Northern Ireland News for August 2008 : Page 11
UK National News, Aug 11, 2008
Footballer Faces Jail Over Blackmail Charge
A former Manchester City youth teamgoalkeeper is facing jail over blackmailing another player over sexual images. Ashley Timms, 22, a former Manchester City trainee, demanded £15,000 from the player,...
Footballer Faces Jail Over Blackmail Charge
A former Manchester City youth teamgoalkeeper is facing jail over blackmailing another player over sexual images. Ashley Timms, 22, a former Manchester City trainee, demanded £15,000 from the player,...
UK National News, Aug 11, 2008
Other News In Brief
Other News In Brief Police are trying to trace the relatives of an elderly man who lay dead undetected in his Cardiff home. John Thomas, 79, had to be identified using dental records. His death was ...
Other News In Brief
Other News In Brief Police are trying to trace the relatives of an elderly man who lay dead undetected in his Cardiff home. John Thomas, 79, had to be identified using dental records. His death was ...
Recruitment News, Aug 11, 2008
Lifeline For Westmeath Plant
A potential survival plan has been presented to Westmeath plant workers, who are facing major job losses. A substantial number of the 420 jobs could be saved if plans for the Iralco manufacturing si...
Lifeline For Westmeath Plant
A potential survival plan has been presented to Westmeath plant workers, who are facing major job losses. A substantial number of the 420 jobs could be saved if plans for the Iralco manufacturing si...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2008
Police Probe Coleraine Bonfire Assault
A man was left hospitalised after being attacked at a bonfire in a Co Londonderry town at the weekend - and the police have been blamed for allowing the situation to develop. The incident is related ...
Police Probe Coleraine Bonfire Assault
A man was left hospitalised after being attacked at a bonfire in a Co Londonderry town at the weekend - and the police have been blamed for allowing the situation to develop. The incident is related ...
UK National News, Aug 11, 2008
Man To Take Legal Action Over Cancer 'Blunder'
A man has alleged that a hospital needlessly removed his healthy lung after being misdiagnosed with cancer. Laurence Ball, 58, of Shetland, had surgery at Aberdeen Royal infirmary to remove a tumour ...
Man To Take Legal Action Over Cancer 'Blunder'
A man has alleged that a hospital needlessly removed his healthy lung after being misdiagnosed with cancer. Laurence Ball, 58, of Shetland, had surgery at Aberdeen Royal infirmary to remove a tumour ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2008
'Blue Route' For £52m A26 Upgrading
Northern Ireland Roads Minister Conor Murphy has announced the preferred route for the proposed £52 million dualling of the A26 Frosses Road between Glarryford and the A44 Drones Road junction. The p...
'Blue Route' For £52m A26 Upgrading
Northern Ireland Roads Minister Conor Murphy has announced the preferred route for the proposed £52 million dualling of the A26 Frosses Road between Glarryford and the A44 Drones Road junction. The p...
UK National News, Aug 11, 2008
Man United Player Awarded Damages
A former Manchester United player has been awarded more than £4.3 million damages for a tackle that ended his career. Ben Collett, 23, who Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson called an "outst...
Man United Player Awarded Damages
A former Manchester United player has been awarded more than £4.3 million damages for a tackle that ended his career. Ben Collett, 23, who Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson called an "outst...
UK National News, Aug 11, 2008
Youth In Court For Costcutter Murder
A nineteen-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a teenager at a south-east London supermarket. Ashley Bucknor, of no fixed abode, will appear before Camberwell Green Magistrates Court lat...
Youth In Court For Costcutter Murder
A nineteen-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a teenager at a south-east London supermarket. Ashley Bucknor, of no fixed abode, will appear before Camberwell Green Magistrates Court lat...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2008
Blind Golfers Swing Into NI As Harrington Celebrates His Win
A unique sporting event is underway in south Belfast this week - the World Blind Golf Championship. Coming on top of news that Irishman Padraig Harrington took the honours at the USPGA Championship a...
Blind Golfers Swing Into NI As Harrington Celebrates His Win
A unique sporting event is underway in south Belfast this week - the World Blind Golf Championship. Coming on top of news that Irishman Padraig Harrington took the honours at the USPGA Championship a...
UK National News, Aug 11, 2008
Water Companies Submit Water Pricing Proposals
The UK's largest water and wastewater services company, Thames Water, has announced it expected its bills to rise by about 3% a year above inflation. However, the company said its £6.5bn investment p...
Water Companies Submit Water Pricing Proposals
The UK's largest water and wastewater services company, Thames Water, has announced it expected its bills to rise by about 3% a year above inflation. However, the company said its £6.5bn investment p...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2008
'No Justice' For Thomas' Parents
News that the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) plans to bring no charges against six people questioned about the vicious stabbing murder of schoolboy Thomas Devlin have angered the boys grieving paren...
'No Justice' For Thomas' Parents
News that the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) plans to bring no charges against six people questioned about the vicious stabbing murder of schoolboy Thomas Devlin have angered the boys grieving paren...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2008
Irish Building Market Contraction Continues, Says Ulster Bank
Irish building activity felt another sharp decline last month, which led to record job losses, according to statistics published today. Figures provided by the Ulster Bank PMI showed a fourteenth c...
Irish Building Market Contraction Continues, Says Ulster Bank
Irish building activity felt another sharp decline last month, which led to record job losses, according to statistics published today. Figures provided by the Ulster Bank PMI showed a fourteenth c...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2008
NI Regeneration 'Under Threat' From Building Slowdown, Warns CEF
Government funded regeneration schemes, throughout Northern Ireland, have been cast in serious doubt, as the construction industry continues to battle one of the worst summers it has experienced in ye...
NI Regeneration 'Under Threat' From Building Slowdown, Warns CEF
Government funded regeneration schemes, throughout Northern Ireland, have been cast in serious doubt, as the construction industry continues to battle one of the worst summers it has experienced in ye...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2008
GPS Gains Full Environmental Certification
A local print firm has become the first commercial printing company in Northern Ireland to be accredited under the rules of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Belfast-based GPS Colour Graphics Ltd...
GPS Gains Full Environmental Certification
A local print firm has become the first commercial printing company in Northern Ireland to be accredited under the rules of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Belfast-based GPS Colour Graphics Ltd...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2008
NI News In Brief
Suspect Remanded Over Killing The man arrested over the killing of Londonderry woman Jean Quigley has appeared in court charged with her murder. Stephen Cahoon, 35, of Harvey Street in Derry, appeare...
NI News In Brief
Suspect Remanded Over Killing The man arrested over the killing of Londonderry woman Jean Quigley has appeared in court charged with her murder. Stephen Cahoon, 35, of Harvey Street in Derry, appeare...
Recruitment News, Aug 11, 2008
Danish Timber Firm Announces 71 Job Losses
More than 70 jobs are to be axed at a Co Offaly timber window and doors manufacturer, it has been announced. Danish firm Rationel, will close its Edenderry plant in November, resulting in the loss of...
Danish Timber Firm Announces 71 Job Losses
More than 70 jobs are to be axed at a Co Offaly timber window and doors manufacturer, it has been announced. Danish firm Rationel, will close its Edenderry plant in November, resulting in the loss of...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2008
RBS Reports Second Biggest Loss In Banking History
Royal Bank of Scotland has unveiled a huge fall in profits during the first six months of 2008. The pre-tax loss of £691m is the second biggest in UK banking history. The banking group which owns Na...
RBS Reports Second Biggest Loss In Banking History
Royal Bank of Scotland has unveiled a huge fall in profits during the first six months of 2008. The pre-tax loss of £691m is the second biggest in UK banking history. The banking group which owns Na...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2008
Shop Shooting Victim Named As Police Question Teenager
Police have been given more time to question a teenager over the murder of a youth who was shot dead in a London supermarket. Ryan Bravo, 18, was shot at the Costcutter store on Camberwell Road, Walw...
Shop Shooting Victim Named As Police Question Teenager
Police have been given more time to question a teenager over the murder of a youth who was shot dead in a London supermarket. Ryan Bravo, 18, was shot at the Costcutter store on Camberwell Road, Walw...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2008
CCTV Footage 'Indistinct' In Rail Attack Hunt
Police say that CCTV footage of an incident where a woman was thrown onto live railway tracks in Kent has proved "to be of no use". Linda Buchanan, 58, of Horton Kirby, was thrown onto the tracks by ...
CCTV Footage 'Indistinct' In Rail Attack Hunt
Police say that CCTV footage of an incident where a woman was thrown onto live railway tracks in Kent has proved "to be of no use". Linda Buchanan, 58, of Horton Kirby, was thrown onto the tracks by ...
Recruitment News, Aug 8, 2008
McDonald's Unveils 153 New NI Jobs
Growing customer demand for a global fast food franchise has resulted in the creation 153 new Northern Ireland jobs. McDonald's has announced over 4,000 new UK employment opportunities, a fraction of...
McDonald's Unveils 153 New NI Jobs
Growing customer demand for a global fast food franchise has resulted in the creation 153 new Northern Ireland jobs. McDonald's has announced over 4,000 new UK employment opportunities, a fraction of...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2008
Massive Increase In Home Repossessions
The number of mortgage arrears and repossessions of homes in the first half of 2008 have increased by 41% according to the latest data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). The CML is maintain...
Massive Increase In Home Repossessions
The number of mortgage arrears and repossessions of homes in the first half of 2008 have increased by 41% according to the latest data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). The CML is maintain...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2008
Teenager Handed Life Sentence For Murder
A teenager has been handed a life sentence for stabbing a schoolboy to death for "looking at him the wrong way". Joseph Chin, 16, was today given a life sentence and has been ordered to serve a minim...
Teenager Handed Life Sentence For Murder
A teenager has been handed a life sentence for stabbing a schoolboy to death for "looking at him the wrong way". Joseph Chin, 16, was today given a life sentence and has been ordered to serve a minim...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2008
British Climber Falls To His Death In French Alps
A British teenager has fallen to his death while abseiling in the French Alps, according to police. Ian Jackson, 18, from Guisborough near Middlesbrough, fell 160ft from the rock face on the Les Gail...
British Climber Falls To His Death In French Alps
A British teenager has fallen to his death while abseiling in the French Alps, according to police. Ian Jackson, 18, from Guisborough near Middlesbrough, fell 160ft from the rock face on the Les Gail...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2008
Apology Over Royal 'Cancer Scare'
The London Evening Standard has run a front page apology to the Duke of Edinburgh after publishing a story that alleged he had prostate cancer. Buckingham Palace said that the front page report was a...
Apology Over Royal 'Cancer Scare'
The London Evening Standard has run a front page apology to the Duke of Edinburgh after publishing a story that alleged he had prostate cancer. Buckingham Palace said that the front page report was a...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2008
British Teens Hurt In Canada Crash
A group of British teenagers have been injured after a coach collision in Canada. The group from Lancashire are Explorer Scouts, aged between 14 and 18, and were making their way to Toronto when the ...
British Teens Hurt In Canada Crash
A group of British teenagers have been injured after a coach collision in Canada. The group from Lancashire are Explorer Scouts, aged between 14 and 18, and were making their way to Toronto when the ...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2008
Worker Freed From Machine At Plastics Firm
A worker has been treated for severe injuries after getting his leg caught in a machine for an hour. The 30-year-old was freed at 5.50am and taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment to his le...
Worker Freed From Machine At Plastics Firm
A worker has been treated for severe injuries after getting his leg caught in a machine for an hour. The 30-year-old was freed at 5.50am and taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment to his le...
Recruitment News, Aug 8, 2008
50 Jeans Store Jobs Announced For Belfast
A jeans superstore has announced it will create 50 new Belfast jobs when it opens a £2m outlet at the city's Boucher Retail Park. The Jeaner'’s Managing Director Sam Morrison said the opening repres...
50 Jeans Store Jobs Announced For Belfast
A jeans superstore has announced it will create 50 new Belfast jobs when it opens a £2m outlet at the city's Boucher Retail Park. The Jeaner'’s Managing Director Sam Morrison said the opening repres...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2008
'Kissing' Thief Robs Elderly Woman
A 97-year-old woman has been robbed by a man who tricked his way into her home. Greater Manchester Police say the incident happened at 7.15 on August 7. Police say the man knocked on the elderly wom...
'Kissing' Thief Robs Elderly Woman
A 97-year-old woman has been robbed by a man who tricked his way into her home. Greater Manchester Police say the incident happened at 7.15 on August 7. Police say the man knocked on the elderly wom...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2008
Cannabis Plants Seized
Cannabis plants have been recovered and Irish police have arrested three people following raids on a number of houses in Co Longford and Co Roscommon - by coincidence at much the same time as similar ...
Cannabis Plants Seized
Cannabis plants have been recovered and Irish police have arrested three people following raids on a number of houses in Co Longford and Co Roscommon - by coincidence at much the same time as similar ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2008
'Txts' Save Irish Flight
It was back to basics recently when an Irish light aircraft was forced to do a Biggles' style fly-past for air traffic control staff to check if the wheels were down prior to landing - and to fall-bac...
'Txts' Save Irish Flight
It was back to basics recently when an Irish light aircraft was forced to do a Biggles' style fly-past for air traffic control staff to check if the wheels were down prior to landing - and to fall-bac...
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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.