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Northern Ireland News for June 2008 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2008
30% Of NI Fuel Grants Misdirected, Says Audit Office
Almost a third of NI heating grants from the NI Government may be misdirected, according to an Audit Office report. The report has raised questions over the way home insulation and central heating ...
30% Of NI Fuel Grants Misdirected, Says Audit Office
Almost a third of NI heating grants from the NI Government may be misdirected, according to an Audit Office report. The report has raised questions over the way home insulation and central heating ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2008
Booze Hurts
Drinking alcohol can cause real harm and can lead to lots of unwanted consequences, the Chief Medical Officer has said. In his annual report - covering 2007 - Dr Michael McBride highlighted the probl...
Booze Hurts
Drinking alcohol can cause real harm and can lead to lots of unwanted consequences, the Chief Medical Officer has said. In his annual report - covering 2007 - Dr Michael McBride highlighted the probl...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2008
Most NI People Opposed To Scrapping 11+
Some 60% of people in Northern Ireland - including one-third of Sinn Fein supporters - are opposed to Caitriona Ruane's plans to scrap the 11-plus, according to a new survey. A new poll - commissione...
Most NI People Opposed To Scrapping 11+
Some 60% of people in Northern Ireland - including one-third of Sinn Fein supporters - are opposed to Caitriona Ruane's plans to scrap the 11-plus, according to a new survey. A new poll - commissione...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2008
Elderly Victim Suffers Coronary
Although there was initially relief after a 97-year-old man who confronted burglars in his west Belfast home seemed to be well - though shaken - it emerged last night that the victim is being treated ...
Elderly Victim Suffers Coronary
Although there was initially relief after a 97-year-old man who confronted burglars in his west Belfast home seemed to be well - though shaken - it emerged last night that the victim is being treated ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2008
Co Down Attack Slammed
A 65-year-old man has sustained serious head and facial injuries after a gang of four launched an unprovoked attack on him and his family. The victim, his wife, their son and another woman were walki...
Co Down Attack Slammed
A 65-year-old man has sustained serious head and facial injuries after a gang of four launched an unprovoked attack on him and his family. The victim, his wife, their son and another woman were walki...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2008
Poots Backs Maze - And Rubbish Civil Servant's Input To Plan
As reported here earlier this month, Edwin Poots, the former Arts and Culture Minister, is still firmly of the opinion that the plan to build a national stadium at the Maze (Lisburn) site remains the ...
Poots Backs Maze - And Rubbish Civil Servant's Input To Plan
As reported here earlier this month, Edwin Poots, the former Arts and Culture Minister, is still firmly of the opinion that the plan to build a national stadium at the Maze (Lisburn) site remains the ...
Recruitment News, Jun 23, 2008
Lunch Breaks Slashed By Half
The average Irish lunch break now stands at only 22 minutes, a survey has found. A poll of 2,672 employees across Ireland also found the average lunchtime has been sliced from 45 minutes to 20 minute...
Lunch Breaks Slashed By Half
The average Irish lunch break now stands at only 22 minutes, a survey has found. A poll of 2,672 employees across Ireland also found the average lunchtime has been sliced from 45 minutes to 20 minute...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2008
OTHER NEWS IN BRIEF
Man Dies In Tram Collision A man has died following a collision with a tram in Manchester city centre. The accident happened at the G-Mex station, near Deansgate on Friday morning. Police say that th...
OTHER NEWS IN BRIEF
Man Dies In Tram Collision A man has died following a collision with a tram in Manchester city centre. The accident happened at the G-Mex station, near Deansgate on Friday morning. Police say that th...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2008
Further Belfast Rape Probed
It has just been revealed that another rape has taken place in central Belfast. The latest in a series of such sexual attacks took place in the early hours of Friday morning when a 21-year-old woman ...
Further Belfast Rape Probed
It has just been revealed that another rape has taken place in central Belfast. The latest in a series of such sexual attacks took place in the early hours of Friday morning when a 21-year-old woman ...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2008
Man Charged With Woodland Death
A man has been charged with the murder of an 87-year-old woman whose body was discovered in woodland. Dolina Maclean, of Stanley, was last seen at her home in Duchess Street, Stanley and later at Tes...
Man Charged With Woodland Death
A man has been charged with the murder of an 87-year-old woman whose body was discovered in woodland. Dolina Maclean, of Stanley, was last seen at her home in Duchess Street, Stanley and later at Tes...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2008
Exeter Blast Man In Court
A man charged in connection with an explosion at an Exeter shopping mall has appeared in court. Nicky Reilly, 22, of Plymouth, appeared at the Old Bailey via video link from Belmarsh Prison under the...
Exeter Blast Man In Court
A man charged in connection with an explosion at an Exeter shopping mall has appeared in court. Nicky Reilly, 22, of Plymouth, appeared at the Old Bailey via video link from Belmarsh Prison under the...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2008
Muslim Cleric Faces US Extradition
High profile muslim cleric Abu Hamza has lost his High Court battle against extradition to the United States where he is expected to face terror-related charges. Egyptian-born Hamza is currently serv...
Muslim Cleric Faces US Extradition
High profile muslim cleric Abu Hamza has lost his High Court battle against extradition to the United States where he is expected to face terror-related charges. Egyptian-born Hamza is currently serv...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2008
Blaze At Former Nursing Home
An investigation is to be been launched into a blaze at a former nursing home. Fire crews from the North Wales Fire and Rescue Service attended the fire at Gainsborough House, St Georges Road, Aberge...
Blaze At Former Nursing Home
An investigation is to be been launched into a blaze at a former nursing home. Fire crews from the North Wales Fire and Rescue Service attended the fire at Gainsborough House, St Georges Road, Aberge...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2008
Son Faces Three Years After Dad Alerts Police
A teenager has been imprisoned for three years after his father told police he had found ammunition in his son's bedroom. Neil Metcalfe, 43, found 11 bullets in his 19-year-old son's room and alerted...
Son Faces Three Years After Dad Alerts Police
A teenager has been imprisoned for three years after his father told police he had found ammunition in his son's bedroom. Neil Metcalfe, 43, found 11 bullets in his 19-year-old son's room and alerted...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Drive-By Shooting No one was injured when masked gunmen opened fire on a car in County Armagh this morning, the police have said. Two shots were fired at the Land Rover Discovery, as it headed toward...
Other NI News In Brief
Drive-By Shooting No one was injured when masked gunmen opened fire on a car in County Armagh this morning, the police have said. Two shots were fired at the Land Rover Discovery, as it headed toward...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2008
Supermodel Pleads Guilty To Four 'Heathrow' Charges
Supermodel Naomi Campbell has pleaded guilty to four charges in connection with an incident at Heathrow airport. A spokesperson for the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) says that the model pleaded gui...
Supermodel Pleads Guilty To Four 'Heathrow' Charges
Supermodel Naomi Campbell has pleaded guilty to four charges in connection with an incident at Heathrow airport. A spokesperson for the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) says that the model pleaded gui...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2008
England Rugby Players In 'Serious Sexual Assault' Probe
The England Rugby squad will play New Zealand's All Blacks on Saturday under the shadow of a "serious sexual assault" allegation against four of its players. New Zealand Police have confirmed the nat...
England Rugby Players In 'Serious Sexual Assault' Probe
The England Rugby squad will play New Zealand's All Blacks on Saturday under the shadow of a "serious sexual assault" allegation against four of its players. New Zealand Police have confirmed the nat...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2008
Somme Commemoration For Knockagh
The first of as series of commemorations to recall the thousands of WW1 Irish Soldiers from the 36th (Ulster) Division who died fighting between 1 July and 13 November 1916 in the Battle of the Somme ...
Somme Commemoration For Knockagh
The first of as series of commemorations to recall the thousands of WW1 Irish Soldiers from the 36th (Ulster) Division who died fighting between 1 July and 13 November 1916 in the Battle of the Somme ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2008
Daisy Hill Gynae Patients Recalled
Just days after it was revealed that three patients died after being infected with a 'bug' in Belfast Royal Victoria Hospital, a review of patient care is to take place in a Co Down facility. "Failin...
Daisy Hill Gynae Patients Recalled
Just days after it was revealed that three patients died after being infected with a 'bug' in Belfast Royal Victoria Hospital, a review of patient care is to take place in a Co Down facility. "Failin...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2008
Belfast Man Guilty Of Early Morning Rape
In the same day it emerged that an alleged sex offender has been ordered to leave Londonderry, a 21-year-old man has been found guilty of raping a Belfast woman as she slept. According to the head of...
Belfast Man Guilty Of Early Morning Rape
In the same day it emerged that an alleged sex offender has been ordered to leave Londonderry, a 21-year-old man has been found guilty of raping a Belfast woman as she slept. According to the head of...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2008
Family To Celebrate Funeral Of 'Gentle Giant'
The funeral will take place today of murdered teenager Jimmy Mizen. Jimmy, who had just turned 16, was slashed across the throat with a shard of glass in the Three Cooks store on Burnt Ash Hill in Le...
Family To Celebrate Funeral Of 'Gentle Giant'
The funeral will take place today of murdered teenager Jimmy Mizen. Jimmy, who had just turned 16, was slashed across the throat with a shard of glass in the Three Cooks store on Burnt Ash Hill in Le...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2008
MP Unveils CS Lewis Mural
In the week that an expected blockbuster movie, based on the fantasy novels by Belfast-born writer, CS Lewis, premiered in London, NI First Minister Peter Robinson has unveiled a mural commemorating t...
MP Unveils CS Lewis Mural
In the week that an expected blockbuster movie, based on the fantasy novels by Belfast-born writer, CS Lewis, premiered in London, NI First Minister Peter Robinson has unveiled a mural commemorating t...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2008
Sirocco 'Archaeological' Site Development Soon
A new hotel development has been revealed to be part of a proposed plan to develop the former Sirocco Works site on the east side of the Lagan - once extensive archaeological excavations are completed...
Sirocco 'Archaeological' Site Development Soon
A new hotel development has been revealed to be part of a proposed plan to develop the former Sirocco Works site on the east side of the Lagan - once extensive archaeological excavations are completed...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2008
Body Found In Remote Farmland
A body has been found on farmland close to the M62 in East Yorkshire. Humberside police say officers were called to the scene in East Cowick at 9.15 on Wednesday after a man walking his dog raised th...
Body Found In Remote Farmland
A body has been found on farmland close to the M62 in East Yorkshire. Humberside police say officers were called to the scene in East Cowick at 9.15 on Wednesday after a man walking his dog raised th...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2008
On The Buses - Free!
Free travel is being extended to people below pension age for the first time. NI Transport Minister Conor Murphy announced today that people aged 60-64 will be able to travel on public transport for ...
On The Buses - Free!
Free travel is being extended to people below pension age for the first time. NI Transport Minister Conor Murphy announced today that people aged 60-64 will be able to travel on public transport for ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2008
Jobs Flying In Londonderry Air
Air travellers in Spain, Portugal, Italy and many Latin America countries are being helped to source cheap flights by an internet business in Londonderry. Vuelos Baratos, based at Clarendon Street in...
Jobs Flying In Londonderry Air
Air travellers in Spain, Portugal, Italy and many Latin America countries are being helped to source cheap flights by an internet business in Londonderry. Vuelos Baratos, based at Clarendon Street in...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2008
Craigavon Jobs In View
The prospect of an eight-screen cineplex in Co Armagh is raising hopes of new jobs being in sight for the Craigavon area. The multi-screen film complex is among the elements in a proposed £40m invest...
Craigavon Jobs In View
The prospect of an eight-screen cineplex in Co Armagh is raising hopes of new jobs being in sight for the Craigavon area. The multi-screen film complex is among the elements in a proposed £40m invest...
UK National News, Jun 19, 2008
Police Arrest Man Over 'Horrific' Attack
A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, in relation to a man being set alight. The victim, believed to be in his 20s, was attacked at around 11.20pm on Saturday 14 June ...
Police Arrest Man Over 'Horrific' Attack
A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, in relation to a man being set alight. The victim, believed to be in his 20s, was attacked at around 11.20pm on Saturday 14 June ...
UK National News, Jun 19, 2008
Female Soldier Killed In Blast Died 'A Hero'
The female soldier killed in Afghanistan has been praised as a "hero" by her husband. The soldier, from Cumbria, has been named as Sergeant Sarah Bryant. Cpl Bryant's husband and fellow soldier, Car...
Female Soldier Killed In Blast Died 'A Hero'
The female soldier killed in Afghanistan has been praised as a "hero" by her husband. The soldier, from Cumbria, has been named as Sergeant Sarah Bryant. Cpl Bryant's husband and fellow soldier, Car...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Orde Obdurate The PSNI Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde has insisted that he will not tolerate criminality within the service - despite an officer found guilty of having drugs with intent to supply rece...
Other NI News In Brief
Orde Obdurate The PSNI Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde has insisted that he will not tolerate criminality within the service - despite an officer found guilty of having drugs with intent to supply rece...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Dry with some late sunshine to end the day. Clear spells through the first part of the night but low cloud feeding in from the north later giving some mist or fog patches. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
