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Northern Ireland News for October 2007 : Page 7
UK National News, Oct 18, 2007
Teen Shot Dead In Sheffield
A 16-year-old boy has been shot dead in a recreation area in Sheffield. The body of the boy, who has not yet been named, was found at the play area in the Burngreave area of the city on Wednesday nig...
Teen Shot Dead In Sheffield
A 16-year-old boy has been shot dead in a recreation area in Sheffield. The body of the boy, who has not yet been named, was found at the play area in the Burngreave area of the city on Wednesday nig...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 18, 2007
Ex-Brookside Star Slams NHS Bureaucrats
An NHS midwife with a difference has been unable to find work in the health service. Ulster-born former Brookside star and model, who dramatically quit her £100,000 a year acting job to retrain as a ...
Ex-Brookside Star Slams NHS Bureaucrats
An NHS midwife with a difference has been unable to find work in the health service. Ulster-born former Brookside star and model, who dramatically quit her £100,000 a year acting job to retrain as a ...
UK National News, Oct 18, 2007
Clegg Gets Webb's Support In Lib Dem Race
Steve Webb has announced that he will not enter the Liberal Democrat leadership race, but will support Nick Clegg's campaign. Mr Webb, who writes the party's manifesto, said that he had considered st...
Clegg Gets Webb's Support In Lib Dem Race
Steve Webb has announced that he will not enter the Liberal Democrat leadership race, but will support Nick Clegg's campaign. Mr Webb, who writes the party's manifesto, said that he had considered st...
UK National News, Oct 18, 2007
Hospital Trusts Failing On Infection Control
Around a quarter of NHS trusts in England are failing to put adequate systems in place to tackle healthcare-associated infections. The Healthcare Commission's annual health check ratings for every NH...
Hospital Trusts Failing On Infection Control
Around a quarter of NHS trusts in England are failing to put adequate systems in place to tackle healthcare-associated infections. The Healthcare Commission's annual health check ratings for every NH...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 18, 2007
Irish Soldiers' Killer Granted Transfer
The families of Irish army soldiers murdered while on duty in the Lebanon have expressed concerns over the killer’s transfer to a Northern Ireland prison. Belfast man, Michael McAleavey, who has serv...
Irish Soldiers' Killer Granted Transfer
The families of Irish army soldiers murdered while on duty in the Lebanon have expressed concerns over the killer’s transfer to a Northern Ireland prison. Belfast man, Michael McAleavey, who has serv...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 18, 2007
Titanic Quarter To Revive City's Heritage
Belfast is set to finally commemorate its full maritime and industrial heritage. It has just been revealed that one of the main objectives of a new initiative, the ‘Titanic Signature Project’, is to ...
Titanic Quarter To Revive City's Heritage
Belfast is set to finally commemorate its full maritime and industrial heritage. It has just been revealed that one of the main objectives of a new initiative, the ‘Titanic Signature Project’, is to ...
UK National News, Oct 18, 2007
Drug Users Getting Treatment
More than 195,000 drug users are now receiving treatment, according to figures released by the Department of Health. The data, compiled by the National Treatment Agency, shows that three out of four ...
Drug Users Getting Treatment
More than 195,000 drug users are now receiving treatment, according to figures released by the Department of Health. The data, compiled by the National Treatment Agency, shows that three out of four ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 18, 2007
Barcode Scam Uncovered
A crook who 'scammed' almost £250,000 worth of goods from B&Q and sold them on internet site eBay has been jailed. Philip Dumigan used fake barcodes which registered a lower price when he brought the...
Barcode Scam Uncovered
A crook who 'scammed' almost £250,000 worth of goods from B&Q and sold them on internet site eBay has been jailed. Philip Dumigan used fake barcodes which registered a lower price when he brought the...
UK National News, Oct 18, 2007
Three In Custody After Galway Murder
Three people, two men and a woman have been arrested by police investigating the murder of a 17-year-old Swiss student in County Galway. The body of Manuela Riedo, who arrived recently in Galway to t...
Three In Custody After Galway Murder
Three people, two men and a woman have been arrested by police investigating the murder of a 17-year-old Swiss student in County Galway. The body of Manuela Riedo, who arrived recently in Galway to t...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 18, 2007
Seniors Warned Over Bogus Callers
An pre-Christmas initiative has been launched to raise awareness among senior citizens of the very real danger of bogus callers. The free Safe Seniors pack is available to everyone living in Belfast ...
Seniors Warned Over Bogus Callers
An pre-Christmas initiative has been launched to raise awareness among senior citizens of the very real danger of bogus callers. The free Safe Seniors pack is available to everyone living in Belfast ...
UK National News, Oct 17, 2007
Lib Dem Leadership Candidates Jockey For Position
Speculation is beginning to mount over who will be entering the Liberal Democrat leadership contest. The party's environment spokesperson Chris Huhne was the first to announce that he would be enteri...
Lib Dem Leadership Candidates Jockey For Position
Speculation is beginning to mount over who will be entering the Liberal Democrat leadership contest. The party's environment spokesperson Chris Huhne was the first to announce that he would be enteri...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2007
Unemployment Figures Continues To Fall
Northern Ireland’s unemployment rate is below the UK average of 5.4% and also well below the 6.8% of the 27 European Union member states. In fact, unemployment locally has shown yet another drop on p...
Unemployment Figures Continues To Fall
Northern Ireland’s unemployment rate is below the UK average of 5.4% and also well below the 6.8% of the 27 European Union member states. In fact, unemployment locally has shown yet another drop on p...
Recruitment News, Oct 17, 2007
Unemployment Figure Continues To Fall
Northern Ireland’s unemployment rate is below the UK average of 5.4% and also well below the 6.8% of the 27 European Union member states. In fact, unemployment locally has shown yet another drop on p...
Unemployment Figure Continues To Fall
Northern Ireland’s unemployment rate is below the UK average of 5.4% and also well below the 6.8% of the 27 European Union member states. In fact, unemployment locally has shown yet another drop on p...
UK National News, Oct 17, 2007
Madeleine Death 'Probability'
The parents of Madeleine McCann have accepted there is a probability that she may be dead, their official spokesperson has confirmed. Clarence Mitchell said: "Kate and Gerry are realistic enough to k...
Madeleine Death 'Probability'
The parents of Madeleine McCann have accepted there is a probability that she may be dead, their official spokesperson has confirmed. Clarence Mitchell said: "Kate and Gerry are realistic enough to k...
Business News, Oct 17, 2007
'Belfast Eye' To Fly In Weeks
There’s to be more than the usual Christmas tree in front of Belfast City Hall this festive season. Work gets underway this week to erect Belfast's very own ‘Big Wheel’, which is set to rival the Lon...
'Belfast Eye' To Fly In Weeks
There’s to be more than the usual Christmas tree in front of Belfast City Hall this festive season. Work gets underway this week to erect Belfast's very own ‘Big Wheel’, which is set to rival the Lon...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2007
Brady Made Cardinal
The head of the Catholic Church in Ireland, Dr Sean Brady, is to be made a cardinal. Pope Benedict XVI made the announcement at the end of his weekly audience in St Peter's Square, Rome. Ireland wil...
Brady Made Cardinal
The head of the Catholic Church in Ireland, Dr Sean Brady, is to be made a cardinal. Pope Benedict XVI made the announcement at the end of his weekly audience in St Peter's Square, Rome. Ireland wil...
UK National News, Oct 17, 2007
Migration Overloading UK Services
It has been revealed that almost every UK region has difficulties in housing, health, education and crime because of increased migration. The findings are contained in a report drawn up to advise min...
Migration Overloading UK Services
It has been revealed that almost every UK region has difficulties in housing, health, education and crime because of increased migration. The findings are contained in a report drawn up to advise min...
UK National News, Oct 17, 2007
England Fans Injured In Moscow Fracas
Five England football fans are reported to have been injured during a fight in Moscow ahead of England's Euro 2008 qualifier against Russia. It is understood that the injured fans were taken to Botka...
England Fans Injured In Moscow Fracas
Five England football fans are reported to have been injured during a fight in Moscow ahead of England's Euro 2008 qualifier against Russia. It is understood that the injured fans were taken to Botka...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2007
Booker Winner Hailed At Festival
The Belfast Festival at Queens is to enjoy a fillip thanks to one of its scheduled events becoming a ‘world beater’ overnight. As tributes flooded in for Dublin author, Anne Enright who won the 2007 ...
Booker Winner Hailed At Festival
The Belfast Festival at Queens is to enjoy a fillip thanks to one of its scheduled events becoming a ‘world beater’ overnight. As tributes flooded in for Dublin author, Anne Enright who won the 2007 ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2007
'Belfast Eye' To Fly In Weeks
There’s to be more than the usual Christmas tree in front of Belfast City Hall this festive season. Work gets underway this week to erect Belfast's very own ‘Big Wheel’, which is set to rival the Lon...
'Belfast Eye' To Fly In Weeks
There’s to be more than the usual Christmas tree in front of Belfast City Hall this festive season. Work gets underway this week to erect Belfast's very own ‘Big Wheel’, which is set to rival the Lon...
UK National News, Oct 17, 2007
More Talks Due In Postal Dispute
The leaders of the Communication Workers' Union are due to meet with Royal Mail management for further talks on Thursday to decide whether to recommend an offer on pay and conditions to their members....
More Talks Due In Postal Dispute
The leaders of the Communication Workers' Union are due to meet with Royal Mail management for further talks on Thursday to decide whether to recommend an offer on pay and conditions to their members....
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2007
Pool Concerns Lead To Covert Operation
A court has heard allegations that an Armagh man committed acts of gross indecency towards children as young as four. Police mounted a covert operation after concerns about the behaviour of a man usi...
Pool Concerns Lead To Covert Operation
A court has heard allegations that an Armagh man committed acts of gross indecency towards children as young as four. Police mounted a covert operation after concerns about the behaviour of a man usi...
UK National News, Oct 17, 2007
Surprise Booker Winner Announced
The surprise 2007 Man Booker prize winner is Dublin author, Anne Enright. Her novel, The Gathering, beat competition from five other writers, including previous winner Ian McEwan, author of the epic...
Surprise Booker Winner Announced
The surprise 2007 Man Booker prize winner is Dublin author, Anne Enright. Her novel, The Gathering, beat competition from five other writers, including previous winner Ian McEwan, author of the epic...
UK National News, Oct 17, 2007
Top Nurse Quits Over Bureaucracy
A woman who was named 'Nurse of the Year' has announced that she is quitting the NHS because of the government's reforms. Justine Whitaker has announced that she is leaving East Lancashire NHS Primar...
Top Nurse Quits Over Bureaucracy
A woman who was named 'Nurse of the Year' has announced that she is quitting the NHS because of the government's reforms. Justine Whitaker has announced that she is leaving East Lancashire NHS Primar...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2007
Counterfeit Jewellery Alert
A trading standards officer has warned pre-Christmas shoppers to be alert for the sale of counterfeit goods. The warning comes after a Belfast jeweller was discovering selling counterfeit Tiffany, Gu...
Counterfeit Jewellery Alert
A trading standards officer has warned pre-Christmas shoppers to be alert for the sale of counterfeit goods. The warning comes after a Belfast jeweller was discovering selling counterfeit Tiffany, Gu...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2007
Smuggling Case Makes Legal History
Legal history is to be made with a landmark ruling that a retrial should be heard by a judge sitting alone. The move follows an attempt to bribe a juror in a cigarette smuggling case where three brot...
Smuggling Case Makes Legal History
Legal history is to be made with a landmark ruling that a retrial should be heard by a judge sitting alone. The move follows an attempt to bribe a juror in a cigarette smuggling case where three brot...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2007
Policing For Anti-Social Activities Debated
One of the most often debated community policing issues, that of anti-social behaviour, has been discussed at high level. Members of the Northern Ireland Policing Board's Community Engagement Committ...
Policing For Anti-Social Activities Debated
One of the most often debated community policing issues, that of anti-social behaviour, has been discussed at high level. Members of the Northern Ireland Policing Board's Community Engagement Committ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2007
Ideas In Focus At New Centre Of Excellence
A new £1.6million Centre of Excellence just launched, will help commercialise potentially ‘ground breaking’ products and concepts developed within the Province’s health service. Hoping ...
Ideas In Focus At New Centre Of Excellence
A new £1.6million Centre of Excellence just launched, will help commercialise potentially ‘ground breaking’ products and concepts developed within the Province’s health service. Hoping ...
Recruitment News, Oct 17, 2007
Training Focus At Health Centre Of Excellence
A new £1.6million Centre of Excellence just launched, will help commercialise potentially ‘ground breaking’ products and concepts developed within Northern Ireland’s health service. The...
Training Focus At Health Centre Of Excellence
A new £1.6million Centre of Excellence just launched, will help commercialise potentially ‘ground breaking’ products and concepts developed within Northern Ireland’s health service. The...
Recruitment News, Oct 16, 2007
Hi-Tech Jobs Boost For Galway
A major government and commercial investment will create 60 new high level research positions over the next three years in Galway. Nortel Ireland’s facility at the Mervue Business Park is developing ...
Hi-Tech Jobs Boost For Galway
A major government and commercial investment will create 60 new high level research positions over the next three years in Galway. Nortel Ireland’s facility at the Mervue Business Park is developing ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Cloudy and patchy light rain will slowly clear away this evening. Then the rest of the night will be dry with broken cloud. Westerly winds freshening in the early hours. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
