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Northern Ireland News for April 2004 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2004
Over 5 million tourists visit Belfast in 2003
Over five million people visited Belfast last year, according to latest statistics. According to figures released today by the Belfast Visitor and Convention Bureau (BVCB), the number of out of state...
Over 5 million tourists visit Belfast in 2003
Over five million people visited Belfast last year, according to latest statistics. According to figures released today by the Belfast Visitor and Convention Bureau (BVCB), the number of out of state...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2004
UK needs national terror response centre, says Royal Society
A new national technology centre must be established if the UK is to deal more effectively with a chemical or biological attack, a leading UK science academy has said. In its report, ‘Making the UK ...
UK needs national terror response centre, says Royal Society
A new national technology centre must be established if the UK is to deal more effectively with a chemical or biological attack, a leading UK science academy has said. In its report, ‘Making the UK ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2004
Arsonists target Belfast taxi firm
Arsonists have targeted a taxi depot in Belfast city centre for the second time in recent weeks. Petrol was sprayed in the waiting room of the Grosvenor Road depot of leading taxi firm Value Cabs, th...
Arsonists target Belfast taxi firm
Arsonists have targeted a taxi depot in Belfast city centre for the second time in recent weeks. Petrol was sprayed in the waiting room of the Grosvenor Road depot of leading taxi firm Value Cabs, th...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2004
Police renew murder appeal
Police have renewed their appeal into the murder of a man in Co Down last month. Andrew Cully, a father of two teenage boys from Greyabbey, was shot up to 10 times as he sat in his parked car in the ...
Police renew murder appeal
Police have renewed their appeal into the murder of a man in Co Down last month. Andrew Cully, a father of two teenage boys from Greyabbey, was shot up to 10 times as he sat in his parked car in the ...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2004
Sellafield set to reduce radioactive discharges
Sellafield, the British Nuclear Fuels-run power station in Cumbria, is set to cut discharges of a certain type of radioactive material by 90% – waste matter which had been pumped into the Irish Sea. ...
Sellafield set to reduce radioactive discharges
Sellafield, the British Nuclear Fuels-run power station in Cumbria, is set to cut discharges of a certain type of radioactive material by 90% – waste matter which had been pumped into the Irish Sea. ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2004
Hoax bomb sent to office of SDLP councillor
A controlled explosion has been carried out at the offices of an SDLP councillor in Londonderry today. The device was left near the office of assembly member, Pat Ramsey on Wednesday. A dozen homes ...
Hoax bomb sent to office of SDLP councillor
A controlled explosion has been carried out at the offices of an SDLP councillor in Londonderry today. The device was left near the office of assembly member, Pat Ramsey on Wednesday. A dozen homes ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2004
Five NI firms win Queen's Awards
Internationally focused innovation links the five Northern Ireland manufacturing companies which have won the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, Barry Gardiner, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investme...
Five NI firms win Queen's Awards
Internationally focused innovation links the five Northern Ireland manufacturing companies which have won the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, Barry Gardiner, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investme...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2004
MoD buys 64 cruise missiles for Royal Navy
In a move to replenish stocks after the hostilities in Iraq, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has bought 64 Tomahawk cruise missiles from the US government in a deal worth £70 million, it has been announ...
MoD buys 64 cruise missiles for Royal Navy
In a move to replenish stocks after the hostilities in Iraq, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has bought 64 Tomahawk cruise missiles from the US government in a deal worth £70 million, it has been announ...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2004
Chancellor warns of inflationary day rise damage
Chancellor Gordon Brown has warned of the potential economic damage arising from inflationary wage increases in the public and private sector. Mr Brown told delegates at the British Chambers of Comme...
Chancellor warns of inflationary day rise damage
Chancellor Gordon Brown has warned of the potential economic damage arising from inflationary wage increases in the public and private sector. Mr Brown told delegates at the British Chambers of Comme...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2004
University opens new £8m Nanotechnology Institute
The University today opened a new Nanotechnology Research Institute at its Jordanstown campus to the cost of £8 million. The research institute is expected to position Northern Ireland at the forefro...
University opens new £8m Nanotechnology Institute
The University today opened a new Nanotechnology Research Institute at its Jordanstown campus to the cost of £8 million. The research institute is expected to position Northern Ireland at the forefro...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2004
World leaders urged to 'help remove landmines forever'
World leaders have been urged to seize the opportunity to remove landmines forever in the run up the UN's anti-mine conference this autumn. Five years after the Convention on the Prohibition of the ...
World leaders urged to 'help remove landmines forever'
World leaders have been urged to seize the opportunity to remove landmines forever in the run up the UN's anti-mine conference this autumn. Five years after the Convention on the Prohibition of the ...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2004
Ofcom unveils results of first phase of PSB Review
Television viewers believe there is a lack of original and innovative programming on the main terrestrial channels, and value quality, impartial news coverage and children’s programming. These were j...
Ofcom unveils results of first phase of PSB Review
Television viewers believe there is a lack of original and innovative programming on the main terrestrial channels, and value quality, impartial news coverage and children’s programming. These were j...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2004
Spellar outlines way forward for Youth Justice Agency
Criminal Justice Minister John Spellar, today announced the publication of the Youth Justice Agency of Northern Ireland's second Corporate and Business Plan. Welcoming the publication of the reports...
Spellar outlines way forward for Youth Justice Agency
Criminal Justice Minister John Spellar, today announced the publication of the Youth Justice Agency of Northern Ireland's second Corporate and Business Plan. Welcoming the publication of the reports...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2004
Firm fined for loss of radioactive substance
A Belfast firm has been fined over £7,000 after being found guilty of the loss of a controlled radioactive substance. The Irish Bonding Company Ltd. was found guilty for offences under the Radioacti...
Firm fined for loss of radioactive substance
A Belfast firm has been fined over £7,000 after being found guilty of the loss of a controlled radioactive substance. The Irish Bonding Company Ltd. was found guilty for offences under the Radioacti...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2004
Chelsea Euro dream in balance following 3-1 defeat
Chelsea face an uphill struggle to qualify for this year's Champions League final following a 3-1 first-leg defeat at the hands of Monaco last night. Although Claudio Raneiri's men went into last nig...
Chelsea Euro dream in balance following 3-1 defeat
Chelsea face an uphill struggle to qualify for this year's Champions League final following a 3-1 first-leg defeat at the hands of Monaco last night. Although Claudio Raneiri's men went into last nig...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2004
NI social fund gets £1.65m boost
A further £1.65 million cash injection for the Northern Ireland Social Fund will provide extra support for some of the most needy people in society, Minister for Social Development, John Spellar said ...
NI social fund gets £1.65m boost
A further £1.65 million cash injection for the Northern Ireland Social Fund will provide extra support for some of the most needy people in society, Minister for Social Development, John Spellar said ...
UK National News, Apr 20, 2004
Blair confirms referendum on EU Constitution
Prime Minister Tony Blair has confirmed today that there will be a referendum on the new European Treaty, but the timing for the poll remains uncertain. Mr Blair told Parliament today that it was ti...
Blair confirms referendum on EU Constitution
Prime Minister Tony Blair has confirmed today that there will be a referendum on the new European Treaty, but the timing for the poll remains uncertain. Mr Blair told Parliament today that it was ti...
UK National News, Apr 20, 2004
Opposition parties welcome EU referendum move
The opposition parties have welcomed the Prime Minister's decision to hold a referendum over the proposed EU treaty. The Conservatives warmly greeted an opportunity to campaign openly against the EU ...
Opposition parties welcome EU referendum move
The opposition parties have welcomed the Prime Minister's decision to hold a referendum over the proposed EU treaty. The Conservatives warmly greeted an opportunity to campaign openly against the EU ...
UK National News, Apr 20, 2004
Man Utd dismisses terror target speculation
Manchester United football club has dismissed reports suggesting that Old Trafford may have been a target for suicide bombers. The club spoke out after news reports linked yesterday's massive anti-te...
Man Utd dismisses terror target speculation
Manchester United football club has dismissed reports suggesting that Old Trafford may have been a target for suicide bombers. The club spoke out after news reports linked yesterday's massive anti-te...
UK National News, Apr 20, 2004
Israel defends 'targeted assassination' policy at UN
At an open UN Security Council meeting yesterday, Israel defended its decision to kill two founding members of the Palestinian resistance group Hamas, saying such "defensive actions" would not have oc...
Israel defends 'targeted assassination' policy at UN
At an open UN Security Council meeting yesterday, Israel defended its decision to kill two founding members of the Palestinian resistance group Hamas, saying such "defensive actions" would not have oc...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2004
Government impose financial penalties on SF and PUP
The Government has confirmed that it is to impose a financial sanctions on Sinn Féin and the Progressive Unionist Party following the publication of the Independent Monitoring Commission (IMC) report ...
Government impose financial penalties on SF and PUP
The Government has confirmed that it is to impose a financial sanctions on Sinn Féin and the Progressive Unionist Party following the publication of the Independent Monitoring Commission (IMC) report ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2004
Surprise talks postponement 'unacceptable' says Adams
Sinn Féin President, Gerry Adams has described the surprise decision by the British and Irish Government's to suspend planned political negations as "unacceptable". Mr Adams was speaking after the tw...
Surprise talks postponement 'unacceptable' says Adams
Sinn Féin President, Gerry Adams has described the surprise decision by the British and Irish Government's to suspend planned political negations as "unacceptable". Mr Adams was speaking after the tw...
UK National News, Apr 20, 2004
Environmental concerns scupper £600m Dibden port plan
The Government's rejection of plans by Associated British Ports (ABP) to build a £600 million port has wiped 10% off the company's shares this morning. ABP had said that the port development at Dibde...
Environmental concerns scupper £600m Dibden port plan
The Government's rejection of plans by Associated British Ports (ABP) to build a £600 million port has wiped 10% off the company's shares this morning. ABP had said that the port development at Dibde...
UK National News, Apr 20, 2004
Norris McWhirter succumbs to heart attack at 78
Co-founder of the Guinness Book of Records Norris McWhirter has died today after suffering a heart attack. The 78-year old was reported to have taken ill while playing tennis at his Wiltshire home ye...
Norris McWhirter succumbs to heart attack at 78
Co-founder of the Guinness Book of Records Norris McWhirter has died today after suffering a heart attack. The 78-year old was reported to have taken ill while playing tennis at his Wiltshire home ye...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2004
Letter bombs sent to politicians
Two separate letter bombs have been sent to the offices of DUP deputy leader, Peter Robinson and SDLP policing spokesperson, Alex Attwood. The first device was discovered at the constituency office o...
Letter bombs sent to politicians
Two separate letter bombs have been sent to the offices of DUP deputy leader, Peter Robinson and SDLP policing spokesperson, Alex Attwood. The first device was discovered at the constituency office o...
Business News, Apr 20, 2004
Good year for Tesco as profits top £1.6bn
It has been a good year for the supermarket retailer Tesco which has seen pre-tax profits soar to £1.6 billion, according to the group's full-year preliminary statement issued today. In addition to d...
Good year for Tesco as profits top £1.6bn
It has been a good year for the supermarket retailer Tesco which has seen pre-tax profits soar to £1.6 billion, according to the group's full-year preliminary statement issued today. In addition to d...
UK National News, Apr 20, 2004
UK inflation rate falls to 1.1%
The latest figures on UK inflation has revealed a surprise fall taking the rate to 1.1%. The Consumer Price Index had been expected to show a slight rise, but today's figures showed a dip of 0.2% on ...
UK inflation rate falls to 1.1%
The latest figures on UK inflation has revealed a surprise fall taking the rate to 1.1%. The Consumer Price Index had been expected to show a slight rise, but today's figures showed a dip of 0.2% on ...
Business News, Apr 20, 2004
B.I.C. Systems' project supports game course at NWIFHE
B.I.C. Systems, a leading technology solutions provider in Ireland and the UK, has completed a significant technology solutions project to support a new computer games technology course at the North W...
B.I.C. Systems' project supports game course at NWIFHE
B.I.C. Systems, a leading technology solutions provider in Ireland and the UK, has completed a significant technology solutions project to support a new computer games technology course at the North W...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2004
Woman and child die in separate road accidents
Police are appealing for information after a woman and child died in two separate road accidents overnight. In Belcoo, Co Fermanagh, a three-year-old girl died after being hit by a car. The accident...
Woman and child die in separate road accidents
Police are appealing for information after a woman and child died in two separate road accidents overnight. In Belcoo, Co Fermanagh, a three-year-old girl died after being hit by a car. The accident...
UK National News, Apr 20, 2004
Crime reduced by neighbourhood warden schemes
The government's neighbourhood warden scheme has been hailed as a success after pilot areas recorded a fall in overall crime rates of more than a quarter. The Neighbourhood Wardens Evaluation Report,...
Crime reduced by neighbourhood warden schemes
The government's neighbourhood warden scheme has been hailed as a success after pilot areas recorded a fall in overall crime rates of more than a quarter. The Neighbourhood Wardens Evaluation Report,...
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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.
