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Northern Ireland News for June 2004 : Page 10
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2004
Minister announces £2m CCTV funding
Criminal Justice Minister, John Spellar today announced a further £2 million in funding for the development of town centre CCTV schemes. Announcing the decision Mr Spellar said the funding would help...
Minister announces £2m CCTV funding
Criminal Justice Minister, John Spellar today announced a further £2 million in funding for the development of town centre CCTV schemes. Announcing the decision Mr Spellar said the funding would help...
UK National News, Jun 14, 2004
Proposals set to simplify cross-border mergers
Proposals by the European Commission to establish common rules to make cross-border mergers simpler for EU companies were published today by Industry Minister Jacqui Smith. There are presently no spe...
Proposals set to simplify cross-border mergers
Proposals by the European Commission to establish common rules to make cross-border mergers simpler for EU companies were published today by Industry Minister Jacqui Smith. There are presently no spe...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2004
Council issues food poisoning warning
With the barbecue season upon us, Belfast City Council has issued a timely reminder about the dangers of food poisoning. With the summer months seeing an increase in food-borne illness from bacteria ...
Council issues food poisoning warning
With the barbecue season upon us, Belfast City Council has issued a timely reminder about the dangers of food poisoning. With the summer months seeing an increase in food-borne illness from bacteria ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2004
New ultrasound machine a first for NI
Secretary of State, Paul Murphy has said that a new ultrasound machine, the first of its kind in Northern Ireland, will enable staff to diagnose severe arthritis at a much earlier stage. Mr Murphy w...
New ultrasound machine a first for NI
Secretary of State, Paul Murphy has said that a new ultrasound machine, the first of its kind in Northern Ireland, will enable staff to diagnose severe arthritis at a much earlier stage. Mr Murphy w...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2004
Dylan Stormont gig moved to Odyssey
Bob Dylan's Stormont concert on Saturday June 26 has been moved to the Odyssey Arena following a failure by the promotion's team to secure a grant from the Northern Ireland Events Company. In a state...
Dylan Stormont gig moved to Odyssey
Bob Dylan's Stormont concert on Saturday June 26 has been moved to the Odyssey Arena following a failure by the promotion's team to secure a grant from the Northern Ireland Events Company. In a state...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2004
Armagh scrape through against Cavan
Armagh's survival instinct saw them through to the Ulster Championship final as they scraped a 0-13 to 0-11 win over Cavan at Clones. Cavan, despite being down to 14 men for almost the entire match a...
Armagh scrape through against Cavan
Armagh's survival instinct saw them through to the Ulster Championship final as they scraped a 0-13 to 0-11 win over Cavan at Clones. Cavan, despite being down to 14 men for almost the entire match a...
UK National News, Jun 11, 2004
'Mortified' Labour languish in third place for local elections
With just over half of the results through this morning, Labour are facing the prospect of putting in their worst local elections performance in living memory. Both Opposition parties will be more th...
'Mortified' Labour languish in third place for local elections
With just over half of the results through this morning, Labour are facing the prospect of putting in their worst local elections performance in living memory. Both Opposition parties will be more th...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2004
Three incendiary devices found under cars
Three incendiary devices have been left under cars in Co Antrim on Friday. Two of the devices were found under vehicles in the Old Staffordstown Road area of Randalstown while a third device was left...
Three incendiary devices found under cars
Three incendiary devices have been left under cars in Co Antrim on Friday. Two of the devices were found under vehicles in the Old Staffordstown Road area of Randalstown while a third device was left...
UK National News, Jun 11, 2004
Blair hails Iraq resolution as G8 concludes
The Prime Minister has welcomed the new UN resolution on Iraq as a "very important milestone", at a press conference after the G8 Summit. Speaking in Georgia, USA, Mr Blair said that there is now a U...
Blair hails Iraq resolution as G8 concludes
The Prime Minister has welcomed the new UN resolution on Iraq as a "very important milestone", at a press conference after the G8 Summit. Speaking in Georgia, USA, Mr Blair said that there is now a U...
UK National News, Jun 11, 2004
Summer crackdown on 'drunken yobs' begins
A summer-long campaign to tackle alcohol-fuelled disorder in town and city centres starts this weekend. Police forces throughout England and Wales will target drunken and yobbish behaviour during Eu...
Summer crackdown on 'drunken yobs' begins
A summer-long campaign to tackle alcohol-fuelled disorder in town and city centres starts this weekend. Police forces throughout England and Wales will target drunken and yobbish behaviour during Eu...
UK National News, Jun 11, 2004
Suspect bailed over Britart burglary
A man has been arrested and subsequently bailed on suspicion of burglary at at a warehouse complex in east London that was destroyed in a blaze. The massive fire destroyed over 100 artworks from Char...
Suspect bailed over Britart burglary
A man has been arrested and subsequently bailed on suspicion of burglary at at a warehouse complex in east London that was destroyed in a blaze. The massive fire destroyed over 100 artworks from Char...
Business News, Jun 11, 2004
New consultancy launched by former BBC journalist
Former BBC television reporter Liz Fawcett has recently launched a Belfast-based consultancy specialising in communications, public affairs and research. Liz Fawcett Consulting also draws on the skil...
New consultancy launched by former BBC journalist
Former BBC television reporter Liz Fawcett has recently launched a Belfast-based consultancy specialising in communications, public affairs and research. Liz Fawcett Consulting also draws on the skil...
UK National News, Jun 11, 2004
Europe 'almost free' of foot-and-mouth disease
Europe is almost free of foot-and-mouth disease after a long history of devastating epidemics, but the continent’s livestock industry should remain vigilant against possible future outbreaks, the UN F...
Europe 'almost free' of foot-and-mouth disease
Europe is almost free of foot-and-mouth disease after a long history of devastating epidemics, but the continent’s livestock industry should remain vigilant against possible future outbreaks, the UN F...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2004
Fifth of all NI pupils bullied
More than a fifth of pupils in Northern Ireland have been bullied according to a new survey out on Friday. The figure is part of research carried out by the Central Survey Unit (CSU) of the Northern ...
Fifth of all NI pupils bullied
More than a fifth of pupils in Northern Ireland have been bullied according to a new survey out on Friday. The figure is part of research carried out by the Central Survey Unit (CSU) of the Northern ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2004
Man injured in fall during arrest attempt
A man has suffered injuries to his back and shoulder after falling from an apartment block while being pursued by police. Police went to the flat at Bridge House in Armagh City at around 8.30am on Th...
Man injured in fall during arrest attempt
A man has suffered injuries to his back and shoulder after falling from an apartment block while being pursued by police. Police went to the flat at Bridge House in Armagh City at around 8.30am on Th...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2004
Police escorting ballot boxes attacked in Derry
Up to 50 petrol bombs were thrown at police during disturbances at polling stations in Londonderry last night. A number of paint bombs were also thrown during the street violence which erupted as pol...
Police escorting ballot boxes attacked in Derry
Up to 50 petrol bombs were thrown at police during disturbances at polling stations in Londonderry last night. A number of paint bombs were also thrown during the street violence which erupted as pol...
UK National News, Jun 11, 2004
PM sends message of support to England's Euro heroes
Prime Minister Tony Blair today sent his message of support to the England camp ahead of their Euro 2004 clash against reigning champions France on Sunday evening. The Prime Minister said that it was...
PM sends message of support to England's Euro heroes
Prime Minister Tony Blair today sent his message of support to the England camp ahead of their Euro 2004 clash against reigning champions France on Sunday evening. The Prime Minister said that it was...
Business News, Jun 11, 2004
FirstGroup lines up as preferred bidder for ScotRail franchise
Aberdeen-based transport company FirstGroup has achieved "preferred bidder" status effectively clearing the way for the company to take over the running of the ScotRail franchise. The current franchi...
FirstGroup lines up as preferred bidder for ScotRail franchise
Aberdeen-based transport company FirstGroup has achieved "preferred bidder" status effectively clearing the way for the company to take over the running of the ScotRail franchise. The current franchi...
UK National News, Jun 11, 2004
Changes needed to alleviate 'pensions crisis', says TUC
Large numbers of young people face poverty in retirement unless big changes are made to pensions law and young people wake up to their pensions plight, the TUC has warned today. Government figures sh...
Changes needed to alleviate 'pensions crisis', says TUC
Large numbers of young people face poverty in retirement unless big changes are made to pensions law and young people wake up to their pensions plight, the TUC has warned today. Government figures sh...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2004
Belfast looks to connect with other European cities
Representatives from Poland and Spain are to arrive in Northern Ireland next week to learn of the innovative ways Belfast is dealing with issues of business development, city planning and tourism. Th...
Belfast looks to connect with other European cities
Representatives from Poland and Spain are to arrive in Northern Ireland next week to learn of the innovative ways Belfast is dealing with issues of business development, city planning and tourism. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2004
RNLI to be honoured at freedom ceremony
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is to be awarded the Freedom of Coleraine Borough for the crucial role it has played in saving hundreds of lives along the North Coast. In a ceremony at Colera...
RNLI to be honoured at freedom ceremony
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is to be awarded the Freedom of Coleraine Borough for the crucial role it has played in saving hundreds of lives along the North Coast. In a ceremony at Colera...
UK National News, Jun 11, 2004
UN delivers food aid to isolated Haitians
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has delivered food aid to some of the most isolated villages in Haiti’s mountainous Mapou district, bringing the first relief for those inhabitants since their homes ...
UN delivers food aid to isolated Haitians
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has delivered food aid to some of the most isolated villages in Haiti’s mountainous Mapou district, bringing the first relief for those inhabitants since their homes ...
UK National News, Jun 11, 2004
£1.3m on offer to 'equality aware' voluntary groups
Voluntary organisations are being offered the chance to share in £1.3 million to raise awareness of new employment equality measures, it has been announced today. The cash aims to support voluntary ...
£1.3m on offer to 'equality aware' voluntary groups
Voluntary organisations are being offered the chance to share in £1.3 million to raise awareness of new employment equality measures, it has been announced today. The cash aims to support voluntary ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2004
Councillor urges showcase of ‘best of Belfast business’
The Deputy Chairman of Belfast City Council’s Economic Development Sub Committee, Councillor Pat McCarthy, has urged businesses in Belfast to showcase their talent, motivation, innovation and success....
Councillor urges showcase of ‘best of Belfast business’
The Deputy Chairman of Belfast City Council’s Economic Development Sub Committee, Councillor Pat McCarthy, has urged businesses in Belfast to showcase their talent, motivation, innovation and success....
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2004
Police appeal following body find in house
The body of a man has been found at a house in Co Antrim on Thursday. The man, who is believed to be in his 50's, was discovered at the house in Ladysmith Terrace in the Harryville area of Ballymena ...
Police appeal following body find in house
The body of a man has been found at a house in Co Antrim on Thursday. The man, who is believed to be in his 50's, was discovered at the house in Ladysmith Terrace in the Harryville area of Ballymena ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2004
UCF encourage men to talk to save lives
The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) are encouraging Northern Ireland men to be more ‘health aware’ in the run up to Men’s Health Week which begins next week. Research carried out by UCF has shown that...
UCF encourage men to talk to save lives
The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) are encouraging Northern Ireland men to be more ‘health aware’ in the run up to Men’s Health Week which begins next week. Research carried out by UCF has shown that...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2004
University of Ulster to host conflict conference
Over 60 conflict research specialists from around the world are to converge on Londonderry next week when the University of Ulster’s acclaimed peace study unit, INCORE holds a major training event. T...
University of Ulster to host conflict conference
Over 60 conflict research specialists from around the world are to converge on Londonderry next week when the University of Ulster’s acclaimed peace study unit, INCORE holds a major training event. T...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2004
Seven injured in car accident
Seven people have been injured following a road traffic collision in east Belfast on Thursday. The collision, which involved a car and a van, occurred on the Dunlady Road in Craigantlet just before 1...
Seven injured in car accident
Seven people have been injured following a road traffic collision in east Belfast on Thursday. The collision, which involved a car and a van, occurred on the Dunlady Road in Craigantlet just before 1...
UK National News, Jun 10, 2004
British voters head to the polls
Britain's voters are heading to the polls for today's local, European, and for Londoners, mayoral elections. The main parties have issued last-minute appeals to support their candidates battling for ...
British voters head to the polls
Britain's voters are heading to the polls for today's local, European, and for Londoners, mayoral elections. The main parties have issued last-minute appeals to support their candidates battling for ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2004
Voting underway in European Elections
Voting for this year's European Elections got underway today with fears that apathy among Northern Ireland's public could result in one of the lowest ever turnouts. Seven local candidates - Jim Nicho...
Voting underway in European Elections
Voting for this year's European Elections got underway today with fears that apathy among Northern Ireland's public could result in one of the lowest ever turnouts. Seven local candidates - Jim Nicho...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
