Northern Ireland News for August 2006 : Page 11
UK National News, Aug 8, 2006
Police search house for bodies
Police are searching the former home of a jailed paedophile for bodies allegedly buried there. Police are digging up the garden at the former home of Leslie Ford-Thrussell, 72, in Walton Green, New A...
Police search house for bodies
Police are searching the former home of a jailed paedophile for bodies allegedly buried there. Police are digging up the garden at the former home of Leslie Ford-Thrussell, 72, in Walton Green, New A...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2006
Police errors led to 'case failure'
The Police Ombudsman has found that investigative errors and a lack of police officers in Larne on the evening of October 23 2002 led to significant failings in the police investigation of an attempte...
Police errors led to 'case failure'
The Police Ombudsman has found that investigative errors and a lack of police officers in Larne on the evening of October 23 2002 led to significant failings in the police investigation of an attempte...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2006
Fatalities in M25 smash
Kent police have confirmed that a serious road crash with four fatalities has occured on the M25 near junction 5. Rescue services were called to the scene at 10.35am and there are understood to be a ...
Fatalities in M25 smash
Kent police have confirmed that a serious road crash with four fatalities has occured on the M25 near junction 5. Rescue services were called to the scene at 10.35am and there are understood to be a ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2006
Greenhill's wheel unattended during crash
An investigation into the sinking of the Greenhill fishing trawler, which resulted in the deaths of two of its crew members, has revealed that there was no one at the wheel when the vessel crashed. I...
Greenhill's wheel unattended during crash
An investigation into the sinking of the Greenhill fishing trawler, which resulted in the deaths of two of its crew members, has revealed that there was no one at the wheel when the vessel crashed. I...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2006
ITV chief Allen to leave broadcaster
ITV plc Chief Executive Charles Allen has announced that he is to leave the broadcasting giant. Finance Director John Cresswell will be appointed interim CEO from 1st October and that Allen will "wor...
ITV chief Allen to leave broadcaster
ITV plc Chief Executive Charles Allen has announced that he is to leave the broadcasting giant. Finance Director John Cresswell will be appointed interim CEO from 1st October and that Allen will "wor...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2006
Renewed attempt to find schoolboy's killers
Police investigating the murder of a north Belfast schoolboy Thomas Devlin, which happened one-year ago this week, are making a renewed attempt to find those responsible for the killing. A mobile pol...
Renewed attempt to find schoolboy's killers
Police investigating the murder of a north Belfast schoolboy Thomas Devlin, which happened one-year ago this week, are making a renewed attempt to find those responsible for the killing. A mobile pol...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2006
More protesters board plane at Prestwick
Five more protesters have been arrested at Prestwick airport after boarding an aircraft in the third security breach at the airport in three days. The Trident Ploughshare group said that the group of...
More protesters board plane at Prestwick
Five more protesters have been arrested at Prestwick airport after boarding an aircraft in the third security breach at the airport in three days. The Trident Ploughshare group said that the group of...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2006
Eight injured in County Antrim collision
Eight people have been injured during a road traffic incident in County Antrim yesterday evening. A police spokesperson has said that three of the injured are in a "serious condition," and two of whi...
Eight injured in County Antrim collision
Eight people have been injured during a road traffic incident in County Antrim yesterday evening. A police spokesperson has said that three of the injured are in a "serious condition," and two of whi...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2006
Immigration could lead to council tax rises
An increase in council tax could be needed in order to fund the cost of immigrants in Britain, the Local Government Association has warned. The LGA said that official figures underestimated the level...
Immigration could lead to council tax rises
An increase in council tax could be needed in order to fund the cost of immigrants in Britain, the Local Government Association has warned. The LGA said that official figures underestimated the level...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2006
House prices soar to nearly £200,000
House prices in England and Wales have risen to nearly £200,000 according to the latest figures published by the Land Registry. The price of an average home in England and Wales has increased by 7.71...
House prices soar to nearly £200,000
House prices in England and Wales have risen to nearly £200,000 according to the latest figures published by the Land Registry. The price of an average home in England and Wales has increased by 7.71...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2006
Guard hit by car during Belfast robbery
Police in south Belfast have appealed for information after a security guard was hit by a car during a robbery in the early hours of this morning. One of the security team was delivering a armoured b...
Guard hit by car during Belfast robbery
Police in south Belfast have appealed for information after a security guard was hit by a car during a robbery in the early hours of this morning. One of the security team was delivering a armoured b...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2006
Incentive schemes 'encourage recycling'
More people are being encouraged to recycle because of a series of incentive schemes, offering individual prizes, such as cash, cars and holidays, the government has announced. Over 50 pilot schemes,...
Incentive schemes 'encourage recycling'
More people are being encouraged to recycle because of a series of incentive schemes, offering individual prizes, such as cash, cars and holidays, the government has announced. Over 50 pilot schemes,...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2006
NI projects close to 'Living Landmarks' funding
Three Northern Ireland projects have moved one step closer to receiving a slice of £140 million of funding available through the Big Lottery Fund’s Living Landmarks programme. The Belfast projects ar...
NI projects close to 'Living Landmarks' funding
Three Northern Ireland projects have moved one step closer to receiving a slice of £140 million of funding available through the Big Lottery Fund’s Living Landmarks programme. The Belfast projects ar...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2006
Lough Neagh island opened to tourists
Rams Island, the largest island in Lough Neagh, has seen around 2,500 visitors thanks to a combination of funding focused on protecting, promoting and enabling the island to be accessed by local and i...
Lough Neagh island opened to tourists
Rams Island, the largest island in Lough Neagh, has seen around 2,500 visitors thanks to a combination of funding focused on protecting, promoting and enabling the island to be accessed by local and i...
UK National News, Aug 7, 2006
'Forty killed' in Israeli airstrike
An Israeli airstrike on a Lebanese border village has reportedly left 40 people dead. The airstrike on the southern Lebanese village of Houla was one of several fresh airstrikes on Lebanon, with repo...
'Forty killed' in Israeli airstrike
An Israeli airstrike on a Lebanese border village has reportedly left 40 people dead. The airstrike on the southern Lebanese village of Houla was one of several fresh airstrikes on Lebanon, with repo...
UK National News, Aug 7, 2006
Seven protestors arrested at airport
Police have arrested seven people at Prestwick airport after boarding a plane to search for bombs being transported to Israel. According to reports, three women, aged 48, 55 and 68, and four men, age...
Seven protestors arrested at airport
Police have arrested seven people at Prestwick airport after boarding a plane to search for bombs being transported to Israel. According to reports, three women, aged 48, 55 and 68, and four men, age...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2006
19-year-old charged over Derry road death
A 19-year-old man charged with causing the death of a pensioner in County Londonderry by dangerous driving, has been released on bail. Margaret Chivers, 85, from Drumsurn Road in Limavady, died after...
19-year-old charged over Derry road death
A 19-year-old man charged with causing the death of a pensioner in County Londonderry by dangerous driving, has been released on bail. Margaret Chivers, 85, from Drumsurn Road in Limavady, died after...
UK National News, Aug 7, 2006
Government urged to raise air travel tax
The government should increase taxes on air travel and cars with high fuel consumption in order to help the environment, a committee of MPs has said. The report by the House of Commons Environmental ...
Government urged to raise air travel tax
The government should increase taxes on air travel and cars with high fuel consumption in order to help the environment, a committee of MPs has said. The report by the House of Commons Environmental ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2006
Fourth man charged over Tobermore murder
A fourth man has today been charged with the murder of 36-year-old Ronald Mackie in Tobermore County Londonderry last weekend. Dean Milligan, 18, from Crew Road in Maghera, was remanded in custody wh...
Fourth man charged over Tobermore murder
A fourth man has today been charged with the murder of 36-year-old Ronald Mackie in Tobermore County Londonderry last weekend. Dean Milligan, 18, from Crew Road in Maghera, was remanded in custody wh...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2006
County Down family win discrimination case
The parents of a disabled child, who were refused entry into Fulton’s Fine Furnishings store in Belfast because their child was in a buggy, have today won a legal battle in the County Court. Justin B...
County Down family win discrimination case
The parents of a disabled child, who were refused entry into Fulton’s Fine Furnishings store in Belfast because their child was in a buggy, have today won a legal battle in the County Court. Justin B...
UK National News, Aug 7, 2006
British solider killed in Afghanistan named
A British soldier who was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday has been named as Private Andrew Barrie Cutts. Pte Cutts, who served with 13 Air Assault Support Regiment, Royal Logistics Corps, in Musa Qua...
British solider killed in Afghanistan named
A British soldier who was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday has been named as Private Andrew Barrie Cutts. Pte Cutts, who served with 13 Air Assault Support Regiment, Royal Logistics Corps, in Musa Qua...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2006
Four charged over weekend drugs finds
Four people have been charged during separate drugs finds throughout Northern Ireland over the weekend. In the first incident, a 17-year-old was charged with four counts of possession of ecstasy and ...
Four charged over weekend drugs finds
Four people have been charged during separate drugs finds throughout Northern Ireland over the weekend. In the first incident, a 17-year-old was charged with four counts of possession of ecstasy and ...
UK National News, Aug 7, 2006
Sir Bobby Robson released from hospital
Former England manager Sir Bobby Robson has been released from hospital, two days after he was taken ill at a football match. The 73-year-old had been attending Ipswich Town's game against Crystal Pa...
Sir Bobby Robson released from hospital
Former England manager Sir Bobby Robson has been released from hospital, two days after he was taken ill at a football match. The 73-year-old had been attending Ipswich Town's game against Crystal Pa...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2006
Three arrested over Bangor assault
Police in County Down have appealed for information following an assault on two men in the early hours of this morning. The incident happened in the Breezemount area of Bangor, when two men were assa...
Three arrested over Bangor assault
Police in County Down have appealed for information following an assault on two men in the early hours of this morning. The incident happened in the Breezemount area of Bangor, when two men were assa...
UK National News, Aug 7, 2006
Postal workers to vote on strike action
Postal workers are to start voting this week on whether to take strike action in a dispute over working practices. Around 1,000 members of the Communication Workers Union at distribution centres in E...
Postal workers to vote on strike action
Postal workers are to start voting this week on whether to take strike action in a dispute over working practices. Around 1,000 members of the Communication Workers Union at distribution centres in E...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2006
Man robbed in Newry
Detectives in County Down have appealed for information after a man was attacked and robbed at the weekend. The incident happened at around 12.30am, at a takeaway outlet at Corry's square in Newry, w...
Man robbed in Newry
Detectives in County Down have appealed for information after a man was attacked and robbed at the weekend. The incident happened at around 12.30am, at a takeaway outlet at Corry's square in Newry, w...
UK National News, Aug 7, 2006
Call for NHS to offer 'range of condoms'
The Family Planning Association has called on the NHS to provide a wider selection of condoms in different sizes and shapes. In a statement released to mark the beginning of Sexual Health Week, the F...
Call for NHS to offer 'range of condoms'
The Family Planning Association has called on the NHS to provide a wider selection of condoms in different sizes and shapes. In a statement released to mark the beginning of Sexual Health Week, the F...
UK National News, Aug 7, 2006
Traffic authorities review speed limits guidance
The Department for Transport has published new guidance to assist local authorities in setting local speed limits. The guidance, designed to promote greater clarity and consistency, covers the settin...
Traffic authorities review speed limits guidance
The Department for Transport has published new guidance to assist local authorities in setting local speed limits. The guidance, designed to promote greater clarity and consistency, covers the settin...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2006
Health service publish spending report
A report providing details of health service spending in Northern Ireland during 2004/05 has today been published. This is the first time the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (...
Health service publish spending report
A report providing details of health service spending in Northern Ireland during 2004/05 has today been published. This is the first time the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2006
Cameras launched to crack down on speeders
The PSNI are launching a campaign to crack down on speeding motorists who slow down before they are captured on camera. The Speed Enforcement Camera System (Specs) is to be officially launched today ...
Cameras launched to crack down on speeders
The PSNI are launching a campaign to crack down on speeding motorists who slow down before they are captured on camera. The Speed Enforcement Camera System (Specs) is to be officially launched today ...
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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.