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Northern Ireland News for December 2007 : Page 7
UK National News, Dec 7, 2007
Reshuffle For Murdochs' Key Media Players
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch has stepped down as Chairman of BSkyB. His son, James - Chief Executive Officer since November 2003 - will replace him as Non-Executive Chairman. James will take responsibi...
Reshuffle For Murdochs' Key Media Players
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch has stepped down as Chairman of BSkyB. His son, James - Chief Executive Officer since November 2003 - will replace him as Non-Executive Chairman. James will take responsibi...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2007
Growing NI Population Becoming Multi-Ethnic And Older
Northern Ireland is fast becoming a multi-ethnic society – and a much more crowded one too – as population levels reach a new high. The arrival of more than 30,000 migrants last year, combined with a...
Growing NI Population Becoming Multi-Ethnic And Older
Northern Ireland is fast becoming a multi-ethnic society – and a much more crowded one too – as population levels reach a new high. The arrival of more than 30,000 migrants last year, combined with a...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2007
Chinook Crash Case To Be Re-examined
The one single event that caused the heaviest loss among Northern Ireland's intelligence community is to be re-examined. It wasn't the IRA or other terrorist organisation that killed the four special...
Chinook Crash Case To Be Re-examined
The one single event that caused the heaviest loss among Northern Ireland's intelligence community is to be re-examined. It wasn't the IRA or other terrorist organisation that killed the four special...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2007
Interest Cut Too Late For NI Property Market?
The Bank of England's quarter-point cut in interest rates to 5.5% is this week being seen as an attempt to stave off the threat of a severe economic downturn next year. But could it be too little, to...
Interest Cut Too Late For NI Property Market?
The Bank of England's quarter-point cut in interest rates to 5.5% is this week being seen as an attempt to stave off the threat of a severe economic downturn next year. But could it be too little, to...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2007
Minister Makes 'The Cut' At New Health Centre
NI Assembly Health Minister Michael McGimpsey made 'the cut' today, by breaking the ground to mark the start of enabling building works at a new healthcare facility. Mr McGimpsey cut the first sod of...
Minister Makes 'The Cut' At New Health Centre
NI Assembly Health Minister Michael McGimpsey made 'the cut' today, by breaking the ground to mark the start of enabling building works at a new healthcare facility. Mr McGimpsey cut the first sod of...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2007
Robbers Target Glenavy Couple's Home
A couple have been held at gunpoint during an armed robbery at their home in Glenavy. Police have reported that three men armed with a handgun and sledgehammer broke into their house on the Carnkilly...
Robbers Target Glenavy Couple's Home
A couple have been held at gunpoint during an armed robbery at their home in Glenavy. Police have reported that three men armed with a handgun and sledgehammer broke into their house on the Carnkilly...
UK National News, Dec 6, 2007
UK Interest Rates Cut
The Bank of England has reduced interest rates for the first time in more than two years, cutting them from 5.75% to 5.5%. A rate cut had been expected amid signs that the economy was slowing. The a...
UK Interest Rates Cut
The Bank of England has reduced interest rates for the first time in more than two years, cutting them from 5.75% to 5.5%. A rate cut had been expected amid signs that the economy was slowing. The a...
UK National News, Dec 6, 2007
Scottish Tourist Murdered In Benidorm
An investigation has been launched into the murder of a Scottish man in Benidorm. Ken Macintyre, 64, was with a friend when they were attacked and robbed near Domino bar in the Spanish holiday resort...
Scottish Tourist Murdered In Benidorm
An investigation has been launched into the murder of a Scottish man in Benidorm. Ken Macintyre, 64, was with a friend when they were attacked and robbed near Domino bar in the Spanish holiday resort...
UK National News, Dec 6, 2007
Soldier Killed In Afghanistan Named
The Ministry of Defence has named the British soldier killed in Afghanistan on Tuesday as Trooper Jack Sadler from the Honourable Artillery Company. Trooper Sadler, who was serving with 4/73 Special ...
Soldier Killed In Afghanistan Named
The Ministry of Defence has named the British soldier killed in Afghanistan on Tuesday as Trooper Jack Sadler from the Honourable Artillery Company. Trooper Sadler, who was serving with 4/73 Special ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2007
Mum Cleared Of Infanticide Is Freed
Medical reports have led to an innocent Fermanagh women being freed from jail – cleared of a charge of infanticide. Yesterday's development was so unexpected that 34-year-old Wendy Johnston, from Spr...
Mum Cleared Of Infanticide Is Freed
Medical reports have led to an innocent Fermanagh women being freed from jail – cleared of a charge of infanticide. Yesterday's development was so unexpected that 34-year-old Wendy Johnston, from Spr...
UK National News, Dec 6, 2007
Killer Nurse's Appeal Fails
Killer nurse Beverly Allitt's High Court bid to have her minimum jail term reduced has been rejected. Mr Justice Stanley Burton said that Allitt should serve a minimum sentence of 30 years, less the ...
Killer Nurse's Appeal Fails
Killer nurse Beverly Allitt's High Court bid to have her minimum jail term reduced has been rejected. Mr Justice Stanley Burton said that Allitt should serve a minimum sentence of 30 years, less the ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2007
Tenth Road Death: Child Named
Ten people have been killed on the roads in Ireland so far this month. The latest, a young boy, was named as 12-year-old Peter White from Valencia Way North in Newtownards. He died after being hit b...
Tenth Road Death: Child Named
Ten people have been killed on the roads in Ireland so far this month. The latest, a young boy, was named as 12-year-old Peter White from Valencia Way North in Newtownards. He died after being hit b...
UK National News, Dec 6, 2007
Woman Questioned Over Baby's Death
Police investigating the death of a three-month-old baby girl in north Wales are questioning a woman. The baby girl, who has not been named, was taken to Gwynedd Hospital in Bangor on Wednesday after...
Woman Questioned Over Baby's Death
Police investigating the death of a three-month-old baby girl in north Wales are questioning a woman. The baby girl, who has not been named, was taken to Gwynedd Hospital in Bangor on Wednesday after...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2007
Burnt Out Car Body Female
The body found in a burnt-out car in a County Tyrone forest park earlier this week was so badly disfigured that it has taken three days to establish and to announce the victim's gender. It has now be...
Burnt Out Car Body Female
The body found in a burnt-out car in a County Tyrone forest park earlier this week was so badly disfigured that it has taken three days to establish and to announce the victim's gender. It has now be...
UK National News, Dec 6, 2007
Voting Opens For 2008 NME Awards
Music fans are being urged to get 'clicking' as voting opens for the NME Awards 2008. While this year's honours went to the likes of Arctic Monkeys, Klaxons and Kasabian - who took home some of the b...
Voting Opens For 2008 NME Awards
Music fans are being urged to get 'clicking' as voting opens for the NME Awards 2008. While this year's honours went to the likes of Arctic Monkeys, Klaxons and Kasabian - who took home some of the b...
UK National News, Dec 6, 2007
'Lyrical Terrorist' Escapes Custodial Sentence
A former Heathrow Airport worker who dubbed herself the 'Lyrical Terrorist' has been given a nine month suspended jail sentence at the Old Bailey. Samina Malik, 23, was the first woman to be convicte...
'Lyrical Terrorist' Escapes Custodial Sentence
A former Heathrow Airport worker who dubbed herself the 'Lyrical Terrorist' has been given a nine month suspended jail sentence at the Old Bailey. Samina Malik, 23, was the first woman to be convicte...
UK National News, Dec 6, 2007
Suicide Verdict In Death Of Fashion Icon
A coroner has ruled that style icon Isabella Blow killed herself by drinking weedkiller. An inquest into Mrs Blow's death by Gloucestershire Coroner Alan Crickmore found that there was clear evidence...
Suicide Verdict In Death Of Fashion Icon
A coroner has ruled that style icon Isabella Blow killed herself by drinking weedkiller. An inquest into Mrs Blow's death by Gloucestershire Coroner Alan Crickmore found that there was clear evidence...
UK National News, Dec 6, 2007
Missing Canoeist Photo 'Is Real', Wife Admits
The wife of a canoeist who reappeared after being missing, presumed dead, for five years, has reportedly admitted that a photo of her and her husband taken in Panama last year is genuine. The photogr...
Missing Canoeist Photo 'Is Real', Wife Admits
The wife of a canoeist who reappeared after being missing, presumed dead, for five years, has reportedly admitted that a photo of her and her husband taken in Panama last year is genuine. The photogr...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2007
Paisley Wants US Support For Ulster 'Rally'
Ahead of tomorrow's planned meeting with US President, George Bush, Northern Ireland's First and Deputy First Ministers are now meeting congressmen and senators as they continue their high profile inv...
Paisley Wants US Support For Ulster 'Rally'
Ahead of tomorrow's planned meeting with US President, George Bush, Northern Ireland's First and Deputy First Ministers are now meeting congressmen and senators as they continue their high profile inv...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2007
NI Budget For Housing Insufficient
Many hundreds of much-needed new houses for those unable to afford full mortgage payments and for dwellings for people with mental health and learning disabilities are not going to be constructed in N...
NI Budget For Housing Insufficient
Many hundreds of much-needed new houses for those unable to afford full mortgage payments and for dwellings for people with mental health and learning disabilities are not going to be constructed in N...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2007
Sinn Fein Forfeits Two Places On Strabane DPP
Despite being entitled to five places on the District Policing Partnership in Strabane, Sinn Fein could only find three candidates willing to take part. The two spare posts were offered to DUP counci...
Sinn Fein Forfeits Two Places On Strabane DPP
Despite being entitled to five places on the District Policing Partnership in Strabane, Sinn Fein could only find three candidates willing to take part. The two spare posts were offered to DUP counci...
UK National News, Dec 5, 2007
Yard Holds Two On Terror Charges
Two men have been arrested in London over alleged terrorism offences, Scotland Yard has confirmed. The men, aged 25 and 39, were arrested during raids at separate homes in north-west and west London ...
Yard Holds Two On Terror Charges
Two men have been arrested in London over alleged terrorism offences, Scotland Yard has confirmed. The men, aged 25 and 39, were arrested during raids at separate homes in north-west and west London ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2007
£42m Marina Village Development Unveiled For Larne
A major tourism infrastructure project is being planned for the Antrim coast town of Larne with ambitious plans unveiled for a £42.5m marina 'village'. As well as a 200-berth marina and an improved p...
£42m Marina Village Development Unveiled For Larne
A major tourism infrastructure project is being planned for the Antrim coast town of Larne with ambitious plans unveiled for a £42.5m marina 'village'. As well as a 200-berth marina and an improved p...
UK National News, Dec 5, 2007
'Missing' Canoe Man Arrested
John Darwin, the man who reappeared after it was thought he had drowned in a canoe accident five years ago, has been arrested on suspicion of fraud. The 57-year-old, who was presumed dead after the r...
'Missing' Canoe Man Arrested
John Darwin, the man who reappeared after it was thought he had drowned in a canoe accident five years ago, has been arrested on suspicion of fraud. The 57-year-old, who was presumed dead after the r...
UK National News, Dec 5, 2007
Chief Constable Receives Driving Ban
South Yorkshire Police Chief Constable Meredydd Hughes has been banned from driving after pleading guilty to a speeding charge. Hughes, who is the former chairman of the roads policing at the Associa...
Chief Constable Receives Driving Ban
South Yorkshire Police Chief Constable Meredydd Hughes has been banned from driving after pleading guilty to a speeding charge. Hughes, who is the former chairman of the roads policing at the Associa...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2007
UDR Care Fund Launched
A care service has been launched to help ex UDR and Royal Irish (Home Service) soldiers and their families deal with the legacy of the troubles. The UDR & R Irish (HS) Aftercare Service fulfils a ple...
UDR Care Fund Launched
A care service has been launched to help ex UDR and Royal Irish (Home Service) soldiers and their families deal with the legacy of the troubles. The UDR & R Irish (HS) Aftercare Service fulfils a ple...
UK National News, Dec 5, 2007
Pilot Studies On GP Surgery Abortions
Two pilot studies are being carried out to see if it is viable for early abortions to be carried out in GP surgeries in England, the Government has confirmed. The trials of the provision of early med...
Pilot Studies On GP Surgery Abortions
Two pilot studies are being carried out to see if it is viable for early abortions to be carried out in GP surgeries in England, the Government has confirmed. The trials of the provision of early med...
UK National News, Dec 5, 2007
Scottish Executive To Consider Trump Golf Links
Scottish Assembly Ministers have stepped in to decide whether Donald Trump's £1bn golf resort goes ahead, after the plans were rejected by the local authority. The property tycoon's Aberdeenshire pro...
Scottish Executive To Consider Trump Golf Links
Scottish Assembly Ministers have stepped in to decide whether Donald Trump's £1bn golf resort goes ahead, after the plans were rejected by the local authority. The property tycoon's Aberdeenshire pro...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2007
Iraq Veteran Stabbed For Phone Outside Home Base
An Iraq veteran who has only just returned unscathed from service in the Gulf is now fighting for his life in hospital, after being stabbed in the stomach by a mugger on Monday night. The 21-year-old...
Iraq Veteran Stabbed For Phone Outside Home Base
An Iraq veteran who has only just returned unscathed from service in the Gulf is now fighting for his life in hospital, after being stabbed in the stomach by a mugger on Monday night. The 21-year-old...
UK National News, Dec 5, 2007
Robbie Williams Apologises To Ex-Manager For Lyrics
Robbie Williams has apologised to his former Take That manager Nigel Martin Smith and agreed to pay undisclosed damages after one of his songs alleged that Martin Smith had stolen money from the band....
Robbie Williams Apologises To Ex-Manager For Lyrics
Robbie Williams has apologised to his former Take That manager Nigel Martin Smith and agreed to pay undisclosed damages after one of his songs alleged that Martin Smith had stolen money from the band....
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and 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.
