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Northern Ireland News for February 2006 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2006
Antrim man charged in connection with German bombing
A Northern Ireland man has today been charged with an IRA bomb attack on a British army base in Germany in 1989. Leonard Joseph Hardy, 45, from Antrim, was also charged by German federal prosecutors ...
Antrim man charged in connection with German bombing
A Northern Ireland man has today been charged with an IRA bomb attack on a British army base in Germany in 1989. Leonard Joseph Hardy, 45, from Antrim, was also charged by German federal prosecutors ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2006
Youth remanded in custody in connection with Lisburn rape
A 16-year-old male has been remanded in custody charged with the rape of a teenage girl in Lisburn almost two weeks ago. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has denied the charges. The a...
Youth remanded in custody in connection with Lisburn rape
A 16-year-old male has been remanded in custody charged with the rape of a teenage girl in Lisburn almost two weeks ago. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has denied the charges. The a...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2006
Three appear in court on drugs trafficking charges
Three people have appeared in Londonderry Magistrates Court after cocaine with a street value of half a million pounds was seized in County Londonderry on Monday. Two men and a woman, all faced charg...
Three appear in court on drugs trafficking charges
Three people have appeared in Londonderry Magistrates Court after cocaine with a street value of half a million pounds was seized in County Londonderry on Monday. Two men and a woman, all faced charg...
UK National News, Feb 22, 2006
Government bird flu plans criticised
The government has been criticised for failing to stockpile supplies of a bird flu vaccine in preparation for a possible outbreak in Britain. Patrick Holden, director of Soil Association, accused the...
Government bird flu plans criticised
The government has been criticised for failing to stockpile supplies of a bird flu vaccine in preparation for a possible outbreak in Britain. Patrick Holden, director of Soil Association, accused the...
UK National News, Feb 22, 2006
Victims' families need more support, report suggests
The families of murder and manslaughter victims require more support from police, courts and support groups, a report has suggested. The survey, conducted by Victim Support, comprised interviews with...
Victims' families need more support, report suggests
The families of murder and manslaughter victims require more support from police, courts and support groups, a report has suggested. The survey, conducted by Victim Support, comprised interviews with...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2006
Three arrested in connection with Carrickfergus murder
Three men have been arrested for questioning in connection with the murder of a man in Carrickfergus at the weekend. Thomas Hollran, 49, was found with serious injuries in an alleyway at around 10pm ...
Three arrested in connection with Carrickfergus murder
Three men have been arrested for questioning in connection with the murder of a man in Carrickfergus at the weekend. Thomas Hollran, 49, was found with serious injuries in an alleyway at around 10pm ...
UK National News, Feb 22, 2006
Southern UK braced for wintry weather
Southern areas of the UK are bracing themselves for cold weather, as wintry conditions have been forecast for the next few days. The Met Office said that a raw easterly wind would bring an increasing...
Southern UK braced for wintry weather
Southern areas of the UK are bracing themselves for cold weather, as wintry conditions have been forecast for the next few days. The Met Office said that a raw easterly wind would bring an increasing...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2006
Police appeal for information following possible abduction attempt
Police in County Tyrone have appealed for information following a possible abduction attempt yesterday evening. Two men are believed to have approached three children, two girls aged 12 and seven, an...
Police appeal for information following possible abduction attempt
Police in County Tyrone have appealed for information following a possible abduction attempt yesterday evening. Two men are believed to have approached three children, two girls aged 12 and seven, an...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2006
AIB reports €1.7 billion profits
Banking group AIB have reported pre-tax profits of €1.706 billion in 2005, up from €1.37 billion. AIB Group Chief Executive Eugene Sheehy said: "Our 2005 performance reflects quality growth in all ou...
AIB reports €1.7 billion profits
Banking group AIB have reported pre-tax profits of €1.706 billion in 2005, up from €1.37 billion. AIB Group Chief Executive Eugene Sheehy said: "Our 2005 performance reflects quality growth in all ou...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2006
All party talks at Stormont fail
An attempt by the British and Irish governments to hold all party, round table talks at Stormont this afternoon have failed. The plan was to have all parties without Sinn Fein on one day, and on the ...
All party talks at Stormont fail
An attempt by the British and Irish governments to hold all party, round table talks at Stormont this afternoon have failed. The plan was to have all parties without Sinn Fein on one day, and on the ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2006
£35m fund awarded to boost NI skills base
Secretary of State Peter Hain has today announced a £35 million fund to help boost the skills base in Northern Ireland. Mr Hain said the two-year package for the Skills and Science Fund at the Belfas...
£35m fund awarded to boost NI skills base
Secretary of State Peter Hain has today announced a £35 million fund to help boost the skills base in Northern Ireland. Mr Hain said the two-year package for the Skills and Science Fund at the Belfas...
UK National News, Feb 21, 2006
Wembley misses deadline for FA Cup final
The new Wembley Stadium will not be ready for the FA Cup final in May, the Football Association has announced. FA chief executive Brian Barwick confirmed that the new £757 million stadium would not b...
Wembley misses deadline for FA Cup final
The new Wembley Stadium will not be ready for the FA Cup final in May, the Football Association has announced. FA chief executive Brian Barwick confirmed that the new £757 million stadium would not b...
UK National News, Feb 21, 2006
Bankers lose extradition battle
Three British bankers are to be extradited the US to face fraud charges linked to the Enron scandal. David Bermingham of Goring, Oxfordshire, Gary Mulgrew of Sible Hedringham, Essex, and Giles Darby ...
Bankers lose extradition battle
Three British bankers are to be extradited the US to face fraud charges linked to the Enron scandal. David Bermingham of Goring, Oxfordshire, Gary Mulgrew of Sible Hedringham, Essex, and Giles Darby ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2006
Transport Minister welcomes 'Baywatch' campaign
Transport Minister Shaun Woodward has today welcomed the launch of the 'Baywatch' Northern Ireland campaign, which highlights parking problems faced by disabled drivers in Northern Ireland. The Trans...
Transport Minister welcomes 'Baywatch' campaign
Transport Minister Shaun Woodward has today welcomed the launch of the 'Baywatch' Northern Ireland campaign, which highlights parking problems faced by disabled drivers in Northern Ireland. The Trans...
UK National News, Feb 21, 2006
Cause of Buncefield explosions still unknown
The lead investigator in the inquiry into the explosions at the Buncefield oil depot has said that it is still unclear what caused the blasts. Taf Powell said that he could not say "with sufficient c...
Cause of Buncefield explosions still unknown
The lead investigator in the inquiry into the explosions at the Buncefield oil depot has said that it is still unclear what caused the blasts. Taf Powell said that he could not say "with sufficient c...
UK National News, Feb 21, 2006
Emissions estimates map carbon creation
The Carbon Trust has revealed London as among the least energy efficient places in the UK. London produces 9.46 million tones of carbon a year which is around 1.09 tonnes per capita, this compared wi...
Emissions estimates map carbon creation
The Carbon Trust has revealed London as among the least energy efficient places in the UK. London produces 9.46 million tones of carbon a year which is around 1.09 tonnes per capita, this compared wi...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2006
RNLI experience 'busiest' year in 2005
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has today released figures stating that 2005 was the busiest year on record for rescues. Some 236 people were rescued from Northern Ireland waters by th...
RNLI experience 'busiest' year in 2005
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has today released figures stating that 2005 was the busiest year on record for rescues. Some 236 people were rescued from Northern Ireland waters by th...
Recruitment News, Feb 21, 2006
Invest Northern Ireland’s Graduate Export Development Programme
The Invest Northern Ireland Explorers Programme funded by Invest NI and delivered by edge, the Belfast based global learning and development consultancy, has delivered a successful programme for the l...
Invest Northern Ireland’s Graduate Export Development Programme
The Invest Northern Ireland Explorers Programme funded by Invest NI and delivered by edge, the Belfast based global learning and development consultancy, has delivered a successful programme for the l...
UK National News, Feb 21, 2006
Brady sends letter to victim's mother
The mother of Moors murder victim Keith Bennett has given an interview telling of her shock at receiving a letter from his killer, Ian Brady. Winnie Bennett, 72, told Sky News that the letter was a s...
Brady sends letter to victim's mother
The mother of Moors murder victim Keith Bennett has given an interview telling of her shock at receiving a letter from his killer, Ian Brady. Winnie Bennett, 72, told Sky News that the letter was a s...
UK National News, Feb 21, 2006
More babies born outside marriage
The number of babies born to unmarried mothers has risen dramatically over the past 25 years, a new report has shown. The annual Social Trends report conducted by the Office of National Statistics (O...
More babies born outside marriage
The number of babies born to unmarried mothers has risen dramatically over the past 25 years, a new report has shown. The annual Social Trends report conducted by the Office of National Statistics (O...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2006
Youth arrested in connection with Lisburn rape
Police have today arrested a 16-year-old male in connection with the rape of a teenage girl in Lisburn last weekend. Another teenage boy was held for questioning the day after the attack, however was...
Youth arrested in connection with Lisburn rape
Police have today arrested a 16-year-old male in connection with the rape of a teenage girl in Lisburn last weekend. Another teenage boy was held for questioning the day after the attack, however was...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2006
Man dies in County Down fire
A 64-year-old man has died following a fire in a garden shed in County Down. Firefighters were alerted to the blaze just before 3am yesterday morning and managed to remove the man from the burning sh...
Man dies in County Down fire
A 64-year-old man has died following a fire in a garden shed in County Down. Firefighters were alerted to the blaze just before 3am yesterday morning and managed to remove the man from the burning sh...
UK National News, Feb 21, 2006
Firm fined over in-transit radiation leak
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) today issued a reminder to companies working with radiation on the importance of protection control measures, including basic monitoring. The reminder follows th...
Firm fined over in-transit radiation leak
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) today issued a reminder to companies working with radiation on the importance of protection control measures, including basic monitoring. The reminder follows th...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2006
Three arrested after 'substantial' drugs find in Derry
Police in Londonderry have arrested three people after a quantity of cocaine was seized in the City. Detectives are currently questioning two men and a woman after what has been described as "a subst...
Three arrested after 'substantial' drugs find in Derry
Police in Londonderry have arrested three people after a quantity of cocaine was seized in the City. Detectives are currently questioning two men and a woman after what has been described as "a subst...
UK National News, Feb 21, 2006
English wildlife sites improving
The condition of England's best wildlife sites is improving, a new report has revealed. English Nature's assessment of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) found that 69.8% are now in target ...
English wildlife sites improving
The condition of England's best wildlife sites is improving, a new report has revealed. English Nature's assessment of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) found that 69.8% are now in target ...
Recruitment News, Feb 21, 2006
Asda To Create 7,000 Jobs Across The UK
Supermarket giant Asda has announced it is to create 7,000 jobs across the UK this year. Asda plans to open 25 new stores as part of its expansion, and it has also been reported its new style Asda Es...
Asda To Create 7,000 Jobs Across The UK
Supermarket giant Asda has announced it is to create 7,000 jobs across the UK this year. Asda plans to open 25 new stores as part of its expansion, and it has also been reported its new style Asda Es...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2006
Escaped murderer recaptured
Police have recaptured a convicted murderer who escaped in Larne yesterday after being granted a six-hour compassionate release from Magahberry prison to visit his sick father. Stephen Jeffery Wilson...
Escaped murderer recaptured
Police have recaptured a convicted murderer who escaped in Larne yesterday after being granted a six-hour compassionate release from Magahberry prison to visit his sick father. Stephen Jeffery Wilson...
UK National News, Feb 21, 2006
London's Square Mile to get WiFi
The City of London Corporation has unveiled plans to install a "dense and comprehensive" WiFi internet network throughout London’s Square Mile. The City Corporation has entered into a partnership dea...
London's Square Mile to get WiFi
The City of London Corporation has unveiled plans to install a "dense and comprehensive" WiFi internet network throughout London’s Square Mile. The City Corporation has entered into a partnership dea...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2006
Man released without charge in Dorrian case
Police have confirmed that one of three men arrested yesterday in connection with the murder of missing 25-year-old Bangor woman, Lisa Dorrian, has been released. The 18-year-old, who has not been na...
Man released without charge in Dorrian case
Police have confirmed that one of three men arrested yesterday in connection with the murder of missing 25-year-old Bangor woman, Lisa Dorrian, has been released. The 18-year-old, who has not been na...
UK National News, Feb 21, 2006
Broadband connectivity accelerates
Returns from Internet Service Providers (ISPs) showed that broadband connections in December 2005 reached 64.2% of all Internet connections, up from 62.3% in the previous month. Overall, the Office o...
Broadband connectivity accelerates
Returns from Internet Service Providers (ISPs) showed that broadband connections in December 2005 reached 64.2% of all Internet connections, up from 62.3% in the previous month. Overall, the Office o...
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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.
