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Northern Ireland News for April 2006 : Page 10
Northern Ireland News, Apr 6, 2006
Police appeal for information on armed robbery in Newry
Police in Newry are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery in the city yesterday morning. A male, carrying a black rucksack entered the shop on Hill Street at around 11am and asked a memb...
Police appeal for information on armed robbery in Newry
Police in Newry are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery in the city yesterday morning. A male, carrying a black rucksack entered the shop on Hill Street at around 11am and asked a memb...
UK National News, Apr 6, 2006
Possible refunds for holiday camp staff
Staff working for holiday camps such as Butlins could be refunded pay after they were charged for electricity in their accommodation. The GMB union said that around 20,000 employees, working for Butl...
Possible refunds for holiday camp staff
Staff working for holiday camps such as Butlins could be refunded pay after they were charged for electricity in their accommodation. The GMB union said that around 20,000 employees, working for Butl...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 6, 2006
Man released without charge in connection with murder
Police have confirmed that a man arrested in Belfast yesterday in connection with the murder of County Antrim car dealer Ronald Todd, has been released without charge. The man is the third person to ...
Man released without charge in connection with murder
Police have confirmed that a man arrested in Belfast yesterday in connection with the murder of County Antrim car dealer Ronald Todd, has been released without charge. The man is the third person to ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2006
British and Irish premiers' NI trip to go ahead
It has been confirmed that the British and Irish premiers' visit to Northern Ireland tomorrow will go ahead as planned, despite yesterday's murder of ex-Sinn Fein official Denis Donaldson. The Prime ...
British and Irish premiers' NI trip to go ahead
It has been confirmed that the British and Irish premiers' visit to Northern Ireland tomorrow will go ahead as planned, despite yesterday's murder of ex-Sinn Fein official Denis Donaldson. The Prime ...
UK National News, Apr 5, 2006
Blair and Brown launch local election campaign
Prime Minister Tony Blair and Chancellor Gordon Brown have launched Labour's manifesto for the local elections in England on May 4. Mr Blair and Mr Brown presented a united front, following fresh all...
Blair and Brown launch local election campaign
Prime Minister Tony Blair and Chancellor Gordon Brown have launched Labour's manifesto for the local elections in England on May 4. Mr Blair and Mr Brown presented a united front, following fresh all...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2006
Former Sinn Fein official shot dead
Former Sinn Fein official Denis Donaldson has been found shot dead in Donegal. It is understood that Gardai discovered his body close to his run-down home, near the village of Glenties at around 5pm ...
Former Sinn Fein official shot dead
Former Sinn Fein official Denis Donaldson has been found shot dead in Donegal. It is understood that Gardai discovered his body close to his run-down home, near the village of Glenties at around 5pm ...
UK National News, Apr 5, 2006
Gene Pitney found dead in UK hotel
American singer Gene Pitney has been found dead in a hotel in Cardiff. The 65-year-old star had been on a tour of the UK and had played a show at Cardiff's St David's Hall on Tuesday night. He had be...
Gene Pitney found dead in UK hotel
American singer Gene Pitney has been found dead in a hotel in Cardiff. The 65-year-old star had been on a tour of the UK and had played a show at Cardiff's St David's Hall on Tuesday night. He had be...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2006
Fifteen arrested in Derry raids
Fifteen people have been arrested today following a series of raids in Londonderry. Police have confirmed that ten men and five women were detained on both sides of the River Foyle in a planned opera...
Fifteen arrested in Derry raids
Fifteen people have been arrested today following a series of raids in Londonderry. Police have confirmed that ten men and five women were detained on both sides of the River Foyle in a planned opera...
UK National News, Apr 5, 2006
Drugs trial 'followed correct protocols'
An investigation into the drugs trial which left six men seriously ill in hospital has ruled that the trial followed the agreed protocol. The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency repor...
Drugs trial 'followed correct protocols'
An investigation into the drugs trial which left six men seriously ill in hospital has ruled that the trial followed the agreed protocol. The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency repor...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2006
Teenager dies following County Down RTA
A 16-year-old boy has died following a road traffic incident in County Down. Police have said that they understand that the teenager was cycling along the by-pass at Groomsport last night, when he fe...
Teenager dies following County Down RTA
A 16-year-old boy has died following a road traffic incident in County Down. Police have said that they understand that the teenager was cycling along the by-pass at Groomsport last night, when he fe...
UK National News, Apr 5, 2006
Charges follow investigation into NHS fraud allegations
Nine people and five companies have been charged following a Serious Fraud Office investigation into conspiracy to defraud the NHS. The criminal charges relate to alleged price fixing and market shar...
Charges follow investigation into NHS fraud allegations
Nine people and five companies have been charged following a Serious Fraud Office investigation into conspiracy to defraud the NHS. The criminal charges relate to alleged price fixing and market shar...
UK National News, Apr 5, 2006
Goodyear to close UK plant
Tyre manufacturer Goodyear has announced plans to close its plant in Washington, Tyne and Wear, with the loss of 585 jobs. The job losses are expected to affect management as well as workers and are ...
Goodyear to close UK plant
Tyre manufacturer Goodyear has announced plans to close its plant in Washington, Tyne and Wear, with the loss of 585 jobs. The job losses are expected to affect management as well as workers and are ...
UK National News, Apr 5, 2006
Investigation determines Milosevic died of natural causes
The public prosecutor’s department in The Netherlands has closed its investigation into the death of former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic, concluding that he died a natural death and that “the...
Investigation determines Milosevic died of natural causes
The public prosecutor’s department in The Netherlands has closed its investigation into the death of former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic, concluding that he died a natural death and that “the...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2006
Man arrested in connection with Ronald Todd murder
Police have arrested a man in Belfast in connection with the murder of County Antrim car dealer, Ronald Todd. Detectives investigating the circumstances surrounding Mr Todd's death have said that the...
Man arrested in connection with Ronald Todd murder
Police have arrested a man in Belfast in connection with the murder of County Antrim car dealer, Ronald Todd. Detectives investigating the circumstances surrounding Mr Todd's death have said that the...
UK National News, Apr 5, 2006
OFT clamps down on credit card charges
The Office of Fair Trading has slammed credit card charges, saying that they have generally been set at "a significantly higher level than is legally fair". Credit card default charges are imposed wh...
OFT clamps down on credit card charges
The Office of Fair Trading has slammed credit card charges, saying that they have generally been set at "a significantly higher level than is legally fair". Credit card default charges are imposed wh...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2006
Burglar stabs man with with screwdriver
Police in West Belfast are appealing for information following an aggravated burglary in the early hours of this morning. A police spokesperson today said that a robber broke into a property in Fruit...
Burglar stabs man with with screwdriver
Police in West Belfast are appealing for information following an aggravated burglary in the early hours of this morning. A police spokesperson today said that a robber broke into a property in Fruit...
UK National News, Apr 5, 2006
Police arrest man who smashed museum vases
A museum visitor who said that he had accidentally broken three porcelain vases has been arrested. Nick Flynn, 42, was arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage to the 17th Century vases which...
Police arrest man who smashed museum vases
A museum visitor who said that he had accidentally broken three porcelain vases has been arrested. Nick Flynn, 42, was arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage to the 17th Century vases which...
UK National News, Apr 5, 2006
Dixons stores to be rebranded
Dixons stores across the UK are to be rebranded under new plans announced today. The owner of the electrical retailer, DSG international, said that they would begin the initial conversion of all 190 ...
Dixons stores to be rebranded
Dixons stores across the UK are to be rebranded under new plans announced today. The owner of the electrical retailer, DSG international, said that they would begin the initial conversion of all 190 ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2006
100 jobs to be created in Carrickfergus
Around 100 jobs are to be created at an electronics firm in County Antrim. Schrader Electronics has said that the jobs are to be created as the result of an investment of £3.5 million by Invest NI. ...
100 jobs to be created in Carrickfergus
Around 100 jobs are to be created at an electronics firm in County Antrim. Schrader Electronics has said that the jobs are to be created as the result of an investment of £3.5 million by Invest NI. ...
UK National News, Apr 5, 2006
Rabbit cruelty man sentenced
A man who threw a rabbit into an alligator pool at a zoo has been given a six-month suspended jail sentence. Damien French, 20, was found guilty of animal cruelty at Llandudno Magistrates Court. The...
Rabbit cruelty man sentenced
A man who threw a rabbit into an alligator pool at a zoo has been given a six-month suspended jail sentence. Damien French, 20, was found guilty of animal cruelty at Llandudno Magistrates Court. The...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2006
NIE customers face further price hike
Northern Ireland Electricity customers could face a 3% rise in bills over the next three years, as a result of one of the main privately owned power stations being converted to be more environmentally...
NIE customers face further price hike
Northern Ireland Electricity customers could face a 3% rise in bills over the next three years, as a result of one of the main privately owned power stations being converted to be more environmentally...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2006
£4 million research centre opens in Coleraine
A £4 million research centre has been opened in Coleraine as part of the government's drive to make Northern Ireland into an innovation-led economy. The centre of excellence, based at the University ...
£4 million research centre opens in Coleraine
A £4 million research centre has been opened in Coleraine as part of the government's drive to make Northern Ireland into an innovation-led economy. The centre of excellence, based at the University ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2006
Government reveal new child care scheme
The a new government scheme has been unveiled today to approve childcare that takes place within a child's own home. The 'Home Childcarer Approval Scheme' will enable parents, for the first time, to ...
Government reveal new child care scheme
The a new government scheme has been unveiled today to approve childcare that takes place within a child's own home. The 'Home Childcarer Approval Scheme' will enable parents, for the first time, to ...
Recruitment News, Apr 5, 2006
Opportunities For Graduates To Earn Whilst Seeing The World
A paid teaching placement allows graduates to earn some extra money whilst immersing themselves in some of the worlds most ancient and fascinating cultures. i-to-i, Award winning Volunteer travel and...
Opportunities For Graduates To Earn Whilst Seeing The World
A paid teaching placement allows graduates to earn some extra money whilst immersing themselves in some of the worlds most ancient and fascinating cultures. i-to-i, Award winning Volunteer travel and...
Recruitment News, Apr 4, 2006
Citco Open New Premises In Cork
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Micheál Martin has officially opened the new premises for Citco at Tellengana, Blackrock Road, Cork. Citco is a global financial services company and a w...
Citco Open New Premises In Cork
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Micheál Martin has officially opened the new premises for Citco at Tellengana, Blackrock Road, Cork. Citco is a global financial services company and a w...
UK National News, Apr 4, 2006
Brothers acquitted of Damilola murder
Two brothers have been acquitted of the murder of schoolboy Damilola Taylor. The two teenagers, aged 17 and 18, were also cleared of assault with intent to rob. However, the jury was discharged after...
Brothers acquitted of Damilola murder
Two brothers have been acquitted of the murder of schoolboy Damilola Taylor. The two teenagers, aged 17 and 18, were also cleared of assault with intent to rob. However, the jury was discharged after...
UK National News, Apr 4, 2006
Family murderer sentenced to life
A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his girlfriend and her six-year-old daughter. Mark Nicholas, 30, had pleaded guilty to stabbing 33-year-old Nicole Batten to death and ...
Family murderer sentenced to life
A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his girlfriend and her six-year-old daughter. Mark Nicholas, 30, had pleaded guilty to stabbing 33-year-old Nicole Batten to death and ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2006
Loyalist areas to receive £33 million cash boost
The government has announced a £33 million cash boost to improve health and education facilities in working class loyalist areas in Belfast. Social Development Minister, David Hanson today urged lead...
Loyalist areas to receive £33 million cash boost
The government has announced a £33 million cash boost to improve health and education facilities in working class loyalist areas in Belfast. Social Development Minister, David Hanson today urged lead...
UK National News, Apr 4, 2006
Lord Turner defends pensions reforms
Lord Turner has defended the proposed pension reforms in the Pensions Commission final report. Lord Turner, who chaired the commission, said that the state pension should be made more generous and le...
Lord Turner defends pensions reforms
Lord Turner has defended the proposed pension reforms in the Pensions Commission final report. Lord Turner, who chaired the commission, said that the state pension should be made more generous and le...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2006
South Belfast fire started 'maliciously'
Police have confirmed that they are treating the cause of a fire at a block of flats in south Belfast last night as malicious. Fire and rescue services were alerted to the blaze in the 14-storey Belv...
South Belfast fire started 'maliciously'
Police have confirmed that they are treating the cause of a fire at a block of flats in south Belfast last night as malicious. Fire and rescue services were alerted to the blaze in the 14-storey Belv...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and 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.
