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Northern Ireland News for June 2004 : Page 8
UK National News, Jun 16, 2004
32 fans arrested after more Euro disturbances
Portuguese police have arrested 32 England fans following a second night of violence in the resort town of Albufeira. Mounted police were once again deployed to disperse bottle-throwing crowds of sup...
32 fans arrested after more Euro disturbances
Portuguese police have arrested 32 England fans following a second night of violence in the resort town of Albufeira. Mounted police were once again deployed to disperse bottle-throwing crowds of sup...
Business News, Jun 16, 2004
NI jobs growth continues
Employment figures released today show that Northern Ireland is continuing to experience jobs growth, with businesses reporting the highest number of employee jobs on record. Seasonally adjusted figu...
NI jobs growth continues
Employment figures released today show that Northern Ireland is continuing to experience jobs growth, with businesses reporting the highest number of employee jobs on record. Seasonally adjusted figu...
Business News, Jun 16, 2004
Employment figures shows further jobs rise
The number of people in work in the UK is up a quarter of million in the last 12 months, according to official government figures out today. The figures show that UK unemployment dropped by 9,000 in ...
Employment figures shows further jobs rise
The number of people in work in the UK is up a quarter of million in the last 12 months, according to official government figures out today. The figures show that UK unemployment dropped by 9,000 in ...
Business News, Jun 16, 2004
Farmers to benefit from new computer software
Computer software designed to help farmers cut pollution and boost profits by managing their fertiliser use was launched today by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the...
Farmers to benefit from new computer software
Computer software designed to help farmers cut pollution and boost profits by managing their fertiliser use was launched today by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the...
Business News, Jun 16, 2004
First mobile phone worm 'poses no serious threat'
The first computer worm known to affect mobile phones has been confirmed to be the first real virus of its type. However, experts assure that the Cabir worm, which can infect phones using the Symbian...
First mobile phone worm 'poses no serious threat'
The first computer worm known to affect mobile phones has been confirmed to be the first real virus of its type. However, experts assure that the Cabir worm, which can infect phones using the Symbian...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2004
Shortfall in donations threatens wellbeing of 50m people: UN
The wellbeing of 50 million people living in crisis-hit regions is under threat because of a $2.25 billion shortfall in aid, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has said....
Shortfall in donations threatens wellbeing of 50m people: UN
The wellbeing of 50 million people living in crisis-hit regions is under threat because of a $2.25 billion shortfall in aid, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has said....
UK National News, Jun 16, 2004
Fire at BT exchange disrupts phone services
Up to 25,000 BT customers have had their services disrupted after a fire broke in a telephone exchange in Scotland last night. The fire at the facility on Mansfield Road, Musselburgh, mostly affected...
Fire at BT exchange disrupts phone services
Up to 25,000 BT customers have had their services disrupted after a fire broke in a telephone exchange in Scotland last night. The fire at the facility on Mansfield Road, Musselburgh, mostly affected...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2004
Two motorcyclists die in accident
Two motorcyclists have died following a road accident in Co Down last night. The incident occurred on the Ballymoney Road in the Craigantlet Hills at around 10.15pm. One of the men died at the scene...
Two motorcyclists die in accident
Two motorcyclists have died following a road accident in Co Down last night. The incident occurred on the Ballymoney Road in the Craigantlet Hills at around 10.15pm. One of the men died at the scene...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2004
NHS makes 'constant improvement' in heart attack treatment
Hospital care for patients in England and Wales who have had a heart attack is constantly improving, according to an audit carried out by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP). The third annual repor...
NHS makes 'constant improvement' in heart attack treatment
Hospital care for patients in England and Wales who have had a heart attack is constantly improving, according to an audit carried out by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP). The third annual repor...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2004
Care centre for sex assault victims opened
More victims of sexual assault in the West Midlands will be able to receive care and counselling, and at the same time have the opportunity to help police investigations into offences, following the o...
Care centre for sex assault victims opened
More victims of sexual assault in the West Midlands will be able to receive care and counselling, and at the same time have the opportunity to help police investigations into offences, following the o...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2004
Use skills of refugee doctors, says BMA
The valuable skills of hundreds of refugee doctors are not being put to the best use, according to figures published today by the British Medical Association. Marking National Refugee Week, the BMA h...
Use skills of refugee doctors, says BMA
The valuable skills of hundreds of refugee doctors are not being put to the best use, according to figures published today by the British Medical Association. Marking National Refugee Week, the BMA h...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2004
Belfast DPP calls for support to eliminate hate crimes
The Chairman of the Belfast District Policing Partnership has called on everyone in Belfast to play their part in eliminating hate crime. Councillor Ruth Patterson said that the wider community, and ...
Belfast DPP calls for support to eliminate hate crimes
The Chairman of the Belfast District Policing Partnership has called on everyone in Belfast to play their part in eliminating hate crime. Councillor Ruth Patterson said that the wider community, and ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2004
Colombia Three leave jail cells
Three Irishmen falsely accused of training Marxist rebels in Colombia have left their cells, six weeks after being acquitted. Niall Connolly, Martin McCauley and James Monaghan had been free to leave...
Colombia Three leave jail cells
Three Irishmen falsely accused of training Marxist rebels in Colombia have left their cells, six weeks after being acquitted. Niall Connolly, Martin McCauley and James Monaghan had been free to leave...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2004
House attack 'not racially motivated'
Police have ruled out any racial motive behind an attack on four East Timor nationals at a house in Co Tyrone early this morning. The four individuals, who were origianlly thought to have been Portug...
House attack 'not racially motivated'
Police have ruled out any racial motive behind an attack on four East Timor nationals at a house in Co Tyrone early this morning. The four individuals, who were origianlly thought to have been Portug...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2004
Mainland 'Troubles' group gets funding boost
Victims' Minister Angela Smith has pledged a cash injection of £250,000 to the Warrington based Legacy Project, to help victims and survivors of Northern Ireland's 'Troubles' who live in Great Britain...
Mainland 'Troubles' group gets funding boost
Victims' Minister Angela Smith has pledged a cash injection of £250,000 to the Warrington based Legacy Project, to help victims and survivors of Northern Ireland's 'Troubles' who live in Great Britain...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2004
£80m trains signal new era for NI railway system
Secretary of State, Paul Murphy has highlighted the improvement in rail travel that will be brought by the delivery of 23 new trains for the Northern Ireland rail network. Mr Murphy was speaking at C...
£80m trains signal new era for NI railway system
Secretary of State, Paul Murphy has highlighted the improvement in rail travel that will be brought by the delivery of 23 new trains for the Northern Ireland rail network. Mr Murphy was speaking at C...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2004
Graduate recruitment fair set for Waterfront Hall
Northern Ireland’s only graduate recruitment fair gets under way at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall this week. Up to 2,000 graduate jobseekers and around 60 organisations are expected to pack the Waterfron...
Graduate recruitment fair set for Waterfront Hall
Northern Ireland’s only graduate recruitment fair gets under way at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall this week. Up to 2,000 graduate jobseekers and around 60 organisations are expected to pack the Waterfron...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2004
Peace process media coverage under scrutiny
Media coverage of Northern Ireland's peace process will come under scrutiny this week, when a leading US media analyst speaks at INCORE, the university peace and conflict research institute. The lect...
Peace process media coverage under scrutiny
Media coverage of Northern Ireland's peace process will come under scrutiny this week, when a leading US media analyst speaks at INCORE, the university peace and conflict research institute. The lect...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2004
DRD call on NI workers to 'Bike2Work'
Cycling to work could play an important part in curbing Northern Ireland’s traffic congestion and help tackle the growing problem of obesity. The Department for Regional Development's (DRD) Roads Ser...
DRD call on NI workers to 'Bike2Work'
Cycling to work could play an important part in curbing Northern Ireland’s traffic congestion and help tackle the growing problem of obesity. The Department for Regional Development's (DRD) Roads Ser...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2004
Public urged to do more cycling and walking
The government has announced new plans today to promote cycling and walking as healthy and convenient ways to travel. The package of new measures unveiled includes plans to extend the National Cycle ...
Public urged to do more cycling and walking
The government has announced new plans today to promote cycling and walking as healthy and convenient ways to travel. The package of new measures unveiled includes plans to extend the National Cycle ...
UK National News, Jun 15, 2004
12 Britons charged after clashes with Portuguese police
Twelve Britons are set to appear in a Portuguese court following overnight clashes with riot police in the resort town of Albufeira. The 12 have been charged with public order offences and resisting...
12 Britons charged after clashes with Portuguese police
Twelve Britons are set to appear in a Portuguese court following overnight clashes with riot police in the resort town of Albufeira. The 12 have been charged with public order offences and resisting...
UK National News, Jun 15, 2004
Speed cameras save '100 lives a year'
The number of people killed or seriously injured at sites where safety cameras are in use has fallen by 40% - which means 100 fewer people are dying on the roads each year, the government has said. T...
Speed cameras save '100 lives a year'
The number of people killed or seriously injured at sites where safety cameras are in use has fallen by 40% - which means 100 fewer people are dying on the roads each year, the government has said. T...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2004
Political talks aim to kick-start review
Talks aimed at kick-starting the local political process are due to resume today following yesterday's European election results. The main political parties have been invited to the talks which are b...
Political talks aim to kick-start review
Talks aimed at kick-starting the local political process are due to resume today following yesterday's European election results. The main political parties have been invited to the talks which are b...
UK National News, Jun 15, 2004
UN must to more to protect 10m people in global war zones
The UN Security Council has been told to strengthen its efforts to protect civilians in armed conflicts, after it was estimated that at least 10 million people caught up in 20 separate wars around the...
UN must to more to protect 10m people in global war zones
The UN Security Council has been told to strengthen its efforts to protect civilians in armed conflicts, after it was estimated that at least 10 million people caught up in 20 separate wars around the...
Business News, Jun 15, 2004
Florida firm to invest £4.7m in Belfast facility
A Florida based multinational company listed on the New York Stock Exchange is to invest £4.7 million to set up a data centre and technical support facility in Belfast. Ocwen Financial Corporation (O...
Florida firm to invest £4.7m in Belfast facility
A Florida based multinational company listed on the New York Stock Exchange is to invest £4.7 million to set up a data centre and technical support facility in Belfast. Ocwen Financial Corporation (O...
UK National News, Jun 15, 2004
UK airport security boosted by hi-tech eye-scanner
A number of UK airports are set to receive a hi-tech iris recognition system which is designed to increase security as well as speed up the operation of immigration controls. Immigration Minister, De...
UK airport security boosted by hi-tech eye-scanner
A number of UK airports are set to receive a hi-tech iris recognition system which is designed to increase security as well as speed up the operation of immigration controls. Immigration Minister, De...
Business News, Jun 15, 2004
NI recruiting confidence on the up
Employer hiring confidence in Northern Ireland continues to be positive for the third quarter of 2004. According to a survey by Manpower, the UK's leading workforce management company, which showed t...
NI recruiting confidence on the up
Employer hiring confidence in Northern Ireland continues to be positive for the third quarter of 2004. According to a survey by Manpower, the UK's leading workforce management company, which showed t...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2004
Families return home following gas leak
Around 50 families have returned home after a gas leak in the Springfield Road area of west Belfast was repaired on Tuesday. Families in and around the area had been forced to leave their homes as fi...
Families return home following gas leak
Around 50 families have returned home after a gas leak in the Springfield Road area of west Belfast was repaired on Tuesday. Families in and around the area had been forced to leave their homes as fi...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2004
Police close to identifying burned body
Police say they are close to uncovering the identity of a man's body found badly burned in Co Londonderry at the weekend. Today, detectives confirmed that relatives of a man who has been missing had ...
Police close to identifying burned body
Police say they are close to uncovering the identity of a man's body found badly burned in Co Londonderry at the weekend. Today, detectives confirmed that relatives of a man who has been missing had ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2004
Florida firm to invest £4.7m in Belfast facility
A Florida based multinational company listed on the New York Stock Exchange is to invest £4.7 million to set up a data centre and technical support facility in Belfast. Ocwen Financial Corporation (O...
Florida firm to invest £4.7m in Belfast facility
A Florida based multinational company listed on the New York Stock Exchange is to invest £4.7 million to set up a data centre and technical support facility in Belfast. Ocwen Financial Corporation (O...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.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 8 °C.
