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Northern Ireland News for March 2008 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Mar 20, 2008
Warrington Victims Recalled
While the decade of relative post Good Friday Agreement peace is being marked this weekend, a memorial event is also being held to remember those who were killed and injured in the IRA bombing of Warr...
Warrington Victims Recalled
While the decade of relative post Good Friday Agreement peace is being marked this weekend, a memorial event is also being held to remember those who were killed and injured in the IRA bombing of Warr...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2008
Strangford Lough Turbine To Power Up At Easter
With a 'fair wind', next weekend will see a world beating initiative underway in Strangford Lough with the installation of the earth's first ever turbine capable of generating commercial amounts of el...
Strangford Lough Turbine To Power Up At Easter
With a 'fair wind', next weekend will see a world beating initiative underway in Strangford Lough with the installation of the earth's first ever turbine capable of generating commercial amounts of el...
UK National News, Mar 19, 2008
Police Raid Birmingham City FC
Police have invaded Birmingham City FC as part on an ongoing corruption probe. A spokeswoman for the City of London Police said that the search was "in connection with the ongoing investigation into ...
Police Raid Birmingham City FC
Police have invaded Birmingham City FC as part on an ongoing corruption probe. A spokeswoman for the City of London Police said that the search was "in connection with the ongoing investigation into ...
UK National News, Mar 19, 2008
Brown Sets Out Security Plans
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has laid out plans to deal with national emergencies. His National Security Strategy will also allow for the ‘national register of risks’ to be made public and for more tr...
Brown Sets Out Security Plans
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has laid out plans to deal with national emergencies. His National Security Strategy will also allow for the ‘national register of risks’ to be made public and for more tr...
UK National News, Mar 19, 2008
Express Apology To McCanns
Express Newspapers will pay a substantial sum to the Find Madeleine Fund following the settlement of a libel case brought by her parents. The four papers involved, The Daily Express, Sunday Express, ...
Express Apology To McCanns
Express Newspapers will pay a substantial sum to the Find Madeleine Fund following the settlement of a libel case brought by her parents. The four papers involved, The Daily Express, Sunday Express, ...
UK National News, Mar 19, 2008
Queen Meets Irish President In Belfast
The Queen is making a three-day trip to Northern Ireland, and - as the tenth anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement approaches - the monarch has today met Irish President Mary McAleese, as well as F...
Queen Meets Irish President In Belfast
The Queen is making a three-day trip to Northern Ireland, and - as the tenth anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement approaches - the monarch has today met Irish President Mary McAleese, as well as F...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2008
Secret DUP Contact With 'SF/IRA' Denied
Despite former PM Tony Blair's ex Chief of Staff, Jonathan Powell, claiming that the DUP 'set up contacts' with Sinn Fein after it became the largest unionist party - following the Assembly elections ...
Secret DUP Contact With 'SF/IRA' Denied
Despite former PM Tony Blair's ex Chief of Staff, Jonathan Powell, claiming that the DUP 'set up contacts' with Sinn Fein after it became the largest unionist party - following the Assembly elections ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2008
Derry School Takes 11 Plus Into Own Hands
A leading grammar school has said it will introduce it’s own '11 plus' exam if plans to scrap academic selection go ahead as proposed. Lumen Christi College in Co Londonderry has said it will introdu...
Derry School Takes 11 Plus Into Own Hands
A leading grammar school has said it will introduce it’s own '11 plus' exam if plans to scrap academic selection go ahead as proposed. Lumen Christi College in Co Londonderry has said it will introdu...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2008
Security Beefed Up For Causeway Hospital Staff
Extra security measures have now been taken at a regional hospital in Co Londonderry. The move came just a month after two nurses in the Accident and Emergency Department of Coleraine's Causeway Hosp...
Security Beefed Up For Causeway Hospital Staff
Extra security measures have now been taken at a regional hospital in Co Londonderry. The move came just a month after two nurses in the Accident and Emergency Department of Coleraine's Causeway Hosp...
UK National News, Mar 19, 2008
Cameras Capture Crooks
Plans have been revealed to introduce "smart" CCTV cameras. The Facial Images National Database project will feature enhanced photographs using "facial mapping" techniques. When combined with compute...
Cameras Capture Crooks
Plans have been revealed to introduce "smart" CCTV cameras. The Facial Images National Database project will feature enhanced photographs using "facial mapping" techniques. When combined with compute...
UK National News, Mar 19, 2008
Inquest Begins On Bridgend Deaths
An inquest has heard that a young man found dead in the Bridgend area took a cocktail of drugs before he committed suicide. 21-year-old Allyn Price had consumed opiates, cocaine and amphetamines when...
Inquest Begins On Bridgend Deaths
An inquest has heard that a young man found dead in the Bridgend area took a cocktail of drugs before he committed suicide. 21-year-old Allyn Price had consumed opiates, cocaine and amphetamines when...
UK National News, Mar 19, 2008
Killer's Further Abuse Claims
Convicted killer, Pierre Williams, is being investigated for further counts of abuse. Williams murdered his former girlfriend Beverley Samuels, 36, her daughter Kesha Wizzart, 18, and son Fred Wizzar...
Killer's Further Abuse Claims
Convicted killer, Pierre Williams, is being investigated for further counts of abuse. Williams murdered his former girlfriend Beverley Samuels, 36, her daughter Kesha Wizzart, 18, and son Fred Wizzar...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2008
Queen Meets President
As expected, the Queen has held a private meeting with Irish President Mary McAleese. The venue was Queen's University in Belfast, where the Queen also talked with Nobel Laureate poet Seamus Heaney. ...
Queen Meets President
As expected, the Queen has held a private meeting with Irish President Mary McAleese. The venue was Queen's University in Belfast, where the Queen also talked with Nobel Laureate poet Seamus Heaney. ...
UK National News, Mar 19, 2008
RAF Flies High With Milestone Anniversary
The Royal Air Force is gearing up to celebrate its 90th anniversary. The RAF was created when the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) merged on April 1, 1918. Speaking to...
RAF Flies High With Milestone Anniversary
The Royal Air Force is gearing up to celebrate its 90th anniversary. The RAF was created when the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) merged on April 1, 1918. Speaking to...
UK National News, Mar 19, 2008
Science Fiction Writer Dies Aged 90
Somerset-born science fiction writer Sir Arthur C Clarke has died in Sri Lanka aged 90. Clarke's aide said that he had died at 1:30am after a cardio-respiratory attack in his homeland from 1956. Sri...
Science Fiction Writer Dies Aged 90
Somerset-born science fiction writer Sir Arthur C Clarke has died in Sri Lanka aged 90. Clarke's aide said that he had died at 1:30am after a cardio-respiratory attack in his homeland from 1956. Sri...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2008
Asbestos Warning Issued By Housing Executive
Warnings have been issued to a number of residents in east Belfast that there may be asbestos in their homes. The Housing Executive have identified there may be asbestos in the roof spaces in around ...
Asbestos Warning Issued By Housing Executive
Warnings have been issued to a number of residents in east Belfast that there may be asbestos in their homes. The Housing Executive have identified there may be asbestos in the roof spaces in around ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2008
'Canal Leap' Fugitive Sought
Police are still seeking a fugitive in Co Down after two others took to the water to escape officers, only to be caught soon after. The pair - who ran off from a car the police were chasing - were a...
'Canal Leap' Fugitive Sought
Police are still seeking a fugitive in Co Down after two others took to the water to escape officers, only to be caught soon after. The pair - who ran off from a car the police were chasing - were a...
UK National News, Mar 19, 2008
Countdown For Fuel Payments For Pensioners
Over 60s who haven't yet claimed the Winter Fuel Payment have just days to get in touch with The Pension Service to receive help with energy costs. Pensions Minister Mike O'Brien urged older people t...
Countdown For Fuel Payments For Pensioners
Over 60s who haven't yet claimed the Winter Fuel Payment have just days to get in touch with The Pension Service to receive help with energy costs. Pensions Minister Mike O'Brien urged older people t...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2008
Coroner Told Murder Motive Unknown
Police have admitted they had yet to establish a motive for the brutal killing of a man found murdered at his home in Hatfield Street, in Belfast's lower Ormeau Road, five years ago. John Barr, 51, w...
Coroner Told Murder Motive Unknown
Police have admitted they had yet to establish a motive for the brutal killing of a man found murdered at his home in Hatfield Street, in Belfast's lower Ormeau Road, five years ago. John Barr, 51, w...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2008
Post Office Seek NI Advert Cast Members
Budding worldwide web 'screen stars' from across Northern Ireland are being offered the opportunity to win a part in the next Post Office advertisement, this time being produced for the Internet. Pos...
Post Office Seek NI Advert Cast Members
Budding worldwide web 'screen stars' from across Northern Ireland are being offered the opportunity to win a part in the next Post Office advertisement, this time being produced for the Internet. Pos...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2008
Planners Map Sustainable Future At Queen's
The largest planning research conference in the UK and Ireland will take place at Queen's University Belfast this week with Jonathan Porritt, Chairman of the UK Sustainable Development Commission, as ...
Planners Map Sustainable Future At Queen's
The largest planning research conference in the UK and Ireland will take place at Queen's University Belfast this week with Jonathan Porritt, Chairman of the UK Sustainable Development Commission, as ...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2008
Dead Norwegian Student Had Neck Injuries
The murder of a young student has shaken the Norwegian community in London. Martine Vik Magnussen (23) was last seen leaving members-only club Maddox, in Mayfair in the early hours of Friday with an ...
Dead Norwegian Student Had Neck Injuries
The murder of a young student has shaken the Norwegian community in London. Martine Vik Magnussen (23) was last seen leaving members-only club Maddox, in Mayfair in the early hours of Friday with an ...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2008
Killer Cop 'Planned To Kill Again'
An inquest has heard that rogue police inspector Garry Weddell, who murdered his wife and mother-in-law, may have planned to kill other members of his family. Detectives said Weddell - who was awaiti...
Killer Cop 'Planned To Kill Again'
An inquest has heard that rogue police inspector Garry Weddell, who murdered his wife and mother-in-law, may have planned to kill other members of his family. Detectives said Weddell - who was awaiti...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2008
Co-ownership Closes Its Doors
Northern Ireland's Co-ownership Housing Scheme cannot cope with the growing number of people who want assistance in buying a home. Alan Crowe, Chief Executive of Co-Ownership Housing today announced ...
Co-ownership Closes Its Doors
Northern Ireland's Co-ownership Housing Scheme cannot cope with the growing number of people who want assistance in buying a home. Alan Crowe, Chief Executive of Co-Ownership Housing today announced ...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2008
Rapist Jailed For Ten Years
An east London Muslim has been jailed for 10 years for rape. 26-year-old Abdul Makim Khalisadar, well known for his religious speeches, pleaded guilty to raping a woman after forcing his way into her...
Rapist Jailed For Ten Years
An east London Muslim has been jailed for 10 years for rape. 26-year-old Abdul Makim Khalisadar, well known for his religious speeches, pleaded guilty to raping a woman after forcing his way into her...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2008
Arresting Time As BBC NI Journalists Make The News
BBC Northern Ireland journalists have found themselves making the headlines in a new capacity after being involved in a dramatic police chase in Co Donegal. Police chased a white van containing, seve...
Arresting Time As BBC NI Journalists Make The News
BBC Northern Ireland journalists have found themselves making the headlines in a new capacity after being involved in a dramatic police chase in Co Donegal. Police chased a white van containing, seve...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2008
'English Patient' Director Dead
Oscar winning director and writer Anthony Minghella has died aged 54. The British director, whose film credits include ‘Cold Mountain’ and ‘Truly, Madly, Deeply’, was chairman of the British Film Ins...
'English Patient' Director Dead
Oscar winning director and writer Anthony Minghella has died aged 54. The British director, whose film credits include ‘Cold Mountain’ and ‘Truly, Madly, Deeply’, was chairman of the British Film Ins...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2008
UK Consumer Inflation Increases
UK consumer inflation has hit 2.5%, the highest in nine months, due to a new method of calculating energy bills. The Consumer Prices Index hit 2.5% on an annual basis in February, up 2.2% in January,...
UK Consumer Inflation Increases
UK consumer inflation has hit 2.5%, the highest in nine months, due to a new method of calculating energy bills. The Consumer Prices Index hit 2.5% on an annual basis in February, up 2.2% in January,...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2008
'Superjumbo' Takes Flight
The Airbus A380 superjumbo, is to fly into Heathrow today as it makes its first commercial flight to Europe. Singapore Airlines is the first carrier to operate the new double-decker aircraft on reven...
'Superjumbo' Takes Flight
The Airbus A380 superjumbo, is to fly into Heathrow today as it makes its first commercial flight to Europe. Singapore Airlines is the first carrier to operate the new double-decker aircraft on reven...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2008
Donaldson Sells NI To American Investors
Despite turmoil and insecurity in the US markets, Jeffery Donaldson has been telling American investors to look to Northern Ireland. During a meeting with officials from the Department of Commerce in...
Donaldson Sells NI To American Investors
Despite turmoil and insecurity in the US markets, Jeffery Donaldson has been telling American investors to look to Northern Ireland. During a meeting with officials from the Department of Commerce in...
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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.
