Northern Ireland News for January 2008 : Page 8
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2008
US Bar Owner Charged For Killing Belfast-Born Barman
A US bar owner has been charged with killing a 60-year-old former north Belfast man, Seamus O'Neill, who was bludgeoned to death. The body was found in the basement of a bar in Philadelphia, by his w...
US Bar Owner Charged For Killing Belfast-Born Barman
A US bar owner has been charged with killing a 60-year-old former north Belfast man, Seamus O'Neill, who was bludgeoned to death. The body was found in the basement of a bar in Philadelphia, by his w...
Recruitment News, Jan 15, 2008
Service Sector Jobs Fair For Waterfront
The local service industry sector is to get a boost next month with a planned jobs fair. Jobseekers will come face to face with some of Northern Ireland's biggest service industry employers at the Wa...
Service Sector Jobs Fair For Waterfront
The local service industry sector is to get a boost next month with a planned jobs fair. Jobseekers will come face to face with some of Northern Ireland's biggest service industry employers at the Wa...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2008
Death Crash Driver Caught Speeding
The Fermanagh driver who this week admitted killing four young people by dangerous driving was found to have been caught speeding on the same stretch of road just months after the fatal crash. Danie...
Death Crash Driver Caught Speeding
The Fermanagh driver who this week admitted killing four young people by dangerous driving was found to have been caught speeding on the same stretch of road just months after the fatal crash. Danie...
UK National News, Jan 15, 2008
Britain Braced For More Floods
Heavy rain is continuing to sweep across parts of England and Wales, bringing risk of flooding in some parts. More than 60 flood warnings have been issued by the Environment Agency. Flood warnings h...
Britain Braced For More Floods
Heavy rain is continuing to sweep across parts of England and Wales, bringing risk of flooding in some parts. More than 60 flood warnings have been issued by the Environment Agency. Flood warnings h...
UK National News, Jan 15, 2008
Police Question Four Men Over Pensioner Murder
Police in Hampshire are continuing to question four men on suspicion of the murder of an elderly woman at her home in Otterbourne, near Winchester. The body of Georgina Edmonds' was found at her home...
Police Question Four Men Over Pensioner Murder
Police in Hampshire are continuing to question four men on suspicion of the murder of an elderly woman at her home in Otterbourne, near Winchester. The body of Georgina Edmonds' was found at her home...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2008
Severed Hand Reattached As Accused Faces Court
A 33-year-old man is due to appear in court today charged in connection with a sword attack at a pub in north Dublin in which a man's hand was severed. The court date comes on the same day as news th...
Severed Hand Reattached As Accused Faces Court
A 33-year-old man is due to appear in court today charged in connection with a sword attack at a pub in north Dublin in which a man's hand was severed. The court date comes on the same day as news th...
UK National News, Jan 15, 2008
DJ Andy Kershaw Jailed For Restraining Order Breach
DJ Andy Kershaw has been jailed for three months for breaching a restraining order involving his former girlfriend. The 48-year-old BBC Radio 3 DJ had pleaded guilty to breaking the order at the High...
DJ Andy Kershaw Jailed For Restraining Order Breach
DJ Andy Kershaw has been jailed for three months for breaching a restraining order involving his former girlfriend. The 48-year-old BBC Radio 3 DJ had pleaded guilty to breaking the order at the High...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2008
Home Sales Turnaround Coming?
The rapidly cooling housing market may be getting a boost with predictions that house sales in Northern Ireland are set to increase this year - confounding predictions of a slump. The Royal Instituti...
Home Sales Turnaround Coming?
The rapidly cooling housing market may be getting a boost with predictions that house sales in Northern Ireland are set to increase this year - confounding predictions of a slump. The Royal Instituti...
UK National News, Jan 15, 2008
Cargo Ship Sinks In Rough Seas
A stricken cargo ship, whose crew was rescued on Monday, has sunk in rough seas off the Devon Coast. The Ice Prince sank around 12.45am on Tuesday about 26 miles off Portland Bill. It was being monit...
Cargo Ship Sinks In Rough Seas
A stricken cargo ship, whose crew was rescued on Monday, has sunk in rough seas off the Devon Coast. The Ice Prince sank around 12.45am on Tuesday about 26 miles off Portland Bill. It was being monit...
UK National News, Jan 15, 2008
'Squinty Bridge' Closed After Cable Fails
A bridge in the centre of Glasgow has been closed to traffic after one of its support cables snapped and landed on the carriageway. Police closed the Clyde Arc Bridge - which connects Finnieston with...
'Squinty Bridge' Closed After Cable Fails
A bridge in the centre of Glasgow has been closed to traffic after one of its support cables snapped and landed on the carriageway. Police closed the Clyde Arc Bridge - which connects Finnieston with...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2008
Bangor Scrap Merchant Fines Increased To £40,000
A Bangor man has appeared at Newtownards Crown Court to appeal against five charges relating to breaching waste management legislation. Ignatius Geddis, 61, of Belfast Road, Bangor, was appealing aga...
Bangor Scrap Merchant Fines Increased To £40,000
A Bangor man has appeared at Newtownards Crown Court to appeal against five charges relating to breaching waste management legislation. Ignatius Geddis, 61, of Belfast Road, Bangor, was appealing aga...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2008
Ahern Meeting Shot Belfast Priest In South Africa
The Irish leader, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern is to travel to Atteridgeville Township, near Pretoria, to visit the Leratong Hospice - run by Fr Kieran Creagh from Belfast. He survived an attack last March...
Ahern Meeting Shot Belfast Priest In South Africa
The Irish leader, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern is to travel to Atteridgeville Township, near Pretoria, to visit the Leratong Hospice - run by Fr Kieran Creagh from Belfast. He survived an attack last March...
UK National News, Jan 15, 2008
Old And New For Brit Awards
The forthcoming Brit awards will see X Factor winner Leona do battle for the Best British Female crown with Kate Nash, KT Tunstall, PJ Harvey and Bat For Lashes. She is also in competition at next m...
Old And New For Brit Awards
The forthcoming Brit awards will see X Factor winner Leona do battle for the Best British Female crown with Kate Nash, KT Tunstall, PJ Harvey and Bat For Lashes. She is also in competition at next m...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2008
Sanchez 'To Be Interviewed' For Ireland Football Job
Former Northern Ireland manager Lawrie Sanchez is reportedly to be interviewed for the position of Republic of Ireland manager. BBC Sport has reported that the 48-year-old, who was sacked as manager ...
Sanchez 'To Be Interviewed' For Ireland Football Job
Former Northern Ireland manager Lawrie Sanchez is reportedly to be interviewed for the position of Republic of Ireland manager. BBC Sport has reported that the 48-year-old, who was sacked as manager ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2008
Commended Teen Film Critic Gets Media Opportunity
A teenage film critic who has impressed judges in a review competition - linked to a fast growing UK regional film festival – is to begin work experience in a local radio station. Sixteen-year-old Ad...
Commended Teen Film Critic Gets Media Opportunity
A teenage film critic who has impressed judges in a review competition - linked to a fast growing UK regional film festival – is to begin work experience in a local radio station. Sixteen-year-old Ad...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2008
Police Issue Bad Weather Roads Alert
Motorists are being warned to stay on the alert as torrential rains and high winds threaten Ulster. Amidst reports that heavy rain is continuing to sweep across parts of England and Wales, bringing a...
Police Issue Bad Weather Roads Alert
Motorists are being warned to stay on the alert as torrential rains and high winds threaten Ulster. Amidst reports that heavy rain is continuing to sweep across parts of England and Wales, bringing a...
UK National News, Jan 14, 2008
Bank Charges Test Case Set To Open
A High Court test case, which could bring major charges to banks' unauthorised overdraft charges is due to begin today. The case has been brought by the Office of Fair Trading against seven banks, in...
Bank Charges Test Case Set To Open
A High Court test case, which could bring major charges to banks' unauthorised overdraft charges is due to begin today. The case has been brought by the Office of Fair Trading against seven banks, in...
UK National News, Jan 14, 2008
No Charges Over Toddler Dog Attack Death
No one will face charges over the death of a 13-month-old boy who was mauled to death by a rottweiler at his grandparents home after Christmas. Archie-Lee Hirst died on December 28 after being attack...
No Charges Over Toddler Dog Attack Death
No one will face charges over the death of a 13-month-old boy who was mauled to death by a rottweiler at his grandparents home after Christmas. Archie-Lee Hirst died on December 28 after being attack...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2008
Rape Accused Bailed On Aussie Ulster Teen Attack
A 26-year-old man – who comes from India – has been in court accused of raping a Northern Ireland teenager in Australia. He is also accused of indecent assault and appeared at Brisbane Magistrates' C...
Rape Accused Bailed On Aussie Ulster Teen Attack
A 26-year-old man – who comes from India – has been in court accused of raping a Northern Ireland teenager in Australia. He is also accused of indecent assault and appeared at Brisbane Magistrates' C...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2008
Aer Lingus' Belfast Move To Spark London Price War
Irish carrier, Aer Lingus began flights between Belfast International Airport and London Heathrow on Monday morning - with a fares' war likely with competitors on lucrative routes to the capital. It ...
Aer Lingus' Belfast Move To Spark London Price War
Irish carrier, Aer Lingus began flights between Belfast International Airport and London Heathrow on Monday morning - with a fares' war likely with competitors on lucrative routes to the capital. It ...
UK National News, Jan 14, 2008
Diana 'Considered Marriage To Doctor'
Paul Burrell, former butler to Diana, Princess of Wales, has told an inquest into her death that the princess had considered marrying heart surgeon Hasnat Khan. Mr Burrell, who worked for the princes...
Diana 'Considered Marriage To Doctor'
Paul Burrell, former butler to Diana, Princess of Wales, has told an inquest into her death that the princess had considered marrying heart surgeon Hasnat Khan. Mr Burrell, who worked for the princes...
UK National News, Jan 14, 2008
Suffolk Prostitute Murder Trial Begins
The trial of a former pub landlord charged with the murder of five women in Suffolk has begun. Steve Wright, 49, is accused of murdering Anneli Alderton, 24, Gemma Adams, 25, Paula Clennell, 24, Anne...
Suffolk Prostitute Murder Trial Begins
The trial of a former pub landlord charged with the murder of five women in Suffolk has begun. Steve Wright, 49, is accused of murdering Anneli Alderton, 24, Gemma Adams, 25, Paula Clennell, 24, Anne...
UK National News, Jan 14, 2008
Inquiry Call Over 'Killer' Police Officer's Bail
There has been a call for an investigation into why a Metropolitan Police inspector, who was charged with murdering his wife before apparently killing his mother-in-law and then himself, was released ...
Inquiry Call Over 'Killer' Police Officer's Bail
There has been a call for an investigation into why a Metropolitan Police inspector, who was charged with murdering his wife before apparently killing his mother-in-law and then himself, was released ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2008
Flooding Follows Christmas Tree Blockage
Festive season leftovers may now be only a distant memory, but it was a discarded Christmas tree that caused the January blues for many in east Belfast at the weekend. Northern Ireland Water says it ...
Flooding Follows Christmas Tree Blockage
Festive season leftovers may now be only a distant memory, but it was a discarded Christmas tree that caused the January blues for many in east Belfast at the weekend. Northern Ireland Water says it ...
UK National News, Jan 14, 2008
Two Arrested Over Missing Lancashire Schoolgirl
Two people have been arrested in connection with the disappearance of 15-year-old schoolgirl Paige Chivers from Lancashire. Lancashire Police confirmed that a 53-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman,...
Two Arrested Over Missing Lancashire Schoolgirl
Two people have been arrested in connection with the disappearance of 15-year-old schoolgirl Paige Chivers from Lancashire. Lancashire Police confirmed that a 53-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman,...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2008
US Downturn Hits Belleek Jobs
The global 'credit crunch' and the associated downturn in the US economy has been directly blamed for the loss of over a dozen jobs at a prestigious Co Fermanagh company, while there have been further...
US Downturn Hits Belleek Jobs
The global 'credit crunch' and the associated downturn in the US economy has been directly blamed for the loss of over a dozen jobs at a prestigious Co Fermanagh company, while there have been further...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2008
Assembly Approves Extra Leave Legislation
There's to be a phased introduction of new legislation for increased holiday entitlement for Ulster workers. Employment and Learning Minister Sir Reg Empey welcomed the Assembly's approval this week ...
Assembly Approves Extra Leave Legislation
There's to be a phased introduction of new legislation for increased holiday entitlement for Ulster workers. Employment and Learning Minister Sir Reg Empey welcomed the Assembly's approval this week ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2008
Hollywood Stars Come Out - In Coleraine
It's a long way from Coleraine to Hollywood (USA) but the family of Jayne Wisener, the Northern Ireland star of upcoming gothic horror blockbuster Sweeney Todd, is being given the chance to see her in...
Hollywood Stars Come Out - In Coleraine
It's a long way from Coleraine to Hollywood (USA) but the family of Jayne Wisener, the Northern Ireland star of upcoming gothic horror blockbuster Sweeney Todd, is being given the chance to see her in...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2008
£14m Ballyclare ASDA To Be Open By Easter
A new purpose built ASDA store is due to open in Ballyclare by Easter, it has emerged. The £14m investment at the old McClelland Mart site will have a selling area of 26,000 sq ft. This is almost dou...
£14m Ballyclare ASDA To Be Open By Easter
A new purpose built ASDA store is due to open in Ballyclare by Easter, it has emerged. The £14m investment at the old McClelland Mart site will have a selling area of 26,000 sq ft. This is almost dou...
UK National News, Jan 14, 2008
Two People Arrested Over Suspicious Death In Edinburgh
Two people have been arrested in connection with a suspicious death in the Morningside area of Edinburgh on Sunday. Police were called to a flat in Newbattle Terrace around 6:25am on Sunday, where th...
Two People Arrested Over Suspicious Death In Edinburgh
Two people have been arrested in connection with a suspicious death in the Morningside area of Edinburgh on Sunday. Police were called to a flat in Newbattle Terrace around 6:25am on Sunday, where th...
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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.