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Northern Ireland News for December 2006 : Page 5
UK National News, Dec 5, 2006
Blair defends NHS reforms
Prime Minister Tony Blair has defended NHS reforms, arguing that "the best is yet to come" for the service. Speaking to the NHS Confederation Conference, Mr Blair said: "The reason for change is the ...
Blair defends NHS reforms
Prime Minister Tony Blair has defended NHS reforms, arguing that "the best is yet to come" for the service. Speaking to the NHS Confederation Conference, Mr Blair said: "The reason for change is the ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2006
Prisoners no longer entitled to remission
The government has today announced that offenders in Northern Ireland will no longer be entitled to an automatic 50% reduction in their sentences. Over the past 30-years, prisoner's have been eligibl...
Prisoners no longer entitled to remission
The government has today announced that offenders in Northern Ireland will no longer be entitled to an automatic 50% reduction in their sentences. Over the past 30-years, prisoner's have been eligibl...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2006
DUP to meet with Prime Minister
A DUP delegation are to meet with British Prime Minister Tony Blair in Downing Street later today. Before embarking on their journey, the delegation, which was made up of DUP leader Ian Paisley, Nige...
DUP to meet with Prime Minister
A DUP delegation are to meet with British Prime Minister Tony Blair in Downing Street later today. Before embarking on their journey, the delegation, which was made up of DUP leader Ian Paisley, Nige...
UK National News, Dec 5, 2006
Fireworks factory fire investigators waiting for access
Investigators are waiting to gain access to the scene of a fire at a fireworks factory at which two firefighters were killed. No one has been able to enter the site because of fears that 20 gas cylin...
Fireworks factory fire investigators waiting for access
Investigators are waiting to gain access to the scene of a fire at a fireworks factory at which two firefighters were killed. No one has been able to enter the site because of fears that 20 gas cylin...
UK National News, Dec 5, 2006
Community police officer remains critically ill
A police community support officer remains in a critical condition in a Greater Manchester hospital after being stabbed in the neck. Greater Manchester Police said that Gary Etchells, 47, had twice u...
Community police officer remains critically ill
A police community support officer remains in a critical condition in a Greater Manchester hospital after being stabbed in the neck. Greater Manchester Police said that Gary Etchells, 47, had twice u...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2006
Teenager sexually assaulted in north Belfast
Police have appealed for information after a woman was sexually assaulted in north Belfast yesterday evening. The incident happened shortly before 6pm in the Woodvale Park area of the city, when the ...
Teenager sexually assaulted in north Belfast
Police have appealed for information after a woman was sexually assaulted in north Belfast yesterday evening. The incident happened shortly before 6pm in the Woodvale Park area of the city, when the ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2006
NI house prices rise dramatically
House prices in Northern Ireland are now rising at more than 32% a year, according to a survey of local residential property sales. The latest University of Ulster Quarterly House Price Index, produc...
NI house prices rise dramatically
House prices in Northern Ireland are now rising at more than 32% a year, according to a survey of local residential property sales. The latest University of Ulster Quarterly House Price Index, produc...
UK National News, Dec 5, 2006
British police continue Litvinenko investigation in Moscow
British police officers investigating the death of former KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko have arrived in Moscow to continue their inquiry. The officers are planning to interview several witnesses - r...
British police continue Litvinenko investigation in Moscow
British police officers investigating the death of former KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko have arrived in Moscow to continue their inquiry. The officers are planning to interview several witnesses - r...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2006
Security alert in County Tyrone ends
A security alert in County Tyrone has ended. A blast bomb type device was discovered in the front garden of a house in the Strahulter Road area of Newtownstewart after searches by PSNI officers. A...
Security alert in County Tyrone ends
A security alert in County Tyrone has ended. A blast bomb type device was discovered in the front garden of a house in the Strahulter Road area of Newtownstewart after searches by PSNI officers. A...
UK National News, Dec 5, 2006
Obesity 'could increase number of cancer cases'
Rising obesity levels could lead to up to 12,000 new cases of cancer being diagnosed in the UK by the year 2010, a leading cancer charity has warned. Cancer Research UK warned that if obesity levels ...
Obesity 'could increase number of cancer cases'
Rising obesity levels could lead to up to 12,000 new cases of cancer being diagnosed in the UK by the year 2010, a leading cancer charity has warned. Cancer Research UK warned that if obesity levels ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2006
Record year for Andor Technology
Andor Technology, a leading developer and manufacturer of high performance digital cameras, has announced a record turnover and the opening of an office in Beijing, China. The Belfast-based company ...
Record year for Andor Technology
Andor Technology, a leading developer and manufacturer of high performance digital cameras, has announced a record turnover and the opening of an office in Beijing, China. The Belfast-based company ...
UK National News, Dec 5, 2006
NASA unveils manned lunar base plan
NASA has unveiled plans for a base on the moon to be established as lunar flights resume by 2020. In April 2006, NASA initiated development of the Global Exploration Strategy in order to meet a congr...
NASA unveils manned lunar base plan
NASA has unveiled plans for a base on the moon to be established as lunar flights resume by 2020. In April 2006, NASA initiated development of the Global Exploration Strategy in order to meet a congr...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2006
Revellers encouraged to ‘Get Home Safe’ this Christmas
Festive party-goers were today urged to ‘Get Home Safe’ as the annual Christmas campaign was launched at one of Belfast’s most popular nightspots. As the party season gets into full swing, the Get Hom...
Revellers encouraged to ‘Get Home Safe’ this Christmas
Festive party-goers were today urged to ‘Get Home Safe’ as the annual Christmas campaign was launched at one of Belfast’s most popular nightspots. As the party season gets into full swing, the Get Hom...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2006
Woman dies in County Fermanagh collision
One woman has died and three others have been injured in a road traffic collision in County Fermanagh earlier today. The incident happened on the Boa Island Road area of Kesh, when the car which the ...
Woman dies in County Fermanagh collision
One woman has died and three others have been injured in a road traffic collision in County Fermanagh earlier today. The incident happened on the Boa Island Road area of Kesh, when the car which the ...
UK National News, Dec 5, 2006
Fake festive fundraisers warning
The Charity Commission has warned festive partygoers not to be caught out by bogus charity collectors this Christmas. The Commission has issued a series of tips to help partygoers avoid fake festive ...
Fake festive fundraisers warning
The Charity Commission has warned festive partygoers not to be caught out by bogus charity collectors this Christmas. The Commission has issued a series of tips to help partygoers avoid fake festive ...
UK National News, Dec 5, 2006
England defeat on second inning collapse
An England collapse for 129 has handed a six wicket victory to Australia in the second Ashes Test. Instrumental in the Australian win was the bowling of Shane Warne who took 4-49 with key batsmen pla...
England defeat on second inning collapse
An England collapse for 129 has handed a six wicket victory to Australia in the second Ashes Test. Instrumental in the Australian win was the bowling of Shane Warne who took 4-49 with key batsmen pla...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2006
Strangford Lough search called off
The search for a body in Strangford Lough has been called off. The search began shortly after 9.30pm when Belfast Coastguard received a call from a RNLI volunteer reporting that he had found a torch ...
Strangford Lough search called off
The search for a body in Strangford Lough has been called off. The search began shortly after 9.30pm when Belfast Coastguard received a call from a RNLI volunteer reporting that he had found a torch ...
UK National News, Dec 4, 2006
PM unveils nuclear weapons plans
Prime Minister Tony Blair has told the Commons that the UK's current Trident missile system will have to be replaced. Speaking to the House of Commons, Mr Blair said that the decision to maintain the...
PM unveils nuclear weapons plans
Prime Minister Tony Blair has told the Commons that the UK's current Trident missile system will have to be replaced. Speaking to the House of Commons, Mr Blair said that the decision to maintain the...
UK National News, Dec 4, 2006
Police to visit Russia as Litvinenko investigation continues
Police investigating the death of former KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko are to travel to Russia as part of the investigation. The announcement came as Home Secretary John Reid travelled to a meeting ...
Police to visit Russia as Litvinenko investigation continues
Police investigating the death of former KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko are to travel to Russia as part of the investigation. The announcement came as Home Secretary John Reid travelled to a meeting ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2006
Offenders to be refused prison remission
The Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice has today released a new report recommending that dangerous offenders in Northern Ireland should be refused automatic 50% prison remission. As research for the...
Offenders to be refused prison remission
The Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice has today released a new report recommending that dangerous offenders in Northern Ireland should be refused automatic 50% prison remission. As research for the...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2006
Man given five years for stabbing wife
A 48-year-old man who stabbed his wife through the heart has been jailed for five years. Belfast Crown Court today heard how Desmond Hugh Peter McAteer was high on a cocktail of drink and drugs when ...
Man given five years for stabbing wife
A 48-year-old man who stabbed his wife through the heart has been jailed for five years. Belfast Crown Court today heard how Desmond Hugh Peter McAteer was high on a cocktail of drink and drugs when ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2006
Father of missing fisherman killed in tragic accident
The father of a drowned 26-year-old fisherman has died during a tragic accident in Ardglass at the weekend. Paul Bogues, 47, was struck by a wave, as he walked along the pier at Ardglass Harbour at a...
Father of missing fisherman killed in tragic accident
The father of a drowned 26-year-old fisherman has died during a tragic accident in Ardglass at the weekend. Paul Bogues, 47, was struck by a wave, as he walked along the pier at Ardglass Harbour at a...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2006
County Armagh security alert continues
A security alert in County Armagh is continuing. The alert follows the discovery of a mortar tube, but no device outside the Craigavon police station earlier today. St Anthony's Primary School has b...
County Armagh security alert continues
A security alert in County Armagh is continuing. The alert follows the discovery of a mortar tube, but no device outside the Craigavon police station earlier today. St Anthony's Primary School has b...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2006
Government unveils plans for schools
Professor Sir George Bain today published the Report of the Independent Strategic Review of Education, containing detailed recommendations to Government on the future of Northern Ireland’s schools. T...
Government unveils plans for schools
Professor Sir George Bain today published the Report of the Independent Strategic Review of Education, containing detailed recommendations to Government on the future of Northern Ireland’s schools. T...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2006
Consultation on licence for NI Water Ltd released
The Department for Regional Development has placed the draft licence for Northern Ireland Water Limited (NIWL) under public consultation. The draft Order, which is presently going through Parliament,...
Consultation on licence for NI Water Ltd released
The Department for Regional Development has placed the draft licence for Northern Ireland Water Limited (NIWL) under public consultation. The draft Order, which is presently going through Parliament,...
Recruitment News, Dec 4, 2006
Eli Lilly to invest €400m at existing site in Kinsale
Biopharmaceuticals company Eli Lilly has unveiled plans to invest up to €400 million in a multi phase program to establish a manufacturing facility at its existing site in Dunderrow, Kinsale, Co Cork....
Eli Lilly to invest €400m at existing site in Kinsale
Biopharmaceuticals company Eli Lilly has unveiled plans to invest up to €400 million in a multi phase program to establish a manufacturing facility at its existing site in Dunderrow, Kinsale, Co Cork....
Recruitment News, Dec 4, 2006
Magna Donnelly to close with 280 jobs loss
Around 280 jobs are to be lost at Magna Donnelly's plant in County Kildare. The company, which has been based in Naas since 1968, blamed costs and intense competition for its decision to close the op...
Magna Donnelly to close with 280 jobs loss
Around 280 jobs are to be lost at Magna Donnelly's plant in County Kildare. The company, which has been based in Naas since 1968, blamed costs and intense competition for its decision to close the op...
UK National News, Dec 4, 2006
Prostitute's body found in Suffolk
The body of a woman discovered in a brook in Suffolk has been identified as missing prostitute Gemma Adams. Ms Adams, 25, from Ipswich, was reported missing in the early hours of November 15 when she...
Prostitute's body found in Suffolk
The body of a woman discovered in a brook in Suffolk has been identified as missing prostitute Gemma Adams. Ms Adams, 25, from Ipswich, was reported missing in the early hours of November 15 when she...
UK National News, Dec 4, 2006
Community support officer stabbed in neck
A police community support officer is in a critical condition in hospital after being stabbed in the neck in Greater Manchester. The attack happened around 10:30am on Monday morning as the officer as...
Community support officer stabbed in neck
A police community support officer is in a critical condition in hospital after being stabbed in the neck in Greater Manchester. The attack happened around 10:30am on Monday morning as the officer as...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2006
Man injured during 'racial attack'
Police in south Belfast have appealed for information following a what is believed to have been a racial assault on a man in the early hours of Saturday morning. The incident happened as the victim, ...
Man injured during 'racial attack'
Police in south Belfast have appealed for information following a what is believed to have been a racial assault on a man in the early hours of Saturday morning. The incident happened as the victim, ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Another cloudy and mild night with the odd spot of light drizzle. More widespread outbreaks of rain will spread southeast into western parts of Tyrone, Fermanagh and Derry late in the night. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
