Northern Ireland News for January 2007 : Page 10
UK National News, Jan 10, 2007
Seven arrested in pit bull raids
Seven people have been arrested and 29 suspected pit bull terriers seized in a series of raids conducted by Merseyside police. According to reports, police officers and RSPCA staff seized the dogs in...
Seven arrested in pit bull raids
Seven people have been arrested and 29 suspected pit bull terriers seized in a series of raids conducted by Merseyside police. According to reports, police officers and RSPCA staff seized the dogs in...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2007
Around 260 jobs at risk in Coleraine
Around 260 jobs could be at risk at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing offices (DVLNI) in Coleraine, it has today emerged. The announcement came after Department of Environment Minister, David Cairns, ...
Around 260 jobs at risk in Coleraine
Around 260 jobs could be at risk at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing offices (DVLNI) in Coleraine, it has today emerged. The announcement came after Department of Environment Minister, David Cairns, ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2007
Man dies in County Down collision
A man has died following a road traffic collision in County Down earlier today. The incident happened on the Ardglass Road in Downpatrick shortly after 9am, when a lorry and a van collided. A second...
Man dies in County Down collision
A man has died following a road traffic collision in County Down earlier today. The incident happened on the Ardglass Road in Downpatrick shortly after 9am, when a lorry and a van collided. A second...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2007
Children's commissioner expresses concern over potential risk to children
The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Patricia Lewsley, is extremely worried at the potential risk to children if high risk sex offenders are returned to Northern Ireland af...
Children's commissioner expresses concern over potential risk to children
The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Patricia Lewsley, is extremely worried at the potential risk to children if high risk sex offenders are returned to Northern Ireland af...
UK National News, Jan 10, 2007
George Michael denies charge
Singer George Michael has pleaded not guilty to a charge of being unfit to drive. Michael, 43, was arrested on October 1 last year on suspicion of being unfit to drive and possessing drugs. The char...
George Michael denies charge
Singer George Michael has pleaded not guilty to a charge of being unfit to drive. Michael, 43, was arrested on October 1 last year on suspicion of being unfit to drive and possessing drugs. The char...
UK National News, Jan 10, 2007
Falconio killler loses appeal
The man convicted of the murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio has lost his appeal against his conviction and sentence. Lawyers for 48-year-old Bradley Murdoch had argued that he had suffered a...
Falconio killler loses appeal
The man convicted of the murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio has lost his appeal against his conviction and sentence. Lawyers for 48-year-old Bradley Murdoch had argued that he had suffered a...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2007
Football fans criticised for disrupting Ervine tribute
Football fans who disrupted a one minute silence in memory of PUP leader David Ervine, have been criticised for their behaviour. A number of Cliftonville supporters attending the away match at the Ov...
Football fans criticised for disrupting Ervine tribute
Football fans who disrupted a one minute silence in memory of PUP leader David Ervine, have been criticised for their behaviour. A number of Cliftonville supporters attending the away match at the Ov...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2007
Man released in hospice deaths probe
A 31-year-old man who was arrested yesterday in connection with a number of suspicious deaths at a Dublin hospice in 1997 and 1998, has been released from custody pending further inquiries. It is und...
Man released in hospice deaths probe
A 31-year-old man who was arrested yesterday in connection with a number of suspicious deaths at a Dublin hospice in 1997 and 1998, has been released from custody pending further inquiries. It is und...
UK National News, Jan 10, 2007
Stagg set to receive compensation
Colin Stagg, the man cleared of the murder of Rachel Nickell, is eligible for a compensation payout from the Home Office. The Home Office has confirmed that Mr Stagg, 43, has been told that he is eli...
Stagg set to receive compensation
Colin Stagg, the man cleared of the murder of Rachel Nickell, is eligible for a compensation payout from the Home Office. The Home Office has confirmed that Mr Stagg, 43, has been told that he is eli...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2007
Woman robbed in County Londonderry
Police in County Londonderry have appealed for information after a woman was robbed yesterday evening. The incident happened at around 7.30pm, when a woman aged in her 30s was approached by three mal...
Woman robbed in County Londonderry
Police in County Londonderry have appealed for information after a woman was robbed yesterday evening. The incident happened at around 7.30pm, when a woman aged in her 30s was approached by three mal...
UK National News, Jan 10, 2007
Paedophile jailed for abusing daughters
A father has been jailed for ten years for abusing his two daughters more than 15 years ago. Philip Tilston, 42, from Stretford in Greater Manchester had been found guilty of indecently assaulting Ke...
Paedophile jailed for abusing daughters
A father has been jailed for ten years for abusing his two daughters more than 15 years ago. Philip Tilston, 42, from Stretford in Greater Manchester had been found guilty of indecently assaulting Ke...
UK National News, Jan 9, 2007
Government announces powers to tackle anti-social behaviour
Resident groups on council estates in England are to be given new powers to tackle anti-social behaviour and take day-to-day control of council services, the government has announced. Prime Minister ...
Government announces powers to tackle anti-social behaviour
Resident groups on council estates in England are to be given new powers to tackle anti-social behaviour and take day-to-day control of council services, the government has announced. Prime Minister ...
UK National News, Jan 9, 2007
Fines for under minimum wage employers
Employers who refuse to pay the minimum wage could face a £200 fine for every worker underpaid. Employers already have to pay back arrears they owe to the worker and those who refuse to pay up will ...
Fines for under minimum wage employers
Employers who refuse to pay the minimum wage could face a £200 fine for every worker underpaid. Employers already have to pay back arrears they owe to the worker and those who refuse to pay up will ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2007
Blair to release details of MI5's role in NI
British Prime Minister Tony Blair is due to release details of the future of MI5's future role in Northern Ireland, in a fresh attempt to break the current deadlock in the political process. The move...
Blair to release details of MI5's role in NI
British Prime Minister Tony Blair is due to release details of the future of MI5's future role in Northern Ireland, in a fresh attempt to break the current deadlock in the political process. The move...
UK National News, Jan 9, 2007
Religious groups stage gay protest
Protestors are to hold a rally outside parliament today against the Sexual Orientation legislation. Religious groups claim that the laws, designed to ensure equality in the provision of goods, facili...
Religious groups stage gay protest
Protestors are to hold a rally outside parliament today against the Sexual Orientation legislation. Religious groups claim that the laws, designed to ensure equality in the provision of goods, facili...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2007
Pigs cleared of foot-and-mouth disease
The Department of Agriculture has today revealed that the samples taken from a number of pigs at an abattoir in County Antrim yesterday, are clear of foot-and-mouth disease. A number of pigs were det...
Pigs cleared of foot-and-mouth disease
The Department of Agriculture has today revealed that the samples taken from a number of pigs at an abattoir in County Antrim yesterday, are clear of foot-and-mouth disease. A number of pigs were det...
UK National News, Jan 9, 2007
Police search for escaped London prisoner
A violent prisoner from Wormwood Scrubs has absconded after an ambulance taking him to hospital was held up at gunpoint. Police are searching for inmate Joe Farnan who escaped while on the way to Ham...
Police search for escaped London prisoner
A violent prisoner from Wormwood Scrubs has absconded after an ambulance taking him to hospital was held up at gunpoint. Police are searching for inmate Joe Farnan who escaped while on the way to Ham...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2007
Number of armed robberies in Belfast
Police in Belfast have appealed for information following a spate of armed robberies in Belfast last night and in the early hours of this morning. The first incident happened at around 8pm, when thre...
Number of armed robberies in Belfast
Police in Belfast have appealed for information following a spate of armed robberies in Belfast last night and in the early hours of this morning. The first incident happened at around 8pm, when thre...
UK National News, Jan 9, 2007
Killer dog tested for drugs
The dog which attacked and killed a five-year-old girl in Merseyside on New Year's Day has been tested for illegal drugs. Ellie Lawrenson suffered fatal injuries when the pit bull terrier-type dog at...
Killer dog tested for drugs
The dog which attacked and killed a five-year-old girl in Merseyside on New Year's Day has been tested for illegal drugs. Ellie Lawrenson suffered fatal injuries when the pit bull terrier-type dog at...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2007
Cars vandalised in County Down
Detectives in North Down have appealed for information after a number of vehicles were damaged in the early hours of this morning. At around 12.30am, police received reports of a number of cars being...
Cars vandalised in County Down
Detectives in North Down have appealed for information after a number of vehicles were damaged in the early hours of this morning. At around 12.30am, police received reports of a number of cars being...
UK National News, Jan 9, 2007
Cartoons launched to help children with autism
A new animated DVD which aims to help autistic children understand human emotions is being launched nationwide. 'The Transporters' DVD, which has been commissioned by Culture Online, part of the Depa...
Cartoons launched to help children with autism
A new animated DVD which aims to help autistic children understand human emotions is being launched nationwide. 'The Transporters' DVD, which has been commissioned by Culture Online, part of the Depa...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2007
Attempted armed robbery in County Tyrone
Police in County Tyrone have appealed for witnesses after an attempted armed robbery at a house at Tullaghbeg Road in Cookstown last night. At 7.45pm the householder went to the front door of his ho...
Attempted armed robbery in County Tyrone
Police in County Tyrone have appealed for witnesses after an attempted armed robbery at a house at Tullaghbeg Road in Cookstown last night. At 7.45pm the householder went to the front door of his ho...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2007
Government looks to solar panel efficiency
Solar panels are being installed free of charge to 500 homes in Northern Ireland as part of the Government’s renewable energy campaign. The panels cut water heating bills by an average ...
Government looks to solar panel efficiency
Solar panels are being installed free of charge to 500 homes in Northern Ireland as part of the Government’s renewable energy campaign. The panels cut water heating bills by an average ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2007
NI Software firm finds 'passport' to success
Belfast-based ICONI Software has grown its sales outside Northern Ireland to over a third of its turnover in the past 18 months with help from Invest NI’s Passport to Export programme. The company, a...
NI Software firm finds 'passport' to success
Belfast-based ICONI Software has grown its sales outside Northern Ireland to over a third of its turnover in the past 18 months with help from Invest NI’s Passport to Export programme. The company, a...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2007
City centre rape inquiry man released
A man arrested yesterday in connection with a serious sexual assault in County Antrim at the weekend, has been released pending reports. The arrest is understood to be in relation to the rape of a wo...
City centre rape inquiry man released
A man arrested yesterday in connection with a serious sexual assault in County Antrim at the weekend, has been released pending reports. The arrest is understood to be in relation to the rape of a wo...
UK National News, Jan 9, 2007
M&S 'recovery plan' on track
Mark's and Spencer has reported good trading figures in the important pre-Christmas period with like-for-like sales up 5.6%. The best performance was in general merchandise, sales were up 7.1%, and i...
M&S 'recovery plan' on track
Mark's and Spencer has reported good trading figures in the important pre-Christmas period with like-for-like sales up 5.6%. The best performance was in general merchandise, sales were up 7.1%, and i...
UK National News, Jan 9, 2007
Second-hand cars have most complaints
More complaints were made about second-hand cars purchased from independent dealers than any other specific goods and services last year, according to the government's telephone and online advice serv...
Second-hand cars have most complaints
More complaints were made about second-hand cars purchased from independent dealers than any other specific goods and services last year, according to the government's telephone and online advice serv...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2007
Kelly defends decision to send son to private school
Former Education Secretary Ruth Kelly has defended her decision to send her son, who has "substantial learning difficulties", to private school. Mrs Kelly, who is now Communities Secretary, said that...
Kelly defends decision to send son to private school
Former Education Secretary Ruth Kelly has defended her decision to send her son, who has "substantial learning difficulties", to private school. Mrs Kelly, who is now Communities Secretary, said that...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2007
PUP leader dies in hospital
Progressive Unionist Party leader David Ervine has died in hospital after falling ill at the weekend. The east Belfast MLA, 53, was taken into the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald yesterday after sufferi...
PUP leader dies in hospital
Progressive Unionist Party leader David Ervine has died in hospital after falling ill at the weekend. The east Belfast MLA, 53, was taken into the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald yesterday after sufferi...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2007
Royal jury rejected for Diana inquest
The coroner at the inquest into the death of Princess Diana has said that she wants the jury to be made up of members of the public and not from the Royal Household. Speaking during a preliminary hea...
Royal jury rejected for Diana inquest
The coroner at the inquest into the death of Princess Diana has said that she wants the jury to be made up of members of the public and not from the Royal Household. Speaking during a preliminary hea...
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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.