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Northern Ireland News for April 2007 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2007
NI teens 'using cannabis on a daily basis'
Fourteen and fifteen year olds in Northern Ireland are using cannabis daily, a study has found. Research from Queen's University Belfast has found that one in ten school children who had reported usi...
NI teens 'using cannabis on a daily basis'
Fourteen and fifteen year olds in Northern Ireland are using cannabis daily, a study has found. Research from Queen's University Belfast has found that one in ten school children who had reported usi...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2007
Northern Ireland's unemployment rate remains low
Northern Ireland's unemployment rate remains below the UK average with output levels for manufacturing and services showing a larger annual increase than the UK. The Northern Ireland seasonally adjus...
Northern Ireland's unemployment rate remains low
Northern Ireland's unemployment rate remains below the UK average with output levels for manufacturing and services showing a larger annual increase than the UK. The Northern Ireland seasonally adjus...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2007
Inflation rises to 3.1%
The Bank of England has been forced to write a letter of explanation to Chancellor Gordon Brown after inflation rose to 3.1% in March. The government's target for inflation was targeted at 2% when th...
Inflation rises to 3.1%
The Bank of England has been forced to write a letter of explanation to Chancellor Gordon Brown after inflation rose to 3.1% in March. The government's target for inflation was targeted at 2% when th...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2007
Teenager in court over rape
A Belfast court has today heard how a teenager raped and robbed a schoolgirl, then phoned her mother to tell her what happened. Michael Sean Quinn, 18 of Glasvey Drive, Twinbrook, allegedly rang the ...
Teenager in court over rape
A Belfast court has today heard how a teenager raped and robbed a schoolgirl, then phoned her mother to tell her what happened. Michael Sean Quinn, 18 of Glasvey Drive, Twinbrook, allegedly rang the ...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2007
'Neighbour from hell' pensioner jailed for six months
An 81-year-old woman dubbed the "neighbour from hell' has been jailed for six months. Dorothy Evans had been convicted of harassment and six breaches of her Asbo, but failed to turn up at Cardiff Cro...
'Neighbour from hell' pensioner jailed for six months
An 81-year-old woman dubbed the "neighbour from hell' has been jailed for six months. Dorothy Evans had been convicted of harassment and six breaches of her Asbo, but failed to turn up at Cardiff Cro...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2007
Republicans warned about UVF list
More than 100 republicans have been warned about their safety after police seized documents linked to the UVF which contained names, addresses and car registrations. Darren Richardson, 30, of Moneyni...
Republicans warned about UVF list
More than 100 republicans have been warned about their safety after police seized documents linked to the UVF which contained names, addresses and car registrations. Darren Richardson, 30, of Moneyni...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2007
Ombudsman report describes death as "tragic"
A police Land Rover’s sirens were switched on when it knocked down and killed a man in west Belfast, according to a Police Ombudsman report. Jim McMenamin, 29, from west Belfast was killed after bein...
Ombudsman report describes death as "tragic"
A police Land Rover’s sirens were switched on when it knocked down and killed a man in west Belfast, according to a Police Ombudsman report. Jim McMenamin, 29, from west Belfast was killed after bein...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2007
Police name university gunman
Police have confirmed the identity of the man responsible for the worst school shooting in US history. Cho Seung-Hui, a 23-year-old from South Korea and a legal resident of the US, shot dead 32 peopl...
Police name university gunman
Police have confirmed the identity of the man responsible for the worst school shooting in US history. Cho Seung-Hui, a 23-year-old from South Korea and a legal resident of the US, shot dead 32 peopl...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2007
Ex-First Minister Trimble to join Tory party
Former Northern Ireland First Minister David Trimble has revealed he has joined the Conservative Party. Lord Trimble, who led the Ulster Unionist Party for 10 years, told the BBC Radio 4 'Today' prog...
Ex-First Minister Trimble to join Tory party
Former Northern Ireland First Minister David Trimble has revealed he has joined the Conservative Party. Lord Trimble, who led the Ulster Unionist Party for 10 years, told the BBC Radio 4 'Today' prog...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2007
Two more arrested over teenager's murder
Two more teenagers have been arrested in connection with the murder of London teenager Paul Erhahon. The pair, aged 15 and 18, were arrested in east London on Tuesday morning. Paul died after being ...
Two more arrested over teenager's murder
Two more teenagers have been arrested in connection with the murder of London teenager Paul Erhahon. The pair, aged 15 and 18, were arrested in east London on Tuesday morning. Paul died after being ...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2007
Vigils held for BBC reporter
A number of vigils have been held in the UK and abroad for missing BBC reporter Alan Johnson. On Monday, journalists gathered in the Lebanese capital of Beirut to show their support for the 44-year-o...
Vigils held for BBC reporter
A number of vigils have been held in the UK and abroad for missing BBC reporter Alan Johnson. On Monday, journalists gathered in the Lebanese capital of Beirut to show their support for the 44-year-o...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2007
Men charged over mortar bomb
Two men have been charged with conspiring to murder members of the security forces. The charges relate to the discovery of a live mortar bomb in County Armagh. It was discovered, complete with a laun...
Men charged over mortar bomb
Two men have been charged with conspiring to murder members of the security forces. The charges relate to the discovery of a live mortar bomb in County Armagh. It was discovered, complete with a laun...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2007
Three people killed in M6 collision
Three people have been killed in a collision on the M6, Lancashire police have confirmed. The incident happened on the border of Greater Manchester and Lancashire, near junction 27 at Standish on the...
Three people killed in M6 collision
Three people have been killed in a collision on the M6, Lancashire police have confirmed. The incident happened on the border of Greater Manchester and Lancashire, near junction 27 at Standish on the...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2007
'Suspicious' blaze causes substantial damage
Detectives in north Belfast are appealing for information following a fire. The blaze, described by detectives as “suspicious”, caused substantial damage to commercial premises in the Crumlin Road ar...
'Suspicious' blaze causes substantial damage
Detectives in north Belfast are appealing for information following a fire. The blaze, described by detectives as “suspicious”, caused substantial damage to commercial premises in the Crumlin Road ar...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2007
Three arrested following London 'brothel' raids
Police in London have arrested three people following raids on two suspected brothels. The raids were conducted at properties in Victoria, in central London, and South Kensington, in west London, on ...
Three arrested following London 'brothel' raids
Police in London have arrested three people following raids on two suspected brothels. The raids were conducted at properties in Victoria, in central London, and South Kensington, in west London, on ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2007
NI youth benefit from £1.4m lottery windfall
Innovative projects developed by young people to tackle a range of issues including social exclusion, street violence and alcohol abuse will benefit from a £1.4 million grants windfall. The grants, t...
NI youth benefit from £1.4m lottery windfall
Innovative projects developed by young people to tackle a range of issues including social exclusion, street violence and alcohol abuse will benefit from a £1.4 million grants windfall. The grants, t...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2007
Jamie's £150,000 reward over pub raid
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has offered a £150,000 reward for information to help catch the robbers who raided the pub where he grew up. Five men, armed with baseball bats and hammers, raided The Cri...
Jamie's £150,000 reward over pub raid
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has offered a £150,000 reward for information to help catch the robbers who raided the pub where he grew up. Five men, armed with baseball bats and hammers, raided The Cri...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2007
45,000 NI shirts sold in one year
Northern Ireland home and away shirts have literally been flying off the rails – in 12 months over 45,000 shirts have been sold. The success currently being enjoyed on the pitch by the Northern Irela...
45,000 NI shirts sold in one year
Northern Ireland home and away shirts have literally been flying off the rails – in 12 months over 45,000 shirts have been sold. The success currently being enjoyed on the pitch by the Northern Irela...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2007
Defence Secretary to face critics over Iran row
The Defence Secretary Des Browne is set for a make-or-break showdown with critics over allowing UK sailors freed by Iran to sell their stories to newspapers. Mr Browne will attempt to justify his han...
Defence Secretary to face critics over Iran row
The Defence Secretary Des Browne is set for a make-or-break showdown with critics over allowing UK sailors freed by Iran to sell their stories to newspapers. Mr Browne will attempt to justify his han...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2007
Machete loan shark described as "parasite"
Consumer Minister Ian McCartney has welcomed the jailing of a loan shark "parasite" who kidnapped a customer and beat him with a baseball bat before cutting him with a machete. Lee Reece Walker, of t...
Machete loan shark described as "parasite"
Consumer Minister Ian McCartney has welcomed the jailing of a loan shark "parasite" who kidnapped a customer and beat him with a baseball bat before cutting him with a machete. Lee Reece Walker, of t...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2007
Civil servant in court over ‘misconduct’
A 22-year-old County Antrim civil servant has been charged with misconduct in public office and will appear at Belfast Magistrates Court. Aaron Hill, of Mainebank, Randalstown has been charged with a...
Civil servant in court over ‘misconduct’
A 22-year-old County Antrim civil servant has been charged with misconduct in public office and will appear at Belfast Magistrates Court. Aaron Hill, of Mainebank, Randalstown has been charged with a...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2007
DUP reveals ministerial roles
The Democratic Unionist Party has today announced its ministers in a new Stormont government. Peter Robinson has been named as Finance Minister, while Arlene Foster will take the environmental post. ...
DUP reveals ministerial roles
The Democratic Unionist Party has today announced its ministers in a new Stormont government. Peter Robinson has been named as Finance Minister, while Arlene Foster will take the environmental post. ...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2007
Prince William goes back to work
Prince William has gone back to the Army today following the announcement of his separation from girlfriend Kate Middleton. The second-in-line to the throne is based at Camp Bovington in Dorset conti...
Prince William goes back to work
Prince William has gone back to the Army today following the announcement of his separation from girlfriend Kate Middleton. The second-in-line to the throne is based at Camp Bovington in Dorset conti...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2007
Armagh man accused of attempted murder
A 44-year-old Armagh man has appeared in court in connection with two counts of attempted murder. Colm Joseph McGurk, of Lower English Street, appeared before Newry Magistrates’ Court accused of the ...
Armagh man accused of attempted murder
A 44-year-old Armagh man has appeared in court in connection with two counts of attempted murder. Colm Joseph McGurk, of Lower English Street, appeared before Newry Magistrates’ Court accused of the ...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2007
Militants claim to have killed BBC journalist
Concern was mounting last night for BBC journalist, Alan Johnston, after an unknown militant group claimed to have killed him. The BBC said they were "deeply concerned". In a statement released yest...
Militants claim to have killed BBC journalist
Concern was mounting last night for BBC journalist, Alan Johnston, after an unknown militant group claimed to have killed him. The BBC said they were "deeply concerned". In a statement released yest...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2007
Pensioner faces arrest
A pensioner convicted of harassment and six breaches of her Asbo has failed to turn up at court for her sentence. Dorothy Evans, 81, from Abergavenny, Manmouthshire, will face arrest if she fails to ...
Pensioner faces arrest
A pensioner convicted of harassment and six breaches of her Asbo has failed to turn up at court for her sentence. Dorothy Evans, 81, from Abergavenny, Manmouthshire, will face arrest if she fails to ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2007
Victims campaigner 'threatened by loyalists'
The director of Northern Ireland victims’ group, Relatives for Justice, has revealed he has been threatened by loyalists. Mark Thompson said he believes the threats were issued by the UVF and has lin...
Victims campaigner 'threatened by loyalists'
The director of Northern Ireland victims’ group, Relatives for Justice, has revealed he has been threatened by loyalists. Mark Thompson said he believes the threats were issued by the UVF and has lin...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2007
One person dead following road collision
One person has died following a road traffic collision in County Tyrone. The accident, which happened shortly before 8am this morning, took place on the Washingbay Road in Coalisland. It is understo...
One person dead following road collision
One person has died following a road traffic collision in County Tyrone. The accident, which happened shortly before 8am this morning, took place on the Washingbay Road in Coalisland. It is understo...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2007
Abortion services in crisis
Abortion services in Britain are facing a crisis because a number of NHS doctors are refusing to be involved in carrying out the procedure. The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG...
Abortion services in crisis
Abortion services in Britain are facing a crisis because a number of NHS doctors are refusing to be involved in carrying out the procedure. The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2007
MPs to debate Mental Health Bill
MPs are expected to discuss the Mental Health Bill today, with opposition expected for the controversial Community Treatment Orders (CTO's) dubbed 'psychiatric ASBOs'. The Bill, which was rejected by...
MPs to debate Mental Health Bill
MPs are expected to discuss the Mental Health Bill today, with opposition expected for the controversial Community Treatment Orders (CTO's) dubbed 'psychiatric ASBOs'. The Bill, which was rejected by...
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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.
