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Northern Ireland News for June 2006 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2006
Terror suspect gets jury trial
An international terror suspect, who was arrested in west Belfast two and a half years ago, has today won the right to a trial before a jury. Jaybe Ofrasio, 33, and originally from the Phillipines, h...
Terror suspect gets jury trial
An international terror suspect, who was arrested in west Belfast two and a half years ago, has today won the right to a trial before a jury. Jaybe Ofrasio, 33, and originally from the Phillipines, h...
UK National News, Jun 21, 2006
Asda staff vote for strike
Thousands of staff working in distribution depots for supermarket chain Asda have voted in favour of strike action by 3 to 1, the GMB union has announced. GMB's Asda Wal-Mart Shop Stewards National C...
Asda staff vote for strike
Thousands of staff working in distribution depots for supermarket chain Asda have voted in favour of strike action by 3 to 1, the GMB union has announced. GMB's Asda Wal-Mart Shop Stewards National C...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2006
Campaign to clamp down on untaxed vehicles
A new zero-tolerance campaign has been launched in an effort to remove illegal and unsafe vehicles from NI roads. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Northern Ireland (DVLNI) in conjunction with Driver ...
Campaign to clamp down on untaxed vehicles
A new zero-tolerance campaign has been launched in an effort to remove illegal and unsafe vehicles from NI roads. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Northern Ireland (DVLNI) in conjunction with Driver ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2006
Parades commission to discuss weekend parade
The Parades Commission is to meet today to discuss whether it should review its decision to allow an Orange parade to pass through a nationalist area at the weekend. Yesterday, the Commission ruled t...
Parades commission to discuss weekend parade
The Parades Commission is to meet today to discuss whether it should review its decision to allow an Orange parade to pass through a nationalist area at the weekend. Yesterday, the Commission ruled t...
UK National News, Jun 21, 2006
Public to get say in lottery grants
The public are to get more say in where lottery grants are granted under a new pilot voting scheme announced by the government. In the 'Your Pound, Your Choice' trial, the public will be able to tick...
Public to get say in lottery grants
The public are to get more say in where lottery grants are granted under a new pilot voting scheme announced by the government. In the 'Your Pound, Your Choice' trial, the public will be able to tick...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2006
NICCY tackle wheelchair waiting times
The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Barney McNeany, today welcomed the Whizzkids and Barnardo’s report on the problems children face when they need wheelchairs. The Commi...
NICCY tackle wheelchair waiting times
The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Barney McNeany, today welcomed the Whizzkids and Barnardo’s report on the problems children face when they need wheelchairs. The Commi...
UK National News, Jun 21, 2006
World Cup over for Owen following knee injury
England striker Michael Owen is returning home from the World Cup after a scan revealed that he ruptured his anterior cruiate knee ligament during Tuesday's match against Sweden. The 26-year-old New...
World Cup over for Owen following knee injury
England striker Michael Owen is returning home from the World Cup after a scan revealed that he ruptured his anterior cruiate knee ligament during Tuesday's match against Sweden. The 26-year-old New...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2006
70 jobs to be created in Armagh
The opening of a new £1.3 million business in park in Armagh city is expected to create up to 70 jobs. The Armagh Business Park, which was developed by P & B Properties, was opened with the help of ...
70 jobs to be created in Armagh
The opening of a new £1.3 million business in park in Armagh city is expected to create up to 70 jobs. The Armagh Business Park, which was developed by P & B Properties, was opened with the help of ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2006
Special Olympics torch arrives in Belfast
The Special Olympics Ireland torch has arrived at Stormont on the eve of the Special Olympics Ireland Games. The "Flame of Hope' arrived from Templemore in County Tipperary, after beginning it's jour...
Special Olympics torch arrives in Belfast
The Special Olympics Ireland torch has arrived at Stormont on the eve of the Special Olympics Ireland Games. The "Flame of Hope' arrived from Templemore in County Tipperary, after beginning it's jour...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2006
Four men arrested in anti-terror operation
Four men have been arrested under the Terrorism Act in London as part of a continuing investigation into alleged international terrorism, police have revealed. Three men - two aged 29 and one aged 21...
Four men arrested in anti-terror operation
Four men have been arrested under the Terrorism Act in London as part of a continuing investigation into alleged international terrorism, police have revealed. Three men - two aged 29 and one aged 21...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2006
Schools criticised on teacher vetting records
Schools have been criticised for failing to keep records on whether their staff are safe to work with children in a report by the government's education watchdog. The report, which looked at 58 schoo...
Schools criticised on teacher vetting records
Schools have been criticised for failing to keep records on whether their staff are safe to work with children in a report by the government's education watchdog. The report, which looked at 58 schoo...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2006
UDA expels Shoukri brothers
North Belfast loyalists Ihab and Andre Shoukri have been expelled from the UDA. A statement released earlier by the paramilitary organisation's 'inner council' read: "We, the ruling body of the above...
UDA expels Shoukri brothers
North Belfast loyalists Ihab and Andre Shoukri have been expelled from the UDA. A statement released earlier by the paramilitary organisation's 'inner council' read: "We, the ruling body of the above...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2006
Soap star suspended over drug allegations
'Coronation Street' actor Craig Charles has been suspended from the soap opera, following newspaper allegations of drug taking. The 41-year-old father-of-three was shown allegedly smoking crack cocai...
Soap star suspended over drug allegations
'Coronation Street' actor Craig Charles has been suspended from the soap opera, following newspaper allegations of drug taking. The 41-year-old father-of-three was shown allegedly smoking crack cocai...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2006
Violence erupts following murder hearing
Violence has erupted in Newtownards Magistrates Court after three people appeared charged with the murder of a 59-year-old man on Thursday. Daniel Martin Hargan, 46, Tammy McDowell, 18, and Polish na...
Violence erupts following murder hearing
Violence has erupted in Newtownards Magistrates Court after three people appeared charged with the murder of a 59-year-old man on Thursday. Daniel Martin Hargan, 46, Tammy McDowell, 18, and Polish na...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2006
Man charged over 'supermarket abduction'
Police have charged a 48-year-old man with child neglect following the reported abduction of a four-year-old girl in Swansea last week. A nationwide hunt was launched for the child, following reports...
Man charged over 'supermarket abduction'
Police have charged a 48-year-old man with child neglect following the reported abduction of a four-year-old girl in Swansea last week. A nationwide hunt was launched for the child, following reports...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2006
NI paedophiles to be moved away from schools
The Northern Ireland Office has said that known paedophiles are to be moved from hostels located close to schools. In a statement from the NIO said that the move was in line with a change in Home Off...
NI paedophiles to be moved away from schools
The Northern Ireland Office has said that known paedophiles are to be moved from hostels located close to schools. In a statement from the NIO said that the move was in line with a change in Home Off...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2006
'Blair Force Ones' to come into service
The government is to acquire two passenger jets which will be used by the Prime Minister, members of the Cabinet and the Queen on official trips, it has been reported. The planes, which have been dub...
'Blair Force Ones' to come into service
The government is to acquire two passenger jets which will be used by the Prime Minister, members of the Cabinet and the Queen on official trips, it has been reported. The planes, which have been dub...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2006
Residents outraged at parades decision
Nationalist residents in west Belfast are outraged at a decision by the Parades Commission to allow an Orange Order parade to pass through a nationalist area. The Commission has granted permission to...
Residents outraged at parades decision
Nationalist residents in west Belfast are outraged at a decision by the Parades Commission to allow an Orange Order parade to pass through a nationalist area. The Commission has granted permission to...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2006
Ten held after police operation
Ten people are still being held for questioning after police foiled a conspiracy to purchase weapons for dissident republicans during an operation, which was carried out yesterday. Over 200 officers,...
Ten held after police operation
Ten people are still being held for questioning after police foiled a conspiracy to purchase weapons for dissident republicans during an operation, which was carried out yesterday. Over 200 officers,...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2006
Poor still 'dying younger', research reveals
Babies born in certain areas of Scotland and the North of England still have far lower life expectancy than those born in more affluent areas of London and south and east England. The research, by th...
Poor still 'dying younger', research reveals
Babies born in certain areas of Scotland and the North of England still have far lower life expectancy than those born in more affluent areas of London and south and east England. The research, by th...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2006
Children held at gunpoint during robbery
Two five-year-old girls have been left shocked after being held at gunpoint during a robbery yesterday morning. The girls were sitting in the back seat of a car while one of their father's went into ...
Children held at gunpoint during robbery
Two five-year-old girls have been left shocked after being held at gunpoint during a robbery yesterday morning. The girls were sitting in the back seat of a car while one of their father's went into ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2006
Intruders raid Dunmurry Industrial Estate
Detectives in Dunmurry have appealed for information following an incident, which occurred in the Kilwee Industrial Estate in the Upper Dunmurry Lane, last night. Just before 10.30pm, five masked and...
Intruders raid Dunmurry Industrial Estate
Detectives in Dunmurry have appealed for information following an incident, which occurred in the Kilwee Industrial Estate in the Upper Dunmurry Lane, last night. Just before 10.30pm, five masked and...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2006
Gales predicted in UK
The UK is bracing itself for some strong winds and heavy rain throughout Tuesday and into Wednesday. The Met Office said that a deep area of low pressure would bring unseasonably strong winds and hea...
Gales predicted in UK
The UK is bracing itself for some strong winds and heavy rain throughout Tuesday and into Wednesday. The Met Office said that a deep area of low pressure would bring unseasonably strong winds and hea...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2006
NICCY announces ten-year strategy
The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People has today welcomed the launch of the governments Ten Year Strategy for Children and Young People. The Commissioner, Barney McNeany, who...
NICCY announces ten-year strategy
The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People has today welcomed the launch of the governments Ten Year Strategy for Children and Young People. The Commissioner, Barney McNeany, who...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2006
Warning over salt and fat in children's food
Parents are being warned to carefully check the salt and fat content in their children's food after a survey found that some foods contained double the recommended dose of salt or fat. The Trading St...
Warning over salt and fat in children's food
Parents are being warned to carefully check the salt and fat content in their children's food after a survey found that some foods contained double the recommended dose of salt or fat. The Trading St...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2006
QUB to receive £259 million pound investment
Queen's University has today announced a £259 million investment to secure its position as a global leader in research and education, and ensure a world-class experience for its students. The investm...
QUB to receive £259 million pound investment
Queen's University has today announced a £259 million investment to secure its position as a global leader in research and education, and ensure a world-class experience for its students. The investm...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2006
May mortgage lending 'second highest on record'
Gross mortgage lending reached £28.7 billion in May - the second-highest monthly figure on record - according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders. Lending was 18% higher than in April and nearly 30% h...
May mortgage lending 'second highest on record'
Gross mortgage lending reached £28.7 billion in May - the second-highest monthly figure on record - according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders. Lending was 18% higher than in April and nearly 30% h...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2006
Leading republican's farm destroyed by fire
Part of a farm believed to belong to leading republican Thomas 'Slab' Murphy, has been destroyed in a fire. The farm blaze, at a property in Hackballscross, close to the border between County Armagh ...
Leading republican's farm destroyed by fire
Part of a farm believed to belong to leading republican Thomas 'Slab' Murphy, has been destroyed in a fire. The farm blaze, at a property in Hackballscross, close to the border between County Armagh ...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2006
England fans ready for Sweden match
Up to 70,000 England supporters have flooded into Cologne in Germany, ahead of the team's final World Cup group stage match against Sweden. Thousands of fans without tickets are expected to watch the...
England fans ready for Sweden match
Up to 70,000 England supporters have flooded into Cologne in Germany, ahead of the team's final World Cup group stage match against Sweden. Thousands of fans without tickets are expected to watch the...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2006
10 arrested following police operation
Ten people were arrested in connection with investigations into serious terrorist crime, following a number of searches this morning in counties Armagh and Fermanagh. A major police operation was bee...
10 arrested following police operation
Ten people were arrested in connection with investigations into serious terrorist crime, following a number of searches this morning in counties Armagh and Fermanagh. A major police operation was bee...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A mainly dry day with variable amounts of cloud and some bright or sunny intervals. Chance of the odd shower, especially in the south this afternoon. Warm across western counties. Maximum temperature 20 °C.Tonight:Some late sunshine this evening. Otherwise a cloudy night with patchy rain spreading west, becoming drier later on. Low and fog patches developing in the early hours. Minimum temperature 12 °C.
