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Northern Ireland News for May 2007 : Page 6
UK National News, May 18, 2007
Four men held over Swansea flat murder
Four men are being questioned by police in connection with the murder of a woman in a block of flats in Swansea. The body of Michelle Harkett, 36, was found on Wednesday morning in Flat 71 in Griffit...
Four men held over Swansea flat murder
Four men are being questioned by police in connection with the murder of a woman in a block of flats in Swansea. The body of Michelle Harkett, 36, was found on Wednesday morning in Flat 71 in Griffit...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2007
Largest emergency exercise to take place
One of the largest emergency exercises ever carried out in Northern Ireland will take place this weekend at Belfast International Airport. The multi-agency ‘Exercise Exodus’, which has been planned f...
Largest emergency exercise to take place
One of the largest emergency exercises ever carried out in Northern Ireland will take place this weekend at Belfast International Airport. The multi-agency ‘Exercise Exodus’, which has been planned f...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2007
SOCA has “vital role to play” in NI
The Serious Crime Agency (SOCA) has a vital role to play in helping to eradicate the harm and dangers posed by organised crime in Northern Ireland, Paul Goggins MP said. The Security Minister and Cha...
SOCA has “vital role to play” in NI
The Serious Crime Agency (SOCA) has a vital role to play in helping to eradicate the harm and dangers posed by organised crime in Northern Ireland, Paul Goggins MP said. The Security Minister and Cha...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2007
Pair found guilty over Father's Day killing
The wife of County Armagh man Paul Crymble, who was killed almost three years ago, and her lover, have been found guilty of his murder. Jacqueline Crymble, 35 and Roger Ferguson, aged 21, were found ...
Pair found guilty over Father's Day killing
The wife of County Armagh man Paul Crymble, who was killed almost three years ago, and her lover, have been found guilty of his murder. Jacqueline Crymble, 35 and Roger Ferguson, aged 21, were found ...
UK National News, May 17, 2007
Brown 'humbled' by Labour support
Chancellor Gordon Brown has said that he was "truly humbled" by the support he received from the Labour party, after he secured enough nominations to become party leader without a leadership contest. ...
Brown 'humbled' by Labour support
Chancellor Gordon Brown has said that he was "truly humbled" by the support he received from the Labour party, after he secured enough nominations to become party leader without a leadership contest. ...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2007
Man jailed for 16 years for rape
A County Down man has been jailed for 16 years for the rape and abuse of his daughter and stepdaughter. A judge told the man he was spared an 18-year sentence as he suffers from a heart condition. H...
Man jailed for 16 years for rape
A County Down man has been jailed for 16 years for the rape and abuse of his daughter and stepdaughter. A judge told the man he was spared an 18-year sentence as he suffers from a heart condition. H...
UK National News, May 17, 2007
Nearly 200 crimes missed by DNA failings
Nearly 200 crimes went undetected due to failings over DNA samples, it has been revealed. The failure to archive DNA evidence resulted in 183 crimes going undetected, including one paedophile offence...
Nearly 200 crimes missed by DNA failings
Nearly 200 crimes went undetected due to failings over DNA samples, it has been revealed. The failure to archive DNA evidence resulted in 183 crimes going undetected, including one paedophile offence...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2007
Announcement of post office closures expected
Up to 200 post offices in Northern Ireland may be forced to shut following the government’s decision to press ahead with a mass closure. It is thought that 2,500 small post offices in total could clo...
Announcement of post office closures expected
Up to 200 post offices in Northern Ireland may be forced to shut following the government’s decision to press ahead with a mass closure. It is thought that 2,500 small post offices in total could clo...
UK National News, May 17, 2007
'Red van' sought in Madeleine case
Police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann are trying to trace a red Ford van with fake number plates, it has been reported. According to Sky News, the van is being sought after a gir...
'Red van' sought in Madeleine case
Police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann are trying to trace a red Ford van with fake number plates, it has been reported. According to Sky News, the van is being sought after a gir...
UK National News, May 17, 2007
Prince Harry's army role under consideration
Prince Harry's future role in the army is now under consideration following the decision not to send him to serve in Iraq. There have been fears that the 22-year-old Prince's credibility in the force...
Prince Harry's army role under consideration
Prince Harry's future role in the army is now under consideration following the decision not to send him to serve in Iraq. There have been fears that the 22-year-old Prince's credibility in the force...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2007
Police seize “significant” amount of drugs
Detectives in County Antrim have seized drugs with a street value of around £120,000. The cocaine was found when police searched a car at Larne Road in Ballymena, yesterday evening. The Police Servi...
Police seize “significant” amount of drugs
Detectives in County Antrim have seized drugs with a street value of around £120,000. The cocaine was found when police searched a car at Larne Road in Ballymena, yesterday evening. The Police Servi...
UK National News, May 17, 2007
Thousands of post offices close set to close
Around 2,500 post offices in the UK are set to close by 2009. Trade & Industry Secretary Alistair Darling said that the current network was unsustainable, due to new technology and changing lifestyle...
Thousands of post offices close set to close
Around 2,500 post offices in the UK are set to close by 2009. Trade & Industry Secretary Alistair Darling said that the current network was unsustainable, due to new technology and changing lifestyle...
UK National News, May 17, 2007
Plans to add folic acid to bread approved
The Food Standards Agency has approved plans to fortify bread with folic acid in a bid to reduce birth defects such as spina bifida. The proposal was agreed unanimously by the watchdog's board and wi...
Plans to add folic acid to bread approved
The Food Standards Agency has approved plans to fortify bread with folic acid in a bid to reduce birth defects such as spina bifida. The proposal was agreed unanimously by the watchdog's board and wi...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2007
NI First Minister to meet Salmond
Northern Ireland First Minister Ian Paisley has announced he is looking forward to working with his Scottish equivalent, Alex Salmond. He also revealed Mr Salmond will be travelling to meet him withi...
NI First Minister to meet Salmond
Northern Ireland First Minister Ian Paisley has announced he is looking forward to working with his Scottish equivalent, Alex Salmond. He also revealed Mr Salmond will be travelling to meet him withi...
UK National News, May 17, 2007
Government backs plan on hybrid embryos
The government has agreed to allow the creation of hybrid human-animal embryos for research. Ministers had originally proposed to ban the practice last year, but they have now agreed to allow the pra...
Government backs plan on hybrid embryos
The government has agreed to allow the creation of hybrid human-animal embryos for research. Ministers had originally proposed to ban the practice last year, but they have now agreed to allow the pra...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2007
Madeleine vigil held in Downpatrick
A vigil has taken place in Downpatrick to show support for missing child Madeleine McCann. Around 100 people joined the vigil held at Millennium Square at 7pm on Wednesday to pray for the four-year-o...
Madeleine vigil held in Downpatrick
A vigil has taken place in Downpatrick to show support for missing child Madeleine McCann. Around 100 people joined the vigil held at Millennium Square at 7pm on Wednesday to pray for the four-year-o...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2007
Princess Royal visits Balmoral Show
Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, has visited the Balmoral Show at the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) Show Grounds in Belfast. The three day event, described as Ireland’s largest Agric...
Princess Royal visits Balmoral Show
Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, has visited the Balmoral Show at the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) Show Grounds in Belfast. The three day event, described as Ireland’s largest Agric...
UK National News, May 17, 2007
Youth released in pregnant teen stabbing case
A 16-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of the murder of a pregnant teenager in Greater Manchester has been released on bail, pending further inquiries. Sana Ali, 17, was found in an upstairs bedroom...
Youth released in pregnant teen stabbing case
A 16-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of the murder of a pregnant teenager in Greater Manchester has been released on bail, pending further inquiries. Sana Ali, 17, was found in an upstairs bedroom...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2007
Development Minister opens Valley visitors centre
Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy MP MLA, today officially opened the new Visitors Centre at Silent Valley. Features at the centre include an interactive educational area where visitors’ can...
Development Minister opens Valley visitors centre
Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy MP MLA, today officially opened the new Visitors Centre at Silent Valley. Features at the centre include an interactive educational area where visitors’ can...
UK National News, May 16, 2007
Uncle jailed for owning killer dog
The uncle of a girl who died after being mauled by his dog has been jailed for eight weeks. Kiel Simpson, 23, had pleaded guilty to owning a pit bull - banned under the Dangerous Dog Act - last month...
Uncle jailed for owning killer dog
The uncle of a girl who died after being mauled by his dog has been jailed for eight weeks. Kiel Simpson, 23, had pleaded guilty to owning a pit bull - banned under the Dangerous Dog Act - last month...
UK National News, May 16, 2007
Government anti-smoking ads banned
A series of government anti-smoking advertisements have been banned because they frightened children. The posters, part of the 'Get Unhooked' campaign, showed smokers' faces being hooked with fish ho...
Government anti-smoking ads banned
A series of government anti-smoking advertisements have been banned because they frightened children. The posters, part of the 'Get Unhooked' campaign, showed smokers' faces being hooked with fish ho...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2007
Donegal girl died from 'injuries to the body'
A post-mortem that was carried out on the bodies of a girl and her mother in County Donegal, has revealed the girl died from injuries to her body. The bodies of seven-year-old Katelyn Innis and her m...
Donegal girl died from 'injuries to the body'
A post-mortem that was carried out on the bodies of a girl and her mother in County Donegal, has revealed the girl died from injuries to her body. The bodies of seven-year-old Katelyn Innis and her m...
UK National News, May 16, 2007
Brown offers help in Madeleine McCann case
Chancellor Gordon Brown has told relatives of missing Madeleine McCann that he will help "in any way he can" in the search for the missing girl. Mr Brown made the offers after some relatives of the f...
Brown offers help in Madeleine McCann case
Chancellor Gordon Brown has told relatives of missing Madeleine McCann that he will help "in any way he can" in the search for the missing girl. Mr Brown made the offers after some relatives of the f...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2007
Youths raid Royal Mail office
Police in Castlereagh are appealing for information following a raid at a Royal Mail sorting office in east Belfast at 12:30am. Up to five youths removed a section of perimeter fence at the Prince Re...
Youths raid Royal Mail office
Police in Castlereagh are appealing for information following a raid at a Royal Mail sorting office in east Belfast at 12:30am. Up to five youths removed a section of perimeter fence at the Prince Re...
UK National News, May 16, 2007
Salmond elected First Minister in Scotland
Alex Salmond has been elected First Minister of Scotland, the first Nationalist to do so. The leader of the Scottish National Party beat Labour leader and former First Minister Jack McConnell by 49 v...
Salmond elected First Minister in Scotland
Alex Salmond has been elected First Minister of Scotland, the first Nationalist to do so. The leader of the Scottish National Party beat Labour leader and former First Minister Jack McConnell by 49 v...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2007
Men questioned over cash machine ‘skimming’
Two men are currently being questioned in connection with a suspected 'skimming' incident at a cash machine in County Londonderry. The men were arrested after reports of suspicious activity near a ca...
Men questioned over cash machine ‘skimming’
Two men are currently being questioned in connection with a suspected 'skimming' incident at a cash machine in County Londonderry. The men were arrested after reports of suspicious activity near a ca...
UK National News, May 16, 2007
Joey Barton arrested over assault
Premiership footballer Joey Barton has been arrested in connection with the alleged assault of a team-mate. The 24-year-old Manchester City midfielder is accused of attacking team-mate Ousmane Dabo a...
Joey Barton arrested over assault
Premiership footballer Joey Barton has been arrested in connection with the alleged assault of a team-mate. The 24-year-old Manchester City midfielder is accused of attacking team-mate Ousmane Dabo a...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2007
Pipe bomb defused near farming show
A pipe bomb has been defused in south Belfast close to a major farming event which starts today. Detectives discovered the device in the front garden of a house just yards from the Kings Hall and Bal...
Pipe bomb defused near farming show
A pipe bomb has been defused in south Belfast close to a major farming event which starts today. Detectives discovered the device in the front garden of a house just yards from the Kings Hall and Bal...
UK National News, May 16, 2007
Man shot dead by police in London
Police officers in London have shot dead a man during an operation in west London, the Metropolitan Police have confirmed. The 52-year-old man, who has not yet been formally identified, was fatally w...
Man shot dead by police in London
Police officers in London have shot dead a man during an operation in west London, the Metropolitan Police have confirmed. The 52-year-old man, who has not yet been formally identified, was fatally w...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2007
Multi-million pound autism centre to open
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has today reaffirmed his commitment to the establishment of a multi-million pound all-Ireland centre for the education of children with autism. Mr McGuinness, ...
Multi-million pound autism centre to open
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has today reaffirmed his commitment to the establishment of a multi-million pound all-Ireland centre for the education of children with autism. Mr McGuinness, ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.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 8 °C.
