Northern Ireland News for January 2007 : Page 12
UK National News, Jan 4, 2007
Body found in search for missing canoeist
A body has been found in a search for a missing canoeist in Cumbria. According to reports, the search has now been called off for a 47-year-old David Thorne from Talybont-on-Usk, Powys, who disappear...
Body found in search for missing canoeist
A body has been found in a search for a missing canoeist in Cumbria. According to reports, the search has now been called off for a 47-year-old David Thorne from Talybont-on-Usk, Powys, who disappear...
UK National News, Jan 4, 2007
No charges for soldiers over Iraq riot footage
There will be no charges brought against nine British soldiers who had been accused of beating Iraqi civilians after a riot which was caught on film, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. Video foot...
No charges for soldiers over Iraq riot footage
There will be no charges brought against nine British soldiers who had been accused of beating Iraqi civilians after a riot which was caught on film, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. Video foot...
UK National News, Jan 4, 2007
NHS staff shortage predicted
A shortage of GPs and nurses has been predicted in four years time, although there are currently thousands of jobs being lost in order to save money, leaked government documents have revealed. The De...
NHS staff shortage predicted
A shortage of GPs and nurses has been predicted in four years time, although there are currently thousands of jobs being lost in order to save money, leaked government documents have revealed. The De...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2007
Prime Minister's statement on political deadlock
The Prime Minister Tony Blair has today said that he has spoken with the leaders of the DUP and Sinn Fein after cutting short his holiday in the USA to try to break the current political deadlock in N...
Prime Minister's statement on political deadlock
The Prime Minister Tony Blair has today said that he has spoken with the leaders of the DUP and Sinn Fein after cutting short his holiday in the USA to try to break the current political deadlock in N...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2007
Staff held hostage during armed robbery
Detectives in Lisburn have appealed for information following an incident yesterday evening, in which four employees at a business were taken hostage and robbed. The incident happened just after 5pm,...
Staff held hostage during armed robbery
Detectives in Lisburn have appealed for information following an incident yesterday evening, in which four employees at a business were taken hostage and robbed. The incident happened just after 5pm,...
UK National News, Jan 4, 2007
Over 30 burned in Teesside chemical leak
A leak of a toxic chemical at an industrial plant in Teesside has resulted in one person being seriously burned and others requiring treatment for skin burns and breathing difficulties. One person ha...
Over 30 burned in Teesside chemical leak
A leak of a toxic chemical at an industrial plant in Teesside has resulted in one person being seriously burned and others requiring treatment for skin burns and breathing difficulties. One person ha...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2007
Police investigate spate of burglaries
Police in Lisburn have appealed for information following a number of burglaries and attempted burglaries between 11pm on Tuesday January 2 and 1.30am on Wednesday January 3 2007. The first incident ...
Police investigate spate of burglaries
Police in Lisburn have appealed for information following a number of burglaries and attempted burglaries between 11pm on Tuesday January 2 and 1.30am on Wednesday January 3 2007. The first incident ...
UK National News, Jan 4, 2007
Female worker stabbed in store
A woman who was stabbed at a TK Maxx store in Leicester was an employee, it has been revealed. Rina Panchal, 26, from Birstall, was attacked at the store on Barkby Thorpe Lane, Thurmaston shortly aft...
Female worker stabbed in store
A woman who was stabbed at a TK Maxx store in Leicester was an employee, it has been revealed. Rina Panchal, 26, from Birstall, was attacked at the store on Barkby Thorpe Lane, Thurmaston shortly aft...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2007
NI house prices continue to rise
House prices in Northern Ireland have risen faster than those in the rest of the UK according to a new report issued by the Nationwide today. The report shows that throughout 2006, Northern Ireland h...
NI house prices continue to rise
House prices in Northern Ireland have risen faster than those in the rest of the UK according to a new report issued by the Nationwide today. The report shows that throughout 2006, Northern Ireland h...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2007
Airport parking prices to increase
The General Consumers` Council has today hit out at reports of an increase in parking fees at Belfast International Airport. Motorists will face a 25% increase in short stay charges, while costs will...
Airport parking prices to increase
The General Consumers` Council has today hit out at reports of an increase in parking fees at Belfast International Airport. Motorists will face a 25% increase in short stay charges, while costs will...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2007
Way forward for North Belfast Community Action Unit
Social Development Minister David Hanson has today announced the future working arrangements for the North Belfast Community Action Unit. The unit, which has responsibility for building community cap...
Way forward for North Belfast Community Action Unit
Social Development Minister David Hanson has today announced the future working arrangements for the North Belfast Community Action Unit. The unit, which has responsibility for building community cap...
UK National News, Jan 4, 2007
Police seize pit bulls in Merseyside raids
Eight pit bull terrier dogs have been seized by Merseyside Police in a series of raids. The raids, which took place on Wednesday night, followed the death of five-year-old Ellie Lawrenson, who was ma...
Police seize pit bulls in Merseyside raids
Eight pit bull terrier dogs have been seized by Merseyside Police in a series of raids. The raids, which took place on Wednesday night, followed the death of five-year-old Ellie Lawrenson, who was ma...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2007
Funding boost for Cloona Oasis Centre
A project to develop retail and office units at the Cloona Oasis Centre in Poleglass is set to receive nearly £360,000 from the Department for Social Development (DSD). The £357,985 funding has been ...
Funding boost for Cloona Oasis Centre
A project to develop retail and office units at the Cloona Oasis Centre in Poleglass is set to receive nearly £360,000 from the Department for Social Development (DSD). The £357,985 funding has been ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2007
NI employees rack up £300m in unpaid overtime
According to figures released today, employees in Northern Ireland worked just over £300 million worth of unpaid overtime in the last year. The figures show that employees who worked unpaid overtime ...
NI employees rack up £300m in unpaid overtime
According to figures released today, employees in Northern Ireland worked just over £300 million worth of unpaid overtime in the last year. The figures show that employees who worked unpaid overtime ...
UK National News, Jan 4, 2007
2007 to be 'warmest year yet'
2007 is likely to be the warmest year on record across the world, according to the UK's Met Office. According to the Met Office, the global temperature in 2007 is expected to be 0.54°C above the long...
2007 to be 'warmest year yet'
2007 is likely to be the warmest year on record across the world, according to the UK's Met Office. According to the Met Office, the global temperature in 2007 is expected to be 0.54°C above the long...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 3, 2007
Former UUP MP dies aged 81
Former Ulster Unionist MP Cecil Walker has died today after suffering a heart attack. The MP for north Belfast between 1983 and 2001, Sir Cecil lost his seat to the DUP's Nigel Dodds. Ulster Unionis...
Former UUP MP dies aged 81
Former Ulster Unionist MP Cecil Walker has died today after suffering a heart attack. The MP for north Belfast between 1983 and 2001, Sir Cecil lost his seat to the DUP's Nigel Dodds. Ulster Unionis...
UK National News, Jan 3, 2007
Britons believe cancer is 'a matter of fate'
More than a quarter of adults in the UK believe getting cancer is all down to fate, according to research conducted by a leading cancer charity. The survey of more than 4,000 people by Cancer Researc...
Britons believe cancer is 'a matter of fate'
More than a quarter of adults in the UK believe getting cancer is all down to fate, according to research conducted by a leading cancer charity. The survey of more than 4,000 people by Cancer Researc...
UK National News, Jan 3, 2007
Teenage boy sets Atlantic record
A British teenager has become the youngest person to sail across the Atlantic single-handed. Michael Perham, 14, from Potters Bar in Hertsfordshire, who has sailed since he was seven years old, set o...
Teenage boy sets Atlantic record
A British teenager has become the youngest person to sail across the Atlantic single-handed. Michael Perham, 14, from Potters Bar in Hertsfordshire, who has sailed since he was seven years old, set o...
UK National News, Jan 3, 2007
Mystery surrounds death of hanged Briton
Police investigating the death of Briton Stephen Bennett in an Indian town have admitted that they have no idea why he was in the area. Mr Bennett, a father-of-two from Cheltenham, was found hanged f...
Mystery surrounds death of hanged Briton
Police investigating the death of Briton Stephen Bennett in an Indian town have admitted that they have no idea why he was in the area. Mr Bennett, a father-of-two from Cheltenham, was found hanged f...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 3, 2007
Bank robbery charges dropped
The County Down man accused of the £26 million Northern Bank robbery in 2004, has had the charges against him dropped. Dominic McEvoy, 23, a builder from Mullandra Park in Kilcoo, was not present in ...
Bank robbery charges dropped
The County Down man accused of the £26 million Northern Bank robbery in 2004, has had the charges against him dropped. Dominic McEvoy, 23, a builder from Mullandra Park in Kilcoo, was not present in ...
UK National News, Jan 3, 2007
Pensioner dies following mugging
West Midlands Police have appealed for information following the death of a pensioner who was mugged in Walsall on Tuesday night. Sobat Ali, 67, is believed to have been involved in an altercation wi...
Pensioner dies following mugging
West Midlands Police have appealed for information following the death of a pensioner who was mugged in Walsall on Tuesday night. Sobat Ali, 67, is believed to have been involved in an altercation wi...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 3, 2007
125 people died on NI roads in 2006
A total of 125 people have been killed on Northern Ireland's roads in 2006 – 10 less than last year, according to provisional figures released today. Road Safety Minister David Cairns said: “Each de...
125 people died on NI roads in 2006
A total of 125 people have been killed on Northern Ireland's roads in 2006 – 10 less than last year, according to provisional figures released today. Road Safety Minister David Cairns said: “Each de...
UK National News, Jan 3, 2007
Killer dog was 'pitbull type'
The dog which attacked and killed a five-year-old girl in Merseyside was a pitbull terrier type breed, tests have confirmed. Ellie Lawrenson suffered fatal injuries when the dog attacked her at her g...
Killer dog was 'pitbull type'
The dog which attacked and killed a five-year-old girl in Merseyside was a pitbull terrier type breed, tests have confirmed. Ellie Lawrenson suffered fatal injuries when the dog attacked her at her g...
UK National News, Jan 3, 2007
Cameron calls for clearer labelling for British food
Conservative leader David Cameron has called for clearer food labelling to be introduced in order to help consumers buy genuine British food. Speaking to the Oxford Farming Conference, Mr Cameron sai...
Cameron calls for clearer labelling for British food
Conservative leader David Cameron has called for clearer food labelling to be introduced in order to help consumers buy genuine British food. Speaking to the Oxford Farming Conference, Mr Cameron sai...
UK National News, Jan 3, 2007
Conservatives call for action on human trafficking
The Conservatives have called for Britain to sign up to a European convention on action against human trafficking. Shadow Home Secretary David Davis also called for the introduction of a border polic...
Conservatives call for action on human trafficking
The Conservatives have called for Britain to sign up to a European convention on action against human trafficking. Shadow Home Secretary David Davis also called for the introduction of a border polic...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 3, 2007
Man assaulted in County Armagh
Police in County Armagh have appealed for information following an attack on a man in licensed premises last week. The incident happened between 11.15pm and 11.30pm in Tippler's Bar in the Killycomai...
Man assaulted in County Armagh
Police in County Armagh have appealed for information following an attack on a man in licensed premises last week. The incident happened between 11.15pm and 11.30pm in Tippler's Bar in the Killycomai...
UK National News, Jan 3, 2007
Festive debt expected to lead to insolvencies rise
Nearly 30,000 people are predicted to become insolvent in the first three months of 2007, accountants Grant Thornton have announced. Grant Thornton said that a third of these would be as a result of ...
Festive debt expected to lead to insolvencies rise
Nearly 30,000 people are predicted to become insolvent in the first three months of 2007, accountants Grant Thornton have announced. Grant Thornton said that a third of these would be as a result of ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 3, 2007
Pair arrested over pharmacy robbery
A 23-year-old man is due to appear in Belfast Magistrates Court later today charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition in suspicious circumstances. A second man, who was also arrested in co...
Pair arrested over pharmacy robbery
A 23-year-old man is due to appear in Belfast Magistrates Court later today charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition in suspicious circumstances. A second man, who was also arrested in co...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 3, 2007
Man remanded over north Belfast attack
A 23-year-old man has been remanded in custody charged in connection with an assault in north Belfast in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Gerard Cotterell from Meadow Close in Belfast was charged ...
Man remanded over north Belfast attack
A 23-year-old man has been remanded in custody charged in connection with an assault in north Belfast in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Gerard Cotterell from Meadow Close in Belfast was charged ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 3, 2007
Jobs boost for County Armagh
Around 60 new jobs are to be created in County Armagh due to an expansion at a pharmaceutical company. Almac Pharma Services is investing £5.4 million into its headquarters in Craigavon in a bid to s...
Jobs boost for County Armagh
Around 60 new jobs are to be created in County Armagh due to an expansion at a pharmaceutical company. Almac Pharma Services is investing £5.4 million into its headquarters in Craigavon in a bid to s...
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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.