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Northern Ireland News for April 2004 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2004
Man jailed for throwing dog over wall
A man has been jailed for throwing a dog over a 25-ft high wall in Londonderry. Martin White, 19, of John Street in the city, was given a three month sentence after he was caught on CCTV cameras thro...
Man jailed for throwing dog over wall
A man has been jailed for throwing a dog over a 25-ft high wall in Londonderry. Martin White, 19, of John Street in the city, was given a three month sentence after he was caught on CCTV cameras thro...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2004
Funeral takes place of Blue Peter presenter
The funeral of former Blue Peter presenter Caron Keating has taken place in England today. The 41-year-old Northern Ireland born TV presenter died following a seven-year battle with cancer. Today's ...
Funeral takes place of Blue Peter presenter
The funeral of former Blue Peter presenter Caron Keating has taken place in England today. The 41-year-old Northern Ireland born TV presenter died following a seven-year battle with cancer. Today's ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2004
Asian group visits province on peace study
Lessons of Northern Ireland’s peace process could ease the road to stability in global trouble-spots, following a study visit to the University of Ulster’s Magee-based INCORE research institute by a g...
Asian group visits province on peace study
Lessons of Northern Ireland’s peace process could ease the road to stability in global trouble-spots, following a study visit to the University of Ulster’s Magee-based INCORE research institute by a g...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2004
£4.5m Queen's research centre 'tunes up' for opening
A major new Queen's University research centre which is helping Northern Ireland lead the world in the development of music technology will be officially opened on Wednesday. The £4.5 million Sonic A...
£4.5m Queen's research centre 'tunes up' for opening
A major new Queen's University research centre which is helping Northern Ireland lead the world in the development of music technology will be officially opened on Wednesday. The £4.5 million Sonic A...
UK National News, Apr 20, 2004
Better facilities promised for Travellers sites
Gypsy and Traveller sites will be refurbished this year through a new £8 million fund which will help councils around England meet the costs of modernising facilities. The money will allow councils t...
Better facilities promised for Travellers sites
Gypsy and Traveller sites will be refurbished this year through a new £8 million fund which will help councils around England meet the costs of modernising facilities. The money will allow councils t...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2004
NIE power energy revolution
Households in Northern Ireland could soon be part of an energy revolution through the development of Micro Combined Heat and Power (CHP) technology. Northern Ireland Electricity, in partnership with ...
NIE power energy revolution
Households in Northern Ireland could soon be part of an energy revolution through the development of Micro Combined Heat and Power (CHP) technology. Northern Ireland Electricity, in partnership with ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2004
City Council unveils major recycling drive
Belfast City Council currently recycles around 4% of its waste compared to a European average of more than 50%. The figure was revealed today as the council announced a range of initiatives to improv...
City Council unveils major recycling drive
Belfast City Council currently recycles around 4% of its waste compared to a European average of more than 50%. The figure was revealed today as the council announced a range of initiatives to improv...
UK National News, Apr 19, 2004
Police carry out anti-terror raids across UK
Nine men and one woman have been arrested following police raids at a number of addresses in England this morning. Seven of those arrested, including the woman, were detained in the Manchester area, ...
Police carry out anti-terror raids across UK
Nine men and one woman have been arrested following police raids at a number of addresses in England this morning. Seven of those arrested, including the woman, were detained in the Manchester area, ...
UK National News, Apr 19, 2004
Hamas appoints new leader in secret
Militant Palestinian movement, Hamas, has appointed a new leader to replace Abdul Aziz Rantisi who was killed by Israeli armed forces on Saturday evening. The group's new leader was appointed in secr...
Hamas appoints new leader in secret
Militant Palestinian movement, Hamas, has appointed a new leader to replace Abdul Aziz Rantisi who was killed by Israeli armed forces on Saturday evening. The group's new leader was appointed in secr...
UK National News, Apr 19, 2004
Pupils will be paid for staying on at school
Around half of all pupils who stay in school or college after the age of 16 will get up to £30 a week in a drive to tackle England's high drop-out rate, the government has announced today. The 'earn ...
Pupils will be paid for staying on at school
Around half of all pupils who stay in school or college after the age of 16 will get up to £30 a week in a drive to tackle England's high drop-out rate, the government has announced today. The 'earn ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2004
Boy charged with teenager's murder
A 16-year-old boy has appeared in court at the weekend charged with the murder of a Belfast teenager. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged with the murder of Megan McAlorum on ...
Boy charged with teenager's murder
A 16-year-old boy has appeared in court at the weekend charged with the murder of a Belfast teenager. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged with the murder of Megan McAlorum on ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2004
£12m Irish film and TV fund announced
A £12 million fund aimed at supporting Irish language film and television production in Northern Ireland has been launched by the government today. The initiative will see the establishment of a £12 ...
£12m Irish film and TV fund announced
A £12 million fund aimed at supporting Irish language film and television production in Northern Ireland has been launched by the government today. The initiative will see the establishment of a £12 ...
UK National News, Apr 19, 2004
Blair welcomes EU expansion
The legacy of the Second World War and the Cold War will be erased when the EU expands to 25 countries on 1 May, the Prime Minister said today. Speaking 12 days before the accession to the EU of 10 n...
Blair welcomes EU expansion
The legacy of the Second World War and the Cold War will be erased when the EU expands to 25 countries on 1 May, the Prime Minister said today. Speaking 12 days before the accession to the EU of 10 n...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2004
Fire damaged North Street arcade to be demolished
A leading Belfast shopping arcade looks likely to be demolished following a serious fire at the weekend. North Street Arcade, which has been a landmark in the area since the 1930's, sustained signifi...
Fire damaged North Street arcade to be demolished
A leading Belfast shopping arcade looks likely to be demolished following a serious fire at the weekend. North Street Arcade, which has been a landmark in the area since the 1930's, sustained signifi...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2004
Spellar launches criminal record database
Up-to-date information on convictions and criminal records is now available to all Criminal Justice organisations with a relevant interest, it was announced today. Speaking at the launch of the Crimi...
Spellar launches criminal record database
Up-to-date information on convictions and criminal records is now available to all Criminal Justice organisations with a relevant interest, it was announced today. Speaking at the launch of the Crimi...
UK National News, Apr 19, 2004
Kevin Spacey plays down phone 'mugging'
Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey has played down weekend news reports that he was mugged close to his south London home on Saturday morning. The 44-year-old Oscar-winning actor initially told police that...
Kevin Spacey plays down phone 'mugging'
Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey has played down weekend news reports that he was mugged close to his south London home on Saturday morning. The 44-year-old Oscar-winning actor initially told police that...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2004
University to raise awareness of community issues
The University of Ulster today began hosting a week-long series of events aimed at raising awareness among the student population of pressing lifestyle and community issues. The initiative, under the...
University to raise awareness of community issues
The University of Ulster today began hosting a week-long series of events aimed at raising awareness among the student population of pressing lifestyle and community issues. The initiative, under the...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2004
Government announces earn-learn education plans
Further details were published today of the means-tested educational allowances previously announced by the government in January. The allowance will be payable to all eligible 16-year-olds at school...
Government announces earn-learn education plans
Further details were published today of the means-tested educational allowances previously announced by the government in January. The allowance will be payable to all eligible 16-year-olds at school...
UK National News, Apr 19, 2004
Footballing great Maradona seriously ill in hospital
Diego Maradona, one of football's greatest ever players, remains seriously ill in a Buenos Aires hospital after suffering breathing problems last night. Maradona, 43, apparently complained of breathi...
Footballing great Maradona seriously ill in hospital
Diego Maradona, one of football's greatest ever players, remains seriously ill in a Buenos Aires hospital after suffering breathing problems last night. Maradona, 43, apparently complained of breathi...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2004
School awarded controlled Irish-medium status
A north Belfast school has been awarded controlled Irish-medium status, the government announced today. Bunscoil Mhic Reachtain was first established as an independent Irish-medium Primary School in ...
School awarded controlled Irish-medium status
A north Belfast school has been awarded controlled Irish-medium status, the government announced today. Bunscoil Mhic Reachtain was first established as an independent Irish-medium Primary School in ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2004
Community transport groups get mini boost
Minister of State, John Spellar, today officially handed over the keys of 14 specially adapted full-access minibuses to community transport organisations. The minibuses, which were procured by Transl...
Community transport groups get mini boost
Minister of State, John Spellar, today officially handed over the keys of 14 specially adapted full-access minibuses to community transport organisations. The minibuses, which were procured by Transl...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2004
PSNI host major world policing conference in Belfast
The PSNI today welcomed more than 230 delegates and guests from across the world to the 21st International Association of Chiefs of Police European Executive Policing Conference. The three-day confer...
PSNI host major world policing conference in Belfast
The PSNI today welcomed more than 230 delegates and guests from across the world to the 21st International Association of Chiefs of Police European Executive Policing Conference. The three-day confer...
UK National News, Apr 19, 2004
Minister visits Libya to foster trade links
Following on from Tony Blair's visit to Libya last month, it has been announced that Trade Minister Mike O'Brien will visit Libya tomorrow on a two-day visit. Mr O'Brien, who visited the north Afric...
Minister visits Libya to foster trade links
Following on from Tony Blair's visit to Libya last month, it has been announced that Trade Minister Mike O'Brien will visit Libya tomorrow on a two-day visit. Mr O'Brien, who visited the north Afric...
UK National News, Apr 19, 2004
'Harmful' scientific research should be vetted, says Royal Society
Proposals for scientific research should be vetted to prevent harmful applications such as the development of biological weapons, the UK national academy of science will tell a United Nations meeting ...
'Harmful' scientific research should be vetted, says Royal Society
Proposals for scientific research should be vetted to prevent harmful applications such as the development of biological weapons, the UK national academy of science will tell a United Nations meeting ...
UK National News, Apr 19, 2004
Passenger numbers soar at bmi
The bmi group of airlines has revealed an upsurge in passenger volume in 2004, with more than 2.3 million passengers carried in the first quarter of this year – over a fifth up on the same period last...
Passenger numbers soar at bmi
The bmi group of airlines has revealed an upsurge in passenger volume in 2004, with more than 2.3 million passengers carried in the first quarter of this year – over a fifth up on the same period last...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2004
Swail knocks out Doherty to win through to second round
The first shock of this year's World Embassy Snooker Championship has seen former champion Ken Doherty knocked out by Northern Ireland's Joe Swail. Dublin born Doherty, who reached last year's semi-f...
Swail knocks out Doherty to win through to second round
The first shock of this year's World Embassy Snooker Championship has seen former champion Ken Doherty knocked out by Northern Ireland's Joe Swail. Dublin born Doherty, who reached last year's semi-f...
UK National News, Apr 19, 2004
Business urged to seize opportunities in Russia
British businesses have been urged not to miss the boat and to seize the attractive business opportunities on offer in Russia. Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt today challenged businesses...
Business urged to seize opportunities in Russia
British businesses have been urged not to miss the boat and to seize the attractive business opportunities on offer in Russia. Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt today challenged businesses...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2004
Blair underplays Sharon plan and stresses Roadmap
The Prime Minister has sought to pour a little oil on fierce Palestinian opposition to Ariel Sharon's disengagement plan yesterday, stressing that the Roadmap remained the sole framework for Middle Ea...
Blair underplays Sharon plan and stresses Roadmap
The Prime Minister has sought to pour a little oil on fierce Palestinian opposition to Ariel Sharon's disengagement plan yesterday, stressing that the Roadmap remained the sole framework for Middle Ea...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2004
Forensic tests carried out on car in murder investigation
Forensic tests are being carried out on a car recovered in connection with the murder of a girl in west Belfast, police have confirmed. The black Volvo, which was recovered in Belfast on Monday, is t...
Forensic tests carried out on car in murder investigation
Forensic tests are being carried out on a car recovered in connection with the murder of a girl in west Belfast, police have confirmed. The black Volvo, which was recovered in Belfast on Monday, is t...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2004
Unemployment figures show fall
Unemployment figures for Northern Ireland have fallen by around 4,000 compared to the last quarter, latest figures have revealed. Latest labour force figures released today for period December 2003 –...
Unemployment figures show fall
Unemployment figures for Northern Ireland have fallen by around 4,000 compared to the last quarter, latest figures have revealed. Latest labour force figures released today for period December 2003 –...
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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.
