Northern Ireland News for October 2008 : Page 15
UK National News, Oct 6, 2008
Murder Inquiry After Man Dies During 'Vicious Attack'
Detectives are appealing for information following the death of a man who died as a result of a "vicious attack" in Warwickshire. A murder inquiry has been launched after the man died in the George E...
Murder Inquiry After Man Dies During 'Vicious Attack'
Detectives are appealing for information following the death of a man who died as a result of a "vicious attack" in Warwickshire. A murder inquiry has been launched after the man died in the George E...
UK National News, Oct 6, 2008
New Car Registration Down 21% Last Month
The number of new car registrations fell by more than a fifth last month, compared to last year - further proof the ongoing credit crunch is impacting buyers' behaviour. Figures released today, by t...
New Car Registration Down 21% Last Month
The number of new car registrations fell by more than a fifth last month, compared to last year - further proof the ongoing credit crunch is impacting buyers' behaviour. Figures released today, by t...
UK National News, Oct 6, 2008
New Council of Food Policy Advisors Announced
The establishment of a new team of advisers on food policy from 'the farm to the fork' has been announced today by Hilary Benn, Secretary of State for the Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs. The Co...
New Council of Food Policy Advisors Announced
The establishment of a new team of advisers on food policy from 'the farm to the fork' has been announced today by Hilary Benn, Secretary of State for the Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs. The Co...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2008
Martin McGuinness's Mother Dies - Aged 84
Tributes have been paid to the mother of Martin McGuinness (pictured) who died today, following a short illness. Sinn Fein said 84-year-old Peggy McGuinness had died peacefully at her Londonderry ho...
Martin McGuinness's Mother Dies - Aged 84
Tributes have been paid to the mother of Martin McGuinness (pictured) who died today, following a short illness. Sinn Fein said 84-year-old Peggy McGuinness had died peacefully at her Londonderry ho...
UK National News, Oct 6, 2008
Ofgem Puts Industry On Notice To Make Markets Work Better For All
Ofgem has given the industry notice to end practices that are failing some customers, and to deliver the full benefits of competition to the entire market. In its findings from a seven-month probe i...
Ofgem Puts Industry On Notice To Make Markets Work Better For All
Ofgem has given the industry notice to end practices that are failing some customers, and to deliver the full benefits of competition to the entire market. In its findings from a seven-month probe i...
UK National News, Oct 6, 2008
Life In Jail For Modern 'Ripper'
A man, who stalked the streets made famous by Jack the Ripper, has been passed down a life sentence at the Old Bailey, after being found guilty of murdering two young mothers. Forty-seven year old s...
Life In Jail For Modern 'Ripper'
A man, who stalked the streets made famous by Jack the Ripper, has been passed down a life sentence at the Old Bailey, after being found guilty of murdering two young mothers. Forty-seven year old s...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2008
Red Arrows Swoop On Centenary
The famous Red Arrows aerobatic display team (pictured) took to the skies over east Belfast at the weekend to help Bombardier Aerospace, (Shorts) celebrate its centenary in style Despite poor weather...
Red Arrows Swoop On Centenary
The famous Red Arrows aerobatic display team (pictured) took to the skies over east Belfast at the weekend to help Bombardier Aerospace, (Shorts) celebrate its centenary in style Despite poor weather...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2008
Progress Praised, Though Executive Still Stalled
As the Irish President, Mary McAleese, took to a conference platform to insist that Northern Ireland has taken "huge steps" towards delivering a peaceful and just society, Sinn Fein has used the same ...
Progress Praised, Though Executive Still Stalled
As the Irish President, Mary McAleese, took to a conference platform to insist that Northern Ireland has taken "huge steps" towards delivering a peaceful and just society, Sinn Fein has used the same ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2008
Ards Car Blaze Probed
An appeal for information has gone out as the PSNI probe the cause of a weekend fire in Co Down which left almost all of the nine vehicles affected totally destroyed. Most of the cars were gutted in ...
Ards Car Blaze Probed
An appeal for information has gone out as the PSNI probe the cause of a weekend fire in Co Down which left almost all of the nine vehicles affected totally destroyed. Most of the cars were gutted in ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2008
Airport Emergency Alert
Fire and ambulance crews were alerted yesterday afternoon after reports of a problem with a flight into Belfast. The passengers were given a scare when smoke was spotted coming from underneath the pl...
Airport Emergency Alert
Fire and ambulance crews were alerted yesterday afternoon after reports of a problem with a flight into Belfast. The passengers were given a scare when smoke was spotted coming from underneath the pl...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2008
'Broad Daylight' Stab Victim 'Stable'
As a 25-year-old Belfast stabbing victim remains seriously ill in hospital, a local MLA has called for greater cooperation with the police. The man - who is being treated for stomach wounds - was att...
'Broad Daylight' Stab Victim 'Stable'
As a 25-year-old Belfast stabbing victim remains seriously ill in hospital, a local MLA has called for greater cooperation with the police. The man - who is being treated for stomach wounds - was att...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2008
Petrol Bomb Family Escape Injury
A Co Antrim family has escaped injury in a weekend petrol bomb attack. The mother, father and adult son - all members of the same family were in the house when the device was thrown through an upstai...
Petrol Bomb Family Escape Injury
A Co Antrim family has escaped injury in a weekend petrol bomb attack. The mother, father and adult son - all members of the same family were in the house when the device was thrown through an upstai...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Suspect Device On Border There was a security alert in Co Fermanagh last night after a suspicious object was discovered in the Wattlebridge area near Newtownbutler. Late last night, the police were m...
Other NI News In Brief
Suspect Device On Border There was a security alert in Co Fermanagh last night after a suspicious object was discovered in the Wattlebridge area near Newtownbutler. Late last night, the police were m...
UK National News, Oct 3, 2008
Cabinet Return For Mandelson
Twice-ousted Labour politician Peter Mandelson has made a shock return to government, after a minor shake-up of the Brown Cabinet. Mr Mandelson, who was previously posted to Brussels as EU Trade Com...
Cabinet Return For Mandelson
Twice-ousted Labour politician Peter Mandelson has made a shock return to government, after a minor shake-up of the Brown Cabinet. Mr Mandelson, who was previously posted to Brussels as EU Trade Com...
Recruitment News, Oct 3, 2008
Service Sector Jobs Cut At Record Pace
As news emerged that the global downturn is hitting new Irish export business - which fell for the ninth month running and was also at its lowest since July - it has been revealed that service sector ...
Service Sector Jobs Cut At Record Pace
As news emerged that the global downturn is hitting new Irish export business - which fell for the ninth month running and was also at its lowest since July - it has been revealed that service sector ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2008
Cash Stash And Guns Seized
It has just emerged that police in north Belfast have seized guns and ammunition found in a house in north Belfast. The PSNI said that a "planned search" of a house in Baltic Avenue off the Antrim R...
Cash Stash And Guns Seized
It has just emerged that police in north Belfast have seized guns and ammunition found in a house in north Belfast. The PSNI said that a "planned search" of a house in Baltic Avenue off the Antrim R...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2008
Education Board Halts Meetings In Funding Row
A row over funding has led to an almost unprecedented development with a major education board halting all its meetings. Belfast Education and Library Board has voted to suspend all meetings in the w...
Education Board Halts Meetings In Funding Row
A row over funding has led to an almost unprecedented development with a major education board halting all its meetings. Belfast Education and Library Board has voted to suspend all meetings in the w...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2008
Teen Shooting Victim 'Serious'
A shooting in Co Londonderry has been slammed by police officers as "vicious". The victim, a 16-year-old boy who was shot in both legs in a house in Coleraine is lucky to be alive, the PSNI have said...
Teen Shooting Victim 'Serious'
A shooting in Co Londonderry has been slammed by police officers as "vicious". The victim, a 16-year-old boy who was shot in both legs in a house in Coleraine is lucky to be alive, the PSNI have said...
UK National News, Oct 3, 2008
Compensation Scheme To Cover Claims Up To £50k
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has today announced it would be increasing the compensation limit for bank deposits to a total of £50,000 for each customer's claim. The limit, which has been i...
Compensation Scheme To Cover Claims Up To £50k
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has today announced it would be increasing the compensation limit for bank deposits to a total of £50,000 for each customer's claim. The limit, which has been i...
UK National News, Oct 3, 2008
Government To Update Terror Strategy
The UK counter-terrorism strategy is to be updated to increase focus on preventing the radicalisation of Muslims. The government's new strategy, known as 'Contest', will be aimed at reducing the supp...
Government To Update Terror Strategy
The UK counter-terrorism strategy is to be updated to increase focus on preventing the radicalisation of Muslims. The government's new strategy, known as 'Contest', will be aimed at reducing the supp...
UK National News, Oct 3, 2008
Other News In Brief
Network Rail Chairman 'Will Not Stand For Re-Election' The Chairman of Network Rail (NR) has announced he will step down from his post next year. Sir Ian McAllister, 65, who has chaired the London-ba...
Other News In Brief
Network Rail Chairman 'Will Not Stand For Re-Election' The Chairman of Network Rail (NR) has announced he will step down from his post next year. Sir Ian McAllister, 65, who has chaired the London-ba...
UK National News, Oct 3, 2008
Men Charged Over 'Mohammed Book' Attack
Three men are due to appear in court today charged with conspiring to damage the home of the publisher of a book about the Prophet Mohammad and his child bride. Ali Beheshti, 40, unemployed, Abrar Mi...
Men Charged Over 'Mohammed Book' Attack
Three men are due to appear in court today charged with conspiring to damage the home of the publisher of a book about the Prophet Mohammad and his child bride. Ali Beheshti, 40, unemployed, Abrar Mi...
UK National News, Oct 3, 2008
Funeral For Man Found In Suitcase
The funeral of a 22-year-old disabled man whose body was found in a suitcase is taking place today. James Hughes' decomposed remains were found in the garden of his family home in Redditch, Worcester...
Funeral For Man Found In Suitcase
The funeral of a 22-year-old disabled man whose body was found in a suitcase is taking place today. James Hughes' decomposed remains were found in the garden of his family home in Redditch, Worcester...
UK National News, Oct 3, 2008
Brothers Due In Court Over Banker Death
Two men are due in court charged with the murder of city banker, Frank McGarahan, 45, who died attempting to break up a street brawl in the early hours of Sunday. Brothers Tom and Ben Cowles, aged 20...
Brothers Due In Court Over Banker Death
Two men are due in court charged with the murder of city banker, Frank McGarahan, 45, who died attempting to break up a street brawl in the early hours of Sunday. Brothers Tom and Ben Cowles, aged 20...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2008
Children Suffer In Road Crashes
As a six-year-old girl recovers in hospital following a three-car collision in Co Tyrone last night, it has emerged that the person who died in an accident just across the Irish border was just 16-yea...
Children Suffer In Road Crashes
As a six-year-old girl recovers in hospital following a three-car collision in Co Tyrone last night, it has emerged that the person who died in an accident just across the Irish border was just 16-yea...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2008
Orde Tipped For Met Job
Northern Ireland’s top cop has been tipped as a contender for the most coveted police job in the UK, following the resignation of Met chief Sir Ian Blair. Despite having two years remaining on his P...
Orde Tipped For Met Job
Northern Ireland’s top cop has been tipped as a contender for the most coveted police job in the UK, following the resignation of Met chief Sir Ian Blair. Despite having two years remaining on his P...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2008
Mental Health Professionals Criticise Lack Of Progress
Despite several health groups slamming the provision of mental health treatment in Northern Ireland - which they say has not improved much six years after a major review of services began - the NI Hea...
Mental Health Professionals Criticise Lack Of Progress
Despite several health groups slamming the provision of mental health treatment in Northern Ireland - which they say has not improved much six years after a major review of services began - the NI Hea...
UK National News, Oct 3, 2008
TK Maxx Recalls 'Jackets Sold With Knife'
A high street fashion chain has taken a range of jackets from its shelves as they were sold with a blade attached to the inside pocket. TK Maxx revealed it has removed the Swiss-branded coats - price...
TK Maxx Recalls 'Jackets Sold With Knife'
A high street fashion chain has taken a range of jackets from its shelves as they were sold with a blade attached to the inside pocket. TK Maxx revealed it has removed the Swiss-branded coats - price...
UK National News, Oct 3, 2008
Ruth Kelly Announces Departure Amid Cabinet Reshuffle
Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly has announced she will be standing down as MP at the next general election. The news comes just weeks after the outgoing-Minister announced she would be leaving the Cab...
Ruth Kelly Announces Departure Amid Cabinet Reshuffle
Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly has announced she will be standing down as MP at the next general election. The news comes just weeks after the outgoing-Minister announced she would be leaving the Cab...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2008
Prison Staff Suspended After Inmate Dies
With one prison officer already charged with gross misconduct and suspended from duty over the death of a 'suicide-watch' prisoner in his care - after it was claimed he had fallen asleep while monitor...
Prison Staff Suspended After Inmate Dies
With one prison officer already charged with gross misconduct and suspended from duty over the death of a 'suicide-watch' prisoner in his care - after it was claimed he had fallen asleep while monitor...
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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.