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Northern Ireland News for June 2006 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2006
'Quarter' of informers taken off police books
Almost a quarter of police informers in Northern Ireland have been taken off the books, it has been revealed. The decision followed three major reviews into how the force manages it intelligence. A...
'Quarter' of informers taken off police books
Almost a quarter of police informers in Northern Ireland have been taken off the books, it has been revealed. The decision followed three major reviews into how the force manages it intelligence. A...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2006
Mother to search for missing son in UK
The mother of missing County Down man Martin Kelly, is to embark on a month-long journey around the UK, in an attempt to raise awareness of his disappearance. Mrs Kelly will visit approximately 14 ci...
Mother to search for missing son in UK
The mother of missing County Down man Martin Kelly, is to embark on a month-long journey around the UK, in an attempt to raise awareness of his disappearance. Mrs Kelly will visit approximately 14 ci...
Business News, Jun 29, 2006
Google opens 'Checkout' payment service
Google has announced the launch of Google Checkout, a payments system that will rival ebay's PayPal online payments service. Google said that the Check...
Google opens 'Checkout' payment service
Google has announced the launch of Google Checkout, a payments system that will rival ebay's PayPal online payments service. Google said that the Check...
UK National News, Jun 29, 2006
Digger driver charged over house 'demolition'
A 52-year-old man has been charged with criminal damage offences after a house and cars were destroyed by a mechanical digger. Robert Taylor, of no fixed address, is due to appear before magistrates ...
Digger driver charged over house 'demolition'
A 52-year-old man has been charged with criminal damage offences after a house and cars were destroyed by a mechanical digger. Robert Taylor, of no fixed address, is due to appear before magistrates ...
UK National News, Jun 29, 2006
Watchdogs rate only one police force as 'excellent'
Government watchdogs have rated only one police force in England and Wales as "excellent", two separate reports have revealed. Northumbria police force topped the Audit Commission's league table of t...
Watchdogs rate only one police force as 'excellent'
Government watchdogs have rated only one police force in England and Wales as "excellent", two separate reports have revealed. Northumbria police force topped the Audit Commission's league table of t...
UK National News, Jun 29, 2006
Barclays to cut 1,200 jobs
Barclays has announced plans to cut 1,203 jobs as part of a two-year plan to change its UK retail business. The job cuts will come from the closure of two call centres in Bexleyheath, Kent and Clacto...
Barclays to cut 1,200 jobs
Barclays has announced plans to cut 1,203 jobs as part of a two-year plan to change its UK retail business. The job cuts will come from the closure of two call centres in Bexleyheath, Kent and Clacto...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2006
Future of Belfast Port in jeopardy
The Port of Belfast could be broken up and stripped of its assets, a report published today has revealed. The news emerged after the publication of a government review of the port's policy, which cou...
Future of Belfast Port in jeopardy
The Port of Belfast could be broken up and stripped of its assets, a report published today has revealed. The news emerged after the publication of a government review of the port's policy, which cou...
UK National News, Jun 29, 2006
Obesity pill launched in the UK
A weight-loss drug, which is claimed to reduce bodyweight by as much as 10%, is being launched in the UK. Rimonabant, which is sold under the brand name Acomplia, the first drug to target the areas o...
Obesity pill launched in the UK
A weight-loss drug, which is claimed to reduce bodyweight by as much as 10%, is being launched in the UK. Rimonabant, which is sold under the brand name Acomplia, the first drug to target the areas o...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2006
NI black taxi fares to increase
The Department of the Environment (DOE), which is the licensing authority for the taxi industry in Northern Ireland, has today announced that public hire taxi fares are to to increase between 13% and ...
NI black taxi fares to increase
The Department of the Environment (DOE), which is the licensing authority for the taxi industry in Northern Ireland, has today announced that public hire taxi fares are to to increase between 13% and ...
UK National News, Jun 29, 2006
Union calls off Asda strike
A planned five-day strike by thousands of workers at Asda distribution depots has been called off. The announcement comes following talks between the supermarket and the GMB union over a long-running...
Union calls off Asda strike
A planned five-day strike by thousands of workers at Asda distribution depots has been called off. The announcement comes following talks between the supermarket and the GMB union over a long-running...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2006
TV equipment stolen in west Belfast
Police in west Belfast have appealed for information following the theft of a quantity of professional television broadcast equipment. A spokesperson for the PSNI has revealed that the occupants of a...
TV equipment stolen in west Belfast
Police in west Belfast have appealed for information following the theft of a quantity of professional television broadcast equipment. A spokesperson for the PSNI has revealed that the occupants of a...
UK National News, Jun 29, 2006
Henman crashes out to defending champion Federer
Tim Henman appeared to start out in reasonable form against Roger Federer in the second- round Wimbledon clash, losing the first set, but with two chances to break the Swiss serve. However, the Henma...
Henman crashes out to defending champion Federer
Tim Henman appeared to start out in reasonable form against Roger Federer in the second- round Wimbledon clash, losing the first set, but with two chances to break the Swiss serve. However, the Henma...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2006
Judge quashes anti-terror control orders
A High Court judge has quashed control orders made against six men under the government's anti-terror legislation, saying that they were incompatible with the European Convention on Human Rights. The...
Judge quashes anti-terror control orders
A High Court judge has quashed control orders made against six men under the government's anti-terror legislation, saying that they were incompatible with the European Convention on Human Rights. The...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2006
Shoukri questioned over serious crime
A leading north Belfast loyalist is being held for questioning by police in connection with serious crime. Ihab Shoukri, 32, was arrested yesterday and is being questioned at the serious crime suite ...
Shoukri questioned over serious crime
A leading north Belfast loyalist is being held for questioning by police in connection with serious crime. Ihab Shoukri, 32, was arrested yesterday and is being questioned at the serious crime suite ...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2006
'Murder manual' teen jailed for 20 years
The teenage daughter of a property millionaire has been sentenced to a minimum of 20 years in prison for the murder of her elderly neighbour. Kemi Adeyoola, from Camden, north London, was 17 when she...
'Murder manual' teen jailed for 20 years
The teenage daughter of a property millionaire has been sentenced to a minimum of 20 years in prison for the murder of her elderly neighbour. Kemi Adeyoola, from Camden, north London, was 17 when she...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2006
Outline planning given for Fermanagh hospital
A new acute hospital in in County Fermanagh, has been given outline planning permission. Health Minister, Paul Goggins, today said that progress on the new £229 million acute hospital for the south w...
Outline planning given for Fermanagh hospital
A new acute hospital in in County Fermanagh, has been given outline planning permission. Health Minister, Paul Goggins, today said that progress on the new £229 million acute hospital for the south w...
Recruitment News, Jun 28, 2006
Two Major Shannon Expansions Of International Companies
Micheál Martin, Irish Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, has announced expansions by two international companies at Shannon Free Zone that will generate up to 285 new jobs over the next fi...
Two Major Shannon Expansions Of International Companies
Micheál Martin, Irish Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, has announced expansions by two international companies at Shannon Free Zone that will generate up to 285 new jobs over the next fi...
Recruitment News, Jun 28, 2006
Major Investment For East Antrim Institute
New training facilities at the Newtownabbey Campus of East Antrim Institute will help the college provide an improved service for its community and economy. That was the message from Employment and L...
Major Investment For East Antrim Institute
New training facilities at the Newtownabbey Campus of East Antrim Institute will help the college provide an improved service for its community and economy. That was the message from Employment and L...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2006
Blackmailer jailed for four-and-a-half years
A man has been jailed for four and a half years after admitting to taking part in an IRA extortion plot to blackmail an alleged cigarette smuggler out of £300,000. Richard O'Donnell, 59, and from O...
Blackmailer jailed for four-and-a-half years
A man has been jailed for four and a half years after admitting to taking part in an IRA extortion plot to blackmail an alleged cigarette smuggler out of £300,000. Richard O'Donnell, 59, and from O...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2006
Jail sentence for teacher over sex with pupil
A female teacher who had sex with one of her teenage pupils has been sentenced to four years and three months in jail. Elvira Fairhurst, 49, from Allerton, Liverpool had pleaded guilty to eleven char...
Jail sentence for teacher over sex with pupil
A female teacher who had sex with one of her teenage pupils has been sentenced to four years and three months in jail. Elvira Fairhurst, 49, from Allerton, Liverpool had pleaded guilty to eleven char...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2006
Hit-and-run driver receives longer jail term
A hit-and-run driver who killed a student has had his jail sentence increased from 18 months to three years. Abigail Craen, 20, from Liss, Hampshire, died after she was hit by Jaswinder Singh on a pe...
Hit-and-run driver receives longer jail term
A hit-and-run driver who killed a student has had his jail sentence increased from 18 months to three years. Abigail Craen, 20, from Liss, Hampshire, died after she was hit by Jaswinder Singh on a pe...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2006
Four appear in court after Glengormley parade
Four people have appeared in Belfast Magistrates Court in relation to the disturbances during an Orange Order Parade in Newtownabbey last night. An 18-year-old man was charged with disorderly behavio...
Four appear in court after Glengormley parade
Four people have appeared in Belfast Magistrates Court in relation to the disturbances during an Orange Order Parade in Newtownabbey last night. An 18-year-old man was charged with disorderly behavio...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2006
Police officer shot in London
Police are questioning five people after a police officer was shot in the shoulder while carrying out a surveillance operation in London. The plain clothes officer from the Violent Crime Directorate,...
Police officer shot in London
Police are questioning five people after a police officer was shot in the shoulder while carrying out a surveillance operation in London. The plain clothes officer from the Violent Crime Directorate,...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2006
SEELB warned not to compromise children's needs
Education Minister Maria Eagle has today issued a warning to members of the South Eastern Education & Library Board (SEELB) that they must shoulder the responsibilities that come with Board membership...
SEELB warned not to compromise children's needs
Education Minister Maria Eagle has today issued a warning to members of the South Eastern Education & Library Board (SEELB) that they must shoulder the responsibilities that come with Board membership...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2006
Multiple occupancy homes to be limited
The Planning Service has announced that a limit is to be placed on the number of properties in Northern Ireland which can be converted into multiple occupancy homes. A 30% cap is to be placed on the ...
Multiple occupancy homes to be limited
The Planning Service has announced that a limit is to be placed on the number of properties in Northern Ireland which can be converted into multiple occupancy homes. A 30% cap is to be placed on the ...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2006
Boxer charged with dangerous driving
Boxer Amir Khan has been arrested and charged with dangerous driving, in relation to an incident which took place in March, police have confirmed. The 19-year-old Olympic silver medallist was arreste...
Boxer charged with dangerous driving
Boxer Amir Khan has been arrested and charged with dangerous driving, in relation to an incident which took place in March, police have confirmed. The 19-year-old Olympic silver medallist was arreste...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2006
Two questioned after discovery of body
Two people have been arrested following the discovery of a man's body in north Belfast. The pair were arrested yesterday afternoon and are currently being questioned in connection with the death. A ...
Two questioned after discovery of body
Two people have been arrested following the discovery of a man's body in north Belfast. The pair were arrested yesterday afternoon and are currently being questioned in connection with the death. A ...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2006
Royals cost £37 million per year
The cost of keeping the monarchy in the UK cost the taxpayer £37.4 million last year, the Queen's financial public accounts have revealed. The cost, which is equivalent to 62p for each individual tax...
Royals cost £37 million per year
The cost of keeping the monarchy in the UK cost the taxpayer £37.4 million last year, the Queen's financial public accounts have revealed. The cost, which is equivalent to 62p for each individual tax...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2006
Post Office robbed in Larne
Police in County Antrim are appealing for information following a robbery at a shop yesterday afternoon. The incident happened at the La Harna Retail Park in Larne at around 2pm yesterday, when a pos...
Post Office robbed in Larne
Police in County Antrim are appealing for information following a robbery at a shop yesterday afternoon. The incident happened at the La Harna Retail Park in Larne at around 2pm yesterday, when a pos...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2006
Man questioned over Sally Anne murder
Police investigating the murder of teenage model Sally Anne Bowman have arrested a man. The 35-year-old was arrested in Surrey on Tuesday night and has been taken to a south London police station for...
Man questioned over Sally Anne murder
Police investigating the murder of teenage model Sally Anne Bowman have arrested a man. The 35-year-old was arrested in Surrey on Tuesday night and has been taken to a south London police station for...
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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.
