Northern Ireland News for June 2008 : Page 13
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2008
NI News In Brief
Chase Generates Charges The four men arrested after a dramatic chase involving police and a van in west Belfast on Tuesday have been charged with a total of 23 offences. During the high speed pursuit...
NI News In Brief
Chase Generates Charges The four men arrested after a dramatic chase involving police and a van in west Belfast on Tuesday have been charged with a total of 23 offences. During the high speed pursuit...
UK National News, Jun 5, 2008
NEWS IN BRIEF
Titan Prisons Get Go Ahead The Prisons Minister has launched a consultation on the development of up to three Titan prisons today. The plans were announced last year as part of the recommendation in ...
NEWS IN BRIEF
Titan Prisons Get Go Ahead The Prisons Minister has launched a consultation on the development of up to three Titan prisons today. The plans were announced last year as part of the recommendation in ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2008
Suspected Arson Attacks Probed
While a man has been arrested after a fire at a building under construction in Belfast in the early hours of this morning, and a house fire in Co Down is being probed, the fire service has been separa...
Suspected Arson Attacks Probed
While a man has been arrested after a fire at a building under construction in Belfast in the early hours of this morning, and a house fire in Co Down is being probed, the fire service has been separa...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2008
Robinson Takes Top NI Post
The newly appointed Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) Leader, Peter Robinson and Sinn Féin's Martin McGuinness have been appointed - after much controversy - to the posts of First and Deputy First Minis...
Robinson Takes Top NI Post
The newly appointed Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) Leader, Peter Robinson and Sinn Féin's Martin McGuinness have been appointed - after much controversy - to the posts of First and Deputy First Minis...
Recruitment News, Jun 5, 2008
Home Improvement Store Announces Job Losses
A large building supplies chain, which operates in Ireland, has announced it is to cut up to 150 jobs across its stores, due to the slowdown in the housing sector. The plumbing, heating and builders ...
Home Improvement Store Announces Job Losses
A large building supplies chain, which operates in Ireland, has announced it is to cut up to 150 jobs across its stores, due to the slowdown in the housing sector. The plumbing, heating and builders ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2008
Empey Backs Equality As Age Discrimination Victim Compensated
On the day that NI Employment and Learning Minister Sir Reg Empey highlighted the importance of equality in "both the Northern Ireland and European contexts", a Belfast timber firm, accused of age dis...
Empey Backs Equality As Age Discrimination Victim Compensated
On the day that NI Employment and Learning Minister Sir Reg Empey highlighted the importance of equality in "both the Northern Ireland and European contexts", a Belfast timber firm, accused of age dis...
UK National News, Jun 5, 2008
More Pay For Soldiers, Demands Army Chief
The Head of the British Army has called for more pay for soldiers. Sir Richard Dannatt made the appeal as he revealed a traffic warden may earn more than a new soldier. Sir Richard's comments come a...
More Pay For Soldiers, Demands Army Chief
The Head of the British Army has called for more pay for soldiers. Sir Richard Dannatt made the appeal as he revealed a traffic warden may earn more than a new soldier. Sir Richard's comments come a...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2008
Assembly 'Crisis' Recedes
This week's offer by the Prime Minister to chair talks with NI's First and Deputy First Ministers at Downing Street on Friday has clinched a deal over Peter Robinson's appointment as First Minister to...
Assembly 'Crisis' Recedes
This week's offer by the Prime Minister to chair talks with NI's First and Deputy First Ministers at Downing Street on Friday has clinched a deal over Peter Robinson's appointment as First Minister to...
UK National News, Jun 5, 2008
Fuel Price Protest Hits Motorists
Rush hour motorists will face headaches today as motorcyclists stage a 'go-slow' protest at soaring fuel prices. Hundreds of motorcyclists congregated at Birch services between junctions 18 and 19 on...
Fuel Price Protest Hits Motorists
Rush hour motorists will face headaches today as motorcyclists stage a 'go-slow' protest at soaring fuel prices. Hundreds of motorcyclists congregated at Birch services between junctions 18 and 19 on...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2008
Fresh UTV Shares Issued As Credit Crunch Tightens
News that Ulster Television has debt troubles has shocked market analysts. UTV Media surprised investors with the announcement of plans for a £49.9m rights issue that it hopes will reduce the group's...
Fresh UTV Shares Issued As Credit Crunch Tightens
News that Ulster Television has debt troubles has shocked market analysts. UTV Media surprised investors with the announcement of plans for a £49.9m rights issue that it hopes will reduce the group's...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2008
Stena Terminal Will 'Provide More Economic Opportunities'
The new ferry terminal in Belfast will provide more economic opportunities for Northern Ireland and the South West of Scotland and promote even stronger links, First Minister Alex Salmond said at the ...
Stena Terminal Will 'Provide More Economic Opportunities'
The new ferry terminal in Belfast will provide more economic opportunities for Northern Ireland and the South West of Scotland and promote even stronger links, First Minister Alex Salmond said at the ...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2008
NEWS IN BRIEF
Flash Floods Death A teenager has died after becoming trapped in a storm drain following torrential rain. A second youth who was rescued has been admitted to hospital. Emergency services had rescued ...
NEWS IN BRIEF
Flash Floods Death A teenager has died after becoming trapped in a storm drain following torrential rain. A second youth who was rescued has been admitted to hospital. Emergency services had rescued ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2008
Flap On Over Latest Bird Flu Alert
Just months after a wild life reserve was identified as a source of the High Pathogenic Avian Flu in a Dorset facility - with the Government's agricultural department brought in to contain the deadly ...
Flap On Over Latest Bird Flu Alert
Just months after a wild life reserve was identified as a source of the High Pathogenic Avian Flu in a Dorset facility - with the Government's agricultural department brought in to contain the deadly ...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2008
Bird Flu Outbreak At Oxfordshire Farm
Officials have confirmed an outbreak of bird flu at an Oxfordshire farm. The Department for the Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) say that chickens have contracted H7 avian influenza on the ...
Bird Flu Outbreak At Oxfordshire Farm
Officials have confirmed an outbreak of bird flu at an Oxfordshire farm. The Department for the Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) say that chickens have contracted H7 avian influenza on the ...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2008
Police Hunt 'Pig's Head' Vandals
A former chapel which is being converted into an Asian community centre has been the target of an attack. A pig's head was nailed to the door of the former Methodist chapel, near Carnons Downs at the...
Police Hunt 'Pig's Head' Vandals
A former chapel which is being converted into an Asian community centre has been the target of an attack. A pig's head was nailed to the door of the former Methodist chapel, near Carnons Downs at the...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2008
Crumlin Would Crumble Under Weight Of Tesco, Traders Claim
A proposed 46,000 square foot Tesco superstore - which is planned to be located at the edge of the village of Crumlin - would devastate the local economy. This was the claim made at a meeting of Crum...
Crumlin Would Crumble Under Weight Of Tesco, Traders Claim
A proposed 46,000 square foot Tesco superstore - which is planned to be located at the edge of the village of Crumlin - would devastate the local economy. This was the claim made at a meeting of Crum...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2008
Unpaid Bill May Shut Derry Call Centre
A half-million pound unpaid bill has placed some 50 jobs in jeopardy with a Londonderry call centre now likely to be closed. Following earlier reports that the Foyle MP Mark Durkan had voiced fears f...
Unpaid Bill May Shut Derry Call Centre
A half-million pound unpaid bill has placed some 50 jobs in jeopardy with a Londonderry call centre now likely to be closed. Following earlier reports that the Foyle MP Mark Durkan had voiced fears f...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2008
Finding NEMO's Happy Ending
A young boy has reputedly become the first child in the UK to be cured of a rare genetic illness. Rhys Harris, 7, from Newbridge, south Wales, has survived treatment, which has given him a new immune...
Finding NEMO's Happy Ending
A young boy has reputedly become the first child in the UK to be cured of a rare genetic illness. Rhys Harris, 7, from Newbridge, south Wales, has survived treatment, which has given him a new immune...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2008
Family Appeal For Glasgow Restaurant Killer To Come Forward
The family of a young woman murdered in a Glasgow restaurant has appealed for her killer to come forward. Eleni Pachou, of Greek origin, was found in Di Maggio's pizzeria in Ruthven Lane in the city'...
Family Appeal For Glasgow Restaurant Killer To Come Forward
The family of a young woman murdered in a Glasgow restaurant has appealed for her killer to come forward. Eleni Pachou, of Greek origin, was found in Di Maggio's pizzeria in Ruthven Lane in the city'...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2008
Victims' Commmission Gets Green Light
In one of his last executive actions, the outgoing NI First Minister Ian Paisley and the Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness have described the establishment of the Commission for Victims and Surv...
Victims' Commmission Gets Green Light
In one of his last executive actions, the outgoing NI First Minister Ian Paisley and the Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness have described the establishment of the Commission for Victims and Surv...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2008
Police Granted Extra Time To Question Murder Suspect
Police have been granted extra time to question the man suspected of stabbing a young girl to death. Arsema Dawit, who had turned 15 on Friday, suffered multiple stab wounds resulting in her death, a...
Police Granted Extra Time To Question Murder Suspect
Police have been granted extra time to question the man suspected of stabbing a young girl to death. Arsema Dawit, who had turned 15 on Friday, suffered multiple stab wounds resulting in her death, a...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2008
Don't 'Say No!' Urges Paisley
The newly elected DUP Leader and the Prime Minister have held crisis talks aimed at avoiding a political crisis in Northern Ireland. Meanwhile, the current First Minister - the ex DUP leader - Ian Pa...
Don't 'Say No!' Urges Paisley
The newly elected DUP Leader and the Prime Minister have held crisis talks aimed at avoiding a political crisis in Northern Ireland. Meanwhile, the current First Minister - the ex DUP leader - Ian Pa...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2008
Big Brother Sees Green
Housemates this year will grow their own food in the 'fish bowl' house. Sixteen contestants – more than any other year – will grow their own vegetables and season their food with herbs fr...
Big Brother Sees Green
Housemates this year will grow their own food in the 'fish bowl' house. Sixteen contestants – more than any other year – will grow their own vegetables and season their food with herbs fr...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2008
MOD Chinook Affair Is A 'Gold Standard Cock-Up', Says Chairman
The Ministry of Defence is feeling the heat as it has been uncovered that eight Chinook helicopters first ordered over a decade ago have yet to go into service. The Common Public Accounts Committee C...
MOD Chinook Affair Is A 'Gold Standard Cock-Up', Says Chairman
The Ministry of Defence is feeling the heat as it has been uncovered that eight Chinook helicopters first ordered over a decade ago have yet to go into service. The Common Public Accounts Committee C...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2008
Man Killed As Building Collapses
A man has been killed after the roof of a block of flats collapsed in West Bromwich. The incident, above an estate agents, happened in High Street just after midnight. Detective Chief Inspector Dann...
Man Killed As Building Collapses
A man has been killed after the roof of a block of flats collapsed in West Bromwich. The incident, above an estate agents, happened in High Street just after midnight. Detective Chief Inspector Dann...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2008
William's Navy Lark Underway
Prince William passed through the gates of Britannia Royal Naval College and began his first day in the Royal Navy this week. He will now spend a short period in the company of a group of cadets lear...
William's Navy Lark Underway
Prince William passed through the gates of Britannia Royal Naval College and began his first day in the Royal Navy this week. He will now spend a short period in the company of a group of cadets lear...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2008
Indecent Assault Charges Heard
Two alleged sex scandals have shocked Northern Ireland with a former library board chairman - who is also a retired school principal - appearing in a Co Tyrone court charged with indecent assault on a...
Indecent Assault Charges Heard
Two alleged sex scandals have shocked Northern Ireland with a former library board chairman - who is also a retired school principal - appearing in a Co Tyrone court charged with indecent assault on a...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2008
Jobs Checked Out At Proposed Belfast Asda
Supermarket giant Asda has unveiled investment plans for north Belfast worth £20m, which will create 150 new jobs in the area. The chain has said it will relocate its current Shore Road store to a ne...
Jobs Checked Out At Proposed Belfast Asda
Supermarket giant Asda has unveiled investment plans for north Belfast worth £20m, which will create 150 new jobs in the area. The chain has said it will relocate its current Shore Road store to a ne...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2008
Minister Announces Roads Investment
Part of Co Antrim is to get a major infrastructure investment. NI Roads Minister Conor Murphy has announced a £2.3m investment in the Ballymoney area, which includes a pilot 20mph zone at a Ballyboge...
Minister Announces Roads Investment
Part of Co Antrim is to get a major infrastructure investment. NI Roads Minister Conor Murphy has announced a £2.3m investment in the Ballymoney area, which includes a pilot 20mph zone at a Ballyboge...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2008
Paisley Celebrates Belfast Port As Crunch Time Looms For Robinson
One of Northern Ireland's most prominent politicians will mark his last day in office, today, by launching the Province's most expensive port engineering project. Amid controversy at Stormont over h...
Paisley Celebrates Belfast Port As Crunch Time Looms For Robinson
One of Northern Ireland's most prominent politicians will mark his last day in office, today, by launching the Province's most expensive port engineering project. Amid controversy at Stormont over h...
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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.