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UK National News, May 12, 2004
Seven killed in Glasgow factory blast
The death toll in the explosion at a Glasgow plastics factory has risen to seven. Four bodies had been recovered at the scene last night and early this morning rescue workers discovered three further...
Seven killed in Glasgow factory blast
The death toll in the explosion at a Glasgow plastics factory has risen to seven. Four bodies had been recovered at the scene last night and early this morning rescue workers discovered three further...
UK National News, May 12, 2004
Beheading of US hostage 'truly barbaric', says Downing Street
The beheading of a US hostage by Iraqi militants has been described by Prime Minister Tony Blair as "truly barbaric" and without justification in a civilised world. Twenty-year-old civilian worker N...
Beheading of US hostage 'truly barbaric', says Downing Street
The beheading of a US hostage by Iraqi militants has been described by Prime Minister Tony Blair as "truly barbaric" and without justification in a civilised world. Twenty-year-old civilian worker N...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2004
McCabe widow 'trusts' government pledges
The McCabe family have issued a statement saying that they trust the pledges given by the Irish government in relation to the early releases of four men convicted of killing the Garda Detective. Yest...
McCabe widow 'trusts' government pledges
The McCabe family have issued a statement saying that they trust the pledges given by the Irish government in relation to the early releases of four men convicted of killing the Garda Detective. Yest...
UK National News, May 12, 2004
G8 nations agree closer security cooperation
A meeting of G8 Ministers for justice and home affairs has agreed on new means for greater co-operation and intelligence-sharing to tackle international terrorism, organised crime and corruption. The...
G8 nations agree closer security cooperation
A meeting of G8 Ministers for justice and home affairs has agreed on new means for greater co-operation and intelligence-sharing to tackle international terrorism, organised crime and corruption. The...
UK National News, May 12, 2004
Firearms law review aims to tackle gun crime
A comprehensive review of the UK's gun laws and a £2.25 million cash boost to help communities tackle gun crime have been unveiled by the government today as part of its drive to tackle firearms offen...
Firearms law review aims to tackle gun crime
A comprehensive review of the UK's gun laws and a £2.25 million cash boost to help communities tackle gun crime have been unveiled by the government today as part of its drive to tackle firearms offen...
UK National News, May 12, 2004
Cholesterol drug to be sold over-the-counter
A drug that can reduce the risk of heart attacks is to become available without a prescription for the first time, Health Secretary John Reid announced today. The Committee on Safety of Medicines (CS...
Cholesterol drug to be sold over-the-counter
A drug that can reduce the risk of heart attacks is to become available without a prescription for the first time, Health Secretary John Reid announced today. The Committee on Safety of Medicines (CS...
UK National News, May 12, 2004
Proposals for new UK equality body published
Details of how the new Commission for Equality and Human Rights (CEHR) will work are set out in a White Paper published today. The government announced plans to create a single body to challenge disc...
Proposals for new UK equality body published
Details of how the new Commission for Equality and Human Rights (CEHR) will work are set out in a White Paper published today. The government announced plans to create a single body to challenge disc...
UK National News, May 12, 2004
Plans unveiled for Royal Navy's Trafalgar commemoration
The Royal Navy today announced plans to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar. The Minister for the Armed Forces, Adam Ingram, and the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Alan West, fo...
Plans unveiled for Royal Navy's Trafalgar commemoration
The Royal Navy today announced plans to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar. The Minister for the Armed Forces, Adam Ingram, and the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Alan West, fo...
UK National News, May 12, 2004
Public need more protection from doorstep sales: OFT
Doorstep selling legislation needs to be updated to close legal loopholes and combat the psychological tactics employed by salespeople, according to the Office of Fair Trading (OFT). An OFT study int...
Public need more protection from doorstep sales: OFT
Doorstep selling legislation needs to be updated to close legal loopholes and combat the psychological tactics employed by salespeople, according to the Office of Fair Trading (OFT). An OFT study int...
Business News, May 12, 2004
B.I.C. complete financial automation project for RMC
B.I.C. Systems, a leading technology solutions provider in Ireland and the UK, has completed a major technology based project for RMC, one of the largest building materials suppliers in the UK. The p...
B.I.C. complete financial automation project for RMC
B.I.C. Systems, a leading technology solutions provider in Ireland and the UK, has completed a major technology based project for RMC, one of the largest building materials suppliers in the UK. The p...
Recruitment News, May 12, 2004
Huge rise in employment tops 20-year high
The number of people in work has risen by 195,000 over the last quarter achieving the joint highest since records began in 1984, according to statistics released today. In general, the labour market ...
Huge rise in employment tops 20-year high
The number of people in work has risen by 195,000 over the last quarter achieving the joint highest since records began in 1984, according to statistics released today. In general, the labour market ...
UK National News, May 12, 2004
BSkyB report massive profit hike
BSkyB have reported a record operating profit of £438 million – a massive 76% increase on the previous year’s quarterly figures. Net operating cash inflow increased by 131% to £518 million, while pro...
BSkyB report massive profit hike
BSkyB have reported a record operating profit of £438 million – a massive 76% increase on the previous year’s quarterly figures. Net operating cash inflow increased by 131% to £518 million, while pro...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2004
Co Derry rail victim named
More details have emerged about yesterday's train crash in Co Londonderry which left a pensioner dead. Jean Irwin, who was in her 70s, died after her car was hit by an oncoming train at an unmanned r...
Co Derry rail victim named
More details have emerged about yesterday's train crash in Co Londonderry which left a pensioner dead. Jean Irwin, who was in her 70s, died after her car was hit by an oncoming train at an unmanned r...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2004
NI unemployment figure falls to new low
Northern Ireland's unemployment rate has fallen to a new low. The latest labour force figures, released today, show that the current unemployment figure has fallen from 6.3% to 5.2% for the period Ja...
NI unemployment figure falls to new low
Northern Ireland's unemployment rate has fallen to a new low. The latest labour force figures, released today, show that the current unemployment figure has fallen from 6.3% to 5.2% for the period Ja...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2004
Belfast to host 'Media Education' conference
Nearly one hundred delegates from 23 countries will converge on Belfast tomorrow to attend a major international conference on media education. The 'Media Education In Europe' conference, which is ta...
Belfast to host 'Media Education' conference
Nearly one hundred delegates from 23 countries will converge on Belfast tomorrow to attend a major international conference on media education. The 'Media Education In Europe' conference, which is ta...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2004
Minister announces £1.35m Community Safety funding
Community groups are set to receive a further £1.35 million over the next three years to support local safety schemes across Northern Ireland. Speaking during a visit to the Belfast Community Safety ...
Minister announces £1.35m Community Safety funding
Community groups are set to receive a further £1.35 million over the next three years to support local safety schemes across Northern Ireland. Speaking during a visit to the Belfast Community Safety ...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2004
Most road deaths occur on rural roads, Government reveals
The majority of road deaths in Northern Ireland occur on rural roads, the Government revealed today. During a visit to this year’s Balmoral Show, Environment Minister, Angela Smith said that of the 5...
Most road deaths occur on rural roads, Government reveals
The majority of road deaths in Northern Ireland occur on rural roads, the Government revealed today. During a visit to this year’s Balmoral Show, Environment Minister, Angela Smith said that of the 5...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2004
Spellar plans laws to control 'unauthorised encampment'
John Spellar, Minister for Social Development, has announced his intention to introduce legislation to control unauthorised encampments. Mr Spellar's announcement comes ahead of this week's North Wes...
Spellar plans laws to control 'unauthorised encampment'
John Spellar, Minister for Social Development, has announced his intention to introduce legislation to control unauthorised encampments. Mr Spellar's announcement comes ahead of this week's North Wes...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2004
Water Service begins £650,000 infrastructure scheme
The Water Service has commenced work on a £650,000 "distribution and rationalisation" water scheme in Lougheramore, Co Londonderry. The work, which will involve the laying of new water mains, is sche...
Water Service begins £650,000 infrastructure scheme
The Water Service has commenced work on a £650,000 "distribution and rationalisation" water scheme in Lougheramore, Co Londonderry. The work, which will involve the laying of new water mains, is sche...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2004
Carrick school's design entry advances to Nationwide final
Students from Downshire School in Carrickfergus have won £3,000 for their school as a result of their entry in a nationwide design competition called Creative Spaces. The competition, which was devel...
Carrick school's design entry advances to Nationwide final
Students from Downshire School in Carrickfergus have won £3,000 for their school as a result of their entry in a nationwide design competition called Creative Spaces. The competition, which was devel...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2004
Top training award for Derry Airport Fire Fighter
A senior City of Derry Airport fire fighter has been awarded a top training award at the International Fire Training School in Teesside, Co. Durham. Fire Officer Gerard McCloskey, from Dungiven, who ...
Top training award for Derry Airport Fire Fighter
A senior City of Derry Airport fire fighter has been awarded a top training award at the International Fire Training School in Teesside, Co. Durham. Fire Officer Gerard McCloskey, from Dungiven, who ...
UK National News, May 12, 2004
Expanded UK Film Centre promotes UK industry at Cannes
The UK Film Centre, which promotes the UK film industry in the international marketplace, will be providing an expanded range of business services in its second year of operation at the world’s bigges...
Expanded UK Film Centre promotes UK industry at Cannes
The UK Film Centre, which promotes the UK film industry in the international marketplace, will be providing an expanded range of business services in its second year of operation at the world’s bigges...
UK National News, May 11, 2004
Girl (8) among Iraqi civilians killed by UK troops: report
An eight-year-old girl is among a number of Iraqi civilians who have been killed in disputed circumstances by British forces in southern Iraq, an Amnesty International report has alleged. According t...
Girl (8) among Iraqi civilians killed by UK troops: report
An eight-year-old girl is among a number of Iraqi civilians who have been killed in disputed circumstances by British forces in southern Iraq, an Amnesty International report has alleged. According t...
UK National News, May 11, 2004
Rescue efforts continue after Glasgow factory blast
Rescue efforts are continuing at the Glasgow plastics factory which was wrecked by a massive explosion this afternoon. Strathclyde police have said that 30 people were injured as a result of the inc...
Rescue efforts continue after Glasgow factory blast
Rescue efforts are continuing at the Glasgow plastics factory which was wrecked by a massive explosion this afternoon. Strathclyde police have said that 30 people were injured as a result of the inc...
Recruitment News, May 11, 2004
800 job eBay & PayPal facility opens in Dublin
Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mary Harney recently opened eBay’s European Customer Support Centre and PayPal’s International Headquarters in Blanchardstown. The facility...
800 job eBay & PayPal facility opens in Dublin
Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mary Harney recently opened eBay’s European Customer Support Centre and PayPal’s International Headquarters in Blanchardstown. The facility...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2004
Irish rugby legend dies in road crash
One of the most popular personalities in Irish rugby has been killed in a road traffic collision in Co Tyrone on Tuesday. Mick Doyle, who represented both Ireland and the British Lions, was killed th...
Irish rugby legend dies in road crash
One of the most popular personalities in Irish rugby has been killed in a road traffic collision in Co Tyrone on Tuesday. Mick Doyle, who represented both Ireland and the British Lions, was killed th...
UK National News, May 11, 2004
Hoon promises to act against 'abuse' soldiers
The government will "not hesitate to act" where British troops are found to have failed to uphold the Geneva Convention and International Humanitarian Law, the Defence secretary has said. Speaking in...
Hoon promises to act against 'abuse' soldiers
The government will "not hesitate to act" where British troops are found to have failed to uphold the Geneva Convention and International Humanitarian Law, the Defence secretary has said. Speaking in...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2004
Pensioner killed as car collides with train at crossing
An elderly woman has died following a collision between a train and a car in Co Londonderry on Tuesday. The incident occurred at an accommodation railway crossing near Limavady shortly after 1pm. Th...
Pensioner killed as car collides with train at crossing
An elderly woman has died following a collision between a train and a car in Co Londonderry on Tuesday. The incident occurred at an accommodation railway crossing near Limavady shortly after 1pm. Th...
UK National News, May 11, 2004
Police must redouble efforts to tackle drugs scourge: Blunkett
Police chiefs need to renew efforts to tackle the havoc caused in communities by drugs, the Home Secretary David Blunkett is expected to tell police chiefs today. In a speech to the Association of Ch...
Police must redouble efforts to tackle drugs scourge: Blunkett
Police chiefs need to renew efforts to tackle the havoc caused in communities by drugs, the Home Secretary David Blunkett is expected to tell police chiefs today. In a speech to the Association of Ch...
UK National News, May 11, 2004
Lib Dems pledge to scrap council tax
Liberal Democrat councillors elected at next month's local elections will work to scrap the council tax, party leader Charles Kennedy has pledged today. In London today, Mr Kennedy launched his part...
Lib Dems pledge to scrap council tax
Liberal Democrat councillors elected at next month's local elections will work to scrap the council tax, party leader Charles Kennedy has pledged today. In London today, Mr Kennedy launched his part...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
