Northern Ireland News for October 2007 : Page 9
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2007
Arrest Follows Cave Hill Death
The discovery of as body at the foot of Belfast Cavehill on Saturday afternoon has led to the arrest of and continuing questioning of a 24-year-old man. The dead man, who is thought to have been in h...
Arrest Follows Cave Hill Death
The discovery of as body at the foot of Belfast Cavehill on Saturday afternoon has led to the arrest of and continuing questioning of a 24-year-old man. The dead man, who is thought to have been in h...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2007
Limavady 'Arson' Attacks Injure Two
Police are probing a possible link between two separate fires in rural Limavady at the weekend. One of the suspected arson attacks left a local man suffered burns to his back and legs after his shed ...
Limavady 'Arson' Attacks Injure Two
Police are probing a possible link between two separate fires in rural Limavady at the weekend. One of the suspected arson attacks left a local man suffered burns to his back and legs after his shed ...
UK National News, Oct 15, 2007
Briton Dies In Thai Cave Drownings
A British man is among eight tourists killed in a flash flood in a cave in Thailand. John Cullen, 24, was killed in the flood at the cave in Khao Sok national park in the south of Thailand, along wit...
Briton Dies In Thai Cave Drownings
A British man is among eight tourists killed in a flash flood in a cave in Thailand. John Cullen, 24, was killed in the flood at the cave in Khao Sok national park in the south of Thailand, along wit...
UK National News, Oct 15, 2007
Devon Death Blaze Probed
Police in Devon have launched an investigation into a house fire in Devon, which left one man dead and another seriously injured. Fire crews and police were called to the house in Mulberry Close in P...
Devon Death Blaze Probed
Police in Devon have launched an investigation into a house fire in Devon, which left one man dead and another seriously injured. Fire crews and police were called to the house in Mulberry Close in P...
UK National News, Oct 15, 2007
Deal Or No Deal For Postal Union Chiefs?
Leaders of the postal workers' union are meeting today to discuss a deal to end the ongoing Royal Mail dispute. The Communication Workers Union are to consider a deal aimed at averting further strike...
Deal Or No Deal For Postal Union Chiefs?
Leaders of the postal workers' union are meeting today to discuss a deal to end the ongoing Royal Mail dispute. The Communication Workers Union are to consider a deal aimed at averting further strike...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2007
Attacker Given 22 Years
A vicious attack in which the victim was cut 16 times, beaten with a saucepan, kicked and partially strangled has resulted in a lengthy jail term. Aaron Thomas White, 35, of no fixed abode, was told ...
Attacker Given 22 Years
A vicious attack in which the victim was cut 16 times, beaten with a saucepan, kicked and partially strangled has resulted in a lengthy jail term. Aaron Thomas White, 35, of no fixed abode, was told ...
UK National News, Oct 15, 2007
London Teen Shot Dead
Police are urgently investigating the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old man killed last night as he sat in a car in southeast London. The victim was in a silver Ford Fiesta in Long Walk in Plumstead a...
London Teen Shot Dead
Police are urgently investigating the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old man killed last night as he sat in a car in southeast London. The victim was in a silver Ford Fiesta in Long Walk in Plumstead a...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2007
Loyalist Funding On Hold?
Continued loyalist violence remains a major stumbling block for Assembly Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie. She is to brief colleagues at Stormont soon on whether or not she will withdraw ...
Loyalist Funding On Hold?
Continued loyalist violence remains a major stumbling block for Assembly Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie. She is to brief colleagues at Stormont soon on whether or not she will withdraw ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2007
Marathon Negotiations Halt Strikes
A flurry of weekend negotiations both locally and nationally, has brought two strikes to a halt while another stoppage - that was due to begin this week - has also been deferred, all pending full agre...
Marathon Negotiations Halt Strikes
A flurry of weekend negotiations both locally and nationally, has brought two strikes to a halt while another stoppage - that was due to begin this week - has also been deferred, all pending full agre...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2007
Carrick Rocked By Disturbances
Major disturbances in loyalist areas of Carrickfergus at the weekend were bad enough to close roads for a time. At one stage, police reported up to 200 people to be involved in the trouble, during wh...
Carrick Rocked By Disturbances
Major disturbances in loyalist areas of Carrickfergus at the weekend were bad enough to close roads for a time. At one stage, police reported up to 200 people to be involved in the trouble, during wh...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2007
Ulster Beef Showcases At German Mega-Expo
Northern Ireland beef and lamb is being promoted this week in Cologne during the world's largest food and drink fair, Anuga. The Livestock & Meat Commission is hosting the Northern Ireland meat proce...
Ulster Beef Showcases At German Mega-Expo
Northern Ireland beef and lamb is being promoted this week in Cologne during the world's largest food and drink fair, Anuga. The Livestock & Meat Commission is hosting the Northern Ireland meat proce...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2007
Queen Unveils Memorial To Troops
The Queen has unveiled a new memorial to honour the thousands of British Armed Forces who have been killed in conflict since the end of World War II. Constructed by a County Down firm of stonemasons,...
Queen Unveils Memorial To Troops
The Queen has unveiled a new memorial to honour the thousands of British Armed Forces who have been killed in conflict since the end of World War II. Constructed by a County Down firm of stonemasons,...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2007
Not Guilty Plea On Northern Bank Charge
The only person to be charged in connection with multi million pound Northern Bank raid three years ago has been in court. Bank employee Chris Ward denied that he was involved in the £26.5 million ro...
Not Guilty Plea On Northern Bank Charge
The only person to be charged in connection with multi million pound Northern Bank raid three years ago has been in court. Bank employee Chris Ward denied that he was involved in the £26.5 million ro...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2007
Mystery Remains Over Judge's Death
A second inquest into the death of a judge who was killed in a fire in his garden shed has failed to reach a definite conclusion on his death. Coroner Sheriff Payne found that the cause of death of 5...
Mystery Remains Over Judge's Death
A second inquest into the death of a judge who was killed in a fire in his garden shed has failed to reach a definite conclusion on his death. Coroner Sheriff Payne found that the cause of death of 5...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2007
Gang Who 'Gassed' Train Passengers Sought
The British Transport Police (BTP) has released CCTV stills of three teenagers they wish to identify in connection with an incident where train passengers were allegedly 'gassed'. Passengers onboard ...
Gang Who 'Gassed' Train Passengers Sought
The British Transport Police (BTP) has released CCTV stills of three teenagers they wish to identify in connection with an incident where train passengers were allegedly 'gassed'. Passengers onboard ...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2007
Rapists' 'Lenient' Sentences Doubled
Two men who were jailed for raping young girls have had their two-year sentences doubled after the Court of Appeal ruled that they were "unduly lenient". Simon Foster, a 26-year-old chef from Devon, ...
Rapists' 'Lenient' Sentences Doubled
Two men who were jailed for raping young girls have had their two-year sentences doubled after the Court of Appeal ruled that they were "unduly lenient". Simon Foster, a 26-year-old chef from Devon, ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2007
Hold Likely On Water Charges
Local households should not be billed twice for their water and therefore should not be asked to pay the new, controversial water charges until April 2009, a report has said. The analysis, produced f...
Hold Likely On Water Charges
Local households should not be billed twice for their water and therefore should not be asked to pay the new, controversial water charges until April 2009, a report has said. The analysis, produced f...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2007
Wildcat Strikes Continue As Postal Talks Resume
Talks between the Royal Mail and the Communications Workers' Union (CWU) have resumed as unofficial strike action continued by postal workers in some areas of the country. Around 130,000 members of t...
Wildcat Strikes Continue As Postal Talks Resume
Talks between the Royal Mail and the Communications Workers' Union (CWU) have resumed as unofficial strike action continued by postal workers in some areas of the country. Around 130,000 members of t...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2007
Police Uncover Fake Weapons Cache
A crossbow, fake weapons and some airguns have been recovered by police during raids in County Antrim which also netted considerable quantities of illegal, potentially dangerous fireworks. Firework r...
Police Uncover Fake Weapons Cache
A crossbow, fake weapons and some airguns have been recovered by police during raids in County Antrim which also netted considerable quantities of illegal, potentially dangerous fireworks. Firework r...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2007
Call For Greater Investment In Health
Substantially more cash - upwards of £800m - needs to be injected into the health service. Citing higher mortality rates and lower recovery rates and longer waiting times for hospital admissions her...
Call For Greater Investment In Health
Substantially more cash - upwards of £800m - needs to be injected into the health service. Citing higher mortality rates and lower recovery rates and longer waiting times for hospital admissions her...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2007
Primary School Kids Facing 'Excessive' Stress
Primary school children are facing increasing pressure to perform well at school and are becoming ever more stressed about modern life, according to a new report. The Primary Review, conducted by res...
Primary School Kids Facing 'Excessive' Stress
Primary school children are facing increasing pressure to perform well at school and are becoming ever more stressed about modern life, according to a new report. The Primary Review, conducted by res...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2007
'Love Ulster' Dublin Rally Shelved
Following a meeting with the Irish Foreign Minister proposals to hold a controversial 'Love Ulster' rally in Dublin have been withdrawn by organisers. The event last year resulted in riots in Dublin ...
'Love Ulster' Dublin Rally Shelved
Following a meeting with the Irish Foreign Minister proposals to hold a controversial 'Love Ulster' rally in Dublin have been withdrawn by organisers. The event last year resulted in riots in Dublin ...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2007
Parents Targeted In Road Safety Alert
Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick has launched a new road safety campaign aimed at parents to help reduce child road casualties. The new campaign, called 'Copycat', is the first THINK! campaign ai...
Parents Targeted In Road Safety Alert
Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick has launched a new road safety campaign aimed at parents to help reduce child road casualties. The new campaign, called 'Copycat', is the first THINK! campaign ai...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2007
Police Attacked As 'Dissident' Weapons Seized
Police conducting searches in the Craigavon area as part of planned searches in connection with dissident republican activity have been attacked. While there are no reports of injuries, police were s...
Police Attacked As 'Dissident' Weapons Seized
Police conducting searches in the Craigavon area as part of planned searches in connection with dissident republican activity have been attacked. While there are no reports of injuries, police were s...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2007
ARA Rejects Criticism
The Assets Recovery Agency's performance has been strongly defended following criticism from the Public Accounts Committee. It's report criticised the agency for focusing on recovering assets by cour...
ARA Rejects Criticism
The Assets Recovery Agency's performance has been strongly defended following criticism from the Public Accounts Committee. It's report criticised the agency for focusing on recovering assets by cour...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2007
Stab Pair To Pay Heavy Price
The penalty for blinding a young man in a stabbing attack two years ago is to be considerable. Two Belfast men found guilty of the attack have this week been told they face "very, very many years" in...
Stab Pair To Pay Heavy Price
The penalty for blinding a young man in a stabbing attack two years ago is to be considerable. Two Belfast men found guilty of the attack have this week been told they face "very, very many years" in...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2007
Teens Arrested In YouTube House Party Chaos
Six teenagers were arrested after gatecrashers who found out about the event on the Internet turned up at a teenager's home in Wiltshire during his 16th birthday party. Chris Worthy had been allowed ...
Teens Arrested In YouTube House Party Chaos
Six teenagers were arrested after gatecrashers who found out about the event on the Internet turned up at a teenager's home in Wiltshire during his 16th birthday party. Chris Worthy had been allowed ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2007
Talks Due On Aer Lingus Dispute
Management and unions at Aer Lingus are expected to attend talks arranged by the Labour Relations Commission this weekend in a bid to prevent a stoppage at the airline next week. The company has give...
Talks Due On Aer Lingus Dispute
Management and unions at Aer Lingus are expected to attend talks arranged by the Labour Relations Commission this weekend in a bid to prevent a stoppage at the airline next week. The company has give...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2007
Fianna Fail Debates Ulster Strategy
A timetable for cross-border expansion and a 32-county strategy are top of the agenda for Irish Foreign Affairs Minister Dermot Ahern. He is to head up a Fianna Fail committee charged with drawing up...
Fianna Fail Debates Ulster Strategy
A timetable for cross-border expansion and a 32-county strategy are top of the agenda for Irish Foreign Affairs Minister Dermot Ahern. He is to head up a Fianna Fail committee charged with drawing up...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2007
Money Laundering Pair Face Charges
Two men are due to appear in Newry Magistrates Court on a number of charges connected with money laundering. On Wednesday £700,000 was seized in both sterling and euro by police as part of an investi...
Money Laundering Pair Face Charges
Two men are due to appear in Newry Magistrates Court on a number of charges connected with money laundering. On Wednesday £700,000 was seized in both sterling and euro by police as part of an investi...
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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.