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Northern Ireland News for December 2004 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2004
Minister gives green light to Sure Start programme
Health Minister Angela Smith today announced that the temporary suspension on funding for Sure Start projects in Northern Ireland has been lifted. Ms Smith said that the Sure Start schemes, which are...
Minister gives green light to Sure Start programme
Health Minister Angela Smith today announced that the temporary suspension on funding for Sure Start projects in Northern Ireland has been lifted. Ms Smith said that the Sure Start schemes, which are...
UK National News, Dec 16, 2004
Report highlights adult basic skills shortfall
A report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has praised the Department of Education and Skills for a "good start" made in the long-term strategy to improve the levels of adult literacy and numeracy ...
Report highlights adult basic skills shortfall
A report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has praised the Department of Education and Skills for a "good start" made in the long-term strategy to improve the levels of adult literacy and numeracy ...
UK National News, Dec 15, 2004
Government warns of hazardous fake cigarettes
Customs Minister John Healey has launched a campaign warning smokers tempted to buy cheap smuggled cigarettes that increasing numbers of hazardous fake cigarettes are being sold on streets, in pubs an...
Government warns of hazardous fake cigarettes
Customs Minister John Healey has launched a campaign warning smokers tempted to buy cheap smuggled cigarettes that increasing numbers of hazardous fake cigarettes are being sold on streets, in pubs an...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2004
Elderly man killed in road traffic collision
An elderly man has died following a road traffic accident in Co Down this morning. The victim was driving a car which collided with a van on the city-bound slip road of the Saintfield Road at about 6...
Elderly man killed in road traffic collision
An elderly man has died following a road traffic accident in Co Down this morning. The victim was driving a car which collided with a van on the city-bound slip road of the Saintfield Road at about 6...
UK National News, Dec 15, 2004
Time in court slashed for witnesses - minister
A new computer network linking 101 Crown courts and criminal justice agencies is to be introduced nationally today. The new network will allow for more police on the streets, making giving evidence i...
Time in court slashed for witnesses - minister
A new computer network linking 101 Crown courts and criminal justice agencies is to be introduced nationally today. The new network will allow for more police on the streets, making giving evidence i...
UK National News, Dec 15, 2004
'Living wills' Bill passes reading amid Commons chaos
A climb down last night by the Government helped push the Mental Incapacity Bill through its second stage reading, amid chaotic scenes in the Commons last night. Much of the furore centred on a revel...
'Living wills' Bill passes reading amid Commons chaos
A climb down last night by the Government helped push the Mental Incapacity Bill through its second stage reading, amid chaotic scenes in the Commons last night. Much of the furore centred on a revel...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2004
Man dies following flat fire
The man who was treated in hospital for severe burns following a fire at a flat in Co Down yesterday has died. The 61-year-old man, who has not yet been named, was taken to hospital after being rescu...
Man dies following flat fire
The man who was treated in hospital for severe burns following a fire at a flat in Co Down yesterday has died. The 61-year-old man, who has not yet been named, was taken to hospital after being rescu...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2004
Northern Ireland jobs growth continues
The latest labour market figures, released today, show that Northern Ireland is continuing to experience jobs growth, with the highest number of employee jobs on record being reported. Seasonally adj...
Northern Ireland jobs growth continues
The latest labour market figures, released today, show that Northern Ireland is continuing to experience jobs growth, with the highest number of employee jobs on record being reported. Seasonally adj...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2004
Murphy welcomes Portadown regeneration plans
Secretary of State Paul Murphy has congratulated those behind a new Development Framework in Portadown which aims to improve the physical and economic regeneration of the Co Armagh town. Speaking in ...
Murphy welcomes Portadown regeneration plans
Secretary of State Paul Murphy has congratulated those behind a new Development Framework in Portadown which aims to improve the physical and economic regeneration of the Co Armagh town. Speaking in ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2004
Disabled housing scheme opened in Belfast
An innovative housing development, tailored to the needs of people with profound disabilities, was officially opened in Belfast today. The £920,000 Hillmount Close development at Finaghy Road South ...
Disabled housing scheme opened in Belfast
An innovative housing development, tailored to the needs of people with profound disabilities, was officially opened in Belfast today. The £920,000 Hillmount Close development at Finaghy Road South ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2004
Queen’s to conduct facial disfigurement study
Dental researchers at Queen's University are to carry out a major project examining the impact of facial disfigurement on teenagers. The study, led by Dr Donald Burden, Dr Chris Johnston and Dr Orlag...
Queen’s to conduct facial disfigurement study
Dental researchers at Queen's University are to carry out a major project examining the impact of facial disfigurement on teenagers. The study, led by Dr Donald Burden, Dr Chris Johnston and Dr Orlag...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2004
Revolutionary medical devices on show at W5
A revolutionary Personal Health Status Monitor for early detection of life threatening cardiac rhythms is just one of the new medical devices set to revolutionise health care on show at the Personalis...
Revolutionary medical devices on show at W5
A revolutionary Personal Health Status Monitor for early detection of life threatening cardiac rhythms is just one of the new medical devices set to revolutionise health care on show at the Personalis...
UK National News, Dec 15, 2004
Top toy retailers lose appeal against price fixing
Argos and Littlewoods, two of the UK's biggest toy retailers, have lost an appeal against an Office of Fair Trading (OFT) decision ruling that they were guilty of illegally fixing the price of certain...
Top toy retailers lose appeal against price fixing
Argos and Littlewoods, two of the UK's biggest toy retailers, have lost an appeal against an Office of Fair Trading (OFT) decision ruling that they were guilty of illegally fixing the price of certain...
UK National News, Dec 15, 2004
China pledges more aid to UN world food programme
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and China have marked 25 years of partnership with a landmark agreement that will see increased Chinese funding and expertise used to assist the UN deal w...
China pledges more aid to UN world food programme
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and China have marked 25 years of partnership with a landmark agreement that will see increased Chinese funding and expertise used to assist the UN deal w...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2004
Teenage girl attacked in north Belfast
Police are appealing for information after a teenage girl was attacked in north Belfast last night. Laura Cleary, 15, was punched to the ground and knocked unconscious whilst walking to her Serpentin...
Teenage girl attacked in north Belfast
Police are appealing for information after a teenage girl was attacked in north Belfast last night. Laura Cleary, 15, was punched to the ground and knocked unconscious whilst walking to her Serpentin...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2004
Iraqi family win right to death inquiry
The family of an Iraqi civilian allegedly killed by British troops has won a legal challenge over the Government's refusal to hold a full independent inquiry into the death. In a decision, which pote...
Iraqi family win right to death inquiry
The family of an Iraqi civilian allegedly killed by British troops has won a legal challenge over the Government's refusal to hold a full independent inquiry into the death. In a decision, which pote...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2004
Over 600 drivers caught putting lives at risk
In recent weeks, over 600 drivers have been detected flouting motoring laws in the Greater Belfast area, police revealed today. Over a period of four weekends, officers detected 296 drivers speeding,...
Over 600 drivers caught putting lives at risk
In recent weeks, over 600 drivers have been detected flouting motoring laws in the Greater Belfast area, police revealed today. Over a period of four weekends, officers detected 296 drivers speeding,...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2004
Man in critical condition following fire
A man in his 60s is being treated in hospital for severe burns following a suspicious fire at a flat in Co Down this morning. The man, who is said to be in a critical condition, was rescued from a gr...
Man in critical condition following fire
A man in his 60s is being treated in hospital for severe burns following a suspicious fire at a flat in Co Down this morning. The man, who is said to be in a critical condition, was rescued from a gr...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2004
Royal Navy captain relieved and sent home
The captain of a Royal Navy warship has been relieved of his command and ordered home over allegations of bullying. Commander David Axon was ordered off HMS Somerset following a formal complaint lodg...
Royal Navy captain relieved and sent home
The captain of a Royal Navy warship has been relieved of his command and ordered home over allegations of bullying. Commander David Axon was ordered off HMS Somerset following a formal complaint lodg...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2004
Labour backbenchers may revolt over 'living wills' Bill
Prime Minister Tony Blair is today facing a House of Commons revolt over a Bill that critics claim may pave the way for legalised euthanasia. Backbenchers concerned at the legislation contained in th...
Labour backbenchers may revolt over 'living wills' Bill
Prime Minister Tony Blair is today facing a House of Commons revolt over a Bill that critics claim may pave the way for legalised euthanasia. Backbenchers concerned at the legislation contained in th...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2004
Risk of stroke 'double' for migraine sufferers, says BMA
Migraine sufferers are twice as likely to suffer a stroke than those who do not experience migraines, according to a report in this week's British Medical Journal. In the first review of its kind, re...
Risk of stroke 'double' for migraine sufferers, says BMA
Migraine sufferers are twice as likely to suffer a stroke than those who do not experience migraines, according to a report in this week's British Medical Journal. In the first review of its kind, re...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2004
Paisley accepts Ahern apology but impasse continues
It is still unclear whether the DUP will meet with Irish officials on Wednesday despite Taoiseach Bertie Ahern's apology to DUP leader Ian Paisley concerning photographic evidence of IRA decomissionin...
Paisley accepts Ahern apology but impasse continues
It is still unclear whether the DUP will meet with Irish officials on Wednesday despite Taoiseach Bertie Ahern's apology to DUP leader Ian Paisley concerning photographic evidence of IRA decomissionin...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2004
Government plans age discrimination crackdown
The Government has unveiled new proposals to crackdown on age discrimination in the workplace. Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt and Work and Pensions Secretary Alan Johnson said that the ...
Government plans age discrimination crackdown
The Government has unveiled new proposals to crackdown on age discrimination in the workplace. Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt and Work and Pensions Secretary Alan Johnson said that the ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2004
Report highlights gaps in mental health legal advice
A report released today by the Law Centre (NI) has highlighted severe gaps in mental health legal advice and information services in Northern Ireland. ‘Unmet Need’, which is the result of a research ...
Report highlights gaps in mental health legal advice
A report released today by the Law Centre (NI) has highlighted severe gaps in mental health legal advice and information services in Northern Ireland. ‘Unmet Need’, which is the result of a research ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2004
Irish banks to be sold in £967m deal
The Northern Bank is to be sold to Denmark's biggest bank Danske, it was announced today. The deal, which is expected to be completed early next year, will also see Danske purchase National Irish Ban...
Irish banks to be sold in £967m deal
The Northern Bank is to be sold to Denmark's biggest bank Danske, it was announced today. The deal, which is expected to be completed early next year, will also see Danske purchase National Irish Ban...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2004
Massive £431m package for sport
The 2004 Spending Review will bring a massive £431 million from central government for sport over the three-year period 2005 to 2008. This represents an annual funding rise of 31% from £118 million i...
Massive £431m package for sport
The 2004 Spending Review will bring a massive £431 million from central government for sport over the three-year period 2005 to 2008. This represents an annual funding rise of 31% from £118 million i...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2004
NI coastline ‘neglected and poorly managed’
Northern Ireland’s coastline is being neglected and poorly managed, a top coastal expert warned today. Professor Andrew Cooper, Head of the Coastal Research Centre at the University of Ulster, has ca...
NI coastline ‘neglected and poorly managed’
Northern Ireland’s coastline is being neglected and poorly managed, a top coastal expert warned today. Professor Andrew Cooper, Head of the Coastal Research Centre at the University of Ulster, has ca...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2004
Council invites ideas for ‘Titanic’ attraction
Belfast City Council and the Northern Ireland Tourist Board have appointed an international team of specialists to draw up plans for a world-class visitor attraction based on both Titanic and Belfast’...
Council invites ideas for ‘Titanic’ attraction
Belfast City Council and the Northern Ireland Tourist Board have appointed an international team of specialists to draw up plans for a world-class visitor attraction based on both Titanic and Belfast’...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2004
Shopworkers warned to beware of festive 'blitz'
The UK's shopworkers have been urged to be on their guard when selling age-restricted products following the recent announcement of another clampdown on alcohol-related violence and disorder. Retail ...
Shopworkers warned to beware of festive 'blitz'
The UK's shopworkers have been urged to be on their guard when selling age-restricted products following the recent announcement of another clampdown on alcohol-related violence and disorder. Retail ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2004
First School Safety Zone launched at St Joseph's College
The Department for Regional Development’s Roads Service today launched the first School Safety Zone in Northern Ireland. The School Safety Zone, which is part of the Safer Routes to School initiative...
First School Safety Zone launched at St Joseph's College
The Department for Regional Development’s Roads Service today launched the first School Safety Zone in Northern Ireland. The School Safety Zone, which is part of the Safer Routes to School initiative...
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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.
