Northern Ireland News for February 2007 : Page 11
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2007
Fuel laundering operation stopped in County Armagh
A mobile fuel-laundering plant has been dismantled and 3,000 litres of illegal fuel seized by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) officers during a joint operation with PSNI. HMRC said that on Tuesday Januar...
Fuel laundering operation stopped in County Armagh
A mobile fuel-laundering plant has been dismantled and 3,000 litres of illegal fuel seized by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) officers during a joint operation with PSNI. HMRC said that on Tuesday Januar...
UK National News, Feb 2, 2007
More properties searched in kidnap plot investigation
Police investigating an alleged plot to kidnap and murder a British Muslim soldier have secured warrants to search another three properties in Birmingham. Assistant Chief Constable David Shaw said th...
More properties searched in kidnap plot investigation
Police investigating an alleged plot to kidnap and murder a British Muslim soldier have secured warrants to search another three properties in Birmingham. Assistant Chief Constable David Shaw said th...
UK National News, Feb 2, 2007
Blair rejects calls to resign
Prime Minister Tony Blair has rejected calls for him to resign over the cash-for-honours affair. Speaking to BBC Radio 4's 'Today' programme, Mr Blair said that he intended to "get on with the job" i...
Blair rejects calls to resign
Prime Minister Tony Blair has rejected calls for him to resign over the cash-for-honours affair. Speaking to BBC Radio 4's 'Today' programme, Mr Blair said that he intended to "get on with the job" i...
UK National News, Feb 2, 2007
Mother jailed for car crash deaths
A mother who killed her two daughters and two other teenagers in a crash while driving under the influence of drugs has been jailed for nine years. Davina Smith, 31, lost control of the stolen Ford F...
Mother jailed for car crash deaths
A mother who killed her two daughters and two other teenagers in a crash while driving under the influence of drugs has been jailed for nine years. Davina Smith, 31, lost control of the stolen Ford F...
UK National News, Feb 2, 2007
Teenager killed in train crossing collision
A teenager has been killed and two more young men seriously injured following a collision between a train and a car in northern Scotland. The accident happened at the Delny crossing near Invergordon,...
Teenager killed in train crossing collision
A teenager has been killed and two more young men seriously injured following a collision between a train and a car in northern Scotland. The accident happened at the Delny crossing near Invergordon,...
UK National News, Feb 2, 2007
Schoolgirl killers win right to appeal
Two men jailed for the murder of Nottingham schoolgirl Danielle Beccan have been granted permission to challenge their convictions. Junior Andrews, 26, of no fixed address and Mark Kelly, 23, of the ...
Schoolgirl killers win right to appeal
Two men jailed for the murder of Nottingham schoolgirl Danielle Beccan have been granted permission to challenge their convictions. Junior Andrews, 26, of no fixed address and Mark Kelly, 23, of the ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2007
Doctor replaces Ervine on City Council
An east Belfast GP has taken over from the late Progressive Unionist Party Leader David Ervine on Belfast City Council. Dr John Kyle was co-opted onto the Council yesterday evening, following the ele...
Doctor replaces Ervine on City Council
An east Belfast GP has taken over from the late Progressive Unionist Party Leader David Ervine on Belfast City Council. Dr John Kyle was co-opted onto the Council yesterday evening, following the ele...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2007
Wright inquiry to proceed
Following a judgement in the High Court today the Billy Wright inquiry is to go ahead. The inquiry was originally set up under the Prisons Act, but NI Home Secretary Peter Hain had changed this to th...
Wright inquiry to proceed
Following a judgement in the High Court today the Billy Wright inquiry is to go ahead. The inquiry was originally set up under the Prisons Act, but NI Home Secretary Peter Hain had changed this to th...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2007
Temporary Lithuanian consulate for Dungannon
A temporary Lithuanian consulate is being set up in County Tyrone to offer support to Lithuanian nationals who are affected by hate crime. The consulate, which is to be based in Dungannon, has prompt...
Temporary Lithuanian consulate for Dungannon
A temporary Lithuanian consulate is being set up in County Tyrone to offer support to Lithuanian nationals who are affected by hate crime. The consulate, which is to be based in Dungannon, has prompt...
UK National News, Feb 2, 2007
Gary Glitter 'could be released early'
Former popstar Gary Glitter, who was jailed last year for molesting two young girls in Vietnam, could be released from prison early, it has been revealed. The former glam rocker - real name Paul Gadd...
Gary Glitter 'could be released early'
Former popstar Gary Glitter, who was jailed last year for molesting two young girls in Vietnam, could be released from prison early, it has been revealed. The former glam rocker - real name Paul Gadd...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2007
Tractor stolen in County Antrim
Police in County Antrim have appealed for information following the theft of a tractor and road sweeper yesterday evening. The vehicle was stolen from the Loranville Development in the Antiville Road...
Tractor stolen in County Antrim
Police in County Antrim have appealed for information following the theft of a tractor and road sweeper yesterday evening. The vehicle was stolen from the Loranville Development in the Antiville Road...
UK National News, Feb 2, 2007
Record numbers declared insolvent
The number of people being declared insolvent in England and Wales has rose to a record high of more than 107,000 last year, official figures have revealed. The figures showed that 107,288 people mad...
Record numbers declared insolvent
The number of people being declared insolvent in England and Wales has rose to a record high of more than 107,000 last year, official figures have revealed. The figures showed that 107,288 people mad...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2007
Litter warning to smoke-free Belfast
Extra litter wardens are being drafted in by Belfast City Council to cope with the expected increase in cigarette litter when Northern Ireland goes smoke-free this April. At a meeting of Belfast City...
Litter warning to smoke-free Belfast
Extra litter wardens are being drafted in by Belfast City Council to cope with the expected increase in cigarette litter when Northern Ireland goes smoke-free this April. At a meeting of Belfast City...
UK National News, Feb 2, 2007
BA reports fall in profits
British Airways has reported a fall in profits in the third quarter. Pre-tax profits for the three-month period until the end of December dropped to £113 million from £166 million in the same perio...
BA reports fall in profits
British Airways has reported a fall in profits in the third quarter. Pre-tax profits for the three-month period until the end of December dropped to £113 million from £166 million in the same perio...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2007
Two due in court over city burglaries
Two men are due to appear at Belfast Magistrates court later today charged in connection with a number of burglaries and criminal damage in the south Belfast area over the last two-months. The pair w...
Two due in court over city burglaries
Two men are due to appear at Belfast Magistrates court later today charged in connection with a number of burglaries and criminal damage in the south Belfast area over the last two-months. The pair w...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2007
Windsor Park 'safe' says club Chairman
Linfield Chairman David Crawford has stated that Windsor Park is safe. Mr Crawford's statement is a bid to reassure fans of the ground's safety ahead of the Northern Ireland friendly against Wales on...
Windsor Park 'safe' says club Chairman
Linfield Chairman David Crawford has stated that Windsor Park is safe. Mr Crawford's statement is a bid to reassure fans of the ground's safety ahead of the Northern Ireland friendly against Wales on...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 1, 2007
Man remanded in connection with Keady murders
A 57-year-old man has appeared in Newry Magistrates court charged in connection with the murders of two people in County Armagh in November last year. Colum Smith, 57, from Mowham in County Armagh, i...
Man remanded in connection with Keady murders
A 57-year-old man has appeared in Newry Magistrates court charged in connection with the murders of two people in County Armagh in November last year. Colum Smith, 57, from Mowham in County Armagh, i...
UK National News, Feb 1, 2007
Police question Prime Minister for second time
Police investigating cash-for-honours allegations have questioned the Prime Minister for a second time. In a statement Scotland Yard said that the interview had been conducted to "clarify points emer...
Police question Prime Minister for second time
Police investigating cash-for-honours allegations have questioned the Prime Minister for a second time. In a statement Scotland Yard said that the interview had been conducted to "clarify points emer...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 1, 2007
ARA seize assets of convicted criminal
The Assets Recovery Agency has today seized the home of a convicted robber following a hearing at Belfast High Court. During today's hearing, the ARA said that Seamus Cunningham – who is currently se...
ARA seize assets of convicted criminal
The Assets Recovery Agency has today seized the home of a convicted robber following a hearing at Belfast High Court. During today's hearing, the ARA said that Seamus Cunningham – who is currently se...
UK National News, Feb 1, 2007
Searches ongoing in Birmingham 'beheading' plot
Searches of premises in Birmingham have continued overnight as inquiries continue into an alleged kidnapping plot. Nine men are being questioned over what is claimed to be a plan to abduct a Muslim s...
Searches ongoing in Birmingham 'beheading' plot
Searches of premises in Birmingham have continued overnight as inquiries continue into an alleged kidnapping plot. Nine men are being questioned over what is claimed to be a plan to abduct a Muslim s...
UK National News, Feb 1, 2007
Cartoon protestor found guilty of race hatred
A British Muslim has been found guilty of stirring up racial hatred during a demonstration in London about cartoons depicting the prophet Mohammed. Abdul Saleem, 31, of Poplar, east London was found ...
Cartoon protestor found guilty of race hatred
A British Muslim has been found guilty of stirring up racial hatred during a demonstration in London about cartoons depicting the prophet Mohammed. Abdul Saleem, 31, of Poplar, east London was found ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 1, 2007
Man doused in petrol during robbery
Police in County Londonderry have appealed for information following an incident yesterday afternoon, during which a man had petrol poured over him during an armed robbery at his home. The incident h...
Man doused in petrol during robbery
Police in County Londonderry have appealed for information following an incident yesterday afternoon, during which a man had petrol poured over him during an armed robbery at his home. The incident h...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 1, 2007
Women threatened during armed robbery
Two women have been threatened during an armed robbery at their home in Dunmurry yesterday evening. The incident happened shortly after 10pm, when three men, two of whom were armed with knives, enter...
Women threatened during armed robbery
Two women have been threatened during an armed robbery at their home in Dunmurry yesterday evening. The incident happened shortly after 10pm, when three men, two of whom were armed with knives, enter...
UK National News, Feb 1, 2007
Three men sought following sexual assault
Police are seeking three men in connection with the serious sexual assault of a woman in Leeds. The attack happened around 7:30pm on Tuesday night. A 37-year-old was walking along an alley on Meadow ...
Three men sought following sexual assault
Police are seeking three men in connection with the serious sexual assault of a woman in Leeds. The attack happened around 7:30pm on Tuesday night. A 37-year-old was walking along an alley on Meadow ...
UK National News, Feb 1, 2007
Air Tax 'Greens' Flights
Passengers on flights today will face paying extra as the 'green' Air Passenger Duty is slapped onto ticket prices. While many passengers have already been charged the controversial tax, some are exp...
Air Tax 'Greens' Flights
Passengers on flights today will face paying extra as the 'green' Air Passenger Duty is slapped onto ticket prices. While many passengers have already been charged the controversial tax, some are exp...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 1, 2007
Guns and ammunition stolen in south Belast
A quantity of guns and ammunition have been stolen during an armed robbery at a property in south Belfast yesterday evening. The incident happened at around 9pm, when four men – two of whom were arme...
Guns and ammunition stolen in south Belast
A quantity of guns and ammunition have been stolen during an armed robbery at a property in south Belfast yesterday evening. The incident happened at around 9pm, when four men – two of whom were arme...
Recruitment News, Feb 1, 2007
Consumer Protection Bill Published
The Irish Minister Enterprise, Trade & Employment, Micheál Martin, has published the legal text of the Consumer Protection Bill 2007. The Bill, which will formally put the National Consumer Agency on...
Consumer Protection Bill Published
The Irish Minister Enterprise, Trade & Employment, Micheál Martin, has published the legal text of the Consumer Protection Bill 2007. The Bill, which will formally put the National Consumer Agency on...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 1, 2007
'Fit futures' aims to reduce childhood obesity
A significant step in tackling obesity in children in Northern Ireland has been launched today. The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS) has launched the ‘Fit Futures’ pla...
'Fit futures' aims to reduce childhood obesity
A significant step in tackling obesity in children in Northern Ireland has been launched today. The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS) has launched the ‘Fit Futures’ pla...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 1, 2007
Drugs seized in County Armagh
Police in County Armagh have seized a quantity of drugs during a search operation yesterday evening. The drugs, which have an estimated street value of approximately £6,000, were discovered in the Le...
Drugs seized in County Armagh
Police in County Armagh have seized a quantity of drugs during a search operation yesterday evening. The drugs, which have an estimated street value of approximately £6,000, were discovered in the Le...
UK National News, Feb 1, 2007
PE lessons to teach pupils about healthy lifestyles
The government has announced plans to change PE lessons in order to help children avoid the problems of obesity. Under the plans, announced by Education Secretary Alan Johnson at the annual National ...
PE lessons to teach pupils about healthy lifestyles
The government has announced plans to change PE lessons in order to help children avoid the problems of obesity. Under the plans, announced by Education Secretary Alan Johnson at the annual National ...
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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.