Archives for: August 2006, 10
Violent Separatism Spreads to Scotland
Jamie Hoggan, a (rather geeky looking) 16 year old, who has declared himself to be a member of the "Scottish Freedom Force" (inspired by Mel Gibson's famous line in the completely historically accurate Braveheart, per chance?) has been convicted of carry… more »
Traffic Chaos... In The Sky


Flights into and out of Belfast and Londonderry have been among those hit by delays and cancellations today due to a major security alert at Heathrow. In particular, flights to and from the London airports have been affected, and passengers are being mad… more »
Hunger Striker Profile 9: Thomas McElwee
Conviction: manslaughter, possession of explosives
Sentence: 20 years (reduced from life)
Joined Hunger Strike: 7th(?) June
Suicided: 8th August
Thomas McElwee was born the 5th of 12 siblings to a family in Bellaghy. The previous year McElwee's fat… more »
