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Northern Ireland News for February 2004 : Page 9
UK National News, Feb 12, 2004
Secondary schools to benefit from £5bn refurbishment package
Every secondary school in England and Wales will be upgraded as part of a £5 billion programme announced by the Prime Minister today. In a speech at the Capital City Academy in London, Mr Blair said ...
Secondary schools to benefit from £5bn refurbishment package
Every secondary school in England and Wales will be upgraded as part of a £5 billion programme announced by the Prime Minister today. In a speech at the Capital City Academy in London, Mr Blair said ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2004
Officers attacked with petrol bombs
Police have appealed for witnesses after officers came under a petrol bomb attack in Londonderry last night. The officers were responding to an emergency call in the Fountain Estate following a repor...
Officers attacked with petrol bombs
Police have appealed for witnesses after officers came under a petrol bomb attack in Londonderry last night. The officers were responding to an emergency call in the Fountain Estate following a repor...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2004
Lawyers winners on De Lorean case costs says report
Legal fees in the long-running legal action taken by government in a bid to recover some of the £77 million of public money poured into the failed De Lorean Motor Company have amounted to almost £21 m...
Lawyers winners on De Lorean case costs says report
Legal fees in the long-running legal action taken by government in a bid to recover some of the £77 million of public money poured into the failed De Lorean Motor Company have amounted to almost £21 m...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2004
Cher to 'turn back time' with Belfast 'Farewell' gig
Singing superstar, Cher has announced she is to play Belfast as a date on her worldwide 'Farewell Tour'. The pop diva, who has had hits such as If I Could Turn Back Time, Believe and Gypsies, Tramps ...
Cher to 'turn back time' with Belfast 'Farewell' gig
Singing superstar, Cher has announced she is to play Belfast as a date on her worldwide 'Farewell Tour'. The pop diva, who has had hits such as If I Could Turn Back Time, Believe and Gypsies, Tramps ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2004
DIY enthusiasts to benefit from free VAT advice
Thousands of 'do-it-yourself' homebuilders in Northern Ireland are set to benefit from free advice on VAT refunds at this year's 'Self-build, Extending and Renovating Homes' exhibition in Belfast. Cu...
DIY enthusiasts to benefit from free VAT advice
Thousands of 'do-it-yourself' homebuilders in Northern Ireland are set to benefit from free advice on VAT refunds at this year's 'Self-build, Extending and Renovating Homes' exhibition in Belfast. Cu...
UK National News, Feb 12, 2004
Benefit fraud crackdown saves taxpayers £400m
A government crackdown against fraud and error has saved £400 million of taxpayers money, according official statistics released today. The figures showed that overpayments in 2002/03 were £400 milli...
Benefit fraud crackdown saves taxpayers £400m
A government crackdown against fraud and error has saved £400 million of taxpayers money, according official statistics released today. The figures showed that overpayments in 2002/03 were £400 milli...
UK National News, Feb 12, 2004
Shoppers still being misled by food labels, says FSA
Shoppers are still being misled by the use of terms such as ‘fresh’, 'natural', ‘farmhouse’ and ‘traditional’ on some food labels, according to a nationwide survey carried out for the Food Standards A...
Shoppers still being misled by food labels, says FSA
Shoppers are still being misled by the use of terms such as ‘fresh’, 'natural', ‘farmhouse’ and ‘traditional’ on some food labels, according to a nationwide survey carried out for the Food Standards A...
UK National News, Feb 12, 2004
Greater protection promised for employees through Pensions Bill
A new fund to make sure workers get the pension they were promised has been unveiled in the Pensions Bill published today. Among the package of measures, the Pension Protection Fund will, it is hoped...
Greater protection promised for employees through Pensions Bill
A new fund to make sure workers get the pension they were promised has been unveiled in the Pensions Bill published today. Among the package of measures, the Pension Protection Fund will, it is hoped...
UK National News, Feb 12, 2004
easyJet confirms seven new routes to expanded Europe
As part an expansion programme, low-budget airline easyJet have announced seven new routes, three of which are completely new European destinations. The routes announced today by easyJet are: London ...
easyJet confirms seven new routes to expanded Europe
As part an expansion programme, low-budget airline easyJet have announced seven new routes, three of which are completely new European destinations. The routes announced today by easyJet are: London ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2004
Belfast to benefit from £80m roads funding
A record of just under £80 million will be spent on Belfast's roads this year, it was announced today. The figure was revealed by Divisional Roads Manager, Joe Drew, as he presented a Roads Service’...
Belfast to benefit from £80m roads funding
A record of just under £80 million will be spent on Belfast's roads this year, it was announced today. The figure was revealed by Divisional Roads Manager, Joe Drew, as he presented a Roads Service’...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2004
University marks International Mother Language Day
The University of Ulster is set to mark UNESCO International Mother Language Day this Saturday with a celebration of cultural diversity at Magee. Along with various community groups from the area, th...
University marks International Mother Language Day
The University of Ulster is set to mark UNESCO International Mother Language Day this Saturday with a celebration of cultural diversity at Magee. Along with various community groups from the area, th...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2004
Woman in hospital after slipping under train
NI transport firm, Translink have launched an investigation into an accident which left a woman hospitalised yesterday. The woman was taken to hospital after becoming wedged between a stationary trai...
Woman in hospital after slipping under train
NI transport firm, Translink have launched an investigation into an accident which left a woman hospitalised yesterday. The woman was taken to hospital after becoming wedged between a stationary trai...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2004
Second car bomb in 24 hours kills 46 Iraqis
Iraq has suffered its second devastating car bomb attack in 24 hours – this time 46 people have been confirmed dead. Like yesterday's explosion, Iraqi civilians were the targets as they queued up to...
Second car bomb in 24 hours kills 46 Iraqis
Iraq has suffered its second devastating car bomb attack in 24 hours – this time 46 people have been confirmed dead. Like yesterday's explosion, Iraqi civilians were the targets as they queued up to...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2004
Smoking drastically reduces fertility and child health: report
Smoking damages almost all aspects of sexual, reproductive and child health, according to a stark new report from the BMA. The report, 'Smoking and reproductive life - the impact of smoking on sexual...
Smoking drastically reduces fertility and child health: report
Smoking damages almost all aspects of sexual, reproductive and child health, according to a stark new report from the BMA. The report, 'Smoking and reproductive life - the impact of smoking on sexual...
Recruitment News, Feb 11, 2004
UK jobless total lowest since records began, says ONS
Unemployment fell to 4.9% over the last quarter, the joint lowest unemployment rate since records began in 1984, according to figures published by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) today. The t...
UK jobless total lowest since records began, says ONS
Unemployment fell to 4.9% over the last quarter, the joint lowest unemployment rate since records began in 1984, according to figures published by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) today. The t...
Business News, Feb 11, 2004
Smaller firms take lead in employing 'reliable' older workers
Smaller firms are taking the lead in tapping into the wealth of talent and experience that older workers offer, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Andrew Smith said today. Speaking at Age Conce...
Smaller firms take lead in employing 'reliable' older workers
Smaller firms are taking the lead in tapping into the wealth of talent and experience that older workers offer, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Andrew Smith said today. Speaking at Age Conce...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2004
Report hits out at Maghaberry segregation
A scathing Northern Ireland Affairs Committee report has hit out at the Government for separating paramilitary prisoners at a County Antrim jail. The report, which looked at the segregation of loyali...
Report hits out at Maghaberry segregation
A scathing Northern Ireland Affairs Committee report has hit out at the Government for separating paramilitary prisoners at a County Antrim jail. The report, which looked at the segregation of loyali...
Business News, Feb 11, 2004
Move to end workers' long hours slammed by CBI
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has strongly criticised the European Parliament today after MEPs voted to stop employees working more than 48 hours a week. The employers' association will...
Move to end workers' long hours slammed by CBI
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has strongly criticised the European Parliament today after MEPs voted to stop employees working more than 48 hours a week. The employers' association will...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2004
Dissident republicans target SDLP councillor
The home of an SDLP councillor has been targeted by dissident republicans. Pat Ramsey, the SDLP leader of Derry City Council, today said he was the target of a suspect device thrown at his neighbour'...
Dissident republicans target SDLP councillor
The home of an SDLP councillor has been targeted by dissident republicans. Pat Ramsey, the SDLP leader of Derry City Council, today said he was the target of a suspect device thrown at his neighbour'...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2004
Immediate action needed to reverse obesity, say doctors
If Britain is to reduce the health problems for millions of obese Britons, "immediate and concerted action" is needed, an association of leading medical groups has said. According to the report, ‘St...
Immediate action needed to reverse obesity, say doctors
If Britain is to reduce the health problems for millions of obese Britons, "immediate and concerted action" is needed, an association of leading medical groups has said. According to the report, ‘St...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2004
Irish attitudes to UK improving says survey
A new report has found that attitudes towards British people by the Irish, is improving. The report, 'Through Irish Eyes' by the British Council in Ireland and the British Embassy in Dublin, found th...
Irish attitudes to UK improving says survey
A new report has found that attitudes towards British people by the Irish, is improving. The report, 'Through Irish Eyes' by the British Council in Ireland and the British Embassy in Dublin, found th...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2004
NI unemployment figures show slight rise
Unemployment figures in Northern Ireland have shown a slight rise, according to latest figures. However, the latest Labour Market Statistics show that the Northern Ireland unemployment rate (6.3%) is...
NI unemployment figures show slight rise
Unemployment figures in Northern Ireland have shown a slight rise, according to latest figures. However, the latest Labour Market Statistics show that the Northern Ireland unemployment rate (6.3%) is...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2004
Child poverty group calls for plans to revise figures to be dropped
A children's campaign group has claimed that the government is planning to introduce an accounting method which could see up to one million children in poverty wiped off official statistics. The gro...
Child poverty group calls for plans to revise figures to be dropped
A children's campaign group has claimed that the government is planning to introduce an accounting method which could see up to one million children in poverty wiped off official statistics. The gro...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2004
Jobless total lowest since records began, says ONS
Unemployment fell to 4.9% over the last quarter, the joint lowest unemployment rate since records began in 1984, according to figures published by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) today. The t...
Jobless total lowest since records began, says ONS
Unemployment fell to 4.9% over the last quarter, the joint lowest unemployment rate since records began in 1984, according to figures published by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) today. The t...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2004
OFT hosts cross-border seminar in Newry
Consumer protection enforcement officers from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have discussed cross-border consumer law enforcement issues at a seminar staged by the Office of Fair Trading...
OFT hosts cross-border seminar in Newry
Consumer protection enforcement officers from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have discussed cross-border consumer law enforcement issues at a seminar staged by the Office of Fair Trading...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2004
Probe to be held into Beagle 2's disappearance
An inquiry is to be held over the loss of the British-led Beagle 2 lander which went missing following its descent to the Martian surface on Christmas Day. Science and Innovation Minister, Lord Sain...
Probe to be held into Beagle 2's disappearance
An inquiry is to be held over the loss of the British-led Beagle 2 lander which went missing following its descent to the Martian surface on Christmas Day. Science and Innovation Minister, Lord Sain...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2004
New strategy for special needs pupils proposed
Pupils with special educational needs in England will have access to more personalised learning as part of a new long-term strategy published today. The new strategy, 'Removing Barriers to Achievemen...
New strategy for special needs pupils proposed
Pupils with special educational needs in England will have access to more personalised learning as part of a new long-term strategy published today. The new strategy, 'Removing Barriers to Achievemen...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2004
Derry Council welcomes Neighbourhood Renewal Initiative
A major new initiative that aims to address the needs of disadvantaged neighbourhoods in the city has been welcomed by Derry City Council. The Neighbourhood Renewal Strategy, which is being taken for...
Derry Council welcomes Neighbourhood Renewal Initiative
A major new initiative that aims to address the needs of disadvantaged neighbourhoods in the city has been welcomed by Derry City Council. The Neighbourhood Renewal Strategy, which is being taken for...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2004
Galen on course to double profits
NI-based pharmaceuticals company Galen has reported pre-tax profits of £26 million for the first quarter of the year, and is on course to double annual profits. The massive rise in profits for the Cr...
Galen on course to double profits
NI-based pharmaceuticals company Galen has reported pre-tax profits of £26 million for the first quarter of the year, and is on course to double annual profits. The massive rise in profits for the Cr...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2004
Bus lanes now open to motorcyclists
Minister of State, John Spellar has announced an experimental scheme allowing motorcyclists to use some of Northern Ireland’s bus lanes. The impact of the scheme on other road users and pedestrians w...
Bus lanes now open to motorcyclists
Minister of State, John Spellar has announced an experimental scheme allowing motorcyclists to use some of Northern Ireland’s bus lanes. The impact of the scheme on other road users and pedestrians w...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
