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Northern Ireland News for December 2004 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2004
Belfast visitor numbers on the increase
The number visitors coming to Belfast and staying overnight rose by 21% in 2004, the Belfast Visitor and Convention Bureau (BVCB) revealed today. The figures, which take visitor numbers to almost 863...
Belfast visitor numbers on the increase
The number visitors coming to Belfast and staying overnight rose by 21% in 2004, the Belfast Visitor and Convention Bureau (BVCB) revealed today. The figures, which take visitor numbers to almost 863...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2004
Search continues for missing fisherman
The hunt for missing fisherman, Gordon Duncan, has continued into its third day in the County Fermanagh lakelands. The 53-year-old father-of-three was last seen fishing from a dinghy, which was later...
Search continues for missing fisherman
The hunt for missing fisherman, Gordon Duncan, has continued into its third day in the County Fermanagh lakelands. The 53-year-old father-of-three was last seen fishing from a dinghy, which was later...
UK National News, Dec 2, 2004
Plans passed for £47m link road through valley
Despite a concerted campaign by environmentalists, plans to build a controversial £47 million link road in southern England have been passed. Friends of the Earth said that the Bexhill to Hastings ro...
Plans passed for £47m link road through valley
Despite a concerted campaign by environmentalists, plans to build a controversial £47 million link road in southern England have been passed. Friends of the Earth said that the Bexhill to Hastings ro...
UK National News, Dec 2, 2004
Water bills increase by 18%
Industry regulator Ofwat has announced a hefty increase in water charges in England and Wales. Customer bills are set to rise by an average of 18% over the next five years. From April 2005 customer ...
Water bills increase by 18%
Industry regulator Ofwat has announced a hefty increase in water charges in England and Wales. Customer bills are set to rise by an average of 18% over the next five years. From April 2005 customer ...
UK National News, Dec 2, 2004
Extra skills training to be offered to workers in England
In his pre-budget report, the Chancellor has announced that workers in England who have no basic qualifications or skills training under their belt will be offered additional skills training. Describ...
Extra skills training to be offered to workers in England
In his pre-budget report, the Chancellor has announced that workers in England who have no basic qualifications or skills training under their belt will be offered additional skills training. Describ...
UK National News, Dec 2, 2004
Walter Smith takes over as Scotland manager
Former Rangers and Everton boss Walter Smith has been named as the new manager of the Scottish national football team. Mr Smith, who last season worked under Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, w...
Walter Smith takes over as Scotland manager
Former Rangers and Everton boss Walter Smith has been named as the new manager of the Scottish national football team. Mr Smith, who last season worked under Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, w...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2004
Police crackdown on underage drinking in north Belfast
Police in north Belfast have seized nearly 500 bottles of alcohol in an ongoing crackdown against underage drinking. The latest operation ran across two weekends at the end of October (29-30) and Nov...
Police crackdown on underage drinking in north Belfast
Police in north Belfast have seized nearly 500 bottles of alcohol in an ongoing crackdown against underage drinking. The latest operation ran across two weekends at the end of October (29-30) and Nov...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2004
Additional funding will tackle race crime - Minister
NIO Minister John Spellar today revealed that £100,000 in extra funding is being made available to tackle race hate crime in Northern Ireland. Making the announcement on Thursday, Mr Spellar said the...
Additional funding will tackle race crime - Minister
NIO Minister John Spellar today revealed that £100,000 in extra funding is being made available to tackle race hate crime in Northern Ireland. Making the announcement on Thursday, Mr Spellar said the...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2004
Safety is the ‘key’ to Christmas crime prevention
The PSNI has launched a Christmas crime prevention campaign aimed at reducing the number of so-called ‘creeper’ burglaries in which thieves break into houses to steal car keys. Police said that while...
Safety is the ‘key’ to Christmas crime prevention
The PSNI has launched a Christmas crime prevention campaign aimed at reducing the number of so-called ‘creeper’ burglaries in which thieves break into houses to steal car keys. Police said that while...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2004
University of Ulster researcher briefs NASA
The University of Ulster is leading cutting edge research into powering the next generation of US space probes, it has been revealed. Addressing NASA scientists in Washington on Thursday about his re...
University of Ulster researcher briefs NASA
The University of Ulster is leading cutting edge research into powering the next generation of US space probes, it has been revealed. Addressing NASA scientists in Washington on Thursday about his re...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 1, 2004
SF say NI deal 'possible' despite 'humiliation'
According to Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams a deal that will restore devolution in Northern Ireland is still possible despite current difficulties. Speaking after a Downing Street meeting with the P...
SF say NI deal 'possible' despite 'humiliation'
According to Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams a deal that will restore devolution in Northern Ireland is still possible despite current difficulties. Speaking after a Downing Street meeting with the P...
UK National News, Dec 1, 2004
Blunkett faces down claims of wrong doing
David Blunkett has refuted allegations of wrong doing and said he played no part in fast tracking a visa application for his former lover's nanny. Mr Blunkett was forced to issue a statement this mor...
Blunkett faces down claims of wrong doing
David Blunkett has refuted allegations of wrong doing and said he played no part in fast tracking a visa application for his former lover's nanny. Mr Blunkett was forced to issue a statement this mor...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 1, 2004
Taoiseach tells Dáil of plan to release McCabe's killers
Four men jailed in connection with the killing of Garda Gerry McCabe will be freed on early release if there is a settlement agreed in the Northern Ireland political process. The Taoiseach, Bertie Ah...
Taoiseach tells Dáil of plan to release McCabe's killers
Four men jailed in connection with the killing of Garda Gerry McCabe will be freed on early release if there is a settlement agreed in the Northern Ireland political process. The Taoiseach, Bertie Ah...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 1, 2004
Two men arrested for questioning over Ballybean death
Police have arrested two men for questioning in connection with the death of a man whose body was discovered in a flat in Gleneagles Gardens in the Ballybean area of Dundonald. A murder inquiry was l...
Two men arrested for questioning over Ballybean death
Police have arrested two men for questioning in connection with the death of a man whose body was discovered in a flat in Gleneagles Gardens in the Ballybean area of Dundonald. A murder inquiry was l...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 1, 2004
Search for fisherman continues on Lough Erne
The hunt for a missing fisherman, Gordon Duncan, was hampered for a time this morning by heavy fog that blanketed the search area of Upper Lough Erne in County Fermanagh. Yesterday, Coastguards had e...
Search for fisherman continues on Lough Erne
The hunt for a missing fisherman, Gordon Duncan, was hampered for a time this morning by heavy fog that blanketed the search area of Upper Lough Erne in County Fermanagh. Yesterday, Coastguards had e...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 1, 2004
Seasonal revellers reminded to ‘Get Home Safe’
Festive revellers are being reminded to make sure that they ‘Get Home Safe’ as the Christmas party season gets into full swing. The twin safety messages of ‘Think Twice’ before getting into trouble, ...
Seasonal revellers reminded to ‘Get Home Safe’
Festive revellers are being reminded to make sure that they ‘Get Home Safe’ as the Christmas party season gets into full swing. The twin safety messages of ‘Think Twice’ before getting into trouble, ...
UK National News, Dec 1, 2004
Police question two schoolboys following pupil's death
It has emerged that two 14-year-old pupils at a school in Greater Manchester where 15-year-old David Sandham died yesterday will be questioned by police. The victim was involved in a fight and appare...
Police question two schoolboys following pupil's death
It has emerged that two 14-year-old pupils at a school in Greater Manchester where 15-year-old David Sandham died yesterday will be questioned by police. The victim was involved in a fight and appare...
UK National News, Dec 1, 2004
Parents renew call for Deepcut public inquiry
In the wake of yesterday's announcement on the decision to have an independent review of abuse at Deepcut, families of the victims are expected to reiterate demands for a full public enquiry. Parent...
Parents renew call for Deepcut public inquiry
In the wake of yesterday's announcement on the decision to have an independent review of abuse at Deepcut, families of the victims are expected to reiterate demands for a full public enquiry. Parent...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 1, 2004
Gardiner discusses school funding with UUP
Education Minister Barry Gardiner has met with UUP leader David Trimble and a delegation from the Ulster Unionist Party to discuss issues relating to the proposals for a Common Funding Scheme for scho...
Gardiner discusses school funding with UUP
Education Minister Barry Gardiner has met with UUP leader David Trimble and a delegation from the Ulster Unionist Party to discuss issues relating to the proposals for a Common Funding Scheme for scho...
UK National News, Dec 1, 2004
Ukraine political crisis continues to deepen
Ukraine's Parliament has today passed a motion of no confidence in the country's Prime Minister. The vote of no confidence followed allegations that the Prime Minister, Viktor Yanukovych, was involve...
Ukraine political crisis continues to deepen
Ukraine's Parliament has today passed a motion of no confidence in the country's Prime Minister. The vote of no confidence followed allegations that the Prime Minister, Viktor Yanukovych, was involve...
UK National News, Dec 1, 2004
Britain will lead G8 campaign against Aids
The Prime Minister has pledged that Africa and Aids will be a top priority for world economies under Britain's presidency of G8. Speaking today to BBC Radio Five Live in an interview to mark world Ai...
Britain will lead G8 campaign against Aids
The Prime Minister has pledged that Africa and Aids will be a top priority for world economies under Britain's presidency of G8. Speaking today to BBC Radio Five Live in an interview to mark world Ai...
UK National News, Dec 1, 2004
Severe shortage of Aids treatments warn WHO
Health experts have warned that failure to provide cheap treatment for HIV/Aids sufferers is putting many more lives at risk. In advance of World Aids Day the World Health Organisation (WHO) issued a...
Severe shortage of Aids treatments warn WHO
Health experts have warned that failure to provide cheap treatment for HIV/Aids sufferers is putting many more lives at risk. In advance of World Aids Day the World Health Organisation (WHO) issued a...
UK National News, Dec 1, 2004
New year price rise for rail travel
A sharp 4% rise in rail fares for UK passengers was announced today. The new prices will take effect next year and while all season tickets and saver fares will go up by 4%, rail firms' advance book...
New year price rise for rail travel
A sharp 4% rise in rail fares for UK passengers was announced today. The new prices will take effect next year and while all season tickets and saver fares will go up by 4%, rail firms' advance book...
UK National News, Dec 1, 2004
Awards recognise people tackling anti-social behaviour
One hundred local people who have stood up and taken action against anti-social behaviour in their communities are to be commended for their bravery. At a ceremony to be held in London the winners wi...
Awards recognise people tackling anti-social behaviour
One hundred local people who have stood up and taken action against anti-social behaviour in their communities are to be commended for their bravery. At a ceremony to be held in London the winners wi...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 1, 2004
Minister welcomes £118m road improvement package
Minister of State John Spellar has welcomed the unveiling of a £118 million package of improvements on the A4 and A5 roads in Tyrone. The Preferred Scheme Options include the provision of approximate...
Minister welcomes £118m road improvement package
Minister of State John Spellar has welcomed the unveiling of a £118 million package of improvements on the A4 and A5 roads in Tyrone. The Preferred Scheme Options include the provision of approximate...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 1, 2004
Revised investors in people standard launched
The Minister for Employment and Learning, Barry Gardiner, has welcomed the launch of the new version of the Investors in People Standard and emphasised its potential impact on local employers. Secret...
Revised investors in people standard launched
The Minister for Employment and Learning, Barry Gardiner, has welcomed the launch of the new version of the Investors in People Standard and emphasised its potential impact on local employers. Secret...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 1, 2004
Tighter demolition planning controls introduced
Environment Minister Angela Smith has announced the introduction of major changes to planning controls regarding demolition of buildings in Northern Ireland. The Minister said: “From today, planning ...
Tighter demolition planning controls introduced
Environment Minister Angela Smith has announced the introduction of major changes to planning controls regarding demolition of buildings in Northern Ireland. The Minister said: “From today, planning ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 1, 2004
Recycling rate increases by 75% in 12 months
Belfast City Council has hailed figures that show a 75% increase in recycling as an "early Christmas present for the environment". The Council reported that recycling rates have increased dramaticall...
Recycling rate increases by 75% in 12 months
Belfast City Council has hailed figures that show a 75% increase in recycling as an "early Christmas present for the environment". The Council reported that recycling rates have increased dramaticall...
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