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Northern Ireland News for February 2008 : Page 7
UK National News, Feb 19, 2008
Blu-ray Stings Competition As Toshiba Bow Out
Toshiba will soon cease production of its high definition DVDs signaling the end of the ongoing battle with Sony-backed rival Blu-ray. Warner Brothers has become the latest Hollywood studio to suppor...
Blu-ray Stings Competition As Toshiba Bow Out
Toshiba will soon cease production of its high definition DVDs signaling the end of the ongoing battle with Sony-backed rival Blu-ray. Warner Brothers has become the latest Hollywood studio to suppor...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2008
Northern Ireland's Skills Entices International Investment
Hi Tech jobs for computer programmers will follow on from the news that a leading financial services' software company is to set up in Belfast. The planned Fidessa Centre will bring a £2.5 investmen...
Northern Ireland's Skills Entices International Investment
Hi Tech jobs for computer programmers will follow on from the news that a leading financial services' software company is to set up in Belfast. The planned Fidessa Centre will bring a £2.5 investmen...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2008
'Sugarbabe' Sweetens Belfast's St Patrick's Day
St Patrick's Day looms and Belfast City Council is again inviting people from all over the city – and beyond – to join in the fun of this year’s celebrations. For the third successive year, the counc...
'Sugarbabe' Sweetens Belfast's St Patrick's Day
St Patrick's Day looms and Belfast City Council is again inviting people from all over the city – and beyond – to join in the fun of this year’s celebrations. For the third successive year, the counc...
UK National News, Feb 19, 2008
£842m Of Taxpayers Money For 'Superhospital'
A new "Superhospital" in Scotland will cost taxpayers £842m, it has been revealed today. Local health board NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) have recommended public funding as opposed to privat...
£842m Of Taxpayers Money For 'Superhospital'
A new "Superhospital" in Scotland will cost taxpayers £842m, it has been revealed today. Local health board NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) have recommended public funding as opposed to privat...
UK National News, Feb 19, 2008
Wales Maps Out Energy Self Sufficiency
In a move that will be closely watched by supporters of environmentally friendly energy on both sides of the Irish Sea, proposals for making Wales self-sufficient in renewable energy within 20 years a...
Wales Maps Out Energy Self Sufficiency
In a move that will be closely watched by supporters of environmentally friendly energy on both sides of the Irish Sea, proposals for making Wales self-sufficient in renewable energy within 20 years a...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2008
Local Interest In Welsh Green Energy 'Map'
In a move that will be closely watched by supporters of environmentally friendly energy on both sides of the Irish Sea, proposals for making Wales self-sufficient in renewable energy within 20 years a...
Local Interest In Welsh Green Energy 'Map'
In a move that will be closely watched by supporters of environmentally friendly energy on both sides of the Irish Sea, proposals for making Wales self-sufficient in renewable energy within 20 years a...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2008
'Risk' To Northern Rock Rescue Plans
The new Executive Chairman of Northern Rock has warned that the plans to save the beleagured bank are 'not without risks'. Ron Sandler said that all of the solutions had "an element of risk" and said...
'Risk' To Northern Rock Rescue Plans
The new Executive Chairman of Northern Rock has warned that the plans to save the beleagured bank are 'not without risks'. Ron Sandler said that all of the solutions had "an element of risk" and said...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2008
P45 For Paisley Junior
Mounting pressure over payroll revelations, lobbying claims and links with developers has forced Ian Paisley jnr to step down as Junior Minister in the Stormont Executive. Speaking outside Stormont C...
P45 For Paisley Junior
Mounting pressure over payroll revelations, lobbying claims and links with developers has forced Ian Paisley jnr to step down as Junior Minister in the Stormont Executive. Speaking outside Stormont C...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2008
La Mon Remembered - Without Paisley
Three decades on and around 100 people - mostly relatives and survivors - gathered on Sunday at Castlereagh Council's civic buildings for the anniversary of one of Northern Ireland's worst ever IRA at...
La Mon Remembered - Without Paisley
Three decades on and around 100 people - mostly relatives and survivors - gathered on Sunday at Castlereagh Council's civic buildings for the anniversary of one of Northern Ireland's worst ever IRA at...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2008
Education Files Found At Roadside
Confidential education files containing personal information about pupils and their families have been found at the side of a road near Newry. It is thought the files, which date back 40 years, fell ...
Education Files Found At Roadside
Confidential education files containing personal information about pupils and their families have been found at the side of a road near Newry. It is thought the files, which date back 40 years, fell ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2008
Guilty Plea On Police Colleague Shooting
An affair between two serving police officers has left one party confined to a wheelchair and another looking at a substantial custodial sentence for shooting her lover. The policewoman has admitted ...
Guilty Plea On Police Colleague Shooting
An affair between two serving police officers has left one party confined to a wheelchair and another looking at a substantial custodial sentence for shooting her lover. The policewoman has admitted ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2008
Pensioner Killed In County Down Crash
A pensioner has died in a road traffic collision in County Down. The 77-year-old woman was involved in a crash with another car on Windmill Road in Hillsborough, between Lisburn and Annahilt, at arou...
Pensioner Killed In County Down Crash
A pensioner has died in a road traffic collision in County Down. The 77-year-old woman was involved in a crash with another car on Windmill Road in Hillsborough, between Lisburn and Annahilt, at arou...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2008
Dutch Cattle Brought Blue Tongue to Ulster
Imports from the Netherlands are being blamed for Northern Ireland's now more threatening outbreak of the cattle illness, blue tongue disease. Things are being taken very seriously with yet more catt...
Dutch Cattle Brought Blue Tongue to Ulster
Imports from the Netherlands are being blamed for Northern Ireland's now more threatening outbreak of the cattle illness, blue tongue disease. Things are being taken very seriously with yet more catt...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2008
Diana And Dodi 'Murdered', Al Fayed Claims
Princess Diana and Dodi Al Fayed were murdered, Mohamed Al Fayed has told the inquest into their deaths. The Harrods boss - Dodi's father - told the inquest at the Royal Courts of Justice, that there...
Diana And Dodi 'Murdered', Al Fayed Claims
Princess Diana and Dodi Al Fayed were murdered, Mohamed Al Fayed has told the inquest into their deaths. The Harrods boss - Dodi's father - told the inquest at the Royal Courts of Justice, that there...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2008
Life Sentence For Soldier Kidnap Plotter
A man who plotted to kidnap and behead a British Muslim serving in the British Army has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Parviz Khan, 37, from Birmingham - who pleaded guilty to the plot, possess...
Life Sentence For Soldier Kidnap Plotter
A man who plotted to kidnap and behead a British Muslim serving in the British Army has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Parviz Khan, 37, from Birmingham - who pleaded guilty to the plot, possess...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2008
British Soldier Killed In Afghanistan
A British Soldier has been killed in an explosion in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. The soldier, from the 2nd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment, was killed in the explosion in sou...
British Soldier Killed In Afghanistan
A British Soldier has been killed in an explosion in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. The soldier, from the 2nd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment, was killed in the explosion in sou...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2008
Valentine's Day Tragedy In Venice As Tourist Found Dead
A British man who disappeared while on Valentine's trip to Venice with his girlfriend has been found dead. Richard Raynor, 23, from Doncaster, disappeared on Thursday, after he went to find a taxi fo...
Valentine's Day Tragedy In Venice As Tourist Found Dead
A British man who disappeared while on Valentine's trip to Venice with his girlfriend has been found dead. Richard Raynor, 23, from Doncaster, disappeared on Thursday, after he went to find a taxi fo...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2008
Anne Bound For Croke
The Pope may be on route to NI next year - and the Queen may be planning to visit the Irish Republic too - but this weekend, the 'trail-blazing' Princess Royal will become the first British royal to v...
Anne Bound For Croke
The Pope may be on route to NI next year - and the Queen may be planning to visit the Irish Republic too - but this weekend, the 'trail-blazing' Princess Royal will become the first British royal to v...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2008
Burns Victims Critical After Firebomb
A rural firebomb attack is being treated as a murder attempt by the police. Two men are in a critical condition following a petrol bomb attack at their home in County Tyrone. A 19-year-old man and h...
Burns Victims Critical After Firebomb
A rural firebomb attack is being treated as a murder attempt by the police. Two men are in a critical condition following a petrol bomb attack at their home in County Tyrone. A 19-year-old man and h...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2008
Jury Sent Home In 'Bus Stalker' Murder Trial
The jury in the murder case - dubbed the 'Bus Stalker' killings - has been sent home after the first day of deliberations in the trial. Levi Bellfield, 39, from west London, is accused of offences ag...
Jury Sent Home In 'Bus Stalker' Murder Trial
The jury in the murder case - dubbed the 'Bus Stalker' killings - has been sent home after the first day of deliberations in the trial. Levi Bellfield, 39, from west London, is accused of offences ag...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2008
Possible 'Release' For Hotel Plunge Dad
A man who killed his young son in a plunge from a hotel balcony while on holiday in Crete could return to Britain soon, according to reports. John Hogan, 33, from Bristol, threw his six-year-old son ...
Possible 'Release' For Hotel Plunge Dad
A man who killed his young son in a plunge from a hotel balcony while on holiday in Crete could return to Britain soon, according to reports. John Hogan, 33, from Bristol, threw his six-year-old son ...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2008
Campaigners Disappointed By Commission Report
The hotly anticipated report from the Competition Commission has recommended that no major changes should take place in the grocery market. Despite hopes from campaigners - and recommendations in a p...
Campaigners Disappointed By Commission Report
The hotly anticipated report from the Competition Commission has recommended that no major changes should take place in the grocery market. Despite hopes from campaigners - and recommendations in a p...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2008
Government Unveils Knife Crime Plan
Police are to be given airport-style metal detectors in order to help tackle knife crime in England and Wales, under a new action plan launch by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith. The devices are will be c...
Government Unveils Knife Crime Plan
Police are to be given airport-style metal detectors in order to help tackle knife crime in England and Wales, under a new action plan launch by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith. The devices are will be c...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2008
Third Of NI Employers Can't Get Skilled Staff
Around a third of NI employers are having problems finding the right people to match the required set of skills for the job. The Department for Employment and Learning has published findings from a r...
Third Of NI Employers Can't Get Skilled Staff
Around a third of NI employers are having problems finding the right people to match the required set of skills for the job. The Department for Employment and Learning has published findings from a r...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2008
Dublin Canal Body Has Head Injuries
The body of a man has been found near the Grand Canal in Dublin. The body was found shortly before 8am on Monday morning, on the banks of the canal between Kylemore Road and the Naas Road. According...
Dublin Canal Body Has Head Injuries
The body of a man has been found near the Grand Canal in Dublin. The body was found shortly before 8am on Monday morning, on the banks of the canal between Kylemore Road and the Naas Road. According...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2008
Contactor Fined £25k For Worker Fall
A contractor has been fined £25,000 by Newry Crown Court after pleading guilty to a breach of Regulation 6 of the Northern Ireland Construction Regulations. The negligence case against Paul Casement ...
Contactor Fined £25k For Worker Fall
A contractor has been fined £25,000 by Newry Crown Court after pleading guilty to a breach of Regulation 6 of the Northern Ireland Construction Regulations. The negligence case against Paul Casement ...
UK National News, Feb 15, 2008
Man Guilty Of Soldier Kidnap Plot
A fifth man has been convicted in connection with a plot to kidnap and behead a British soldier. Zahoor Iqbal, 30, from Birmingham, was found guilty at Leicester Crown Court on Friday of being involv...
Man Guilty Of Soldier Kidnap Plot
A fifth man has been convicted in connection with a plot to kidnap and behead a British soldier. Zahoor Iqbal, 30, from Birmingham, was found guilty at Leicester Crown Court on Friday of being involv...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 15, 2008
Skye Murder Victim Named
The violent death of a 23-year-old outside Belfast's Skye nightclub in city centre Howard Street last night isn't the first time the premises has courted controversy. While police have launched a mur...
Skye Murder Victim Named
The violent death of a 23-year-old outside Belfast's Skye nightclub in city centre Howard Street last night isn't the first time the premises has courted controversy. While police have launched a mur...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 15, 2008
Sharp-Eyed Passer-By Prevents Fire Tragedy
Only the alertness of a passer-by prevented a near tragedy when a blaze broke out on Friday morning. As a result of him raising the alarm, seven people have been safely rescued from the fire, which h...
Sharp-Eyed Passer-By Prevents Fire Tragedy
Only the alertness of a passer-by prevented a near tragedy when a blaze broke out on Friday morning. As a result of him raising the alarm, seven people have been safely rescued from the fire, which h...
UK National News, Feb 15, 2008
PM Meets Riverdance Rescuers
On the way to make his first visit to Wales as Prime Minister - and to attend Welsh Labour's spring conference - Gordon Brown has made a whistle-stop visit to RAF Valley on Anglesey. The lunchtime ...
PM Meets Riverdance Rescuers
On the way to make his first visit to Wales as Prime Minister - and to attend Welsh Labour's spring conference - Gordon Brown has made a whistle-stop visit to RAF Valley on Anglesey. The lunchtime ...
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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.
