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Northern Ireland News for December 2008 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2008
Woman Arrested After Fatal Omagh Stabbing
A 36-year-old woman has been arrested following a fatal stabbing in Omagh this morning. The incident happened at a house in the Hospital Road area of the town. It is believed the 37-year-old victi...
Woman Arrested After Fatal Omagh Stabbing
A 36-year-old woman has been arrested following a fatal stabbing in Omagh this morning. The incident happened at a house in the Hospital Road area of the town. It is believed the 37-year-old victi...
UK National News, Dec 15, 2008
London To Glasgow Service Faces Delays On First Day Of New Timetable
The new train service between Glasgow and London has been disrupted on the first working day of the new timetable. The £9m newly upgraded mainline between the two cities aims to reduce journey times ...
London To Glasgow Service Faces Delays On First Day Of New Timetable
The new train service between Glasgow and London has been disrupted on the first working day of the new timetable. The £9m newly upgraded mainline between the two cities aims to reduce journey times ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2008
NI Road Toll Rises
It has been another weekend of tragedy on the Province's roads. First, the promotions and celebrity PR agent Colin Angus died in a road accident in north Down in the early hours of Saturday, followed...
NI Road Toll Rises
It has been another weekend of tragedy on the Province's roads. First, the promotions and celebrity PR agent Colin Angus died in a road accident in north Down in the early hours of Saturday, followed...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2008
Power To The People As Energy Prices Fall
Electricity and gas prices are to drop in Northern Ireland, it has been confirmed. Phoenix Natural Gas has announced a New Year price decrease of over 20%, whilst electricity customers will see a dro...
Power To The People As Energy Prices Fall
Electricity and gas prices are to drop in Northern Ireland, it has been confirmed. Phoenix Natural Gas has announced a New Year price decrease of over 20%, whilst electricity customers will see a dro...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2008
X Factor Eoghan Comes Third
Northern Ireland teenager Eoghan Quigg finished in third place in the X Factor final on Saturday night. Singer Alexandra Burke has been voted the winner of The X Factor, beating four-piece group JLS ...
X Factor Eoghan Comes Third
Northern Ireland teenager Eoghan Quigg finished in third place in the X Factor final on Saturday night. Singer Alexandra Burke has been voted the winner of The X Factor, beating four-piece group JLS ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2008
Cross-Border Push On Pork As Stormont Tucks In Too
While Stormont was hosting a breakfast reception with Ministers Michael McGimpsey and Michelle Gildernew, to let the public know that pork is safe to eat, it has emerged that Northern Ireland Agricult...
Cross-Border Push On Pork As Stormont Tucks In Too
While Stormont was hosting a breakfast reception with Ministers Michael McGimpsey and Michelle Gildernew, to let the public know that pork is safe to eat, it has emerged that Northern Ireland Agricult...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Dáil Éireann Minister In Robbery Hostage Shock Gardaí are investigating an armed robbery where an Irish Government Minister was held hostage at gunpoint this morning. Minister for European Affairs Di...
Other NI News In Brief
Dáil Éireann Minister In Robbery Hostage Shock Gardaí are investigating an armed robbery where an Irish Government Minister was held hostage at gunpoint this morning. Minister for European Affairs Di...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2008
PSNI Save Man In Foyle As Lagan Missing Still Sought
While the emergency services are today searching part of the River Lagan in Belfast for a man believed to have fallen in overnight, an 18-year-old man has been successfully rescued from the River Foyl...
PSNI Save Man In Foyle As Lagan Missing Still Sought
While the emergency services are today searching part of the River Lagan in Belfast for a man believed to have fallen in overnight, an 18-year-old man has been successfully rescued from the River Foyl...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2008
Credit Where Credit's Due, Says TV Star Branagh
Shakespearean actor, Kenneth Branagh, has been complaining about the BBC not giving appropriate time for TV programme credits. Currently starring as a Swedish detective in the much-praised BBC1 drama...
Credit Where Credit's Due, Says TV Star Branagh
Shakespearean actor, Kenneth Branagh, has been complaining about the BBC not giving appropriate time for TV programme credits. Currently starring as a Swedish detective in the much-praised BBC1 drama...
UK National News, Dec 15, 2008
Every Fire Service To Get Share of £78m For Upgrades
An extra £78 million has been allocated from the government to the Fire and Rescue Authorities in England to assist them in improving their estate. This is the first time new money for capital invest...
Every Fire Service To Get Share of £78m For Upgrades
An extra £78 million has been allocated from the government to the Fire and Rescue Authorities in England to assist them in improving their estate. This is the first time new money for capital invest...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2008
Another Belfast Hotel Development To Open
Another hotel development will open its doors to city tourists in Belfast later this month, following a £23m investment by Park Inn. The city centre scheme will be officially opened on Monday, creat...
Another Belfast Hotel Development To Open
Another hotel development will open its doors to city tourists in Belfast later this month, following a £23m investment by Park Inn. The city centre scheme will be officially opened on Monday, creat...
UK National News, Dec 15, 2008
Other News In Brief
Six Questioned After Stabbing Six teenagers have been arrested in south-east London, after a 15-year-old boy was pushed off his bicycle, chased and stabbed. The boy suffered several wounds to his bac...
Other News In Brief
Six Questioned After Stabbing Six teenagers have been arrested in south-east London, after a 15-year-old boy was pushed off his bicycle, chased and stabbed. The boy suffered several wounds to his bac...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2008
Festive Post Arrangements Revealed
Royal Mail is this week reminding customers of delivery and collection arrangements and Post Office branch opening hours over the Christmas and New Year holiday period. There will be a normal postal...
Festive Post Arrangements Revealed
Royal Mail is this week reminding customers of delivery and collection arrangements and Post Office branch opening hours over the Christmas and New Year holiday period. There will be a normal postal...
UK National News, Dec 12, 2008
Open Verdict In De Menezes Case
A jury has returned an open verdict at an inquest into the death of Jean Charles de Menezes, the man mistakenly shot by counter terrorism police in London over three years ago. Mr de Menezes was sho...
Open Verdict In De Menezes Case
A jury has returned an open verdict at an inquest into the death of Jean Charles de Menezes, the man mistakenly shot by counter terrorism police in London over three years ago. Mr de Menezes was sho...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2008
Gangmasters Targeted In Enforcement Operation
The organisation set up in the wake of the Morecambe Bay disaster nearly five years ago has been flexing its muscles in Northern Ireland today. Supported by vehicle checkpoints set up by the PSNI, th...
Gangmasters Targeted In Enforcement Operation
The organisation set up in the wake of the Morecambe Bay disaster nearly five years ago has been flexing its muscles in Northern Ireland today. Supported by vehicle checkpoints set up by the PSNI, th...
UK National News, Dec 12, 2008
Other News In Brief
Teenager Stabbed In Stomach A 15-year-old boy has been treated in hospital after being stabbed in the stomach in a Cumbria town. A youth has been arrested after the incident which took place on Stram...
Other News In Brief
Teenager Stabbed In Stomach A 15-year-old boy has been treated in hospital after being stabbed in the stomach in a Cumbria town. A youth has been arrested after the incident which took place on Stram...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2008
MEP Voting Reforms Criticised
Ulster European MPs who resign or die in office will not be replaced through a by-election system, in plans brought forward by the Northern Ireland Office. Recommendations by the NIO have faced oppo...
MEP Voting Reforms Criticised
Ulster European MPs who resign or die in office will not be replaced through a by-election system, in plans brought forward by the Northern Ireland Office. Recommendations by the NIO have faced oppo...
UK National News, Dec 12, 2008
Voters Say 'No' To Manchester Congestion Charge
Voters have rejected plans to introduce a congestion charge in Greater Manchester. The scheme was rejected in all 10 boroughs involved in the referendum, in which more than 1,033,000 million people v...
Voters Say 'No' To Manchester Congestion Charge
Voters have rejected plans to introduce a congestion charge in Greater Manchester. The scheme was rejected in all 10 boroughs involved in the referendum, in which more than 1,033,000 million people v...
UK National News, Dec 12, 2008
Sex Offender Found Stabbed In Caravan
Police are investigating the death of a convicted sex offender, who was found stabbed to death in his caravan. Andrew Cunningham, 52, died after suffering multiple stab wounds to the head, neck and c...
Sex Offender Found Stabbed In Caravan
Police are investigating the death of a convicted sex offender, who was found stabbed to death in his caravan. Andrew Cunningham, 52, died after suffering multiple stab wounds to the head, neck and c...
UK National News, Dec 12, 2008
Axe Attack Ex-husband Imprisoned for 13 Years
A man who tracked down his ex-wife and attacked her with an axe causing her spine to severe has been jailed for 13 years. Roland Cook, 59, drove hundreds of miles from his home in England in a hired ...
Axe Attack Ex-husband Imprisoned for 13 Years
A man who tracked down his ex-wife and attacked her with an axe causing her spine to severe has been jailed for 13 years. Roland Cook, 59, drove hundreds of miles from his home in England in a hired ...
UK National News, Dec 12, 2008
Man Injured After M6 Collision
The M6 in Birmingham is closed in both directions after a crash involving four lorries, a van and a car, left a man fighting for his life. Seven people were taken to hospital following the collision ...
Man Injured After M6 Collision
The M6 in Birmingham is closed in both directions after a crash involving four lorries, a van and a car, left a man fighting for his life. Seven people were taken to hospital following the collision ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2008
Eoghan And Boyzone For X Factor Final?
Northern Ireland's Eoghan Quigg is expected to duet with fellow Irish singers, Boyzone, on Saturday's live X Factor final. Although as yet unconfirmed, he is likely to take to the stage with the band,...
Eoghan And Boyzone For X Factor Final?
Northern Ireland's Eoghan Quigg is expected to duet with fellow Irish singers, Boyzone, on Saturday's live X Factor final. Although as yet unconfirmed, he is likely to take to the stage with the band,...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2008
£16 Million Health Village For Ballyclare
Hundreds of jobs are set to be created when a multi-million pound large scale, 'one-stop' health care facility is built in Co Antrim. The aim is to build the £16 million community health village in B...
£16 Million Health Village For Ballyclare
Hundreds of jobs are set to be created when a multi-million pound large scale, 'one-stop' health care facility is built in Co Antrim. The aim is to build the £16 million community health village in B...
UK National News, Dec 12, 2008
Seven More Questioned Over Alleged Racist Chants
Police investigating racist and homophobic chants at a football match between Portsmouth FC and Tottenham Hotspur have questioned a further seven people. Hampshire Police released images of 16 men be...
Seven More Questioned Over Alleged Racist Chants
Police investigating racist and homophobic chants at a football match between Portsmouth FC and Tottenham Hotspur have questioned a further seven people. Hampshire Police released images of 16 men be...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2008
Energy Price Cuts Predicted
Speculation is mounting that energy prices in the province could be slashed as early as next month. SDLP leader Mark Durkan hinted that gas prices for Northern Ireland customers could drop by around...
Energy Price Cuts Predicted
Speculation is mounting that energy prices in the province could be slashed as early as next month. SDLP leader Mark Durkan hinted that gas prices for Northern Ireland customers could drop by around...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2008
Fermanagh Floodgates Replaced, Thanks To ESB
Cash from the Republic of Ireland's Electricity Supply Board (ESB) - which generates hydro-electric power from Lough Erne after it leaves Northern Ireland at Belleek - has been used to provide a overd...
Fermanagh Floodgates Replaced, Thanks To ESB
Cash from the Republic of Ireland's Electricity Supply Board (ESB) - which generates hydro-electric power from Lough Erne after it leaves Northern Ireland at Belleek - has been used to provide a overd...
UK National News, Dec 12, 2008
Credit Card Companies Agree To Play Fair
Credit card companies have agreed with Government to implement a new set of 'fair principles' that will help put an end to overnight hikes in credit card charges and give much-needed breathing space t...
Credit Card Companies Agree To Play Fair
Credit card companies have agreed with Government to implement a new set of 'fair principles' that will help put an end to overnight hikes in credit card charges and give much-needed breathing space t...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2008
Belfast Waste Powers Up To Produce Five Million Watts
An ambitious energy project has been launched by Belfast City Council, which will convert landfill gases into electricity. The scheme, due to be operational by next summer, has been described as ha...
Belfast Waste Powers Up To Produce Five Million Watts
An ambitious energy project has been launched by Belfast City Council, which will convert landfill gases into electricity. The scheme, due to be operational by next summer, has been described as ha...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Royal Irish CD Drums Up Support Copies of a musical CD backing the Royal Irish Regiment are being sold as an effort to raise money for serving and former members of the Royal Irish Regiment kicks off...
Other NI News In Brief
Royal Irish CD Drums Up Support Copies of a musical CD backing the Royal Irish Regiment are being sold as an effort to raise money for serving and former members of the Royal Irish Regiment kicks off...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2008
'Happy Christmas', Says McGimpsey
There was festive cheer - of sorts - yesterday as the Northern Ireland Health Minister Michael McGimpsey encouraged everyone to enjoy the festive period, but to do it both sensibly and safely. In th...
'Happy Christmas', Says McGimpsey
There was festive cheer - of sorts - yesterday as the Northern Ireland Health Minister Michael McGimpsey encouraged everyone to enjoy the festive period, but to do it both sensibly and safely. In th...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Bright spells with a few showers continuing through this evening. Some drier, clearer periods in the early hours, before cloud builds and showers turn more persistent towards dawn. Minimum temperature 4 °C.
