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Northern Ireland News for November 2006 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2006
Man remanded over incendiary attack
A 22-year-old man has appeared in Belfast Magistrates court charged in connection with causing an explosion likely to endanger life. Anthony Craig, of Clandeboye Drive in the Short Strand area of Bel...
Man remanded over incendiary attack
A 22-year-old man has appeared in Belfast Magistrates court charged in connection with causing an explosion likely to endanger life. Anthony Craig, of Clandeboye Drive in the Short Strand area of Bel...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2006
Governments to share sex offender details
The Irish and British governments are to sign an agreement at Hillsborough later today which will introduce new measures for sharing information on sex offenders both north and south of the border. T...
Governments to share sex offender details
The Irish and British governments are to sign an agreement at Hillsborough later today which will introduce new measures for sharing information on sex offenders both north and south of the border. T...
UK National News, Nov 27, 2006
'Cot Locator' launched for critically ill babies
A system to find intensive care cots for sick and premature babies has been launched by the government. Developed by clinical and professional experts, the National Cot Locator will allow nurses and ...
'Cot Locator' launched for critically ill babies
A system to find intensive care cots for sick and premature babies has been launched by the government. Developed by clinical and professional experts, the National Cot Locator will allow nurses and ...
UK National News, Nov 27, 2006
Patients to get say on GP services
Five million patients are to get the chance to have their say on GP services, as the biggest ever survey on NHS services was launched by the government. The GP Patient Survey will ask patients about ...
Patients to get say on GP services
Five million patients are to get the chance to have their say on GP services, as the biggest ever survey on NHS services was launched by the government. The GP Patient Survey will ask patients about ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2006
200 jobs 'at risk' at DIY stores
Around 200 members of staff at the five Budget DIY stores throughout Northern Ireland could be at risk after the company anounced that it had gone into administration. PricewaterhouseCoopers have bee...
200 jobs 'at risk' at DIY stores
Around 200 members of staff at the five Budget DIY stores throughout Northern Ireland could be at risk after the company anounced that it had gone into administration. PricewaterhouseCoopers have bee...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2006
George Best £5 notes released by Ulster Bank
The limited edition George Best £5 bank notes have today been released by the Ulster Bank to mark the first anniversary of the soccer legend's death. Customers queued outside banks from before they o...
George Best £5 notes released by Ulster Bank
The limited edition George Best £5 bank notes have today been released by the Ulster Bank to mark the first anniversary of the soccer legend's death. Customers queued outside banks from before they o...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2006
Minister announces 'Healthy Start Scheme'
Children and mums-to-be are to benefit from a new nutritional scheme launched by Health Minister, Paul Goggins. The Healthy Start scheme, which will replace the old Welfare Food Scheme, comes into ef...
Minister announces 'Healthy Start Scheme'
Children and mums-to-be are to benefit from a new nutritional scheme launched by Health Minister, Paul Goggins. The Healthy Start scheme, which will replace the old Welfare Food Scheme, comes into ef...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2006
Muslim veil row woman sacked
A Muslim teaching assistant who was suspended from her job for failing to remove her veil in class has been sacked. Aishah Azmi had been suspended on full pay earlier by Headfield Church of England J...
Muslim veil row woman sacked
A Muslim teaching assistant who was suspended from her job for failing to remove her veil in class has been sacked. Aishah Azmi had been suspended on full pay earlier by Headfield Church of England J...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2006
Stormont suspended after disruption
Convicted loyalist murderer Michael Stone has today forced proceedings at Stormont to be suspended after claiming to have left a bomb at Parliament Buildings. The incident happened during a meeting b...
Stormont suspended after disruption
Convicted loyalist murderer Michael Stone has today forced proceedings at Stormont to be suspended after claiming to have left a bomb at Parliament Buildings. The incident happened during a meeting b...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2006
Takeaway cop facing disciplinary action
A police officer who was caught speeding on his way to collect a Chinese takeaway has escaped being fined, but is set to face disciplinary action. Pc Stephen Akrill was caught by a speed camera drivi...
Takeaway cop facing disciplinary action
A police officer who was caught speeding on his way to collect a Chinese takeaway has escaped being fined, but is set to face disciplinary action. Pc Stephen Akrill was caught by a speed camera drivi...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2006
Security van robbed in County Down
Detectives in County Down have appealed for information following the robbery of a cash in transit van earlier today. The incident happened at around 10.30am, when a member of security staff who was ...
Security van robbed in County Down
Detectives in County Down have appealed for information following the robbery of a cash in transit van earlier today. The incident happened at around 10.30am, when a member of security staff who was ...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2006
Footballer in court on assault charges
Premiership footballer Anton Ferdinand has appeared in court charged with assault and violent disorder. The West Ham defender and brother of Manchester United defender Rio was arrested following an i...
Footballer in court on assault charges
Premiership footballer Anton Ferdinand has appeared in court charged with assault and violent disorder. The West Ham defender and brother of Manchester United defender Rio was arrested following an i...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2006
Education Minister visits Special School
Education Minister Maria Eagle has today visited Dunfane Special School in Ballymena to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the school. Dunfane Special School currently caters for approximately 15...
Education Minister visits Special School
Education Minister Maria Eagle has today visited Dunfane Special School in Ballymena to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the school. Dunfane Special School currently caters for approximately 15...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2006
British soldier killed in Basra
A British soldier has been killed during a search and detention operation in Basra, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. The soldier, a member of the Parachute Regiment, was shot during the operati...
British soldier killed in Basra
A British soldier has been killed during a search and detention operation in Basra, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. The soldier, a member of the Parachute Regiment, was shot during the operati...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2006
Two arrested over petrol bomb attack
Police investigating a petrol bomb attack on a home in west Belfast, have arrested two juvenile males. The arrests were made yesterday following an attack on a house in the New Barnsley Crescent area...
Two arrested over petrol bomb attack
Police investigating a petrol bomb attack on a home in west Belfast, have arrested two juvenile males. The arrests were made yesterday following an attack on a house in the New Barnsley Crescent area...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2006
Man killed in street fight
A man has been killed during a street fight in west London. Another man was critically injured in the fight in Harlington High Street in the early hours of Friday morning, while several other members...
Man killed in street fight
A man has been killed during a street fight in west London. Another man was critically injured in the fight in Harlington High Street in the early hours of Friday morning, while several other members...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2006
Investigation into soldier's death continues
Police are continuing to investigate the death of a soldier who was shot dead at a firing range in Kent on Thursday. The soldier, who has not yet been named, is understood to have been participating ...
Investigation into soldier's death continues
Police are continuing to investigate the death of a soldier who was shot dead at a firing range in Kent on Thursday. The soldier, who has not yet been named, is understood to have been participating ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2006
Cocaine seized in Belfast
Police in south Belfast have seized a quantity of cocaine during a planned search operation yesterday evening. Approximately £8,000 worth of the drug was recovered during the search of a premises in ...
Cocaine seized in Belfast
Police in south Belfast have seized a quantity of cocaine during a planned search operation yesterday evening. Approximately £8,000 worth of the drug was recovered during the search of a premises in ...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2006
Sailor rescued from southern ocean
British sailor Alex Thomson has been rescued from the southern ocean after he was forced to abandon his capsized yacht. Thompson, 32, who was taking part in the Velux 5 Oceans race had to take to a l...
Sailor rescued from southern ocean
British sailor Alex Thomson has been rescued from the southern ocean after he was forced to abandon his capsized yacht. Thompson, 32, who was taking part in the Velux 5 Oceans race had to take to a l...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2006
Pipe-bomb made safe in Newtownabbey
Police in County Antrim have appealed for information following a bomb attack on a commercial premises in the early hours of this morning. Army Technical Officers were dispatched to the Homebase stor...
Pipe-bomb made safe in Newtownabbey
Police in County Antrim have appealed for information following a bomb attack on a commercial premises in the early hours of this morning. Army Technical Officers were dispatched to the Homebase stor...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2006
Radiation tests conducted following Russian's death
Police investigating the death of former KGB colonel Alexander Litvinenko are searching for various locations for radioactive material, after a large dose of radiation was found in his body. Followin...
Radiation tests conducted following Russian's death
Police investigating the death of former KGB colonel Alexander Litvinenko are searching for various locations for radioactive material, after a large dose of radiation was found in his body. Followin...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2006
NI Delegation Seeks Business In China
A 45-strong business delegation from Northern Ireland will be in China from November 25 to December 6 to develop trade and to explore opportunities for joint ventures and technology transfer with loc...
NI Delegation Seeks Business In China
A 45-strong business delegation from Northern Ireland will be in China from November 25 to December 6 to develop trade and to explore opportunities for joint ventures and technology transfer with loc...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2006
DARD signals improvements to payment methods
Improvements to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) payment methods have today been announced. These changes are part of DARD's strategy to make all payments more secure and ef...
DARD signals improvements to payment methods
Improvements to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) payment methods have today been announced. These changes are part of DARD's strategy to make all payments more secure and ef...
Recruitment News, Nov 23, 2006
Marks and Spencer to create 250 jobs
Marks and Spencer is to create around 250 new jobs in Northern Ireland due to a £35 million refurbishment of its local stores. The original store, which is based in the Donegall Place area of Belfast...
Marks and Spencer to create 250 jobs
Marks and Spencer is to create around 250 new jobs in Northern Ireland due to a £35 million refurbishment of its local stores. The original store, which is based in the Donegall Place area of Belfast...
UK National News, Nov 23, 2006
Court rules against online booze and cigarettes purchase
The European Court of Justice has ruled against allowing consumers to purchase alcohol and cigarettes online from other countries to avoid paying UK tax. European judges ruled that customers wishing ...
Court rules against online booze and cigarettes purchase
The European Court of Justice has ruled against allowing consumers to purchase alcohol and cigarettes online from other countries to avoid paying UK tax. European judges ruled that customers wishing ...
UK National News, Nov 23, 2006
British hostage killed in Nigeria named
A British oil worker who was killed during an attempt to rescue seven hostages in Nigeria has been named. David Hunt, 58, from Middlesbrough, was among the group of foreign oil workers who were taken...
British hostage killed in Nigeria named
A British oil worker who was killed during an attempt to rescue seven hostages in Nigeria has been named. David Hunt, 58, from Middlesbrough, was among the group of foreign oil workers who were taken...
UK National News, Nov 23, 2006
Russian's condition deteriorates in hospital
The condition of Alexander Litvinenko, the former KGB colonel who is believed to have been poisoned, has deteriorated overnight, according to reports. The 43-year-old remains in intensive care in Uni...
Russian's condition deteriorates in hospital
The condition of Alexander Litvinenko, the former KGB colonel who is believed to have been poisoned, has deteriorated overnight, according to reports. The 43-year-old remains in intensive care in Uni...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 23, 2006
Three injured in petrol bomb attack
Detectives in west Belfast have appealed for information following a petrol bomb attack on a property in the area yesterday evening. Two men and a woman, aged in their late teens and early 20s, were ...
Three injured in petrol bomb attack
Detectives in west Belfast have appealed for information following a petrol bomb attack on a property in the area yesterday evening. Two men and a woman, aged in their late teens and early 20s, were ...
UK National News, Nov 23, 2006
Jailed football fan to return to Britain
A Liverpool football fan who was jailed in Bulgaria for the attempted murder of a barman, is returning to Britain. Michael Shields, 20, is being sent to Wandsworth prison. His family held a fundrai...
Jailed football fan to return to Britain
A Liverpool football fan who was jailed in Bulgaria for the attempted murder of a barman, is returning to Britain. Michael Shields, 20, is being sent to Wandsworth prison. His family held a fundrai...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 23, 2006
Man arrested over Keady murders
Detectives investigating the murders of Thomas O'Hare and Lisa McClatchey in County Armagh two weeks ago have arrested an 18-year-old man. A spokesperson for the PSNI confirmed that the man was arres...
Man arrested over Keady murders
Detectives investigating the murders of Thomas O'Hare and Lisa McClatchey in County Armagh two weeks ago have arrested an 18-year-old man. A spokesperson for the PSNI confirmed that the man was arres...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with outbreaks of mainly light rain at times, although there may be the odd heavier burst. Driest in the south and east during the afternoon. Moderate southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Staying cloudy throughout the evening and overnight period with a little rain or drizzle at times. Mild overnight with light winds. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
