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Northern Ireland News for June 2004 : Page 2
UK National News, Jun 29, 2004
Henman admits 'tension' during win over Philippoussis
The eighth day of play at Wimbledon saw the fans on 'Henman Hill' delighted by the robust play of the number five seed in some tense exchanges on Centre Court. Tim Henman made a reasonably secure sta...
Henman admits 'tension' during win over Philippoussis
The eighth day of play at Wimbledon saw the fans on 'Henman Hill' delighted by the robust play of the number five seed in some tense exchanges on Centre Court. Tim Henman made a reasonably secure sta...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2004
Queen's and BIFHE sign partnership agreement
Queen's University and Belfast Institute of Further and Higher Education have signed a new partnership agreement which will formalise links between the two institutions. The agreement, under which B...
Queen's and BIFHE sign partnership agreement
Queen's University and Belfast Institute of Further and Higher Education have signed a new partnership agreement which will formalise links between the two institutions. The agreement, under which B...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2004
World War II heroes make poignant return to battlefields
Northern Ireland’s WWII war veterans are continuing to mark the 60th anniversary of D-Day with their own lottery-funded trips to other spots of remembrance throughout France. Today's round of grants ...
World War II heroes make poignant return to battlefields
Northern Ireland’s WWII war veterans are continuing to mark the 60th anniversary of D-Day with their own lottery-funded trips to other spots of remembrance throughout France. Today's round of grants ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2004
Children attacked in north Belfast
Catholic school children have been attacked as they stepped off a school bus in north Belfast on Monday. The vehicle, which was carrying pupils from the Edmund Rice Primary School, had stopped near L...
Children attacked in north Belfast
Catholic school children have been attacked as they stepped off a school bus in north Belfast on Monday. The vehicle, which was carrying pupils from the Edmund Rice Primary School, had stopped near L...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2004
Put people first says Minister
Minister responsible for the Review of Public Administration (RPA), Ian Pearson has said that the public sector must put the needs of the people of Northern Ireland first if high quality public servic...
Put people first says Minister
Minister responsible for the Review of Public Administration (RPA), Ian Pearson has said that the public sector must put the needs of the people of Northern Ireland first if high quality public servic...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2004
Construction apprentices get employment boost
Two hundred young apprentices will get the chance to learn their trade on local construction sites over the next two years, through an initiative launched today by the government. Employment and Lear...
Construction apprentices get employment boost
Two hundred young apprentices will get the chance to learn their trade on local construction sites over the next two years, through an initiative launched today by the government. Employment and Lear...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2004
NI company law set for modernisation
Enterprise Minister, Barry Gardiner today announced first steps to modernise company law in Northern Ireland. The Minister issued a paper entitled ‘Flexibility and Accessibility’, for consultation, s...
NI company law set for modernisation
Enterprise Minister, Barry Gardiner today announced first steps to modernise company law in Northern Ireland. The Minister issued a paper entitled ‘Flexibility and Accessibility’, for consultation, s...
UK National News, Jun 29, 2004
Ellen MacArthur sails to within minutes of transatlantic record
After sailing 2,925 miles, Ellen MacArthur's time in the B&Q trimaran sailing the Atlantic from west to east was just 75 minutes short of the 7 day, 2 hour, 34 minute record set by Laurent Bourgnon in...
Ellen MacArthur sails to within minutes of transatlantic record
After sailing 2,925 miles, Ellen MacArthur's time in the B&Q trimaran sailing the Atlantic from west to east was just 75 minutes short of the 7 day, 2 hour, 34 minute record set by Laurent Bourgnon in...
UK National News, Jun 29, 2004
Nominations open for £5,000 'local hero' awards
Communities across the country can now nominate 'local heroes' who have taken a stand against vandals, thugs and noisy neighbours for awards worth up to £5,000. This year's 'Taking A Stand Awards' wi...
Nominations open for £5,000 'local hero' awards
Communities across the country can now nominate 'local heroes' who have taken a stand against vandals, thugs and noisy neighbours for awards worth up to £5,000. This year's 'Taking A Stand Awards' wi...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2004
Bremer jets home after US transfers power early in Iraq
It was a subdued affair, but the US has handed over power in Iraq two days before the transfer was scheduled to take place. At a press conference in Washington this morning, a spokesperson for the B...
Bremer jets home after US transfers power early in Iraq
It was a subdued affair, but the US has handed over power in Iraq two days before the transfer was scheduled to take place. At a press conference in Washington this morning, a spokesperson for the B...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2004
Blair welcomes transfer of power to Iraqis
Prime Minister Tony Blair has welcomed the transfer of sovereignty back into the hands of local authorities and said that it was "the will of the whole international community for Iraq to take control...
Blair welcomes transfer of power to Iraqis
Prime Minister Tony Blair has welcomed the transfer of sovereignty back into the hands of local authorities and said that it was "the will of the whole international community for Iraq to take control...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2004
British soldier killed and two wounded in Basrah bombing
A British soldier has been killed and two others injured in a bomb attack in southern Iraq this morning. An improvised explosive device detonated close to a British military convoy which was travelli...
British soldier killed and two wounded in Basrah bombing
A British soldier has been killed and two others injured in a bomb attack in southern Iraq this morning. An improvised explosive device detonated close to a British military convoy which was travelli...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2004
SF hit out at DUP Forum participation
Sinn Féin's Pat Doherty has hit out at the DUP for sitting down on a West Belfast Parades Forum which allegedly includes members of paramilitary organisations. The West Tyrone MP said that the readin...
SF hit out at DUP Forum participation
Sinn Féin's Pat Doherty has hit out at the DUP for sitting down on a West Belfast Parades Forum which allegedly includes members of paramilitary organisations. The West Tyrone MP said that the readin...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2004
Abuse accused troops will be 'rigorously investigated': Straw
Following on from Saturday's International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the government has reiterated its opposition to the abuse of Iraqi prisoners and pledged to "rigorously investigate" al...
Abuse accused troops will be 'rigorously investigated': Straw
Following on from Saturday's International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the government has reiterated its opposition to the abuse of Iraqi prisoners and pledged to "rigorously investigate" al...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2004
Last-ditch talks to avert Tube strike break down
A last-ditch effort to avert the 24-hour Tube strike between London Underground (LU) and union representatives this afternoon has failed to reach agreement. Management from LU met with representative...
Last-ditch talks to avert Tube strike break down
A last-ditch effort to avert the 24-hour Tube strike between London Underground (LU) and union representatives this afternoon has failed to reach agreement. Management from LU met with representative...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2004
'Golden hellos' for maths teachers set to rise
The 'golden hello' for people training to become maths teachers will rise from £4,000 to £5,000 next year in a move to attract more graduates, it has been announced today. It is one of the measures E...
'Golden hellos' for maths teachers set to rise
The 'golden hello' for people training to become maths teachers will rise from £4,000 to £5,000 next year in a move to attract more graduates, it has been announced today. It is one of the measures E...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2004
Home targeted in Antrim pipe bomb attack
Police are appealing for information following a pipe bomb attack at a house in Antrim early this morning. The incident, which occurred at around 4am at the house in Norfolk Street, left a letterbox ...
Home targeted in Antrim pipe bomb attack
Police are appealing for information following a pipe bomb attack at a house in Antrim early this morning. The incident, which occurred at around 4am at the house in Norfolk Street, left a letterbox ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2004
Postmortem to be carried out on Co Down man
A postmortem is to be carried out on the body of a man found dead at his Co Down home at the weekend. Pat Keenan was found at his house in the Carrive Drive area of Newry at around 8.30pm on Saturday...
Postmortem to be carried out on Co Down man
A postmortem is to be carried out on the body of a man found dead at his Co Down home at the weekend. Pat Keenan was found at his house in the Carrive Drive area of Newry at around 8.30pm on Saturday...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2004
Customs officers in fuel seizure success
Customs officers have seized ten buses, two taxis and 4,400 litres of fuel during a series of operations in Counties Tyrone, Down and Antrim on Friday, they revealed today. Customs specialist road fu...
Customs officers in fuel seizure success
Customs officers have seized ten buses, two taxis and 4,400 litres of fuel during a series of operations in Counties Tyrone, Down and Antrim on Friday, they revealed today. Customs specialist road fu...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2004
Number of people wearing seatbelts increases
The number of people wearing seat belts in Northern Ireland has increased over the past year, figures have revealed. According to the yearly survey commissioned by the DoE, 91% of drivers and 90% of ...
Number of people wearing seatbelts increases
The number of people wearing seat belts in Northern Ireland has increased over the past year, figures have revealed. According to the yearly survey commissioned by the DoE, 91% of drivers and 90% of ...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2004
New scheme to break link between booze and crime
A scheme that has helped to break the link between drug use and crime by testing people when they are arrested and getting them into treatment will expand to target offenders who also misuse alcohol. ...
New scheme to break link between booze and crime
A scheme that has helped to break the link between drug use and crime by testing people when they are arrested and getting them into treatment will expand to target offenders who also misuse alcohol. ...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2004
Ad campaign warns benefits fraudsters to think twice
A new campaign is warning benefit fraudsters to think twice before they try and cheat the system. New adverts featuring former James Bond villain Stephen Berkoff will warn people that the government ...
Ad campaign warns benefits fraudsters to think twice
A new campaign is warning benefit fraudsters to think twice before they try and cheat the system. New adverts featuring former James Bond villain Stephen Berkoff will warn people that the government ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2004
UCF applaud Coronation Street cancer storyline
The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) has praised Coronation Street scriptwriters and researchers for raising the important issue of bowel cancer through Dev Alahan’s diagnosis. The dramatic development...
UCF applaud Coronation Street cancer storyline
The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) has praised Coronation Street scriptwriters and researchers for raising the important issue of bowel cancer through Dev Alahan’s diagnosis. The dramatic development...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2004
Improved maintenance package needed says UU Vice-Chancellor
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ulster has called on Government to introduce a "substantial student maintenance package" to help young people in Northern Ireland make the most of the life-cha...
Improved maintenance package needed says UU Vice-Chancellor
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ulster has called on Government to introduce a "substantial student maintenance package" to help young people in Northern Ireland make the most of the life-cha...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2004
Young children 'aware' of NI divisions
Young children's experiences of the violence in Northern Ireland differ dramatically depending upon where they live, a new survey has revealed. A new research report produced by academics at Queen's ...
Young children 'aware' of NI divisions
Young children's experiences of the violence in Northern Ireland differ dramatically depending upon where they live, a new survey has revealed. A new research report produced by academics at Queen's ...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2004
Annan calls for unity over cross-border crime treaty
The UN secretary-general has called for "universal participation" in the first treaty by world body aimed at tackling cross-border organized crime. In a message to the first session of the Conference...
Annan calls for unity over cross-border crime treaty
The UN secretary-general has called for "universal participation" in the first treaty by world body aimed at tackling cross-border organized crime. In a message to the first session of the Conference...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2004
Council echoes business concerns about recruitment
Belfast City Council has echoed the concern of some of the city’s top business leaders about the difficulties they face in attracting and retaining the right employees. The issue is just one of a num...
Council echoes business concerns about recruitment
Belfast City Council has echoed the concern of some of the city’s top business leaders about the difficulties they face in attracting and retaining the right employees. The issue is just one of a num...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2004
New Forest set to become England's newest national park
The New Forest will become England's eighth National Park, the Rural Affairs Minister, Alun Michael, announced today. In the form now proposed, the New Forest National Park – sited between Southampto...
New Forest set to become England's newest national park
The New Forest will become England's eighth National Park, the Rural Affairs Minister, Alun Michael, announced today. In the form now proposed, the New Forest National Park – sited between Southampto...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2004
New safety proposals set for sports grounds
Minister for Culture, Arts and Leisure, Angela Smith today announced the publication of a consultation document on a proposal to introduce legislation to govern safety at sports grounds in Northern Ir...
New safety proposals set for sports grounds
Minister for Culture, Arts and Leisure, Angela Smith today announced the publication of a consultation document on a proposal to introduce legislation to govern safety at sports grounds in Northern Ir...
Business News, Jun 28, 2004
The Travel Company buy up Corporate Travel International
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the joint administrators of Corporate Travel International have announced the successful sale of the business and assets of the subsidiary to The Travel Company. Corpora...
The Travel Company buy up Corporate Travel International
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the joint administrators of Corporate Travel International have announced the successful sale of the business and assets of the subsidiary to The Travel Company. Corpora...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Rain clearing away east by early evening with some clear spells but a few showers likely to affect the North coast and other areas towards dawn, remaining breezy and mild overnight. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
