Northern Ireland News for March 2008 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2008
Ulster's Best For London St Pat's Day Food Fest
Food companies from Northern Ireland will be helping Londoners and tourists celebrate St Patrick's Day this year at two major promotions in the city. Invest Northern Ireland is taking the 'Good Food...
Ulster's Best For London St Pat's Day Food Fest
Food companies from Northern Ireland will be helping Londoners and tourists celebrate St Patrick's Day this year at two major promotions in the city. Invest Northern Ireland is taking the 'Good Food...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2008
Orange Hall Attacked - Again
The latest in an ongoing series of attacks on a north Belfast Orange Hall has seen terrified women being escorted away from the scene by the police. The women, female members of the lodge from Greenc...
Orange Hall Attacked - Again
The latest in an ongoing series of attacks on a north Belfast Orange Hall has seen terrified women being escorted away from the scene by the police. The women, female members of the lodge from Greenc...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2008
McKevitt Granted Legal Aid
A convicted 'Real IRA' leader has been granted full legal aid to defend the multi-million pound Omagh bomb compensation case. Michael McKevitt, 58, is awaiting judgement in an appeal against a convic...
McKevitt Granted Legal Aid
A convicted 'Real IRA' leader has been granted full legal aid to defend the multi-million pound Omagh bomb compensation case. Michael McKevitt, 58, is awaiting judgement in an appeal against a convic...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2008
Deal On Super-Councils?
A political compromise now looks likely as the Northern Ireland Executive looks set to agree the number of new 'super-councils' to emerge as part of their review of public administration in Northern I...
Deal On Super-Councils?
A political compromise now looks likely as the Northern Ireland Executive looks set to agree the number of new 'super-councils' to emerge as part of their review of public administration in Northern I...
UK National News, Mar 13, 2008
Man Arrested In Heathrow Security Alert
A major security alert has been sparked at Heathrow Airport, after a man ran into the path of an aircraft on a runway. It is believed that the man, who was carrying a rucksack, scaled the perimeter f...
Man Arrested In Heathrow Security Alert
A major security alert has been sparked at Heathrow Airport, after a man ran into the path of an aircraft on a runway. It is believed that the man, who was carrying a rucksack, scaled the perimeter f...
UK National News, Mar 13, 2008
Man Guilty Of Pregnant Woman Murder
A man has been found guilty of the murder of a pregnant woman in south London. Thomas Hughes, 41, of Stonells Road in Clapham, southwest London, had denied murdering Krystal Hart outside her home on ...
Man Guilty Of Pregnant Woman Murder
A man has been found guilty of the murder of a pregnant woman in south London. Thomas Hughes, 41, of Stonells Road in Clapham, southwest London, had denied murdering Krystal Hart outside her home on ...
UK National News, Mar 13, 2008
Arrests Follow ATM Thefts
Thirteen people have been arrested in connection with the theft of more than £2.2 million from cash machines across England - in some cases removing the entire ATM safe. British Transport Police (BTP...
Arrests Follow ATM Thefts
Thirteen people have been arrested in connection with the theft of more than £2.2 million from cash machines across England - in some cases removing the entire ATM safe. British Transport Police (BTP...
UK National News, Mar 13, 2008
'Happy Slapping' Teens Sentenced
Three teenagers who beat a man to death in a "happy slapping" attack have been sentenced at Leeds Crown Court. Mark Masters, 19, from Keighley, West Yorkshire and Sean Thompson, 17, from Bradford, ha...
'Happy Slapping' Teens Sentenced
Three teenagers who beat a man to death in a "happy slapping" attack have been sentenced at Leeds Crown Court. Mark Masters, 19, from Keighley, West Yorkshire and Sean Thompson, 17, from Bradford, ha...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2008
Jail For Car 'Ram' Thief
A car thief who led the police in a desperate chase across north and west Belfast before injuring four police officers when he rammed their Land Rover has been jailed. Samuel Crawford, 20, of Glasgow...
Jail For Car 'Ram' Thief
A car thief who led the police in a desperate chase across north and west Belfast before injuring four police officers when he rammed their Land Rover has been jailed. Samuel Crawford, 20, of Glasgow...
UK National News, Mar 13, 2008
'Lost' Darwins Due In Court
John Darwin, the man who faked his death in a canoe accident, has appeared in court today, along with his wife, to face deception charges. Mr Darwin, 57, pleaded guilty to seven charges of obtaining ...
'Lost' Darwins Due In Court
John Darwin, the man who faked his death in a canoe accident, has appeared in court today, along with his wife, to face deception charges. Mr Darwin, 57, pleaded guilty to seven charges of obtaining ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2008
Budget Benefits Ulster: Robinson
Ulster will benefit from yesterday's Budget, according to Northern Ireland, Finance Minister Peter Robinson. He has said that an additional £21m will flow from Chancellor Alistair Darling's first Bud...
Budget Benefits Ulster: Robinson
Ulster will benefit from yesterday's Budget, according to Northern Ireland, Finance Minister Peter Robinson. He has said that an additional £21m will flow from Chancellor Alistair Darling's first Bud...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2008
Jumbo Jobs Boost For Tyrone Firm
There's a major deal in the air in Co Tyrone with as many as 50 jobs being created in a 'jumbo' deal. Mallaghan Engineering has landed a contract to supply catering trucks to Airbus's largest aircraf...
Jumbo Jobs Boost For Tyrone Firm
There's a major deal in the air in Co Tyrone with as many as 50 jobs being created in a 'jumbo' deal. Mallaghan Engineering has landed a contract to supply catering trucks to Airbus's largest aircraf...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2008
Thousands 'Saved' From Fuel Poverty
The scourge of fuel poverty is being addressed in Northern Ireland with as many as 200,000 households being 'saved' from falling into the category. Northern Ireland Assembly Social Development Minist...
Thousands 'Saved' From Fuel Poverty
The scourge of fuel poverty is being addressed in Northern Ireland with as many as 200,000 households being 'saved' from falling into the category. Northern Ireland Assembly Social Development Minist...
UK National News, Mar 13, 2008
Final Harry Potter Movie 'Split In Two'
The final Harry Potter novel is to be made into two separate films, according to reports. A report in the 'Los Angeles Times' said that 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' - the seventh and final ...
Final Harry Potter Movie 'Split In Two'
The final Harry Potter novel is to be made into two separate films, according to reports. A report in the 'Los Angeles Times' said that 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' - the seventh and final ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2008
Van Meets Dolly For Nashville Hooley
Blues and Country merged this week as Dolly Parton and Van Morrison made their appearances – at separate venues in the same city today – in what is being hailed as a coup for Belfast's sister-city rel...
Van Meets Dolly For Nashville Hooley
Blues and Country merged this week as Dolly Parton and Van Morrison made their appearances – at separate venues in the same city today – in what is being hailed as a coup for Belfast's sister-city rel...
UK National News, Mar 13, 2008
Woman Charged Over 'Kids With Drugs'
A Mexican woman has been charged with drug smuggling after customs officers at Heathrow allegedly found 15 kilos of cocaine strapped to the legs of two children. Elisa Vazquez Sanchez, 40, was arrest...
Woman Charged Over 'Kids With Drugs'
A Mexican woman has been charged with drug smuggling after customs officers at Heathrow allegedly found 15 kilos of cocaine strapped to the legs of two children. Elisa Vazquez Sanchez, 40, was arrest...
UK National News, Mar 13, 2008
'Sour Grapes' As Claim Slips Up
A man who was suing Marks & Spencer after he claiming that injured himself by slipping on a grape has lost his High Court claim for damages. Alexander Martin-Sklan, a 55-year-old accountant from Gold...
'Sour Grapes' As Claim Slips Up
A man who was suing Marks & Spencer after he claiming that injured himself by slipping on a grape has lost his High Court claim for damages. Alexander Martin-Sklan, a 55-year-old accountant from Gold...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2008
Continued Growth In NI Households
The number of households in Northern Ireland is set to rise as a result of both population increase and a continued move towards smaller households, according to data from the Northern Ireland Statist...
Continued Growth In NI Households
The number of households in Northern Ireland is set to rise as a result of both population increase and a continued move towards smaller households, according to data from the Northern Ireland Statist...
UK National News, Mar 13, 2008
Second Man In Court Over Scarlett Murder
A second man arrested in Goa in connection with the drugging, rape and murder of British teenager Scarlett Keeling has appeared in court. Placido Carvalho was arrested on Wednesday and appeared in co...
Second Man In Court Over Scarlett Murder
A second man arrested in Goa in connection with the drugging, rape and murder of British teenager Scarlett Keeling has appeared in court. Placido Carvalho was arrested on Wednesday and appeared in co...
UK National News, Mar 13, 2008
Widow Pays Tribute To Police Chief
The widow of Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Michael Todd has paid tribute to her husband, describing him as "caring and loving". A statment issued by Carolyn Todd on Thursday said: "Michae...
Widow Pays Tribute To Police Chief
The widow of Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Michael Todd has paid tribute to her husband, describing him as "caring and loving". A statment issued by Carolyn Todd on Thursday said: "Michae...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2008
Community Watch Conference Success
A new concept in community-based policing activities has been further developed with the first annual Neighbourhood Watch conference being held. The Northern Ireland Policing Board together with the ...
Community Watch Conference Success
A new concept in community-based policing activities has been further developed with the first annual Neighbourhood Watch conference being held. The Northern Ireland Policing Board together with the ...
UK National News, Mar 13, 2008
Budget Will Help First-Time Buyers
Thousands of first-time buyers and key workers could see their purchasing power boosted by up to 50% with new home loans announced in the Budget. The Chancellor announced that from April this year tw...
Budget Will Help First-Time Buyers
Thousands of first-time buyers and key workers could see their purchasing power boosted by up to 50% with new home loans announced in the Budget. The Chancellor announced that from April this year tw...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2008
Great Craic As Ulster-Scots Grant Announced In US
It wasn't quite 'money from America' - as the local lingo goes - but the announcement that some 500 young people here are to benefit from a £3 million funding boost for the Ulster-Scots Agency was tim...
Great Craic As Ulster-Scots Grant Announced In US
It wasn't quite 'money from America' - as the local lingo goes - but the announcement that some 500 young people here are to benefit from a £3 million funding boost for the Ulster-Scots Agency was tim...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2008
Blaze Woman's Body Investigated
Detectives in south Belfast are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of woman whose body was found at a house near Tate's Avenue. The woman was found after emergency services respond...
Blaze Woman's Body Investigated
Detectives in south Belfast are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of woman whose body was found at a house near Tate's Avenue. The woman was found after emergency services respond...
UK National News, Mar 12, 2008
Police Chief 'May Have Committed Suicide'
A post-mortem has been carried out on the body of Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Michael Todd, who was found dead in north Wales on Tuesday. According to reports, the examination has found...
Police Chief 'May Have Committed Suicide'
A post-mortem has been carried out on the body of Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Michael Todd, who was found dead in north Wales on Tuesday. According to reports, the examination has found...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2008
Double Murder Anniversary Marked By Fresh Appeal
The PSNI has launched a new appeal for information about the murders of Edward Burns and Joseph Jones in Belfast on the first anniversary of their deaths. The bodies of the men were found a few hours...
Double Murder Anniversary Marked By Fresh Appeal
The PSNI has launched a new appeal for information about the murders of Edward Burns and Joseph Jones in Belfast on the first anniversary of their deaths. The bodies of the men were found a few hours...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2008
'Suicide' Shock As Orde's Friend Dies
A fellow top cop and friend of PSNI Chief Constable, Sir Hugh Orde, has been found dead. A post mortem is due to be carried out on the body of Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Michael Todd. ...
'Suicide' Shock As Orde's Friend Dies
A fellow top cop and friend of PSNI Chief Constable, Sir Hugh Orde, has been found dead. A post mortem is due to be carried out on the body of Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Michael Todd. ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2008
DUP 'Illogical' On Policing: SF
Sinn Féin is accusing the DUP of adopting an illogical position on the devolution of policing and justice powers to Stormont. The DUP is continuing to insist that the IRA Army Council must be disband...
DUP 'Illogical' On Policing: SF
Sinn Féin is accusing the DUP of adopting an illogical position on the devolution of policing and justice powers to Stormont. The DUP is continuing to insist that the IRA Army Council must be disband...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2008
Multi-Tickets Prices Held As Fares Rise
Bus and train company Translink has chosen UK budget day to announce that fares in Northern Ireland are to rise by up to 5% from later this month. Translink's Ciaran Rogan said the rise was down to f...
Multi-Tickets Prices Held As Fares Rise
Bus and train company Translink has chosen UK budget day to announce that fares in Northern Ireland are to rise by up to 5% from later this month. Translink's Ciaran Rogan said the rise was down to f...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2008
Water Finance Debacle Probed
A huge shortfall, thought to be £20m per year, which could lead to higher than expected household water bills, is to be investigated by a powerful NI Assembly committee. Northern Ireland Water is to ...
Water Finance Debacle Probed
A huge shortfall, thought to be £20m per year, which could lead to higher than expected household water bills, is to be investigated by a powerful NI Assembly committee. Northern Ireland Water is to ...
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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.