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Northern Ireland News for April 2008 : Page 2
UK National News, Apr 29, 2008
Police Quiz Man Over Jersey Abuse Allegations
A man has been arrested on the island of Jersey by police investigating allegations of abuse at a former care home. A 68-year-old man - who has not been identified - is being questioned over a number...
Police Quiz Man Over Jersey Abuse Allegations
A man has been arrested on the island of Jersey by police investigating allegations of abuse at a former care home. A 68-year-old man - who has not been identified - is being questioned over a number...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2008
Interface Rioting Greets Parading Proposals
On the eve of fresh proposals being announced to tackle Northern Ireland's ongoing parading difficulties, opposing factors are already stoking up sectarian hatred across a Belfast interface. Up to 10...
Interface Rioting Greets Parading Proposals
On the eve of fresh proposals being announced to tackle Northern Ireland's ongoing parading difficulties, opposing factors are already stoking up sectarian hatred across a Belfast interface. Up to 10...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2008
Jailed IRA Killer Has Early Release Revoked
Despite early release from custody in Northern Ireland - in July 2000 under the terms of the Good Friday Agreement - an IRA killer sentenced this month to life in prison in the Republic of Ireland - h...
Jailed IRA Killer Has Early Release Revoked
Despite early release from custody in Northern Ireland - in July 2000 under the terms of the Good Friday Agreement - an IRA killer sentenced this month to life in prison in the Republic of Ireland - h...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2008
Injuries After Electricity Poles Cut Down
Two men were taken to hospital on Monday evening after electricity poles were attacked and cut down in west Belfast. A 25-year-old was arrested after the incident, which left 1,400 homes without elec...
Injuries After Electricity Poles Cut Down
Two men were taken to hospital on Monday evening after electricity poles were attacked and cut down in west Belfast. A 25-year-old was arrested after the incident, which left 1,400 homes without elec...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2008
Display Of MOT Disc Enforced
As if drivers haven't enough of a 'taxing time' already, with a much more aggressive approach by the authorities targeting those who fail to pay their road fund licences, drivers in Northern Ireland w...
Display Of MOT Disc Enforced
As if drivers haven't enough of a 'taxing time' already, with a much more aggressive approach by the authorities targeting those who fail to pay their road fund licences, drivers in Northern Ireland w...
UK National News, Apr 29, 2008
Profits Soar At BP And Shell
Oil giants Royal Dutch Shell and BP have made massive combined profits of more than £7 billion over the last three months. The companies continue to benefit from higher oil and gas prices. BP report...
Profits Soar At BP And Shell
Oil giants Royal Dutch Shell and BP have made massive combined profits of more than £7 billion over the last three months. The companies continue to benefit from higher oil and gas prices. BP report...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2008
Roslea Parade Defies Law
With parades very much on the agenda this week, unionist fury over an illegal parade in the Fermanagh border village of Rosslea on Saturday has upped the ante. Apparently without notification to the ...
Roslea Parade Defies Law
With parades very much on the agenda this week, unionist fury over an illegal parade in the Fermanagh border village of Rosslea on Saturday has upped the ante. Apparently without notification to the ...
UK National News, Apr 29, 2008
Arrests Made In Tamil Tiger Investigation
Counter-terrorism officers have arrested three men as part of a long-running investigation into the Tamil Tigers. Scotland Yard say that raids took place at residential and business properties in New...
Arrests Made In Tamil Tiger Investigation
Counter-terrorism officers have arrested three men as part of a long-running investigation into the Tamil Tigers. Scotland Yard say that raids took place at residential and business properties in New...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2008
North West Jobs Boost On Way
There's good news for the North West with an announcement that several hundred new jobs are to be created in Londonderry. An Indian-based telecommunications company, Firstsource, which already employ...
North West Jobs Boost On Way
There's good news for the North West with an announcement that several hundred new jobs are to be created in Londonderry. An Indian-based telecommunications company, Firstsource, which already employ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2008
£40m Banbridge Development To Create Jobs
A £ multi million development in Co Down - which will create around 800 jobs - has been launched by the NI Economy Minister Nigel Dodds. He performed a sod-cutting ceremony at the new £40 million ind...
£40m Banbridge Development To Create Jobs
A £ multi million development in Co Down - which will create around 800 jobs - has been launched by the NI Economy Minister Nigel Dodds. He performed a sod-cutting ceremony at the new £40 million ind...
UK National News, Apr 29, 2008
Inquest Into Rhys Shooting Set To Resume
The inquest into the death of schoolboy Rhys Jones is set to resume. Rhys, 11, was shot dead in Liverpool on 22 August last year. Coroner Andre Rebello is expected to order a Section 16 adjournment ...
Inquest Into Rhys Shooting Set To Resume
The inquest into the death of schoolboy Rhys Jones is set to resume. Rhys, 11, was shot dead in Liverpool on 22 August last year. Coroner Andre Rebello is expected to order a Section 16 adjournment ...
UK National News, Apr 29, 2008
Glastonbury Line-Up Revealed
Raincoats and wellies at the ready, the Glastonbury line-up has been revealed. This year The Kings of Leon, The Raconteurs and veteran pop rock band Crowded House will rock the venue that holds over ...
Glastonbury Line-Up Revealed
Raincoats and wellies at the ready, the Glastonbury line-up has been revealed. This year The Kings of Leon, The Raconteurs and veteran pop rock band Crowded House will rock the venue that holds over ...
UK National News, Apr 28, 2008
Man Arrested For House Death In Carlisle
A man found dead at his home in Stonegarth, Carlisle is Karl Celmins, police have confirmed. He was discovered by a member of the public on 26 April around 7.30pm. Results from a post mortem show th...
Man Arrested For House Death In Carlisle
A man found dead at his home in Stonegarth, Carlisle is Karl Celmins, police have confirmed. He was discovered by a member of the public on 26 April around 7.30pm. Results from a post mortem show th...
UK National News, Apr 28, 2008
Second Day Of Grangemouth Strike
Staff at Grangemouth are beginning the second day of a two-day strike. It is believed that up to 1,200 staff took up the strike action in a row over pensions, which began at 6am on Sunday. Grangemo...
Second Day Of Grangemouth Strike
Staff at Grangemouth are beginning the second day of a two-day strike. It is believed that up to 1,200 staff took up the strike action in a row over pensions, which began at 6am on Sunday. Grangemo...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2008
Teenager Raped In South Belfast Park
Police in south Belfast are continuing their hunt for an attacker who raped a teenage girl. The 18-year-old was walking home through Botanic Gardens at about midnight on Saturday when a man dragged h...
Teenager Raped In South Belfast Park
Police in south Belfast are continuing their hunt for an attacker who raped a teenage girl. The 18-year-old was walking home through Botanic Gardens at about midnight on Saturday when a man dragged h...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2008
Man Jailed For Benefit Fraud
A Newtownbutler man was sentenced to six months in prison for benefit fraud at Enniskillen Magistrates' Court today. Stephen O'Donnell, 38, of Railway Crescent, Gortgommon claimed Income Support and ...
Man Jailed For Benefit Fraud
A Newtownbutler man was sentenced to six months in prison for benefit fraud at Enniskillen Magistrates' Court today. Stephen O'Donnell, 38, of Railway Crescent, Gortgommon claimed Income Support and ...
UK National News, Apr 28, 2008
Teenagers Face Life Imprisonment For 'Goth' Murder
Two teenagers convicted of murdering a young Goth woman are facing life imprisonment. Brendan Harris, 15 and Ryan Herbert, 16 appeared before Preston Crown Court today. Harris of Spring Terrace, Bac...
Teenagers Face Life Imprisonment For 'Goth' Murder
Two teenagers convicted of murdering a young Goth woman are facing life imprisonment. Brendan Harris, 15 and Ryan Herbert, 16 appeared before Preston Crown Court today. Harris of Spring Terrace, Bac...
UK National News, Apr 28, 2008
Report Criticises Justice System Over Bus Death
The criminal justice system has come under fire over breached bail conditions of a man that lead the death of a bus passenger. A report has condemned the 'lackadaisical' approach, which led to a man,...
Report Criticises Justice System Over Bus Death
The criminal justice system has come under fire over breached bail conditions of a man that lead the death of a bus passenger. A report has condemned the 'lackadaisical' approach, which led to a man,...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2008
Northern Ireland Construction Firms Make Rich List
A Fermanagh-based building products and financial services magnate has been named as Northern Ireland's wealthiest person. Sean Quinn and his family, owners of the Quinn Group, have a fortune of £3,7...
Northern Ireland Construction Firms Make Rich List
A Fermanagh-based building products and financial services magnate has been named as Northern Ireland's wealthiest person. Sean Quinn and his family, owners of the Quinn Group, have a fortune of £3,7...
UK National News, Apr 28, 2008
Chocolate May Be Good For Your Heart, Says Study
A study at the University of East Anglia is seeking 150 women to eat a chocolate bar a day for a year. While this may seem like a very appealing idea for most women, the study has more serious undert...
Chocolate May Be Good For Your Heart, Says Study
A study at the University of East Anglia is seeking 150 women to eat a chocolate bar a day for a year. While this may seem like a very appealing idea for most women, the study has more serious undert...
UK National News, Apr 28, 2008
British Actor In Intensive Care
British sitcom actor Kris Marshall is in intensive care after being hit by a car on a night out in Bristol. Marshall, 34, from the Cotswolds, is recovering at British Royal Infirmary, it is not belie...
British Actor In Intensive Care
British sitcom actor Kris Marshall is in intensive care after being hit by a car on a night out in Bristol. Marshall, 34, from the Cotswolds, is recovering at British Royal Infirmary, it is not belie...
UK National News, Apr 28, 2008
Bath Murder Enquiry Launched
Police have launched a murder enquiry into the death of a 22-year-old man in Bath. The man was found in Ringswell Gardens on Sunday around 6.15pm with serious injuries. Officers have cordoned off th...
Bath Murder Enquiry Launched
Police have launched a murder enquiry into the death of a 22-year-old man in Bath. The man was found in Ringswell Gardens on Sunday around 6.15pm with serious injuries. Officers have cordoned off th...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2008
Shots Fired At House
Shots have been fired at a house in Carrickfergus, the PSNI have revealed. Shortly before 11pm on Sunday, police were alerted to a disturbance at a house in Glenfield Walk. A door was damaged by a gu...
Shots Fired At House
Shots have been fired at a house in Carrickfergus, the PSNI have revealed. Shortly before 11pm on Sunday, police were alerted to a disturbance at a house in Glenfield Walk. A door was damaged by a gu...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2008
Police Vehicles Damaged During Clash
Three police vehicles have been damaged during violent clashes between rival gangs in east Belfast. Police were called to the Newtownards Road and Albert Bridge Road interface with nationalist Short ...
Police Vehicles Damaged During Clash
Three police vehicles have been damaged during violent clashes between rival gangs in east Belfast. Police were called to the Newtownards Road and Albert Bridge Road interface with nationalist Short ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2008
Darren Clarke Wins Asian Open In Dramatic Style
Northern Ireland golf star Darren Clarke has claimed his first European Tour title in five years, with a crucial win at the Asian Open in Shanghai. Clarke managed to card a one-over-par 73 for eight-...
Darren Clarke Wins Asian Open In Dramatic Style
Northern Ireland golf star Darren Clarke has claimed his first European Tour title in five years, with a crucial win at the Asian Open in Shanghai. Clarke managed to card a one-over-par 73 for eight-...
UK National News, Apr 28, 2008
Remand Prisoner Dies In Hospital
A man charged with rape of a teenage girl has died in prison. It is understood that Matthew Le Cras, 21, of Newborough on Anglesey, was found in his prison cell by a staff member. He was taken to hos...
Remand Prisoner Dies In Hospital
A man charged with rape of a teenage girl has died in prison. It is understood that Matthew Le Cras, 21, of Newborough on Anglesey, was found in his prison cell by a staff member. He was taken to hos...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2008
Victoria Square Apartments Unveiled
Luxury apartments at Belfast's Victoria Square shopping complex have been unveiled. The development, called The Residence, has 106 apartments priced from £205,000 upwards. There is a mix of one, two...
Victoria Square Apartments Unveiled
Luxury apartments at Belfast's Victoria Square shopping complex have been unveiled. The development, called The Residence, has 106 apartments priced from £205,000 upwards. There is a mix of one, two...
UK National News, Apr 28, 2008
British Man Dies In Water Sports Accident In Oz
A British holidaymaker has been killed in a water sports accident in Australia. The 31-year-old man - who worked as a doctor - died after falling off a jet ski on the Gold Coast in Queensland on Mond...
British Man Dies In Water Sports Accident In Oz
A British holidaymaker has been killed in a water sports accident in Australia. The 31-year-old man - who worked as a doctor - died after falling off a jet ski on the Gold Coast in Queensland on Mond...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2008
Candystripes Look For Stadium Funding
Derry City Football Club is to ask the Northern Ireland Executive for £5m towards the redevelopment of its Brandywell stadium. The Candystripes chairman, Pat McDaid said the Irish Government would al...
Candystripes Look For Stadium Funding
Derry City Football Club is to ask the Northern Ireland Executive for £5m towards the redevelopment of its Brandywell stadium. The Candystripes chairman, Pat McDaid said the Irish Government would al...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2008
Minister Highlights Commitment To North-South Housing Agenda
Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie has given her commitment to explore in greater detail areas of mutual interest, including research, on a North-South basis. The minister made the commitme...
Minister Highlights Commitment To North-South Housing Agenda
Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie has given her commitment to explore in greater detail areas of mutual interest, including research, on a North-South basis. The minister made the commitme...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A fine end to the day with some evening sunshine. It remains mainly dry overnight with a touch of frost or fog patches possible in places. However, cloud is expected to increase towards dawn with the odd light shower. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
