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Northern Ireland News for April 2007 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2007
Construction industry helps NI employment levels
Employment levels could grow in Northern Ireland due a surge in the construction industry, an Ulster Bank survey has predicted. The report said the economy has continued to grow robustly fuelled by a...
Construction industry helps NI employment levels
Employment levels could grow in Northern Ireland due a surge in the construction industry, an Ulster Bank survey has predicted. The report said the economy has continued to grow robustly fuelled by a...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2007
Gere kiss sparks controversy in India
Hollywood actor Richard Gere and Big Brother winner Shilpa Shetty have sparked controversy, after they shared a kiss at an event to promote Aids awareness. The American movie star and the Bollywood a...
Gere kiss sparks controversy in India
Hollywood actor Richard Gere and Big Brother winner Shilpa Shetty have sparked controversy, after they shared a kiss at an event to promote Aids awareness. The American movie star and the Bollywood a...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2007
Sinn Fein meets with policing board
Sinn Fein has held its first meeting with the Northern Ireland policing board today. Party president Gerry Adams has lead the talks which will raise the issues of police collusion with loyalist param...
Sinn Fein meets with policing board
Sinn Fein has held its first meeting with the Northern Ireland policing board today. Party president Gerry Adams has lead the talks which will raise the issues of police collusion with loyalist param...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2007
Men in hospital following assault
Two men have been taken to hospital following an assault in County Antrim. The victims, aged 31 and 38, were discovered by police on routine patrol at Grange Walk, Ballyclare at around 3.00am on Mond...
Men in hospital following assault
Two men have been taken to hospital following an assault in County Antrim. The victims, aged 31 and 38, were discovered by police on routine patrol at Grange Walk, Ballyclare at around 3.00am on Mond...
UK National News, Apr 13, 2007
Search continues for crew members
The families of eight crewmen killed or feared dead after a Norwegian anchor handling tug capsized in the Atlantic are due to arrive on Shetland. A 15-year-old boy on work experience and his father a...
Search continues for crew members
The families of eight crewmen killed or feared dead after a Norwegian anchor handling tug capsized in the Atlantic are due to arrive on Shetland. A 15-year-old boy on work experience and his father a...
UK National News, Apr 13, 2007
'Sex predator' jailed
A "cunning and devious" paedophile who lured a nine-year-old girl into the woods before taking pictures and molesting her has been jailed indefinitely. He was also placed on the sex offenders' regist...
'Sex predator' jailed
A "cunning and devious" paedophile who lured a nine-year-old girl into the woods before taking pictures and molesting her has been jailed indefinitely. He was also placed on the sex offenders' regist...
UK National News, Apr 13, 2007
More teenagers charged with boy's murder
Two more teenage boys have been charged with the murder of 14-year-old Paul Erhahon. Scotland Yard has said the pair will appear at Waltham Forest Youth Court later. 14-year-old Paul died after bein...
More teenagers charged with boy's murder
Two more teenage boys have been charged with the murder of 14-year-old Paul Erhahon. Scotland Yard has said the pair will appear at Waltham Forest Youth Court later. 14-year-old Paul died after bein...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2007
Two toddlers 'assaulted' in Derry
Police in Derry are appealing for information after two toddlers were reportedly sexually assaulted. The boy and girl, both aged three, were believed to have been approached by a man in the Ferndale ...
Two toddlers 'assaulted' in Derry
Police in Derry are appealing for information after two toddlers were reportedly sexually assaulted. The boy and girl, both aged three, were believed to have been approached by a man in the Ferndale ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2007
Man remanded in custody on terrorist offences
A man has been remanded in custody at Larne Magistrates Court on terrorism charges. Darren Leslie Richardson, 30, of Moneynick Road in Randalstown has been accused of membership of a paramilitary org...
Man remanded in custody on terrorist offences
A man has been remanded in custody at Larne Magistrates Court on terrorism charges. Darren Leslie Richardson, 30, of Moneynick Road in Randalstown has been accused of membership of a paramilitary org...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2007
Youths accused of starting forest fires
Two youngsters have been accused of deliberately starting a forest fire in a forest park in County Down. The two youths, thought to be in their early teens, were spotted starting five separate fires ...
Youths accused of starting forest fires
Two youngsters have been accused of deliberately starting a forest fire in a forest park in County Down. The two youths, thought to be in their early teens, were spotted starting five separate fires ...
UK National News, Apr 13, 2007
Four more arrests over Regis killing
Four more arrests have been made by police investigating the killing of 15-year-old Adam Regis in east London. Adam, from Plaistow, east London, who was the nephew of Olympic sprinter John Regis, was...
Four more arrests over Regis killing
Four more arrests have been made by police investigating the killing of 15-year-old Adam Regis in east London. Adam, from Plaistow, east London, who was the nephew of Olympic sprinter John Regis, was...
UK National News, Apr 13, 2007
Vandals trash family home
Police are trying to track down revellers after a family home was trashed during a party thrown by a teenage girl. Rachael Bell is still in hiding and is too scared to face her parents after two hund...
Vandals trash family home
Police are trying to track down revellers after a family home was trashed during a party thrown by a teenage girl. Rachael Bell is still in hiding and is too scared to face her parents after two hund...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2007
McGimpsey named health minister
Ulster Unionist member and former Arts minister Michael McGimpsey has been named as Northern Ireland health minister. The south Belfast assembly member is set to take charge of the Department of Heal...
McGimpsey named health minister
Ulster Unionist member and former Arts minister Michael McGimpsey has been named as Northern Ireland health minister. The south Belfast assembly member is set to take charge of the Department of Heal...
UK National News, Apr 13, 2007
Madonna denies adoption
Madonna's spokeswoman has denied that she had any plans to adopt a second Malawian child. The 48-year-old star sparked a furore when she adopted one-year-old David Banda last year. Her spokeswoman L...
Madonna denies adoption
Madonna's spokeswoman has denied that she had any plans to adopt a second Malawian child. The 48-year-old star sparked a furore when she adopted one-year-old David Banda last year. Her spokeswoman L...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2007
Suspicious device found at Sinn Fein member's home
A Sinn Fein councillor and his family have been evacuated from their home in County Tyrone after a suspicious device was found. Army bomb experts carried out a controlled explosion after the device w...
Suspicious device found at Sinn Fein member's home
A Sinn Fein councillor and his family have been evacuated from their home in County Tyrone after a suspicious device was found. Army bomb experts carried out a controlled explosion after the device w...
UK National News, Apr 13, 2007
Public workers can't afford houses in the UK
Key public sector workers, such as teachers, nurses and police, cannot afford to buy a house in 70 per cent of Britain's towns, according to a Halifax survey. The problem is greatest in London and So...
Public workers can't afford houses in the UK
Key public sector workers, such as teachers, nurses and police, cannot afford to buy a house in 70 per cent of Britain's towns, according to a Halifax survey. The problem is greatest in London and So...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2007
Ireland cricketers face World Cup winners Australia
As the Ireland cricket team complete final preparations for a World Cup showdown in Australia, all-rounder Andrew White says they have nothing to fear from the men ‘Down Under’. Speaking from Barbado...
Ireland cricketers face World Cup winners Australia
As the Ireland cricket team complete final preparations for a World Cup showdown in Australia, all-rounder Andrew White says they have nothing to fear from the men ‘Down Under’. Speaking from Barbado...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2007
Public urged to use water wisely
Northern Ireland Water is asking the public to help reduce the high demand on the water supply system by using water wisely. As the weather heats up, the last week alone saw an increase in the demand...
Public urged to use water wisely
Northern Ireland Water is asking the public to help reduce the high demand on the water supply system by using water wisely. As the weather heats up, the last week alone saw an increase in the demand...
UK National News, Apr 13, 2007
Genes to blame for obesity
Scientists researching diabetes have discovered a genetic link to obesity. A common gene variant found in 16 per cent of the population is believed to be responsible for exploding rates of obesity. ...
Genes to blame for obesity
Scientists researching diabetes have discovered a genetic link to obesity. A common gene variant found in 16 per cent of the population is believed to be responsible for exploding rates of obesity. ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2007
Getting east Belfast back to work
A unique East Belfast based initiative is aiming to get the jobless back into the workplace. Funded by Belfast City Council, the Health Learning Works programme targets those who are socially exclude...
Getting east Belfast back to work
A unique East Belfast based initiative is aiming to get the jobless back into the workplace. Funded by Belfast City Council, the Health Learning Works programme targets those who are socially exclude...
UK National News, Apr 12, 2007
Explosion at Iraqi parliament
An explosion in a cafeteria at the Iraqi parliament has reportedly killed at least eight people - including two MPs - and dozens more. The parliament building, which also houses the British consulate...
Explosion at Iraqi parliament
An explosion in a cafeteria at the Iraqi parliament has reportedly killed at least eight people - including two MPs - and dozens more. The parliament building, which also houses the British consulate...
UK National News, Apr 12, 2007
Soldiers' bodies flown back to the UK
The bodies of four British soldiers, including two women, who were killed in a roadside bomb blast in Iraq last week have been flown back to the UK. The bodies of Second Lieutenant Joanna Yorke Dyer,...
Soldiers' bodies flown back to the UK
The bodies of four British soldiers, including two women, who were killed in a roadside bomb blast in Iraq last week have been flown back to the UK. The bodies of Second Lieutenant Joanna Yorke Dyer,...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2007
Firefighter 'prevented from calling for help'
A part-time firefighter who died during a blaze was prevented from calling for help because of his breathing apparatus, an inquest has heard. Father-of-five Joe McCloskey, 50, from Dungiven, County L...
Firefighter 'prevented from calling for help'
A part-time firefighter who died during a blaze was prevented from calling for help because of his breathing apparatus, an inquest has heard. Father-of-five Joe McCloskey, 50, from Dungiven, County L...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2007
Police attacked in west Belfast
Police have come under attack by a gang of youths in the New Barnsley Estate area of west Belfast yesterday evening. Petrol bombs, bricks and stones were among the “heavy missiles” thrown at police d...
Police attacked in west Belfast
Police have come under attack by a gang of youths in the New Barnsley Estate area of west Belfast yesterday evening. Petrol bombs, bricks and stones were among the “heavy missiles” thrown at police d...
UK National News, Apr 12, 2007
Seventh arrest over teenager's stabbing
A seventh person has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of 14-year-old Paul Erhahon in east London last Friday. A 17-year-old youth was arrested on Thursday and is now in custody alo...
Seventh arrest over teenager's stabbing
A seventh person has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of 14-year-old Paul Erhahon in east London last Friday. A 17-year-old youth was arrested on Thursday and is now in custody alo...
UK National News, Apr 12, 2007
Appeal over Glasgow sex attack
Police have appealed for witness after an Algerian woman and her baby son were sexually assaulted in Glasgow. The attack happened around 4:30pm on Tuesday afternoon as the 33-year-old woman walked he...
Appeal over Glasgow sex attack
Police have appealed for witness after an Algerian woman and her baby son were sexually assaulted in Glasgow. The attack happened around 4:30pm on Tuesday afternoon as the 33-year-old woman walked he...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2007
Northern Ireland house price rise fastest in the UK
Northern Ireland’s property market has rose faster last month than anywhere else in the United Kingdom according to new figures released. A Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors survey, carried ou...
Northern Ireland house price rise fastest in the UK
Northern Ireland’s property market has rose faster last month than anywhere else in the United Kingdom according to new figures released. A Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors survey, carried ou...
UK National News, Apr 12, 2007
Police raid former Rastafarian temple
Police have arrested 23 people during a raid on a former Rastafarian temple in south London. Around 250 police officers carried out the raid at the premises in St Agnes Place in Kennington in the ear...
Police raid former Rastafarian temple
Police have arrested 23 people during a raid on a former Rastafarian temple in south London. Around 250 police officers carried out the raid at the premises in St Agnes Place in Kennington in the ear...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2007
O’Driscoll voted player of the Six Nations
Ireland rugby captain Brian O’Driscoll has been voted the RBS Six Nations Player of the Championship for the second successive season. O’Driscoll was chosen by fans who logged on to the official Six ...
O’Driscoll voted player of the Six Nations
Ireland rugby captain Brian O’Driscoll has been voted the RBS Six Nations Player of the Championship for the second successive season. O’Driscoll was chosen by fans who logged on to the official Six ...
UK National News, Apr 12, 2007
Poll reveals low morale amongst doctors
Morale among doctors is so low that many would not recommend a career in medicine, a poll has revealed. The survey of more than 1,400 doctors, conducted by Hospital Doctor magazine, found that only 2...
Poll reveals low morale amongst doctors
Morale among doctors is so low that many would not recommend a career in medicine, a poll has revealed. The survey of more than 1,400 doctors, conducted by Hospital Doctor magazine, found that only 2...
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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.
