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Northern Ireland News for April 2008 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2008
PSNI Funds Switch Lisburn CCTV Back On
After the big 'switch off' Lisburn is now to have the big CCTV 'switch on' again. Police said yesterday they were contributing cash to have CCTV in the area switched back on. It was announced this w...
PSNI Funds Switch Lisburn CCTV Back On
After the big 'switch off' Lisburn is now to have the big CCTV 'switch on' again. Police said yesterday they were contributing cash to have CCTV in the area switched back on. It was announced this w...
UK National News, Apr 18, 2008
Consumer Council For Water 'Disappointed Fine Will Not Benefit Customers'
Following Ofwat's announcement that Thames Water will pay a reduced fine of £9.7 million, down from £12.5 million, for misreporting information to the regulator and failing to provide some customers w...
Consumer Council For Water 'Disappointed Fine Will Not Benefit Customers'
Following Ofwat's announcement that Thames Water will pay a reduced fine of £9.7 million, down from £12.5 million, for misreporting information to the regulator and failing to provide some customers w...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2008
Lisburn Backs Hotel Project
After a few weeks of uncertainty, a planned development that will give the city of Lisburn its first hotel has been approved. Speaking after the city council gave the go-ahead Lagan Valley MP Jeffrey...
Lisburn Backs Hotel Project
After a few weeks of uncertainty, a planned development that will give the city of Lisburn its first hotel has been approved. Speaking after the city council gave the go-ahead Lagan Valley MP Jeffrey...
UK National News, Apr 18, 2008
'Smashing Time' As Marines Ensure Ship Gets Proper Launch
Just a few months after seafarers spoke of 'bad omens' following technical 'glitches' at the launch of the Cunard ship, Queen Victoria by the Duchess of Cornwall - when the champagne bounced off the b...
'Smashing Time' As Marines Ensure Ship Gets Proper Launch
Just a few months after seafarers spoke of 'bad omens' following technical 'glitches' at the launch of the Cunard ship, Queen Victoria by the Duchess of Cornwall - when the champagne bounced off the b...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2008
Robinson 'Talking Rubbish' On Recycling Visit
Top Northern Ireland politician Peter Robinson was talking a load of rubbish yesterday. In his current role as the Executive member responsible for finance, the First Minister elect, Peter Robinson w...
Robinson 'Talking Rubbish' On Recycling Visit
Top Northern Ireland politician Peter Robinson was talking a load of rubbish yesterday. In his current role as the Executive member responsible for finance, the First Minister elect, Peter Robinson w...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2008
Ormeau Broadband Moves Up To Next Stage
An innovative social housing development that provides residents with a choice of high speed broadband alternatives is now underway in south Belfast - and is set to switch to even faster speeds now th...
Ormeau Broadband Moves Up To Next Stage
An innovative social housing development that provides residents with a choice of high speed broadband alternatives is now underway in south Belfast - and is set to switch to even faster speeds now th...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2008
Izzadeen Found Guilty Of Terror Charges
A Muslim preacher has been convicted of two terror charges. Abu Izzadeen - also known as Omar Brooks - appeared in Kingston Crown Court today with seven other men on a variety of charges relating to ...
Izzadeen Found Guilty Of Terror Charges
A Muslim preacher has been convicted of two terror charges. Abu Izzadeen - also known as Omar Brooks - appeared in Kingston Crown Court today with seven other men on a variety of charges relating to ...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2008
Teen Remanded Over Rhys Jones' Murder
A teenage boy has appeared in court today, charged with the murder of Merseyside schoolboy Rhys Jones. The 17-year-old appeared before Liverpool Magistrates Court charged with the fatal shooting of e...
Teen Remanded Over Rhys Jones' Murder
A teenage boy has appeared in court today, charged with the murder of Merseyside schoolboy Rhys Jones. The 17-year-old appeared before Liverpool Magistrates Court charged with the fatal shooting of e...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2008
Former Death Row Scot In Cancer Battle
A Scottish man, who was released from Death Row after spending over two decades imprisoned, has been dealt another devastating blow, with news he has mouth cancer. Kenny Richey, from Edinburgh, who i...
Former Death Row Scot In Cancer Battle
A Scottish man, who was released from Death Row after spending over two decades imprisoned, has been dealt another devastating blow, with news he has mouth cancer. Kenny Richey, from Edinburgh, who i...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2008
Over 100 Construction Firms Accused Of 'Bid-Rigging'
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has accused over 100 construction firms of "bid-rigging" in one of its largest ever investigations. Construction giants Balfour Beatty, Carillion, Connaught, Interser...
Over 100 Construction Firms Accused Of 'Bid-Rigging'
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has accused over 100 construction firms of "bid-rigging" in one of its largest ever investigations. Construction giants Balfour Beatty, Carillion, Connaught, Interser...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2008
Targets Set For Hospital Fracture Care
Hospital trusts' performance on fracture care has been in focus. Making 'no bones about it', the NI Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey said he was setting challenging targets: "In August 2007, only 5...
Targets Set For Hospital Fracture Care
Hospital trusts' performance on fracture care has been in focus. Making 'no bones about it', the NI Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey said he was setting challenging targets: "In August 2007, only 5...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2008
Former Minister Held After Alleged Assault
A former Welsh Office Minister has been arrested following an alleged assault on a Conservative party canvasser. Rod Richards, 61, a former Clwyd West MP has been accused of attacking the party worke...
Former Minister Held After Alleged Assault
A former Welsh Office Minister has been arrested following an alleged assault on a Conservative party canvasser. Rod Richards, 61, a former Clwyd West MP has been accused of attacking the party worke...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2008
City Residents To Get 'Own Door Parking' Assurance
A major scheme to allow inner city residents to be assured they can park at 'their own door' has been launched. In the face of widespread commuter parking in residential areas within walking distance...
City Residents To Get 'Own Door Parking' Assurance
A major scheme to allow inner city residents to be assured they can park at 'their own door' has been launched. In the face of widespread commuter parking in residential areas within walking distance...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2008
Police Apologise After Raiding Wrong House
Police officers in Bolton have been left shame-faced after smashing their way into the wrong house during a series of raids. Officers in riot gear were carrying out dawn raids targeting a drug ring o...
Police Apologise After Raiding Wrong House
Police officers in Bolton have been left shame-faced after smashing their way into the wrong house during a series of raids. Officers in riot gear were carrying out dawn raids targeting a drug ring o...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2008
Flight Crew Failure Slammed
Nervous flyers won't be reassured that 'a distraction' is likely to have prevented the captain and flight crew on a Belfast-bound passenger flight from completing all the required pre-flight checks - ...
Flight Crew Failure Slammed
Nervous flyers won't be reassured that 'a distraction' is likely to have prevented the captain and flight crew on a Belfast-bound passenger flight from completing all the required pre-flight checks - ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2008
Stranmillis To Merge With QUB?
One of Northern Ireland's two dedicated teacher-training colleges could merge with Queen's University. Stranmillis University College is considering a complete merger with Queen's University in Belfa...
Stranmillis To Merge With QUB?
One of Northern Ireland's two dedicated teacher-training colleges could merge with Queen's University. Stranmillis University College is considering a complete merger with Queen's University in Belfa...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2008
Major Retailer Job Creation Killing Other Jobs
Ironically, given regular claims of job creation by the major 'big name' retailers, a new report has said that 7,000 shop jobs could be lost if the growth in out-of-town centres isn't halted. A trade...
Major Retailer Job Creation Killing Other Jobs
Ironically, given regular claims of job creation by the major 'big name' retailers, a new report has said that 7,000 shop jobs could be lost if the growth in out-of-town centres isn't halted. A trade...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2008
Dickie Best Passes On
The father of the legendary Belfast soccer star, the late George Best, has died at the age of 88. Dickie Best had been in hospital for the past four weeks. His family, who were with him when he pass...
Dickie Best Passes On
The father of the legendary Belfast soccer star, the late George Best, has died at the age of 88. Dickie Best had been in hospital for the past four weeks. His family, who were with him when he pass...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2008
Drug Addicts To Get Football Tickets As 'Incentive'
Drug addicts are to be given free tickets to Premiership football matches as part of a rehabilitation scheme. Repeat offenders will be accompanied to Newcastle United games by their support workers a...
Drug Addicts To Get Football Tickets As 'Incentive'
Drug addicts are to be given free tickets to Premiership football matches as part of a rehabilitation scheme. Repeat offenders will be accompanied to Newcastle United games by their support workers a...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2008
Ofwat Fines Thames Water For Misreporting Information
Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, has fined Thames Water 0.7% of its turnover of £9.7 million for misreporting information and delivering poor service to customers. Ofwat is now publish...
Ofwat Fines Thames Water For Misreporting Information
Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, has fined Thames Water 0.7% of its turnover of £9.7 million for misreporting information and delivering poor service to customers. Ofwat is now publish...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2008
Ruane Denies School Integration Bid
There will be considerable disappointment in south Belfast this week with news that the NI Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has turned down a development proposal for Knockbreda Primary School to ...
Ruane Denies School Integration Bid
There will be considerable disappointment in south Belfast this week with news that the NI Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has turned down a development proposal for Knockbreda Primary School to ...
Recruitment News, Apr 17, 2008
National Retailers Killing Other Jobs
Ironically, given regular claims of job creation by the major 'big name' retailers, a new report has said that 7,000 shop jobs could be lost if the growth in out-of-town centres isn't halted. A trade...
National Retailers Killing Other Jobs
Ironically, given regular claims of job creation by the major 'big name' retailers, a new report has said that 7,000 shop jobs could be lost if the growth in out-of-town centres isn't halted. A trade...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2008
Food Show Gets High Level Support
One of the longest running food, drink and hospitality trade shows in Ireland, IFEX, is to join forces with leading food promotion agencies Taste of Ulster, Ulster Pork and Bacon Forum and the Departm...
Food Show Gets High Level Support
One of the longest running food, drink and hospitality trade shows in Ireland, IFEX, is to join forces with leading food promotion agencies Taste of Ulster, Ulster Pork and Bacon Forum and the Departm...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2008
Highest Safety Standards Met At Olympic Park: ODA
The highest safety standards are being met on the construction site of the Olympic Park, with over two million hours achieved without a reportable accident. The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) gaine...
Highest Safety Standards Met At Olympic Park: ODA
The highest safety standards are being met on the construction site of the Olympic Park, with over two million hours achieved without a reportable accident. The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) gaine...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2008
Work Begins On £14.6m Railway Station
Northern Ireland Transport Minister, Conor Murphy joined Translink today to cut the first sod for the construction of a new railway station at Newry. The £14.6 million rail station will...
Work Begins On £14.6m Railway Station
Northern Ireland Transport Minister, Conor Murphy joined Translink today to cut the first sod for the construction of a new railway station at Newry. The £14.6 million rail station will...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2008
Asbestos Threat In NI Schools
Up to 93 schools in Northern Ireland have not yet removed cancer-causing asbestos from their buildings, it has emerged. Currently, there are 65 primary schools, including nurseries, and 28 secondary ...
Asbestos Threat In NI Schools
Up to 93 schools in Northern Ireland have not yet removed cancer-causing asbestos from their buildings, it has emerged. Currently, there are 65 primary schools, including nurseries, and 28 secondary ...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2008
Shannon's Mother To Stand Trial Over Her Abduction
The mother of Shannon Matthews is to stand trial in November in relation to the alleged abduction of the schoolgirl. Karen Matthews, 32, of Dewsbury in Yorkshire, appeared at Leeds Crown Court via vi...
Shannon's Mother To Stand Trial Over Her Abduction
The mother of Shannon Matthews is to stand trial in November in relation to the alleged abduction of the schoolgirl. Karen Matthews, 32, of Dewsbury in Yorkshire, appeared at Leeds Crown Court via vi...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2008
Presenter 'Left Suicide Notes'
TV presenter Mark Speight left two suicide notes, an inquest into his death has heard. The inquest at Westminster's Coroner's Court, which opened today, heard that a suicide note was found on the 42-...
Presenter 'Left Suicide Notes'
TV presenter Mark Speight left two suicide notes, an inquest into his death has heard. The inquest at Westminster's Coroner's Court, which opened today, heard that a suicide note was found on the 42-...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2008
Pompey Manager Launches Legal Action Against Police
Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has announced he will be taking legal action against police for arresting him as part of a corruption inquiry. Mr Redknapp and his wife Sandra lodged the action at t...
Pompey Manager Launches Legal Action Against Police
Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has announced he will be taking legal action against police for arresting him as part of a corruption inquiry. Mr Redknapp and his wife Sandra lodged the action at t...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2008
Victim Condemns 'Too Light' 12 Year Sentence
A police officer who was left in a wheelchair after being shot by a spurned colleague has condemned the sentence handed down to his former lover. The police sergeant is now paralysed, while the polic...
Victim Condemns 'Too Light' 12 Year Sentence
A police officer who was left in a wheelchair after being shot by a spurned colleague has condemned the sentence handed down to his former lover. The police sergeant is now paralysed, while the polic...
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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.
