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Northern Ireland News for November 2006 : Page 8
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2006
Mayor accused of 'gagging' death threat debate
The Mayor of Craigavon has been accused of “gagging” a debate on a death threat against its Chief Executive last week. At the time, the Mayor, Kenneth Tywble condemned the threat, however later stopp...
Mayor accused of 'gagging' death threat debate
The Mayor of Craigavon has been accused of “gagging” a debate on a death threat against its Chief Executive last week. At the time, the Mayor, Kenneth Tywble condemned the threat, however later stopp...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2006
Digging begins in hunt for missing boys
Police investigating the disappearance of two young boys on Boxing Day ten years ago have begun digging at a site near where they were last seen. David Spencer, 13, and eleven-year-old Patrick Warren...
Digging begins in hunt for missing boys
Police investigating the disappearance of two young boys on Boxing Day ten years ago have begun digging at a site near where they were last seen. David Spencer, 13, and eleven-year-old Patrick Warren...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2006
Man sought over suspicious activity
Police in County Antrim have appealed for information after they received reports of a man in a red car acting suspiciously near two boys in their teens on Monday evening. The incident happened at ar...
Man sought over suspicious activity
Police in County Antrim have appealed for information after they received reports of a man in a red car acting suspiciously near two boys in their teens on Monday evening. The incident happened at ar...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2006
Police warn businesses of incendiary attacks
Police have warned business owners and key-holders in County Antrim to check their premises following a recent number of incendiary attacks in the area. A spokesman for the PSNI said: "It is extremel...
Police warn businesses of incendiary attacks
Police have warned business owners and key-holders in County Antrim to check their premises following a recent number of incendiary attacks in the area. A spokesman for the PSNI said: "It is extremel...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2006
Kelly unveils £164m plan to tackle youth homelessness
Communities Secretary Ruth Kelly has announced a £164 million plan, which aims to tackle homelessness among young people. Mrs Kelly pledged to donate £74 million to support a series of schemes in 200...
Kelly unveils £164m plan to tackle youth homelessness
Communities Secretary Ruth Kelly has announced a £164 million plan, which aims to tackle homelessness among young people. Mrs Kelly pledged to donate £74 million to support a series of schemes in 200...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2006
Payout for addict prisoners forced to go 'cold turkey'
A group of former prisoners who were forced to stop taking drugs in prison by going 'cold turkey' have been awarded £750,000. The High Court approved the damages for 197 prisoners and former inmates,...
Payout for addict prisoners forced to go 'cold turkey'
A group of former prisoners who were forced to stop taking drugs in prison by going 'cold turkey' have been awarded £750,000. The High Court approved the damages for 197 prisoners and former inmates,...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2006
Renewing Communities boost Mental Health Services
Twenty-four new professional mental health jobs and over 5000 additional counselling hours are being created in the North and West Belfast Trust area. The Minister for Health, Social Services and Pub...
Renewing Communities boost Mental Health Services
Twenty-four new professional mental health jobs and over 5000 additional counselling hours are being created in the North and West Belfast Trust area. The Minister for Health, Social Services and Pub...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2006
MoD names patrol boat crew killed in Iraq
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the names of the four British service personnel killed when their boat was attacked on Sunday on the Shatt Al-Arab waterway in Iraq. The four were named as; Warr...
MoD names patrol boat crew killed in Iraq
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the names of the four British service personnel killed when their boat was attacked on Sunday on the Shatt Al-Arab waterway in Iraq. The four were named as; Warr...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2006
Poorest hardest hit by diabetes
People living in the poorest communities are 2.5 times more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than the rest of the population, according to new research. The report, published by Diabetes UK and the ...
Poorest hardest hit by diabetes
People living in the poorest communities are 2.5 times more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than the rest of the population, according to new research. The report, published by Diabetes UK and the ...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2006
Easyjet profits rise by 56%
On the back of a 56% rise in profits and a record pre-tax profit of £129m, Easyjet has announced an expansion of its fleet. The low-cost airline said that passenger numbers were up by 11.5% to 33 mil...
Easyjet profits rise by 56%
On the back of a 56% rise in profits and a record pre-tax profit of £129m, Easyjet has announced an expansion of its fleet. The low-cost airline said that passenger numbers were up by 11.5% to 33 mil...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2006
Best and McLarnon to switch on Belfast's lights
Thousands of people are expected to pack into Belfast city centre next week, to herald the official start of Belfast’s Christmas season. Lord Mayor Pat McCarthy will be joined by former Atomic Kitten...
Best and McLarnon to switch on Belfast's lights
Thousands of people are expected to pack into Belfast city centre next week, to herald the official start of Belfast’s Christmas season. Lord Mayor Pat McCarthy will be joined by former Atomic Kitten...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2006
'Enterprise Week' seminar targets social economy
Invest NI continued its series of 'Enterprise Week' events today with a seminar targeted at the social economy sector. The ‘Social Economy Counts’ seminar recognised the important role that social en...
'Enterprise Week' seminar targets social economy
Invest NI continued its series of 'Enterprise Week' events today with a seminar targeted at the social economy sector. The ‘Social Economy Counts’ seminar recognised the important role that social en...
UK National News, Nov 13, 2006
Life sentence for 'sadistic' robbers
Three armed robbers have been jailed for life for kidnapping their victims and subjecting them to "sadistic" violence. London's Wood Green Crown Court heard how the gang had attacked motorists and pe...
Life sentence for 'sadistic' robbers
Three armed robbers have been jailed for life for kidnapping their victims and subjecting them to "sadistic" violence. London's Wood Green Crown Court heard how the gang had attacked motorists and pe...
UK National News, Nov 13, 2006
Suspicion that man fed wife to pigs
A 54-year-old engineer has been convicted of murdering his wife in 2002. Martin Baker of Egham, Surrey was convicted despite no trace of his wife, Tina's, body being found. The 41-year-old was last ...
Suspicion that man fed wife to pigs
A 54-year-old engineer has been convicted of murdering his wife in 2002. Martin Baker of Egham, Surrey was convicted despite no trace of his wife, Tina's, body being found. The 41-year-old was last ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2006
Man remanded over Keady murder
A 43-year-old man has appeared in court charged in connection with an incident in County Armagh last week, in which a man died after he and his girlfriend were doused in petrol and set on fire. David...
Man remanded over Keady murder
A 43-year-old man has appeared in court charged in connection with an incident in County Armagh last week, in which a man died after he and his girlfriend were doused in petrol and set on fire. David...
UK National News, Nov 13, 2006
Four patrol boat crew killed on Iraq waterway
An investigation is underway to try to discover how an improvised bomb attack killed four British servicemen in southern Iraq. The attack on a patrol boat on the Shatt Al-Arad waterway near Basra ser...
Four patrol boat crew killed on Iraq waterway
An investigation is underway to try to discover how an improvised bomb attack killed four British servicemen in southern Iraq. The attack on a patrol boat on the Shatt Al-Arad waterway near Basra ser...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2006
Sinn Fein members threatened over agreement
Senior members of Sinn Fein have had to step up personal security for fear of attack from dissident republicans who are opposed to the proposed changes to the party's policing issues. The party has ...
Sinn Fein members threatened over agreement
Senior members of Sinn Fein have had to step up personal security for fear of attack from dissident republicans who are opposed to the proposed changes to the party's policing issues. The party has ...
UK National News, Nov 13, 2006
Twenty-fifth anniversary of Falklands conflict to be commemorated
The 25th anniversary of the Falklands conflict will be commemorated across 8,000 miles and four time zones in London, Pangbourne and the Falkland Islands from June 14 to 17 2007, the government has an...
Twenty-fifth anniversary of Falklands conflict to be commemorated
The 25th anniversary of the Falklands conflict will be commemorated across 8,000 miles and four time zones in London, Pangbourne and the Falkland Islands from June 14 to 17 2007, the government has an...
UK National News, Nov 13, 2006
Search for ferry passengers stood down
A massive air and sea search in the English Channel for two ferry passengers reported missing has been stood down after the couple were found at home. Dover Coastguard were alerted after two passenge...
Search for ferry passengers stood down
A massive air and sea search in the English Channel for two ferry passengers reported missing has been stood down after the couple were found at home. Dover Coastguard were alerted after two passenge...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2006
Police Community Support Officers planned for NI
The Police Service is planning to introduce Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) to Northern Ireland to support front-line community policing. PCSOs are civilian employees trained to work alongs...
Police Community Support Officers planned for NI
The Police Service is planning to introduce Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) to Northern Ireland to support front-line community policing. PCSOs are civilian employees trained to work alongs...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2006
Minister surveys construction of Holy Cross College
Education Minister, Maria Eagle, has today visited the construction site of the new school at Holy Cross College in Strabane. The £29 million project will provide modern accommodation for the school,...
Minister surveys construction of Holy Cross College
Education Minister, Maria Eagle, has today visited the construction site of the new school at Holy Cross College in Strabane. The £29 million project will provide modern accommodation for the school,...
UK National News, Nov 13, 2006
Desert Orchid passes away
Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Desert Orchid has passed away peacefully at the age of 27. The popular grey had achieved legendary status in the National Hunt arena for his flexibility and grit. Desert Or...
Desert Orchid passes away
Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Desert Orchid has passed away peacefully at the age of 27. The popular grey had achieved legendary status in the National Hunt arena for his flexibility and grit. Desert Or...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2006
Woman sexually assaulted in County Tyrone
Police in County Tyrone are investigating an indecent assault on a woman at the weekend. The incident happened at around 6pm on Saturday evening, when the victim, a 26-year-old woman, was making her ...
Woman sexually assaulted in County Tyrone
Police in County Tyrone are investigating an indecent assault on a woman at the weekend. The incident happened at around 6pm on Saturday evening, when the victim, a 26-year-old woman, was making her ...
UK National News, Nov 13, 2006
Annual credit card charges could return
A report from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) says that annual fees for credit cards could be set to return. Rules changes which could see credit card companies lose out to the tune of £1 billion a year...
Annual credit card charges could return
A report from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) says that annual fees for credit cards could be set to return. Rules changes which could see credit card companies lose out to the tune of £1 billion a year...
UK National News, Nov 13, 2006
Rooney to be questioned over brawl reports
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is to be questioned by police in relation to reports of a fight outside a nightclub. The 21-year-old England international is to be interviewed by Greater Manch...
Rooney to be questioned over brawl reports
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is to be questioned by police in relation to reports of a fight outside a nightclub. The 21-year-old England international is to be interviewed by Greater Manch...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2006
Man injured in Whiteabbey attack
Police in County Antrim have appealed for information after an alleged assault on a man yesterday afternoon. The incident happened at around 4.20pm in the Doagh Road area of Whiteabbey, when a man wa...
Man injured in Whiteabbey attack
Police in County Antrim have appealed for information after an alleged assault on a man yesterday afternoon. The incident happened at around 4.20pm in the Doagh Road area of Whiteabbey, when a man wa...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2006
Ministers commit to step up the fight against cancer
An agreement to support international collaboration in cancer control was renewed in Northern Ireland today by Health Ministers. The agreement reaffirms the commitment of the governments of Ireland, ...
Ministers commit to step up the fight against cancer
An agreement to support international collaboration in cancer control was renewed in Northern Ireland today by Health Ministers. The agreement reaffirms the commitment of the governments of Ireland, ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2006
Possible 'racial' motive for petrol bomb attack
Police in County Antrim are investigating a possible racial motive for a petrol bomb attack on a house at the weekend. The incident happened at around 1.45am on Saturday, when two petrol bombs were t...
Possible 'racial' motive for petrol bomb attack
Police in County Antrim are investigating a possible racial motive for a petrol bomb attack on a house at the weekend. The incident happened at around 1.45am on Saturday, when two petrol bombs were t...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2006
Minister praises Barnardo's project
Victims Minister David Hanson today paid tribute to Barnardo’s for their work in tackling the trans-generational effects of the troubles at Edenbrooke Primary School. Barnardo’s, in conjunction with ...
Minister praises Barnardo's project
Victims Minister David Hanson today paid tribute to Barnardo’s for their work in tackling the trans-generational effects of the troubles at Edenbrooke Primary School. Barnardo’s, in conjunction with ...
UK National News, Nov 10, 2006
MI5 monitor 200 suspected UK terror cells
The head of MI5 has claimed that 200 terrorist groups and 1,600 individuals are under surveillance by the UK security service. MI5 chief Dame Eliza Manningham-Buller said that security service are aw...
MI5 monitor 200 suspected UK terror cells
The head of MI5 has claimed that 200 terrorist groups and 1,600 individuals are under surveillance by the UK security service. MI5 chief Dame Eliza Manningham-Buller said that security service are aw...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:This morning will be dry and rather cloudy, a little brightness here and there. Remaining dry this afternoon but still often cloudy. Fresh to strong westerly winds. Mild. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:This evening will be dry. Then the rest of the night will be mainly dry and mostly cloudy, although rain may reach the north coast later. Windy. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
