Northern Ireland News for July 2006 : Page 8
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2006
Minister announces 'Family Forum' on suicide prevention
Health Minister Paul Goggins has announced the establishment of a Family Forum for relatives bereaved by suicide. The Forum will give families a key role in implementing Northern Ireland’s Suicide Pr...
Minister announces 'Family Forum' on suicide prevention
Health Minister Paul Goggins has announced the establishment of a Family Forum for relatives bereaved by suicide. The Forum will give families a key role in implementing Northern Ireland’s Suicide Pr...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2006
Drumcree parade protest ends peacefully
The annual Orange Order parade at Drumcree on Sunday has passed off peacefully. Marchers handed in a letter protesting the decision by the Parades Commission to prevent the march from continuing into...
Drumcree parade protest ends peacefully
The annual Orange Order parade at Drumcree on Sunday has passed off peacefully. Marchers handed in a letter protesting the decision by the Parades Commission to prevent the march from continuing into...
UK National News, Jul 7, 2006
Whooping cough 'endemic' among school children
Nearly 40% of school age children in the UK who visit their doctor with a persistent cough have evidence of whooping cough infection, even though they have been fully immunised, a study has claimed. ...
Whooping cough 'endemic' among school children
Nearly 40% of school age children in the UK who visit their doctor with a persistent cough have evidence of whooping cough infection, even though they have been fully immunised, a study has claimed. ...
UK National News, Jul 7, 2006
Poorest children have highest death from injury risk
Children from the poorest families in England and Wales face greater risks of dying from injury than children in all other social groups, a study has claimed. Ten years ago, the death rate from injur...
Poorest children have highest death from injury risk
Children from the poorest families in England and Wales face greater risks of dying from injury than children in all other social groups, a study has claimed. Ten years ago, the death rate from injur...
UK National News, Jul 7, 2006
UK hacker to be extradited to the US
A British computer hacker accused of orchestrating "the biggest military hack of all time" is to be extradited to the US, it was announced today. Gary McKinnon, 40, from north London, faces more than...
UK hacker to be extradited to the US
A British computer hacker accused of orchestrating "the biggest military hack of all time" is to be extradited to the US, it was announced today. Gary McKinnon, 40, from north London, faces more than...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2006
'No evidence' murdered woman was 'agent'
The Police Ombudsman has confirmed today that there is no evidence to support the claim that the murdered mother of ten Jean McConville was a British informer. Mrs McConville, 37, was abducted by the...
'No evidence' murdered woman was 'agent'
The Police Ombudsman has confirmed today that there is no evidence to support the claim that the murdered mother of ten Jean McConville was a British informer. Mrs McConville, 37, was abducted by the...
UK National News, Jul 7, 2006
Hitmen jailed for killing student
Two more men have been jailed for life for the murder of a Somali student in London two years ago. Galal Hamza, 25, was shot dead in the street in Earl's Court, west London, in April 2004 in an appar...
Hitmen jailed for killing student
Two more men have been jailed for life for the murder of a Somali student in London two years ago. Galal Hamza, 25, was shot dead in the street in Earl's Court, west London, in April 2004 in an appar...
UK National News, Jul 7, 2006
Nation remembers July 7 bombings
Britain has commemorated the first anniversary of the London bombings with a series of events in the capital. The programme of events got underway at 08:50 BST when London Mayor Ken Livingstone was j...
Nation remembers July 7 bombings
Britain has commemorated the first anniversary of the London bombings with a series of events in the capital. The programme of events got underway at 08:50 BST when London Mayor Ken Livingstone was j...
UK National News, Jul 7, 2006
Briton held following ex-lover's murder
A British man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his former girlfriend in Florida before fleeing to Britain. Darren Bridgeman, 34, from Malvern in Worcestershire, was wanted by US police for...
Briton held following ex-lover's murder
A British man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his former girlfriend in Florida before fleeing to Britain. Darren Bridgeman, 34, from Malvern in Worcestershire, was wanted by US police for...
UK National News, Jul 7, 2006
Two charged following anti-terror raids
Two men have been charged with terrorism offences, following a series of raids in Bolton last month. Omar Altimimi, from Lansdowne Road, Bolton, was charged with four offences under the Terrorism Act...
Two charged following anti-terror raids
Two men have been charged with terrorism offences, following a series of raids in Bolton last month. Omar Altimimi, from Lansdowne Road, Bolton, was charged with four offences under the Terrorism Act...
UK National News, Jul 7, 2006
Prescott under pressure over further claims
The Deputy Prime Minister is coming under increasing pressure to resign amid further claims that his office was involved in assisting a billionaire's bid to open a super-casino in the Millennium Dome....
Prescott under pressure over further claims
The Deputy Prime Minister is coming under increasing pressure to resign amid further claims that his office was involved in assisting a billionaire's bid to open a super-casino in the Millennium Dome....
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2006
Twins injured in 'hit-and-run'
Police in County Tyrone have appealed for information after two teenage cyclists were involved in a hit and run incident, yesterday evening. A spokesperson for the PSNI has revealed that two 14-year-...
Twins injured in 'hit-and-run'
Police in County Tyrone have appealed for information after two teenage cyclists were involved in a hit and run incident, yesterday evening. A spokesperson for the PSNI has revealed that two 14-year-...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2006
Man assaulted in city attack
Police have appealed for information after a man was seriously assaulted in the early hours of this morning. A PSNI spokesperson said that a 27-year-old man sustained a fractured skull, after he and ...
Man assaulted in city attack
Police have appealed for information after a man was seriously assaulted in the early hours of this morning. A PSNI spokesperson said that a 27-year-old man sustained a fractured skull, after he and ...
UK National News, Jul 7, 2006
Four released over soldier's death
Four serviceman who were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of a solider at barracks in Wiltshire have been released on bail. The men were arrested following the sudden death o...
Four released over soldier's death
Four serviceman who were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of a solider at barracks in Wiltshire have been released on bail. The men were arrested following the sudden death o...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2006
Commissioners take over SEELB
Four commissioners are to take over the responsibility of the South Eastern Education and Library Board, after the original board failed to meet a deadline implementing school cuts. The SEELB was giv...
Commissioners take over SEELB
Four commissioners are to take over the responsibility of the South Eastern Education and Library Board, after the original board failed to meet a deadline implementing school cuts. The SEELB was giv...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2006
Ombudsman clears police over parade dispute
An investigation by the Police Ombudsman into the handling of the controversial Orange Parade and Nationalist protests on July 12 2004, in Ardoyne in north Belfast, has been ruled as "in general just...
Ombudsman clears police over parade dispute
An investigation by the Police Ombudsman into the handling of the controversial Orange Parade and Nationalist protests on July 12 2004, in Ardoyne in north Belfast, has been ruled as "in general just...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2006
Funeral of fourth crash victim to take place
The delayed funeral of the fourth victim of last weekend's fatal collision in County Fermanagh, is to take place today (Friday). Danica O'Rourke, 17, will be buried after Requiem Mass at the Holy Cro...
Funeral of fourth crash victim to take place
The delayed funeral of the fourth victim of last weekend's fatal collision in County Fermanagh, is to take place today (Friday). Danica O'Rourke, 17, will be buried after Requiem Mass at the Holy Cro...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2006
Restrictions placed on Ardoyne parade
The Parades Commission has today ruled on a controversial Twelfth of July Parade in north Belfast. The Commission has placed restrictions on the parade which is to pass through the Ardoyne area of th...
Restrictions placed on Ardoyne parade
The Parades Commission has today ruled on a controversial Twelfth of July Parade in north Belfast. The Commission has placed restrictions on the parade which is to pass through the Ardoyne area of th...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2006
FSB welcome unchanged Sunday trading laws
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has welcomed the announcement that Sunday trading laws will remain unchanged. The FSB had argued that any relaxation of the laws would be highly damaging for ...
FSB welcome unchanged Sunday trading laws
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has welcomed the announcement that Sunday trading laws will remain unchanged. The FSB had argued that any relaxation of the laws would be highly damaging for ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2006
Air quality website for NI launched
The government has today announced that a website dedicated air quality is to be set up for Northern Ireland. Environment Minister David Cairns today welcomed the announcement and added that the webs...
Air quality website for NI launched
The government has today announced that a website dedicated air quality is to be set up for Northern Ireland. Environment Minister David Cairns today welcomed the announcement and added that the webs...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2006
Armed robbery at Portstewart bank
Detectives in County Londonderry have appealed for information following an armed robbery in a bank earlier today. The incident happened at the Ulster Bank on The Promenade in Portstewart at around 1...
Armed robbery at Portstewart bank
Detectives in County Londonderry have appealed for information following an armed robbery in a bank earlier today. The incident happened at the Ulster Bank on The Promenade in Portstewart at around 1...
UK National News, Jul 6, 2006
Special needs education 'not fit for purpose'
The education system for children with special needs in England is "not fit for purpose", a report by MPs has said. The report suggested that there was confusion over how pupils with special needs ne...
Special needs education 'not fit for purpose'
The education system for children with special needs in England is "not fit for purpose", a report by MPs has said. The report suggested that there was confusion over how pupils with special needs ne...
UK National News, Jul 6, 2006
UK interest rates remain on hold
UK interest rates have been kept on hold at 4.5% for the eleventh month in a row, the Bank of England has announced. The decision, by the Bank's Monetary Policy Committee, had been widely expected, h...
UK interest rates remain on hold
UK interest rates have been kept on hold at 4.5% for the eleventh month in a row, the Bank of England has announced. The decision, by the Bank's Monetary Policy Committee, had been widely expected, h...
UK National News, Jul 6, 2006
July 7 bomber video released
A video showing one of the London suicide bombers has been shown on the al Jazeera television network. The video, which was released on the eve of the first anniversary of the bomb attacks, features ...
July 7 bomber video released
A video showing one of the London suicide bombers has been shown on the al Jazeera television network. The video, which was released on the eve of the first anniversary of the bomb attacks, features ...
UK National News, Jul 6, 2006
Prescott rejects calls to quit as Deputy PM
Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has stressed that he will not resign from his post, amid increasing pressure over his meetings with a US billionaire who wants to turn the Millennium Dome into a su...
Prescott rejects calls to quit as Deputy PM
Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has stressed that he will not resign from his post, amid increasing pressure over his meetings with a US billionaire who wants to turn the Millennium Dome into a su...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2006
Crash victim's body exhumed
The body of one of the teenage girls who was killed in a road traffic incident in County Fermanagh at the weekend, has been exhumed. It is understood that after the funeral of Anita Swift, 16, on Tue...
Crash victim's body exhumed
The body of one of the teenage girls who was killed in a road traffic incident in County Fermanagh at the weekend, has been exhumed. It is understood that after the funeral of Anita Swift, 16, on Tue...
UK National News, Jul 6, 2006
Massage parlour murder caller traced
Police have traced an anonymous caller who contacted officers investigating the murder of two women at a Shropshire massage parlour. The caller had contacted police in connection with the murder of A...
Massage parlour murder caller traced
Police have traced an anonymous caller who contacted officers investigating the murder of two women at a Shropshire massage parlour. The caller had contacted police in connection with the murder of A...
UK National News, Jul 6, 2006
Decision on Afghanistan troop deployment 'soon'
The British Government is considering sending more troops to Aghanistan, following a major upsurge in Taliban attacks. Defence Secretary Des Browne told Parliament today that he had "received advice ...
Decision on Afghanistan troop deployment 'soon'
The British Government is considering sending more troops to Aghanistan, following a major upsurge in Taliban attacks. Defence Secretary Des Browne told Parliament today that he had "received advice ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2006
Four police officers struck by car
Police in west Belfast have appealed for information after four officers were struck by a vehicle in the early hours of this morning. It is understood that police were responding to a call reporting ...
Four police officers struck by car
Police in west Belfast have appealed for information after four officers were struck by a vehicle in the early hours of this morning. It is understood that police were responding to a call reporting ...
UK National News, Jul 6, 2006
Shuttle undamaged during launch
The crew of Discovery have examined the Space Shuttle with the Orbiter Boom Sensor System today and found no evidence of any damage from debris during the launch. The inspection lasted several hours ...
Shuttle undamaged during launch
The crew of Discovery have examined the Space Shuttle with the Orbiter Boom Sensor System today and found no evidence of any damage from debris during the launch. The inspection lasted several hours ...
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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.