Northern Ireland News for February 2008 : Page 14
UK National News, Feb 4, 2008
Winds Farms A National Security Threat
The MoD has lodged last-minute objections to at least four offshore windfarms as they have discovered that the turbines interfere with radar. The Times has learned the windfarms block the line of sig...
Winds Farms A National Security Threat
The MoD has lodged last-minute objections to at least four offshore windfarms as they have discovered that the turbines interfere with radar. The Times has learned the windfarms block the line of sig...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2008
West Belfast Stabbing Investigated
Police are investigating an attack in which a man was stabbed a number of times in West Belfast. The attack took place at Albert Street off the Falls Road on Saturday. The victim's injuries are not t...
West Belfast Stabbing Investigated
Police are investigating an attack in which a man was stabbed a number of times in West Belfast. The attack took place at Albert Street off the Falls Road on Saturday. The victim's injuries are not t...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2008
PSNI On Alert After Warning By Real IRA
A renewed warning by the Real IRA has placed the PSNI “on their guard”, according to a Police Federation Spokesman. After speaking to the Sunday Tribune, a spokesperson for the republican dissident ...
PSNI On Alert After Warning By Real IRA
A renewed warning by the Real IRA has placed the PSNI “on their guard”, according to a Police Federation Spokesman. After speaking to the Sunday Tribune, a spokesperson for the republican dissident ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2008
Car Crashes Into Elderly Couples' Home
A car has smashed into the home of an elderly couple, causing enough structural damage to warrant its demolition. The septuagenarian husband and wife from Lisburn were left shocked by the incident, ...
Car Crashes Into Elderly Couples' Home
A car has smashed into the home of an elderly couple, causing enough structural damage to warrant its demolition. The septuagenarian husband and wife from Lisburn were left shocked by the incident, ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2008
Health Workers To Lose Jobs
The Northern Ireland Minister for Health has revealed plans to slash 1,700 jobs. In a move that will see a the four present Health Boards to a single giant authority, 450 health workers will be dropp...
Health Workers To Lose Jobs
The Northern Ireland Minister for Health has revealed plans to slash 1,700 jobs. In a move that will see a the four present Health Boards to a single giant authority, 450 health workers will be dropp...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2008
Minister Confirms Single Regional Health Board
NI Assembly Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has outlined proposals to amalgamate the four health boards in Northern Ireland by April next year. The Health Minister said he wanted a Regional Health ...
Minister Confirms Single Regional Health Board
NI Assembly Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has outlined proposals to amalgamate the four health boards in Northern Ireland by April next year. The Health Minister said he wanted a Regional Health ...
UK National News, Feb 4, 2008
Settlement May Be Imposed On GP Opening Hours
The government has said it will impose a settlement on GP opening hours if agreement cannot be reached with the doctors' union, the British Medical Association (BMA). Health Secretary Alan Johnson is...
Settlement May Be Imposed On GP Opening Hours
The government has said it will impose a settlement on GP opening hours if agreement cannot be reached with the doctors' union, the British Medical Association (BMA). Health Secretary Alan Johnson is...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2008
UCF Focuses On Kids Passive Smoking
A major campaign by cancer charities is focusing on the danger passive smoking poses to children. The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) has warned that infants and children are more vulnerable to the po...
UCF Focuses On Kids Passive Smoking
A major campaign by cancer charities is focusing on the danger passive smoking poses to children. The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) has warned that infants and children are more vulnerable to the po...
UK National News, Feb 4, 2008
‘Sickies’ Affecting Army Operations
Thousands of soldiers who are off sick could be affecting Army operations, official figures suggest. Former infantry commander Tory MP Patrick Mercer, who obtained the figures, said if this under-man...
‘Sickies’ Affecting Army Operations
Thousands of soldiers who are off sick could be affecting Army operations, official figures suggest. Former infantry commander Tory MP Patrick Mercer, who obtained the figures, said if this under-man...
UK National News, Feb 4, 2008
Migrants Advised Not To Spit Or Litter
Migrants entering Britain have been warned against such anti-social activity as spitting and littering in a bid by the government to help ease community tensions and encourage newcomers to integrate. ...
Migrants Advised Not To Spit Or Litter
Migrants entering Britain have been warned against such anti-social activity as spitting and littering in a bid by the government to help ease community tensions and encourage newcomers to integrate. ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2008
Portrush Lifeboat Replaced By Standby Boat
A standby lifeboat has replaced the Portrush all-weather lifeboat which remains stranded on rocks off Rathlin island. The RNLI lifeboat that was grounded on rocks during a rescue operation at Rathlin...
Portrush Lifeboat Replaced By Standby Boat
A standby lifeboat has replaced the Portrush all-weather lifeboat which remains stranded on rocks off Rathlin island. The RNLI lifeboat that was grounded on rocks during a rescue operation at Rathlin...
UK National News, Feb 4, 2008
GM Mouse Key To Common Cold Cure?
British Scientists have discovered a new way of treating serious respiratory conditions by creating a mouse that can catch the common cold. It is hoped that the genetically modified animals will help...
GM Mouse Key To Common Cold Cure?
British Scientists have discovered a new way of treating serious respiratory conditions by creating a mouse that can catch the common cold. It is hoped that the genetically modified animals will help...
UK National News, Feb 1, 2008
Bird Flu Alert As More Swans Die
There's another 'flap' on this weekend with news that two more wild swans have been found dead on a reserve in the Dorset area. Both have tested positive for the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu. A to...
Bird Flu Alert As More Swans Die
There's another 'flap' on this weekend with news that two more wild swans have been found dead on a reserve in the Dorset area. Both have tested positive for the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu. A to...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 1, 2008
Royal Easter For City Of Armagh
It has just been announced that the Queen is to visit Northern Ireland at Easter. The trip will be part of her annual Maundy Service with the event this year taking place at St Patrick's Church of Ir...
Royal Easter For City Of Armagh
It has just been announced that the Queen is to visit Northern Ireland at Easter. The trip will be part of her annual Maundy Service with the event this year taking place at St Patrick's Church of Ir...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 1, 2008
Ahern Meeting: 'A Good Day For Ireland': Paisley
DUP Leader and NI Assembly First Minister, Ian Paisley has described an historic visit from the Taoiseach as "A good day for Ireland". Both Bertie Ahern and Ian Paisley were all smiles today as they...
Ahern Meeting: 'A Good Day For Ireland': Paisley
DUP Leader and NI Assembly First Minister, Ian Paisley has described an historic visit from the Taoiseach as "A good day for Ireland". Both Bertie Ahern and Ian Paisley were all smiles today as they...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 1, 2008
Ballymurphy Murder Accused Remanded
A court has today heard of a brutal killing in a troubled area of west Belfast. A 49-year-old man was remanded in custody after being charged with the murder of Gerald Devlin, a west Belfast father-o...
Ballymurphy Murder Accused Remanded
A court has today heard of a brutal killing in a troubled area of west Belfast. A 49-year-old man was remanded in custody after being charged with the murder of Gerald Devlin, a west Belfast father-o...
UK National News, Feb 1, 2008
Woolworths Drops Lolita Bed For Girls
Woolworths has been forced to withdraw a range of bedroom furniture for young girls. The advertisement for the £395 Lolita Midsleeper Combi sparked a flood of complaints from parents who forced the mo...
Woolworths Drops Lolita Bed For Girls
Woolworths has been forced to withdraw a range of bedroom furniture for young girls. The advertisement for the £395 Lolita Midsleeper Combi sparked a flood of complaints from parents who forced the mo...
UK National News, Feb 1, 2008
Train Crash Driver 'Serious'
A train driver suffered serious injuries today when his train derailed after hitting a damaged footbridge in Leicestershire. British Transport police said that the train driver was removed from the d...
Train Crash Driver 'Serious'
A train driver suffered serious injuries today when his train derailed after hitting a damaged footbridge in Leicestershire. British Transport police said that the train driver was removed from the d...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 1, 2008
Education 'Policy' Could Ruin Ruane
The Northern Ireland Minister for Education may be subject to a vote of no confidence as a debacle over 11 plus reform continues to escalate. As thousands await their 11 plus results throughout North...
Education 'Policy' Could Ruin Ruane
The Northern Ireland Minister for Education may be subject to a vote of no confidence as a debacle over 11 plus reform continues to escalate. As thousands await their 11 plus results throughout North...
UK National News, Feb 1, 2008
DNA Samples Found On Wright's Clothes
DNA samples discovered on gloves and a coat belonging to a man accused of murdering five prostitutes are likely to have came from two of his alleged victims, a forensic expert has said. Peter Hau tol...
DNA Samples Found On Wright's Clothes
DNA samples discovered on gloves and a coat belonging to a man accused of murdering five prostitutes are likely to have came from two of his alleged victims, a forensic expert has said. Peter Hau tol...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 1, 2008
Poverty Doesn't Mean Suicide Looms
Being poor doesn't mean being at more risk of suicide or self-harm. A major new survey claims that living in deprived areas of Northern Ireland does not heighten the chances of suicide. The news wa...
Poverty Doesn't Mean Suicide Looms
Being poor doesn't mean being at more risk of suicide or self-harm. A major new survey claims that living in deprived areas of Northern Ireland does not heighten the chances of suicide. The news wa...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 1, 2008
High Seas' Drama As Ferry Evacuated
A dramatic high seas' rescue has narrowly managed to prevent a 'repeat' tragedy, with crew and passengers safely evacuated from a now-beached roll-on roll-off ferry. On the very day that the 55th ann...
High Seas' Drama As Ferry Evacuated
A dramatic high seas' rescue has narrowly managed to prevent a 'repeat' tragedy, with crew and passengers safely evacuated from a now-beached roll-on roll-off ferry. On the very day that the 55th ann...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 1, 2008
Road Deaths Hit 10
There has been a further road tragedy with news that a man has been fatally injured in a traffic accident in County Tyrone. The crash happened on the A5 between Omagh and Ballygawley at about 8am on ...
Road Deaths Hit 10
There has been a further road tragedy with news that a man has been fatally injured in a traffic accident in County Tyrone. The crash happened on the A5 between Omagh and Ballygawley at about 8am on ...
UK National News, Feb 1, 2008
Teenager, 14, Stabbed By Fellow Pupil
A 13-year-old boy was arrested today for the stabbing of a fellow pupil at a school at Leeds, police said. West Yorkshire police were called just before 9.30 this morning with reports of a stabbing a...
Teenager, 14, Stabbed By Fellow Pupil
A 13-year-old boy was arrested today for the stabbing of a fellow pupil at a school at Leeds, police said. West Yorkshire police were called just before 9.30 this morning with reports of a stabbing a...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 1, 2008
Deadly Shed Fire 'Not Suspicious'
A man in his 60s has died in a house fire in Co Fermanagh. Enquiries are ongoing into the cause of the fire but it is understood that it is not being treated as suspicious. The victim's two pet do...
Deadly Shed Fire 'Not Suspicious'
A man in his 60s has died in a house fire in Co Fermanagh. Enquiries are ongoing into the cause of the fire but it is understood that it is not being treated as suspicious. The victim's two pet do...
UK National News, Feb 1, 2008
Cargo Vessel Toppled By Freak Wave
The Riverdance, a roll-on roll-off vessel operated by Seatruck Ferries has run aground at Blackpool. Passengers and crew were airlifted to safety after a freak wave hit the stricken vessel. Carrying...
Cargo Vessel Toppled By Freak Wave
The Riverdance, a roll-on roll-off vessel operated by Seatruck Ferries has run aground at Blackpool. Passengers and crew were airlifted to safety after a freak wave hit the stricken vessel. Carrying...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 1, 2008
Maze Escapee Arrested In Texas
A prisoner who escaped the Maze prison in 1983 has been arrested on the Texas border. US Border Patrol detained escapee Paul Brennan on Monday night after a routine check found his immigration docume...
Maze Escapee Arrested In Texas
A prisoner who escaped the Maze prison in 1983 has been arrested on the Texas border. US Border Patrol detained escapee Paul Brennan on Monday night after a routine check found his immigration docume...
Recruitment News, Feb 1, 2008
Enquiry Into Engineering Skills Welcomed
A major new parliamentary inquiry by the Innovation, Universities and Skills Select Committee focusing on the provision of engineering skills in the UK, was welcomed this week by industry business gro...
Enquiry Into Engineering Skills Welcomed
A major new parliamentary inquiry by the Innovation, Universities and Skills Select Committee focusing on the provision of engineering skills in the UK, was welcomed this week by industry business gro...
UK National News, Feb 1, 2008
Asda Recalls Microwaves Over Fire Concerns
Asda has been forced to recall 300,000 of its own brand microwaves over fire risk concerns. Three customers are believed to have reported problems with the XB2316 model, which retails at £22.75. No ...
Asda Recalls Microwaves Over Fire Concerns
Asda has been forced to recall 300,000 of its own brand microwaves over fire risk concerns. Three customers are believed to have reported problems with the XB2316 model, which retails at £22.75. No ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 1, 2008
Dunmurry Gets 'Temporary' Fire Station
A new kind of fire station has been opened in a suburb of Belfast. Said to enhance community fire safety work and overall emergency cover in the greater Dunmurry area, the 'temporary', 'part-time' st...
Dunmurry Gets 'Temporary' Fire Station
A new kind of fire station has been opened in a suburb of Belfast. Said to enhance community fire safety work and overall emergency cover in the greater Dunmurry area, the 'temporary', 'part-time' st...
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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.