Northern Ireland News for August 2006 : Page 9
UK National News, Aug 14, 2006
Ambulance response times 'wrong'
Six of the 31 old ambulance trusts in England did not record response times data according to official guidance, a Department of Health audit has found. The audit found that the mis-reporting took th...
Ambulance response times 'wrong'
Six of the 31 old ambulance trusts in England did not record response times data according to official guidance, a Department of Health audit has found. The audit found that the mis-reporting took th...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2006
CCEA set up exam helpline
Northern Ireland’s exams body, the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA), has set up a special helpline service to support anxious students and parents awaiting GCE, GCSE and ...
CCEA set up exam helpline
Northern Ireland’s exams body, the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA), has set up a special helpline service to support anxious students and parents awaiting GCE, GCSE and ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2006
Suspicious device found in Bangor
Army Technical Officers have been tasked to examine a suspicious object in County Down. The device was found in the Glenaan Park area of Bangor this afternoon. There are no further details at this t...
Suspicious device found in Bangor
Army Technical Officers have been tasked to examine a suspicious object in County Down. The device was found in the Glenaan Park area of Bangor this afternoon. There are no further details at this t...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2006
Police reappeal for witnesses over Tobermore murder
Police have relaunched their appeal for witnesses following today's funeral of 36-year-old Ronald Mackie, who was murdered in Tobermore, County Londonderry, on July 29. A total number of eight people...
Police reappeal for witnesses over Tobermore murder
Police have relaunched their appeal for witnesses following today's funeral of 36-year-old Ronald Mackie, who was murdered in Tobermore, County Londonderry, on July 29. A total number of eight people...
UK National News, Aug 11, 2006
Beckham left out of England squad
David Beckham is facing speculation that his England career could be over after he was left out of the England squad for the friendly match against Greece next week. New England manager Steve McClare...
Beckham left out of England squad
David Beckham is facing speculation that his England career could be over after he was left out of the England squad for the friendly match against Greece next week. New England manager Steve McClare...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2006
Real IRA admit to Newry firebombs
The Real IRA has today claimed responsibility for carrying out the fire-bomb attacks on County Down businesses earlier this week. The paramilitary organisation, which is responsible for carrying out ...
Real IRA admit to Newry firebombs
The Real IRA has today claimed responsibility for carrying out the fire-bomb attacks on County Down businesses earlier this week. The paramilitary organisation, which is responsible for carrying out ...
UK National News, Aug 11, 2006
Lib Dems unveil 'fairer' tax plans
The Liberal Democrat's Tax Commission has unveiled proposals for a tax system which they claims would be "fairer, greener and simpler". The proposals include plans to cut the basic tax rate by 2p and...
Lib Dems unveil 'fairer' tax plans
The Liberal Democrat's Tax Commission has unveiled proposals for a tax system which they claims would be "fairer, greener and simpler". The proposals include plans to cut the basic tax rate by 2p and...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2006
NI airports still face minor disruption
Northern Ireland passengers are being advised to continue to arrive early for their flights as airports attempt to clear the backlog from yesterday's disruption due to the foiling of a terrorist attac...
NI airports still face minor disruption
Northern Ireland passengers are being advised to continue to arrive early for their flights as airports attempt to clear the backlog from yesterday's disruption due to the foiling of a terrorist attac...
UK National News, Aug 11, 2006
Watchdog investigates Big Brother vote
The premium rate phone watchdog is investigating the 'Big Brother' voting system after it was decided to allow housemates who had been evicted back on to the reality show. Regulator Icstis received 2...
Watchdog investigates Big Brother vote
The premium rate phone watchdog is investigating the 'Big Brother' voting system after it was decided to allow housemates who had been evicted back on to the reality show. Regulator Icstis received 2...
UK National News, Aug 11, 2006
UK troops to lead major offensive in Afghanistan
British troops are to lead a major combat offensive against the Taliban in Afghanistan, it has been confirmed. Around 10,000 Nato troops - around 5,000 of them from Britain - will be involved in the ...
UK troops to lead major offensive in Afghanistan
British troops are to lead a major combat offensive against the Taliban in Afghanistan, it has been confirmed. Around 10,000 Nato troops - around 5,000 of them from Britain - will be involved in the ...
UK National News, Aug 11, 2006
UK remains on terror alert following plane bomb plot
Britain is remaining on a 'critical' level security alert as police continue to investigate an alleged plot to blow up ten transatlantic flights. Police are continuing to question 24 people, reported...
UK remains on terror alert following plane bomb plot
Britain is remaining on a 'critical' level security alert as police continue to investigate an alleged plot to blow up ten transatlantic flights. Police are continuing to question 24 people, reported...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2006
Proposals to end 'non-jury' trials
The government has today launched a consultation on proposals to replace Diplock Courts in Northern Ireland. The consultation period is expected to last for 8 weeks, closing on October 5 2006. The D...
Proposals to end 'non-jury' trials
The government has today launched a consultation on proposals to replace Diplock Courts in Northern Ireland. The consultation period is expected to last for 8 weeks, closing on October 5 2006. The D...
UK National News, Aug 11, 2006
Royal reporter suspended over phone-tapping allegations
The News of the World has suspended its royal editor Clive Goodman, following his arrest over allegations of mobile phone hacking. Mr Goodman, 48, from Putney, south London, is due to appear in court...
Royal reporter suspended over phone-tapping allegations
The News of the World has suspended its royal editor Clive Goodman, following his arrest over allegations of mobile phone hacking. Mr Goodman, 48, from Putney, south London, is due to appear in court...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2006
Police attacked in west Belfast
Police in west Belfast have been attacked by youths throwing petrol bombs and other missiles during a number of disturbances yesterday evening. The first incident happened at around 6.25pm, when thre...
Police attacked in west Belfast
Police in west Belfast have been attacked by youths throwing petrol bombs and other missiles during a number of disturbances yesterday evening. The first incident happened at around 6.25pm, when thre...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2006
Two released in Devlin murder probe
A woman arrested yesterday in connection with the murder of north Belfast schoolboy Thomas Devlin, has been released without charge. A man, who was also arrested yesterday was released on police bail...
Two released in Devlin murder probe
A woman arrested yesterday in connection with the murder of north Belfast schoolboy Thomas Devlin, has been released without charge. A man, who was also arrested yesterday was released on police bail...
UK National News, Aug 11, 2006
Coronation Street star arrested on drugs charge
Coronation Street actor Craig Charles has been arrested on possession of a class A drug, police have confirmed. The 42-year-old star, who plays taxi driver Lloyd Mullaney in the soap, was suspended f...
Coronation Street star arrested on drugs charge
Coronation Street actor Craig Charles has been arrested on possession of a class A drug, police have confirmed. The 42-year-old star, who plays taxi driver Lloyd Mullaney in the soap, was suspended f...
UK National News, Aug 11, 2006
Labour MP apologies for 'in-bred' remark
Labour MP Ian Gibson has apologised for suggesting that 'inbreeding' may have contributed to a rise in cases of diabetes among children in his Norfolk constituency. Speaking to BBC Radio Norfolk on T...
Labour MP apologies for 'in-bred' remark
Labour MP Ian Gibson has apologised for suggesting that 'inbreeding' may have contributed to a rise in cases of diabetes among children in his Norfolk constituency. Speaking to BBC Radio Norfolk on T...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2006
Former detective released without charge
A former RUC detective who was arrested by Police Ombudsman investigators examining the murder case of 22-year-old Raymond McCord in 1997, has been released without charge. Johnston Brown was arreste...
Former detective released without charge
A former RUC detective who was arrested by Police Ombudsman investigators examining the murder case of 22-year-old Raymond McCord in 1997, has been released without charge. Johnston Brown was arreste...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2006
Delivery man robbed in Newry
Police in Newry have appealed for information following the robbery of a delivery man yesterday morning. Shortly after 11.10am, the man was making a delivery to the Mill Street area of the city, when...
Delivery man robbed in Newry
Police in Newry have appealed for information following the robbery of a delivery man yesterday morning. Shortly after 11.10am, the man was making a delivery to the Mill Street area of the city, when...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2006
Singer to open Belfast 'Dance and Vocal Studio'
Northern Ireland's youngsters are being given the opportunity to take the first steps to stardom, thanks to a well known Irish performer. Singer and actress Samantha Mumba is to open a Dance and Voca...
Singer to open Belfast 'Dance and Vocal Studio'
Northern Ireland's youngsters are being given the opportunity to take the first steps to stardom, thanks to a well known Irish performer. Singer and actress Samantha Mumba is to open a Dance and Voca...
Recruitment News, Aug 10, 2006
New jobs initiative for south and east Belfast
An new initiative aimed at improving the chances of around ten long term unemployed people of finding jobs within the South and East Belfast Trust is to be launched next month. ‘Health Learning...
New jobs initiative for south and east Belfast
An new initiative aimed at improving the chances of around ten long term unemployed people of finding jobs within the South and East Belfast Trust is to be launched next month. ‘Health Learning...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2006
Security stepped up at NI airports
Northern Ireland travellers are expected to face delays on all flights into and out of local airports as a result of the foiled terrorist attack at a UK airport, earlier today. All flights at the Geo...
Security stepped up at NI airports
Northern Ireland travellers are expected to face delays on all flights into and out of local airports as a result of the foiled terrorist attack at a UK airport, earlier today. All flights at the Geo...
UK National News, Aug 10, 2006
John Terry named new England captain
Chelsea skipper John Terry has been named as the new captain of the England football team. The 25-year-old central defender will take over from former captain David Beckham, who stepped down after En...
John Terry named new England captain
Chelsea skipper John Terry has been named as the new captain of the England football team. The 25-year-old central defender will take over from former captain David Beckham, who stepped down after En...
Recruitment News, Aug 10, 2006
Universities urged to build links with employers
Universities must build stronger links with local employers to increase the skills of the future graduate workforce according to a new report. According to the report from the University of Hertfords...
Universities urged to build links with employers
Universities must build stronger links with local employers to increase the skills of the future graduate workforce according to a new report. According to the report from the University of Hertfords...
UK National News, Aug 10, 2006
UK troops in Iraq 'ill-equipped', MPs claim
British troops fighting in Iraq are under-equipped and overstretched, a committee of MPs has claimed. A report by the all-party Defence Committee said that soldiers needed better-protected patrol veh...
UK troops in Iraq 'ill-equipped', MPs claim
British troops fighting in Iraq are under-equipped and overstretched, a committee of MPs has claimed. A report by the all-party Defence Committee said that soldiers needed better-protected patrol veh...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2006
Two arrested over Devlin murder
Police investigating the murder of north Belfast schoolboy Thomas Devlin, have arrested two people. The pair, a man and a woman, were arrested at separate locations in the north of the city earlier t...
Two arrested over Devlin murder
Police investigating the murder of north Belfast schoolboy Thomas Devlin, have arrested two people. The pair, a man and a woman, were arrested at separate locations in the north of the city earlier t...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2006
Increase in NI students "caught cheating"
Over 60 students have been caught cheating and causing disruptive behaviour during GCSE and A-level exams in Northern Ireland, the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) has to...
Increase in NI students "caught cheating"
Over 60 students have been caught cheating and causing disruptive behaviour during GCSE and A-level exams in Northern Ireland, the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) has to...
UK National News, Aug 10, 2006
Woman dies after IVF treatment
A woman has died after receiving IVF treatment at a hospital in England, it has been confirmed. The woman, who has not been named, underwent routine IVF treatment at the Royal Leicester Infirmary la...
Woman dies after IVF treatment
A woman has died after receiving IVF treatment at a hospital in England, it has been confirmed. The woman, who has not been named, underwent routine IVF treatment at the Royal Leicester Infirmary la...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2006
Sex offender remanded
A "high risk" sex offender who went missing after failing to comply with his probation conditions, has been remanded in custody after failing to inform police that he had changed his address. Robert ...
Sex offender remanded
A "high risk" sex offender who went missing after failing to comply with his probation conditions, has been remanded in custody after failing to inform police that he had changed his address. Robert ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2006
Man attacked by gang in north Belfast
Police in north Belfast have appealed for information following an attack on a man yesterday evening. The incident happened at around 9.30pm, when a 27-year-old man was attacked by a gang of up to fi...
Man attacked by gang in north Belfast
Police in north Belfast have appealed for information following an attack on a man yesterday evening. The incident happened at around 9.30pm, when a 27-year-old man was attacked by a gang of up to fi...
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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.
