Northern Ireland News for March 2008 : Page 9
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2008
Investigation Into Building Collapse Begins
A Health and Safety investigation is underway after a building under construction in Belfast collapsed yesterday, injuring six people. The accident happened close to the back of the Royal Courts of ...
Investigation Into Building Collapse Begins
A Health and Safety investigation is underway after a building under construction in Belfast collapsed yesterday, injuring six people. The accident happened close to the back of the Royal Courts of ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2008
NI's Own Seasame Street Launched
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness was out and about today at one of his more unusual events - attended the launch of 'Sesame Tree', BBC Northern Ireland's version of Sesame Street - which took p...
NI's Own Seasame Street Launched
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness was out and about today at one of his more unusual events - attended the launch of 'Sesame Tree', BBC Northern Ireland's version of Sesame Street - which took p...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2008
Northern Ireland Gets Stamp Of Approval
Scenic Ulster has been given a 'Royal' Mail stamp of approval with news of a new set of compact-sized postage stamps being launched to feature Saint Patrick himself alongside some of Northern Ireland'...
Northern Ireland Gets Stamp Of Approval
Scenic Ulster has been given a 'Royal' Mail stamp of approval with news of a new set of compact-sized postage stamps being launched to feature Saint Patrick himself alongside some of Northern Ireland'...
UK National News, Mar 10, 2008
Britain Battered By Storms
Britain is still being battered by severe winds and heavy rains as what is expected to be the worst storm in the UK this year sweeps across the country from the Atlantic. The western and southern coa...
Britain Battered By Storms
Britain is still being battered by severe winds and heavy rains as what is expected to be the worst storm in the UK this year sweeps across the country from the Atlantic. The western and southern coa...
UK National News, Mar 10, 2008
Teen Pleads Guilty In 'Goth' Kiling Trial
A 16-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to the murder of a 20-year-old woman who was attacked in a Lancashire Park last year, at Preston Crown Court today. The youth admitted to the murder of Sophie Lan...
Teen Pleads Guilty In 'Goth' Kiling Trial
A 16-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to the murder of a 20-year-old woman who was attacked in a Lancashire Park last year, at Preston Crown Court today. The youth admitted to the murder of Sophie Lan...
UK National News, Mar 10, 2008
War Costs Predicted To Rise
The costs of military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan are likely to reach more than £3 billion, a committee of MPs has warned. The Commons Defence Committee said that the forecast for operational ...
War Costs Predicted To Rise
The costs of military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan are likely to reach more than £3 billion, a committee of MPs has warned. The Commons Defence Committee said that the forecast for operational ...
UK National News, Mar 10, 2008
Search Dogs Probe Debris For Trapped Workers
Search and rescue sniffer dogs have been sent into a collapsed building site in Belfast as efforts continue to determine whether any further workers remained trapped under the building. There are at ...
Search Dogs Probe Debris For Trapped Workers
Search and rescue sniffer dogs have been sent into a collapsed building site in Belfast as efforts continue to determine whether any further workers remained trapped under the building. There are at ...
UK National News, Mar 10, 2008
Scarlett Rape Suspect Appears In Court
A 28-year-old man arrested in India in connection with the alleged rape and murder of British teenager Scarlett Keeling in Goa, has appeared before a court. Indian police detained Samson D'Souza afte...
Scarlett Rape Suspect Appears In Court
A 28-year-old man arrested in India in connection with the alleged rape and murder of British teenager Scarlett Keeling in Goa, has appeared before a court. Indian police detained Samson D'Souza afte...
Recruitment News, Mar 10, 2008
Job Losses Attributed To Construction Sector
A record increase in the number of people 'signing on' for unemployment benefit has been linked to a fall in Irish construction activity. It fell in February this year to its lowest level since the U...
Job Losses Attributed To Construction Sector
A record increase in the number of people 'signing on' for unemployment benefit has been linked to a fall in Irish construction activity. It fell in February this year to its lowest level since the U...
UK National News, Mar 10, 2008
Second Cellar To Be Searched In Jersey
Police searching a former care home in Jersey at the centre of child abuse allegations have reportedly broken into second bricked-up cellar in the building. The search at the Haut de la Garenne build...
Second Cellar To Be Searched In Jersey
Police searching a former care home in Jersey at the centre of child abuse allegations have reportedly broken into second bricked-up cellar in the building. The search at the Haut de la Garenne build...
UK National News, Mar 10, 2008
Appeal Over Walsall Body Find
Police are appealing for information following the discovery of a man's body in Walsall. The man was found in the road on Broadway West, close to the junction with West Bromwich Road shortly before 6...
Appeal Over Walsall Body Find
Police are appealing for information following the discovery of a man's body in Walsall. The man was found in the road on Broadway West, close to the junction with West Bromwich Road shortly before 6...
UK National News, Mar 10, 2008
Teenage Cadet Dies At Marine Base
A 14-year-old sea cadet has died at a Royal Marine base in Scotland. Eve Anderson, a pupil from Craigie High School in Dundee, is believed to be on a training exercise at RM Condor in Colliston in Ar...
Teenage Cadet Dies At Marine Base
A 14-year-old sea cadet has died at a Royal Marine base in Scotland. Eve Anderson, a pupil from Craigie High School in Dundee, is believed to be on a training exercise at RM Condor in Colliston in Ar...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2008
Legal Wrangle Over Restaurant Review To Return To Court
There's clearly no such thing as a 'free lunch' anymore, as reviewers across Northern Ireland have had to pause, leave aside their cutlery - and their computer keyboard - and take account of the legal...
Legal Wrangle Over Restaurant Review To Return To Court
There's clearly no such thing as a 'free lunch' anymore, as reviewers across Northern Ireland have had to pause, leave aside their cutlery - and their computer keyboard - and take account of the legal...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2008
Search Dogs Probe Debris For Trapped Workers
Search and rescue sniffer dogs have been sent into a collapsed building site in Belfast as efforts continue to determine whether any further workers remained trapped under the building. There are at ...
Search Dogs Probe Debris For Trapped Workers
Search and rescue sniffer dogs have been sent into a collapsed building site in Belfast as efforts continue to determine whether any further workers remained trapped under the building. There are at ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2008
Second School Bus Crash Reported
Just weeks after a tragic school bus crash left a local child dead, a pupil from the same school has been taken to hospital after a collision involving a school bus, a 4x4 vehicle and a lorry. The ac...
Second School Bus Crash Reported
Just weeks after a tragic school bus crash left a local child dead, a pupil from the same school has been taken to hospital after a collision involving a school bus, a 4x4 vehicle and a lorry. The ac...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2008
Still No Decision On Maze Stadium
There are no immediate plans for Northern Ireland's leading unionist party to veto proposals to build a contentious sports stadium at the Maze. NI Assembly Culture Minister Edwin Poots has moved to d...
Still No Decision On Maze Stadium
There are no immediate plans for Northern Ireland's leading unionist party to veto proposals to build a contentious sports stadium at the Maze. NI Assembly Culture Minister Edwin Poots has moved to d...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2008
Ulster Storm Heralds More Atlantic Gales
While flights were still arriving at Belfast International Airport last night - despite sometimes severe turbulence and very uncomfortable landings - Ulster was looking like missing the worst of the s...
Ulster Storm Heralds More Atlantic Gales
While flights were still arriving at Belfast International Airport last night - despite sometimes severe turbulence and very uncomfortable landings - Ulster was looking like missing the worst of the s...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2008
Man Shot In Thigh
Police are investigating a shooting in Belfast after a man was taken to hospital with a gunshot wound to his thigh. The 42-year-old man was shot while outside a taxi depot on the Stewartstown Road on...
Man Shot In Thigh
Police are investigating a shooting in Belfast after a man was taken to hospital with a gunshot wound to his thigh. The 42-year-old man was shot while outside a taxi depot on the Stewartstown Road on...
UK National News, Mar 10, 2008
TV License Fee To Rise
TV license fees are set to rise from April 1, the Government has announced. The cost of a colour television licence will rise to £139.50 from £135.50 and the cost of a black and white licence will ri...
TV License Fee To Rise
TV license fees are set to rise from April 1, the Government has announced. The cost of a colour television licence will rise to £139.50 from £135.50 and the cost of a black and white licence will ri...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2008
Rape Shocks Kilkeel
The seaside fishing town of Kilkeel has been shocked by the rape of a teenage girl in the Co Down town at the weekend. The 17-year-old girl was allegedly attacked in the Greencastle Street area at ap...
Rape Shocks Kilkeel
The seaside fishing town of Kilkeel has been shocked by the rape of a teenage girl in the Co Down town at the weekend. The 17-year-old girl was allegedly attacked in the Greencastle Street area at ap...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2008
Missing Woman: Search Called Off
Amid worsening weather conditions - as a major storm advanced on the UK and Ireland - search teams have called off a hunt at Belfast Lough for a missing 41-year-old woman. In an extensive operation, ...
Missing Woman: Search Called Off
Amid worsening weather conditions - as a major storm advanced on the UK and Ireland - search teams have called off a hunt at Belfast Lough for a missing 41-year-old woman. In an extensive operation, ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2008
Belfast School Fire Was Arson
A fire at a popular school in east Belfast was arson, the police have said. The suspicious blaze at Orangefield High School was reported to the PSNI at about 11.30pm on Sunday and it is believed wind...
Belfast School Fire Was Arson
A fire at a popular school in east Belfast was arson, the police have said. The suspicious blaze at Orangefield High School was reported to the PSNI at about 11.30pm on Sunday and it is believed wind...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2008
£3.6 million Regeneration Plans Announced
Armagh and Down are to receive over £3.6 million to counter deprivation, a government announcement has revealed. Social Development Minister, Margaret Ritchie announced the plans on Monday morning, s...
£3.6 million Regeneration Plans Announced
Armagh and Down are to receive over £3.6 million to counter deprivation, a government announcement has revealed. Social Development Minister, Margaret Ritchie announced the plans on Monday morning, s...
UK National News, Mar 10, 2008
Hairspray Scoops Four Olivier Awards
West End musical 'Hairspray' has won four awards at this year's Laurence Olivier Awards. The stage musical was named best new musical, while newcomer Leanne Jones won the award for best actress in a ...
Hairspray Scoops Four Olivier Awards
West End musical 'Hairspray' has won four awards at this year's Laurence Olivier Awards. The stage musical was named best new musical, while newcomer Leanne Jones won the award for best actress in a ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2008
Stormont Visited By Police
In one of the grandest events this year for Northern Ireland, The Police will be hosting a monstrous open air concert in Stormont's grounds this summer. The gig is apparently going to be their last e...
Stormont Visited By Police
In one of the grandest events this year for Northern Ireland, The Police will be hosting a monstrous open air concert in Stormont's grounds this summer. The gig is apparently going to be their last e...
UK National News, Mar 7, 2008
Extremist Recruiter Jailed Indefinitely
A Muslim street preacher convicted as a major recruiter for Islamist extremism has been jailed indefinitely for public protection. Self-proclaimed 'Osama bin London', Mohammed Hamid, 50, from east Lo...
Extremist Recruiter Jailed Indefinitely
A Muslim street preacher convicted as a major recruiter for Islamist extremism has been jailed indefinitely for public protection. Self-proclaimed 'Osama bin London', Mohammed Hamid, 50, from east Lo...
UK National News, Mar 7, 2008
Brown Enters RAF Uniform Row
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has entered the row over military uniforms, following reports that RAF service personnel from a Cambridgeshire base have been told to wear civilian dress on off-duty trips ...
Brown Enters RAF Uniform Row
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has entered the row over military uniforms, following reports that RAF service personnel from a Cambridgeshire base have been told to wear civilian dress on off-duty trips ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2008
Man Injured In Fourth Brick Attack
A second motorist has been injured after a brick was thrown through the windscreen of his van in County Down. It is the fourth such attack in the area in the past week. Dominic Lennon suffered cuts ...
Man Injured In Fourth Brick Attack
A second motorist has been injured after a brick was thrown through the windscreen of his van in County Down. It is the fourth such attack in the area in the past week. Dominic Lennon suffered cuts ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2008
Work Begins On £2.9m Belfast Enterprise Centre
Construction has started on a £2.9 million enterprise development in East Belfast, with the potential to create over 90 new jobs. The Economy Minister, Nigel Dodds announced the construction of the n...
Work Begins On £2.9m Belfast Enterprise Centre
Construction has started on a £2.9 million enterprise development in East Belfast, with the potential to create over 90 new jobs. The Economy Minister, Nigel Dodds announced the construction of the n...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2008
100 Break-Ins Burglar Behind Bars.
A man convicted of over 100 burglaries has been sentenced to 4 and a half years in prison. James Dean Meneely, 39, from Rogan Manor in Newtownabbey, pleaded guilty to 46 residential burglaries, two b...
100 Break-Ins Burglar Behind Bars.
A man convicted of over 100 burglaries has been sentenced to 4 and a half years in prison. James Dean Meneely, 39, from Rogan Manor in Newtownabbey, pleaded guilty to 46 residential burglaries, two b...
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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.