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Northern Ireland News for June 2008 : Page 8
UK National News, Jun 16, 2008
Footballer In Court Over Death Crash
A professional goalkeeper had appeared in court today charged with causing the deaths of two young brothers by dangerous driving. Luke McCormick, 24, who plays for Plymouth Argyle, faces three charge...
Footballer In Court Over Death Crash
A professional goalkeeper had appeared in court today charged with causing the deaths of two young brothers by dangerous driving. Luke McCormick, 24, who plays for Plymouth Argyle, faces three charge...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2008
More British Troops To Be Deployed To Afghanistan
An additional 300 British troops are soon to be bound for Afghanistan. The news will be confirmed later today after Prime Minister Gordon Brown revealed the deployment, with Defence Secretary Des Bro...
More British Troops To Be Deployed To Afghanistan
An additional 300 British troops are soon to be bound for Afghanistan. The news will be confirmed later today after Prime Minister Gordon Brown revealed the deployment, with Defence Secretary Des Bro...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2008
Bush and Brown Hold Talks
The US President George Bush and Prime Minister Gordon Brown will meet to discuss pressing issues in Downing street today. The world leaders are set to address both the Middle East and rising oil a...
Bush and Brown Hold Talks
The US President George Bush and Prime Minister Gordon Brown will meet to discuss pressing issues in Downing street today. The world leaders are set to address both the Middle East and rising oil a...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2008
Police Investigate Toddler Pond Death
Police are continuing to investigate the tragic death of a three-year-old boy who drowned in a garden pond in Birmingham. It is reported the toddler was found floating face down and unconscious in th...
Police Investigate Toddler Pond Death
Police are continuing to investigate the tragic death of a three-year-old boy who drowned in a garden pond in Birmingham. It is reported the toddler was found floating face down and unconscious in th...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2008
Belfast Demo Highlights Bush Visit
As well as giant 'No Bush' lettering that has appeared overnight on the Black Mountain overlooking Belfast - visible from many points, including the dome of the new Victoria Shopping Centre - several ...
Belfast Demo Highlights Bush Visit
As well as giant 'No Bush' lettering that has appeared overnight on the Black Mountain overlooking Belfast - visible from many points, including the dome of the new Victoria Shopping Centre - several ...
Recruitment News, Jun 16, 2008
Five-Star Hotel Development To Create 75 Jobs
A leading hotel developer is to build an upmarket holiday complex in Co Clare, creating some 75 jobs at the same time. Atlantis Developments Ltd has been granted planning permission to incorporate an...
Five-Star Hotel Development To Create 75 Jobs
A leading hotel developer is to build an upmarket holiday complex in Co Clare, creating some 75 jobs at the same time. Atlantis Developments Ltd has been granted planning permission to incorporate an...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2008
Consumers Urged To 'Bin The (Water) Bottle'
A national campaign is being launched to encourage the public to stop buying bottled water. According to environmental group Tap, British consumers spend more than £1.5 billion on bottled water each ...
Consumers Urged To 'Bin The (Water) Bottle'
A national campaign is being launched to encourage the public to stop buying bottled water. According to environmental group Tap, British consumers spend more than £1.5 billion on bottled water each ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2008
Teen Rally Fan Dies
A young man from NI has been killed at the Donegal International Rally. The teenage spectator, Richard O'Donnell, known locally as Richard McGrath, died after being hit by a competing car at Ballyarr...
Teen Rally Fan Dies
A young man from NI has been killed at the Donegal International Rally. The teenage spectator, Richard O'Donnell, known locally as Richard McGrath, died after being hit by a competing car at Ballyarr...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2008
Newry City Fire Tackled
A major blaze was tackled at a derelict building in Newry last night. Six fire crews, backed by an hydraulic platform and water tanker, battled successfully to prevent flames spreading from a form...
Newry City Fire Tackled
A major blaze was tackled at a derelict building in Newry last night. Six fire crews, backed by an hydraulic platform and water tanker, battled successfully to prevent flames spreading from a form...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2008
Charity Supports 21 Limit For Buying Alcohol In Scotland
A charity is throwing its weight behind increasing the limit for buying alcohol from 18 to 21 in Scotland. Alcohol Focus Chief Executive Jack Law says that making it illegal for anyone under 21 "woul...
Charity Supports 21 Limit For Buying Alcohol In Scotland
A charity is throwing its weight behind increasing the limit for buying alcohol from 18 to 21 in Scotland. Alcohol Focus Chief Executive Jack Law says that making it illegal for anyone under 21 "woul...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2008
Blaze Dramas Unfold
An investigation is being carried out to establish the cause of the three fires, including one where pensioners had to be evacuated from their homes - as well as a petrol bomb attack. A row of terrac...
Blaze Dramas Unfold
An investigation is being carried out to establish the cause of the three fires, including one where pensioners had to be evacuated from their homes - as well as a petrol bomb attack. A row of terrac...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2008
Man Survives Cliff Crash
A man has suffered serious injuries - but lived to tell the tale - after his vehicle plunged over a cliff face. The 42-year-old man's Vauxhall Frontera fell half way down the 120 metre high cliff at ...
Man Survives Cliff Crash
A man has suffered serious injuries - but lived to tell the tale - after his vehicle plunged over a cliff face. The 42-year-old man's Vauxhall Frontera fell half way down the 120 metre high cliff at ...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2008
Drowning Probed
There has been a tragic drowning in England as a seven-year-old girl has died after being found unconscious in a swimming pool. The girl, from the Isle of Dogs area of London, died on Saturday follow...
Drowning Probed
There has been a tragic drowning in England as a seven-year-old girl has died after being found unconscious in a swimming pool. The girl, from the Isle of Dogs area of London, died on Saturday follow...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2008
Alleged Drug Courier Remanded
Belfast Magistrates Court has heard that an alleged drugs courier who was arrested on Thursday last - shortly after getting off a flight from Manchester - is in fear for his safety if he should return...
Alleged Drug Courier Remanded
Belfast Magistrates Court has heard that an alleged drugs courier who was arrested on Thursday last - shortly after getting off a flight from Manchester - is in fear for his safety if he should return...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2008
Foster Highlights Skills Shortages
A supply of skilled labour is critical to future success of business and commerce in NI. According to the NI Economy Minister Arlene Foster: "We must ensure that the workforce has the necessary skil...
Foster Highlights Skills Shortages
A supply of skilled labour is critical to future success of business and commerce in NI. According to the NI Economy Minister Arlene Foster: "We must ensure that the workforce has the necessary skil...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2008
Minister Urged To Halt Newtownabbey Park-and-Ride
The former Mayor of Newtownabbey - and now Chairman of the Borough's Planning Committee - has slammed NI Executive proposals to introduce a park-and-ride facility near the Sandyknowes roundabout, whic...
Minister Urged To Halt Newtownabbey Park-and-Ride
The former Mayor of Newtownabbey - and now Chairman of the Borough's Planning Committee - has slammed NI Executive proposals to introduce a park-and-ride facility near the Sandyknowes roundabout, whic...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2008
Queen Honours Those Behind NI Regeneration
The Queen has recognised 57 people from Northern Ireland, with Her Majesty's Birthday Honours List including many awards to individuals involved in the regeneration and promotion of the Province as an...
Queen Honours Those Behind NI Regeneration
The Queen has recognised 57 people from Northern Ireland, with Her Majesty's Birthday Honours List including many awards to individuals involved in the regeneration and promotion of the Province as an...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2008
Life's A Beach At Portrush Party
An estimated 18,000 young people enjoyed glorious sunshine at the weekend's Portrush Beach Party. Live in Portrush - the largest outdoor music event in Northern Ireland - took place at the East Stran...
Life's A Beach At Portrush Party
An estimated 18,000 young people enjoyed glorious sunshine at the weekend's Portrush Beach Party. Live in Portrush - the largest outdoor music event in Northern Ireland - took place at the East Stran...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2008
Store Cards Are 'The Devil In Disguise'
A finance website has found that "store cards are the devil in disguise". According to Ed Bowsher of Fool.co.uk, they "initially offer attractive benefits and bonuses which can be hard to resist" but...
Store Cards Are 'The Devil In Disguise'
A finance website has found that "store cards are the devil in disguise". According to Ed Bowsher of Fool.co.uk, they "initially offer attractive benefits and bonuses which can be hard to resist" but...
UK National News, Jun 13, 2008
Teenagers Appeal Life Sentences For 'Goth' Murder
Two teenagers jailed for life for the murder a young 'Goth' woman are appealing their sentences. Sophie Lancaster, 20, and her boyfriend Robert Maltby – also a Goth – were attacked in Stubbylee Park ...
Teenagers Appeal Life Sentences For 'Goth' Murder
Two teenagers jailed for life for the murder a young 'Goth' woman are appealing their sentences. Sophie Lancaster, 20, and her boyfriend Robert Maltby – also a Goth – were attacked in Stubbylee Park ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2008
NI News In Brief
Dog Walker Stabs Men Police in Belfast are appealing for witnesses of a knife attack in the west of the city last night in which two men were injured. The incident happened around 11.50pm last night ...
NI News In Brief
Dog Walker Stabs Men Police in Belfast are appealing for witnesses of a knife attack in the west of the city last night in which two men were injured. The incident happened around 11.50pm last night ...
UK National News, Jun 13, 2008
Davis Stands By Resignation Decision
Conservative David Davis has stood by his decision to resign over the terror suspect detention row. It is understood that the Conservative Party has been shocked by the Shadow Home Secretary's decisi...
Davis Stands By Resignation Decision
Conservative David Davis has stood by his decision to resign over the terror suspect detention row. It is understood that the Conservative Party has been shocked by the Shadow Home Secretary's decisi...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2008
Abbeycentre ATM Robbery Fails
Police are appealing for information after the robbery of a security van crew in a busy Co Antrim shopping centre yesterday afternoon. G4 Securicor personnel were delivering a large quantity of money...
Abbeycentre ATM Robbery Fails
Police are appealing for information after the robbery of a security van crew in a busy Co Antrim shopping centre yesterday afternoon. G4 Securicor personnel were delivering a large quantity of money...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2008
Bush Visit To Close Belfast Airspace
Next week's much anticipated visit to Northern Ireland by US President George Bush is effectively 'closing the skies' over the capital. Tight security plans are to be put in place for his visit to Be...
Bush Visit To Close Belfast Airspace
Next week's much anticipated visit to Northern Ireland by US President George Bush is effectively 'closing the skies' over the capital. Tight security plans are to be put in place for his visit to Be...
UK National News, Jun 13, 2008
'Denied' Cancer Drug Now Available
A costly cancer drug that could have prolonged the life of a patient is now being made widely available in the UK. However, it is too late for charity-fund raiser, Jane Tomlinson, 43, who passed away...
'Denied' Cancer Drug Now Available
A costly cancer drug that could have prolonged the life of a patient is now being made widely available in the UK. However, it is too late for charity-fund raiser, Jane Tomlinson, 43, who passed away...
UK National News, Jun 13, 2008
Woman Charged With Supermarket Murder
A woman has been charged in connection with the murder of a man in a supermarket. Fifty-seven-year-old Kevin Tripp was pushed to the ground while queuing up inside Sainsbury's in Merton, south west L...
Woman Charged With Supermarket Murder
A woman has been charged in connection with the murder of a man in a supermarket. Fifty-seven-year-old Kevin Tripp was pushed to the ground while queuing up inside Sainsbury's in Merton, south west L...
UK National News, Jun 13, 2008
Four Convicted For Assisting 'Would-Be Suicide Bomber'
Four people - including the terrorist's 'wife' - have now been convicted of assisting a would-be London suicide bomber to evade capture. Hussain Osman was convicted and jailed for life last year for ...
Four Convicted For Assisting 'Would-Be Suicide Bomber'
Four people - including the terrorist's 'wife' - have now been convicted of assisting a would-be London suicide bomber to evade capture. Hussain Osman was convicted and jailed for life last year for ...
UK National News, Jun 13, 2008
Stay Indoors - It's Friday The 13th
According to Dutch statistics, Friday 13th, a date ominous to many, is actually safer than the average Friday. The study published by the Dutch Centre for Insurance Statistics (CVS) revealed that few...
Stay Indoors - It's Friday The 13th
According to Dutch statistics, Friday 13th, a date ominous to many, is actually safer than the average Friday. The study published by the Dutch Centre for Insurance Statistics (CVS) revealed that few...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2008
Maze Stadium Plan 'A Winner' Says Former Minister
Locating Northern Ireland's national stadium at the former Maze prison site is the only worthy option - according to a former NI Executive Minister. Edwin Poots, speaking for the first time since bei...
Maze Stadium Plan 'A Winner' Says Former Minister
Locating Northern Ireland's national stadium at the former Maze prison site is the only worthy option - according to a former NI Executive Minister. Edwin Poots, speaking for the first time since bei...
UK National News, Jun 13, 2008
Mother Awarded Payout Over 'Baby Kidnap' Blunder
An innocent mother has been awarded a five-figure sum in damages after being quizzed about a 'baby kidnapping' during what turned out to be a training exercise. The incident was blamed on 'mistaken i...
Mother Awarded Payout Over 'Baby Kidnap' Blunder
An innocent mother has been awarded a five-figure sum in damages after being quizzed about a 'baby kidnapping' during what turned out to be a training exercise. The incident was blamed on 'mistaken i...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
