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Northern Ireland News for December 2004 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2004
Christmas presents destroyed in car blaze
Police are appealing for information after Christmas presents were destroyed in a car fire in Londonderry last night. The owners of the car were said to be “devastated” after thieves broke into the v...
Christmas presents destroyed in car blaze
Police are appealing for information after Christmas presents were destroyed in a car fire in Londonderry last night. The owners of the car were said to be “devastated” after thieves broke into the v...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2004
Local authorities team up for joint working on waste
A new project to identify and propose solutions to barriers to joint working between local authorities was launched today by Environment Minister Elliot Morley. The Innovation Forum project, being r...
Local authorities team up for joint working on waste
A new project to identify and propose solutions to barriers to joint working between local authorities was launched today by Environment Minister Elliot Morley. The Innovation Forum project, being r...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2004
Antrim Area Hospital MRI Unit opened by Minister
Health Minister Angela Smith today officially opened the £2 million MRI Unit at Antrim Area Hospital. The unit will play a vital role in the diagnosis of cancer and will build gradually to offer a fu...
Antrim Area Hospital MRI Unit opened by Minister
Health Minister Angela Smith today officially opened the £2 million MRI Unit at Antrim Area Hospital. The unit will play a vital role in the diagnosis of cancer and will build gradually to offer a fu...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2004
Three months longer needed to save for NI home
It takes first time buyers in Northern Ireland three months longer to save for a house deposit now compared to the first quarter of 2004 and nine months longer than in 1994. According to research fro...
Three months longer needed to save for NI home
It takes first time buyers in Northern Ireland three months longer to save for a house deposit now compared to the first quarter of 2004 and nine months longer than in 1994. According to research fro...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2004
Middle-East delegation to visit NI on peace-building project
A delegation from the Middle-East will arrive in Northern Ireland this week to pave the way for a peace support project that will draw on the shared experience of the regions’ troubled communities. T...
Middle-East delegation to visit NI on peace-building project
A delegation from the Middle-East will arrive in Northern Ireland this week to pave the way for a peace support project that will draw on the shared experience of the regions’ troubled communities. T...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2004
Around 3,000 jobs to go at BBC
Around 3,000 jobs look set to go at the BBC after Director-General Mark Thompson outlined a new vision for transforming the company into a "simpler, more agile and creative digital broadcaster". The...
Around 3,000 jobs to go at BBC
Around 3,000 jobs look set to go at the BBC after Director-General Mark Thompson outlined a new vision for transforming the company into a "simpler, more agile and creative digital broadcaster". The...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2004
Annan welcomes Karzai inauguration but warns of security threats
On the day of the inauguration of Afghanistan's first democratically elected President, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has said that despite key political gains, the country faces broad s...
Annan welcomes Karzai inauguration but warns of security threats
On the day of the inauguration of Afghanistan's first democratically elected President, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has said that despite key political gains, the country faces broad s...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2004
17 developing countries to benefit from nearly $320 million in UN loans
Seventeen developing countries will benefit from $319.5 million in loans and $6.4 million in grants to improve the living conditions of rural poor, approved today by a United Nations agency devoted to...
17 developing countries to benefit from nearly $320 million in UN loans
Seventeen developing countries will benefit from $319.5 million in loans and $6.4 million in grants to improve the living conditions of rural poor, approved today by a United Nations agency devoted to...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2004
Construction industry growth reflects NI economic standing
Impressive growth in employment in the local construction industry, reflecting the good performance of the Northern Ireland economy over recent years, is one of a number of findings in a new report pu...
Construction industry growth reflects NI economic standing
Impressive growth in employment in the local construction industry, reflecting the good performance of the Northern Ireland economy over recent years, is one of a number of findings in a new report pu...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2004
Health research at forefront of Big Lottery Funding
Health and social inclusion are at the forefront of nine awards totalling over £2 million awarded by the Big Lottery Fund today. Announcing today’s funding, Sir Clive Booth, Chair of the Big Lottery ...
Health research at forefront of Big Lottery Funding
Health and social inclusion are at the forefront of nine awards totalling over £2 million awarded by the Big Lottery Fund today. Announcing today’s funding, Sir Clive Booth, Chair of the Big Lottery ...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2004
Water improvements need to be cost efficient, Goverment told
Government and water industry regulators must think radically to ensure that future water and sewerage improvements can take place without burning a hole in customers' pockets, WaterVoice has said tod...
Water improvements need to be cost efficient, Goverment told
Government and water industry regulators must think radically to ensure that future water and sewerage improvements can take place without burning a hole in customers' pockets, WaterVoice has said tod...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2004
Literacy results highlight high NI teenage standards
The proficiency of Northern Ireland’s 15-year-olds in mathematical, reading and science literacy compares well with that of young people of the same age in other countries, a report claimed today. Al...
Literacy results highlight high NI teenage standards
The proficiency of Northern Ireland’s 15-year-olds in mathematical, reading and science literacy compares well with that of young people of the same age in other countries, a report claimed today. Al...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2004
Talks continue as deadline closes in on DUP and SF
Talks are continuing today to restore Northern Ireland devolution ahead of this week's deadline, set by the British and Irish Governments. It is understood Prime Minister Tony Blair and Irish Premier...
Talks continue as deadline closes in on DUP and SF
Talks are continuing today to restore Northern Ireland devolution ahead of this week's deadline, set by the British and Irish Governments. It is understood Prime Minister Tony Blair and Irish Premier...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2004
Teenager dies in road crash
An 18-year-old girl has died following a road traffic collision in Co Down on Monday. The incident involving two cars occurred at around 7.15pm at Portaferry Road, near Newtownards. Two men are als...
Teenager dies in road crash
An 18-year-old girl has died following a road traffic collision in Co Down on Monday. The incident involving two cars occurred at around 7.15pm at Portaferry Road, near Newtownards. Two men are als...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2004
Public debate to discuss smoking ban
A public debate examining the current controversy surrounding smoking bans is to take place at Belfast City Hospital later this week. Organised by the Northern Ireland Forum for Ethics in Medicine a...
Public debate to discuss smoking ban
A public debate examining the current controversy surrounding smoking bans is to take place at Belfast City Hospital later this week. Organised by the Northern Ireland Forum for Ethics in Medicine a...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2004
DSD pledges support to deprived Derry areas
Minister for Social Development John Spellar today pledged his Department’s support to people living in some of the most deprived areas of Londonderry. The Minister was announcing the Department’s D...
DSD pledges support to deprived Derry areas
Minister for Social Development John Spellar today pledged his Department’s support to people living in some of the most deprived areas of Londonderry. The Minister was announcing the Department’s D...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2004
Government advises consumers on Christmas spending
The Government today launched a new four-step guide to better spending this Christmas. The guide, which has been put together by the Social Security Agency, the Housing Executive and Citizens Advice,...
Government advises consumers on Christmas spending
The Government today launched a new four-step guide to better spending this Christmas. The guide, which has been put together by the Social Security Agency, the Housing Executive and Citizens Advice,...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2004
Market brings taste of Europe to Belfast Christmas shoppers
Thousands of shoppers have been enjoying the flavours of the continent this week as they search for Christmas bargains in Belfast city centre. Traders from Spain, Germany, France and Holland have bee...
Market brings taste of Europe to Belfast Christmas shoppers
Thousands of shoppers have been enjoying the flavours of the continent this week as they search for Christmas bargains in Belfast city centre. Traders from Spain, Germany, France and Holland have bee...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2004
Police launch investigation into student death
Police have launched an investigation into the death of a student who fell and hit his head during an incident at a bus stop in Co Antrim. Christopher Curran, 20, died in hospital on Sunday following...
Police launch investigation into student death
Police have launched an investigation into the death of a student who fell and hit his head during an incident at a bus stop in Co Antrim. Christopher Curran, 20, died in hospital on Sunday following...
UK National News, Dec 6, 2004
Christmas road safety drink drive campaign unveiled
The new Christmas road safety drink drive campaign was launched today by Transport Secretary Alistair Darling. The campaign warns drivers that it takes less than you might think for your driving to ...
Christmas road safety drink drive campaign unveiled
The new Christmas road safety drink drive campaign was launched today by Transport Secretary Alistair Darling. The campaign warns drivers that it takes less than you might think for your driving to ...
UK National News, Dec 6, 2004
Falconer pledges better deal for victims and witnesses
A better deal for victims and witnesses, with more specialist facilities in courts, was announced today by Constitutional Affairs Secretary Lord Falconer. Lord Falconer said: "The needs and safety o...
Falconer pledges better deal for victims and witnesses
A better deal for victims and witnesses, with more specialist facilities in courts, was announced today by Constitutional Affairs Secretary Lord Falconer. Lord Falconer said: "The needs and safety o...
UK National News, Dec 6, 2004
Experts complete review on safety of antidepressants
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) issued new advice to patients and doctors about the group of antidepressants known as SSRI's, today. The updated advice follows the big...
Experts complete review on safety of antidepressants
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) issued new advice to patients and doctors about the group of antidepressants known as SSRI's, today. The updated advice follows the big...
UK National News, Dec 6, 2004
UK receives $10 million of confiscated Colombian drug money
Ten million dollars confiscated from a Colombian drugs baron will be used to tackle crime in the UK, Home Office Minister Caroline Flint said today, following a successful international US/UK drugs en...
UK receives $10 million of confiscated Colombian drug money
Ten million dollars confiscated from a Colombian drugs baron will be used to tackle crime in the UK, Home Office Minister Caroline Flint said today, following a successful international US/UK drugs en...
UK National News, Dec 6, 2004
Fire prevention at the heart of new national framework
The Government's commitment to reducing fire deaths and deliberate fires through placing a greater emphasis on fire prevention was underlined today with the publication of the 2005/06 Fire and Rescue ...
Fire prevention at the heart of new national framework
The Government's commitment to reducing fire deaths and deliberate fires through placing a greater emphasis on fire prevention was underlined today with the publication of the 2005/06 Fire and Rescue ...
UK National News, Dec 6, 2004
New era for 'do it yourself' recycling launched
Secretary of State for Environment Margaret Beckett today unveiled the first in a new era of 'high tech' recycling facilities at supermarkets. The new recycling facility - built by Norwegians for t...
New era for 'do it yourself' recycling launched
Secretary of State for Environment Margaret Beckett today unveiled the first in a new era of 'high tech' recycling facilities at supermarkets. The new recycling facility - built by Norwegians for t...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2004
NI housing market ‘holding up’
Northern Ireland’s housing market is holding up and unlike other parts of the UK has yet to experience any reversal, according to the region’s most authoritative survey of house prices. The latest Un...
NI housing market ‘holding up’
Northern Ireland’s housing market is holding up and unlike other parts of the UK has yet to experience any reversal, according to the region’s most authoritative survey of house prices. The latest Un...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2004
School children evacuated in security alerts
A north Belfast Primary School has had to be evacuated following a series of security alerts on Monday morning. The children were caught up in the alerts in the Crumlin Road area of the city at the b...
School children evacuated in security alerts
A north Belfast Primary School has had to be evacuated following a series of security alerts on Monday morning. The children were caught up in the alerts in the Crumlin Road area of the city at the b...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2004
Former Afghan captive returns home to NI
Former Afghan captive Annetta Flanigan has arrived back in Northern Ireland. The Co Armagh woman, who is originally from Richhill, arrived at Belfast City Airport on Sunday but left by a side entranc...
Former Afghan captive returns home to NI
Former Afghan captive Annetta Flanigan has arrived back in Northern Ireland. The Co Armagh woman, who is originally from Richhill, arrived at Belfast City Airport on Sunday but left by a side entranc...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2004
Two die in road traffic accident
Two people have died following a road traffic accident in Co Down at the weekend. The incident occurred near Gilford at about 10.30pm on Sunday after a blue Renault Laguna car left the Moyallon Road ...
Two die in road traffic accident
Two people have died following a road traffic accident in Co Down at the weekend. The incident occurred near Gilford at about 10.30pm on Sunday after a blue Renault Laguna car left the Moyallon Road ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2004
Shop staff threatened with gun in robbery
Detectives in Belfast have appealed for information following a robbery at a west Belfast shopping centre on Sunday. At around 2pm a member of staff went into the store at Choices gift shop in Park C...
Shop staff threatened with gun in robbery
Detectives in Belfast have appealed for information following a robbery at a west Belfast shopping centre on Sunday. At around 2pm a member of staff went into the store at Choices gift shop in Park C...
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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.
