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Northern Ireland News for June 2006 : Page 8
UK National News, Jun 16, 2006
Poverty 'motivates' benefit cheats
The practice of people taking 'cash-in-hand' low-paid jobs or not declaring work while on benefits is being used as a last resort response to acute poverty or crises according to a report from the Jos...
Poverty 'motivates' benefit cheats
The practice of people taking 'cash-in-hand' low-paid jobs or not declaring work while on benefits is being used as a last resort response to acute poverty or crises according to a report from the Jos...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2006
England grind down Trinidad and Tobago
It was a laborious match, but England defeated Trinidad and Tobago 2-0 to make it through to the second stage of the World Cup. In the last 16, England will have to face either Germany or Ecuador in ...
England grind down Trinidad and Tobago
It was a laborious match, but England defeated Trinidad and Tobago 2-0 to make it through to the second stage of the World Cup. In the last 16, England will have to face either Germany or Ecuador in ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2006
NI economy continues to perform well
A report published today has shown that the Northern Ireland economy continues to perform well. The Northern Ireland labour market is currently benefiting from historically high levels of employment ...
NI economy continues to perform well
A report published today has shown that the Northern Ireland economy continues to perform well. The Northern Ireland labour market is currently benefiting from historically high levels of employment ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2006
Trio of schools to close due to lack of pupils
Three Primary Schools are to close this year due to falling enrolment numbers. The schools are All Saints Primary School Ballela, which received no applications for P1 for 2006/07 school year, St Mar...
Trio of schools to close due to lack of pupils
Three Primary Schools are to close this year due to falling enrolment numbers. The schools are All Saints Primary School Ballela, which received no applications for P1 for 2006/07 school year, St Mar...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2006
Beach Party to attract thousands to NI
For the first time ever, the original Funk Soul Brother will be bringing his dance festival extravaganza to the Shores of the North Coast. Thousands of revellers are expected to be hitting the East S...
Beach Party to attract thousands to NI
For the first time ever, the original Funk Soul Brother will be bringing his dance festival extravaganza to the Shores of the North Coast. Thousands of revellers are expected to be hitting the East S...
UK National News, Jun 15, 2006
More troops sent to Afghanistan
The British government is to increase the size of the contingent of troops serving in Afghanistan. The move comes to reinforce positions around the Kandahar airfield with an extra 130 troops from the...
More troops sent to Afghanistan
The British government is to increase the size of the contingent of troops serving in Afghanistan. The move comes to reinforce positions around the Kandahar airfield with an extra 130 troops from the...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2006
Police fear missing man murdered
Police are appealing for assistance and information on the whereabouts of a Cookstown man who went missing 5 years ago. Daron McReynolds was last seen in November 2001 and despite extensive investiga...
Police fear missing man murdered
Police are appealing for assistance and information on the whereabouts of a Cookstown man who went missing 5 years ago. Daron McReynolds was last seen in November 2001 and despite extensive investiga...
UK National News, Jun 15, 2006
Events held in honour of Queen's birthday
Thursday's birthday celebrations for the Queen began this morning with a service of thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral attended by members of the Royal family, Prime Minister Tony Blair and invited g...
Events held in honour of Queen's birthday
Thursday's birthday celebrations for the Queen began this morning with a service of thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral attended by members of the Royal family, Prime Minister Tony Blair and invited g...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2006
Families of Loughinisland victims criticise probe
The families of the the six people murdered during the Loughinisland massacre have today spoken out for the first time about their campaign for justice. During a press conference in west Belfast, the...
Families of Loughinisland victims criticise probe
The families of the the six people murdered during the Loughinisland massacre have today spoken out for the first time about their campaign for justice. During a press conference in west Belfast, the...
UK National News, Jun 15, 2006
Rail strike plan shelved
The RMT union has suspended a rail strike that would have hit workers trying to get home to see the England game against Sweden on Tuesday, June 20. However, plans for a strike on June 25, which woul...
Rail strike plan shelved
The RMT union has suspended a rail strike that would have hit workers trying to get home to see the England game against Sweden on Tuesday, June 20. However, plans for a strike on June 25, which woul...
UK National News, Jun 15, 2006
Legal system under fire in sentencing furore
The Lord Chancellor has said that MPs should not criticise judges and that it is the legal system and not the judiciary that is at fault for "lenient" sentences. Lord Falconer said that the judiciary...
Legal system under fire in sentencing furore
The Lord Chancellor has said that MPs should not criticise judges and that it is the legal system and not the judiciary that is at fault for "lenient" sentences. Lord Falconer said that the judiciary...
UK National News, Jun 15, 2006
Charles Taylor may be jailed in UK
The Foreign Secretary has announced that, subject to Parliament passing the necessary legislation, the United Kingdom would allow the former President of Liberia, Charles Taylor, to serve his sentence...
Charles Taylor may be jailed in UK
The Foreign Secretary has announced that, subject to Parliament passing the necessary legislation, the United Kingdom would allow the former President of Liberia, Charles Taylor, to serve his sentence...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2006
Man given nine-years for stabbing friend
A man who stabbed his ex-wife's lover and former friend has today received a nine-year jail term. Brian Murray, 44, of Dhu Varren Crescent, Belfast, who admitted wounding with intent in June 2005, wi...
Man given nine-years for stabbing friend
A man who stabbed his ex-wife's lover and former friend has today received a nine-year jail term. Brian Murray, 44, of Dhu Varren Crescent, Belfast, who admitted wounding with intent in June 2005, wi...
UK National News, Jun 15, 2006
Glitter loses appeal against jail term
Tarnished former pop star Gary Glitter has lost his appeal against a three-year jail sentence imposed for sexual abuse of two girls in Vietnam. In March, Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, was co...
Glitter loses appeal against jail term
Tarnished former pop star Gary Glitter has lost his appeal against a three-year jail sentence imposed for sexual abuse of two girls in Vietnam. In March, Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, was co...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2006
Final criminal justice report published
The sixth and final report outlining changes to the criminal justice system in Northern Ireland has today been published. Lord Clyde, who was responsible for compiling the report, said politicians wo...
Final criminal justice report published
The sixth and final report outlining changes to the criminal justice system in Northern Ireland has today been published. Lord Clyde, who was responsible for compiling the report, said politicians wo...
UK National News, Jun 15, 2006
'Insufficient evidence' in Moss drug allegations
Model Kate Moss is not to face drugs charges over allegations that she took cocaine. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said that the pictures of Ms Moss allegedly taking drugs at a London studi...
'Insufficient evidence' in Moss drug allegations
Model Kate Moss is not to face drugs charges over allegations that she took cocaine. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said that the pictures of Ms Moss allegedly taking drugs at a London studi...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2006
New law to protect children announced
The government has today announced new legislation to align the law in Northern Ireland with the European Convention on Human Rights, following decisions by the European Court of Human Rights. The La...
New law to protect children announced
The government has today announced new legislation to align the law in Northern Ireland with the European Convention on Human Rights, following decisions by the European Court of Human Rights. The La...
UK National News, Jun 15, 2006
Birmingham airport closed by emergency landing
Two crew onboard a stricken A TNT Boeing 737-300 have escaped injury after a problem with the aircraft's undercarriage forced the lane to make an emergency landing. However, the aircraft crash-landed...
Birmingham airport closed by emergency landing
Two crew onboard a stricken A TNT Boeing 737-300 have escaped injury after a problem with the aircraft's undercarriage forced the lane to make an emergency landing. However, the aircraft crash-landed...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2006
PSNI to recruit 150 part-time officers
The PSNI are to recruit 150 new part-time officers. The new officers will be recruited to work throughout the five District Command Units in Foyle, South Belfast, Newry and Mourne, Moyle and Ballymon...
PSNI to recruit 150 part-time officers
The PSNI are to recruit 150 new part-time officers. The new officers will be recruited to work throughout the five District Command Units in Foyle, South Belfast, Newry and Mourne, Moyle and Ballymon...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2006
Derry strikers return to work
A week-long strike at a Londonderry packaging firm has ended. Last Thursday, 75 workers from the Perfecseal medical packaging plant were sacked after they took part in an unofficial and unlawful indu...
Derry strikers return to work
A week-long strike at a Londonderry packaging firm has ended. Last Thursday, 75 workers from the Perfecseal medical packaging plant were sacked after they took part in an unofficial and unlawful indu...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2006
Fast food van robbed at knifepoint
Police in Downpatrick are appealing for information after an armed robbery yesterday evening. Just before 8.30pm, two men, one armed with a knife, approached a fast food van on the Dundrum Road in Ne...
Fast food van robbed at knifepoint
Police in Downpatrick are appealing for information after an armed robbery yesterday evening. Just before 8.30pm, two men, one armed with a knife, approached a fast food van on the Dundrum Road in Ne...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2006
Nature awareness campaign launched
The Environment and Heritage Service has today launched a new campaign to help people appreciate nature. The 'It's in our nature' campaign results from research showing that most people in Northern I...
Nature awareness campaign launched
The Environment and Heritage Service has today launched a new campaign to help people appreciate nature. The 'It's in our nature' campaign results from research showing that most people in Northern I...
Recruitment News, Jun 14, 2006
Minister Welcomes Increase In NI Jobs
Northern Ireland's Economy Minister, Maria Eagle has today welcomed the continuing growth in Northern Ireland jobs figures. The figures, which were released today, show that Northern Ireland has the...
Minister Welcomes Increase In NI Jobs
Northern Ireland's Economy Minister, Maria Eagle has today welcomed the continuing growth in Northern Ireland jobs figures. The figures, which were released today, show that Northern Ireland has the...
Recruitment News, Jun 14, 2006
UK Jobless Total Continues To Rise
The UK unemployment rate has continued to rise sharply, according to the latest figures released from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) today. The unemployment rate rose to 5.3%, up 0.2% over ...
UK Jobless Total Continues To Rise
The UK unemployment rate has continued to rise sharply, according to the latest figures released from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) today. The unemployment rate rose to 5.3%, up 0.2% over ...
Business News, Jun 14, 2006
UK jobless total continues to rise
The UK unemployment rate has continued to rise sharply, according to the latest figures released from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) today. The unemployment rate rose to 5.3%, up 0.2% over ...
UK jobless total continues to rise
The UK unemployment rate has continued to rise sharply, according to the latest figures released from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) today. The unemployment rate rose to 5.3%, up 0.2% over ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2006
Assets Recovery Agency seizes over £16m
The Assets Recovery Agency has surpassed its intended target by seizing over £16 million. However the head of the ARA in Northern Ireland, Alan McQuillan, said that the delays in court proceedings me...
Assets Recovery Agency seizes over £16m
The Assets Recovery Agency has surpassed its intended target by seizing over £16 million. However the head of the ARA in Northern Ireland, Alan McQuillan, said that the delays in court proceedings me...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2006
NI assembly to stay open until July
The Northern Ireland Assembly is likely to remain open for a longer period than expected. It was originally assumed that the assembly would run for six weeks, ending on June 26, in a bid to allow the...
NI assembly to stay open until July
The Northern Ireland Assembly is likely to remain open for a longer period than expected. It was originally assumed that the assembly would run for six weeks, ending on June 26, in a bid to allow the...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2006
Agreement reached over contentious parade
An agreement has been reached between rival factions over a highly controversial parade due to take place in north Belfast on Friday. Talks between loyalist and nationalist groups over the Tour of th...
Agreement reached over contentious parade
An agreement has been reached between rival factions over a highly controversial parade due to take place in north Belfast on Friday. Talks between loyalist and nationalist groups over the Tour of th...
UK National News, Jun 14, 2006
Saudi 'custody torture' case thrown out
Four men, three Britons and a Canadian, seeking leave to sue Saudi Arabian authorities for alleged torture while they were held in custody have had their case thrown out by the Law Lords. The four, S...
Saudi 'custody torture' case thrown out
Four men, three Britons and a Canadian, seeking leave to sue Saudi Arabian authorities for alleged torture while they were held in custody have had their case thrown out by the Law Lords. The four, S...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2006
Woman dies while laying tribute to friend
A county Tyrone woman has died after being struck by a car as she laid flowers at the spot where a friend was killed just two-days earlier. Nellie Doherty, a pensioner from Strabane and her husband L...
Woman dies while laying tribute to friend
A county Tyrone woman has died after being struck by a car as she laid flowers at the spot where a friend was killed just two-days earlier. Nellie Doherty, a pensioner from Strabane and her husband L...
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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.
