Northern Ireland News for October 2008 : Page 11
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2008
Overnight Fires Tackled
An overnight fire has left a woman in hospital. Meanwhile, in separate incidents, a private home and a soccer club has been hit by blazes, and a barn has been destroyed. A fire, at a terraced propert...
Overnight Fires Tackled
An overnight fire has left a woman in hospital. Meanwhile, in separate incidents, a private home and a soccer club has been hit by blazes, and a barn has been destroyed. A fire, at a terraced propert...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2008
Menezes Officer Admits 'Changing Evidence'
An investigation has been launched after a senior police officer has admitted to changing evidence during the inquest into the death of Jean Charles de Menezes. The plans for the probe was announced ...
Menezes Officer Admits 'Changing Evidence'
An investigation has been launched after a senior police officer has admitted to changing evidence during the inquest into the death of Jean Charles de Menezes. The plans for the probe was announced ...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2008
Two Arrests Over 'Beckham Staff Theft'
Two people arrested over allegations they tried to sell property belonging to David and Victoria Beckham have denied the allegations. The two former housekeepers - Eric Emmett, 55 and his wife June, ...
Two Arrests Over 'Beckham Staff Theft'
Two people arrested over allegations they tried to sell property belonging to David and Victoria Beckham have denied the allegations. The two former housekeepers - Eric Emmett, 55 and his wife June, ...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2008
Wind Farms Should Be Built Closer To Land, Study Urges
The UK Government must be allowed to build wind farms closer to the shore if project developers are to meet renewable energy targets, a new study has urged. The report, launched by the Carbon Trust, ...
Wind Farms Should Be Built Closer To Land, Study Urges
The UK Government must be allowed to build wind farms closer to the shore if project developers are to meet renewable energy targets, a new study has urged. The report, launched by the Carbon Trust, ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2008
Alliance Calls For Omagh Intelligence Release
Northern Ireland's Alliance Party is to call for the full disclosure of information held by security services, on both sides of the border, in the wake of the Omagh bombing, more than 10 years ago. ...
Alliance Calls For Omagh Intelligence Release
Northern Ireland's Alliance Party is to call for the full disclosure of information held by security services, on both sides of the border, in the wake of the Omagh bombing, more than 10 years ago. ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2008
Women Of Courage Get Stamp Of Approval
Women who 'changed history' are being acknowledged with a national 'stamp of approval' and one local woman of distinction, Baroness May Blood (pictured) has lent her support to Royal Mail in NI to lau...
Women Of Courage Get Stamp Of Approval
Women who 'changed history' are being acknowledged with a national 'stamp of approval' and one local woman of distinction, Baroness May Blood (pictured) has lent her support to Royal Mail in NI to lau...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2008
Fewer Junk Food Ads On TV, 'But More In Print Media'
Fewer children are being exposed to junk food advertising on TV, while child-themed advertising spend has decreased by 41% since the beginning of 2003, a new report published by the Department of Heal...
Fewer Junk Food Ads On TV, 'But More In Print Media'
Fewer children are being exposed to junk food advertising on TV, while child-themed advertising spend has decreased by 41% since the beginning of 2003, a new report published by the Department of Heal...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2008
Shot Dog Dies
A Derry man's puppy dog which was shot during an attempt on its owner's life weeks ago has now died. While the man - who was initially taken to Letterkenny General Hospital and treated for wounds bef...
Shot Dog Dies
A Derry man's puppy dog which was shot during an attempt on its owner's life weeks ago has now died. While the man - who was initially taken to Letterkenny General Hospital and treated for wounds bef...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2008
Cat Killer Sought
An animal charity is taking action to bring a serial cat killer in England to book. A £1,000 reward has been offered to find the person who is targeting felines and bring them to justice. People for...
Cat Killer Sought
An animal charity is taking action to bring a serial cat killer in England to book. A £1,000 reward has been offered to find the person who is targeting felines and bring them to justice. People for...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Driver Faces Fermanagh Death Charges An Omagh man is to go on trial next month accused of causing a media student's death by dangerous driving. Donna Ferguson, 24, was killed when her car and a lorry...
Other NI News In Brief
Driver Faces Fermanagh Death Charges An Omagh man is to go on trial next month accused of causing a media student's death by dangerous driving. Donna Ferguson, 24, was killed when her car and a lorry...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2008
Derry Stab Man Charged
A 26-year-old man is in a stable condition in a specialist unit of a Belfast hospital after he was stabbed several times in the Shantallow area of Londonderry at the weekend. A man who was arrested ...
Derry Stab Man Charged
A 26-year-old man is in a stable condition in a specialist unit of a Belfast hospital after he was stabbed several times in the Shantallow area of Londonderry at the weekend. A man who was arrested ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2008
Walkout By Movilla Teachers
Gates at a Newtownards high school remained closed and classrooms empty today - after 25 teachers took to the picket line in protest at the Principal's decision to dock pay. Teachers at Movilla High ...
Walkout By Movilla Teachers
Gates at a Newtownards high school remained closed and classrooms empty today - after 25 teachers took to the picket line in protest at the Principal's decision to dock pay. Teachers at Movilla High ...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2008
£37bn Government Bail-out For Banks
The government has announced a £37bn bail-out for the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), Lloyds TSB and HBOS. RBS has been forced to go to the treasury for a £20bn bailout. Lloyds TSB and HBOS will recei...
£37bn Government Bail-out For Banks
The government has announced a £37bn bail-out for the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), Lloyds TSB and HBOS. RBS has been forced to go to the treasury for a £20bn bailout. Lloyds TSB and HBOS will recei...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2008
SF 'Running Away From Reality', Claims DUP's Simpson
Further rumblings of discontent were voiced at Stormont today - with a DUP MLA accusing Sinn Fein of "running away from reality". Assemblyman David Simpson was speaking during a debate on tenants' r...
SF 'Running Away From Reality', Claims DUP's Simpson
Further rumblings of discontent were voiced at Stormont today - with a DUP MLA accusing Sinn Fein of "running away from reality". Assemblyman David Simpson was speaking during a debate on tenants' r...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2008
Iraqi PM Says 'British Troops No Longer Required'
British troops are no longer required to provide security in southern Iraq, the country's Prime Minister has told a British newspaper. Speaking to The Times, Nouri al-Maliki said there still may be a...
Iraqi PM Says 'British Troops No Longer Required'
British troops are no longer required to provide security in southern Iraq, the country's Prime Minister has told a British newspaper. Speaking to The Times, Nouri al-Maliki said there still may be a...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2008
RUC Honoured
While policing remains top of the political agenda in the Assembly - with deadlock over the devolution of policing and justice powers continuing - the real human cost of policing the decades of violen...
RUC Honoured
While policing remains top of the political agenda in the Assembly - with deadlock over the devolution of policing and justice powers continuing - the real human cost of policing the decades of violen...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2008
Father Dies After Hit-And-Run Collision
A man has been killed and his two-year-old son seriously injured after being hit by a car in County Durham. Bryan Hardwick, 26, was returning home with his son, daughter and a family friend on Saturd...
Father Dies After Hit-And-Run Collision
A man has been killed and his two-year-old son seriously injured after being hit by a car in County Durham. Bryan Hardwick, 26, was returning home with his son, daughter and a family friend on Saturd...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2008
Tragic Newry Road Victim Named
Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed a weekend accident in which a young child died to come forward. The tragic incident took place shortly after 6pm on Saturday in the Co Down city of Newry...
Tragic Newry Road Victim Named
Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed a weekend accident in which a young child died to come forward. The tragic incident took place shortly after 6pm on Saturday in the Co Down city of Newry...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2008
Sion Mills Security Alert Ends
A security alert in Sion Mills has ended, with a suspicious vehicle removed for further examination. Dozens of residents in the Co Tyrone village were evacuated from their home last night. People ...
Sion Mills Security Alert Ends
A security alert in Sion Mills has ended, with a suspicious vehicle removed for further examination. Dozens of residents in the Co Tyrone village were evacuated from their home last night. People ...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2008
Family Shattered By Spanish Flood Tragedy
A grieving dad spoke yesterday of the death of his wife and one of their twin daughters caught by floods near their holiday home in Spain. Torrential rain - and a storm (pictured) that grounded two t...
Family Shattered By Spanish Flood Tragedy
A grieving dad spoke yesterday of the death of his wife and one of their twin daughters caught by floods near their holiday home in Spain. Torrential rain - and a storm (pictured) that grounded two t...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2008
BA Flight Forced To Make 'Priority Landing'
A British Airways (BA) pilot has been forced to request a "priority landing" at Heathrow Airport, after fumes were detected in the passenger cabin. According to the airline, BA Flight 341 which had t...
BA Flight Forced To Make 'Priority Landing'
A British Airways (BA) pilot has been forced to request a "priority landing" at Heathrow Airport, after fumes were detected in the passenger cabin. According to the airline, BA Flight 341 which had t...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2008
Tougher Penalties For Cannabis Offenders Announced
Repeat cannabis offenders are to face tougher penalties under new reforms just announced by Home secretary Jacqui Smith. People caught carrying the Class C drug for a second time could now face an on...
Tougher Penalties For Cannabis Offenders Announced
Repeat cannabis offenders are to face tougher penalties under new reforms just announced by Home secretary Jacqui Smith. People caught carrying the Class C drug for a second time could now face an on...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
PSNI Heli Search Succeeds The police helicopter played a vital role in a major search and rescue operation at the weekend with the crew spotting a stranded jet-powered 'scooter' and its 'crew'. The c...
Other NI News In Brief
PSNI Heli Search Succeeds The police helicopter played a vital role in a major search and rescue operation at the weekend with the crew spotting a stranded jet-powered 'scooter' and its 'crew'. The c...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2008
Detention Bill Faces Lords
Peers are widely expected to reject controversial plans to extend the time police can hold a terror suspect, later today. The new law would allow authorities to detain a suspect for up to six weeks,...
Detention Bill Faces Lords
Peers are widely expected to reject controversial plans to extend the time police can hold a terror suspect, later today. The new law would allow authorities to detain a suspect for up to six weeks,...
Recruitment News, Oct 13, 2008
New Jobs At NI Energy Centre
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced the creation of new jobs in the Northern Ireland Energy Agency advice centre in Enniskillen. The Minister made the announcement during a visit to the o...
New Jobs At NI Energy Centre
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced the creation of new jobs in the Northern Ireland Energy Agency advice centre in Enniskillen. The Minister made the announcement during a visit to the o...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2008
CRB Staff Begin 'Work-To-Rule' Industrial Action
Hundreds of members of the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) are to start a 'work-to-rule' in protest against a 0.5% pay rise. Up to 450 members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) Union at the o...
CRB Staff Begin 'Work-To-Rule' Industrial Action
Hundreds of members of the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) are to start a 'work-to-rule' in protest against a 0.5% pay rise. Up to 450 members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) Union at the o...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2008
Nursing Job Cuts Slammed
Politicians and a leading cancer charity have united in their opposition to proposed cutbacks in nursing care in Northern Ireland. "The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) would be greatly concerned if th...
Nursing Job Cuts Slammed
Politicians and a leading cancer charity have united in their opposition to proposed cutbacks in nursing care in Northern Ireland. "The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) would be greatly concerned if th...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2008
Other News In Brief
Three In Court Over Ben Kinsella Murder Three men have appeared in court today charged with the murder of 16-year-old Ben Kinsella. Ben, the brother of former Eastenders actress, Brooke Kinsella, was...
Other News In Brief
Three In Court Over Ben Kinsella Murder Three men have appeared in court today charged with the murder of 16-year-old Ben Kinsella. Ben, the brother of former Eastenders actress, Brooke Kinsella, was...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2008
Pair Released On Bail After 'Unexplained' Baby Death
Two people who were arrested by detectives investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a three-month-old boy have been released on police bail. A man and woman, both aged 37, from the Bo...
Pair Released On Bail After 'Unexplained' Baby Death
Two people who were arrested by detectives investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a three-month-old boy have been released on police bail. A man and woman, both aged 37, from the Bo...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2008
No 'Recession' In Cross-Border Commerce
Despite 'recession' cross-border trade is said to be holding its own amid general business gloom. The latest all-island Business Monitor survey of 1,000 companies confirmed that cross-border trade is...
No 'Recession' In Cross-Border Commerce
Despite 'recession' cross-border trade is said to be holding its own amid general business gloom. The latest all-island Business Monitor survey of 1,000 companies confirmed that cross-border trade is...
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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.