Northern Ireland News for January 2007 : Page 9
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2007
Searches resume for missing fishermen
The search has today resumed for seven crew members who have been missing since two boats sank off the Irish coast during separate incidents yesterday. The first vessel, the Honeydew Two, sank off th...
Searches resume for missing fishermen
The search has today resumed for seven crew members who have been missing since two boats sank off the Irish coast during separate incidents yesterday. The first vessel, the Honeydew Two, sank off th...
UK National News, Jan 12, 2007
'The Queen' drama leads Bafta nominations
Royal drama 'The Queen' is leading the way in this year's Orange Bafta awards with ten nominations. Stephen Frears' drama about the monarchy at the time of the death of Princess Diana has been nomina...
'The Queen' drama leads Bafta nominations
Royal drama 'The Queen' is leading the way in this year's Orange Bafta awards with ten nominations. Stephen Frears' drama about the monarchy at the time of the death of Princess Diana has been nomina...
UK National News, Jan 12, 2007
'Fat dog' owners found guilty of animal cruelty
Two brothers who allowed their pet Labrador to become "grossly" overweight have been found guilty of animal cruelty. Derek and David Benton, aged 62 and 53 respectively, were found guilty of causing ...
'Fat dog' owners found guilty of animal cruelty
Two brothers who allowed their pet Labrador to become "grossly" overweight have been found guilty of animal cruelty. Derek and David Benton, aged 62 and 53 respectively, were found guilty of causing ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2007
Around 75 jobs to be cut at Portadown company
Around 75 jobs are to lost due to the closure of a business in County Armagh. McDonagh's furniture company in Portadown is to close it's doors after 100-years, due to the growing competition from che...
Around 75 jobs to be cut at Portadown company
Around 75 jobs are to lost due to the closure of a business in County Armagh. McDonagh's furniture company in Portadown is to close it's doors after 100-years, due to the growing competition from che...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2007
Minister welcomes equality and diversity report
Equality Minister David Hanson has described the publication of a new equality and diversity report as “significant”. Published today by the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister (OF...
Minister welcomes equality and diversity report
Equality Minister David Hanson has described the publication of a new equality and diversity report as “significant”. Published today by the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister (OF...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2007
NI Road Safety Monitor 2006 published
The Northern Ireland Road Safety Monitor 2006 has been published. The results outline the behaviour, attitudes and awareness of the general public to road safety issues throughout the province. This...
NI Road Safety Monitor 2006 published
The Northern Ireland Road Safety Monitor 2006 has been published. The results outline the behaviour, attitudes and awareness of the general public to road safety issues throughout the province. This...
Recruitment News, Jan 11, 2007
Invest NI Announces Newry Investment By Teleperformance
Around 450 new jobs are to be created in County Down, with the opening of a new call centre, it has today emerged. Teleperformance, which is one of the world’s leading providers of intelligent contac...
Invest NI Announces Newry Investment By Teleperformance
Around 450 new jobs are to be created in County Down, with the opening of a new call centre, it has today emerged. Teleperformance, which is one of the world’s leading providers of intelligent contac...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2007
NI homes affected by stormy weather
Over 1,000 homes in Northern Ireland have been left without electricity as a result of the overnight stormy weather. The worst hit areas have been Enniskillen, Omagh and Coleraine, which were affecte...
NI homes affected by stormy weather
Over 1,000 homes in Northern Ireland have been left without electricity as a result of the overnight stormy weather. The worst hit areas have been Enniskillen, Omagh and Coleraine, which were affecte...
UK National News, Jan 11, 2007
Interest rates rise to 5.25%
The Bank of England has announced a shock rise in interest rates, increasing them from 5% to 5.25% - the third rise since last August. Many experts had expected interest rates to remain on hold this ...
Interest rates rise to 5.25%
The Bank of England has announced a shock rise in interest rates, increasing them from 5% to 5.25% - the third rise since last August. Many experts had expected interest rates to remain on hold this ...
UK National News, Jan 11, 2007
Funeral for girl mauled by pit bull
The funeral of the five-year-old girl who died after being attacked by a pit bull terrier-type dog has been held today. Ellie Lawrenson suffered fatal injuries when the dog attacked her at her grandm...
Funeral for girl mauled by pit bull
The funeral of the five-year-old girl who died after being attacked by a pit bull terrier-type dog has been held today. Ellie Lawrenson suffered fatal injuries when the dog attacked her at her grandm...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2007
UUP cleared by Electoral Commission
The Electoral Commission has today cleared the Ulster Unionist Party of any wrongdoing over the failure to disclose funds. Last June, the Commission asked the PSNI to investigate claims that the part...
UUP cleared by Electoral Commission
The Electoral Commission has today cleared the Ulster Unionist Party of any wrongdoing over the failure to disclose funds. Last June, the Commission asked the PSNI to investigate claims that the part...
UK National News, Jan 11, 2007
Three bodies discovered in London house
Police have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of the body of a woman and her two daughters at a house in east London. The bodies of the 26-year-old woman and her two children - ...
Three bodies discovered in London house
Police have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of the body of a woman and her two daughters at a house in east London. The bodies of the 26-year-old woman and her two children - ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2007
Gas leak alert in County Tyrone ends
A number of homes and offices in County Tyrone were evacuated following a suspected gas leak in the area. The alarm was raised shortly before 2pm today in the Bowling Green area of Strabane. The Fir...
Gas leak alert in County Tyrone ends
A number of homes and offices in County Tyrone were evacuated following a suspected gas leak in the area. The alarm was raised shortly before 2pm today in the Bowling Green area of Strabane. The Fir...
UK National News, Jan 11, 2007
Man dies as severe weather hits Britain
A man has been killed as Britain continues to be battered by severe weather. It is believed that the man died when a tree fell on his car as he drove through the village of Britty Common, near Welli...
Man dies as severe weather hits Britain
A man has been killed as Britain continues to be battered by severe weather. It is believed that the man died when a tree fell on his car as he drove through the village of Britty Common, near Welli...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2007
Campaign launched to save Belfast festival
Whilst Belfast Festival at Queen's has repeatedly broken all box office records in recent years bringing international acts from all around the world to Belfast, the festival is in grave danger of end...
Campaign launched to save Belfast festival
Whilst Belfast Festival at Queen's has repeatedly broken all box office records in recent years bringing international acts from all around the world to Belfast, the festival is in grave danger of end...
UK National News, Jan 11, 2007
Footballer jailed for match assault
A footballer has been jailed for punching a rival player in the face during an FA Cup match. Barrow defender James Cotterill, 24, pleaded guilty to punching Bristol Rovers striker Sean Rigg during th...
Footballer jailed for match assault
A footballer has been jailed for punching a rival player in the face during an FA Cup match. Barrow defender James Cotterill, 24, pleaded guilty to punching Bristol Rovers striker Sean Rigg during th...
UK National News, Jan 11, 2007
Helicopter collision investigation launched
An investigation has been launched following a mid-air collision between two military helicopters which left one person dead and three people injured. The two Squirrel aircraft collided at an airfiel...
Helicopter collision investigation launched
An investigation has been launched following a mid-air collision between two military helicopters which left one person dead and three people injured. The two Squirrel aircraft collided at an airfiel...
UK National News, Jan 11, 2007
Body found in Bristol river
A body has been found floating in the River Avon in Bristol, police have confirmed. Police were called to the Hotwell Road area of Bristol on Wednesday afternoon following reports that a body had bee...
Body found in Bristol river
A body has been found floating in the River Avon in Bristol, police have confirmed. Police were called to the Hotwell Road area of Bristol on Wednesday afternoon following reports that a body had bee...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2007
Government paves the way for local commissioning
Plans to give local communities more influence over their health and social care services took another step forward today. The Minister for Health and Social Services, Paul Goggins, has announced tha...
Government paves the way for local commissioning
Plans to give local communities more influence over their health and social care services took another step forward today. The Minister for Health and Social Services, Paul Goggins, has announced tha...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2007
Invest NI announces Newry investment by Teleperformance
Around 450 new jobs are to be created in County Down, with the opening of a new call centre, it has today emerged. Teleperformance, which is one of the world’s leading providers of intelligent contac...
Invest NI announces Newry investment by Teleperformance
Around 450 new jobs are to be created in County Down, with the opening of a new call centre, it has today emerged. Teleperformance, which is one of the world’s leading providers of intelligent contac...
UK National News, Jan 11, 2007
Investigation launched following discovery of human skull
Police have launched an investigation following the discovery of a human skull in woodland in Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire. A man discovered the skull on a Sunday morning, as he walked his dog in ...
Investigation launched following discovery of human skull
Police have launched an investigation following the discovery of a human skull in woodland in Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire. A man discovered the skull on a Sunday morning, as he walked his dog in ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2007
Northern Ireland Housing Executive rent increase pegged
Housing Executive rents will be pegged to inflation for the 2007/08 financial year, the Social Development Minister announced today. David Hanson MP confirmed that the increase, which c...
Northern Ireland Housing Executive rent increase pegged
Housing Executive rents will be pegged to inflation for the 2007/08 financial year, the Social Development Minister announced today. David Hanson MP confirmed that the increase, which c...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2007
Police appeal for missing woman
Police in Newtownabbey have appealed for information following the disappearance of a 56-year-old woman. Marie Therese Moseley, was last seen leaving her home in the Collinbridge Drive area of Glengo...
Police appeal for missing woman
Police in Newtownabbey have appealed for information following the disappearance of a 56-year-old woman. Marie Therese Moseley, was last seen leaving her home in the Collinbridge Drive area of Glengo...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2007
Armed robbery in County Tyrone
Police in County Tyrone have appealed for information following an armed robbery at a bank yesterday afternoon. The incident happened at around 3.45pm, when three men – one armed with a hatchet and a...
Armed robbery in County Tyrone
Police in County Tyrone have appealed for information following an armed robbery at a bank yesterday afternoon. The incident happened at around 3.45pm, when three men – one armed with a hatchet and a...
UK National News, Jan 10, 2007
Pakistan girl custody case dropped
The mother of a schoolgirl at the centre of an international custody dispute has dropped her claim for full custody, it has been revealed. Louise Campbell had been fighting for custody of her daughte...
Pakistan girl custody case dropped
The mother of a schoolgirl at the centre of an international custody dispute has dropped her claim for full custody, it has been revealed. Louise Campbell had been fighting for custody of her daughte...
UK National News, Jan 10, 2007
Man jailed for British backpacker kidnap
A security guard has been jailed for 25 years in Ecuador for kidnapping and robbing a British backpacker. Francisco Chica, 29, also known as Pancho de la Cruz, was found guilty of abducting 50-year-o...
Man jailed for British backpacker kidnap
A security guard has been jailed for 25 years in Ecuador for kidnapping and robbing a British backpacker. Francisco Chica, 29, also known as Pancho de la Cruz, was found guilty of abducting 50-year-o...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2007
New Church of Ireland Primate named
The Church of Ireland has named the man who will succeed Archbishop Robin Eames as the new All-Ireland Primate. The Right Reverend Alan Harper, the current bishop of Connor, who was one of the favour...
New Church of Ireland Primate named
The Church of Ireland has named the man who will succeed Archbishop Robin Eames as the new All-Ireland Primate. The Right Reverend Alan Harper, the current bishop of Connor, who was one of the favour...
UK National News, Jan 10, 2007
One killed in helicopter collision
One person has been killed after two RAF helicopters collided in mid-air, it has been reported. According to reports, at least two other people have been injured in the crash, which took place near M...
One killed in helicopter collision
One person has been killed after two RAF helicopters collided in mid-air, it has been reported. According to reports, at least two other people have been injured in the crash, which took place near M...
UK National News, Jan 10, 2007
Commons row erupts over foreign offences
Home Secretary John Reid has clashed with the Conservatives over the revelation that fewer than half of the UK criminals who committed serious crimes abroad have had their details entered on the Polic...
Commons row erupts over foreign offences
Home Secretary John Reid has clashed with the Conservatives over the revelation that fewer than half of the UK criminals who committed serious crimes abroad have had their details entered on the Polic...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2007
Prime Minister releases statement on future of MI5
Prime Minister Tony Blair has today said that the PSNI and MI5 would operate as distinct and separate bodies in Northern Ireland. The Prime Minister's announcement came in an attempt to break the cur...
Prime Minister releases statement on future of MI5
Prime Minister Tony Blair has today said that the PSNI and MI5 would operate as distinct and separate bodies in Northern Ireland. The Prime Minister's announcement came in an attempt to break the cur...
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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.