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Northern Ireland News for May 2004 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2004
Belfast being run correctly say residents
People in Belfast are increasingly happy with how their city is being run, a new survey released next week is expected to show. The survey, conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers, will reveal that a tot...
Belfast being run correctly say residents
People in Belfast are increasingly happy with how their city is being run, a new survey released next week is expected to show. The survey, conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers, will reveal that a tot...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2004
Council forecasts bright Bank Holiday Weekend in Belfast
Weather experts may be predicting dull skies over Belfast this Bank Holiday weekend, but the forecast for the city’s streets is most definitely bright and colourful. For Belfast is preparing to kick ...
Council forecasts bright Bank Holiday Weekend in Belfast
Weather experts may be predicting dull skies over Belfast this Bank Holiday weekend, but the forecast for the city’s streets is most definitely bright and colourful. For Belfast is preparing to kick ...
UK National News, May 28, 2004
UN chief heads to Afghanistan over opium fears
The United Nations counter-narcotics chief is heading to Afghanistan this weekend as a result of concern the 2004 country's opium crop may reach record levels – topping last year's 3,600 tons. While ...
UN chief heads to Afghanistan over opium fears
The United Nations counter-narcotics chief is heading to Afghanistan this weekend as a result of concern the 2004 country's opium crop may reach record levels – topping last year's 3,600 tons. While ...
UK National News, May 28, 2004
Consumers warned over supermarket ready meals
Consumer have been warned to choose their supermarket ready meals carefully as new research has found that some products contain more than three times the fat and up to nine times the amount of salt o...
Consumers warned over supermarket ready meals
Consumer have been warned to choose their supermarket ready meals carefully as new research has found that some products contain more than three times the fat and up to nine times the amount of salt o...
UK National News, May 28, 2004
Holidaymakers told to pack their pills for Bank Holiday
Holidaymakers have been reminded to pack their medicines if they are planning a trip away this Bank Holiday Weekend. Many people forget to pack their medication, such as the contraceptive pill, asthm...
Holidaymakers told to pack their pills for Bank Holiday
Holidaymakers have been reminded to pack their medicines if they are planning a trip away this Bank Holiday Weekend. Many people forget to pack their medication, such as the contraceptive pill, asthm...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2004
Young people 'dig' archaeology days
The DoE's Environment and Heritage Service today announced plans for a series of archaeological digs across North Down next month. The events are being coordinated with other organisations to coincid...
Young people 'dig' archaeology days
The DoE's Environment and Heritage Service today announced plans for a series of archaeological digs across North Down next month. The events are being coordinated with other organisations to coincid...
UK National News, May 28, 2004
RNLI urges care on bank holiday after busy weekend
Last weekend was the busiest of 2004 with RNLI lifeboats launching 80 times to help adults and children in distress throughout the UK and Ireland. RNLI lifeguards and volunteer lifeboat crews do not ...
RNLI urges care on bank holiday after busy weekend
Last weekend was the busiest of 2004 with RNLI lifeboats launching 80 times to help adults and children in distress throughout the UK and Ireland. RNLI lifeguards and volunteer lifeboat crews do not ...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2004
University teams up with NI businesses
The University of Ulster is teaming up with Northern Ireland’s leading companies to form mutually beneficial partnerships. As part of its corporate outreach the University is holding a Sponsorship Sh...
University teams up with NI businesses
The University of Ulster is teaming up with Northern Ireland’s leading companies to form mutually beneficial partnerships. As part of its corporate outreach the University is holding a Sponsorship Sh...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2004
NI tourism awards 'cruise' to success
Cruise North West and Da Vinci's Hotel have received tourism accolades at the Northern Ireland Tourism Awards at the Ramada Hotel in Belfast last night. Cruise North West was awarded Area Initiative ...
NI tourism awards 'cruise' to success
Cruise North West and Da Vinci's Hotel have received tourism accolades at the Northern Ireland Tourism Awards at the Ramada Hotel in Belfast last night. Cruise North West was awarded Area Initiative ...
UK National News, May 28, 2004
New body to seek improvements in school sports facilities
A new group chaired by the Sports Minister is to bring together government and grassroots campaigners seeking new and improved sports facilities. The move was announced following the latest meeting o...
New body to seek improvements in school sports facilities
A new group chaired by the Sports Minister is to bring together government and grassroots campaigners seeking new and improved sports facilities. The move was announced following the latest meeting o...
UK National News, May 27, 2004
Radical Muslim cleric arrested in London on US warrant
Controversial Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri has been arrested today on an extradition warrant served by the US government. It is understood that the US government wishes to question the 47-year-ol...
Radical Muslim cleric arrested in London on US warrant
Controversial Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri has been arrested today on an extradition warrant served by the US government. It is understood that the US government wishes to question the 47-year-ol...
Business News, May 27, 2004
Radisson SAS to open £14m Belfast Hotel
A £14 million hotel creating around 80 jobs is to be built on the edge of Belfast city centre, it was announced today. Construction of the Radisson SAS Hotel, Belfast, at the old Gasworks site off th...
Radisson SAS to open £14m Belfast Hotel
A £14 million hotel creating around 80 jobs is to be built on the edge of Belfast city centre, it was announced today. Construction of the Radisson SAS Hotel, Belfast, at the old Gasworks site off th...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2004
Judge dismisses Real IRA charges
The Real IRA, the paramilitary terrorist group that carried out the bombing of Omagh that killed 29 people, is not a terrorist organisation, according to a judge's ruling yesterday. In his ruling yes...
Judge dismisses Real IRA charges
The Real IRA, the paramilitary terrorist group that carried out the bombing of Omagh that killed 29 people, is not a terrorist organisation, according to a judge's ruling yesterday. In his ruling yes...
Business News, May 27, 2004
Royal Mail posts £220m profits
Royal Mail has reported a profit of £220 million for last year – the first time in four yours that the business has posted positive results. Today's figures are a massive turnaround on losses of £19...
Royal Mail posts £220m profits
Royal Mail has reported a profit of £220 million for last year – the first time in four yours that the business has posted positive results. Today's figures are a massive turnaround on losses of £19...
Business News, May 27, 2004
1,000 jobs created through £50m Toyota investment
Up to 1,000 new jobs are to be created at Toyota's Burnaston factory, in Derbyshire, after the car-maker announced a £50 million investment in the facility. The move will bring the corporation's UK i...
1,000 jobs created through £50m Toyota investment
Up to 1,000 new jobs are to be created at Toyota's Burnaston factory, in Derbyshire, after the car-maker announced a £50 million investment in the facility. The move will bring the corporation's UK i...
UK National News, May 27, 2004
370 more UK troops bound for Iraq
The number of British troops in Iraq is to be increased by 370, Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon told MPs today. The move will see forces "replaced or adjusted" to reflect the nature of the threat found ...
370 more UK troops bound for Iraq
The number of British troops in Iraq is to be increased by 370, Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon told MPs today. The move will see forces "replaced or adjusted" to reflect the nature of the threat found ...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2004
'Intensive' talks to resume after election says Murphy
Intensive negotiations with Northern Ireland's political parties, with the aim of restoring the devolved administrations, will resume after the European Elections on June 10, the government has announ...
'Intensive' talks to resume after election says Murphy
Intensive negotiations with Northern Ireland's political parties, with the aim of restoring the devolved administrations, will resume after the European Elections on June 10, the government has announ...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2004
NI cancer figures reveal 8,500-a-year affected
A new report has revealed that almost 40,000 people have been diagnosed with cancer in Northern Ireland during the last nine years. Compiled by the Northern Ireland Cancer Registry, the report reveal...
NI cancer figures reveal 8,500-a-year affected
A new report has revealed that almost 40,000 people have been diagnosed with cancer in Northern Ireland during the last nine years. Compiled by the Northern Ireland Cancer Registry, the report reveal...
UK National News, May 27, 2004
'Devastating threat' of obesity must be tackled, says report
With three-quarters of the UK's adult population now overweight or obese, a comprehensive raft of measures are needed to combat the "devastating threat" to the nation’s health posed by obesity, the Co...
'Devastating threat' of obesity must be tackled, says report
With three-quarters of the UK's adult population now overweight or obese, a comprehensive raft of measures are needed to combat the "devastating threat" to the nation’s health posed by obesity, the Co...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2004
Fire Brigade hoax calls up on last year
The Northern Ireland Fire Brigade has received more than 1,500 hoax calls since the start of the year. The figure, which is an increase of about 200 for the same period last year, was contained in a...
Fire Brigade hoax calls up on last year
The Northern Ireland Fire Brigade has received more than 1,500 hoax calls since the start of the year. The figure, which is an increase of about 200 for the same period last year, was contained in a...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2004
Bomb attack on house linked to loyalist feud
A man, woman and five children have escaped injury following a bomb attack at a house in east Belfast early this morning. The Ulster Volunteer Force are being blamed for the attack which occurred at ...
Bomb attack on house linked to loyalist feud
A man, woman and five children have escaped injury following a bomb attack at a house in east Belfast early this morning. The Ulster Volunteer Force are being blamed for the attack which occurred at ...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2004
Radisson SAS to open £14m Belfast Hotel
A £14 million hotel is to be built on the edge of Belfast city centre, it was announced today. Construction of the Radisson SAS Hotel, Belfast, at the old Gasworks site off the Ormeau Road, is alread...
Radisson SAS to open £14m Belfast Hotel
A £14 million hotel is to be built on the edge of Belfast city centre, it was announced today. Construction of the Radisson SAS Hotel, Belfast, at the old Gasworks site off the Ormeau Road, is alread...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2004
New initiative launched to cut trolley waiting lists
Health service managers from across Northern Ireland today attended a workshop on the development of a regional initiative to reduce trolley waits. The initiative aims to deliver improvements to the ...
New initiative launched to cut trolley waiting lists
Health service managers from across Northern Ireland today attended a workshop on the development of a regional initiative to reduce trolley waits. The initiative aims to deliver improvements to the ...
UK National News, May 27, 2004
England hero Hussain retires from cricket
Essex and England batsman Nasser Hussain has announced his retirement from Test and county cricket with immediate effect. Hussain, 36, steps down after a 14-year international career which saw him wi...
England hero Hussain retires from cricket
Essex and England batsman Nasser Hussain has announced his retirement from Test and county cricket with immediate effect. Hussain, 36, steps down after a 14-year international career which saw him wi...
UK National News, May 27, 2004
Agency successes sees £14m stripped from criminals
With over £14 million of assets frozen and 62 cases under investigation, the Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) has exceeded targets in its first full year of operation, according to its annual report. As ...
Agency successes sees £14m stripped from criminals
With over £14 million of assets frozen and 62 cases under investigation, the Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) has exceeded targets in its first full year of operation, according to its annual report. As ...
UK National News, May 27, 2004
UN welcomes US-led nuclear security initiative
A new US plan to strengthen nuclear security around the world has been welcomed by the UN atomic watchdog agency. The Global Threat Reduction Initiative (GTRI), announced by US Secretary of Energy Sp...
UN welcomes US-led nuclear security initiative
A new US plan to strengthen nuclear security around the world has been welcomed by the UN atomic watchdog agency. The Global Threat Reduction Initiative (GTRI), announced by US Secretary of Energy Sp...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2004
Andersonstown News owners unveil daily newspaper plans
The publishers of the Andersonstown News have unveiled plans to introduce a new regional daily newspaper for the north of Ireland. Andersonstown News Group today revealed they will produce 'Ireland T...
Andersonstown News owners unveil daily newspaper plans
The publishers of the Andersonstown News have unveiled plans to introduce a new regional daily newspaper for the north of Ireland. Andersonstown News Group today revealed they will produce 'Ireland T...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2004
NIE issue 'alarming' damage increase warning
Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) has recorded more than 400 incidents of damage to overhead and underground electricity cables since the start of the year. The figures were revealed as NIE issued a...
NIE issue 'alarming' damage increase warning
Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) has recorded more than 400 incidents of damage to overhead and underground electricity cables since the start of the year. The figures were revealed as NIE issued a...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2004
New rent books law comes into force
A new-style rent book for private tenants is to be introduced next week as part of new regulations for landlords and tenants contained in the recent Housing (NI) Order 2003. All private landlords in ...
New rent books law comes into force
A new-style rent book for private tenants is to be introduced next week as part of new regulations for landlords and tenants contained in the recent Housing (NI) Order 2003. All private landlords in ...
UK National News, May 27, 2004
Fall in number of pupils excluded from school
The number of permanent school exclusions has fallen by 25% since 1997, according to new figures out today. The statistics from the Department for Education and Skills found that the number of perman...
Fall in number of pupils excluded from school
The number of permanent school exclusions has fallen by 25% since 1997, according to new figures out today. The statistics from the Department for Education and Skills found that the number of perman...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.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.
