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Northern Ireland News for June 2007 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2007
Former Archbishop to lead 'Troubles' group
The former Archbishop of Armagh is to lead an independent consultative group to deal with the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Lord Eames, who retired as Archbishop of Armagh six months ag...
Former Archbishop to lead 'Troubles' group
The former Archbishop of Armagh is to lead an independent consultative group to deal with the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Lord Eames, who retired as Archbishop of Armagh six months ag...
UK National News, Jun 22, 2007
Police investigation into boy's 'abduction' continues
Police in Worcestershire are continuing to investigate reports that a boy was seen being shoved into the boot of car. Police received a report that a boy, aged around nine, was seen being bundled int...
Police investigation into boy's 'abduction' continues
Police in Worcestershire are continuing to investigate reports that a boy was seen being shoved into the boot of car. Police received a report that a boy, aged around nine, was seen being bundled int...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2007
Dublin prison frees wrong inmate
An inquiry is underway after an armed robber was mistakenly set free from a prison in Dublin. Mark Kenny, 35, an inmate at Dublin’s Mountjoy Prison serving six years for armed robbery was freed three...
Dublin prison frees wrong inmate
An inquiry is underway after an armed robber was mistakenly set free from a prison in Dublin. Mark Kenny, 35, an inmate at Dublin’s Mountjoy Prison serving six years for armed robbery was freed three...
UK National News, Jun 22, 2007
Ten bailed over dog raids
Ten people arrested in a series of dangerous dog raids in Lancashire on Thursday have been released on bail. Eight men and two women were arrested and four suspected dangerous dogs seized during raid...
Ten bailed over dog raids
Ten people arrested in a series of dangerous dog raids in Lancashire on Thursday have been released on bail. Eight men and two women were arrested and four suspected dangerous dogs seized during raid...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2007
Economy Minister praises Kerry Group
Economy Minister Nigel Dodds has praised Kerry Group for their commitment to the food processing industry in Northern Ireland. Kerry Group’s 19-member board, led by Chairman Denis Buckley and Chief E...
Economy Minister praises Kerry Group
Economy Minister Nigel Dodds has praised Kerry Group for their commitment to the food processing industry in Northern Ireland. Kerry Group’s 19-member board, led by Chairman Denis Buckley and Chief E...
UK National News, Jun 22, 2007
Malta sightings investigated in hunt for Madeleine
Police in Malta are investigating possible sightings of missing British girl Madeleine McCann. According to reports, a number of British tourists have reported seeing a child who resembled the missin...
Malta sightings investigated in hunt for Madeleine
Police in Malta are investigating possible sightings of missing British girl Madeleine McCann. According to reports, a number of British tourists have reported seeing a child who resembled the missin...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2007
Road Service to invest £6m in Dungannon
Investments worth £6 million have been announced for Dungannon roads this year. Speaking ahead of tonight’s meeting between Roads Service and Dungannon and South Tyrone Borough Council, the Regional ...
Road Service to invest £6m in Dungannon
Investments worth £6 million have been announced for Dungannon roads this year. Speaking ahead of tonight’s meeting between Roads Service and Dungannon and South Tyrone Borough Council, the Regional ...
UK National News, Jun 22, 2007
Teen in High Court battle over purity ring
A 16-year-old girl who has accused her school of discriminating against Christians by not allowing her to wear a silver chastity ring is taking her case to the High Court. Lydia Playfoot wanted to we...
Teen in High Court battle over purity ring
A 16-year-old girl who has accused her school of discriminating against Christians by not allowing her to wear a silver chastity ring is taking her case to the High Court. Lydia Playfoot wanted to we...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2007
Mark Ronson set for Tennent's ViTal
Following Tuesday’s announcement that Las Vegas Indie rockers The Killers will be headlining the second day of this year’s Tennent’s ViTal, more additions have been made. Joining the Killers and Kasa...
Mark Ronson set for Tennent's ViTal
Following Tuesday’s announcement that Las Vegas Indie rockers The Killers will be headlining the second day of this year’s Tennent’s ViTal, more additions have been made. Joining the Killers and Kasa...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2007
Family escape hostage ordeal
A north Belfast bank official’s family who were held hostage last night managed to break free after being held for 12 hours, it has been revealed. The armed men had kidnapped them on Tuesday evening,...
Family escape hostage ordeal
A north Belfast bank official’s family who were held hostage last night managed to break free after being held for 12 hours, it has been revealed. The armed men had kidnapped them on Tuesday evening,...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2007
Chinese man extradited over murder charge
A 43-year-old Chinese man has been extradited from Hong Kong to face a murder charge. Wong Sui Ching is due to appear at Belfast Magistrate’s Court tommorow charged with the murder of 29-year-old par...
Chinese man extradited over murder charge
A 43-year-old Chinese man has been extradited from Hong Kong to face a murder charge. Wong Sui Ching is due to appear at Belfast Magistrate’s Court tommorow charged with the murder of 29-year-old par...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2007
Lordorice to stay for ‘at least three years’
A Cameroon woman who was fighting deportation from the United Kingdom has been told she can stay for at least the next three years. Lordorice Djountso had spent two months in a detention centre in En...
Lordorice to stay for ‘at least three years’
A Cameroon woman who was fighting deportation from the United Kingdom has been told she can stay for at least the next three years. Lordorice Djountso had spent two months in a detention centre in En...
UK National News, Jun 21, 2007
Ashdown rejects Brown overture
Lord Ashdown has said that prime minister in-waiting Gordon Brown offered him a seat on the cabinet as Northern Ireland Secretary of State. The former leader of the Liberal Democrats said that the of...
Ashdown rejects Brown overture
Lord Ashdown has said that prime minister in-waiting Gordon Brown offered him a seat on the cabinet as Northern Ireland Secretary of State. The former leader of the Liberal Democrats said that the of...
UK National News, Jun 21, 2007
Woman remanded over student's murder
A teenage girl has been remanded in custody charged with the murder of 18-year-old A-level student Sian Simpson who was stabbed to death in Croydon, south London. Chelsea Bennett, 18, appeared before...
Woman remanded over student's murder
A teenage girl has been remanded in custody charged with the murder of 18-year-old A-level student Sian Simpson who was stabbed to death in Croydon, south London. Chelsea Bennett, 18, appeared before...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2007
PSNI and key groups praised by Policing Board
Members of the Northern Ireland Policing Board have been told of the significant work and successes of the Organised Crime Task Force (OCTF) at a briefing session in its Clarendon Dock Headquarters to...
PSNI and key groups praised by Policing Board
Members of the Northern Ireland Policing Board have been told of the significant work and successes of the Organised Crime Task Force (OCTF) at a briefing session in its Clarendon Dock Headquarters to...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2007
Minister praises Victoria Square milestone
The Minister for Social Development, Margaret Ritchie today celebrated a key milestone for the Victoria Square Development Scheme with the completion of the superstructure of the 800,000 sq ft develop...
Minister praises Victoria Square milestone
The Minister for Social Development, Margaret Ritchie today celebrated a key milestone for the Victoria Square Development Scheme with the completion of the superstructure of the 800,000 sq ft develop...
UK National News, Jun 21, 2007
Human Rights Act fails to cover private care
Due to a legal loophole a ruling by the House of Lords has left over 300,000 elderly people with no protection against eviction from private care nursing homes. The Law Lords three to two majority ru...
Human Rights Act fails to cover private care
Due to a legal loophole a ruling by the House of Lords has left over 300,000 elderly people with no protection against eviction from private care nursing homes. The Law Lords three to two majority ru...
UK National News, Jun 21, 2007
EU leaders in treaty talks
The leaders of the European Union are meeting today to discuss the abandonment of plans to introduce an EU constitution. However, it is expected that they will attempt to move forward on a reform tre...
EU leaders in treaty talks
The leaders of the European Union are meeting today to discuss the abandonment of plans to introduce an EU constitution. However, it is expected that they will attempt to move forward on a reform tre...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2007
Car park attendant robbed in Belfast
Police in south Belfast are appealing for information following a robbery at a car park in the York Street area. At around 6pm on Wednesday evening four males approached the car parking attendant and...
Car park attendant robbed in Belfast
Police in south Belfast are appealing for information following a robbery at a car park in the York Street area. At around 6pm on Wednesday evening four males approached the car parking attendant and...
UK National News, Jun 21, 2007
Birthday gift to Prince William
Prince William is up to £6.5 million better off today following a gift from Diana, Princess of Wales. The £21 million worth of Diana's estate, Prince William's inheritance from his late mother, is co...
Birthday gift to Prince William
Prince William is up to £6.5 million better off today following a gift from Diana, Princess of Wales. The £21 million worth of Diana's estate, Prince William's inheritance from his late mother, is co...
UK National News, Jun 21, 2007
Royal Mail strike treat on talks breakdown
Strike action at the Royal Mail looks likely as the union's executive meets today to consider action after a meeting yesterday (Wednesday, June 20) broke up without reaching agreement. Communication ...
Royal Mail strike treat on talks breakdown
Strike action at the Royal Mail looks likely as the union's executive meets today to consider action after a meeting yesterday (Wednesday, June 20) broke up without reaching agreement. Communication ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2007
Minister unveils Clones 'stone chairs'
The Clones Erne East Partnerships ‘Visual Imagery’ project has been officially unveiled today at Carn Rock in Fermanagh. Rural Development Minister Michelle Gildernew unveiled one of a series of 27 i...
Minister unveils Clones 'stone chairs'
The Clones Erne East Partnerships ‘Visual Imagery’ project has been officially unveiled today at Carn Rock in Fermanagh. Rural Development Minister Michelle Gildernew unveiled one of a series of 27 i...
UK National News, Jun 21, 2007
Miliband unveils carbon footprint calculator
An online calculator that enables people to calculate their carbon footprint has been launched by Environment Secretary David Miliband. Using the calculator, people can reliably calculate their carbo...
Miliband unveils carbon footprint calculator
An online calculator that enables people to calculate their carbon footprint has been launched by Environment Secretary David Miliband. Using the calculator, people can reliably calculate their carbo...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2007
Public warned about Spanish Lottery scam
Consumers in Northern Ireland are being warned to be cautious of any mailings claiming they have won the Spanish Lottery. This follows the receipt of a number of complaints by the Department of Enter...
Public warned about Spanish Lottery scam
Consumers in Northern Ireland are being warned to be cautious of any mailings claiming they have won the Spanish Lottery. This follows the receipt of a number of complaints by the Department of Enter...
UK National News, Jun 21, 2007
Jessops cut stores and jobs
High Street photographic chain Jessops has announced it is to axe 81 stores in a cutback as part of a "strategic review". The company said that 47 of the stores were "overlapping," 31 were loss makin...
Jessops cut stores and jobs
High Street photographic chain Jessops has announced it is to axe 81 stores in a cutback as part of a "strategic review". The company said that 47 of the stores were "overlapping," 31 were loss makin...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2007
Crymble to appeal murder conviction
A County Armagh woman is set to appeal her conviction for murdering her husband, a court has heard today. Jacqueline Crymble, 35, and Roger Ferguson, 31,were found guilty of murdering Paul Crymble th...
Crymble to appeal murder conviction
A County Armagh woman is set to appeal her conviction for murdering her husband, a court has heard today. Jacqueline Crymble, 35, and Roger Ferguson, 31,were found guilty of murdering Paul Crymble th...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2007
Panel approves cervical cancer jab
Girls aged 12 and 13 should be vaccinated against a virus which can cause cervical cancer, a government panel has advised. The Department of Health said that it accepted the advice of the Joint Commi...
Panel approves cervical cancer jab
Girls aged 12 and 13 should be vaccinated against a virus which can cause cervical cancer, a government panel has advised. The Department of Health said that it accepted the advice of the Joint Commi...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2007
Second appeal granted in Jill Dando murder case
Barry George, the man convicted of murdering television presenter Jill Dando, has won the right to a second appeal. The case was referred to the Court of Appeal following a review by the Criminal Cas...
Second appeal granted in Jill Dando murder case
Barry George, the man convicted of murdering television presenter Jill Dando, has won the right to a second appeal. The case was referred to the Court of Appeal following a review by the Criminal Cas...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2007
Freezer victim 'died of head injuries'
The post mortem examination of a man who was found in a refrigeration unit in Galway has revealed he has died of severe head injuries. He had also been badly beaten up and his hands were tied behind ...
Freezer victim 'died of head injuries'
The post mortem examination of a man who was found in a refrigeration unit in Galway has revealed he has died of severe head injuries. He had also been badly beaten up and his hands were tied behind ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2007
Family attacked with broken bottle
Detectives in Castlereagh are appealing for information following an attack on a family outside Carryduff. A family-of-four had been travelling by car on the Hillsborough Road when two men assaulted ...
Family attacked with broken bottle
Detectives in Castlereagh are appealing for information following an attack on a family outside Carryduff. A family-of-four had been travelling by car on the Hillsborough Road when two men assaulted ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Apart from a little patchy drizzle it will be a dry evening and night with variable amounts of cloud. A few mist and fog patches forming. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
