Northern Ireland News for November 2007 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2007
£64m Facelift For Londonderry and Coleraine Rail Line
A £64m scheme to relay the line between Londonderry and Coleraine will commence by 2011. As the restriction on investment on the line was lifted the Assembly's Regional Development Minister, Conor Mu...
£64m Facelift For Londonderry and Coleraine Rail Line
A £64m scheme to relay the line between Londonderry and Coleraine will commence by 2011. As the restriction on investment on the line was lifted the Assembly's Regional Development Minister, Conor Mu...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2007
Stormont Tea Dance Celebrates Royal Anniversary
It's not quite TV's 'Strictly Come Dancing' but will be one of the biggest ever 'tea dances' to take place in Northern Ireland. Stormont, the location that last week hosted the Princess Royal to wave...
Stormont Tea Dance Celebrates Royal Anniversary
It's not quite TV's 'Strictly Come Dancing' but will be one of the biggest ever 'tea dances' to take place in Northern Ireland. Stormont, the location that last week hosted the Princess Royal to wave...
UK National News, Nov 20, 2007
Fourth Arrest In Meredith Murder
Police investigating the murder of British student Meredith Kercher in Italy have arrested a fourth person, Rudy Hermann Guede. Mr Guede, 21, who is originally from the Ivory Coast, was detained in G...
Fourth Arrest In Meredith Murder
Police investigating the murder of British student Meredith Kercher in Italy have arrested a fourth person, Rudy Hermann Guede. Mr Guede, 21, who is originally from the Ivory Coast, was detained in G...
UK National News, Nov 20, 2007
Rhys Murder Investigators Arrest Firearms Suspects
Police investigating the murder of Rhys Jones in Liverpool in August have arrested two people on suspicion of possession of firearms and ammunition. Merseyside Police confirmed that two youths, aged ...
Rhys Murder Investigators Arrest Firearms Suspects
Police investigating the murder of Rhys Jones in Liverpool in August have arrested two people on suspicion of possession of firearms and ammunition. Merseyside Police confirmed that two youths, aged ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2007
Libel Damages For 'Punched' Ulster Rugby Fan As Dublin Journalist Also Wins Case
An Ulster rugby fan who was seen on TV being attacked by ex-Irish international Trevor Brennan - who ran off the field to punch him - has been awarded damages for libel at the High Court in Belfast. ...
Libel Damages For 'Punched' Ulster Rugby Fan As Dublin Journalist Also Wins Case
An Ulster rugby fan who was seen on TV being attacked by ex-Irish international Trevor Brennan - who ran off the field to punch him - has been awarded damages for libel at the High Court in Belfast. ...
UK National News, Nov 20, 2007
Teenager Held Over London Gang Killing
A 'turf war' in London's east end - which resulted in the murder of a teenager - has now led police to arrest a young person for the killing. Police investigating the murder last week, thought to be ...
Teenager Held Over London Gang Killing
A 'turf war' in London's east end - which resulted in the murder of a teenager - has now led police to arrest a young person for the killing. Police investigating the murder last week, thought to be ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2007
Christmas Comes To Belfast
Almost a week after the excitement of the first ever round of the World Rally Championship to come to Northern Ireland, thousands of people are expected to brave the November cold again - but this tim...
Christmas Comes To Belfast
Almost a week after the excitement of the first ever round of the World Rally Championship to come to Northern Ireland, thousands of people are expected to brave the November cold again - but this tim...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2007
Thugs Target Priests
Two priests have been robbed at knifepoint at a parochial house in Cookstown, Co Tyrone and another targeted in west Belfast. Father Garrett Campbell and Father Liam McKinney were confronted by the r...
Thugs Target Priests
Two priests have been robbed at knifepoint at a parochial house in Cookstown, Co Tyrone and another targeted in west Belfast. Father Garrett Campbell and Father Liam McKinney were confronted by the r...
UK National News, Nov 20, 2007
Margate Body Search Winds Down
The search for bodies at a house in Margate, Kent, where the remains of two missing teenage girls were found last week is winding down. The body of 15-year-old Vicky Hamilton was found at the house l...
Margate Body Search Winds Down
The search for bodies at a house in Margate, Kent, where the remains of two missing teenage girls were found last week is winding down. The body of 15-year-old Vicky Hamilton was found at the house l...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2007
Policing Partnership Meeting Abandoned
Sinn Fein's vote last January to back the PSNI and to nominate party representatives for seats on the N I Policing Board and the associated District Policing Partnerships (DPPs) for the first time, ha...
Policing Partnership Meeting Abandoned
Sinn Fein's vote last January to back the PSNI and to nominate party representatives for seats on the N I Policing Board and the associated District Policing Partnerships (DPPs) for the first time, ha...
UK National News, Nov 20, 2007
Dying Princess Sedated By Crash Medics
A dying Princess Diana had to be sedated to allow medics to continue their desperate attempts to save her life. Diana, Princess of Wales was so agitated as doctors treated her in the wreck of her car...
Dying Princess Sedated By Crash Medics
A dying Princess Diana had to be sedated to allow medics to continue their desperate attempts to save her life. Diana, Princess of Wales was so agitated as doctors treated her in the wreck of her car...
UK National News, Nov 20, 2007
Bodies Of Hero Firemen Released To Families
The families of the four firemen killed in a deadly warehouse blaze earlier this month are now able to bury their loved ones. An inquest into the deaths of four fire fighters who died as a result of ...
Bodies Of Hero Firemen Released To Families
The families of the four firemen killed in a deadly warehouse blaze earlier this month are now able to bury their loved ones. An inquest into the deaths of four fire fighters who died as a result of ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2007
Empty Witness Box At Gray Inquest
The lack of legislation to force witnesses to give evidence to a coroner's court has again been highlighted. Just as in the continuing Princess Diana Inquest in London, where French photographers ref...
Empty Witness Box At Gray Inquest
The lack of legislation to force witnesses to give evidence to a coroner's court has again been highlighted. Just as in the continuing Princess Diana Inquest in London, where French photographers ref...
UK National News, Nov 20, 2007
Burglars Target Away Players – Again!
There have now been five high profile Liverpool soccer stars to have been burgled while they are abroad playing. Dirk Kuyt has become the fifth Liverpool footballer to be burgled in less than 18 mont...
Burglars Target Away Players – Again!
There have now been five high profile Liverpool soccer stars to have been burgled while they are abroad playing. Dirk Kuyt has become the fifth Liverpool footballer to be burgled in less than 18 mont...
UK National News, Nov 20, 2007
Developers Reveal Plans For 'Eco-Towns'
Two 'eco-towns' may be built in the East Midlands, which would result in the construction of around 12,000 homes, it has been revealed. Developers believe the settlements, at Grovewood in South Derby...
Developers Reveal Plans For 'Eco-Towns'
Two 'eco-towns' may be built in the East Midlands, which would result in the construction of around 12,000 homes, it has been revealed. Developers believe the settlements, at Grovewood in South Derby...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2007
MLAs Appeal To Lenihan On 'Injustice' Family
An Irish 'injustice' is to be targeted through a cross-party motion from the NI Assembly. Irish Justice Minister Brian Lenihan is being urged by a range of Stormont Assembly members to intervene in t...
MLAs Appeal To Lenihan On 'Injustice' Family
An Irish 'injustice' is to be targeted through a cross-party motion from the NI Assembly. Irish Justice Minister Brian Lenihan is being urged by a range of Stormont Assembly members to intervene in t...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2007
Judging Soon On Pupils' Anti-Litter Adverts
Budding advertising executives have been putting their skills to the test in a Belfast City Council competition for schools to create their own anti-litter TV ad. As part of the council's ongoing `Do...
Judging Soon On Pupils' Anti-Litter Adverts
Budding advertising executives have been putting their skills to the test in a Belfast City Council competition for schools to create their own anti-litter TV ad. As part of the council's ongoing `Do...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2007
Norn 'Ireland Fans Relief As Aer Lingus Strike Called Off
This week's planned industrial action at Aer Lingus is off. Up to 30,000 air passengers - including many from Northern Ireland travelling through Dublin to the European Cup qualifier match with Spain...
Norn 'Ireland Fans Relief As Aer Lingus Strike Called Off
This week's planned industrial action at Aer Lingus is off. Up to 30,000 air passengers - including many from Northern Ireland travelling through Dublin to the European Cup qualifier match with Spain...
Recruitment News, Nov 19, 2007
Young Christmas Workers Rights’ To Be Protected
Billy Kelleher, Minister for Labour Affairs, has warned shops, bars, restaurants and other businesses employing teenagers in the run into and during Christmas that they must protect the rights of thes...
Young Christmas Workers Rights’ To Be Protected
Billy Kelleher, Minister for Labour Affairs, has warned shops, bars, restaurants and other businesses employing teenagers in the run into and during Christmas that they must protect the rights of thes...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2007
Peer Insists Quinn Murder Was IRA
A war of wars has developed between UUP peer, Lord John Laird and the government over the brutal murder of Cullyhanna man, Paul Quinn. The Secretary of State has dismissed "speculation" about respons...
Peer Insists Quinn Murder Was IRA
A war of wars has developed between UUP peer, Lord John Laird and the government over the brutal murder of Cullyhanna man, Paul Quinn. The Secretary of State has dismissed "speculation" about respons...
Recruitment News, Nov 19, 2007
Minister Invests In Enterprise Centres
A partnership arrangement between Enterprise Ireland and local communities has paid off sooner than expected - creating thousdands of jobs as a result. Micheál Martin, Minister for Enterprise, Trade ...
Minister Invests In Enterprise Centres
A partnership arrangement between Enterprise Ireland and local communities has paid off sooner than expected - creating thousdands of jobs as a result. Micheál Martin, Minister for Enterprise, Trade ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2007
Accused Remanded On Strabane Teen Stabbing
A man has been remanded in custody at Enniskillen Magistrates Court charged with attempted murder after a stabbing in County Tyrone. Patrick Christopher Morgan, 32, of Drumard Park in Londonderry, de...
Accused Remanded On Strabane Teen Stabbing
A man has been remanded in custody at Enniskillen Magistrates Court charged with attempted murder after a stabbing in County Tyrone. Patrick Christopher Morgan, 32, of Drumard Park in Londonderry, de...
UK National News, Nov 19, 2007
Police Hunt For Perth Rapist
Police in Perth have launched an investigation after a 17-year-old woman was sexually assaulted in the city centre on Saturday night. The woman was walking in South Street around 11pm on Saturday nig...
Police Hunt For Perth Rapist
Police in Perth have launched an investigation after a 17-year-old woman was sexually assaulted in the city centre on Saturday night. The woman was walking in South Street around 11pm on Saturday nig...
UK National News, Nov 19, 2007
Tougher Medical Tests For Disability Claimants
Sick and disabled people are to face a tougher new medical test in order to qualify for disability benefits, from next year. The new Work Capability Assessment will be introduced in October 2008, alo...
Tougher Medical Tests For Disability Claimants
Sick and disabled people are to face a tougher new medical test in order to qualify for disability benefits, from next year. The new Work Capability Assessment will be introduced in October 2008, alo...
UK National News, Nov 19, 2007
Queen's Diamond Anniversary Celebrations Underway
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have started celebrations in advance of their 60th wedding anniversary tomorrow with a service at Westminster Abbey. More than 2,000 people attended today's servic...
Queen's Diamond Anniversary Celebrations Underway
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have started celebrations in advance of their 60th wedding anniversary tomorrow with a service at Westminster Abbey. More than 2,000 people attended today's servic...
UK National News, Nov 19, 2007
Penalty Point Increase Criticised
Plans to increase penalty points for speeding could "criminalise" a large section of Britain's workforce, driving instructors have warned. The Driving Instructors Democratic Union said that the propo...
Penalty Point Increase Criticised
Plans to increase penalty points for speeding could "criminalise" a large section of Britain's workforce, driving instructors have warned. The Driving Instructors Democratic Union said that the propo...
UK National News, Nov 19, 2007
UK Hit By Snow Fall
Winter appears to have arrived early in the UK as more than three inches of snow fell in areas of England and Wales yesterday. The areas worst affected by the show included the Peak District in Derby...
UK Hit By Snow Fall
Winter appears to have arrived early in the UK as more than three inches of snow fell in areas of England and Wales yesterday. The areas worst affected by the show included the Peak District in Derby...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2007
Hospital Walk-Out In New Nipsa Dispute
There’s double trouble in store as hospital workers in Londonderry walk out in a row over workload. On top of a continuing Nipsa-backed classroom assistants’ strike across Northern Ireland – with sta...
Hospital Walk-Out In New Nipsa Dispute
There’s double trouble in store as hospital workers in Londonderry walk out in a row over workload. On top of a continuing Nipsa-backed classroom assistants’ strike across Northern Ireland – with sta...
UK National News, Nov 19, 2007
Search Moves Indoors At Margate Death House
Searches are continuing on the upper floors of a house in Margate, Kent where the bodies of two teenage girls were discovered. The search of the ground floors of the house in Irvine Drive has now bee...
Search Moves Indoors At Margate Death House
Searches are continuing on the upper floors of a house in Margate, Kent where the bodies of two teenage girls were discovered. The search of the ground floors of the house in Irvine Drive has now bee...
UK National News, Nov 19, 2007
PM Targets Climate Change
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has called for "vision and determination" from world leaders to rise to the challenge of climate change. In a speech at the Foreign Press Association in London, the Prime ...
PM Targets Climate Change
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has called for "vision and determination" from world leaders to rise to the challenge of climate change. In a speech at the Foreign Press Association in London, the Prime ...
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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.