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Northern Ireland News for July 2006 : Page 5
UK National News, Jul 21, 2006
Chocolate blamed for salmonella outbreak
Contaminated Cadbury's chocolate was the most likely cause of a salmonella outbreak according to the Health Protection Agency (HPA). Approximately 37 of the 56 cases reported between March and July m...
Chocolate blamed for salmonella outbreak
Contaminated Cadbury's chocolate was the most likely cause of a salmonella outbreak according to the Health Protection Agency (HPA). Approximately 37 of the 56 cases reported between March and July m...
UK National News, Jul 21, 2006
2,000 evacuees arrive in Cyprus
Around 2,000 British evacuees have arrived in Cyprus after being evacuated from Beirut. HMS Bulwark arrived in Limassol carrying approximately 1,300 evacuees. Passengers were visited by Foreign Offi...
2,000 evacuees arrive in Cyprus
Around 2,000 British evacuees have arrived in Cyprus after being evacuated from Beirut. HMS Bulwark arrived in Limassol carrying approximately 1,300 evacuees. Passengers were visited by Foreign Offi...
UK National News, Jul 21, 2006
Khmer Rouge 'Butcher' dies
A former Khmer Rouge leader, known as 'The Butcher', has died in a hospital in Cambodia. Ta Mok, the one legged 82-year-old and one of communist dictator Pol Pot's henchmen, died before he could stan...
Khmer Rouge 'Butcher' dies
A former Khmer Rouge leader, known as 'The Butcher', has died in a hospital in Cambodia. Ta Mok, the one legged 82-year-old and one of communist dictator Pol Pot's henchmen, died before he could stan...
UK National News, Jul 20, 2006
First evacuees touch down in the UK
The first plane has arrived in the UK carrying Britons who fled from Lebanon. 80 evacuees landed at Gatwick Airport at around 1.30am, and they spoke of their joy of being back on British soil. Elise...
First evacuees touch down in the UK
The first plane has arrived in the UK carrying Britons who fled from Lebanon. 80 evacuees landed at Gatwick Airport at around 1.30am, and they spoke of their joy of being back on British soil. Elise...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2006
Proposed licensing reforms to control drink-related disorder
Pubs could be allowed to add another hour to their opening times, if reforms to local licensing laws get the go-ahead. Putting an end to speculation that 24-hour opening could be introduced in the pr...
Proposed licensing reforms to control drink-related disorder
Pubs could be allowed to add another hour to their opening times, if reforms to local licensing laws get the go-ahead. Putting an end to speculation that 24-hour opening could be introduced in the pr...
UK National News, Jul 20, 2006
No trial for Mount Everest death
Three men facing manslaughter charges over the death of Michael Matthews, who fell to his death on Mount Everest, will not face trial. The 22 year old City trader died after reaching the summit on a ...
No trial for Mount Everest death
Three men facing manslaughter charges over the death of Michael Matthews, who fell to his death on Mount Everest, will not face trial. The 22 year old City trader died after reaching the summit on a ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2006
Belfast man on remand following fatal collision
A Belfast man has been remanded in custody in connection with a car crash in which a 22-year-old man died. Mark John Page, of Joanmount Park in Belfast appeared in court today on charges of dangerous...
Belfast man on remand following fatal collision
A Belfast man has been remanded in custody in connection with a car crash in which a 22-year-old man died. Mark John Page, of Joanmount Park in Belfast appeared in court today on charges of dangerous...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2006
Fire crews bring Co Armagh blaze under control
A bush fire which threatened to destroy large part of Slieve Guillion Forest Park in County Armagh has been brought under control by firefighters. Over 100 firefighters were called in to tackle the b...
Fire crews bring Co Armagh blaze under control
A bush fire which threatened to destroy large part of Slieve Guillion Forest Park in County Armagh has been brought under control by firefighters. Over 100 firefighters were called in to tackle the b...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2006
Irish citizens still awaiting rescue in Lebanon
Around 50 Irish nationals are believed to be still awaiting rescue in Beirut, following a concerted effort by both Ireland and the UK to evacuate people from the Lebanese capital. Around 80 people ha...
Irish citizens still awaiting rescue in Lebanon
Around 50 Irish nationals are believed to be still awaiting rescue in Beirut, following a concerted effort by both Ireland and the UK to evacuate people from the Lebanese capital. Around 80 people ha...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2006
Newtownabbey woman wins disabled access case
A Newtownabbey woman has successfully challenged a shop over their failure to provide disabled access for wheelchair users. Ann Collins, who uses a wheelchair, took Carrickfergus firm Craftswoman Fab...
Newtownabbey woman wins disabled access case
A Newtownabbey woman has successfully challenged a shop over their failure to provide disabled access for wheelchair users. Ann Collins, who uses a wheelchair, took Carrickfergus firm Craftswoman Fab...
UK National News, Jul 20, 2006
Mobiles and MP3 players blamed for rise in street crime
A rise in the number of people carrying mobile phones and MP3 players is being blamed for a rise in street crimes according to the latest home office figures. The figures showed muggings and robberie...
Mobiles and MP3 players blamed for rise in street crime
A rise in the number of people carrying mobile phones and MP3 players is being blamed for a rise in street crimes according to the latest home office figures. The figures showed muggings and robberie...
UK National News, Jul 20, 2006
Reform programme set to make radical changes to the Home Office
Home Secretary John Reid has announced a wide-ranging reform programme designed to fundamentally change the Home Office. The radical reform plan will transform the Home Office, saving as much as £115...
Reform programme set to make radical changes to the Home Office
Home Secretary John Reid has announced a wide-ranging reform programme designed to fundamentally change the Home Office. The radical reform plan will transform the Home Office, saving as much as £115...
UK National News, Jul 20, 2006
Retail sales continue to grow into the summer
The spring upturn in retail sales has been sustained into summer, with significant contributions from the sales of food stores and household goods stores. New data released by the Office of National ...
Retail sales continue to grow into the summer
The spring upturn in retail sales has been sustained into summer, with significant contributions from the sales of food stores and household goods stores. New data released by the Office of National ...
UK National News, Jul 19, 2006
Several injured after coach overturns on M6
Two adults and two children have been badly injured after a coach carrying schoolchildren overturned in the M6 in Lancashire. 22 casualties were also in suffering from shock and taken to hospital to ...
Several injured after coach overturns on M6
Two adults and two children have been badly injured after a coach carrying schoolchildren overturned in the M6 in Lancashire. 22 casualties were also in suffering from shock and taken to hospital to ...
UK National News, Jul 19, 2006
British evacuees flee from Lebanon
The first British evacuees from Lebanon have arrived in Cyprus. HMS Gloucester pulled into Beirut's port yesterday, and the first person the get off was a man in his 40's, holding a small boy. Many ...
British evacuees flee from Lebanon
The first British evacuees from Lebanon have arrived in Cyprus. HMS Gloucester pulled into Beirut's port yesterday, and the first person the get off was a man in his 40's, holding a small boy. Many ...
UK National News, Jul 19, 2006
Water company to face fines over customer service
Thames Water could face hefty fines from UK water regulator Ofwat for failing to meet adequate levels of customer service. The firm stands to receive fines of up to £140m for irregularities in record...
Water company to face fines over customer service
Thames Water could face hefty fines from UK water regulator Ofwat for failing to meet adequate levels of customer service. The firm stands to receive fines of up to £140m for irregularities in record...
UK National News, Jul 19, 2006
Coutts wins appeal against murder conviction
Musician Graham Coutts has won his appeal against his conviction for the murder of schoolteacher Jane Longhurst. 36 year old Coutts from Hove, East Sussex, was sentenced to life for strangling Miss L...
Coutts wins appeal against murder conviction
Musician Graham Coutts has won his appeal against his conviction for the murder of schoolteacher Jane Longhurst. 36 year old Coutts from Hove, East Sussex, was sentenced to life for strangling Miss L...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2006
Teenage girl is hit by fire engine
A teenage girl is critically ill in hospital after being hit by a fire engine in south Belfast. The accident happened in Upper Dunmurry Lane at around 8pm on Tuesday evening, when the 18-year-old gir...
Teenage girl is hit by fire engine
A teenage girl is critically ill in hospital after being hit by a fire engine in south Belfast. The accident happened in Upper Dunmurry Lane at around 8pm on Tuesday evening, when the 18-year-old gir...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2006
Police officers injured in Newtownabbey attack
Two police officers have been injured after coming under attack by a group of youths in Newtownabbey. The incident happened at around 6.15pm on Tuesday evening, when officers were called out to the R...
Police officers injured in Newtownabbey attack
Two police officers have been injured after coming under attack by a group of youths in Newtownabbey. The incident happened at around 6.15pm on Tuesday evening, when officers were called out to the R...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2006
New laws on child seatbelts to be introduced
New laws are to be introduced in Northern Ireland which will ensure compulsory use of safety restraints for children and babies in cars. From September this year, the new law will require that childr...
New laws on child seatbelts to be introduced
New laws are to be introduced in Northern Ireland which will ensure compulsory use of safety restraints for children and babies in cars. From September this year, the new law will require that childr...
UK National News, Jul 19, 2006
Rail chaos averted as signal workers agree pay deal
A planned walk-out by signal workers has been called off, averting rail strikes that would have caused chaos throughout the rail network. Thousands of signal workers had indicated plans for either a ...
Rail chaos averted as signal workers agree pay deal
A planned walk-out by signal workers has been called off, averting rail strikes that would have caused chaos throughout the rail network. Thousands of signal workers had indicated plans for either a ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2006
Nomadic goes on show at the Odyssey
The historic boat SS Nomadic has docked beside the Odyssey leisure complex in Belfast, as part of a welcome home ceremony for the vessel, which was used to ferry passengers to the Titanic. The ship a...
Nomadic goes on show at the Odyssey
The historic boat SS Nomadic has docked beside the Odyssey leisure complex in Belfast, as part of a welcome home ceremony for the vessel, which was used to ferry passengers to the Titanic. The ship a...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2006
Hospital admissions rise as heatwave continues
Belfast City Hospital has reported a sharp rise in admissions of dehydrated elderly people and sunburnt children and adults, as Northern Ireland's heatwave continues. Owen Ferry, Registrar at the hos...
Hospital admissions rise as heatwave continues
Belfast City Hospital has reported a sharp rise in admissions of dehydrated elderly people and sunburnt children and adults, as Northern Ireland's heatwave continues. Owen Ferry, Registrar at the hos...
UK National News, Jul 18, 2006
UK begins evacuation of British citizens in Lebanon
The first Royal Navy warship has arrived in Beirut to begin evacuating British citizens from Lebanon. The HMS Gloucester is expected to to take around 100 of the most high priority cases, including p...
UK begins evacuation of British citizens in Lebanon
The first Royal Navy warship has arrived in Beirut to begin evacuating British citizens from Lebanon. The HMS Gloucester is expected to to take around 100 of the most high priority cases, including p...
UK National News, Jul 18, 2006
Missing jogger - man in court on murder charge
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of missing woman Egeli Rasta. Gareth Davies, 22, of Mitcham, south London, was remanded in custody at Wimbledon magistrates' court on Tuesday, char...
Missing jogger - man in court on murder charge
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of missing woman Egeli Rasta. Gareth Davies, 22, of Mitcham, south London, was remanded in custody at Wimbledon magistrates' court on Tuesday, char...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2006
Hain calls for cutback in government departments
Secretary of State Peter Hain has called for a cut in the number of government departments in Northern Ireland in order to promote what he called “the effective governance” of the province. Speaking ...
Hain calls for cutback in government departments
Secretary of State Peter Hain has called for a cut in the number of government departments in Northern Ireland in order to promote what he called “the effective governance” of the province. Speaking ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2006
Pensioner rescued following river bed fall
An elderly man has been rescued by firefighters after falling into a dry river-bed in Co. Tyrone. Eighty-four-year-old Duncan Stewart was trapped for eight hours before emergency services arrived at ...
Pensioner rescued following river bed fall
An elderly man has been rescued by firefighters after falling into a dry river-bed in Co. Tyrone. Eighty-four-year-old Duncan Stewart was trapped for eight hours before emergency services arrived at ...
UK National News, Jul 18, 2006
Call for casual work dress as UK heatwave continues
The TUC has called for workers to be allowed to dress more casually as the UK continues to enjoy a heatwave. The TUC has called on UK employers to follow the lead of Japanese businesses and relax dre...
Call for casual work dress as UK heatwave continues
The TUC has called for workers to be allowed to dress more casually as the UK continues to enjoy a heatwave. The TUC has called on UK employers to follow the lead of Japanese businesses and relax dre...
UK National News, Jul 18, 2006
NHS charges branded "a mess"
The system of National Health Service charges has been branded "a mess" by a committee of MPs. The Commons Health Select Committee called for a review of the system, which covers prescription and eye...
NHS charges branded "a mess"
The system of National Health Service charges has been branded "a mess" by a committee of MPs. The Commons Health Select Committee called for a review of the system, which covers prescription and eye...
UK National News, Jul 18, 2006
Lecturers vote in favour of pay deal
University lecturers have voted in favour of accepting a pay deal that will increase salaries by just over 13% over the next three years. Around 71% of University and College Union members voted in f...
Lecturers vote in favour of pay deal
University lecturers have voted in favour of accepting a pay deal that will increase salaries by just over 13% over the next three years. Around 71% of University and College Union members voted in f...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Bright spells with a few showers continuing through this evening. Some drier, clearer periods in the early hours, before cloud builds and showers turn more persistent towards dawn. Minimum temperature 4 °C.
