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Northern Ireland News for April 2004 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2004
Belfast lecturer awarded prestigious book prize
A book written in response to recent American foreign policy in Iraq by Professor at Queen's University is to receive a prestigious international award. Michael Mann's book, 'Incoherent Empire' is to...
Belfast lecturer awarded prestigious book prize
A book written in response to recent American foreign policy in Iraq by Professor at Queen's University is to receive a prestigious international award. Michael Mann's book, 'Incoherent Empire' is to...
UK National News, Apr 23, 2004
Blueprint unveiled for film-friendly London
London’s new film and media agency, Film London, has unveiled a variety of measures aimed at making the Capital more film-friendly. BAFTA winning actor Bill Nighy joined Mayor of London Ken Livingsto...
Blueprint unveiled for film-friendly London
London’s new film and media agency, Film London, has unveiled a variety of measures aimed at making the Capital more film-friendly. BAFTA winning actor Bill Nighy joined Mayor of London Ken Livingsto...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2004
RYOBI wins first ever Carrick business award
Ryobi Aluminium Casting (UK) Ltd has been awarded the first Carrickfergus Environment Business Award sponsored by the DOE Environment and Heritage Service (EHS). At the ceremony last night, hosted b...
RYOBI wins first ever Carrick business award
Ryobi Aluminium Casting (UK) Ltd has been awarded the first Carrickfergus Environment Business Award sponsored by the DOE Environment and Heritage Service (EHS). At the ceremony last night, hosted b...
Recruitment News, Apr 23, 2004
Merck investment to create 80 new jobs
The world's third largest pharmaceutical company has announced it is to invest €5 million and create 80 jobs at a new Irish operation in Co Dublin. Merck & Co., Inc launched its new subsidiary, 'Merc...
Merck investment to create 80 new jobs
The world's third largest pharmaceutical company has announced it is to invest €5 million and create 80 jobs at a new Irish operation in Co Dublin. Merck & Co., Inc launched its new subsidiary, 'Merc...
Recruitment News, Apr 23, 2004
Investing in People more important than ever
Investing in people is more essential than ever in today's market where employees 'shop around' for the best career opportunities. This is according to a new survey by Croner which reveals that 85% o...
Investing in People more important than ever
Investing in people is more essential than ever in today's market where employees 'shop around' for the best career opportunities. This is according to a new survey by Croner which reveals that 85% o...
Recruitment News, Apr 23, 2004
Recruitment firm endorses new EAA regulations
Following years of lobbying by the employment agencies governing body, the REC (Recruitment and Employment Confederation), Smart Group Recruitment Solutions has welcomed the new and improved EAA (Em...
Recruitment firm endorses new EAA regulations
Following years of lobbying by the employment agencies governing body, the REC (Recruitment and Employment Confederation), Smart Group Recruitment Solutions has welcomed the new and improved EAA (Em...
UK National News, Apr 22, 2004
Flooding costs set to rise up to '20-fold'
Flooding and coastal erosion damage may rise by between two and 20-fold inside the next 100 years, according to a government report published today. A group of experts in climate change, engineering ...
Flooding costs set to rise up to '20-fold'
Flooding and coastal erosion damage may rise by between two and 20-fold inside the next 100 years, according to a government report published today. A group of experts in climate change, engineering ...
UK National News, Apr 22, 2004
Thousands dead or injured in North Korean rail disaster
Around 3,000 people have been killed and injured following a rail explosion in North Korea, according to reports emerging today. It has been reported that two trains, laden with flammable material, c...
Thousands dead or injured in North Korean rail disaster
Around 3,000 people have been killed and injured following a rail explosion in North Korea, according to reports emerging today. It has been reported that two trains, laden with flammable material, c...
UK National News, Apr 22, 2004
Britons favour ID cards if they are free
While four out of five UK citizens support the idea of carrying ID cards, few are prepared to pay for them. A MORI poll found that 80% of people would be prepared to carry ID Cards as they considered...
Britons favour ID cards if they are free
While four out of five UK citizens support the idea of carrying ID cards, few are prepared to pay for them. A MORI poll found that 80% of people would be prepared to carry ID Cards as they considered...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2004
Four men arrested following arms find
A sniper's rifle has been uncovered by police in south Armagh. The discovery was made during a security operation in Belleek, outside Camlough, on Wednesday night. Police set up a checkpoint at Newr...
Four men arrested following arms find
A sniper's rifle has been uncovered by police in south Armagh. The discovery was made during a security operation in Belleek, outside Camlough, on Wednesday night. Police set up a checkpoint at Newr...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2004
Colombia three to hear verdict within days
The three Irish men being held in a Colombian jail accused of training left-wing terrorists are to hear their fate within days. James Monaghan, Niall Connolly and Martin McAuley were arrested in Augu...
Colombia three to hear verdict within days
The three Irish men being held in a Colombian jail accused of training left-wing terrorists are to hear their fate within days. James Monaghan, Niall Connolly and Martin McAuley were arrested in Augu...
UK National News, Apr 22, 2004
Lenders warned over 'irresponsible' credit offers
Credit card companies have been warned that there will be no room for irresponsible lenders in the marketplace of the future. According to the Consumer Minister Gerry Sutcliffe, companies must impro...
Lenders warned over 'irresponsible' credit offers
Credit card companies have been warned that there will be no room for irresponsible lenders in the marketplace of the future. According to the Consumer Minister Gerry Sutcliffe, companies must impro...
UK National News, Apr 22, 2004
Maradona recovering after health scare
Diego Maradona, one of football's greatest ever players, is said to be in recovery after suffering a health scare in Buenos Aires this week. Maradona, 43, complained of breathing difficulties after w...
Maradona recovering after health scare
Diego Maradona, one of football's greatest ever players, is said to be in recovery after suffering a health scare in Buenos Aires this week. Maradona, 43, complained of breathing difficulties after w...
UK National News, Apr 22, 2004
WH Smith brand sales performance 'unacceptable'
WH Smith Group have reported a pre-tax loss of £72 million in the six-month period to February following what the high street store chain labelled as an "unacceptable" performance. The loss includes ...
WH Smith brand sales performance 'unacceptable'
WH Smith Group have reported a pre-tax loss of £72 million in the six-month period to February following what the high street store chain labelled as an "unacceptable" performance. The loss includes ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2004
Family escape injury in shooting
A family have escaped injury following a shooting in Co Down early this morning. A man and his three children were in their Calvert Way home in Ballynahinch when two shots were fired through the livi...
Family escape injury in shooting
A family have escaped injury following a shooting in Co Down early this morning. A man and his three children were in their Calvert Way home in Ballynahinch when two shots were fired through the livi...
UK National News, Apr 22, 2004
Atkinson quits ITV after racial slur gaffe
Former football manager and top pundit Ron Atkinson has quit ITV Sport, and the Guardian where he wrote a weekly column, after using racist language on air in reference to a Chelsea player. Mr Atkin...
Atkinson quits ITV after racial slur gaffe
Former football manager and top pundit Ron Atkinson has quit ITV Sport, and the Guardian where he wrote a weekly column, after using racist language on air in reference to a Chelsea player. Mr Atkin...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2004
Ulster Hospital hit by stomach bug
The Ulster Hospital in Dundonald is at crisis point because of a stomach bug outbreak, it was revealed today. Around 140 patients and 85 staff have been hit by the strain of gastroenteritis which has...
Ulster Hospital hit by stomach bug
The Ulster Hospital in Dundonald is at crisis point because of a stomach bug outbreak, it was revealed today. Around 140 patients and 85 staff have been hit by the strain of gastroenteritis which has...
UK National News, Apr 22, 2004
Channel 4 chief rules out top BBC job
Channel 4 Chief Executive, Mark Thompson, the front runner to become the BBC’s next director-general, has quashed rumours that he will take the job, claiming that he would turn down any approach by th...
Channel 4 chief rules out top BBC job
Channel 4 Chief Executive, Mark Thompson, the front runner to become the BBC’s next director-general, has quashed rumours that he will take the job, claiming that he would turn down any approach by th...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2004
President of the European Parliament to address UU
The President of the European Parliament, Pat Cox is to give a lecture on the role of Europe as a force for reconciliation at the University of Ulster’s Magee campus next week. Mr Cox has been a memb...
President of the European Parliament to address UU
The President of the European Parliament, Pat Cox is to give a lecture on the role of Europe as a force for reconciliation at the University of Ulster’s Magee campus next week. Mr Cox has been a memb...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2004
Ulster Cancer Foundation offers smoking advice
The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) has launched a pilot scheme this week to help young people give up smoking in partnership with Brook Clinic in Belfast. The UCF have been providing support and advi...
Ulster Cancer Foundation offers smoking advice
The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) has launched a pilot scheme this week to help young people give up smoking in partnership with Brook Clinic in Belfast. The UCF have been providing support and advi...
UK National News, Apr 22, 2004
Anti-immigration measures sees blitz on bogus marriages
The Home Secretary has announced a crack down on bogus marriages and fake applications from foreign students in a bid to reduce suspected system abuse by illegal immigrants. Authorisation for marriag...
Anti-immigration measures sees blitz on bogus marriages
The Home Secretary has announced a crack down on bogus marriages and fake applications from foreign students in a bid to reduce suspected system abuse by illegal immigrants. Authorisation for marriag...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2004
Queen's host national business conference
Queen's University's success in transforming its cutting-edge research into wealth-creating businesses will be highlighted at a major national conference in Belfast today and tomorrow. Around 150 sen...
Queen's host national business conference
Queen's University's success in transforming its cutting-edge research into wealth-creating businesses will be highlighted at a major national conference in Belfast today and tomorrow. Around 150 sen...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2004
Former City Airport chief joins Harbour Commissioners
The former head of Belfast City Airport has been appointed Chief Executive of Belfast Harbour Commissioners. John Doran, who oversaw the construction of the new £20 million terminal at Belfast City, ...
Former City Airport chief joins Harbour Commissioners
The former head of Belfast City Airport has been appointed Chief Executive of Belfast Harbour Commissioners. John Doran, who oversaw the construction of the new £20 million terminal at Belfast City, ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2004
NI house-building shows rise
House-building activity in Northern Ireland increased during the first quarter of 2004, according to the latest statistics from the National House-Building Council (NHBC). NHBC figures for the provin...
NI house-building shows rise
House-building activity in Northern Ireland increased during the first quarter of 2004, according to the latest statistics from the National House-Building Council (NHBC). NHBC figures for the provin...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2004
Belfast to celebrate 'New Europe'
With the European Union undergoing its biggest ever expansion in just over a week’s time, Belfast is hosting three weeks of events to celebrate the ‘New Europe’. On May 1, ten new countries - Cyprus,...
Belfast to celebrate 'New Europe'
With the European Union undergoing its biggest ever expansion in just over a week’s time, Belfast is hosting three weeks of events to celebrate the ‘New Europe’. On May 1, ten new countries - Cyprus,...
UK National News, Apr 22, 2004
Specialist prosecutors set to target 'anti-social behaviour'
In a bid to tackle so-called anti-social behaviour, the Home Secretary has announced the creation of a specialist prosecutions team that will pursue problem offenders through the courts. The prosecu...
Specialist prosecutors set to target 'anti-social behaviour'
In a bid to tackle so-called anti-social behaviour, the Home Secretary has announced the creation of a specialist prosecutions team that will pursue problem offenders through the courts. The prosecu...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2004
Explosions in southern Iraq kill at least 68 people
At least 68 people have been killed in a series of bomb attacks on police stations in the southern Iraq this morning. According to reports, three police stations in Basra were targeted in simultaneo...
Explosions in southern Iraq kill at least 68 people
At least 68 people have been killed in a series of bomb attacks on police stations in the southern Iraq this morning. According to reports, three police stations in Basra were targeted in simultaneo...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2004
Cleveland Police launches biggest ever swoop on crime
Twenty-three people have been arrested this morning after Cleveland Police launched its biggest ever operation – a swoop on wanted criminals. Up to 500 officers took part in this morning's raids, du...
Cleveland Police launches biggest ever swoop on crime
Twenty-three people have been arrested this morning after Cleveland Police launched its biggest ever operation – a swoop on wanted criminals. Up to 500 officers took part in this morning's raids, du...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2004
Private health firms to help tackle NHS waiting lists
Two private health firms have been given the go-ahead to operate on NHS patients, in a move which the government believes will help reduce waiting lists. Nuffield Hospitals and Capio Healthcare UK h...
Private health firms to help tackle NHS waiting lists
Two private health firms have been given the go-ahead to operate on NHS patients, in a move which the government believes will help reduce waiting lists. Nuffield Hospitals and Capio Healthcare UK h...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2004
NI postman collects £1m on scratchcard
A Co Antrim man has won £1 million after buying a £5 scratchcard from a local petrol station. Robin Green from Carrickfergus currently works as a postman for Royal Mail but has been given time off to...
NI postman collects £1m on scratchcard
A Co Antrim man has won £1 million after buying a £5 scratchcard from a local petrol station. Robin Green from Carrickfergus currently works as a postman for Royal Mail but has been given time off to...
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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.
