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Northern Ireland News for April 2008 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2008
Childcare Allowance Announced For Student Nurses
Northern Ireland Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has today announced the introduction of a childcare allowance for Northern Ireland's student nurses. Nursing and midwifery students with dependent c...
Childcare Allowance Announced For Student Nurses
Northern Ireland Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has today announced the introduction of a childcare allowance for Northern Ireland's student nurses. Nursing and midwifery students with dependent c...
UK National News, Apr 28, 2008
Man Jailed For String Of Robberies
A man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for a series of robberies. Graham Farrell from Swanley, Kent, pleaded guilty to nine counts of robbery and nine counts of possession of an imitation fir...
Man Jailed For String Of Robberies
A man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for a series of robberies. Graham Farrell from Swanley, Kent, pleaded guilty to nine counts of robbery and nine counts of possession of an imitation fir...
UK National News, Apr 25, 2008
Police Reopen Brixton Murder Appeal
Detectives are appealing for information in connection to the murder of a man in east London last April. Alfred Liverpool, 25, was shot in Rushcroft Road, Brixton, and died at the scene. The Detecti...
Police Reopen Brixton Murder Appeal
Detectives are appealing for information in connection to the murder of a man in east London last April. Alfred Liverpool, 25, was shot in Rushcroft Road, Brixton, and died at the scene. The Detecti...
UK National News, Apr 25, 2008
Shutdown Of Grangemouth Oil Refinery Complete
The shutdown of Grangemouth oil refinery has been completed in preparation for a two-day strike by staff over pensions. The Ineos plant which is Scotland's main fuel supplier, processing 210,000 barr...
Shutdown Of Grangemouth Oil Refinery Complete
The shutdown of Grangemouth oil refinery has been completed in preparation for a two-day strike by staff over pensions. The Ineos plant which is Scotland's main fuel supplier, processing 210,000 barr...
UK National News, Apr 25, 2008
Inquest Finds 'Tombstoning' Deaths Were 'Accidental'
An inquest has found that the deaths of two men who jumped off Clacton Pier were "accidental". John Castleman, 48 and Kelvin Rothwell, 43 jumped from the pier after a day of drinking on July 7 last y...
Inquest Finds 'Tombstoning' Deaths Were 'Accidental'
An inquest has found that the deaths of two men who jumped off Clacton Pier were "accidental". John Castleman, 48 and Kelvin Rothwell, 43 jumped from the pier after a day of drinking on July 7 last y...
UK National News, Apr 25, 2008
Two Men Sentenced For 'Punishment Swim' Death
Two men have been sentenced to joint terms of five and a half years for the death of a 16-year-old boy. Shane Owoo's drowned body was found in Lunt Pool in Bilston, West Midlands on 30 September 2007...
Two Men Sentenced For 'Punishment Swim' Death
Two men have been sentenced to joint terms of five and a half years for the death of a 16-year-old boy. Shane Owoo's drowned body was found in Lunt Pool in Bilston, West Midlands on 30 September 2007...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2008
£15m 'Golden Handshakes' Defended By Health Minister
Over £15 million of health service money has been spent on senior health service managers, it has been revealed. The so-called 'golden handshakes' have been handed out to more than 100 NHS bosses in ...
£15m 'Golden Handshakes' Defended By Health Minister
Over £15 million of health service money has been spent on senior health service managers, it has been revealed. The so-called 'golden handshakes' have been handed out to more than 100 NHS bosses in ...
UK National News, Apr 25, 2008
Hughes Pair Released Without Charge
Police have released a man and a youth arrested in connection with the murder of a disabled man. The body of James Hughes, 22, was discovered at the family home in Loxley Close, Church Hill at around...
Hughes Pair Released Without Charge
Police have released a man and a youth arrested in connection with the murder of a disabled man. The body of James Hughes, 22, was discovered at the family home in Loxley Close, Church Hill at around...
UK National News, Apr 25, 2008
Police Quiz Amy Winehouse Over Alleged Assault
Soul singer Amy Winehouse is due to be questioned by police over an alleged assault. A spokesman for Ms Winehouse, 24, said she would voluntarily attend a central London police station on Friday. He...
Police Quiz Amy Winehouse Over Alleged Assault
Soul singer Amy Winehouse is due to be questioned by police over an alleged assault. A spokesman for Ms Winehouse, 24, said she would voluntarily attend a central London police station on Friday. He...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2008
County Tyrone Woman Robbed In 'Distraction' Burglary
Police in Co Tyrone are appealing for information following a distraction burglary at an elderly woman's home. An man called at the 90-year-old woman's home in the Linen Court area of Dungannon at ar...
County Tyrone Woman Robbed In 'Distraction' Burglary
Police in Co Tyrone are appealing for information following a distraction burglary at an elderly woman's home. An man called at the 90-year-old woman's home in the Linen Court area of Dungannon at ar...
UK National News, Apr 25, 2008
McGregor In Talks For 'Angels And Demons'
Scottish actor Ewan McGregor is in talks to play a key role in Dan Brown's 'Angels and Demons'. The Hollywood Reporter has said that McGregor, 37, could play the role of the Pope in the movie. Tom H...
McGregor In Talks For 'Angels And Demons'
Scottish actor Ewan McGregor is in talks to play a key role in Dan Brown's 'Angels and Demons'. The Hollywood Reporter has said that McGregor, 37, could play the role of the Pope in the movie. Tom H...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2008
North City Centre Plan Launched
A draft regeneration framework for the Northside area of Belfast City Centre has been launched by Northern Ireland Minister for Social Development, Margaret Ritchie. She said that the framework has t...
North City Centre Plan Launched
A draft regeneration framework for the Northside area of Belfast City Centre has been launched by Northern Ireland Minister for Social Development, Margaret Ritchie. She said that the framework has t...
UK National News, Apr 25, 2008
Watchdog Inquiry Into Tobacco Price Fixing
A watchdog has alleged that a number of leading supermarkets have been involved in price-fixing of tobacco products. The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has also named tobacco manufacturers Gallahers an...
Watchdog Inquiry Into Tobacco Price Fixing
A watchdog has alleged that a number of leading supermarkets have been involved in price-fixing of tobacco products. The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has also named tobacco manufacturers Gallahers an...
UK National News, Apr 25, 2008
Murder Inquiry Launched Into Bookies Death
Police in Barking have launched a murder inquiry into the death of a 60-year-old man. Leslie Bones of Merton Road collapsed on Saturday, 19 April inside Coral bookmakers, Station Parade. Mr Bones di...
Murder Inquiry Launched Into Bookies Death
Police in Barking have launched a murder inquiry into the death of a 60-year-old man. Leslie Bones of Merton Road collapsed on Saturday, 19 April inside Coral bookmakers, Station Parade. Mr Bones di...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2008
Appeal Over Road-Widening Project
One of Northern Ireland's most notorious accident 'blackspots' is now at the centre of a row over the route that a vital road-widening scheme will take. With support from local MP and outgoing First ...
Appeal Over Road-Widening Project
One of Northern Ireland's most notorious accident 'blackspots' is now at the centre of a row over the route that a vital road-widening scheme will take. With support from local MP and outgoing First ...
UK National News, Apr 25, 2008
Jails 'Too Comfortable' For Inmates
A senior prison officers' spokesman has said that life for inmates is too "comfortable". Glyn Travis, Assistant General for the Prison Officers Association, says that prisoners do not want to escape....
Jails 'Too Comfortable' For Inmates
A senior prison officers' spokesman has said that life for inmates is too "comfortable". Glyn Travis, Assistant General for the Prison Officers Association, says that prisoners do not want to escape....
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2008
Duo Due In Court Over Fraud Offences
Two people are due in court today charged with over 100 offences relating to fraud. The pair, a 28-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman - both foreign nationals - face 124 charges relating to money l...
Duo Due In Court Over Fraud Offences
Two people are due in court today charged with over 100 offences relating to fraud. The pair, a 28-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman - both foreign nationals - face 124 charges relating to money l...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2008
NI Executive Reveals Oil Supply Contingency Plan
The Northern Ireland Executive has put in place contingency plans to mitigate possible fuel supply disruption as a result of a planned strike at Grangemouth oil refinery. A two-day strike by up to 1,...
NI Executive Reveals Oil Supply Contingency Plan
The Northern Ireland Executive has put in place contingency plans to mitigate possible fuel supply disruption as a result of a planned strike at Grangemouth oil refinery. A two-day strike by up to 1,...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2008
Scheme To Help 'Lone' Pensioners Is A Hit
There has been a good response to a new scheme aimed at providing rate relief for lone pensioners - and they don't always have to be living on their own to qualify for help. The Lone Pensioner Allowa...
Scheme To Help 'Lone' Pensioners Is A Hit
There has been a good response to a new scheme aimed at providing rate relief for lone pensioners - and they don't always have to be living on their own to qualify for help. The Lone Pensioner Allowa...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2008
Continental Market Returns To Belfast
The sights, sounds, aromas and above all the tastes of Europe – and beyond – will be returning to Belfast at the end of May. Belfast City Council once again will be hosting the annual Spring Bank Hol...
Continental Market Returns To Belfast
The sights, sounds, aromas and above all the tastes of Europe – and beyond – will be returning to Belfast at the end of May. Belfast City Council once again will be hosting the annual Spring Bank Hol...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2008
Lough Neagh Refurbished Facilities Opened
The recently upgraded facilities at Battery Harbour on the shores of Lough Neagh were officially opened this week by Rural Development Minister Michelle Gildernew. £225,000 was invested through the e...
Lough Neagh Refurbished Facilities Opened
The recently upgraded facilities at Battery Harbour on the shores of Lough Neagh were officially opened this week by Rural Development Minister Michelle Gildernew. £225,000 was invested through the e...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2008
Illegal Driving Instructor Warning Issued To Learner Drivers
Environment Minister, Arlene Foster, today warned learner drivers of the dangers of taking lessons from illegal driving instructors. Commenting on the issue, the Minister said: "Illegal instructors d...
Illegal Driving Instructor Warning Issued To Learner Drivers
Environment Minister, Arlene Foster, today warned learner drivers of the dangers of taking lessons from illegal driving instructors. Commenting on the issue, the Minister said: "Illegal instructors d...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2008
Relocation! Relocation! For RAF Aldergrove
Ninety years after they first arrived, RAF personnel are to be relocated away from Northern Ireland - leaving behind just the Army Air Corps. Armed Forces Minister, Bob Ainsworth said that 230 troops...
Relocation! Relocation! For RAF Aldergrove
Ninety years after they first arrived, RAF personnel are to be relocated away from Northern Ireland - leaving behind just the Army Air Corps. Armed Forces Minister, Bob Ainsworth said that 230 troops...
UK National News, Apr 24, 2008
Customers Win First Round In Bank Charge Battle
A small victory has been won by customers who have so far borne the brunt of excessive bank charges, as the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has won the right to investigate them. The High Court has rule...
Customers Win First Round In Bank Charge Battle
A small victory has been won by customers who have so far borne the brunt of excessive bank charges, as the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has won the right to investigate them. The High Court has rule...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2008
Hain 'Halted' Finucane Inquiry
Issues surrounding a possible inquiry into collusion by the security forces in the murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane are again to be highlighted this week. Despite five years having passed sin...
Hain 'Halted' Finucane Inquiry
Issues surrounding a possible inquiry into collusion by the security forces in the murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane are again to be highlighted this week. Despite five years having passed sin...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2008
Bug-Hit Cancer Ward Turns Away Patients
No further patients are being accepted in a Belfast cancer ward after the outbreak of a 'bug'-induced illness. The ward, at Belfast City Hospital, has been closed because of a bug, the hospital has s...
Bug-Hit Cancer Ward Turns Away Patients
No further patients are being accepted in a Belfast cancer ward after the outbreak of a 'bug'-induced illness. The ward, at Belfast City Hospital, has been closed because of a bug, the hospital has s...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2008
Firefighter Attacks Cloud Good News Day For Minister
On the same week that firefighters in Strabane revealed they were being 'verbally abused' and spat at by late night revellers waiting for taxis outside their station, the Minister responsible for the ...
Firefighter Attacks Cloud Good News Day For Minister
On the same week that firefighters in Strabane revealed they were being 'verbally abused' and spat at by late night revellers waiting for taxis outside their station, the Minister responsible for the ...
UK National News, Apr 24, 2008
Canal Rescue After Car Collision
A mother and baby have been rescued from a canal after a car collision. The car plunged into the canal after hitting another vehicle in Deep Dale Lane, a country road in Barrow-on-Trent, Derbyshire t...
Canal Rescue After Car Collision
A mother and baby have been rescued from a canal after a car collision. The car plunged into the canal after hitting another vehicle in Deep Dale Lane, a country road in Barrow-on-Trent, Derbyshire t...
UK National News, Apr 24, 2008
Morrisons Awarded Damages For False Accusations
Morrisons have won a £100,000 payout in damages after being accused of 'price-fixing'. The food chain was awarded the damages by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) because of a press release it issued ...
Morrisons Awarded Damages For False Accusations
Morrisons have won a £100,000 payout in damages after being accused of 'price-fixing'. The food chain was awarded the damages by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) because of a press release it issued ...
UK National News, Apr 24, 2008
School's Out As Teachers Strike
Schools across England and Wales will have their gates shut today as the National Union of Teachers (NUT) calls strike action. In a move that Prime Minister Gordon Brown has called "regrettable", mor...
School's Out As Teachers Strike
Schools across England and Wales will have their gates shut today as the National Union of Teachers (NUT) calls strike action. In a move that Prime Minister Gordon Brown has called "regrettable", mor...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Continuing cloudy through the evening with further outbreaks of rain, the rain turning lighter and patchier from the south as the night progresses. Winds remain light. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
