Northern Ireland News for February 2008 : Page 12
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2008
Republican 'No Hopers' Slammed
Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness has described republican dissidents as "no hopers who want the Army back on the streets". Police checkpoints were put in place on Wednesday amid fears a major attack is ...
Republican 'No Hopers' Slammed
Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness has described republican dissidents as "no hopers who want the Army back on the streets". Police checkpoints were put in place on Wednesday amid fears a major attack is ...
UK National News, Feb 7, 2008
Manchester Supercasino Plan To Be Axed
Whitehall insiders have described plans for the building of a supercasino in a deprived area of east Manchester as "dead in the water". In a letter to devolved administrations in Scotland and Wales, ...
Manchester Supercasino Plan To Be Axed
Whitehall insiders have described plans for the building of a supercasino in a deprived area of east Manchester as "dead in the water". In a letter to devolved administrations in Scotland and Wales, ...
UK National News, Feb 7, 2008
Mental Health Patient On Rape Charge
A man has been charged with the rape of a schoolgirl following his escape from a secure mental health unit near Bristol. Darren Harkin, aged 20, fled Hayes Hospital in the village of Pilning on Satur...
Mental Health Patient On Rape Charge
A man has been charged with the rape of a schoolgirl following his escape from a secure mental health unit near Bristol. Darren Harkin, aged 20, fled Hayes Hospital in the village of Pilning on Satur...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2008
Airport Residents 'Forced' To Leave Their Homes
Residents living near the City of Derry Airport are in fear of eviction from their homes after they received letters from Derry City Council. Some 17 houses in the area are set to be knocked down as...
Airport Residents 'Forced' To Leave Their Homes
Residents living near the City of Derry Airport are in fear of eviction from their homes after they received letters from Derry City Council. Some 17 houses in the area are set to be knocked down as...
UK National News, Feb 7, 2008
Prostitute Killer Suspect Gives Evidence
A man accused of the murder of five women in Suffolk has started to give evidence at his trial. Steve Wright, 49, is expected to take up to three days presenting his account after the defence opened ...
Prostitute Killer Suspect Gives Evidence
A man accused of the murder of five women in Suffolk has started to give evidence at his trial. Steve Wright, 49, is expected to take up to three days presenting his account after the defence opened ...
Recruitment News, Feb 7, 2008
400 Jobs To Go At Arnotts: Report
Almost half of the jobs at the Arnotts department store in Dublin are under threat due to the redevelopment of the surrounding area, a report has claimed. In September, a three-year redevelopment pro...
400 Jobs To Go At Arnotts: Report
Almost half of the jobs at the Arnotts department store in Dublin are under threat due to the redevelopment of the surrounding area, a report has claimed. In September, a three-year redevelopment pro...
UK National News, Feb 7, 2008
UK And Irish Leaders Meet
High level talks are to be held this weekend between Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and Prime Minister Gordon Brown. The two men are set to meet in Manchester on Sunday to discuss the planned devoluti...
UK And Irish Leaders Meet
High level talks are to be held this weekend between Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and Prime Minister Gordon Brown. The two men are set to meet in Manchester on Sunday to discuss the planned devoluti...
UK National News, Feb 7, 2008
Fans 'Duped' Into Paying Thousands For Autographs
Sports fans have been duped into spending thousands of pounds on what they thought where autographs of their heroes, a jury's been told. Chester Crown Court heard allegations that autographs of Jonny...
Fans 'Duped' Into Paying Thousands For Autographs
Sports fans have been duped into spending thousands of pounds on what they thought where autographs of their heroes, a jury's been told. Chester Crown Court heard allegations that autographs of Jonny...
UK National News, Feb 7, 2008
Childhood Obesity 'In Genes'
Childhood obesity has more to do with genes than lifestyle, a recent report has claimed. The study of more than 5,000 pairs of twins aged eight to 11 showed that genes contributed 77% of the amount b...
Childhood Obesity 'In Genes'
Childhood obesity has more to do with genes than lifestyle, a recent report has claimed. The study of more than 5,000 pairs of twins aged eight to 11 showed that genes contributed 77% of the amount b...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2008
Policing Board Briefed On Terror Threat Measures
The police have stepped up their measures to counter a fresh threat of terrorist attacks by dissident republicans. PSNI Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde revealed a number of arrests by his officers at a...
Policing Board Briefed On Terror Threat Measures
The police have stepped up their measures to counter a fresh threat of terrorist attacks by dissident republicans. PSNI Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde revealed a number of arrests by his officers at a...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2008
Paisley Jnr Defends 'Three Paycheck' Controversy
The Assembly Junior Minister, MLA, and Assistant to Paisley Snr at Westminster, Ian Paisley Jnr, has spoken out in defence of his present 'triple whammy' of government offices. Reports earlier this w...
Paisley Jnr Defends 'Three Paycheck' Controversy
The Assembly Junior Minister, MLA, and Assistant to Paisley Snr at Westminster, Ian Paisley Jnr, has spoken out in defence of his present 'triple whammy' of government offices. Reports earlier this w...
UK National News, Feb 7, 2008
Tories Propose National Lottery Shake-Up
The Conservatives are planning a reform of the National Lottery, which they believe would put a stop to political interference and help free up an extra £182m a year for good causes. They are plannin...
Tories Propose National Lottery Shake-Up
The Conservatives are planning a reform of the National Lottery, which they believe would put a stop to political interference and help free up an extra £182m a year for good causes. They are plannin...
UK National News, Feb 7, 2008
Headless Body Discovered Wrapped In Blankets
Police are investigating a murder today after a decapitated body was found wrapped in blankets in a KIlburn supermarket storage cage. Officers were alerted by a member of the public after the headles...
Headless Body Discovered Wrapped In Blankets
Police are investigating a murder today after a decapitated body was found wrapped in blankets in a KIlburn supermarket storage cage. Officers were alerted by a member of the public after the headles...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2008
Ladbrokes Place £135m Bet On Eastwoods Bookies
Irish bookies Ladbrokes have bought Northern Irish bookies chain Eastwoods for £135 million. Ladbrokes have taken the gamble to become the largest chain of betting shops in the island, buying all of ...
Ladbrokes Place £135m Bet On Eastwoods Bookies
Irish bookies Ladbrokes have bought Northern Irish bookies chain Eastwoods for £135 million. Ladbrokes have taken the gamble to become the largest chain of betting shops in the island, buying all of ...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2008
Limited Options For Non-EU Doctors
The Home Office has announced that Doctors resident outside the EU will no longer be able to apply for postgraduate training posts in the UK under new immigration rules. The decision comes following ...
Limited Options For Non-EU Doctors
The Home Office has announced that Doctors resident outside the EU will no longer be able to apply for postgraduate training posts in the UK under new immigration rules. The decision comes following ...
Recruitment News, Feb 6, 2008
Hospitality Skills To The Fore
A ground-breaking UK 'Skills Passport' (UKSP), a new tool to enhance the experience of those in the hospitality, tourism, travel and leisure industry, has been launched The Department for Employment ...
Hospitality Skills To The Fore
A ground-breaking UK 'Skills Passport' (UKSP), a new tool to enhance the experience of those in the hospitality, tourism, travel and leisure industry, has been launched The Department for Employment ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2008
PM Told Wright Had to be Be 'Dealt With': Robinson
There were further shocks at the ongoing Inquiry into the murder of LVF terror leader, Billy Wright today. Evidence given in court by NI Assembly Finance Minister Peter Robinson was that the victim, ...
PM Told Wright Had to be Be 'Dealt With': Robinson
There were further shocks at the ongoing Inquiry into the murder of LVF terror leader, Billy Wright today. Evidence given in court by NI Assembly Finance Minister Peter Robinson was that the victim, ...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2008
Brown Backs Bugging Evidence In Court
Gordon Brown today gave his backing to the limited use of evidence gained from the bugging of suspects to be used in court, following an independent review. The Chilcot report says phone tap evidence...
Brown Backs Bugging Evidence In Court
Gordon Brown today gave his backing to the limited use of evidence gained from the bugging of suspects to be used in court, following an independent review. The Chilcot report says phone tap evidence...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2008
Speculation Mounts Over Glenshane Death
Speculation into circumstances surrounding the death of a local man is growing after the man's remains were found in bogland near the Glenshane Pass. The man has been identified as Gregory Woods, i...
Speculation Mounts Over Glenshane Death
Speculation into circumstances surrounding the death of a local man is growing after the man's remains were found in bogland near the Glenshane Pass. The man has been identified as Gregory Woods, i...
Recruitment News, Feb 6, 2008
€60m Growth Fund To Boost Small and Medium Sized Firm
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Micheál Martin, has today announced a €60m growth fund to support Ireland's small and medium sized companies. The Growth Fund, operated by Enterprise Ir...
€60m Growth Fund To Boost Small and Medium Sized Firm
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Micheál Martin, has today announced a €60m growth fund to support Ireland's small and medium sized companies. The Growth Fund, operated by Enterprise Ir...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2008
Child Killed In "Tragic Accident"
A young girl has died after what police have described as a "tragic accident" in her bedroom. Two-year-old Muireann McLaughin was understood to have become entangled in a window blind cord at her hom...
Child Killed In "Tragic Accident"
A young girl has died after what police have described as a "tragic accident" in her bedroom. Two-year-old Muireann McLaughin was understood to have become entangled in a window blind cord at her hom...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2008
Police 'Business Cards' To Cut Red Tape
Police stopping members of the public in the street should hand out a business card rather than fill out a lengthy form under measures to be unveiled tomorrow by Sir Ronnie Flanagan, the Chief Inspect...
Police 'Business Cards' To Cut Red Tape
Police stopping members of the public in the street should hand out a business card rather than fill out a lengthy form under measures to be unveiled tomorrow by Sir Ronnie Flanagan, the Chief Inspect...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2008
Sir Ronnie's Policing Review Ready
Beleaguered former PSNI and Royal Ulster Constabulary Chief Constable Sir Ronnie Flanagan, is back in the news. Fresh from defying calls for his resignation, on foot of criticisms of the police’s han...
Sir Ronnie's Policing Review Ready
Beleaguered former PSNI and Royal Ulster Constabulary Chief Constable Sir Ronnie Flanagan, is back in the news. Fresh from defying calls for his resignation, on foot of criticisms of the police’s han...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2008
Bus Drivers Threaten to Strike
Belfast’s congestion has sparked a row with Metro bus drives who now threaten strike action throughout the city. Metro driver’s union, Unite, called on Northern Ireland Transport Minister Conor Murph...
Bus Drivers Threaten to Strike
Belfast’s congestion has sparked a row with Metro bus drives who now threaten strike action throughout the city. Metro driver’s union, Unite, called on Northern Ireland Transport Minister Conor Murph...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2008
Nuclear Free Ireland Debate Rages
The debate over a nuclear-free Ireland is raging following a recent North-South meeting in Bangor between the NI Assembly's Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie and John Gormley, Green Party L...
Nuclear Free Ireland Debate Rages
The debate over a nuclear-free Ireland is raging following a recent North-South meeting in Bangor between the NI Assembly's Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie and John Gormley, Green Party L...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2008
Jobs Threat At Troubled Northern Rock
Virgin has reversed its promise not to cut jobs at Northern Rock if it successful in its takeover bid of the troubled lender. The move has alarmed unions who had originally vowed to fight compulsory...
Jobs Threat At Troubled Northern Rock
Virgin has reversed its promise not to cut jobs at Northern Rock if it successful in its takeover bid of the troubled lender. The move has alarmed unions who had originally vowed to fight compulsory...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2008
Survivors Of The Munich Air Disaster Remember The Dead
A minute's silence is to be observed today by survivors of the Munich air disaster. Eight Manchester United football players were among 23 people to have lost their lives in the tragic crash, which ...
Survivors Of The Munich Air Disaster Remember The Dead
A minute's silence is to be observed today by survivors of the Munich air disaster. Eight Manchester United football players were among 23 people to have lost their lives in the tragic crash, which ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2008
PSNI To Bring Back Checkpoints
The PSNI has announced a stepping up of its operations in response to an increased level of threat by dissident republicans. The police initiative comes just days after a member of republican splinte...
PSNI To Bring Back Checkpoints
The PSNI has announced a stepping up of its operations in response to an increased level of threat by dissident republicans. The police initiative comes just days after a member of republican splinte...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2008
Hospitality Skills To The Fore
A ground-breaking UK 'Skills Passport' (UKSP), a new tool to enhance the experience of those in the hospitality, tourism, travel and leisure industry, has been launched The Department for Employment ...
Hospitality Skills To The Fore
A ground-breaking UK 'Skills Passport' (UKSP), a new tool to enhance the experience of those in the hospitality, tourism, travel and leisure industry, has been launched The Department for Employment ...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2008
Parents Face Censure Over Teenage Drinking
Parents could be fined for letting their children drink alcohol in the streets. The measures are expected to be outlined by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith in a proposed crackdown on under-18s engaging in...
Parents Face Censure Over Teenage Drinking
Parents could be fined for letting their children drink alcohol in the streets. The measures are expected to be outlined by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith in a proposed crackdown on under-18s engaging in...
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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.