Northern Ireland News for July 2006 : Page 9
UK National News, Jul 6, 2006
Halifax reports house price drop
House prices fell by 1.2% during June, the Halifax has reported. The fall, the biggest monthly reduction in prices since October 2000, has been attributed to householders' facing rising utility and c...
Halifax reports house price drop
House prices fell by 1.2% during June, the Halifax has reported. The fall, the biggest monthly reduction in prices since October 2000, has been attributed to householders' facing rising utility and c...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2006
Man shot in County Down attack
Police in County Down have appealed for information following a paramilitary style shooting yesterday evening. A PSNI spokesperson has said that a man in his 30's was taken to hospital after sustaini...
Man shot in County Down attack
Police in County Down have appealed for information following a paramilitary style shooting yesterday evening. A PSNI spokesperson has said that a man in his 30's was taken to hospital after sustaini...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2006
NI soldier to receive full military honours
A Northern Ireland soldier who was killed in Afghanistan, will be buried today with full military honours. Captain David Patten, 38, who was from Aghadowey, near Coleraine was killed in the southern ...
NI soldier to receive full military honours
A Northern Ireland soldier who was killed in Afghanistan, will be buried today with full military honours. Captain David Patten, 38, who was from Aghadowey, near Coleraine was killed in the southern ...
UK National News, Jul 6, 2006
UK renewable energy falls short of targets
The Carbon Trust has called for urgent change to UK renewables policy framework as research reveals that there is likely to be a huge shortfall in energy supplies by 2020. The shortfall, due in part ...
UK renewable energy falls short of targets
The Carbon Trust has called for urgent change to UK renewables policy framework as research reveals that there is likely to be a huge shortfall in energy supplies by 2020. The shortfall, due in part ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2006
One person charged after drugs raid
A 29-year-old man has been charged with possession of a class A drug and possession of a class A drug with intent to supply. The arrest comes after a planned police operation in County Antrim yesterd...
One person charged after drugs raid
A 29-year-old man has been charged with possession of a class A drug and possession of a class A drug with intent to supply. The arrest comes after a planned police operation in County Antrim yesterd...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2006
World Rally Championships to come to Ireland
Secretary of State, Peter Hain has welcomed the announcement that the cross border bid to jointly host a round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) in Ireland during 2007/08 has been successful. Pet...
World Rally Championships to come to Ireland
Secretary of State, Peter Hain has welcomed the announcement that the cross border bid to jointly host a round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) in Ireland during 2007/08 has been successful. Pet...
UK National News, Jul 6, 2006
Sunday trading laws to remain the same
There is to be no change to current Sunday shopping hours, Trade and Industry Secretary Alistair Darling has announced. The Sunday Trading Act 1994 limits the opening of large shops - those shops ove...
Sunday trading laws to remain the same
There is to be no change to current Sunday shopping hours, Trade and Industry Secretary Alistair Darling has announced. The Sunday Trading Act 1994 limits the opening of large shops - those shops ove...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2006
Children's views to help shape adoption strategy
Children who are adopted are being given the opportunity to help shape the future of adoption in Northern Ireland. Following the recent launch of the ‘Adopting the Future’ strategy, the Department o...
Children's views to help shape adoption strategy
Children who are adopted are being given the opportunity to help shape the future of adoption in Northern Ireland. Following the recent launch of the ‘Adopting the Future’ strategy, the Department o...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2006
Government campaign to promote broadband
A €500,000 cross-border TV advertising campaign is to be launched next week, to highlight the benefits of broadband access. Four adverts have been made by Tigervision.com to aid the campaign, which i...
Government campaign to promote broadband
A €500,000 cross-border TV advertising campaign is to be launched next week, to highlight the benefits of broadband access. Four adverts have been made by Tigervision.com to aid the campaign, which i...
Business News, Jul 6, 2006
Survey reveals employment relations climate improving
The employment relations climate is improving, according to the latest survey. The 2004 Workplace Employment Relations Survey found "significant changes" in the workplace since the last survey was co...
Survey reveals employment relations climate improving
The employment relations climate is improving, according to the latest survey. The 2004 Workplace Employment Relations Survey found "significant changes" in the workplace since the last survey was co...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2006
Queen's honours Tyrone GAA Manager
Tyrone GAA manager, Mickey Harte, has today been honoured by Queen's University in Belfast. He was awarded an honorary Doctorate of the University for services to Gaelic Football, which he received a...
Queen's honours Tyrone GAA Manager
Tyrone GAA manager, Mickey Harte, has today been honoured by Queen's University in Belfast. He was awarded an honorary Doctorate of the University for services to Gaelic Football, which he received a...
Recruitment News, Jul 5, 2006
600 Jobs To Be Created In Londonderry
Around 600 jobs are to be created in Londonderry due to the opening of an Indian call centre over the next two years. Last month, ICICI OneSource announced that it was to open a centre in Belfast em...
600 Jobs To Be Created In Londonderry
Around 600 jobs are to be created in Londonderry due to the opening of an Indian call centre over the next two years. Last month, ICICI OneSource announced that it was to open a centre in Belfast em...
UK National News, Jul 5, 2006
Policeman jailed for attack on ex-wife
A policeman who attacked his ex-wife and attempted to saw through her neck in a fit of jealous rage has been jailed for 12 years. John Kelly, 45, had pleaded guilty to attempting to murder Audrey McD...
Policeman jailed for attack on ex-wife
A policeman who attacked his ex-wife and attempted to saw through her neck in a fit of jealous rage has been jailed for 12 years. John Kelly, 45, had pleaded guilty to attempting to murder Audrey McD...
UK National News, Jul 5, 2006
Five still being questioned over soldier's death
Five servicemen are still being questioned over the death of a soldier who died while exercising at an army barracks in Wiltshire. Private Gavin Williams, 22, of Hengoed, Caerphilly, collapsed at Luc...
Five still being questioned over soldier's death
Five servicemen are still being questioned over the death of a soldier who died while exercising at an army barracks in Wiltshire. Private Gavin Williams, 22, of Hengoed, Caerphilly, collapsed at Luc...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2006
Criminal activity could damage NI's progress
A House of Commons Committee report has today revealed that paramilitary involvement in criminal activity could be extremely damaging to Northern Ireland's political progress. Sir Patrick Cormack, Ch...
Criminal activity could damage NI's progress
A House of Commons Committee report has today revealed that paramilitary involvement in criminal activity could be extremely damaging to Northern Ireland's political progress. Sir Patrick Cormack, Ch...
Recruitment News, Jul 5, 2006
Irish Minister Opens IDA Ireland's First Office In China
Irish Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Michéal Martin has opened IDA Ireland’s first office in China. Through this office, IDA Ireland will unlock a gateway for Chinese companies to exp...
Irish Minister Opens IDA Ireland's First Office In China
Irish Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Michéal Martin has opened IDA Ireland’s first office in China. Through this office, IDA Ireland will unlock a gateway for Chinese companies to exp...
Business News, Jul 5, 2006
FSB welcome findings of organised crime report
Responding to the publication of the Northern Ireland Affairs Select Committee report on Organised Crime, Northern Ireland’s largest business organisation, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has...
FSB welcome findings of organised crime report
Responding to the publication of the Northern Ireland Affairs Select Committee report on Organised Crime, Northern Ireland’s largest business organisation, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2006
600 jobs to be created in Londonderry
Around 600 jobs are to be created in Londonderry due to the opening of an Indian call centre over the next two years. Last month, ICICI OneSource announced that it was to open a centre in Belfast em...
600 jobs to be created in Londonderry
Around 600 jobs are to be created in Londonderry due to the opening of an Indian call centre over the next two years. Last month, ICICI OneSource announced that it was to open a centre in Belfast em...
UK National News, Jul 5, 2006
British soldier killed in Afghanistan
A British soldier has been killed in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. The soldier, who served with 3 Para Battle Group, was on patrol in the town of Sangin in the southern province...
British soldier killed in Afghanistan
A British soldier has been killed in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. The soldier, who served with 3 Para Battle Group, was on patrol in the town of Sangin in the southern province...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2006
Last army watchtower to be removed
The last Army observation post in Northern Ireland is to be taken down over the next few days. The post in Forkhill in south Armagh is the 13th and final tower to be removed as part of the normalisat...
Last army watchtower to be removed
The last Army observation post in Northern Ireland is to be taken down over the next few days. The post in Forkhill in south Armagh is the 13th and final tower to be removed as part of the normalisat...
UK National News, Jul 5, 2006
Hatfield rail crash fine reduced
Engineering firm Balfour Beatty has had the £10 million fine imposed over the Hatfield rail crash reduced to £7.5 million on appeal. Four people died and 102 were injured when a London-to-Leeds expre...
Hatfield rail crash fine reduced
Engineering firm Balfour Beatty has had the £10 million fine imposed over the Hatfield rail crash reduced to £7.5 million on appeal. Four people died and 102 were injured when a London-to-Leeds expre...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2006
Redevelopment of South Tyrone hospital announced
The government has today announced a new proposal for a major redevelopment of the South Tyrone Hospital. Craigavon Area Hospital Group Trust together with Armagh & Dungannon Health and Social Servic...
Redevelopment of South Tyrone hospital announced
The government has today announced a new proposal for a major redevelopment of the South Tyrone Hospital. Craigavon Area Hospital Group Trust together with Armagh & Dungannon Health and Social Servic...
UK National News, Jul 5, 2006
Patients 'suffering abuse', report claims
A report into the treatment and care of people with learning disabilities has uncovered widespread abuse of patients. The report, by the Healthcare Commission and Commission for Social Care Inspectio...
Patients 'suffering abuse', report claims
A report into the treatment and care of people with learning disabilities has uncovered widespread abuse of patients. The report, by the Healthcare Commission and Commission for Social Care Inspectio...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2006
Two charged over child pornography
Two men arrested on Tuesday in connection with an investigation into child pornography in Northern Ireland have been charged with possessing and making indecent images of children. The men were arres...
Two charged over child pornography
Two men arrested on Tuesday in connection with an investigation into child pornography in Northern Ireland have been charged with possessing and making indecent images of children. The men were arres...
UK National News, Jul 5, 2006
Prescott faces inquiry over US ranch stay
An inquiry has been launched into Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott's stay at the ranch of a US billionaire involved in a bid to turn the Millennium Dome into a supercasino. It has emerged that Mr ...
Prescott faces inquiry over US ranch stay
An inquiry has been launched into Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott's stay at the ranch of a US billionaire involved in a bid to turn the Millennium Dome into a supercasino. It has emerged that Mr ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2006
Funeral of crash victim takes place
The funeral has taken place for one of the four young people killed in a car crash in County Fermanagh at the weekend. Peter Leonard, 21, was buried after Requiem Mass at the Church of Holy Cross in ...
Funeral of crash victim takes place
The funeral has taken place for one of the four young people killed in a car crash in County Fermanagh at the weekend. Peter Leonard, 21, was buried after Requiem Mass at the Church of Holy Cross in ...
UK National News, Jul 5, 2006
Discovery launch gains 'good report'
The launch of Space Shuttle Discovery has received a 'good report' following initial inspections of photographs of the lift-off. At an evening press conference late on Tuesday at NASA's Kennedy Space...
Discovery launch gains 'good report'
The launch of Space Shuttle Discovery has received a 'good report' following initial inspections of photographs of the lift-off. At an evening press conference late on Tuesday at NASA's Kennedy Space...
UK National News, Jul 5, 2006
Government publishes Welfare Reform Bill
The government has published its Welfare Reform Bill which aims to help one million sick or disabled people back into work. The Bill contains plans to replace incapacity benefit with a new Employment...
Government publishes Welfare Reform Bill
The government has published its Welfare Reform Bill which aims to help one million sick or disabled people back into work. The Bill contains plans to replace incapacity benefit with a new Employment...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2006
Two arrested after drugs raid
A 29-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman have been arrested, following what was described as a planned police operation in County Antrim. The searches were carried out at an address in the Carnreagh...
Two arrested after drugs raid
A 29-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman have been arrested, following what was described as a planned police operation in County Antrim. The searches were carried out at an address in the Carnreagh...
UK National News, Jul 5, 2006
Survey reveals employment relations climate improving
The employment relations climate is improving, according to the latest survey. The 2004 Workplace Employment Relations Survey found "significant changes" in the workplace since the last survey was co...
Survey reveals employment relations climate improving
The employment relations climate is improving, according to the latest survey. The 2004 Workplace Employment Relations Survey found "significant changes" in the workplace since the last survey was co...
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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.