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UK National News, May 17, 2004
Iraqi council head killed in bomb blast
The president of the Iraqi governing council has been killed in a bomb attack in Baghdad this morning. Izzadine Saleem and at least three others died this morning when their convoy was hit by a car b...
Iraqi council head killed in bomb blast
The president of the Iraqi governing council has been killed in a bomb attack in Baghdad this morning. Izzadine Saleem and at least three others died this morning when their convoy was hit by a car b...
UK National News, May 17, 2004
Six killed in Brighton motorway smash
Six people have died following a road accident on a section of motorway north of Brighton yesterday. The four-car collision occurred at around 4.30pm on the A23 – the main London to Brighton road – a...
Six killed in Brighton motorway smash
Six people have died following a road accident on a section of motorway north of Brighton yesterday. The four-car collision occurred at around 4.30pm on the A23 – the main London to Brighton road – a...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2004
Woman left 'badly shaken' in car hijacking
A woman has been left badly shaken after her car was hijacked by two men in west Belfast on Sunday. The woman, who is in her 20s, was returning to her vehicle on the Upper Springfield Road at around ...
Woman left 'badly shaken' in car hijacking
A woman has been left badly shaken after her car was hijacked by two men in west Belfast on Sunday. The woman, who is in her 20s, was returning to her vehicle on the Upper Springfield Road at around ...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2004
Suspect devices found outside SF member's house
Two suspect devices have been found outside the home of a Sinn Féin member in Co Antrim on Monday. Army technical experts were called to the home of the man, who has not been named, on the Doury Road...
Suspect devices found outside SF member's house
Two suspect devices have been found outside the home of a Sinn Féin member in Co Antrim on Monday. Army technical experts were called to the home of the man, who has not been named, on the Doury Road...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2004
House targeted in suspected petrol bomb attack
Police in Co Down are appealing for information following a suspected petrol bomb attack at a house in Saintfield. The incident occurred at a property on the Listooder Road at around 12.45am on Monda...
House targeted in suspected petrol bomb attack
Police in Co Down are appealing for information following a suspected petrol bomb attack at a house in Saintfield. The incident occurred at a property on the Listooder Road at around 12.45am on Monda...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2004
Off-duty soldier dies in parachute jump
An off-duty soldier taking part in a parachute jump in Co Londonderry at the weekend has died. Sergeant David Halls, 43, was killed on Saturday as he took part in the civilian jump at the Wild Geese ...
Off-duty soldier dies in parachute jump
An off-duty soldier taking part in a parachute jump in Co Londonderry at the weekend has died. Sergeant David Halls, 43, was killed on Saturday as he took part in the civilian jump at the Wild Geese ...
UK National News, May 17, 2004
Government urged to come clean on cost of Iraq conflict
The Lib Dems have called on the government to come clean over the financial costs of Britain's involvement in the Iraq war – the bill for which, the party has estimated, may strip taxpayers of around ...
Government urged to come clean on cost of Iraq conflict
The Lib Dems have called on the government to come clean over the financial costs of Britain's involvement in the Iraq war – the bill for which, the party has estimated, may strip taxpayers of around ...
UK National News, May 17, 2004
BA pre-tax profits soar by 70%
British Airways (BA) has today posted an annual pre-tax profit of £230 million – up £95 million, or 70%, on last year's mark. The operating profit for the full year to March 31 rose from £295 millio...
BA pre-tax profits soar by 70%
British Airways (BA) has today posted an annual pre-tax profit of £230 million – up £95 million, or 70%, on last year's mark. The operating profit for the full year to March 31 rose from £295 millio...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2004
Trimble warns paramilitaries against 'hotting up' summer violence
Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble has warned paramilitaries that, in the wake of the first Independent Monitoring Commission (IMC) Report, any plans they may have to escalate violence over the summ...
Trimble warns paramilitaries against 'hotting up' summer violence
Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble has warned paramilitaries that, in the wake of the first Independent Monitoring Commission (IMC) Report, any plans they may have to escalate violence over the summ...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2004
Leading Irish journalist dies of cancer
Secretary of State, Paul Murphy has paid tribute to leading Irish journalist and author Jack Holland who died on Saturday. A former senior editor with 'The Irish Echo' the 56-year-old died in New Yor...
Leading Irish journalist dies of cancer
Secretary of State, Paul Murphy has paid tribute to leading Irish journalist and author Jack Holland who died on Saturday. A former senior editor with 'The Irish Echo' the 56-year-old died in New Yor...
UK National News, May 17, 2004
Grade takes on challenge of BBC Chairman
Former Channel 4 boss Michael Grade stepped into the office of the BBC Chairman in the corporation's media centre this morning with two issues at the top of his to-do list. The first is to recommence...
Grade takes on challenge of BBC Chairman
Former Channel 4 boss Michael Grade stepped into the office of the BBC Chairman in the corporation's media centre this morning with two issues at the top of his to-do list. The first is to recommence...
UK National News, May 17, 2004
Proposals to tighten up anti-fraud laws unveiled
An overhaul of the fraud laws, which the government hopes will simplify them to better equip police and prosecutors to deal with modern crimes, has been proposed today. The government has said that t...
Proposals to tighten up anti-fraud laws unveiled
An overhaul of the fraud laws, which the government hopes will simplify them to better equip police and prosecutors to deal with modern crimes, has been proposed today. The government has said that t...
UK National News, May 17, 2004
Measures to cut NHS 'bed-blocking' hailed a success
Steps to tackle NHS bed-blocking have led to a substantial reduction in delayed discharges, according to government statistics. Figures released today show that the number of delayed discharges has f...
Measures to cut NHS 'bed-blocking' hailed a success
Steps to tackle NHS bed-blocking have led to a substantial reduction in delayed discharges, according to government statistics. Figures released today show that the number of delayed discharges has f...
UK National News, May 17, 2004
Census highlights divide on religious discrimination
Most Britons who belong to a minority religion believe that enough is being done to tackle religious discrimination, but only half of UK Christians agree, according to data published today. The repor...
Census highlights divide on religious discrimination
Most Britons who belong to a minority religion believe that enough is being done to tackle religious discrimination, but only half of UK Christians agree, according to data published today. The repor...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2004
Further reductions in barriers facing people with disabilities
Winners of 'Rights and Participation' projects have been lauded for their positive steps in bringing down barriers facing people with disabilities. Equality Minister John Spellar was speaking today d...
Further reductions in barriers facing people with disabilities
Winners of 'Rights and Participation' projects have been lauded for their positive steps in bringing down barriers facing people with disabilities. Equality Minister John Spellar was speaking today d...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2004
Former Clinton aide gives UU lecture
Former US President Bill Clinton’s Special Advisor on Northern Ireland, Dr James Lyons has compared recent US economic activity in Northern Ireland to the Marshall Plan, the post-Second World war plan...
Former Clinton aide gives UU lecture
Former US President Bill Clinton’s Special Advisor on Northern Ireland, Dr James Lyons has compared recent US economic activity in Northern Ireland to the Marshall Plan, the post-Second World war plan...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2004
Licensing proposals for arenas laid at Westminster
New legislation that will allow indoor arenas to apply for a licence to sell alcohol has been laid at Westminster. Social Development Minister, John Spellar said the proposed Order would enable large...
Licensing proposals for arenas laid at Westminster
New legislation that will allow indoor arenas to apply for a licence to sell alcohol has been laid at Westminster. Social Development Minister, John Spellar said the proposed Order would enable large...
UK National News, May 17, 2004
Young people 'get the message' on cannabis reclassification
Nearly all young people have got the message that cannabis is illegal, according to a new study published today by the Home Office. Cannabis was reclassified from a class B to a class C drug on Janua...
Young people 'get the message' on cannabis reclassification
Nearly all young people have got the message that cannabis is illegal, according to a new study published today by the Home Office. Cannabis was reclassified from a class B to a class C drug on Janua...
UK National News, May 14, 2004
Ninth body recovered from Glasgow factory
The body of a ninth person has been found at the Glasgow factory which was destroyed by an explosion on Tuesday afternoon. Rescuers believe that they have now recovered all the bodies from the Stockl...
Ninth body recovered from Glasgow factory
The body of a ninth person has been found at the Glasgow factory which was destroyed by an explosion on Tuesday afternoon. Rescuers believe that they have now recovered all the bodies from the Stockl...
UK National News, May 14, 2004
Queen's Lancashire Regiment CO demands apology
The CO of the British regiment accused by the Daily Mirror of alleged prisoner abuse has demanded an apology. Speaking at a press conference today, Brigadier Geoff Sheldon of the Queen's Lancashire R...
Queen's Lancashire Regiment CO demands apology
The CO of the British regiment accused by the Daily Mirror of alleged prisoner abuse has demanded an apology. Speaking at a press conference today, Brigadier Geoff Sheldon of the Queen's Lancashire R...
UK National News, May 14, 2004
Maxine Carr is released from prison
Maxine Carr, the former girlfriend of Soham murderer Ian Huntley, has been released from jail after serving a sentence for conspiracy to pervert the course of justice. Carr, 27, was convicted in Dec...
Maxine Carr is released from prison
Maxine Carr, the former girlfriend of Soham murderer Ian Huntley, has been released from jail after serving a sentence for conspiracy to pervert the course of justice. Carr, 27, was convicted in Dec...
UK National News, May 14, 2004
US forces clash with militants in Najaf
The lull in the fighting between Coalition forces and militia loyal to the radical cleric Moqtada Al Sadr ended today as US troops fought their way into the holy city of Najaf. US tanks moved into t...
US forces clash with militants in Najaf
The lull in the fighting between Coalition forces and militia loyal to the radical cleric Moqtada Al Sadr ended today as US troops fought their way into the holy city of Najaf. US tanks moved into t...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2004
Man arrested following cocaine seizure in Belfast
A man has been arrested in Belfast following the seizure of cocaine worth over £1.2 million. The discovery, which is believed to be the biggest ever in the province, was made after a van was stopped ...
Man arrested following cocaine seizure in Belfast
A man has been arrested in Belfast following the seizure of cocaine worth over £1.2 million. The discovery, which is believed to be the biggest ever in the province, was made after a van was stopped ...
UK National News, May 14, 2004
Overseas visitors set to pay for GP services
GPs will be given new powers to charge overseas visitors for their services under new proposals announced today by Health Minister John Hutton. In a consultation paper published today, the Department...
Overseas visitors set to pay for GP services
GPs will be given new powers to charge overseas visitors for their services under new proposals announced today by Health Minister John Hutton. In a consultation paper published today, the Department...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2004
Colombia Three to stay in jail until prosecution appeal heard
Sinn Féin's Martin McGuinness has expressed his "deep anger and concern" at the news that the Colombia Three are not to be allowed home until the prosecution appeal of their innocent verdict is heard....
Colombia Three to stay in jail until prosecution appeal heard
Sinn Féin's Martin McGuinness has expressed his "deep anger and concern" at the news that the Colombia Three are not to be allowed home until the prosecution appeal of their innocent verdict is heard....
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2004
Five shots fired at house in south Belfast
A man has escaped injury after a number of shots were fired at his home in south Belfast on Thursday. A 30-year-old man was inside his Best Hill View home on the Purdysburn Road when five shots were ...
Five shots fired at house in south Belfast
A man has escaped injury after a number of shots were fired at his home in south Belfast on Thursday. A 30-year-old man was inside his Best Hill View home on the Purdysburn Road when five shots were ...
UK National News, May 14, 2004
Crude oil prices hit record high
The price of crude oil, boosted by security fears and ever increasing demand from the US and China, has reached another record high – today hitting $41.50 per barrel at the New York Stock Exchange. ...
Crude oil prices hit record high
The price of crude oil, boosted by security fears and ever increasing demand from the US and China, has reached another record high – today hitting $41.50 per barrel at the New York Stock Exchange. ...
Business News, May 14, 2004
Consilium supplies TASK to Bradford Community Housing Trust
Consilium Technologies, a leading supplier of IT solutions for Local Government will be providing newly formed Bradford Community Housing Trust with an extensive suite of TASK modules. Following a th...
Consilium supplies TASK to Bradford Community Housing Trust
Consilium Technologies, a leading supplier of IT solutions for Local Government will be providing newly formed Bradford Community Housing Trust with an extensive suite of TASK modules. Following a th...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2004
Jobs boost for Bangor call centre
MM Group, the owners of the Bangor-based calls and communications centre, have been announced the creation of 50 new jobs. The full-time positions have been created as a result of a contract just sec...
Jobs boost for Bangor call centre
MM Group, the owners of the Bangor-based calls and communications centre, have been announced the creation of 50 new jobs. The full-time positions have been created as a result of a contract just sec...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2004
300 local people to be recruited as Lay Magistrates
A wide-ranging outreach campaign to recruit 300 local people to the new judicial post of Lay Magistrate has been launched by Lord Filkin CBE, the Minister responsible for the courts in Northern Irelan...
300 local people to be recruited as Lay Magistrates
A wide-ranging outreach campaign to recruit 300 local people to the new judicial post of Lay Magistrate has been launched by Lord Filkin CBE, the Minister responsible for the courts in Northern Irelan...
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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.
