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Northern Ireland News for April 2008 : Page 10
UK National News, Apr 11, 2008
Troops' Rights Upheld
A High Court judge has ruled that sending British soldiers on patrol or into battle with defective equipment could breach their human rights. The shock finding has been made in a test case over Scott...
Troops' Rights Upheld
A High Court judge has ruled that sending British soldiers on patrol or into battle with defective equipment could breach their human rights. The shock finding has been made in a test case over Scott...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2008
Top Cop Regrets Shankill 'Boycott'
The PSNI has failed to recruit a single member from the loyalist heartland of west Belfast's Shankill Road in over five years. Chief Constable, Sir Hugh Orde said: "It's a sad fact that we are not ge...
Top Cop Regrets Shankill 'Boycott'
The PSNI has failed to recruit a single member from the loyalist heartland of west Belfast's Shankill Road in over five years. Chief Constable, Sir Hugh Orde said: "It's a sad fact that we are not ge...
UK National News, Apr 11, 2008
T5 Not Fully Operational Until June
Ongoing problems at British Airways beleaguered Terminal 5 means that full operations will not be transferred to the terminal until June. BA had hoped to transfer most of its long-haul flights to T5 ...
T5 Not Fully Operational Until June
Ongoing problems at British Airways beleaguered Terminal 5 means that full operations will not be transferred to the terminal until June. BA had hoped to transfer most of its long-haul flights to T5 ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2008
Tea Time Over For Nambarrie
One of Northern Ireland's top teas - and a favourite in Scotland too - is no longer to be packed in central Belfast. While sales and distribution will continue locally and the Nambarrie brand will be...
Tea Time Over For Nambarrie
One of Northern Ireland's top teas - and a favourite in Scotland too - is no longer to be packed in central Belfast. While sales and distribution will continue locally and the Nambarrie brand will be...
UK National News, Apr 11, 2008
'Star Wars' Actor Takes Ill On Trip
'Star Wars' actor Kenny Baker has been admitted to hospital. Baker, 73, took ill on a trip to the US, where he had been attending film conventions. The actor's son, Kevin Baker, told the 'Lancashire...
'Star Wars' Actor Takes Ill On Trip
'Star Wars' actor Kenny Baker has been admitted to hospital. Baker, 73, took ill on a trip to the US, where he had been attending film conventions. The actor's son, Kevin Baker, told the 'Lancashire...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2008
Calls For Planning Refusals To Save Seaside Town
No more houses should be built at one of the Northern Ireland's most popular beach resorts until pollution problems are resolved. A Northern Ireland Assembly Member, South Down representative, Jim We...
Calls For Planning Refusals To Save Seaside Town
No more houses should be built at one of the Northern Ireland's most popular beach resorts until pollution problems are resolved. A Northern Ireland Assembly Member, South Down representative, Jim We...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2008
NI News Briefs
North Belfast Blaze Suspicious As many as 40 firefighters wearing breathing apparatus were last night involved in dealing with a fire in two derelict shops that was in danger of spreading to a chemi...
NI News Briefs
North Belfast Blaze Suspicious As many as 40 firefighters wearing breathing apparatus were last night involved in dealing with a fire in two derelict shops that was in danger of spreading to a chemi...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2008
NI Economically Sound: Dodds
Despite the global economic slowdown, progress in Northern Ireland's labour market and trade performance is set to provide a springboard for future growth. That was one of the key messages from Econo...
NI Economically Sound: Dodds
Despite the global economic slowdown, progress in Northern Ireland's labour market and trade performance is set to provide a springboard for future growth. That was one of the key messages from Econo...
UK National News, Apr 11, 2008
Costain Worker Killed In Roadworks Incident
A Costain worker has been killed following an incident in roadworks on the M25 in Kent. Richard Caddock, 38, a surveyor for the engineering and construction group, died at around 3.20pm on Tuesday af...
Costain Worker Killed In Roadworks Incident
A Costain worker has been killed following an incident in roadworks on the M25 in Kent. Richard Caddock, 38, a surveyor for the engineering and construction group, died at around 3.20pm on Tuesday af...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2008
Lightning Strikes Twice For Bertie
The Irish Taoiseach's plane on route to Belfast Airport has been struck by lightning as it touched down - the second such occurrence. A Government spokesman said the Gulf Stream aircraft later landed...
Lightning Strikes Twice For Bertie
The Irish Taoiseach's plane on route to Belfast Airport has been struck by lightning as it touched down - the second such occurrence. A Government spokesman said the Gulf Stream aircraft later landed...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2008
Tesco Revise Plans For Out Of Town Store
Tesco representatives have revised plans for a major new superstore in Ballyclare, Co Antrim, after hearing concerns from local residents. The updated plans, for an 'out of town' Tesco store on the ...
Tesco Revise Plans For Out Of Town Store
Tesco representatives have revised plans for a major new superstore in Ballyclare, Co Antrim, after hearing concerns from local residents. The updated plans, for an 'out of town' Tesco store on the ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2008
Waste Plant Threat To Jobs
A leading hi-tech pharmaceutical business - one of Northern Ireland's 'blue chip' companies - isn't wasting time in its attempt to derail a planned waste recycling plant on its doorstep. The scheme, ...
Waste Plant Threat To Jobs
A leading hi-tech pharmaceutical business - one of Northern Ireland's 'blue chip' companies - isn't wasting time in its attempt to derail a planned waste recycling plant on its doorstep. The scheme, ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2008
New Building Technology Focus For NI Companies
Energy efficient construction techniques and low carbon technologies will be examined by a six-strong group of architects, building designers and environmental companies on an Invest Northern Ireland ...
New Building Technology Focus For NI Companies
Energy efficient construction techniques and low carbon technologies will be examined by a six-strong group of architects, building designers and environmental companies on an Invest Northern Ireland ...
UK National News, Apr 11, 2008
Power Firms To Help Fuel Poverty
Power companies will help up to 100,000 households who are struggling to pay their fuel bills. An extra £225m will be provided by the six biggest energy firms according to Business Secretary John Hut...
Power Firms To Help Fuel Poverty
Power companies will help up to 100,000 households who are struggling to pay their fuel bills. An extra £225m will be provided by the six biggest energy firms according to Business Secretary John Hut...
UK National News, Apr 10, 2008
Trio Deny Helping July 7 Bombers
Three men from Leeds accused of helping those behind the July 7 bomb attack in London have denied conspiracy to cause an explosion. Jurors heard today that Waheed Ali, 24, Sadeer Saleem, 27, and Moh...
Trio Deny Helping July 7 Bombers
Three men from Leeds accused of helping those behind the July 7 bomb attack in London have denied conspiracy to cause an explosion. Jurors heard today that Waheed Ali, 24, Sadeer Saleem, 27, and Moh...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2008
New Development In Jennifer Cardy Murder Case
There has been a new development in the unsolved murder case of Northern Ireland schoolgirl Jennifer Cardy. According to reports, detectives who questioned convicted child killer Robert Black about t...
New Development In Jennifer Cardy Murder Case
There has been a new development in the unsolved murder case of Northern Ireland schoolgirl Jennifer Cardy. According to reports, detectives who questioned convicted child killer Robert Black about t...
UK National News, Apr 10, 2008
Further Arrests In Shannon Case
A further three arrests have been made today as police probe deeper into the Shannon Matthew's case. Alice Meehan, 49, and her two daughters, Amanda Hyett, 25, and Caroline Meehan, 29, have all been ...
Further Arrests In Shannon Case
A further three arrests have been made today as police probe deeper into the Shannon Matthew's case. Alice Meehan, 49, and her two daughters, Amanda Hyett, 25, and Caroline Meehan, 29, have all been ...
UK National News, Apr 10, 2008
Interest Rates Reduced to 5%
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee have cut interest rates from 5.25% to 5% to stabilise the economy as the global credit crunch reaches UK shores. The British Chambers of Commerce warne...
Interest Rates Reduced to 5%
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee have cut interest rates from 5.25% to 5% to stabilise the economy as the global credit crunch reaches UK shores. The British Chambers of Commerce warne...
UK National News, Apr 10, 2008
High Court Reprimand SFO
The Serious Fraud Office's (SFO) decision to drop a corruption investigation has been ruled by the High Court as unlawful. The SFO launched an inquiry into alleged payments made by BAE - a global def...
High Court Reprimand SFO
The Serious Fraud Office's (SFO) decision to drop a corruption investigation has been ruled by the High Court as unlawful. The SFO launched an inquiry into alleged payments made by BAE - a global def...
UK National News, Apr 10, 2008
Shares Suspended After Football Tax Probe
Birmingham City Football Club shares were temporarily suspended today after the arrest, and subsequent bail release of the clubs co-owner, David Sullivan and managing director, Karren Brady. The City...
Shares Suspended After Football Tax Probe
Birmingham City Football Club shares were temporarily suspended today after the arrest, and subsequent bail release of the clubs co-owner, David Sullivan and managing director, Karren Brady. The City...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2008
No 'For Sale' Sign As City Airport Bids For Extension
Plans are at an advanced stage for a controversial runway extension in east Belfast's already busy airport facility. As the management at George Best Belfast City Airport insist that the facility is ...
No 'For Sale' Sign As City Airport Bids For Extension
Plans are at an advanced stage for a controversial runway extension in east Belfast's already busy airport facility. As the management at George Best Belfast City Airport insist that the facility is ...
UK National News, Apr 10, 2008
Presenter Wins Damages From Mirror
Strictly Come Dancing star Kate Garraway has won libel damages from two newspapers over stories that implied she had cheated on her husband. Garraway, 39, took action against Daily Mirror and Sunday ...
Presenter Wins Damages From Mirror
Strictly Come Dancing star Kate Garraway has won libel damages from two newspapers over stories that implied she had cheated on her husband. Garraway, 39, took action against Daily Mirror and Sunday ...
Recruitment News, Apr 10, 2008
Jobs Boost As Thunderdome Hotel Approved
Despite ongoing problems with anti-social behaviour in the area, Glengormley is to benefit from a £3 million hotel complex - creating as many as 50 new jobs in the process. The existing Thunderdome C...
Jobs Boost As Thunderdome Hotel Approved
Despite ongoing problems with anti-social behaviour in the area, Glengormley is to benefit from a £3 million hotel complex - creating as many as 50 new jobs in the process. The existing Thunderdome C...
Recruitment News, Apr 10, 2008
Cameron To Expand Longford Facility
A leading provider of oil and gas pressure control equipment and services to the global oil and gas exploration industry is to significantly develop and expand its existing manufacturing and R&D facil...
Cameron To Expand Longford Facility
A leading provider of oil and gas pressure control equipment and services to the global oil and gas exploration industry is to significantly develop and expand its existing manufacturing and R&D facil...
UK National News, Apr 10, 2008
Energy Customers In Wales Pay Up To 10% More
Electricity customers in south Wales pay up to 10% more compared to people in England, according to a report by Energywatch. Energy consumers in north Wales pay on average 4% more and Energywatch is ...
Energy Customers In Wales Pay Up To 10% More
Electricity customers in south Wales pay up to 10% more compared to people in England, according to a report by Energywatch. Energy consumers in north Wales pay on average 4% more and Energywatch is ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2008
Foyle Fall Fatal
The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal fall from Londonderry's Foyle Bridge. The 35-year-old victim - a man - died in hospital last night following an incident on the Foyl...
Foyle Fall Fatal
The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal fall from Londonderry's Foyle Bridge. The 35-year-old victim - a man - died in hospital last night following an incident on the Foyl...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2008
Thunderdome Hotel Approved
Despite ongoing problems with anti-social behaviour in the area, Glengormley is to benefit from a £3 million hotel complex - creating as many as 50 new jobs in the process. The existing Thunderdome C...
Thunderdome Hotel Approved
Despite ongoing problems with anti-social behaviour in the area, Glengormley is to benefit from a £3 million hotel complex - creating as many as 50 new jobs in the process. The existing Thunderdome C...
UK National News, Apr 10, 2008
Plastic Not Fantastic For Welsh Beaches
A survey carried out by the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) has revealed that Welsh beaches have the most man-made litter than any other in the UK. The beaches also ranked at the bottom of the tabl...
Plastic Not Fantastic For Welsh Beaches
A survey carried out by the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) has revealed that Welsh beaches have the most man-made litter than any other in the UK. The beaches also ranked at the bottom of the tabl...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2008
Shock Kids' Booze Figures Revealed
A top Co Antrim hospital has revealed that it has treated over 70 children for alcohol and drug abuse in the past six months alone. A spokesperson for the Northern Trust confirmed that 76 patients in...
Shock Kids' Booze Figures Revealed
A top Co Antrim hospital has revealed that it has treated over 70 children for alcohol and drug abuse in the past six months alone. A spokesperson for the Northern Trust confirmed that 76 patients in...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2008
Court Told Of Smirking Omagh Bomber
A smirking bomber who devastated hundreds of lives and killed 29 people and unborn babies in the Omagh bomb outrage was described in court yesterday. A witness, Ruth Buchannon told the High Court she...
Court Told Of Smirking Omagh Bomber
A smirking bomber who devastated hundreds of lives and killed 29 people and unborn babies in the Omagh bomb outrage was described in court yesterday. A witness, Ruth Buchannon told the High Court she...
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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.
