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Northern Ireland News for September 2008 : Page 14
UK National News, Sep 3, 2008
Baby Dies In Broadwater Farm Fall
An already notorious north London council estate (pictured) - which saw the shocking murder of a policeman during riots over two decades ago - is now the scene of a police probe into the death of a ba...
Baby Dies In Broadwater Farm Fall
An already notorious north London council estate (pictured) - which saw the shocking murder of a policeman during riots over two decades ago - is now the scene of a police probe into the death of a ba...
UK National News, Sep 3, 2008
Teenager Arrested After Fatal Stabbing Attack
A youth has been arrested over the murder of Shaquille Smith in east London on Saturday. Shaquille died after being stabbed in the stomach in Hackney, and his sister Tahira, 16, also suffered knife w...
Teenager Arrested After Fatal Stabbing Attack
A youth has been arrested over the murder of Shaquille Smith in east London on Saturday. Shaquille died after being stabbed in the stomach in Hackney, and his sister Tahira, 16, also suffered knife w...
UK National News, Sep 3, 2008
Drugs Worth £4.5m Uncovered
A man is to appear in court today charged with attempting to smuggle heroin worth an estimated street value of £4.5 million into the UK. Stephen Macnamee, 30, from Bryn Tewan, Holyhead on Anglesey is...
Drugs Worth £4.5m Uncovered
A man is to appear in court today charged with attempting to smuggle heroin worth an estimated street value of £4.5 million into the UK. Stephen Macnamee, 30, from Bryn Tewan, Holyhead on Anglesey is...
UK National News, Sep 3, 2008
Balls 'Frustrated' By EMA Delay Situation
Education Secretary Ed Balls has expressed 'frustration' at administrative delays currently slowing down the application process for Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA) grants. Around 150,000 UK...
Balls 'Frustrated' By EMA Delay Situation
Education Secretary Ed Balls has expressed 'frustration' at administrative delays currently slowing down the application process for Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA) grants. Around 150,000 UK...
UK National News, Sep 3, 2008
Salmond Promises 'Ambitious' Plans For The Year Ahead
Scottish Parliament First Minister Alex Salmond has promised an "ambitious" programme to benefit individuals, families and society as a whole" as he launched the governments plans for the year ahead. ...
Salmond Promises 'Ambitious' Plans For The Year Ahead
Scottish Parliament First Minister Alex Salmond has promised an "ambitious" programme to benefit individuals, families and society as a whole" as he launched the governments plans for the year ahead. ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 3, 2008
Pressure On DUP As IMC Says IRA "No Longer Operates"
Although NI First Minister and DUP Leader Peter Robinson has said he will "not meet republican demands for the devolution of policing and justice powers to Stormont until the IRA is finally at an end"...
Pressure On DUP As IMC Says IRA "No Longer Operates"
Although NI First Minister and DUP Leader Peter Robinson has said he will "not meet republican demands for the devolution of policing and justice powers to Stormont until the IRA is finally at an end"...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 3, 2008
Arrests Halt International Gun And Drug Operation
Around £3.25m worth of heroin and over two dozen handguns were seized by police yesterday as part of an international anti-organised crime operation that spanned both the Irish border and mainland Eur...
Arrests Halt International Gun And Drug Operation
Around £3.25m worth of heroin and over two dozen handguns were seized by police yesterday as part of an international anti-organised crime operation that spanned both the Irish border and mainland Eur...
UK National News, Sep 3, 2008
Fertility Clinics Urged To Use Single Embryos To Cut Multiple Pregnancies
Single embryos for women younger than 37 to cut the rate of multiple pregnancies should be used by fertility clinics experts have said. The British Fertility Society (BFS) and the Association of Clin...
Fertility Clinics Urged To Use Single Embryos To Cut Multiple Pregnancies
Single embryos for women younger than 37 to cut the rate of multiple pregnancies should be used by fertility clinics experts have said. The British Fertility Society (BFS) and the Association of Clin...
UK National News, Sep 3, 2008
Car Hijacked At Traffic Lights In Edinburgh
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman had her car hijacked in Edinburgh last night. The 57-year-old victim was at traffic lights on East Mayfield, waiting to turn into Dalkeith Road, at ab...
Car Hijacked At Traffic Lights In Edinburgh
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman had her car hijacked in Edinburgh last night. The 57-year-old victim was at traffic lights on East Mayfield, waiting to turn into Dalkeith Road, at ab...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 3, 2008
Man Shot In Legs
There has been another 'paramilitary-style' shooting near Belfast. A man has been taken to hospital after being shot in both legs on the outskirts of Lisburn and west Belfast. Four men entered the m...
Man Shot In Legs
There has been another 'paramilitary-style' shooting near Belfast. A man has been taken to hospital after being shot in both legs on the outskirts of Lisburn and west Belfast. Four men entered the m...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 3, 2008
Anti-Cancer Jab Launched For NI Schoolgirls
Northern Ireland is now to follow an important health promotional lead from Scottish medics - where some of the first girls to take part in the anti-cancer HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) immunisation pro...
Anti-Cancer Jab Launched For NI Schoolgirls
Northern Ireland is now to follow an important health promotional lead from Scottish medics - where some of the first girls to take part in the anti-cancer HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) immunisation pro...
UK National News, Sep 3, 2008
New RICS Regulations To 'Protect New Build Market'
Regulations that will ensure property developers disclose the true value of new-build properties have been introduced. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has made changes to the 'Red...
New RICS Regulations To 'Protect New Build Market'
Regulations that will ensure property developers disclose the true value of new-build properties have been introduced. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has made changes to the 'Red...
UK National News, Sep 3, 2008
Movie Posters Slammed For 'Glamourising' Guns
Two posters advertising an action movie have been slammed by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for "glamorising" guns and violence. One of the posters advertising 'Wanted' showed Angelina Jol...
Movie Posters Slammed For 'Glamourising' Guns
Two posters advertising an action movie have been slammed by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for "glamorising" guns and violence. One of the posters advertising 'Wanted' showed Angelina Jol...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 3, 2008
Conference Targets Division
The importance of mutual respect and challenging the causes of division were highlighted today by Junior Minister Jeffrey Donaldson. He was speaking at the 'Voices of the Future, Legacies of the Past...
Conference Targets Division
The importance of mutual respect and challenging the causes of division were highlighted today by Junior Minister Jeffrey Donaldson. He was speaking at the 'Voices of the Future, Legacies of the Past...
UK National News, Sep 3, 2008
Eighteen Stray Dogs Put To Sleep Every Day
A Dog welfare charity's annual Stray Dogs Report has revealed an estimated 96,892 stray dogs were taken in by local councils in the UK last year; 6,710 of which were put to sleep for want of a home. ...
Eighteen Stray Dogs Put To Sleep Every Day
A Dog welfare charity's annual Stray Dogs Report has revealed an estimated 96,892 stray dogs were taken in by local councils in the UK last year; 6,710 of which were put to sleep for want of a home. ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 3, 2008
Altnagelvin Facility £3.8m Over Budget, Says Audit Office
Costs for a new Derry hospital facility soared by almost £4m due to delays associated with the appointment of a private developer, it has been revealed. The pharmacy centre, at Altnagelvin hospital...
Altnagelvin Facility £3.8m Over Budget, Says Audit Office
Costs for a new Derry hospital facility soared by almost £4m due to delays associated with the appointment of a private developer, it has been revealed. The pharmacy centre, at Altnagelvin hospital...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 3, 2008
NI Leads Dog Euthanasia League
A canine welfare charity is urging people across the Province to re-home a rescue dog (like Xander, pictured) before purchasing a 'retail rover'. Dogs Trust's annual Stray Dogs Report published today...
NI Leads Dog Euthanasia League
A canine welfare charity is urging people across the Province to re-home a rescue dog (like Xander, pictured) before purchasing a 'retail rover'. Dogs Trust's annual Stray Dogs Report published today...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 3, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
IRA 'Top Brass' Must Go The DUP Leader - and NI First Minsiter - Peter Robinson has said his party still requires the removal of the IRA army council and that position has not yet been reached. Mr Ro...
Other NI News In Brief
IRA 'Top Brass' Must Go The DUP Leader - and NI First Minsiter - Peter Robinson has said his party still requires the removal of the IRA army council and that position has not yet been reached. Mr Ro...
Recruitment News, Sep 3, 2008
Teacher 'Drought 'Worsens As School Places Increase
A national teachers' union has hit out at figures showing a reduction in class sizes from the Department of Education. The Department said the ratio of pupils in classes of more than 30 decreased fro...
Teacher 'Drought 'Worsens As School Places Increase
A national teachers' union has hit out at figures showing a reduction in class sizes from the Department of Education. The Department said the ratio of pupils in classes of more than 30 decreased fro...
UK National News, Sep 2, 2008
Mansion Body Identified As Christopher Foster
The body of a man found at the site of a burnt-out mansion in Shropshire has been identified as Christopher Foster. The body of Mr Foster's wife Jill Foster, 49, was found in Osbaston House in Maesbr...
Mansion Body Identified As Christopher Foster
The body of a man found at the site of a burnt-out mansion in Shropshire has been identified as Christopher Foster. The body of Mr Foster's wife Jill Foster, 49, was found in Osbaston House in Maesbr...
UK National News, Sep 2, 2008
Darling Spins 'Gloom' into 'Optimism', After Sterling Fall
UK Chancellor Alistair Darling has made an apparent 'U-turn' on his previously gloomy predictions for the British economy - insisting he is actually optimistic about overcoming financial difficulties....
Darling Spins 'Gloom' into 'Optimism', After Sterling Fall
UK Chancellor Alistair Darling has made an apparent 'U-turn' on his previously gloomy predictions for the British economy - insisting he is actually optimistic about overcoming financial difficulties....
UK National News, Sep 2, 2008
Birmingham Toddler Dies Following Airgun Shooting
An 18-month-old boy has died a week after being shot in the head with an airgun. Rashid Ullah had been in a critical condition since the shooting on August 24, but died on Sunday in Birmingham Childr...
Birmingham Toddler Dies Following Airgun Shooting
An 18-month-old boy has died a week after being shot in the head with an airgun. Rashid Ullah had been in a critical condition since the shooting on August 24, but died on Sunday in Birmingham Childr...
UK National News, Sep 2, 2008
Smith Urges Parents To 'Play Part' In Defeating Gang Culture
Parents need to step-up and play their part in combating the UK's hooligan culture, according to Home Secretary Jacqui Smith. Ms Smith has appealed to parents to help tackle gang crime, and insisted ...
Smith Urges Parents To 'Play Part' In Defeating Gang Culture
Parents need to step-up and play their part in combating the UK's hooligan culture, according to Home Secretary Jacqui Smith. Ms Smith has appealed to parents to help tackle gang crime, and insisted ...
UK National News, Sep 2, 2008
Scottish Government Abolishes Car Park Charges At NHS Hospitals
The doctors' representative body, the BMA Scotland, has welcomed the Scottish Government's announcement that car parking charges would be abolished at NHS hospitals across Scotland. Dr Charles Saunde...
Scottish Government Abolishes Car Park Charges At NHS Hospitals
The doctors' representative body, the BMA Scotland, has welcomed the Scottish Government's announcement that car parking charges would be abolished at NHS hospitals across Scotland. Dr Charles Saunde...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 2, 2008
Partnership Scheme To Aid First-Time Buyers
Northern Ireland is to pilot a re-emerged 50% mortgage scheme, designed to give first-time buyers a much-needed leg-up onto, the now elusive, property market. The Province will be the first part o...
Partnership Scheme To Aid First-Time Buyers
Northern Ireland is to pilot a re-emerged 50% mortgage scheme, designed to give first-time buyers a much-needed leg-up onto, the now elusive, property market. The Province will be the first part o...
UK National News, Sep 2, 2008
Chancellor Announces Stamp Duty Exemption
Chancellor Alistair Darling has announced that properties worth £175,000 and less will be exempt from stamp duty. The new measure will apply to transactions with an effective date on or after Septemb...
Chancellor Announces Stamp Duty Exemption
Chancellor Alistair Darling has announced that properties worth £175,000 and less will be exempt from stamp duty. The new measure will apply to transactions with an effective date on or after Septemb...
UK National News, Sep 2, 2008
Hydro Potential Remains Untapped
Scotland has enough untapped hydro potential to power a quarter of the nation's homes, according to a new study published on Tuesday. The study carried out for the Forum for Renewable Energy Developm...
Hydro Potential Remains Untapped
Scotland has enough untapped hydro potential to power a quarter of the nation's homes, according to a new study published on Tuesday. The study carried out for the Forum for Renewable Energy Developm...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 2, 2008
Maze Stadium Confusion Continues
Plans for a national sports stadium in Northern Ireland were marred by further confusion at the weekend, with reports suggesting the Maze site is to be dropped, and will instead be transformed into a ...
Maze Stadium Confusion Continues
Plans for a national sports stadium in Northern Ireland were marred by further confusion at the weekend, with reports suggesting the Maze site is to be dropped, and will instead be transformed into a ...
UK National News, Sep 2, 2008
Virgin May Bid For Gatwick Ownership
A team from Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic Group is in the market to bid for a major UK airport. He has put together a consortium to raise the £2bn to buy Britain's second largest airport - Ga...
Virgin May Bid For Gatwick Ownership
A team from Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic Group is in the market to bid for a major UK airport. He has put together a consortium to raise the £2bn to buy Britain's second largest airport - Ga...
Recruitment News, Sep 2, 2008
SFA Calls For Pay Freeze To Stem 'Out Of Control' Redundancies
An organisation representing small Irish businesses is seeking a pay freeze to limit the high level of redundancies, which it describes as: "spiralling out of control." New figures released by Small...
SFA Calls For Pay Freeze To Stem 'Out Of Control' Redundancies
An organisation representing small Irish businesses is seeking a pay freeze to limit the high level of redundancies, which it describes as: "spiralling out of control." New figures released by Small...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A chilly start with a widespread frost and some freezing fog, any freezing fog slow to clear. Otherwise bright with sunny spells and coastal showers. Light winds. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Coastal showers dying out with a widespread frost developing along with freezing fog, which could become extensive. Winds remaining light. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
