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Northern Ireland News for April 2008 : Page 8
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2008
Top 'Spook' For Nelson Inquiry
The head of MI5 in Northern Ireland is to give evidence to a public inquiry into the murder of Lurgan solicitor Rosemary Nelson. The mother-of-three, 40, died after a booby-trap bomb left by loyalist...
Top 'Spook' For Nelson Inquiry
The head of MI5 in Northern Ireland is to give evidence to a public inquiry into the murder of Lurgan solicitor Rosemary Nelson. The mother-of-three, 40, died after a booby-trap bomb left by loyalist...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2008
Backpacker Murder Case Revisited
After a weekend of violence in Belfast - which left a foreign tourist struggling to come to terms with her rape and an Irish rugby fan fighting for life in intensive care after a vicious assault - the...
Backpacker Murder Case Revisited
After a weekend of violence in Belfast - which left a foreign tourist struggling to come to terms with her rape and an Irish rugby fan fighting for life in intensive care after a vicious assault - the...
Recruitment News, Apr 16, 2008
Top Four Honoured By City & Guilds
Four of Ireland's top students and lecturers have received City and Guilds' Medals for Excellence. The Irish Republic's Minister for Lifelong Learning, Sean Haughey, made the presentations at a speci...
Top Four Honoured By City & Guilds
Four of Ireland's top students and lecturers have received City and Guilds' Medals for Excellence. The Irish Republic's Minister for Lifelong Learning, Sean Haughey, made the presentations at a speci...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2008
11+ Showdown Looming
As a Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) 11+ 'bandwagon' continues to roll across Northern Ireland spreading the news of the party's own options to fill the alleged 'vacuum' left by the Executive Educatio...
11+ Showdown Looming
As a Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) 11+ 'bandwagon' continues to roll across Northern Ireland spreading the news of the party's own options to fill the alleged 'vacuum' left by the Executive Educatio...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2008
Cross Border Policing Operation Nets Robbers
A major policy change on cross-border 'hot pursuits' first mooted last autumn may have paid dividends. Three men have been arrested after an armed robbery was followed by just such a cross-border car...
Cross Border Policing Operation Nets Robbers
A major policy change on cross-border 'hot pursuits' first mooted last autumn may have paid dividends. Three men have been arrested after an armed robbery was followed by just such a cross-border car...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2008
Sexual Assault Victim 'Failed' By Justice System
A Scottish woman with learning difficulties living in council care, who was sexually assaulted over a period of years, was "failed by the justice system" a damning report has concluded. The women, kn...
Sexual Assault Victim 'Failed' By Justice System
A Scottish woman with learning difficulties living in council care, who was sexually assaulted over a period of years, was "failed by the justice system" a damning report has concluded. The women, kn...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2008
Second Newlove Killer To Launch Appeal Bid
A second youth, jailed for killing Garry Newlove, is to appeal against his sentence. Stephen Sorton, 17, from Warrington in Cheshire, was jailed for life in February for his part in the killing of Mr...
Second Newlove Killer To Launch Appeal Bid
A second youth, jailed for killing Garry Newlove, is to appeal against his sentence. Stephen Sorton, 17, from Warrington in Cheshire, was jailed for life in February for his part in the killing of Mr...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2008
JJB To Close 72 Stores After Profits Slump
JJB Sports has announced it is closing of 72 of its stores and axing 800 jobs following a massive fall in its annual profits. The Wigan-based sports retailer and health clubs group, which currently e...
JJB To Close 72 Stores After Profits Slump
JJB Sports has announced it is closing of 72 of its stores and axing 800 jobs following a massive fall in its annual profits. The Wigan-based sports retailer and health clubs group, which currently e...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2008
Blues 'Beaten' In Dublin
'Blues' management may withdraw the south Belfast-based Linfield team from the all-Ireland Setanta Sports football cup after off-pitch violence erupted in Dublin last night between Blues fans and the ...
Blues 'Beaten' In Dublin
'Blues' management may withdraw the south Belfast-based Linfield team from the all-Ireland Setanta Sports football cup after off-pitch violence erupted in Dublin last night between Blues fans and the ...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2008
Further Arrest in Rhys Murder Investigation
Police investigating the murder of Merseyside schoolboy Rhys Jones have made another arrest. A 20-year-old man has now been arrested in connection with Rhys' murder, Merseyside Police confirmed on We...
Further Arrest in Rhys Murder Investigation
Police investigating the murder of Merseyside schoolboy Rhys Jones have made another arrest. A 20-year-old man has now been arrested in connection with Rhys' murder, Merseyside Police confirmed on We...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2008
Arrests Reported By Police
Police have made arrests in two separate cases, one involving drugs and the other alleged dissident republican activities. The PSNI uncovered a cannabis factory in south Belfast, which followed a sea...
Arrests Reported By Police
Police have made arrests in two separate cases, one involving drugs and the other alleged dissident republican activities. The PSNI uncovered a cannabis factory in south Belfast, which followed a sea...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2008
MoD Names RAF Men Killed In Afghanistan
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has named the two RAF men killed in Afghanistan at the weekend. Senior Aircraftman Graham Livingston, 23, of the Royal Air Force Regiment and Senior Aircraftman Gary Tho...
MoD Names RAF Men Killed In Afghanistan
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has named the two RAF men killed in Afghanistan at the weekend. Senior Aircraftman Graham Livingston, 23, of the Royal Air Force Regiment and Senior Aircraftman Gary Tho...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2008
Market Slowdown May 'Ripple Out' To Scotland
A leading economist has warned that Scotland may not escape the housing market slump due to the credit crunch. Although the values are not likely to fall far according to Professor David Bell, it is ...
Market Slowdown May 'Ripple Out' To Scotland
A leading economist has warned that Scotland may not escape the housing market slump due to the credit crunch. Although the values are not likely to fall far according to Professor David Bell, it is ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2008
Bus Builder Wins £125m Contract
A Northern Ireland bus builder has announced that it has won an order worth over £125m (€155m) to provide vehicles to the world's largest bus operator, FirstGroup. Wrightbus, based in Ballymena, Co A...
Bus Builder Wins £125m Contract
A Northern Ireland bus builder has announced that it has won an order worth over £125m (€155m) to provide vehicles to the world's largest bus operator, FirstGroup. Wrightbus, based in Ballymena, Co A...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2008
Rail Bridge Safety Probe Prompts Temporary Closure
A substantial initiative to improve the safety of rail crossings in Northern Ireland is underway. As part of the scheme, the bridge over the railway line at Finaghy Road North in west Belfast will cl...
Rail Bridge Safety Probe Prompts Temporary Closure
A substantial initiative to improve the safety of rail crossings in Northern Ireland is underway. As part of the scheme, the bridge over the railway line at Finaghy Road North in west Belfast will cl...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2008
'Mole Man' Ordered To Pay £300,000 Repair Bill
A pensioner has been ordered to pay £300,000 after building a network of tunnels underneath his home, which nearly caused it to collapse. William Lyttle, also known as the 'Mole Man' by local residen...
'Mole Man' Ordered To Pay £300,000 Repair Bill
A pensioner has been ordered to pay £300,000 after building a network of tunnels underneath his home, which nearly caused it to collapse. William Lyttle, also known as the 'Mole Man' by local residen...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2008
Healthier Kids Scheme Successful
An initiative aimed at improving the 'life chances' of children and young people by enhancing their educational development and fostering their health and well-being has been hailed a success. Childr...
Healthier Kids Scheme Successful
An initiative aimed at improving the 'life chances' of children and young people by enhancing their educational development and fostering their health and well-being has been hailed a success. Childr...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2008
Attack Victim Fights For Life
One of the victim's of last weekend's violence, an Irish rugby fan, is still fighting for his life after being attacked on a visit to Belfast to watch his team play. The 43-year-old man was severely ...
Attack Victim Fights For Life
One of the victim's of last weekend's violence, an Irish rugby fan, is still fighting for his life after being attacked on a visit to Belfast to watch his team play. The 43-year-old man was severely ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2008
Minister Announces 'Planning Efficiency Unit'
Northern Ireland Finance Minister Peter Robinson has announced the introduction of a new efficiency unit within his department. The newly elected DUP leader has announced that one of his senior offic...
Minister Announces 'Planning Efficiency Unit'
Northern Ireland Finance Minister Peter Robinson has announced the introduction of a new efficiency unit within his department. The newly elected DUP leader has announced that one of his senior offic...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2008
Twelve Arrested In Rhys Jones Murder Investigation
Merseyside Police have arrested twelve people as the investigation into the murder of schoolboy Rhys Jones last year continues. Eight men and three women were arrested during a series of dawn raids i...
Twelve Arrested In Rhys Jones Murder Investigation
Merseyside Police have arrested twelve people as the investigation into the murder of schoolboy Rhys Jones last year continues. Eight men and three women were arrested during a series of dawn raids i...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2008
Tesco Profits Soar By 11.8%
Supermarket giant Tesco has reported an 11.8% rise to £2.8bn in annual profits for the year ending 23 February. Despite a slump in the retail market, Tesco reported strong growth in its international...
Tesco Profits Soar By 11.8%
Supermarket giant Tesco has reported an 11.8% rise to £2.8bn in annual profits for the year ending 23 February. Despite a slump in the retail market, Tesco reported strong growth in its international...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2008
Post Mortem Due On TV Presenter's Body
A post mortem is due to be carried out today on the body of TV presenter Mark Speight, who was found dead in Paddington Railway Station at the weekend. The 42-year-old had not been seen since April 7...
Post Mortem Due On TV Presenter's Body
A post mortem is due to be carried out today on the body of TV presenter Mark Speight, who was found dead in Paddington Railway Station at the weekend. The 42-year-old had not been seen since April 7...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2008
Court Battle Over Alzheimer's Drug
Almost 100,000 patients a year suffering from Alzheimer's will be refused drugs used by the NHS to fight the disease, the Court of Appeal has been told. Drugs company EISAI, manufacturer of Aricept, ...
Court Battle Over Alzheimer's Drug
Almost 100,000 patients a year suffering from Alzheimer's will be refused drugs used by the NHS to fight the disease, the Court of Appeal has been told. Drugs company EISAI, manufacturer of Aricept, ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2008
DUP Holding Balance of Power Over Terror Detentions
Northern Ireland politicians may hold the balance of power at Westminster next month. Cabinet ministers remain divided over the need to force through new laws to extend the maximum detention of suspe...
DUP Holding Balance of Power Over Terror Detentions
Northern Ireland politicians may hold the balance of power at Westminster next month. Cabinet ministers remain divided over the need to force through new laws to extend the maximum detention of suspe...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2008
Wounded Iraqi Teen Receives £2 Million Payout
An Iraqi teenager who suffered severe spinal injuries when he was accidentally shot by a British solider is to receive a £2 million compensation payout, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed. T...
Wounded Iraqi Teen Receives £2 Million Payout
An Iraqi teenager who suffered severe spinal injuries when he was accidentally shot by a British solider is to receive a £2 million compensation payout, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed. T...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2008
Pensioner Shocked In Attack
Robbers have been going for the soft option, by attacking a pensioner in her 80s. The victim has been left shocked following the incident at her south Belfast home. Meanwhile, a man has been jailed ...
Pensioner Shocked In Attack
Robbers have been going for the soft option, by attacking a pensioner in her 80s. The victim has been left shocked following the incident at her south Belfast home. Meanwhile, a man has been jailed ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2008
RUC Faces Criticism On Killings
The RUC is under fire on two fronts this week as a public inquiry into the murder of Lurgan solicitor Rosemary Nelson is expected to criticise officers for inaction over threats to the victim. In a s...
RUC Faces Criticism On Killings
The RUC is under fire on two fronts this week as a public inquiry into the murder of Lurgan solicitor Rosemary Nelson is expected to criticise officers for inaction over threats to the victim. In a s...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2008
Otis Ferry Charged With Robbery And Assault
Otis Ferry, the son of singer Bryan Ferry, has been charged with robbery and assault. The 25-year-old is due to appear before Cheltenham Magistrates' Court on May 7. The charges relate to an inciden...
Otis Ferry Charged With Robbery And Assault
Otis Ferry, the son of singer Bryan Ferry, has been charged with robbery and assault. The 25-year-old is due to appear before Cheltenham Magistrates' Court on May 7. The charges relate to an inciden...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2008
Cancer Care Could Cross Communities
Cross border co-operation may soon take on a life-saving aspect with the possibility that seriously ill Donegal people may be able to avail of the latest hi-tech care in Northern Ireland. The news em...
Cancer Care Could Cross Communities
Cross border co-operation may soon take on a life-saving aspect with the possibility that seriously ill Donegal people may be able to avail of the latest hi-tech care in Northern Ireland. The news em...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2008
Greener Fuels For Motorists
New rules requiring drivers to fill their tanks with greener fuels have come into force today. The initiative is known as the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) and requires 2.5% of all road ...
Greener Fuels For Motorists
New rules requiring drivers to fill their tanks with greener fuels have come into force today. The initiative is known as the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) and requires 2.5% of all road ...
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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.
