province has risen by 22%, ma...
Northern Ireland house prices reach all time high
House prices in Northern Ireland have risen to an all time high according to figures released today from a study at the University of Ulster. The cost of property in the province has risen by 22%, ma...
UK National News, Mar 3, 2006
Plans to tackle racist bullying in schools
New guidelines have been published to help schools tackle racist bullying. The guidelines, published by the Department for Education and Skills, offer suggestions for lessons, staff training and anti...
Plans to tackle racist bullying in schools
New guidelines have been published to help schools tackle racist bullying. The guidelines, published by the Department for Education and Skills, offer suggestions for lessons, staff training and anti...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2006
Duke of Edinburgh visits NI to celebrate 50th year of awards
The Duke of Edinburgh has today attended a special reception at Hillsborough Castle to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme. During the gathering, Prince Phillip was...
Duke of Edinburgh visits NI to celebrate 50th year of awards
The Duke of Edinburgh has today attended a special reception at Hillsborough Castle to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme. During the gathering, Prince Phillip was...
UK National News, Mar 3, 2006
Memorial service held for Ronnie Barker
A memorial service has taken place at London's Westminster Abbey for comedian Ronnie Barker who died last year. The event was attended by around 2,000 people, including stars such as Sir David Jason,...
Memorial service held for Ronnie Barker
A memorial service has taken place at London's Westminster Abbey for comedian Ronnie Barker who died last year. The event was attended by around 2,000 people, including stars such as Sir David Jason,...
UK National News, Mar 3, 2006
Ashley Cole to sue over newspaper allegations
Arsenal and England footballer Ashley Cole is to sue two newspapers over allegations made about the sexuality of two unnamed Premiership footballers. The footballer is suing both the 'News of the Wor...
Ashley Cole to sue over newspaper allegations
Arsenal and England footballer Ashley Cole is to sue two newspapers over allegations made about the sexuality of two unnamed Premiership footballers. The footballer is suing both the 'News of the Wor...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2006
Travellers leave fire service site
A group of travellers who had set up camp at a Fire Service training centre in Belfast have left the grounds. On Wednesday afternoon, a number of caravans arrived at the Fire and Rescue Service's tra...
Travellers leave fire service site
A group of travellers who had set up camp at a Fire Service training centre in Belfast have left the grounds. On Wednesday afternoon, a number of caravans arrived at the Fire and Rescue Service's tra...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2006
Coldest night in Ireland for 10 years
Temperatures in Ireland have plunged to their lowest levels in a decade. According to Met Eireann some areas experienced -8°C and road surface temperatures as low as -16°C were reported, bringing con...
Coldest night in Ireland for 10 years
Temperatures in Ireland have plunged to their lowest levels in a decade. According to Met Eireann some areas experienced -8°C and road surface temperatures as low as -16°C were reported, bringing con...
UK National News, Mar 3, 2006
Pensioners 'missing out on luxuries'
Many pensioners are unable to afford luxuries and are forced to live 'just above the breadline', a report by Age Concern has suggested. The report found that 40% of over 65s felt that their social li...
Pensioners 'missing out on luxuries'
Many pensioners are unable to afford luxuries and are forced to live 'just above the breadline', a report by Age Concern has suggested. The report found that 40% of over 65s felt that their social li...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2006
Government to spend £50m on NI sports
The government are to spend £50 million on elite facilities for Northern Ireland Olympic sports before 2010. Sports Minister David Hanson today revealed that £50 million has been provisionally alloca...
Government to spend £50m on NI sports
The government are to spend £50 million on elite facilities for Northern Ireland Olympic sports before 2010. Sports Minister David Hanson today revealed that £50 million has been provisionally alloca...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.