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Northern Ireland News for May 2004 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2004
Survey to analyse post conflict truth and justice issues
A survey aimed at analysing attitudes towards post conflict truth and justice issues is to be undertaken in Northern Ireland. Dr Patricia Lundy, from the School of Sociology at the University of Ulst...
Survey to analyse post conflict truth and justice issues
A survey aimed at analysing attitudes towards post conflict truth and justice issues is to be undertaken in Northern Ireland. Dr Patricia Lundy, from the School of Sociology at the University of Ulst...
UK National News, May 19, 2004
Government figures show rise in pension credit uptake
The total number of pensioners benefiting from the Pension Credit has almost topped 3 million, following a rise of 54,000 in April, according to government figures published today. The Pension Credit...
Government figures show rise in pension credit uptake
The total number of pensioners benefiting from the Pension Credit has almost topped 3 million, following a rise of 54,000 in April, according to government figures published today. The Pension Credit...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2004
Council encourages local companies to ‘look east’
Belfast City Council (BCC) is encouraging local businesses to ‘look east’ and avail of the opportunities presented to them by the recent expansion of the European Union. Ten Belfast companies are cur...
Council encourages local companies to ‘look east’
Belfast City Council (BCC) is encouraging local businesses to ‘look east’ and avail of the opportunities presented to them by the recent expansion of the European Union. Ten Belfast companies are cur...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2004
Tradings Standards issue loft conversions warning
Homeowners planning to carry out loft conversions over the coming summer months are being advised to seek Building Control approval from their local district council. The Trading Standards Service (T...
Tradings Standards issue loft conversions warning
Homeowners planning to carry out loft conversions over the coming summer months are being advised to seek Building Control approval from their local district council. The Trading Standards Service (T...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2004
Minister endorses drive for modernisation
The future of office accommodation for Northern Ireland’s 29,000 civil servants is to be a key feature in a major programme of reform and modernisation for public services. A Strategic Development Pl...
Minister endorses drive for modernisation
The future of office accommodation for Northern Ireland’s 29,000 civil servants is to be a key feature in a major programme of reform and modernisation for public services. A Strategic Development Pl...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2004
Project assesses urban garden biodiversity
The Environment and Heritage Service (EHS) has commissioned a team from the University of Sheffield to carry out a survey of gardens in Belfast, assessing their value for wildlife. The project builds...
Project assesses urban garden biodiversity
The Environment and Heritage Service (EHS) has commissioned a team from the University of Sheffield to carry out a survey of gardens in Belfast, assessing their value for wildlife. The project builds...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2004
Loyalists linked to fatal shooting in east Belfast
Loyalists are believed to be behind the killing of a man at an east Belfast industrial estate early this morning. The 34-year-old victim was sitting in his car at Alanbrooke Road off Montgomery Road ...
Loyalists linked to fatal shooting in east Belfast
Loyalists are believed to be behind the killing of a man at an east Belfast industrial estate early this morning. The 34-year-old victim was sitting in his car at Alanbrooke Road off Montgomery Road ...
Business News, May 18, 2004
FSB concerned at economic damage caused by MoT strike
The Federation of Small Businesses has today expressed concern that cancellation of MoT tests, as a result of civil servants industrial action, has the potential to damage the local economy. Wilfred ...
FSB concerned at economic damage caused by MoT strike
The Federation of Small Businesses has today expressed concern that cancellation of MoT tests, as a result of civil servants industrial action, has the potential to damage the local economy. Wilfred ...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2004
Police arrest man in connection with killing in Lisburn
One person has been arrested in connection with the discovery of a man's body in Co Antrim at the weekend. A 27-year-old man is being questioned by police after the body of John Cooke, 33, was discov...
Police arrest man in connection with killing in Lisburn
One person has been arrested in connection with the discovery of a man's body in Co Antrim at the weekend. A 27-year-old man is being questioned by police after the body of John Cooke, 33, was discov...
UK National News, May 18, 2004
London makes five-strong 2012 Olympic shortlist
London has made the shortlist of the cities bidding to host the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in 2012. The city has been accepted as an official Candidate City, the International Olympic Committ...
London makes five-strong 2012 Olympic shortlist
London has made the shortlist of the cities bidding to host the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in 2012. The city has been accepted as an official Candidate City, the International Olympic Committ...
UK National News, May 18, 2004
Royal security under scrutiny after intruder arrests
Royal security is under the spotlight again today after an intruder was arrested close to the Queen's apartments at Windsor Castle yesterday evening. The man was arrested for allegedly impersonating ...
Royal security under scrutiny after intruder arrests
Royal security is under the spotlight again today after an intruder was arrested close to the Queen's apartments at Windsor Castle yesterday evening. The man was arrested for allegedly impersonating ...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2004
Houses attacked with paint bombs
Three houses on the outskirts of Belfast have been damaged in paint bomb attacks early this morning. The series of incidents, which occurred in the mainly nationalist Bawnmore Park in Newtownabbey, l...
Houses attacked with paint bombs
Three houses on the outskirts of Belfast have been damaged in paint bomb attacks early this morning. The series of incidents, which occurred in the mainly nationalist Bawnmore Park in Newtownabbey, l...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2004
First female PSNI Assistant Chief Constable appointed
The Northern Ireland Policing Board has announced the appointment of Northern Ireland's first female Assistant Chief Constable (ACC) for the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). Chief Superinte...
First female PSNI Assistant Chief Constable appointed
The Northern Ireland Policing Board has announced the appointment of Northern Ireland's first female Assistant Chief Constable (ACC) for the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). Chief Superinte...
UK National News, May 18, 2004
Coalition will not consider 'quick exit' from Iraq, says Blair
There will be "no quick exit" of coalition troops from Iraq, the Prime Minister said yesterday during his visit to Turkey. In a press conference with the Turkish Prime Minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan,...
Coalition will not consider 'quick exit' from Iraq, says Blair
There will be "no quick exit" of coalition troops from Iraq, the Prime Minister said yesterday during his visit to Turkey. In a press conference with the Turkish Prime Minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan,...
UK National News, May 18, 2004
Israeli military steps up operations in Gaza Strip
At least 13 Palestinians have been killed during an anti-terror operation by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) which saw military incursions into the Rafah refugee camp in southern Gaza Strip last nigh...
Israeli military steps up operations in Gaza Strip
At least 13 Palestinians have been killed during an anti-terror operation by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) which saw military incursions into the Rafah refugee camp in southern Gaza Strip last nigh...
UK National News, May 18, 2004
$1bn needed to maintain UN peacekeeping missions: Annan
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has warned that an extra $1 billion will be needed by the end of the year to fund the ever-growing number of peacekeeping missions. The UN Security Council yesterday c...
$1bn needed to maintain UN peacekeeping missions: Annan
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has warned that an extra $1 billion will be needed by the end of the year to fund the ever-growing number of peacekeeping missions. The UN Security Council yesterday c...
UK National News, May 18, 2004
NHS is improving but more effort is needed, says report
The NHS is experiencing genuine improvement but more effort is needed to put patients first, according to an assessment by health professionals and patient representatives. The annual report of the N...
NHS is improving but more effort is needed, says report
The NHS is experiencing genuine improvement but more effort is needed to put patients first, according to an assessment by health professionals and patient representatives. The annual report of the N...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2004
Belfast conference figures on the up
Belfast is hosting more major conferences than ever before, according to new figures. Belfast Visitor and Convention Bureau (BVCB) today revealed that 329,000 overnight out-of-state visitors travelle...
Belfast conference figures on the up
Belfast is hosting more major conferences than ever before, according to new figures. Belfast Visitor and Convention Bureau (BVCB) today revealed that 329,000 overnight out-of-state visitors travelle...
UK National News, May 18, 2004
Rescuer injured as helicopter strikes mountainside
A member of a civilian mountain rescue team is being treated for injuries received after he fell from a search and rescue helicopter that struck a mountainside in the Lake District. The man is report...
Rescuer injured as helicopter strikes mountainside
A member of a civilian mountain rescue team is being treated for injuries received after he fell from a search and rescue helicopter that struck a mountainside in the Lake District. The man is report...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2004
Housing association tenants get to buy their own homes
Social Development Minister John Spellar today launched a consultation document which should allow many more housing association tenants to buy their own homes. The Minister was outlining his proposa...
Housing association tenants get to buy their own homes
Social Development Minister John Spellar today launched a consultation document which should allow many more housing association tenants to buy their own homes. The Minister was outlining his proposa...
UK National News, May 18, 2004
Petrol prices fuel inflation rise
Recent oil market pressures and rises on the prices of furnishings have lead to a 0.1% rise in the past month to 1.2%, according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS). The Consumer Prices Index ...
Petrol prices fuel inflation rise
Recent oil market pressures and rises on the prices of furnishings have lead to a 0.1% rise in the past month to 1.2%, according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS). The Consumer Prices Index ...
UK National News, May 18, 2004
Summer schools for gifted kids 'highly successful', says Ofsted
The first full programme of summer schools run by the National Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth last year were "highly successful" according to the young people who attended them, a new report by...
Summer schools for gifted kids 'highly successful', says Ofsted
The first full programme of summer schools run by the National Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth last year were "highly successful" according to the young people who attended them, a new report by...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2004
NI sports receives £1.4m boost
Sports facilities across Northern Ireland today received a massive boost of more than £1.4 million lottery cash from the New Opportunities Fund. Schools and communities in Belfast, Enniskillen, Tyron...
NI sports receives £1.4m boost
Sports facilities across Northern Ireland today received a massive boost of more than £1.4 million lottery cash from the New Opportunities Fund. Schools and communities in Belfast, Enniskillen, Tyron...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2004
Trading Standards offer holiday insurance advice
The Trading Standards Service (TSS) has advised Northern Ireland’s holidaymakers to shop around when it comes to travel insurance. A recent survey by TSS found the cost of travel insurance for a fami...
Trading Standards offer holiday insurance advice
The Trading Standards Service (TSS) has advised Northern Ireland’s holidaymakers to shop around when it comes to travel insurance. A recent survey by TSS found the cost of travel insurance for a fami...
UK National News, May 18, 2004
Birmingham City signs Heskey for record fee
In the first major signing following the conclusion of the English domestic season, Premiership mid-table outfit Birmingham City have signed Liverpool's Emile Heskey for a club record £6.25 million. ...
Birmingham City signs Heskey for record fee
In the first major signing following the conclusion of the English domestic season, Premiership mid-table outfit Birmingham City have signed Liverpool's Emile Heskey for a club record £6.25 million. ...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2004
Minister praises Greater Shankill Clean-up Forum
Equality Minister, John Spellar today praised the Greater Shankill Clean-up Forum for receiving a prestigious award under the Keep Britain Tidy campaign. The award was made in recognition for their w...
Minister praises Greater Shankill Clean-up Forum
Equality Minister, John Spellar today praised the Greater Shankill Clean-up Forum for receiving a prestigious award under the Keep Britain Tidy campaign. The award was made in recognition for their w...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2004
PSNI trainees to take courses at Queen's
Probationary PSNI officers are to attend courses at Queen's University, it has been announced. The programme, announced at Queen's on Monday, will see the University's Institute of Lifelong Learning ...
PSNI trainees to take courses at Queen's
Probationary PSNI officers are to attend courses at Queen's University, it has been announced. The programme, announced at Queen's on Monday, will see the University's Institute of Lifelong Learning ...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2004
Army regiment's predecessors had 'positive' impact
Predecessors of the Queen’s Lancashire Regiment – the British Army regiment at the centre of abuse allegations in Iraq – had a much more positive interaction with the Irish civil population when poste...
Army regiment's predecessors had 'positive' impact
Predecessors of the Queen’s Lancashire Regiment – the British Army regiment at the centre of abuse allegations in Iraq – had a much more positive interaction with the Irish civil population when poste...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2004
Police launch murder inquiry in Lisburn
Police have launched a murder inquiry after the body of a man was found in Lisburn, Co Antrim on Sunday. The man's body was discovered by police at a house in the Church Road area of the City at arou...
Police launch murder inquiry in Lisburn
Police have launched a murder inquiry after the body of a man was found in Lisburn, Co Antrim on Sunday. The man's body was discovered by police at a house in the Church Road area of the City at arou...
UK National News, May 17, 2004
Seven held after police foil £40m Heathrow heist
Seven men have been arrested after police foiled an attempted £40 million bullion heist at Heathrow airport this morning. Six men were detained this morning after Scotland Yard's Flying Squad swooped...
Seven held after police foil £40m Heathrow heist
Seven men have been arrested after police foiled an attempted £40 million bullion heist at Heathrow airport this morning. Six men were detained this morning after Scotland Yard's Flying Squad swooped...
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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.
