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Northern Ireland News for June 2006
UK National News, Jun 30, 2006
Girl sentenced over school slashing attack
A 13-year-old girl who slashed the face of a classmate with a razor blade has been given a two-year supervision order. The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was convicted of unlawful wound...
Girl sentenced over school slashing attack
A 13-year-old girl who slashed the face of a classmate with a razor blade has been given a two-year supervision order. The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was convicted of unlawful wound...
UK National News, Jun 30, 2006
Three sentenced to life over 'revenge killing'
Three men have been sentenced to life imprisonment for conspiring to murder a married couple in Lincolnshire. John Stirland, 55 and his wife Joan, 51, were shot dead at their home in Trusthope in Aug...
Three sentenced to life over 'revenge killing'
Three men have been sentenced to life imprisonment for conspiring to murder a married couple in Lincolnshire. John Stirland, 55 and his wife Joan, 51, were shot dead at their home in Trusthope in Aug...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2006
Orange Order awarded government funding
The government has announced that it is to give the Orange Order around £100,000 in an attempt to make the annual twelfth of July parade into a tourist attraction. Ministers aim to turn the parade, w...
Orange Order awarded government funding
The government has announced that it is to give the Orange Order around £100,000 in an attempt to make the annual twelfth of July parade into a tourist attraction. Ministers aim to turn the parade, w...
UK National News, Jun 30, 2006
Labour and Tories suffer by-election losses
Labour and the Conservatives have suffered losses in two local by-elections. Labour failed to win back its former stronghold of Blaenau Gwent in south Wales, with the seat going to independent candid...
Labour and Tories suffer by-election losses
Labour and the Conservatives have suffered losses in two local by-elections. Labour failed to win back its former stronghold of Blaenau Gwent in south Wales, with the seat going to independent candid...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2006
Man remanded over Belfast murder
A 45-year-old man has been remanded in custody charged with the murder of a man on Tuesday morning. The body of the victim, who has been named as 47-year-old Patrick Madden, from the Carrick Hill are...
Man remanded over Belfast murder
A 45-year-old man has been remanded in custody charged with the murder of a man on Tuesday morning. The body of the victim, who has been named as 47-year-old Patrick Madden, from the Carrick Hill are...
UK National News, Jun 30, 2006
Four more arrests over Securitas robbery
Police have confirmed that four more people have been arrested over the past two days in connection with the £53 million Securitas depot robbery in Kent. Two people - a 23-year-old woman from Tonbrid...
Four more arrests over Securitas robbery
Police have confirmed that four more people have been arrested over the past two days in connection with the £53 million Securitas depot robbery in Kent. Two people - a 23-year-old woman from Tonbrid...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2006
Foyle Bridge safety system to be installed
A new warning system is to be put into place on the Foyle Bridge in Londonderry during high winds. Regional Development Minister David Cairns said: “Roads Service is about to start installing a serie...
Foyle Bridge safety system to be installed
A new warning system is to be put into place on the Foyle Bridge in Londonderry during high winds. Regional Development Minister David Cairns said: “Roads Service is about to start installing a serie...
UK National News, Jun 30, 2006
Drink warning issued after teen drowns
The Coastguard has warned the public 'don't drink and drown' following the death of a teenager, whose body was found on a beach in Folkestone on Thursday night. A search involving lifeboats, the poli...
Drink warning issued after teen drowns
The Coastguard has warned the public 'don't drink and drown' following the death of a teenager, whose body was found on a beach in Folkestone on Thursday night. A search involving lifeboats, the poli...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2006
Woman and child assaulted in County Tyrone
Police in County Tyrone have appealed for information after a mother and her seven-year-old son were assaulted at their home yesterday afternoon. It has been reported that at around 2.30pm, a woman i...
Woman and child assaulted in County Tyrone
Police in County Tyrone have appealed for information after a mother and her seven-year-old son were assaulted at their home yesterday afternoon. It has been reported that at around 2.30pm, a woman i...
UK National News, Jun 30, 2006
Alcohol-related hospital admissions increase
Drink-related hospital admissions in England have reached record levels, according to NHS statistics. The report by the Information Centre for health and social care found that the number of people a...
Alcohol-related hospital admissions increase
Drink-related hospital admissions in England have reached record levels, according to NHS statistics. The report by the Information Centre for health and social care found that the number of people a...
UK National News, Jun 30, 2006
Palestinian officials 'detained' by Israel
Four Palestinian cabinet ministers, and dozens of officials of Hamas, have been detained in a move to "destabilise" the Hamas government according to Palestinian sources. However, in what are said to...
Palestinian officials 'detained' by Israel
Four Palestinian cabinet ministers, and dozens of officials of Hamas, have been detained in a move to "destabilise" the Hamas government according to Palestinian sources. However, in what are said to...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2006
Court imposes media ban over Scappaticci
Belfast High Court has today imposed a ban on the media on publishing any information that could disclose the location of alleged double agent Freddie Scappaticci. The ban will also include the prohi...
Court imposes media ban over Scappaticci
Belfast High Court has today imposed a ban on the media on publishing any information that could disclose the location of alleged double agent Freddie Scappaticci. The ban will also include the prohi...
UK National News, Jun 30, 2006
VAT reduction on condoms comes into effect
VAT on condoms and other contraceptive products is to be reduced from 17.5% to 5% from tomorrow. Retail chemists plan to reduce the price of a packet of three condoms by around 30p and - pending redu...
VAT reduction on condoms comes into effect
VAT on condoms and other contraceptive products is to be reduced from 17.5% to 5% from tomorrow. Retail chemists plan to reduce the price of a packet of three condoms by around 30p and - pending redu...
Business News, Jun 30, 2006
Elevator Promotional Marketing 'on the up' after MBO
GCAS Sales Promotions, Northern Ireland’s only specialist sales promotions agency has re-branded as Elevator Promotional Marketing following a management buy-out from the GCAS Group by MD Sara Callana...
Elevator Promotional Marketing 'on the up' after MBO
GCAS Sales Promotions, Northern Ireland’s only specialist sales promotions agency has re-branded as Elevator Promotional Marketing following a management buy-out from the GCAS Group by MD Sara Callana...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2006
DUP MLA quits environmental team
DUP MLA Jim Wells has resigned from the party's environmental team, it has today emerged. The South Down MLA decided to step down from his position as one of the party's spokesmen on environmental i...
DUP MLA quits environmental team
DUP MLA Jim Wells has resigned from the party's environmental team, it has today emerged. The South Down MLA decided to step down from his position as one of the party's spokesmen on environmental i...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2006
NICCY to involve pupils in tackling bullies
Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Barney McNeany has today launched a report stating that school children should be involved in creating school policies aimed a tackling bul...
NICCY to involve pupils in tackling bullies
Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Barney McNeany has today launched a report stating that school children should be involved in creating school policies aimed a tackling bul...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2006
Armed robbery in west Belfast
Detectives have appealed for information following an armed robbery in west Belfast. The incident happened at an industrial estate in Kennedy Way, when a man armed with a gun, approached a postman an...
Armed robbery in west Belfast
Detectives have appealed for information following an armed robbery in west Belfast. The incident happened at an industrial estate in Kennedy Way, when a man armed with a gun, approached a postman an...
UK National News, Jun 30, 2006
Interactive DVD launched for young drivers
An interactive DVD has been launched for young drivers to increase their awareness of accident hazards. The DVD, which is called 'Now that's what I call Worst Hits', stars streetwise cartoon characte...
Interactive DVD launched for young drivers
An interactive DVD has been launched for young drivers to increase their awareness of accident hazards. The DVD, which is called 'Now that's what I call Worst Hits', stars streetwise cartoon characte...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2006
Woman attacked in forest park
Police are appealing for information after a woman was attacked in west Belfast. A police spokesperson said that a woman who is understood to be in her 30's, was walking through the lower end of Coli...
Woman attacked in forest park
Police are appealing for information after a woman was attacked in west Belfast. A police spokesperson said that a woman who is understood to be in her 30's, was walking through the lower end of Coli...
UK National News, Jun 30, 2006
One minute EU guide launched
A one minute guide to the EU has been launched by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. The online guide is an animated tour of the EU and gives information about EU countries, how the EU works and it...
One minute EU guide launched
A one minute guide to the EU has been launched by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. The online guide is an animated tour of the EU and gives information about EU countries, how the EU works and it...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2006
Re-election for IFA President
UEFA has today announced that Irish Football Association President, Jim Boyce, has been re-elected as Chairman of the UEFA Youth and Amateur Committee for a further term of three years. Mr Boyce, who...
Re-election for IFA President
UEFA has today announced that Irish Football Association President, Jim Boyce, has been re-elected as Chairman of the UEFA Youth and Amateur Committee for a further term of three years. Mr Boyce, who...
UK National News, Jun 29, 2006
Racist murder 'was preventable'
The murder of an Asian prisoner by a racist cellmate could have been prevented, a report has suggested. The report, by High Court judge Mr Justice Keith, named 19 individuals in the prison service, i...
Racist murder 'was preventable'
The murder of an Asian prisoner by a racist cellmate could have been prevented, a report has suggested. The report, by High Court judge Mr Justice Keith, named 19 individuals in the prison service, i...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2006
Premiers meet with NI political parties
Prime Minister Tony Blair and Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, are meeting with Northern Ireland's political parties today in a bid to reaffirm the November 24 deadline on power-sharing. The meeting is an att...
Premiers meet with NI political parties
Prime Minister Tony Blair and Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, are meeting with Northern Ireland's political parties today in a bid to reaffirm the November 24 deadline on power-sharing. The meeting is an att...
UK National News, Jun 29, 2006
Government recruits volunteers to tackle child sex abuse
The UK's first dedicated organisation focused on tackling child sex abuse is seeking young volunteers to help in its work. The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre, which was launched earl...
Government recruits volunteers to tackle child sex abuse
The UK's first dedicated organisation focused on tackling child sex abuse is seeking young volunteers to help in its work. The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre, which was launched earl...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2006
North Belfast loyalist remanded in custody
A leading north Belfast loyalist has been remanded in custody over charges connection with serious crime. Ihab Shoukri, 32, was charged with membership of the UDA/UFF between January and March 2006, ...
North Belfast loyalist remanded in custody
A leading north Belfast loyalist has been remanded in custody over charges connection with serious crime. Ihab Shoukri, 32, was charged with membership of the UDA/UFF between January and March 2006, ...
UK National News, Jun 29, 2006
Three found guilty in 'revenge killing' murder
Three men have been found guilty of conspiring to murder a married couple, found shot dead at their seaside home. John Stirland, 55, and his wife, Joan, 53, were found shot dead at their house in Tru...
Three found guilty in 'revenge killing' murder
Three men have been found guilty of conspiring to murder a married couple, found shot dead at their seaside home. John Stirland, 55, and his wife, Joan, 53, were found shot dead at their house in Tru...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2006
Irish President launches cross-community project
A cross-community project aimed at reducing sectarian tensions at an interface area in south Belfast has been launched today. Irish President Mary McAleese, opened the Finaghy Crossroads Group, which...
Irish President launches cross-community project
A cross-community project aimed at reducing sectarian tensions at an interface area in south Belfast has been launched today. Irish President Mary McAleese, opened the Finaghy Crossroads Group, which...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2006
Earl of Wessex visits Northern Ireland
His Royal Highness the Earl of Wessex has officially opened the new Chest, Heart and Stroke Association Headquarters in Belfast. Prince Edward arrived at the Association's Dublin Road offices where h...
Earl of Wessex visits Northern Ireland
His Royal Highness the Earl of Wessex has officially opened the new Chest, Heart and Stroke Association Headquarters in Belfast. Prince Edward arrived at the Association's Dublin Road offices where h...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2006
NI soldier killed in Afghanistan
A British soldier, who was killed during an explosion in Afghanistan earlier in the week, was from Northern Ireland. Captain David Patton of the Special Boat Service, who came from Coleraine in Count...
NI soldier killed in Afghanistan
A British soldier, who was killed during an explosion in Afghanistan earlier in the week, was from Northern Ireland. Captain David Patton of the Special Boat Service, who came from Coleraine in Count...
UK National News, Jun 29, 2006
Man remanded over model's murder
A 35-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of teenage model Sally Anne Bowman. Mark Dixie, 35, a chef of no fixed address, was also charged with indecently assaulting a woman in ...
Man remanded over model's murder
A 35-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of teenage model Sally Anne Bowman. Mark Dixie, 35, a chef of no fixed address, was also charged with indecently assaulting a woman in ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A mild and breezy Christmas Day. Also rather cloudy but mainly dry with a few bright or sunny spells developing, more especially over parts of Antrim and County Down. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:Cloudy, mainly dry at first this evening but then occasional outbreaks of rain developing overnight. Light southwest winds, and staying mild. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
