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Northern Ireland News for April 2006
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2006
Former UUP leader attacks Orange leadership
Former Ulster Unionist Party leader, David Trimble, has attacked the leadership of the Orange Order during a speech at the launch of book which also criticised the organisation. Mr Trimble, who is a ...
Former UUP leader attacks Orange leadership
Former Ulster Unionist Party leader, David Trimble, has attacked the leadership of the Orange Order during a speech at the launch of book which also criticised the organisation. Mr Trimble, who is a ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2006
Woman sexually assaulted in Belfast city centre
Police have appealed for information following a sexual assault on a woman in Belfast city centre in the early hours of this morning. It is understood that the incident happened sometime between 3.30...
Woman sexually assaulted in Belfast city centre
Police have appealed for information following a sexual assault on a woman in Belfast city centre in the early hours of this morning. It is understood that the incident happened sometime between 3.30...
UK National News, Apr 28, 2006
Five deny London bomb plot charges
Five men have denied charges over the alleged attempts to carry out bomb attacks on the London transport network last July. Ibrahim Muktar Said, 27, Ramzi Mohammed, 23, Yassin Omar, 24, and Hussain O...
Five deny London bomb plot charges
Five men have denied charges over the alleged attempts to carry out bomb attacks on the London transport network last July. Ibrahim Muktar Said, 27, Ramzi Mohammed, 23, Yassin Omar, 24, and Hussain O...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2006
Cancer treatment delayed due to sick doctor
A number of cancer patients living in the County Antrim area have been waiting for up to six weeks to start their treatment. It has been reported that the 25 women waiting for treatment have been tol...
Cancer treatment delayed due to sick doctor
A number of cancer patients living in the County Antrim area have been waiting for up to six weeks to start their treatment. It has been reported that the 25 women waiting for treatment have been tol...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2006
£1 million investment for Castlereagh
The Roads Service are to invest £1 million for Castlereagh over the next 12 months. It is understood that the money will be put towards improving roads in the east Belfast district, including the com...
£1 million investment for Castlereagh
The Roads Service are to invest £1 million for Castlereagh over the next 12 months. It is understood that the money will be put towards improving roads in the east Belfast district, including the com...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2006
NI bank customers are paying more
A report by the Competition Commission (CC) has revealed that Northern Ireland bank customers are paying higher charges for current accounts than those in the mainland. The CC report claims that this...
NI bank customers are paying more
A report by the Competition Commission (CC) has revealed that Northern Ireland bank customers are paying higher charges for current accounts than those in the mainland. The CC report claims that this...
UK National News, Apr 28, 2006
Teen admits supermarket toilet rape
A 15-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to the rape of an 11-year-old girl in a supermarket toilet. The teenager had been accused of attacking the girl in the toilet at the Sainsbury's store on the Shir...
Teen admits supermarket toilet rape
A 15-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to the rape of an 11-year-old girl in a supermarket toilet. The teenager had been accused of attacking the girl in the toilet at the Sainsbury's store on the Shir...
UK National News, Apr 28, 2006
Police handling of Hayley Richards' case 'poor'
Wiltshire Police have been criticised by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) over the handling of a case which resulted in the murder of a pregnant woman. Hayley Richards,was murdered...
Police handling of Hayley Richards' case 'poor'
Wiltshire Police have been criticised by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) over the handling of a case which resulted in the murder of a pregnant woman. Hayley Richards,was murdered...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2006
PSNI to reveal whether chef is to be prosecuted
A chef from New York could find out, over the next six weeks, whether or not the PSNI are to prosecute him over a break-in at a Northern Ireland police station. Larry Zaitschek, 38, was an employee a...
PSNI to reveal whether chef is to be prosecuted
A chef from New York could find out, over the next six weeks, whether or not the PSNI are to prosecute him over a break-in at a Northern Ireland police station. Larry Zaitschek, 38, was an employee a...
UK National News, Apr 28, 2006
Jailed football fan denied retrial
Liverpool football Michael Shields, who is serving a jail sentence in Bulgaria for the attempted murder of a barman, has been denied a retrial. The 19-year-old has had his sentence reduced from 15 ye...
Jailed football fan denied retrial
Liverpool football Michael Shields, who is serving a jail sentence in Bulgaria for the attempted murder of a barman, has been denied a retrial. The 19-year-old has had his sentence reduced from 15 ye...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2006
Fresh appeal launched to find Derry rapist
Police in Londonderry have launched a fresh appeal to find the person responsible for a serious sexual assault on a woman last week. Detectives have revisited the scene of the attack, which happened ...
Fresh appeal launched to find Derry rapist
Police in Londonderry have launched a fresh appeal to find the person responsible for a serious sexual assault on a woman last week. Detectives have revisited the scene of the attack, which happened ...
UK National News, Apr 28, 2006
Murder inquiry launched following teen's death in London
A murder inquiry has been launched after a 13-year-old boy, injured in a fight in east London, died in hospital. The teenager, who was originally from Lithuania, received a severe head injury during ...
Murder inquiry launched following teen's death in London
A murder inquiry has been launched after a 13-year-old boy, injured in a fight in east London, died in hospital. The teenager, who was originally from Lithuania, received a severe head injury during ...
UK National News, Apr 28, 2006
Snoop Dogg to leave UK
US rap star Snoop Dogg is to leave the UK on Friday after being arrested during a disturbance at Heathrow Airport earlier this week. The 34-year-old star, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, was relea...
Snoop Dogg to leave UK
US rap star Snoop Dogg is to leave the UK on Friday after being arrested during a disturbance at Heathrow Airport earlier this week. The 34-year-old star, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, was relea...
UK National News, Apr 28, 2006
Prince Harry launches Aids charity
Prince Harry has launched a charity to help children orphaned by Aids, in memory of his mother Diana, Princess of Wales. The charity, called Sentebale - meaning "forget me not" - will help Aids orpha...
Prince Harry launches Aids charity
Prince Harry has launched a charity to help children orphaned by Aids, in memory of his mother Diana, Princess of Wales. The charity, called Sentebale - meaning "forget me not" - will help Aids orpha...
UK National News, Apr 28, 2006
New Chief of Defence Staff takes over post
Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup has taken over as Chief of Defence Staff, taking over from General Sir Michael Walker. Air Chief Marshal Stirrup was Chief of Air Staff between August 2003 and Apri...
New Chief of Defence Staff takes over post
Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup has taken over as Chief of Defence Staff, taking over from General Sir Michael Walker. Air Chief Marshal Stirrup was Chief of Air Staff between August 2003 and Apri...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2006
Teenager still being held over school stabbing
A 13-year-old boy is still being questioned by police in connection with the stabbing of another teenager yesterday afternoon. Police were called to Ballymoney High School in County Antrim following ...
Teenager still being held over school stabbing
A 13-year-old boy is still being questioned by police in connection with the stabbing of another teenager yesterday afternoon. Police were called to Ballymoney High School in County Antrim following ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2006
Man arrested in connection with pensioner's death
A 38-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a pensioner in Belfast city centre. 67-year-old James Connor, from the Hartington Court area of the city, died in hospital after b...
Man arrested in connection with pensioner's death
A 38-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a pensioner in Belfast city centre. 67-year-old James Connor, from the Hartington Court area of the city, died in hospital after b...
Business News, Apr 27, 2006
Businesses 'not prepared' for age discrimination laws
Many employers are not prepared to understand how new age discrimination legislation will affect them, conciliation service Acas has warned. From October 1, employers will be banned from forcing staf...
Businesses 'not prepared' for age discrimination laws
Many employers are not prepared to understand how new age discrimination legislation will affect them, conciliation service Acas has warned. From October 1, employers will be banned from forcing staf...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2006
Pensioner dies after city centre robbery
Police have revealed the name of the 67-year-old man who died after being attacked and robbed in Belfast city centre. He was James Connor, from Hartington Court in Belfast. Mr Connor died as a resul...
Pensioner dies after city centre robbery
Police have revealed the name of the 67-year-old man who died after being attacked and robbed in Belfast city centre. He was James Connor, from Hartington Court in Belfast. Mr Connor died as a resul...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2006
Head of Community Relations Council to chair parades talks
Representatives of the Orange Order have met nationalist residents in west Belfast to hold discussions over contentious parades. Members from the Parades Forum met with residents from the Springfield...
Head of Community Relations Council to chair parades talks
Representatives of the Orange Order have met nationalist residents in west Belfast to hold discussions over contentious parades. Members from the Parades Forum met with residents from the Springfield...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2006
Border Fox granted extended leave
Former INLA man, Dessie O'Hare, also known as Border Fox, has been granted an extended period of temporary release by the prison service in the Irish Republic. Mr O'Hare, originally from County Armag...
Border Fox granted extended leave
Former INLA man, Dessie O'Hare, also known as Border Fox, has been granted an extended period of temporary release by the prison service in the Irish Republic. Mr O'Hare, originally from County Armag...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2006
Open ads launched for the SIS
The Secret Intelligence Service - also known as Mi6 - has begun open advertising for recruits for the first time in its near 100-year history. SIS said that the open advertising was intended to "broa...
Open ads launched for the SIS
The Secret Intelligence Service - also known as Mi6 - has begun open advertising for recruits for the first time in its near 100-year history. SIS said that the open advertising was intended to "broa...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2006
Minister denies Cabinet 'meltdown'
Work and Pensions Secretary John Hutton has stressed that the government is not in "meltdown" after a series of controversies hit several Cabinet ministers this week. Yesterday was referred to "Black...
Minister denies Cabinet 'meltdown'
Work and Pensions Secretary John Hutton has stressed that the government is not in "meltdown" after a series of controversies hit several Cabinet ministers this week. Yesterday was referred to "Black...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2006
No charges over British soldier death
No charges will be brought over the death of Sergeant Steven Roberts and Iraqi civilian Zaher Zaher, the Attorney General has ruled. Lord Goldsmith said that there was "insufficient evidence" to cont...
No charges over British soldier death
No charges will be brought over the death of Sergeant Steven Roberts and Iraqi civilian Zaher Zaher, the Attorney General has ruled. Lord Goldsmith said that there was "insufficient evidence" to cont...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2006
Flu pandemic plans put to the test
The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety are to embark on a major exercise to test the Northern Ireland Pandemic Influenza plan. The operation will be known as ‘Exercise Delilah’ a...
Flu pandemic plans put to the test
The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety are to embark on a major exercise to test the Northern Ireland Pandemic Influenza plan. The operation will be known as ‘Exercise Delilah’ a...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2006
Scolari offered England job
Brazilian Luiz Felipe Scolari has been offered the job of England manager, it has been reported. The 57-year-old, who led Brazil to victory in the 2002 World Cup and is currently the manager of Portu...
Scolari offered England job
Brazilian Luiz Felipe Scolari has been offered the job of England manager, it has been reported. The 57-year-old, who led Brazil to victory in the 2002 World Cup and is currently the manager of Portu...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2006
Man due in court charged with attempted murder
A 34-year-old man is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates Court charged with attempted murder. The charge relates to an attack on a 50-year-old man in east Belfast, on Tuesday. Police received a...
Man due in court charged with attempted murder
A 34-year-old man is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates Court charged with attempted murder. The charge relates to an attack on a 50-year-old man in east Belfast, on Tuesday. Police received a...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2006
Chickens culled following bird flu find
Around 35,000 chickens are to be slaughtered at a poultry farm in Norfolk, following the discovery of bird flu among dead chickens. The dead birds were found at the Witford Lodge Farm in Norfolk. It ...
Chickens culled following bird flu find
Around 35,000 chickens are to be slaughtered at a poultry farm in Norfolk, following the discovery of bird flu among dead chickens. The dead birds were found at the Witford Lodge Farm in Norfolk. It ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2006
Government invite comment on housing law proposals
The government has today announced proposals to change the way the way the Social Housing Development Programme is managed. Social Development Minister David Hanson launched a public consultation exe...
Government invite comment on housing law proposals
The government has today announced proposals to change the way the way the Social Housing Development Programme is managed. Social Development Minister David Hanson launched a public consultation exe...
UK National News, Apr 27, 2006
US rapper arrested in airport row
US rapper Snoop Dogg has been arrested following a disturbance at Heathrow airport. The 34-year-old star, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, was among six men - all US citizens in their thirties - wh...
US rapper arrested in airport row
US rapper Snoop Dogg has been arrested following a disturbance at Heathrow airport. The 34-year-old star, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, was among six men - all US citizens in their thirties - wh...
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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.
