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Northern Ireland News for March 2007 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2007
David Healy joint top goal scorer
Northern Ireland football hero David Healy is at the top of the UEFA Euro 2008 goal scorer’s table. The Leeds United striker is tied with Germany’s Lukas Podolski, following his second hat-trick of t...
David Healy joint top goal scorer
Northern Ireland football hero David Healy is at the top of the UEFA Euro 2008 goal scorer’s table. The Leeds United striker is tied with Germany’s Lukas Podolski, following his second hat-trick of t...
UK National News, Mar 27, 2007
'No suspects identified' in Woolmer case
Police in Jamaica investigating the murder of Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer have rejected reports that three men have been identified as suspects. Reports in the British press indicated that pol...
'No suspects identified' in Woolmer case
Police in Jamaica investigating the murder of Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer have rejected reports that three men have been identified as suspects. Reports in the British press indicated that pol...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2007
Belfast man fined £175,000 for smuggling cigarettes
A Belfast man has been ordered to pay £175,000 at Belfast Crown Court for the possession and distribution of over 1.2 million smuggled cigarettes. Ashok Brian Kumar, 54, from Mountainvale Crescent in...
Belfast man fined £175,000 for smuggling cigarettes
A Belfast man has been ordered to pay £175,000 at Belfast Crown Court for the possession and distribution of over 1.2 million smuggled cigarettes. Ashok Brian Kumar, 54, from Mountainvale Crescent in...
UK National News, Mar 27, 2007
British tourists killed by elephant
Two British tourists have died in Zimbabwe after being charged by an elephant. It is understood that the bull elephant attacked the tourists - named as Veronica Parker and her ten-year-old daughter ...
British tourists killed by elephant
Two British tourists have died in Zimbabwe after being charged by an elephant. It is understood that the bull elephant attacked the tourists - named as Veronica Parker and her ten-year-old daughter ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2007
Soccer Sight to bring commentary to blind and partially sighted fans
Soccer Sight, an initiative which brings quality commentary to blind and partially sighted supporters will go live at Wednesday night’s Euro 2008 qualifier against Sweden. BBC NI recently teamed up w...
Soccer Sight to bring commentary to blind and partially sighted fans
Soccer Sight, an initiative which brings quality commentary to blind and partially sighted supporters will go live at Wednesday night’s Euro 2008 qualifier against Sweden. BBC NI recently teamed up w...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2007
Politicians set to debate transfer test
Local politicians are set to focus their attentions on finding a substitute for academic selection following yesterday’s devolution deal. The last 11-plus is scheduled for 2008, and the power-sharing...
Politicians set to debate transfer test
Local politicians are set to focus their attentions on finding a substitute for academic selection following yesterday’s devolution deal. The last 11-plus is scheduled for 2008, and the power-sharing...
UK National News, Mar 27, 2007
Snoop Dogg and P Diddy cancel British tour dates
US rap stars Snoop Dogg and P Diddy have been forced to cancel the British leg of their joint European tour after Snoop Dogg was denied a visa. The pair were due to play shows in London, Cardiff, Man...
Snoop Dogg and P Diddy cancel British tour dates
US rap stars Snoop Dogg and P Diddy have been forced to cancel the British leg of their joint European tour after Snoop Dogg was denied a visa. The pair were due to play shows in London, Cardiff, Man...
UK National News, Mar 26, 2007
Seized British Naval personnel are 'fit and well'
Fifteen Royal Navy personnel captured by Iranian forces on Friday are "fit and well", the Foreign Office has confirmed. It is understood that British ambassador to Iran, Geoffrey Adams, was given the...
Seized British Naval personnel are 'fit and well'
Fifteen Royal Navy personnel captured by Iranian forces on Friday are "fit and well", the Foreign Office has confirmed. It is understood that British ambassador to Iran, Geoffrey Adams, was given the...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2007
Leaders agree May date for devolution
An historic direct deal agreed between the DUP and Sinn Fein will see power-sharing resume at Stormont on May 8. Following a meeting between the Rev. Ian Paisley and Gerry Adams at Stormont a deal wa...
Leaders agree May date for devolution
An historic direct deal agreed between the DUP and Sinn Fein will see power-sharing resume at Stormont on May 8. Following a meeting between the Rev. Ian Paisley and Gerry Adams at Stormont a deal wa...
UK National News, Mar 26, 2007
'Postcode lottery' remains in NHS dental care
There are "huge regional variations" in NHS dental care in England, consumer organisation Which? has warned in new research. The survey of 466 dentistry practices - which comes a year after the start...
'Postcode lottery' remains in NHS dental care
There are "huge regional variations" in NHS dental care in England, consumer organisation Which? has warned in new research. The survey of 466 dentistry practices - which comes a year after the start...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2007
Governments agree to power-sharing delay
The governments have agreed to go along with the May 8 date for restoring power-sharing. The Prime Minister and the Taoiseach discussed the development in a phone call and, in light of the "absolute ...
Governments agree to power-sharing delay
The governments have agreed to go along with the May 8 date for restoring power-sharing. The Prime Minister and the Taoiseach discussed the development in a phone call and, in light of the "absolute ...
Recruitment News, Mar 26, 2007
Digiweb To Create 200 New Jobs
Broadband provider Digiweb is to create 200 new jobs at its new technology centre in Blanchardstown. The company said it has completed a national network rollout and the new centre will be the base ...
Digiweb To Create 200 New Jobs
Broadband provider Digiweb is to create 200 new jobs at its new technology centre in Blanchardstown. The company said it has completed a national network rollout and the new centre will be the base ...
UK National News, Mar 26, 2007
Internet users 'failing to protect against web fraud'
More than one in ten internet users have experienced web fraud in the past year as they are failing to take proper security precautions, a new survey has revealed. The survey of more than 2,000 UK in...
Internet users 'failing to protect against web fraud'
More than one in ten internet users have experienced web fraud in the past year as they are failing to take proper security precautions, a new survey has revealed. The survey of more than 2,000 UK in...
UK National News, Mar 26, 2007
Murder investigation launched following woman's death in Glasgow
Police in Glasgow have launched a murder investigation following the death of a 27-year-old woman who was stabbed in Glasgow earlier this month. Susan Shivers, from Milton in Glasgow, was assaulted i...
Murder investigation launched following woman's death in Glasgow
Police in Glasgow have launched a murder investigation following the death of a 27-year-old woman who was stabbed in Glasgow earlier this month. Susan Shivers, from Milton in Glasgow, was assaulted i...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2007
Two die in car crash
Garda have said that one of the vehicles involved in a fatal car crash near Dundalk had a Northern registration and had been stolen. The crash occurred at 3am on Sunday on the Carlingford Road. Davi...
Two die in car crash
Garda have said that one of the vehicles involved in a fatal car crash near Dundalk had a Northern registration and had been stolen. The crash occurred at 3am on Sunday on the Carlingford Road. Davi...
UK National News, Mar 26, 2007
CCTV footage studied in Woolmer murder investigation
Police in Jamaica are studying footage from the hotel corridor where murdered Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer's room was in a bid to find images of his killer or killers. The 58-year-old former cr...
CCTV footage studied in Woolmer murder investigation
Police in Jamaica are studying footage from the hotel corridor where murdered Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer's room was in a bid to find images of his killer or killers. The 58-year-old former cr...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2007
Man charged over Derry assault
A 26-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a 39-year-old man sustained serious head and facial injuries during an attack in Portstewart. The victim was attacked near the Diamond i...
Man charged over Derry assault
A 26-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a 39-year-old man sustained serious head and facial injuries during an attack in Portstewart. The victim was attacked near the Diamond i...
UK National News, Mar 26, 2007
Police seek author of mystery poem in murder investigation
Police investigating the fatal stabbing of a man in Bath on New Year's Day are searching for the author of a mystery poem which claims to name the killer. Father-of-two Paul Kelly, 32, was killed out...
Police seek author of mystery poem in murder investigation
Police investigating the fatal stabbing of a man in Bath on New Year's Day are searching for the author of a mystery poem which claims to name the killer. Father-of-two Paul Kelly, 32, was killed out...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2007
Two overcome by smoke in flat
Two people have been rescued following a fire in a block of flats in south Belfast late on Sunday night. Fire fighters called to the scene at around 11pm on Sunday evening found a man and a woman in...
Two overcome by smoke in flat
Two people have been rescued following a fire in a block of flats in south Belfast late on Sunday night. Fire fighters called to the scene at around 11pm on Sunday evening found a man and a woman in...
UK National News, Mar 26, 2007
Newspaper cleared over Kelly complaint
The 'Daily Mirror' has been cleared over a complaint made by Communities Secretary Ruth Kelly about a story regarding her decision to send her son to a private school. The story was originally report...
Newspaper cleared over Kelly complaint
The 'Daily Mirror' has been cleared over a complaint made by Communities Secretary Ruth Kelly about a story regarding her decision to send her son to a private school. The story was originally report...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2007
Pair charged over drug seizure
Two men have been charged with drugs offences after drugs worth an estimated £300,000 were seized by police. The drugs were found in a car stopped on the M2 on Saturday. One man, aged 56, and anothe...
Pair charged over drug seizure
Two men have been charged with drugs offences after drugs worth an estimated £300,000 were seized by police. The drugs were found in a car stopped on the M2 on Saturday. One man, aged 56, and anothe...
UK National News, Mar 26, 2007
Accidental overdose killed Anna Nicole Smith
Former Playboy Playmate Anna Nicole Smith's death was the result of an accidental drug overdose, an autopsy has revealed. Broward Police Chief Charlie Tiger said that nothing had been found to indica...
Accidental overdose killed Anna Nicole Smith
Former Playboy Playmate Anna Nicole Smith's death was the result of an accidental drug overdose, an autopsy has revealed. Broward Police Chief Charlie Tiger said that nothing had been found to indica...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2007
Ihab Shoukri back in jail
Loyalist leader Ihab Shoukri has been returned to jail over new charges relating to handling stolen property. Shoukri, 33, was arrested while on bail on charges relating to a police raid on a north B...
Ihab Shoukri back in jail
Loyalist leader Ihab Shoukri has been returned to jail over new charges relating to handling stolen property. Shoukri, 33, was arrested while on bail on charges relating to a police raid on a north B...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2007
Healy hat-trick seals qualifier win
A David Healy hat-trick inside 30 minutes play in the second-half saw Northern Ireland defeat Liechtenstein 4-1 in their Euro 2008 qualifier. Healy scored at 52 minutes after the Liechtenstein keeper...
Healy hat-trick seals qualifier win
A David Healy hat-trick inside 30 minutes play in the second-half saw Northern Ireland defeat Liechtenstein 4-1 in their Euro 2008 qualifier. Healy scored at 52 minutes after the Liechtenstein keeper...
UK National News, Mar 23, 2007
British personnel detained by Iranian forces
The British government is demanding the safe return of 15 service personnel seized at gunpoint by Iranian forces. It is understood that the British contingent were taking part in a routine operation ...
British personnel detained by Iranian forces
The British government is demanding the safe return of 15 service personnel seized at gunpoint by Iranian forces. It is understood that the British contingent were taking part in a routine operation ...
UK National News, Mar 23, 2007
Three July 7 suspects questioned
Police are to begin questioning three men arrested by anti-terrorism police in connection with the July 7 bombings in London. Two suspects were detained at Manchester airport after they were stopped ...
Three July 7 suspects questioned
Police are to begin questioning three men arrested by anti-terrorism police in connection with the July 7 bombings in London. Two suspects were detained at Manchester airport after they were stopped ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2007
DUP leader criticises Chancellor's 'stingy' offer
Democratic Unionist Party leader Ian Paisley has today criticised Gordon Brown’s offer of an extra £1 billion if devolution is restored, referring to it as “stingy”. Speaking to the annual conference...
DUP leader criticises Chancellor's 'stingy' offer
Democratic Unionist Party leader Ian Paisley has today criticised Gordon Brown’s offer of an extra £1 billion if devolution is restored, referring to it as “stingy”. Speaking to the annual conference...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2007
Minister welcomes new Omagh hospital progress
Progress continued in delivering the new £150 million hospital in Omagh with the announcement that tenders were being invited for its construction. Health Minister, Paul Goggins, congratulated the Tr...
Minister welcomes new Omagh hospital progress
Progress continued in delivering the new £150 million hospital in Omagh with the announcement that tenders were being invited for its construction. Health Minister, Paul Goggins, congratulated the Tr...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2007
Motorcyclist killed in road traffic collision
A motorcyclist has been killed following a road traffic collision in County Down this morning. The incident occurred at around 8am near the Millbrook Lodge Hotel on the main Newcastle to Ballynahinch...
Motorcyclist killed in road traffic collision
A motorcyclist has been killed following a road traffic collision in County Down this morning. The incident occurred at around 8am near the Millbrook Lodge Hotel on the main Newcastle to Ballynahinch...
UK National News, Mar 23, 2007
Woolmer was strangled in hotel room
Further tests have revealed that Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer was murdered. The full post-mortem on the 58-year-old former England cricketer who died on Sunday showed that he had died as a res...
Woolmer was strangled in hotel room
Further tests have revealed that Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer was murdered. The full post-mortem on the 58-year-old former England cricketer who died on Sunday showed that he had died as a res...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with outbreaks of mainly light rain at times, although there may be the odd heavier burst. Driest in the south and east during the afternoon. Moderate southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Staying cloudy throughout the evening and overnight period with a little rain or drizzle at times. Mild overnight with light winds. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
