Northern Ireland News for April 2008 : Page 14
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2008
Minister Welcomes New Windfarm At Drumquin
Northern Ireland Energy Minister Nigel Dodds has welcomed the opening of Northern Ireland's latest wind farm at Lough Hill. The six turbine development is owned by Renewable Energy Systems (RES) and ...
Minister Welcomes New Windfarm At Drumquin
Northern Ireland Energy Minister Nigel Dodds has welcomed the opening of Northern Ireland's latest wind farm at Lough Hill. The six turbine development is owned by Renewable Energy Systems (RES) and ...
UK National News, Apr 3, 2008
Woman Identified In Beach Body Parts Case
Police investigating the discovery of a severed head and hands on a beach in Arbroath in Angus have identified the dead woman. The 36-year-old woman is believed to be a migrant worker from Eastern Eu...
Woman Identified In Beach Body Parts Case
Police investigating the discovery of a severed head and hands on a beach in Arbroath in Angus have identified the dead woman. The 36-year-old woman is believed to be a migrant worker from Eastern Eu...
UK National News, Apr 3, 2008
Child Porn Charges For Shannon's Stepdad
The stepfather of Shannon Matthews has appeared in court charged with child pornography offences. Craig Meehan, 22, from Dewsbury Moor, West Yorkshire, was arrested at the family home on Wednesday. H...
Child Porn Charges For Shannon's Stepdad
The stepfather of Shannon Matthews has appeared in court charged with child pornography offences. Craig Meehan, 22, from Dewsbury Moor, West Yorkshire, was arrested at the family home on Wednesday. H...
UK National News, Apr 3, 2008
BAE Announces Job Cuts
Aerospace and defence company BAE has announced plans to cut almost 600 jobs at two of its sites. Around 450 jobs are expected to go at the company's site at Brough, near Hull, while 134 jobs will be...
BAE Announces Job Cuts
Aerospace and defence company BAE has announced plans to cut almost 600 jobs at two of its sites. Around 450 jobs are expected to go at the company's site at Brough, near Hull, while 134 jobs will be...
UK National News, Apr 3, 2008
Man's Legs Amputated In Train Horror
A man has had to have both legs amputated after being hit by a train at Plymouth railway station. Emergency services were called to the scene around 7:40pm on Wednesday night following reports that a...
Man's Legs Amputated In Train Horror
A man has had to have both legs amputated after being hit by a train at Plymouth railway station. Emergency services were called to the scene around 7:40pm on Wednesday night following reports that a...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2008
Omagh Victims Group Meets Ombudsman
As the NI Policing Board receives a new report on the police investigation into the Omagh bombing today, the families of those killed in the IRA bombing are also to discuss the failed police investiga...
Omagh Victims Group Meets Ombudsman
As the NI Policing Board receives a new report on the police investigation into the Omagh bombing today, the families of those killed in the IRA bombing are also to discuss the failed police investiga...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2008
Olympic Hopeful To Appeal Drug Ruling
County Down Olympic swimming hopeful Andrew Bree is expected to launch an appeal after testing positive for a banned substance. In a statement issued by the 26-year-old's family on Wednesday, it stat...
Olympic Hopeful To Appeal Drug Ruling
County Down Olympic swimming hopeful Andrew Bree is expected to launch an appeal after testing positive for a banned substance. In a statement issued by the 26-year-old's family on Wednesday, it stat...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2008
Education Board 'Rebels' To Return?
Budgeting problems - stemming from members refusing to accept financial cuts - that led to the unprecedented move of suspension of a Northern Ireland education board are now back in the news. Politic...
Education Board 'Rebels' To Return?
Budgeting problems - stemming from members refusing to accept financial cuts - that led to the unprecedented move of suspension of a Northern Ireland education board are now back in the news. Politic...
UK National News, Apr 3, 2008
Advisory Body Says Cannabis 'Should Remain Class C Drug'
The government's official advisory body on drugs policy is reported to have decided that cannabis should remain a Class C drug. The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs is due to make its recommen...
Advisory Body Says Cannabis 'Should Remain Class C Drug'
The government's official advisory body on drugs policy is reported to have decided that cannabis should remain a Class C drug. The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs is due to make its recommen...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2008
Mayor Welcomes Shared Stadium
As controversy continues to plague the proposed development of as multi-sports centre at the former Maze Prison site, ambitious plans are being kicked off for a sporting ground in Newtownabbey. The 4...
Mayor Welcomes Shared Stadium
As controversy continues to plague the proposed development of as multi-sports centre at the former Maze Prison site, ambitious plans are being kicked off for a sporting ground in Newtownabbey. The 4...
UK National News, Apr 3, 2008
Mortgage Lenders Continue To Pull Best Deals
Mortgage lenders are continuing to pull its products following an announcement made by First Direct to put all new mortgages on hold. The Co-operative Bank took away its two-year mortgage range, howe...
Mortgage Lenders Continue To Pull Best Deals
Mortgage lenders are continuing to pull its products following an announcement made by First Direct to put all new mortgages on hold. The Co-operative Bank took away its two-year mortgage range, howe...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2008
Thugs Attack Residents
As news emerges of a gang attack on an 18-year-old man in Londonderry, it has been revealed that a west Belfast man has been brutally beaten simply for asking a group of young people to keep the noise...
Thugs Attack Residents
As news emerges of a gang attack on an 18-year-old man in Londonderry, it has been revealed that a west Belfast man has been brutally beaten simply for asking a group of young people to keep the noise...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2008
NI Scientists Cure Blindness
Micro-technology is being harnessed to cure blindness - thanks to Northern Ireland-based experts. The world's leading cause of blindness could soon be reversed, according to the local scientists who ...
NI Scientists Cure Blindness
Micro-technology is being harnessed to cure blindness - thanks to Northern Ireland-based experts. The world's leading cause of blindness could soon be reversed, according to the local scientists who ...
UK National News, Apr 3, 2008
Top 15 'Eco-Town' Sites Unveiled
The shortlist of sites for a series of 'eco-towns' has been unveiled by the Government. The top 15 proposals for the new low-carbon, environmentally friendly developments were announced by the Depart...
Top 15 'Eco-Town' Sites Unveiled
The shortlist of sites for a series of 'eco-towns' has been unveiled by the Government. The top 15 proposals for the new low-carbon, environmentally friendly developments were announced by the Depart...
UK National News, Apr 3, 2008
Summer Expected To Be 'Hot And Wet'
This summer looks set to be warmer than average - however, the bad news is that there looks set to plenty of rain as well. The Met Office has said that the temperature in the summer months looks set ...
Summer Expected To Be 'Hot And Wet'
This summer looks set to be warmer than average - however, the bad news is that there looks set to plenty of rain as well. The Met Office has said that the temperature in the summer months looks set ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2008
Extra Development Stymied As Antrim Centre Shops Open
Developers in Antrim have hit a dead end over proposals to build a range of leisure and to enlarge existing hotel facilities. The revamp, in the Junction One shopping centre area of Antrim has been d...
Extra Development Stymied As Antrim Centre Shops Open
Developers in Antrim have hit a dead end over proposals to build a range of leisure and to enlarge existing hotel facilities. The revamp, in the Junction One shopping centre area of Antrim has been d...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2008
We're 'Not For Sale' Say Village Residents
'People power' is hitting back against the developers in Co Antrim. Newtownabbey villagers are taking a stand against what they view as "inappropriate" plans to build apartments and houses in sleepy ...
We're 'Not For Sale' Say Village Residents
'People power' is hitting back against the developers in Co Antrim. Newtownabbey villagers are taking a stand against what they view as "inappropriate" plans to build apartments and houses in sleepy ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2008
East Belfast Set For £20m Development
A major regeneration project in east Belfast - expected to cost £20m overall - is set to involve a state-of-art facility which will house the long established East Belfast Mission's existing services ...
East Belfast Set For £20m Development
A major regeneration project in east Belfast - expected to cost £20m overall - is set to involve a state-of-art facility which will house the long established East Belfast Mission's existing services ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2008
Housing Boom Bust
The boom years are at an end for the Province's housing market. An expert now says that Northern Ireland is likely to see falling prices for up to three years. The leading economist, University of U...
Housing Boom Bust
The boom years are at an end for the Province's housing market. An expert now says that Northern Ireland is likely to see falling prices for up to three years. The leading economist, University of U...
UK National News, Apr 3, 2008
Magazine Apologies To Morrissey In 'Racism' Case
Singer Morrissey has accepted a public apology from 'Word' magazine after one of its articles suggested that he was a racist and a hypocrite. The 48-year-old former Smiths frontman - full name Steven...
Magazine Apologies To Morrissey In 'Racism' Case
Singer Morrissey has accepted a public apology from 'Word' magazine after one of its articles suggested that he was a racist and a hypocrite. The 48-year-old former Smiths frontman - full name Steven...
UK National News, Apr 3, 2008
Brickies Banned From Wolf-Whistling
Bristol brickies have been banned from wolf-whistling at women. Leading building firm George Wimpey Bristol has outlawed the custom of builders whistling their appreciation of women walking below the...
Brickies Banned From Wolf-Whistling
Bristol brickies have been banned from wolf-whistling at women. Leading building firm George Wimpey Bristol has outlawed the custom of builders whistling their appreciation of women walking below the...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2008
Child Struck By Bangor Train
A two-year-old child is being treated in hospital for serious head injuries after being struck by a train near Bangor. The accident happened at the Seahill Halt, near Ballyrobert in north Down on the...
Child Struck By Bangor Train
A two-year-old child is being treated in hospital for serious head injuries after being struck by a train near Bangor. The accident happened at the Seahill Halt, near Ballyrobert in north Down on the...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2008
Eight Terror Suspects To Stand Trial
Eight men accused of conspiring to blow up transatlantic airliners with liquid explosives are to stand trial. Abdulla Ahmed Ali, Assad Sarwar, Tanvir Hussain, Mohammed Guizar, Ibrahim Savant, Arafat ...
Eight Terror Suspects To Stand Trial
Eight men accused of conspiring to blow up transatlantic airliners with liquid explosives are to stand trial. Abdulla Ahmed Ali, Assad Sarwar, Tanvir Hussain, Mohammed Guizar, Ibrahim Savant, Arafat ...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2008
Shannon's Stepfather Arrested In Porn Probe
West Yorkshire police have arrested the stepfather of Shannon Matthews on suspicion of possessing child pornography. Craig Meehan was detained after police carried out searches on a number of compute...
Shannon's Stepfather Arrested In Porn Probe
West Yorkshire police have arrested the stepfather of Shannon Matthews on suspicion of possessing child pornography. Craig Meehan was detained after police carried out searches on a number of compute...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2008
Police Find Second Hand On Scottish Beach
Officers investigating the case of a woman's head and a hand being found on a Scottish beach have recovered a second hand. Two young sisters made the grim discovery of the head wrapped in a plastic b...
Police Find Second Hand On Scottish Beach
Officers investigating the case of a woman's head and a hand being found on a Scottish beach have recovered a second hand. Two young sisters made the grim discovery of the head wrapped in a plastic b...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2008
Bye Bye Bertie
The Irish Taoiseach has announced he will resign amidst an array of controversy over his financial affairs. Bertie Ahern called a short notice press conference in Dublin on Wednesday morning startin...
Bye Bye Bertie
The Irish Taoiseach has announced he will resign amidst an array of controversy over his financial affairs. Bertie Ahern called a short notice press conference in Dublin on Wednesday morning startin...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2008
Sally Anne Murderer To Appeal Sentence
Mark Dixie, the convicted murder of Sally Anne Bowman is to appeal against his 34-year sentence. Dixie's solicitor, Julie Cooper confirmed that he was to appeal his conviction. Dixie attacked the te...
Sally Anne Murderer To Appeal Sentence
Mark Dixie, the convicted murder of Sally Anne Bowman is to appeal against his 34-year sentence. Dixie's solicitor, Julie Cooper confirmed that he was to appeal his conviction. Dixie attacked the te...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2008
Bye Bye Bertie
The Irish Taoiseach has announced he will resign amidst an array of controversy over his financial affairs. Bertie Ahern called a short notice press conference in Dublin on Wednesday morning startin...
Bye Bye Bertie
The Irish Taoiseach has announced he will resign amidst an array of controversy over his financial affairs. Bertie Ahern called a short notice press conference in Dublin on Wednesday morning startin...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2008
Irish Olympic Hopeful Fails Drug Test
Governing body Swim Ireland has revealed that Olympic hopeful Andrew Bree has failed a drugs test. The Ireland swimmer tested positive for a banned substance at the European Short Course Championship...
Irish Olympic Hopeful Fails Drug Test
Governing body Swim Ireland has revealed that Olympic hopeful Andrew Bree has failed a drugs test. The Ireland swimmer tested positive for a banned substance at the European Short Course Championship...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2008
'Death By Misaventure' Verdict in Actress Inquest
The inquest into the death of children's TV presenter Natasha Collins, has recorded a verdict of death by misadventure. The 31-year-old fiancée of TV presenter Mark Speight was found dead in the bath...
'Death By Misaventure' Verdict in Actress Inquest
The inquest into the death of children's TV presenter Natasha Collins, has recorded a verdict of death by misadventure. The 31-year-old fiancée of TV presenter Mark Speight was found dead in the bath...
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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.