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Northern Ireland News for December 2004 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2004
Body of Co Fermanagh angler found
The body of an angler who went missing on a Co Fermanagh lough last Monday has been recovered. Gordon Duncan, 53, from Enniskillen, was found in Loch Erne close to Bellanaleck by members of the Boyne...
Body of Co Fermanagh angler found
The body of an angler who went missing on a Co Fermanagh lough last Monday has been recovered. Gordon Duncan, 53, from Enniskillen, was found in Loch Erne close to Bellanaleck by members of the Boyne...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2004
Allied Bakeries announce £2m investment
Enterprise, Trade and Invesment Minister, Barry Gardiner, has announced a £2 million investment by a leading Northern Ireland bakery. The venture will see Allied Bakeries Ireland invest in two new st...
Allied Bakeries announce £2m investment
Enterprise, Trade and Invesment Minister, Barry Gardiner, has announced a £2 million investment by a leading Northern Ireland bakery. The venture will see Allied Bakeries Ireland invest in two new st...
UK National News, Dec 6, 2004
Government aim to educate teenagers away from crime
A new teaching resource aimed at helping educate teenagers away from crime was launched today by the Home Secretary, David Blunkett. The Watch Over Me II video is aimed at helping young people ensur...
Government aim to educate teenagers away from crime
A new teaching resource aimed at helping educate teenagers away from crime was launched today by the Home Secretary, David Blunkett. The Watch Over Me II video is aimed at helping young people ensur...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2004
Blair supports Chancellor's Pre-Budget Report
During a speech in Edinburgh today the Prime Minister praised Gordon Brown for creating an economically stable Britain. His comments came as the Chancellor told a BBC4 radio programme that his spen...
Blair supports Chancellor's Pre-Budget Report
During a speech in Edinburgh today the Prime Minister praised Gordon Brown for creating an economically stable Britain. His comments came as the Chancellor told a BBC4 radio programme that his spen...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2004
Belfast man pleads guilty to attempted murder charge
A Belfast man charged with attempted murder has pleaded guilty at court today. Gerard Donegan last week apologised for attacking Maurice McCracken in March 2003 with a hammer. The resulting injuries ...
Belfast man pleads guilty to attempted murder charge
A Belfast man charged with attempted murder has pleaded guilty at court today. Gerard Donegan last week apologised for attacking Maurice McCracken in March 2003 with a hammer. The resulting injuries ...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2004
Blunkett wins right to proceed with access case
Home Secretary David Blunkett has won the first round of a High Court battle regarding access to his former lover's son. Kimberly Quinn had been attempting to delay proceedings with an appeal to the ...
Blunkett wins right to proceed with access case
Home Secretary David Blunkett has won the first round of a High Court battle regarding access to his former lover's son. Kimberly Quinn had been attempting to delay proceedings with an appeal to the ...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2004
Hospital waiting lists show consistent decline
Sir Nigel Crisp, the chief executive of the NHS is set to announce today that hospital lists have fallen by 11% since last year. The downward trend has continued with an overall drop of 35% since fig...
Hospital waiting lists show consistent decline
Sir Nigel Crisp, the chief executive of the NHS is set to announce today that hospital lists have fallen by 11% since last year. The downward trend has continued with an overall drop of 35% since fig...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2004
Second man charged over Derry murder
A second man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Tony McNamee in Londonderry last week. The 37-year-old kitchen assistant died from serious head injuries after a fight outside a bar in D...
Second man charged over Derry murder
A second man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Tony McNamee in Londonderry last week. The 37-year-old kitchen assistant died from serious head injuries after a fight outside a bar in D...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2004
Ukranian Supreme Court's decision awaited
On Friday Ukraine was eagerly awaiting the Supreme Court's ruling on last month's bitterly disputed election results. Pro-western Opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko wants a re-run of the disputed se...
Ukranian Supreme Court's decision awaited
On Friday Ukraine was eagerly awaiting the Supreme Court's ruling on last month's bitterly disputed election results. Pro-western Opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko wants a re-run of the disputed se...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2004
Rapid rise reported in TB cases in London
Figures released recently show that there has been a two-fold increase in the number of Tuberculosis sufferers in London. Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease which though rife in Britain more than 50 year...
Rapid rise reported in TB cases in London
Figures released recently show that there has been a two-fold increase in the number of Tuberculosis sufferers in London. Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease which though rife in Britain more than 50 year...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2004
Fourteen people rescued from burning flats in Belfast
A couple and their nine-month-old baby were among 14 people who were led to safety following a fire in Belfast early this morning. The fire broke out on the third floor of flats in Claremont Court, A...
Fourteen people rescued from burning flats in Belfast
A couple and their nine-month-old baby were among 14 people who were led to safety following a fire in Belfast early this morning. The fire broke out on the third floor of flats in Claremont Court, A...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2004
Waringstown man stabbed during robbery
A man in his 60s has been stabbed during a robbery at his home in Co Down. The victim was getting out of his car on the Ballymabracken Road in Waringstown at around 6.30pm on Thursday when two masked...
Waringstown man stabbed during robbery
A man in his 60s has been stabbed during a robbery at his home in Co Down. The victim was getting out of his car on the Ballymabracken Road in Waringstown at around 6.30pm on Thursday when two masked...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2004
Pre-Budget Report good for NI, claims Minister
NIO Finance Minister, Ian Pearson, has described Chancellor Gordon Brown’s Pre-Budget Report as “good news for Northern Ireland”. Speaking on Friday, Mr Pearson said the report included “something fo...
Pre-Budget Report good for NI, claims Minister
NIO Finance Minister, Ian Pearson, has described Chancellor Gordon Brown’s Pre-Budget Report as “good news for Northern Ireland”. Speaking on Friday, Mr Pearson said the report included “something fo...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2004
Former Minister welcomes Shorts jobs reprieve
Former Enterprise Minister Sir Reg Empey has welcomed the news that Shorts has reversed its decision to cut jobs in January. Management at Northern Ireland's largest manufacturing firm warned in Octo...
Former Minister welcomes Shorts jobs reprieve
Former Enterprise Minister Sir Reg Empey has welcomed the news that Shorts has reversed its decision to cut jobs in January. Management at Northern Ireland's largest manufacturing firm warned in Octo...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2004
Castledawson firm to create 27 new jobs
A leading Northern Ireland engineering firm is to create 27 new jobs thanks to a new £3.2 million investment package. Moyola Precision Engineering based in Castledawson, Co. Londonderry said the inve...
Castledawson firm to create 27 new jobs
A leading Northern Ireland engineering firm is to create 27 new jobs thanks to a new £3.2 million investment package. Moyola Precision Engineering based in Castledawson, Co. Londonderry said the inve...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2004
University spin-off firm floated on Stock Exchange
Friday morning's Alternative Investment Market flotation of Queen's University spin-off company Andor Technology, the first of a university spin-out company in Northern Ireland, is "a breakthrough in ...
University spin-off firm floated on Stock Exchange
Friday morning's Alternative Investment Market flotation of Queen's University spin-off company Andor Technology, the first of a university spin-out company in Northern Ireland, is "a breakthrough in ...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2004
Rebels launch two devastating attacks in Baghdad
Two attacks in Baghdad have claimed the lives of at least 20 people, including up to six policemen. In the first incident, 13 civilians were reported to have died and around 20 were injured after a c...
Rebels launch two devastating attacks in Baghdad
Two attacks in Baghdad have claimed the lives of at least 20 people, including up to six policemen. In the first incident, 13 civilians were reported to have died and around 20 were injured after a c...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2004
Tories criticise Chancellor's proposed skills programme
Shadow Education Secretary Tim Collins has attacked Gordon Brown's proposed Employer Training Programme, which offer those with no GCSE level qualifications time off to avail of free training. Mr Col...
Tories criticise Chancellor's proposed skills programme
Shadow Education Secretary Tim Collins has attacked Gordon Brown's proposed Employer Training Programme, which offer those with no GCSE level qualifications time off to avail of free training. Mr Col...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2004
Minister announces satisfactory primary school performances
According to latest figures primary school pupils in Britain are continuing to score higher marks in English and Maths. The news is a far cry from 1997 when statistics showed a staggering third of 11...
Minister announces satisfactory primary school performances
According to latest figures primary school pupils in Britain are continuing to score higher marks in English and Maths. The news is a far cry from 1997 when statistics showed a staggering third of 11...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2004
Firms invited to enter for 'Big Tick' awards
Firms across the UK are being invited to apply for the Business in the Community's Awards for Excellence 2005. The 'Big Tick' awards represent an opportunity for both large and small companies to rec...
Firms invited to enter for 'Big Tick' awards
Firms across the UK are being invited to apply for the Business in the Community's Awards for Excellence 2005. The 'Big Tick' awards represent an opportunity for both large and small companies to rec...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2004
Report reveals high level of noise complaints
There have been more than 8,000 complaints regarding noise to local councils over the past year, it was revealed today. A new report, published by DoE Environment and Heritage Service (EHS) on Friday...
Report reveals high level of noise complaints
There have been more than 8,000 complaints regarding noise to local councils over the past year, it was revealed today. A new report, published by DoE Environment and Heritage Service (EHS) on Friday...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2004
ntl delivers broadband to NI education sector
Leading broadband provider, ntl, has connected 23 further and higher educational institutions to the Northern Ireland Regional Area Network (NIRAN), it confirmed today. Institutions linked by the net...
ntl delivers broadband to NI education sector
Leading broadband provider, ntl, has connected 23 further and higher educational institutions to the Northern Ireland Regional Area Network (NIRAN), it confirmed today. Institutions linked by the net...
Business News, Dec 3, 2004
Firms invited to enter Business In The Community's Awards
Firms across the UK are being invited to apply for Business in the Community's Awards for Excellence 2005. The awards represent an opportunity for both large and small companies to receive nationwide...
Firms invited to enter Business In The Community's Awards
Firms across the UK are being invited to apply for Business in the Community's Awards for Excellence 2005. The awards represent an opportunity for both large and small companies to receive nationwide...
UK National News, Dec 2, 2004
Galloway clears his name and wins libel case
MP George Galloway has won a libel battle and damages totalling £150,000 against the Daily Telegraph over claims he accepted money from Saddam Husseins's government. The case followed publication of ...
Galloway clears his name and wins libel case
MP George Galloway has won a libel battle and damages totalling £150,000 against the Daily Telegraph over claims he accepted money from Saddam Husseins's government. The case followed publication of ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2004
Education Minister rejects funding crisis
Education Minister, Barry Gardiner, today rejected claims that education funding is in crisis despite shortfalls within the five local Education Boards being forecast to exceed £100 million in the nex...
Education Minister rejects funding crisis
Education Minister, Barry Gardiner, today rejected claims that education funding is in crisis despite shortfalls within the five local Education Boards being forecast to exceed £100 million in the nex...
UK National News, Dec 2, 2004
Former US Marine convicted of policeman's murder
David Bieber 38, a former US marine was convicted today at Newcastle Crown Court of murdering Pc Ian Broadhurst in Leeds on Boxing Day 2003. The court heard how Bieber callously shot Broadhurst five ...
Former US Marine convicted of policeman's murder
David Bieber 38, a former US marine was convicted today at Newcastle Crown Court of murdering Pc Ian Broadhurst in Leeds on Boxing Day 2003. The court heard how Bieber callously shot Broadhurst five ...
UK National News, Dec 2, 2004
Chancellor delivers positive pre-budget report
Chancellor Gordon Brown announced the details of his pre-Budget report today, as well as assuring MPs of Britain's sustained economic growth. Mr Brown confirmed a freeze on petrol duty, a £1bn packag...
Chancellor delivers positive pre-budget report
Chancellor Gordon Brown announced the details of his pre-Budget report today, as well as assuring MPs of Britain's sustained economic growth. Mr Brown confirmed a freeze on petrol duty, a £1bn packag...
UK National News, Dec 2, 2004
EU takes over Bosnian peacekeeping role from Nato
The European Union has taken over control of peacekeeping operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina today (December 2), the largest mission the Union has ever embarked upon. A ceremony in Sarajevo marked ...
EU takes over Bosnian peacekeeping role from Nato
The European Union has taken over control of peacekeeping operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina today (December 2), the largest mission the Union has ever embarked upon. A ceremony in Sarajevo marked ...
UK National News, Dec 2, 2004
Sharon grapples to save Israeli government
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is desperately trying to save his government after he sacked his main coalition partner yesterday. Ministers from the Shinai party were dismissed following their r...
Sharon grapples to save Israeli government
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is desperately trying to save his government after he sacked his main coalition partner yesterday. Ministers from the Shinai party were dismissed following their r...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2004
easyJet announce three new Belfast services
Low cost airline easyJet has announced three new air routes from Belfast International Airport. The new services to commence in July will see daily flights to Inverness, and four flights a week to Ge...
easyJet announce three new Belfast services
Low cost airline easyJet has announced three new air routes from Belfast International Airport. The new services to commence in July will see daily flights to Inverness, and four flights a week to Ge...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and 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.
