Menu
Northern Ireland News for May 2004 : Page 6
UK National News, May 20, 2004
Attack on PM highlights need for Home Security post: Tories
The Conservatives have said that yesterday's flour-bomb attack on the Prime Minister reinforced the argument that a government minister dedicated to Homeland Security be appointed. Shadow Home Secret...
Attack on PM highlights need for Home Security post: Tories
The Conservatives have said that yesterday's flour-bomb attack on the Prime Minister reinforced the argument that a government minister dedicated to Homeland Security be appointed. Shadow Home Secret...
UK National News, May 20, 2004
NHS quango staff face axe in cost-cutting exercise
The number of quangos in the NHS are set to be reduced in a red tape cutting exercise designed to save around half a billion pounds, the Health Secretary has announced today. Referring to the quangos...
NHS quango staff face axe in cost-cutting exercise
The number of quangos in the NHS are set to be reduced in a red tape cutting exercise designed to save around half a billion pounds, the Health Secretary has announced today. Referring to the quangos...
UK National News, May 20, 2004
Fire pay dispute threatens to re-ignite
As firefighters take unofficial action over the suspension of colleagues in Greater Manchester, the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) executive look set to recommend a strike ballot to members. However, ahea...
Fire pay dispute threatens to re-ignite
As firefighters take unofficial action over the suspension of colleagues in Greater Manchester, the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) executive look set to recommend a strike ballot to members. However, ahea...
UK National News, May 20, 2004
Israel condemned over Gaza operations
The UN secretary general and the British Foreign Secretary joined the chorus of international condemnation at the conduct of Israeli Defence Force (IDF) operations within the Gaza Strip. In the lates...
Israel condemned over Gaza operations
The UN secretary general and the British Foreign Secretary joined the chorus of international condemnation at the conduct of Israeli Defence Force (IDF) operations within the Gaza Strip. In the lates...
UK National News, May 20, 2004
Charges dropped against Leicester City trio
The three Leicester City players accused of sexually assaulting three women in the Spanish resort of La Manga last February have seen all charges against them dropped. The club's captain Paul Dickov ...
Charges dropped against Leicester City trio
The three Leicester City players accused of sexually assaulting three women in the Spanish resort of La Manga last February have seen all charges against them dropped. The club's captain Paul Dickov ...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2004
UTV announce Dublin radio expansion plans
UTV has announced plans to introduce an 'alternative rock' station for listeners in Dublin. The Belfast-based company hope to build on the success of the Xfm brand by launching it in Ireland's capita...
UTV announce Dublin radio expansion plans
UTV has announced plans to introduce an 'alternative rock' station for listeners in Dublin. The Belfast-based company hope to build on the success of the Xfm brand by launching it in Ireland's capita...
UK National News, May 20, 2004
Iran expels Guardian correspondent
The Guardian's correspondent in Iran, Dan De Luce, has been expelled from the country for reporting from the Bam earthquake disaster without proper authorisation. The 38-year-old journalist is expect...
Iran expels Guardian correspondent
The Guardian's correspondent in Iran, Dan De Luce, has been expelled from the country for reporting from the Bam earthquake disaster without proper authorisation. The 38-year-old journalist is expect...
UK National News, May 20, 2004
Blair's booze summit considers binge-drinking scourge
Key players in the alcohol industry today joined forces with the Prime Minister and government ministers to discuss ways of reducing the alcohol-fuelled violence – a regular feature of town and city c...
Blair's booze summit considers binge-drinking scourge
Key players in the alcohol industry today joined forces with the Prime Minister and government ministers to discuss ways of reducing the alcohol-fuelled violence – a regular feature of town and city c...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2004
Man remanded in custody following cannabis seizure
A man has been remanded in custody following the seizure of £1.75 million worth of drugs in Co Antrim. Michael Beech, 48, from Dunclug Gardens in Ballymena, appeared at the town's Magistrates Court o...
Man remanded in custody following cannabis seizure
A man has been remanded in custody following the seizure of £1.75 million worth of drugs in Co Antrim. Michael Beech, 48, from Dunclug Gardens in Ballymena, appeared at the town's Magistrates Court o...
UK National News, May 20, 2004
Consumers benefit from increased competition, says report
New cars, economy flights and replica football kits have all become cheaper following government action to increase competition, according to a Department for Trade and Industry report published today...
Consumers benefit from increased competition, says report
New cars, economy flights and replica football kits have all become cheaper following government action to increase competition, according to a Department for Trade and Industry report published today...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2004
Water service begins £6.6m reservoir renovation scheme
The Water Service has begun work on a £6.6 million renovation scheme on forty Service Reservoirs throughout Northern Ireland. Trevor Haslett, Water Service’s Director of Development, said the work w...
Water service begins £6.6m reservoir renovation scheme
The Water Service has begun work on a £6.6 million renovation scheme on forty Service Reservoirs throughout Northern Ireland. Trevor Haslett, Water Service’s Director of Development, said the work w...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2004
Queen's awarded science and research funding
Researchers at Queen's University have been awarded almost £700,000 in funding to work in partnership with universities and colleges throughout Ireland on four new science and research projects. The ...
Queen's awarded science and research funding
Researchers at Queen's University have been awarded almost £700,000 in funding to work in partnership with universities and colleges throughout Ireland on four new science and research projects. The ...
Business News, May 20, 2004
Minister proposes Credit Union rules modernisation
Enterprise Minister, Barry Gardiner today set out policy proposals for updating Northern Ireland’s policy on Credit Unions and Industrial and Provident Societies. Mr Gardiner said it was essential fo...
Minister proposes Credit Union rules modernisation
Enterprise Minister, Barry Gardiner today set out policy proposals for updating Northern Ireland’s policy on Credit Unions and Industrial and Provident Societies. Mr Gardiner said it was essential fo...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2004
Minister proposes Credit Union rules modernisation
Enterprise Minister Barry Gardinerhas set out proposals for updating Northern Ireland’s policy on Credit Unions and Industrial and Provident Societies. Mr Gardiner said it was essential for such unio...
Minister proposes Credit Union rules modernisation
Enterprise Minister Barry Gardinerhas set out proposals for updating Northern Ireland’s policy on Credit Unions and Industrial and Provident Societies. Mr Gardiner said it was essential for such unio...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2004
Cross-border energy market discussed by ministers
NIO Enterprise Minister Barry Gardiner and Ireland's Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources Dermot Ahern have met to discuss the all-island energy market. Following the successful ...
Cross-border energy market discussed by ministers
NIO Enterprise Minister Barry Gardiner and Ireland's Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources Dermot Ahern have met to discuss the all-island energy market. Following the successful ...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2004
University to hold NI citizenship debate
The University of Ulster is set to host a public debate on citizenship in Northern Ireland. The debate, which takes place next Tuesday at the University's UNESCO Centre in Coleraine, will tackle issu...
University to hold NI citizenship debate
The University of Ulster is set to host a public debate on citizenship in Northern Ireland. The debate, which takes place next Tuesday at the University's UNESCO Centre in Coleraine, will tackle issu...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2004
Murphy to meet parties ahead of marching season
Secretary of State Paul Murphy has confirmed he is to meet with Northern Ireland's main political parties ahead of this summer's marching season. Mr Murphy said he wanted to maintain the momentum cr...
Murphy to meet parties ahead of marching season
Secretary of State Paul Murphy has confirmed he is to meet with Northern Ireland's main political parties ahead of this summer's marching season. Mr Murphy said he wanted to maintain the momentum cr...
UK National News, May 19, 2004
Commons security fiasco sees Blair hit by powder missile
In an unprecedented breach of security at the Palaces of Westminster this morning, Tony Blair was hit on the shoulder by an object containing purple power as he took to the dispatch box during Prime M...
Commons security fiasco sees Blair hit by powder missile
In an unprecedented breach of security at the Palaces of Westminster this morning, Tony Blair was hit on the shoulder by an object containing purple power as he took to the dispatch box during Prime M...
UK National News, May 19, 2004
Bullion heist accused remanded in custody
Seven men charged with attempting to steal more than £70 million of cash and gold bullion from Heathrow Airport on Monday have appeared at South Western Magistrates court today. The seven men are cha...
Bullion heist accused remanded in custody
Seven men charged with attempting to steal more than £70 million of cash and gold bullion from Heathrow Airport on Monday have appeared at South Western Magistrates court today. The seven men are cha...
Recruitment News, May 19, 2004
Government proposes shake up to New Deal scheme
The government has unveiled plans to reform the New Deal scheme - a shake up which it hopes will get 600,000 more people into work and cut bureaucracy from employment programmes. The New Deal plans i...
Government proposes shake up to New Deal scheme
The government has unveiled plans to reform the New Deal scheme - a shake up which it hopes will get 600,000 more people into work and cut bureaucracy from employment programmes. The New Deal plans i...
UK National News, May 19, 2004
World's first stem cell bank opens in London
A world's first bank for embryonic stem cells – research into which could lead to improved treatment for currently incurable diseases – has been opened by Health Minister Lord Warner in London today. ...
World's first stem cell bank opens in London
A world's first bank for embryonic stem cells – research into which could lead to improved treatment for currently incurable diseases – has been opened by Health Minister Lord Warner in London today. ...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2004
Drugs seizure in Co Antrim
Police in Co Antrim have seized cannabis with a street value estimated at £1.75 million. The drugs were recovered following the search of premises in the Glarryford area of Ballymena. A quantity of a...
Drugs seizure in Co Antrim
Police in Co Antrim have seized cannabis with a street value estimated at £1.75 million. The drugs were recovered following the search of premises in the Glarryford area of Ballymena. A quantity of a...
UK National News, May 19, 2004
Details of factory blast inquiry published
Details on the nature of the inquiry into the devastating explosion at a Glasgow plastics factory last week have been published today. The blast at the Stockline Plastics factory in Grovepark Street...
Details of factory blast inquiry published
Details on the nature of the inquiry into the devastating explosion at a Glasgow plastics factory last week have been published today. The blast at the Stockline Plastics factory in Grovepark Street...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2004
Reducing workers' ill health must be given 'higher priority'
Protecting the health of Northern Ireland's labour force must be given much higher priority if the toll of workplace ill health is to be reduced across the province. This was the stark message by HSE...
Reducing workers' ill health must be given 'higher priority'
Protecting the health of Northern Ireland's labour force must be given much higher priority if the toll of workplace ill health is to be reduced across the province. This was the stark message by HSE...
UK National News, May 19, 2004
Majority of public backs smacking ban, according to poll
A 19th century law permitting the smacking of children in the home should be redrawn to ban the practice, according to a Mori poll published today. According to a new Mori public opinion survey for ...
Majority of public backs smacking ban, according to poll
A 19th century law permitting the smacking of children in the home should be redrawn to ban the practice, according to a Mori poll published today. According to a new Mori public opinion survey for ...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2004
Queen's commences major study into 'lupus'
A major study into the effects of fish oils on lupus sufferers is to be carried out by researchers from Queen's University. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE or 'lupus') is a disease affecting many o...
Queen's commences major study into 'lupus'
A major study into the effects of fish oils on lupus sufferers is to be carried out by researchers from Queen's University. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE or 'lupus') is a disease affecting many o...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2004
Spellar launches railway consultation document
Regional Development Minister, John Spellar today launched a two-month consultation on future investment in the railway network in Northern Ireland. The Minister said recent years had seen substanti...
Spellar launches railway consultation document
Regional Development Minister, John Spellar today launched a two-month consultation on future investment in the railway network in Northern Ireland. The Minister said recent years had seen substanti...
UK National News, May 19, 2004
Over-75s to get free 10-year passports
People over 75 will get free 10-year passports in recognition of their wartime efforts at home and abroad, the government has announced. Free one-year passports for D-Day veterans were announced last...
Over-75s to get free 10-year passports
People over 75 will get free 10-year passports in recognition of their wartime efforts at home and abroad, the government has announced. Free one-year passports for D-Day veterans were announced last...
UK National News, May 19, 2004
Leadership programme for police service unveiled
A new police leadership programme has been introduced which is aimed to boost the skills and careers of frontline officers. The 'Core Leadership Development Programme' will engage all police staff fr...
Leadership programme for police service unveiled
A new police leadership programme has been introduced which is aimed to boost the skills and careers of frontline officers. The 'Core Leadership Development Programme' will engage all police staff fr...
UK National News, May 19, 2004
Schools promised more money to offer community services
Another 46 schools will get extra money to provide services for the whole community, the government announced today. It also said that by 2006 at least one school in every local education authority w...
Schools promised more money to offer community services
Another 46 schools will get extra money to provide services for the whole community, the government announced today. It also said that by 2006 at least one school in every local education authority w...
-
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.
