Northern Ireland News for April 2008 : Page 12
UK National News, Apr 8, 2008
Brown Performs Poorly In Times Poll
A poll commissioned by the 'Times' has revealed that nearly a third of voters believe Prime Minister Gordon Brown is worse than former PM Tony Blair. The Populus poll also shows that the Tories are c...
Brown Performs Poorly In Times Poll
A poll commissioned by the 'Times' has revealed that nearly a third of voters believe Prime Minister Gordon Brown is worse than former PM Tony Blair. The Populus poll also shows that the Tories are c...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2008
Two Britons Drown In Goa
The Foreign Office has confirmed that two Britons have drowned off the coast of Goa. A spokesman said that a man and a woman named Stanley Horne, 70, and Liesel Smith, 37, died on Sunday 6 April at t...
Two Britons Drown In Goa
The Foreign Office has confirmed that two Britons have drowned off the coast of Goa. A spokesman said that a man and a woman named Stanley Horne, 70, and Liesel Smith, 37, died on Sunday 6 April at t...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2008
UDA 'Isn't Going Away'
While the IRA "haven't gone away, you know" - as infamously declared by the Sinn Fein President, Gerry Adams - a Belfast court case this week appears to point towards the loyalist paramilitary group, ...
UDA 'Isn't Going Away'
While the IRA "haven't gone away, you know" - as infamously declared by the Sinn Fein President, Gerry Adams - a Belfast court case this week appears to point towards the loyalist paramilitary group, ...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2008
Two More Soldiers Arrested Over 'Sex Video'
Two more arrests have been made in connection with an alleged sex session between a teenager and a group of soldiers. North Yorkshire Police have confirmed the arrests, which brings the total to six,...
Two More Soldiers Arrested Over 'Sex Video'
Two more arrests have been made in connection with an alleged sex session between a teenager and a group of soldiers. North Yorkshire Police have confirmed the arrests, which brings the total to six,...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2008
Naomi Campbell Banned From BA Over Luggage Row
Naomi Campbell has been banned from flying with British Airways following an alleged assault on a police officer in a row over her luggage. The 37-year-old supermodel was removed from a flight to Los...
Naomi Campbell Banned From BA Over Luggage Row
Naomi Campbell has been banned from flying with British Airways following an alleged assault on a police officer in a row over her luggage. The 37-year-old supermodel was removed from a flight to Los...
Recruitment News, Apr 8, 2008
Pilots Wages To Take Off
Aer Lingus pilots could reportedly receive an average of €14,000 each if they agree to more flexible work practices. The result of a ballot is due on Tuesday afternoon on the airline's changes as par...
Pilots Wages To Take Off
Aer Lingus pilots could reportedly receive an average of €14,000 each if they agree to more flexible work practices. The result of a ballot is due on Tuesday afternoon on the airline's changes as par...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2008
Belfast Buses Beats Light Rail
A light rail system - comparable to the Luas in Dublin - is not believed to be a viable transport option for Belfast, according to a study published today. The report by Atkins & KPMG, commissioned b...
Belfast Buses Beats Light Rail
A light rail system - comparable to the Luas in Dublin - is not believed to be a viable transport option for Belfast, according to a study published today. The report by Atkins & KPMG, commissioned b...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2008
Teens Arrested In 'Gang Raids' In Strathclyde
Police in Strathclyde have arrested 15 teenagers in a series of early morning raids, aimed at cracking down on gang violence. The youths - all male and aged between 16 and 18 - were arrested in Drong...
Teens Arrested In 'Gang Raids' In Strathclyde
Police in Strathclyde have arrested 15 teenagers in a series of early morning raids, aimed at cracking down on gang violence. The youths - all male and aged between 16 and 18 - were arrested in Drong...
Recruitment News, Apr 8, 2008
Ulster Television To Be Spared Cutbacks
UTV is to be spared from swingeing cuts in newsgathering across the ITV network. News operations at Ulster Television are to be saved from widespread cutbacks - and job losses - by the national broad...
Ulster Television To Be Spared Cutbacks
UTV is to be spared from swingeing cuts in newsgathering across the ITV network. News operations at Ulster Television are to be saved from widespread cutbacks - and job losses - by the national broad...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2008
Stab Attack Good Samaritan Praised
What has been described as an "horrific" attack on a 'good Samaritan' has been condemned by an NI Policing Board member. Ulster Unionsits, Basil McCrea also praised the victim and said: "The horrendo...
Stab Attack Good Samaritan Praised
What has been described as an "horrific" attack on a 'good Samaritan' has been condemned by an NI Policing Board member. Ulster Unionsits, Basil McCrea also praised the victim and said: "The horrendo...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2008
Report Issues Cancer Warning For Sunbed Users
A report has issued the stark warning that sunbed users could be increasing their risk of developing malignant melanoma by 75 per cent. Cancer Research UK, the body that carried out the research, say...
Report Issues Cancer Warning For Sunbed Users
A report has issued the stark warning that sunbed users could be increasing their risk of developing malignant melanoma by 75 per cent. Cancer Research UK, the body that carried out the research, say...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2008
Irish Leaders' Boyne Farewell?
Northern Ireland's First Minister and the Republic's Taoiseach are in talks to meet at the site of the Battle of the Boyne Heritage Centre on Bertie Ahern's last day in office. The proposal is report...
Irish Leaders' Boyne Farewell?
Northern Ireland's First Minister and the Republic's Taoiseach are in talks to meet at the site of the Battle of the Boyne Heritage Centre on Bertie Ahern's last day in office. The proposal is report...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2008
Ofwat Proposes Huge Fine For Severn Trent
Birmingham water company, Severn Trent Water could be presented with a £35.8 million fine for misleading customers and offering poor service. Water industry regulator Ofwat is planning to fine the fi...
Ofwat Proposes Huge Fine For Severn Trent
Birmingham water company, Severn Trent Water could be presented with a £35.8 million fine for misleading customers and offering poor service. Water industry regulator Ofwat is planning to fine the fi...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2008
NI Drug's Scourge Growing
Illicit drug problems are growing in Northern Ireland, and as three men are set to appear today at Belfast Magistrates Court on drugs charges, it has emerged that even inmates in the Province's prison...
NI Drug's Scourge Growing
Illicit drug problems are growing in Northern Ireland, and as three men are set to appear today at Belfast Magistrates Court on drugs charges, it has emerged that even inmates in the Province's prison...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2008
'Bullied' Teachers Costing £Millions In Sick Leave
Budget-busting levels of absenteeism among teaching staff - possibly caused by 'bullying' involving pupils - are costing Northern Ireland's schools more than £50 million. This is the amount that has ...
'Bullied' Teachers Costing £Millions In Sick Leave
Budget-busting levels of absenteeism among teaching staff - possibly caused by 'bullying' involving pupils - are costing Northern Ireland's schools more than £50 million. This is the amount that has ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2008
UTV Escapes ITV News Cutbacks
News operations at Ulster Television are to be saved from widespread cut-backs by the national broadcaster ITV. Neither UTV or its Scottish equivalent, STV are to be hit by the £40m cost-savings ini...
UTV Escapes ITV News Cutbacks
News operations at Ulster Television are to be saved from widespread cut-backs by the national broadcaster ITV. Neither UTV or its Scottish equivalent, STV are to be hit by the £40m cost-savings ini...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2008
Local Estate Agency Announces Takeover
There may be jobs in jeopardy when one of Northern Ireland's best known, locally-owned estate agencies is sold amid more news of a fall in the value of property here. As the nationwide housing slump ...
Local Estate Agency Announces Takeover
There may be jobs in jeopardy when one of Northern Ireland's best known, locally-owned estate agencies is sold amid more news of a fall in the value of property here. As the nationwide housing slump ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2008
Web Tackles Bullying Issues
Northern Ireland has now a specialised website dedicated to alleviating bullying among children. The initiative was launched to help tackle bullying of children and young people and is the brainchild...
Web Tackles Bullying Issues
Northern Ireland has now a specialised website dedicated to alleviating bullying among children. The initiative was launched to help tackle bullying of children and young people and is the brainchild...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2008
Thousands Of NI Builders Face Job Losses
Thousands of construction jobs are at risk in Northern Ireland as a result of a downturn in building activity. Following substantial job losses in the Republic, John Armstrong, Managing Director of t...
Thousands Of NI Builders Face Job Losses
Thousands of construction jobs are at risk in Northern Ireland as a result of a downturn in building activity. Following substantial job losses in the Republic, John Armstrong, Managing Director of t...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2008
Shannon's Mother Arrested
The mother of Shannon Matthews has been arrested as police continue to investigate the schoolgirl's alleged abduction. Karen Matthews, 32, from Dewsbury Moor in West Yorkshire was arrested on Sunday ...
Shannon's Mother Arrested
The mother of Shannon Matthews has been arrested as police continue to investigate the schoolgirl's alleged abduction. Karen Matthews, 32, from Dewsbury Moor in West Yorkshire was arrested on Sunday ...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2008
HSBC Loses Customers' Details Disc
The HSBC bank has admitted that a computer disc, containing details of 370,000 customers, has been lost. The disc contains customers' names, dates of birth and levels of life assurance cover. It is ...
HSBC Loses Customers' Details Disc
The HSBC bank has admitted that a computer disc, containing details of 370,000 customers, has been lost. The disc contains customers' names, dates of birth and levels of life assurance cover. It is ...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2008
Arrested Olympics Protesters Released
The 37 people arrested during protests at the Olympic torch relay in London on Sunday have been released, but fresh protests in Paris have culminated in the cancellation of a ceremony to mark the torc...
Arrested Olympics Protesters Released
The 37 people arrested during protests at the Olympic torch relay in London on Sunday have been released, but fresh protests in Paris have culminated in the cancellation of a ceremony to mark the torc...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2008
Two Charged Over Beach Body Parts Case
Two men have been charged in connection with the death of a woman whose severed head and hands were found on a Scottish beach last week. The head of Lithuanian woman Jolanta Bledaite, 35, was found b...
Two Charged Over Beach Body Parts Case
Two men have been charged in connection with the death of a woman whose severed head and hands were found on a Scottish beach last week. The head of Lithuanian woman Jolanta Bledaite, 35, was found b...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2008
Plane Wreckage Found In Scottish Highlands
The wreckage of an aircraft has been found in the Scottish Highlands with the remains of a person inside. Police confirmed that the wreckage of the plane was found on Cairngorm Mountain, around 1km f...
Plane Wreckage Found In Scottish Highlands
The wreckage of an aircraft has been found in the Scottish Highlands with the remains of a person inside. Police confirmed that the wreckage of the plane was found on Cairngorm Mountain, around 1km f...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2008
Madeleine Cops Due To Arrive In UK
Portuguese police investigating the disappearance of British girl Madeleine McCann are due to arrive in the UK today to conduct interviews with friends of the four-year-old's parents. The detectives ...
Madeleine Cops Due To Arrive In UK
Portuguese police investigating the disappearance of British girl Madeleine McCann are due to arrive in the UK today to conduct interviews with friends of the four-year-old's parents. The detectives ...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2008
Romanian Girl Feared Abducted In Scotland
Police in Glasgow are continuing their search for a teenage Romanian girl, amid fears that she may have been abducted. Irina Carpaci, 15, disappeared after leaving her home in Daisy Street in Govanhi...
Romanian Girl Feared Abducted In Scotland
Police in Glasgow are continuing their search for a teenage Romanian girl, amid fears that she may have been abducted. Irina Carpaci, 15, disappeared after leaving her home in Daisy Street in Govanhi...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2008
Omagh Bomb Civil Case Underway
The people alleged to be at the heart of the worst atrocity of Northern Ireland's Troubles are facing a court action. The civil legal action against those accused of plotting the Omagh bomb attack, w...
Omagh Bomb Civil Case Underway
The people alleged to be at the heart of the worst atrocity of Northern Ireland's Troubles are facing a court action. The civil legal action against those accused of plotting the Omagh bomb attack, w...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2008
UK Flight Makes Emergency Landing
An easyJet flight between Athens and Luton was forced to make an emergency landing after reportedly developing a "technical problem" mid-flight. It is understood that Flight EZY 2002 was forced to re...
UK Flight Makes Emergency Landing
An easyJet flight between Athens and Luton was forced to make an emergency landing after reportedly developing a "technical problem" mid-flight. It is understood that Flight EZY 2002 was forced to re...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2008
Primark Escalator Fall Girl 'Critical But Stable'
A three-year-old girl who suffered multiple injuries in a fall from an escalator in Primark in Liverpool remains "critical, but stable" in hospital. Evie Parry broke a leg and an arm and suffered int...
Primark Escalator Fall Girl 'Critical But Stable'
A three-year-old girl who suffered multiple injuries in a fall from an escalator in Primark in Liverpool remains "critical, but stable" in hospital. Evie Parry broke a leg and an arm and suffered int...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2008
Rioters United!
Northern Ireland rioters have gone hi-tech. Police believe a riot in Londonderry over the weekend - involving up to 100 youths - was organised on the Internet. They believe it was orchestrated thro...
Rioters United!
Northern Ireland rioters have gone hi-tech. Police believe a riot in Londonderry over the weekend - involving up to 100 youths - was organised on the Internet. They believe it was orchestrated thro...
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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.