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Northern Ireland News for April 2006 : Page 4
UK National News, Apr 21, 2006
Queen celebrates 80th birthday
The Queen began celebrations for her 80th birthday on Friday with an informal walkabout in Windsor. The band of the Irish Guards played 'Happy Birthday' as the Queen emerged from Windsor Castle's Hen...
Queen celebrates 80th birthday
The Queen began celebrations for her 80th birthday on Friday with an informal walkabout in Windsor. The band of the Irish Guards played 'Happy Birthday' as the Queen emerged from Windsor Castle's Hen...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2006
Man remanded in custody over firearm charge
A 34-year-old man has appeared in Belfast Magistrates Court today charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition. Ronald Alexander Hoy, from Ganton Park, Tullycarnet in Dundonald, was charged wi...
Man remanded in custody over firearm charge
A 34-year-old man has appeared in Belfast Magistrates Court today charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition. Ronald Alexander Hoy, from Ganton Park, Tullycarnet in Dundonald, was charged wi...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2006
Man suffers 'horrific' injuries in row over dogs
A man has suffered 'horrific' injuries after being attacked with a meat cleaver in a row over two dogs. The 35-year-old man was attacked in Hammersmith, west London on Thursday evening. He had been...
Man suffers 'horrific' injuries in row over dogs
A man has suffered 'horrific' injuries after being attacked with a meat cleaver in a row over two dogs. The 35-year-old man was attacked in Hammersmith, west London on Thursday evening. He had been...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2006
Two men arrested in connection with Lurgan drugs find
Police have arrested two men following a number of searches in County Armagh. The raids were carried out on several premises and two vehicles in the Lurgan area. Police have revealed that a “signif...
Two men arrested in connection with Lurgan drugs find
Police have arrested two men following a number of searches in County Armagh. The raids were carried out on several premises and two vehicles in the Lurgan area. Police have revealed that a “signif...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2006
Cash for peerages probe widened
Police investigating the 'cash for peerages' inquiry have widened the investigation to examine loans given to political parties as far as back as 2001. The Electoral Commission said that the investig...
Cash for peerages probe widened
Police investigating the 'cash for peerages' inquiry have widened the investigation to examine loans given to political parties as far as back as 2001. The Electoral Commission said that the investig...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2006
Tory MP calls for Iraq withdrawal
A senior Conservative MP has given an interview calling for British troops to be withdrawn from Iraq. In an article published in the 'Daily Mail', former shadow foreign secretary Michael Ancram said ...
Tory MP calls for Iraq withdrawal
A senior Conservative MP has given an interview calling for British troops to be withdrawn from Iraq. In an article published in the 'Daily Mail', former shadow foreign secretary Michael Ancram said ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2006
Teenagers to appear in court charged with arson
Two teenagers are to appear in court later today charged in connection with an arson attack on a County Antrim primary school at around 1am yesterday. Three classrooms at the Largymore Primary School...
Teenagers to appear in court charged with arson
Two teenagers are to appear in court later today charged in connection with an arson attack on a County Antrim primary school at around 1am yesterday. Three classrooms at the Largymore Primary School...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2006
Child obesity 'doubles in a decade', figures show
Levels of child obesity in England have doubled in ten years, according to the latest figures. According to a survey of 2,000 children by the Health and Social Care Information Centre, around a quart...
Child obesity 'doubles in a decade', figures show
Levels of child obesity in England have doubled in ten years, according to the latest figures. According to a survey of 2,000 children by the Health and Social Care Information Centre, around a quart...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2006
Cameron proposes scrapping climate levy
David Cameron has said that if he were Prime Minister he would scrap the climate change levy and introduce a new carbon tax. The Conservative leader announced the plans in a speech delivered in Oslo ...
Cameron proposes scrapping climate levy
David Cameron has said that if he were Prime Minister he would scrap the climate change levy and introduce a new carbon tax. The Conservative leader announced the plans in a speech delivered in Oslo ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2006
Pitbull terrier seized from GAA player's home
The USPCA has seized a pit bull terrier believed to be involved in an international dog-fighting ring, from the home of a well known GAA player. The animal was taken from Tyrone GAA player, Ger Cavl...
Pitbull terrier seized from GAA player's home
The USPCA has seized a pit bull terrier believed to be involved in an international dog-fighting ring, from the home of a well known GAA player. The animal was taken from Tyrone GAA player, Ger Cavl...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2006
Government plans unveiled for £2 million state of the art library in Antrim
The government has today unveiled plans to build a £2 million state of the art library for the town of Antrim. Making the announcement earlier today, Libraries Minister, David Hanson said: “Since th...
Government plans unveiled for £2 million state of the art library in Antrim
The government has today unveiled plans to build a £2 million state of the art library for the town of Antrim. Making the announcement earlier today, Libraries Minister, David Hanson said: “Since th...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2006
BBC announces pension changes
The BBC has announced that it is to close its final salary pension scheme to new members. The proposals announced by Director-General Mark Thompson would see the closure of the final salary pension s...
BBC announces pension changes
The BBC has announced that it is to close its final salary pension scheme to new members. The proposals announced by Director-General Mark Thompson would see the closure of the final salary pension s...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2006
Doherty bailed following new drugs arrest
Rock singer Pete Doherty has been released on bail after being arrested in east London over drugs offences yesterday. The 27-year-old Babyshambles frontman was arrested on Thursday afternoon after po...
Doherty bailed following new drugs arrest
Rock singer Pete Doherty has been released on bail after being arrested in east London over drugs offences yesterday. The 27-year-old Babyshambles frontman was arrested on Thursday afternoon after po...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2006
Belfast plays host to Rotarian conference
Over 2,500 Rotarians have arrived in Belfast to take part in one of the biggest ever conferences ever to to be held in the city. The city is playing host to delegates of Rotary International from Bri...
Belfast plays host to Rotarian conference
Over 2,500 Rotarians have arrived in Belfast to take part in one of the biggest ever conferences ever to to be held in the city. The city is playing host to delegates of Rotary International from Bri...
UK National News, Apr 20, 2006
Paedophile jailed 'indefinitely' for raping girl
A paedophile who while under community supervision repeatedly raped a nine-year-old girl has been jailed indefinitely. Kevin Hazelwood, 40, from Brighton, was told that he must serve a minimum of fiv...
Paedophile jailed 'indefinitely' for raping girl
A paedophile who while under community supervision repeatedly raped a nine-year-old girl has been jailed indefinitely. Kevin Hazelwood, 40, from Brighton, was told that he must serve a minimum of fiv...
UK National News, Apr 20, 2006
Fife bird flu restrictions to be lifted
The restrictions put in place following the discovery of a swan with bird flu in Cellardyke, Fife, Scotland are to be removed within days. The First Minister has told the Scottish Parliament that the...
Fife bird flu restrictions to be lifted
The restrictions put in place following the discovery of a swan with bird flu in Cellardyke, Fife, Scotland are to be removed within days. The First Minister has told the Scottish Parliament that the...
Business News, Apr 20, 2006
Crude oil prices spiral higher
Oil prices have continued to climb today to reach record levels of over $74 a barrel. The crude oil market has seen prices driven higher by concerns over the Iran nuclear crisis and increasing demand...
Crude oil prices spiral higher
Oil prices have continued to climb today to reach record levels of over $74 a barrel. The crude oil market has seen prices driven higher by concerns over the Iran nuclear crisis and increasing demand...
Business News, Apr 20, 2006
UK inflation rate slows
UK inflation rose by 1.8% in March, according to the latest figures, representing a drop of 0.2% on February's figures. The Consumer Price Index, the government's target measure, fell to 1.8% from Fe...
UK inflation rate slows
UK inflation rose by 1.8% in March, according to the latest figures, representing a drop of 0.2% on February's figures. The Consumer Price Index, the government's target measure, fell to 1.8% from Fe...
Business News, Apr 20, 2006
British Airways halve ticket prices
British Airways has announced plans to reduce ticket prices for more than 65 destinations in Europe by as much as 50%. One-way all-inclusive ticket prices will now start at £29. All non-changeable e...
British Airways halve ticket prices
British Airways has announced plans to reduce ticket prices for more than 65 destinations in Europe by as much as 50%. One-way all-inclusive ticket prices will now start at £29. All non-changeable e...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2006
Two teenagers arrested in connection with school fire
Two teenagers have been taken into police custody following a suspicious fire at a primary school in County Antrim. The male and female youths were found in the area at around 1am, shortly after the ...
Two teenagers arrested in connection with school fire
Two teenagers have been taken into police custody following a suspicious fire at a primary school in County Antrim. The male and female youths were found in the area at around 1am, shortly after the ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2006
NI Assembly legislation to be laid down
The Government has published legislation in the House of Commons today calling for the Northern Ireland Assembly to sit again on May 15. The emergency legislation calls for the Assembly, which has no...
NI Assembly legislation to be laid down
The Government has published legislation in the House of Commons today calling for the Northern Ireland Assembly to sit again on May 15. The emergency legislation calls for the Assembly, which has no...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2006
Four held over discovery of bomb making materials
Four men who were arrested for questioning after the discovery of bomb making materials for a 250lb bomb in County Armagh are still being held by police. The raid was carried out yesterday on a suspe...
Four held over discovery of bomb making materials
Four men who were arrested for questioning after the discovery of bomb making materials for a 250lb bomb in County Armagh are still being held by police. The raid was carried out yesterday on a suspe...
UK National News, Apr 20, 2006
Suspect's Bigley 'trial' claims to be investigated
An al-Qaeda suspect has claimed that he is one of the group who were responsible for the capture and execution of British hostage Kenneth Bigley. The al-Qaeda suspect is being held in Turkey where he...
Suspect's Bigley 'trial' claims to be investigated
An al-Qaeda suspect has claimed that he is one of the group who were responsible for the capture and execution of British hostage Kenneth Bigley. The al-Qaeda suspect is being held in Turkey where he...
UK National News, Apr 20, 2006
Work resumes at Peugeot plant
Production is resuming at the Peugeot plant near Coventry today, following the announcement that the plant is to close with the loss of 2,300 jobs. French car manufacturer Peugeot-Citroen announced o...
Work resumes at Peugeot plant
Production is resuming at the Peugeot plant near Coventry today, following the announcement that the plant is to close with the loss of 2,300 jobs. French car manufacturer Peugeot-Citroen announced o...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2006
Funeral for twin brothers takes place
The funeral service for the twin brothers who died in a road crash near east Belfast at the weekend has taken place. Mark and Wayne Wallace, 19, were killed when the car in which they were travelling...
Funeral for twin brothers takes place
The funeral service for the twin brothers who died in a road crash near east Belfast at the weekend has taken place. Mark and Wayne Wallace, 19, were killed when the car in which they were travelling...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2006
Police attacked as they chase stolen car
Police in west Belfast have been attacked by youths as they chased a stolen vehicle yesterday afternoon. It was reported that two men had stolen a blue coloured Volkswagen Polo from Sorella Street in...
Police attacked as they chase stolen car
Police in west Belfast have been attacked by youths as they chased a stolen vehicle yesterday afternoon. It was reported that two men had stolen a blue coloured Volkswagen Polo from Sorella Street in...
UK National News, Apr 20, 2006
Oxfam launch huge East Africa food appeal
Oxfam has launched the biggest food crisis appeal in the charity's 60-year history. The charity is asking the British public to give £20 million to fund its work in East Africa, where 11 million peop...
Oxfam launch huge East Africa food appeal
Oxfam has launched the biggest food crisis appeal in the charity's 60-year history. The charity is asking the British public to give £20 million to fund its work in East Africa, where 11 million peop...
UK National News, Apr 20, 2006
IOC get progress report on 2012 Olympics
London's progress on preparing for the 2012 Olympics is being examined by Olympic officials during a visit to the capital. The co-ordination commission from the International Olympic Committee will r...
IOC get progress report on 2012 Olympics
London's progress on preparing for the 2012 Olympics is being examined by Olympic officials during a visit to the capital. The co-ordination commission from the International Olympic Committee will r...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2006
Pensioners robbed in County Antrim home
An elderly couple have been robbed in their County Antrim home yesterday afternoon. The woman is reported to have answered the door of her home on the Dungonnell Road in Crumlin just after 2.30pm whe...
Pensioners robbed in County Antrim home
An elderly couple have been robbed in their County Antrim home yesterday afternoon. The woman is reported to have answered the door of her home on the Dungonnell Road in Crumlin just after 2.30pm whe...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2006
Three men released without charge
Three men arrested yesterday in connection with the murder of North Belfast man Jameson Lockhart have been released without charge. Mr Lockhart was fatally shot as he sat in a lorry at the junction o...
Three men released without charge
Three men arrested yesterday in connection with the murder of North Belfast man Jameson Lockhart have been released without charge. Mr Lockhart was fatally shot as he sat in a lorry at the junction 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.
