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Northern Ireland News for August 2006 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Aug 30, 2006
Woman assaulted in County Antrim
Detectives in County Antrim have appealed for information after a woman was assaulted earlier today. The incident happened at around 7am, when a woman was confronted by four men as she made her way a...
Woman assaulted in County Antrim
Detectives in County Antrim have appealed for information after a woman was assaulted earlier today. The incident happened at around 7am, when a woman was confronted by four men as she made her way a...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 30, 2006
1,700 people detected for motoring offences
Police have released the figures obtained throughout the Operation Roadsafe campaign, carried out over the bank holiday weekend. Almost 1,700 people throughout Northern Ireland were detected for a ra...
1,700 people detected for motoring offences
Police have released the figures obtained throughout the Operation Roadsafe campaign, carried out over the bank holiday weekend. Almost 1,700 people throughout Northern Ireland were detected for a ra...
UK National News, Aug 29, 2006
Nurses 'too busy' to help patients eat
Nine out of ten nurses say that they do not always have time to help patients who need assistance with eating, a study has revealed. The charity Age Concern said that a lack of nursing time and a fai...
Nurses 'too busy' to help patients eat
Nine out of ten nurses say that they do not always have time to help patients who need assistance with eating, a study has revealed. The charity Age Concern said that a lack of nursing time and a fai...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 29, 2006
Air rifle shootings believed to be 'linked'
Police believe that two air rifle shootings in County Londonderry at the weekend, are connected. Two teenagers sustained injury during separate incidents in the Portstewart area on Sunday evening. ...
Air rifle shootings believed to be 'linked'
Police believe that two air rifle shootings in County Londonderry at the weekend, are connected. Two teenagers sustained injury during separate incidents in the Portstewart area on Sunday evening. ...
UK National News, Aug 29, 2006
Childline reports increase in bullying
Children's charity Childline has reported an increase in the number of children seeking advice about bullying. The NSPCC's free 24-hour helpline said that the number of children contacting them regar...
Childline reports increase in bullying
Children's charity Childline has reported an increase in the number of children seeking advice about bullying. The NSPCC's free 24-hour helpline said that the number of children contacting them regar...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 29, 2006
Death threats made to Ballymena murder suspects
Death threats have been made to the seven people charged over the death of Ballymena teenager Michael McIlveen. This was revealed today during a high court appearance involving the only defendant to ...
Death threats made to Ballymena murder suspects
Death threats have been made to the seven people charged over the death of Ballymena teenager Michael McIlveen. This was revealed today during a high court appearance involving the only defendant to ...
UK National News, Aug 29, 2006
Rail services disrupted by strike
Thousands of rail passengers are facing travel disruption as train drivers on some of the busiest routes in the country go on strike. Around 900 staff from South West Trains - all members of Aslef - ...
Rail services disrupted by strike
Thousands of rail passengers are facing travel disruption as train drivers on some of the busiest routes in the country go on strike. Around 900 staff from South West Trains - all members of Aslef - ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 29, 2006
Fatal collision in County Fermanagh
One person has died following a road traffic collision at the Wattlebridge Road, Newtownbutler, in County Fermanagh. The incident happened just before 11.20am today, and is understood to have involve...
Fatal collision in County Fermanagh
One person has died following a road traffic collision at the Wattlebridge Road, Newtownbutler, in County Fermanagh. The incident happened just before 11.20am today, and is understood to have involve...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 29, 2006
Talks expected over Daewoo jobs
Talks between management and unions are expected to be held following the announcement that 200 jobs are to be lost at the Daewoo electronics factory in Antrim. The company announced on Monday that 2...
Talks expected over Daewoo jobs
Talks between management and unions are expected to be held following the announcement that 200 jobs are to be lost at the Daewoo electronics factory in Antrim. The company announced on Monday that 2...
UK National News, Aug 29, 2006
One in ten teenage girls 'have self-harmed'
One in ten teenage girls self-harm each year, a new study has found. The study - the largest ever into self-harm among 15 and 16-year-olds in England - was conducted by researchers from Bath and Oxfo...
One in ten teenage girls 'have self-harmed'
One in ten teenage girls self-harm each year, a new study has found. The study - the largest ever into self-harm among 15 and 16-year-olds in England - was conducted by researchers from Bath and Oxfo...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 29, 2006
House attacked with petrol bombs
Police have revealed that they believe that a petrol bomb attack on a house in County Antrim in the early hours of this morning was carried out by mistake. A PSNI spokesperson said that it is now und...
House attacked with petrol bombs
Police have revealed that they believe that a petrol bomb attack on a house in County Antrim in the early hours of this morning was carried out by mistake. A PSNI spokesperson said that it is now und...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 29, 2006
Cause of death sought in river body find
The results of a post-mortem are expected today on the body of a man found in the River Lagan near to Lisburn City's Civic Centre. Police have confirmed that the body recovered from the river yesterd...
Cause of death sought in river body find
The results of a post-mortem are expected today on the body of a man found in the River Lagan near to Lisburn City's Civic Centre. Police have confirmed that the body recovered from the river yesterd...
UK National News, Aug 29, 2006
Mother's appeal over daughter's 'abduction'
The mother of a 12-year-old girl believed to have been abducted by her father from the Western Isles has appealed for her safe return. Molly Campbell, also known as Misbah Iram Ahmed Rana, is believe...
Mother's appeal over daughter's 'abduction'
The mother of a 12-year-old girl believed to have been abducted by her father from the Western Isles has appealed for her safe return. Molly Campbell, also known as Misbah Iram Ahmed Rana, is believe...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 29, 2006
Website launched to warn of drug abuse
The parents of a 28-year-old man who died from a drugs overdose a year-ago today have launched a website in a bid to warn other young people of the dangers of drug abuse. Matthew Lyle, from Bangor in...
Website launched to warn of drug abuse
The parents of a 28-year-old man who died from a drugs overdose a year-ago today have launched a website in a bid to warn other young people of the dangers of drug abuse. Matthew Lyle, from Bangor in...
UK National News, Aug 29, 2006
Injured Britons remain in hospital following blasts
Eight Britons are still in hospital following the bomb blasts in the Turkish resort of Marmaris on Sunday. Ten British tourists were injured in an explosion on a minibus in the resort, along with ele...
Injured Britons remain in hospital following blasts
Eight Britons are still in hospital following the bomb blasts in the Turkish resort of Marmaris on Sunday. Ten British tourists were injured in an explosion on a minibus in the resort, along with ele...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 29, 2006
Two still held over Derry rape
Two men who were arrested yesterday in connection with the serious sexual assault of a woman in County Londonderry at the weekend, are still being held in police custody. The victim, a 25-year-old wo...
Two still held over Derry rape
Two men who were arrested yesterday in connection with the serious sexual assault of a woman in County Londonderry at the weekend, are still being held in police custody. The victim, a 25-year-old wo...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 29, 2006
North Belfast student wins national award
Northern Ireland student, Lyra McKee, has beaten off competition from across the UK to win a prestigious journalism award. 16-year-old Lyra, a former student at St Gemma's High School, won the Sky Yo...
North Belfast student wins national award
Northern Ireland student, Lyra McKee, has beaten off competition from across the UK to win a prestigious journalism award. 16-year-old Lyra, a former student at St Gemma's High School, won the Sky Yo...
UK National News, Aug 29, 2006
Funeral held for hotel death plunge boy
The funeral of a six-year-old boy who died in a fall from a hotel balcony with his father in Crete has been held in Bristol. Liam Hogan's funeral was held at Holy Trinity Church in Bradley Stoke, nea...
Funeral held for hotel death plunge boy
The funeral of a six-year-old boy who died in a fall from a hotel balcony with his father in Crete has been held in Bristol. Liam Hogan's funeral was held at Holy Trinity Church in Bradley Stoke, nea...
UK National News, Aug 29, 2006
Teenager remanded over 'bomb plot'
A 17-year-old youth charged in connection with an alleged plot to blow up transatlantic airliners has been remanded in custody. The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at City o...
Teenager remanded over 'bomb plot'
A 17-year-old youth charged in connection with an alleged plot to blow up transatlantic airliners has been remanded in custody. The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at City o...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 28, 2006
Body found in County Antrim
Police have confirmed that the body recovered from the river Lagan in Lisburn earlier today was that of a 60-year-old local man. However, the identity of the man has not yet been released. A post-mo...
Body found in County Antrim
Police have confirmed that the body recovered from the river Lagan in Lisburn earlier today was that of a 60-year-old local man. However, the identity of the man has not yet been released. A post-mo...
UK National News, Aug 28, 2006
UK requests extradition of suspect from Pakistan
Britain has requested the extradition of a terrorist suspect being held in Pakistan, in connection with a murder committed in 2002. Rashid Rauf was arrested in Pakistan on August 9 in connection with...
UK requests extradition of suspect from Pakistan
Britain has requested the extradition of a terrorist suspect being held in Pakistan, in connection with a murder committed in 2002. Rashid Rauf was arrested in Pakistan on August 9 in connection with...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 28, 2006
Two arrested over County Londonderry rape
Police in County Londonderry have arrested two men in connection with a serious sexual assault at the weekend. The victim, a 25-year-old woman, was found in a distressed condition in a lane leading t...
Two arrested over County Londonderry rape
Police in County Londonderry have arrested two men in connection with a serious sexual assault at the weekend. The victim, a 25-year-old woman, was found in a distressed condition in a lane leading t...
UK National News, Aug 28, 2006
Man in court over bus stop stabbings
A man has appeared in court charged with the stabbing of three girls at a bus stop in Bridport, Dorset. Ian Ruby, from Hort Lane, Bridport, was remanded in custody at Bournemouth Magistrates' Court o...
Man in court over bus stop stabbings
A man has appeared in court charged with the stabbing of three girls at a bus stop in Bridport, Dorset. Ian Ruby, from Hort Lane, Bridport, was remanded in custody at Bournemouth Magistrates' Court o...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 28, 2006
Dunloy security alert declared a hoax
Police have confirmed that a security alert in County Antrim was a hoax. The alert began shortly before 11am this morning, when police received reports that a device had been left under a car, though...
Dunloy security alert declared a hoax
Police have confirmed that a security alert in County Antrim was a hoax. The alert began shortly before 11am this morning, when police received reports that a device had been left under a car, though...
UK National News, Aug 28, 2006
Cider 'may offer health benefits'
Scientists from the University of Glasgow are examining whether drinking cider could offer the same health benefits as eating apples. Researchers found high levels of phenolic antioxidants - linked t...
Cider 'may offer health benefits'
Scientists from the University of Glasgow are examining whether drinking cider could offer the same health benefits as eating apples. Researchers found high levels of phenolic antioxidants - linked t...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 28, 2006
Three remanded over terrorist funding
Three men have been remanded in custody over charges of terrorist funding and blackmail. Patrick John McGowan, 44, of Learmount Road in Claudy, and Jonathan Forrest, 28, and Brian William Conwell, 30...
Three remanded over terrorist funding
Three men have been remanded in custody over charges of terrorist funding and blackmail. Patrick John McGowan, 44, of Learmount Road in Claudy, and Jonathan Forrest, 28, and Brian William Conwell, 30...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 28, 2006
Teenager injured in air rifle attack
Police in County Londonderry have appealed for information after a teenager was shot by an air rifle last night. Daniel Kelso, 14, was walking along the Portstewart promenade at around 10.45pm yester...
Teenager injured in air rifle attack
Police in County Londonderry have appealed for information after a teenager was shot by an air rifle last night. Daniel Kelso, 14, was walking along the Portstewart promenade at around 10.45pm yester...
UK National News, Aug 28, 2006
Asda announces plans to scrap birth date queries
Supermarket chain Asda will no longer ask prospective employees to supply their date of birth on application forms, the firm has announced. The supermarket chain said that it would employ staff of al...
Asda announces plans to scrap birth date queries
Supermarket chain Asda will no longer ask prospective employees to supply their date of birth on application forms, the firm has announced. The supermarket chain said that it would employ staff of al...
UK National News, Aug 28, 2006
Britons injured in Turkey bomb blasts
Ten Britons are among those injured in a number of explosions at a Turkish holiday resort. It is understood that three explosions in the town of Marmaris on Sunday night, with the main explosion taki...
Britons injured in Turkey bomb blasts
Ten Britons are among those injured in a number of explosions at a Turkish holiday resort. It is understood that three explosions in the town of Marmaris on Sunday night, with the main explosion taki...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 28, 2006
Children approached under suspicious circumstances
Police in west Belfast have appealed for information after a child was approached by a man under suspicious circumstances at the weekend. The incident happened at around 4.50pm on Saturday, when a ni...
Children approached under suspicious circumstances
Police in west Belfast have appealed for information after a child was approached by a man under suspicious circumstances at the weekend. The incident happened at around 4.50pm on Saturday, when a ni...
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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.
