Northern Ireland News for January 2008 : Page 9
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2008
Buisness Park at Global Point Gets Go-Ahead
A state-of-the-art business park for Newtownabbey has been given the go-ahead. On Monday 7 at Newtownabbey Council's Planning Committtee, Invest Northern Ireland's application to create an Industrial...
Buisness Park at Global Point Gets Go-Ahead
A state-of-the-art business park for Newtownabbey has been given the go-ahead. On Monday 7 at Newtownabbey Council's Planning Committtee, Invest Northern Ireland's application to create an Industrial...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2008
Death Driver Pleads Guilty In Tragic Body Mix-Up Case
The man who killed four teenagers in a road accident – two of whose bodies were later mixed up and buried by the wrong families - has admitted causing their deaths by dangerous driving. Peter Leonard...
Death Driver Pleads Guilty In Tragic Body Mix-Up Case
The man who killed four teenagers in a road accident – two of whose bodies were later mixed up and buried by the wrong families - has admitted causing their deaths by dangerous driving. Peter Leonard...
UK National News, Jan 11, 2008
Royal Tribute To Hillary
The Queen was "very saddened" to learn of adventurer Sir Edmund Hillary's death and was sending a personal message of sympathy to the New Zealander's widow and family, Buckingham Palace said. His fea...
Royal Tribute To Hillary
The Queen was "very saddened" to learn of adventurer Sir Edmund Hillary's death and was sending a personal message of sympathy to the New Zealander's widow and family, Buckingham Palace said. His fea...
UK National News, Jan 11, 2008
Murdered Asian Teen 'Unlawfully Killed'
Although convinced "she was murdered", a coroner has now returned a verdict of unlawful killing at the inquest into the death of asian teenager Shafilea Ahmed. The East and South Cumbria Coroner Ian ...
Murdered Asian Teen 'Unlawfully Killed'
Although convinced "she was murdered", a coroner has now returned a verdict of unlawful killing at the inquest into the death of asian teenager Shafilea Ahmed. The East and South Cumbria Coroner Ian ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2008
Belfast's Shocking Trade In Child Abuse Revealed
Local paedophiles have been involved in an international trade of depraved films – not just in receiving the material – but also in 'selling on' activities. It has been revealed that a shocking numbe...
Belfast's Shocking Trade In Child Abuse Revealed
Local paedophiles have been involved in an international trade of depraved films – not just in receiving the material – but also in 'selling on' activities. It has been revealed that a shocking numbe...
Recruitment News, Jan 11, 2008
Ongoing Negotiations On BBC Redundancies
In a recent joint statement the BBC and unions have said that during negations on compulsory redundancies there will be no communiqués issued. The statement read: "Following informal dialogue between...
Ongoing Negotiations On BBC Redundancies
In a recent joint statement the BBC and unions have said that during negations on compulsory redundancies there will be no communiqués issued. The statement read: "Following informal dialogue between...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2008
Drink-Drive Police Row In Focus As Lower Alcohol Levels Mooted
The row over an embarrassing drink-drive prosecution, which involved a female police officer who at the time of arrest had a high profile in PSNI-sponsored road safety commercials, rumbles on. Deputy...
Drink-Drive Police Row In Focus As Lower Alcohol Levels Mooted
The row over an embarrassing drink-drive prosecution, which involved a female police officer who at the time of arrest had a high profile in PSNI-sponsored road safety commercials, rumbles on. Deputy...
Recruitment News, Jan 11, 2008
Jobs To Be Lost At Britvic's Cork Operation
Around 60 jobs are to be lost following an announcement by Britvic Ireland. The job losses will be in the company's Cork facility and will take place on a phased basis over the next 12 months. Britv...
Jobs To Be Lost At Britvic's Cork Operation
Around 60 jobs are to be lost following an announcement by Britvic Ireland. The job losses will be in the company's Cork facility and will take place on a phased basis over the next 12 months. Britv...
UK National News, Jan 11, 2008
Hain In Hot Water Over Donations
Government Minister Peter Hain has been reported to the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner for failing to declare £103,156 in gifts to his Labour deputy leader bid. The watchdog will investigate wh...
Hain In Hot Water Over Donations
Government Minister Peter Hain has been reported to the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner for failing to declare £103,156 in gifts to his Labour deputy leader bid. The watchdog will investigate wh...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2008
NI Climate Change Legislation Overturned
Northern Ireland Finance Minister Peter Robinson has overturned legislation introduced to tackle climate change. The legislation, introduced by direct rule, was due to be come into play in April this...
NI Climate Change Legislation Overturned
Northern Ireland Finance Minister Peter Robinson has overturned legislation introduced to tackle climate change. The legislation, introduced by direct rule, was due to be come into play in April this...
UK National News, Jan 11, 2008
UK Jobs To Go As Rolls-Royce Trims Costs
Prestigious engine manufacturer, Rolls-Royce, is to axe up to 2,300 jobs, some of which will be in its UK operation. The measure is being taken across the company's European, UK and US bases in an ef...
UK Jobs To Go As Rolls-Royce Trims Costs
Prestigious engine manufacturer, Rolls-Royce, is to axe up to 2,300 jobs, some of which will be in its UK operation. The measure is being taken across the company's European, UK and US bases in an ef...
UK National News, Jan 11, 2008
Restrictions Follow Bird Flu Outbreak
A wild life reserve is working closely with the Government's agricultural department to try to contain an outbreak the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu. Health experts are also to inspect a number of p...
Restrictions Follow Bird Flu Outbreak
A wild life reserve is working closely with the Government's agricultural department to try to contain an outbreak the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu. Health experts are also to inspect a number of p...
UK National News, Jan 11, 2008
Regeneration Of London Key To 2012 Games: Livingstone
The success of the 2012 Olympic Games will be judged by the regeneration of East London, according to the Mayor of the city, Ken Livingstone. This week the Mayor published five "legacy commitments" t...
Regeneration Of London Key To 2012 Games: Livingstone
The success of the 2012 Olympic Games will be judged by the regeneration of East London, according to the Mayor of the city, Ken Livingstone. This week the Mayor published five "legacy commitments" t...
UK National News, Jan 11, 2008
KT Tunstall To Wed After Festive Proposal
Popular singer KT Tunstall has revealed she is to marry her drummer boyfriend, Luke Bullen who surprised her with a fairytale proposal on Christmas Day. KT revealed the happy news to her fans on her ...
KT Tunstall To Wed After Festive Proposal
Popular singer KT Tunstall has revealed she is to marry her drummer boyfriend, Luke Bullen who surprised her with a fairytale proposal on Christmas Day. KT revealed the happy news to her fans on her ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2008
Brother Of Deceased Questioned
Police are continuing to question the brother of the deceased after the discovery of a body in a car in north Belfast. The body of Glen Rowlands, 41, was found in the vehicle at Prospect Park in Ardo...
Brother Of Deceased Questioned
Police are continuing to question the brother of the deceased after the discovery of a body in a car in north Belfast. The body of Glen Rowlands, 41, was found in the vehicle at Prospect Park in Ardo...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2008
Crash Kills Elderly Man
A two-car collision in Co Londonderry has left an elderly man dead. The crash happened outside Magherafelt, at Aughrim Road, about 10.30pm on Thursday night, leaving the 82-year-old fatally injured. ...
Crash Kills Elderly Man
A two-car collision in Co Londonderry has left an elderly man dead. The crash happened outside Magherafelt, at Aughrim Road, about 10.30pm on Thursday night, leaving the 82-year-old fatally injured. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2008
Uni Fees Too Dear?
Although the statistics appear to be confusing, the introduction of university tuition fees in Northern Ireland appears to be putting worrying numbers of potential undergraduates off. A significant d...
Uni Fees Too Dear?
Although the statistics appear to be confusing, the introduction of university tuition fees in Northern Ireland appears to be putting worrying numbers of potential undergraduates off. A significant d...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2008
Sea Rescue Bravery Recognised
A Co Armagh man has been recognised for a courageous sea rescue. Philip McAvoy (44), from Portadown, plunged into the cold Atlantic to help rescue a drowning man. He is said to have battled large sw...
Sea Rescue Bravery Recognised
A Co Armagh man has been recognised for a courageous sea rescue. Philip McAvoy (44), from Portadown, plunged into the cold Atlantic to help rescue a drowning man. He is said to have battled large sw...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2008
Assaulted Rugby Fan Wins Latest Libel Case
A bizarre off pitch incident in which an Ulster rugby fan was attacked by ex-Irish international Trevor Brennan, has led to him being awarded further damages for libel at the High Court in Belfast. T...
Assaulted Rugby Fan Wins Latest Libel Case
A bizarre off pitch incident in which an Ulster rugby fan was attacked by ex-Irish international Trevor Brennan, has led to him being awarded further damages for libel at the High Court in Belfast. T...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2008
New Visitor Centre For Belfast Zoo
Construction has begun on a new, £600,000 state of the art visitor centre at Belfast Zoo. The new entrance pavilion will include a new souvenir shop, pay-booths and payment systems, a covered walkway...
New Visitor Centre For Belfast Zoo
Construction has begun on a new, £600,000 state of the art visitor centre at Belfast Zoo. The new entrance pavilion will include a new souvenir shop, pay-booths and payment systems, a covered walkway...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2008
Residents Needs Are 'To Be Accommodated' During Hightown Bridge Closure
Ongoing concerns over major work at the 50 year-old Hightown Bridge over the M2 at Glengormley have been addressed. The busy bridge will be closed on January 27 in preparation for demolition in Febru...
Residents Needs Are 'To Be Accommodated' During Hightown Bridge Closure
Ongoing concerns over major work at the 50 year-old Hightown Bridge over the M2 at Glengormley have been addressed. The busy bridge will be closed on January 27 in preparation for demolition in Febru...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2008
Teacher Suspension A 'Precaution' After Child Porn Arrest
One of Northern Ireland's most prestigious schools has confirmed that one of its teachers has been suspended from his job as a precaution after being arrested and questioned. Sullivan Upper School in...
Teacher Suspension A 'Precaution' After Child Porn Arrest
One of Northern Ireland's most prestigious schools has confirmed that one of its teachers has been suspended from his job as a precaution after being arrested and questioned. Sullivan Upper School in...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2008
Orde Has The 'Power' On High Voltage Guns
Police in Northern Ireland may be about to resort to 'shock tactics' with news that Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde has now received legal advice that says he has indeed the 'power' to deploy high volta...
Orde Has The 'Power' On High Voltage Guns
Police in Northern Ireland may be about to resort to 'shock tactics' with news that Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde has now received legal advice that says he has indeed the 'power' to deploy high volta...
UK National News, Jan 10, 2008
Scalded Baby Death 'Avoidable'
The inquest into the tragic, lingering, death of a baby killed by scalding water from a faulty council boiler has ruled that the death was avoidable. The infant received 95% burns when scalding water...
Scalded Baby Death 'Avoidable'
The inquest into the tragic, lingering, death of a baby killed by scalding water from a faulty council boiler has ruled that the death was avoidable. The infant received 95% burns when scalding water...
UK National News, Jan 10, 2008
Newlove Murder Jury Still Sitting
Five teenagers are continuing to deny accusations that they kicked a man to death as the sixth day of deliberations by the trial jury got underway. Father-of-three Garry Newlove, 47, was attacked out...
Newlove Murder Jury Still Sitting
Five teenagers are continuing to deny accusations that they kicked a man to death as the sixth day of deliberations by the trial jury got underway. Father-of-three Garry Newlove, 47, was attacked out...
UK National News, Jan 10, 2008
Third Of Doctors Attacked
A shocking number of the UK's doctors have suffered physical or verbal abuse in the last year but most did not report it, according to a report. One in three say they have suffered such an attack whi...
Third Of Doctors Attacked
A shocking number of the UK's doctors have suffered physical or verbal abuse in the last year but most did not report it, according to a report. One in three say they have suffered such an attack whi...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2008
Flooded Ireland Braced For More
Continued bad weather has caused disruption across the Republic of Ireland with overnight rain causing flooding in many areas. Homes and businesses at Mallow in Co Cork have sustained extensive damag...
Flooded Ireland Braced For More
Continued bad weather has caused disruption across the Republic of Ireland with overnight rain causing flooding in many areas. Homes and businesses at Mallow in Co Cork have sustained extensive damag...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2008
Arrest Follows Body Find In Belfast Car
Mystery still surrounds the death of a man whose body was found in a car in north Belfast. A man has been arrested after the find, police have said. The body was discovered in the vehicle at Prospec...
Arrest Follows Body Find In Belfast Car
Mystery still surrounds the death of a man whose body was found in a car in north Belfast. A man has been arrested after the find, police have said. The body was discovered in the vehicle at Prospec...
UK National News, Jan 10, 2008
'Green' Light For Nuclear Power Stations
What has been described as a new - cleaner - generation of nuclear power stations has been given the formal go-ahead by the government. Business Secretary John Hutton told MPs that nuclear power woul...
'Green' Light For Nuclear Power Stations
What has been described as a new - cleaner - generation of nuclear power stations has been given the formal go-ahead by the government. Business Secretary John Hutton told MPs that nuclear power woul...
UK National News, Jan 10, 2008
Two Held Over New Year Stab Death
Police investigating the killing of a teenager stabbed to death in the early hours of the New Year in central London have arrested two men. Henry Bolombi, 17, of Wyldfield Gardens, Lower Edmonton, wa...
Two Held Over New Year Stab Death
Police investigating the killing of a teenager stabbed to death in the early hours of the New Year in central London have arrested two men. Henry Bolombi, 17, of Wyldfield Gardens, Lower Edmonton, wa...
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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.