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Northern Ireland News for September 2007 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2007
Ruane Acts In Classroom Assistants' Dispute
Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, told the Assembly yesterday that she will intervene in the classroom assistants’ dispute. A one-day strike is planned to take place on Wednesday, followed by more...
Ruane Acts In Classroom Assistants' Dispute
Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, told the Assembly yesterday that she will intervene in the classroom assistants’ dispute. A one-day strike is planned to take place on Wednesday, followed by more...
UK National News, Sep 25, 2007
Johnson Unveils Plans To Improve NHS
Health Secretary Alan Johnson has unveiled a series of measures aimed at improving the NHS, at the Labour party's annual conference in Bournemouth. Mr Johnson's plans focused on tackling hospital sup...
Johnson Unveils Plans To Improve NHS
Health Secretary Alan Johnson has unveiled a series of measures aimed at improving the NHS, at the Labour party's annual conference in Bournemouth. Mr Johnson's plans focused on tackling hospital sup...
UK National News, Sep 25, 2007
Art Exhibit Seized In Child Porn Probe
Police are examining an art exhibit seized from a Tyneside art gallery amid fears that it breaches child pornography laws. The artwork, which is believed to be an image of a child, was seized by Nort...
Art Exhibit Seized In Child Porn Probe
Police are examining an art exhibit seized from a Tyneside art gallery amid fears that it breaches child pornography laws. The artwork, which is believed to be an image of a child, was seized by Nort...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2007
Fears Grow That UDA Feud Will Spread
Fears are growing that the latest loyalist feud will spread beyond Carrickfergus. It has been reported that loyalist paramilitaries entered two bars in Larne to stage shows of strength. It comes aft...
Fears Grow That UDA Feud Will Spread
Fears are growing that the latest loyalist feud will spread beyond Carrickfergus. It has been reported that loyalist paramilitaries entered two bars in Larne to stage shows of strength. It comes aft...
UK National News, Sep 25, 2007
Troops To Get Council Tax Relief
British Armed Forces personnel deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan are to receive a tax-free rebate on the cost of council tax in new measures announced by the government. Under the new plans, all troop...
Troops To Get Council Tax Relief
British Armed Forces personnel deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan are to receive a tax-free rebate on the cost of council tax in new measures announced by the government. Under the new plans, all troop...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2007
Gildernew Visits National Ploughing Championships
Department of Agricultural and Rural Development (DARD) Minister Michelle Gildernew made a visit to the National Ploughing Championships in Co Offaly today. During the visit, the Minister met with a ...
Gildernew Visits National Ploughing Championships
Department of Agricultural and Rural Development (DARD) Minister Michelle Gildernew made a visit to the National Ploughing Championships in Co Offaly today. During the visit, the Minister met with a ...
UK National News, Sep 25, 2007
Family Of Murdered British Teacher Launch Fresh Appeal
The family of murdered British teacher Lindsay Ann Hawker are making a fresh appeal for information about her death. Miss Hawker, 22, from Brandon, near Coventry, had gone to Japan in October 2006 to...
Family Of Murdered British Teacher Launch Fresh Appeal
The family of murdered British teacher Lindsay Ann Hawker are making a fresh appeal for information about her death. Miss Hawker, 22, from Brandon, near Coventry, had gone to Japan in October 2006 to...
UK National News, Sep 25, 2007
Hampshire Girl Died From Hanging
Police investigating the disappearance of Hampshire teenager have confirmed that a body found in the New Forest is that of Rosemary Edwards. Walkers near Bartley found the body of the 15-year-old on ...
Hampshire Girl Died From Hanging
Police investigating the disappearance of Hampshire teenager have confirmed that a body found in the New Forest is that of Rosemary Edwards. Walkers near Bartley found the body of the 15-year-old on ...
UK National News, Sep 25, 2007
£80m To Be Allocated To Improve Army Housing
Defence Secretary Des Browne has announced an extra £80 million is to be allocated to improve Army housing, following reports of UK soldiers living in poor conditions. Mr Browne revealed the money wi...
£80m To Be Allocated To Improve Army Housing
Defence Secretary Des Browne has announced an extra £80 million is to be allocated to improve Army housing, following reports of UK soldiers living in poor conditions. Mr Browne revealed the money wi...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2007
Police Compliance With Human Rights Report Published
The Northern Ireland Policing Board today published its third Annual Report into the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s (PSNI’s) compliance with the Human Rights Act 1998. The 316 page report, whi...
Police Compliance With Human Rights Report Published
The Northern Ireland Policing Board today published its third Annual Report into the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s (PSNI’s) compliance with the Human Rights Act 1998. The 316 page report, whi...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2007
Belfast Sex Shop Owner Fined
The owner of a Belfast sex shop was today fined a total of £2,000 at Belfast Magistrates' Court. Kevin Robinson, who trades as Private Lines at Gresham Street in Belfast, faced eight ch...
Belfast Sex Shop Owner Fined
The owner of a Belfast sex shop was today fined a total of £2,000 at Belfast Magistrates' Court. Kevin Robinson, who trades as Private Lines at Gresham Street in Belfast, faced eight ch...
UK National News, Sep 24, 2007
Brown Delivers Speech To Labour Party Conference
Gordon Brown has delivered his first speech to the annual Labour Party conference as Prime Minister, as speculation continues over whether he will call a snap election in the autumn. Mr Brown's speec...
Brown Delivers Speech To Labour Party Conference
Gordon Brown has delivered his first speech to the annual Labour Party conference as Prime Minister, as speculation continues over whether he will call a snap election in the autumn. Mr Brown's speec...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2007
Fatal Stabbing In Fermanagh
Police have arrested a 25-year-old woman in connection with the death of a teenager at the weekend. The incident occurred around 11.30pm last night at a house at Townhill Park in the Irvinestown area...
Fatal Stabbing In Fermanagh
Police have arrested a 25-year-old woman in connection with the death of a teenager at the weekend. The incident occurred around 11.30pm last night at a house at Townhill Park in the Irvinestown area...
UK National News, Sep 24, 2007
Three Men Killed In North Sea Ship Accident
Three men have been killed in an accident onboard a gas rig supply vessel in the North Sea. The men - named as Finley MacFayden, 46, from Aberdeen; Robert O'Brien, 59, from Leven in Fife; Robert Eber...
Three Men Killed In North Sea Ship Accident
Three men have been killed in an accident onboard a gas rig supply vessel in the North Sea. The men - named as Finley MacFayden, 46, from Aberdeen; Robert O'Brien, 59, from Leven in Fife; Robert Eber...
UK National News, Sep 24, 2007
Investigation Into Child's Stabbing Death Continues
Police are continuing to investigate an incident in Huddersfield in which a four-year-old boy was stabbed to death and his 14-year-old sister was seriously injured. The incident happened in Royd Stre...
Investigation Into Child's Stabbing Death Continues
Police are continuing to investigate an incident in Huddersfield in which a four-year-old boy was stabbed to death and his 14-year-old sister was seriously injured. The incident happened in Royd Stre...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2007
Adams Calls For Suicide Prevention Strategy
Gerry Adams has called for an alliance between the North and South governments to create a strategy in tackling suicide. The president of Sinn Fein spoke to a conference held by the party at Stormont...
Adams Calls For Suicide Prevention Strategy
Gerry Adams has called for an alliance between the North and South governments to create a strategy in tackling suicide. The president of Sinn Fein spoke to a conference held by the party at Stormont...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2007
Funeral Of Thai Crash Victim Takes Place
The funeral of the Londonderry man killed in last Sunday's plane crash in Phuket took place this morning. Aaron Toland's Requiem Mass was held at St Columba's Church Long Tower at 10am in the city. ...
Funeral Of Thai Crash Victim Takes Place
The funeral of the Londonderry man killed in last Sunday's plane crash in Phuket took place this morning. Aaron Toland's Requiem Mass was held at St Columba's Church Long Tower at 10am in the city. ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2007
Teenager In Court Over Attempted Murder At Weekend
A 19-year-old man is due in court over an attempted murder charge at the weekend in south Down. The victim was stabbed in an assault in the Square area of Warrenpoint at around 4.20am early Saturday ...
Teenager In Court Over Attempted Murder At Weekend
A 19-year-old man is due in court over an attempted murder charge at the weekend in south Down. The victim was stabbed in an assault in the Square area of Warrenpoint at around 4.20am early Saturday ...
UK National News, Sep 24, 2007
Madeleine's Parents Pleased By Sighting Reports
The official spokesperson for Gerry and Kate McCann has said that they are pleased to hear reports of two sightings of their daughter Madeleine in Morocco. Over the weekend, it emerged that a British...
Madeleine's Parents Pleased By Sighting Reports
The official spokesperson for Gerry and Kate McCann has said that they are pleased to hear reports of two sightings of their daughter Madeleine in Morocco. Over the weekend, it emerged that a British...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2007
Fatal Crash In Co. Down
One man has been killed and two more seriously injured in a car crash near Comber in Co. Down on Sunday. The car the three men were in was involved in a collision with a second vehicle. A PSNI spoke...
Fatal Crash In Co. Down
One man has been killed and two more seriously injured in a car crash near Comber in Co. Down on Sunday. The car the three men were in was involved in a collision with a second vehicle. A PSNI spoke...
UK National News, Sep 24, 2007
Shots Fired At Police Car In Birmingham
Police in Birmingham have appealed for witnesses after shots were fired at a police vehicle in Birmingham. The incident happened around midnight on Sunday at the junction of College Road and Cornwall...
Shots Fired At Police Car In Birmingham
Police in Birmingham have appealed for witnesses after shots were fired at a police vehicle in Birmingham. The incident happened around midnight on Sunday at the junction of College Road and Cornwall...
UK National News, Sep 24, 2007
Motorist Jailed For Driving At 172mph
The fastest ever motorist to be caught speeding in Britain has been jailed for 10 weeks for driving at 172mph. Timothy Brady, 33, of Harrow in northwest London, had pleaded guilty to dangerous drivin...
Motorist Jailed For Driving At 172mph
The fastest ever motorist to be caught speeding in Britain has been jailed for 10 weeks for driving at 172mph. Timothy Brady, 33, of Harrow in northwest London, had pleaded guilty to dangerous drivin...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2007
NI Farmers To Remain Vigilant Over Bluetongue
Farmers across the province have been urged to remain vigilant for symptoms of the Bluetongue disease today. The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) issued the warning in response ...
NI Farmers To Remain Vigilant Over Bluetongue
Farmers across the province have been urged to remain vigilant for symptoms of the Bluetongue disease today. The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) issued the warning in response ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2007
Machete Attack In South Belfast
A man received serious facial injuries in a machete attack in south Belfast. The attack, which occurred at around 2.15am on Sunday in Glenmachen Street, left the victim with a serious facial injury. ...
Machete Attack In South Belfast
A man received serious facial injuries in a machete attack in south Belfast. The attack, which occurred at around 2.15am on Sunday in Glenmachen Street, left the victim with a serious facial injury. ...
UK National News, Sep 24, 2007
England Hit By 'Mini-Tornadoes'
England has been hit by a series of mini-tornadoes, causing damage to homes and vehicles and uprooting trees. The powerful gusts of wind have caused chaos in a number of areas throughout the Midlands...
England Hit By 'Mini-Tornadoes'
England has been hit by a series of mini-tornadoes, causing damage to homes and vehicles and uprooting trees. The powerful gusts of wind have caused chaos in a number of areas throughout the Midlands...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2007
Loyalist Feud In Carrickfergus
Police are investigating a shooting incident in the Glenfield Walk area on Monday morning at 12.30am. A police spokesperson said that a householder had heard a noise and discovered that a shot had be...
Loyalist Feud In Carrickfergus
Police are investigating a shooting incident in the Glenfield Walk area on Monday morning at 12.30am. A police spokesperson said that a householder had heard a noise and discovered that a shot had be...
UK National News, Sep 24, 2007
Body Found In Hunt For Missing Hampshire Teenager
Police investigating the disappearance of Hampshire teenager Rosemary Edwards have found a body in the New Forest. Walkers near Bartley found the body of a young woman on Sunday. The body has yet to ...
Body Found In Hunt For Missing Hampshire Teenager
Police investigating the disappearance of Hampshire teenager Rosemary Edwards have found a body in the New Forest. Walkers near Bartley found the body of a young woman on Sunday. The body has yet to ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2007
Man Stabbed At Belfast Contact Centre
An arrest has been made after a disturbance in a Belfast office this afternoon, during which a man was stabbed. A PSNI spokesperson said the incident occurred at around 2pm at a Contact Centre in Lan...
Man Stabbed At Belfast Contact Centre
An arrest has been made after a disturbance in a Belfast office this afternoon, during which a man was stabbed. A PSNI spokesperson said the incident occurred at around 2pm at a Contact Centre in Lan...
UK National News, Sep 21, 2007
Government Launches Guidance To Tackle 'Cyber-Bullies'
The government has launched a campaign aimed at tackling the problem of cyber-bullying. An online awareness campaign, called 'Laugh At It And You're A Part Of It' has been launched and will run on so...
Government Launches Guidance To Tackle 'Cyber-Bullies'
The government has launched a campaign aimed at tackling the problem of cyber-bullying. An online awareness campaign, called 'Laugh At It And You're A Part Of It' has been launched and will run on so...
UK National News, Sep 21, 2007
UK Plutonium Stockpile Poses 'Severe Risks'
The potential consequences of a major security breach or accident involving the UK's stockpile of separated plutonium are so severe that the government should urgently develop and implement a strategy...
UK Plutonium Stockpile Poses 'Severe Risks'
The potential consequences of a major security breach or accident involving the UK's stockpile of separated plutonium are so severe that the government should urgently develop and implement a strategy...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A mostly cloudy start with scattered showers, the showers becoming more isolated and largely confined to the south this morning. Becoming brighter this afternoon, the best of any sunnier spells across northern counties. Northerly winds easing. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:A dry evening with late sunny spells and some long clear spells overnight. Becoming cloudier across the north towards dawn with a few showers possible. Touch of frost in south. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
