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Northern Ireland News for October 2006 : Page 11
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2006
Man arrested after M1 drugs find
Police and the PSNI drug squad have seized a substantial quantity of ecstasy tablets during an operation on the M1 motorway yesterday evening. Shortly before 11.30pm, officers stopped a car on the M1...
Man arrested after M1 drugs find
Police and the PSNI drug squad have seized a substantial quantity of ecstasy tablets during an operation on the M1 motorway yesterday evening. Shortly before 11.30pm, officers stopped a car on the M1...
UK National News, Oct 6, 2006
Gales bring risk of coastal flooding
Met Office forecasters are warnings of the possibility of coastal flooding, due to gale force winds coinciding with high tides on Friday evening. Winds with gusts up to 60mph could lead to large wave...
Gales bring risk of coastal flooding
Met Office forecasters are warnings of the possibility of coastal flooding, due to gale force winds coinciding with high tides on Friday evening. Winds with gusts up to 60mph could lead to large wave...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2006
Viridian agrees to £1.6 billion takeover
Northern Ireland electricity supplier, Viridian has today confirmed that it has accepted a £1.6 billion private equity takeover from Bahrain-based company ElectricInvest. ElectricInvest, which is par...
Viridian agrees to £1.6 billion takeover
Northern Ireland electricity supplier, Viridian has today confirmed that it has accepted a £1.6 billion private equity takeover from Bahrain-based company ElectricInvest. ElectricInvest, which is par...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2006
Queen's appeal for body donations
The Department of Health has today urged more people to consider leaving their bodies to medical science. Many people donate kidneys, livers and other organs by joining the Organ Donor Register, yet ...
Queen's appeal for body donations
The Department of Health has today urged more people to consider leaving their bodies to medical science. Many people donate kidneys, livers and other organs by joining the Organ Donor Register, yet ...
Recruitment News, Oct 5, 2006
New Tesco Store To Create 250 Jobs
Up to 250 jobs are to be created by the opening of a new Tesco store in County Fermanagh. The store is to be built on the site of the current Enniskillen Rangers football ground in the Dublin Road ar...
New Tesco Store To Create 250 Jobs
Up to 250 jobs are to be created by the opening of a new Tesco store in County Fermanagh. The store is to be built on the site of the current Enniskillen Rangers football ground in the Dublin Road ar...
UK National News, Oct 5, 2006
Review launched following Israeli embassy police row
Metropolitan Police chief Sir Ian Blair has ordered an inquiry after a Muslim police officer was excused from guarding the Israeli embassy in London. According to a report in 'The Sun' newspaper, Pc ...
Review launched following Israeli embassy police row
Metropolitan Police chief Sir Ian Blair has ordered an inquiry after a Muslim police officer was excused from guarding the Israeli embassy in London. According to a report in 'The Sun' newspaper, Pc ...
UK National News, Oct 5, 2006
Mother and sons found dead in Birmingham
The bodies of a woman and her two children have been found dead at a house in Birmingham. Police confirmed that the bodies of a woman in her twenties and her two sons, aged one and two, were discover...
Mother and sons found dead in Birmingham
The bodies of a woman and her two children have been found dead at a house in Birmingham. Police confirmed that the bodies of a woman in her twenties and her two sons, aged one and two, were discover...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2006
Two dead and one injured in County Antrim crash
Two people have been killed in a head-on collision in County Antrim. The collision occured on the Ballybogey Road just after 12.35pm on Thursday. One other person has been taken to hospital and is i...
Two dead and one injured in County Antrim crash
Two people have been killed in a head-on collision in County Antrim. The collision occured on the Ballybogey Road just after 12.35pm on Thursday. One other person has been taken to hospital and is i...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2006
Attempted hijacking in County Antrim
A motorist in County Antrim has been threatened during an attempted hijacking incident on Wednesday afternoon. The incident happened at around 2.30pm on the Larne Road in Ballymena, when a man travel...
Attempted hijacking in County Antrim
A motorist in County Antrim has been threatened during an attempted hijacking incident on Wednesday afternoon. The incident happened at around 2.30pm on the Larne Road in Ballymena, when a man travel...
UK National News, Oct 5, 2006
Teenager charged over fatal stabbing
A 17-year-old youth has been charged with the murder of a man who was stabbed to death outside his house at the weekend. Steven Nyembo-Ya-Muteba, a 40-year-old father-of-two, was killed after leaving...
Teenager charged over fatal stabbing
A 17-year-old youth has been charged with the murder of a man who was stabbed to death outside his house at the weekend. Steven Nyembo-Ya-Muteba, a 40-year-old father-of-two, was killed after leaving...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2006
Family appeal over Shirley's murder
The family of 24-year-old Shirley Finlay, who was murdered in County Antrim two weeks ago, has today appealed for help from the public in finding the person responsible for her death. Shirley's body ...
Family appeal over Shirley's murder
The family of 24-year-old Shirley Finlay, who was murdered in County Antrim two weeks ago, has today appealed for help from the public in finding the person responsible for her death. Shirley's body ...
UK National News, Oct 5, 2006
Man remanded over park stabbing
A man has appeared in court charged with the attempted murder of a girl in south-east London. Peter Anscombe, a 28-year-old healthcare assistant from St Mary Cray in Kent, appeared at Bromley Magistr...
Man remanded over park stabbing
A man has appeared in court charged with the attempted murder of a girl in south-east London. Peter Anscombe, a 28-year-old healthcare assistant from St Mary Cray in Kent, appeared at Bromley Magistr...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2006
Pensioner robbed in County Armagh home
Police have appealed for information after an elderly woman was robbed in her County Armagh home on Tuesday evening. Shortly after 5pm, the pensioner opened the door of the property in the Colane Roa...
Pensioner robbed in County Armagh home
Police have appealed for information after an elderly woman was robbed in her County Armagh home on Tuesday evening. Shortly after 5pm, the pensioner opened the door of the property in the Colane Roa...
UK National News, Oct 5, 2006
Sally Anne murder trial set
A date has been set for the trial of the man accused of murdering teenage model Sally Anne Bowman. Mark Dixie, 36, of no fixed address, appeared at the Old Bailey via video-link on Thursday. He was r...
Sally Anne murder trial set
A date has been set for the trial of the man accused of murdering teenage model Sally Anne Bowman. Mark Dixie, 36, of no fixed address, appeared at the Old Bailey via video-link on Thursday. He was r...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2006
Couple escape injury in Londonderry fire
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a house fire in County Londonderry yesterday evening. Fire crews were called to the scene of the blaze in Jasmine Court in the Gobnascale area o...
Couple escape injury in Londonderry fire
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a house fire in County Londonderry yesterday evening. Fire crews were called to the scene of the blaze in Jasmine Court in the Gobnascale area o...
UK National News, Oct 5, 2006
'Card fraud risk' at Tesco self-scan tills
A security loophole on Tesco self-service tills is making it easy for thieves to use stolen cards to buy cards, consumer group Which? has warned. Shoppers can now scan their shopping themselves at ar...
'Card fraud risk' at Tesco self-scan tills
A security loophole on Tesco self-service tills is making it easy for thieves to use stolen cards to buy cards, consumer group Which? has warned. Shoppers can now scan their shopping themselves at ar...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2006
Consultation on age of supervised firearms use
A 12-week consultation on the supervised use of licensed firearms by young people in Northern Ireland commenced today. Security Minister Paul Goggins said: “This consultation paper sets out options f...
Consultation on age of supervised firearms use
A 12-week consultation on the supervised use of licensed firearms by young people in Northern Ireland commenced today. Security Minister Paul Goggins said: “This consultation paper sets out options f...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2006
Ryanair bid to take over Aer Lingus
Low cost airline Ryanair has offered close to £1 billion to buy fellow Irish carrier Aer Lingus. Chief of Ryanair, Michael O'Leary, has said that the move was a "unique opportunity" to form a strong ...
Ryanair bid to take over Aer Lingus
Low cost airline Ryanair has offered close to £1 billion to buy fellow Irish carrier Aer Lingus. Chief of Ryanair, Michael O'Leary, has said that the move was a "unique opportunity" to form a strong ...
UK National News, Oct 5, 2006
Interest rate left unchanged
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has left interest rates unchanged at 4.75%. Interest rates were raised in August, from 4.5%, for the first time in two years. Many analysts have been...
Interest rate left unchanged
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has left interest rates unchanged at 4.75%. Interest rates were raised in August, from 4.5%, for the first time in two years. Many analysts have been...
UK National News, Oct 5, 2006
Thousands of emergency motorway phones to be installed
The government has announced plans to install 6,500 new emergency roadside phones on motorways and all purpose trunk roads in England over the next three years. The plan is part of a £20 million proj...
Thousands of emergency motorway phones to be installed
The government has announced plans to install 6,500 new emergency roadside phones on motorways and all purpose trunk roads in England over the next three years. The plan is part of a £20 million proj...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2006
Alternative medicines to be integrated into health service
Health Minister Paul Goggins, has today announced three important initiatives to develop the greater integration of Complementary and Alternative Medicines (CAM) within the health service. The Minis...
Alternative medicines to be integrated into health service
Health Minister Paul Goggins, has today announced three important initiatives to develop the greater integration of Complementary and Alternative Medicines (CAM) within the health service. The Minis...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2006
New Tesco store to create 250 jobs
Up to 250 jobs are to be created by the opening of a new Tesco store in County Fermanagh. The store is to be built on the site of the current Enniskillen Rangers football ground in the Dublin Road ar...
New Tesco store to create 250 jobs
Up to 250 jobs are to be created by the opening of a new Tesco store in County Fermanagh. The store is to be built on the site of the current Enniskillen Rangers football ground in the Dublin Road ar...
Recruitment News, Oct 5, 2006
CIPD Call For Apprenticeship Programme Improvements
Government and employers must join forces to develop fit-for-purpose apprenticeship programmes, say the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD.) The CIPD report that despite efforts f...
CIPD Call For Apprenticeship Programme Improvements
Government and employers must join forces to develop fit-for-purpose apprenticeship programmes, say the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD.) The CIPD report that despite efforts f...
UK National News, Oct 4, 2006
'NHS safe in Conservative hands' - Cameron
David Cameron has pledged that the NHS will be "safe in Conservative hands," if the party gets back into power at the next election. Speaking at the end of the party's conference in Bournemouth, Mr C...
'NHS safe in Conservative hands' - Cameron
David Cameron has pledged that the NHS will be "safe in Conservative hands," if the party gets back into power at the next election. Speaking at the end of the party's conference in Bournemouth, Mr C...
UK National News, Oct 4, 2006
'Breakthrough' DNA test pilot begins
A pilot of new DNA technology, which could help increase the volume of crime detection by separating out mixed or poor quality samples of DNA, has been launched by the Forensic Science Service. The n...
'Breakthrough' DNA test pilot begins
A pilot of new DNA technology, which could help increase the volume of crime detection by separating out mixed or poor quality samples of DNA, has been launched by the Forensic Science Service. The n...
UK National News, Oct 4, 2006
Ken Livingstone appeals suspension
London Mayor Ken Livingstone is appealing against his suspension from the post over remarks made to a Jewish reporter. Mr Livingstone was given a four-week suspension by the Standards Board for Engla...
Ken Livingstone appeals suspension
London Mayor Ken Livingstone is appealing against his suspension from the post over remarks made to a Jewish reporter. Mr Livingstone was given a four-week suspension by the Standards Board for Engla...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 4, 2006
IMC reports IRA 'radically' changed
The Twelfth Independent Monitoring Commission report has today been released and has stated that the IRA has 'radically' changed and that some of its most important structures have been dismantled. T...
IMC reports IRA 'radically' changed
The Twelfth Independent Monitoring Commission report has today been released and has stated that the IRA has 'radically' changed and that some of its most important structures have been dismantled. T...
UK National News, Oct 4, 2006
Judges in blackmail case face investigation
Two judges involved in a blackmail trial are to face an investigation by the Office for Judicial Complaints. Immigration judges Mohammed Ilyas Khan, 60, and his female colleague - known only as J - w...
Judges in blackmail case face investigation
Two judges involved in a blackmail trial are to face an investigation by the Office for Judicial Complaints. Immigration judges Mohammed Ilyas Khan, 60, and his female colleague - known only as J - w...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 4, 2006
Pensioner robbed in Dungannon home
Detectives in County Tyrone have appealed for information after a pensioner was robbed by a gang in her Dungannon home on Monday evening. The incident happened at around 10.20pm, when four men forced...
Pensioner robbed in Dungannon home
Detectives in County Tyrone have appealed for information after a pensioner was robbed by a gang in her Dungannon home on Monday evening. The incident happened at around 10.20pm, when four men forced...
Business News, Oct 4, 2006
Hospitality Industry Confronts Acute Skills Shortage
Acute skills shortages in the Northern Ireland hospitality sector have prompted an innovative partnership between industry and the education sector to tackle the problem. The Holiday Inn, Belfast has...
Hospitality Industry Confronts Acute Skills Shortage
Acute skills shortages in the Northern Ireland hospitality sector have prompted an innovative partnership between industry and the education sector to tackle the problem. The Holiday Inn, Belfast has...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
