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Northern Ireland News for March 2007 : Page 10
UK National News, Mar 7, 2007
Man found guilty over Mohammed cartoon protest
A British Muslim who demonstrated against cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed has been found guilty of soliciting murder. The Old Bailey was told Abdul Muhid, 24, from east London, led a series of terro...
Man found guilty over Mohammed cartoon protest
A British Muslim who demonstrated against cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed has been found guilty of soliciting murder. The Old Bailey was told Abdul Muhid, 24, from east London, led a series of terro...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2007
14-year-old accused released on bail
A 14-year-old youth accused of attempted murder has been released on bail. The boy who is from Londonderry was charged in connection with an attack in Dunmurry last week. The High Court today heard ...
14-year-old accused released on bail
A 14-year-old youth accused of attempted murder has been released on bail. The boy who is from Londonderry was charged in connection with an attack in Dunmurry last week. The High Court today heard ...
UK National News, Mar 7, 2007
Marine killed in Afghanistan named
The Royal Marine killed in Afghanistan on Tuesday has been named as Benjamin Reddy. Marine Reddy, 22, from K Company, 42 Commando Royal Marines, was killed when his unit came under fire during a deli...
Marine killed in Afghanistan named
The Royal Marine killed in Afghanistan on Tuesday has been named as Benjamin Reddy. Marine Reddy, 22, from K Company, 42 Commando Royal Marines, was killed when his unit came under fire during a deli...
UK National News, Mar 7, 2007
Government announces plans to tackle youth homelessness
A new package of measures aimed at reducing and preventing youth homelessness has been announced by the government. The measures include the announcement of a new partnership with YMCA England and Ce...
Government announces plans to tackle youth homelessness
A new package of measures aimed at reducing and preventing youth homelessness has been announced by the government. The measures include the announcement of a new partnership with YMCA England and Ce...
UK National News, Mar 7, 2007
Libel case win for Steven Gerrard
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has won his libel case against a magazine which claimed that the football star was considering a move to Spanish club Real Madrid. Gerrard was awarded undisclosed dam...
Libel case win for Steven Gerrard
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has won his libel case against a magazine which claimed that the football star was considering a move to Spanish club Real Madrid. Gerrard was awarded undisclosed dam...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2007
Police vehicles damaged in petrol bomb attack
A number of police vehicles have been damaged in a petrol bomb attack in Londonderry last night. Police were called to the scene, after a disturbance was reported in the Society Street and Fahan Stre...
Police vehicles damaged in petrol bomb attack
A number of police vehicles have been damaged in a petrol bomb attack in Londonderry last night. Police were called to the scene, after a disturbance was reported in the Society Street and Fahan Stre...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2007
SF Assembly candidate gets bullet in post
Sinn Féin’s Billy Leonard has received a bullet in the post to his home address in Portstewart. He opened the envelope to find it wrapped in bubble-wrap: there was no message. Leonard says that it i...
SF Assembly candidate gets bullet in post
Sinn Féin’s Billy Leonard has received a bullet in the post to his home address in Portstewart. He opened the envelope to find it wrapped in bubble-wrap: there was no message. Leonard says that it i...
UK National News, Mar 7, 2007
Kidnapped journalist is Italian reporter
The journalist kidnapped by the Taliban in Afghanistan on Tuesday is veteran Italian reporter Daniele Mastrogiacomo. Mastrogiacomo, 52, worked for the Rome-based daily newspaper La Repubblica. He was...
Kidnapped journalist is Italian reporter
The journalist kidnapped by the Taliban in Afghanistan on Tuesday is veteran Italian reporter Daniele Mastrogiacomo. Mastrogiacomo, 52, worked for the Rome-based daily newspaper La Repubblica. He was...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2007
Police officer killer to be released from prison
An IRA man who killed an Irish police officer is to be released from prison, according to the Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern. Michael O'Neill was jailed for 11 years for the manslaughter of Detect...
Police officer killer to be released from prison
An IRA man who killed an Irish police officer is to be released from prison, according to the Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern. Michael O'Neill was jailed for 11 years for the manslaughter of Detect...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2007
National minimum wage to increase in October
Citizens Advice has welcomed today’s announcement that the government have accepted the latest recommendations by the Low Pay Commission to increase the rates in minimum wage again in October 2007. I...
National minimum wage to increase in October
Citizens Advice has welcomed today’s announcement that the government have accepted the latest recommendations by the Low Pay Commission to increase the rates in minimum wage again in October 2007. I...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2007
'More needed' to secure future of festival
Queen’s University have announced that the Belfast Festival will go ahead at least for this year, but much more is needed from all key partners if Northern Ireland’s ‘Flagship’ Festival is to be susta...
'More needed' to secure future of festival
Queen’s University have announced that the Belfast Festival will go ahead at least for this year, but much more is needed from all key partners if Northern Ireland’s ‘Flagship’ Festival is to be susta...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2007
‘Lingerie thief’ thought he was an elf
A man accused of holding up a Belfast underwear shop at knifepoint has told Belfast Crown Court he believed he was a female elf at the time. Robert Boyd, 45, from Carrickfergus is believed to have st...
‘Lingerie thief’ thought he was an elf
A man accused of holding up a Belfast underwear shop at knifepoint has told Belfast Crown Court he believed he was a female elf at the time. Robert Boyd, 45, from Carrickfergus is believed to have st...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2007
ARA freezes assets in biggest case seen in NI
Property worth £8.2 million has been frozen by the Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) in the biggest case of its kind in Northern Ireland. Around 11 bank accounts, 36 houses and several plots of land were ...
ARA freezes assets in biggest case seen in NI
Property worth £8.2 million has been frozen by the Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) in the biggest case of its kind in Northern Ireland. Around 11 bank accounts, 36 houses and several plots of land were ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2007
NI banks told to clarify bank charges
Northern Ireland’s banks have been told they must clearly outline their charges to customers, according to the final remedies package published by the Competition Commission (CC). In its provisional ...
NI banks told to clarify bank charges
Northern Ireland’s banks have been told they must clearly outline their charges to customers, according to the final remedies package published by the Competition Commission (CC). In its provisional ...
UK National News, Mar 6, 2007
Newspaper publishes insight into cash-for-honours investigation
A story detailing developments in the cash-for-honours inquiry has been published in 'The Guardian' newspaper this morning. The story, which claims that police are investigating whether Labour's chie...
Newspaper publishes insight into cash-for-honours investigation
A story detailing developments in the cash-for-honours inquiry has been published in 'The Guardian' newspaper this morning. The story, which claims that police are investigating whether Labour's chie...
UK National News, Mar 6, 2007
Royal Marine killed in Afghanistan
A Royal Marine has been killed in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. It is understood that the marine, from 42 Commando, was killed when his unit came under fire during a deliberate ...
Royal Marine killed in Afghanistan
A Royal Marine has been killed in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. It is understood that the marine, from 42 Commando, was killed when his unit came under fire during a deliberate ...
UK National News, Mar 6, 2007
Briton 'kidnapped' by Taliban in Afghanistan
A Briton has reportedly been kidnapped by the Taliban in Afghanistan. According to reports, a Briton and two Afghans have been kidnapped in the Helmand province in the south of the country. Initial ...
Briton 'kidnapped' by Taliban in Afghanistan
A Briton has reportedly been kidnapped by the Taliban in Afghanistan. According to reports, a Briton and two Afghans have been kidnapped in the Helmand province in the south of the country. Initial ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2007
Parent group appealing over Tyrone school closure
A High Court battle has began in County Tyrone to try and save a school from closure. St Joseph’s High School, in Plumbridge which has 50 pupils, is set to close in June due to a decline in numbers. ...
Parent group appealing over Tyrone school closure
A High Court battle has began in County Tyrone to try and save a school from closure. St Joseph’s High School, in Plumbridge which has 50 pupils, is set to close in June due to a decline in numbers. ...
UK National News, Mar 6, 2007
Diana inquest death postponed
The inquest into the deaths of Diana, Princess of Wales and Dodi Al Fayed has been postponed until October 1. The coroner, Baroness Elizabeth Butler-Sloss, has delayed the start of the inquest in ord...
Diana inquest death postponed
The inquest into the deaths of Diana, Princess of Wales and Dodi Al Fayed has been postponed until October 1. The coroner, Baroness Elizabeth Butler-Sloss, has delayed the start of the inquest in ord...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2007
Police appeal for information on County Down attack
Police in Rathfrisland are appealing for information after a man was assaulted on Sunday evening. The man was attacked some time before 8pm on John Street and received cuts to the head and hand. He r...
Police appeal for information on County Down attack
Police in Rathfrisland are appealing for information after a man was assaulted on Sunday evening. The man was attacked some time before 8pm on John Street and received cuts to the head and hand. He r...
UK National News, Mar 6, 2007
Tesco offers car repair payments
Supermarket giant Tesco has offered to pay for car repairs for motorists whose cars were affected by contaminated fuel sold in stores across the southeast of England. Tesco has taken out newspaper ad...
Tesco offers car repair payments
Supermarket giant Tesco has offered to pay for car repairs for motorists whose cars were affected by contaminated fuel sold in stores across the southeast of England. Tesco has taken out newspaper ad...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2007
Detectives investigating armed robberies in north Belfast
Police are investigating two armed robberies which took place last night in north Belfast. Three males entered an off licence at the Throne Centre on the Whitewell last night at around 7.30pm. Two of...
Detectives investigating armed robberies in north Belfast
Police are investigating two armed robberies which took place last night in north Belfast. Three males entered an off licence at the Throne Centre on the Whitewell last night at around 7.30pm. Two of...
UK National News, Mar 6, 2007
Barclaycard to close Manchester call centre
Barclaycard have announced plans to close their call centre in Manchester, with the loss of 630 jobs. The centre at Peterloo House is set to close in July. Some of the work is expected to be redistri...
Barclaycard to close Manchester call centre
Barclaycard have announced plans to close their call centre in Manchester, with the loss of 630 jobs. The centre at Peterloo House is set to close in July. Some of the work is expected to be redistri...
UK National News, Mar 6, 2007
Two sought over pensioner's death
Police investigating the death of a housebound pensioner are trying to trace too youths in connection with her murder. Nottinghamshire Police said that two white males wearing dark hooded tops were s...
Two sought over pensioner's death
Police investigating the death of a housebound pensioner are trying to trace too youths in connection with her murder. Nottinghamshire Police said that two white males wearing dark hooded tops were s...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2007
Policing Board Chairman discusses traffic disruption
The Chairman of the Northern Ireland Policing Board, Professor Sir Desmond Rea, has met with PSNI Assistant Chief Constable, Duncan McCausland, to discuss the police handling of the traffic disruption...
Policing Board Chairman discusses traffic disruption
The Chairman of the Northern Ireland Policing Board, Professor Sir Desmond Rea, has met with PSNI Assistant Chief Constable, Duncan McCausland, to discuss the police handling of the traffic disruption...
UK National News, Mar 6, 2007
ITV suspends premium rate services
ITV has announced that it has suspended all premium rate number phone-ins pending a review by auditors. Deloitte has been appointed as independent auditors to conduct a complete review of all premium...
ITV suspends premium rate services
ITV has announced that it has suspended all premium rate number phone-ins pending a review by auditors. Deloitte has been appointed as independent auditors to conduct a complete review of all premium...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2007
Local market supports Fairtrade Fortnight
St. George’s City Food and Garden Market, which is owned and managed by Belfast City Council, will lend its support to Fairtrade Fortnight this Saturday 10 March in a joint celebration with Northern I...
Local market supports Fairtrade Fortnight
St. George’s City Food and Garden Market, which is owned and managed by Belfast City Council, will lend its support to Fairtrade Fortnight this Saturday 10 March in a joint celebration with Northern I...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2007
Young Enterprise teaches children entrepreneurship
At Seaview Primary School in north Belfast, children from as young as four years old learn about entrepreneurship. Enterprise Minister Maria Eagle visited Seaview Primary School to hear how the schoo...
Young Enterprise teaches children entrepreneurship
At Seaview Primary School in north Belfast, children from as young as four years old learn about entrepreneurship. Enterprise Minister Maria Eagle visited Seaview Primary School to hear how the schoo...
UK National News, Mar 5, 2007
Three killed in severe weather conditions
Three people, including a teenage girl, have been killed as Britain was struck by severe weather conditions. The teenager died after being swept in a swollen river in Dartmoor on Sunday. The girl was...
Three killed in severe weather conditions
Three people, including a teenage girl, have been killed as Britain was struck by severe weather conditions. The teenager died after being swept in a swollen river in Dartmoor on Sunday. The girl was...
UK National News, Mar 5, 2007
Camilla recovering after hysterectomy
The Duchess of Cornwall is said to be "recovering well" following a hysterectomy operation. Camilla, 59, checked into the exclusive King Edward VII Hospital for the planned operation on Monday. The ...
Camilla recovering after hysterectomy
The Duchess of Cornwall is said to be "recovering well" following a hysterectomy operation. Camilla, 59, checked into the exclusive King Edward VII Hospital for the planned operation on Monday. The ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Staying cold. Any freezing fog that has formed overnight will slowly thin and disperse during the morning. Otherwise dry and bright much of the day with perhaps the odd coastal shower in the north and east. Maximum temperature 4 °C.Tonight:Dry at first with cloud thickening from the south through the evening. The odd shower, wintry over high ground, over northern counties, becoming more persistent rain over Down and Antrim. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
