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Northern Ireland News for April 2006 : Page 11
UK National News, Apr 4, 2006
Man arrested over Securitas depot robbery
Police investigating the £53 million robbery at the Securitas depot in Kent have arrested a 48-year-old man. The man was arrested at an address in Rochester and is being questioned on suspicion of co...
Man arrested over Securitas depot robbery
Police investigating the £53 million robbery at the Securitas depot in Kent have arrested a 48-year-old man. The man was arrested at an address in Rochester and is being questioned on suspicion of co...
UK National News, Apr 4, 2006
Two held over £166 million drugs haul
Two men have been arrested in Merseyside following the seizure of 1.66 tonnes of cocaine with a street value of £166 million. The two men, aged 33 and 34, were arrested during early morning raids in ...
Two held over £166 million drugs haul
Two men have been arrested in Merseyside following the seizure of 1.66 tonnes of cocaine with a street value of £166 million. The two men, aged 33 and 34, were arrested during early morning raids in ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2006
Antrim man jailed for part in 1989 Osnabruck bombing
A German court has handed down a six year custodial sentence to a County Antrim man who pleaded guilty to charges relating to the bombing of a British Army barracks in Osnabruck in 1989. Leonard Jose...
Antrim man jailed for part in 1989 Osnabruck bombing
A German court has handed down a six year custodial sentence to a County Antrim man who pleaded guilty to charges relating to the bombing of a British Army barracks in Osnabruck in 1989. Leonard Jose...
Recruitment News, Apr 4, 2006
Employment Appeals Tribunal Launch New Website
Minister for Labour Affairs, Tony Killeen has launched the new Employment Appeals Tribunal website www.eatribunal.ie during a visit to Ennis, Co. Clare....
Employment Appeals Tribunal Launch New Website
Minister for Labour Affairs, Tony Killeen has launched the new Employment Appeals Tribunal website www.eatribunal.ie during a visit to Ennis, Co. Clare....
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2006
Motorcyclist dies following County Tyrone RTA
The name of the man killed following a road traffic incident in County Tyrone last night has been released. Nigel James Millar, 31, from Northland Village in Dungannon died after the motorcycle on wh...
Motorcyclist dies following County Tyrone RTA
The name of the man killed following a road traffic incident in County Tyrone last night has been released. Nigel James Millar, 31, from Northland Village in Dungannon died after the motorcycle on wh...
UK National News, Apr 4, 2006
Food firms 'not taking health seriously enough'
The world's top 25 food companies are not taking health seriously enough, a new report has claimed. The report, by researchers at London's City University, examined how the companies were addressing ...
Food firms 'not taking health seriously enough'
The world's top 25 food companies are not taking health seriously enough, a new report has claimed. The report, by researchers at London's City University, examined how the companies were addressing ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2006
County Armagh charity worker dies in Moldova
A County Armagh father, who devoted his life to charity work after his son was murdered by the LVF in 1996, has died in Moldova. Michael McGoldrick's son, also called Michael, was fatally shot during...
County Armagh charity worker dies in Moldova
A County Armagh father, who devoted his life to charity work after his son was murdered by the LVF in 1996, has died in Moldova. Michael McGoldrick's son, also called Michael, was fatally shot during...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2006
Chairman of the Loyalist Commission forced to stand down
A Presbyterian Minister has been forced to step down as the Chairman of the Loyalist Commission. The Reverend Mervyn Gibson was asked to stand down yesterday during a meeting with the Commission, an ...
Chairman of the Loyalist Commission forced to stand down
A Presbyterian Minister has been forced to step down as the Chairman of the Loyalist Commission. The Reverend Mervyn Gibson was asked to stand down yesterday during a meeting with the Commission, an ...
UK National News, Apr 4, 2006
Man arrested over abduction of girl from bath
Police investigating the abduction of a six-year-old girl from her bath last December have arrested a man. A 34-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday morning at an address in Blyth, Northumberland, on...
Man arrested over abduction of girl from bath
Police investigating the abduction of a six-year-old girl from her bath last December have arrested a man. A 34-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday morning at an address in Blyth, Northumberland, on...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2006
Woman released after questioning over Northern Bank robbery
A 40-year-old woman who was arrested today in connection with the £26 million Northern Bank robbery in December 2004, has been released. A police spokesperson confirmed earlier that a woman had been ...
Woman released after questioning over Northern Bank robbery
A 40-year-old woman who was arrested today in connection with the £26 million Northern Bank robbery in December 2004, has been released. A police spokesperson confirmed earlier that a woman had been ...
UK National News, Apr 4, 2006
Search on for British woman who kept 'slaves'
US police are searching for a British woman who is alleged to have kept two British girls as slaves for 13 years. British national Mercedes Farquharson, 60, took over the care of Jasmine and Holly Ll...
Search on for British woman who kept 'slaves'
US police are searching for a British woman who is alleged to have kept two British girls as slaves for 13 years. British national Mercedes Farquharson, 60, took over the care of Jasmine and Holly Ll...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2006
NI community groups given chance to apply for more lottery cash
Small community groups, schools, charities, sports and arts and cultural schemes are to be given the opportunity to apply for more lottery cash to improve the lives of local people. The 'Awards for A...
NI community groups given chance to apply for more lottery cash
Small community groups, schools, charities, sports and arts and cultural schemes are to be given the opportunity to apply for more lottery cash to improve the lives of local people. The 'Awards for A...
UK National News, Apr 4, 2006
Anti-war protestors to stage demonstrations at the BBC
Anti-war protestors are planning a series of demonstrations at BBC offices across the UK today. The Stop The War Coalition said that the protests were in response to the BBC's failure to cover a prev...
Anti-war protestors to stage demonstrations at the BBC
Anti-war protestors are planning a series of demonstrations at BBC offices across the UK today. The Stop The War Coalition said that the protests were in response to the BBC's failure to cover a prev...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2006
Car share website launched
Department for Regional Development (DRD) has today launched a website to allow potential car sharers to find travel partners in a bid to reduce commuter traffic on Northern Ireland's roads. The webs...
Car share website launched
Department for Regional Development (DRD) has today launched a website to allow potential car sharers to find travel partners in a bid to reduce commuter traffic on Northern Ireland's roads. The webs...
UK National News, Apr 4, 2006
Rural elderly figures 'soaring'
The number of older people living in the English countryside is increasing at a much faster rate than the rest of the country, according to a report. Researchers from the University of Newcastle-upon...
Rural elderly figures 'soaring'
The number of older people living in the English countryside is increasing at a much faster rate than the rest of the country, according to a report. Researchers from the University of Newcastle-upon...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2006
Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival launches programme
A diverse and vibrant programme for this year’s Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival (April 27 – May 7) will see 120 events take place in 30 venues across the quarter. A special ‘World’ marquee in Custom ...
Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival launches programme
A diverse and vibrant programme for this year’s Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival (April 27 – May 7) will see 120 events take place in 30 venues across the quarter. A special ‘World’ marquee in Custom ...
UK National News, Apr 3, 2006
Man found not guilty of Damilola murder
A 20-year-old man has been found not guilty of the murder of schoolboy Damilola Taylor in south London. Hassan Jihad was cleared on charges of murder, manslaughter and assault with intent to rob at t...
Man found not guilty of Damilola murder
A 20-year-old man has been found not guilty of the murder of schoolboy Damilola Taylor in south London. Hassan Jihad was cleared on charges of murder, manslaughter and assault with intent to rob at t...
UK National News, Apr 3, 2006
Prisons face overcrowding crisis
Prisons in England and Wales are under "enormous pressure" and are facing a "looming overcrowding crisis", according to a charity report. The Prison Reform Trust reported that prison numbers have cre...
Prisons face overcrowding crisis
Prisons in England and Wales are under "enormous pressure" and are facing a "looming overcrowding crisis", according to a charity report. The Prison Reform Trust reported that prison numbers have cre...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2006
Hospital waiting lists hit 12-month target
Health Minister Shaun Woodward has today revealed that a target for reducing hospital in-patient waiting lists to 12-month has been met. Speaking today at Parliament Buildings in Belfast, Mr Woodward...
Hospital waiting lists hit 12-month target
Health Minister Shaun Woodward has today revealed that a target for reducing hospital in-patient waiting lists to 12-month has been met. Speaking today at Parliament Buildings in Belfast, Mr Woodward...
UK National News, Apr 3, 2006
Man in court over Manchester pub shootings
A 42-year-old man has appeared in court charged in connection with the double murder of two men who were shot dead outside a Manchester pub. Ian George McLeod, of Victoria Street, Radcliffe appeared ...
Man in court over Manchester pub shootings
A 42-year-old man has appeared in court charged in connection with the double murder of two men who were shot dead outside a Manchester pub. Ian George McLeod, of Victoria Street, Radcliffe appeared ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2006
Last army watchtowers to be demolished
The last of the British army watchtowers are to be demolished today in South Armagh. The move is the latest in a number of operations, brought on by the IRA's decommissioning in August, that will pha...
Last army watchtowers to be demolished
The last of the British army watchtowers are to be demolished today in South Armagh. The move is the latest in a number of operations, brought on by the IRA's decommissioning in August, that will pha...
UK National News, Apr 3, 2006
Government launches agency to tackle organised crime
The government has launched an agency to help tackle serious organised crime. Dubbed 'Britain's FBI,' the Serious Organised Crime Agency Soca will tackle drug trafficking, organised immigration crime...
Government launches agency to tackle organised crime
The government has launched an agency to help tackle serious organised crime. Dubbed 'Britain's FBI,' the Serious Organised Crime Agency Soca will tackle drug trafficking, organised immigration crime...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2006
Four arrests in connection with carjacking
Police in south Belfast have appealed for information following a hijacking incident in South Belfast in the early hours of this morning. Police have said that an unknown male dragged the driver of a...
Four arrests in connection with carjacking
Police in south Belfast have appealed for information following a hijacking incident in South Belfast in the early hours of this morning. Police have said that an unknown male dragged the driver of a...
UK National News, Apr 3, 2006
Blair dismisses claims of rift with Brown
Prime Minister Tony Blair has dismissed reports of a rift between himself and Chancellor Gordon Brown. Speaking to Sky News, the Prime Minister claimed that the story was in the same category as Apri...
Blair dismisses claims of rift with Brown
Prime Minister Tony Blair has dismissed reports of a rift between himself and Chancellor Gordon Brown. Speaking to Sky News, the Prime Minister claimed that the story was in the same category as Apri...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2006
Woman left shaken after Lurgan robbery
A woman has been left badly shaken following an armed robbery at her home in Lurgan. The woman answered the door of her home in Belvedere Manor at around 11.15pm yesterday evening, when two masked me...
Woman left shaken after Lurgan robbery
A woman has been left badly shaken following an armed robbery at her home in Lurgan. The woman answered the door of her home in Belvedere Manor at around 11.15pm yesterday evening, when two masked me...
UK National News, Apr 3, 2006
Doctors raise concerns about NHS funding
A group of NHS doctors have sent open letters to political leaders, expressing concern about the way the NHS is funded. The group of 900 doctors from Doctors for Reform warn that the NHS service is n...
Doctors raise concerns about NHS funding
A group of NHS doctors have sent open letters to political leaders, expressing concern about the way the NHS is funded. The group of 900 doctors from Doctors for Reform warn that the NHS service is n...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2006
Petrol bomb attack in County Antrim
A number of windows have been broken and one person has been treated in hospital following a petrol bomb attack on a house in Ballymena, County Antrim. Police have said that a female was alone in the...
Petrol bomb attack in County Antrim
A number of windows have been broken and one person has been treated in hospital following a petrol bomb attack on a house in Ballymena, County Antrim. Police have said that a female was alone in the...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2006
Two people die in car crash near Bangor
A man and a woman have been killed in a road traffic incident in County Down at the weekend. The collision happened on the Ballysallagh Road in Bangor at around 4.30am on Sunday. Police have confirm...
Two people die in car crash near Bangor
A man and a woman have been killed in a road traffic incident in County Down at the weekend. The collision happened on the Ballysallagh Road in Bangor at around 4.30am on Sunday. Police have confirm...
UK National News, Apr 3, 2006
Dentist jailed for three years for fraud
A dentist has been jailed for three years for conning over £600,000 out of the NHS. Michael Semeniuk, 45, from Willerby near Hull, had pleaded guilty to 27 sample courts of obtaining property by dece...
Dentist jailed for three years for fraud
A dentist has been jailed for three years for conning over £600,000 out of the NHS. Michael Semeniuk, 45, from Willerby near Hull, had pleaded guilty to 27 sample courts of obtaining property by dece...
UK National News, Apr 3, 2006
Report finds support for annual immigration limit
Three-quarters of the British public support the introduction of an annual immigration limit, according to a poll by campaign group Migrationwatch UK. The survey, conducted by YouGov, found that 76% ...
Report finds support for annual immigration limit
Three-quarters of the British public support the introduction of an annual immigration limit, according to a poll by campaign group Migrationwatch UK. The survey, conducted by YouGov, found that 76% ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A chilly start with a widespread frost and some freezing fog, any freezing fog slow to clear. Otherwise bright with sunny spells and coastal showers. Light winds. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Coastal showers dying out with a widespread frost developing along with freezing fog, which could become extensive. Winds remaining light. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
