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Northern Ireland News for April 2007
Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2007
Body found hanging in hospital grounds
The body of a 34-year-old man was hanging from a tree for over three weeks at a Northern Ireland hospital, it has been revealed. The man, originally from Poland, was found in the grounds of Craigavon...
Body found hanging in hospital grounds
The body of a 34-year-old man was hanging from a tree for over three weeks at a Northern Ireland hospital, it has been revealed. The man, originally from Poland, was found in the grounds of Craigavon...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2007
Northern Ireland smoking ban comes into effect
Smokers across Northern Ireland are no longer able to light up in enclosed spaces as the ban on smoking has come into force at 6am this morning. The ban in the province will mean it is illegal to smo...
Northern Ireland smoking ban comes into effect
Smokers across Northern Ireland are no longer able to light up in enclosed spaces as the ban on smoking has come into force at 6am this morning. The ban in the province will mean it is illegal to smo...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2007
Man dies following Dublin attack
A man who was assaulted during the hijacking of his vehicle near Dublin Airport has died. The 28-year-old, who was from Eastern Europe, suffered serious injuries when he was dragged from his car by a...
Man dies following Dublin attack
A man who was assaulted during the hijacking of his vehicle near Dublin Airport has died. The 28-year-old, who was from Eastern Europe, suffered serious injuries when he was dragged from his car by a...
UK National News, Apr 30, 2007
Five men jailed for life over UK terror bomb plot
Five men have been jailed for life for planning a series of bomb attacks in the UK, which could potentially have killed hundreds. Omar Khyam, 25, of Crawley, Sussex; Waheed Mahmood, 35, and Jawad Akb...
Five men jailed for life over UK terror bomb plot
Five men have been jailed for life for planning a series of bomb attacks in the UK, which could potentially have killed hundreds. Omar Khyam, 25, of Crawley, Sussex; Waheed Mahmood, 35, and Jawad Akb...
UK National News, Apr 30, 2007
Woolmer 'was poisoned'
Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer, who was strangled at the Cricket World Cup six weeks ago, was also poisoned, a BBC investigation has claimed. BBC's 'Panorama' programme said that preliminary resu...
Woolmer 'was poisoned'
Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer, who was strangled at the Cricket World Cup six weeks ago, was also poisoned, a BBC investigation has claimed. BBC's 'Panorama' programme said that preliminary resu...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2007
Woman remanded over 'knife attack'
A 40-year-old woman has been remanded in custody charged with attempted murder. Marie McCrory, from Sunningdale Gardens in Belfast appeared today at Belfast Magistrates court charged with a knife att...
Woman remanded over 'knife attack'
A 40-year-old woman has been remanded in custody charged with attempted murder. Marie McCrory, from Sunningdale Gardens in Belfast appeared today at Belfast Magistrates court charged with a knife att...
UK National News, Apr 30, 2007
Major fire causes disruption in Manchester city centre
A major fire has destroyed a five-storey office building in Manchester, spreading to a second building. The fire broke out on Dale Street around 5:55am on Monday morning. It is understood that the in...
Major fire causes disruption in Manchester city centre
A major fire has destroyed a five-storey office building in Manchester, spreading to a second building. The fire broke out on Dale Street around 5:55am on Monday morning. It is understood that the in...
UK National News, Apr 30, 2007
Woman indecently assaulted in 'horrific' attack
A woman has been indecently assaulted in an attack in Glasgow which police have described as "horrific". The incident happened at the woman's flat in Sauchiehall Street, opposite the Kelvingrove Art ...
Woman indecently assaulted in 'horrific' attack
A woman has been indecently assaulted in an attack in Glasgow which police have described as "horrific". The incident happened at the woman's flat in Sauchiehall Street, opposite the Kelvingrove Art ...
UK National News, Apr 30, 2007
Many minorities 'living in poverty' in UK
The poverty rate for Britain's minority ethnic groups now stands at 40% - double the 20% found amongst white British people - according to a report by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. The foundation a...
Many minorities 'living in poverty' in UK
The poverty rate for Britain's minority ethnic groups now stands at 40% - double the 20% found amongst white British people - according to a report by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. The foundation a...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2007
Hanson urges Loyalists to move into mainstream
Loyalism must move into the mainstream and play its part in Northern Ireland’s new political reality or it will be left behind, Political Development Minister David Hanson MP has said. The minister t...
Hanson urges Loyalists to move into mainstream
Loyalism must move into the mainstream and play its part in Northern Ireland’s new political reality or it will be left behind, Political Development Minister David Hanson MP has said. The minister t...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2007
Land destroyed in Mourne gorse fire
Around 50 acres of gorseland in the Mourne Mountains has been destroyed following a major fire. Up to 90 firefighters battled the blaze near Tullybrannigan which, according to the fire service, was s...
Land destroyed in Mourne gorse fire
Around 50 acres of gorseland in the Mourne Mountains has been destroyed following a major fire. Up to 90 firefighters battled the blaze near Tullybrannigan which, according to the fire service, was s...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2007
Former Ireland coach Jimmy Davidson dies
Former Ireland and Ulster rugby coach Jimmy Davidson has died following a long illness at the age of 64. Davidson guided Ulster to three successive inter-provincial Grand Slam titles, and was praised...
Former Ireland coach Jimmy Davidson dies
Former Ireland and Ulster rugby coach Jimmy Davidson has died following a long illness at the age of 64. Davidson guided Ulster to three successive inter-provincial Grand Slam titles, and was praised...
UK National News, Apr 30, 2007
Sugababes singer 'arrested over assault'
Sugababes singer Amelle Berrabah has reportedly been arrested over the alleged assault of an 18-year-old woman in a bar in Guildford. The assault allegedly took place in Bar Med on Saturday night. S...
Sugababes singer 'arrested over assault'
Sugababes singer Amelle Berrabah has reportedly been arrested over the alleged assault of an 18-year-old woman in a bar in Guildford. The assault allegedly took place in Bar Med on Saturday night. S...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2007
26-year-old found unconscious on Ormeau Road
A 26-year-old man, who was found unconscious in south Belfast in the early hours of Sunday morning, may have been hit by a car, according to police. The man was found on the Ormeau Road, close to the...
26-year-old found unconscious on Ormeau Road
A 26-year-old man, who was found unconscious in south Belfast in the early hours of Sunday morning, may have been hit by a car, according to police. The man was found on the Ormeau Road, close to the...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2007
Streisand announces first Irish gig
Barbara Streisand has announced she will be performing for the first ever time in Ireland. Streisand, who received rave reviews for her US tour, will be performing live at Castletown House in Dublin ...
Streisand announces first Irish gig
Barbara Streisand has announced she will be performing for the first ever time in Ireland. Streisand, who received rave reviews for her US tour, will be performing live at Castletown House in Dublin ...
UK National News, Apr 30, 2007
BBC 'iPlayer' on-demand catch-up approved
The BBC has received the go-ahead for its 'iPlayer' on-demand television service. The BBC Trust issued approval for the BBC Executive's proposals for new on-demand services, with some modifications. ...
BBC 'iPlayer' on-demand catch-up approved
The BBC has received the go-ahead for its 'iPlayer' on-demand television service. The BBC Trust issued approval for the BBC Executive's proposals for new on-demand services, with some modifications. ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2007
Kelis to play the Waterfront Hall
Sultry songstress Kelis will be bringing her “milkshake”, sassy vocals and, of course, inimitable sound to Belfast’s Waterfront Hall on June 7. Kelis is best known for a number of singles, including ...
Kelis to play the Waterfront Hall
Sultry songstress Kelis will be bringing her “milkshake”, sassy vocals and, of course, inimitable sound to Belfast’s Waterfront Hall on June 7. Kelis is best known for a number of singles, including ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2007
Two men die in north Belfast fire
Two Polish migrant workers in their early 20s have died following a house fire in the Tigers bay area of north Belfast. The Fire and Rescue Service said one of the men was found dead in the burining...
Two men die in north Belfast fire
Two Polish migrant workers in their early 20s have died following a house fire in the Tigers bay area of north Belfast. The Fire and Rescue Service said one of the men was found dead in the burining...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2007
IFA secures deal with Sky TV
The Irish Football Association have sold the rights to broadcast live Northern Ireland football internationals from next year in a multi-million pound deal. BBC Northern Ireland currently holds the r...
IFA secures deal with Sky TV
The Irish Football Association have sold the rights to broadcast live Northern Ireland football internationals from next year in a multi-million pound deal. BBC Northern Ireland currently holds the r...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2007
Downing Street denies Blair quit claims
Downing Street has denied newspaper reports that Prime Minister Tony Blair will announce his resignation before next week's local elections in Scotland, England and Wales. It has been expected that M...
Downing Street denies Blair quit claims
Downing Street has denied newspaper reports that Prime Minister Tony Blair will announce his resignation before next week's local elections in Scotland, England and Wales. It has been expected that M...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2007
Charity calls for prosecution of teen drinkers parents
A charity has called for parents who give children under 15 alcohol, even at meals at home, to be prosecuted. Alcohol Concern made the statement following the publication of the charity's report, whi...
Charity calls for prosecution of teen drinkers parents
A charity has called for parents who give children under 15 alcohol, even at meals at home, to be prosecuted. Alcohol Concern made the statement following the publication of the charity's report, whi...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2007
Irish Prime Minister to address Westminster
Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern has been invited to address the joint Houses of Parliament at Westminster on May 15. It is understood that it is the first time an Irish leader fulfilled such an eng...
Irish Prime Minister to address Westminster
Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern has been invited to address the joint Houses of Parliament at Westminster on May 15. It is understood that it is the first time an Irish leader fulfilled such an eng...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2007
April to be 'warmest on record'
This April is set to become the warmest since records began in England more than 300 years ago, the Met Office has said. The announcement comes as forecasters predicted another weekend of above avera...
April to be 'warmest on record'
This April is set to become the warmest since records began in England more than 300 years ago, the Met Office has said. The announcement comes as forecasters predicted another weekend of above avera...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2007
Hugh Grant wins libel damages over claim
Actor Hugh Grant has accepted undisclosed libel damages from Associated Newspapers over claims made about the end of his relationship with Jemima Khan. The legal action was sparked by claims made in ...
Hugh Grant wins libel damages over claim
Actor Hugh Grant has accepted undisclosed libel damages from Associated Newspapers over claims made about the end of his relationship with Jemima Khan. The legal action was sparked by claims made in ...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2007
Warning issued over club drug
Doctors have warned of the dangers of an animal deworming tablet, which is being touted as a new drug on the club scene. A report in medical journal 'The Lancet' warned that benzyl piperazine, known ...
Warning issued over club drug
Doctors have warned of the dangers of an animal deworming tablet, which is being touted as a new drug on the club scene. A report in medical journal 'The Lancet' warned that benzyl piperazine, known ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2007
Gorse fire may be 'malicious'
A major gorse fire on Black Mountain is thought to have been started maliciously, according to the Fire and Rescue Service. Up to 50 acres of National Trust land was destroyed in an overnight fire on...
Gorse fire may be 'malicious'
A major gorse fire on Black Mountain is thought to have been started maliciously, according to the Fire and Rescue Service. Up to 50 acres of National Trust land was destroyed in an overnight fire on...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2007
Oxford Street partially closed after fire
Oxford Street in central London remains partially closed following a fire, due to fears that a building may collapse. The blaze started just before 7pm on Thursday evening above the New Look store, n...
Oxford Street partially closed after fire
Oxford Street in central London remains partially closed following a fire, due to fears that a building may collapse. The blaze started just before 7pm on Thursday evening above the New Look store, n...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2007
Environmental officers to enforce smoke-free legislation
The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety has today confirmed that the smoke-free legislation will be fully enforced from 6am Monday 30 April 2007. Chief Environmental Officer, Nige...
Environmental officers to enforce smoke-free legislation
The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety has today confirmed that the smoke-free legislation will be fully enforced from 6am Monday 30 April 2007. Chief Environmental Officer, Nige...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2007
BBC receives go-ahead for 'Freesat' TV service
The BBC has today been given approval by the BBC Trust to launch a UK free-to-view satellite proposition as a joint venture with ITV. The 'Freesat' service will provide a Standard Definition and High...
BBC receives go-ahead for 'Freesat' TV service
The BBC has today been given approval by the BBC Trust to launch a UK free-to-view satellite proposition as a joint venture with ITV. The 'Freesat' service will provide a Standard Definition and High...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2007
Sperm whale beached off Donegal coast
A whale has become trapped on a shore in County Donegal. Marine experts say they believe there is no way of saving the 45ft sperm whale that was found washed ashore at Gweedore on Thursday. Joe Get...
Sperm whale beached off Donegal coast
A whale has become trapped on a shore in County Donegal. Marine experts say they believe there is no way of saving the 45ft sperm whale that was found washed ashore at Gweedore on Thursday. Joe Get...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Dry with clear skies this evening. Patchy cloud will increase at times overnight, but some clear spells too. Light winds and some patchy shallow mist or fog towards dawn. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
