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Northern Ireland News for June 2006 : Page 5
UK National News, Jun 22, 2006
Police continue to question man in Nickell murder case
Police investigating the murder of model Rachel Nickell in 1992 are continuing to question a 40-year-old man about the case. Ms Nickell, 23, was murdered as she walked on Wimbledon Common with her tw...
Police continue to question man in Nickell murder case
Police investigating the murder of model Rachel Nickell in 1992 are continuing to question a 40-year-old man about the case. Ms Nickell, 23, was murdered as she walked on Wimbledon Common with her tw...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2006
Pair remanded over £3 million drugs bust
Two German men have been remanded in custody charged with possessing a Class A drug with intent to supply. Hans Bark, 65, and Hans Ulrich Reuter, 59, were arrested at Belfast International Airport ye...
Pair remanded over £3 million drugs bust
Two German men have been remanded in custody charged with possessing a Class A drug with intent to supply. Hans Bark, 65, and Hans Ulrich Reuter, 59, were arrested at Belfast International Airport ye...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2006
Judge revokes shot loyalist's bail
A leading loyalist, who was shot six times last month, has been ordered to return to prison after he is released from hospital. The judge at Belfast's Crown Court, today revoked Mark Haddock's bail, ...
Judge revokes shot loyalist's bail
A leading loyalist, who was shot six times last month, has been ordered to return to prison after he is released from hospital. The judge at Belfast's Crown Court, today revoked Mark Haddock's bail, ...
UK National News, Jun 22, 2006
Sex offender caught via anti-paedophile website is jailed
A sex offender, who was caught through a police anti-paedophile website, has been jailed for nine years. Lee Costi, 21, a media student from Haslemere, Surrey, was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court...
Sex offender caught via anti-paedophile website is jailed
A sex offender, who was caught through a police anti-paedophile website, has been jailed for nine years. Lee Costi, 21, a media student from Haslemere, Surrey, was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2006
Funeral of murdered pensioner takes place
The funeral of a 75-year-old Annie McCartan, who was murdered last week, has taken place. Canon John Kearney, who performed the funeral Mass, today told mourners that the murder had left a sense of "...
Funeral of murdered pensioner takes place
The funeral of a 75-year-old Annie McCartan, who was murdered last week, has taken place. Canon John Kearney, who performed the funeral Mass, today told mourners that the murder had left a sense of "...
UK National News, Jun 22, 2006
US report reveals UK terror plans
Al Qaeda plans to hijack planes and crash them into Heathrow airport and Canary Wharf in London have been revealed in an official US security report. British landmarks were targeted, the report says,...
US report reveals UK terror plans
Al Qaeda plans to hijack planes and crash them into Heathrow airport and Canary Wharf in London have been revealed in an official US security report. British landmarks were targeted, the report says,...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2006
First class service to be created for victims
Victim's Minister, David Hanson, today welcomed a report from the Interim Victims’ Commissioner, Mrs Bertha McDougall, which he said would help the government devise a first class service to victims a...
First class service to be created for victims
Victim's Minister, David Hanson, today welcomed a report from the Interim Victims’ Commissioner, Mrs Bertha McDougall, which he said would help the government devise a first class service to victims a...
UK National News, Jun 22, 2006
Funeral for teenage stabbing victim
The funeral of a teenage footballer who was stabbed to death outside his school has been held in London. Kiyan Prince, 15, was stabbed in the chest outside the London Academy in Edgeware, north Londo...
Funeral for teenage stabbing victim
The funeral of a teenage footballer who was stabbed to death outside his school has been held in London. Kiyan Prince, 15, was stabbed in the chest outside the London Academy in Edgeware, north Londo...
Recruitment News, Jun 22, 2006
Combilift To Create 100 New Jobs
Irish Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Micheal Martin officially opened the new 10 million euro headquarters of Irish company Combilift in Monaghan town, which will create 100 new jobs ov...
Combilift To Create 100 New Jobs
Irish Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Micheal Martin officially opened the new 10 million euro headquarters of Irish company Combilift in Monaghan town, which will create 100 new jobs ov...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2006
Parades Commission to stick with ruling
Orangemen have agreed to abide by the restrictions set by the Parades Commission regarding Saturday's contentious parade in west Belfast. Earlier in the week, the Commission ruled that a single Orang...
Parades Commission to stick with ruling
Orangemen have agreed to abide by the restrictions set by the Parades Commission regarding Saturday's contentious parade in west Belfast. Earlier in the week, the Commission ruled that a single Orang...
UK National News, Jun 22, 2006
Tighter tests on GPs' two-day target
GP practices will face tougher tests on GP appointment times as part of a drive to ensure all NHS patients can see a family doctor within two days. Under the plans, announced by Health Minister Lord ...
Tighter tests on GPs' two-day target
GP practices will face tougher tests on GP appointment times as part of a drive to ensure all NHS patients can see a family doctor within two days. Under the plans, announced by Health Minister Lord ...
UK National News, Jun 22, 2006
MPs criticise UK parking enforcement
Parking regulations in the UK are inconsistent and confusing, a report by a MPs committee has claimed. The report by the Commons Transport Select Committee said that it was "absurd" that some parking...
MPs criticise UK parking enforcement
Parking regulations in the UK are inconsistent and confusing, a report by a MPs committee has claimed. The report by the Commons Transport Select Committee said that it was "absurd" that some parking...
UK National News, Jun 22, 2006
Five-day strike for Asda workers
Thousands of Asda workers are set to hold a five-day strike from June 30 in a pay dispute. The strike will involve staff who work as HGV drivers and warehouse pickers and loaders at Asda distribution...
Five-day strike for Asda workers
Thousands of Asda workers are set to hold a five-day strike from June 30 in a pay dispute. The strike will involve staff who work as HGV drivers and warehouse pickers and loaders at Asda distribution...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2006
Multi-million school building project to go ahead
The government has today announced that a £380 million school building programme for 48 new schools across Northern Ireland is to start immediately. Education Minister, Maria Eagle made the announcem...
Multi-million school building project to go ahead
The government has today announced that a £380 million school building programme for 48 new schools across Northern Ireland is to start immediately. Education Minister, Maria Eagle made the announcem...
UK National News, Jun 22, 2006
Rail strike called off by union
A planned 24-hour strike by around 5,000 railway signal workers on Sunday has been called off, the Rail Maritime and Transport Union has announced. The RMT union said that the strike had been called ...
Rail strike called off by union
A planned 24-hour strike by around 5,000 railway signal workers on Sunday has been called off, the Rail Maritime and Transport Union has announced. The RMT union said that the strike had been called ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2006
Almost 900 blades received in NI knife amnesty
The Northern Ireland knife amnesty has resulted in a total of 886 knives being handed in to authorities. The weapons were handed into council sites during the three-week amnesty, which was organised ...
Almost 900 blades received in NI knife amnesty
The Northern Ireland knife amnesty has resulted in a total of 886 knives being handed in to authorities. The weapons were handed into council sites during the three-week amnesty, which was organised ...
UK National News, Jun 22, 2006
BA investigated over allegations of price fixing
British Airways is being investigated over allegations of price fixing over fuel surcharges on long-haul flights to and from the UK, it has been revealed. BA announced that that a joint investigation...
BA investigated over allegations of price fixing
British Airways is being investigated over allegations of price fixing over fuel surcharges on long-haul flights to and from the UK, it has been revealed. BA announced that that a joint investigation...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2006
£5m investment for Northern Board hospitals
The government has today announced that an initial sum of £5 million is to be invested to kick-start the reshaping and modernising of hospital services available to people in the Northern Board area. ...
£5m investment for Northern Board hospitals
The government has today announced that an initial sum of £5 million is to be invested to kick-start the reshaping and modernising of hospital services available to people in the Northern Board area. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2006
Devices recovered in north Belfast
Police have recovered pipe bombs and detonators during a search in north Belfast. Four pipe bombs, a number of detonators and a quantity of ammunition were found during the searches which were carrie...
Devices recovered in north Belfast
Police have recovered pipe bombs and detonators during a search in north Belfast. Four pipe bombs, a number of detonators and a quantity of ammunition were found during the searches which were carrie...
Recruitment News, Jun 21, 2006
70 Jobs To Be Created In Armagh
The opening of a new £1.3 million business in park in Armagh city is expected to create up to 70 jobs. The Armagh Business Park, which was developed by P & B Properties, was opened with the help of E...
70 Jobs To Be Created In Armagh
The opening of a new £1.3 million business in park in Armagh city is expected to create up to 70 jobs. The Armagh Business Park, which was developed by P & B Properties, was opened with the help of E...
Business News, Jun 21, 2006
70 jobs to be created in Armagh
The opening of a new £1.3 million business in park in Armagh city is expected to create up to 70 jobs. The Armagh Business Park, which was developed by P & B Properties, was opened with the help of E...
70 jobs to be created in Armagh
The opening of a new £1.3 million business in park in Armagh city is expected to create up to 70 jobs. The Armagh Business Park, which was developed by P & B Properties, was opened with the help of E...
UK National News, Jun 21, 2006
Soldier admits killing Pc
A staff sergeant at the prestigious Sandhurst Military Academy has admitted causing the death of a police officer in a car crash. Steven Graham, 39, was being transported in a squad car along the A69...
Soldier admits killing Pc
A staff sergeant at the prestigious Sandhurst Military Academy has admitted causing the death of a police officer in a car crash. Steven Graham, 39, was being transported in a squad car along the A69...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2006
£3m worth of cocaine seized in Belfast
Two men have been arrested following what has been described as the biggest cocaine seizure ever found in Northern Ireland. The drugs bust, which happened at Belfast International Airport yesterday a...
£3m worth of cocaine seized in Belfast
Two men have been arrested following what has been described as the biggest cocaine seizure ever found in Northern Ireland. The drugs bust, which happened at Belfast International Airport yesterday a...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2006
Man given 10-years for 'torturing' victim
A 60-year-old County Antrim man who "tortured" his former partner, has been given a ten-year jail sentence by Ballymena Crown Court. John Orr, from Tober Park in Cullybackey, admitted wounding with i...
Man given 10-years for 'torturing' victim
A 60-year-old County Antrim man who "tortured" his former partner, has been given a ten-year jail sentence by Ballymena Crown Court. John Orr, from Tober Park in Cullybackey, admitted wounding with i...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2006
Man arrested in connection with dissident activity
One man has been arrested in connection with dissident activity in the Northwest of the province. He was arrested in Belfast under the terms of the Terrorism Act yesterday afternoon, and is currently...
Man arrested in connection with dissident activity
One man has been arrested in connection with dissident activity in the Northwest of the province. He was arrested in Belfast under the terms of the Terrorism Act yesterday afternoon, and is currently...
UK National News, Jun 21, 2006
Police continue to question terror suspects
Police are continuing to question four terror suspects arrested in London as part of an investigation into alleged international terrorism. Three men - two aged 29 and one aged 21 - were arrested on ...
Police continue to question terror suspects
Police are continuing to question four terror suspects arrested in London as part of an investigation into alleged international terrorism. Three men - two aged 29 and one aged 21 - were arrested on ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2006
Shoukri's expulsion rejected by UDA brigade
The UDA in north Belfast has rejected the instruction to expel the Shoukri brothers from the organisation. The 'North Belfast Brigade' of the UDA today said that it rejected the decision of the UDA`s...
Shoukri's expulsion rejected by UDA brigade
The UDA in north Belfast has rejected the instruction to expel the Shoukri brothers from the organisation. The 'North Belfast Brigade' of the UDA today said that it rejected the decision of the UDA`s...
UK National News, Jun 21, 2006
Man questioned over Rachel Nickell murder
Police investigating the murder of model Rachel Nickell in 1992 are questioning a 40-year-old man about the case, police have revealed. It has been reported that the man is a convicted sex killer who...
Man questioned over Rachel Nickell murder
Police investigating the murder of model Rachel Nickell in 1992 are questioning a 40-year-old man about the case, police have revealed. It has been reported that the man is a convicted sex killer who...
UK National News, Jun 21, 2006
Government announces funding for drug treatment services
Drug treatment services across the country will receive an extra £95.2 million this year, under new plans announced by the government. The Department of Health, supported by £22 million of funding ...
Government announces funding for drug treatment services
Drug treatment services across the country will receive an extra £95.2 million this year, under new plans announced by the government. The Department of Health, supported by £22 million of funding ...
UK National News, Jun 21, 2006
Thames Water misses target on reducing leaks
Thames Water has missed its target for reducing leaks for the third consecutive year, it has been revealed. The water firm had a target, set by water regulator Ofwat, of losing no more than 860 milli...
Thames Water misses target on reducing leaks
Thames Water has missed its target for reducing leaks for the third consecutive year, it has been revealed. The water firm had a target, set by water regulator Ofwat, of losing no more than 860 milli...
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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.
