Northern Ireland News for May 2008 : Page 9
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2008
Dublin Hoax Bombs Follow Tyrone Car Bomb
As NI Deputy First Minister Martin McGuiness took the opportunity to pay a private visit to a police officer seriously injured in a dissident republican booby-trap car bomb attack in County Tyrone on ...
Dublin Hoax Bombs Follow Tyrone Car Bomb
As NI Deputy First Minister Martin McGuiness took the opportunity to pay a private visit to a police officer seriously injured in a dissident republican booby-trap car bomb attack in County Tyrone on ...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2008
Attack Fails To Dim Sunshine Start To Balmoral
As the police set about investigating damage caused to farm machinery at a property in Maghera - while the owner prepared for participation in the famous Royal Ulster Agricultural Show at Balmoral - t...
Attack Fails To Dim Sunshine Start To Balmoral
As the police set about investigating damage caused to farm machinery at a property in Maghera - while the owner prepared for participation in the famous Royal Ulster Agricultural Show at Balmoral - t...
UK National News, May 14, 2008
No Further Action For Winehouse After 'Crack' Footage
No further action is to be taken on Amy Winehouse following footage of the singer allegedly smoking crack cocaine. Winehouse, 24, was arrested and questioned about the footage at Limehouse police sta...
No Further Action For Winehouse After 'Crack' Footage
No further action is to be taken on Amy Winehouse following footage of the singer allegedly smoking crack cocaine. Winehouse, 24, was arrested and questioned about the footage at Limehouse police sta...
Recruitment News, May 14, 2008
Donegal Hotel Project Will Boost Jobs
Plans for a €25m four-star holiday resort in Ballyliffin, County Donegal have been announced. The investment - which is expected to create around 120 new jobs - is being led by Ireland and UK-based b...
Donegal Hotel Project Will Boost Jobs
Plans for a €25m four-star holiday resort in Ballyliffin, County Donegal have been announced. The investment - which is expected to create around 120 new jobs - is being led by Ireland and UK-based b...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2008
'Level Of Bureaucracy' Blamed As Jobs Go South
A County Antrim business owner has criticised the lack of support he received from Invest NI, which has resulted in him opening a new based in the Republic. County Donegal is now set to gain 135 ne...
'Level Of Bureaucracy' Blamed As Jobs Go South
A County Antrim business owner has criticised the lack of support he received from Invest NI, which has resulted in him opening a new based in the Republic. County Donegal is now set to gain 135 ne...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2008
Donegal Celtic And Portadown Excluded In 'New Look' League
Donegal Celtic Chairman, Raymond Bonner, has spoken of his club's disappointment after being excluded from the IFA's new-look league. At the same time, Portadown - the most successful club in the Pre...
Donegal Celtic And Portadown Excluded In 'New Look' League
Donegal Celtic Chairman, Raymond Bonner, has spoken of his club's disappointment after being excluded from the IFA's new-look league. At the same time, Portadown - the most successful club in the Pre...
UK National News, May 14, 2008
Police Offer Reward In 'Slasher' Hunt
Police in Islington are offering a reward of up £10,000 for information leading to the arrest of a man who attacked a football fan. The victim was walking home from an Arsenal v Wigan football match ...
Police Offer Reward In 'Slasher' Hunt
Police in Islington are offering a reward of up £10,000 for information leading to the arrest of a man who attacked a football fan. The victim was walking home from an Arsenal v Wigan football match ...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2008
NI Employment Levels Up
Despite growing concerns over falling property values, higher food costs and a dip in the number of construction projects being commissioned, some 787,000 people are in employment in Northern Ireland....
NI Employment Levels Up
Despite growing concerns over falling property values, higher food costs and a dip in the number of construction projects being commissioned, some 787,000 people are in employment in Northern Ireland....
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2008
Shorts Set To 'Wing It'
Almost £9 million is being invested in a project to help develop a new generation of aircraft wing - this time made from high-tech composite materials. Invest Northern Ireland is supporting Bombardie...
Shorts Set To 'Wing It'
Almost £9 million is being invested in a project to help develop a new generation of aircraft wing - this time made from high-tech composite materials. Invest Northern Ireland is supporting Bombardie...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2008
Queen's Student 'Engineers' World-Class Solution
A first year electrical and electronic engineering student at Queen's University, has had a minor planet named in her honour after coming second in the world at the Intel Science and Engineering Fair ...
Queen's Student 'Engineers' World-Class Solution
A first year electrical and electronic engineering student at Queen's University, has had a minor planet named in her honour after coming second in the world at the Intel Science and Engineering Fair ...
UK National News, May 13, 2008
At Least 19 Britons Missing in Chinese Quake
A least 19 British people are missing after yesterday’s Chinese earthquake, according to a holiday company. Travel firm Kuoni said the 19 Britons were on a coach from Chengdu to Wolong in Wenchuan C...
At Least 19 Britons Missing in Chinese Quake
A least 19 British people are missing after yesterday’s Chinese earthquake, according to a holiday company. Travel firm Kuoni said the 19 Britons were on a coach from Chengdu to Wolong in Wenchuan C...
UK National News, May 13, 2008
The Queen Offers "Significant" Cyclone Donation
Buckingham Palace has revealed that The Queen has made an undisclosed personal donation to the Myanmar Cyclone appeal. The Palace, who would only describe the amount as "significant", noted that Her ...
The Queen Offers "Significant" Cyclone Donation
Buckingham Palace has revealed that The Queen has made an undisclosed personal donation to the Myanmar Cyclone appeal. The Palace, who would only describe the amount as "significant", noted that Her ...
UK National News, May 13, 2008
Oxford Street Stabbing Victim Named
A murder hunt has been launched by police in London following the fatal stabbing of a young man outside a fast food restaurant. The 22-year-old victim, named by police as Steven Bigby, was stabbed in...
Oxford Street Stabbing Victim Named
A murder hunt has been launched by police in London following the fatal stabbing of a young man outside a fast food restaurant. The 22-year-old victim, named by police as Steven Bigby, was stabbed in...
UK National News, May 13, 2008
Priest Jailed For Child Sex Attacks
A Catholic priest who was extradited from Ireland to stand trial in the UK for a series of child sex assaults has been jailed for four years. Father John Benedict Corrigan, 72, had retired to the Rep...
Priest Jailed For Child Sex Attacks
A Catholic priest who was extradited from Ireland to stand trial in the UK for a series of child sex assaults has been jailed for four years. Father John Benedict Corrigan, 72, had retired to the Rep...
UK National News, May 13, 2008
'Tombstoning' Man Breaks Neck
A 20-year-old man who was injured while allegedly taking part in the extreme sport craze 'tombstoning' may never walk again. Sonny Wells from Waterlooville, Hampshire was airlifted to hospital on Sun...
'Tombstoning' Man Breaks Neck
A 20-year-old man who was injured while allegedly taking part in the extreme sport craze 'tombstoning' may never walk again. Sonny Wells from Waterlooville, Hampshire was airlifted to hospital on Sun...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2008
Omagh Bomb Trial Sits In Dublin
Ireland has seen yet another 'first' today as a British judge rules in an Irish courtroom. The landmark civil action claim over the Omagh bombing takes another groundbreaking step. In a further twis...
Omagh Bomb Trial Sits In Dublin
Ireland has seen yet another 'first' today as a British judge rules in an Irish courtroom. The landmark civil action claim over the Omagh bombing takes another groundbreaking step. In a further twis...
UK National News, May 13, 2008
Terminal 5 Boss To Quit
The man at the helm of Heathrow airport’s disastrous Terminal 5 has announced he is quitting his job. Airport boss Mark Bullock said he had "chosen to leave" his Managing Director post due to a cha...
Terminal 5 Boss To Quit
The man at the helm of Heathrow airport’s disastrous Terminal 5 has announced he is quitting his job. Airport boss Mark Bullock said he had "chosen to leave" his Managing Director post due to a cha...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2008
Delayed McCartney Case Begins
The family of a murdered Belfast man last night had to endure a further delay of 24 hours as the trial of those accused in relation to his death was adjourned. The case is now scheduled to start toda...
Delayed McCartney Case Begins
The family of a murdered Belfast man last night had to endure a further delay of 24 hours as the trial of those accused in relation to his death was adjourned. The case is now scheduled to start toda...
UK National News, May 13, 2008
Teeth Found In Jersey Home Search
Detectives involved in one of the biggest abuse inquiries in the UK have discovered bone fragments and teeth in an underground chamber in a former Jersey children's home. Police investigating the Hau...
Teeth Found In Jersey Home Search
Detectives involved in one of the biggest abuse inquiries in the UK have discovered bone fragments and teeth in an underground chamber in a former Jersey children's home. Police investigating the Hau...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2008
Stone's Cold Calculations Revealed
Convicted killer, Michael Stone - who previously served a lengthy jail sentence for his murderous one-man gun and bomb attack on a republican funeral at Milltown Cemetery - has confessed to planning f...
Stone's Cold Calculations Revealed
Convicted killer, Michael Stone - who previously served a lengthy jail sentence for his murderous one-man gun and bomb attack on a republican funeral at Milltown Cemetery - has confessed to planning f...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2008
Car Bomb Victim's Injuries 'Not Life Threatening'
A rural border town was left shocked last night with news of a devastating car bomb attack that has left an off-duty policeman seriously injured. The office was rushed to hospital after the car in wh...
Car Bomb Victim's Injuries 'Not Life Threatening'
A rural border town was left shocked last night with news of a devastating car bomb attack that has left an off-duty policeman seriously injured. The office was rushed to hospital after the car in wh...
UK National News, May 13, 2008
Scotland Sees Fastest Growth In £1m Home Sales
Scotland delivered the fastest growth rate in million pound property sales in the UK over the past year according to a Halifax survey. Million pound property sales have risen by 138% from 144 sales i...
Scotland Sees Fastest Growth In £1m Home Sales
Scotland delivered the fastest growth rate in million pound property sales in the UK over the past year according to a Halifax survey. Million pound property sales have risen by 138% from 144 sales i...
UK National News, May 13, 2008
Inquiry Launched Into Lewis Wind Farm Plan
An inquiry has been launched into plans to build a wind farm close to a prehistoric site on the Isle of Lewis. The firm Beinn Mhor, owned by developer Nicholas Oppenheim, plan to build 53 wind turbin...
Inquiry Launched Into Lewis Wind Farm Plan
An inquiry has been launched into plans to build a wind farm close to a prehistoric site on the Isle of Lewis. The firm Beinn Mhor, owned by developer Nicholas Oppenheim, plan to build 53 wind turbin...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2008
Fire Fighters Attacks Condemned As Blaze Man Rescued
As a man is saved from a house fire in Belfast, a growing number of attacks on fire fighters have been condemned. The man who was rescued from the fire at his house in east Belfast by his neighbour, ...
Fire Fighters Attacks Condemned As Blaze Man Rescued
As a man is saved from a house fire in Belfast, a growing number of attacks on fire fighters have been condemned. The man who was rescued from the fire at his house in east Belfast by his neighbour, ...
UK National News, May 13, 2008
BBC Kicks Off Euro 2008 In HD
For the first time ever, BBC coverage of the UEFA European Football Championship will be broadcast in both high definition and 5.1 surround sound. The 2008 UEFA European Football Championship - Euro ...
BBC Kicks Off Euro 2008 In HD
For the first time ever, BBC coverage of the UEFA European Football Championship will be broadcast in both high definition and 5.1 surround sound. The 2008 UEFA European Football Championship - Euro ...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2008
Undersea Gas Storage Plan Revealed
Imaginative plans to store natural gas deep under Larne Lough look set to go ahead. If test bores carried out by two energy companies are successful, Northern Ireland Energy Holdings and Portland Gas...
Undersea Gas Storage Plan Revealed
Imaginative plans to store natural gas deep under Larne Lough look set to go ahead. If test bores carried out by two energy companies are successful, Northern Ireland Energy Holdings and Portland Gas...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2008
Foyle Film Festival Launched
The Foyle Film Festival is set to take place this autumn, it has just been announced. Now in its 21st year, the Foyle Film Festival will be from November 21 to 29th and is now established as the flag...
Foyle Film Festival Launched
The Foyle Film Festival is set to take place this autumn, it has just been announced. Now in its 21st year, the Foyle Film Festival will be from November 21 to 29th and is now established as the flag...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2008
Mitchell Praises Paisley
The man widely billed as the architect of the NI Peace process, Senator George Mitchell has praised the outgoing First Minister as he prepared to step down from the Northern Ireland Executive early ne...
Mitchell Praises Paisley
The man widely billed as the architect of the NI Peace process, Senator George Mitchell has praised the outgoing First Minister as he prepared to step down from the Northern Ireland Executive early ne...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2008
No Pigeons For Mandela Hall
The Pigeon Detectives date to play Belfast this month has been cancelled. The group have cancelled two shows after singer Matt Bowman was injured at Radio 1's Big Weekend in Maidstone. Bowman hurt h...
No Pigeons For Mandela Hall
The Pigeon Detectives date to play Belfast this month has been cancelled. The group have cancelled two shows after singer Matt Bowman was injured at Radio 1's Big Weekend in Maidstone. Bowman hurt h...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2008
Motorbikers Get Post Office Insurance Boost
The Post Office is aiming to put a stamp of approval on the world of motorcycle insurance. It is about to launch a new range of bike cover, so recognising the growth in the popularity of two-wheeled ...
Motorbikers Get Post Office Insurance Boost
The Post Office is aiming to put a stamp of approval on the world of motorcycle insurance. It is about to launch a new range of bike cover, so recognising the growth in the popularity of two-wheeled ...
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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.
