Northern Ireland News for May 2008 : Page 8
UK National News, May 15, 2008
Stars Win Privacy Damages For Holiday Snaps
Three high profile stars have won legal damages for the publication of photos without their knowledge. British actor Hugh Grant, his former partner and actress Liz Hurley, and her current husband Aru...
Stars Win Privacy Damages For Holiday Snaps
Three high profile stars have won legal damages for the publication of photos without their knowledge. British actor Hugh Grant, his former partner and actress Liz Hurley, and her current husband Aru...
UK National News, May 15, 2008
Lake District Collision Death
A woman has died following a road collision close to the Lake District. A Nissan Micra and Ford Transit van were involved in the crash near Gilpin Bridge, Kendal, which trapped the female motorist in...
Lake District Collision Death
A woman has died following a road collision close to the Lake District. A Nissan Micra and Ford Transit van were involved in the crash near Gilpin Bridge, Kendal, which trapped the female motorist in...
UK National News, May 15, 2008
Brothers Sentenced To Life For 'Car Theft' Murder
Two brothers found guilty of killing a man as he tried to stop them stealing his car radio, have been sentenced to life behind bars. Balbir Matharu, 54, stood in the way of the brothers as they tried...
Brothers Sentenced To Life For 'Car Theft' Murder
Two brothers found guilty of killing a man as he tried to stop them stealing his car radio, have been sentenced to life behind bars. Balbir Matharu, 54, stood in the way of the brothers as they tried...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2008
More Police Stations Closures On The Way
On top of news that police stations in Fermanagh may soon close - with border police stations at Kesh, Belleek, Newtownbutler, Belcoo and in Enniskillen earmarked for possible closure - as well as sta...
More Police Stations Closures On The Way
On top of news that police stations in Fermanagh may soon close - with border police stations at Kesh, Belleek, Newtownbutler, Belcoo and in Enniskillen earmarked for possible closure - as well as sta...
UK National News, May 15, 2008
Report Reveals Shortage Of Specialised Consultants
A leading medical body has called on the Government to support its campaign for more consultant radiologists. The British Medical Association (BMA) warned today that a lack of consultants in England ...
Report Reveals Shortage Of Specialised Consultants
A leading medical body has called on the Government to support its campaign for more consultant radiologists. The British Medical Association (BMA) warned today that a lack of consultants in England ...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2008
Four Questioned In Car Bomb Probe
The attempted murder of a police officer this week has now led to the arrest of four men. Police investigating the booby-trap bomb attack on the off-duty officer on Monday night made the arrests. De...
Four Questioned In Car Bomb Probe
The attempted murder of a police officer this week has now led to the arrest of four men. Police investigating the booby-trap bomb attack on the off-duty officer on Monday night made the arrests. De...
UK National News, May 15, 2008
Rangers Fans Riot After Big Screen Fails
There is to be a full council inquiry into the failing of a 'big screen' TV set up in Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester for last night's big match - which then led to violence on the streets and the ar...
Rangers Fans Riot After Big Screen Fails
There is to be a full council inquiry into the failing of a 'big screen' TV set up in Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester for last night's big match - which then led to violence on the streets and the ar...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2008
Derry Gang Beating Victim 'Critical'
A man remains critically ill after he was beaten by a gang of at least eight masked men in a paramilitary-style attack. Gary Jarvis and his partner Amanda Coyle were at home just before midnight on T...
Derry Gang Beating Victim 'Critical'
A man remains critically ill after he was beaten by a gang of at least eight masked men in a paramilitary-style attack. Gary Jarvis and his partner Amanda Coyle were at home just before midnight on T...
UK National News, May 15, 2008
Man Charged With Bakery Murder, Due In Court
A man charged with murdering a teenager in a south-east London bakery is due to appear in court today. Jimmy Mizen, who had just turned 16, was slashed across the throat with a shard of glass in the ...
Man Charged With Bakery Murder, Due In Court
A man charged with murdering a teenager in a south-east London bakery is due to appear in court today. Jimmy Mizen, who had just turned 16, was slashed across the throat with a shard of glass in the ...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2008
Top Cop Launches Policing Plan For Newtownabbey
The arrival of a new police commander in one of greater Belfast's best known and most highly populated areas has been marked by the launch of a new policing plan. The PSNI's newly appointed Newtownab...
Top Cop Launches Policing Plan For Newtownabbey
The arrival of a new police commander in one of greater Belfast's best known and most highly populated areas has been marked by the launch of a new policing plan. The PSNI's newly appointed Newtownab...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2008
Rangers Fans Riot As Big Screen Fails To Score
Although it's still not known if anyone from Northern Ireland was among the many arrested after trouble at last night's big Rangers match in Manchester, thousands of fans from Ulster were among the es...
Rangers Fans Riot As Big Screen Fails To Score
Although it's still not known if anyone from Northern Ireland was among the many arrested after trouble at last night's big Rangers match in Manchester, thousands of fans from Ulster were among the es...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2008
Bangor Woman's Death Was 'Murder'
A murder inquiry is now underway after a woman was found dead in north Down. The killing of 49 year-old Margaret Finlay from the Southwell Road - who was found dead on Monday - has shocked the local ...
Bangor Woman's Death Was 'Murder'
A murder inquiry is now underway after a woman was found dead in north Down. The killing of 49 year-old Margaret Finlay from the Southwell Road - who was found dead on Monday - has shocked the local ...
UK National News, May 15, 2008
Father Jailed For Tax Credit Scam
An Aberdeen man has been jailed for fraudulently claiming up to £80,000 in child tax credits. Irvin Fraser, 30, a father-of-two claimed the benefits totalling £79,718, for 36 children. He has been j...
Father Jailed For Tax Credit Scam
An Aberdeen man has been jailed for fraudulently claiming up to £80,000 in child tax credits. Irvin Fraser, 30, a father-of-two claimed the benefits totalling £79,718, for 36 children. He has been j...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2008
Dodds Tackles Executive Colleagues
An outspoken DUP politician has hit out at two fellow NI Executive Ministers over both education and housing. North Belfast MP, Nigel Dodds is seeking the extension of funding to primary schools in a...
Dodds Tackles Executive Colleagues
An outspoken DUP politician has hit out at two fellow NI Executive Ministers over both education and housing. North Belfast MP, Nigel Dodds is seeking the extension of funding to primary schools in a...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2008
NI Congestion Will Rise Despite Billions In Investment, Says Minister
Roads Minister Conor Murphy has said investment in an integrated transport strategy is key to a successful economy in Northern Ireland. But the Minister feels, despite multi-billion pounds worth of ...
NI Congestion Will Rise Despite Billions In Investment, Says Minister
Roads Minister Conor Murphy has said investment in an integrated transport strategy is key to a successful economy in Northern Ireland. But the Minister feels, despite multi-billion pounds worth of ...
Recruitment News, May 15, 2008
1,000 Admin jobs To Be Cut By HSE
The HSE is seeking to cut 1,000 desk jobs as part of a new early retirement scheme. The move, which will initially cost the service €30 million follows an assessment of administrative staff numbers. ...
1,000 Admin jobs To Be Cut By HSE
The HSE is seeking to cut 1,000 desk jobs as part of a new early retirement scheme. The move, which will initially cost the service €30 million follows an assessment of administrative staff numbers. ...
UK National News, May 15, 2008
Police Concerned For Missing Teenager
A young girl is believed to have run away with an older man. Sixteen-year-old Lisa Wright, from Dagenham, Essex, went missing on her way to school on April 28. The teenager has contacted her mother,...
Police Concerned For Missing Teenager
A young girl is believed to have run away with an older man. Sixteen-year-old Lisa Wright, from Dagenham, Essex, went missing on her way to school on April 28. The teenager has contacted her mother,...
UK National News, May 15, 2008
Crimes Committed By Girls Up 25%, Report Reveals
New figures reveal that crimes committed by young women have risen significantly in the past three years. The Youth Justice Board's (YJB) Annual Workload Data report, released today, reveals that the...
Crimes Committed By Girls Up 25%, Report Reveals
New figures reveal that crimes committed by young women have risen significantly in the past three years. The Youth Justice Board's (YJB) Annual Workload Data report, released today, reveals that the...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2008
Campaign Highlights Dangers On Farms
In the last 11 years, 29 farmers aged 65 years or over have been killed in farms in Northern Ireland. HSENI, in partnership with the Ulster Farmers' Union have therefore developed a campaign to raise...
Campaign Highlights Dangers On Farms
In the last 11 years, 29 farmers aged 65 years or over have been killed in farms in Northern Ireland. HSENI, in partnership with the Ulster Farmers' Union have therefore developed a campaign to raise...
UK National News, May 14, 2008
MoD Release 'X Files'
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has released classified information on unexplained aerial sightings for the first time. The files dating back to the 1970s have been released on the National Archives' w...
MoD Release 'X Files'
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has released classified information on unexplained aerial sightings for the first time. The files dating back to the 1970s have been released on the National Archives' w...
UK National News, May 14, 2008
Yorkshire Ripper Makes Case For Freedom
One of England's most notorious serial killers is making his case for freedom on the grounds that his human rights have been breached. Peter Sutcliffe, better known as the 'Yorkshire Ripper' murdered...
Yorkshire Ripper Makes Case For Freedom
One of England's most notorious serial killers is making his case for freedom on the grounds that his human rights have been breached. Peter Sutcliffe, better known as the 'Yorkshire Ripper' murdered...
UK National News, May 14, 2008
Teens Arrested In Oxford Street Murder Probe
Police have arrested two teenagers in connection with a fatal stabbing outside a London fast food restaurant. Steven Bigby, 22, was knifed in the chest after leaving McDonald's restaurant on Oxford S...
Teens Arrested In Oxford Street Murder Probe
Police have arrested two teenagers in connection with a fatal stabbing outside a London fast food restaurant. Steven Bigby, 22, was knifed in the chest after leaving McDonald's restaurant on Oxford S...
UK National News, May 14, 2008
Brothers Found Guilty Of 'Car Theft' Murder
Two brothers have been found guilty of killing a man in east London after attempting to steal his car radio. Fifty-four-year old Balbir Matharu tried to stop the men making a getaway - by standing in...
Brothers Found Guilty Of 'Car Theft' Murder
Two brothers have been found guilty of killing a man in east London after attempting to steal his car radio. Fifty-four-year old Balbir Matharu tried to stop the men making a getaway - by standing in...
UK National News, May 14, 2008
Missing Schoolgirl Found 'Safe And Well'
A Plymouth schoolgirl who went missing has been found safe and well. Police say that Tamara Clarke, 13 - also known as Tammy - was found in the West Hoe area at 12.30 today. Tammy was last seen leav...
Missing Schoolgirl Found 'Safe And Well'
A Plymouth schoolgirl who went missing has been found safe and well. Police say that Tamara Clarke, 13 - also known as Tammy - was found in the West Hoe area at 12.30 today. Tammy was last seen leav...
UK National News, May 14, 2008
Elderly Man Dies After House Attack
An elderly man has died after being attacked in his home. Eighty-nine-year old Harold Lindley was found with serious facial injuries by neighbours in Walker Grove, Walker in April. The Northern Echo...
Elderly Man Dies After House Attack
An elderly man has died after being attacked in his home. Eighty-nine-year old Harold Lindley was found with serious facial injuries by neighbours in Walker Grove, Walker in April. The Northern Echo...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2008
NI News In Brief
Killer's Manslaughter Plea Accepted A 22-year-old foreign national - originally charged with the murder of a Scottish man found dead in south Belfast - has now pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Kaspars...
NI News In Brief
Killer's Manslaughter Plea Accepted A 22-year-old foreign national - originally charged with the murder of a Scottish man found dead in south Belfast - has now pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Kaspars...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2008
11-plus Lives On!
Rumours of the death of academic selection are - it seems - greatly exaggerated. After months of insisting that there would be no return to the axed 11-plus, NI Education Minister Caitríona Ruane tod...
11-plus Lives On!
Rumours of the death of academic selection are - it seems - greatly exaggerated. After months of insisting that there would be no return to the axed 11-plus, NI Education Minister Caitríona Ruane tod...
UK National News, May 14, 2008
Cornwall Blaze Detectives Make More Arrests
Detectives have arrested two more people in connection with a fatal fire at a Cornish hotel. The fire at the Penhallow Hotel in Newquay, Cornwall, last August, claimed the lives of three people. Joa...
Cornwall Blaze Detectives Make More Arrests
Detectives have arrested two more people in connection with a fatal fire at a Cornish hotel. The fire at the Penhallow Hotel in Newquay, Cornwall, last August, claimed the lives of three people. Joa...
UK National News, May 14, 2008
Freed 'Jailbird' Doherty Plays First Gig
Nortorious musician Pete Doherty has played his first gig since spending almost a month in prison. Doherty played to an excitable crowd at the Forum in Kentish Town, north London on Tuesday. Twenty-...
Freed 'Jailbird' Doherty Plays First Gig
Nortorious musician Pete Doherty has played his first gig since spending almost a month in prison. Doherty played to an excitable crowd at the Forum in Kentish Town, north London on Tuesday. Twenty-...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2008
Maze 'Ignored' As UK Sports Cabinet Meets
While controversy continues to surround the proposed creation of a Northern Ireland Sports Stadium - most recently with news that local sports chiefs said there was no viable alternative to the origin...
Maze 'Ignored' As UK Sports Cabinet Meets
While controversy continues to surround the proposed creation of a Northern Ireland Sports Stadium - most recently with news that local sports chiefs said there was no viable alternative to the origin...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
