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Northern Ireland News for May 2004 : Page 5
UK National News, May 24, 2004
Liverpool parts company with Houllier
The Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier has parted company with the club after six years in the Anfield hotseat. Twelve days after securing the league's final Champions League place, Liverpool announc...
Liverpool parts company with Houllier
The Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier has parted company with the club after six years in the Anfield hotseat. Twelve days after securing the league's final Champions League place, Liverpool announc...
UK National News, May 24, 2004
'Sickies' rise for first time in five years
Workplace absenteeism has increased for the first time in five years, adding an extra 10 million sick days that cost UK businesses £11.6 billion last year. The annual survey revealed that employers e...
'Sickies' rise for first time in five years
Workplace absenteeism has increased for the first time in five years, adding an extra 10 million sick days that cost UK businesses £11.6 billion last year. The annual survey revealed that employers e...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2004
Council encourages companies to ‘invest for growth’
Belfast City Council is encouraging small companies to invest in their future growth and development by signing up to the Investors in People (IIP) programme. The programme, which recently has been a...
Council encourages companies to ‘invest for growth’
Belfast City Council is encouraging small companies to invest in their future growth and development by signing up to the Investors in People (IIP) programme. The programme, which recently has been a...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2004
Research highlights Indian illiteracy danger
Parental illiteracy, and especially maternal illiteracy, is a potential killer of young girls in India, according to research by a University of Ulster academic. Research by Vani Borooah, Professor o...
Research highlights Indian illiteracy danger
Parental illiteracy, and especially maternal illiteracy, is a potential killer of young girls in India, according to research by a University of Ulster academic. Research by Vani Borooah, Professor o...
UK National News, May 24, 2004
Chelsea signs up for youth learning scheme
Chelsea football club has been signed up for a scheme that uses sport to improve young people's reading, maths and computer skills, the government has announced. Every FA Premiership club is now invo...
Chelsea signs up for youth learning scheme
Chelsea football club has been signed up for a scheme that uses sport to improve young people's reading, maths and computer skills, the government has announced. Every FA Premiership club is now invo...
UK National News, May 21, 2004
Tragic skydiver 'not murdered' say investigators
Police have said that the death of skydiver Stephen Hilder was not murder - and may have been suicide, after new DNA evidence came to light. Mr Hilder's death had been treated as murder, after it was...
Tragic skydiver 'not murdered' say investigators
Police have said that the death of skydiver Stephen Hilder was not murder - and may have been suicide, after new DNA evidence came to light. Mr Hilder's death had been treated as murder, after it was...
UK National News, May 21, 2004
Research report increases fears of vCJD incidence
More people could have been exposed to vCJD than was previously thought, according to the latest research. Tests on 12,674 samples from appendix and tonsil tissue conducted by a team of researchers a...
Research report increases fears of vCJD incidence
More people could have been exposed to vCJD than was previously thought, according to the latest research. Tests on 12,674 samples from appendix and tonsil tissue conducted by a team of researchers a...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2004
MPs urge tougher approach to NI 'hate crimes'
A parliamentary select Committee report has noted evidence that "crime motivated by race, religion, and sexual orientation is a substantial and growing problem in Northern Ireland". The Northern Irel...
MPs urge tougher approach to NI 'hate crimes'
A parliamentary select Committee report has noted evidence that "crime motivated by race, religion, and sexual orientation is a substantial and growing problem in Northern Ireland". The Northern Irel...
UK National News, May 21, 2004
UK diplomat injured in Bangladesh bombing
A senior British diplomat in Bangladesh has been injured following an explosion at a Muslim shrine in the north east of the country that left one person dead. A device thrown into the crowd leaving t...
UK diplomat injured in Bangladesh bombing
A senior British diplomat in Bangladesh has been injured following an explosion at a Muslim shrine in the north east of the country that left one person dead. A device thrown into the crowd leaving t...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2004
Pension and benefit fraud totals £53m
A new report has revealed that the amount of fraud and official errors in pension and benefit payments in Northern Ireland totalled over £53 million last year. The figure, which includes over £39 mil...
Pension and benefit fraud totals £53m
A new report has revealed that the amount of fraud and official errors in pension and benefit payments in Northern Ireland totalled over £53 million last year. The figure, which includes over £39 mil...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2004
Decision on Andersonstown Police Station deferred
The Northern Ireland Policing Board’s Corporate Policy Committee has announced it is to defer a decision on the future of the Andersonstown Police Station in West Belfast. Meeting at its Belfast head...
Decision on Andersonstown Police Station deferred
The Northern Ireland Policing Board’s Corporate Policy Committee has announced it is to defer a decision on the future of the Andersonstown Police Station in West Belfast. Meeting at its Belfast head...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2004
Report reveals contrasting smoking and drinking numbers
The number of people smoking in Northern Ireland has fallen dramatically over the last 15 years, however drinking figures have increased significantly during the same period. This is according to a n...
Report reveals contrasting smoking and drinking numbers
The number of people smoking in Northern Ireland has fallen dramatically over the last 15 years, however drinking figures have increased significantly during the same period. This is according to a n...
UK National News, May 21, 2004
Be honest over criticisms of US policy, Blair urged
The Tories have called on the Prime Minister to be straight with the British people and go public with criticisms of US policy. Writing in today's Independent, Conservative leader Michael Howard cond...
Be honest over criticisms of US policy, Blair urged
The Tories have called on the Prime Minister to be straight with the British people and go public with criticisms of US policy. Writing in today's Independent, Conservative leader Michael Howard cond...
UK National News, May 21, 2004
First stage of national ID card scheme launched
Plans have been unveiled today that will see 10,000 volunteers in London, Newcastle, Leicester and Glasgow taking part in the first stage of the UK's national identity card scheme. The large-scale tr...
First stage of national ID card scheme launched
Plans have been unveiled today that will see 10,000 volunteers in London, Newcastle, Leicester and Glasgow taking part in the first stage of the UK's national identity card scheme. The large-scale tr...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2004
Tourism and cultural sectors discuss Belfast plans
Cultural and tourism representatives have met to discuss forging closer links that will help place Belfast on the cultural tourism destination map. More than 100 individuals from a wide variety of Be...
Tourism and cultural sectors discuss Belfast plans
Cultural and tourism representatives have met to discuss forging closer links that will help place Belfast on the cultural tourism destination map. More than 100 individuals from a wide variety of Be...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2004
Euro funding reduction a threat to peace process
Any reductions in the level of European funding available to Ireland for peace and reconciliation could adversely affect the peace process. University of Ulster Vice-Chancellor Professor Gerry McKenn...
Euro funding reduction a threat to peace process
Any reductions in the level of European funding available to Ireland for peace and reconciliation could adversely affect the peace process. University of Ulster Vice-Chancellor Professor Gerry McKenn...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2004
New asbestos legislation comes into effect
New legislation requiring the management of asbestos in non-domestic buildings has come into effect in Northern Ireland. Under Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations (NI), the ne...
New asbestos legislation comes into effect
New legislation requiring the management of asbestos in non-domestic buildings has come into effect in Northern Ireland. Under Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations (NI), the ne...
UK National News, May 21, 2004
Two held in Iraq over Nick Berg beheading
Two people are being held in Iraq in connection with the brutal murder of Nick Berg – a US civilian who was beheaded by militants on May 8. According to Reuters, US military command spokesperson Mar...
Two held in Iraq over Nick Berg beheading
Two people are being held in Iraq in connection with the brutal murder of Nick Berg – a US civilian who was beheaded by militants on May 8. According to Reuters, US military command spokesperson Mar...
UK National News, May 21, 2004
Blackpool Pleasure Beach to reopen following fire
The Blackpool Pleasure Beach complex is expected to reopen later today just hours after firefighters dealth with a blaze which damaged three rides at the attraction. Ten fire crews were called to tac...
Blackpool Pleasure Beach to reopen following fire
The Blackpool Pleasure Beach complex is expected to reopen later today just hours after firefighters dealth with a blaze which damaged three rides at the attraction. Ten fire crews were called to tac...
UK National News, May 21, 2004
Animals used in scientific experiments get welfare centre
A national centre for animal research and welfare will be established to help replace, refine and reduce the use of animals for scientific purposes, the government announced today. The centre, which ...
Animals used in scientific experiments get welfare centre
A national centre for animal research and welfare will be established to help replace, refine and reduce the use of animals for scientific purposes, the government announced today. The centre, which ...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2004
Belfast Hilton wins top quality award for UK group
Belfast's Hilton Hotel has been pronounced the best in the Hilton UK group at a glittering awards ceremony in London. Organised by Hilton hotels UK, the 'Quality Hotel of the Year' award is given to ...
Belfast Hilton wins top quality award for UK group
Belfast's Hilton Hotel has been pronounced the best in the Hilton UK group at a glittering awards ceremony in London. Organised by Hilton hotels UK, the 'Quality Hotel of the Year' award is given to ...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2004
Belfast gears up for Lord Mayor’s Show
Belfast once again is preparing to kick off the summer season with the year’s annual Lord Mayor’s Show. The theme of this year’s Show, which takes place on Saturday May 29, is ‘Youth’. Lord Mayor of...
Belfast gears up for Lord Mayor’s Show
Belfast once again is preparing to kick off the summer season with the year’s annual Lord Mayor’s Show. The theme of this year’s Show, which takes place on Saturday May 29, is ‘Youth’. Lord Mayor of...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2004
'Put the kettle on' for charity say Samaritans
One of Northern Ireland's leading charities has called on the general public to "put the kettle on" and raise some much needed funds for a deserving cause. The Samaritans have asked people to help ra...
'Put the kettle on' for charity say Samaritans
One of Northern Ireland's leading charities has called on the general public to "put the kettle on" and raise some much needed funds for a deserving cause. The Samaritans have asked people to help ra...
UK National News, May 21, 2004
Upward trend in mortgage lending continues rise, says report
Mortgage lending in April totalled £25 billion, 1% higher than in March and 25% higher than in April last year, according to the latest lending data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). House...
Upward trend in mortgage lending continues rise, says report
Mortgage lending in April totalled £25 billion, 1% higher than in March and 25% higher than in April last year, according to the latest lending data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). House...
Business News, May 21, 2004
PwC welcome clarification proposal following Italian taxation case
A recent proposal by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to amend the ‘permanent establishment’ (PE) definition of its Model Tax Convention report has been welcomed by ta...
PwC welcome clarification proposal following Italian taxation case
A recent proposal by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to amend the ‘permanent establishment’ (PE) definition of its Model Tax Convention report has been welcomed by ta...
UK National News, May 20, 2004
Network Rail staff vote for strike action
Members of the Rail, Maritime & Transport (RMT) union at Network Rail have today voted to take industrial action. The move is in response to members' concerns over pensions, two-tier travel concessi...
Network Rail staff vote for strike action
Members of the Rail, Maritime & Transport (RMT) union at Network Rail have today voted to take industrial action. The move is in response to members' concerns over pensions, two-tier travel concessi...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2004
NI firefighters answer only emergency calls
Firefighters in Northern Ireland look likely to be balloted as a series of 'wildcat strikes' in support of colleagues suspended in the UK has spread to the province. Firefighters in many regions have...
NI firefighters answer only emergency calls
Firefighters in Northern Ireland look likely to be balloted as a series of 'wildcat strikes' in support of colleagues suspended in the UK has spread to the province. Firefighters in many regions have...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2004
Gillespie sees sex assault charges dropped
The three former Premiership football stars at the centre of sexual assault scandal have had the charges against them dropped. Northern Ireland international, Keith Gillespie, along with club mates P...
Gillespie sees sex assault charges dropped
The three former Premiership football stars at the centre of sexual assault scandal have had the charges against them dropped. Northern Ireland international, Keith Gillespie, along with club mates P...
UK National News, May 20, 2004
Commons security reviewed after flour-bomb fiasco
House of Commons authorities, the Metropolitan police and the secret services have joined together to launch a security review following yesterday's flour-bomb attack on the Prime Minister as he took ...
Commons security reviewed after flour-bomb fiasco
House of Commons authorities, the Metropolitan police and the secret services have joined together to launch a security review following yesterday's flour-bomb attack on the Prime Minister as he took ...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2004
Mivan signs £2m Thai contract
Antrim-based construction company, Mivan has signed a £2 million contract to help build houses in Thailand. The contract, which was agreed during the recent Invest Northern Ireland trade mission to S...
Mivan signs £2m Thai contract
Antrim-based construction company, Mivan has signed a £2 million contract to help build houses in Thailand. The contract, which was agreed during the recent Invest Northern Ireland trade mission to S...
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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.
