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Northern Ireland News for May 2004 : Page 13
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2004
Pearson warns of growing international counterfeit problem
Security Minister and Chair of the Organised Crime Task Force (OCTF), Ian Pearson has warned that Northern Ireland crime gangs are increasingly developing international links as a means of funding the...
Pearson warns of growing international counterfeit problem
Security Minister and Chair of the Organised Crime Task Force (OCTF), Ian Pearson has warned that Northern Ireland crime gangs are increasingly developing international links as a means of funding the...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2004
Police appeal for help in identifying injured man
A man is beening treated for serious head injuries in hospital after being found unconscious in Co Antrim on Thursday. Discovered in Newtownabbey in the early hours of this morning, it is not known h...
Police appeal for help in identifying injured man
A man is beening treated for serious head injuries in hospital after being found unconscious in Co Antrim on Thursday. Discovered in Newtownabbey in the early hours of this morning, it is not known h...
UK National News, May 6, 2004
Georgia resolution results in Ajaria election plan
Following the departure of Ajaria's rebel leader Aslan Abashidze authorities in Georgia have announced plans to hold elections in the semi-autonomous region. Foreign Office Minister Bill Rammell toda...
Georgia resolution results in Ajaria election plan
Following the departure of Ajaria's rebel leader Aslan Abashidze authorities in Georgia have announced plans to hold elections in the semi-autonomous region. Foreign Office Minister Bill Rammell toda...
UK National News, May 6, 2004
Brigadier named as new Royal Security chief
A new director of Royal Security has been appointed, Buckingham Palace has announced. Brigadier Jeff Cook took up the position of Director for Security Liaison, on May 4, following recommendations fr...
Brigadier named as new Royal Security chief
A new director of Royal Security has been appointed, Buckingham Palace has announced. Brigadier Jeff Cook took up the position of Director for Security Liaison, on May 4, following recommendations fr...
UK National News, May 6, 2004
Picasso painting sells for record £58 million
A painting by Spanish artist, Pablo Picasso, has sold for a record-breaking $104 million (£58 million) at auction, making it the world’s most expensive painting. The painting, ‘Garcon a la Pipe’ (‘Bo...
Picasso painting sells for record £58 million
A painting by Spanish artist, Pablo Picasso, has sold for a record-breaking $104 million (£58 million) at auction, making it the world’s most expensive painting. The painting, ‘Garcon a la Pipe’ (‘Bo...
UK National News, May 6, 2004
Coroner returns open verdicts on New Cross fire
A Coroner has returned open verdicts in relation to the deaths of 13 people in a fire in New Cross in 1981. All had died when a fire swept through a house in south-east London where a birthday party ...
Coroner returns open verdicts on New Cross fire
A Coroner has returned open verdicts in relation to the deaths of 13 people in a fire in New Cross in 1981. All had died when a fire swept through a house in south-east London where a birthday party ...
UK National News, May 6, 2004
DTI report says call centres to create 200,000 jobs
Call centres in the UK are set to increase further according to a new report which predicts that an extra 200,000 workers will be recruited in the industry over the next three years. The Department o...
DTI report says call centres to create 200,000 jobs
Call centres in the UK are set to increase further according to a new report which predicts that an extra 200,000 workers will be recruited in the industry over the next three years. The Department o...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2004
Policing Board counter SF policing approach
Members of Northern Ireland's Policing Board have met with leading political figures in Washington to counter Sinn Féin claims that policing reforms are not working in Northern Ireland. Sinn Féin is ...
Policing Board counter SF policing approach
Members of Northern Ireland's Policing Board have met with leading political figures in Washington to counter Sinn Féin claims that policing reforms are not working in Northern Ireland. Sinn Féin is ...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2004
Murphy praises Superintendents' leadership
The leadership shown by members of the Superintendents’ Association of Northern Ireland in delivering change throughout the Police Service has contributed greatly to the implementation of the Patten r...
Murphy praises Superintendents' leadership
The leadership shown by members of the Superintendents’ Association of Northern Ireland in delivering change throughout the Police Service has contributed greatly to the implementation of the Patten r...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2004
Blaze at Portrush depot destroys three buses
Police are appealing for information after three buses were destroyed in a suspicious fire at an Ulsterbus depot in Co Antrim early this morning. Initial estimates put the damage caused by the blaze ...
Blaze at Portrush depot destroys three buses
Police are appealing for information after three buses were destroyed in a suspicious fire at an Ulsterbus depot in Co Antrim early this morning. Initial estimates put the damage caused by the blaze ...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2004
Minister welcomes regeneration plan for west Belfast
Finance Minister, Ian Pearson today welcomed proposals to regenerate the West Belfast and Greater Shankill areas. The proposed regeneration plan and associated bid for support from the Integrated De...
Minister welcomes regeneration plan for west Belfast
Finance Minister, Ian Pearson today welcomed proposals to regenerate the West Belfast and Greater Shankill areas. The proposed regeneration plan and associated bid for support from the Integrated De...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2004
Spellar announces review of housing development
Regional Development Minister, John Spellar today launched a four-month consultation period on the distribution of future housing development across Northern Ireland. Describing the consultation as ...
Spellar announces review of housing development
Regional Development Minister, John Spellar today launched a four-month consultation period on the distribution of future housing development across Northern Ireland. Describing the consultation as ...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2004
Belfast dances to different beat
Following on from last week's highly successful BBC Music Live event outside the City Hall, Belfast is preparing to groove to a different beat later this month, with the annual 'Week of Dance' festiva...
Belfast dances to different beat
Following on from last week's highly successful BBC Music Live event outside the City Hall, Belfast is preparing to groove to a different beat later this month, with the annual 'Week of Dance' festiva...
UK National News, May 6, 2004
Supermodel wins privacy case against Daily Mirror
Supermodel Naomi Campbell has successfully won a landmark privacy case taken against the Daily Mirror. In a split three-to-two decision the Law Lords ruled in Miss Campbell's favour, overturning an A...
Supermodel wins privacy case against Daily Mirror
Supermodel Naomi Campbell has successfully won a landmark privacy case taken against the Daily Mirror. In a split three-to-two decision the Law Lords ruled in Miss Campbell's favour, overturning an A...
UK National News, May 5, 2004
Pictures' authenticity of 'utmost seriousness': Howard
Conservative leader Michael Howard has told parliament that the allegations of torture in the Daily Mirror had done "enormous damage". Mr Howard told the House of Commons this morning that the authen...
Pictures' authenticity of 'utmost seriousness': Howard
Conservative leader Michael Howard has told parliament that the allegations of torture in the Daily Mirror had done "enormous damage". Mr Howard told the House of Commons this morning that the authen...
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2004
Fraudulent claims cost £5m from public funds
A scheme aimed at compensating individuals affected by terrorism in Northern Ireland is believed to have cost public funds more than £5 million in fraudulent claims. A report by the Northern Ireland ...
Fraudulent claims cost £5m from public funds
A scheme aimed at compensating individuals affected by terrorism in Northern Ireland is believed to have cost public funds more than £5 million in fraudulent claims. A report by the Northern Ireland ...
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2004
Queen's to close Armagh City campus
Queen's University looks set to close its Armagh City campus, despite objections from students and local political representatives. It is believed that the centre has not attracted sufficient student...
Queen's to close Armagh City campus
Queen's University looks set to close its Armagh City campus, despite objections from students and local political representatives. It is believed that the centre has not attracted sufficient student...
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2004
Durkan condemns posting of bullets to MLA
SDLP leader, Mark Durkan has condemned those behind the posting of live bullets to a party colleague at his home in Co Down. South Down SDLP assembly member PJ Bradley received the ammunition at his ...
Durkan condemns posting of bullets to MLA
SDLP leader, Mark Durkan has condemned those behind the posting of live bullets to a party colleague at his home in Co Down. South Down SDLP assembly member PJ Bradley received the ammunition at his ...
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2004
NI Human Rights Commission to get new chief
The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission is to get a new Chief Commissioner, it was announced today. In a statement to Parliament, Minister of State, John Spellar said the Government would begin ...
NI Human Rights Commission to get new chief
The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission is to get a new Chief Commissioner, it was announced today. In a statement to Parliament, Minister of State, John Spellar said the Government would begin ...
UK National News, May 5, 2004
'Torture' pictures handed over to Royal Military Police
Pictures published in the Daily Mirror allegedly showing an Iraqi prisoner being abused by British soldiers have been handed over to Royal Military Police officers investigating the case. Yesterday, ...
'Torture' pictures handed over to Royal Military Police
Pictures published in the Daily Mirror allegedly showing an Iraqi prisoner being abused by British soldiers have been handed over to Royal Military Police officers investigating the case. Yesterday, ...
UK National News, May 5, 2004
Troops inquiry must 'take its course,' says Minister
The Armed Forces Minister has said that inquiry into the alleged conduct of some British Troops in Iraq must be allowed to "take its course". Speaking yesterday, Armed Forces Minister Adam Ingram sai...
Troops inquiry must 'take its course,' says Minister
The Armed Forces Minister has said that inquiry into the alleged conduct of some British Troops in Iraq must be allowed to "take its course". Speaking yesterday, Armed Forces Minister Adam Ingram sai...
UK National News, May 5, 2004
Papers lodged to seek judicial review of Iraq deaths
The first steps in a High Court battle began today as legal papers were begun served in a bid to win the right for legal compensation for Iraqi families alleging British soldiers killed their relative...
Papers lodged to seek judicial review of Iraq deaths
The first steps in a High Court battle began today as legal papers were begun served in a bid to win the right for legal compensation for Iraqi families alleging British soldiers killed their relative...
UK National News, May 5, 2004
Injured Lastminute.com founder returns to the UK
Lastminute.com founder, Martha Lane Fox, has returned to the UK after being seriously injured in a car crash in Morocco earlier this week. Her doctor, Mohammed Missoum, said that the 30-year-old was ...
Injured Lastminute.com founder returns to the UK
Lastminute.com founder, Martha Lane Fox, has returned to the UK after being seriously injured in a car crash in Morocco earlier this week. Her doctor, Mohammed Missoum, said that the 30-year-old was ...
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2004
Belfast to hold memorial concert for Madrid victims
The people of Belfast were today urged to show their support for the citizens of Madrid by attending a memorial concert in remembrance of those who died in the train bombings. Belfast Lord Mayor Mart...
Belfast to hold memorial concert for Madrid victims
The people of Belfast were today urged to show their support for the citizens of Madrid by attending a memorial concert in remembrance of those who died in the train bombings. Belfast Lord Mayor Mart...
UK National News, May 5, 2004
Athens police station damaged by triple blast
A police station in the Greek capital of Athens has been rocked by three bomb explosions, just 100 days before the city is due to host the Olympic Games. Three homemade devices went off next to a pol...
Athens police station damaged by triple blast
A police station in the Greek capital of Athens has been rocked by three bomb explosions, just 100 days before the city is due to host the Olympic Games. Three homemade devices went off next to a pol...
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2004
Campaign highlights benefits of breastfeeding
The Health Promotion Agency (HPA) has launched a campaign aimed at highlighting the benefits of breastfeeding to mothers in Northern Ireland. The campaign aims to raise public awareness about the hea...
Campaign highlights benefits of breastfeeding
The Health Promotion Agency (HPA) has launched a campaign aimed at highlighting the benefits of breastfeeding to mothers in Northern Ireland. The campaign aims to raise public awareness about the hea...
UK National News, May 5, 2004
Prescott claims 'decent' homes rise by one million
The number of council and housing association homes meeting the 'decent homes' standard has risen by one million, according to Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott. Mr Prescott said that "up to £3 bil...
Prescott claims 'decent' homes rise by one million
The number of council and housing association homes meeting the 'decent homes' standard has risen by one million, according to Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott. Mr Prescott said that "up to £3 bil...
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2004
Minister launches new fisheries protection vessel
Culture, Arts and Leisure Minister, Angela Smith today emphasised the importance of enforcing fisheries legislation to counter illegal exploitation of salmon stocks. The Minister was speaking in Ball...
Minister launches new fisheries protection vessel
Culture, Arts and Leisure Minister, Angela Smith today emphasised the importance of enforcing fisheries legislation to counter illegal exploitation of salmon stocks. The Minister was speaking in Ball...
UK National News, May 5, 2004
Teachers urged to adopt 'personalised' approach to revision
Schools can get 'personalised' revision tips aimed at helping pupils to prepare for exams from new guidance written by education experts. School Standards Minister David Miliband said that while some...
Teachers urged to adopt 'personalised' approach to revision
Schools can get 'personalised' revision tips aimed at helping pupils to prepare for exams from new guidance written by education experts. School Standards Minister David Miliband said that while some...
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2004
Culture Minister highlights museums' contribution
Culture Minister, Angela Smith has highlighted the contribution made by Northern Ireland’s museums in preserving and making accessible our cultural heritage. The Minister was speaking at the Ulster F...
Culture Minister highlights museums' contribution
Culture Minister, Angela Smith has highlighted the contribution made by Northern Ireland’s museums in preserving and making accessible our cultural heritage. The Minister was speaking at the Ulster F...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A chilly start with a widespread frost and some freezing fog, any freezing fog slow to clear. Otherwise bright with sunny spells and coastal showers. Light winds. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Coastal showers dying out with a widespread frost developing along with freezing fog, which could become extensive. Winds remaining light. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
