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Northern Ireland News for May 2008 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2008
Green Light For Stockman's Lane Junction
Traffic lights will go live tonight at a long awaited junction on Belfast's Stockman's Lane. NI Roads Minister Conor Murphy officially announced the opening of the junction yesterday, and said the w...
Green Light For Stockman's Lane Junction
Traffic lights will go live tonight at a long awaited junction on Belfast's Stockman's Lane. NI Roads Minister Conor Murphy officially announced the opening of the junction yesterday, and said the w...
UK National News, May 27, 2008
Afghanistan Fatalities Near 100
A British serviceman killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan has been named. The soldier - who died when his vehicle was caught in a blast north of Sangin, Helmand Province - was Dale Gostick,...
Afghanistan Fatalities Near 100
A British serviceman killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan has been named. The soldier - who died when his vehicle was caught in a blast north of Sangin, Helmand Province - was Dale Gostick,...
UK National News, May 27, 2008
Arrests Over Brutal Park Murder
Six arrests have been made in relation to the brutal murder of 17-year-old Amar Aslam, whose battered body was found in a park in West Yorkshire on Sunday evening. Five youths - aged from 12 to 15 - ...
Arrests Over Brutal Park Murder
Six arrests have been made in relation to the brutal murder of 17-year-old Amar Aslam, whose battered body was found in a park in West Yorkshire on Sunday evening. Five youths - aged from 12 to 15 - ...
UK National News, May 27, 2008
Man Remanded Over Harry Potter Actor Killing
A 21-year-old man has appeared in court today charged with the murder of a teenage Harry Potter film actor, Robert Knox. The 18-year-old victim - who was due to appear in the forthcoming Harry Potter...
Man Remanded Over Harry Potter Actor Killing
A 21-year-old man has appeared in court today charged with the murder of a teenage Harry Potter film actor, Robert Knox. The 18-year-old victim - who was due to appear in the forthcoming Harry Potter...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2008
Is Runway Extension 'Key' To Belfast Airport Sale?
Plans for a controversial runway extension in east Belfast's already busy facility at the George Best Belfast City Airport may be crucial to attracting a buyer. Today's widely anticipated news that t...
Is Runway Extension 'Key' To Belfast Airport Sale?
Plans for a controversial runway extension in east Belfast's already busy facility at the George Best Belfast City Airport may be crucial to attracting a buyer. Today's widely anticipated news that t...
Recruitment News, May 27, 2008
Lay-Offs Announced By Cork Pharmaceutical
Co. Cork workers have suffered a further blow - as job losses are announced - a second set back which came after a tragic accident last month. Pharmaceutical company Corden PharmaChem in Little Islan...
Lay-Offs Announced By Cork Pharmaceutical
Co. Cork workers have suffered a further blow - as job losses are announced - a second set back which came after a tragic accident last month. Pharmaceutical company Corden PharmaChem in Little Islan...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2008
Arrests Follow Shootings
While police are investigating the shooting of a 23-year-old man - wounded in County Armagh last night, a man (27) has been arrested in connection with a murder that occurred almost a year ago, in Lon...
Arrests Follow Shootings
While police are investigating the shooting of a 23-year-old man - wounded in County Armagh last night, a man (27) has been arrested in connection with a murder that occurred almost a year ago, in Lon...
UK National News, May 27, 2008
UK Charity Reveals 'Sex-ploitation' By Peace-Keepers
Save the Children has revealed children in post-conflict zones are suffering at the hands of peace and aid workers. The UK charity has called for the setting up of an international watchdog to monito...
UK Charity Reveals 'Sex-ploitation' By Peace-Keepers
Save the Children has revealed children in post-conflict zones are suffering at the hands of peace and aid workers. The UK charity has called for the setting up of an international watchdog to monito...
UK National News, May 27, 2008
Proposals Will Make All Obscene Child Images Illegal
All pictures of child sexual abuse, including drawings and computer-generated images of child abuse will soon be ruled illegal. Offenders holding such images will face criminal charges and up to thre...
Proposals Will Make All Obscene Child Images Illegal
All pictures of child sexual abuse, including drawings and computer-generated images of child abuse will soon be ruled illegal. Offenders holding such images will face criminal charges and up to thre...
UK National News, May 27, 2008
Foster Care Boosted
Young foster children with emotional or psychological difficulties are to get extra support to stop them getting into trouble at school and help them settle in care placements, thanks to a £3.8 millio...
Foster Care Boosted
Young foster children with emotional or psychological difficulties are to get extra support to stop them getting into trouble at school and help them settle in care placements, thanks to a £3.8 millio...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2008
Donegal Road Deaths Stun Toome
Two communities were united in grief at the weekend as news of a double road tragedy was revealed. The death of a mother and daughter from Northern Ireland - who were killed while holidaying in Co Do...
Donegal Road Deaths Stun Toome
Two communities were united in grief at the weekend as news of a double road tragedy was revealed. The death of a mother and daughter from Northern Ireland - who were killed while holidaying in Co Do...
UK National News, May 27, 2008
More Bone Fragments Found At Children's Home In Jersey
Detectives in Jersey investigating allegations of child abuse at a former children's home have discovered more bone fragments and another child's tooth. The remains were unearthed in one of the under...
More Bone Fragments Found At Children's Home In Jersey
Detectives in Jersey investigating allegations of child abuse at a former children's home have discovered more bone fragments and another child's tooth. The remains were unearthed in one of the under...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2008
Fires Deliberate
Firefighters have been kept busy over the last few days - most recently tackling a fire overnight at the former Nestle factory on the outskirts of Omagh. It is thought the fire, in which a large quan...
Fires Deliberate
Firefighters have been kept busy over the last few days - most recently tackling a fire overnight at the former Nestle factory on the outskirts of Omagh. It is thought the fire, in which a large quan...
UK National News, May 27, 2008
HIV-Positive Asylum Seeker Has Appeal Rejected
A Ugandan woman who is HIV-positive has seen her bid to stay in the UK rejected by the European Court of Human Rights. The lawyers of the unnamed woman argued that the poor medical facilities in Ugan...
HIV-Positive Asylum Seeker Has Appeal Rejected
A Ugandan woman who is HIV-positive has seen her bid to stay in the UK rejected by the European Court of Human Rights. The lawyers of the unnamed woman argued that the poor medical facilities in Ugan...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2008
Environment Decision Acting As 'Poacher And Gamekeeper'
The NI Environment Minister has outlined new environmental guidelines to the Executive - and has rejected calls for an independent body to protect Ulster's environment. But, already the move has spar...
Environment Decision Acting As 'Poacher And Gamekeeper'
The NI Environment Minister has outlined new environmental guidelines to the Executive - and has rejected calls for an independent body to protect Ulster's environment. But, already the move has spar...
UK National News, May 27, 2008
Rent-A-Dog Scheme Not To Be Barked At
The introduction of a new service that allows busy people to own part-time pets has been slammed by animal welfare organisations. Flexpetz, an American company, allows dog lovers to 'borrow' a pet on...
Rent-A-Dog Scheme Not To Be Barked At
The introduction of a new service that allows busy people to own part-time pets has been slammed by animal welfare organisations. Flexpetz, an American company, allows dog lovers to 'borrow' a pet on...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2008
Loyalist Feud Victim's Dad Beaten
The father of a Londonderry man shot dead in a loyalist feud four years ago has been beaten by a gang of men. It is thought that the assault - which left him in hospital for the past 10 days - may be...
Loyalist Feud Victim's Dad Beaten
The father of a Londonderry man shot dead in a loyalist feud four years ago has been beaten by a gang of men. It is thought that the assault - which left him in hospital for the past 10 days - may be...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2008
UTV Goes Global With ITN Source Deal
Northern Ireland images of past and present are to go global. ITN Source has signed an exclusive worldwide sales representation deal with established broadcaster Ulster Television to represent its ne...
UTV Goes Global With ITN Source Deal
Northern Ireland images of past and present are to go global. ITN Source has signed an exclusive worldwide sales representation deal with established broadcaster Ulster Television to represent its ne...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2008
Ben Fogle Launches The Green Coast Award
The well known explorer and environmentalist, Ben Fogle was in Co Down last week - at the seaside in Ballyholme - to launch TIDY Northern Ireland's Green Coast Award which is supported by Coca-Cola. ...
Ben Fogle Launches The Green Coast Award
The well known explorer and environmentalist, Ben Fogle was in Co Down last week - at the seaside in Ballyholme - to launch TIDY Northern Ireland's Green Coast Award which is supported by Coca-Cola. ...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2008
Multi-Million Pound Grove Wellbeing Centre Opens
A new £22 million Wellbeing Centre, the first in Northern Ireland to offer, health, leisure and library facilities under one roof, is opening its doors to the public today. The new centre is a partne...
Multi-Million Pound Grove Wellbeing Centre Opens
A new £22 million Wellbeing Centre, the first in Northern Ireland to offer, health, leisure and library facilities under one roof, is opening its doors to the public today. The new centre is a partne...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2008
School Kicks Off Pitch Project
A Newtownabbey school is pitching for support for a new-look, all-weather pitch to be constructed. The innovative project would allow members of the wider community to benefit from use of the propose...
School Kicks Off Pitch Project
A Newtownabbey school is pitching for support for a new-look, all-weather pitch to be constructed. The innovative project would allow members of the wider community to benefit from use of the propose...
Northern Ireland News, May 26, 2008
Irish Driving Instruction Laws Boost Jobs
A successful Northern Ireland driver training school is expanding its services across the border - creating hundreds of additional job opportunities for instructors at the same time. Roland Graham, p...
Irish Driving Instruction Laws Boost Jobs
A successful Northern Ireland driver training school is expanding its services across the border - creating hundreds of additional job opportunities for instructors at the same time. Roland Graham, p...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2008
NI News In Brief
Sewage Hits Beaches The number of beaches in Northern Ireland that meet basic EU standards has dropped by almost a quarter over the past year. The latest Good Beach Guide says even popular swimming b...
NI News In Brief
Sewage Hits Beaches The number of beaches in Northern Ireland that meet basic EU standards has dropped by almost a quarter over the past year. The latest Good Beach Guide says even popular swimming b...
UK National News, May 23, 2008
RAF Nimrod Not 'Airworthy', Says Coroner
The coroner at the inquest into the death of 14 servicemen killed in the crash of a service aircraft has urged that the entire RAF Nimrod fleet be grounded. The 37-year-old Nimrod 'spy plane' involve...
RAF Nimrod Not 'Airworthy', Says Coroner
The coroner at the inquest into the death of 14 servicemen killed in the crash of a service aircraft has urged that the entire RAF Nimrod fleet be grounded. The 37-year-old Nimrod 'spy plane' involve...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2008
Lorry Hijackers Sought
A dramatic hijacking incident in Co Antrim has been revealed. An articulated lorry driver was driven away in the boot of a car after his vehicle was taken near the port of Larne in the early hours of...
Lorry Hijackers Sought
A dramatic hijacking incident in Co Antrim has been revealed. An articulated lorry driver was driven away in the boot of a car after his vehicle was taken near the port of Larne in the early hours of...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2008
Former Policeman Facing Bomb Hoax Charges
A troubled alcoholic former police officer has been in court today accused of causing two hoax bomb alerts. The court in Londonderry was told the accused Brian Coulter, 58, made calls which led to bo...
Former Policeman Facing Bomb Hoax Charges
A troubled alcoholic former police officer has been in court today accused of causing two hoax bomb alerts. The court in Londonderry was told the accused Brian Coulter, 58, made calls which led to bo...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2008
UU Lecturers Appeal For Minister To Intervene
Lecturers at the University of Ulster have voted to go on strike over what they say is a pay cut of thousands of pounds annually. More than two-thirds of staff attached to the Unite trade union have ...
UU Lecturers Appeal For Minister To Intervene
Lecturers at the University of Ulster have voted to go on strike over what they say is a pay cut of thousands of pounds annually. More than two-thirds of staff attached to the Unite trade union have ...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2008
High Flying Kilkeel Firm Celebrates
A successful Co Down manufacturer is flying high today with news of yet another contract to supply its aircraft seats. NI Economy Minister Nigel Dodds has welcomed the multi-million pound deal, betwe...
High Flying Kilkeel Firm Celebrates
A successful Co Down manufacturer is flying high today with news of yet another contract to supply its aircraft seats. NI Economy Minister Nigel Dodds has welcomed the multi-million pound deal, betwe...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2008
Review Of Benefits' Backdating Slammed
Some of the most vulnerable people in Northern Ireland could end up facing cuts that may push them into poverty - thanks to new proposals to change the backdating of benefits. According to Citizens A...
Review Of Benefits' Backdating Slammed
Some of the most vulnerable people in Northern Ireland could end up facing cuts that may push them into poverty - thanks to new proposals to change the backdating of benefits. According to Citizens A...
UK National News, May 23, 2008
Former Teacher Admits Terror Plot
A man has pleaded guilty to threatening to blow up Europe's largest shopping complex. Saeed Ghafoor, 33, said he intended to bomb Bluewater shopping centre in Kent using three limousines fitted with ...
Former Teacher Admits Terror Plot
A man has pleaded guilty to threatening to blow up Europe's largest shopping complex. Saeed Ghafoor, 33, said he intended to bomb Bluewater shopping centre in Kent using three limousines fitted with ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.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.
