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Northern Ireland News for March 2004 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2004
Motorcyclist dies in collision
A motorcyclist has died following a road traffic collision in Co Antrim this morning. The incident occurred on the Largy Road at about 7am on Monday. The victim, named as Peter McClintock, 35, from ...
Motorcyclist dies in collision
A motorcyclist has died following a road traffic collision in Co Antrim this morning. The incident occurred on the Largy Road at about 7am on Monday. The victim, named as Peter McClintock, 35, from ...
UK National News, Mar 22, 2004
Kosovo relatively quiet after funerals for drowned boys
In Kosovo, the funeral for the two children whose deaths sparked off some of most serious ethnic clashes in the region since the civil war, has passed off without incident, the UN has said. Police f...
Kosovo relatively quiet after funerals for drowned boys
In Kosovo, the funeral for the two children whose deaths sparked off some of most serious ethnic clashes in the region since the civil war, has passed off without incident, the UN has said. Police f...
UK National News, Mar 22, 2004
Scottish executive unveils 'tough' new child protection measures
Tough new measures to ensure more children in Scotland are safe from abuse have been unveiled today. Today's announcement, outlined at the second Child Protection Summit in Edinburgh today, represen...
Scottish executive unveils 'tough' new child protection measures
Tough new measures to ensure more children in Scotland are safe from abuse have been unveiled today. Today's announcement, outlined at the second Child Protection Summit in Edinburgh today, represen...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2004
Mournes National Park takes a step closer
A National Park for the Mournes area of Co Down took a step closer today after the Government confirmed a Chairman for the Working Party set up to bring about the plan is to be appointed. NIO Ministe...
Mournes National Park takes a step closer
A National Park for the Mournes area of Co Down took a step closer today after the Government confirmed a Chairman for the Working Party set up to bring about the plan is to be appointed. NIO Ministe...
UK National News, Mar 22, 2004
Britons will spend £17bn shopping online in 2004, says report
The lure of online purchasing will tempt around 20 million British shoppers into spending around £17 billion this year, according to a report by the e-commerce business conglomerate IMRG. The trade b...
Britons will spend £17bn shopping online in 2004, says report
The lure of online purchasing will tempt around 20 million British shoppers into spending around £17 billion this year, according to a report by the e-commerce business conglomerate IMRG. The trade b...
UK National News, Mar 22, 2004
Survey reveals doctors as most trusted professionals
Doctors are the most trusted of the UK's professionals with a 92% rating, but four in five members of the public consider the journalists and politicians to be somewhat less than sincere, according a...
Survey reveals doctors as most trusted professionals
Doctors are the most trusted of the UK's professionals with a 92% rating, but four in five members of the public consider the journalists and politicians to be somewhat less than sincere, according a...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2004
Family escape serious injury in petrol bomb attack
Police are appealing for information following a petrol bomb attack in Co Tyrone last night that hospitalised a pregnant woman. The incident which occurred at a house at Avery Park, Newtownstewart on...
Family escape serious injury in petrol bomb attack
Police are appealing for information following a petrol bomb attack in Co Tyrone last night that hospitalised a pregnant woman. The incident which occurred at a house at Avery Park, Newtownstewart on...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2004
Minister launches campaign to counter attacks on health workers
Health Minister Angela Smith has launched a scathing attack on individuals who attack health and social workers. The Minister was commenting as she launched a new campaign to tackle the growing probl...
Minister launches campaign to counter attacks on health workers
Health Minister Angela Smith has launched a scathing attack on individuals who attack health and social workers. The Minister was commenting as she launched a new campaign to tackle the growing probl...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2004
Leading director launches new film initiative
One of the most influential figures in world cinema arrived in Belfast today to launch a ground breaking new initiative, aimed at giving young people a deeper appreciation of the fast moving world of ...
Leading director launches new film initiative
One of the most influential figures in world cinema arrived in Belfast today to launch a ground breaking new initiative, aimed at giving young people a deeper appreciation of the fast moving world of ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2004
Iraqi officials visit Belfast on public utilities mission
A group of senior officials from the new Iraqi civil administration arrived in Belfast today to gain an insight into the operation of vital public utilities. The 11 strong delegation includes senior ...
Iraqi officials visit Belfast on public utilities mission
A group of senior officials from the new Iraqi civil administration arrived in Belfast today to gain an insight into the operation of vital public utilities. The 11 strong delegation includes senior ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2004
NI entertainers to get top Queen's awards
Two of Northern Ireland's most famous entertainment exports are to be honoured at this year's Queen's University awards. TV celebrity Patrick Kielty and Hollywood actor, Stephen Rea will be joined by...
NI entertainers to get top Queen's awards
Two of Northern Ireland's most famous entertainment exports are to be honoured at this year's Queen's University awards. TV celebrity Patrick Kielty and Hollywood actor, Stephen Rea will be joined by...
UK National News, Mar 22, 2004
Button hopes to build on third place in 2004
Jenson Button has stepped onto the podium for the first time after taking third place in yesterday's Malaysian Grand Prix. The jubilant British driver told reporters that this was "just the beginning...
Button hopes to build on third place in 2004
Jenson Button has stepped onto the podium for the first time after taking third place in yesterday's Malaysian Grand Prix. The jubilant British driver told reporters that this was "just the beginning...
UK National News, Mar 22, 2004
Laing return to profit
John Laing Group has reported a return to profit following a refocusing on government-funded projects. The group has recently divested its home building operation to focus on investment in and the ma...
Laing return to profit
John Laing Group has reported a return to profit following a refocusing on government-funded projects. The group has recently divested its home building operation to focus on investment in and the ma...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2004
School debate final to tackle Rwanda genocide
Ten years after the Rwandan genocide, Northern Ireland teenagers are gathering to debate whether or not the world has learned the lessons of the Holocaust. The debate is the set-piece grand final of ...
School debate final to tackle Rwanda genocide
Ten years after the Rwandan genocide, Northern Ireland teenagers are gathering to debate whether or not the world has learned the lessons of the Holocaust. The debate is the set-piece grand final of ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2004
Cookstown firm in £1m investment plan
A Cookstown based firm has announced it is to invest £1 million in plant and capability to develop new business opportunities it has identified for its range of engineering and fabrication services ou...
Cookstown firm in £1m investment plan
A Cookstown based firm has announced it is to invest £1 million in plant and capability to develop new business opportunities it has identified for its range of engineering and fabrication services ou...
Business News, Mar 19, 2004
Pheonix Gas criticised for price hike
Phoenix Natural Gas has confirmed it is to raise prices in Northern Ireland by around 20%. The gas giant blamed its supplier, British Gas Trading (BGT), for the increase which will see customers payi...
Pheonix Gas criticised for price hike
Phoenix Natural Gas has confirmed it is to raise prices in Northern Ireland by around 20%. The gas giant blamed its supplier, British Gas Trading (BGT), for the increase which will see customers payi...
Business News, Mar 19, 2004
FSA fine Allied Dunbar £725,000 over 'mishandled' complaints
Financial watchdog, the Financial Services Authority (FSA), has fined Allied Dunbar Assurance plc £725,000 for "serious flaws" in procedures for handling mortgage endowment complaints. An FSA investi...
FSA fine Allied Dunbar £725,000 over 'mishandled' complaints
Financial watchdog, the Financial Services Authority (FSA), has fined Allied Dunbar Assurance plc £725,000 for "serious flaws" in procedures for handling mortgage endowment complaints. An FSA investi...
Business News, Mar 19, 2004
Links scheme lands benefits for UK fisheries industry
Fisheries Minister Ben Bradshaw has detailed benefits to the UK fishing community during the fourth year of the economic links programme, which allows foreign registered vessels to land catches in UK ...
Links scheme lands benefits for UK fisheries industry
Fisheries Minister Ben Bradshaw has detailed benefits to the UK fishing community during the fourth year of the economic links programme, which allows foreign registered vessels to land catches in UK ...
Business News, Mar 19, 2004
PSc Healthcare attract health workers
PSc Healthcare, Northern Ireland’s newest specialist recruitment agency, offers nurses and care assistants an immediate start, excellent rates of pay, holiday pay, temporary or permanent placements, f...
PSc Healthcare attract health workers
PSc Healthcare, Northern Ireland’s newest specialist recruitment agency, offers nurses and care assistants an immediate start, excellent rates of pay, holiday pay, temporary or permanent placements, f...
Business News, Mar 19, 2004
Revenue-Customs integration discussed at Downing Street
Treasury Permanent Secretary Gus O'Donnell has held a meeting in 11 Downing Street with business representatives, and the accountancy and legal professions involved in work on tax. According to the G...
Revenue-Customs integration discussed at Downing Street
Treasury Permanent Secretary Gus O'Donnell has held a meeting in 11 Downing Street with business representatives, and the accountancy and legal professions involved in work on tax. According to the G...
UK National News, Mar 19, 2004
Nato reinforcements arrive in Kosovo
As the initial deployments of additional KFOR troops arrive in the region, the Nato Council was meeting again today to re-assess the security situation in Kosovo. In an effort to bring the outbreak o...
Nato reinforcements arrive in Kosovo
As the initial deployments of additional KFOR troops arrive in the region, the Nato Council was meeting again today to re-assess the security situation in Kosovo. In an effort to bring the outbreak o...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2004
Johnny Adair's son jailed over drugs charges
The son of former UDA leader, Johnny Adair has been sentenced to five years in a young offenders' institution after being found guilty on drugs dealing charges. Jonathan Adair, 19, who current reside...
Johnny Adair's son jailed over drugs charges
The son of former UDA leader, Johnny Adair has been sentenced to five years in a young offenders' institution after being found guilty on drugs dealing charges. Jonathan Adair, 19, who current reside...
UK National News, Mar 19, 2004
Policing receives £15m to curb terror threat
In a bid to prevent attacks against the UK, the government is stepping up the fight against terrorism by providing £15 million to 'special branch' anti-terrorist police units. The Metropolitan Police...
Policing receives £15m to curb terror threat
In a bid to prevent attacks against the UK, the government is stepping up the fight against terrorism by providing £15 million to 'special branch' anti-terrorist police units. The Metropolitan Police...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2004
Pheonix Gas criticised for price hike
Phoenix Natural Gas has confirmed it is to raise prices in Northern Ireland by around 20%. The gas giant blamed its supplier, British Gas Trading (BGT), for the increase which will see customers payi...
Pheonix Gas criticised for price hike
Phoenix Natural Gas has confirmed it is to raise prices in Northern Ireland by around 20%. The gas giant blamed its supplier, British Gas Trading (BGT), for the increase which will see customers payi...
UK National News, Mar 19, 2004
Taiwanese President and running mate shot on eve of elections
The Taiwan President and Vice-President have been shot just hours before the country was due to go to the polls. President Chen Shui-bain was wounded in the stomach and his running mate Vice-Presiden...
Taiwanese President and running mate shot on eve of elections
The Taiwan President and Vice-President have been shot just hours before the country was due to go to the polls. President Chen Shui-bain was wounded in the stomach and his running mate Vice-Presiden...
UK National News, Mar 19, 2004
Pakistani troops engage al-Qaeda
Thousands of Pakistani troops are currently engaged in a fierce battle with several hundred al-Qaeda fighters and local tribesmen at the country’s border with Afghanistan. According to news agency re...
Pakistani troops engage al-Qaeda
Thousands of Pakistani troops are currently engaged in a fierce battle with several hundred al-Qaeda fighters and local tribesmen at the country’s border with Afghanistan. According to news agency re...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2004
Patten reforms delivering historic change says Murphy
Secretary of State Paul Murphy has said that the Patten reforms are delivering historic change in policing for the people of Northern Ireland. Speaking during this week's American Ireland Fundraisin...
Patten reforms delivering historic change says Murphy
Secretary of State Paul Murphy has said that the Patten reforms are delivering historic change in policing for the people of Northern Ireland. Speaking during this week's American Ireland Fundraisin...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2004
Two men arrested following attempted child kidnap
Two men have been arrested following the attempted kidnap of a 12-year-old girl in Co Tyrone last night. The incident occurred during the attempted robbery of the girl's home in Dungannon at about 9....
Two men arrested following attempted child kidnap
Two men have been arrested following the attempted kidnap of a 12-year-old girl in Co Tyrone last night. The incident occurred during the attempted robbery of the girl's home in Dungannon at about 9....
UK National News, Mar 19, 2004
Hereditary peers win reprieve on Labour retreat
Labour's plans to remove the remaining hereditary peers from the House of Lords have been put on hold until after the next general election. The prime minister is understood to have taken the advice ...
Hereditary peers win reprieve on Labour retreat
Labour's plans to remove the remaining hereditary peers from the House of Lords have been put on hold until after the next general election. The prime minister is understood to have taken the advice ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2004
Smith sets out Health plan
Health Minister Angela Smith has called on hospital waiting times to be cut as part of her priorities for the Health Service (HPSS) over the next year. 'Priorities for Action 2004/05' sets out over 5...
Smith sets out Health plan
Health Minister Angela Smith has called on hospital waiting times to be cut as part of her priorities for the Health Service (HPSS) over the next year. 'Priorities for Action 2004/05' sets out over 5...
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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.
