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Northern Ireland News for January 2008 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2008
Trump Advisor To Visit Possible NI Golf Locations
A top advisor is being sent by US billionaire Donald Trump to Northern Ireland to research potential investment opportunities, it has emerged. George Sorial, Trump's Managing Director for Internation...
Trump Advisor To Visit Possible NI Golf Locations
A top advisor is being sent by US billionaire Donald Trump to Northern Ireland to research potential investment opportunities, it has emerged. George Sorial, Trump's Managing Director for Internation...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2008
Rape Statistics Show Dramatic Rise
Both south Belfast and the North West have been shown as the areas where women are most at risk of rape. Government figures just released have revealed a 50% increase overall in rape cases in Norther...
Rape Statistics Show Dramatic Rise
Both south Belfast and the North West have been shown as the areas where women are most at risk of rape. Government figures just released have revealed a 50% increase overall in rape cases in Norther...
UK National News, Jan 24, 2008
Latest Figures Show Gun Crime Rise
Gun crime is on the rise, according to the latest figures released by the Home Office, it was up by 4% in England and Wales last year. However, the number of firearms offences resulting in fatalities...
Latest Figures Show Gun Crime Rise
Gun crime is on the rise, according to the latest figures released by the Home Office, it was up by 4% in England and Wales last year. However, the number of firearms offences resulting in fatalities...
UK National News, Jan 24, 2008
New Zealand Teen Arrested In Backpacker Case
Police investigating the murder of Scottish backpacker Karen Aim in New Zealand have arrested a 14-year-old boy. However, police have held a news conference to stress that they were not making a conn...
New Zealand Teen Arrested In Backpacker Case
Police investigating the murder of Scottish backpacker Karen Aim in New Zealand have arrested a 14-year-old boy. However, police have held a news conference to stress that they were not making a conn...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2008
UDA-Community Fund Discussed - Briefly - In Assembly
The UDA was on the agenda at today's NI Executive meeting as the hotly debated decision by the Minister for Social Development to cut funding to a community development scheme was again discussed. Th...
UDA-Community Fund Discussed - Briefly - In Assembly
The UDA was on the agenda at today's NI Executive meeting as the hotly debated decision by the Minister for Social Development to cut funding to a community development scheme was again discussed. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2008
Ronnie Flanagan's 'Apology' Incomplete
The RUC boss at the time of the Omagh bomb hasn't gone far enough in his 'apology' over the failed investigation into the atrocity. The father of a boy killed in the Omagh bombing has said Sir Ronnie...
Ronnie Flanagan's 'Apology' Incomplete
The RUC boss at the time of the Omagh bomb hasn't gone far enough in his 'apology' over the failed investigation into the atrocity. The father of a boy killed in the Omagh bombing has said Sir Ronnie...
UK National News, Jan 24, 2008
Not Guilty Plea Over Rachel Murder
A man charged with the murder of young mother Rachel Nickell on Wimbledon Common more than 15 years ago has appeared in court today. Robert Napper, 41, pleaded not guilty to Miss Nickell's murder at ...
Not Guilty Plea Over Rachel Murder
A man charged with the murder of young mother Rachel Nickell on Wimbledon Common more than 15 years ago has appeared in court today. Robert Napper, 41, pleaded not guilty to Miss Nickell's murder at ...
UK National News, Jan 24, 2008
Trump Advisor To Visit Possible NI Golf Locations
A top advisor is being sent by US billionaire Donald Trump to Northern Ireland to research potential investment opportunities, it has emerged. George Sorial, Trump's Managing Director for Internation...
Trump Advisor To Visit Possible NI Golf Locations
A top advisor is being sent by US billionaire Donald Trump to Northern Ireland to research potential investment opportunities, it has emerged. George Sorial, Trump's Managing Director for Internation...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2008
International Police Operation Nets Arms Suspects
An international police operation has resulted in the arrest of two Irish people in Lithuania on suspicion of trying to buy weapons. Michael Campbell and his partner Fiona Duffy, both from Dundalk, w...
International Police Operation Nets Arms Suspects
An international police operation has resulted in the arrest of two Irish people in Lithuania on suspicion of trying to buy weapons. Michael Campbell and his partner Fiona Duffy, both from Dundalk, w...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2008
Jobs Lost As Spud Packing Ends
A farmer's co-operative that supplies fresh-off-the-farm 'spuds' is to close, with the loss of 16 jobs. Fane Valley Co-operative Society Ltd, a potato packing business in north Antrim - which is owne...
Jobs Lost As Spud Packing Ends
A farmer's co-operative that supplies fresh-off-the-farm 'spuds' is to close, with the loss of 16 jobs. Fane Valley Co-operative Society Ltd, a potato packing business in north Antrim - which is owne...
Recruitment News, Jan 24, 2008
Hospital Consultants Pay Deal At Crucial Stage
Talks are underway to avert the virtually unthinkable scenario of senior medical professionals in Ireland going on strike. However, late night negotiations between hospital consultants and their heal...
Hospital Consultants Pay Deal At Crucial Stage
Talks are underway to avert the virtually unthinkable scenario of senior medical professionals in Ireland going on strike. However, late night negotiations between hospital consultants and their heal...
Recruitment News, Jan 23, 2008
Plan For Bio-Fuel Plant In Carlow
Plans are in place for the construction of a huge bio-fuel plant in County Carlow. Work on the €200m bio-refinery – which would produce 300 million litres of bioethanol a year – is expected to begin ...
Plan For Bio-Fuel Plant In Carlow
Plans are in place for the construction of a huge bio-fuel plant in County Carlow. Work on the €200m bio-refinery – which would produce 300 million litres of bioethanol a year – is expected to begin ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 23, 2008
Ryanair Increases Baggage Charges
'Budget' airline Ryanair has announced that it has increased checked-in baggage and airport check-in fees for all new bookings. Ryanair's baggage fee has now increased from £5 to £6 per bag and the a...
Ryanair Increases Baggage Charges
'Budget' airline Ryanair has announced that it has increased checked-in baggage and airport check-in fees for all new bookings. Ryanair's baggage fee has now increased from £5 to £6 per bag and the a...
UK National News, Jan 23, 2008
Body Of Missing London Teen Found In Thames
The body of a teenage boy who disappeared while on a night out on Christmas Eve has been found in the River Thames. Joshua Beasley, 17, from Lee, southeast London, had not been seen since December 24...
Body Of Missing London Teen Found In Thames
The body of a teenage boy who disappeared while on a night out on Christmas Eve has been found in the River Thames. Joshua Beasley, 17, from Lee, southeast London, had not been seen since December 24...
UK National News, Jan 23, 2008
Autopsy On Actor Ledger 'Inconclusive'
The results of a post-mortem on actor Heath Ledger have proved inconclusive, it has been revealed. The New York city medical examiner said that more tests were needed to determine the cause of death....
Autopsy On Actor Ledger 'Inconclusive'
The results of a post-mortem on actor Heath Ledger have proved inconclusive, it has been revealed. The New York city medical examiner said that more tests were needed to determine the cause of death....
UK National News, Jan 23, 2008
Hotel Plunge Man Cleared Of Son's Murder
A British man who leapt from a hotel balcony in Crete has been cleared of his son's murder. A Greek court ruled that John Hogan, 33, was "incapable" of murder or manslaughter because of his mental st...
Hotel Plunge Man Cleared Of Son's Murder
A British man who leapt from a hotel balcony in Crete has been cleared of his son's murder. A Greek court ruled that John Hogan, 33, was "incapable" of murder or manslaughter because of his mental st...
Recruitment News, Jan 23, 2008
Sweet Success For Larne Firm's Candy Floss Maker
An innovative fresh candy floss vending system from Co Antrim is to sweeten US consumers with a deal to supply major restaurant and entertainment centre operators. Larne-based Intermatic Manufacturin...
Sweet Success For Larne Firm's Candy Floss Maker
An innovative fresh candy floss vending system from Co Antrim is to sweeten US consumers with a deal to supply major restaurant and entertainment centre operators. Larne-based Intermatic Manufacturin...
UK National News, Jan 23, 2008
Man Held After Horrific Stab Attack
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a knife attack that has left a schoolgirl fighting for her life. Jessica Knight, 14, suffered multiple knife wounds after being attacked while walking t...
Man Held After Horrific Stab Attack
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a knife attack that has left a schoolgirl fighting for her life. Jessica Knight, 14, suffered multiple knife wounds after being attacked while walking t...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 23, 2008
Rowdy Scenes Over 'Neutral' Limavady
An initiative to "purge an Ulster town of Protestant emblems" has led to rowdy scenes last night at a council meeting. Police were called to the scene outside the Limavady Council offices amid claims...
Rowdy Scenes Over 'Neutral' Limavady
An initiative to "purge an Ulster town of Protestant emblems" has led to rowdy scenes last night at a council meeting. Police were called to the scene outside the Limavady Council offices amid claims...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 23, 2008
Virulent Strain Of Superbug Linked To Patients' Deaths
Elderly, vulnerable patients have been dying in local hospitals because of an acquired infection – with a new, even more virulent strain now been identified. Sixteen deaths in hospitals in the Northe...
Virulent Strain Of Superbug Linked To Patients' Deaths
Elderly, vulnerable patients have been dying in local hospitals because of an acquired infection – with a new, even more virulent strain now been identified. Sixteen deaths in hospitals in the Northe...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 23, 2008
RIR Soldier's Death 'Avoidable'
As the Ministry of Defence named the latest soldier to be killed in Afghanistan as Corporal Darryl Gardiner (25) from the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, the sister of a Tyrone RIR soldier ...
RIR Soldier's Death 'Avoidable'
As the Ministry of Defence named the latest soldier to be killed in Afghanistan as Corporal Darryl Gardiner (25) from the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, the sister of a Tyrone RIR soldier ...
UK National News, Jan 23, 2008
MoD Names Soldier Killed In Afghanistan
The Ministry of Defence has named the British soldier killed in Afghanistan at the weekend as Corporal Darryl Gardiner from the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. Cpl Gardiner, 25, was servin...
MoD Names Soldier Killed In Afghanistan
The Ministry of Defence has named the British soldier killed in Afghanistan at the weekend as Corporal Darryl Gardiner from the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. Cpl Gardiner, 25, was servin...
UK National News, Jan 23, 2008
Two Arrested Over Cornwall Hotel Fire Deaths
Police investigating a fatal hotel blaze in Cornwall in which three people died have arrested two men. The men, aged 44 and 21, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and have been taken to a poli...
Two Arrested Over Cornwall Hotel Fire Deaths
Police investigating a fatal hotel blaze in Cornwall in which three people died have arrested two men. The men, aged 44 and 21, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and have been taken to a poli...
UK National News, Jan 23, 2008
PM Says No To Meeting As UK Cops Go On The March
The Prime Minister has "no plans" to meet police representatives, even though thousands of the UK's police officers are today taking to the streets as part of a massive protest over their bitter pay r...
PM Says No To Meeting As UK Cops Go On The March
The Prime Minister has "no plans" to meet police representatives, even though thousands of the UK's police officers are today taking to the streets as part of a massive protest over their bitter pay r...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 23, 2008
Oscar Nomination For Armagh Movie Director
A Los Angeles-based movie director – who comes from Armagh - was this week nominated for an Oscar and is now in the running for one of the biggest awards in the movie business. Cinematographer Seamus...
Oscar Nomination For Armagh Movie Director
A Los Angeles-based movie director – who comes from Armagh - was this week nominated for an Oscar and is now in the running for one of the biggest awards in the movie business. Cinematographer Seamus...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 23, 2008
Sweet Success For Larne Firm's Candy Floss Maker
An innovative fresh candy floss vending system from Co Antrim is to sweeten US consumers with a deal to supply major restaurant and entertainment centre operators. Larne-based Intermatic Manufacturin...
Sweet Success For Larne Firm's Candy Floss Maker
An innovative fresh candy floss vending system from Co Antrim is to sweeten US consumers with a deal to supply major restaurant and entertainment centre operators. Larne-based Intermatic Manufacturin...
UK National News, Jan 23, 2008
Stock Market Crash?
The worldwide slump on the stock market has this week seen dramatic declines in global markets, mostly triggered by fears of a US recession. When George Bush announced a $145bn (£75bn) rescue package...
Stock Market Crash?
The worldwide slump on the stock market has this week seen dramatic declines in global markets, mostly triggered by fears of a US recession. When George Bush announced a $145bn (£75bn) rescue package...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 23, 2008
Employers Urged To Back Apprenticeships
Training issues were debated in the NI Assembly this week after the Employment Minister Sir Reg Empey stressed the fundamental importance of apprenticeships to Northern Ireland industries – especially...
Employers Urged To Back Apprenticeships
Training issues were debated in the NI Assembly this week after the Employment Minister Sir Reg Empey stressed the fundamental importance of apprenticeships to Northern Ireland industries – especially...
UK National News, Jan 23, 2008
Gel 'Could Lead To Scar-Free Wound Healing'
Scientists in the UK are developing a gel, which could help to heal wounds faster and reduce scarring. The gel, which is the product of research by a team at the University of Bristol, works by suppr...
Gel 'Could Lead To Scar-Free Wound Healing'
Scientists in the UK are developing a gel, which could help to heal wounds faster and reduce scarring. The gel, which is the product of research by a team at the University of Bristol, works by suppr...
UK National News, Jan 23, 2008
Atonement Powers Ahead In Oscar Nominations
British film Atonement has scored seven Oscar nominations, including Best Picture. 13-year-old star, Irish schoolgirl Saoirse Ronan, is in the running for the title of Best Supporting Actress. But t...
Atonement Powers Ahead In Oscar Nominations
British film Atonement has scored seven Oscar nominations, including Best Picture. 13-year-old star, Irish schoolgirl Saoirse Ronan, is in the running for the title of Best Supporting Actress. But t...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Quite cloudy across all counties at first but a few late sunny spells most likely towards Down and Antrim. Clearer skes becoming more widespread later this evening and overnight. Minimum temperature 5 °C.
