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Northern Ireland News for October 2006 : Page 8
UK National News, Oct 13, 2006
Beckett criticises Guantanamo detentions
UK Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett has mounted an attack on the continuing operation of the US detention camp in Guantamo Bay. Describing the camp as a "radicalising and destabalising influence," ...
Beckett criticises Guantanamo detentions
UK Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett has mounted an attack on the continuing operation of the US detention camp in Guantamo Bay. Describing the camp as a "radicalising and destabalising influence," ...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2006
Straw addresses veil controversy in Blackburn
The leader of the House of Commons, Jack Straw, is meeting constituents for the first time after writing an article in the Lancashire Telegraph stating Muslim women covering their faces do not contrib...
Straw addresses veil controversy in Blackburn
The leader of the House of Commons, Jack Straw, is meeting constituents for the first time after writing an article in the Lancashire Telegraph stating Muslim women covering their faces do not contrib...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2006
MPs urge ministers to tackle people trafficking
A committee of MPs and peers has urged the Government to tackle the increase in the growth of people trafficking in the UK. Unpublished Government research shows around 4,000 women victims of traffic...
MPs urge ministers to tackle people trafficking
A committee of MPs and peers has urged the Government to tackle the increase in the growth of people trafficking in the UK. Unpublished Government research shows around 4,000 women victims of traffic...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2006
Man remanded over pensioner's murder
A 36-year-old man has been remanded in custody charged with the murder of a County Down pensioner earlier this week. Robert George Harvey, of Barnagh Park in Donaghadee, appeared at Newtownards Magis...
Man remanded over pensioner's murder
A 36-year-old man has been remanded in custody charged with the murder of a County Down pensioner earlier this week. Robert George Harvey, of Barnagh Park in Donaghadee, appeared at Newtownards Magis...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2006
TV reporter sentenced for harassment
A TV reporter found guilty of bombarding Crystal Palace Chairman Simon Jordon with text messages and phone calls has been given a suspended jail sentence. 35-year-old Tara Stout sent Jordon underwear...
TV reporter sentenced for harassment
A TV reporter found guilty of bombarding Crystal Palace Chairman Simon Jordon with text messages and phone calls has been given a suspended jail sentence. 35-year-old Tara Stout sent Jordon underwear...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2006
Move to reclassify crystal meth as Class A drug
Crystal methamphetamine could be reclassified as a Class A drug, following moves to increase the penalties for taking the highly addictive substance. The synthetic drug, which is known as crystal met...
Move to reclassify crystal meth as Class A drug
Crystal methamphetamine could be reclassified as a Class A drug, following moves to increase the penalties for taking the highly addictive substance. The synthetic drug, which is known as crystal met...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2006
Ethical foods sale booms
Sales of fair trade and organic products in the UK have shown a steep rise with consumers set to spend more than £2bn in 2006, according to research by the market analyst Mintel. Consumers are spendi...
Ethical foods sale booms
Sales of fair trade and organic products in the UK have shown a steep rise with consumers set to spend more than £2bn in 2006, according to research by the market analyst Mintel. Consumers are spendi...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2006
Government job opportunities for the unemployed
The government has today revealed that unemployed people in Northern Ireland will get the chance to train for jobs on Belfast’s biggest building project. Social Development Minister, David Hanson mad...
Government job opportunities for the unemployed
The government has today revealed that unemployed people in Northern Ireland will get the chance to train for jobs on Belfast’s biggest building project. Social Development Minister, David Hanson mad...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2006
Enterprise Minister praises Broadband Project
Enterprise Minister Maria Eagle has today praised the successful Northern Ireland Broadband Flagship Project in County Londonderry. The Minister was visiting a ‘smart’ classroom, created as part of t...
Enterprise Minister praises Broadband Project
Enterprise Minister Maria Eagle has today praised the successful Northern Ireland Broadband Flagship Project in County Londonderry. The Minister was visiting a ‘smart’ classroom, created as part of t...
Business News, Oct 13, 2006
Virtual development zone is key to business success say MLN
Leadership and management skills make a real difference to the bottom line but have been identified as one of the top development needs amongst Northern Ireland businesses, according to a recent provi...
Virtual development zone is key to business success say MLN
Leadership and management skills make a real difference to the bottom line but have been identified as one of the top development needs amongst Northern Ireland businesses, according to a recent provi...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2006
Concern over missing west belfast woman
Police in west Belfast and the family of 34-year-old Eileen Chambers are becoming increasingly concerned for her safety. Eileen was last seen on Monday October 9 at Gortnamona Club in the west of the...
Concern over missing west belfast woman
Police in west Belfast and the family of 34-year-old Eileen Chambers are becoming increasingly concerned for her safety. Eileen was last seen on Monday October 9 at Gortnamona Club in the west of the...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2006
Man pleads guilty to 'terrorist plot'
A man has pleaded guilty to conspiring to murder people in a series of bomb attacks in Britain the the US. Woolwich Crown Court heard that Dhrien Barot, 34, from north London, planned to carry out ex...
Man pleads guilty to 'terrorist plot'
A man has pleaded guilty to conspiring to murder people in a series of bomb attacks in Britain the the US. Woolwich Crown Court heard that Dhrien Barot, 34, from north London, planned to carry out ex...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2006
Legal bid fails for Guantanamo Britons
Relatives of three British men being held in Guantanamo Bay have failed in their legal bid to force the government to press for their release. The relatives of Bisher al Rawi, Jamil el-Banna and Omar...
Legal bid fails for Guantanamo Britons
Relatives of three British men being held in Guantanamo Bay have failed in their legal bid to force the government to press for their release. The relatives of Bisher al Rawi, Jamil el-Banna and Omar...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2006
Duo remanded over cannabis possession
Two men have appeared in court charged in connection with what has been described as the biggest ever seizure of cannabis in Northern Ireland. Stephen James McGivern, 31, of Oak Crescent, Sunderland,...
Duo remanded over cannabis possession
Two men have appeared in court charged in connection with what has been described as the biggest ever seizure of cannabis in Northern Ireland. Stephen James McGivern, 31, of Oak Crescent, Sunderland,...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2006
Tagged prisoners on crime spree
Prisoners released from jail early and placed under tagging scheme have committed over 1,000 crimes. According to the figures obtained by the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC) these in...
Tagged prisoners on crime spree
Prisoners released from jail early and placed under tagging scheme have committed over 1,000 crimes. According to the figures obtained by the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC) these in...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2006
Third man arrested over shooting
Police have confirmed that a third man has been arrested in connection with the shooting of two teenagers at a McDonalds restaurant. The 18-year-old is being questioned at a south London police stati...
Third man arrested over shooting
Police have confirmed that a third man has been arrested in connection with the shooting of two teenagers at a McDonalds restaurant. The 18-year-old is being questioned at a south London police stati...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2006
Premiers to put proposals to NI parties
Prime Minister Tony Blair and Taoiseach Bertie Ahern could put proposals for achieving devolution to Northern Ireland politicians tomorrow if they fail to reach an agreement on power-sharing and polic...
Premiers to put proposals to NI parties
Prime Minister Tony Blair and Taoiseach Bertie Ahern could put proposals for achieving devolution to Northern Ireland politicians tomorrow if they fail to reach an agreement on power-sharing and polic...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2006
'Health Check' finds some trusts in poor state
The results of the Healthcare Commission's first annual health check show that many NHS trusts are performing well, but there was room for improvement in more than half the trusts which were told to "...
'Health Check' finds some trusts in poor state
The results of the Healthcare Commission's first annual health check show that many NHS trusts are performing well, but there was room for improvement in more than half the trusts which were told to "...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2006
Bali bomb memorial unveiled
A permanent memorial to those who were killed in the Bali bombings four years ago has been unveiled in central London by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall. The sculpture is comprised of...
Bali bomb memorial unveiled
A permanent memorial to those who were killed in the Bali bombings four years ago has been unveiled in central London by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall. The sculpture is comprised of...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2006
Pedestrian killed on Westlink
A pedestrian was killed on the Westlink at around 1.30am on Thursday morning. The Westlink, which was closed for approximately six hours, has now been reopened. The man's name has not yet been rele...
Pedestrian killed on Westlink
A pedestrian was killed on the Westlink at around 1.30am on Thursday morning. The Westlink, which was closed for approximately six hours, has now been reopened. The man's name has not yet been rele...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2006
House prices surge ahead
UK house prices are continuing to surge ahead at their fastest rate for four years, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. According to the report the rise, the fastest seen since...
House prices surge ahead
UK house prices are continuing to surge ahead at their fastest rate for four years, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. According to the report the rise, the fastest seen since...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2006
Couple tied up and robbed in County Down
Detectives in County Down have appealed for information following an aggravated burglary at the home of a middle-aged couple in the early hours of yesterday morning. Shortly after 2.30am, three men ...
Couple tied up and robbed in County Down
Detectives in County Down have appealed for information following an aggravated burglary at the home of a middle-aged couple in the early hours of yesterday morning. Shortly after 2.30am, three men ...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2006
Government announces help for lone parents
Lone parents are to receive an extra £20 on top of their benefits if they take active steps towards work, under a pilot scheme being rolled out next year. Under the scheme, lone parents with children...
Government announces help for lone parents
Lone parents are to receive an extra £20 on top of their benefits if they take active steps towards work, under a pilot scheme being rolled out next year. Under the scheme, lone parents with children...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2006
Complex bank charges criticised
Banks in Northern Ireland have been criticised for their "unduly complex" charges levied on personal current account holders, in a report from the Competition Commission. However, account holders wer...
Complex bank charges criticised
Banks in Northern Ireland have been criticised for their "unduly complex" charges levied on personal current account holders, in a report from the Competition Commission. However, account holders wer...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2006
Man shot in north Belfast
A man has been shot in an attack in North Belfast which occurred at around 10.30pm last night. The man received two gunshot wounds to his legs in the incident on Farrington Gardens, and is believed t...
Man shot in north Belfast
A man has been shot in an attack in North Belfast which occurred at around 10.30pm last night. The man received two gunshot wounds to his legs in the incident on Farrington Gardens, and is believed t...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2006
Paisley and O'Loan in stand up row
Northern Ireland Police Ombudsman Nuala O'Loan has been involved in a public stand up row with DUP policing board member Ian Paisley Junior in a Belfast city centre coffee shop. The argument is belie...
Paisley and O'Loan in stand up row
Northern Ireland Police Ombudsman Nuala O'Loan has been involved in a public stand up row with DUP policing board member Ian Paisley Junior in a Belfast city centre coffee shop. The argument is belie...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2006
City Hall to become a ‘no parking zone’
Parking restrictions on the cobbled area directly in front of Belfast City Hall are being strictly enforced from next week. On Monday (October 16), work begins to install bollards, to prevent vehicle...
City Hall to become a ‘no parking zone’
Parking restrictions on the cobbled area directly in front of Belfast City Hall are being strictly enforced from next week. On Monday (October 16), work begins to install bollards, to prevent vehicle...
UK National News, Oct 11, 2006
Dementia drug appeal rejected
An appeal by Alzheimer's disease groups to win greater access to drugs has been rejected by the NHS watchdog responsible for recommending drugs use. The National institute for Clinical Excellence (NI...
Dementia drug appeal rejected
An appeal by Alzheimer's disease groups to win greater access to drugs has been rejected by the NHS watchdog responsible for recommending drugs use. The National institute for Clinical Excellence (NI...
UK National News, Oct 11, 2006
Man pleads guilty to murder of Pc Beshenivsky
One of the five men accused of murdering Pc Sharon Beshenivsky, 25-year-old Muzzaker Imtiaz Shah, has pleaded guilty. The other four defendants, Yusuf Abdillh Jamma, 20, Raza Ul-Haq Aslam, 25, Faisal...
Man pleads guilty to murder of Pc Beshenivsky
One of the five men accused of murdering Pc Sharon Beshenivsky, 25-year-old Muzzaker Imtiaz Shah, has pleaded guilty. The other four defendants, Yusuf Abdillh Jamma, 20, Raza Ul-Haq Aslam, 25, Faisal...
UK National News, Oct 11, 2006
Funding pledge to help tackle extremism
Communities Secretary Ruth Kelly has pleged funding to help those Muslim groups that oppose extremism. Ms Kelly told a meeting of Muslim organisations opposed to extremism that proactive leadership w...
Funding pledge to help tackle extremism
Communities Secretary Ruth Kelly has pleged funding to help those Muslim groups that oppose extremism. Ms Kelly told a meeting of Muslim organisations opposed to extremism that proactive leadership w...
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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.
