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Northern Ireland News for August 2008 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2008
SDLP Fermanagh By-Election Candidate Confirmed
The SDLP has picked its runner for the hotly-contested Fermanagh Council by-election. Veteran party member Rosemary Flanagan will stand against the DUPs Arlene Foster and Sinn Fein's Debbie Coyle. ...
SDLP Fermanagh By-Election Candidate Confirmed
The SDLP has picked its runner for the hotly-contested Fermanagh Council by-election. Veteran party member Rosemary Flanagan will stand against the DUPs Arlene Foster and Sinn Fein's Debbie Coyle. ...
UK National News, Aug 19, 2008
Passengers 'Face' Scanners At Manchester Airport
A new 'recognition' technology is being pioneered at Manchester Airport. Facial recognition cameras are to be trialled at the airport to improve security and reduce passenger congestion. Home Secret...
Passengers 'Face' Scanners At Manchester Airport
A new 'recognition' technology is being pioneered at Manchester Airport. Facial recognition cameras are to be trialled at the airport to improve security and reduce passenger congestion. Home Secret...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Bonfire Teen Severely Burned A teenager from Londonderry is being treated in hospital for severe burns after an accident at a bonfire in the city's Bogside on Friday. The 16-year-old is in the Royal ...
Other NI News In Brief
Bonfire Teen Severely Burned A teenager from Londonderry is being treated in hospital for severe burns after an accident at a bonfire in the city's Bogside on Friday. The 16-year-old is in the Royal ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2008
Scottish Soldier Dies In Afghanistan
A soldier attached to the 1st Battalion the Royal Irish Regiment has been killed in southern Afghanistan. The victim, from the 2nd Battalion the Royal Regiment of Scotland was the 30th to die in the ...
Scottish Soldier Dies In Afghanistan
A soldier attached to the 1st Battalion the Royal Irish Regiment has been killed in southern Afghanistan. The victim, from the 2nd Battalion the Royal Regiment of Scotland was the 30th to die in the ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2008
Farm 'Mentoring' Scheme Launched
A scheme has been launched that aims to introduce farmers to a series of new and emerging technologies - as well as demonstrating how to take a more business orientated approach to the 'business' of a...
Farm 'Mentoring' Scheme Launched
A scheme has been launched that aims to introduce farmers to a series of new and emerging technologies - as well as demonstrating how to take a more business orientated approach to the 'business' of a...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2008
City 'Bus' Tours Take To The Water
It's been great weather for ducks this month with seemingly endless torrents of rain sweeping the Province, but one entrepreneurial business has taken things literally. With Belfast spending yet anot...
City 'Bus' Tours Take To The Water
It's been great weather for ducks this month with seemingly endless torrents of rain sweeping the Province, but one entrepreneurial business has taken things literally. With Belfast spending yet anot...
UK National News, Aug 19, 2008
Vigilance Urged As Costa Bombed Again
Weekend bombs on the Coast del Sol have prompted the Foreign Office to issue advice to holidaymakers travelling to southern Spain. Their website said: "There is a high threat from terrorism in Spain....
Vigilance Urged As Costa Bombed Again
Weekend bombs on the Coast del Sol have prompted the Foreign Office to issue advice to holidaymakers travelling to southern Spain. Their website said: "There is a high threat from terrorism in Spain....
UK National News, Aug 18, 2008
Military Death Toll Mounts In Afghanistan
Another British soldier has been killed in southern Afghanistan. The Ministry of Defence said the soldier - the 30th to die in the country this year - and the 116th since the operation began in Octob...
Military Death Toll Mounts In Afghanistan
Another British soldier has been killed in southern Afghanistan. The Ministry of Defence said the soldier - the 30th to die in the country this year - and the 116th since the operation began in Octob...
UK National News, Aug 18, 2008
Maddie Alive, Says Dad
Determined dad Gerry McCann does not accept the verdict of the Portuguese police files that claim his lost daughter Madeleine is "most probably" dead. Almost a month after the official investigation ...
Maddie Alive, Says Dad
Determined dad Gerry McCann does not accept the verdict of the Portuguese police files that claim his lost daughter Madeleine is "most probably" dead. Almost a month after the official investigation ...
UK National News, Aug 18, 2008
Two Youngsters Die In Stabbings
Knife crime in the UK reached a new low at the weekend with news of the death of two youngsters from stab wounds. Younger and younger people are getting involved, with a 16-year-old due to be questio...
Two Youngsters Die In Stabbings
Knife crime in the UK reached a new low at the weekend with news of the death of two youngsters from stab wounds. Younger and younger people are getting involved, with a 16-year-old due to be questio...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2008
Semtex Used In Fermanagh Attack
It has emerged that the IRA's main bomb-making material Semtex was used in a weekend dissident republican attack on police in Co Fermanagh. It is the first time dissidents have used the commercial ex...
Semtex Used In Fermanagh Attack
It has emerged that the IRA's main bomb-making material Semtex was used in a weekend dissident republican attack on police in Co Fermanagh. It is the first time dissidents have used the commercial ex...
Recruitment News, Aug 18, 2008
'Recession' Looms As Even London Property Market Falters
There's growing unease in the business and commercial world today with news that even homeowners in London have been forced to drastically drop their selling prices to fall into line with the rest of ...
'Recession' Looms As Even London Property Market Falters
There's growing unease in the business and commercial world today with news that even homeowners in London have been forced to drastically drop their selling prices to fall into line with the rest of ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2008
Jean Quigley Suspect Remanded
The man accused of murdering a Londonderry mother of four has been charged with her killing when he appeared in court in Castlerea, Co Roscommon, on Friday. Stephen Cahoon, 36, from Harvey Street in ...
Jean Quigley Suspect Remanded
The man accused of murdering a Londonderry mother of four has been charged with her killing when he appeared in court in Castlerea, Co Roscommon, on Friday. Stephen Cahoon, 36, from Harvey Street in ...
UK National News, Aug 18, 2008
Two Charged Over Honeymoon Killings
Two people are today facing charges connected with the murders of newly-weds Catherine and Ben Mullany on Antigua. A teenager, 17, and a man, 20, are charged with killing the couple from Pontardawe i...
Two Charged Over Honeymoon Killings
Two people are today facing charges connected with the murders of newly-weds Catherine and Ben Mullany on Antigua. A teenager, 17, and a man, 20, are charged with killing the couple from Pontardawe i...
UK National News, Aug 18, 2008
One Air Crash Body Recovered
After yesterday's shock mid-air collision between a small aircraft and a microlight-type aircraft, an operation to recover the remaining bodies of the people killed is due to continue today. Members ...
One Air Crash Body Recovered
After yesterday's shock mid-air collision between a small aircraft and a microlight-type aircraft, an operation to recover the remaining bodies of the people killed is due to continue today. Members ...
UK National News, Aug 18, 2008
BAA Bids Begin
As the Competition Commission is expected to report that British Airport Authority (BAA) ownership of a total of seven airports in the UK may not be "serving the interests of either airlines or passen...
BAA Bids Begin
As the Competition Commission is expected to report that British Airport Authority (BAA) ownership of a total of seven airports in the UK may not be "serving the interests of either airlines or passen...
UK National News, Aug 18, 2008
Child Porn 'Librarian' Jailed
The "librarian" of a sickening child porn exchange has been jailed for a minimum of three years. Philip Anthony Thompson, 27, of Stockton-on-Tees, admitted running an online paedophile forum, which ...
Child Porn 'Librarian' Jailed
The "librarian" of a sickening child porn exchange has been jailed for a minimum of three years. Philip Anthony Thompson, 27, of Stockton-on-Tees, admitted running an online paedophile forum, which ...
UK National News, Aug 18, 2008
NAEA Poll Shows Adverse Effect Regarding Stamp Duty
A survey of members conducted by the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA), has produced one of the largest responses from estate agents with over 1350 replies, demonstrating what a contentious...
NAEA Poll Shows Adverse Effect Regarding Stamp Duty
A survey of members conducted by the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA), has produced one of the largest responses from estate agents with over 1350 replies, demonstrating what a contentious...
UK National News, Aug 18, 2008
Other News In Brief
Siege Recalled In Court A man has appeared in court after what was descried as an armed siege at a house in Scarborough last week. The 39-hour stand-off at a house on Herdborough Road ended on Wednes...
Other News In Brief
Siege Recalled In Court A man has appeared in court after what was descried as an armed siege at a house in Scarborough last week. The 39-hour stand-off at a house on Herdborough Road ended on Wednes...
Recruitment News, Aug 18, 2008
Pupils Step-Up To University Level
Almost 100 students from schools in the Belfast area are now able to call themselves 'graduates' of the University of Ulster's internationally acclaimed 'Step-Up' programme. The 98 pupils from Ashfie...
Pupils Step-Up To University Level
Almost 100 students from schools in the Belfast area are now able to call themselves 'graduates' of the University of Ulster's internationally acclaimed 'Step-Up' programme. The 98 pupils from Ashfie...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2008
Congratulations On Medal Win
Some 16 years after Northern Ireland's last Olympic medal in an individual sport - when boxer Wayne McCullough won silver for Ireland in Barcelona in 1992 - the Province has been able to celebrate aga...
Congratulations On Medal Win
Some 16 years after Northern Ireland's last Olympic medal in an individual sport - when boxer Wayne McCullough won silver for Ireland in Barcelona in 1992 - the Province has been able to celebrate aga...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2008
Emergency Payouts For Floods Promised
People whose homes were damaged in the severe flooding at the weekend will receive an emergency payment. However, the amount isn't yet clear - although those who were affected in last summer's seriou...
Emergency Payouts For Floods Promised
People whose homes were damaged in the severe flooding at the weekend will receive an emergency payment. However, the amount isn't yet clear - although those who were affected in last summer's seriou...
Recruitment News, Aug 18, 2008
Construction Employment Down 15%
Employment in the construction industry fell 15.2% during the 12 months leading to June, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The construction jobs index dropped...
Construction Employment Down 15%
Employment in the construction industry fell 15.2% during the 12 months leading to June, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The construction jobs index dropped...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2008
Floods Chaos On Roads
In was 'all hands to the pumps' at the weekend as an emergency Stormont meeting was held over Saturday's disastrous floods. There was no sign of political enmity either as Sinn Fein's Regional Develo...
Floods Chaos On Roads
In was 'all hands to the pumps' at the weekend as an emergency Stormont meeting was held over Saturday's disastrous floods. There was no sign of political enmity either as Sinn Fein's Regional Develo...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2008
Plane Sailing As Derry Firm Goes Nautical
Particularly appropriate, given torrential rain and extensive flooding across Northern Ireland at the weekend, a Co Londonderry company has taken the plunge to assemble and sell a new range of ASIS Ri...
Plane Sailing As Derry Firm Goes Nautical
Particularly appropriate, given torrential rain and extensive flooding across Northern Ireland at the weekend, a Co Londonderry company has taken the plunge to assemble and sell a new range of ASIS Ri...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2008
Seven Mournful Nights Ahead, As Dubliners Singer Dies
The enigmatic Dubliners' singer, Ronnie Drew - (pictured, front and centre) who was a firm favourite of Belfast audiences - has died following a long battle with throat cancer. He was 73 years old. ...
Seven Mournful Nights Ahead, As Dubliners Singer Dies
The enigmatic Dubliners' singer, Ronnie Drew - (pictured, front and centre) who was a firm favourite of Belfast audiences - has died following a long battle with throat cancer. He was 73 years old. ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2008
Pupils Step-Up To University Level
Almost 100 students from schools in the Belfast area are now able to call themselves 'graduates' of the University of Ulster's internationally acclaimed 'Step-Up' programme. The 98 pupils from Ashfie...
Pupils Step-Up To University Level
Almost 100 students from schools in the Belfast area are now able to call themselves 'graduates' of the University of Ulster's internationally acclaimed 'Step-Up' programme. The 98 pupils from Ashfie...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2008
Derry Window Firm Halves Workforce
The wider spectrum of trades associated with the ailing housing market are beginning to feel the impact of the slowdown. A County Londonderry windows firm has confirmed plans to slash its workforce ...
Derry Window Firm Halves Workforce
The wider spectrum of trades associated with the ailing housing market are beginning to feel the impact of the slowdown. A County Londonderry windows firm has confirmed plans to slash its workforce ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Omagh Remembered For Second Time Another memorial service has been held to mark the 10th anniversary of the Omagh bomb. Hundreds of people gathered in the new memorial garden, officially opened at a ...
Other NI News In Brief
Omagh Remembered For Second Time Another memorial service has been held to mark the 10th anniversary of the Omagh bomb. Hundreds of people gathered in the new memorial garden, officially opened at a ...
UK National News, Aug 15, 2008
Young Mother Admits Concealing Babies' Deaths
A 21-year-old woman has admitted concealing the birth and burial of her two babies. Kerry Ardis, from Poole Park Road, Barne Barton, admitted two counts of endeavouring to conceal the birth of a chil...
Young Mother Admits Concealing Babies' Deaths
A 21-year-old woman has admitted concealing the birth and burial of her two babies. Kerry Ardis, from Poole Park Road, Barne Barton, admitted two counts of endeavouring to conceal the birth of a chil...
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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.
