Northern Ireland News for February 2008 : Page 9
UK National News, Feb 14, 2008
Inflatable 'Sculptor' Facing Death Charges
The sculptor who created a giant inflatable artwork, which flipped over in a freak gust of wind and killed two women, has been charged with manslaughter. Maurice Agis, 76, from Bow in east London, wa...
Inflatable 'Sculptor' Facing Death Charges
The sculptor who created a giant inflatable artwork, which flipped over in a freak gust of wind and killed two women, has been charged with manslaughter. Maurice Agis, 76, from Bow in east London, wa...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2008
Assembly Warning On Timescale For 11+ Transfer Replacement
Amid continuing warnings that any attempt to push through controversial 11+ Transfer replacement legislation without NI Executive support could 'collapse of the Assembly', it now seems the first child...
Assembly Warning On Timescale For 11+ Transfer Replacement
Amid continuing warnings that any attempt to push through controversial 11+ Transfer replacement legislation without NI Executive support could 'collapse of the Assembly', it now seems the first child...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2008
Donegal Murder Victim Was Previously Attacked
The victim of a brutal border murder had previoulsy been the victim of a shooing by republicans and it is now believed he was abducted prior to being shot dead last night. Named as Co Tyrone man, And...
Donegal Murder Victim Was Previously Attacked
The victim of a brutal border murder had previoulsy been the victim of a shooing by republicans and it is now believed he was abducted prior to being shot dead last night. Named as Co Tyrone man, And...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2008
Is Informer Being Hidden From IRA?
A former DUP politician has linked the continued existence of an IRA 'Army Council' with the 'disappearance' of an unmasked MI5 agent. The IRA terrorist organisation's governance was back on the agen...
Is Informer Being Hidden From IRA?
A former DUP politician has linked the continued existence of an IRA 'Army Council' with the 'disappearance' of an unmasked MI5 agent. The IRA terrorist organisation's governance was back on the agen...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2008
Bogus Lottery Scams Taking Their Toll
This week's massive Lottery win by a Londonderry man is likely to entice further numbers of vulnerable people in NI into bogus 'draws', with many already being scammed for Lottery-level amounts. Over...
Bogus Lottery Scams Taking Their Toll
This week's massive Lottery win by a Londonderry man is likely to entice further numbers of vulnerable people in NI into bogus 'draws', with many already being scammed for Lottery-level amounts. Over...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2008
Glenshane Pass Death 'Warning' By Accused Revealed
A court case connected to the mysterious death of a man - Gregory Woods (41) from Castledawson - who was found dead close to Glenshane Forest last Tuesday, has been given a further twist after it emer...
Glenshane Pass Death 'Warning' By Accused Revealed
A court case connected to the mysterious death of a man - Gregory Woods (41) from Castledawson - who was found dead close to Glenshane Forest last Tuesday, has been given a further twist after it emer...
UK National News, Feb 13, 2008
Madeleine Inquiry 'Close To End'
In a shock development, the police investigation into the disappearance of British girl Madeleine McCann is almost at an end, the Portuguese Justice Minister has revealed. Speaking to a parliamentary...
Madeleine Inquiry 'Close To End'
In a shock development, the police investigation into the disappearance of British girl Madeleine McCann is almost at an end, the Portuguese Justice Minister has revealed. Speaking to a parliamentary...
UK National News, Feb 13, 2008
Police Use Digger In £100 Million Drugs Empire Raids
A series of raids have been carried out by police in and around London in a bid to smash a £100 million drug trafficking empire - one involving a mobile digger to smash into a fortified private house....
Police Use Digger In £100 Million Drugs Empire Raids
A series of raids have been carried out by police in and around London in a bid to smash a £100 million drug trafficking empire - one involving a mobile digger to smash into a fortified private house....
UK National News, Feb 13, 2008
Five Students Win Appeal Over Terror Convictions
The Court of Appeal has freed five Muslim students jailed over extremist literature. Lord Chief Justice Lord Phillips, Mr Justice Owen and Mr Justice Bean, sitting at the Court of Appeal on Wednesday...
Five Students Win Appeal Over Terror Convictions
The Court of Appeal has freed five Muslim students jailed over extremist literature. Lord Chief Justice Lord Phillips, Mr Justice Owen and Mr Justice Bean, sitting at the Court of Appeal on Wednesday...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2008
Police 'Sting' Foils Career Bank Robbers
In one of a series of such undercover operations, a policeman dressed as a cash in transit security guard, was instrumental in bringing robbers to justice this week. Two brothers who were part of a f...
Police 'Sting' Foils Career Bank Robbers
In one of a series of such undercover operations, a policeman dressed as a cash in transit security guard, was instrumental in bringing robbers to justice this week. Two brothers who were part of a f...
UK National News, Feb 13, 2008
Newlove Killer 'May Appeal'
One of the gang convicted of killing father-of-three Garry Newlove is considering launching an appeal against his sentence, it has been reported. Adam Swellings, 19, from Crewe, was jailed for life o...
Newlove Killer 'May Appeal'
One of the gang convicted of killing father-of-three Garry Newlove is considering launching an appeal against his sentence, it has been reported. Adam Swellings, 19, from Crewe, was jailed for life o...
Recruitment News, Feb 13, 2008
Unemployment Up - But More People Are Working
Although still under the UK average, unemployment in Northern Ireland has gone up again. The numbers of people who are deemed 'economic inactive' has also continued to rise. However, on the plus sid...
Unemployment Up - But More People Are Working
Although still under the UK average, unemployment in Northern Ireland has gone up again. The numbers of people who are deemed 'economic inactive' has also continued to rise. However, on the plus sid...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2008
Rates' Debt Grows
A rising tide of unpaid rates' debt on homes and business premises has led to some 17,500 summonses being issued by the Magistrates Courts and some 500 bankruptcy and liquidation cases being considere...
Rates' Debt Grows
A rising tide of unpaid rates' debt on homes and business premises has led to some 17,500 summonses being issued by the Magistrates Courts and some 500 bankruptcy and liquidation cases being considere...
UK National News, Feb 13, 2008
Drivers 'Ignored' Sex Attack On Woman
At least five drivers failed to stop and help a young woman who was being sexually assaulted on a road in Teesside, police have revealed. The 20-year-old was attacked as she walked alone along Rivers...
Drivers 'Ignored' Sex Attack On Woman
At least five drivers failed to stop and help a young woman who was being sexually assaulted on a road in Teesside, police have revealed. The 20-year-old was attacked as she walked alone along Rivers...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2008
Victim's Dad To Address SF Ard Fheis
The campaigning father of a UVF murder victim is to take up an invitation to speak at a major Sinn Fein event. Raymond McCord - who comes originally from the loyalist Rathcoole estate in Newtownabbe...
Victim's Dad To Address SF Ard Fheis
The campaigning father of a UVF murder victim is to take up an invitation to speak at a major Sinn Fein event. Raymond McCord - who comes originally from the loyalist Rathcoole estate in Newtownabbe...
UK National News, Feb 13, 2008
Two Held Over Firefighter Deaths
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of the manslaughter of two firemen who were killed while dealing with an explosion at a Sussex fireworks factory last December. BBC South East reported that Ma...
Two Held Over Firefighter Deaths
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of the manslaughter of two firemen who were killed while dealing with an explosion at a Sussex fireworks factory last December. BBC South East reported that Ma...
UK National News, Feb 13, 2008
Cliff Plunge Couple Remain In Hospital
A couple are still being treated in hospital after their car fell 75ft over cliffs in Cornwall yesterday. The man and woman, who have not yet been identified, both suffered head injuries and suspecte...
Cliff Plunge Couple Remain In Hospital
A couple are still being treated in hospital after their car fell 75ft over cliffs in Cornwall yesterday. The man and woman, who have not yet been identified, both suffered head injuries and suspecte...
UK National News, Feb 13, 2008
Former Boyband Star Charged With Assault
Former boy band star Lee Ryan has been charged in connection with an attack on a taxi driver. The 24-year-old former Blue singer has been accused of assaulting the man in Oxted, Surrey, after a minor...
Former Boyband Star Charged With Assault
Former boy band star Lee Ryan has been charged in connection with an attack on a taxi driver. The 24-year-old former Blue singer has been accused of assaulting the man in Oxted, Surrey, after a minor...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2008
NI Unemployment Up Again - But More In Jobs
Although still under the UK average, unemployment in Northern Ireland has gone up again. The numbers of people who are deemed 'economic inactive' has also continued to rise. However, on the plus sid...
NI Unemployment Up Again - But More In Jobs
Although still under the UK average, unemployment in Northern Ireland has gone up again. The numbers of people who are deemed 'economic inactive' has also continued to rise. However, on the plus sid...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2008
UTV Acquires Tibus For £5 Million
UTV plc has acquired Tibus, an all-Ireland focused web design agency with offices in Dublin and Belfast for £5 million. Tibus, which employs 30 people, was founded in 1996 and specialises in providin...
UTV Acquires Tibus For £5 Million
UTV plc has acquired Tibus, an all-Ireland focused web design agency with offices in Dublin and Belfast for £5 million. Tibus, which employs 30 people, was founded in 1996 and specialises in providin...
UK National News, Feb 13, 2008
Portsmouth Boosted In £17 Million Naval Contract
Portsmouth is getting a major fillip with news that a £17 million contract for a naval vessel has been granted. The project, to refurbish a Type 42 destroyer, the HMS York, has been awarded to Portsm...
Portsmouth Boosted In £17 Million Naval Contract
Portsmouth is getting a major fillip with news that a £17 million contract for a naval vessel has been granted. The project, to refurbish a Type 42 destroyer, the HMS York, has been awarded to Portsm...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2008
Police Warn On Construction Site Security
County Antrim police are taking steps to foil any more firms falling victim to an ongoing spate of building site thefts. Contractors and others in the building trade need to be on the alert following...
Police Warn On Construction Site Security
County Antrim police are taking steps to foil any more firms falling victim to an ongoing spate of building site thefts. Contractors and others in the building trade need to be on the alert following...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2008
Derry Lotto Winner Banks Cheque
Derry has hit lucky yet again as a local man was today celebrating after scooping one of the province's biggest ever lottery wins. The Londonderry ticket-holder won £6.4m in the EuroMillions lottery ...
Derry Lotto Winner Banks Cheque
Derry has hit lucky yet again as a local man was today celebrating after scooping one of the province's biggest ever lottery wins. The Londonderry ticket-holder won £6.4m in the EuroMillions lottery ...
UK National News, Feb 12, 2008
Buckingham Palace 'Swept For Bugs'
Buckingham Palace was regularly checked for bugging devices by MI5, the inquest into the deaths of Diana, Princess of Wales and Dodi Al Fayed has heard. Lord Fellowes, the Queen's former private secr...
Buckingham Palace 'Swept For Bugs'
Buckingham Palace was regularly checked for bugging devices by MI5, the inquest into the deaths of Diana, Princess of Wales and Dodi Al Fayed has heard. Lord Fellowes, the Queen's former private secr...
Recruitment News, Feb 12, 2008
US Firms Announce Limerick Jobs Boost
Seventy-five new jobs are to be created in Limerick, thanks to investments by two US firms. Vistakon Inc, a division of Johnson & Johnson, is to invest €100 million in expanding its manufacturing ope...
US Firms Announce Limerick Jobs Boost
Seventy-five new jobs are to be created in Limerick, thanks to investments by two US firms. Vistakon Inc, a division of Johnson & Johnson, is to invest €100 million in expanding its manufacturing ope...
UK National News, Feb 12, 2008
Newlove Widow Calls For Death Penalty
The widow of Garry Newlove, who was murdered a group of drunken teenagers, has called for the death penalty to be brought back. Speaking to 'The Sun', Helen Newlove, 45, said that she thought the tee...
Newlove Widow Calls For Death Penalty
The widow of Garry Newlove, who was murdered a group of drunken teenagers, has called for the death penalty to be brought back. Speaking to 'The Sun', Helen Newlove, 45, said that she thought the tee...
UK National News, Feb 12, 2008
Murder Inquiry Launched Into Teen's Stabbing
A murder investigation has been launched in Hull, after a teenage boy died after being stabbed. Emergency services were called after reports of a stabbing on Bilton Grove in Hull around 10:50pm on Mo...
Murder Inquiry Launched Into Teen's Stabbing
A murder investigation has been launched in Hull, after a teenage boy died after being stabbed. Emergency services were called after reports of a stabbing on Bilton Grove in Hull around 10:50pm on Mo...
UK National News, Feb 12, 2008
Call To Ban Anti-Teen 'Mosquito' Device
Campaigners are calling for a ban on controveral 'silent' devices which emit high-pitched noises in order to disperse groups of teenagers. However, the government has announced that there are no plan...
Call To Ban Anti-Teen 'Mosquito' Device
Campaigners are calling for a ban on controveral 'silent' devices which emit high-pitched noises in order to disperse groups of teenagers. However, the government has announced that there are no plan...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2008
Evidence To Be Reviewed As Attracta's Killer Appeals
While lawyers for the killer of a Strabane woman have told a court that DNA evidence used to link him to his victim is now "questionable", the victim's husband has said he is outraged and disgusted th...
Evidence To Be Reviewed As Attracta's Killer Appeals
While lawyers for the killer of a Strabane woman have told a court that DNA evidence used to link him to his victim is now "questionable", the victim's husband has said he is outraged and disgusted th...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2008
Dramatic Rescue In House Blaze
Fire crews have been forced to fight their way through a fire to rescue a victim trapped in her bathroom. The 37-year-old woman was saved from a burning house in south Belfast early on Tuesday mornin...
Dramatic Rescue In House Blaze
Fire crews have been forced to fight their way through a fire to rescue a victim trapped in her bathroom. The 37-year-old woman was saved from a burning house in south Belfast early on Tuesday mornin...
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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.