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Northern Ireland News for April 2006 : Page 3
UK National News, Apr 25, 2006
Foreign prisoners escape deportation
More than 1,000 foreign prisoners have been released in the UK instead of being deported, Home Office figures have shown. The number includes three murderers and nine rapists, as well as five people ...
Foreign prisoners escape deportation
More than 1,000 foreign prisoners have been released in the UK instead of being deported, Home Office figures have shown. The number includes three murderers and nine rapists, as well as five people ...
Recruitment News, Apr 25, 2006
SanDisk To Move Strategic Activities To Its Dublin Facility
Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment Tony Killeen, has announced that SanDisk Corporation, of the US, is to bring its Europe, Middle-East and Africa (EMEA) Headquar...
SanDisk To Move Strategic Activities To Its Dublin Facility
Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment Tony Killeen, has announced that SanDisk Corporation, of the US, is to bring its Europe, Middle-East and Africa (EMEA) Headquar...
UK National News, Apr 25, 2006
Tourists killed in Egypt bomb blasts
At least 23 people people have been killed in three bomb explosions at the Egyptian tourist resort of Dahab. Three of those who were killed were believed to be foreigners. According to reports, a Ger...
Tourists killed in Egypt bomb blasts
At least 23 people people have been killed in three bomb explosions at the Egyptian tourist resort of Dahab. Three of those who were killed were believed to be foreigners. According to reports, a Ger...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2006
Crimewatch re-launch appeal to find pensioner's killer
Newly enhanced CCTV footage is to be used on BBC's Crimewatch programme in a fresh attempt to find those responsible for the murder of a County Londonderry pensioner five years ago. Norman Moffatt, 7...
Crimewatch re-launch appeal to find pensioner's killer
Newly enhanced CCTV footage is to be used on BBC's Crimewatch programme in a fresh attempt to find those responsible for the murder of a County Londonderry pensioner five years ago. Norman Moffatt, 7...
UK National News, Apr 25, 2006
BBC to axe 'Grandstand'
The BBC is to axe its long-running sports show 'Grandstand' as part of a review of the network's programming. 'Grandstand' has been running on the BBC since 1958 and presenters have included Frank Bo...
BBC to axe 'Grandstand'
The BBC is to axe its long-running sports show 'Grandstand' as part of a review of the network's programming. 'Grandstand' has been running on the BBC since 1958 and presenters have included Frank Bo...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2006
Body of missing County Antrim man found in Republic
The body of a County Antrim man who has been missing for over two years has been found in the Irish Republic. Trevor McFall, 46, from Larne was last seen in his home town in March 2004. Police have ...
Body of missing County Antrim man found in Republic
The body of a County Antrim man who has been missing for over two years has been found in the Irish Republic. Trevor McFall, 46, from Larne was last seen in his home town in March 2004. Police have ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2006
'Aggressive' dog destroyed after attack
A Rottweiler dog, which was shot and injured by police in Castlewellan, County Down last night, has been destroyed. Detectives received reports of dogs acting aggressively in a residential area near ...
'Aggressive' dog destroyed after attack
A Rottweiler dog, which was shot and injured by police in Castlewellan, County Down last night, has been destroyed. Detectives received reports of dogs acting aggressively in a residential area near ...
UK National News, Apr 25, 2006
Government launches public health initiative
A major new public health initiative has been launched by the government. 'Small change BIG DIFFERENCE' is a new initiative which shows people how they can improve their future health and well-being...
Government launches public health initiative
A major new public health initiative has been launched by the government. 'Small change BIG DIFFERENCE' is a new initiative which shows people how they can improve their future health and well-being...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2006
Road users warned not to 'weekend it'
Department of the Environment (DOE) has launched a new Road Safety Campaign with the message 'Don't weekend it.' Statistics have revealed that almost twice as many people are killed on Northern Irela...
Road users warned not to 'weekend it'
Department of the Environment (DOE) has launched a new Road Safety Campaign with the message 'Don't weekend it.' Statistics have revealed that almost twice as many people are killed on Northern Irela...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2006
NICCY welcomes positive pre-school steps
The Northern Ireland Commission for Children and Young people has today welcomed the Government's steps to meet the needs of Northern Ireland’s pre-school children - after calling for improvements to ...
NICCY welcomes positive pre-school steps
The Northern Ireland Commission for Children and Young people has today welcomed the Government's steps to meet the needs of Northern Ireland’s pre-school children - after calling for improvements to ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2006
Man admits to Megan McAlorum murder
A man accused of murdering a Belfast teenager two years ago has admitted to the crime moments before the murder trial was due to begin. Thomas Purcell, 19, from Windsor Road, Belfast had continually ...
Man admits to Megan McAlorum murder
A man accused of murdering a Belfast teenager two years ago has admitted to the crime moments before the murder trial was due to begin. Thomas Purcell, 19, from Windsor Road, Belfast had continually ...
UK National News, Apr 24, 2006
New centre launched to target internet paedophiles
A new agency has been launched by the Home Office to tackle child sex abuse and internet paedophiles. The Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) centre is being headed by Jim Gamble, former ...
New centre launched to target internet paedophiles
A new agency has been launched by the Home Office to tackle child sex abuse and internet paedophiles. The Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) centre is being headed by Jim Gamble, former ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2006
Woman sexually assaulted at knifepoint
Police in County Antrim have appealed for information after a woman was sexually assaulted by two men armed with knives. Police have revealed that the attack happened in the early hours of Sunday mo...
Woman sexually assaulted at knifepoint
Police in County Antrim have appealed for information after a woman was sexually assaulted by two men armed with knives. Police have revealed that the attack happened in the early hours of Sunday mo...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2006
DUP attend British-Irish Inter Parliamentary talks
The DUP are to attend a meeting of the British-Irish Inter-Parliamentary Body today in Killarney, after boycotting the body for the past 16-years. At the meeting, the DUP deputy leader Peter Robinso...
DUP attend British-Irish Inter Parliamentary talks
The DUP are to attend a meeting of the British-Irish Inter-Parliamentary Body today in Killarney, after boycotting the body for the past 16-years. At the meeting, the DUP deputy leader Peter Robinso...
UK National News, Apr 24, 2006
Gary Lineker's brother jailed for tax fraud
The brother of former England football captain Gary Lineker has been jailed for his part in a £220,000 tax fraud. Wayne Lineker, 43, was sentenced to two-and-a-half years at Southwark Crown Court in ...
Gary Lineker's brother jailed for tax fraud
The brother of former England football captain Gary Lineker has been jailed for his part in a £220,000 tax fraud. Wayne Lineker, 43, was sentenced to two-and-a-half years at Southwark Crown Court in ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2006
Kilkeel woman escapes abduction attempt
Police in County Down have appealed for information following an attempted abduction in the early hours of this morning. It is understood that a 23-year-old woman was on her way to work when she was...
Kilkeel woman escapes abduction attempt
Police in County Down have appealed for information following an attempted abduction in the early hours of this morning. It is understood that a 23-year-old woman was on her way to work when she was...
UK National News, Apr 24, 2006
Hewitt under fire from NHS staff
Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt has come under fire from NHS staff over job losses caused by government reforms. Mrs Hewitt defended the reforms at the Unison conference in Gateshead as she was heck...
Hewitt under fire from NHS staff
Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt has come under fire from NHS staff over job losses caused by government reforms. Mrs Hewitt defended the reforms at the Unison conference in Gateshead as she was heck...
UK National News, Apr 24, 2006
Parkinson's sufferers 'getting worse' in hospitals
Many patients with Parkinson's are having to stay in hospital longer and are getting physically worse because of not getting their medication on time, according to a survey. A survey conducted by the...
Parkinson's sufferers 'getting worse' in hospitals
Many patients with Parkinson's are having to stay in hospital longer and are getting physically worse because of not getting their medication on time, according to a survey. A survey conducted by the...
UK National News, Apr 24, 2006
Man remanded over Securitas raid
A 26-year-old man has appeared in court charged in connection with the £53 million Securitas depot robbery. Ermir Hysenaj, of Crowborough, East Sussex, is accused of conspiracy to rob in connection w...
Man remanded over Securitas raid
A 26-year-old man has appeared in court charged in connection with the £53 million Securitas depot robbery. Ermir Hysenaj, of Crowborough, East Sussex, is accused of conspiracy to rob in connection w...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2006
Funeral of Steven Colwell takes place
The funeral has taken place of the man shot dead by police in County Down last weekend. 23-year-old Steven Colwell suffered a fatal gunshot wound after the stolen car which he was driving failed to s...
Funeral of Steven Colwell takes place
The funeral has taken place of the man shot dead by police in County Down last weekend. 23-year-old Steven Colwell suffered a fatal gunshot wound after the stolen car which he was driving failed to s...
UK National News, Apr 24, 2006
Guidance on crime protection for vulnerable adults published
The Home Office has published guidance on how vulnerable adults and those with learning difficulties can protect themselves from crime. The 'Keep Safe' booklet contains advice on how to keep safe whe...
Guidance on crime protection for vulnerable adults published
The Home Office has published guidance on how vulnerable adults and those with learning difficulties can protect themselves from crime. The 'Keep Safe' booklet contains advice on how to keep safe whe...
UK National News, Apr 24, 2006
Three men arrested in anti-terrorism investigation
Three men have been arrested under anti-terrorism laws in Scotland. The men, Mohammed Asif Siddique, 24, and Mohammed Rafiq, 40, were detained at an address in Alva, Clackmannanshire. The two men a...
Three men arrested in anti-terrorism investigation
Three men have been arrested under anti-terrorism laws in Scotland. The men, Mohammed Asif Siddique, 24, and Mohammed Rafiq, 40, were detained at an address in Alva, Clackmannanshire. The two men a...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2006
Couple gagged and bound during east Belfast robbery
Police in east Belfast have appealed for information after a couple were assaulted by robbers in their home at the weekend. The attack happened at around 2.30am on Saturday, when three masked men, on...
Couple gagged and bound during east Belfast robbery
Police in east Belfast have appealed for information after a couple were assaulted by robbers in their home at the weekend. The attack happened at around 2.30am on Saturday, when three masked men, on...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2006
Second man remanded over discovery of bomb parts
A 26-year-old man has appeared before Craigavon Magistrates Court in connection with the discovery of bomb making materials suspected to be used to make a 250lb bomb in Lurgan, County Armagh last week...
Second man remanded over discovery of bomb parts
A 26-year-old man has appeared before Craigavon Magistrates Court in connection with the discovery of bomb making materials suspected to be used to make a 250lb bomb in Lurgan, County Armagh last week...
UK National News, Apr 24, 2006
Teens in court over park assault
Two teenagers are due to appear in court charged with the alleged assault of a man in a park in Newcastle at the weekend. The 45-year-old man, reported to be an Iranian asylum seeker, was attacked in...
Teens in court over park assault
Two teenagers are due to appear in court charged with the alleged assault of a man in a park in Newcastle at the weekend. The 45-year-old man, reported to be an Iranian asylum seeker, was attacked in...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2006
North Belfast youth shot with air rifle
A 16-year-old boy has been treated in hospital after being shot with an air rifle in north Belfast at the weekend. The incident happened on at around 1.30am on Friday in the Alexandra Park Avenue are...
North Belfast youth shot with air rifle
A 16-year-old boy has been treated in hospital after being shot with an air rifle in north Belfast at the weekend. The incident happened on at around 1.30am on Friday in the Alexandra Park Avenue are...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2006
Government to ensure vulnerable people receive benefits
The government has today announced that they will be contacting thousands of vulnerable people over the next few weeks to make sure that they are receiving the benefits to which they are entitled. Sp...
Government to ensure vulnerable people receive benefits
The government has today announced that they will be contacting thousands of vulnerable people over the next few weeks to make sure that they are receiving the benefits to which they are entitled. Sp...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2006
Woman sexually assaulted in Derry attack
Police in Londonderry have appealed for information following a serious sexual assault on a woman in the city in the early hours of this morning. The attack happened close to a licensed premises at R...
Woman sexually assaulted in Derry attack
Police in Londonderry have appealed for information following a serious sexual assault on a woman in the city in the early hours of this morning. The attack happened close to a licensed premises at R...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2006
Man cleared of musician's murder
One of the three men charged of murdering Londonderry blues musician Jim Gilchrist, has had the charge dropped by the High Court. 27-year-old Alan Luukas, a student from Rathlin Drive, Creggan in Der...
Man cleared of musician's murder
One of the three men charged of murdering Londonderry blues musician Jim Gilchrist, has had the charge dropped by the High Court. 27-year-old Alan Luukas, a student from Rathlin Drive, Creggan in Der...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2006
Policing board to question Orde over Colwell shooting
Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde is to be questioned by the Policing Board over the shooting of 23-year-old Steven Colwell at a police checkpoint last weekend. It is understood that the Chairman of the ...
Policing board to question Orde over Colwell shooting
Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde is to be questioned by the Policing Board over the shooting of 23-year-old Steven Colwell at a police checkpoint last weekend. It is understood that the Chairman of the ...
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