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Northern Ireland News for July 2008 : Page 2
UK National News, Jul 30, 2008
Lords Rule Fraud Office 'Acted Lawfully' On BAE Deal
The House of Lords has ruled that the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) acted lawfully when it halted a corruption enquiry into arms deals with Saudi Arabia. The decision overturns an earlier verdict when t...
Lords Rule Fraud Office 'Acted Lawfully' On BAE Deal
The House of Lords has ruled that the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) acted lawfully when it halted a corruption enquiry into arms deals with Saudi Arabia. The decision overturns an earlier verdict when t...
UK National News, Jul 30, 2008
Operation Trident Secures Another Conviction
A man has been jailed for an indeterminate life sentence for the shooting a police officer. Joel Johnson pleaded guilty at Woolwich Crown Court in July to attempted GBH, possession of a firearm with ...
Operation Trident Secures Another Conviction
A man has been jailed for an indeterminate life sentence for the shooting a police officer. Joel Johnson pleaded guilty at Woolwich Crown Court in July to attempted GBH, possession of a firearm with ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 30, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Fatal Crash Near Border One man, believed to have been in his 40s and from Co Monaghan in the Irish Republic, has died and several other people have been injured in a crash in Co Fermanagh. They were...
Other NI News In Brief
Fatal Crash Near Border One man, believed to have been in his 40s and from Co Monaghan in the Irish Republic, has died and several other people have been injured in a crash in Co Fermanagh. They were...
UK National News, Jul 30, 2008
Family Loses Law Lords Case Over Police Liability
The family of a man who was killed days before he was due to give evidence in court, have lost a case claiming that police failed to protect him. Hertfordshire Police had appealed against a finding t...
Family Loses Law Lords Case Over Police Liability
The family of a man who was killed days before he was due to give evidence in court, have lost a case claiming that police failed to protect him. Hertfordshire Police had appealed against a finding t...
UK National News, Jul 30, 2008
Teen's 'Lucky Escape' From Dorset Beach
Two teenagers who got into difficulty while swimming in the sea at a Dorset beauty spot have been saved. The boy and girl were rescued on Studland beach, both suffering symptoms of hypothermia. Sout...
Teen's 'Lucky Escape' From Dorset Beach
Two teenagers who got into difficulty while swimming in the sea at a Dorset beauty spot have been saved. The boy and girl were rescued on Studland beach, both suffering symptoms of hypothermia. Sout...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 30, 2008
Operation Banner Remembered
While veterans of the UK's longest ever military campaign - Operation Banner - are to be honoured, without controversy next week - the same can't be said of similar moves planned for Gulf veterans in ...
Operation Banner Remembered
While veterans of the UK's longest ever military campaign - Operation Banner - are to be honoured, without controversy next week - the same can't be said of similar moves planned for Gulf veterans in ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 30, 2008
NI Population Expands
The number of people living in Northern Ireland has increased - by 17,500 people - or 1%. The Statistics and Research Agency said today that, between mid-2006 and mid-2007 the size of the resident po...
NI Population Expands
The number of people living in Northern Ireland has increased - by 17,500 people - or 1%. The Statistics and Research Agency said today that, between mid-2006 and mid-2007 the size of the resident po...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 30, 2008
UU Journalism Course Gains International Status
News that one of the world's largest and most technologically advanced media agencies has designated the University of Ulster's MA Journalism as one of its preferred journalism programmes, is a major ...
UU Journalism Course Gains International Status
News that one of the world's largest and most technologically advanced media agencies has designated the University of Ulster's MA Journalism as one of its preferred journalism programmes, is a major ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 30, 2008
'The Beat Goes On' For Belfast's Retail Cops
Funding for two dedicated police officers in Belfast city centre has been extended for another year. The privately financed 'City Centre Beat' officers have targeted anti-social behaviour, illegal s...
'The Beat Goes On' For Belfast's Retail Cops
Funding for two dedicated police officers in Belfast city centre has been extended for another year. The privately financed 'City Centre Beat' officers have targeted anti-social behaviour, illegal s...
Recruitment News, Jul 30, 2008
Cruise Ship Dancers Sought
Among the news for actors, dancers and other artists on an innovative casting website are details of an opportunity for performers to go high seas cruising, professionally and in luxury. Details feat...
Cruise Ship Dancers Sought
Among the news for actors, dancers and other artists on an innovative casting website are details of an opportunity for performers to go high seas cruising, professionally and in luxury. Details feat...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 30, 2008
Minister Meets 'Thriving' Cathedral Quarter's Manager
The regeneration of Belfast's up-and-coming Cathedral Quarter was on the agenda for Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie this week when she met the woman tasked with overseeing the initiative....
Minister Meets 'Thriving' Cathedral Quarter's Manager
The regeneration of Belfast's up-and-coming Cathedral Quarter was on the agenda for Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie this week when she met the woman tasked with overseeing the initiative....
Northern Ireland News, Jul 30, 2008
Consultation Opens On 'Water Quality' Bill
Fresh, clean drinking water, (pictured here, coming from the Silent Valley Reservoir in the Mournes) is being highlighted with the publication of a consultation document on draft legislation that will...
Consultation Opens On 'Water Quality' Bill
Fresh, clean drinking water, (pictured here, coming from the Silent Valley Reservoir in the Mournes) is being highlighted with the publication of a consultation document on draft legislation that will...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 30, 2008
World Class Fencing Tournament For Belfast
As the world's sportsmen and women descend on China for next month's Olympics, Belfast is again proving its worth as an international sporting venue. Belfast City Council has announced that it will h...
World Class Fencing Tournament For Belfast
As the world's sportsmen and women descend on China for next month's Olympics, Belfast is again proving its worth as an international sporting venue. Belfast City Council has announced that it will h...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 30, 2008
Two New Belfast Harbour Commissioners Appointed
Two city councillors have been appointed to the Belfast Harbour Commissioners. Belfast City Council's Patrick Convery and Danny Lavery will replace predecessors incumbent Lord Mayor Tom Hartley and...
Two New Belfast Harbour Commissioners Appointed
Two city councillors have been appointed to the Belfast Harbour Commissioners. Belfast City Council's Patrick Convery and Danny Lavery will replace predecessors incumbent Lord Mayor Tom Hartley and...
UK National News, Jul 29, 2008
Spanish Mayor Plays Down 'Little Bomb' Blast
Although played down as "just a little hole in the sand" one teenage tourist required treatment for shock after a small bomb exploded early this morning on Torremolinos beach, near Malaga in the Costa...
Spanish Mayor Plays Down 'Little Bomb' Blast
Although played down as "just a little hole in the sand" one teenage tourist required treatment for shock after a small bomb exploded early this morning on Torremolinos beach, near Malaga in the Costa...
UK National News, Jul 29, 2008
Passport Thefts Slammed
While officials are trying to play down the significance of the theft, the loss of 3,000 blank passports and visas worth in a robbery yesterday is expected to have serious security repercussions. Gre...
Passport Thefts Slammed
While officials are trying to play down the significance of the theft, the loss of 3,000 blank passports and visas worth in a robbery yesterday is expected to have serious security repercussions. Gre...
UK National News, Jul 29, 2008
Saddleworth Moor Find Not Linked To Brady
Human remains have been found on Saddleworth Moor on the border of West Yorkshire and Lancashire. However, while the moors became infamous in the 1960s as the place where child murderers Ian Brady (p...
Saddleworth Moor Find Not Linked To Brady
Human remains have been found on Saddleworth Moor on the border of West Yorkshire and Lancashire. However, while the moors became infamous in the 1960s as the place where child murderers Ian Brady (p...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2008
Three More Questioned Over Quinn Murder
Three men are being questioned by the PSNI about the brutal gang-murder of Co Armagh man Paul Quinn after three others were arrested by gardaí earlier. The three men arrested by the PSNI are from the...
Three More Questioned Over Quinn Murder
Three men are being questioned by the PSNI about the brutal gang-murder of Co Armagh man Paul Quinn after three others were arrested by gardaí earlier. The three men arrested by the PSNI are from the...
UK National News, Jul 29, 2008
Other News In Brief
Man Shot In London Pub Police are seeking witnesses for a non-fatal shooting at Stoke Newington. Officers were called at approximately 1.30am on Monday to reports that a man had been shot. London Amb...
Other News In Brief
Man Shot In London Pub Police are seeking witnesses for a non-fatal shooting at Stoke Newington. Officers were called at approximately 1.30am on Monday to reports that a man had been shot. London Amb...
UK National News, Jul 29, 2008
BA And Iberia In Merger Talks
The UK's 'flag-carrier' British Airways and Spanish airline, Iberia are holding talks with a view to an "all-share" merger. The deal would allow the companies to combine nearly all aspects of their o...
BA And Iberia In Merger Talks
The UK's 'flag-carrier' British Airways and Spanish airline, Iberia are holding talks with a view to an "all-share" merger. The deal would allow the companies to combine nearly all aspects of their o...
UK National News, Jul 29, 2008
Suspect Found Dead In Prison
The man accused of killing a Polish woman - whose body was found in a suitcase - has been found dead in prison. Ziaul Haque, 27, of Drummond Street, Camden Town, was found hanged in his cell by staff...
Suspect Found Dead In Prison
The man accused of killing a Polish woman - whose body was found in a suitcase - has been found dead in prison. Ziaul Haque, 27, of Drummond Street, Camden Town, was found hanged in his cell by staff...
UK National News, Jul 29, 2008
Government Propose Changes To Homicide Laws
A defendant facing a murder trial may soon be able to have the charge reduced to manslaughter - if they can show they were "seriously wronged" by their victim. The change is proposed as one of a numb...
Government Propose Changes To Homicide Laws
A defendant facing a murder trial may soon be able to have the charge reduced to manslaughter - if they can show they were "seriously wronged" by their victim. The change is proposed as one of a numb...
UK National News, Jul 29, 2008
Blaze At Converted Church In London
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of starting a blaze at a hostel and converted church in west London. The fire broke out at the hostel in Shepherd's Bush Road just before 7am and spread to the ...
Blaze At Converted Church In London
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of starting a blaze at a hostel and converted church in west London. The fire broke out at the hostel in Shepherd's Bush Road just before 7am and spread to the ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2008
Road Tragedy Statistics Mount
Following an earlier road tragedy in Co Antrim which saw a 28-year-old motorcyclist fatally injured in a crash, a woman has now died in hospital after being critically injured in a road accident in Co...
Road Tragedy Statistics Mount
Following an earlier road tragedy in Co Antrim which saw a 28-year-old motorcyclist fatally injured in a crash, a woman has now died in hospital after being critically injured in a road accident in Co...
UK National News, Jul 29, 2008
Police Question Six Men Over Honeymoon Murder
Police are questioning six men in connection with the murder of a Welsh doctor shot dead on her honeymoon. Catherine Mullany, 31, had been staying with her husband, Benjamin Mullany, also 31, at the ...
Police Question Six Men Over Honeymoon Murder
Police are questioning six men in connection with the murder of a Welsh doctor shot dead on her honeymoon. Catherine Mullany, 31, had been staying with her husband, Benjamin Mullany, also 31, at the ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2008
Derry Vigil As West Belfast Death Probed
PSNI officers are questioning two men after a woman's body was found in west Belfast yesterday. The body was discovered in a house in Pollard Street off the Springfield Road shortly after noon on Mon...
Derry Vigil As West Belfast Death Probed
PSNI officers are questioning two men after a woman's body was found in west Belfast yesterday. The body was discovered in a house in Pollard Street off the Springfield Road shortly after noon on Mon...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Milk Cup Underway Ex-Manchester United player Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has received a rousing ovation from thousands of fans in Coleraine as he opened this year's Milk Cup International Youth Football To...
Other NI News In Brief
Milk Cup Underway Ex-Manchester United player Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has received a rousing ovation from thousands of fans in Coleraine as he opened this year's Milk Cup International Youth Football To...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2008
Four Set To Take Flight At City Airport
It has emerged that four companies are ready for take off as the new owner of George Best Belfast City Airport. With the deadline for bids from interested parties having closed at the end of June, it...
Four Set To Take Flight At City Airport
It has emerged that four companies are ready for take off as the new owner of George Best Belfast City Airport. With the deadline for bids from interested parties having closed at the end of June, it...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2008
NI School Milk Returns
In a very timely move, the European Union's School Milk Scheme - which currently operates only in nursery and primary schools - will in future be offered also to secondary schools across Northern Irel...
NI School Milk Returns
In a very timely move, the European Union's School Milk Scheme - which currently operates only in nursery and primary schools - will in future be offered also to secondary schools across Northern Irel...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2008
NI Minister Pledges To Tackle Disadvantaged Areas
Work to make disadvantaged areas in Northern Ireland more attractive to live, work and invest within is set to accelerate. NI Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie has reaffirmed her pledge to...
NI Minister Pledges To Tackle Disadvantaged Areas
Work to make disadvantaged areas in Northern Ireland more attractive to live, work and invest within is set to accelerate. NI Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie has reaffirmed her pledge to...
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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.
