Northern Ireland News for February 2008 : Page 10
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2008
Quinn Killing Gets Assembly Debate
An Assembly committee is to raise the the murder of south Armagh man Paul Quinn today. Mr Quinn, 21, from near the village of Cullyhanna, was beaten to death by a gang after being lured to a farm nea...
Quinn Killing Gets Assembly Debate
An Assembly committee is to raise the the murder of south Armagh man Paul Quinn today. Mr Quinn, 21, from near the village of Cullyhanna, was beaten to death by a gang after being lured to a farm nea...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2008
University 'Gets Abreast' Of Baby Feeding Problem
Northern Ireland has long been acknowledged as having both the lowest initial take up of breastfeeding and the poorest duration. Now, a programme devised by researchers at the University of Ulster h...
University 'Gets Abreast' Of Baby Feeding Problem
Northern Ireland has long been acknowledged as having both the lowest initial take up of breastfeeding and the poorest duration. Now, a programme devised by researchers at the University of Ulster h...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2008
Cross-Border Bridge To Be Built?
Proposals to build a cross-border bridge linking Counties Down and Louth are to be studied. Almost £300,000 is being spent studying the feasibility of the bridge, which would span Carlingford Lough b...
Cross-Border Bridge To Be Built?
Proposals to build a cross-border bridge linking Counties Down and Louth are to be studied. Almost £300,000 is being spent studying the feasibility of the bridge, which would span Carlingford Lough b...
UK National News, Feb 12, 2008
Inflation On The Rise
UK inflation increased last month, rising to 2.2% from 2.1% in December. It is the fourth month in a row that that the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation has remained above the government's 2% tar...
Inflation On The Rise
UK inflation increased last month, rising to 2.2% from 2.1% in December. It is the fourth month in a row that that the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation has remained above the government's 2% tar...
Recruitment News, Feb 12, 2008
Asda Anchors Larne Harbour Complex
Hundreds of Jobs are to be created by UK supermarket giant Asda following the announcement of plans for a new store in Larne. The Co Antrim project is likely to create around 300 new jobs when the co...
Asda Anchors Larne Harbour Complex
Hundreds of Jobs are to be created by UK supermarket giant Asda following the announcement of plans for a new store in Larne. The Co Antrim project is likely to create around 300 new jobs when the co...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2008
Closure Threat Hangs Over Mid Ulster Police Stations
After decades of being under threat from the IRA, police stations in Mid-Ulster are now facing a more subtle threat: a police review. Some could even be faced with closure, depending on the outcome o...
Closure Threat Hangs Over Mid Ulster Police Stations
After decades of being under threat from the IRA, police stations in Mid-Ulster are now facing a more subtle threat: a police review. Some could even be faced with closure, depending on the outcome o...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2008
Asda Anchors Larne Harbour Complex
Hundreds of Jobs are to be created by UK supermarket giant Asda following the announcement of plans for a new store in Larne. The Co Antrim project is likely to create around 300 new jobs when the co...
Asda Anchors Larne Harbour Complex
Hundreds of Jobs are to be created by UK supermarket giant Asda following the announcement of plans for a new store in Larne. The Co Antrim project is likely to create around 300 new jobs when the co...
UK National News, Feb 12, 2008
Watch Out! Illegal Downloaders Facing Internet ban
The six million people who download music and films illegally in the UK every year are going to have to watch their backs - as well as their pirated movies. A planned Government crackdown - to be ann...
Watch Out! Illegal Downloaders Facing Internet ban
The six million people who download music and films illegally in the UK every year are going to have to watch their backs - as well as their pirated movies. A planned Government crackdown - to be ann...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2008
Minister Announces Another Step In Town’s Regeneration
Work has started on the £414,000 Alley Theatre Courtyard Scheme in Strabane. Funding of £316,000, which was secured through the Integrated Development Fund, has been delivered through the Northern We...
Minister Announces Another Step In Town’s Regeneration
Work has started on the £414,000 Alley Theatre Courtyard Scheme in Strabane. Funding of £316,000, which was secured through the Integrated Development Fund, has been delivered through the Northern We...
UK National News, Feb 12, 2008
Man Faces Baby Murder Charge
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a four-month-old baby girl. Craig Jamieson, 28, from Scotscoun, appeared before Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday, where he was remanded in custod...
Man Faces Baby Murder Charge
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a four-month-old baby girl. Craig Jamieson, 28, from Scotscoun, appeared before Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday, where he was remanded in custod...
UK National News, Feb 12, 2008
Teen Bailed Over Manchester Assault
A teenager arrested in connection with a serious assault in Manchester has been released on bail. It is understood that the 17-year-old handed himself into police voluntarily and was arrested on susp...
Teen Bailed Over Manchester Assault
A teenager arrested in connection with a serious assault in Manchester has been released on bail. It is understood that the 17-year-old handed himself into police voluntarily and was arrested on susp...
UK National News, Feb 12, 2008
Search Dogs Recruited To Fire & Rescue Service
A new elite canine squad is joining the fire and rescue service in England to sniff out people trapped in collapsed buildings. Known as 'USAR' – Urban Search and Rescue Dogs – the dogs will be simila...
Search Dogs Recruited To Fire & Rescue Service
A new elite canine squad is joining the fire and rescue service in England to sniff out people trapped in collapsed buildings. Known as 'USAR' – Urban Search and Rescue Dogs – the dogs will be simila...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2008
Teen Gang Killers Get 'Life' Sentences
The three teenagers who kicked an innocent householder "like a football" after he confronted them about vandalism outside his Cheshire home in August, have been jailed. All of the defendants were pre...
Teen Gang Killers Get 'Life' Sentences
The three teenagers who kicked an innocent householder "like a football" after he confronted them about vandalism outside his Cheshire home in August, have been jailed. All of the defendants were pre...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2008
McCartney V Mills Blockbuster Opens
It's likely to be a hard days night for Sir Paul McCartney over the next few days as he and his ex-wife, Heather Mills thrash out what is likely to be one of the largest divorce settlements in British...
McCartney V Mills Blockbuster Opens
It's likely to be a hard days night for Sir Paul McCartney over the next few days as he and his ex-wife, Heather Mills thrash out what is likely to be one of the largest divorce settlements in British...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2008
Sky Marshals For UK Flight?
The Home Secretary has confirmed that the UK is considering a request from the US administration to allow armed air marshals on all US airline flights from Europe to America, However, Jacqui Smith, ...
Sky Marshals For UK Flight?
The Home Secretary has confirmed that the UK is considering a request from the US administration to allow armed air marshals on all US airline flights from Europe to America, However, Jacqui Smith, ...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2008
Terror As Plane Damaged By Lightning
After the recent near miraculous escape at Heathrow Airport when passengers and crew survived a catastrophic crash landing short of the runway, British holidaymakers have revealed their terror after t...
Terror As Plane Damaged By Lightning
After the recent near miraculous escape at Heathrow Airport when passengers and crew survived a catastrophic crash landing short of the runway, British holidaymakers have revealed their terror after t...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2008
40 Attacks On Fire Crews Every Week
The number of attacks on fire crews in the UK is increasing substantially each year, according to the Fire Brigades Union (FBU). At least 40 attacks are reported every week, however, under-reporting...
40 Attacks On Fire Crews Every Week
The number of attacks on fire crews in the UK is increasing substantially each year, according to the Fire Brigades Union (FBU). At least 40 attacks are reported every week, however, under-reporting...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2008
Archbishop Gets High Level Support
The weekend controversy surrounding the Archbishop of Canterbury's controversial comments on sharia law has taken a new turn today - with the Prime Minister even weighing in on the issue. The Prime M...
Archbishop Gets High Level Support
The weekend controversy surrounding the Archbishop of Canterbury's controversial comments on sharia law has taken a new turn today - with the Prime Minister even weighing in on the issue. The Prime M...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2008
Courtroom 'Bottle' Breaks Out Over Mongan Murder
There were unruly scenes in court this morning as three people appeared in court charged with the murder of John Mongan in west Belfast last week. The magistrate threatened to clear the court after s...
Courtroom 'Bottle' Breaks Out Over Mongan Murder
There were unruly scenes in court this morning as three people appeared in court charged with the murder of John Mongan in west Belfast last week. The magistrate threatened to clear the court after s...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2008
Roof Ripped From Bus Injures Six
One man has suffered serious head injuries and another five injured when a bus collided with a railway bridge in north London. The double decker had been diverted to the Prince of Wales road due t...
Roof Ripped From Bus Injures Six
One man has suffered serious head injuries and another five injured when a bus collided with a railway bridge in north London. The double decker had been diverted to the Prince of Wales road due t...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2008
DUP Says No To 'Powers' Devolution
There can be no transfer of policing and justice powers to the Assembly while the IRA Army Council exists, the two most senior Democratic Unionists have insisted. In sentiments later backed up by Par...
DUP Says No To 'Powers' Devolution
There can be no transfer of policing and justice powers to the Assembly while the IRA Army Council exists, the two most senior Democratic Unionists have insisted. In sentiments later backed up by Par...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2008
Warm Welcome In Belfast Ahead Of Naval Arctic Trip
A Royal Navy warship has dropped anchor in Belfast with the captain and crew hoping for a 'warm' welcome - especially given the ship's next destination. HMS Cornwall arrived on Friday and is due to s...
Warm Welcome In Belfast Ahead Of Naval Arctic Trip
A Royal Navy warship has dropped anchor in Belfast with the captain and crew hoping for a 'warm' welcome - especially given the ship's next destination. HMS Cornwall arrived on Friday and is due to s...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2008
Planning Policy To Be Reviewed
A new planning guideline relating to the controversial PPS14 policy which restricts house building in the countryside is to be reviewed by the NI Executive, it has emerged. Environment Minister Arlen...
Planning Policy To Be Reviewed
A new planning guideline relating to the controversial PPS14 policy which restricts house building in the countryside is to be reviewed by the NI Executive, it has emerged. Environment Minister Arlen...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2008
Bridge Escape Teen Now Stable
The police have appealed for help after an 18-year-old man was left critically ill when he jumped from a footbridge during a fight near Belfast city centre. It is believed the teenager - whose condit...
Bridge Escape Teen Now Stable
The police have appealed for help after an 18-year-old man was left critically ill when he jumped from a footbridge during a fight near Belfast city centre. It is believed the teenager - whose condit...
Recruitment News, Feb 11, 2008
Navy Careers In Focus Ahead Of Arctic Trip
A Royal Navy warship dropped anchor in Belfast this month with the captain and crew hoping for a 'warm' welcome - especially given the ship's next destination. HMS Cornwall was on her way north to th...
Navy Careers In Focus Ahead Of Arctic Trip
A Royal Navy warship dropped anchor in Belfast this month with the captain and crew hoping for a 'warm' welcome - especially given the ship's next destination. HMS Cornwall was on her way north to th...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2008
Bloody Sunday Costs Averaging 500K A Month
Costs for the Bloody Sunday Inquiry are averaging around £500,000 a month even though it has not held any hearings since 2005. The Government has revealed that the bill for the inquiry has now passed...
Bloody Sunday Costs Averaging 500K A Month
Costs for the Bloody Sunday Inquiry are averaging around £500,000 a month even though it has not held any hearings since 2005. The Government has revealed that the bill for the inquiry has now passed...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2008
Woman Due In Court Over Oil Rig Bomb Hoax
A 23-year-old woman is due to appear in court today, charged in connection with an alleged bomb threat hoax which led to the evacuation of a North Sea oil platform at the weekend. Around 160 employee...
Woman Due In Court Over Oil Rig Bomb Hoax
A 23-year-old woman is due to appear in court today, charged in connection with an alleged bomb threat hoax which led to the evacuation of a North Sea oil platform at the weekend. Around 160 employee...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2008
Cash Injection Spells A Bright Future For The Belfast Festival
The organisers of the once troubled Belfast Festival at Queens can breath a sigh of relief today after Ulster Bank announced a major three-year sponsorship deal of the annual arts event. The deal is b...
Cash Injection Spells A Bright Future For The Belfast Festival
The organisers of the once troubled Belfast Festival at Queens can breath a sigh of relief today after Ulster Bank announced a major three-year sponsorship deal of the annual arts event. The deal is b...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2008
Teen Faces Expulsion For Wearing Blazer Badges
The mother of a schoolgirl suspended from class for wearing religious images on her lapel has said that her daughter will still be wearing them on her blazer when she returns on Monday, despite the fa...
Teen Faces Expulsion For Wearing Blazer Badges
The mother of a schoolgirl suspended from class for wearing religious images on her lapel has said that her daughter will still be wearing them on her blazer when she returns on Monday, despite the fa...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2008
Winehouse Wins Five Grammys
Troubled singer Amy Winehouse has won five awards at the Grammys, despite being unable to attend the event. Amy picked up awards for Song of the Year and Record of the Year for her hit single 'Rehab'...
Winehouse Wins Five Grammys
Troubled singer Amy Winehouse has won five awards at the Grammys, despite being unable to attend the event. Amy picked up awards for Song of the Year and Record of the Year for her hit single 'Rehab'...
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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.