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Northern Ireland News for July 2004 : Page 9
Northern Ireland News, Jul 13, 2004
Police appeal after teenager is stabbed at bonfire
Detectives have appealed for information over the stabbing of a 19-year-old west Belfast man at a bonfire at Blackmountain Park during the early hours of yesterday morning. The victim, who suffered "...
Police appeal after teenager is stabbed at bonfire
Detectives have appealed for information over the stabbing of a 19-year-old west Belfast man at a bonfire at Blackmountain Park during the early hours of yesterday morning. The victim, who suffered "...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 13, 2004
NI must ‘catch-up’ with anti-social behaviour legislation: Trimble
Ulster Unionist Leader David Trimble has called on the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to "catch-up" with the rest of the UK in legislation dealing with anti-social behaviour. Mr Trimble was...
NI must ‘catch-up’ with anti-social behaviour legislation: Trimble
Ulster Unionist Leader David Trimble has called on the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to "catch-up" with the rest of the UK in legislation dealing with anti-social behaviour. Mr Trimble was...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 13, 2004
Survey to shed light on the secret life of basking sharks
This weekend the Ulster Wildlife Trust’s Basking Shark Survey 2004 set sail from Bangor Marina in search of the largest wild visitor to our shores - the basking shark. Crews of local volunteers and ...
Survey to shed light on the secret life of basking sharks
This weekend the Ulster Wildlife Trust’s Basking Shark Survey 2004 set sail from Bangor Marina in search of the largest wild visitor to our shores - the basking shark. Crews of local volunteers and ...
UK National News, Jul 13, 2004
Leisure products price rises boost inflation by 0.1%
UK inflation rose by 0.1% to 1.6% in June buoyed largely by prices on recreation and culture products, according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS). Upward trend of the Consumer Prices Index ...
Leisure products price rises boost inflation by 0.1%
UK inflation rose by 0.1% to 1.6% in June buoyed largely by prices on recreation and culture products, according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS). Upward trend of the Consumer Prices Index ...
UK National News, Jul 13, 2004
Countryside awareness campaign boasts 'Creature Comforts'
The Oscar-winning company behind the 'Creature Comforts' animations is helping to raise awareness of a new countryside code. The original code was launched in the 1950s and has now been updated to pr...
Countryside awareness campaign boasts 'Creature Comforts'
The Oscar-winning company behind the 'Creature Comforts' animations is helping to raise awareness of a new countryside code. The original code was launched in the 1950s and has now been updated to pr...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2004
Two charged in connection with Morecombe Bay deaths
Two more people have been charged in relation to the Morecambe Bay tragedy that claimed the lives of 21 Chinese cocklers in February. David Eden, 61, of Thingwall Road, Wirral, Merseyside, and his so...
Two charged in connection with Morecombe Bay deaths
Two more people have been charged in relation to the Morecambe Bay tragedy that claimed the lives of 21 Chinese cocklers in February. David Eden, 61, of Thingwall Road, Wirral, Merseyside, and his so...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2004
200,000 smokers quit with NHS help
Over 200,000 smokers managed to kick the smoking habit last year in the best results ever achieved by the NHS – 65% up on the previous year. Figures released today show that of the 359,000 smokers in...
200,000 smokers quit with NHS help
Over 200,000 smokers managed to kick the smoking habit last year in the best results ever achieved by the NHS – 65% up on the previous year. Figures released today show that of the 359,000 smokers in...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2004
Teenage girl sexually assaulted
A 15-year-old girl has been sexually assaulted in Co Armagh early this morning. The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was walking in the Lakeland area of Craigavon when a man grabbed her f...
Teenage girl sexually assaulted
A 15-year-old girl has been sexually assaulted in Co Armagh early this morning. The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was walking in the Lakeland area of Craigavon when a man grabbed her f...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2004
David Bowie in heart scare
Music chameleon David Bowie has undergone an emergency heart operation following a health scare in Germany. The 57-year-old singer interrupted his European tour to undergo surgery to treat "an acutel...
David Bowie in heart scare
Music chameleon David Bowie has undergone an emergency heart operation following a health scare in Germany. The 57-year-old singer interrupted his European tour to undergo surgery to treat "an acutel...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2004
NI textile industry hit by further job cuts
Northern Ireland's textile industry was dealt a further blow today when hosiery firm, Adria, announced it is to make 58 workers redundant. The company, which employs 870 people at its plants in Strab...
NI textile industry hit by further job cuts
Northern Ireland's textile industry was dealt a further blow today when hosiery firm, Adria, announced it is to make 58 workers redundant. The company, which employs 870 people at its plants in Strab...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2004
Teacher training going from strength to strength
Teacher training continues to go from strength to strength with most new teachers satisfied that their training was good, the Teacher Training Agency (TTA) said today. The TTA's latest survey of Newl...
Teacher training going from strength to strength
Teacher training continues to go from strength to strength with most new teachers satisfied that their training was good, the Teacher Training Agency (TTA) said today. The TTA's latest survey of Newl...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2004
Human Rights Commission in Rathgael success
The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission has been granted leave to take judicial review proceedings against the Secretary of State, challenging the decision of the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) to...
Human Rights Commission in Rathgael success
The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission has been granted leave to take judicial review proceedings against the Secretary of State, challenging the decision of the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) to...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2004
Power sharing is 'logical' says scholar
A leading advocate of the concept of power-sharing in divided societies has told a Northern Ireland audience that it is the most logical choice of governance in situations of potential or actual civil...
Power sharing is 'logical' says scholar
A leading advocate of the concept of power-sharing in divided societies has told a Northern Ireland audience that it is the most logical choice of governance in situations of potential or actual civil...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2004
Minister launches food safety initiative
Health Minister Angela Smith has launched a new food safety initiative to help consumers avoid cross contamination of refrigerated food. Newry and Mourne District Council introduced the initiative, w...
Minister launches food safety initiative
Health Minister Angela Smith has launched a new food safety initiative to help consumers avoid cross contamination of refrigerated food. Newry and Mourne District Council introduced the initiative, w...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2004
Holidaymakers urged to report jellyfish encounters
British seaside visitors are being urged to report their jellyfish encounters on the UK coast, as part of the Marine Conservation Society's (MCS) national Jellyfish Survey. The Jellyfish Survey is no...
Holidaymakers urged to report jellyfish encounters
British seaside visitors are being urged to report their jellyfish encounters on the UK coast, as part of the Marine Conservation Society's (MCS) national Jellyfish Survey. The Jellyfish Survey is no...
UK National News, Jul 8, 2004
Clarke launches five-year education plan
Parents and children will be able to choose from a higher-quality of schooling in their local community under education reforms published today by Education Secretary Charles Clarke. Under the govern...
Clarke launches five-year education plan
Parents and children will be able to choose from a higher-quality of schooling in their local community under education reforms published today by Education Secretary Charles Clarke. Under the govern...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2004
Postal bombs destined for DPP members
Three suspicious objects have been found at the Mallusk postal sorting office in Newtownabbey. The bombs were found by staff overnight and described by police as "crude but viable". A spokesperson f...
Postal bombs destined for DPP members
Three suspicious objects have been found at the Mallusk postal sorting office in Newtownabbey. The bombs were found by staff overnight and described by police as "crude but viable". A spokesperson f...
UK National News, Jul 8, 2004
M&S board rejects latest Green offer
Philip Green's latest offer for high street giant Marks & Spenser has been rejected. In a statement released this morning, the M&S board said that the £4 per share offer from Philip Green's investmen...
M&S board rejects latest Green offer
Philip Green's latest offer for high street giant Marks & Spenser has been rejected. In a statement released this morning, the M&S board said that the £4 per share offer from Philip Green's investmen...
Business News, Jul 8, 2004
Invest NI attract almost £100m to North West
Invest NI's North West Action Plan has attracted almost £100 million in new investment to the region, its Chairman has revealed Speaking on Wednesday, Prof Fabian Monds said £24 million of the £60 mi...
Invest NI attract almost £100m to North West
Invest NI's North West Action Plan has attracted almost £100 million in new investment to the region, its Chairman has revealed Speaking on Wednesday, Prof Fabian Monds said £24 million of the £60 mi...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2004
Couple escape injury in arson attack
A Co Down couple have escaped injury following a petrol bomb attack at their home in Moira, Co Down. It is believed that three petrol bombs were thrown at the house shortly after 1.20am this morning....
Couple escape injury in arson attack
A Co Down couple have escaped injury following a petrol bomb attack at their home in Moira, Co Down. It is believed that three petrol bombs were thrown at the house shortly after 1.20am this morning....
UK National News, Jul 8, 2004
Teenage boy indicted over Jodi Jones murder
A 15-year-old youth has been indicted in connection with the murder of Dalkeith schoolgirl Jodi Jones. The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service said that the case will call at Edinburgh High Co...
Teenage boy indicted over Jodi Jones murder
A 15-year-old youth has been indicted in connection with the murder of Dalkeith schoolgirl Jodi Jones. The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service said that the case will call at Edinburgh High Co...
UK National News, Jul 8, 2004
Met Commissioner Sir John Stevens set to retire
The UK's top police officer has announced his intention to retire as Metropolitan Police commissioner. Sir John Stevens, 61, said today that he had decided not to extend his contract when it ends in ...
Met Commissioner Sir John Stevens set to retire
The UK's top police officer has announced his intention to retire as Metropolitan Police commissioner. Sir John Stevens, 61, said today that he had decided not to extend his contract when it ends in ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2004
Local communities receive a further £2.8m boost
The second round of funding from the Local Community Fund has been announced today by the Minister for Social Development, John Spellar. Over £2.6 million will go towards developing activities and fa...
Local communities receive a further £2.8m boost
The second round of funding from the Local Community Fund has been announced today by the Minister for Social Development, John Spellar. Over £2.6 million will go towards developing activities and fa...
UK National News, Jul 8, 2004
Police launch blitz on alcohol-related crime
A new campaign to clamp down on alcohol-related violence and disorder has begun across England and Wales today. Alcohol-related violence is cited by one-in-four people as being a problem in their are...
Police launch blitz on alcohol-related crime
A new campaign to clamp down on alcohol-related violence and disorder has begun across England and Wales today. Alcohol-related violence is cited by one-in-four people as being a problem in their are...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2004
Invest NI attract almost £100m to North West
Invest NI's North West Action Plan has attracted almost £100 million in new investment to the region, its Chairman has revealed. Speaking on Wednesday, Prof Fabian Monds said £24 million of the £60 m...
Invest NI attract almost £100m to North West
Invest NI's North West Action Plan has attracted almost £100 million in new investment to the region, its Chairman has revealed. Speaking on Wednesday, Prof Fabian Monds said £24 million of the £60 m...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2004
University offers student placements
The School of International Business at the University of Ulster is offering employers throughout Northern Ireland the chance to have a top-flight student to help with their business for a year. Bas...
University offers student placements
The School of International Business at the University of Ulster is offering employers throughout Northern Ireland the chance to have a top-flight student to help with their business for a year. Bas...
Recruitment News, Jul 7, 2004
IT Contractors 'Bullish' About Jobs Market
IT contractors are becoming increasingly bullish about their prospects in the current jobs market, despite the threat presented by the European Union and offshore outsourcing of IT jobs. Results of t...
IT Contractors 'Bullish' About Jobs Market
IT contractors are becoming increasingly bullish about their prospects in the current jobs market, despite the threat presented by the European Union and offshore outsourcing of IT jobs. Results of t...
UK National News, Jul 7, 2004
Incitement to religious hatred laws promised 'soon'
An offence of incitement to religious hatred will be introduced "as soon as possible" to help tackle extremists who used religion to stir up hatred in society, Home Secretary David Blunkett said today...
Incitement to religious hatred laws promised 'soon'
An offence of incitement to religious hatred will be introduced "as soon as possible" to help tackle extremists who used religion to stir up hatred in society, Home Secretary David Blunkett said today...
UK National News, Jul 7, 2004
Green makes improved offer for M&S
The Marks & Spencer board are currently considering an improved offer from Philip Green amounting to £4 per share, it has been reported today. Mr Green said that the latest offer, an 8% improvement ...
Green makes improved offer for M&S
The Marks & Spencer board are currently considering an improved offer from Philip Green amounting to £4 per share, it has been reported today. Mr Green said that the latest offer, an 8% improvement ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2004
Couple escape injury in shooting
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man and woman escaped injury in a gun attack in Co Down yesterday. The couple were in their Balfour Street home in Newtownards when several shots were fired...
Couple escape injury in shooting
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man and woman escaped injury in a gun attack in Co Down yesterday. The couple were in their Balfour Street home in Newtownards when several shots were fired...
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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.
