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Northern Ireland News for November 2007 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2007
Winter Fair To Bring Country To Town
The farming community is preparing for the biggest event in the local agricultural winter calendar, the Royal Ulster Winter Fair at Balmoral. The 'younger brother' of the annual springtime Royal Ulst...
Winter Fair To Bring Country To Town
The farming community is preparing for the biggest event in the local agricultural winter calendar, the Royal Ulster Winter Fair at Balmoral. The 'younger brother' of the annual springtime Royal Ulst...
UK National News, Nov 26, 2007
Stigma Still Attached To HIV, Survey Finds
One in seven young people in Britain would not be willing to remain friends with someone who was diagnosed with HIV, a survey by the British Red Cross has found. One in five young Britons also said t...
Stigma Still Attached To HIV, Survey Finds
One in seven young people in Britain would not be willing to remain friends with someone who was diagnosed with HIV, a survey by the British Red Cross has found. One in five young Britons also said t...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2007
Coleraine Housing Development Shelters Dementia Sufferers
A new sheltered dwelling facility for dementia sufferers has been officially opened in Coleraine. Assembly First Minister Ian Paisley was on hand to launch the state of the art housing project, the B...
Coleraine Housing Development Shelters Dementia Sufferers
A new sheltered dwelling facility for dementia sufferers has been officially opened in Coleraine. Assembly First Minister Ian Paisley was on hand to launch the state of the art housing project, the B...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2007
Cattle Farmers Help Breed New Talent
Specialist cattle breeders, the British Blue Cattle Club NI have taken a shine to a young dance troop and have urged support for an international trip to compete in a major dance event. Cattle Club V...
Cattle Farmers Help Breed New Talent
Specialist cattle breeders, the British Blue Cattle Club NI have taken a shine to a young dance troop and have urged support for an international trip to compete in a major dance event. Cattle Club V...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 23, 2007
DUP Slams Dublin Oireachtas
A DUP attack has been launched on a special Oireachtas committee that, for the first time yesterday, was attended by MPs from Northern Ireland. The meeting, which was boycotted by unionists, marked t...
DUP Slams Dublin Oireachtas
A DUP attack has been launched on a special Oireachtas committee that, for the first time yesterday, was attended by MPs from Northern Ireland. The meeting, which was boycotted by unionists, marked t...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 23, 2007
McAliskey Extradition Refused
The daughter of former Westminster MP, Bernadette (Devlin) McAliskey will not be extradited to Germany to face terrorist charges. A Belfast court has turned down an application for the extradition of...
McAliskey Extradition Refused
The daughter of former Westminster MP, Bernadette (Devlin) McAliskey will not be extradited to Germany to face terrorist charges. A Belfast court has turned down an application for the extradition of...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 23, 2007
Not Guilty Pleas In £18m Drug Trial
One of the men arrested when police seized the largest drugs haul ever made in Northern Ireland, has denied any involvement in the multi-million-pound drugs smuggling operation. Martin Kerfoot (40), ...
Not Guilty Pleas In £18m Drug Trial
One of the men arrested when police seized the largest drugs haul ever made in Northern Ireland, has denied any involvement in the multi-million-pound drugs smuggling operation. Martin Kerfoot (40), ...
UK National News, Nov 23, 2007
Liner 'Sinking' In Iceberg Collision
There's high drama - Titanic-style - in the South Atlantic this morning as a cruise liner is near sinking in the freezing Antarctic Ocean. The vessel, which is was being helped by coastguards in Brit...
Liner 'Sinking' In Iceberg Collision
There's high drama - Titanic-style - in the South Atlantic this morning as a cruise liner is near sinking in the freezing Antarctic Ocean. The vessel, which is was being helped by coastguards in Brit...
UK National News, Nov 23, 2007
Yorkshire Sea Tragedy Claims Two Lives
A private cabin cruiser has capsized in heavy seas off the North Yorkshire coast today, killing two people. Two men and a woman are understood to have been in the boat when it got into difficulti...
Yorkshire Sea Tragedy Claims Two Lives
A private cabin cruiser has capsized in heavy seas off the North Yorkshire coast today, killing two people. Two men and a woman are understood to have been in the boat when it got into difficulti...
UK National News, Nov 23, 2007
Coroner To Appeal Paparazzi Evidence Ruling
A court ruling that could bring the inquest into Princess Diana's death to a halt is now being appealed. The High Court ruled that the coroner would not be able to allow French paparazzi evidence to ...
Coroner To Appeal Paparazzi Evidence Ruling
A court ruling that could bring the inquest into Princess Diana's death to a halt is now being appealed. The High Court ruled that the coroner would not be able to allow French paparazzi evidence to ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 23, 2007
Limavady Shocked At Second Violent Death
Rural Limavady is in shock this week as news of a second brutal killing - in the same location, and within just a few months of each other – sinks in. Today, a 30-year-old man remains in police cust...
Limavady Shocked At Second Violent Death
Rural Limavady is in shock this week as news of a second brutal killing - in the same location, and within just a few months of each other – sinks in. Today, a 30-year-old man remains in police cust...
UK National News, Nov 23, 2007
DNA Link In Meredith Case
The man who was arrested in Germany nearly three weeks after he left Perugia in Italy following the murder of the British student Meredith Kercher had sex with her on the night she died, DNA tests hav...
DNA Link In Meredith Case
The man who was arrested in Germany nearly three weeks after he left Perugia in Italy following the murder of the British student Meredith Kercher had sex with her on the night she died, DNA tests hav...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 23, 2007
Fans Did Northern Ireland Proud: IFA
The Irish Football Association's Head of Community Relations, Michael Boyd, has praised the Northern Ireland team's fans for their support and conduct, not only at the side's ultimately unfruitful tri...
Fans Did Northern Ireland Proud: IFA
The Irish Football Association's Head of Community Relations, Michael Boyd, has praised the Northern Ireland team's fans for their support and conduct, not only at the side's ultimately unfruitful tri...
UK National News, Nov 23, 2007
STI's Still Rising
There has been no improvement in the sexual hedalth of the nation - and little evidence that public health information programmes are actually hitting the target. In fact, the sexual health of young ...
STI's Still Rising
There has been no improvement in the sexual hedalth of the nation - and little evidence that public health information programmes are actually hitting the target. In fact, the sexual health of young ...
UK National News, Nov 23, 2007
Top Military Figures Slam Government On Treatment Of Forces
The Defence Secretary Des Browne has today hit back at criticism by former defence chiefs, saying morale among serving soldiers is "as high as it could be". Mr Browne said he had not heard those crit...
Top Military Figures Slam Government On Treatment Of Forces
The Defence Secretary Des Browne has today hit back at criticism by former defence chiefs, saying morale among serving soldiers is "as high as it could be". Mr Browne said he had not heard those crit...
UK National News, Nov 23, 2007
Emotional Parkie Records His Final Show
It was an emotional finale for one of the most iconic of all TV interviewers. The much-respected Michael Parkinson had to fight back tears as he interviewed the final guests on his long-running TV ch...
Emotional Parkie Records His Final Show
It was an emotional finale for one of the most iconic of all TV interviewers. The much-respected Michael Parkinson had to fight back tears as he interviewed the final guests on his long-running TV ch...
UK National News, Nov 23, 2007
Gloomy Outlook For Financial World
As the USA got back to work today after the Thanksgiving celebrations, stock brokers there could be forgiven for wanting to run the holiday on for a day or two – or possibly a few weeks. The holiday ...
Gloomy Outlook For Financial World
As the USA got back to work today after the Thanksgiving celebrations, stock brokers there could be forgiven for wanting to run the holiday on for a day or two – or possibly a few weeks. The holiday ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 23, 2007
Quinn Family Seeks Paisley Meeting
The family of the Paul Quinn, the south Armagh man brutually beaten to death in County Monaghan has asked to meet Northern Ireland's First Minister, Ian Paisley, over alleged IRA involvement in the mu...
Quinn Family Seeks Paisley Meeting
The family of the Paul Quinn, the south Armagh man brutually beaten to death in County Monaghan has asked to meet Northern Ireland's First Minister, Ian Paisley, over alleged IRA involvement in the mu...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 23, 2007
No Funds For Northern Salmon's Jellyfish Attack
It's been a week of grim news for Northern Ireland's only salmon farm. Following the destruction of its entire stock by a shoal of jellyfish of such proportions as to be numbered in billions - not mi...
No Funds For Northern Salmon's Jellyfish Attack
It's been a week of grim news for Northern Ireland's only salmon farm. Following the destruction of its entire stock by a shoal of jellyfish of such proportions as to be numbered in billions - not mi...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 23, 2007
Cash Boost For Lyric Rebuilding Project
One of Belfast's best known theatres is to benefit from a financial fillip. The Lyric has won a £250,000 boost to its building fund to go towards better facilities for young people within the new sou...
Cash Boost For Lyric Rebuilding Project
One of Belfast's best known theatres is to benefit from a financial fillip. The Lyric has won a £250,000 boost to its building fund to go towards better facilities for young people within the new sou...
UK National News, Nov 23, 2007
Bed Crisis Hits Hospitals Across East of England
There's a major bed crisis developing in hospitals across the east of England. Several have already been placed on "black alert" as staff and wards are overwhelmed by high patient numbers. Non-urgen...
Bed Crisis Hits Hospitals Across East of England
There's a major bed crisis developing in hospitals across the east of England. Several have already been placed on "black alert" as staff and wards are overwhelmed by high patient numbers. Non-urgen...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 23, 2007
Rally Star Meeke Tests 2008 Impreza
Local rally ace Kris Meeke is back behind the wheel this week - testing the 2008 specification S14 Sabura Impreza. He was invited to take on the test and development role for the car manufacturer - a...
Rally Star Meeke Tests 2008 Impreza
Local rally ace Kris Meeke is back behind the wheel this week - testing the 2008 specification S14 Sabura Impreza. He was invited to take on the test and development role for the car manufacturer - a...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 23, 2007
Major Investment For Belfast Nightlife
Over £1.5 million will be spent on the refurbishment of two popular Belfast bars. The Fly in south Belfast will get a new bar and night club while the city centre Apartment will have two separate bar...
Major Investment For Belfast Nightlife
Over £1.5 million will be spent on the refurbishment of two popular Belfast bars. The Fly in south Belfast will get a new bar and night club while the city centre Apartment will have two separate bar...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 23, 2007
Fermanagh Council Pay Up For Water Pollution
Fermanagh District Council has been fined £20,000 for water pollution. The council was also ordered to pay Enniskillen Magistrates Court analytical costs of £945.21 and court costs of £35. The coun...
Fermanagh Council Pay Up For Water Pollution
Fermanagh District Council has been fined £20,000 for water pollution. The council was also ordered to pay Enniskillen Magistrates Court analytical costs of £945.21 and court costs of £35. The coun...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 23, 2007
Ulster Hall's Opulence And Character Enhanced In Refit
Work on the £7.4 million Ulster Hall refurbishment is progressing well. The major renovations which began in April seek to transform the Ulster Hall into a state-of-the-art multi-purpose venue while ...
Ulster Hall's Opulence And Character Enhanced In Refit
Work on the £7.4 million Ulster Hall refurbishment is progressing well. The major renovations which began in April seek to transform the Ulster Hall into a state-of-the-art multi-purpose venue while ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 23, 2007
NI Householders Revealed As Biggest Energy Wasters
Northern Ireland householders have today been revealed as the biggest carbon wasters in the UK, according to a report conducted by the Energy Saving Trust (EST). County Down has been named the highes...
NI Householders Revealed As Biggest Energy Wasters
Northern Ireland householders have today been revealed as the biggest carbon wasters in the UK, according to a report conducted by the Energy Saving Trust (EST). County Down has been named the highes...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 22, 2007
Sacked Cloughmills Workers Blockade Company
Workers at a bankrupt haulage firm are this afternoon blocking the entrance to the company's premises. The employees of Cloughmills-based Reid Transport Ltd said they want to be paid what they are ow...
Sacked Cloughmills Workers Blockade Company
Workers at a bankrupt haulage firm are this afternoon blocking the entrance to the company's premises. The employees of Cloughmills-based Reid Transport Ltd said they want to be paid what they are ow...
UK National News, Nov 22, 2007
Iraq Helicopter Crash Kills Two
An RAF helicopter has gone down in Iraq, killing two UK military personnel and leaving two seriously injured. The RAF Puma helicopter crashed near Baghdad on Tuesday, but the Ministry of Defence said...
Iraq Helicopter Crash Kills Two
An RAF helicopter has gone down in Iraq, killing two UK military personnel and leaving two seriously injured. The RAF Puma helicopter crashed near Baghdad on Tuesday, but the Ministry of Defence said...
UK National News, Nov 22, 2007
Bus Killer Was Just Out Of Jail
A killer who stabbed his victim to death – and had only that day been released early from another prison sentence - has pleaded guilty to manslaughter, but not guilty of murder. The paranoid schizoph...
Bus Killer Was Just Out Of Jail
A killer who stabbed his victim to death – and had only that day been released early from another prison sentence - has pleaded guilty to manslaughter, but not guilty of murder. The paranoid schizoph...
UK National News, Nov 22, 2007
Consultants' Contracts Slammed
While GP contracts have had more Press exposure, the subsequent NHS contract that boosted hospital consultants’ pay by more than a quarter some months afterwards has now been slammed as causing a fall...
Consultants' Contracts Slammed
While GP contracts have had more Press exposure, the subsequent NHS contract that boosted hospital consultants’ pay by more than a quarter some months afterwards has now been slammed as causing a fall...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Continuing cloudy through the evening with further outbreaks of rain, the rain turning lighter and patchier from the south as the night progresses. Winds remain light. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
