Northern Ireland News for July 2007 : Page 8
Northern Ireland News, Jul 13, 2007
Police re-issue murder appeal
Detectives have re-issued an appeal for information about the murder of Antrim man, Martin Morgan. The 41-year-old was murdered in his home in Firmount Drive, in Antrim's Greystone estate, last Satur...
Police re-issue murder appeal
Detectives have re-issued an appeal for information about the murder of Antrim man, Martin Morgan. The 41-year-old was murdered in his home in Firmount Drive, in Antrim's Greystone estate, last Satur...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 13, 2007
Woman kicked in face during burglary
A woman has been kicked in the face and threatened with a knife at her home during a burglary in the Castlereagh area of Belfast. The burglars, one armed with a knife and the other with a crowbar, br...
Woman kicked in face during burglary
A woman has been kicked in the face and threatened with a knife at her home during a burglary in the Castlereagh area of Belfast. The burglars, one armed with a knife and the other with a crowbar, br...
UK National News, Jul 13, 2007
Schoolgirls held in Ghana for drug smuggling
Two British teenagers arrested for suspected drug smuggling in Ghana said they were tricked into taking them to London. The 16-year-olds who were stopped as they tried to board a plane at Accra airpo...
Schoolgirls held in Ghana for drug smuggling
Two British teenagers arrested for suspected drug smuggling in Ghana said they were tricked into taking them to London. The 16-year-olds who were stopped as they tried to board a plane at Accra airpo...
UK National News, Jul 13, 2007
Second postal strike underway
Post will again go undelivered again today (Friday) as postal workers take part in the second round of industrial action over pay and conditions. The 24-hour strike called by the Communication Worker...
Second postal strike underway
Post will again go undelivered again today (Friday) as postal workers take part in the second round of industrial action over pay and conditions. The 24-hour strike called by the Communication Worker...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 13, 2007
Thousands gather for peaceful Twelfth parades
The police have commended all communities for taking part in peaceful twelfth parades and are very pleased that no major incidents occurred. Tens of thousands of Orangemen attended the parades across...
Thousands gather for peaceful Twelfth parades
The police have commended all communities for taking part in peaceful twelfth parades and are very pleased that no major incidents occurred. Tens of thousands of Orangemen attended the parades across...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 13, 2007
Orange Order condemn attack
The Orange Order has condemned an attack on several buses taking some of its members home from July Twelfth parades in County Armagh. Windows were broken on the four vehicles which were carrying loya...
Orange Order condemn attack
The Orange Order has condemned an attack on several buses taking some of its members home from July Twelfth parades in County Armagh. Windows were broken on the four vehicles which were carrying loya...
UK National News, Jul 11, 2007
Four jailed for life over 21/7 bomb plot
Four men convicted of plotting the July 21 bomb attacks in London have been jailed for life and told that they will have to serve a minimum of 40 years in prison. Muktar Said Ibrahim, 29, Yassin Omar...
Four jailed for life over 21/7 bomb plot
Four men convicted of plotting the July 21 bomb attacks in London have been jailed for life and told that they will have to serve a minimum of 40 years in prison. Muktar Said Ibrahim, 29, Yassin Omar...
UK National News, Jul 11, 2007
Police continue to question Madeleine suspect
Police are continuing to re-interview the only official suspect in the case of the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. Robert Murat returned to Policia Judiciara headquarters in Portimao on Wednesday ...
Police continue to question Madeleine suspect
Police are continuing to re-interview the only official suspect in the case of the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. Robert Murat returned to Policia Judiciara headquarters in Portimao on Wednesday ...
UK National News, Jul 11, 2007
School bus carrying 30 children crashes
A group of 30 schoolchildren have been involved in a collision involving their school bus in Hartlepool. The incident happened just after 3:30pm on Wednesday afternoon. Three vehicles were involved i...
School bus carrying 30 children crashes
A group of 30 schoolchildren have been involved in a collision involving their school bus in Hartlepool. The incident happened just after 3:30pm on Wednesday afternoon. Three vehicles were involved i...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 11, 2007
Minister calls on internet to tackle suicides
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has met with internet providers in attempts to tackle the growing problem of teenage suicides in Northern Ireland. Mr McGimpsey met with providers including Vodafone...
Minister calls on internet to tackle suicides
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has met with internet providers in attempts to tackle the growing problem of teenage suicides in Northern Ireland. Mr McGimpsey met with providers including Vodafone...
UK National News, Jul 11, 2007
Call for ban on under-sixteen models
Models aged under sixteen should banned from the catwalks at London Fashion Week, an inquiry into the British fashion industry has said. The Model Health Inquiry, which was established in order to in...
Call for ban on under-sixteen models
Models aged under sixteen should banned from the catwalks at London Fashion Week, an inquiry into the British fashion industry has said. The Model Health Inquiry, which was established in order to in...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 11, 2007
Orange halls damaged in arson attempts
Detectives in County Armagh are investigating attempted arson attempts on two Orange halls. At around 10.10pm yesterday evening an unsuccessful attempt was made to set fire to the Carnagh Orange hall...
Orange halls damaged in arson attempts
Detectives in County Armagh are investigating attempted arson attempts on two Orange halls. At around 10.10pm yesterday evening an unsuccessful attempt was made to set fire to the Carnagh Orange hall...
UK National News, Jul 11, 2007
Two detained after raid on suspected brothel
Two people have been detained following a raid on a suspected brothel in Gloucestershire. A total of 20 officers were involved in the raid - part of Operation Pentameter, which aims to clamp down on ...
Two detained after raid on suspected brothel
Two people have been detained following a raid on a suspected brothel in Gloucestershire. A total of 20 officers were involved in the raid - part of Operation Pentameter, which aims to clamp down on ...
UK National News, Jul 11, 2007
RAF's Typhoon goes operational
The RAF's newest fast jet aircraft, the Eurofighter Typhoon, has become operational. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the new aircraft was now on readiness to respond to any aircraft acting sus...
RAF's Typhoon goes operational
The RAF's newest fast jet aircraft, the Eurofighter Typhoon, has become operational. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the new aircraft was now on readiness to respond to any aircraft acting sus...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 11, 2007
Health fears over 'toxic bonfires'
A member of the local Assembly has called for tough targets for carbon emissions to be attached for funding for bonfires. Stormont Environment Committee chairman Patsy McGlone spoke amid health fears...
Health fears over 'toxic bonfires'
A member of the local Assembly has called for tough targets for carbon emissions to be attached for funding for bonfires. Stormont Environment Committee chairman Patsy McGlone spoke amid health fears...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 11, 2007
Fourth charged with Cork drugs haul
A fourth man has appeared in court today in connection with one of the biggest drugs hauls ever in Ireland. Perry Wharrie, 47, of an address at 60 Pryles Lane in Essex, appeared before Dunmanway Dist...
Fourth charged with Cork drugs haul
A fourth man has appeared in court today in connection with one of the biggest drugs hauls ever in Ireland. Perry Wharrie, 47, of an address at 60 Pryles Lane in Essex, appeared before Dunmanway Dist...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 11, 2007
‘Considerable growth’ of local construction industry
A house-building boom in Northern Ireland has fuelled substantial growth in the construction sector, a new report has revealed. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) also said new house...
‘Considerable growth’ of local construction industry
A house-building boom in Northern Ireland has fuelled substantial growth in the construction sector, a new report has revealed. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) also said new house...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 11, 2007
Dublin murder inquiry after man dies
A murder investigation has been launched in Dublin after the death of a 37-year-old man on Monday. Anthony Byrne, originally from Drimnagh, was attacked by a group of men at Mercer Street Upper on Th...
Dublin murder inquiry after man dies
A murder investigation has been launched in Dublin after the death of a 37-year-old man on Monday. Anthony Byrne, originally from Drimnagh, was attacked by a group of men at Mercer Street Upper on Th...
Recruitment News, Jul 10, 2007
Tyndall National Institute To Create 170 Jobs
The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Micheál Martin has announced the Tyndall National Institute, Ireland's largest Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Research Centre, is to...
Tyndall National Institute To Create 170 Jobs
The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Micheál Martin has announced the Tyndall National Institute, Ireland's largest Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Research Centre, is to...
UK National News, Jul 10, 2007
21/7 jury discharged after failing to reach verdicts
The jury has failed to reach verdicts on the charges against two defendants in the 21/7 bombing trial. Manfo Kwaku Asiedu, 34, of no fixed address and Adel Yahya, 24, of High Road In Tottenham had bo...
21/7 jury discharged after failing to reach verdicts
The jury has failed to reach verdicts on the charges against two defendants in the 21/7 bombing trial. Manfo Kwaku Asiedu, 34, of no fixed address and Adel Yahya, 24, of High Road In Tottenham had bo...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2007
Cocaine found in Derry hedge
Cocaine with a street value of over £100,000 has been found in a hedgerow in County Derry. The discovery of the Class A drugs at Shanreagh Park in Limavady was the latest in the war against rising su...
Cocaine found in Derry hedge
Cocaine with a street value of over £100,000 has been found in a hedgerow in County Derry. The discovery of the Class A drugs at Shanreagh Park in Limavady was the latest in the war against rising su...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2007
‘Crying child’ helps Derry man scoop Lotto
A Londonderry man who won over £1 million in the National Lottery has thanked a crying child who was in the shop where he bought his ticket. Denis Doherty, 60, a retired Du Pont worker is due to arri...
‘Crying child’ helps Derry man scoop Lotto
A Londonderry man who won over £1 million in the National Lottery has thanked a crying child who was in the shop where he bought his ticket. Denis Doherty, 60, a retired Du Pont worker is due to arri...
UK National News, Jul 10, 2007
Four 21/7 bomb plotters 'guilty'
Four men have been found guilty of plotting the 21/7 suicide bombing attacks in London. At Woolwich Crown Court, Muktar Said Ibrahim, 29, Hussain Osman, 28, Yassin Omar, 26, and Ramzi Mohammed, 25, ...
Four 21/7 bomb plotters 'guilty'
Four men have been found guilty of plotting the 21/7 suicide bombing attacks in London. At Woolwich Crown Court, Muktar Said Ibrahim, 29, Hussain Osman, 28, Yassin Omar, 26, and Ramzi Mohammed, 25, ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2007
NI nurses receive pay increase
The Northern Ireland Health Minister has announced a pay award for nurses. Michael McGimpsey said the increase of 2.5% will be backdated from 1 April, and all key workers in “the wider health service...
NI nurses receive pay increase
The Northern Ireland Health Minister has announced a pay award for nurses. Michael McGimpsey said the increase of 2.5% will be backdated from 1 April, and all key workers in “the wider health service...
UK National News, Jul 10, 2007
Suspect quizzed again in Madeleine case
Police are questioning the only suspect named in the inquiry surrounding the disappearance of Madeleine McCann for the third time. Expatriate Briton Robert Murat, 33, is being questioned at a police ...
Suspect quizzed again in Madeleine case
Police are questioning the only suspect named in the inquiry surrounding the disappearance of Madeleine McCann for the third time. Expatriate Briton Robert Murat, 33, is being questioned at a police ...
Recruitment News, Jul 10, 2007
NI Nurses Receive Pay Increase
The Northern Ireland Health Minister has announced a pay award for nurses. Michael McGimpsey said the increase of 2.5% will be backdated from 1 April, and all key workers in “the wider health service...
NI Nurses Receive Pay Increase
The Northern Ireland Health Minister has announced a pay award for nurses. Michael McGimpsey said the increase of 2.5% will be backdated from 1 April, and all key workers in “the wider health service...
Recruitment News, Jul 10, 2007
National Minimum Wage Increased To €8.65
Minister for Labour Affairs Billy Kelleher has announced that the National Minimum Wage will increase to €8.65 with effect from 1 July 2007. The Minister said that this increase to the National Minim...
National Minimum Wage Increased To €8.65
Minister for Labour Affairs Billy Kelleher has announced that the National Minimum Wage will increase to €8.65 with effect from 1 July 2007. The Minister said that this increase to the National Minim...
Recruitment News, Jul 10, 2007
European Figures Confirm Irish Enterprise Strategy Working
The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment has welcomed new figures which confirm that Ireland has the third lowest unemployment rate in Europe. "These figures also confirm that our unemployme...
European Figures Confirm Irish Enterprise Strategy Working
The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment has welcomed new figures which confirm that Ireland has the third lowest unemployment rate in Europe. "These figures also confirm that our unemployme...
UK National News, Jul 10, 2007
Conservatives aim to fix 'broken society'
Conservative leader David Cameron has signalled his intention to shake-up the tax and benefits system to boost marriage with a £20-a-week tax break, as part of his campaign to fix Britain's "broken so...
Conservatives aim to fix 'broken society'
Conservative leader David Cameron has signalled his intention to shake-up the tax and benefits system to boost marriage with a £20-a-week tax break, as part of his campaign to fix Britain's "broken so...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2007
Cash boost for voluntary and community sector
The voluntary and community sector will benefit from a £15 million Modernisation Fund, Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie has confirmed. The aim of the fund, which is part of a £18m package...
Cash boost for voluntary and community sector
The voluntary and community sector will benefit from a £15 million Modernisation Fund, Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie has confirmed. The aim of the fund, which is part of a £18m package...
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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.