Northern Ireland News for July 2008 : Page 13
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2008
Bangor Murder Suspect Named
The teenager charged with last week's murder of Bangor guesthouse owner Billy Spence, 68, has been in court. James William McCoy, 19, with an address at the town's Simon Community hostel on Central A...
Bangor Murder Suspect Named
The teenager charged with last week's murder of Bangor guesthouse owner Billy Spence, 68, has been in court. James William McCoy, 19, with an address at the town's Simon Community hostel on Central A...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2008
Fluke Bike Crash Man Critical
A Co Tyrone man is in a critical condition after an horrific crash at a motorcycle road race in north Co Dublin. He was a spectator at the Skerries 100 on Saturday when two motorbikes crashed near h...
Fluke Bike Crash Man Critical
A Co Tyrone man is in a critical condition after an horrific crash at a motorcycle road race in north Co Dublin. He was a spectator at the Skerries 100 on Saturday when two motorbikes crashed near h...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2008
Republican 'Sea Change' On Policing?
A meeting of the Northern Ireland Policing Board has heard that attitudes to policing in republican areas - where they normally faced hostility - are changing. A senior police officer said last week ...
Republican 'Sea Change' On Policing?
A meeting of the Northern Ireland Policing Board has heard that attitudes to policing in republican areas - where they normally faced hostility - are changing. A senior police officer said last week ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2008
Mail Delivery Man Targeted
As police seek help in catching robbers who targeted a cash delivery to an ATM in Castlereagh last week, a Royal Mail van driver has been left shocked after suffering a head injury when two men attemp...
Mail Delivery Man Targeted
As police seek help in catching robbers who targeted a cash delivery to an ATM in Castlereagh last week, a Royal Mail van driver has been left shocked after suffering a head injury when two men attemp...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2008
Education Minister On Collision Course With Dodds
NI Education Minister Caitriona Ruane still plans to plough ahead with her controversial plan to send an 11+ (transfer test) information leaftlet out to every home in Northern Ireland, despite Finance...
Education Minister On Collision Course With Dodds
NI Education Minister Caitriona Ruane still plans to plough ahead with her controversial plan to send an 11+ (transfer test) information leaftlet out to every home in Northern Ireland, despite Finance...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2008
Trouble-Free Drumcree 'Low Key'
More than a decade after the first post-Drumcree rioting resulted in the virtual shut-down of NI, with scores injured and many millions of pounds lost in policing and army operations and riot damages,...
Trouble-Free Drumcree 'Low Key'
More than a decade after the first post-Drumcree rioting resulted in the virtual shut-down of NI, with scores injured and many millions of pounds lost in policing and army operations and riot damages,...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2008
Extra £8m For Health Service Fuel Costs
The NHS is to inject an extra £8 million into Northern Ireland health trusts to combat the affects of rising fuel costs. The funding will also be used to help cover the costs of the 10% increase to ...
Extra £8m For Health Service Fuel Costs
The NHS is to inject an extra £8 million into Northern Ireland health trusts to combat the affects of rising fuel costs. The funding will also be used to help cover the costs of the 10% increase to ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2008
Ulster Unionist Party HQ 'Downsizing'
The Ulster Unionist Party is set to downsize - moving from large offices to more compact accommodation. It was confirmed at the weekend that it to leave its expansive Cunningham House headquarters an...
Ulster Unionist Party HQ 'Downsizing'
The Ulster Unionist Party is set to downsize - moving from large offices to more compact accommodation. It was confirmed at the weekend that it to leave its expansive Cunningham House headquarters an...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2008
'Premier' £30m Hotel Redevelopment For Ballycastle
Ballycastle could become one of Ireland's premier holiday locations, if a £30 million hotel redevelopment gets the go-ahead, according to investor McAlister Holdings. The proposals for the five-star ...
'Premier' £30m Hotel Redevelopment For Ballycastle
Ballycastle could become one of Ireland's premier holiday locations, if a £30 million hotel redevelopment gets the go-ahead, according to investor McAlister Holdings. The proposals for the five-star ...
Recruitment News, Jul 7, 2008
Around 2,000 Health Sector Jobs To Go By 2009
Nearly 2,000 jobs are being cut within the Irish health sector over the next year, according to a Health Service Executive document. The internal document says more than 1,800 whole-time equivalent ...
Around 2,000 Health Sector Jobs To Go By 2009
Nearly 2,000 jobs are being cut within the Irish health sector over the next year, according to a Health Service Executive document. The internal document says more than 1,800 whole-time equivalent ...
UK National News, Jul 4, 2008
Other News in Brief
Two Men Arrested After Rochdale Murder Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead in Rochdale. Police were called to Royds Street, Turf Hill, Rochdale, following rep...
Other News in Brief
Two Men Arrested After Rochdale Murder Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead in Rochdale. Police were called to Royds Street, Turf Hill, Rochdale, following rep...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 4, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Death Crash Man Denies Charges A 24-year-old man, named today as Joseph Thomas Brennan, has denied being the driver of a stolen car which crashed, killing another man. The Dunmurry man appeared in co...
Other NI News In Brief
Death Crash Man Denies Charges A 24-year-old man, named today as Joseph Thomas Brennan, has denied being the driver of a stolen car which crashed, killing another man. The Dunmurry man appeared in co...
UK National News, Jul 4, 2008
Three Accused In Court Over Ben Murder
Three people accused of murdering Ben Kinsella are due in court today. Ben, 16, was stabbed during a row with youths in York Way, Holloway, north London in the early hours of Sunday morning. It is t...
Three Accused In Court Over Ben Murder
Three people accused of murdering Ben Kinsella are due in court today. Ben, 16, was stabbed during a row with youths in York Way, Holloway, north London in the early hours of Sunday morning. It is t...
UK National News, Jul 4, 2008
Another Teen Loses His Life In London Knife Attack
A teenager has died after being stabbed in a street attack in south London. Shakilus Townsend is the latest victim in the knife epidemic that is sweeping London. The 16-year-old victim suffered mult...
Another Teen Loses His Life In London Knife Attack
A teenager has died after being stabbed in a street attack in south London. Shakilus Townsend is the latest victim in the knife epidemic that is sweeping London. The 16-year-old victim suffered mult...
UK National News, Jul 4, 2008
Top Spy 'Seriously Ill' But 'Not Suspicious'
Britain's top spy is unconscious and seriously ill in hospital, it has emerged. Alex Allan, 57, collapsed at his home earlier this week, foul play is not suspected. BBC Security Correspondent Gordon...
Top Spy 'Seriously Ill' But 'Not Suspicious'
Britain's top spy is unconscious and seriously ill in hospital, it has emerged. Alex Allan, 57, collapsed at his home earlier this week, foul play is not suspected. BBC Security Correspondent Gordon...
UK National News, Jul 4, 2008
Malaria Deaths 'Risen By Over A Third'
Deaths from malaria have risen by over a third in the past 20 years, according to figures released today. A research paper published by the British Medical Journal (BMJ) has revealed that a "huge ris...
Malaria Deaths 'Risen By Over A Third'
Deaths from malaria have risen by over a third in the past 20 years, according to figures released today. A research paper published by the British Medical Journal (BMJ) has revealed that a "huge ris...
UK National News, Jul 4, 2008
Men Walk Away From Light Aircraft Crash
Two men have escaped serious injury after their light aircraft crashed after taking off near Newport. The pilot and passenger escaped the two-seater Kiscruiser, which then caught fire. Gwent Police ...
Men Walk Away From Light Aircraft Crash
Two men have escaped serious injury after their light aircraft crashed after taking off near Newport. The pilot and passenger escaped the two-seater Kiscruiser, which then caught fire. Gwent Police ...
Recruitment News, Jul 4, 2008
Housebuilder In Jobs Axe Talks
Up to 1,000 jobs could be lost at housebuilder Barratt Developments as it struggles with the sluggish housing market. The company, which employs 6,700 staff, has begun a consultation process with un...
Housebuilder In Jobs Axe Talks
Up to 1,000 jobs could be lost at housebuilder Barratt Developments as it struggles with the sluggish housing market. The company, which employs 6,700 staff, has begun a consultation process with un...
UK National News, Jul 4, 2008
Second M6 Crash Follows Fatal Accident
A woman motorist has died and two people have been seriously injured in a horror crash on the M6 - an incident quickly followed by another very serious accident on the same highway. Emergency service...
Second M6 Crash Follows Fatal Accident
A woman motorist has died and two people have been seriously injured in a horror crash on the M6 - an incident quickly followed by another very serious accident on the same highway. Emergency service...
UK National News, Jul 4, 2008
Funeral Delayed After Organ Mix-Up
A man's funeral was delayed by five weeks after his windpipe was mistakenly placed in another body. Referee and football organiser Andrew Bandelow, 35, died of a blood clot on his left lung on May 16...
Funeral Delayed After Organ Mix-Up
A man's funeral was delayed by five weeks after his windpipe was mistakenly placed in another body. Referee and football organiser Andrew Bandelow, 35, died of a blood clot on his left lung on May 16...
UK National News, Jul 4, 2008
Veteran Emmerdale Actor Dies
Emmerdale actor Clive Hornby has died at the age of 63. The veteran actor who played the iconic farmer Jack Sugden announced that he would be taking a break from the soap in January because of ill he...
Veteran Emmerdale Actor Dies
Emmerdale actor Clive Hornby has died at the age of 63. The veteran actor who played the iconic farmer Jack Sugden announced that he would be taking a break from the soap in January because of ill he...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 4, 2008
Former Mayor Dies Refereeing Match
A respected South Down politician and immediate past mayor has died suddenly. The 52-year-old was acting as referee at a GAA match in Co Down last night when he suddenly collapsed and died Michael C...
Former Mayor Dies Refereeing Match
A respected South Down politician and immediate past mayor has died suddenly. The 52-year-old was acting as referee at a GAA match in Co Down last night when he suddenly collapsed and died Michael C...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 4, 2008
It All 'Looks Brighter' On Belfast's Broadway
Northern Ireland commuters got their first taste of the long-awaited Westlink improvement scheme today, with the opening of a new motorway underpass at Broadway. A major phase in Belfast's multi-mil...
It All 'Looks Brighter' On Belfast's Broadway
Northern Ireland commuters got their first taste of the long-awaited Westlink improvement scheme today, with the opening of a new motorway underpass at Broadway. A major phase in Belfast's multi-mil...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 4, 2008
Cross-Dressing Robber Bags 12 Years In Jail
A cross-dressing terrorist - who hailed originally from Northern Ireland - and who robbed over €700,000 from a Dublin bank, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. Formerly from Portadown, Co Arma...
Cross-Dressing Robber Bags 12 Years In Jail
A cross-dressing terrorist - who hailed originally from Northern Ireland - and who robbed over €700,000 from a Dublin bank, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. Formerly from Portadown, Co Arma...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 4, 2008
11th Night Bonfire Night Alert
As the traditional '11th Night' Bonfires loom, there has been a call for 'Safety First'. A senior fire officer at the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is this week urging people to 'Th...
11th Night Bonfire Night Alert
As the traditional '11th Night' Bonfires loom, there has been a call for 'Safety First'. A senior fire officer at the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is this week urging people to 'Th...
UK National News, Jul 4, 2008
Nesbitt To Materialise as New Dr Who?
As one of the most dramatic storylines yet to have been seen on the latest series of award-winning science fiction TV drama, Dr Who hurtles to its conclusion this weekend - there's only one thing fans...
Nesbitt To Materialise as New Dr Who?
As one of the most dramatic storylines yet to have been seen on the latest series of award-winning science fiction TV drama, Dr Who hurtles to its conclusion this weekend - there's only one thing fans...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 4, 2008
Belfast's Movie-Making Booming
A Belfast-made horror movie is about to receive its London debut - and its only one of an on-going series of made in NI films. Production company Generator Entertainment has confirmed that 'Freakdog'...
Belfast's Movie-Making Booming
A Belfast-made horror movie is about to receive its London debut - and its only one of an on-going series of made in NI films. Production company Generator Entertainment has confirmed that 'Freakdog'...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 4, 2008
Nesbitt To Materialise as New Dr Who?
As one of the most dramatic storylines yet to have been seen on the latest series of award-winning science fiction TV drama, Dr Who hurtles to its conclusion this weekend - there's only one thing fans...
Nesbitt To Materialise as New Dr Who?
As one of the most dramatic storylines yet to have been seen on the latest series of award-winning science fiction TV drama, Dr Who hurtles to its conclusion this weekend - there's only one thing fans...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 4, 2008
Twin Track Approach On Youth Health
Just as the latest edition of the British National Formulary for Children (BNFC) is being made available to help tackle controversial health concerns in young people, including rising rates of teenage...
Twin Track Approach On Youth Health
Just as the latest edition of the British National Formulary for Children (BNFC) is being made available to help tackle controversial health concerns in young people, including rising rates of teenage...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 4, 2008
Sir Reg Opens Sustainable Orchard Building
Employment Minister Sir Reg Empey has officially opened Stranmillis University's impressive £6.5 million Orchard Building. The project is the first educational building of its size to ...
Sir Reg Opens Sustainable Orchard Building
Employment Minister Sir Reg Empey has officially opened Stranmillis University's impressive £6.5 million Orchard Building. The project is the first educational building of its size to ...
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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.