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Northern Ireland News for April 2007 : Page 4
UK National News, Apr 23, 2007
British tank driver injured in Basra explosion
The driver of a British Challenger 2 tank was seriously injured after the vehicle was damaged by a roadside bomb in Iraq. The incident happened in a western district of Basra on April 6, while the ta...
British tank driver injured in Basra explosion
The driver of a British Challenger 2 tank was seriously injured after the vehicle was damaged by a roadside bomb in Iraq. The incident happened in a western district of Basra on April 6, while the ta...
UK National News, Apr 23, 2007
Former Russian President Boris Yeltsin dies
Former Russian President Boris Yeltsin has died at the age of 76. The cause of death has not yet been released, although some reports have suggested that he suffered heart failure. Mr Yeltsin was kno...
Former Russian President Boris Yeltsin dies
Former Russian President Boris Yeltsin has died at the age of 76. The cause of death has not yet been released, although some reports have suggested that he suffered heart failure. Mr Yeltsin was kno...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2007
GAA star escapes jail over dog charges
A Gaelic football star has escaped a prison sentence after admitting to having an illegal breed of dog at his County Tyrone home. Gerard Cavlan, 30, of Willow Gardens, Dungannon, was caught with an u...
GAA star escapes jail over dog charges
A Gaelic football star has escaped a prison sentence after admitting to having an illegal breed of dog at his County Tyrone home. Gerard Cavlan, 30, of Willow Gardens, Dungannon, was caught with an u...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2007
Parents warned about dangers of drinking
Parents or carers who drink often or excessively in front of their children are more likely to see them growing up with a drink problem, a new report has claimed. The campaign, run by the Eastern Dru...
Parents warned about dangers of drinking
Parents or carers who drink often or excessively in front of their children are more likely to see them growing up with a drink problem, a new report has claimed. The campaign, run by the Eastern Dru...
UK National News, Apr 23, 2007
Sewage leak stopped at Firth of Forth
A sewage leak at the Firth of Forth, which resulted in millions of litres of sewage being pumped into it, has now been stopped. Millions of litres of sewage pumped into the Forth following a pump fai...
Sewage leak stopped at Firth of Forth
A sewage leak at the Firth of Forth, which resulted in millions of litres of sewage being pumped into it, has now been stopped. Millions of litres of sewage pumped into the Forth following a pump fai...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2007
Poots says ‘well done’ to rugby organisers
The nominated Sports Minister, Edwin Poots MLA, has said that Northern Ireland’s reputation for hosting first class international events has grown substantially as a result of the success of the Under...
Poots says ‘well done’ to rugby organisers
The nominated Sports Minister, Edwin Poots MLA, has said that Northern Ireland’s reputation for hosting first class international events has grown substantially as a result of the success of the Under...
UK National News, Apr 23, 2007
GMTV viewers defrauded in competitions, documentary claims
Millions of people who attempted to enter premium-rate phone competitions on GMTV have been defrauded out of money, according to a BBC documentary. According to the 'Panorama' programme, GMTV's phone...
GMTV viewers defrauded in competitions, documentary claims
Millions of people who attempted to enter premium-rate phone competitions on GMTV have been defrauded out of money, according to a BBC documentary. According to the 'Panorama' programme, GMTV's phone...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2007
New body targets wildlife crime
A new body to combat wildlife crime was launched in the Long Gallery at Parliament Buildings today. Until now, Northern Ireland has lagged behind in terms of wild life crime enforcement so the Partne...
New body targets wildlife crime
A new body to combat wildlife crime was launched in the Long Gallery at Parliament Buildings today. Until now, Northern Ireland has lagged behind in terms of wild life crime enforcement so the Partne...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2007
Royal accolade for enterprising NI business
The annual winners and recipients of The Queen's Awards for Enterprise were announced on Saturday 21 April, the Queen's birthday. They are the UK's most prestigious accolades for business-related ach...
Royal accolade for enterprising NI business
The annual winners and recipients of The Queen's Awards for Enterprise were announced on Saturday 21 April, the Queen's birthday. They are the UK's most prestigious accolades for business-related ach...
UK National News, Apr 23, 2007
Cadbury to face charges over salmonella scare
Confectionary giant Cadbury Schweppes is to be prosecuted over a salmonella scare, which forced the company to recall a million chocolate bars. Birmingham City Council confirmed that Cadbury would be...
Cadbury to face charges over salmonella scare
Confectionary giant Cadbury Schweppes is to be prosecuted over a salmonella scare, which forced the company to recall a million chocolate bars. Birmingham City Council confirmed that Cadbury would be...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2007
U2 help raise $2.4m for hurricane charity
A guitar belonging to U2’s The Edge has sold at an auction that raised $2.4 million (£1.2m) for a charity that helps those affected by Hurricane Katrina. The Edge’s guitar, a Gibson Les Paul has been...
U2 help raise $2.4m for hurricane charity
A guitar belonging to U2’s The Edge has sold at an auction that raised $2.4 million (£1.2m) for a charity that helps those affected by Hurricane Katrina. The Edge’s guitar, a Gibson Les Paul has been...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2007
40-year-old man jailed for abuse
A man who faked his own suicide in a bid to avoid jail for the rape and abuse of his teenage stepdaughter, has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment. The 40-year-old, who cannot be named to protect...
40-year-old man jailed for abuse
A man who faked his own suicide in a bid to avoid jail for the rape and abuse of his teenage stepdaughter, has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment. The 40-year-old, who cannot be named to protect...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2007
Lord Eames to receive peace award
Retired Church of Ireland primate Robin Eames is to be presented with the prestigious Tipperary International Peace Award. Lord Eames, 69, will join a list of recipients of the award, including Nelso...
Lord Eames to receive peace award
Retired Church of Ireland primate Robin Eames is to be presented with the prestigious Tipperary International Peace Award. Lord Eames, 69, will join a list of recipients of the award, including Nelso...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2007
Detectives investigate west Belfast robbery
Police in west Belfast are appealing for information following an armed robbery in licensed premises in the Falls Road area. It is understood two men, carrying handguns and wearing Halloween masks, e...
Detectives investigate west Belfast robbery
Police in west Belfast are appealing for information following an armed robbery in licensed premises in the Falls Road area. It is understood two men, carrying handguns and wearing Halloween masks, e...
UK National News, Apr 20, 2007
Police hand cash-for-honours file to CPS
Police have completed their investigation into the cash-for-honours affair and handed a prosecution file to the Crown Prosecution Service. The Metropolitan Police said that the report was 216 pages w...
Police hand cash-for-honours file to CPS
Police have completed their investigation into the cash-for-honours affair and handed a prosecution file to the Crown Prosecution Service. The Metropolitan Police said that the report was 216 pages w...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2007
Printing jobs boost for Newry
Independent News and Media newspaper group has announced it is creating 60 jobs at a new printing press in Newry. The plant will cost £20 million and more than 30 newspaper titles including the Mirro...
Printing jobs boost for Newry
Independent News and Media newspaper group has announced it is creating 60 jobs at a new printing press in Newry. The plant will cost £20 million and more than 30 newspaper titles including the Mirro...
UK National News, Apr 20, 2007
Inquiry launched into Virginia shootings
The governor of Virginia has announced that an investigation will be held into the shootings at Virginia Tech earlier this week. Tim Kaine has appointed an independent panel to investigate the shooti...
Inquiry launched into Virginia shootings
The governor of Virginia has announced that an investigation will be held into the shootings at Virginia Tech earlier this week. Tim Kaine has appointed an independent panel to investigate the shooti...
UK National News, Apr 20, 2007
Suspended sentences for toddler fight women
Four women who goaded two toddlers to fight each other and filmed it have been given suspended sentences of 12 months each. Plymouth Crown Court heard that the women - Zara Care, 29, Carole Olver, 48...
Suspended sentences for toddler fight women
Four women who goaded two toddlers to fight each other and filmed it have been given suspended sentences of 12 months each. Plymouth Crown Court heard that the women - Zara Care, 29, Carole Olver, 48...
UK National News, Apr 20, 2007
Three in court over July 7 bombings charges
The first people to be charged in connection with the July 7 London bomb attacks have appeared at the Old Bailey via video link from prison. Mohammed Shakil, 30, Sadeer Saleem, 26 and Waheed Ali, 23,...
Three in court over July 7 bombings charges
The first people to be charged in connection with the July 7 London bomb attacks have appeared at the Old Bailey via video link from prison. Mohammed Shakil, 30, Sadeer Saleem, 26 and Waheed Ali, 23,...
UK National News, Apr 20, 2007
Man jailed over dog-fighting
A man who converted part of his home into an illegal dog-fighting venue has been jailed for four months. Adio Clarke, of Handsworth, Birmingham, had pleaded guilty to keeping 11 pit bull terriers and...
Man jailed over dog-fighting
A man who converted part of his home into an illegal dog-fighting venue has been jailed for four months. Adio Clarke, of Handsworth, Birmingham, had pleaded guilty to keeping 11 pit bull terriers and...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2007
Ulster comedian to tread the boards in acting debut
Northern Ireland TV celebrity and comedian Paddy Kielty is set to make a career change, with the announcement that he will be making his acting debut in Belfast this summer. Kielty, 36, has become a ...
Ulster comedian to tread the boards in acting debut
Northern Ireland TV celebrity and comedian Paddy Kielty is set to make a career change, with the announcement that he will be making his acting debut in Belfast this summer. Kielty, 36, has become a ...
UK National News, Apr 20, 2007
RAF jet crashes at Welsh airfield
An RAF jet has crashed at an airfield in Anglesey in north Wales, police have confirmed. The Hawk plane crashed at the Mona airfield around 12:25pm on Friday. Initial reports suggested that the pilo...
RAF jet crashes at Welsh airfield
An RAF jet has crashed at an airfield in Anglesey in north Wales, police have confirmed. The Hawk plane crashed at the Mona airfield around 12:25pm on Friday. Initial reports suggested that the pilo...
UK National News, Apr 20, 2007
Former rail worker jailed for vandalism
A former railway worker who conducted a 17-month campaign of vandalism that caused massive disruption on the rail network has been jailed for ten years. Allan Nicol, 48, of Yardley, Birmingham, was f...
Former rail worker jailed for vandalism
A former railway worker who conducted a 17-month campaign of vandalism that caused massive disruption on the rail network has been jailed for ten years. Allan Nicol, 48, of Yardley, Birmingham, was f...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2007
UUP row allegedly erupts over health role
A row has allegedly erupted within the Ulster Unionist Party after claims Alan McFarland turned down the chance to become health minister in the new Northern Ireland executive. Supporters of the part...
UUP row allegedly erupts over health role
A row has allegedly erupted within the Ulster Unionist Party after claims Alan McFarland turned down the chance to become health minister in the new Northern Ireland executive. Supporters of the part...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2007
"Fortunate" escape for baggage handler
A baggage handler has revealed how he was almost locked in the cargo hold, on a flight bound for New York. A report heard the man had to call colleagues on his mobile, as the Aer Lingus Airbus 330 wa...
"Fortunate" escape for baggage handler
A baggage handler has revealed how he was almost locked in the cargo hold, on a flight bound for New York. A report heard the man had to call colleagues on his mobile, as the Aer Lingus Airbus 330 wa...
UK National News, Apr 20, 2007
Sixth teen charged with stab murder
A 13-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of east London teenager Paul Erhahon - the sixth person to be charged in connection with the case. The youth, who was arrested in east London on Wed...
Sixth teen charged with stab murder
A 13-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of east London teenager Paul Erhahon - the sixth person to be charged in connection with the case. The youth, who was arrested in east London on Wed...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2007
UU to offer Documentary Making Masters
The University of Ulster is to become the first university in Ireland to offer documentary making at Masters degree level. A new Masters course is aimed at people who have or are working in the media...
UU to offer Documentary Making Masters
The University of Ulster is to become the first university in Ireland to offer documentary making at Masters degree level. A new Masters course is aimed at people who have or are working in the media...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2007
Man escapes jail after DUP MP assault
A man found guilty of assaulting a DUP politician has avoided going to jail after a four-month prison sentence was suspended for two years. East Antrim politician Sammy Wilson was pushed up against a...
Man escapes jail after DUP MP assault
A man found guilty of assaulting a DUP politician has avoided going to jail after a four-month prison sentence was suspended for two years. East Antrim politician Sammy Wilson was pushed up against a...
UK National News, Apr 19, 2007
Iraq helicopter crash was due to 'mechanical failure'
The death of eight British servicemen in a US helicopter crash at the beginning of the Iraq war was caused by a "mechanical failure", a coroner has ruled. The finding contradicts the findings of the ...
Iraq helicopter crash was due to 'mechanical failure'
The death of eight British servicemen in a US helicopter crash at the beginning of the Iraq war was caused by a "mechanical failure", a coroner has ruled. The finding contradicts the findings of the ...
UK National News, Apr 19, 2007
'Sadistic' foster carer jailed
A foster carer who subjected three children in her care to eating their own vomit or forcing sticks down their throats as punishment has been jailed for 14 years. Eunice Spry, 62, from Tewkesbury in ...
'Sadistic' foster carer jailed
A foster carer who subjected three children in her care to eating their own vomit or forcing sticks down their throats as punishment has been jailed for 14 years. Eunice Spry, 62, from Tewkesbury in ...
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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.
