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Northern Ireland News for August 2005 : Page 3
UK National News, Aug 26, 2005
Mother admits concealing babies' remains
Ann Mahoney, 63, from Merthyr Tydfil has admitted three counts of concealing the birth of a child. Mother-of-two Mahoney, a former nurse and a school governor was charged after the discovery of the r...
Mother admits concealing babies' remains
Ann Mahoney, 63, from Merthyr Tydfil has admitted three counts of concealing the birth of a child. Mother-of-two Mahoney, a former nurse and a school governor was charged after the discovery of the r...
UK National News, Aug 26, 2005
Gate Gourmet and union talks end in deal
Talks between the troubled airline catering firm, Gate Gourmet, and unions aimed at resolving the ongoing industrial dispute have reached a preliminary deal. The Transport & General Workers' Union (T...
Gate Gourmet and union talks end in deal
Talks between the troubled airline catering firm, Gate Gourmet, and unions aimed at resolving the ongoing industrial dispute have reached a preliminary deal. The Transport & General Workers' Union (T...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2005
Care home fire treated as suspicious
Police are treating a fire at a care home in Co Tyrone on Friday as suspicious. Residents and staff at the home in Cookstown were forced to flee at around 1am when a blaze was spotted close to gas cy...
Care home fire treated as suspicious
Police are treating a fire at a care home in Co Tyrone on Friday as suspicious. Residents and staff at the home in Cookstown were forced to flee at around 1am when a blaze was spotted close to gas cy...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2005
Pedestrian hit by bus in city centre
The man struck by a bus in Belfast city centre on Thursday is said to be in a stable condition in hospital. The Metro bus, which had no passengers aboard, mounted a pavement at Donegall Square West a...
Pedestrian hit by bus in city centre
The man struck by a bus in Belfast city centre on Thursday is said to be in a stable condition in hospital. The Metro bus, which had no passengers aboard, mounted a pavement at Donegall Square West a...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2005
Man charged with armed robbery
One man has been charged in connection with an armed robbery at a chemist’s shop in Lisburn on Thursday. He was also charged with grievous bodily harm with intent after allegedly entering the premise...
Man charged with armed robbery
One man has been charged in connection with an armed robbery at a chemist’s shop in Lisburn on Thursday. He was also charged with grievous bodily harm with intent after allegedly entering the premise...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2005
Linfield knocked out of Uefa Cup
All-Ireland champions Linfield have been sent crashing out of this year's Uefa Cup following a 4-2 defeat (5-3 on aggregate) to Halmstads of Sweden at Windsor Park. David Jeffrey's men went into Thur...
Linfield knocked out of Uefa Cup
All-Ireland champions Linfield have been sent crashing out of this year's Uefa Cup following a 4-2 defeat (5-3 on aggregate) to Halmstads of Sweden at Windsor Park. David Jeffrey's men went into Thur...
UK National News, Aug 26, 2005
Study finds most Londoners 'coping well' after terrorist attacks
Almost two weeks after the London terrorist attacks, the majority of Londoners reported that they were "coping well" with their emotional responses, according to a study published by the BMJ today. H...
Study finds most Londoners 'coping well' after terrorist attacks
Almost two weeks after the London terrorist attacks, the majority of Londoners reported that they were "coping well" with their emotional responses, according to a study published by the BMJ today. H...
UK National News, Aug 25, 2005
Thousands attend Anthony Walker funeral
More than 3,000 people have attended the funeral of murdered Liverpool teenager Anthony Walker. Many of those who attended the service, held at Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral, wore football shirts an...
Thousands attend Anthony Walker funeral
More than 3,000 people have attended the funeral of murdered Liverpool teenager Anthony Walker. Many of those who attended the service, held at Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral, wore football shirts an...
UK National News, Aug 25, 2005
British man killed in Jerusalem stabbing
A British man has been stabbed to death in Jerusalem, the Foreign Office has confirmed. The man, who has not been named, is understood to be a Jewish student. A fellow student was reported to have be...
British man killed in Jerusalem stabbing
A British man has been stabbed to death in Jerusalem, the Foreign Office has confirmed. The man, who has not been named, is understood to be a Jewish student. A fellow student was reported to have be...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2005
Lottery boost for NI community and voluntary groups
A vital scheme to combat anti-social behaviour in a Bangor housing estate and a project to help care for people living with cancer have bee awarded grants from the Big Lottery Fund today. Ten project...
Lottery boost for NI community and voluntary groups
A vital scheme to combat anti-social behaviour in a Bangor housing estate and a project to help care for people living with cancer have bee awarded grants from the Big Lottery Fund today. Ten project...
UK National News, Aug 25, 2005
Police release images of rape suspects
Police investigating a series of rapes in Northampton have released artists’ impressions of five men that they wish to talk in connection with the attacks. The men are believed to be responsible for ...
Police release images of rape suspects
Police investigating a series of rapes in Northampton have released artists’ impressions of five men that they wish to talk in connection with the attacks. The men are believed to be responsible for ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2005
Holiday-makers urged to check facts on last minute sun deals
People booking last minute package holidays have been warned to check the facts before they pay. The warning follows a survey by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment’s Trading Standards...
Holiday-makers urged to check facts on last minute sun deals
People booking last minute package holidays have been warned to check the facts before they pay. The warning follows a survey by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment’s Trading Standards...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2005
NI pupils continue to outperform UK peers
Northern Ireland is continuing to perform well in GCSE examinations as pupils across the province receive the remainder of their results today. Local pupils obtained the first of the results on Tuesd...
NI pupils continue to outperform UK peers
Northern Ireland is continuing to perform well in GCSE examinations as pupils across the province receive the remainder of their results today. Local pupils obtained the first of the results on Tuesd...
UK National News, Aug 25, 2005
Shipman suicide ‘could not have been prevented’
The suicide of serial killer Harold Shipman “could not have been predicted or prevented”, an official report has stated. However, the report by the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman Stephen Shaw critic...
Shipman suicide ‘could not have been prevented’
The suicide of serial killer Harold Shipman “could not have been predicted or prevented”, an official report has stated. However, the report by the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman Stephen Shaw critic...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2005
Teenager arrested in council yard fire probe
A teenager has been arrested in connection with a suspected arson attack on a council yard in Co Antrim on Wednesday. The 17-year-old youth was arrested after three vans and a digger caught fire at t...
Teenager arrested in council yard fire probe
A teenager has been arrested in connection with a suspected arson attack on a council yard in Co Antrim on Wednesday. The 17-year-old youth was arrested after three vans and a digger caught fire at t...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2005
Two girls seriously injured in road crash
Two young girls have been injured in a road traffic accident in Co Antrim on Wednesday. The girls were passengers in a car which collided with a people carrier, which contained a family of six, betwe...
Two girls seriously injured in road crash
Two young girls have been injured in a road traffic accident in Co Antrim on Wednesday. The girls were passengers in a car which collided with a people carrier, which contained a family of six, betwe...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2005
Police attacked in overnight disturbances
Police have again come under attack in north Belfast following disturbances on Wednesday. Up to 30 youths threw paint, golf balls and petrol bombs at officers in the Brompton and Cranbrook areas. Ri...
Police attacked in overnight disturbances
Police have again come under attack in north Belfast following disturbances on Wednesday. Up to 30 youths threw paint, golf balls and petrol bombs at officers in the Brompton and Cranbrook areas. Ri...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2005
Three children splattered with paint during attack
Three children have suffered minor injuries following a paint bomb attack on a house in north Belfast on Wednesday. The children – aged six, two and three-months - were all splattered with paint, as ...
Three children splattered with paint during attack
Three children have suffered minor injuries following a paint bomb attack on a house in north Belfast on Wednesday. The children – aged six, two and three-months - were all splattered with paint, as ...
UK National News, Aug 25, 2005
Record rise in GCSE results
Students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are celebrating the biggest increase in A* - C GCSEs pass rates since 1992. The overall A* - C pass rate rose by 2% this year to 61.2%, the Joint Counc...
Record rise in GCSE results
Students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are celebrating the biggest increase in A* - C GCSEs pass rates since 1992. The overall A* - C pass rate rose by 2% this year to 61.2%, the Joint Counc...
UK National News, Aug 25, 2005
EU experts to discuss Avian influenza measures
Top of the agenda at a meeting of EU veterinary officials in Brussels today will be the fear that avian flu may spread to Europe, following cases in Russia and the Far East. Some countries have alrea...
EU experts to discuss Avian influenza measures
Top of the agenda at a meeting of EU veterinary officials in Brussels today will be the fear that avian flu may spread to Europe, following cases in Russia and the Far East. Some countries have alrea...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2005
Adair refused bail in harassment case
Former UDA leader Johnny Adair has been refused bail following an application to Bolton Magistrates' Court on Thursday. The case relates to an incident in which Adair, 41, and William Woods, 37, are ...
Adair refused bail in harassment case
Former UDA leader Johnny Adair has been refused bail following an application to Bolton Magistrates' Court on Thursday. The case relates to an incident in which Adair, 41, and William Woods, 37, are ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2005
Counterfeit note warning issued by police
Police are warning shopkeepers and members of the public to be extra vigilant when checking bank notes following a number of reported incidents of counterfeit notes of various denominations being pass...
Counterfeit note warning issued by police
Police are warning shopkeepers and members of the public to be extra vigilant when checking bank notes following a number of reported incidents of counterfeit notes of various denominations being pass...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2005
Famous jail opens its doors to public
One of Northern Ireland's most famous jails is to open to the public next month, it was confirmed today. Belfast’s historic Crumlin Road Gaol is being opened as part of European Heritage Open Day on ...
Famous jail opens its doors to public
One of Northern Ireland's most famous jails is to open to the public next month, it was confirmed today. Belfast’s historic Crumlin Road Gaol is being opened as part of European Heritage Open Day on ...
UK National News, Aug 25, 2005
FBU criticises ‘soaring costs’ of new fire centres
The Fire Brigades Union has criticised government plans to build new regional fire centres, claiming that costs could rise as high as £2 billion. The government plans to replace 46 emergency fire con...
FBU criticises ‘soaring costs’ of new fire centres
The Fire Brigades Union has criticised government plans to build new regional fire centres, claiming that costs could rise as high as £2 billion. The government plans to replace 46 emergency fire con...
UK National News, Aug 25, 2005
Standing at work leads to health problems, TUC warns
Around 11 million UK workers could face serious health problems from prolonged standing at work, a report from the Trade Union Congress has warned. The report, published in the TUC’s health and safet...
Standing at work leads to health problems, TUC warns
Around 11 million UK workers could face serious health problems from prolonged standing at work, a report from the Trade Union Congress has warned. The report, published in the TUC’s health and safet...
UK National News, Aug 24, 2005
Home Secretary unveils ‘unacceptable behaviours’ measures
Home Secretary Charles Clarke has published a list of ‘unacceptable behaviours’ which will form the basis for excluding and deporting extremists from the UK. The list, which applies to any non-UK cit...
Home Secretary unveils ‘unacceptable behaviours’ measures
Home Secretary Charles Clarke has published a list of ‘unacceptable behaviours’ which will form the basis for excluding and deporting extremists from the UK. The list, which applies to any non-UK cit...
UK National News, Aug 24, 2005
Cyclist reports seeing Rory outside school
Police investigating the murder of West Lothian schoolboy Rory Blackhall have revealed that they may have received their first possible sighting of the boy outside the school. A man was cycling close...
Cyclist reports seeing Rory outside school
Police investigating the murder of West Lothian schoolboy Rory Blackhall have revealed that they may have received their first possible sighting of the boy outside the school. A man was cycling close...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 24, 2005
Knife found close to scene of stabbing not murder weapon
A knife found close to the spot where 15-year-old Thomas Devlin was fatally stabbed earlier this month is not the murder weapon, police have confirmed. The knife was discovered by a resident cutting ...
Knife found close to scene of stabbing not murder weapon
A knife found close to the spot where 15-year-old Thomas Devlin was fatally stabbed earlier this month is not the murder weapon, police have confirmed. The knife was discovered by a resident cutting ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 24, 2005
Jobs under threat at Shorts
Around 230 jobs are under threat at leading aerospace manufacturer Shorts following the decision by parent company Bombardier to cut the production rate of one of its aircraft which is part-built in B...
Jobs under threat at Shorts
Around 230 jobs are under threat at leading aerospace manufacturer Shorts following the decision by parent company Bombardier to cut the production rate of one of its aircraft which is part-built in B...
UK National News, Aug 24, 2005
Former ‘Coronation Street’ star in court on rape charge
Former ‘Coronation Street’ actor, Christopher Quinten, has appeared in court to face rape charges. The 48-year-old actor, most famous for his role as mechanic Brian Tilsley, in the long-running soap,...
Former ‘Coronation Street’ star in court on rape charge
Former ‘Coronation Street’ actor, Christopher Quinten, has appeared in court to face rape charges. The 48-year-old actor, most famous for his role as mechanic Brian Tilsley, in the long-running soap,...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
