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Northern Ireland News for December 2007 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2007
Cold Comfort As Haulage Workers Paid
It will be some comfort for staff at a County Antrim haulage firm who lost their jobs when the company went bankrupt earlier this year to have now received money they were owed in unpaid wages. Cloug...
Cold Comfort As Haulage Workers Paid
It will be some comfort for staff at a County Antrim haulage firm who lost their jobs when the company went bankrupt earlier this year to have now received money they were owed in unpaid wages. Cloug...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2007
Report Warns Of Worsening Floods
A report into England's floods in June and July has said that urgent action needs to be taken in order to ensure that people are better prepared to deal with severe floods. The interim report, conduc...
Report Warns Of Worsening Floods
A report into England's floods in June and July has said that urgent action needs to be taken in order to ensure that people are better prepared to deal with severe floods. The interim report, conduc...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2007
Police Station Bomb Attack Is Latest Dissident Action
A potentially lethal explosive device hurled at a border police station at the weekend was the work of republican 'dissidents'. The device - described by police as "viable" - was thrown at the base i...
Police Station Bomb Attack Is Latest Dissident Action
A potentially lethal explosive device hurled at a border police station at the weekend was the work of republican 'dissidents'. The device - described by police as "viable" - was thrown at the base i...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2007
International Drugs Operation Nets Four
A man is due to appear before Newry Magistrates' Court charged in connection with the seizure of heroin worth over €3 million in Co. Louth last week. The man, who was arrested in Banbridge in Co. Dow...
International Drugs Operation Nets Four
A man is due to appear before Newry Magistrates' Court charged in connection with the seizure of heroin worth over €3 million in Co. Louth last week. The man, who was arrested in Banbridge in Co. Dow...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2007
Scottish Government Plays Trump Card On Golf Project
There has been a further twist in the ongoing saga of the proposed £1bn Donald Trump golf development in Scotland. It has emerged that Scottish Liberal Democrats are to call for an investigation into...
Scottish Government Plays Trump Card On Golf Project
There has been a further twist in the ongoing saga of the proposed £1bn Donald Trump golf development in Scotland. It has emerged that Scottish Liberal Democrats are to call for an investigation into...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2007
Orange Halls Targeted
There have been three separate attacks on Orange halls over the weekend. The latest was on an Orange hall in County Antrim and happened on Sunday in Crumlin, where three petrol bombs were thrown at B...
Orange Halls Targeted
There have been three separate attacks on Orange halls over the weekend. The latest was on an Orange hall in County Antrim and happened on Sunday in Crumlin, where three petrol bombs were thrown at B...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2007
Community Policing In Focus
A newly introduced policing strategy that has just been rolled out across the whole of east Antrim may already be paying dividends. A local policing liaison group, covering the Glengormley area, has ...
Community Policing In Focus
A newly introduced policing strategy that has just been rolled out across the whole of east Antrim may already be paying dividends. A local policing liaison group, covering the Glengormley area, has ...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2007
Sons Of 'Missing' Canoeist Are 'Victims'
The sons of 'missing' canoeist John Darwin are "innocent victims" of an alleged scam, Cleveland Police have announced. Police questioned Mark Darwin, 32, and his brother Anthony, 29, about their fath...
Sons Of 'Missing' Canoeist Are 'Victims'
The sons of 'missing' canoeist John Darwin are "innocent victims" of an alleged scam, Cleveland Police have announced. Police questioned Mark Darwin, 32, and his brother Anthony, 29, about their fath...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2007
Police Face Criticism Over River Crash
Police have been criticised for failing to fully investigate a reported fatal car accident. As a result, a dead man lay in a car submerged underwater for an entire week - despite signs of an accident...
Police Face Criticism Over River Crash
Police have been criticised for failing to fully investigate a reported fatal car accident. As a result, a dead man lay in a car submerged underwater for an entire week - despite signs of an accident...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2007
Murdered Thomas' Father In Fresh Plea For Information
As Christmas looms the parents of a schoolboy murder victim have renewed their plea for information. Noting that the festive season is above all a time for the family, Jim Devlin, whose 15-year-old s...
Murdered Thomas' Father In Fresh Plea For Information
As Christmas looms the parents of a schoolboy murder victim have renewed their plea for information. Noting that the festive season is above all a time for the family, Jim Devlin, whose 15-year-old s...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2007
Sheridan Pleads Innocence Following Perjury Charge
Former socialist MSP Tommy Sheridan has insisted that he will clear his name after being charged with perjury following a police inquiry into his defamation case against the 'News of the World' newspa...
Sheridan Pleads Innocence Following Perjury Charge
Former socialist MSP Tommy Sheridan has insisted that he will clear his name after being charged with perjury following a police inquiry into his defamation case against the 'News of the World' newspa...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2007
Led Zeppelin To Fly Again In Belfast?
Although Belfast had to make do with an (excellent) tribute band in 2001 - marking three decades since the original super rock band, Led Zeppelin played the city - negotiations are now underway to bri...
Led Zeppelin To Fly Again In Belfast?
Although Belfast had to make do with an (excellent) tribute band in 2001 - marking three decades since the original super rock band, Led Zeppelin played the city - negotiations are now underway to bri...
Recruitment News, Dec 17, 2007
Supermarket Chain To Create 160 Jobs In Mitchelstown
Supermarket chain Aldi have made plans for a new distribution and office centre in Mitchelstown, Co Cork, 160 jobs will be created. The centre will supply Aldi supermarkets in Cork, Kerry, Limerick, ...
Supermarket Chain To Create 160 Jobs In Mitchelstown
Supermarket chain Aldi have made plans for a new distribution and office centre in Mitchelstown, Co Cork, 160 jobs will be created. The centre will supply Aldi supermarkets in Cork, Kerry, Limerick, ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2007
Builders Fined Over Teen's Death On Site
Two construction companies have been fined £50,000 each following the death of a teenager at a Newtownards demolition site. Philip Mulholland, aged 17, had started his first day at the Blacks Industr...
Builders Fined Over Teen's Death On Site
Two construction companies have been fined £50,000 each following the death of a teenager at a Newtownards demolition site. Philip Mulholland, aged 17, had started his first day at the Blacks Industr...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2007
Two Teenagers Stabbed To Death In UK
Police are investigating two separate knife attacks in which two teenage boys were stabbed to death. Both incidents happened on Saturday. In the first, 17-year-old Muslim Ahmed Hassan, from Batley wa...
Two Teenagers Stabbed To Death In UK
Police are investigating two separate knife attacks in which two teenage boys were stabbed to death. Both incidents happened on Saturday. In the first, 17-year-old Muslim Ahmed Hassan, from Batley wa...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2007
NI Joins Media Academy Network
Young people in Northern Ireland who hanker after a career in some of the many aspects of the media now have another avenue open. An innovative new project - described as an 'elite academy' will help...
NI Joins Media Academy Network
Young people in Northern Ireland who hanker after a career in some of the many aspects of the media now have another avenue open. An innovative new project - described as an 'elite academy' will help...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2007
Quinn Murder Recalled
It is a killing that won't be easily overlooked with more than 300 people last night attending a meeting in south Armagh in support of the family of Paul Quinn. In a clear message to the republicans ...
Quinn Murder Recalled
It is a killing that won't be easily overlooked with more than 300 people last night attending a meeting in south Armagh in support of the family of Paul Quinn. In a clear message to the republicans ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2007
Armagh Girl Snatch Attempt: Hunt Continues
A man who attempted to drag a teenage girl into his car in Portadown, County Armagh earlier this week is being sought by police. The Armagh schoolgirl was walking along the Killicomaine Road on Wedne...
Armagh Girl Snatch Attempt: Hunt Continues
A man who attempted to drag a teenage girl into his car in Portadown, County Armagh earlier this week is being sought by police. The Armagh schoolgirl was walking along the Killicomaine Road on Wedne...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2007
Diana's Private Letters Revealed At Inquest
Details of private letters written from Princess Diana to her lover Dodi Al Fayed have been revealed at the inquest into their deaths. In one of the letters, dated August 6, 1997, Diana thanked Dodi ...
Diana's Private Letters Revealed At Inquest
Details of private letters written from Princess Diana to her lover Dodi Al Fayed have been revealed at the inquest into their deaths. In one of the letters, dated August 6, 1997, Diana thanked Dodi ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2007
GAA Security Alerts Cleared
The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) seems to be under attack with several security alerts following the discovery of a device at a GAA ground in Co Down earlier in the week. Police have 'no theorie...
GAA Security Alerts Cleared
The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) seems to be under attack with several security alerts following the discovery of a device at a GAA ground in Co Down earlier in the week. Police have 'no theorie...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2007
Maddy Home For Christmas?
As Portuguese police reportedly prepare to wind down the official search for kidnapped Madeleine McCann, the private agency being paid from funds donated to the Find Madeleine campaign is making real ...
Maddy Home For Christmas?
As Portuguese police reportedly prepare to wind down the official search for kidnapped Madeleine McCann, the private agency being paid from funds donated to the Find Madeleine campaign is making real ...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2007
Barry George Denies Jill Dando Murder
Barry George has pleaded not guilty to the murder of BBC TV presenter Jill Dando, during a hearing at the Old Bailey on Friday morning. The 47-year-old was sentenced to life imprisonment in 2001 for ...
Barry George Denies Jill Dando Murder
Barry George has pleaded not guilty to the murder of BBC TV presenter Jill Dando, during a hearing at the Old Bailey on Friday morning. The 47-year-old was sentenced to life imprisonment in 2001 for ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2007
Police College Years Behind Schedule As Funds Finally Found
The last part of the funding needed for a new policing training college has finally been approved, giving the green light for the new facility to be built - but more than two years after it was origin...
Police College Years Behind Schedule As Funds Finally Found
The last part of the funding needed for a new policing training college has finally been approved, giving the green light for the new facility to be built - but more than two years after it was origin...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2007
No Festive Cheer For Remanded 'Missing' Canoeist Couple
There is not much festive cheer for the beleaguered back-from-the-dead canoeist, John Darwin, who will now spend Christmas behind bars. Magistrates have remanded the 57-year-old in custody after the ...
No Festive Cheer For Remanded 'Missing' Canoeist Couple
There is not much festive cheer for the beleaguered back-from-the-dead canoeist, John Darwin, who will now spend Christmas behind bars. Magistrates have remanded the 57-year-old in custody after the ...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2007
Baby Spice's Sprained Ankle 'Will Not Stop London Show'
The first UK date in the Spice Girls' reunion tour is set to go ahead despite Emma Bunton AKA Baby Spice spraining her ankle earlier this week. Emma slipped on stage at the girls' show at the Mandala...
Baby Spice's Sprained Ankle 'Will Not Stop London Show'
The first UK date in the Spice Girls' reunion tour is set to go ahead despite Emma Bunton AKA Baby Spice spraining her ankle earlier this week. Emma slipped on stage at the girls' show at the Mandala...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2007
Funeral Held For Meredith Kercher
The funeral has taken place of murdered British student Meredith Kercher in south London. Members of the 21-year-old's family were joined by hundreds of mourners at Croydon Parish Church to pay tribu...
Funeral Held For Meredith Kercher
The funeral has taken place of murdered British student Meredith Kercher in south London. Members of the 21-year-old's family were joined by hundreds of mourners at Croydon Parish Church to pay tribu...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2007
Man Bailed In 'Abduction' Case
The man who was arrested in relation to an apparent child abduction in Derry has been bailed after a court appearance today. Patrick Feely, 36, of Linenhall Street in Limavady, told the court that he...
Man Bailed In 'Abduction' Case
The man who was arrested in relation to an apparent child abduction in Derry has been bailed after a court appearance today. Patrick Feely, 36, of Linenhall Street in Limavady, told the court that he...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2007
Derry Soldier's Blast Protection 'Limited'
A soldier from Londonderry who was killed while on duty in Iraq was let down by the inadequate body armour with which he was issued. Lance Corporal Timothy Flowers, 25, of the Royal Electrical Mechan...
Derry Soldier's Blast Protection 'Limited'
A soldier from Londonderry who was killed while on duty in Iraq was let down by the inadequate body armour with which he was issued. Lance Corporal Timothy Flowers, 25, of the Royal Electrical Mechan...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2007
Accidental Death Verdict In Flood Case
The jury at an inquest into the death of a man who died in a storm drain during the summer floods has returned a verdict of accidental death. Michael Barnett, 28, died from hypothermia after being tr...
Accidental Death Verdict In Flood Case
The jury at an inquest into the death of a man who died in a storm drain during the summer floods has returned a verdict of accidental death. Michael Barnett, 28, died from hypothermia after being tr...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2007
Buyers' Market In 2008 As NI Home Prices Fall?
While the first half of 2007 was 'Sell! Sell! Sell!' as house prices rocketed, it looks like the first six months of the coming New Year will be somewhat less dynamic. Despite this month's quarter pe...
Buyers' Market In 2008 As NI Home Prices Fall?
While the first half of 2007 was 'Sell! Sell! Sell!' as house prices rocketed, it looks like the first six months of the coming New Year will be somewhat less dynamic. Despite this month's quarter pe...
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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.
