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Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2006
Roads Service to invest £3m in Cookstown
The Roads Service have revealed that they are to give a capital and maintenance investment totalling £3 million, to Cookstown over the next year. The scheme is to include the widening of the road and...
Roads Service to invest £3m in Cookstown
The Roads Service have revealed that they are to give a capital and maintenance investment totalling £3 million, to Cookstown over the next year. The scheme is to include the widening of the road and...
UK National News, May 9, 2006
Storage tank 'overflowed' at Buncefield
A report into the Buncefield oil depot explosion has found that a storage tank at the depot was overflowing for more than 40 minutes before the explosion. Petrol flowed into the tank at the Hertfords...
Storage tank 'overflowed' at Buncefield
A report into the Buncefield oil depot explosion has found that a storage tank at the depot was overflowing for more than 40 minutes before the explosion. Petrol flowed into the tank at the Hertfords...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2006
Man released pending inquiries in connection with body find
The man arrested in connection with the discovery of a body in a north Belfast park yesterday morning, has been released pending futher inquiries. It has also been confirmed that the body, which was ...
Man released pending inquiries in connection with body find
The man arrested in connection with the discovery of a body in a north Belfast park yesterday morning, has been released pending futher inquiries. It has also been confirmed that the body, which was ...
UK National News, May 9, 2006
Prescott calls for end to leadership 'war'
Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has called for supporters of Prime Minister Tony Blair and Chancellor Gordon Brown to stop their 'war' over the Labour party leadership. Mr Prescott, who made the ...
Prescott calls for end to leadership 'war'
Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has called for supporters of Prime Minister Tony Blair and Chancellor Gordon Brown to stop their 'war' over the Labour party leadership. Mr Prescott, who made the ...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2006
Ballymena teenager dies following sectarian attack
A 15-year-old boy who was seriously assaulted during a sectarian attack in County Antrim at the weekend, has died in hospital. Michael McIlveen, from the Dunvale Estate in Ballymena, and a friend wer...
Ballymena teenager dies following sectarian attack
A 15-year-old boy who was seriously assaulted during a sectarian attack in County Antrim at the weekend, has died in hospital. Michael McIlveen, from the Dunvale Estate in Ballymena, and a friend wer...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2006
Man arrested during raid of illegal fuel plant
Customs Officials have discovered a major fuel laundering operation at a sheep farm in County Londonderry earlier today. One man has been arrested during the joint operation by Revenue and Customs of...
Man arrested during raid of illegal fuel plant
Customs Officials have discovered a major fuel laundering operation at a sheep farm in County Londonderry earlier today. One man has been arrested during the joint operation by Revenue and Customs of...
UK National News, May 9, 2006
Brown discusses 'transfer of power' as Labour support fades
Support for Labour is at its lowest level since 1992, a new opinion poll has suggested. The poll, published in 'The Times', showed the Conservatives on 38% - an increase of four points - while Labour...
Brown discusses 'transfer of power' as Labour support fades
Support for Labour is at its lowest level since 1992, a new opinion poll has suggested. The poll, published in 'The Times', showed the Conservatives on 38% - an increase of four points - while Labour...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2006
Portfolios for two new NIO ministers
The Northern Ireland Secretary of State has announced that two new ministers have joined the Northern Ireland Office direct rule team. Announcing the ministerial portfolios of Paul Goggins and Maria ...
Portfolios for two new NIO ministers
The Northern Ireland Secretary of State has announced that two new ministers have joined the Northern Ireland Office direct rule team. Announcing the ministerial portfolios of Paul Goggins and Maria ...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2006
Policeman cleared of 1991 shooting death
A police officer has today been cleared of having any involvement in the death of a teenage girl 15-years ago. Alice McLoughlin, 16, from Portadown, County Armagh, died after being shot in the head b...
Policeman cleared of 1991 shooting death
A police officer has today been cleared of having any involvement in the death of a teenage girl 15-years ago. Alice McLoughlin, 16, from Portadown, County Armagh, died after being shot in the head b...
UK National News, May 9, 2006
NTL announces 6,000 jobs cuts
Cable TV operator NTL, which recently acquired Virgin Mobile, has announced that it is to cut 6,000 jobs in the UK by 2007, as it trims back and outsources staff. The company said that the merger wit...
NTL announces 6,000 jobs cuts
Cable TV operator NTL, which recently acquired Virgin Mobile, has announced that it is to cut 6,000 jobs in the UK by 2007, as it trims back and outsources staff. The company said that the merger wit...
UK National News, May 9, 2006
Britain tops poll for anti-social behaviour
Britain has the biggest problems with anti-social behaviour in Europe, according to new research published today. The study, conducted by security firm ADT in conjunction with the Jill Dando Institut...
Britain tops poll for anti-social behaviour
Britain has the biggest problems with anti-social behaviour in Europe, according to new research published today. The study, conducted by security firm ADT in conjunction with the Jill Dando Institut...
UK National News, May 9, 2006
Supermarkets to face competition probe
The Office of Fair Trading has announced plans for the Competition Commission (CC) to investigate the UK grocery market. The UK's main supermarket groups have been accused of driving smaller local co...
Supermarkets to face competition probe
The Office of Fair Trading has announced plans for the Competition Commission (CC) to investigate the UK grocery market. The UK's main supermarket groups have been accused of driving smaller local co...
UK National News, May 9, 2006
Land Registry reports rise in house sales
The number of property sales in England and Wales increased by 37.5% between January and March this year, the Land Registry has reported. The volume of sales increased from 159,116 in 2005 to 218,770...
Land Registry reports rise in house sales
The number of property sales in England and Wales increased by 37.5% between January and March this year, the Land Registry has reported. The volume of sales increased from 159,116 in 2005 to 218,770...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2006
Man dies in County Fermanagh crash
A 46-year-old man has died following a road traffic collision in County Fermanagh. Police have said that two vehicles were involved in the incident, which happened on the main Enniskillen to Irvinest...
Man dies in County Fermanagh crash
A 46-year-old man has died following a road traffic collision in County Fermanagh. Police have said that two vehicles were involved in the incident, which happened on the main Enniskillen to Irvinest...
UK National News, May 9, 2006
BBC and Channel 4 triumph at Baftas
The BBC and Channel 4 have celebrated multiple successes at the Baftas, with several of their shows winning top awards. 'Eastenders' was named best continuing drama, beating ITV rival 'Coronation Str...
BBC and Channel 4 triumph at Baftas
The BBC and Channel 4 have celebrated multiple successes at the Baftas, with several of their shows winning top awards. 'Eastenders' was named best continuing drama, beating ITV rival 'Coronation Str...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2006
Armed robbery in County Armagh
Police in County Armagh are appealing for information following an armed robbery last night. Two masked men, armed with handguns and a hammer entered a convenience store on the Newforge Road in Maghe...
Armed robbery in County Armagh
Police in County Armagh are appealing for information following an armed robbery last night. Two masked men, armed with handguns and a hammer entered a convenience store on the Newforge Road in Maghe...
UK National News, May 9, 2006
Footballer injured in nightclub brawl
Chelsea defender Wayne Bridge has injured in a disturbance at a London nightclub during a night out with fellow Premiership players. The disturbance happened at the Embassy Club in Mayfair, where it ...
Footballer injured in nightclub brawl
Chelsea defender Wayne Bridge has injured in a disturbance at a London nightclub during a night out with fellow Premiership players. The disturbance happened at the Embassy Club in Mayfair, where it ...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2006
Archbishop Eames announces retirement
Church of Ireland Primate, Archbishop Robin Eames, has announced that he is to retire at the end of 2006. The announcement was made after his presidential address to the Church of Ireland synod which...
Archbishop Eames announces retirement
Church of Ireland Primate, Archbishop Robin Eames, has announced that he is to retire at the end of 2006. The announcement was made after his presidential address to the Church of Ireland synod which...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2006
Belfast Deputy Lord Mayor to address peace conference
The Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Pat Convery, is among the guest speakers at a major international peace conference being held in Italy this week. Councillor Convery was invited to addres...
Belfast Deputy Lord Mayor to address peace conference
The Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Pat Convery, is among the guest speakers at a major international peace conference being held in Italy this week. Councillor Convery was invited to addres...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2006
Roads Service to spend £6M on improvements
The Roads Service is to invest £4 million into the Armagh district and £2 million in the Newtownabbey area over the next twelve months, it has been revealed today. Schemes to be taken forward around ...
Roads Service to spend £6M on improvements
The Roads Service is to invest £4 million into the Armagh district and £2 million in the Newtownabbey area over the next twelve months, it has been revealed today. Schemes to be taken forward around ...
UK National News, May 8, 2006
Basra crash soldiers named
The first British servicewoman to die in Iraq has been named among the five military personnel killed in Saturday's helicopter crash in Basra. Flight Lieutenant Sarah-Jayne Mulvihill, 32, a Flight Op...
Basra crash soldiers named
The first British servicewoman to die in Iraq has been named among the five military personnel killed in Saturday's helicopter crash in Basra. Flight Lieutenant Sarah-Jayne Mulvihill, 32, a Flight Op...
Business News, May 8, 2006
Illegal goods trade reaches nearly £1bn in UK
Britons have bought nearly £1 billion worth of goods illegally in pubs and bars, according to research by Halifax Home Insurance. Around 12% of people admitted to purchasing items on the black market...
Illegal goods trade reaches nearly £1bn in UK
Britons have bought nearly £1 billion worth of goods illegally in pubs and bars, according to research by Halifax Home Insurance. Around 12% of people admitted to purchasing items on the black market...
UK National News, May 8, 2006
Blair declines to set departure date
Prime Minister Tony Blair has again declined to set a firm timetable for his departure from office, defiantly facing down Labour party backbenchers. At his monthly press briefing Mr Blair declared th...
Blair declines to set departure date
Prime Minister Tony Blair has again declined to set a firm timetable for his departure from office, defiantly facing down Labour party backbenchers. At his monthly press briefing Mr Blair declared th...
UK National News, May 8, 2006
Number of offenders rise in deportation cases
The number of offenders who committed serious offences after being released from prison without being considered for deportation is at least 150, new Home Secretary John Reid has revealed. Mr Reid, w...
Number of offenders rise in deportation cases
The number of offenders who committed serious offences after being released from prison without being considered for deportation is at least 150, new Home Secretary John Reid has revealed. Mr Reid, w...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2006
Masked gang attacks men in bar
Police in County Antrim have appealed for information following an assault in a bar at the weekend. Police have reported that a gang of around ten masked men, armed with baseball bats, entered a bar ...
Masked gang attacks men in bar
Police in County Antrim have appealed for information following an assault in a bar at the weekend. Police have reported that a gang of around ten masked men, armed with baseball bats, entered a bar ...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2006
Body discovered in north Belfast park
Police are currently attending the scene of an incident at a north Belfast park, following the discovery of a body in the early hours of this morning. It is understood that the body was found in a bu...
Body discovered in north Belfast park
Police are currently attending the scene of an incident at a north Belfast park, following the discovery of a body in the early hours of this morning. It is understood that the body was found in a bu...
UK National News, May 8, 2006
Man arrested over tattoo woman death
Police investigating the murder of a heavily-tattooed woman who was found dead in a road in Hull at the weekend, have arrested a man. Humberside Police confirmed that a 44-year-old man from North Wal...
Man arrested over tattoo woman death
Police investigating the murder of a heavily-tattooed woman who was found dead in a road in Hull at the weekend, have arrested a man. Humberside Police confirmed that a 44-year-old man from North Wal...
UK National News, May 8, 2006
Baby name fraudster is finally identified
The true identity of a man who stole the name of a dead baby has been confirmed as Charles Albert Stopford III, a US citizen from Clearwater, Florida. Mr Stopford was last seen by his family in April...
Baby name fraudster is finally identified
The true identity of a man who stole the name of a dead baby has been confirmed as Charles Albert Stopford III, a US citizen from Clearwater, Florida. Mr Stopford was last seen by his family in April...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2006
Real IRA suspects arrested in Spain
Two suspected Real IRA members have been arrested in Spain in connection with a tobacco smuggling operation. The men, one from Northern Ireland and the other from the Republic, were arrested after tw...
Real IRA suspects arrested in Spain
Two suspected Real IRA members have been arrested in Spain in connection with a tobacco smuggling operation. The men, one from Northern Ireland and the other from the Republic, were arrested after tw...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2006
Two stabbed in separate weekend attacks
A 25-year-old man has been treated in hospital following an attack in Londonderry at the weekend. The attack happened in Pennethorn Court in the Waterside area of the city at around 12.30am on Sunday...
Two stabbed in separate weekend attacks
A 25-year-old man has been treated in hospital following an attack in Londonderry at the weekend. The attack happened in Pennethorn Court in the Waterside area of the city at around 12.30am on Sunday...
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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.
