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Northern Ireland News for July 2007 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2007
Delays for 999 callers in NI
Northern Ireland callers trying to get through to the national 999 emergency line are having to hold due to a delay caused by a high volume of calls following flash floods in England. Police, Fire, A...
Delays for 999 callers in NI
Northern Ireland callers trying to get through to the national 999 emergency line are having to hold due to a delay caused by a high volume of calls following flash floods in England. Police, Fire, A...
UK National News, Jul 20, 2007
Blair 'pleased' by honours inquiry ruling
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has said that he is "very pleased" by the news that the cash-for-honours inquiry has ended with no charges being brought. Mr Blair said that those involved in the inq...
Blair 'pleased' by honours inquiry ruling
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has said that he is "very pleased" by the news that the cash-for-honours inquiry has ended with no charges being brought. Mr Blair said that those involved in the inq...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2007
Armagh suicide list sparks concern
Material published on the internet containing the names of suicide victims has prompted police and social workers to visit several homes in County Armagh. Fears of a suicide pact have risen in the ar...
Armagh suicide list sparks concern
Material published on the internet containing the names of suicide victims has prompted police and social workers to visit several homes in County Armagh. Fears of a suicide pact have risen in the ar...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2007
Shots fired at house in West Belfast
Two shotgun blasts were fired at a house in West Belfast, just before 1am on Friday morning. Three adults were inside the house in Creeslough Park in Lenadoon at the time of the attack but no-one was...
Shots fired at house in West Belfast
Two shotgun blasts were fired at a house in West Belfast, just before 1am on Friday morning. Three adults were inside the house in Creeslough Park in Lenadoon at the time of the attack but no-one was...
UK National News, Jul 20, 2007
Two arrested under Terrorism Act in Bristol
Two men have been arrested in Bristol under the Terrorism Act, police have confirmed. A man of Afghan origin was arrested in the Castle Park area of Bristol on suspicion of drugs-related offences aro...
Two arrested under Terrorism Act in Bristol
Two men have been arrested in Bristol under the Terrorism Act, police have confirmed. A man of Afghan origin was arrested in the Castle Park area of Bristol on suspicion of drugs-related offences aro...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2007
Graduates struggle to get teaching jobs
The General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) has released figures that show almost a third of teachers registered within the last six years are still without teaching jobs. Just under 27...
Graduates struggle to get teaching jobs
The General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) has released figures that show almost a third of teachers registered within the last six years are still without teaching jobs. Just under 27...
UK National News, Jul 20, 2007
Hospital worker suspended in porn investigation
An NHS medical photographer has been suspended after pornographic material was allegedly found on a computer at a children's hospital in Edinburgh. The material is believed to have been found during ...
Hospital worker suspended in porn investigation
An NHS medical photographer has been suspended after pornographic material was allegedly found on a computer at a children's hospital in Edinburgh. The material is believed to have been found during ...
UK National News, Jul 20, 2007
Doctor remanded over car bomb plot
A doctor charged with conspiring to cause explosions in relation to the failed car bombings in London and Glasgow has been remanded in custody. Dr Mohammed Asha, 26, appeared before the City of Westm...
Doctor remanded over car bomb plot
A doctor charged with conspiring to cause explosions in relation to the failed car bombings in London and Glasgow has been remanded in custody. Dr Mohammed Asha, 26, appeared before the City of Westm...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2007
Employment Minister increases holiday entitlement
Northern Ireland Employment Minister Sir Reg Empey is to guarantee workers that they will receive a full 28 days annual holiday entitlement. Up to 150,000 people across the province will benefit from...
Employment Minister increases holiday entitlement
Northern Ireland Employment Minister Sir Reg Empey is to guarantee workers that they will receive a full 28 days annual holiday entitlement. Up to 150,000 people across the province will benefit from...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2007
Belfast areas to receive environmental improvements
Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie announced a £7 million package for environmental improvements yesterday. The improvements will be carried out in disadvantaged areas of Belfast and the Mi...
Belfast areas to receive environmental improvements
Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie announced a £7 million package for environmental improvements yesterday. The improvements will be carried out in disadvantaged areas of Belfast and the Mi...
UK National News, Jul 20, 2007
Three RAF servicemen killed in Iraq
Three RAF servicemen have been killed during an attack on their base in Iraq, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. Two men from 1 Squadron RAF Regiment and one man from 504 Squadron Royal Auxiliary...
Three RAF servicemen killed in Iraq
Three RAF servicemen have been killed during an attack on their base in Iraq, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. Two men from 1 Squadron RAF Regiment and one man from 504 Squadron Royal Auxiliary...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2007
Rory McIlroy makes cut at the Open
Rory McIlroy, Northern Ireland’s latest golfing sensation, has made the cut for the final two rounds at the Open in Carnoustie. The Holywood teenager scored a 68 yesterday however, following a flawle...
Rory McIlroy makes cut at the Open
Rory McIlroy, Northern Ireland’s latest golfing sensation, has made the cut for the final two rounds at the Open in Carnoustie. The Holywood teenager scored a 68 yesterday however, following a flawle...
UK National News, Jul 20, 2007
Drink-drive campaign targets young male motorists
Young men are being targeted by a new £3 million anti-drink drive campaign, which has been launched by Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly. The new campaign is called 'Moments of Doubt' and focuses on the...
Drink-drive campaign targets young male motorists
Young men are being targeted by a new £3 million anti-drink drive campaign, which has been launched by Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly. The new campaign is called 'Moments of Doubt' and focuses on the...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2007
Civil Service sickness costs taxpayers
Absentee rates within the Civil Service have cost taxpayers a staggering £24.5m last year and that figure is expected to rise. Recent figures have shown that the level of sickness equates to 1,450 em...
Civil Service sickness costs taxpayers
Absentee rates within the Civil Service have cost taxpayers a staggering £24.5m last year and that figure is expected to rise. Recent figures have shown that the level of sickness equates to 1,450 em...
UK National News, Jul 19, 2007
Russia to expel four British diplomats
Russia will expel four UK diplomats as the row over their refusal to extradite the man suspected of murdering Alexander Litvinenko. The diplomats will have to leave Russia within ten days and visa ap...
Russia to expel four British diplomats
Russia will expel four UK diplomats as the row over their refusal to extradite the man suspected of murdering Alexander Litvinenko. The diplomats will have to leave Russia within ten days and visa ap...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2007
Weather warning for Northern Ireland
The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning across Northern Ireland following reports of a mini tornado near Hillsborough in County Down. Torrential downpours are likely to arrive in the next ...
Weather warning for Northern Ireland
The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning across Northern Ireland following reports of a mini tornado near Hillsborough in County Down. Torrential downpours are likely to arrive in the next ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2007
More strikes called by postal union
The Communication Workers Union has called on postal workers to take part in a 24 hour strike beginning this Sunday. The strike that will begin at 7pm on Sunday evening will run through until 7pm on ...
More strikes called by postal union
The Communication Workers Union has called on postal workers to take part in a 24 hour strike beginning this Sunday. The strike that will begin at 7pm on Sunday evening will run through until 7pm on ...
UK National News, Jul 19, 2007
British schoolgirls assaulted on French trip
Three British schoolgirls have been assaulted by a man in the French hostel room in which they were sleeping, it has been reported. The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday morning at the P...
British schoolgirls assaulted on French trip
Three British schoolgirls have been assaulted by a man in the French hostel room in which they were sleeping, it has been reported. The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday morning at the P...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2007
First Minister receives 'opposition' award
NI First Minister Ian Paisley has become the first Northern Ireland politician to receive the ‘Opposition Politician of the Year’ award at a ceremony held in London. The First Minster was presented w...
First Minister receives 'opposition' award
NI First Minister Ian Paisley has become the first Northern Ireland politician to receive the ‘Opposition Politician of the Year’ award at a ceremony held in London. The First Minster was presented w...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2007
Heart failure figures decrease
The latest British Heart Foundation statistics have shown a promising decrease in the percentage of both men and women under 75 dying of heart failure. The figures show a major 71% decrease of corona...
Heart failure figures decrease
The latest British Heart Foundation statistics have shown a promising decrease in the percentage of both men and women under 75 dying of heart failure. The figures show a major 71% decrease of corona...
UK National News, Jul 19, 2007
Coastguard calls off search for missing woman
Coastguard have called off an air and sea search for a missing 20-year-old woman who disappeared following a boating accident. The search was launched after an empty rigid inflatable boat (RIB) came ...
Coastguard calls off search for missing woman
Coastguard have called off an air and sea search for a missing 20-year-old woman who disappeared following a boating accident. The search was launched after an empty rigid inflatable boat (RIB) came ...
UK National News, Jul 19, 2007
Teenager's body found at north Cornwall resort
The body of a teenage boy found in the sea at the north Cornwall resort of Polzeath on Tuesday as been identified as George Frewer. The 17-year-old's body was found on Tuesday morning. George, who i...
Teenager's body found at north Cornwall resort
The body of a teenage boy found in the sea at the north Cornwall resort of Polzeath on Tuesday as been identified as George Frewer. The 17-year-old's body was found on Tuesday morning. George, who i...
UK National News, Jul 19, 2007
Danielle killers lose appeal against convictions
Two gang members found guilty of the drive-by shooting of 14-year-old schoolgirl Danielle Beccan have lost their appeals against conviction. Mark Kelly, 23, and Junior Andrews, 26, were convicted of ...
Danielle killers lose appeal against convictions
Two gang members found guilty of the drive-by shooting of 14-year-old schoolgirl Danielle Beccan have lost their appeals against conviction. Mark Kelly, 23, and Junior Andrews, 26, were convicted of ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2007
Newry explosion causes major disruption
A device has exploded near the border outside Newry and Army technical experts have carried out a controlled explosion on a second device. The alert began on Sunday following reports that two explosi...
Newry explosion causes major disruption
A device has exploded near the border outside Newry and Army technical experts have carried out a controlled explosion on a second device. The alert began on Sunday following reports that two explosi...
UK National News, Jul 19, 2007
Home Secretary confesses to smoking cannabis
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has admitted to reporters that she smoked cannabis while at university. Ms Smith, 44, told the BBC that she smoked cannabis when she was attending Oxford University in the...
Home Secretary confesses to smoking cannabis
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has admitted to reporters that she smoked cannabis while at university. Ms Smith, 44, told the BBC that she smoked cannabis when she was attending Oxford University in the...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2007
Kernan steps down from Orchard hot seat
Armagh manager Joe Kernan has stepped down from the Orchard County hot seat following six years in charge. Kernan led Armagh to their first ever All-Ireland victory in 2002 with a nail-biting win ove...
Kernan steps down from Orchard hot seat
Armagh manager Joe Kernan has stepped down from the Orchard County hot seat following six years in charge. Kernan led Armagh to their first ever All-Ireland victory in 2002 with a nail-biting win ove...
UK National News, Jul 19, 2007
Driver killed in gas tanker crash named
The driver who died in a gas tanker crash on Wednesday has been named as 25-year-old Peter Williams, 25, from Darlington. Mr Williams was thrown clear from the tanker when it left the road in Wolsing...
Driver killed in gas tanker crash named
The driver who died in a gas tanker crash on Wednesday has been named as 25-year-old Peter Williams, 25, from Darlington. Mr Williams was thrown clear from the tanker when it left the road in Wolsing...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2007
Windsor Park dispute continues
Linfield Football Club (LFC) are seeking legal advice following recent concerns shown by the Irish Football Association (IFA) over the safety and condition of Windsor Park, home to both Linfield and N...
Windsor Park dispute continues
Linfield Football Club (LFC) are seeking legal advice following recent concerns shown by the Irish Football Association (IFA) over the safety and condition of Windsor Park, home to both Linfield and N...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2007
Bangor company goes into administration
Thermomax, a Bangor based company that makes solar heating systems, has gone into administration. The company, an employer of 185 people, had won numerous awards including a prestigious Queen’s Award...
Bangor company goes into administration
Thermomax, a Bangor based company that makes solar heating systems, has gone into administration. The company, an employer of 185 people, had won numerous awards including a prestigious Queen’s Award...
UK National News, Jul 19, 2007
Viking treasure found by father and son
Items found by a father and son and described by experts as the most important hoard of precious Viking artefacts discovered in Britain for 150 years, has been declared as treasure. David and Andrew ...
Viking treasure found by father and son
Items found by a father and son and described by experts as the most important hoard of precious Viking artefacts discovered in Britain for 150 years, has been declared as treasure. David and Andrew ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A rather cloudy but mainly dry day with just the odd shower. Best chance of any brightness will be across northern and eastern counties. Mild. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Another cloudy and mild night with the odd spot of rain. More widespread outbreaks of rain will spread southeast late in the night. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
