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Northern Ireland News for July 2008 : Page 9
UK National News, Jul 16, 2008
Two Charged Over Rochdale Rape
A man and a youth have been charged following an attack in Rochdale where a 17-year-old girl was repeatedly raped. The teenager was attacked as she walked near the Lidl supermarket on Spotland Road i...
Two Charged Over Rochdale Rape
A man and a youth have been charged following an attack in Rochdale where a 17-year-old girl was repeatedly raped. The teenager was attacked as she walked near the Lidl supermarket on Spotland Road i...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2008
Two Arrested Following Bangor Assault
Two men have been arrested following a serious assault in county Down. A 22-year-old man was hit by a car shortly before 1am on Wednesday in the Clandeboye Road area of Bangor. Two men then assaulte...
Two Arrested Following Bangor Assault
Two men have been arrested following a serious assault in county Down. A 22-year-old man was hit by a car shortly before 1am on Wednesday in the Clandeboye Road area of Bangor. Two men then assaulte...
UK National News, Jul 16, 2008
Father Due In Court Over Glasgow Car Deaths
The father of two young boys, whose bodies were found in a car near Glasgow earlier this year, is due to appear in court charged in connection with their deaths. The bodies of Paul Ross, six, and his...
Father Due In Court Over Glasgow Car Deaths
The father of two young boys, whose bodies were found in a car near Glasgow earlier this year, is due to appear in court charged in connection with their deaths. The bodies of Paul Ross, six, and his...
UK National News, Jul 16, 2008
Co-op Agrees Somerfield Purchase
Supermarket chain The Co-operative Group has agreed to purchase rival chain Somerfield in a deal worth £1.57 billion. The deal will cement the Co-op Group's position as the fifth biggest food retaile...
Co-op Agrees Somerfield Purchase
Supermarket chain The Co-operative Group has agreed to purchase rival chain Somerfield in a deal worth £1.57 billion. The deal will cement the Co-op Group's position as the fifth biggest food retaile...
UK National News, Jul 16, 2008
Brand Apologises After Prank Call
Comedian Russell Brand has apologised after making a prank phone call to police during a live performance. As part of the stand-up show in Northampton on July 12, Brand used a mobile phone to call a ...
Brand Apologises After Prank Call
Comedian Russell Brand has apologised after making a prank phone call to police during a live performance. As part of the stand-up show in Northampton on July 12, Brand used a mobile phone to call a ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2008
Man Treated In Hospital After Canoe Accident
A man has been treated in hospital following a canoeing accident in Strangford Lough. Police received reports at 11.20am yesterday that a man was in difficulties after his canoe had overturned in the...
Man Treated In Hospital After Canoe Accident
A man has been treated in hospital following a canoeing accident in Strangford Lough. Police received reports at 11.20am yesterday that a man was in difficulties after his canoe had overturned in the...
UK National News, Jul 16, 2008
Unemployment Figures On The Rise
Unemployment in the UK increased by 12,000 to 1.62 million in the three months to May, the latest figures have revealed. The Office of National Statistics reported that the number of people in the UK...
Unemployment Figures On The Rise
Unemployment in the UK increased by 12,000 to 1.62 million in the three months to May, the latest figures have revealed. The Office of National Statistics reported that the number of people in the UK...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2008
£5.5m Bombardier Contracts Awarded To Local Companies
International aircraft manufacturer Bombardier Aerospace has announced over £5.5 million towards contracts across Ireland. Six local suppliers will benefit from the announcement - made at the Farnbor...
£5.5m Bombardier Contracts Awarded To Local Companies
International aircraft manufacturer Bombardier Aerospace has announced over £5.5 million towards contracts across Ireland. Six local suppliers will benefit from the announcement - made at the Farnbor...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2008
Increase In Employment Levels, Latest Figures Show
Latest figures show an increase in employment levels with unemployment remaining low in Northern Ireland. Output from Northern Ireland's production and service sectors was relatively constant in the ...
Increase In Employment Levels, Latest Figures Show
Latest figures show an increase in employment levels with unemployment remaining low in Northern Ireland. Output from Northern Ireland's production and service sectors was relatively constant in the ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2008
Major Clean Up Scheme For Falls Road
West Belfast's Falls Road is to benefit from a six-month long intensive clean-up effort, as part of Belfast City Council's 'Renewing the Routes' regeneration programme. The 'Renewing the Routes' prog...
Major Clean Up Scheme For Falls Road
West Belfast's Falls Road is to benefit from a six-month long intensive clean-up effort, as part of Belfast City Council's 'Renewing the Routes' regeneration programme. The 'Renewing the Routes' prog...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2008
Laundered Fuel Seizures In Armagh
Six thousand litres of laundered fuel were seized together with five HGV cab units by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) officers in a joint operation with the PSNI at commercial premises in Armagh on Saturd...
Laundered Fuel Seizures In Armagh
Six thousand litres of laundered fuel were seized together with five HGV cab units by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) officers in a joint operation with the PSNI at commercial premises in Armagh on Saturd...
UK National News, Jul 15, 2008
Food And Fuel Costs Push Inflation To 3.8%
The continuing food and fuel price rises pushed inflation to 3.8% last month, from 3.3% in May, the Office of National Statistics (ONS) have revealed. Inflation is now well above the government's tar...
Food And Fuel Costs Push Inflation To 3.8%
The continuing food and fuel price rises pushed inflation to 3.8% last month, from 3.3% in May, the Office of National Statistics (ONS) have revealed. Inflation is now well above the government's tar...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 15, 2008
Government Workers To Strike
Local government workers across Northern Ireland are planning a two-day strike this week starting on Wednesday over pay. The Unite union has called on assembly members and councillors to join the pic...
Government Workers To Strike
Local government workers across Northern Ireland are planning a two-day strike this week starting on Wednesday over pay. The Unite union has called on assembly members and councillors to join the pic...
UK National News, Jul 15, 2008
Robert Murat Wins Damages From Newspapers
Robert Murat has settled a claim for damages against 11 UK newspapers and will receive a written apology in each over allegations he was involved in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. The libel s...
Robert Murat Wins Damages From Newspapers
Robert Murat has settled a claim for damages against 11 UK newspapers and will receive a written apology in each over allegations he was involved in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. The libel s...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 15, 2008
Apology Over 'False IRA Bomb Claims'
Northern Ireland Security Minister, Paul Goggins, has issued a formal apology over false claims made almost 40 years ago, relating to a bomb attack in Belfast. Fifteen people, including two children ...
Apology Over 'False IRA Bomb Claims'
Northern Ireland Security Minister, Paul Goggins, has issued a formal apology over false claims made almost 40 years ago, relating to a bomb attack in Belfast. Fifteen people, including two children ...
UK National News, Jul 15, 2008
Death Drivers To Face Tougher Sentences
Motorists convicted of causing death by dangerous driving in England and Wales could face harsher sentences under tough new guidelines introduced today. The guidance, issued by the Sentencing Guideli...
Death Drivers To Face Tougher Sentences
Motorists convicted of causing death by dangerous driving in England and Wales could face harsher sentences under tough new guidelines introduced today. The guidance, issued by the Sentencing Guideli...
UK National News, Jul 15, 2008
Further Cruelty Charges For Khyra's Parents
The mother and step-father of Khyra Ishaq, who was found dead in her home in Birmingham in May, have appeared in court to face further charges of child cruelty. Seven-year-old Khyra was rushed to hos...
Further Cruelty Charges For Khyra's Parents
The mother and step-father of Khyra Ishaq, who was found dead in her home in Birmingham in May, have appeared in court to face further charges of child cruelty. Seven-year-old Khyra was rushed to hos...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 15, 2008
Three Arrests Over Police Shooting
Three men have been arrested and are being questioned over the attempted murder of an off-duty policeman in Bishop Street, Londonderry in November 2007. The Catholic officer, 43, from the Bogside are...
Three Arrests Over Police Shooting
Three men have been arrested and are being questioned over the attempted murder of an off-duty policeman in Bishop Street, Londonderry in November 2007. The Catholic officer, 43, from the Bogside are...
UK National News, Jul 15, 2008
Blair Cancels Gaza Visit
International envoy to the Middle East, Tony Blair, has cancelled a planned visit to the Gaza Strip. According to reports, a spokesperson said that the trip had been called off at the last minute due...
Blair Cancels Gaza Visit
International envoy to the Middle East, Tony Blair, has cancelled a planned visit to the Gaza Strip. According to reports, a spokesperson said that the trip had been called off at the last minute due...
UK National News, Jul 15, 2008
Apology Over 'False IRA Bomb Claims'
Northern Ireland Security Minister, Paul Goggins, has issued a formal apology over false claims made almost 40 years ago, relating to a bomb attack in Belfast. Fifteen people, including two children ...
Apology Over 'False IRA Bomb Claims'
Northern Ireland Security Minister, Paul Goggins, has issued a formal apology over false claims made almost 40 years ago, relating to a bomb attack in Belfast. Fifteen people, including two children ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 15, 2008
Quinn Owns 15% Stake In Anglo Irish Bank
County Fermanagh Businessman Sean Quinn and his family have announced they are in the process of converting their holdings in Anglo Irish Bank to reflect their long-term commitment to the investment. ...
Quinn Owns 15% Stake In Anglo Irish Bank
County Fermanagh Businessman Sean Quinn and his family have announced they are in the process of converting their holdings in Anglo Irish Bank to reflect their long-term commitment to the investment. ...
UK National News, Jul 15, 2008
Council Could Cut Speed Camera Spending
A Conservative-run council could stop spending money on speed cameras, because of concerns that they are not the best way to make roads safer. Swindon Borough Council currently contributes £400,000 t...
Council Could Cut Speed Camera Spending
A Conservative-run council could stop spending money on speed cameras, because of concerns that they are not the best way to make roads safer. Swindon Borough Council currently contributes £400,000 t...
UK National News, Jul 15, 2008
Man Arrested Over Woman's Death
A man has been arrested following the discovery of a woman's body in a property in Tameside, Greater Manchester. The woman's body was found at an address on Windermere Road, Hyde shortly after 6pm on...
Man Arrested Over Woman's Death
A man has been arrested following the discovery of a woman's body in a property in Tameside, Greater Manchester. The woman's body was found at an address on Windermere Road, Hyde shortly after 6pm on...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 15, 2008
Maze Deadlock Hampering Development
NI Secretary Shaun Woodward has warned the deadlock over plans for a national stadium at the Maze prison is jeopardising future development opportunities. The Gaelic Athletic Association, Irish Footb...
Maze Deadlock Hampering Development
NI Secretary Shaun Woodward has warned the deadlock over plans for a national stadium at the Maze prison is jeopardising future development opportunities. The Gaelic Athletic Association, Irish Footb...
UK National News, Jul 15, 2008
Heart Transport Toddler Dies
Zoe Chambers, the toddler who received a heart transplant after suffering six cardiac arrests, has died. The two-year-old from Hull, East Yorkshire, who was born with narrow heart valves, had been ke...
Heart Transport Toddler Dies
Zoe Chambers, the toddler who received a heart transplant after suffering six cardiac arrests, has died. The two-year-old from Hull, East Yorkshire, who was born with narrow heart valves, had been ke...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 15, 2008
Shock Rise In Irish Electricity Prices
Although delayed in NI, consumers acorss the Irish border are definitely facing a major increase in electricity bills from the autumn, according to the Chairman of the ESB. Due to higher oil and gas ...
Shock Rise In Irish Electricity Prices
Although delayed in NI, consumers acorss the Irish border are definitely facing a major increase in electricity bills from the autumn, according to the Chairman of the ESB. Due to higher oil and gas ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 15, 2008
Stalled Ballynahinch Regeneration Gets Council's Support
A Ballynahinch building project, currently in limbo, could be about to gain vital backing from the local council. Ballynahinch Regeneration Ltd initiated the scheme, at The Square, in the heart of t...
Stalled Ballynahinch Regeneration Gets Council's Support
A Ballynahinch building project, currently in limbo, could be about to gain vital backing from the local council. Ballynahinch Regeneration Ltd initiated the scheme, at The Square, in the heart of t...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 15, 2008
'Integrated Health' In Focus
An award is to recognise outstanding achievements in the 'integrated health' sector. NI Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey has just announced his Department's support for the 2008 initiative, an awar...
'Integrated Health' In Focus
An award is to recognise outstanding achievements in the 'integrated health' sector. NI Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey has just announced his Department's support for the 2008 initiative, an awar...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 15, 2008
'Hunger' Set For UK Release On October 31
'Hunger', the winner of the Camera d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival and the directorial debut of acclaimed British visual artist and filmmaker Steve McQueen, is to be released in cinemas on Oc...
'Hunger' Set For UK Release On October 31
'Hunger', the winner of the Camera d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival and the directorial debut of acclaimed British visual artist and filmmaker Steve McQueen, is to be released in cinemas on Oc...
UK National News, Jul 11, 2008
Davis Sweeps To By-Election Victory
Conservative David Davis has won the by-election in Haltemprice and Howden. The former Shadow Home Secretary swept to victory by a majority of 15,355, against the motley assortment of 25 candidates. ...
Davis Sweeps To By-Election Victory
Conservative David Davis has won the by-election in Haltemprice and Howden. The former Shadow Home Secretary swept to victory by a majority of 15,355, against the motley assortment of 25 candidates. ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A mostly dry day, rather cloudy, but some sunny spells, best of these in the afternoon. A few showers spread south from late morning, turning wintry in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 5 °C.Tonight:A cold evening and night with a frost. It will be largely dry, but a few wintry showers towards the north coast overnight. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
