Northern Ireland News for August 2006 : Page 8
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2006
Republic manager confronted by gunman
Police are investigating a threat made to the Republic of Ireland football manager, Steve Staunton, yesterday evening. The incident happened at around 8pm yesterday, at the Portmarnock Hotel near Dub...
Republic manager confronted by gunman
Police are investigating a threat made to the Republic of Ireland football manager, Steve Staunton, yesterday evening. The incident happened at around 8pm yesterday, at the Portmarnock Hotel near Dub...
UK National News, Aug 15, 2006
Cameron criticises government on tackling extremism
Conservative leader David Cameron has warned that the government is not doing enough to tackle Islamic extremism. Mr Cameron criticised Labour for "a series of failings on national security" and desc...
Cameron criticises government on tackling extremism
Conservative leader David Cameron has warned that the government is not doing enough to tackle Islamic extremism. Mr Cameron criticised Labour for "a series of failings on national security" and desc...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2006
Racist motive for Newtownabbey attacks
Police in County Antrim are treating attacks on two houses at the weekend, as racist. Petrol and paint bombs were thrown at the houses on the Tobarglen Crescent area of Newtownabbey at around 10pm on...
Racist motive for Newtownabbey attacks
Police in County Antrim are treating attacks on two houses at the weekend, as racist. Petrol and paint bombs were thrown at the houses on the Tobarglen Crescent area of Newtownabbey at around 10pm on...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2006
New system to combat prescription fraud
A new IT system has been set up in a bid to combat prescription fraud and to help the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety save approximately £4 million a year. Hewlett-Packard Nor...
New system to combat prescription fraud
A new IT system has been set up in a bid to combat prescription fraud and to help the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety save approximately £4 million a year. Hewlett-Packard Nor...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2006
Belfast rates eighth in TV license evasion
Belfast has today been named as one of the worst cities in the UK for television license evasion. Almost 3,000 people have been caught watching TV without a licence in the city over the past six mont...
Belfast rates eighth in TV license evasion
Belfast has today been named as one of the worst cities in the UK for television license evasion. Almost 3,000 people have been caught watching TV without a licence in the city over the past six mont...
UK National News, Aug 15, 2006
Baby girl suffered 'human bite marks'
Strathclyde Police have launched an investigation after a baby girl was taken to hospital, covered in what is believed to be human bite marks. The 17-week-old child, from Oban, Argyll, was taken to h...
Baby girl suffered 'human bite marks'
Strathclyde Police have launched an investigation after a baby girl was taken to hospital, covered in what is believed to be human bite marks. The 17-week-old child, from Oban, Argyll, was taken to h...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2006
New laws to improve NI taxis
The Environment Minister David Cairns has today announced a consultation on new laws to regulate taxis in Northern Ireland. The proposed legislation will give police and Driver and Vehicle Testing Ag...
New laws to improve NI taxis
The Environment Minister David Cairns has today announced a consultation on new laws to regulate taxis in Northern Ireland. The proposed legislation will give police and Driver and Vehicle Testing Ag...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2006
Renewed appeal in Green murder probe
Police have today renewed their appeal for information in connection with the murder of Michael Green who was shot dead in the Sandy Row area of South Belfast one-year ago today. Mr. Green, 42, had j...
Renewed appeal in Green murder probe
Police have today renewed their appeal for information in connection with the murder of Michael Green who was shot dead in the Sandy Row area of South Belfast one-year ago today. Mr. Green, 42, had j...
UK National News, Aug 15, 2006
Graduate debt 'averages £13,252'
Students leaving university this year graduated with average debts of £13,252, an increase of 5% on last year's figures, a survey by the NatWest bank has revealed. Taking into account the new univers...
Graduate debt 'averages £13,252'
Students leaving university this year graduated with average debts of £13,252, an increase of 5% on last year's figures, a survey by the NatWest bank has revealed. Taking into account the new univers...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2006
County Down company sells herbal medicine to China
Invest Northern Ireland has assisted a County Down herbal medicine company, to obtain a contract selling natural medicinal lotions, sprays and liquids to China where herbal medicine has been practis...
County Down company sells herbal medicine to China
Invest Northern Ireland has assisted a County Down herbal medicine company, to obtain a contract selling natural medicinal lotions, sprays and liquids to China where herbal medicine has been practis...
UK National News, Aug 15, 2006
One million over-fifties 'dumped on work scrapheap'
Over one million 50 - 65-year-olds who want to work are unable to find a job, according to a report by the TUC. The report, entitled 'Ready willing and able', claimed that employers would not recruit...
One million over-fifties 'dumped on work scrapheap'
Over one million 50 - 65-year-olds who want to work are unable to find a job, according to a report by the TUC. The report, entitled 'Ready willing and able', claimed that employers would not recruit...
UK National News, Aug 15, 2006
Allergic horse beds down on court papers
A horse that is allergic to hay and straw dust has found a unique alternative for his bedding - shredded court papers. Domino, a fifteen-year-old large white and black cob, fell ill when he was five ...
Allergic horse beds down on court papers
A horse that is allergic to hay and straw dust has found a unique alternative for his bedding - shredded court papers. Domino, a fifteen-year-old large white and black cob, fell ill when he was five ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2006
Number of noise complaints rise in NI
The Department of Environment (DOE) has today revealed that noise complaints in Northern Ireland have increased by 13% over the last year. The report provides information relating to the number and t...
Number of noise complaints rise in NI
The Department of Environment (DOE) has today revealed that noise complaints in Northern Ireland have increased by 13% over the last year. The report provides information relating to the number and t...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2006
Suspected gas leak given the all clear
Police have given the scene of a suspected gas leak in north Belfast, the all clear. Earlier today, Ambleside Street, in the Shankill area of the city and the surrounding areas between Tennant Street...
Suspected gas leak given the all clear
Police have given the scene of a suspected gas leak in north Belfast, the all clear. Earlier today, Ambleside Street, in the Shankill area of the city and the surrounding areas between Tennant Street...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2006
PSNI apologise to McConville family
Earlier today, the PSNI released a statement apologising to the family of IRA murder victim Jean McConville over the findings of the Police Ombudsman's investigation into her killing. The report reve...
PSNI apologise to McConville family
Earlier today, the PSNI released a statement apologising to the family of IRA murder victim Jean McConville over the findings of the Police Ombudsman's investigation into her killing. The report reve...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2006
Government lowers terror threat level
The terror threat level to the UK has been downgraded from critical to severe, the Home Office has announced. The change means that the chance of a terror attack occurring in the UK is still regarded...
Government lowers terror threat level
The terror threat level to the UK has been downgraded from critical to severe, the Home Office has announced. The change means that the chance of a terror attack occurring in the UK is still regarded...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2006
Ombudsman's report on McConville murder
The Police Ombudsman has today revealed that the investigation into a complaint from the family of IRA murder victim Jean McConville has concluded that police did not conduct an investigation into her...
Ombudsman's report on McConville murder
The Police Ombudsman has today revealed that the investigation into a complaint from the family of IRA murder victim Jean McConville has concluded that police did not conduct an investigation into her...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2006
Armed robbery in west Belfast bar
Police in west Belfast have appealed for information following an armed robbery at a public house earlier today. Three men, armed with a handgun, a shotgun, and a crowbar, entered the licensed premis...
Armed robbery in west Belfast bar
Police in west Belfast have appealed for information following an armed robbery at a public house earlier today. Three men, armed with a handgun, a shotgun, and a crowbar, entered the licensed premis...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2006
Prison officers suspended over corruption claims
Fourteen prison officers have been suspended from HMP Pentonville following allegations of corruption. A spokesperson for the Prison Service confirmed that the prison officers had been suspended ove...
Prison officers suspended over corruption claims
Fourteen prison officers have been suspended from HMP Pentonville following allegations of corruption. A spokesperson for the Prison Service confirmed that the prison officers had been suspended ove...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2006
Man remanded over city arson attack
A 24-year-old man has appeared in Belfast Magistrates Court charged with arson endangering life, following a fire at a house in the east of the city at the weekend. Ryan McBride, of Castlereagh Road,...
Man remanded over city arson attack
A 24-year-old man has appeared in Belfast Magistrates Court charged with arson endangering life, following a fire at a house in the east of the city at the weekend. Ryan McBride, of Castlereagh Road,...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2006
Aston Villa agree to takeover
Premiership football club Aston Villa have agreed to a £62.6 million takeover bid by US billionaire Randy Lerner. In a statement on the Stock Exchange, the club's board has recommended that sharehold...
Aston Villa agree to takeover
Premiership football club Aston Villa have agreed to a £62.6 million takeover bid by US billionaire Randy Lerner. In a statement on the Stock Exchange, the club's board has recommended that sharehold...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2006
DUP hit out at Republican rally
The DUP has said that a Republican parade in west Belfast to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Hunger Strike, was an attempt to "politicise" sport. Yesterday, hundreds of supporters descended u...
DUP hit out at Republican rally
The DUP has said that a Republican parade in west Belfast to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Hunger Strike, was an attempt to "politicise" sport. Yesterday, hundreds of supporters descended u...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2006
Police appeal following rape of teenager
Police have appealed for information after a teenage girl was seriously sexually assaulted at the weekend in Edinburgh. The 15-year-old girl was attacked around 11:50pm on Saturday night in Drum Brae...
Police appeal following rape of teenager
Police have appealed for information after a teenage girl was seriously sexually assaulted at the weekend in Edinburgh. The 15-year-old girl was attacked around 11:50pm on Saturday night in Drum Brae...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2006
'Sectarian' attack on Armagh home
Police are treating an attack on a house in Armagh over the weekend, as sectarian. Windows at the front of the property in the Greenfield Court area of the city were broken, in the early hours of Sat...
'Sectarian' attack on Armagh home
Police are treating an attack on a house in Armagh over the weekend, as sectarian. Windows at the front of the property in the Greenfield Court area of the city were broken, in the early hours of Sat...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2006
Toddler injured in Manchester shooting
A two-year-old boy was injured when shots were fired at a house in North Manchester. Greater Manchester police said that the child was injured by shards of glass after shots were fired into the truck...
Toddler injured in Manchester shooting
A two-year-old boy was injured when shots were fired at a house in North Manchester. Greater Manchester police said that the child was injured by shards of glass after shots were fired into the truck...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2006
Exploded device found in County Down
Police in County Down have been attacked by missiles and petrol bombs, while attending the scene of a security alert yesterday. The incident happened while officers were tasked to the Newry bypass cl...
Exploded device found in County Down
Police in County Down have been attacked by missiles and petrol bombs, while attending the scene of a security alert yesterday. The incident happened while officers were tasked to the Newry bypass cl...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2006
Clashes continue following Middle East ceasefire
A ceasefire has come into force in Lebanon, following 34 days of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. However, there have been reports of skirmishes between Israeli soldiers and Hezbollah fighters ...
Clashes continue following Middle East ceasefire
A ceasefire has come into force in Lebanon, following 34 days of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. However, there have been reports of skirmishes between Israeli soldiers and Hezbollah fighters ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2006
Teenager dies in Crumlin collision
A teenager has died following a road traffic incident in County Antrim at the weekend. Stephen Moran, 17, from Mallusk in Newtownabbey, died after the motorcycle on which he was travelling on was in ...
Teenager dies in Crumlin collision
A teenager has died following a road traffic incident in County Antrim at the weekend. Stephen Moran, 17, from Mallusk in Newtownabbey, died after the motorcycle on which he was travelling on was in ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2006
Conservative peer in sea rescue operation
A Northern Ireland Conservative peer has been involved in a sea rescue operation in the English channel. Lord Glentoran, who entered the House of Lords in 1995, and Ian Murdoch, an off-duty coastguar...
Conservative peer in sea rescue operation
A Northern Ireland Conservative peer has been involved in a sea rescue operation in the English channel. Lord Glentoran, who entered the House of Lords in 1995, and Ian Murdoch, an off-duty coastguar...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2006
Airlines forced to cancel flights following terror alert
BAA has ordered airlines to cancel 20% of their flights from Heathrow airport on Monday, amid continuing congestion at the airport following last week's terror alert. British Airways has cancelled 12...
Airlines forced to cancel flights following terror alert
BAA has ordered airlines to cancel 20% of their flights from Heathrow airport on Monday, amid continuing congestion at the airport following last week's terror alert. British Airways has cancelled 12...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
