Northern Ireland News for June 2008 : Page 14
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2008
NI News In Brief
Dramatic Chase Ends In Arrests Four men have been arrested after a chase involving police and a van through the west Belfast area on Tuesday afternoon. During the incident, two generators, believed t...
NI News In Brief
Dramatic Chase Ends In Arrests Four men have been arrested after a chase involving police and a van through the west Belfast area on Tuesday afternoon. During the incident, two generators, believed t...
UK National News, Jun 3, 2008
Retrial Set For Dando Murder
The man accused of killing Jill Dando is facing a retrial. Barry George, 47, of Fulham, west London, had his conviction quashed last year but now he will face a retrial at the Old Bailey. The popula...
Retrial Set For Dando Murder
The man accused of killing Jill Dando is facing a retrial. Barry George, 47, of Fulham, west London, had his conviction quashed last year but now he will face a retrial at the Old Bailey. The popula...
UK National News, Jun 3, 2008
Blaze At City Centre Pub
A fire that broke out at a Cardiff pub has lead to the evacuation of a major department store and city market. It is believed the fire started in the kitchen of O'Neill's pub in Trinity Street at 11....
Blaze At City Centre Pub
A fire that broke out at a Cardiff pub has lead to the evacuation of a major department store and city market. It is believed the fire started in the kitchen of O'Neill's pub in Trinity Street at 11....
UK National News, Jun 3, 2008
Suspect Quizzed As London Stab Victim Named
Police have named the young girl who was stabbed to death in south London. Arsema Dawit, who had only turned 15 on Friday, suffered multiple stab wounds resulting in her death. Arsema was found badl...
Suspect Quizzed As London Stab Victim Named
Police have named the young girl who was stabbed to death in south London. Arsema Dawit, who had only turned 15 on Friday, suffered multiple stab wounds resulting in her death. Arsema was found badl...
UK National News, Jun 3, 2008
DJ Died Of 'Misadventure', Inquest Finds
An inquest has heard that former DJ Kevin Greening died from a drugs overdose after participating in a gay bondage session. Coroner Paul Knapman said Mr Greening died of "misadventure" after being fo...
DJ Died Of 'Misadventure', Inquest Finds
An inquest has heard that former DJ Kevin Greening died from a drugs overdose after participating in a gay bondage session. Coroner Paul Knapman said Mr Greening died of "misadventure" after being fo...
UK National News, Jun 3, 2008
NEWS IN BRIEF
Gascoigne Release Slammed Troubled former soccer star, Paul Gascoigne is out on the streets again having been released from hospital after being sectioned under the Mental Health Act for the second t...
NEWS IN BRIEF
Gascoigne Release Slammed Troubled former soccer star, Paul Gascoigne is out on the streets again having been released from hospital after being sectioned under the Mental Health Act for the second t...
UK National News, Jun 3, 2008
Government May Sway Rebel MPs On Detention Laws
A looming defeat faced by the Government on terror suspect detention plans could be averted thanks to concessions made by the Home Secretary. Jacqui Smith said in a meeting at the start of the week t...
Government May Sway Rebel MPs On Detention Laws
A looming defeat faced by the Government on terror suspect detention plans could be averted thanks to concessions made by the Home Secretary. Jacqui Smith said in a meeting at the start of the week t...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2008
SF Prompts Political Crisis Over First Minister Nomination
A potential crisis is looming at Stormont with doubts emerging over Sinn Fein supporting Peter Robinson's nomination as First Minister to replace his former party leader, Ian Paisley. Despite Peter R...
SF Prompts Political Crisis Over First Minister Nomination
A potential crisis is looming at Stormont with doubts emerging over Sinn Fein supporting Peter Robinson's nomination as First Minister to replace his former party leader, Ian Paisley. Despite Peter R...
UK National News, Jun 3, 2008
Ryanair Fares To Stay Low Despite Soaring Fuel Costs
Ryanair is planning to ground up to 10% of his fleet this winter in a move to counter crippling airport charges. The budget airline saw full year after-tax net profits rise by 10% - other reports hav...
Ryanair Fares To Stay Low Despite Soaring Fuel Costs
Ryanair is planning to ground up to 10% of his fleet this winter in a move to counter crippling airport charges. The budget airline saw full year after-tax net profits rise by 10% - other reports hav...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2008
Court Remand For Kidnap Accused
Northern Ireland's latest occurrence of a so-called 'Tiger Kidnap' has now seen the appearance of a 39-year-old man in court. Stephen Paul McStravick from Vianstown Park in Downpatrick was charged wi...
Court Remand For Kidnap Accused
Northern Ireland's latest occurrence of a so-called 'Tiger Kidnap' has now seen the appearance of a 39-year-old man in court. Stephen Paul McStravick from Vianstown Park in Downpatrick was charged wi...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2008
TA Medics Get VIP Send-Off
TA Medics have been honoured in advance of their deployment to troubled Afghanistan for a three-month tour of duty. NI Health Minister Michael McGimpsey, hosted a reception at Hillsborough Castle for...
TA Medics Get VIP Send-Off
TA Medics have been honoured in advance of their deployment to troubled Afghanistan for a three-month tour of duty. NI Health Minister Michael McGimpsey, hosted a reception at Hillsborough Castle for...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2008
Lifeline Thrown To Desperate NI Home Owners
An innovative scheme to reduce the number of home repossessions is to be discussed today at a high level meeting between NI Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie and the Council of Mortgage Len...
Lifeline Thrown To Desperate NI Home Owners
An innovative scheme to reduce the number of home repossessions is to be discussed today at a high level meeting between NI Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie and the Council of Mortgage Len...
UK National News, Jun 3, 2008
Police Clamp Down On Summer Drink Drivers
The Metropolitan Police has kicked of its summer crackdown on people driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The drive is in support of the national month long campaign, spearheaded by the A...
Police Clamp Down On Summer Drink Drivers
The Metropolitan Police has kicked of its summer crackdown on people driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The drive is in support of the national month long campaign, spearheaded by the A...
Recruitment News, Jun 3, 2008
Over 65,000 Irish Builders Unemployed By Next Year
A report by the Irish national employment authority has said over one quarter of builders will be out of work by the end of next year. The report is said to suggest that the massive job losses in th...
Over 65,000 Irish Builders Unemployed By Next Year
A report by the Irish national employment authority has said over one quarter of builders will be out of work by the end of next year. The report is said to suggest that the massive job losses in th...
UK National News, Jun 3, 2008
Consultants 'Delivering' Top Service To NHS
Specialist doctors are "delivering", according to the results of a UK-wide survey of consultants. According to the British Medical Association (BMA), the statistics demonstrate the consultant doctors...
Consultants 'Delivering' Top Service To NHS
Specialist doctors are "delivering", according to the results of a UK-wide survey of consultants. According to the British Medical Association (BMA), the statistics demonstrate the consultant doctors...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2008
Bar Brawl Recalled At McCartney Trial
The trial of the man accused of killing Short Strand victim, Robert McCartney has heard that his best friend will "never forget," the expression on his alleged killer's face. Belfast Crown Court yest...
Bar Brawl Recalled At McCartney Trial
The trial of the man accused of killing Short Strand victim, Robert McCartney has heard that his best friend will "never forget," the expression on his alleged killer's face. Belfast Crown Court yest...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2008
Ryanair Flying High - For Now
As fuel prices soar to unprecedented levels - and amid dire warnings of the demise of airlines - the Irish budget airline Ryanair has said that while it only expects to break even next year as a conse...
Ryanair Flying High - For Now
As fuel prices soar to unprecedented levels - and amid dire warnings of the demise of airlines - the Irish budget airline Ryanair has said that while it only expects to break even next year as a conse...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2008
City Civic Posts Agreed
The two main NI cities have last night both elected nationalist or republican mayors. Belfast has a Sinn Fein Lord Mayor for only the second time in history while SDLP Councillor Gerard Diver has off...
City Civic Posts Agreed
The two main NI cities have last night both elected nationalist or republican mayors. Belfast has a Sinn Fein Lord Mayor for only the second time in history while SDLP Councillor Gerard Diver has off...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2008
Four NI Post Offices Spared As 38 Axed
The 'listening' post office has announced it is to heed at least some of the matters raised in its recent public consultation on proposed NI branch closures - and is going to spare a total of four out...
Four NI Post Offices Spared As 38 Axed
The 'listening' post office has announced it is to heed at least some of the matters raised in its recent public consultation on proposed NI branch closures - and is going to spare a total of four out...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2008
Further Cash Boost For Connswater Project
One of East Belfast's most iconic projects has received a further boost. The Department for Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie announced this week that a £3.2 million funding package to sec...
Further Cash Boost For Connswater Project
One of East Belfast's most iconic projects has received a further boost. The Department for Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie announced this week that a £3.2 million funding package to sec...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2008
Branagh Turns TV Detective
Belfast star, Kenneth Branagh is off east - to Budapest specifically - on foot of a new role as an unorthodox cop. Originally the star of the groundbreaking BBC 'Billy' plays, Graham Reid's iconic dr...
Branagh Turns TV Detective
Belfast star, Kenneth Branagh is off east - to Budapest specifically - on foot of a new role as an unorthodox cop. Originally the star of the groundbreaking BBC 'Billy' plays, Graham Reid's iconic dr...
UK National News, Jun 3, 2008
William Takes On Royal Navy
Prince William has begun his anticipated two-month attachment with the Royal Navy. William will spend the next three weeks undergoing basic naval training in which he will learn navigation and sea sa...
William Takes On Royal Navy
Prince William has begun his anticipated two-month attachment with the Royal Navy. William will spend the next three weeks undergoing basic naval training in which he will learn navigation and sea sa...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 2, 2008
NI News In Brief
Arrests Follow Off Sales Robbery A man has been charged with possession of a firearm and armed robbery after an off-licence in the Cromac Street area of Belfast was held up on Friday night. Around 9...
NI News In Brief
Arrests Follow Off Sales Robbery A man has been charged with possession of a firearm and armed robbery after an off-licence in the Cromac Street area of Belfast was held up on Friday night. Around 9...
UK National News, Jun 2, 2008
Two Britons Die In Light Aircraft Crash
The two Britons who died in a plane crash have been named as John Ritchie, 81, and Kevin Young, 54. According to reports, the Italian pilot and his wife were also killed when the light aircraft came ...
Two Britons Die In Light Aircraft Crash
The two Britons who died in a plane crash have been named as John Ritchie, 81, and Kevin Young, 54. According to reports, the Italian pilot and his wife were also killed when the light aircraft came ...
UK National News, Jun 2, 2008
Woman Held Over Stabbings
The mother of two young children, who were stabbed to death at their south London home, has been held under the Mental Health Act. The 35-year-old woman has been in hospital since the incident at a h...
Woman Held Over Stabbings
The mother of two young children, who were stabbed to death at their south London home, has been held under the Mental Health Act. The 35-year-old woman has been in hospital since the incident at a h...
UK National News, Jun 2, 2008
'Unwell And Agitated' Gazza Sectioned For Second Time
Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne has been 'sectioned' under the Mental Health Act - for the second time this year. Hertfordshire Police have revealed that the 41-year-old - nicknamed 'Gazza' ...
'Unwell And Agitated' Gazza Sectioned For Second Time
Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne has been 'sectioned' under the Mental Health Act - for the second time this year. Hertfordshire Police have revealed that the 41-year-old - nicknamed 'Gazza' ...
UK National News, Jun 2, 2008
Bad News On Mortgages
As the Bradford & Bingley - a former building society - saw shares plummet more than 30% as its stocks fell across the wider banking sector, news of an overall downturn in mortgages has emerged. The ...
Bad News On Mortgages
As the Bradford & Bingley - a former building society - saw shares plummet more than 30% as its stocks fell across the wider banking sector, news of an overall downturn in mortgages has emerged. The ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 2, 2008
Stone's 'Art Attack' QC Dismissed
Loyalist killer Michael Stone has dismissed from his legal team the man who originally offered one of the most unusual pleas ever entered in any such case. Stone's defence lawyer Arthur Harvey, QC, s...
Stone's 'Art Attack' QC Dismissed
Loyalist killer Michael Stone has dismissed from his legal team the man who originally offered one of the most unusual pleas ever entered in any such case. Stone's defence lawyer Arthur Harvey, QC, s...
UK National News, Jun 2, 2008
Parents To Face Courts Over Street-Drinking Teens
Mums and dads who fail to stop their children drinking in public will soon face court action in a new drive by UK ministers to 'get a grip' on drunkenness on the streets. Among the measures designed ...
Parents To Face Courts Over Street-Drinking Teens
Mums and dads who fail to stop their children drinking in public will soon face court action in a new drive by UK ministers to 'get a grip' on drunkenness on the streets. Among the measures designed ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 2, 2008
Ruane 'Set-Back' Underlined By SDLP
The latest problem to hit the beleaguered NI Education Minister's plans for the 11+ has been revealed. Groups set up to shape the future of NI's schools are now believed to be unlikely to meet the de...
Ruane 'Set-Back' Underlined By SDLP
The latest problem to hit the beleaguered NI Education Minister's plans for the 11+ has been revealed. Groups set up to shape the future of NI's schools are now believed to be unlikely to meet the de...
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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.