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Northern Ireland News for January 2006 : Page 9
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2006
Flight diverted as man from Belfast is restrained
A flight from Mexico was forced to divert to Florida after a Polish man from Belfast became drunk and abusive. Over 200 passengers were travelling on the plane from Cancun to Manchester, when the man...
Flight diverted as man from Belfast is restrained
A flight from Mexico was forced to divert to Florida after a Polish man from Belfast became drunk and abusive. Over 200 passengers were travelling on the plane from Cancun to Manchester, when the man...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2006
Police appeal for information on missing Bushmills man
Police in Ballycastle have appealed for information on the whereabouts of a missing Bushmills man. Samuel Taylor, 64, has not been seen since he left his Causeway Court home on Thursday night. He is...
Police appeal for information on missing Bushmills man
Police in Ballycastle have appealed for information on the whereabouts of a missing Bushmills man. Samuel Taylor, 64, has not been seen since he left his Causeway Court home on Thursday night. He is...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2006
House price inflation rises slightly
House price inflation has risen by 0.8% from 1.8% in October to 2.5% in November, the latest figures produced by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) have revealed. The rise in UK prices be...
House price inflation rises slightly
House price inflation has risen by 0.8% from 1.8% in October to 2.5% in November, the latest figures produced by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) have revealed. The rise in UK prices be...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2006
Local politicians support vetting process for school employees
The Department of Education is urgently reassessing its restrictions on who can work in schools in Northern Ireland. The government is currently working to tighten up laws on sex offenders working in...
Local politicians support vetting process for school employees
The Department of Education is urgently reassessing its restrictions on who can work in schools in Northern Ireland. The government is currently working to tighten up laws on sex offenders working in...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2006
Minister named in schools sex offender row
The minister who granted approval to a registered sex offender to work in a school has been named. Kim Howells, who is now a Foreign Office Minister, admitted that he was responsible for the decision...
Minister named in schools sex offender row
The minister who granted approval to a registered sex offender to work in a school has been named. Kim Howells, who is now a Foreign Office Minister, admitted that he was responsible for the decision...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2006
Tayto purchase part of Golden Wonder
County Armagh crisp makers Tayto have stepped in to purchase a portion of rival company Golden Wonder, which went into administration earlier this week. The crisp manufacturer today confirmed buyin...
Tayto purchase part of Golden Wonder
County Armagh crisp makers Tayto have stepped in to purchase a portion of rival company Golden Wonder, which went into administration earlier this week. The crisp manufacturer today confirmed buyin...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2006
Pensioner robbed by hoax caller
Detectives in Carrickfergus have appealed for information relating to a burglary of a pensioner's home yesterday afternoon. A man called to the 80-year-old woman's home at the Shiels building in the ...
Pensioner robbed by hoax caller
Detectives in Carrickfergus have appealed for information relating to a burglary of a pensioner's home yesterday afternoon. A man called to the 80-year-old woman's home at the Shiels building in the ...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2006
Huhne enters Lib Dem leadership race
Newly elected Liberal Democrat MP Chris Huhne has become the fourth candidate to enter the party's leadership contest. The 51-year-old, who became MP for Eastleigh at the last general election, is a ...
Huhne enters Lib Dem leadership race
Newly elected Liberal Democrat MP Chris Huhne has become the fourth candidate to enter the party's leadership contest. The 51-year-old, who became MP for Eastleigh at the last general election, is a ...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2006
Briton killed in Hajj stampede
A British pilgrim was among the victims of yesterday's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, it has been confirmed. The man has been named as Fiaz Haque, 38, from Uxbridge, Middlesex. There have also bee...
Briton killed in Hajj stampede
A British pilgrim was among the victims of yesterday's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, it has been confirmed. The man has been named as Fiaz Haque, 38, from Uxbridge, Middlesex. There have also bee...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2006
Best family invited to discuss memorial plans
The family of soccer legend George Best are to be invited to Belfast City Hall this month to discuss the plans for a lasting memorial to the football star. The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Wallace Browne w...
Best family invited to discuss memorial plans
The family of soccer legend George Best are to be invited to Belfast City Hall this month to discuss the plans for a lasting memorial to the football star. The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Wallace Browne w...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2006
Pair face sentencing for Thailand murder
Two Thai fishermen are awaiting sentence for the rape and murder of British tourist Katherine Horton. Bualoi Posit, 23 and Wichai Somkhaoyai, 24, pleaded guilty to the charges against them at the cou...
Pair face sentencing for Thailand murder
Two Thai fishermen are awaiting sentence for the rape and murder of British tourist Katherine Horton. Bualoi Posit, 23 and Wichai Somkhaoyai, 24, pleaded guilty to the charges against them at the cou...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2006
Police investigate fire at recycling plant
Police are investigating a fire at a paper recycling plant in County Armagh. The fire was discovered at around 10pm last night in the Carn Industrial estate in Portadown and substantial damage was ca...
Police investigate fire at recycling plant
Police are investigating a fire at a paper recycling plant in County Armagh. The fire was discovered at around 10pm last night in the Carn Industrial estate in Portadown and substantial damage was ca...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2006
One in five caught by penalty charges
One in five people had to pay a penalty fee or charge on a financial product last year, according to research published today. Nearly eight million people paid fees and charges amounting to £553 mill...
One in five caught by penalty charges
One in five people had to pay a penalty fee or charge on a financial product last year, according to research published today. Nearly eight million people paid fees and charges amounting to £553 mill...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2006
Fire crews deal with blaze at Belfast Harbour
Emergency Services have been called to Belfast Harbour today after being alerted to a fire on a cargo ship. Firefighters arrived at the scrap metal carrier, which was docked at the city's Musgrave Wh...
Fire crews deal with blaze at Belfast Harbour
Emergency Services have been called to Belfast Harbour today after being alerted to a fire on a cargo ship. Firefighters arrived at the scrap metal carrier, which was docked at the city's Musgrave Wh...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2006
Report raises fears over premature birth drug
A drug, which is widely prescribed to pregnant women at risk of premature birth may actually do more harm than good, a report has suggested. The study, conducted by baby charity Tommy's, found that t...
Report raises fears over premature birth drug
A drug, which is widely prescribed to pregnant women at risk of premature birth may actually do more harm than good, a report has suggested. The study, conducted by baby charity Tommy's, found that t...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2006
BBC redundancies placed on hold
Compulsory redundancies at the BBC have been put on hold until at least April, following discussions between BBC Director-General Mark Thompson and the three unions concerned. Senior union officials ...
BBC redundancies placed on hold
Compulsory redundancies at the BBC have been put on hold until at least April, following discussions between BBC Director-General Mark Thompson and the three unions concerned. Senior union officials ...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2006
£100M combat training system for Navy
Defence Procurement Minister Lord Drayson has announced a £100 million contract for advanced computerised training systems for the Royal Navy. The Maritime Composite Training System will help the Roy...
£100M combat training system for Navy
Defence Procurement Minister Lord Drayson has announced a £100 million contract for advanced computerised training systems for the Royal Navy. The Maritime Composite Training System will help the Roy...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2006
PSNI ball raises £26,500 for Hospice Care
The PSNI have today presented a cheque worth £26,500 to Northern Ireland Hospice Care. The money was raised at a Chief Constable's ball event held in October last year in Belfast. Deputy Chief Const...
PSNI ball raises £26,500 for Hospice Care
The PSNI have today presented a cheque worth £26,500 to Northern Ireland Hospice Care. The money was raised at a Chief Constable's ball event held in October last year in Belfast. Deputy Chief Const...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2006
Trade Minister to visit India and Sri Lanka
Trade Minister Ian Pearson is to visit India and Sri Lanka next week, it has been announced. Mr Pearson will visit India from January 16 - 18 and Sri Lanka from January 19 - 20. The visit will be the...
Trade Minister to visit India and Sri Lanka
Trade Minister Ian Pearson is to visit India and Sri Lanka next week, it has been announced. Mr Pearson will visit India from January 16 - 18 and Sri Lanka from January 19 - 20. The visit will be the...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2006
HMRC redesign to benefit customers
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is redesigning its enquiry centres to make it easier for customers with tax queries to be dealt with quickly and more efficiently. This follows a pilot scheme, which has ...
HMRC redesign to benefit customers
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is redesigning its enquiry centres to make it easier for customers with tax queries to be dealt with quickly and more efficiently. This follows a pilot scheme, which has ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2006
Appeal for funds to return SS Nomadic to Belfast
An international campaign led by the European Nomadic Appeal has been urging investors to aid Belfast City Council in funding the return of a ship from the ill-fated White Star Line back to Belfast. ...
Appeal for funds to return SS Nomadic to Belfast
An international campaign led by the European Nomadic Appeal has been urging investors to aid Belfast City Council in funding the return of a ship from the ill-fated White Star Line back to Belfast. ...
Recruitment News, Jan 12, 2006
AMO congratulated on continued development
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Micheál Martin recently congratulated Advanced Medical Optics on its ongoing growth and development in Westport during a visit to Co. Mayo. Advanced Medi...
AMO congratulated on continued development
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Micheál Martin recently congratulated Advanced Medical Optics on its ongoing growth and development in Westport during a visit to Co. Mayo. Advanced Medi...
Recruitment News, Jan 12, 2006
Jobs boost for medical technology in west
Universal Sciences Catheter and Instruments (USCI) Japan Ltd., a highly specialised sales and marketing organisation in the medical technology industry is to establish a research, manufacturing and di...
Jobs boost for medical technology in west
Universal Sciences Catheter and Instruments (USCI) Japan Ltd., a highly specialised sales and marketing organisation in the medical technology industry is to establish a research, manufacturing and di...
Business News, Jan 12, 2006
UK interest rates kept on hold
The Bank of England has kept interest rates on hold at 4.5% for the fifth month in a row. The decision had been widely expected by analysts. At the bank's December meeting of the Monetary Policy Comm...
UK interest rates kept on hold
The Bank of England has kept interest rates on hold at 4.5% for the fifth month in a row. The decision had been widely expected by analysts. At the bank's December meeting of the Monetary Policy Comm...
Business News, Jan 12, 2006
Sainsbury's reports strong Christmas trading
Supermarket group Sainsbury's has reported stronger sales over the Christmas period in its latest trading figures published today. The group, Britain's third largest supermarket chain, reported a 5.2...
Sainsbury's reports strong Christmas trading
Supermarket group Sainsbury's has reported stronger sales over the Christmas period in its latest trading figures published today. The group, Britain's third largest supermarket chain, reported a 5.2...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2006
Emergency surgery facilities to be axed from Lagan Valley
Emergency surgery facilities are to be axed from the Lagan Valley Hospital in Lisburn from next month. The Eastern Health and Social Services Board decided to cut the facilities as part of a plan to...
Emergency surgery facilities to be axed from Lagan Valley
Emergency surgery facilities are to be axed from the Lagan Valley Hospital in Lisburn from next month. The Eastern Health and Social Services Board decided to cut the facilities as part of a plan to...
UK National News, Jan 12, 2006
Hundreds of pilgrims killed at Hajj pilgrimage
At least 345 people have been killed and hundreds more injured during a stampede at the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The crush happened as pilgrims filed past the three large pillars of al Jamara...
Hundreds of pilgrims killed at Hajj pilgrimage
At least 345 people have been killed and hundreds more injured during a stampede at the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The crush happened as pilgrims filed past the three large pillars of al Jamara...
UK National News, Jan 12, 2006
Kelly under fire in schools sex offender row
Education Secretary Ruth Kelly has faced increasing criticism over revelations that individuals on the sex offenders' register have been allowed to work in schools. Ms Kelly gave a statement in the H...
Kelly under fire in schools sex offender row
Education Secretary Ruth Kelly has faced increasing criticism over revelations that individuals on the sex offenders' register have been allowed to work in schools. Ms Kelly gave a statement in the H...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2006
Six appear in court faced with money laundering charges
Six men have appeared in court accused of money laundering charges involving almost £300,000. All of the charged were linked to Lawrence Kincaid, a loyalist from north Belfast who was in court last S...
Six appear in court faced with money laundering charges
Six men have appeared in court accused of money laundering charges involving almost £300,000. All of the charged were linked to Lawrence Kincaid, a loyalist from north Belfast who was in court last S...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2006
Motorist killed in collision near Banbridge
One person has been killed following a serious road traffic incident on the A1, two miles outside Banbridge. It is understood that a man, who has not yet been named, was taken to hospital with seriou...
Motorist killed in collision near Banbridge
One person has been killed following a serious road traffic incident on the A1, two miles outside Banbridge. It is understood that a man, who has not yet been named, was taken to hospital with seriou...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A mostly dry day, rather cloudy, but some sunny spells, best of these in the afternoon. A few showers spread south from late morning, turning wintry in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 5 °C.Tonight:A cold evening and night with a frost. It will be largely dry, but a few wintry showers towards the north coast overnight. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
