Northern Ireland News for January 2007 : Page 7
UK National News, Jan 17, 2007
Major defence training centre destined for Wales
Defence Secretary Des Browne has announced that St Athan, in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales, will be the home to a massive new Defence Training campus. As suggested under the Defence Training Rev...
Major defence training centre destined for Wales
Defence Secretary Des Browne has announced that St Athan, in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales, will be the home to a massive new Defence Training campus. As suggested under the Defence Training Rev...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2007
Security man robbed in County Antrim
Police in County Antrim have appealed for information following the robbery of a security van earlier today. The incident happened at around 9.30am today, when two men approached the driver of a Secu...
Security man robbed in County Antrim
Police in County Antrim have appealed for information following the robbery of a security van earlier today. The incident happened at around 9.30am today, when two men approached the driver of a Secu...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2007
Apology to family of murdered brothers
The family of three Catholic brothers who were murdered over 30-years-ago, have received an apology for the way they were treated by the security forces. The apology came from the Historical Inquirie...
Apology to family of murdered brothers
The family of three Catholic brothers who were murdered over 30-years-ago, have received an apology for the way they were treated by the security forces. The apology came from the Historical Inquirie...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2007
Department of Health plan to combat Hepatitis C
An action plan to prevent and control the spread of Hepatitis C in Northern Ireland has been launched today. The plan contains 14 recommendations including advice and information for th...
Department of Health plan to combat Hepatitis C
An action plan to prevent and control the spread of Hepatitis C in Northern Ireland has been launched today. The plan contains 14 recommendations including advice and information for th...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2007
Government announces improvements to patients' access to medicines
Guidance for extending prescribing by nurses and pharmacists in the Health Service will increase patients' access to medicines, it has today emerged. A guide to Implementing Nurse and Pharmacist Inde...
Government announces improvements to patients' access to medicines
Guidance for extending prescribing by nurses and pharmacists in the Health Service will increase patients' access to medicines, it has today emerged. A guide to Implementing Nurse and Pharmacist Inde...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2007
Watchdog criticises substandard care
An investigation has revealed "institutionalised" neglect of people with learning disabilities at a Primary Care Trust (PCT). The Healthcare Commission report detailed how outmoded, institutionalised...
Watchdog criticises substandard care
An investigation has revealed "institutionalised" neglect of people with learning disabilities at a Primary Care Trust (PCT). The Healthcare Commission report detailed how outmoded, institutionalised...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2007
Marines bid to rescue fallen comrade
Colleagues of 30-year-old Royal Marine Lance Corporal Matthew Ford killed on Monday in Afghanistan had made a dramatic rescue attempt involving attack helicopters. L Cpl Ford of 45 Commando Royal Mar...
Marines bid to rescue fallen comrade
Colleagues of 30-year-old Royal Marine Lance Corporal Matthew Ford killed on Monday in Afghanistan had made a dramatic rescue attempt involving attack helicopters. L Cpl Ford of 45 Commando Royal Mar...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2007
Ken Bigley death - man questioned
A man has reportedly been questioned in Turkey in connection with the death of Briton Ken Bigley, who was killed in Iraq in 2004. Scotland Yard officers are understood to have travelled to Turkey in ...
Ken Bigley death - man questioned
A man has reportedly been questioned in Turkey in connection with the death of Briton Ken Bigley, who was killed in Iraq in 2004. Scotland Yard officers are understood to have travelled to Turkey in ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2007
Policing Board receives report on future Police numbers
Members of the Northern Ireland Policing Board today received a report from the Northern Ireland Office outlining recommendations for the future staffing of the Police Service of Northern Ireland. Th...
Policing Board receives report on future Police numbers
Members of the Northern Ireland Policing Board today received a report from the Northern Ireland Office outlining recommendations for the future staffing of the Police Service of Northern Ireland. Th...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2007
Boy attacked by rottweilers
A nine-year-old boy is in hospital in Staffordshire after he was attacked by three rottweilers who chased him into his own home. The dogs belonged to a neighbour who lived in the same cul-de-sac as t...
Boy attacked by rottweilers
A nine-year-old boy is in hospital in Staffordshire after he was attacked by three rottweilers who chased him into his own home. The dogs belonged to a neighbour who lived in the same cul-de-sac as t...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2007
NI company wins major contract in United Arab Emirates
Mivan, the Antrim-based specialist in fast-track construction techniques, has today announced new business worth around £2 million in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The company is currently part of t...
NI company wins major contract in United Arab Emirates
Mivan, the Antrim-based specialist in fast-track construction techniques, has today announced new business worth around £2 million in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The company is currently part of t...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2007
Britain braced for storms
Parts of Britain are predicted to be affected by severe storms with winds of up to 70mph expected. Parts of England, Northern Ireland and Wales are expected to be affected by the high winds for sever...
Britain braced for storms
Parts of Britain are predicted to be affected by severe storms with winds of up to 70mph expected. Parts of England, Northern Ireland and Wales are expected to be affected by the high winds for sever...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2007
Filling Station fined under 'Clean Air Act'
A Holywood filling station has today been fined a total of £2,000 and ordered to pay compensation of £3,500 to a motorist at Bangor Magistrates' Court for offences under the Clean Air Act. In a case ...
Filling Station fined under 'Clean Air Act'
A Holywood filling station has today been fined a total of £2,000 and ordered to pay compensation of £3,500 to a motorist at Bangor Magistrates' Court for offences under the Clean Air Act. In a case ...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2007
UK unemployment falls further
The number of people unemployed has fallen by 29,000 in the period September to November. According to the Office of National Statistics, the unemployment rate was 5.5%, down 0.1% from the previous q...
UK unemployment falls further
The number of people unemployed has fallen by 29,000 in the period September to November. According to the Office of National Statistics, the unemployment rate was 5.5%, down 0.1% from the previous q...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2007
Lily leads the way at the Brits
Lily Allen is leading the way in the nominations for this year's Brit Awards with four nominations. The 21-year-old singer, who shot to fame through the success of her MySpace website, has been nomin...
Lily leads the way at the Brits
Lily Allen is leading the way in the nominations for this year's Brit Awards with four nominations. The 21-year-old singer, who shot to fame through the success of her MySpace website, has been nomin...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2007
Vaughan hamstring blow for England
Andrew Flintoff will captain England against Australia in Brisbane on Friday after Michael Vaughan's hamstring injury ruled him out of the side. Vaughan's injury is a bitter blow after he returned to...
Vaughan hamstring blow for England
Andrew Flintoff will captain England against Australia in Brisbane on Friday after Michael Vaughan's hamstring injury ruled him out of the side. Vaughan's injury is a bitter blow after he returned to...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2007
Northern Ireland unemployment rate remains low
Northern Ireland's unemployment rate remains below the UK average and the service sector’s annual output here is higher than the UK, a new report released today has revealed. The Northern Ireland sea...
Northern Ireland unemployment rate remains low
Northern Ireland's unemployment rate remains below the UK average and the service sector’s annual output here is higher than the UK, a new report released today has revealed. The Northern Ireland sea...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2007
Health shake up plan unveiled
Plans for health service changes in Northern Ireland have been unveiled today. The proposals centre on the formation of a single health board with one patient council watchdog. Health Minister, Paul...
Health shake up plan unveiled
Plans for health service changes in Northern Ireland have been unveiled today. The proposals centre on the formation of a single health board with one patient council watchdog. Health Minister, Paul...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2007
Teenager dies after being hit by train
A teenage girl has died after being hit by a train in Wrexham, north Wales. The accident happened around 7pm on Monday night near Ruabon railway station, around two miles south of Wrexham train stati...
Teenager dies after being hit by train
A teenage girl has died after being hit by a train in Wrexham, north Wales. The accident happened around 7pm on Monday night near Ruabon railway station, around two miles south of Wrexham train stati...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2007
British man arrested on rape charge in Thailand
A British man wanted in connection with the alleged rape of an eight-year-old girl has been arrested in Thailand. Sean McMahon, 45, was arrested by police in Bangkok following a request by the Britis...
British man arrested on rape charge in Thailand
A British man wanted in connection with the alleged rape of an eight-year-old girl has been arrested in Thailand. Sean McMahon, 45, was arrested by police in Bangkok following a request by the Britis...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2007
Supermodel pleads guilty to assault charge
Supermodel Naomi Campbell has pleaded guilty to a charge of reckless assault in court in New York. At Manhattan Criminal Court, the London-born model admitted throwing a mobile phone at her housekeep...
Supermodel pleads guilty to assault charge
Supermodel Naomi Campbell has pleaded guilty to a charge of reckless assault in court in New York. At Manhattan Criminal Court, the London-born model admitted throwing a mobile phone at her housekeep...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2007
Reality TV star in court on child cruelty charges
'Wife Swap' star Lizzy Bardsley has appeared in court charged with child cruelty. The 33-year-old mother-of-eight from Hursthead Road in Rochdale was charged with three counts of wilful assault of a ...
Reality TV star in court on child cruelty charges
'Wife Swap' star Lizzy Bardsley has appeared in court charged with child cruelty. The 33-year-old mother-of-eight from Hursthead Road in Rochdale was charged with three counts of wilful assault of a ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2007
Citigroup to expand Belfast operation
US-owned financial company Citigroup has announced an expansion of its Belfast operation. The company is planning to set up a new division in Belfast with the creation of over 100 jobs by the end of ...
Citigroup to expand Belfast operation
US-owned financial company Citigroup has announced an expansion of its Belfast operation. The company is planning to set up a new division in Belfast with the creation of over 100 jobs by the end of ...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2007
UK inflation rises to 3%
UK inflation increased to 3% in December, according to the latest official figures. The Consumer Prices Index - the government's target measure - increased from 2.7% in November to reach 3% in Decemb...
UK inflation rises to 3%
UK inflation increased to 3% in December, according to the latest official figures. The Consumer Prices Index - the government's target measure - increased from 2.7% in November to reach 3% in Decemb...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2007
February date for child car restraint law changes
Drivers must put children in restraints and seat belts where fitted, from next month or face stiff fines. Department of the Environment (DOE) Minister David Cairns said: "Most parents make sure they ...
February date for child car restraint law changes
Drivers must put children in restraints and seat belts where fitted, from next month or face stiff fines. Department of the Environment (DOE) Minister David Cairns said: "Most parents make sure they ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2007
Drugs finds in Dunmurry and Derry
A 31-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman have been arrested after the seizure of a kilo of cocaine in Dunmurry. Police said that the drugs were recovered from a car at around 4:30pm on Monday. Else...
Drugs finds in Dunmurry and Derry
A 31-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman have been arrested after the seizure of a kilo of cocaine in Dunmurry. Police said that the drugs were recovered from a car at around 4:30pm on Monday. Else...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2007
Security alert in Crossmaglen ends
Two men believed to be from the Dundalk area have been arrested following a security alert caused by two mystery packages in Crossmaglen. The village square was closed and the area was cleared due to...
Security alert in Crossmaglen ends
Two men believed to be from the Dundalk area have been arrested following a security alert caused by two mystery packages in Crossmaglen. The village square was closed and the area was cleared due to...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2007
Cooling house prices after interest rate hikes
The latest figures on house price rises show that the market has cooled following the November interest rate rise. The UK housing market survey published today revealed that the pace of increase rema...
Cooling house prices after interest rate hikes
The latest figures on house price rises show that the market has cooled following the November interest rate rise. The UK housing market survey published today revealed that the pace of increase rema...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2007
Deadline for tax returns approaches
The government has issued a reminder that there are only two weeks left for people to file their self assessment tax return. The tax returns have to be filled in before January 31 or a £100 penalty w...
Deadline for tax returns approaches
The government has issued a reminder that there are only two weeks left for people to file their self assessment tax return. The tax returns have to be filled in before January 31 or a £100 penalty w...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2007
Mirren leads the winners at the Golden Globes
Dame Helen Mirren won two awards at the Golden Globe on a night where British talent triumphed. Dame Helen collected the award for Best Actress in a TV movie or mini-series for her role as Queen Eliz...
Mirren leads the winners at the Golden Globes
Dame Helen Mirren won two awards at the Golden Globe on a night where British talent triumphed. Dame Helen collected the award for Best Actress in a TV movie or mini-series for her role as Queen Eliz...
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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.