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Northern Ireland News for July 2004 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Jul 28, 2004
UU student represents Ireland at golf tournament
A University of Ulster student is to represent Ireland at the universities world championships golf tournament in Thailand next month. Twenty-two-year-old Banbridge man Connor Doran is one of the fou...
UU student represents Ireland at golf tournament
A University of Ulster student is to represent Ireland at the universities world championships golf tournament in Thailand next month. Twenty-two-year-old Banbridge man Connor Doran is one of the fou...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 27, 2004
Gardai arrest man following Belfast murder
Gardai have arrested a man whom PSNI want to question in relation to the murder of a woman in Belfast last week. Thomas Graham, 42, from Northern Ireland, was arrested in the Belturbet area of Co Cav...
Gardai arrest man following Belfast murder
Gardai have arrested a man whom PSNI want to question in relation to the murder of a woman in Belfast last week. Thomas Graham, 42, from Northern Ireland, was arrested in the Belturbet area of Co Cav...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 27, 2004
Funeral takes place of leading republican
The funeral of veteran Irish republican Joe Cahill has taken place in Belfast today. The 84-year-old, who died on Friday following a short illness, was buried in Milltown Cemetery following his funer...
Funeral takes place of leading republican
The funeral of veteran Irish republican Joe Cahill has taken place in Belfast today. The 84-year-old, who died on Friday following a short illness, was buried in Milltown Cemetery following his funer...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 27, 2004
MRSA in 30 NI patient related deaths
New figures have revealed that MRSA superbugs contributed to the deaths of 30 patients in Northern Ireland hospitals last year. The figures, released by the Department of Health today, also showed th...
MRSA in 30 NI patient related deaths
New figures have revealed that MRSA superbugs contributed to the deaths of 30 patients in Northern Ireland hospitals last year. The figures, released by the Department of Health today, also showed th...
UK National News, Jul 27, 2004
Teen murderer handed down life sentence
A teenager who was convicted of murdering Lincolnshire schoolboy Luke Walmsley has been handed down a life sentence. The 16-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was found guilty at No...
Teen murderer handed down life sentence
A teenager who was convicted of murdering Lincolnshire schoolboy Luke Walmsley has been handed down a life sentence. The 16-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was found guilty at No...
UK National News, Jul 27, 2004
Police begin questioning multiple murder suspect
Police have begun questioning multiple murder suspect Mark Hobson after he was released from hospital earlier today. Mark Hobson, the man whom police were seeking in connection with four murders in ...
Police begin questioning multiple murder suspect
Police have begun questioning multiple murder suspect Mark Hobson after he was released from hospital earlier today. Mark Hobson, the man whom police were seeking in connection with four murders in ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 27, 2004
Family escape injury in gun attack
Police are appealing for information after a couple and their two children escaped injury in a gun attack in Co Antrim early this morning. The family were in their house at Ballymacrea Road, Portrush...
Family escape injury in gun attack
Police are appealing for information after a couple and their two children escaped injury in a gun attack in Co Antrim early this morning. The family were in their house at Ballymacrea Road, Portrush...
UK National News, Jul 27, 2004
Reid gives 'green light' for £4bn PFI hospital deal
The 'green light' has been given for 15 new NHS hospital developments in a Private Finance Initiative (PFI) deal worth more than £4 billion, it has been announced today. Today's announcement will bri...
Reid gives 'green light' for £4bn PFI hospital deal
The 'green light' has been given for 15 new NHS hospital developments in a Private Finance Initiative (PFI) deal worth more than £4 billion, it has been announced today. Today's announcement will bri...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 27, 2004
West Nile Virus detected in Republic
Two cases of West Nile Virus infection have been confirmed in Ireland, it has been revealed. The virus, which usually causes mild symptoms such as fever or skin rashes but can be deadly, is believed ...
West Nile Virus detected in Republic
Two cases of West Nile Virus infection have been confirmed in Ireland, it has been revealed. The virus, which usually causes mild symptoms such as fever or skin rashes but can be deadly, is believed ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 27, 2004
BMA warns of sex health 'crisis' as infection rates rise
The British Medical Association (BMA) has claimed that Britain's sexual health is now at crisis point after official figures revealed that diagnoses of infections had risen by 4%. Across England, Wa...
BMA warns of sex health 'crisis' as infection rates rise
The British Medical Association (BMA) has claimed that Britain's sexual health is now at crisis point after official figures revealed that diagnoses of infections had risen by 4%. Across England, Wa...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 27, 2004
Textiles firm secures contracts worth £5m
A Magheralin-based supplier and manufacturer of design-led bed-linen has finalised new business deals worth over £5 million, it was revealed today. Bedeck secured the deals during a joint Irish Linen...
Textiles firm secures contracts worth £5m
A Magheralin-based supplier and manufacturer of design-led bed-linen has finalised new business deals worth over £5 million, it was revealed today. Bedeck secured the deals during a joint Irish Linen...
UK National News, Jul 27, 2004
Concern as children under 11 'able to gamble online': report
Children as young as 11 can set up gambling accounts on a huge number of websites, according to new report published today. A report by leading children's charity NCH, GamCare and CitizenCard, found ...
Concern as children under 11 'able to gamble online': report
Children as young as 11 can set up gambling accounts on a huge number of websites, according to new report published today. A report by leading children's charity NCH, GamCare and CitizenCard, found ...
UK National News, Jul 27, 2004
Benn warns WTO over 'bias' against poorer countries
Continued bias against poorer countries in the international trading system represents a possible threat to peace and security for us all, the Secretary of State for International Development has warn...
Benn warns WTO over 'bias' against poorer countries
Continued bias against poorer countries in the international trading system represents a possible threat to peace and security for us all, the Secretary of State for International Development has warn...
UK National News, Jul 27, 2004
Teenagers and beggars to face drugs testing
Teenagers and beggars who are charged with drug-related crimes are to be tested for class A drugs, the Home Office has announced today. Fourteen to 17-year-olds who are charged for a 'trigger offence...
Teenagers and beggars to face drugs testing
Teenagers and beggars who are charged with drug-related crimes are to be tested for class A drugs, the Home Office has announced today. Fourteen to 17-year-olds who are charged for a 'trigger offence...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 27, 2004
Minister opens £6 million dual carriageway
Minister of State, John Spellar, has opened a new £6 million section of dual carriageway in Co Antrim today. The carriageway, between Doagh Road and Coleman’s Corner on the A8 Belfast to Larne Road, ...
Minister opens £6 million dual carriageway
Minister of State, John Spellar, has opened a new £6 million section of dual carriageway in Co Antrim today. The carriageway, between Doagh Road and Coleman’s Corner on the A8 Belfast to Larne Road, ...
UK National News, Jul 27, 2004
Unclear whether Iraq is benefitting from all its oil, says watchdog
Iraq may not be receiving its full oil revenues as a lack of metering has made it impossible to monitor oil levels, according to a UN watchdog. The revelation emerged after the international oversig...
Unclear whether Iraq is benefitting from all its oil, says watchdog
Iraq may not be receiving its full oil revenues as a lack of metering has made it impossible to monitor oil levels, according to a UN watchdog. The revelation emerged after the international oversig...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 27, 2004
Overseas students arrive in NI
Around 70 overseas students have arrived in Northern Ireland as part of the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) Programme. Under the programme, st...
Overseas students arrive in NI
Around 70 overseas students have arrived in Northern Ireland as part of the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) Programme. Under the programme, st...
UK National News, Jul 27, 2004
Concerns raised following journalist's death in Iran
Iran has been urged to address humanitarian issues, after the UN voiced its "profound concerns" over the case of a journalist who died in Iran after reportedly being beaten. Three UN human rights sp...
Concerns raised following journalist's death in Iran
Iran has been urged to address humanitarian issues, after the UN voiced its "profound concerns" over the case of a journalist who died in Iran after reportedly being beaten. Three UN human rights sp...
UK National News, Jul 27, 2004
Debate launched on future shape of local government
Ministers have launched a debate today on how local government should look in 10 years' time. The debate will look at how local government should react to changing needs, expectations and lifestyles ...
Debate launched on future shape of local government
Ministers have launched a debate today on how local government should look in 10 years' time. The debate will look at how local government should react to changing needs, expectations and lifestyles ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 27, 2004
Trading Standards issue dry cleaning advice
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment’s Trading Standards Service has issued advice to consumers and proprietors to help raise standards regarding dry cleaning services. The advice follo...
Trading Standards issue dry cleaning advice
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment’s Trading Standards Service has issued advice to consumers and proprietors to help raise standards regarding dry cleaning services. The advice follo...
UK National News, Jul 26, 2004
Tip off leads to capture of multiple murder suspect
Mark Hobson, the man whom police were seeking in connection with four murders in northern England, has been arrested. North Yorkshire police had been trying to trace the 34-year-old former binman for...
Tip off leads to capture of multiple murder suspect
Mark Hobson, the man whom police were seeking in connection with four murders in northern England, has been arrested. North Yorkshire police had been trying to trace the 34-year-old former binman for...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 26, 2004
Two die in separate road accidents
A 19-year-old woman has died following a road traffic accident in Co Down early this morning. The accident occurred on the Camlough Road in Newry at the junction with the Derrymore Road at around 4am...
Two die in separate road accidents
A 19-year-old woman has died following a road traffic accident in Co Down early this morning. The accident occurred on the Camlough Road in Newry at the junction with the Derrymore Road at around 4am...
UK National News, Jul 26, 2004
UK's 25m households to get terror attack booklets
All 25 million households in the UK will receive a booklet detailing practical advice on how to prepare for a range of emergencies, it has emerged today. The new booklet, 'Preparing for Emergencies -...
UK's 25m households to get terror attack booklets
All 25 million households in the UK will receive a booklet detailing practical advice on how to prepare for a range of emergencies, it has emerged today. The new booklet, 'Preparing for Emergencies -...
UK National News, Jul 26, 2004
Teenage schoolboy convicted of murdering fellow pupil
A teenage schoolboy has been convicted of the murder of another pupil in Lincolnshire last November. The 16-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was found guilty of killing Luke Walms...
Teenage schoolboy convicted of murdering fellow pupil
A teenage schoolboy has been convicted of the murder of another pupil in Lincolnshire last November. The 16-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was found guilty of killing Luke Walms...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 26, 2004
Police make further appeal in west Belfast killing
Police have appealed to a Belfast taxi driver to contact them in relation to the murder of Geraldine Kane last week. The 47-year-old mother of four was found stabbed to death in a house in Cavendish ...
Police make further appeal in west Belfast killing
Police have appealed to a Belfast taxi driver to contact them in relation to the murder of Geraldine Kane last week. The 47-year-old mother of four was found stabbed to death in a house in Cavendish ...
UK National News, Jul 26, 2004
Six teenagers rescued from sinking dinghy
Six teenagers have been rescued from a sinking dinghy just off Holyhead, Wales, this morning. Holyhead Coastguard discovered the three-quarter swamped 14-foot dinghy off Abersoch, some two miles out...
Six teenagers rescued from sinking dinghy
Six teenagers have been rescued from a sinking dinghy just off Holyhead, Wales, this morning. Holyhead Coastguard discovered the three-quarter swamped 14-foot dinghy off Abersoch, some two miles out...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 26, 2004
Bangor receives call centre jobs infusion
One hundred new jobs are to be created at a call centre in Co Down, it was announced today. The MM Group is to create the full and part-time jobs at its Bangor centre after securing a £12.5 million c...
Bangor receives call centre jobs infusion
One hundred new jobs are to be created at a call centre in Co Down, it was announced today. The MM Group is to create the full and part-time jobs at its Bangor centre after securing a £12.5 million c...
UK National News, Jul 26, 2004
UK to send £10m in aid to flood-affected Bangladesh
Britain has earmarked £10 million to help support Bangladeshis reeling from flooding that has left two-thirds of the country under water. The funds, available to organisations involved in relief wor...
UK to send £10m in aid to flood-affected Bangladesh
Britain has earmarked £10 million to help support Bangladeshis reeling from flooding that has left two-thirds of the country under water. The funds, available to organisations involved in relief wor...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 26, 2004
Officers hurt in road collision
Police are appealing for information after a police landrover was struck by a stolen jeep in Dunmurry on Sunday. Three police officers were injured in the collision which occurred on the Bell Steele ...
Officers hurt in road collision
Police are appealing for information after a police landrover was struck by a stolen jeep in Dunmurry on Sunday. Three police officers were injured in the collision which occurred on the Bell Steele ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 26, 2004
Man injured in weekend attack
A man has been injured during an attack at a house in Carrickfergus at the weekend. The 24-year-old was in a house in Thomas Street at around 7.30pm on Saturday when a gang of men barged their way th...
Man injured in weekend attack
A man has been injured during an attack at a house in Carrickfergus at the weekend. The 24-year-old was in a house in Thomas Street at around 7.30pm on Saturday when a gang of men barged their way th...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.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.
