Northern Ireland News for July 2008 : Page 15
UK National News, Jul 2, 2008
Royal Role As Iron Duke Seizes Drugs
Cocaine with an estimated street value of £40 million has been seized by HMS Iron Duke during a major drug bust operation. According to the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the Iron Duke, which has Prince ...
Royal Role As Iron Duke Seizes Drugs
Cocaine with an estimated street value of £40 million has been seized by HMS Iron Duke during a major drug bust operation. According to the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the Iron Duke, which has Prince ...
UK National News, Jul 2, 2008
Public Inquiry Launched Into Stockline Disaster
A public inquiry into a tragic factory blast which killed nine people is beginning. The premises, operated by ICL Plastics Ltd, collapsed on 11 May, 2004 followng the escape of liquefied petroleum ga...
Public Inquiry Launched Into Stockline Disaster
A public inquiry into a tragic factory blast which killed nine people is beginning. The premises, operated by ICL Plastics Ltd, collapsed on 11 May, 2004 followng the escape of liquefied petroleum ga...
Recruitment News, Jul 2, 2008
Prospects In NI Housing "Not As Bad As It Seems"
While there was more bad news for the construction sector this week as it has emerged that a Co Down glass company has had to lay off more than half of its workforce - prospects may not be as bad as t...
Prospects In NI Housing "Not As Bad As It Seems"
While there was more bad news for the construction sector this week as it has emerged that a Co Down glass company has had to lay off more than half of its workforce - prospects may not be as bad as t...
UK National News, Jul 2, 2008
Disabled Boy Awarded Compensation Payout
A nine-year-old boy who was left disabled after being deprived of oxygen at birth has been awarded £8 million compensation. Owen Johnson has choreoathetoid cerebral palsy after sustaining brain damag...
Disabled Boy Awarded Compensation Payout
A nine-year-old boy who was left disabled after being deprived of oxygen at birth has been awarded £8 million compensation. Owen Johnson has choreoathetoid cerebral palsy after sustaining brain damag...
UK National News, Jul 2, 2008
M&S Loses Sparkle With Share Drop
Leading retailer Marks & Spencer has reported a slide by more than 20% in shares. M&S revealed a sudden 5.3% fall in UK like-for-like sales prompting a 21% fall in the retailer's share price. By 8.30...
M&S Loses Sparkle With Share Drop
Leading retailer Marks & Spencer has reported a slide by more than 20% in shares. M&S revealed a sudden 5.3% fall in UK like-for-like sales prompting a 21% fall in the retailer's share price. By 8.30...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Honeymoon Drowning Tragedy A Co Tyrone man has drowned on his honeymoon. Eamon McGlinchey, 38, who married Sinead on midsummer's day, June 21 had been enjoying a two-week honeymoon in Cyprus. A post...
Other NI News In Brief
Honeymoon Drowning Tragedy A Co Tyrone man has drowned on his honeymoon. Eamon McGlinchey, 38, who married Sinead on midsummer's day, June 21 had been enjoying a two-week honeymoon in Cyprus. A post...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2008
Bangor B&B Killers Sought
The police have continued to maintain a heavy presence in the seaside town of Bangor as forensic experts probe the scene of this week's murder of a local guesthouse owner. Officers have already moved...
Bangor B&B Killers Sought
The police have continued to maintain a heavy presence in the seaside town of Bangor as forensic experts probe the scene of this week's murder of a local guesthouse owner. Officers have already moved...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2008
Policing Board Tackles Omagh Fire Tragedy Aftermath
After this week's damning report by the DHSSPS on the tragic Omagh fire that killed an entire 'at risk' family last November, recommendations are to be made to the NI Policing Board after a review of ...
Policing Board Tackles Omagh Fire Tragedy Aftermath
After this week's damning report by the DHSSPS on the tragic Omagh fire that killed an entire 'at risk' family last November, recommendations are to be made to the NI Policing Board after a review of ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2008
City Hospital Slammed Over 'Fatal' Patient Care
The Northern Ireland Ombudsman has slammed the standard of care offered to a Co Fermanagh hospital patient. Tom Frawley said he regarded it as "serious maladministration" in the treatment of the 63-y...
City Hospital Slammed Over 'Fatal' Patient Care
The Northern Ireland Ombudsman has slammed the standard of care offered to a Co Fermanagh hospital patient. Tom Frawley said he regarded it as "serious maladministration" in the treatment of the 63-y...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2008
Rates System Rates Very Poorly: Audit Office
The NI Government is facing criticism as news of arrears of £130m in the rates system has emerged. The huge sum has built up because a new multi-million pound computer system is said to be "inadequat...
Rates System Rates Very Poorly: Audit Office
The NI Government is facing criticism as news of arrears of £130m in the rates system has emerged. The huge sum has built up because a new multi-million pound computer system is said to be "inadequat...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2008
NI Housing "Not As Bad As It Seems", Says Leading Economist
Northern Ireland homeowners have been urged to hold their nerve, by a top financial expert, amid more bleak housing market figures. Yesterday, a Nationwide survey reported average house prices in th...
NI Housing "Not As Bad As It Seems", Says Leading Economist
Northern Ireland homeowners have been urged to hold their nerve, by a top financial expert, amid more bleak housing market figures. Yesterday, a Nationwide survey reported average house prices in th...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2008
Minister Denies Integration Status
While final guidance on the 'future' of the 11+ remains pending, the NI Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has been busy with other decisions. She has turned down a development proposal for Donagha...
Minister Denies Integration Status
While final guidance on the 'future' of the 11+ remains pending, the NI Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has been busy with other decisions. She has turned down a development proposal for Donagha...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2008
BBC NI Explores Harsh Reality
Two separate aspects of 'extreme' modern lifestyles are to hit the small screen in NI later this year. Independent production company Tern Television has landed two new commissions for BBC Northern I...
BBC NI Explores Harsh Reality
Two separate aspects of 'extreme' modern lifestyles are to hit the small screen in NI later this year. Independent production company Tern Television has landed two new commissions for BBC Northern I...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2008
Robinson Warned Over Maze Indecision
Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson has this week faced a challenge from the NI Secretary of State. The contentious Maze stadium proposals were debated in Westminster, with Mr Robinson also discus...
Robinson Warned Over Maze Indecision
Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson has this week faced a challenge from the NI Secretary of State. The contentious Maze stadium proposals were debated in Westminster, with Mr Robinson also discus...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2008
Tobacco Sales Regulations Welcomed: BMA
Doctors in Northern Ireland have welcomed the NI Health Minister's announcement this week to raise the age for the purchase of tobacco products to 18. Dr Colin Hamilton, Chairman of the BMA's Public ...
Tobacco Sales Regulations Welcomed: BMA
Doctors in Northern Ireland have welcomed the NI Health Minister's announcement this week to raise the age for the purchase of tobacco products to 18. Dr Colin Hamilton, Chairman of the BMA's Public ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 1, 2008
Battle Solemnly Recalled
Belfast City Hall's Cenotaph was today awash with poppy wreaths as the 92nd anniversary of the start of the Battle of the Somme was remembered. The DUP was represented by MLAs Lord Wallace Browne, Gr...
Battle Solemnly Recalled
Belfast City Hall's Cenotaph was today awash with poppy wreaths as the 92nd anniversary of the start of the Battle of the Somme was remembered. The DUP was represented by MLAs Lord Wallace Browne, Gr...
UK National News, Jul 1, 2008
Other News In Brief
Houses Raided In 'Terror Investigation' A number of homes have been raided in Stoke-on-Trent as part of investigations under the Terrorism Act. Staffordshire Police revealed a "small group of people"...
Other News In Brief
Houses Raided In 'Terror Investigation' A number of homes have been raided in Stoke-on-Trent as part of investigations under the Terrorism Act. Staffordshire Police revealed a "small group of people"...
UK National News, Jul 1, 2008
Madeleine Case 'To Be Closed'
The case of missing British girl Madeleine McCann is set to be closed by local police, according to the Portuguese media. Her parents Gerry and Kate McCann along with an earlier suspect, Robert Murat...
Madeleine Case 'To Be Closed'
The case of missing British girl Madeleine McCann is set to be closed by local police, according to the Portuguese media. Her parents Gerry and Kate McCann along with an earlier suspect, Robert Murat...
Recruitment News, Jul 1, 2008
New Irish Car Tax System Comes Into Effect
The Irish Government’s 'green' car tax scheme came into force today, a measure that will calculate premiums by CO2 emissions. The Environment Minister unveiled the scheme that will allow drivers to...
New Irish Car Tax System Comes Into Effect
The Irish Government’s 'green' car tax scheme came into force today, a measure that will calculate premiums by CO2 emissions. The Environment Minister unveiled the scheme that will allow drivers to...
UK National News, Jul 1, 2008
Four Arrested In Connection To Ben Death
Police are appealing for information from the public following the murder of Ben Kinsella. Ben was attacked during a row with youths in York Way, Holloway, north London in the early hours of Sunday m...
Four Arrested In Connection To Ben Death
Police are appealing for information from the public following the murder of Ben Kinsella. Ben was attacked during a row with youths in York Way, Holloway, north London in the early hours of Sunday m...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 1, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Bangor Murder Probed The body of a 68-year-old man was found in a County Down seaside town. It is understood the victim had been beaten and stabbed. His body was found at a guesthouse in Princetown R...
Other NI News In Brief
Bangor Murder Probed The body of a 68-year-old man was found in a County Down seaside town. It is understood the victim had been beaten and stabbed. His body was found at a guesthouse in Princetown R...
UK National News, Jul 1, 2008
Severn Trent Fined £2m Over 'Water Leak Lies'
Severn Trent Water has today been fined £2 million at the Old Bailey, for lying about leakages in its water system. The second largest water company in Britain - and the first to be prosecuted for ma...
Severn Trent Fined £2m Over 'Water Leak Lies'
Severn Trent Water has today been fined £2 million at the Old Bailey, for lying about leakages in its water system. The second largest water company in Britain - and the first to be prosecuted for ma...
UK National News, Jul 1, 2008
Police Launch Murder Enquiry After Fire Deaths
The Metropolitan Police have launched a murder enquiry following the discovery of the bodies of two men at a 'suspicious' fire in London's New Cross on Sunday. Police and emergency services were call...
Police Launch Murder Enquiry After Fire Deaths
The Metropolitan Police have launched a murder enquiry following the discovery of the bodies of two men at a 'suspicious' fire in London's New Cross on Sunday. Police and emergency services were call...
UK National News, Jul 1, 2008
Murray Reaches Quarter-Final After 'Memorable' Comeback
Andy Murray has earned his place in the Wimbledon quarter-finals after a thrilling victory, which has been deemed one of the most memorable comebacks in the tournament's history. The 21-year-old Scot...
Murray Reaches Quarter-Final After 'Memorable' Comeback
Andy Murray has earned his place in the Wimbledon quarter-finals after a thrilling victory, which has been deemed one of the most memorable comebacks in the tournament's history. The 21-year-old Scot...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 1, 2008
Death Bill Legislates A Seven-Year Wait For 'Missing'
New legislation to help the relatives of Troubles 'disappeared' and other missing persons in Northern Ireland has been introduced. The Presumption of Death Bill was put to the Assembly by the NI Fina...
Death Bill Legislates A Seven-Year Wait For 'Missing'
New legislation to help the relatives of Troubles 'disappeared' and other missing persons in Northern Ireland has been introduced. The Presumption of Death Bill was put to the Assembly by the NI Fina...
UK National News, Jul 1, 2008
Youngster Recovers After Being Impaled On Railings
An eight-year-old boy is being treated in hospital after his leg became impaled on railings. It is understood the boy was climbing over a fence at a house in Miskin Street, Treherbert, Rhondda, when ...
Youngster Recovers After Being Impaled On Railings
An eight-year-old boy is being treated in hospital after his leg became impaled on railings. It is understood the boy was climbing over a fence at a house in Miskin Street, Treherbert, Rhondda, when ...
UK National News, Jul 1, 2008
Barton Sentenced For Training Ground Assault
Premier League footballer Joey Barton has been given a four-month suspended sentence for attacking a former teammate during a training ground row. In May 2007, the 25-year-old midfielder repeatedly p...
Barton Sentenced For Training Ground Assault
Premier League footballer Joey Barton has been given a four-month suspended sentence for attacking a former teammate during a training ground row. In May 2007, the 25-year-old midfielder repeatedly p...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 1, 2008
NI House Prices Still Falling
A fresh housing report has yet again underlined falling house prices in Northern Ireland. The Province has continued to see big declines in property values during the second quarter. Prices fell by...
NI House Prices Still Falling
A fresh housing report has yet again underlined falling house prices in Northern Ireland. The Province has continued to see big declines in property values during the second quarter. Prices fell by...
UK National News, Jul 1, 2008
Emergency Landing For Aircraft At Manchester Airport
A light aircraft made an emergency landing at Manchester Airport yesterday after getting into difficulties. The pilot of the Piper 34, which was flying to the airport from Blackpool, reported technic...
Emergency Landing For Aircraft At Manchester Airport
A light aircraft made an emergency landing at Manchester Airport yesterday after getting into difficulties. The pilot of the Piper 34, which was flying to the airport from Blackpool, reported technic...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 1, 2008
Mandela Honoured By QUB
An 'absent' black African icon - Nelson Mandela - has today been honoured with a special award from Queen's University. He accepted the unique honorary doctorate 'remotely' as the university's Centen...
Mandela Honoured By QUB
An 'absent' black African icon - Nelson Mandela - has today been honoured with a special award from Queen's University. He accepted the unique honorary doctorate 'remotely' as the university's Centen...
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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.