Northern Ireland News for October 2008 : Page 14
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2008
Armagh Murder Probe Underway
The 62-year-old woman found dead in a house in Armagh City was murdered, police have now said. Detectives are still examining the home of Eileen Corrigan, whose body was found in a house in Boyds Row...
Armagh Murder Probe Underway
The 62-year-old woman found dead in a house in Armagh City was murdered, police have now said. Detectives are still examining the home of Eileen Corrigan, whose body was found in a house in Boyds Row...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2008
Tyrone Manager In Car Accident
Tyrone Manager Mickey Harte has sustained injuries after the car he was travelling in went 'off the road' earlier today. Mr Harte, who lifted the All-Ireland Trophy with his county side last month, ...
Tyrone Manager In Car Accident
Tyrone Manager Mickey Harte has sustained injuries after the car he was travelling in went 'off the road' earlier today. Mr Harte, who lifted the All-Ireland Trophy with his county side last month, ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2008
President Commemorates British War Dead
A ground-breaking war veterans' commemoration dedicated to those Irish men who fought - and often died - in the service of the British forces was officially opened today. Irish President Mary McAlees...
President Commemorates British War Dead
A ground-breaking war veterans' commemoration dedicated to those Irish men who fought - and often died - in the service of the British forces was officially opened today. Irish President Mary McAlees...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2008
£35m Cash Boost For NI Co-Ownership
Northern Ireland's co-ownership scheme has received a major cash injection, which could help almost 200 first time buyers get on the property ladder by March next year. Housing Minister Margaret Rit...
£35m Cash Boost For NI Co-Ownership
Northern Ireland's co-ownership scheme has received a major cash injection, which could help almost 200 first time buyers get on the property ladder by March next year. Housing Minister Margaret Rit...
Recruitment News, Oct 7, 2008
Credit Crunch Duckers Announce New Jobs
Despite announcements today on the soaring rate of unemployment, two companies have declared they are to expand their workforce. The Economic and Social Research Institute has released a report on Tu...
Credit Crunch Duckers Announce New Jobs
Despite announcements today on the soaring rate of unemployment, two companies have declared they are to expand their workforce. The Economic and Social Research Institute has released a report on Tu...
Recruitment News, Oct 7, 2008
Casino Operators Say State Should Gamble For Jobs
The body that represents casino operators in Ireland has told the Government that regulation of the sector could have huge benefits for the economy. An officially-appointed committee has recommended...
Casino Operators Say State Should Gamble For Jobs
The body that represents casino operators in Ireland has told the Government that regulation of the sector could have huge benefits for the economy. An officially-appointed committee has recommended...
UK National News, Oct 7, 2008
Teenagers Appeal 'Goth Murder' Sentence
A gang of teenagers, convicted of carrying out a vicious attack on a couple, resulting in the death of a 20-year-old woman, are to appeal against their sentences. Two teenagers were found guilty of t...
Teenagers Appeal 'Goth Murder' Sentence
A gang of teenagers, convicted of carrying out a vicious attack on a couple, resulting in the death of a 20-year-old woman, are to appeal against their sentences. Two teenagers were found guilty of t...
Recruitment News, Oct 7, 2008
Workers Vote On Grounding Aer Lingus Plan
Workers at Ireland's biggest airline are preparing to take a vote on action that could potentially cripple the airline's entire operation. On Monday, Aer Lingus announced plans to cut its costs by €7...
Workers Vote On Grounding Aer Lingus Plan
Workers at Ireland's biggest airline are preparing to take a vote on action that could potentially cripple the airline's entire operation. On Monday, Aer Lingus announced plans to cut its costs by €7...
UK National News, Oct 7, 2008
Cage Fighters 'At The Heart' of £53m Raid
Two 'cage-fighters' allegedly masterminded Britain's biggest cash robbery and then fled to Morocco via Amsterdam, the Old Bailey has heard. Paul Allen, 30, and Lee Murray, 29, who both worked part-ti...
Cage Fighters 'At The Heart' of £53m Raid
Two 'cage-fighters' allegedly masterminded Britain's biggest cash robbery and then fled to Morocco via Amsterdam, the Old Bailey has heard. Paul Allen, 30, and Lee Murray, 29, who both worked part-ti...
UK National News, Oct 7, 2008
Grandmother Jailed For Cocaine Smuggling
A 77-year-old grandmother has been jailed today for smuggling cocaine worth almost £1 million in her mobility vehicle. Ambrozine Heron, 77, and her 49-year-old daughter Paulette Chambers, both of Sme...
Grandmother Jailed For Cocaine Smuggling
A 77-year-old grandmother has been jailed today for smuggling cocaine worth almost £1 million in her mobility vehicle. Ambrozine Heron, 77, and her 49-year-old daughter Paulette Chambers, both of Sme...
UK National News, Oct 7, 2008
Other News In Brief
Man In Court Over Churchyard Murder A man is to appear before court today charged with the murder of a homeless woman. Melita Jo, 53, was found beaten to death a week ago in St Mary’s Churchyard in W...
Other News In Brief
Man In Court Over Churchyard Murder A man is to appear before court today charged with the murder of a homeless woman. Melita Jo, 53, was found beaten to death a week ago in St Mary’s Churchyard in W...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2008
Deadly Jellyfish Stalk Irish Coast
Ireland could see another huge surge in immigration, however this time in the form of deadly jellyfish that are approaching the Irish coast. A mass invasion of Mauve stingers were discovered near Por...
Deadly Jellyfish Stalk Irish Coast
Ireland could see another huge surge in immigration, however this time in the form of deadly jellyfish that are approaching the Irish coast. A mass invasion of Mauve stingers were discovered near Por...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2008
'Release Stadium Buildings Jobs', Says Sinn Fein
Sinn Fein has called on the Sports Minister to deliver much-needed construction jobs through the placing of public sector contracts, namely at the proposed site for a national stadium at Long Kesh (po...
'Release Stadium Buildings Jobs', Says Sinn Fein
Sinn Fein has called on the Sports Minister to deliver much-needed construction jobs through the placing of public sector contracts, namely at the proposed site for a national stadium at Long Kesh (po...
UK National News, Oct 7, 2008
Slash Emission By 80% For 2050, Says Climate Committee
Greenhouse gas emissions should be slashed by 80% by 2050, the committee advising the Government on climate change has stressed. The new target would "prove challenging" but is still "feasible", acc...
Slash Emission By 80% For 2050, Says Climate Committee
Greenhouse gas emissions should be slashed by 80% by 2050, the committee advising the Government on climate change has stressed. The new target would "prove challenging" but is still "feasible", acc...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2008
Safe Halloween Campaign Launched
A fireworks display today marked the launch of the 2008 fireworks awareness, safety and enforcement campaign. Two local schools were invited to join this year's campaign launch at Whitla Street Fire ...
Safe Halloween Campaign Launched
A fireworks display today marked the launch of the 2008 fireworks awareness, safety and enforcement campaign. Two local schools were invited to join this year's campaign launch at Whitla Street Fire ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2008
Workers Vote On Grounding Aer Lingus Plan
Workers at Ireland's biggest airline are preparing to take a vote on action that could potentially cripple the airline's entire operation - including its new Belfast 'hub' operation. Aer Lingus annou...
Workers Vote On Grounding Aer Lingus Plan
Workers at Ireland's biggest airline are preparing to take a vote on action that could potentially cripple the airline's entire operation - including its new Belfast 'hub' operation. Aer Lingus annou...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2008
Reallocate Fuel Funds To Needy, Says MLA
A Stormont Assembly member has radically called for the reallocation of fuel allowances, so funds are directed at those who need it most. Alliance Party MLA Trevor Lunn said pensioners who do not co...
Reallocate Fuel Funds To Needy, Says MLA
A Stormont Assembly member has radically called for the reallocation of fuel allowances, so funds are directed at those who need it most. Alliance Party MLA Trevor Lunn said pensioners who do not co...
UK National News, Oct 7, 2008
Scottish Rail Strike Goes Ahead
Rail services across Scotland will be affected by strike action following the break down of talks with Rail Maritime and Transport Union (RMT) staff over roster agreements. About 450 RMT signallers a...
Scottish Rail Strike Goes Ahead
Rail services across Scotland will be affected by strike action following the break down of talks with Rail Maritime and Transport Union (RMT) staff over roster agreements. About 450 RMT signallers a...
UK National News, Oct 7, 2008
'Serious Risk' Of Disturbances In Jails
A prison governors' leader has warned of a "serious risk" of disturbances in jails throughout England and Wales due to a shortage of funding. Prison Governors Association (PGA) President Paul Tidball...
'Serious Risk' Of Disturbances In Jails
A prison governors' leader has warned of a "serious risk" of disturbances in jails throughout England and Wales due to a shortage of funding. Prison Governors Association (PGA) President Paul Tidball...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2008
Policing Board Successfully 'Engages'
Recognising that policing is a complex issue, members of the NI Policing Board's Community Engagement Committee have hailed their recent public meeting of the Board a "successful step in implementing ...
Policing Board Successfully 'Engages'
Recognising that policing is a complex issue, members of the NI Policing Board's Community Engagement Committee have hailed their recent public meeting of the Board a "successful step in implementing ...
UK National News, Oct 7, 2008
£11 Million Boost For Dental Hospitals
An extra £11 million will be allocated to dental hospitals across England to fund new IT systems that will support the training of dental students, the Department of Health announced today. Today's f...
£11 Million Boost For Dental Hospitals
An extra £11 million will be allocated to dental hospitals across England to fund new IT systems that will support the training of dental students, the Department of Health announced today. Today's f...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Farmers Hit Paris Show Six Northern Ireland beef and sheep farmers will be travelling to the SIAL International Food Show in Paris this October with the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) to scrutin...
Other NI News In Brief
Farmers Hit Paris Show Six Northern Ireland beef and sheep farmers will be travelling to the SIAL International Food Show in Paris this October with the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) to scrutin...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2008
South Belfast Bomb Made Safe
A 'viable device' found in south Belfast has been made safe by bomb disposals experts. The device was discovered in the back yard of a house in Malone Park Central earlier today. Technical officer...
South Belfast Bomb Made Safe
A 'viable device' found in south Belfast has been made safe by bomb disposals experts. The device was discovered in the back yard of a house in Malone Park Central earlier today. Technical officer...
UK National News, Oct 6, 2008
Man Shot Dead In London Nightclub
Detectives are appealing for information after a 24-year-old man was shot dead in a south London nightclub. The man was shot in the SE1 nightclub on Weston Street at around 5.40am on Sunday 5 Octobe...
Man Shot Dead In London Nightclub
Detectives are appealing for information after a 24-year-old man was shot dead in a south London nightclub. The man was shot in the SE1 nightclub on Weston Street at around 5.40am on Sunday 5 Octobe...
UK National News, Oct 6, 2008
Professional Footballer Jailed For Death Crash
A professional footballer has been jailed for dangerous driving resulting in the deaths of two young boys. The 25-year-old, a former Plymouth Argyle goalkeeper, has been jailed for seven years and fo...
Professional Footballer Jailed For Death Crash
A professional footballer has been jailed for dangerous driving resulting in the deaths of two young boys. The 25-year-old, a former Plymouth Argyle goalkeeper, has been jailed for seven years and fo...
UK National News, Oct 6, 2008
Other News In Brief
Man Accused Of Daughter Murder A man has appeared in court in Shetland accused of the murder of his eight-month-old baby girl. Billy Middleton, 32, appeared in private at Lerwick Sheriff court charge...
Other News In Brief
Man Accused Of Daughter Murder A man has appeared in court in Shetland accused of the murder of his eight-month-old baby girl. Billy Middleton, 32, appeared in private at Lerwick Sheriff court charge...
UK National News, Oct 6, 2008
Biker Killing 'A Thoroughly Cold-Blooded Business'
A biker returning home from a Hell's Angel festival was shot dead not because of who he was but because of what he was, a court has heard. Gerry Tobin, 35, a mechanic from Mottingham, south-east Lond...
Biker Killing 'A Thoroughly Cold-Blooded Business'
A biker returning home from a Hell's Angel festival was shot dead not because of who he was but because of what he was, a court has heard. Gerry Tobin, 35, a mechanic from Mottingham, south-east Lond...
Recruitment News, Oct 6, 2008
€22m Tipperary R&D Plant Announced By Food Firm
A Tipperary food firm has been granted almost €22m to build a new research and development centre at its Thurles base. The announcement, made by Enterprise Minister Mary Coughlan, will allow Dew Val...
€22m Tipperary R&D Plant Announced By Food Firm
A Tipperary food firm has been granted almost €22m to build a new research and development centre at its Thurles base. The announcement, made by Enterprise Minister Mary Coughlan, will allow Dew Val...
UK National News, Oct 6, 2008
BA Emergency Landing Due To 'Burning Smell'
A British Airways from London to the US has been forced to make an emergency landing at Chicago's O'Hare airport, the airline has revealed. Flight BA195 from London's Heathrow to Houston was diverted...
BA Emergency Landing Due To 'Burning Smell'
A British Airways from London to the US has been forced to make an emergency landing at Chicago's O'Hare airport, the airline has revealed. Flight BA195 from London's Heathrow to Houston was diverted...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2008
Further Arrest In Paul Quinn Murder Probe
Irish police investigating the death of south Armagh man Paul Quinn have arrested yet another man - this time in Cavan town. The man, who is in his 20s, was held at Monaghan Garda Station under Secti...
Further Arrest In Paul Quinn Murder Probe
Irish police investigating the death of south Armagh man Paul Quinn have arrested yet another man - this time in Cavan town. The man, who is in his 20s, was held at Monaghan Garda Station under Secti...
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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.