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Northern Ireland News for July 2008 : Page 11
UK National News, Jul 10, 2008
Weakest Link Robinson Gets Six Month Driving Ban
Weakest Link presenter Anne Robinson has been banned from driving for six months for committing a speeding offence. Robinson, 63, who is most famous for her caustic wit, had admitted that she drove a...
Weakest Link Robinson Gets Six Month Driving Ban
Weakest Link presenter Anne Robinson has been banned from driving for six months for committing a speeding offence. Robinson, 63, who is most famous for her caustic wit, had admitted that she drove a...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2008
Aldergrove Eases Dublin Air Chaos
Hundreds of local people heading off to the sun for the traditional Twelfth fortnight were left fuming last night as radar problems grounded all flights at Dublin Airport. It was forced to halt opera...
Aldergrove Eases Dublin Air Chaos
Hundreds of local people heading off to the sun for the traditional Twelfth fortnight were left fuming last night as radar problems grounded all flights at Dublin Airport. It was forced to halt opera...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2008
Battle Joined Over 'King Billy's Army' Site
There's a new 'Battle of the Boyne' raging over an area of historic significance in Newtownabbey. As NI's Orange Order (pictured) prepares to celebrate the 318th anniversary of the pivotal engagement...
Battle Joined Over 'King Billy's Army' Site
There's a new 'Battle of the Boyne' raging over an area of historic significance in Newtownabbey. As NI's Orange Order (pictured) prepares to celebrate the 318th anniversary of the pivotal engagement...
UK National News, Jul 10, 2008
Road Users Face Car Tax Hike
Motorists are facing road tax increases of up to £245, the Government has announced. The Treasury said on Wednesday that almost half of all drivers - about nine million - will be hit with significant...
Road Users Face Car Tax Hike
Motorists are facing road tax increases of up to £245, the Government has announced. The Treasury said on Wednesday that almost half of all drivers - about nine million - will be hit with significant...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2008
MLA Backs 'Help The Aged' Call
A leading charity, Help The Aged, has claimed that as many as one in seven pensioners in Northern Ireland are living in severe poverty - and an MLA representing one of Belfast's most deprived areas ha...
MLA Backs 'Help The Aged' Call
A leading charity, Help The Aged, has claimed that as many as one in seven pensioners in Northern Ireland are living in severe poverty - and an MLA representing one of Belfast's most deprived areas ha...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2008
Kelly Challenge Over Youth Custody Report
NI Stormont Junior Minister, Sinn Fein's Gerry Kelly is seeking an urgent meeting with the author of a damning report in to youthg custody facilities in NI. He wants to speak to the Criminal Justice ...
Kelly Challenge Over Youth Custody Report
NI Stormont Junior Minister, Sinn Fein's Gerry Kelly is seeking an urgent meeting with the author of a damning report in to youthg custody facilities in NI. He wants to speak to the Criminal Justice ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2008
Teenage Girl Joins Juvenile Boy In Court On Robbery Charges
While a male juvenile remains in custody in relation to six separate criminal incidents in a six-hour period, a teenage girl is today also due in court over the same allegations. The 18-year-old is t...
Teenage Girl Joins Juvenile Boy In Court On Robbery Charges
While a male juvenile remains in custody in relation to six separate criminal incidents in a six-hour period, a teenage girl is today also due in court over the same allegations. The 18-year-old is t...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2008
International Fund Backs Reconciliation Projects
Cross-community groups promoting reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the Republic's border counties have received a £12.4 million boost. Organisations to benefit from the International Fund for Ir...
International Fund Backs Reconciliation Projects
Cross-community groups promoting reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the Republic's border counties have received a £12.4 million boost. Organisations to benefit from the International Fund for Ir...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Murder Enquiry: Two Still Held Two men - aged 44 and 28 - who were arrested yesterday in connection with the murder of Shane Cunningham in south Belfast, are still being questioned by police. The 39-...
Other NI News In Brief
Murder Enquiry: Two Still Held Two men - aged 44 and 28 - who were arrested yesterday in connection with the murder of Shane Cunningham in south Belfast, are still being questioned by police. The 39-...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2008
Pharmacists 'Scripts To Go High Tech
A local software firm is to partner with a leading pharmaceutical distributor on a project which will help ensure that chemists across the country are able to make the transition to becoming 'New Cont...
Pharmacists 'Scripts To Go High Tech
A local software firm is to partner with a leading pharmaceutical distributor on a project which will help ensure that chemists across the country are able to make the transition to becoming 'New Cont...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2008
Post Office Survey Backs 'Greener' Holiday Packing
Almost two-thirds of Northern Ireland holidaymakers claim they would consider taking less luggage on holiday to reduce the amount of fuel used by their aircraft and help the environment, a new study b...
Post Office Survey Backs 'Greener' Holiday Packing
Almost two-thirds of Northern Ireland holidaymakers claim they would consider taking less luggage on holiday to reduce the amount of fuel used by their aircraft and help the environment, a new study b...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2008
Ministers Back Military Homecoming Parade
While the traditional loyal orders' marching season is in full swing, a campaign to honour NI servicemen and women returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with a special parade is getting high level suppo...
Ministers Back Military Homecoming Parade
While the traditional loyal orders' marching season is in full swing, a campaign to honour NI servicemen and women returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with a special parade is getting high level suppo...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2008
Iraq Drama Films In NI
The army is coming back to Ulster, but this time, only to film a new movie. Occupation, billed as a powerful new drama serial tracing the lives of three British soldiers from the invasion of Basra in...
Iraq Drama Films In NI
The army is coming back to Ulster, but this time, only to film a new movie. Occupation, billed as a powerful new drama serial tracing the lives of three British soldiers from the invasion of Basra in...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2008
Derry Social Housing Situation Worst Since 1970's
Londonderry's social housing needs have reached a height not seen since the 1970’s, according to the NI Housing Executive. In the past five years, social housing demand has increased by 42%, with ov...
Derry Social Housing Situation Worst Since 1970's
Londonderry's social housing needs have reached a height not seen since the 1970’s, according to the NI Housing Executive. In the past five years, social housing demand has increased by 42%, with ov...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2008
Top Officer Calls For More 'Specialist' Rape Units
Every UK police force needs to set up a specialist unit to investigate rape allegations, a senior officer has said. Speaking on behalf of the Association of Chief Police Officers, John Yates, said th...
Top Officer Calls For More 'Specialist' Rape Units
Every UK police force needs to set up a specialist unit to investigate rape allegations, a senior officer has said. Speaking on behalf of the Association of Chief Police Officers, John Yates, said th...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2008
Builder Forced To Knock Down Dream Home
A builder has been forced to demolish his £600,000 new home after council planners ruled it was too high. Stephen Woodfinden-Lewis has been locked in a four-year battle with Stockport Council in Grea...
Builder Forced To Knock Down Dream Home
A builder has been forced to demolish his £600,000 new home after council planners ruled it was too high. Stephen Woodfinden-Lewis has been locked in a four-year battle with Stockport Council in Grea...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2008
Summer A Washout As Heavy Rain Is Forecast
Heavy rain warnings have been issued across the south of England. The Met Office has said that wet weather was due to continue into the evening but "most areas should be drier by midnight". Although...
Summer A Washout As Heavy Rain Is Forecast
Heavy rain warnings have been issued across the south of England. The Met Office has said that wet weather was due to continue into the evening but "most areas should be drier by midnight". Although...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2008
Teen Sexually Assaulted In Manchester
A teenager has been sexually assaulted after being dragged into a car in Manchester city centre. The victim, 18, had been at the Frog and Bucket and Ritz bars before going to The Hit and Run bar on O...
Teen Sexually Assaulted In Manchester
A teenager has been sexually assaulted after being dragged into a car in Manchester city centre. The victim, 18, had been at the Frog and Bucket and Ritz bars before going to The Hit and Run bar on O...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2008
Superheroes Take To Roof In Fathers 4 Justice Protest
Two Fathers 4 Justice campaigners have begun a root-top protest at the home of the Equality Minister Harriet Harman. The pair are reported to be Mark Harris and Jolly Stanesby, who carried out a simi...
Superheroes Take To Roof In Fathers 4 Justice Protest
Two Fathers 4 Justice campaigners have begun a root-top protest at the home of the Equality Minister Harriet Harman. The pair are reported to be Mark Harris and Jolly Stanesby, who carried out a simi...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2008
Mother Sentenced For Drink-Driving
A mother has been given a three month suspended sentence after being reported to the police by her daughters for drink-driving. Twin sisters Emma and Helen Cox, 21, rang police when their mum, Tracey...
Mother Sentenced For Drink-Driving
A mother has been given a three month suspended sentence after being reported to the police by her daughters for drink-driving. Twin sisters Emma and Helen Cox, 21, rang police when their mum, Tracey...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2008
'Mistaken Identity' Graduate Tells Of 'Ordeal'
An Oxford University Graduate who was wrongly held at gunpoint by police has written about his "terrifying" ordeal. Armed officers from Dorset swooped on Bournemouth train station just before 6pm on ...
'Mistaken Identity' Graduate Tells Of 'Ordeal'
An Oxford University Graduate who was wrongly held at gunpoint by police has written about his "terrifying" ordeal. Armed officers from Dorset swooped on Bournemouth train station just before 6pm on ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Charity Boss Makes Heartfelt Plea Andrew Dougal Chief Executive of NI Chest Heart and Stroke (pictured) has said the closure of 12 of the 148 beds for heart patients in the Belfast Trust area is a "m...
Other NI News In Brief
Charity Boss Makes Heartfelt Plea Andrew Dougal Chief Executive of NI Chest Heart and Stroke (pictured) has said the closure of 12 of the 148 beds for heart patients in the Belfast Trust area is a "m...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2008
Three NI Roads Deaths Overnight
It has been a night of carnage on the roads with one man dead in Co Down and two more in Co Antrim. Yesterday evening, a man was killed in a collision in Kilkeel after the car he was in crashed into ...
Three NI Roads Deaths Overnight
It has been a night of carnage on the roads with one man dead in Co Down and two more in Co Antrim. Yesterday evening, a man was killed in a collision in Kilkeel after the car he was in crashed into ...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2008
Amateur Cricketer Paralysed After Ball Hit
An amateur cricketer has been left paralysed after being struck on the head by a ball during a match. Phil Williams, 52, is beginning his road to recovery at the Wessex Neurological Centre at Southam...
Amateur Cricketer Paralysed After Ball Hit
An amateur cricketer has been left paralysed after being struck on the head by a ball during a match. Phil Williams, 52, is beginning his road to recovery at the Wessex Neurological Centre at Southam...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2008
Botanic Gardens Opera Goes Centre Stage
Covent Garden is coming to to Botanic Gardens next week, affording local opera lovers an opportunity to enjoy a performance of one of the world's favourite operas - and for free. Billed as one of the...
Botanic Gardens Opera Goes Centre Stage
Covent Garden is coming to to Botanic Gardens next week, affording local opera lovers an opportunity to enjoy a performance of one of the world's favourite operas - and for free. Billed as one of the...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2008
Axe Falls On 40% Of Bovis And Redrow Staff
Housebuilders Bovis Homes and Redrow has said they are cutting staff by 40% due to the slump in the housing market. Bovis reported a 32% drop in sales in the first half of the year and Redrow also sa...
Axe Falls On 40% Of Bovis And Redrow Staff
Housebuilders Bovis Homes and Redrow has said they are cutting staff by 40% due to the slump in the housing market. Bovis reported a 32% drop in sales in the first half of the year and Redrow also sa...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2008
Record Profits At Belfast Port
Belfast Port has reported record profits for the last trading year. Around £21 billion worth of trade passed through the port, generating pre-tax profits of £22.1 million, making 2007 the port's mos...
Record Profits At Belfast Port
Belfast Port has reported record profits for the last trading year. Around £21 billion worth of trade passed through the port, generating pre-tax profits of £22.1 million, making 2007 the port's mos...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2008
Tills To Ring This Twelfth
Major Belfast stores are poised to open their doors this Twelfth as for the first time, for many, the lure of leisure shopping is being added to that of the annual Orange parades. Major retailers acr...
Tills To Ring This Twelfth
Major Belfast stores are poised to open their doors this Twelfth as for the first time, for many, the lure of leisure shopping is being added to that of the annual Orange parades. Major retailers acr...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2008
Barnardo's Gets A 'Home' - With Royal Mail
Royal Mail Group has officially launched a new corporate partnership with children's charity Barnardo's. Royal Mail Group's new charity partner was chosen following a business-wide ballot of employe...
Barnardo's Gets A 'Home' - With Royal Mail
Royal Mail Group has officially launched a new corporate partnership with children's charity Barnardo's. Royal Mail Group's new charity partner was chosen following a business-wide ballot of employe...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2008
Murder Probe For Hit And Run Death Driver
A woman has been killed in Scotland in what is believed to be a deliberate hit and run crash. A murder hunt is now underway after the victim, identified as Margaret Boris, a 39-year-old mum of three,...
Murder Probe For Hit And Run Death Driver
A woman has been killed in Scotland in what is believed to be a deliberate hit and run crash. A murder hunt is now underway after the victim, identified as Margaret Boris, a 39-year-old mum of three,...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:It will be rather cloudy with scattered sleet and snow showers but mostly rain near the North coast. Feeling bitterly cold in fresh or strong northerly wind. Maximum temperature 4 °C.Tonight:Clear intervals and wintry showers, most frequent in the north but mostly of rain along the North Coast. A cold night with risk of icy stretches. Minimum temperature -1 °C.
