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Northern Ireland News for August 2008 : Page 8
UK National News, Aug 15, 2008
Bridgend Death Inquest Opens
An inquest into the death of a young man in Bridgend has opened and adjourned. Rhys Lloyd Davies, 23, was found hanged on Saturday in the bedroom of his family home in Maes Glas, Bettws on August 9. ...
Bridgend Death Inquest Opens
An inquest into the death of a young man in Bridgend has opened and adjourned. Rhys Lloyd Davies, 23, was found hanged on Saturday in the bedroom of his family home in Maes Glas, Bettws on August 9. ...
UK National News, Aug 15, 2008
British Force Reductions As Iraq Security Improves
There is to be a reduction in UK troops in Iraq, according to a leading military figure. Major General Barney White-Spunner, who has returned to London this week after six months commanding British F...
British Force Reductions As Iraq Security Improves
There is to be a reduction in UK troops in Iraq, according to a leading military figure. Major General Barney White-Spunner, who has returned to London this week after six months commanding British F...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Dissident Probe: Two Held And Two Freed A further two men have been arrested as part of an investigation into dissident republican activity. Planned searches were carried out in south and west Belfas...
Other NI News In Brief
Dissident Probe: Two Held And Two Freed A further two men have been arrested as part of an investigation into dissident republican activity. Planned searches were carried out in south and west Belfas...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2008
Unsolved Omagh Massacre Case Remembered
Harsh memories will be stirred today as a memorial service is held to mark the 10th anniversary of the Omagh bombing. The Real IRA car bomb attack, which killed 29 people and unborn twins and injured...
Unsolved Omagh Massacre Case Remembered
Harsh memories will be stirred today as a memorial service is held to mark the 10th anniversary of the Omagh bombing. The Real IRA car bomb attack, which killed 29 people and unborn twins and injured...
UK National News, Aug 15, 2008
Gatwick Staff To Strike In Pay Row
British holidaymakers hoping to escape dismal climes on Bank Holiday Monday could have their plans put in disarray as Gatwick staff prepare a walkout. Baggage handlers and check-in staff at Gatwick A...
Gatwick Staff To Strike In Pay Row
British holidaymakers hoping to escape dismal climes on Bank Holiday Monday could have their plans put in disarray as Gatwick staff prepare a walkout. Baggage handlers and check-in staff at Gatwick A...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2008
Ombudsman Probes PSNI Station Death
As reported briefly on www.4ni.co.uk yesterday, investigators from the Police Ombudsman's office were last night probing the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a man's body in a Co. Londonderr...
Ombudsman Probes PSNI Station Death
As reported briefly on www.4ni.co.uk yesterday, investigators from the Police Ombudsman's office were last night probing the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a man's body in a Co. Londonderr...
UK National News, Aug 15, 2008
Fathers 4 Justice 'Batman' Stops Traffic
A Father 4 Justice protestor has stopped traffic in his bid to raise the profile of the civil rights' group. Geoff Hibbert, dressed as Batman, used a ladder to climb onto a gantry above the M25 motor...
Fathers 4 Justice 'Batman' Stops Traffic
A Father 4 Justice protestor has stopped traffic in his bid to raise the profile of the civil rights' group. Geoff Hibbert, dressed as Batman, used a ladder to climb onto a gantry above the M25 motor...
Recruitment News, Aug 15, 2008
Staff Face Axe As Copper Factory Announces Closure
Up to 135 workers are facing the axe as a Welsh wire factory has announced its closure. The Dutch owners of the Draka copper facility in Llanelli said the business will be "consolidated" with its oth...
Staff Face Axe As Copper Factory Announces Closure
Up to 135 workers are facing the axe as a Welsh wire factory has announced its closure. The Dutch owners of the Draka copper facility in Llanelli said the business will be "consolidated" with its oth...
UK National News, Aug 15, 2008
Terror Police Arrest Three Men
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of terror charges, Lancashire Police have reported. The men - from the Blackburn area - have been arrested on suspicion of committing offences under the Terr...
Terror Police Arrest Three Men
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of terror charges, Lancashire Police have reported. The men - from the Blackburn area - have been arrested on suspicion of committing offences under the Terr...
UK National News, Aug 15, 2008
Two Die In Stolen Car Collision
Two men have died after the car they were travelling in was involved in a collision. Police attended the scene on Alderdale Road in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, just before 1am on Friday following repor...
Two Die In Stolen Car Collision
Two men have died after the car they were travelling in was involved in a collision. Police attended the scene on Alderdale Road in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, just before 1am on Friday following repor...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2008
O'Loan 'Sorry' For Giving Offence
Although not renowned for controversy, the BBC's long-running radio show, Woman's Hour, has this week sparked considerable debate over remarks attributed to Dame Nuala O'Loan which have been interpret...
O'Loan 'Sorry' For Giving Offence
Although not renowned for controversy, the BBC's long-running radio show, Woman's Hour, has this week sparked considerable debate over remarks attributed to Dame Nuala O'Loan which have been interpret...
UK National News, Aug 15, 2008
Fire Crews Tackle Hotel Blaze
A probe is underway after a major fire broke out at a Darlington hotel. Around 50 firefighters tackled the inferno at the King's Head in Priestgate when it broke out at 12.30am this morning. It is u...
Fire Crews Tackle Hotel Blaze
A probe is underway after a major fire broke out at a Darlington hotel. Around 50 firefighters tackled the inferno at the King's Head in Priestgate when it broke out at 12.30am this morning. It is u...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2008
Drugs Bust Pair In Court
It has been revealed that a package containing around 2kgs of cocaine - with a street value of between £80,000 and £100,000 - has been seized at Belfast International Airport. The drugs, concealed in...
Drugs Bust Pair In Court
It has been revealed that a package containing around 2kgs of cocaine - with a street value of between £80,000 and £100,000 - has been seized at Belfast International Airport. The drugs, concealed in...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2008
Coleraine Road Death Pushes Toll Up Again
Just as details of a man who died after a road accident in Co Down on Wednesday night were being released, another man has been killed in a road accident, this time near Coleraine. The earlier victim...
Coleraine Road Death Pushes Toll Up Again
Just as details of a man who died after a road accident in Co Down on Wednesday night were being released, another man has been killed in a road accident, this time near Coleraine. The earlier victim...
UK National News, Aug 15, 2008
Boy Recovers From Railway Track Burns
A schoolboy is recovering in hospital from electrical burns he received at Widnes Railway Station. The fifteen-year-old boy was taken to hospital by ambulance last night with burns to his hands. Pol...
Boy Recovers From Railway Track Burns
A schoolboy is recovering in hospital from electrical burns he received at Widnes Railway Station. The fifteen-year-old boy was taken to hospital by ambulance last night with burns to his hands. Pol...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2008
Workers Rescued From Warrenpoint Harbour
An investigation is set to get underway later today into how two men came to fall into Carlingford Lough while working on a construction project. The pair have been rescued from Warrenpoint Harbour a...
Workers Rescued From Warrenpoint Harbour
An investigation is set to get underway later today into how two men came to fall into Carlingford Lough while working on a construction project. The pair have been rescued from Warrenpoint Harbour a...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2008
Cancer Foundation Offers Artistic Distraction
A new art therapy service for cancer patients has been launched by the Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) as a pilot in Londonderry. UCF's art therapy service is being rolled out regionally with this bei...
Cancer Foundation Offers Artistic Distraction
A new art therapy service for cancer patients has been launched by the Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) as a pilot in Londonderry. UCF's art therapy service is being rolled out regionally with this bei...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2008
Porpoise Poised To Pose
Although no one's quite sure if by accident or design, there seems to be a definite 'purpose' to the arrival of an aquatic visitor to the River Bann. Shoppers crossing Coleraine's Millennium footbrid...
Porpoise Poised To Pose
Although no one's quite sure if by accident or design, there seems to be a definite 'purpose' to the arrival of an aquatic visitor to the River Bann. Shoppers crossing Coleraine's Millennium footbrid...
Recruitment News, Aug 15, 2008
IATI Jobs Announced
Ten new jobs are set to to be created with the expansion of The Institute of Accounting Technicians in Ireland (IATI). IATI is a leading accounting technician body with over 10,000 members and studen...
IATI Jobs Announced
Ten new jobs are set to to be created with the expansion of The Institute of Accounting Technicians in Ireland (IATI). IATI is a leading accounting technician body with over 10,000 members and studen...
Recruitment News, Aug 15, 2008
Ruane Welcomes Mourne Hotel Plans
The granting of planning permission for a new Co Down hotel has been hailed as "good news for the Mournes". South Down MLA Caitríona Ruane welcomed the move to allow a new Glassdrumman hotel to be c...
Ruane Welcomes Mourne Hotel Plans
The granting of planning permission for a new Co Down hotel has been hailed as "good news for the Mournes". South Down MLA Caitríona Ruane welcomed the move to allow a new Glassdrumman hotel to be c...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2008
Ruane Welcomes Mourne Hotel Plans
The granting of planning permission for a new Co Down hotel has been hailed as "good news for the Mournes", (pictured). South Down MLA Caitríona Ruane welcomed the move to allow a new Glassdrumman ho...
Ruane Welcomes Mourne Hotel Plans
The granting of planning permission for a new Co Down hotel has been hailed as "good news for the Mournes", (pictured). South Down MLA Caitríona Ruane welcomed the move to allow a new Glassdrumman ho...
Recruitment News, Aug 15, 2008
250 Jobs In Doubt At Waterford's Stoke-on-Trent Plant
Waterford Wedgewood has confirmed it is seeking to cut 250 jobs at its Stoke-on-Trent site. This latest announcement has came as over 500 jobs remain in the balance at the firm's Kilbarry plant, whi...
250 Jobs In Doubt At Waterford's Stoke-on-Trent Plant
Waterford Wedgewood has confirmed it is seeking to cut 250 jobs at its Stoke-on-Trent site. This latest announcement has came as over 500 jobs remain in the balance at the firm's Kilbarry plant, whi...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2008
Girl Dies In Swollen River Fall
A five-year-old girl who was swept half a mile by a flood-swollen river, has died despite attempts to save her. A major search operation began after the girl, from Holsworthy, Devon, fell into the Ri...
Girl Dies In Swollen River Fall
A five-year-old girl who was swept half a mile by a flood-swollen river, has died despite attempts to save her. A major search operation began after the girl, from Holsworthy, Devon, fell into the Ri...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2008
Police Name Stab Victim And Make Arrest
Police have named the 44-year-old woman killed in Saundersfoot. Kim Butler was found dead at a property in Pennant Avenue in Saundersfoot in Pembrokeshire in the early hours of Wednesday morning. A ...
Police Name Stab Victim And Make Arrest
Police have named the 44-year-old woman killed in Saundersfoot. Kim Butler was found dead at a property in Pennant Avenue in Saundersfoot in Pembrokeshire in the early hours of Wednesday morning. A ...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2008
Scout Leader Found Dead On Hiking Trip
A "experienced" hiker has been found dead after going missing on a trip to Liechtenstein. The British scout leader was found dead after he apparently plunged 1,000ft down a ravine. Thomas Moore, 21,...
Scout Leader Found Dead On Hiking Trip
A "experienced" hiker has been found dead after going missing on a trip to Liechtenstein. The British scout leader was found dead after he apparently plunged 1,000ft down a ravine. Thomas Moore, 21,...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2008
Five Questioned Over NI Fuel Laundering
Five men have been questioned by police in Northern Ireland following an operation focused on the sale of illegally laundered fuel. Searches were carried out at private and commercial premises in Be...
Five Questioned Over NI Fuel Laundering
Five men have been questioned by police in Northern Ireland following an operation focused on the sale of illegally laundered fuel. Searches were carried out at private and commercial premises in Be...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2008
Mental Hospital Patients Recaptured
Two psychiatric hospital patients have been recaptured, having escaped and been at large for for nearly 24 hours. Terry Powell, 35, of Cornwall, and Jason Lord, 23, of Devon, fled from a wing at Lang...
Mental Hospital Patients Recaptured
Two psychiatric hospital patients have been recaptured, having escaped and been at large for for nearly 24 hours. Terry Powell, 35, of Cornwall, and Jason Lord, 23, of Devon, fled from a wing at Lang...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2008
Fish Kills Targeted
There was a large turnout last night as concerned fishermen and locals met to discuss repeated fish kills into one of the main tributaries to Lough Neagh. As reported on 4ni in June, a second serious...
Fish Kills Targeted
There was a large turnout last night as concerned fishermen and locals met to discuss repeated fish kills into one of the main tributaries to Lough Neagh. As reported on 4ni in June, a second serious...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2008
Jobs Boost As Hotel Expands
Following recent news that hotels in Northern Ireland are now excelling with even higher occupancy levels than that of Dublin, there's more positive signs of progress in the hospitality trade today. ...
Jobs Boost As Hotel Expands
Following recent news that hotels in Northern Ireland are now excelling with even higher occupancy levels than that of Dublin, there's more positive signs of progress in the hospitality trade today. ...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2008
Midwife's Diary Goes Missing
A midwife's diary containing personal information on hundreds of new and expectant mothers has been lost from a Health Trust in Greater Manchester. Pennine Acute NHS Trust has contacted about 345 wom...
Midwife's Diary Goes Missing
A midwife's diary containing personal information on hundreds of new and expectant mothers has been lost from a Health Trust in Greater Manchester. Pennine Acute NHS Trust has contacted about 345 wom...
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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.
