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Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2006
Woman killed in Banbridge road crash
A woman in her 20s has died in a road traffic collision near Gilford in Co. Down on Wednesday morning. The collision on the Banbridge Road involved a car driven by the woman and a lorry. The driver o...
Woman killed in Banbridge road crash
A woman in her 20s has died in a road traffic collision near Gilford in Co. Down on Wednesday morning. The collision on the Banbridge Road involved a car driven by the woman and a lorry. The driver o...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2006
Sportswear and electrical goods stolen from warehouse
A large quantity of new sportswear has been stolen along with a quantity of electrical goods, during a burglary at a warehouse at North Street. The thieves broke in through a skylight sometime betwee...
Sportswear and electrical goods stolen from warehouse
A large quantity of new sportswear has been stolen along with a quantity of electrical goods, during a burglary at a warehouse at North Street. The thieves broke in through a skylight sometime betwee...
UK National News, Oct 11, 2006
Blair and Ahern head to Scotland for crunch NI talks
The British and Irish Prime Ministers are off to St Andrews in Scotland today to hold three days of intensive talks with Northern Ireland politicians over the restoration of the power-sharing Assembly...
Blair and Ahern head to Scotland for crunch NI talks
The British and Irish Prime Ministers are off to St Andrews in Scotland today to hold three days of intensive talks with Northern Ireland politicians over the restoration of the power-sharing Assembly...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2006
Politicians attend talks on NI Assembly
Representatives from Northern Ireland's main political parties are attending talks today with Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern in St Andrews, Scotland. The Prime Minister and the Taoiseach will schedule t...
Politicians attend talks on NI Assembly
Representatives from Northern Ireland's main political parties are attending talks today with Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern in St Andrews, Scotland. The Prime Minister and the Taoiseach will schedule t...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2006
Man held after hatchet incident on bus
A man has been arrested after boarding a bus half naked armed with a hatchet. The man wearing jeans but bare chested, jumped onto the bus in the Oldpark Road area at round 7.30am this morning weildin...
Man held after hatchet incident on bus
A man has been arrested after boarding a bus half naked armed with a hatchet. The man wearing jeans but bare chested, jumped onto the bus in the Oldpark Road area at round 7.30am this morning weildin...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2006
Three released after school shooting
A 13-year-old boy was among three people released on bail pending further enquiries after a shooting at a County Antrim school yesterday afternoon. The schoolboy was the first to be arrested after an...
Three released after school shooting
A 13-year-old boy was among three people released on bail pending further enquiries after a shooting at a County Antrim school yesterday afternoon. The schoolboy was the first to be arrested after an...
UK National News, Oct 11, 2006
UK shoplifting soars despite improved security
The British Retail Consortium's (BRC) 2006 Retail Crime Survey has revealed that shoplifting has soared by 70% since 2000. The survey, sponsored by ADT, shows crime cost retailers �2.1bn last year ...
UK shoplifting soars despite improved security
The British Retail Consortium's (BRC) 2006 Retail Crime Survey has revealed that shoplifting has soared by 70% since 2000. The survey, sponsored by ADT, shows crime cost retailers �2.1bn last year ...
UK National News, Oct 11, 2006
UK's iconic Harrier upgraded
The latest version of the UK's Harrier strike aircraft has been unveiled. It is claimed that the refitted Harrier, which is capable of vertical landing and take-off, with this state-of-the-art techno...
UK's iconic Harrier upgraded
The latest version of the UK's Harrier strike aircraft has been unveiled. It is claimed that the refitted Harrier, which is capable of vertical landing and take-off, with this state-of-the-art techno...
UK National News, Oct 11, 2006
Carphone Warehouse acquire AOL UK
Carphone Warehouse has bought AOL Internet access business in the UK from Time Warner for �370 million. The acquisition of the AOL's access business will give Carphone Warehouse an enlarged broadba...
Carphone Warehouse acquire AOL UK
Carphone Warehouse has bought AOL Internet access business in the UK from Time Warner for �370 million. The acquisition of the AOL's access business will give Carphone Warehouse an enlarged broadba...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2006
Two men arrested in £18m cannabis seizure
Two men have been arrested after police made their biggest ever seizure of cannabis in Northern Ireland yesterday. Three tonnes of the drug, with an estimated street value of £18m, were found at prem...
Two men arrested in £18m cannabis seizure
Two men have been arrested after police made their biggest ever seizure of cannabis in Northern Ireland yesterday. Three tonnes of the drug, with an estimated street value of £18m, were found at prem...
UK National News, Oct 11, 2006
BBC Licence Fee under review
The BBC has confirmed that it has reduced its bid for a hike in the licence fee from 2.3 % to 1.8 % over inflation. The BBC said it needed an inflation plus 2.3 % to fund a list of expenditures, incl...
BBC Licence Fee under review
The BBC has confirmed that it has reduced its bid for a hike in the licence fee from 2.3 % to 1.8 % over inflation. The BBC said it needed an inflation plus 2.3 % to fund a list of expenditures, incl...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2006
One injured in road crash in Newry
One person has been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision on the Rathfriland Road, Newry. The victim is believed to be have suspected concussion and facial injuries. The accident occu...
One injured in road crash in Newry
One person has been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision on the Rathfriland Road, Newry. The victim is believed to be have suspected concussion and facial injuries. The accident occu...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2006
Counterfeit notes warning issued by Police
Detectives in Musgrave Street in Belfast have warned businesses and members of the public to be vigilant following a number of incidents where counterfeit money was used to purchase items. Police are...
Counterfeit notes warning issued by Police
Detectives in Musgrave Street in Belfast have warned businesses and members of the public to be vigilant following a number of incidents where counterfeit money was used to purchase items. Police are...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2006
Police appeal over stolen drugs
Police have re-issued a warning to the public and are appealing for information regarding the theft of a range of prescription drugs. The incident occurred at around 2pm yesterday on Sorella Street, ...
Police appeal over stolen drugs
Police have re-issued a warning to the public and are appealing for information regarding the theft of a range of prescription drugs. The incident occurred at around 2pm yesterday on Sorella Street, ...
UK National News, Oct 10, 2006
Soldiers to receive tax free bonuses
Military personnel serving in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Balkans are to receive a tax-free bonus of up to £2,240, the government has announced. The amount is the equivalent to the amount of tax a typi...
Soldiers to receive tax free bonuses
Military personnel serving in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Balkans are to receive a tax-free bonus of up to £2,240, the government has announced. The amount is the equivalent to the amount of tax a typi...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2006
Mother released on bail following two-year-old daughter's rape
The High Court in Belfast has heard that a two year-old-girl was raped in her County Antrim home last week. The claim was revealed during a bail application by the child's mother. The 26-year-old mot...
Mother released on bail following two-year-old daughter's rape
The High Court in Belfast has heard that a two year-old-girl was raped in her County Antrim home last week. The claim was revealed during a bail application by the child's mother. The 26-year-old mot...
UK National News, Oct 10, 2006
North-south health divide 'still in place'
The north-south health divide in England still exists, according to a government report. The Health Profile of England report found higher levels of obesity, smoking-related diseases and lower life e...
North-south health divide 'still in place'
The north-south health divide in England still exists, according to a government report. The Health Profile of England report found higher levels of obesity, smoking-related diseases and lower life e...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2006
Hygiene levels below standard in two of Northern Ireland's hospitals
A report carried out by consultants KPMG has found that standards of cleanliness in two of Northern Ireland's 18 hospital trusts are unsatisfactory. Facilities at Altnagelvin and South and East Belfa...
Hygiene levels below standard in two of Northern Ireland's hospitals
A report carried out by consultants KPMG has found that standards of cleanliness in two of Northern Ireland's 18 hospital trusts are unsatisfactory. Facilities at Altnagelvin and South and East Belfa...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2006
Murder investigation after body find
Police in County Down have launched a murder inquiry after the discovery of a woman's body yesterday morning. A 36-year-old man has been arrested and is currently being questioned by police in connec...
Murder investigation after body find
Police in County Down have launched a murder inquiry after the discovery of a woman's body yesterday morning. A 36-year-old man has been arrested and is currently being questioned by police in connec...
UK National News, Oct 10, 2006
Peugeot factory confirms closure date
The Peugeot car plant in Ryton, near Coventry, is to close in January, it has been announced. Peugeot-Citroen had previously announced that production at the Warwickshire plant would cease in the mid...
Peugeot factory confirms closure date
The Peugeot car plant in Ryton, near Coventry, is to close in January, it has been announced. Peugeot-Citroen had previously announced that production at the Warwickshire plant would cease in the mid...
UK National News, Oct 10, 2006
MoD unveils new Harrier jets
The Ministry of Defence has unveiled the latest version of the Harrier strike jet. The upgraded Harrier GR9 aircraft has entered service with the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force, following a half-bill...
MoD unveils new Harrier jets
The Ministry of Defence has unveiled the latest version of the Harrier strike jet. The upgraded Harrier GR9 aircraft has entered service with the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force, following a half-bill...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2006
Several tonnes of cannabis seized in Newtownards
The biggest seizure of cannabis in Northern Ireland has been made through a joint operation by the police and HM Revenue and Customs. Police say the seizure is part of an ongoing commitment by the Or...
Several tonnes of cannabis seized in Newtownards
The biggest seizure of cannabis in Northern Ireland has been made through a joint operation by the police and HM Revenue and Customs. Police say the seizure is part of an ongoing commitment by the Or...
UK National News, Oct 10, 2006
Fresh appeal to catch serial rapist
Police searching for the country's most prolific burglar and sex offender have made a fresh appeal for information. Operation Minstead - the operation to catch the rapist, who has preyed on elderly v...
Fresh appeal to catch serial rapist
Police searching for the country's most prolific burglar and sex offender have made a fresh appeal for information. Operation Minstead - the operation to catch the rapist, who has preyed on elderly v...
UK National News, Oct 10, 2006
Family appeal over hit-and-run death
The father of a ten-year-old boy who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Edinburgh has made an emotional appeal for information to find his killers. Jack Anderson's father Michael said: "We're still...
Family appeal over hit-and-run death
The father of a ten-year-old boy who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Edinburgh has made an emotional appeal for information to find his killers. Jack Anderson's father Michael said: "We're still...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2006
New initiative launched to target racist attacks
A new initiative to help victims racist attacks has been launched in Northern Ireland. The community referral scheme is being piloted in Newtownabbey for those who have suffered a result of racism. ...
New initiative launched to target racist attacks
A new initiative to help victims racist attacks has been launched in Northern Ireland. The community referral scheme is being piloted in Newtownabbey for those who have suffered a result of racism. ...
UK National News, Oct 10, 2006
Snooker star loses cancer battle
Snooker player Paul Hunter has died from cancer at the age of 27. The three-times Masters champion was diagnosed with dozens of tumours on the lining of his stomach last March. He had continued to p...
Snooker star loses cancer battle
Snooker player Paul Hunter has died from cancer at the age of 27. The three-times Masters champion was diagnosed with dozens of tumours on the lining of his stomach last March. He had continued to p...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2006
NI drugs misuse database releases statistics
A Statistical Bulletin detailing information on problem drug users presenting to specialist drug treatment services in Northern Ireland in the year ending March 31 2005 has been published today. The ...
NI drugs misuse database releases statistics
A Statistical Bulletin detailing information on problem drug users presenting to specialist drug treatment services in Northern Ireland in the year ending March 31 2005 has been published today. The ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2006
RSPB condemn illegal killing of birds of prey
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has today reported that birds of prey have been deliberately killed in County Down. A male peregrine was shot and at least one buzzard has died fr...
RSPB condemn illegal killing of birds of prey
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has today reported that birds of prey have been deliberately killed in County Down. A male peregrine was shot and at least one buzzard has died fr...
UK National News, Oct 10, 2006
New drive to tackle mental health in work
The government has launched a new initiative which aims to encourage employers to improve the way they deal with mental health in the workplace. The three-year initiative, called 'Action on Stigma', ...
New drive to tackle mental health in work
The government has launched a new initiative which aims to encourage employers to improve the way they deal with mental health in the workplace. The three-year initiative, called 'Action on Stigma', ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2006
Police appeal for missing Armagh woman
Police in County Armagh and the family of 26-year-old Leanne Donnelly are becoming increasingly worried about her safety after she went missing from her home three days ago. Leanne was last seen at h...
Police appeal for missing Armagh woman
Police in County Armagh and the family of 26-year-old Leanne Donnelly are becoming increasingly worried about her safety after she went missing from her home three days ago. Leanne was last seen at h...
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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.
