Northern Ireland News for April 2007 : Page 11

Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2007
Searches resume for the ‘disappeared’
Searches have begun in attempts to locate the so-called ‘Disappeared’ - nine republican murder victims who were killed and whose bodies have never been found. A team of forensic experts and detective...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2007
Man jailed over Ipswich prostitute claims
A man who claimed to know the prostitutes murdered in Ipswich last year has been jailed for three months for wasting police time. Andrew Purdy, 44, from Baylham, Suffolk, had earlier pleading guilty ...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2007
No charges over bird flu outbreak
Bernard Matthews will not face charges over the outbreak of bird flu at one of its plants, the Food Standards Agency has announced. Following an investigation, the FSA said that there was no evidence...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2007
NI goes smoke-free this month
On the day Wales goes smoke-free, Northern Ireland’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr Michael McBride has welcomed the province's forthcoming ban. “It is now only 28 days until Northern Ireland goes smoke-f...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2007
Heart valve grown from stem cells in lab
British scientists have reportedly grown part of a human heart from stem cells for the first time. Speaking to the 'Guardian' newspaper, heart surgeon Sir Magdi Yacoub said that his team at Imperial ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2007
Geldof guest speaker at Queen's lecture
Anti-poverty campaigner and musician Bob Geldof recently took the stage as part of the celebrations to mark the new-look Queen’s University Students' Union, following a £9 million refurbishment to cre...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2007
Brother's tribute to webcam death man
The brother of a man who broadcast his own suicide live on the internet has paid tribute to his sibling, describing him as "bubbly," "kind" and "considerate". Father-of-two Kevin Whitrick, 42, was fo...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2007
Report calls for review of planning system
A report published by the Construction Employers Federation (CEF) has revealed a time delay in planning decisions has contributed to soaring house prices in Northern Ireland. The major report ‘Review...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2007
Plans for cross-Channel bridge revealed
Travellers could have driven between England and France on a large suspension bridge if plans submitted to Margaret Thatcher's government has been approved, it has been revealed. Civil engineers subm...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2007
CITB appointments announced
Minister for Employment and Learning, Maria Eagle, has announced appointments of five new members to the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). Mark Lowry is currently joint Managing Director o...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2007
Appointments made to Board of NI-CO
Leslie Morrison, Chief Executive of Invest Northern Ireland, today announced a number of appointments to the Board of NI-CO. Joining the board will be three new members, Peter Fitzsimmons (Chairperso...