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Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2004
OCTF reveals 235 NI-based organised crime gangs
The latest figures have revealed 235 organised crime gangs are currently operating out of Northern Ireland. Security Minister, and Chair of the Organised Crime Task Force (OCTF), Ian Pearson unveiled...
OCTF reveals 235 NI-based organised crime gangs
The latest figures have revealed 235 organised crime gangs are currently operating out of Northern Ireland. Security Minister, and Chair of the Organised Crime Task Force (OCTF), Ian Pearson unveiled...
Recruitment News, May 11, 2004
IBM to invest 22m euro in Dublin R&D lab
IBM Corporation is to make a further investment of €22 million to significantly develop its Irish R&D software facility in Santry, Dublin. The investment at IBM's DSL, which has attracted support fro...
IBM to invest 22m euro in Dublin R&D lab
IBM Corporation is to make a further investment of €22 million to significantly develop its Irish R&D software facility in Santry, Dublin. The investment at IBM's DSL, which has attracted support fro...
UK National News, May 11, 2004
Russia set to send 1,000 troops to Chechnya
More than 1,000 Russian troops are to be sent to Chechnya following the assassination of its President Akhmad Kadyrov and a number of government officials in a bomb blast on Sunday. Separatist Cheche...
Russia set to send 1,000 troops to Chechnya
More than 1,000 Russian troops are to be sent to Chechnya following the assassination of its President Akhmad Kadyrov and a number of government officials in a bomb blast on Sunday. Separatist Cheche...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2004
Winners of first ever 'community policing' awards announced
The Police Service of Northern Ireland today announced the winners of its first ever 'Policing with the Community' awards. The major new scheme, developed by the Police Service in partnership with th...
Winners of first ever 'community policing' awards announced
The Police Service of Northern Ireland today announced the winners of its first ever 'Policing with the Community' awards. The major new scheme, developed by the Police Service in partnership with th...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2004
Broadband 'saves' NI firms 52 working days
Businesses in Northern Ireland who have upgraded their internet access from a dial-up to broadband network have recovered 52 days a year in lost productivity, according to latest research. In a natio...
Broadband 'saves' NI firms 52 working days
Businesses in Northern Ireland who have upgraded their internet access from a dial-up to broadband network have recovered 52 days a year in lost productivity, according to latest research. In a natio...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2004
Minister recognises need to help parents at early stage
Health Minister, Angela Smith has officially opened a major conference marking the 25th Anniversary of the Parents Advice Centre. Speaking today at the 'Family and Parenting Strategy', Angela Smith s...
Minister recognises need to help parents at early stage
Health Minister, Angela Smith has officially opened a major conference marking the 25th Anniversary of the Parents Advice Centre. Speaking today at the 'Family and Parenting Strategy', Angela Smith s...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2004
Belfast to host Safer City Day
The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Martin Morgan has urged local people to attend the first ever Belfast Safer City Day exhibition at the City Hall this coming Thursday. Organised by Belfast City ...
Belfast to host Safer City Day
The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Martin Morgan has urged local people to attend the first ever Belfast Safer City Day exhibition at the City Hall this coming Thursday. Organised by Belfast City ...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2004
UU students to work with US Government
Six students from the University of Ulster are to travel to Washington DC this summer to spend eight weeks experiencing at first hand the work of the US Government. The students - Kevin McNamee, Mari...
UU students to work with US Government
Six students from the University of Ulster are to travel to Washington DC this summer to spend eight weeks experiencing at first hand the work of the US Government. The students - Kevin McNamee, Mari...
UK National News, May 11, 2004
NHS staff to gain wider prescribing powers
Even more health professionals will be able to prescribe medicines under new plans announced today by Health Secretary, John Reid. The proposals recommend that physiotherapists, radiographers, chirop...
NHS staff to gain wider prescribing powers
Even more health professionals will be able to prescribe medicines under new plans announced today by Health Secretary, John Reid. The proposals recommend that physiotherapists, radiographers, chirop...
UK National News, May 11, 2004
Chinese and UK companies sign billion-dollar trade deals
British companies BP, Shell, Kingfisher and B&Q (China) have today announced their new joint ventures in China with a total value of over US$1.5 billion. Trade Secretary Patricia Hewitt and Chinese M...
Chinese and UK companies sign billion-dollar trade deals
British companies BP, Shell, Kingfisher and B&Q (China) have today announced their new joint ventures in China with a total value of over US$1.5 billion. Trade Secretary Patricia Hewitt and Chinese M...
UK National News, May 11, 2004
Air carriers up fares following oil price rises
British Airways and Qantas will increase ticket prices with fuel surcharges in response to the rising price of oil, the airlines have announced today. According to Bloomberg.com, oil prices surged 6....
Air carriers up fares following oil price rises
British Airways and Qantas will increase ticket prices with fuel surcharges in response to the rising price of oil, the airlines have announced today. According to Bloomberg.com, oil prices surged 6....
UK National News, May 11, 2004
NHS students in line for help over childcare costs
Students who are being funded by the NHS to train in areas like nursing, midwifery or physiotherapy could be in line for assistance with childcare costs from September, the government has announced to...
NHS students in line for help over childcare costs
Students who are being funded by the NHS to train in areas like nursing, midwifery or physiotherapy could be in line for assistance with childcare costs from September, the government has announced to...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2004
World War II weapons found in Co Down field
Army bomb experts have carried out a controlled explosion on weapons believed to date back to World War II. The weapons, a 2.5 inch rocket and two-inch mortar shell, were discovered by a passer-by in...
World War II weapons found in Co Down field
Army bomb experts have carried out a controlled explosion on weapons believed to date back to World War II. The weapons, a 2.5 inch rocket and two-inch mortar shell, were discovered by a passer-by in...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2004
Small businesses targeted by fraudsters
Small businesses are being targeted by fraudsters posing as government enforcement agencies, the Federation of Small Businesses has warned. Three firms claiming to regulate Health and Safety legislat...
Small businesses targeted by fraudsters
Small businesses are being targeted by fraudsters posing as government enforcement agencies, the Federation of Small Businesses has warned. Three firms claiming to regulate Health and Safety legislat...
Business News, May 10, 2004
Marks & Spencer announces chairman to step down
Marks & Spencer have confirmed that company Chairman Luc Vandevelde has indicated that he wishes to leave the troubled company. In a statement the company said: "Luc's decision has been prompted by p...
Marks & Spencer announces chairman to step down
Marks & Spencer have confirmed that company Chairman Luc Vandevelde has indicated that he wishes to leave the troubled company. In a statement the company said: "Luc's decision has been prompted by p...
Business News, May 10, 2004
Record year forecast despite April new car sales dip
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed that in April there was a dip in new car sales of 3.8%, but remains confident in its forecast a record year for the numbers of new ca...
Record year forecast despite April new car sales dip
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed that in April there was a dip in new car sales of 3.8%, but remains confident in its forecast a record year for the numbers of new ca...
Business News, May 10, 2004
Halt exploitation of homeworkers says Oxfam
A report published today has called on the UK Government to implement international labour standards to help end the exploitation of Britain’s one million homeworkers and other low paid workers. The ...
Halt exploitation of homeworkers says Oxfam
A report published today has called on the UK Government to implement international labour standards to help end the exploitation of Britain’s one million homeworkers and other low paid workers. The ...
Business News, May 10, 2004
SMG to sell GMTV stake to ITV for £31m
The Scottish Media Group (SMG), owner of the Scottish Television and Grampian Television ITV franchises, has agreed the sale of its 25% share in GMTV to ITV plc for £31 million. The sale is subject t...
SMG to sell GMTV stake to ITV for £31m
The Scottish Media Group (SMG), owner of the Scottish Television and Grampian Television ITV franchises, has agreed the sale of its 25% share in GMTV to ITV plc for £31 million. The sale is subject t...
Business News, May 10, 2004
Minister opens £10m Prestwick maintenance hanger
Secretary of State for Transport Alistair Darling has opened Ryanair's new £10m aircraft maintenance hangar at Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Joining Mr Darling at today's opening ceremony was Ryanair ch...
Minister opens £10m Prestwick maintenance hanger
Secretary of State for Transport Alistair Darling has opened Ryanair's new £10m aircraft maintenance hangar at Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Joining Mr Darling at today's opening ceremony was Ryanair ch...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2004
Ammunition found in Co Fermanagh
More than 300 rounds of ammunition have been found on a roadside in Co Fermanagh at the weekend. The ammunition, which included an assortment of handgun and rifle rounds, was found along a five-mile-...
Ammunition found in Co Fermanagh
More than 300 rounds of ammunition have been found on a roadside in Co Fermanagh at the weekend. The ammunition, which included an assortment of handgun and rifle rounds, was found along a five-mile-...
UK National News, May 10, 2004
Blair denies 'detailed knowledge' of prisoner abuse
Tony Blair has denied that he knew about the "specific allegations" of the abuse of Iraqi detainees by British soldiers prior to their publication in the media. Mr Blair said that all allegations wer...
Blair denies 'detailed knowledge' of prisoner abuse
Tony Blair has denied that he knew about the "specific allegations" of the abuse of Iraqi detainees by British soldiers prior to their publication in the media. Mr Blair said that all allegations wer...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2004
Majority of NI now litter free says survey
Councils in Northern Ireland have brushed up their act to such an extent that a staggering 95% of the country is now clean. This is according to a major new survey by Tidy Northern Ireland who are to...
Majority of NI now litter free says survey
Councils in Northern Ireland have brushed up their act to such an extent that a staggering 95% of the country is now clean. This is according to a major new survey by Tidy Northern Ireland who are to...
UK National News, May 10, 2004
BBC internal inquiry exonerates executives
A BBC internal inquiry has exonerated news executives of mismanagement and laid blame for the dossier debacle, which resulted in the resignations of Chairman Gavyn Davies and Director General Greg Dyk...
BBC internal inquiry exonerates executives
A BBC internal inquiry has exonerated news executives of mismanagement and laid blame for the dossier debacle, which resulted in the resignations of Chairman Gavyn Davies and Director General Greg Dyk...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2004
Teenager charged with attempted murder
A teenager has appeared in court charged with the attempted murder of a man in Co Antrim at the weekend. Shaun Ferguson, 18, of no fixed address, was also charged with having a knife during the incid...
Teenager charged with attempted murder
A teenager has appeared in court charged with the attempted murder of a man in Co Antrim at the weekend. Shaun Ferguson, 18, of no fixed address, was also charged with having a knife during the incid...
UK National News, May 10, 2004
Carr receives thee-year sentence for fraud and deception
Maxine Carr has been handed down a three-year community rehabilitation order at Nottingham Crown Court after she pleaded guilty of a series of fraud and deception charges. Carr, 27, who is currently ...
Carr receives thee-year sentence for fraud and deception
Maxine Carr has been handed down a three-year community rehabilitation order at Nottingham Crown Court after she pleaded guilty of a series of fraud and deception charges. Carr, 27, who is currently ...
UK National News, May 10, 2004
Report reveals NHS dentists in short supply
A recent survey has highlighted a chronic shortage of NHS dentists in England and Wales and claimed that over 5,000 dentists need to be recruited in these regions. Published in the International Jour...
Report reveals NHS dentists in short supply
A recent survey has highlighted a chronic shortage of NHS dentists in England and Wales and claimed that over 5,000 dentists need to be recruited in these regions. Published in the International Jour...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2004
NI youngsters warned of sun exposure dangers
The risk of sun exposure in young people is the centrepiece of this year's national Sun Awareness Week which began in Northern Ireland today. Sun Awareness Week, which is co-ordinated by the Ulster C...
NI youngsters warned of sun exposure dangers
The risk of sun exposure in young people is the centrepiece of this year's national Sun Awareness Week which began in Northern Ireland today. Sun Awareness Week, which is co-ordinated by the Ulster C...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2004
Police appeal as man escapes injury in shooting
Police are appealing for information after a shot was fired through the living room window of a house in Co Armagh last night. One man escaped injury in the attack which occurred in the Parkmore area...
Police appeal as man escapes injury in shooting
Police are appealing for information after a shot was fired through the living room window of a house in Co Armagh last night. One man escaped injury in the attack which occurred in the Parkmore area...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2004
NI to get new anti-social behaviour laws
Northern Ireland looks set get its first ever Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBO's) following legislative proposals announced by the Government today. Launching a public consultation on the draft leg...
NI to get new anti-social behaviour laws
Northern Ireland looks set get its first ever Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBO's) following legislative proposals announced by the Government today. Launching a public consultation on the draft leg...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2004
DEL jobcentre links up with Irish counterpart
The Department for Employment and Learning's (DEL) JobCentreOnline website as linked up with its Irish counterpart to provide direct access to all vacancies held in the Republic of Ireland. JobCentre...
DEL jobcentre links up with Irish counterpart
The Department for Employment and Learning's (DEL) JobCentreOnline website as linked up with its Irish counterpart to provide direct access to all vacancies held in the Republic of Ireland. JobCentre...
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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.
