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Northern Ireland News for October 2006 : Page 5
UK National News, Oct 20, 2006
Man found guilty of 'bath snatch' rape
A man has been found guilty of snatching a six-year-old girl from her bath and raping her before leaving her freezing in an alley. Peter Voisey, 35, of Blyth, Northumberland, has been convicted of ab...
Man found guilty of 'bath snatch' rape
A man has been found guilty of snatching a six-year-old girl from her bath and raping her before leaving her freezing in an alley. Peter Voisey, 35, of Blyth, Northumberland, has been convicted of ab...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2006
Man dies in County Down collision
A man has died following a road traffic incident in County Down. 19-year-old John Stephenson from the Rathgill Green area of Bangor, died as the result of a collision which happened on the Belfast Ro...
Man dies in County Down collision
A man has died following a road traffic incident in County Down. 19-year-old John Stephenson from the Rathgill Green area of Bangor, died as the result of a collision which happened on the Belfast Ro...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2006
High risk sex offender found in Republic
An on the run high risk sex offender who absconded after breaking his probation conditions in September, has been located in the Republic of Ireland. Paul Hunter Redpath, 35, and originally from Scot...
High risk sex offender found in Republic
An on the run high risk sex offender who absconded after breaking his probation conditions in September, has been located in the Republic of Ireland. Paul Hunter Redpath, 35, and originally from Scot...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2006
Blair warns of 'catastrophic' global warming
Prime Minister Tony Blair has issued a stark warning that the world is close to a “catastrophic tipping point” on global warning. This news comes on the day Mr Blair will attend an EU Summit in Lahti...
Blair warns of 'catastrophic' global warming
Prime Minister Tony Blair has issued a stark warning that the world is close to a “catastrophic tipping point” on global warning. This news comes on the day Mr Blair will attend an EU Summit in Lahti...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2006
NI men arrested in nationwide fuel fraud operation
Police and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) officers have arrested three Northern Ireland men during a major UK operation targeting multi-million pound fraud. 11-people from addresses across the UK were a...
NI men arrested in nationwide fuel fraud operation
Police and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) officers have arrested three Northern Ireland men during a major UK operation targeting multi-million pound fraud. 11-people from addresses across the UK were a...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2006
Bank robbed in south Belfast
Police in south Belfast have appealed for information following a robbery at a bank in the early hours of yesterday morning. The incident happened at around 4am on Thursday morning, when thieves forc...
Bank robbed in south Belfast
Police in south Belfast have appealed for information following a robbery at a bank in the early hours of yesterday morning. The incident happened at around 4am on Thursday morning, when thieves forc...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2006
Tory leader expresses concerns over veil debate
Conservative leader David Cameron has expressed concern over Muslim women who wear full face veils and feels they are being "slightly targeted". Mr Cameron told ITV1's Frost Tonight he had "great sym...
Tory leader expresses concerns over veil debate
Conservative leader David Cameron has expressed concern over Muslim women who wear full face veils and feels they are being "slightly targeted". Mr Cameron told ITV1's Frost Tonight he had "great sym...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2006
Two British holidaymakers drown in Rhodes
A British couple, holidaying on the popular Greek island of Rhodes, have drowned while swimming in the sea in stormy weather. Kieron Conlon, 47 and his wife Frances, 46, from London, died near Lindos...
Two British holidaymakers drown in Rhodes
A British couple, holidaying on the popular Greek island of Rhodes, have drowned while swimming in the sea in stormy weather. Kieron Conlon, 47 and his wife Frances, 46, from London, died near Lindos...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2006
Man due in court over £18m drugs seizure
A 42-year-old man is due to appear at Newtownards Magistrates Court later today charged in connection with the seizure of £18 million worth of cannabis last week. The man was arrested yesterday and i...
Man due in court over £18m drugs seizure
A 42-year-old man is due to appear at Newtownards Magistrates Court later today charged in connection with the seizure of £18 million worth of cannabis last week. The man was arrested yesterday and i...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2006
Charity warns of link between binge drinking and breast cancer
A cancer charity is warning women to be aware of a possible link between binge drinking and breast cancer. Welsh charity Tenovus said that around 2,000 cases of breast cancer each year could be linke...
Charity warns of link between binge drinking and breast cancer
A cancer charity is warning women to be aware of a possible link between binge drinking and breast cancer. Welsh charity Tenovus said that around 2,000 cases of breast cancer each year could be linke...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2006
All babies to receive sickle cell screening
All babies in England are to undergo screening for sickle cell blood disorders within two weeks of birth. The test, which will be part of the standard heel-prick test, will both identify individuals ...
All babies to receive sickle cell screening
All babies in England are to undergo screening for sickle cell blood disorders within two weeks of birth. The test, which will be part of the standard heel-prick test, will both identify individuals ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2006
Woman released over pensioner murder probe
A woman arrested yesterday in connection with the murder of a County Down pensioner has been released without charge. Yesterday, two people, a man and a woman, were arrested by police investigating t...
Woman released over pensioner murder probe
A woman arrested yesterday in connection with the murder of a County Down pensioner has been released without charge. Yesterday, two people, a man and a woman, were arrested by police investigating t...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2006
Report suggests teenagers failing to engage in education
A new report on teenagers' learning in England and Wales reports that many young people are failing to engage in education. The review, from the Nuffield Foundation, covered the education and trainin...
Report suggests teenagers failing to engage in education
A new report on teenagers' learning in England and Wales reports that many young people are failing to engage in education. The review, from the Nuffield Foundation, covered the education and trainin...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2006
Tata agree £4.3bn deal with Corus
Indian group Tata Steel has confirmed it has agreed a £4.3bn takeover from Anglo-Dutch steel company Corus. Tata said the acquisition is 'strategically compelling' and would create the fifth largest ...
Tata agree £4.3bn deal with Corus
Indian group Tata Steel has confirmed it has agreed a £4.3bn takeover from Anglo-Dutch steel company Corus. Tata said the acquisition is 'strategically compelling' and would create the fifth largest ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2006
Grand Opera House reopens after major refurbishment
A major new £9 million extension and refurbishment project has been unveiled today at the Grand Opera House. Cutting the ribbon at the official opening ceremony, Paul Sweeney, Permanent Secretary of ...
Grand Opera House reopens after major refurbishment
A major new £9 million extension and refurbishment project has been unveiled today at the Grand Opera House. Cutting the ribbon at the official opening ceremony, Paul Sweeney, Permanent Secretary of ...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2006
GDP rise is better than expected
The UK economy expanded at its quickest rate in two years in the third quarter of 2006, according to a report published by the Office for National statistics (ONS). GDP rose by 0.7 per cent from the ...
GDP rise is better than expected
The UK economy expanded at its quickest rate in two years in the third quarter of 2006, according to a report published by the Office for National statistics (ONS). GDP rose by 0.7 per cent from the ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2006
Sinn Fein leadership to meet in Dublin
The Sinn Fein leadership are to meet in Dublin later today to discuss the St Andrews Agreement. It is understood the Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams will brief the 56-member Ard Chomhairle on the eve...
Sinn Fein leadership to meet in Dublin
The Sinn Fein leadership are to meet in Dublin later today to discuss the St Andrews Agreement. It is understood the Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams will brief the 56-member Ard Chomhairle on the eve...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2006
Shots fired during County Antrim robbery
A number of shots have been fired during a robbery in County Antrim earlier today. At around 7.30am, the crew of a cash delivery van were approached by the occupants of a red coloured Toyota Carina, ...
Shots fired during County Antrim robbery
A number of shots have been fired during a robbery in County Antrim earlier today. At around 7.30am, the crew of a cash delivery van were approached by the occupants of a red coloured Toyota Carina, ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2006
Paramilitary style shooting in County Armagh
A 25-year-old man has been shot in a paramilitary style attack in County Armagh. Shortly after 10.30pm yesterday evening, four masked men confronted the victim in his home in the Drumbeg area of Lurg...
Paramilitary style shooting in County Armagh
A 25-year-old man has been shot in a paramilitary style attack in County Armagh. Shortly after 10.30pm yesterday evening, four masked men confronted the victim in his home in the Drumbeg area of Lurg...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2006
Man released over pensioner's murder
A man arrested earlier today by police investigating the murder of a County Down pensioner has been released without charge. A woman who was also arrested this morning, remains in police custody and...
Man released over pensioner's murder
A man arrested earlier today by police investigating the murder of a County Down pensioner has been released without charge. A woman who was also arrested this morning, remains in police custody and...
UK National News, Oct 19, 2006
Suicide bombers attack troops in Afghanistan
Two NATO soldiers and several Afghans have been killed following suicide bomb attacks in southern Afghanistan, according to the Ministry of Defence. Several British soldiers and civilians have report...
Suicide bombers attack troops in Afghanistan
Two NATO soldiers and several Afghans have been killed following suicide bomb attacks in southern Afghanistan, according to the Ministry of Defence. Several British soldiers and civilians have report...
UK National News, Oct 19, 2006
Radiation overdose cancer patient dies
A 16-year-old cancer patient who was given a massive overdose of radiation has died. Lisa Norris, from Girven in Ayrshire, was given 17 overdoses during treatment for a brain tumour in January this y...
Radiation overdose cancer patient dies
A 16-year-old cancer patient who was given a massive overdose of radiation has died. Lisa Norris, from Girven in Ayrshire, was given 17 overdoses during treatment for a brain tumour in January this y...
UK National News, Oct 19, 2006
Assisted suicide husband receives suspended sentence
A man who helped his seriously ill wife commit suicide has been spared a prison sentence. David March, 57, from Surrey, admitted aiding and abetting the suicide of his 59-year-old wife, Gillian March...
Assisted suicide husband receives suspended sentence
A man who helped his seriously ill wife commit suicide has been spared a prison sentence. David March, 57, from Surrey, admitted aiding and abetting the suicide of his 59-year-old wife, Gillian March...
UK National News, Oct 19, 2006
London mayor wins court appeal
London Mayor Ken Livingstone has won a high court appeal relating to comments he made to a Jewish reporter, in February 2005, comparing him to a concentration camp guard. The Adjudication Panel for E...
London mayor wins court appeal
London Mayor Ken Livingstone has won a high court appeal relating to comments he made to a Jewish reporter, in February 2005, comparing him to a concentration camp guard. The Adjudication Panel for E...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2006
Police attacked in west Belfast
Police in west Belfast have come under attack during an operation to find an abducted man yesterday evening. Officers were attacked with fireworks as they answered a call at around 7.30pm, claiming t...
Police attacked in west Belfast
Police in west Belfast have come under attack during an operation to find an abducted man yesterday evening. Officers were attacked with fireworks as they answered a call at around 7.30pm, claiming t...
UK National News, Oct 19, 2006
Tories urge £21bn tax cuts
Around £21 billion tax cuts could be proposed by the shadow Chancellor George Osborne at the next election. The detailed report, which was accidently published on the party's website a day early, inc...
Tories urge £21bn tax cuts
Around £21 billion tax cuts could be proposed by the shadow Chancellor George Osborne at the next election. The detailed report, which was accidently published on the party's website a day early, inc...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2006
NI women earn less than men
A new report released today has revealed that on average women in Northern Ireland earn almost £100 a week less than men. The statistics revealed that throughout the period of 2004/2005, the average ...
NI women earn less than men
A new report released today has revealed that on average women in Northern Ireland earn almost £100 a week less than men. The statistics revealed that throughout the period of 2004/2005, the average ...
UK National News, Oct 19, 2006
Street crime still on the rise
Official statistics have revealed that street crime and robbery in England and Wales rose by 5% between April and June this year. The increase follows an 8% rise recorded in the year to April – an up...
Street crime still on the rise
Official statistics have revealed that street crime and robbery in England and Wales rose by 5% between April and June this year. The increase follows an 8% rise recorded in the year to April – an up...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2006
Adams to meet with Archbishop Eames
Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams is to meet with Church of Ireland Primate Archbishop Robin Eames at Stormont next Monday. Lord Eames will be joined by four Church of Ireland Bishops from Northern Ire...
Adams to meet with Archbishop Eames
Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams is to meet with Church of Ireland Primate Archbishop Robin Eames at Stormont next Monday. Lord Eames will be joined by four Church of Ireland Bishops from Northern Ire...
UK National News, Oct 19, 2006
Inquiry raises concerns over autopsy system
Around a quarter of autopsies performed for coroners are of a poor or unacceptable standard, according to a new study. In the first ever audit of autopsies performed in England, Wales and Northern Ir...
Inquiry raises concerns over autopsy system
Around a quarter of autopsies performed for coroners are of a poor or unacceptable standard, according to a new study. In the first ever audit of autopsies performed in England, Wales and Northern Ir...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Rain clearing away east by early evening with some clear spells but a few showers likely to affect the North coast and other areas towards dawn, remaining breezy and mild overnight. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
