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Northern Ireland News for May 2007 : Page 10
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2007
Ceremony marks devolution in NI
Local politicians have joined together today to mark the start of a new era of power-sharing in Northern Ireland. Democratic Unionist Party leader Ian Paisley and Sinn Fein’s Martin McGuinness were s...
Ceremony marks devolution in NI
Local politicians have joined together today to mark the start of a new era of power-sharing in Northern Ireland. Democratic Unionist Party leader Ian Paisley and Sinn Fein’s Martin McGuinness were s...
UK National News, May 8, 2007
Concern over missing toddler
Portuguese police are continuing to search for a toddler from Leicester feared to have been abducted while on holiday. Police have broadened their search to an area nine miles around the apartment in...
Concern over missing toddler
Portuguese police are continuing to search for a toddler from Leicester feared to have been abducted while on holiday. Police have broadened their search to an area nine miles around the apartment in...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2007
Three protestors arrested near Stormont
Three police officers have been injured following disturbances near Stormont. It is understood three arrests have been made for public order offences, following the incident where anti-war protestors...
Three protestors arrested near Stormont
Three police officers have been injured following disturbances near Stormont. It is understood three arrests have been made for public order offences, following the incident where anti-war protestors...
UK National News, May 8, 2007
M25 crash inquiry to take 'several days'
An investigation into one of the worst crashes on the M25 in 20 years is expected to take several days, Surrey Police have confirmed. Six people died in the crash, which happened in the early hours o...
M25 crash inquiry to take 'several days'
An investigation into one of the worst crashes on the M25 in 20 years is expected to take several days, Surrey Police have confirmed. Six people died in the crash, which happened in the early hours o...
UK National News, May 8, 2007
Priest sentenced for contempt
The priest found guilty of contempt of court during the Angelika Kluk murder trial has been sentenced to 100 hours of community service. Father Gerry Nugent was repeatedly warned about prevaricating ...
Priest sentenced for contempt
The priest found guilty of contempt of court during the Angelika Kluk murder trial has been sentenced to 100 hours of community service. Father Gerry Nugent was repeatedly warned about prevaricating ...
UK National News, May 8, 2007
Video footage of Japanese suspect released
Video footage of a man being sought in connection with the death of a British teacher has been released. Lindsay Ann Hawker, 22, from Warwickshire, was found in a bath of sand at the apartment of Tat...
Video footage of Japanese suspect released
Video footage of a man being sought in connection with the death of a British teacher has been released. Lindsay Ann Hawker, 22, from Warwickshire, was found in a bath of sand at the apartment of Tat...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2007
Three held over brutal murder
The devastated family of a father who was murdered in front of his children were waiting for the results of a post-mortem last night. Jim McFadden, 42, from County Londonderry, was beaten to death at...
Three held over brutal murder
The devastated family of a father who was murdered in front of his children were waiting for the results of a post-mortem last night. Jim McFadden, 42, from County Londonderry, was beaten to death at...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2007
DUP assembly member dies
DUP Assembly member, George Dawson has died after a short illness. Mr Dawson, 45, died at home yesterday surrounded by his family members. The East Antrim MLA, who had been tipped as a future minist...
DUP assembly member dies
DUP Assembly member, George Dawson has died after a short illness. Mr Dawson, 45, died at home yesterday surrounded by his family members. The East Antrim MLA, who had been tipped as a future minist...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2007
Family's grief one year on
On the first anniversary of the death of Catholic teenager Michael McIlveen, his family has spoken of their continuing grief and have had a reunion with ex-DUP mayor Councillor Tommy Nicholl. The 15-...
Family's grief one year on
On the first anniversary of the death of Catholic teenager Michael McIlveen, his family has spoken of their continuing grief and have had a reunion with ex-DUP mayor Councillor Tommy Nicholl. The 15-...
UK National News, May 8, 2007
Support launched for forced marriage victims
The government has launched a support network and handbook in order to help survivors of forced marriage start a new life. The handbook offers practical help and information to help survivors take co...
Support launched for forced marriage victims
The government has launched a support network and handbook in order to help survivors of forced marriage start a new life. The handbook offers practical help and information to help survivors take co...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2007
Police investigate Magherafelt assault
Police in County Londonderry are investigating a serious sexual assault that took place in a car just over a week ago. The victim, a teenage girl, was believed to have been attacked in a car after a ...
Police investigate Magherafelt assault
Police in County Londonderry are investigating a serious sexual assault that took place in a car just over a week ago. The victim, a teenage girl, was believed to have been attacked in a car after a ...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2007
Man assaulted in County Tyrone
An 18-year-old man has sustained injuries following an assault in Castlederg, County Tyrone. It is understood the man was walking along the Corgary Road near the Aghyaran crossroads at 2:30pm on Satu...
Man assaulted in County Tyrone
An 18-year-old man has sustained injuries following an assault in Castlederg, County Tyrone. It is understood the man was walking along the Corgary Road near the Aghyaran crossroads at 2:30pm on Satu...
UK National News, May 8, 2007
George Michael pleads guilty to drug driving
Pop star George Michael has pleaded guilty to driving while unfit due to drugs at Brent Magistrates' Court. The 43-year-old singer admitted to the offence on the first day of his trial, blaming "tire...
George Michael pleads guilty to drug driving
Pop star George Michael has pleaded guilty to driving while unfit due to drugs at Brent Magistrates' Court. The 43-year-old singer admitted to the offence on the first day of his trial, blaming "tire...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2007
Greenisland gas explosion deliberate
A gas explosion and fire in which 50 homes had to be evacuated in County Antrim, may have been caused deliberately according to police. Flames shot 30ft in the air near the railway station on Station...
Greenisland gas explosion deliberate
A gas explosion and fire in which 50 homes had to be evacuated in County Antrim, may have been caused deliberately according to police. Flames shot 30ft in the air near the railway station on Station...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2007
Van Morrison receives jazz award
East Belfast veteran singing sensation has been named best international male singer of 2007 at Ronnie Scott’s first international awards ceremony. Ronnie Scott’s is known as one of the world’s nest ...
Van Morrison receives jazz award
East Belfast veteran singing sensation has been named best international male singer of 2007 at Ronnie Scott’s first international awards ceremony. Ronnie Scott’s is known as one of the world’s nest ...
UK National News, May 4, 2007
Angelika's murderer sentenced to life
The murderer of 23-year-old Polish student Angelika Kluk has been jailed for life. Peter Tobin, 60, a convicted sex offender, is believed to have raped, then beaten Ms Kluk before repeatedly stabbing...
Angelika's murderer sentenced to life
The murderer of 23-year-old Polish student Angelika Kluk has been jailed for life. Peter Tobin, 60, a convicted sex offender, is believed to have raped, then beaten Ms Kluk before repeatedly stabbing...
UK National News, May 4, 2007
Election drubbing for Labour
Labour has experienced huge losses in England and Wales, and the SNP has made inroads in Scotland in Thursday's elections. As counting continued on Friday, revealing a Labour slide, in spite of the l...
Election drubbing for Labour
Labour has experienced huge losses in England and Wales, and the SNP has made inroads in Scotland in Thursday's elections. As counting continued on Friday, revealing a Labour slide, in spite of the l...
UK National News, May 4, 2007
Missing toddler sought in Portugal
Portuguese police are investigating a report that a toddler from Leicester has been abducted while on holiday. It is reported that a couple on holiday had returned to their room to discover that thei...
Missing toddler sought in Portugal
Portuguese police are investigating a report that a toddler from Leicester has been abducted while on holiday. It is reported that a couple on holiday had returned to their room to discover that thei...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2007
Residents evacuated after toxic fire
Hundreds of people have spent the night away from their homes following a toxic fire at a warehouse in Coleraine, County Londonderry. Around 600 houses in the area were evacuated last night while up ...
Residents evacuated after toxic fire
Hundreds of people have spent the night away from their homes following a toxic fire at a warehouse in Coleraine, County Londonderry. Around 600 houses in the area were evacuated last night while up ...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2007
Chief Constable accepts offer of extension
PSNI Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde has accepted an offer of an extension of up to three years on his fixed term contract. Members of the Policing Board were advised of the news on Wednesday 2 May. Th...
Chief Constable accepts offer of extension
PSNI Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde has accepted an offer of an extension of up to three years on his fixed term contract. Members of the Policing Board were advised of the news on Wednesday 2 May. Th...
UK National News, May 4, 2007
Two Britons quizzed over Gumball crash death
The Gumball 3000 car rally in Macedonia has been abandoned following a crash involving two Britons which killed a 67-year-old local man. The Foreign Office has confirmed that local authorities are qu...
Two Britons quizzed over Gumball crash death
The Gumball 3000 car rally in Macedonia has been abandoned following a crash involving two Britons which killed a 67-year-old local man. The Foreign Office has confirmed that local authorities are qu...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2007
Five taken to hospital following road collision
Police in Antrim are appealing for information following a two-car collision in County Antrim. Five people were injured in the crash on the Seven Mile Straight, including two children who were on the...
Five taken to hospital following road collision
Police in Antrim are appealing for information following a two-car collision in County Antrim. Five people were injured in the crash on the Seven Mile Straight, including two children who were on the...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2007
Funeral for dinghy tragedy teenager
A Coleraine teenager, who drowned off the coast of Castlerock, is to be buried today. Robert McMullan, 15, died when the dinghy he was in with a friend got into difficulties and capsized on Tuesday. ...
Funeral for dinghy tragedy teenager
A Coleraine teenager, who drowned off the coast of Castlerock, is to be buried today. Robert McMullan, 15, died when the dinghy he was in with a friend got into difficulties and capsized on Tuesday. ...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2007
Irish teen's mother backs abortion bid
The mother of a 17-year-old pregnant Irish girl is set to back her bid to have an abortion in Britain. The teenager, known only as Miss D is currently embroiled in a complex legal battle. She wishes ...
Irish teen's mother backs abortion bid
The mother of a 17-year-old pregnant Irish girl is set to back her bid to have an abortion in Britain. The teenager, known only as Miss D is currently embroiled in a complex legal battle. She wishes ...
UK National News, May 4, 2007
Boy drowns at Wigan beauty spot
A ten-year-old boy has lost his life following an incident at a pond in Wigan. It is reported that the boy was trying to help a girl who had got into difficulties while swimming at the local beauty s...
Boy drowns at Wigan beauty spot
A ten-year-old boy has lost his life following an incident at a pond in Wigan. It is reported that the boy was trying to help a girl who had got into difficulties while swimming at the local beauty s...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2007
Belfast loyalists jailed for extortion
Two Belfast loyalists have each been jailed for six years after admitting attempting to blackmail an undercover policeman. David Coleman, 21, from Hopewell Crescent and William McClean, 45 from Hopew...
Belfast loyalists jailed for extortion
Two Belfast loyalists have each been jailed for six years after admitting attempting to blackmail an undercover policeman. David Coleman, 21, from Hopewell Crescent and William McClean, 45 from Hopew...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2007
Series of burglaries in Donaghadee
Police in County Down are appealing for information after a series of burglaries took place in the early hours of Friday morning. Four properties were entered some time between 2:30am and 3:30am. All...
Series of burglaries in Donaghadee
Police in County Down are appealing for information after a series of burglaries took place in the early hours of Friday morning. Four properties were entered some time between 2:30am and 3:30am. All...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2007
Guidance given to help re-integrate ex-prisoners
Guidance for employers which is aimed at reducing barriers to employment and enhancing the re-integration of ex-prisoners with conflict related convictions has been published. At St Andrews the Gover...
Guidance given to help re-integrate ex-prisoners
Guidance for employers which is aimed at reducing barriers to employment and enhancing the re-integration of ex-prisoners with conflict related convictions has been published. At St Andrews the Gover...
UK National News, May 4, 2007
British soldier killed in Afghanistan
A British soldier manning a checkpoint has been killed in southern Afghanistan. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the soldier from 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards had been shot dead in Afghanista...
British soldier killed in Afghanistan
A British soldier manning a checkpoint has been killed in southern Afghanistan. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the soldier from 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards had been shot dead in Afghanista...
UK National News, May 4, 2007
Bank Holiday weather warning
Forecasters are warning holidaymakers that the weather will deteriorate markedly across the UK after Saturday. The hottest April on record is expected to see record numbers of motorists take to the r...
Bank Holiday weather warning
Forecasters are warning holidaymakers that the weather will deteriorate markedly across the UK after Saturday. The hottest April on record is expected to see record numbers of motorists take to the r...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
