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Northern Ireland News for May 2006 : Page 9
UK National News, May 12, 2006
Lords clash on 'right-to-die' legislation
Peers are divided over a controversial bill to legalise assisted dying. The bill, introduced by crossbencher Lord Joffe, would allow terminally ill people with less than six months to live, to be pre...
Lords clash on 'right-to-die' legislation
Peers are divided over a controversial bill to legalise assisted dying. The bill, introduced by crossbencher Lord Joffe, would allow terminally ill people with less than six months to live, to be pre...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2006
Police Federation hit out at shooting 'leak'
The Police Federation for Northern Ireland has hit out at a leak of information to the media regarding the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Stephen Colwell in Ballynahinch on Easter Sunday. The Federati...
Police Federation hit out at shooting 'leak'
The Police Federation for Northern Ireland has hit out at a leak of information to the media regarding the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Stephen Colwell in Ballynahinch on Easter Sunday. The Federati...
UK National News, May 12, 2006
Special constable stabbed to death
Police have appealed for witnesses after a female special constable was stabbed to death outside her home in Wembley, north-west London. Nisha Patel-Nasri, 29, was off duty when she was attacked late...
Special constable stabbed to death
Police have appealed for witnesses after a female special constable was stabbed to death outside her home in Wembley, north-west London. Nisha Patel-Nasri, 29, was off duty when she was attacked late...
UK National News, May 12, 2006
Pair plead guilty to gay barman murder
Two men have pleaded guilty to the murder of gay barman Jody Dobrowski, at the Old Bailey on Friday. Thomas Pickford, 25, unemployed and Scott Walker, 33, a decorator, both of no fixed address, admit...
Pair plead guilty to gay barman murder
Two men have pleaded guilty to the murder of gay barman Jody Dobrowski, at the Old Bailey on Friday. Thomas Pickford, 25, unemployed and Scott Walker, 33, a decorator, both of no fixed address, admit...
UK National News, May 12, 2006
Dead baby found in river
The body of a young baby has been found in a river near Stratford. Police were called around 8pm on Thursday night, after a member of the public walking in the area reported finding a body in the Riv...
Dead baby found in river
The body of a young baby has been found in a river near Stratford. Police were called around 8pm on Thursday night, after a member of the public walking in the area reported finding a body in the Riv...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2006
Boy's ear bitten off in dog attack
A 12-year-old boy has lost part of his ear following an attack by a dog. The attack occurred in the Upper Stanfield Street area of the city. The dog has been destroyed and a spokesperson for the USP...
Boy's ear bitten off in dog attack
A 12-year-old boy has lost part of his ear following an attack by a dog. The attack occurred in the Upper Stanfield Street area of the city. The dog has been destroyed and a spokesperson for the USP...
UK National News, May 12, 2006
Former boxer jailed over car crash
Former world boxing champion Naseem Hamed has been jailed for 15 months for dangerous driving, following a crash which left a man seriously injured. Hamed, 32, from Dore in Sheffield was also banned ...
Former boxer jailed over car crash
Former world boxing champion Naseem Hamed has been jailed for 15 months for dangerous driving, following a crash which left a man seriously injured. Hamed, 32, from Dore in Sheffield was also banned ...
UK National News, May 12, 2006
Animal rights graverobbers sentenced to 40 years
Four animal rights activists who pleaded guilty to conducting a terror campaign against a family of Staffordshire guinea pig breeders have been jailed for a total of 40 years. Their campaign against ...
Animal rights graverobbers sentenced to 40 years
Four animal rights activists who pleaded guilty to conducting a terror campaign against a family of Staffordshire guinea pig breeders have been jailed for a total of 40 years. Their campaign against ...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2006
Killer detention opportunities missed
A report has indicated that a number of opportunities to detain a psychiatric patient who fatally stabbed his girlfriend were missed. Lisburn patient Paul Andrew McCleery, 39, killed his girlfriend S...
Killer detention opportunities missed
A report has indicated that a number of opportunities to detain a psychiatric patient who fatally stabbed his girlfriend were missed. Lisburn patient Paul Andrew McCleery, 39, killed his girlfriend S...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2006
Robbery at North Belfast off-licence
Police have appealed for information following a robbery at an off-licence in Broom Street in north Belfast. The robbery occured at around 8.30pm on Thursday evening. A man approached the cash desk w...
Robbery at North Belfast off-licence
Police have appealed for information following a robbery at an off-licence in Broom Street in north Belfast. The robbery occured at around 8.30pm on Thursday evening. A man approached the cash desk w...
UK National News, May 12, 2006
Government puts climate change policy centre stage
Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett has announced that she is to appoint a Special Representative on Climate Change. "The Special Representative will work with key international partners and governmen...
Government puts climate change policy centre stage
Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett has announced that she is to appoint a Special Representative on Climate Change. "The Special Representative will work with key international partners and governmen...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2006
Video system to replace ID parades
The PSNI, in conjunction with the Northern Ireland Office, have announced details of a new system to replace traditional ‘ID parades’. The system known as Video Identification Parade Electronic Recor...
Video system to replace ID parades
The PSNI, in conjunction with the Northern Ireland Office, have announced details of a new system to replace traditional ‘ID parades’. The system known as Video Identification Parade Electronic Recor...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2006
Smuggling highlighted at Balmoral Show
Items used to smuggle drugs and counterfeit cigarettes into the UK have been placed on show at the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) exhibition stand at the Balmoral Show. A variety of odd items including ...
Smuggling highlighted at Balmoral Show
Items used to smuggle drugs and counterfeit cigarettes into the UK have been placed on show at the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) exhibition stand at the Balmoral Show. A variety of odd items including ...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2006
Changes made to 'Get Home Safe’ bus routes
Some changes have been made to the routes operated by the 'Get Home Safe’ Night Bus Service from Shaftesbury Square in the early hours of Saturday and Sunday mornings. Following extensive research am...
Changes made to 'Get Home Safe’ bus routes
Some changes have been made to the routes operated by the 'Get Home Safe’ Night Bus Service from Shaftesbury Square in the early hours of Saturday and Sunday mornings. Following extensive research am...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2006
Illegal dumpers fined £12,500
Illegal dumping in Newtownards has been penalised with fines exceeding £12,500 today. William Corrie of Crossnamuckley Road, Newtownards, Leslie Wright of Movilla Road, Newtownards and Brikkiln Civil...
Illegal dumpers fined £12,500
Illegal dumping in Newtownards has been penalised with fines exceeding £12,500 today. William Corrie of Crossnamuckley Road, Newtownards, Leslie Wright of Movilla Road, Newtownards and Brikkiln Civil...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2006
Research places NI bottom of home working table
TUC research of regional trends of home working using previously unpublished data from the Labour Force Survey has revealed that Northern Ireland has the UK’s lowest percentage of people working from ...
Research places NI bottom of home working table
TUC research of regional trends of home working using previously unpublished data from the Labour Force Survey has revealed that Northern Ireland has the UK’s lowest percentage of people working from ...
UK National News, May 11, 2006
July 7 bombing report highlights lack of resources
A lack of resources prevented security services from intercepting the bombers who carried out the July 7 bomb attacks in London, a report has claimed. The report, conducted by the cross-party Intelli...
July 7 bombing report highlights lack of resources
A lack of resources prevented security services from intercepting the bombers who carried out the July 7 bomb attacks in London, a report has claimed. The report, conducted by the cross-party Intelli...
UK National News, May 11, 2006
Mother makes appeal in suitcase murder case
The mother of murdered teenager Terry Edmonds has made an emotional appeal for information about her daughter's killer. The body of the 17-year-old was found concealed inside a dark green suitcase le...
Mother makes appeal in suitcase murder case
The mother of murdered teenager Terry Edmonds has made an emotional appeal for information about her daughter's killer. The body of the 17-year-old was found concealed inside a dark green suitcase le...
UK National News, May 11, 2006
Comedian charged over internet porn
Award-winning comedian Chris Langham has been charged with 15 counts of making indecent images of children, police have confirmed. Mr Langham, 57, from Cranbrook in Kent, is due to appear at Sevenoak...
Comedian charged over internet porn
Award-winning comedian Chris Langham has been charged with 15 counts of making indecent images of children, police have confirmed. Mr Langham, 57, from Cranbrook in Kent, is due to appear at Sevenoak...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2006
Hain names Assembly members as deputy speakers
The Secretary of State, Peter Hain, has today announced that he was appointing members from the DUP and Sinn Fein, as deputy presiding officers of the Assembly. The DUP's Jim Wells and Sinn Fein's Fr...
Hain names Assembly members as deputy speakers
The Secretary of State, Peter Hain, has today announced that he was appointing members from the DUP and Sinn Fein, as deputy presiding officers of the Assembly. The DUP's Jim Wells and Sinn Fein's Fr...
UK National News, May 11, 2006
GM workers down tools at Ellsmere
Workers at General Motors (GM) Ellesmere Port plant in Cheshire have downed tools in a mass walkout. The walkout of union members followed news that GM was considering cutting around 1,000 jobs in th...
GM workers down tools at Ellsmere
Workers at General Motors (GM) Ellesmere Port plant in Cheshire have downed tools in a mass walkout. The walkout of union members followed news that GM was considering cutting around 1,000 jobs in th...
UK National News, May 11, 2006
Memorial for Bradford football tragedy
The 21st anniversary of the Bradford City fire tragedy has been marked with a memorial service. Hundreds of fans of the football club, as well as players and club officials, attended the memorial ser...
Memorial for Bradford football tragedy
The 21st anniversary of the Bradford City fire tragedy has been marked with a memorial service. Hundreds of fans of the football club, as well as players and club officials, attended the memorial ser...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2006
Five teenagers remanded over schoolboy's murder
Five teenagers have been remanded in custody following an appearance in court today charged with the murder of a 15-year-old Ballymena schoolboy Michael McIlveen at the weekend. The court heard that ...
Five teenagers remanded over schoolboy's murder
Five teenagers have been remanded in custody following an appearance in court today charged with the murder of a 15-year-old Ballymena schoolboy Michael McIlveen at the weekend. The court heard that ...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2006
New Agriculture Minister attends Balmoral Show
The new Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD), David Cairns, has today carried out his first engagement under his agricultural and rural development brief. Mr Cairns attended the Balm...
New Agriculture Minister attends Balmoral Show
The new Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD), David Cairns, has today carried out his first engagement under his agricultural and rural development brief. Mr Cairns attended the Balm...
UK National News, May 11, 2006
Appeal bid by van Hoogstraten rejected
Millionaire businessman Nicholas van Hoogstraten has been denied the right to appeal a High Court ruling that he was involved in the murder of a rival. Mr van Hoogstraten, 60, from Uckfield in Sussex...
Appeal bid by van Hoogstraten rejected
Millionaire businessman Nicholas van Hoogstraten has been denied the right to appeal a High Court ruling that he was involved in the murder of a rival. Mr van Hoogstraten, 60, from Uckfield in Sussex...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2006
Gold award for NI Fire and Rescue Service
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service has won a gold award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) for their commitment to keeping their fire fighters safe. Commenting o...
Gold award for NI Fire and Rescue Service
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service has won a gold award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) for their commitment to keeping their fire fighters safe. Commenting o...
UK National News, May 11, 2006
Universities pay dispute faces 'meltdown'
The higher education sector is 'facing meltdown' over a dispute over lecturers pay, a union leader has warned. Speaking at the Association of University Teachers council in Scarborough, AUT General S...
Universities pay dispute faces 'meltdown'
The higher education sector is 'facing meltdown' over a dispute over lecturers pay, a union leader has warned. Speaking at the Association of University Teachers council in Scarborough, AUT General S...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2006
SDLP stage protest over rural development ban
Members of the SDLP have staged a protest today at the Balmoral Show to campaign against the ban on rural development proposed in pending countryside planning policy. The government revealed in March...
SDLP stage protest over rural development ban
Members of the SDLP have staged a protest today at the Balmoral Show to campaign against the ban on rural development proposed in pending countryside planning policy. The government revealed in March...
UK National News, May 11, 2006
Doctors urged to report adverse drug reactions
Doctors have been urged to report adverse drug reactions (ADR) in patients, after a report suggested that at least a quarter of a million patients are admitted to hospital suffering such reactions eac...
Doctors urged to report adverse drug reactions
Doctors have been urged to report adverse drug reactions (ADR) in patients, after a report suggested that at least a quarter of a million patients are admitted to hospital suffering such reactions eac...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2006
11-plus opponents meet at Stormont
Politicians, teachers and community leaders, have met at Stormont today in a show of solidarity in support of the abolition of the 11-plus Transfer exam. Those attending the meeting included represen...
11-plus opponents meet at Stormont
Politicians, teachers and community leaders, have met at Stormont today in a show of solidarity in support of the abolition of the 11-plus Transfer exam. Those attending the meeting included represen...
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