Northern Ireland News for January 2006 : Page 11

Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2006
Ministers bid to resolve mobile phone charges
Enterprise Minister Angela Smith and the Republic's Minister for Communications, Noel Dempsey have today asked mobile phone companies to resolve the problem of inadvertent mobile roaming in border are...
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UK National News, Jan 11, 2006
Blunt and Chiefs lead Brit nominees list
James Blunt and the Kaiser Chiefs are leading the list of nominees for this year's Brit Awards, picking up five nominations each. Blunt, who scored huge success with his massive hit single 'You're Be...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2006
Man released following student threats
A man arrested following a disturbance outside an East Belfast college on Monday has been released without charge. The man was questioned over an incident, which allegedly involved threats being made...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2006
Two men injured in Warrenpoint car crash
Two men have been injured in a road traffic incident in Warrenpoint last night. One car was involved in the crash, which happened at around 9.30pm, on the Rostrevor Road. The two men were taken to ho...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2006
Harte and Holmes honoured by Queen's
Queens University have today announced their Honorary Graduates list for 2006. Among the names is all-Ireland winning coach Mickey Harte, who is to be awarded an honorary degree for services to Gael...
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Business News, Jan 10, 2006
Morrisons to cut 1,600 jobs
Supermarket chain Morrisons has announced that it is cutting 1,600 jobs with the closure of two depots. The company announced that it would close the two depots at Aylesford in Kent and in Bristol, b...
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Business News, Jan 10, 2006
M&S report strong Christmas sales
Marks & Spencer has reported strong sales during the Christmas period. The High Street retailer saw like-for-like sales in the UK increase by 2.9% in the 13 weeks to the end of December. Marks & Spe...
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UK National News, Jan 10, 2006
Blair unveils 'Respect' action plan
Prime Minister Tony Blair unveiled his 'Respect' action plan today, with a series of measures aimed at stamping out anti-social behaviour. Poor parenting is the main target of the new plan, part of t...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2006
Accused denies sex attack charges
A 27-year-old man has appeared in Omagh Magistrates Court today charged with the rape of a 72-year-old woman. Robert John Clyde, of Johnston Terrace, in County Tyrone, was remanded in custody when he...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2006
Police continue searches over schoolboy murder
Police investigating the murder of a Northern Ireland schoolboy are to carry out fresh searches today. Thomas Devlin, 15, was murdered close to his home in North Belfast last August after going to a ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2006
Concern over loutish behaviour at Odyssey
The Odyssey Complex in Belfast has been slammed by a Judge, who said that it seemed to be attracting loutish behaviour, similar to that seen in Bradbury place a few years ago. These comments were mad...
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UK National News, Jan 10, 2006
Bird flu spreads in Turkey
Cases of bird flu are reportedly spreading in Turkey, with cases reported in the east, north and centre of the country. Two children - both siblings from the village of Dogubayazit - have died after...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2006
Safety wardens to patrol Holyland
An initiative to mark the launch of a “new and positive chapter” in the development of Belfast’s Holyland area has been unveiled today. A team of community safety wardens have been appointed to work ...
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UK National News, Jan 10, 2006
Oaten to run for Lib Dem leadership
Liberal Democrats home affairs spokesperson Mark Oaten has announced that he will run for leadership of the party. Mr Oaten will challenge the party's deputy leader Sir Menzies Campbell in the leader...
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UK National News, Jan 10, 2006
Britain 'concerned' by Iran nuclear move
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has expressed concerns over the re-starting of Iran's nuclear research programme. The International Atomic Energy Agency removed seals from some nuclear research faciliti...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2006
Ballymena woman's body found in house
The body of a Co. Antrim woman is believed to have lain undiscovered in her house for up to three weeks. Police discovered the body of the woman in the living room of the house in Shetland Gardens, B...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2006
Weekend road victim named
Police have released the name of a 44-year old man who was killed in a road traffic incident at the weekend. Jim Donaghy, from the Donegal Road area of South Belfast, died after the motorbike he was ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2006
Volunteers sought for Special Olympics
The Waterfront Hall in Belfast today played host to the organisers of the Special Olympics in Ireland as they appealed for help from the Northern Ireland public and businesses to assist them in stagin...
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UK National News, Jan 10, 2006
Britain braced for heavy rain and strong winds
Motorists have been urged to take extra care on Britain's roads as strong winds and heavy rain have been forecast for many parts of the country today. Northern England is expected to be the worst aff...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2006
North Belfast project to tackle unemployment
A project to help tackle unemployment and economic inactivity in North Belfast was announced today. The Employability Access Project (EAP) Development Partnership has studied the recruitment and sele...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2006
Bank of Scotland to open Ireland-wide network
Bank of Scotland (Ireland) is set to begin opening 46 new branches throughout the island of Ireland over the next 14 months. On average, three branches will open each month, with the first three laun...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2006
Ballycastle ferry link revival looks doubtful
Plans to revive the ferry service between Northern Ireland and Scotland look more unlikely than ever due to a lack of interest from investors. The invitation from the Scottish Executive to set up a f...
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UK National News, Jan 10, 2006
Doctors to be trained in spotting child abuse
Doctors are to be trained in managing suspected cases of child abuse in a new scheme launched today. The course, which was produced by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, the NSPCC and...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2006
Gosford Castle sold for £1000
The government has sold a Grade A listed building in County Armagh for just £1000. Gosford Castle, near the Markethill area is in need of around £4 million worth of repairs. Developers plan to turn ...
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Business News, Jan 9, 2006
Golden Wonder placed in administration
Crisp manufacturer Golden Wonder were placed in administration today following multi-million pound trading losses in the last two years. Administrators Kroll said the company had suffered “serious tr...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2006
Man charged following sexual assault
Updated: A 27-year-old man questioned by police in connection with a sexual assault on a pensioner in her County Tyrone home has been charged. The 72-year-old woman was allegedly attacked in the bed...
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UK National News, Jan 9, 2006
Cameron unveils plans to keep tuition fees
Conservative leader David Cameron has said that his party would support the retention of tuition fees. Previously, the Tories had pledged to scrap tuition fees. However, during a visit to a school in...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2006
Two killed in separate weekend road crashes
Two people have been killed this weekend in separate road traffic collisions in County Down. A 44-year old motorcyclist and a 19-year-old front seat passenger lost their lives in the two crashes. Th...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2006
Driver robbed at knifepoint
A woman has been robbed at knifepoint as she was travelling in her car in County Armagh. The assailant, who was armed with a knife, approached the woman's car, as she was returning home to the Drumel...
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UK National News, Jan 9, 2006
Memorial to Queen Mother planned
Buckingham Palace has announced plans to erect a monument to the Queen Mother. The £2 million memorial will be located off The Mall in London, near the existing statue of King George VI, the Queen Mo...
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