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Northern Ireland News for October 2007
Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2007
Cross-Border Ceremony To Recall WWI Sacrifice
Irish ex service organisations will be meeting in Drogheda at the weekend for a poignant commemoration to the sacrifice of a previous generation of soldiers. This is the only all-Ireland remembrance ...
Cross-Border Ceremony To Recall WWI Sacrifice
Irish ex service organisations will be meeting in Drogheda at the weekend for a poignant commemoration to the sacrifice of a previous generation of soldiers. This is the only all-Ireland remembrance ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2007
GP Pay Tops £110K - Though Not In NI
While GPs nationally are now enjoying the benefits of the protracted national pay negotiations that led a settlement in 2003/2004, Northern Irleand medics are lagging behind - but only a little. New ...
GP Pay Tops £110K - Though Not In NI
While GPs nationally are now enjoying the benefits of the protracted national pay negotiations that led a settlement in 2003/2004, Northern Irleand medics are lagging behind - but only a little. New ...
UK National News, Oct 31, 2007
Huge Blaze Follows Essex Oil Refinery Blast
Emergency services are tackling a huge blaze at an oil refinery in Essex, following an explosion at the site. The fire is believed to be on the ground floor of a tower, but flames are reported to be ...
Huge Blaze Follows Essex Oil Refinery Blast
Emergency services are tackling a huge blaze at an oil refinery in Essex, following an explosion at the site. The fire is believed to be on the ground floor of a tower, but flames are reported to be ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2007
Search Called Off As Body Taken From River
The search for a man believed to have jumped into the River Bann in Coleraine has been called off. Police have indicated the body recovered from the water near Castlerock’s Barmouth yesterday was tha...
Search Called Off As Body Taken From River
The search for a man believed to have jumped into the River Bann in Coleraine has been called off. Police have indicated the body recovered from the water near Castlerock’s Barmouth yesterday was tha...
UK National News, Oct 31, 2007
Road Chaos Follows M8 Fatality
There’s traffic chaos in the north today as a fatal accident involving eight vehicles has closed the M8 motorway. The road has been closed in both directions in West Lothian, causing massive tailback...
Road Chaos Follows M8 Fatality
There’s traffic chaos in the north today as a fatal accident involving eight vehicles has closed the M8 motorway. The road has been closed in both directions in West Lothian, causing massive tailback...
UK National News, Oct 31, 2007
Teen Jailed For Sister's Fatal Shooting
A 17-year-old youth has been jailed for two years for the fatal shooting of his sister. Kasha Peniston admitted accidentally shooting 12-year-old Kamilah at their home in Gorton, Greater Manchester. ...
Teen Jailed For Sister's Fatal Shooting
A 17-year-old youth has been jailed for two years for the fatal shooting of his sister. Kasha Peniston admitted accidentally shooting 12-year-old Kamilah at their home in Gorton, Greater Manchester. ...
UK National News, Oct 31, 2007
Jurors Gasp As Cellar Killer’s Past Revealed
Two female jurors in a murder case burst into tears and others shook their heads as the trial of a man who turned out to be a convicted paedophile concluded. They gasped as they learnt he was jailed ...
Jurors Gasp As Cellar Killer’s Past Revealed
Two female jurors in a murder case burst into tears and others shook their heads as the trial of a man who turned out to be a convicted paedophile concluded. They gasped as they learnt he was jailed ...
UK National News, Oct 31, 2007
GPs Now Paid £110K
GPs are now enjoying the benefits of the protracted national pay negotiations that led a settlement in 2003/2004. The average family doctor’s pay in the UK rose by 10% to £110,000 in just 12 months, ...
GPs Now Paid £110K
GPs are now enjoying the benefits of the protracted national pay negotiations that led a settlement in 2003/2004. The average family doctor’s pay in the UK rose by 10% to £110,000 in just 12 months, ...
UK National News, Oct 31, 2007
Supermarkets 'Could Perform Better'
Supermarkets are "delivering a good deal for consumers", but further action needs to be taken to improve competition in certain areas and to improve relationships with suppliers. The findings come fr...
Supermarkets 'Could Perform Better'
Supermarkets are "delivering a good deal for consumers", but further action needs to be taken to improve competition in certain areas and to improve relationships with suppliers. The findings come fr...
UK National News, Oct 31, 2007
Arrest Follows 'Brutal' Murder
Police investigating the murder of Polish teenager Lidia Motylska in Leeds earlier this month have arrested a 38-year-old man. Lidia, 19, was found dead in an alleyway in the Lincoln Green area of Le...
Arrest Follows 'Brutal' Murder
Police investigating the murder of Polish teenager Lidia Motylska in Leeds earlier this month have arrested a 38-year-old man. Lidia, 19, was found dead in an alleyway in the Lincoln Green area of Le...
UK National News, Oct 31, 2007
Three Quizzed On Rare Birds Shooting
Three people are being questioned by Norfolk Police about the alleged shooting of two rare birds of prey on the Queen's Sandringham estate. Earlier, it was revealed that Prince Harry and one of his f...
Three Quizzed On Rare Birds Shooting
Three people are being questioned by Norfolk Police about the alleged shooting of two rare birds of prey on the Queen's Sandringham estate. Earlier, it was revealed that Prince Harry and one of his f...
UK National News, Oct 31, 2007
MPs Disagree On Easier Abortions
While some members of a powerful Government committee want it made easier for women to gain access to abortions, some of the MPs' collegues disagree. A spokesman for the Science and Technology Commit...
MPs Disagree On Easier Abortions
While some members of a powerful Government committee want it made easier for women to gain access to abortions, some of the MPs' collegues disagree. A spokesman for the Science and Technology Commit...
UK National News, Oct 31, 2007
Mobile Taken In Vicious Hammer Attack
Police in south Manchester are hunting a man who hit a 17-year-old boy repeatedly with a hammer in order to steal his mobile phone. The incident happened on Wythenshawe Road in Northern Moor on Octob...
Mobile Taken In Vicious Hammer Attack
Police in south Manchester are hunting a man who hit a 17-year-old boy repeatedly with a hammer in order to steal his mobile phone. The incident happened on Wythenshawe Road in Northern Moor on Octob...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2007
Grave Diggers Bury Strike Threat
Threatened strike action by thousands of council workers in Northern Ireland has been averted, trade unions have said. Town hall employees like clerks and grave diggers have agreed a minimum hourly r...
Grave Diggers Bury Strike Threat
Threatened strike action by thousands of council workers in Northern Ireland has been averted, trade unions have said. Town hall employees like clerks and grave diggers have agreed a minimum hourly r...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2007
Nomadic Goes Walkabout
The world’s last remaining physical link to the ill-fated, Belfast made Titanic, the SS Nomadic - which ferried passengers to the Titanic - is to leave its berth close to Belfast city centre, but only...
Nomadic Goes Walkabout
The world’s last remaining physical link to the ill-fated, Belfast made Titanic, the SS Nomadic - which ferried passengers to the Titanic - is to leave its berth close to Belfast city centre, but only...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2007
Dunlop Moderates Omagh Bomb Inscription Row
As the unseemly row over Omagh District Council blocking the wishes of the victims' relatives by objecting to "dissident republican car bomb" appearing as part of the memorial's inscription rumbles on...
Dunlop Moderates Omagh Bomb Inscription Row
As the unseemly row over Omagh District Council blocking the wishes of the victims' relatives by objecting to "dissident republican car bomb" appearing as part of the memorial's inscription rumbles on...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2007
Non-Resident Pupils Row Gathers Pace
The NI Assembly Education Minister is under increasing pressure over schools allocating places to children from another jurisdiction. The Assembly has heard that there were 455 pupils attending school...
Non-Resident Pupils Row Gathers Pace
The NI Assembly Education Minister is under increasing pressure over schools allocating places to children from another jurisdiction. The Assembly has heard that there were 455 pupils attending school...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2007
Seagate Will Repay Millions: Dodds
The Assembly Executive has promised to claw back some of the millions of taxpayers' money invested in the ill-fated Seagate factory. The American-based electronics company, which has announced it was...
Seagate Will Repay Millions: Dodds
The Assembly Executive has promised to claw back some of the millions of taxpayers' money invested in the ill-fated Seagate factory. The American-based electronics company, which has announced it was...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2007
Glens Take Honours
East Belfast soccer team, Glentoran has won the County Antrim Shield after defeating Crusaders 2-1 in the final at Windsor Park. David Scullion put the Glens in front on 64 minutes when he fired the ...
Glens Take Honours
East Belfast soccer team, Glentoran has won the County Antrim Shield after defeating Crusaders 2-1 in the final at Windsor Park. David Scullion put the Glens in front on 64 minutes when he fired the ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 30, 2007
School Strike Looming - Again
A trade union is to begin consulting its members on resuming strike action by classroom assistants. The Nipsa union has rejected a pay offer following weeks of discussion with employers. Education M...
School Strike Looming - Again
A trade union is to begin consulting its members on resuming strike action by classroom assistants. The Nipsa union has rejected a pay offer following weeks of discussion with employers. Education M...
UK National News, Oct 30, 2007
Saudi King Meets the Queen
The Queen has ceremonially welcomed Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah to Britain as controversy continues to grow around the Middle Eastern ruler's visit. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh greeted the S...
Saudi King Meets the Queen
The Queen has ceremonially welcomed Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah to Britain as controversy continues to grow around the Middle Eastern ruler's visit. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh greeted the S...
UK National News, Oct 30, 2007
Photographer 'Offered Diana Photos To Tabloid'
The inquest into the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, has heard how a photographer rang a tabloid newspaper from the scene of the crash, offering photographs of the princess. The photographs of the...
Photographer 'Offered Diana Photos To Tabloid'
The inquest into the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, has heard how a photographer rang a tabloid newspaper from the scene of the crash, offering photographs of the princess. The photographs of the...
UK National News, Oct 30, 2007
Smith Apology For Foreign Workers Gaff
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has apologised after it emerged that there were 300,000 more foreign workers in the UK than government figures had previously revealed. The number of foreign workers in th...
Smith Apology For Foreign Workers Gaff
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has apologised after it emerged that there were 300,000 more foreign workers in the UK than government figures had previously revealed. The number of foreign workers in th...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 30, 2007
Security Forces Cleared Over UVF Slaying
The security forces didn’t collude in the UVF killing of two Co Armagh brothers in 1993. However, the Police Ombudsman, Nuala O'Loan did rule that a police investigation into the murder of Gerard Ca...
Security Forces Cleared Over UVF Slaying
The security forces didn’t collude in the UVF killing of two Co Armagh brothers in 1993. However, the Police Ombudsman, Nuala O'Loan did rule that a police investigation into the murder of Gerard Ca...
UK National News, Oct 30, 2007
Kidnap Child Isn't Maddie
There's fresh hope in the hunt for missing Madeleine as private investigators searching for her are said to have found a similar blonde girl who had been kidnapped by a Moroccan family. While the chi...
Kidnap Child Isn't Maddie
There's fresh hope in the hunt for missing Madeleine as private investigators searching for her are said to have found a similar blonde girl who had been kidnapped by a Moroccan family. While the chi...
UK National News, Oct 30, 2007
BBC Appeal Delivers Fresh Witness in Rhys Jones Case
A potential new witness has come forward in the Rhys Jones murder case, following a fresh appeal on BBC One's 'Crimewatch' show on Monday night. The man said that he was in the car park of the Fir Tr...
BBC Appeal Delivers Fresh Witness in Rhys Jones Case
A potential new witness has come forward in the Rhys Jones murder case, following a fresh appeal on BBC One's 'Crimewatch' show on Monday night. The man said that he was in the car park of the Fir Tr...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 30, 2007
What's The Beef? Farmers Take Direct Action In Dublin EC Office
Around 30 farmers were 'beefing' about their problems today when they began a sit-in protest at the European Commission's office in Dublin. The group gained access to the building this afternoon, and...
What's The Beef? Farmers Take Direct Action In Dublin EC Office
Around 30 farmers were 'beefing' about their problems today when they began a sit-in protest at the European Commission's office in Dublin. The group gained access to the building this afternoon, and...
UK National News, Oct 30, 2007
DIY Liver Testing Kit Targets Drinkers
Drinkers will now be able to use a DIY test to see if their liver has been damaged by their alcohol consumption. LiverCheck is the first home blood liver test to be made available in the UK. The test...
DIY Liver Testing Kit Targets Drinkers
Drinkers will now be able to use a DIY test to see if their liver has been damaged by their alcohol consumption. LiverCheck is the first home blood liver test to be made available in the UK. The test...
UK National News, Oct 30, 2007
Regulation Will Make Doctors ‘Defensive’
Plans by the General Medical Council’s (GMC) to change the way the medical profession is regulated will lead to ‘an unhealthy climate of fear’. The British Medical Council believes that doctors will...
Regulation Will Make Doctors ‘Defensive’
Plans by the General Medical Council’s (GMC) to change the way the medical profession is regulated will lead to ‘an unhealthy climate of fear’. The British Medical Council believes that doctors will...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 30, 2007
Invest Locally Call As Seagate Staff Get Redundancy Details
As staff at the doomed Seagate facility in Limavady received details of their relatively generous redundancy terms, there have been promises of support in finding jobs and retraining - and a call to s...
Invest Locally Call As Seagate Staff Get Redundancy Details
As staff at the doomed Seagate facility in Limavady received details of their relatively generous redundancy terms, there have been promises of support in finding jobs and retraining - and a call to s...
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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.
