Northern Ireland News for January 2007 : Page 11
UK National News, Jan 8, 2007
Iraq helicopter crash was 'accident'
A crash between two Royal Navy helicopters at the beginning of the Iraq war was an accident, a coroner has ruled. Seven men were killed when the two Sea King helicopters crashed into each other on Ma...
Iraq helicopter crash was 'accident'
A crash between two Royal Navy helicopters at the beginning of the Iraq war was an accident, a coroner has ruled. Seven men were killed when the two Sea King helicopters crashed into each other on Ma...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2007
Prime Minister praises Sinn Fein
Prime Minister Tony Blair has today said that Sinn Fein has showed the most “remarkable” examples of leadership in modern politics. He also added that what the Sinn Fein leaders had done was both “hi...
Prime Minister praises Sinn Fein
Prime Minister Tony Blair has today said that Sinn Fein has showed the most “remarkable” examples of leadership in modern politics. He also added that what the Sinn Fein leaders had done was both “hi...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2007
Mastermind host Magnusson dies
Magnus Magnusson, the former presenter of BBC quiz show 'Mastermind', has died at the age of 77. The TV presenter, journalist and writer, who become a household name with his famous catchphrase "I've...
Mastermind host Magnusson dies
Magnus Magnusson, the former presenter of BBC quiz show 'Mastermind', has died at the age of 77. The TV presenter, journalist and writer, who become a household name with his famous catchphrase "I've...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2007
Prince William begins life as Army officer
Prince William is beginning life as an Army officer as he reported for duty at the barracks of his new regiment, the Household Cavalry. The 24-year-old is joining the Blues and Royals regiment, the s...
Prince William begins life as Army officer
Prince William is beginning life as an Army officer as he reported for duty at the barracks of his new regiment, the Household Cavalry. The 24-year-old is joining the Blues and Royals regiment, the s...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2007
Man arrested after city centre rape
Police in south Belfast are appealing for information following a serious sexual assault in city centre bar at the weekend. The incident was reported to police at around 7pm on Saturday evening, howe...
Man arrested after city centre rape
Police in south Belfast are appealing for information following a serious sexual assault in city centre bar at the weekend. The incident was reported to police at around 7pm on Saturday evening, howe...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2007
One due in court on attempted murder charge
A 37-year-old man is due to appear in court later today facing charges of attempted murder. The accused, who is understood to come from Londonderry, will appear at Coleraine Magistrates Court charged...
One due in court on attempted murder charge
A 37-year-old man is due to appear in court later today facing charges of attempted murder. The accused, who is understood to come from Londonderry, will appear at Coleraine Magistrates Court charged...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2007
Ken Russell leaves 'Celebrity Big Brother'
A second contestant has left the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house, less than a week after the programme started. Film director Ken Russell walked out of the Channel 4 reality show following a disagreeme...
Ken Russell leaves 'Celebrity Big Brother'
A second contestant has left the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house, less than a week after the programme started. Film director Ken Russell walked out of the Channel 4 reality show following a disagreeme...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2007
Draft of NI water charges scheme to be released
The Department for Regional Development has initiated an eight week consultation exercise on the initial water charges scheme for 2007/08. This scheme will apply to Northern Ireland Water Limited – t...
Draft of NI water charges scheme to be released
The Department for Regional Development has initiated an eight week consultation exercise on the initial water charges scheme for 2007/08. This scheme will apply to Northern Ireland Water Limited – t...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2007
Five men charged with Somerset murder
Five men have been charged with murder following the death of a man in Weston-super-Mare in Somerset. John Nigel Dunn, 44, of no fixed abode, was found in the centre of Weston-super-Mare on Friday. H...
Five men charged with Somerset murder
Five men have been charged with murder following the death of a man in Weston-super-Mare in Somerset. John Nigel Dunn, 44, of no fixed abode, was found in the centre of Weston-super-Mare on Friday. H...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2007
Coastguard rescues women from cliff fall
Two women have been rescued by the Coastguard after falling down a cliff edge on the Isle of Wight. Solent Coastguard received a call just before 9pm on Sunday evening after two women in their early ...
Coastguard rescues women from cliff fall
Two women have been rescued by the Coastguard after falling down a cliff edge on the Isle of Wight. Solent Coastguard received a call just before 9pm on Sunday evening after two women in their early ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2007
Guide published on rights of migrant workers
A series of guides designed to secure the rights of migrant workers in Northern Ireland have been lanched today. Speaking during the launch at the George Best Belfast City Airport Equality Minister D...
Guide published on rights of migrant workers
A series of guides designed to secure the rights of migrant workers in Northern Ireland have been lanched today. Speaking during the launch at the George Best Belfast City Airport Equality Minister D...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2007
Government launches 'Space to Breathe' campaign
Health Minister, Paul Goggins is to today launch “Space to Breathe” – the first phase of a public awareness campaign promoting Northern Ireland’s smoke-free legislation. The legislation will come int...
Government launches 'Space to Breathe' campaign
Health Minister, Paul Goggins is to today launch “Space to Breathe” – the first phase of a public awareness campaign promoting Northern Ireland’s smoke-free legislation. The legislation will come int...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2007
Suspected arson attack in County Antrim
Police in County Antrim have appealed for information following a suspected arson attack at the weekend. The incident happened at around 3.45am yesterday morning, when a shed at a property in the Woo...
Suspected arson attack in County Antrim
Police in County Antrim have appealed for information following a suspected arson attack at the weekend. The incident happened at around 3.45am yesterday morning, when a shed at a property in the Woo...
UK National News, Jan 5, 2007
Coach crash driver released on bail
The driver of a coach who was arrested after a fatal accident on the M25 has been released on police bail. The driver of the National Express coach was bailed until February 21. Two passengers - a m...
Coach crash driver released on bail
The driver of a coach who was arrested after a fatal accident on the M25 has been released on police bail. The driver of the National Express coach was bailed until February 21. Two passengers - a m...
UK National News, Jan 5, 2007
Minister attacks airlines in climate change row
Environment Minister Ian Pearson has triggered a row with the boss of budget airline Ryanair after criticising airlines for failing to tackle the problem of climate change. In an interview with 'The ...
Minister attacks airlines in climate change row
Environment Minister Ian Pearson has triggered a row with the boss of budget airline Ryanair after criticising airlines for failing to tackle the problem of climate change. In an interview with 'The ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2007
Hain warns parties not to let progress slip away
Northern Ireland Secretary of State Peter Hain has warned local politicians not to let devolution slip through their fingers because of the recent dispute over the transfer of policing and justice pow...
Hain warns parties not to let progress slip away
Northern Ireland Secretary of State Peter Hain has warned local politicians not to let devolution slip through their fingers because of the recent dispute over the transfer of policing and justice pow...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2007
Homes evacuated during factory fire
Around 100 people have been evacuated from their north Belfast homes, following a suspected arson attack at a derelict factory. The blaze is understood to have started at the disused building in Sidn...
Homes evacuated during factory fire
Around 100 people have been evacuated from their north Belfast homes, following a suspected arson attack at a derelict factory. The blaze is understood to have started at the disused building in Sidn...
UK National News, Jan 5, 2007
Radioactive substance found in London restaurant
The radioactive substance believed to have killed former KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko has been discovered in another London restaurant, it as been revealed. Traces of polonium-210 were discovered a...
Radioactive substance found in London restaurant
The radioactive substance believed to have killed former KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko has been discovered in another London restaurant, it as been revealed. Traces of polonium-210 were discovered a...
UK National News, Jan 5, 2007
Britons injured in Alps coach crash
A coach carrying 45 British tourists has crashed in the French Alps, the Foreign Office has confirmed. Four passengers have been injured, one seriously. It is understood that the accident happened ...
Britons injured in Alps coach crash
A coach carrying 45 British tourists has crashed in the French Alps, the Foreign Office has confirmed. Four passengers have been injured, one seriously. It is understood that the accident happened ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2007
Officers suspended over drink driving offences
Two off-duty policemen were among the 609 motorists arrested over the Christmas period for suspected drink-driving offences. Earlier today, a police spokeswoman confirmed: "Two officers were detected...
Officers suspended over drink driving offences
Two off-duty policemen were among the 609 motorists arrested over the Christmas period for suspected drink-driving offences. Earlier today, a police spokeswoman confirmed: "Two officers were detected...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2007
Man questioned after hit-and-run incident
Detectives investigating a fatal hit-and-run incident in County Antrim last week, have arrested a man. Seamus Griffin, 58, from Oriel Road in Antrim, died following a collision on Boxing Day when he ...
Man questioned after hit-and-run incident
Detectives investigating a fatal hit-and-run incident in County Antrim last week, have arrested a man. Seamus Griffin, 58, from Oriel Road in Antrim, died following a collision on Boxing Day when he ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2007
Burns pair released from hospital
Two men hospitalised with severe burns shortly after an arson attack in County Armagh in which two people died, have been released from hospital. Four men, all suffering from severe burns were admitt...
Burns pair released from hospital
Two men hospitalised with severe burns shortly after an arson attack in County Armagh in which two people died, have been released from hospital. Four men, all suffering from severe burns were admitt...
UK National News, Jan 5, 2007
Boy killed in hotel electrocution
A British boy has died after being electrocuted in a hotel room in Thailand. Seven-year-old Connor O'Keefe is believed to have died after plugging in his Game Boy in a room at the Sunset Beach Resort...
Boy killed in hotel electrocution
A British boy has died after being electrocuted in a hotel room in Thailand. Seven-year-old Connor O'Keefe is believed to have died after plugging in his Game Boy in a room at the Sunset Beach Resort...
UK National News, Jan 5, 2007
Man charged over stabbing in store
A 31-year-old man has been charged with murder following the stabbing of a female worker at a Leicester shop. Rina Panchal, 26, from Birstall, was attacked at the TK Maxx store on Barkby Thorpe Lane,...
Man charged over stabbing in store
A 31-year-old man has been charged with murder following the stabbing of a female worker at a Leicester shop. Rina Panchal, 26, from Birstall, was attacked at the TK Maxx store on Barkby Thorpe Lane,...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2007
Man arrested over County Tyrone robbery
Police in County Tyrone have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with a so-called 'tiger kidnapping' last year. The incident is understood to be connected with the robbery of a sub-post office i...
Man arrested over County Tyrone robbery
Police in County Tyrone have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with a so-called 'tiger kidnapping' last year. The incident is understood to be connected with the robbery of a sub-post office i...
UK National News, Jan 5, 2007
Teens charged over park shooting
Two teenagers have been charged with the shooting of a 17-year-old youth in a park in Greater Manchester. The teenage boy, who has not been named, was shot three times in the back, stomach and leg as...
Teens charged over park shooting
Two teenagers have been charged with the shooting of a 17-year-old youth in a park in Greater Manchester. The teenage boy, who has not been named, was shot three times in the back, stomach and leg as...
UK National News, Jan 5, 2007
Adobe Reader security flaw discovered
Adobe Reader software users are being urged to urgently update their software to version 8 following the discovery of a potentially serious security flaw. The problem relates to the way that the olde...
Adobe Reader security flaw discovered
Adobe Reader software users are being urged to urgently update their software to version 8 following the discovery of a potentially serious security flaw. The problem relates to the way that the olde...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2007
Regeneration champion appointed for Newry
Social Development Minster David Hanson has today announced the appointment of a regeneration champion for the Greater Newry area. Liam Quinn, Deputy Director in the Department for Social Development...
Regeneration champion appointed for Newry
Social Development Minster David Hanson has today announced the appointment of a regeneration champion for the Greater Newry area. Liam Quinn, Deputy Director in the Department for Social Development...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2007
Belfast food outlets to be rated online
Eating establishments in Belfast are soon to be rated on a new website to be set up by Belfast City Council. The website, which will be known as 'Scores on the Doors', will provide a facility for con...
Belfast food outlets to be rated online
Eating establishments in Belfast are soon to be rated on a new website to be set up by Belfast City Council. The website, which will be known as 'Scores on the Doors', will provide a facility for con...
UK National News, Jan 4, 2007
Fatal coach crash driver arrested
The driver of a National Express coach in which two people lost their lives, has been arrested by police on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. A man and a woman were killed and several ...
Fatal coach crash driver arrested
The driver of a National Express coach in which two people lost their lives, has been arrested by police on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. A man and a woman were killed and several ...
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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.