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Northern Ireland News for May 2008 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2008
NI News In Brief
Prince Drinks Bush HRH Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall brought their stay in Northern Ireland to a close yesterday with a wee drop of home produced whiskey while enjoying a tour of the wor...
NI News In Brief
Prince Drinks Bush HRH Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall brought their stay in Northern Ireland to a close yesterday with a wee drop of home produced whiskey while enjoying a tour of the wor...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2008
Virtual Ex-PM To Address Belfast Conference
There'll be a former premier and a 'virtual' ex-premier in attendance today as a major post-peace process conference kicks off in Belfast Former Prime Minister Tony Blair and former Taoiseach Bertie...
Virtual Ex-PM To Address Belfast Conference
There'll be a former premier and a 'virtual' ex-premier in attendance today as a major post-peace process conference kicks off in Belfast Former Prime Minister Tony Blair and former Taoiseach Bertie...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2008
Innovative Farmers Are 'No Dopes'
Fresh-thinking Londonderry farmers are supplying the building trade with a radical new crop, ususlly 'famed' for it's controversial drug association. Around a dozen northwest farmers are producing ...
Innovative Farmers Are 'No Dopes'
Fresh-thinking Londonderry farmers are supplying the building trade with a radical new crop, ususlly 'famed' for it's controversial drug association. Around a dozen northwest farmers are producing ...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2008
Sinn Fein Reaffirm Maze 'Veto'
The DUP can expect a Sinn Fein to block any plans to axe a Northern Ireland national stadium at the site of the former Maze prison. The party's announcement, earlier this week, was met with SDLP fea...
Sinn Fein Reaffirm Maze 'Veto'
The DUP can expect a Sinn Fein to block any plans to axe a Northern Ireland national stadium at the site of the former Maze prison. The party's announcement, earlier this week, was met with SDLP fea...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2008
NI News In Brief
IRA 'Peace' Supporter Dies A strong advocate of republican support for the current 'peace process', and a former leading member of the IRA, has died. Brian Keenan, who was originally from Swatragh bu...
NI News In Brief
IRA 'Peace' Supporter Dies A strong advocate of republican support for the current 'peace process', and a former leading member of the IRA, has died. Brian Keenan, who was originally from Swatragh bu...
UK National News, May 21, 2008
Reds v Blues In Moscow
The largest country in the world will play host to the clash of two Premierships titans in the Champions League Final. Thousands of Chelsea and Manchester United fans sporting their clubs colours are...
Reds v Blues In Moscow
The largest country in the world will play host to the clash of two Premierships titans in the Champions League Final. Thousands of Chelsea and Manchester United fans sporting their clubs colours are...
UK National News, May 21, 2008
MPs Dismiss Abortion Time Limit Changes
Proposed changes to abortion law have been dismissed by MP's last night. The time limit for abortions will remain at 24 weeks despite arguments for it to be cut to 22, 20, 16 or 12 weeks. The 304 to...
MPs Dismiss Abortion Time Limit Changes
Proposed changes to abortion law have been dismissed by MP's last night. The time limit for abortions will remain at 24 weeks despite arguments for it to be cut to 22, 20, 16 or 12 weeks. The 304 to...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2008
McCartney Accused 'Seen' By Witness
As the case against the man accused of killing Robert McCartney, 33, - who was beaten and stabbed to death outside a bar near Belfast city centre on 30 January 2005 - opened today, a Crown lawyer has ...
McCartney Accused 'Seen' By Witness
As the case against the man accused of killing Robert McCartney, 33, - who was beaten and stabbed to death outside a bar near Belfast city centre on 30 January 2005 - opened today, a Crown lawyer has ...
UK National News, May 21, 2008
Home Secretary Feels The Heat At Police Conference
The Home Secretary faced harsh criticism at the annual Police Federation conference today. Jacqui Smith addressed 1,000 delegates who were already annoyed at her refusal to backdate a 2.5% pay rise, ...
Home Secretary Feels The Heat At Police Conference
The Home Secretary faced harsh criticism at the annual Police Federation conference today. Jacqui Smith addressed 1,000 delegates who were already annoyed at her refusal to backdate a 2.5% pay rise, ...
UK National News, May 21, 2008
Man Gets Life For Shopkeeper Killing
A man has been sentenced to life in prison for killing a shopkeeper. Forty-seven-year-old John McGeechan was convicted last month of stabbing Amjid Ismail, 34, at his family's shop in Maybole, Ayrshi...
Man Gets Life For Shopkeeper Killing
A man has been sentenced to life in prison for killing a shopkeeper. Forty-seven-year-old John McGeechan was convicted last month of stabbing Amjid Ismail, 34, at his family's shop in Maybole, Ayrshi...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2008
Trial Over Biggest Drugs Haul In Irish History Begins
The trial of four men charged following the biggest drugs seizure in Irish History is due to start on Wednesday. Over 1.5 tonnes on cocaine, worth over €100 million was recovered off the west coast ...
Trial Over Biggest Drugs Haul In Irish History Begins
The trial of four men charged following the biggest drugs seizure in Irish History is due to start on Wednesday. Over 1.5 tonnes on cocaine, worth over €100 million was recovered off the west coast ...
UK National News, May 21, 2008
Heathrow Crash Pilot Returns To Work
A pilot who helped avert a potential disaster has returned to work. The results of an British Airways (BA) enquiry revealed that Peter Burkill and his co-pilot prevented a "far worse accident". Seni...
Heathrow Crash Pilot Returns To Work
A pilot who helped avert a potential disaster has returned to work. The results of an British Airways (BA) enquiry revealed that Peter Burkill and his co-pilot prevented a "far worse accident". Seni...
UK National News, May 21, 2008
Father Convicted Of Killing Son In Chip Row
A man has been convicted of murdering his son in a row about chips. Fifty-one-year-old Martin Thompson stood trial at Cardiff Crown Court for the murder of Craig, 29, at their home in Lavender Road, ...
Father Convicted Of Killing Son In Chip Row
A man has been convicted of murdering his son in a row about chips. Fifty-one-year-old Martin Thompson stood trial at Cardiff Crown Court for the murder of Craig, 29, at their home in Lavender Road, ...
UK National News, May 21, 2008
Leeds 'Dumbest Criminal' Gets Interim Asbo
A Leeds criminal who posted his antic's online has been dubbed the city's "dumbest criminal". Andrew Kellet, 23, posted more than 80 videos on YouTube of himself and his friends committing offences f...
Leeds 'Dumbest Criminal' Gets Interim Asbo
A Leeds criminal who posted his antic's online has been dubbed the city's "dumbest criminal". Andrew Kellet, 23, posted more than 80 videos on YouTube of himself and his friends committing offences f...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2008
Prince Charles Says NI Heritage "At A Crossroads"
The Prince of Wales has invoked historical precedent and said Northern Ireland stands at "a crossroads". During His Royal Highness's two-day visit to the Province he said the country must determine w...
Prince Charles Says NI Heritage "At A Crossroads"
The Prince of Wales has invoked historical precedent and said Northern Ireland stands at "a crossroads". During His Royal Highness's two-day visit to the Province he said the country must determine w...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2008
£12m Translink Project Cements Future Of Rail Link
Any doubts about the future of the railway line to Londonderry have now been allayed with the announcement that a specialist construction and management consultant, Turner & Townsend, has been appoint...
£12m Translink Project Cements Future Of Rail Link
Any doubts about the future of the railway line to Londonderry have now been allayed with the announcement that a specialist construction and management consultant, Turner & Townsend, has been appoint...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2008
MP Says Omagh Investment Could Create 300 Jobs
A west Tyrone MP has said the green light for a £250m Omagh investment plan could create 300 new jobs. Pat Doherty, MP for the area, said planned development on the town’s Derry Road includes a hote...
MP Says Omagh Investment Could Create 300 Jobs
A west Tyrone MP has said the green light for a £250m Omagh investment plan could create 300 new jobs. Pat Doherty, MP for the area, said planned development on the town’s Derry Road includes a hote...
UK National News, May 21, 2008
UK Food Prices Highlighted In Agriculture Review
Rising food prices were underlined today as a review of European agricultural policies was welcomed. Hilary Benn, Secretary of State for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has said the publication of ...
UK Food Prices Highlighted In Agriculture Review
Rising food prices were underlined today as a review of European agricultural policies was welcomed. Hilary Benn, Secretary of State for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has said the publication of ...
UK National News, May 21, 2008
Jury Out On 'Wild West' Shooting
The jury is out to consider its verdict in the trial of a teenager accused of killing a young woman in a 'Wild West ' style shoot out. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, denies m...
Jury Out On 'Wild West' Shooting
The jury is out to consider its verdict in the trial of a teenager accused of killing a young woman in a 'Wild West ' style shoot out. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, denies m...
UK National News, May 21, 2008
New Direction For 'The Doctor' As Davies Signs Off
The writer and producer of celebrated sci-fi series 'Doctor Who' is stepping down. Russell T Davies, 45, was responsible for bringing the much loved cult drama back to the small screen in 2005. Stev...
New Direction For 'The Doctor' As Davies Signs Off
The writer and producer of celebrated sci-fi series 'Doctor Who' is stepping down. Russell T Davies, 45, was responsible for bringing the much loved cult drama back to the small screen in 2005. Stev...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2008
Forest Blazes Deliberate
The Fire and Rescue Service believe a series of fires in rural south Armagh last night were started deliberately. In fact, fire fighters in Northern Ireland have said they tackled nearly 900 wildland...
Forest Blazes Deliberate
The Fire and Rescue Service believe a series of fires in rural south Armagh last night were started deliberately. In fact, fire fighters in Northern Ireland have said they tackled nearly 900 wildland...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2008
Police Vote For Right To Strike
Police officers in Northern Ireland would follow the lead of fellow officers in England and Wales over possible strike action on pay. As a row over the way police officer's back pay is being handled ...
Police Vote For Right To Strike
Police officers in Northern Ireland would follow the lead of fellow officers in England and Wales over possible strike action on pay. As a row over the way police officer's back pay is being handled ...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2008
Film, Song And Dance To Mark Derry's One World Festival
Music and dance performances and film screenings from across the world will be the centrepiece at the Guildhall Square in Derry later this month as the city celebrates its growing cultural diversity. ...
Film, Song And Dance To Mark Derry's One World Festival
Music and dance performances and film screenings from across the world will be the centrepiece at the Guildhall Square in Derry later this month as the city celebrates its growing cultural diversity. ...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2008
Belfast Man To Head-Up Heathrow
A Belfast man is to take the helm of Heathrow Airport, following the resignation of Mark Bullock, the man in charge of the disastrous Terminal 5 launch. Mike Brown, a Queen's University graduate, wi...
Belfast Man To Head-Up Heathrow
A Belfast man is to take the helm of Heathrow Airport, following the resignation of Mark Bullock, the man in charge of the disastrous Terminal 5 launch. Mike Brown, a Queen's University graduate, wi...
UK National News, May 20, 2008
Woman Dies In London Bus Crash As Police Car Fatality Probed
A woman was killed this morning in an accident involving a London bus while a separate investigation has been launched into the death of a GCSE student who has been knocked down by a police patrol car...
Woman Dies In London Bus Crash As Police Car Fatality Probed
A woman was killed this morning in an accident involving a London bus while a separate investigation has been launched into the death of a GCSE student who has been knocked down by a police patrol car...
UK National News, May 20, 2008
Police Vote For Right To Strike
Police officers in Northern Ireland would follow the lead of fellow officers in England and Wales over possible strike action on pay. As a row over the way police officer's back pay is being handled ...
Police Vote For Right To Strike
Police officers in Northern Ireland would follow the lead of fellow officers in England and Wales over possible strike action on pay. As a row over the way police officer's back pay is being handled ...
UK National News, May 20, 2008
MP's To Vote On Abortion Laws
MP's will vote on cutting abortion time limits today in parliament. The vote follows a debate yesterday, which centred around scientists being permitted to conduct research on hybrid human animal emb...
MP's To Vote On Abortion Laws
MP's will vote on cutting abortion time limits today in parliament. The vote follows a debate yesterday, which centred around scientists being permitted to conduct research on hybrid human animal emb...
UK National News, May 20, 2008
'Parky' Appointed Dignity Ambassador
A veteran TV presenter has been appointed to a new post as 'Dignity Ambassador'. Michael Parkinson, 73, joined Care Services Minister Ivan Lewis at the launch of the National Dignity Tour at Guys and...
'Parky' Appointed Dignity Ambassador
A veteran TV presenter has been appointed to a new post as 'Dignity Ambassador'. Michael Parkinson, 73, joined Care Services Minister Ivan Lewis at the launch of the National Dignity Tour at Guys and...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2008
NI News In Brief
Head Injuries Fatal One man has been arrested over the death of a man who was found with head injuries in Castle Archdale caravan park in County Fermanagh on Sunday. A passer-by found James Patrick M...
NI News In Brief
Head Injuries Fatal One man has been arrested over the death of a man who was found with head injuries in Castle Archdale caravan park in County Fermanagh on Sunday. A passer-by found James Patrick M...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2008
Royal Visit Food 'Specially Selected'
With food and drink both on the agenda for Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, who have arrived in Northern Ireland for a two-day royal visit, a national food retailer was very timely with new...
Royal Visit Food 'Specially Selected'
With food and drink both on the agenda for Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, who have arrived in Northern Ireland for a two-day royal visit, a national food retailer was very timely with new...
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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.
