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Northern Ireland News for January 2008 : Page 6
UK National News, Jan 21, 2008
Newquay Airport Soars Ahead As Expansion Plans Approved
Over a dozen extra destinations are to be served this year from the soon-to-be-expanded Newquay Cornwall Airport. Management at the airport have now also welcomed the approval of planning permission ...
Newquay Airport Soars Ahead As Expansion Plans Approved
Over a dozen extra destinations are to be served this year from the soon-to-be-expanded Newquay Cornwall Airport. Management at the airport have now also welcomed the approval of planning permission ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2008
Irish Airline's Lock Horns On Passenger Numbers
Irish airlines Ryanair and Aer Lingus are both said to have 'suffered' falling numbers on two of their respective services. First, the Shannon region is again being hit as Ryanair – which has been vo...
Irish Airline's Lock Horns On Passenger Numbers
Irish airlines Ryanair and Aer Lingus are both said to have 'suffered' falling numbers on two of their respective services. First, the Shannon region is again being hit as Ryanair – which has been vo...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2008
Third Time Unlucky For Airport Smuggler
A man who was caught smuggling cigarettes three times in a matter of weeks, each time using the same flight, has been jailed. Daniel McCartney, 60, from St Eithne's Park, Londonderry, was jailed for...
Third Time Unlucky For Airport Smuggler
A man who was caught smuggling cigarettes three times in a matter of weeks, each time using the same flight, has been jailed. Daniel McCartney, 60, from St Eithne's Park, Londonderry, was jailed for...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2008
Bord Gáis Signs Its First Belfast Customer
Bord Gáis have announced it has signed up its first natural gas customer in Belfast through its subsidiary in Northern Ireland, firmus energy. This is a significant development for Bord Gáis in the i...
Bord Gáis Signs Its First Belfast Customer
Bord Gáis have announced it has signed up its first natural gas customer in Belfast through its subsidiary in Northern Ireland, firmus energy. This is a significant development for Bord Gáis in the i...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2008
Wright Inquiry Data On Stolen Computer
There's further controversy today with news that a laptop computer containing confidential information has been stolen from a barrister involved in the public inquiry into the murder of loyalist param...
Wright Inquiry Data On Stolen Computer
There's further controversy today with news that a laptop computer containing confidential information has been stolen from a barrister involved in the public inquiry into the murder of loyalist param...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2008
Skills 'Essential' Says Minister
Employment and Learning Minister, Sir Reg Empey, has launched new awards for those who have excelled through 'Essential Skills' achievement. The awards will celebrate the successes of individuals who...
Skills 'Essential' Says Minister
Employment and Learning Minister, Sir Reg Empey, has launched new awards for those who have excelled through 'Essential Skills' achievement. The awards will celebrate the successes of individuals who...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2008
Billy Wright Inquiry 'Not Satisfied' With PSNI Response
Suspended hearings into the killing of LVF leader Billy Wright - shot dead by INLA prisoners inside the Maze Prison 10 years ago last month - are due to resume next week, but inquiry chairman Lord Mac...
Billy Wright Inquiry 'Not Satisfied' With PSNI Response
Suspended hearings into the killing of LVF leader Billy Wright - shot dead by INLA prisoners inside the Maze Prison 10 years ago last month - are due to resume next week, but inquiry chairman Lord Mac...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2008
Sash 'Ban' Stymies Orange Initiative On St Pat's Day
Claims that the best known of Ulster's loyal orders is in negotiations to take part in a St Patrick's Day parade later this year have been refuted. Orangemen in Co Down have now denied accepting an '...
Sash 'Ban' Stymies Orange Initiative On St Pat's Day
Claims that the best known of Ulster's loyal orders is in negotiations to take part in a St Patrick's Day parade later this year have been refuted. Orangemen in Co Down have now denied accepting an '...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2008
Derry Shirt Factory Hit By Job Losses
The local 'rag trade' is suffering again as some 85 jobs are now expected to be lost at a shirt factory in the Waterside area of Londonderry. Gareth Scott from the trade union Unite has described new...
Derry Shirt Factory Hit By Job Losses
The local 'rag trade' is suffering again as some 85 jobs are now expected to be lost at a shirt factory in the Waterside area of Londonderry. Gareth Scott from the trade union Unite has described new...
UK National News, Jan 18, 2008
Russia Condemned Over Kinnock Arrest
The UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband has once again condemned Russia over what he has described as the 'blatant intimidation' of British Council staff working there. Mr Miliband said Moscow had ac...
Russia Condemned Over Kinnock Arrest
The UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband has once again condemned Russia over what he has described as the 'blatant intimidation' of British Council staff working there. Mr Miliband said Moscow had ac...
UK National News, Jan 18, 2008
Heathrow Crash-Landing Probe Continues
Experts are today continuing their investigation into the crash-landing of a British Airways plane at Heathrow airport on Thursday. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is leading the probe into the...
Heathrow Crash-Landing Probe Continues
Experts are today continuing their investigation into the crash-landing of a British Airways plane at Heathrow airport on Thursday. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is leading the probe into the...
UK National News, Jan 18, 2008
Queen Plans Memorial Service For Sir Edmund Hillary
There is to be a memorial service for Sir Edmund Hillary, the first climber to scale Mount Everest, at Windsor Castle, it has been announced. The New Zealand explorer died earlier this month in Auckl...
Queen Plans Memorial Service For Sir Edmund Hillary
There is to be a memorial service for Sir Edmund Hillary, the first climber to scale Mount Everest, at Windsor Castle, it has been announced. The New Zealand explorer died earlier this month in Auckl...
UK National News, Jan 18, 2008
Video of Murdered Scottish Woman Released
CCTV images of a Scottish woman who was murdered in New Zealand have been released. The footage shows fatally injured 26-year-old Karen Aim from Orkney following a night out. Karen was found lying i...
Video of Murdered Scottish Woman Released
CCTV images of a Scottish woman who was murdered in New Zealand have been released. The footage shows fatally injured 26-year-old Karen Aim from Orkney following a night out. Karen was found lying i...
UK National News, Jan 18, 2008
Easyjet's Acquisition Of GB Airways Cleared By OFT
The Office of Fair Trade (OFT) today cleared the anticipated acquisition by easyJet of GB Airways Limited. The OFT has decided that the merger raises no competition concerns in any market. EasyJet an...
Easyjet's Acquisition Of GB Airways Cleared By OFT
The Office of Fair Trade (OFT) today cleared the anticipated acquisition by easyJet of GB Airways Limited. The OFT has decided that the merger raises no competition concerns in any market. EasyJet an...
UK National News, Jan 18, 2008
Reward Offered Over Escaped Killer
Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £1,000 for information leading to the arrest of escaped murderer Lee Nevins. Nevins, who is serving a minimum 17-year sentence at Durham's top security Fra...
Reward Offered Over Escaped Killer
Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £1,000 for information leading to the arrest of escaped murderer Lee Nevins. Nevins, who is serving a minimum 17-year sentence at Durham's top security Fra...
UK National News, Jan 18, 2008
Lily Allen Suffers Miscarriage
Pop singer Lily Allen has suffered a miscarriage, it has been confirmed. The 22-year-old announced that she was expecting her first child with boyfriend, Ed Simons, 37, from dance duo the Chemical Br...
Lily Allen Suffers Miscarriage
Pop singer Lily Allen has suffered a miscarriage, it has been confirmed. The 22-year-old announced that she was expecting her first child with boyfriend, Ed Simons, 37, from dance duo the Chemical Br...
UK National News, Jan 18, 2008
British Gas To Raise Prices
British Gas has announced plans to increase prices for gas and electricity by 15%. The announcement by the firm, the UK's biggest power provider, followed the announcement of price increases by rival ...
British Gas To Raise Prices
British Gas has announced plans to increase prices for gas and electricity by 15%. The announcement by the firm, the UK's biggest power provider, followed the announcement of price increases by rival ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2008
Belfast-London Flights Return To Normal After Heathrow Crash
Northern Ireland flights to and from London Heathrow are today getting back to normal following late afternoon and evening disruption after a British Airways Boeing 777 came down short and skidded acr...
Belfast-London Flights Return To Normal After Heathrow Crash
Northern Ireland flights to and from London Heathrow are today getting back to normal following late afternoon and evening disruption after a British Airways Boeing 777 came down short and skidded acr...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2008
MRI Re-Assessments Show Patient Care Not Compromised
The results of a precautionary review into diagnostic MRI scans undertaken by an independent 'provider' at Belfast's Mater Hospital has concluded that patient care has not been compromised. R...
MRI Re-Assessments Show Patient Care Not Compromised
The results of a precautionary review into diagnostic MRI scans undertaken by an independent 'provider' at Belfast's Mater Hospital has concluded that patient care has not been compromised. R...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2008
Drop In Cold Related Deaths Welcomed As Fuel Poverty Tackled
There has been a considerable drop in the number of deaths linked to cold in recent years - and while any deaths related to cold conditions are unnecessary and normally avoidable - progress is being m...
Drop In Cold Related Deaths Welcomed As Fuel Poverty Tackled
There has been a considerable drop in the number of deaths linked to cold in recent years - and while any deaths related to cold conditions are unnecessary and normally avoidable - progress is being m...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2008
Neeson Prepares To Star In 'The Other Man'
Fresh from supporting the fund-raising campaign to replace Belfast's iconic Lyric Theatre – where his own career started – Liam Neeson has begun work on a new big screen movie. The Ballymena-born sta...
Neeson Prepares To Star In 'The Other Man'
Fresh from supporting the fund-raising campaign to replace Belfast's iconic Lyric Theatre – where his own career started – Liam Neeson has begun work on a new big screen movie. The Ballymena-born sta...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2008
Valentine's Night Concert Date For Kennedy
Singer/songwriter Brian Kennedy has a date at the Opera House on St Valentine's Night. Brian – who has a new album, Interpretations, due out this month said: "I grew up on the Falls in Belfast listen...
Valentine's Night Concert Date For Kennedy
Singer/songwriter Brian Kennedy has a date at the Opera House on St Valentine's Night. Brian – who has a new album, Interpretations, due out this month said: "I grew up on the Falls in Belfast listen...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2008
University Applications Now Rising: But Fee Review Continues
Although official UCAS figures issued this week - detailing the number of full-time students accepted onto undergraduate courses - show a significant increase in Northern Ireland, a review of fees is ...
University Applications Now Rising: But Fee Review Continues
Although official UCAS figures issued this week - detailing the number of full-time students accepted onto undergraduate courses - show a significant increase in Northern Ireland, a review of fees is ...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2008
Forensic Evidence Link To Multiple 'Killer'
Forensic evidence linking multiple murder accused, Steve Wright, 49, to the deaths of five prostitutes is "beyond coincidence", Ipswich Crown Court was told today Wright, of Ipswich, Suffolk, denies ...
Forensic Evidence Link To Multiple 'Killer'
Forensic evidence linking multiple murder accused, Steve Wright, 49, to the deaths of five prostitutes is "beyond coincidence", Ipswich Crown Court was told today Wright, of Ipswich, Suffolk, denies ...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2008
'Hybrid' Human-Beast Embroy Research Approved
The British fertility regulator has given the go-ahead for the creation of what has been dubbed hybrid human-animal embryos. Experts from King's College London and Newcastle University will now be ab...
'Hybrid' Human-Beast Embroy Research Approved
The British fertility regulator has given the go-ahead for the creation of what has been dubbed hybrid human-animal embryos. Experts from King's College London and Newcastle University will now be ab...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2008
Passengers Escape Heathrow Plane Crash
Passengers had a near miraculous escape today when their international flight crash-landed short of the runway at Heathrow Airport. Passengers escaped down the emergency chutes after British Airways ...
Passengers Escape Heathrow Plane Crash
Passengers had a near miraculous escape today when their international flight crash-landed short of the runway at Heathrow Airport. Passengers escaped down the emergency chutes after British Airways ...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2008
Departure Delayed On Boeing's 'Most Environmentally Friendly Jet'
Passengers waiting to board Boeing's most advanced passenger aircraft to date will have to wait a bit longer. The company has been forced to delay deliveries of the new 787 Dreamliner plane due to pr...
Departure Delayed On Boeing's 'Most Environmentally Friendly Jet'
Passengers waiting to board Boeing's most advanced passenger aircraft to date will have to wait a bit longer. The company has been forced to delay deliveries of the new 787 Dreamliner plane due to pr...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2008
Lotto Winner Remanded Over Threat Allegation
Money, it seems really can't buy you love – despite the Beatles iconic lyrics – it has emerged that the relationship between an Ulsterman who scooped £130,000 on the National Lottery and his girlfrien...
Lotto Winner Remanded Over Threat Allegation
Money, it seems really can't buy you love – despite the Beatles iconic lyrics – it has emerged that the relationship between an Ulsterman who scooped £130,000 on the National Lottery and his girlfrien...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2008
Paedophile Freed By Bungling Police
One of the UK's most wanted paedophiles - who was mistakenly released after first being arrested – is being urgently sought by police. South Yorkshire Police officers only realised who Joshua Karney ...
Paedophile Freed By Bungling Police
One of the UK's most wanted paedophiles - who was mistakenly released after first being arrested – is being urgently sought by police. South Yorkshire Police officers only realised who Joshua Karney ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2008
Derry Airport Boss 'Removed'
The temporary suspension of flights at Northern Ireland's third largest airport last spring has continued to have an impact. The City of Derry Airport closed down when the Civil Aviation Authority ex...
Derry Airport Boss 'Removed'
The temporary suspension of flights at Northern Ireland's third largest airport last spring has continued to have an impact. The City of Derry Airport closed down when the Civil Aviation Authority ex...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with a little light rain or drizzle at times, but some spells of drier weather too. The north coast may become somewhat brighter later this afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.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.
