Northern Ireland News for January 2008 : Page 7
UK National News, Jan 17, 2008
Boy Bailed After Schoolgate Stabbing
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after a girl, 13, was stabbed outside her school in southeast London. The incident occurred outside the Sacred Heart School in Camberwell on Wednesday afternoon. ...
Boy Bailed After Schoolgate Stabbing
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after a girl, 13, was stabbed outside her school in southeast London. The incident occurred outside the Sacred Heart School in Camberwell on Wednesday afternoon. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2008
Ahern Welcomed North As Assembly Minister Greeted In Dublin
The pace of cross-border political activities increased today with a visit from the Irish Foreign Affairs Minister Dermot Ahern to Northern Ireland. The Irish Cabinet Minister met with heritage and b...
Ahern Welcomed North As Assembly Minister Greeted In Dublin
The pace of cross-border political activities increased today with a visit from the Irish Foreign Affairs Minister Dermot Ahern to Northern Ireland. The Irish Cabinet Minister met with heritage and b...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2008
Inquiry Net Widens Over 'Flawed' Omagh Bomb Investigation
Controversy continues on the flawed police investigation into the horrific Omagh bombing. The latest move sees the NI Police Ombudsman extending his inquiry beyond direct investigation of the named t...
Inquiry Net Widens Over 'Flawed' Omagh Bomb Investigation
Controversy continues on the flawed police investigation into the horrific Omagh bombing. The latest move sees the NI Police Ombudsman extending his inquiry beyond direct investigation of the named t...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2008
Diana Would Be Alive If Police Protection Retained
Close protection from British police officers would have prevented the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, who died after the car she was in crashed in the Pont de l'Alma tunnel in Paris in 1997. Spea...
Diana Would Be Alive If Police Protection Retained
Close protection from British police officers would have prevented the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, who died after the car she was in crashed in the Pont de l'Alma tunnel in Paris in 1997. Spea...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2008
Travellers Encampments Controversal
The always controversal issue of temporary sites for Travellers has again been raised with news that three new traveller sites are to be set up by the Housing Executive in Co Armagh. Craigavon reside...
Travellers Encampments Controversal
The always controversal issue of temporary sites for Travellers has again been raised with news that three new traveller sites are to be set up by the Housing Executive in Co Armagh. Craigavon reside...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2008
Pharmaceutical Research Centre Opens In Larne
A cutting-edge drug delivery research facility just opened in Co Antrim is the first such resource to be developed in Northern Ireland. The Assembly's Economy Minister Nigel Dodds has officially open...
Pharmaceutical Research Centre Opens In Larne
A cutting-edge drug delivery research facility just opened in Co Antrim is the first such resource to be developed in Northern Ireland. The Assembly's Economy Minister Nigel Dodds has officially open...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2008
Fourth Swan Dies From Bird Flu Virus
The UK's defences against Bird Flu have been highlighted again with news that a fourth swan has now tested positive for the H5N1 strain of bird flu. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Aff...
Fourth Swan Dies From Bird Flu Virus
The UK's defences against Bird Flu have been highlighted again with news that a fourth swan has now tested positive for the H5N1 strain of bird flu. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Aff...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2008
Retailers' Association 'Disappointed' With Curley's Takeover
The local association responsible for the independent food retailing sector has outlined its disappointment over the decision by top regional independent retailer Curley's to allow the buy out by reta...
Retailers' Association 'Disappointed' With Curley's Takeover
The local association responsible for the independent food retailing sector has outlined its disappointment over the decision by top regional independent retailer Curley's to allow the buy out by reta...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2008
Fermanagh Timber Processor's Renewable Energy Policy Praised
One of the largest sawmills in the British Isles, Balcas Timber Ltd near Enniskillen, has been praised for being at the 'cutting edge' of the development of renewable energy processes. NI Assembly Ag...
Fermanagh Timber Processor's Renewable Energy Policy Praised
One of the largest sawmills in the British Isles, Balcas Timber Ltd near Enniskillen, has been praised for being at the 'cutting edge' of the development of renewable energy processes. NI Assembly Ag...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2008
Green Light For Stormont 'Estate' Sell Off
Privatisation on a grand scale is to proceed with news that Stormont officials are now pushing ahead with a multi-million pound Government buildings sell-off. The development is proceeding after a le...
Green Light For Stormont 'Estate' Sell Off
Privatisation on a grand scale is to proceed with news that Stormont officials are now pushing ahead with a multi-million pound Government buildings sell-off. The development is proceeding after a le...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2008
Suffolk Murder Victims 'Placed In Crucifix Pose'
The bodies of two of the five women murdered in Suffolk at the end of 2006 were found deliberately posed in a crucifix shape, Ipswich Crown Court has heard. The prosecution case against Steve Wright,...
Suffolk Murder Victims 'Placed In Crucifix Pose'
The bodies of two of the five women murdered in Suffolk at the end of 2006 were found deliberately posed in a crucifix shape, Ipswich Crown Court has heard. The prosecution case against Steve Wright,...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2008
Three Teens Convicted Of Garry Newlove Murder
Three of five accused teenagers have been convicted of the murder of Cheshire man Garry Newlove, who was kicked to death outside his home after confronting a group of youths. The 47-year-old sales ma...
Three Teens Convicted Of Garry Newlove Murder
Three of five accused teenagers have been convicted of the murder of Cheshire man Garry Newlove, who was kicked to death outside his home after confronting a group of youths. The 47-year-old sales ma...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2008
Burrell Accused Of 'Lies' Over Ring
The Princess of Wales' former butler, Paul Burrell, has been accused of lying about a ring given to Diana by Dodi Al Fayed at the inquest into their deaths. The 49-year-old admitted to the High Court...
Burrell Accused Of 'Lies' Over Ring
The Princess of Wales' former butler, Paul Burrell, has been accused of lying about a ring given to Diana by Dodi Al Fayed at the inquest into their deaths. The 49-year-old admitted to the High Court...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2008
Two Arrested In Rhys Murder Investigation
Police investigating the fatal shooting of Merseyside schoolboy Rhys Jones last year have arrested two teenagers on firearms offences. Police confirmed that pair - aged 18 and 16 and both from Croxte...
Two Arrested In Rhys Murder Investigation
Police investigating the fatal shooting of Merseyside schoolboy Rhys Jones last year have arrested two teenagers on firearms offences. Police confirmed that pair - aged 18 and 16 and both from Croxte...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2008
West Belfast Independent Sells To Sainsbury's - But Continues As 'Landlord'
It is the beginning of the end of an era with news that national supermarket giant, Sainsbury's has concluded a deal with local independent retailer Curley's to acquire two stores in west Belfast and ...
West Belfast Independent Sells To Sainsbury's - But Continues As 'Landlord'
It is the beginning of the end of an era with news that national supermarket giant, Sainsbury's has concluded a deal with local independent retailer Curley's to acquire two stores in west Belfast and ...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2008
Physios Call For Pavements Repairs
Physiotherapists are warning that older people are at risk from unnecessary falls this winter because of broken and uneven pavements. Figures just published by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy...
Physios Call For Pavements Repairs
Physiotherapists are warning that older people are at risk from unnecessary falls this winter because of broken and uneven pavements. Figures just published by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2008
Road Toll Rises
An elderly person who was knocked down and injured in a road accident in east Belfast at the weekend has died. The victim was named as 73-year-old Frederick Shields from Cotswold Drive in Bangor. The...
Road Toll Rises
An elderly person who was knocked down and injured in a road accident in east Belfast at the weekend has died. The victim was named as 73-year-old Frederick Shields from Cotswold Drive in Bangor. The...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2008
'Shorts' Bombardier Aerospace Marks Centenary
Bombardier Aerospace Belfast - formerly Short Brothers - has launched a year of celebrations to mark a century of aviation heritage. Shorts pedigree is unrivalled in aviation. Aircraft have been buil...
'Shorts' Bombardier Aerospace Marks Centenary
Bombardier Aerospace Belfast - formerly Short Brothers - has launched a year of celebrations to mark a century of aviation heritage. Shorts pedigree is unrivalled in aviation. Aircraft have been buil...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2008
Warning Follows Gas Installer's Jail Sentence
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a warning to the public to only allow qualified 'CORGI' registered gas installers to work on their appliances. The call was made shortly after the inq...
Warning Follows Gas Installer's Jail Sentence
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a warning to the public to only allow qualified 'CORGI' registered gas installers to work on their appliances. The call was made shortly after the inq...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2008
Housing Reaps Benefit From Earlier NI 'Underspend'
The NI Assembly's Department of Social Development is set to benefit from an extra £50m redistributed from unspent money from government departments. Finance Minister Peter Robinson said that 525 app...
Housing Reaps Benefit From Earlier NI 'Underspend'
The NI Assembly's Department of Social Development is set to benefit from an extra £50m redistributed from unspent money from government departments. Finance Minister Peter Robinson said that 525 app...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2008
Dublin Inner City Regeneration Praised By Assembly Minister
Dublin's 'deprived' inner city regeneration projects are an example for Northern Ireland to follow. According to the NI Assembly's Social Development Minister, Margaret Ritchie, who was visiting Dubl...
Dublin Inner City Regeneration Praised By Assembly Minister
Dublin's 'deprived' inner city regeneration projects are an example for Northern Ireland to follow. According to the NI Assembly's Social Development Minister, Margaret Ritchie, who was visiting Dubl...
Recruitment News, Jan 16, 2008
Hundreds Of New Jobs As Curley's Sells To Sainsbury's
Around 200 new jobs are expected to be created over the coming months with news that Sainsbury's has concluded a deal with local independent retailer Curley's to acquire its two stores in west Belfast...
Hundreds Of New Jobs As Curley's Sells To Sainsbury's
Around 200 new jobs are expected to be created over the coming months with news that Sainsbury's has concluded a deal with local independent retailer Curley's to acquire its two stores in west Belfast...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2008
Belfast Mum Faces Charge Of Sex Assault On Daughter (2)
A bizarre case of alleged sexual assault has come before the court as a County Antrim woman faces trial accused of sexually assaulting her two-year-old daughter. The woman, who cannot be named to pro...
Belfast Mum Faces Charge Of Sex Assault On Daughter (2)
A bizarre case of alleged sexual assault has come before the court as a County Antrim woman faces trial accused of sexually assaulting her two-year-old daughter. The woman, who cannot be named to pro...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2008
Curley's Sells To Sainsbury's - But Continues As 'Landlord'
It is the beginning of the end of an era with news that national supermarket giant, Sainsbury's has concluded a deal with local independent retailer Curley's to acquire two stores in west Belfast and ...
Curley's Sells To Sainsbury's - But Continues As 'Landlord'
It is the beginning of the end of an era with news that national supermarket giant, Sainsbury's has concluded a deal with local independent retailer Curley's to acquire two stores in west Belfast and ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2008
NI Unemployment Up - But Number In Work Also Rises
Latest figures show an increase in employment levels in Northern Ireland – but the unemployment rate also rose – though remaining below the UK average. Seasonally adjusted figures estimate that ther...
NI Unemployment Up - But Number In Work Also Rises
Latest figures show an increase in employment levels in Northern Ireland – but the unemployment rate also rose – though remaining below the UK average. Seasonally adjusted figures estimate that ther...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2008
Indian Transport Projects Ripe For Investment
A new report, which for the first time spells out full details of every single major Indian transport project in which British companies can invest, has been launched by Trade and Investment Minister,...
Indian Transport Projects Ripe For Investment
A new report, which for the first time spells out full details of every single major Indian transport project in which British companies can invest, has been launched by Trade and Investment Minister,...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2008
High-Speed Broadband For Belfast Tenants
180 Housing association tenants in Belfast will have access to high speed services following a trial involving new houses on the Ormeau Road. Economy Minister Nigel Dodd visited the new housing devel...
High-Speed Broadband For Belfast Tenants
180 Housing association tenants in Belfast will have access to high speed services following a trial involving new houses on the Ormeau Road. Economy Minister Nigel Dodd visited the new housing devel...
UK National News, Jan 15, 2008
Diana's Butler Gives More Evidence At Inquest
Paul Burrell, former butler to Diana, Princess of Wales, has given more evidence at the inquest into her death. Mr Burrell submitted personal journals to the coroner, after being instructed to return...
Diana's Butler Gives More Evidence At Inquest
Paul Burrell, former butler to Diana, Princess of Wales, has given more evidence at the inquest into her death. Mr Burrell submitted personal journals to the coroner, after being instructed to return...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2008
'Slab' Murphy In Challenge To Special Court's 'Validity'
Well known republican, Thomas 'Slab' Murphy, appeared today at the Special Criminal Court in Dublin on charges connected with alleged revenue offences - and has forced a break in proceedings already. ...
'Slab' Murphy In Challenge To Special Court's 'Validity'
Well known republican, Thomas 'Slab' Murphy, appeared today at the Special Criminal Court in Dublin on charges connected with alleged revenue offences - and has forced a break in proceedings already. ...
UK National News, Jan 15, 2008
Northern Rock Shareholders' Proposals Defeated
An Extraordinary General Meeting with the Northern Rock board and shareholders at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle today has seen all but one of the proposals put forward by two shareholders defeate...
Northern Rock Shareholders' Proposals Defeated
An Extraordinary General Meeting with the Northern Rock board and shareholders at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle today has seen all but one of the proposals put forward by two shareholders defeate...
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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.