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Northern Ireland News, Aug 30, 2004
Narrow Water memorial vandalised
A memorial in honour of those killed by an IRA bomb 25-years-ago has been vandalised just two days after it was unveiled. The monument at Narrow Water, near Warrenpoint, was damaged in the early hour...
Narrow Water memorial vandalised
A memorial in honour of those killed by an IRA bomb 25-years-ago has been vandalised just two days after it was unveiled. The monument at Narrow Water, near Warrenpoint, was damaged in the early hour...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 30, 2004
Orange Hall destroyed in blaze
Arsonists are thought to have been behind an attack on an Orange Hall near Newry at the weekend. The Commons Orange Hall on the outskirts of Newry City was destroyed by fire in the early hours of Sat...
Orange Hall destroyed in blaze
Arsonists are thought to have been behind an attack on an Orange Hall near Newry at the weekend. The Commons Orange Hall on the outskirts of Newry City was destroyed by fire in the early hours of Sat...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 30, 2004
UU to hold conflict resolution conference
Experts from around the world will gather at the University of Ulster this week to discuss a wide range of topics concerning conflict research. The Conflict Resolution Research Society conference wil...
UU to hold conflict resolution conference
Experts from around the world will gather at the University of Ulster this week to discuss a wide range of topics concerning conflict research. The Conflict Resolution Research Society conference wil...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 30, 2004
Disappointment for Derry in All-Ireland semis
Derry were found wanting as Kerry rediscovered the football form for which the Kingdom is famous in the All-Ireland Football semi-final on Sunday. The Kingdom's supporters at Croke Park watched a gam...
Disappointment for Derry in All-Ireland semis
Derry were found wanting as Kerry rediscovered the football form for which the Kingdom is famous in the All-Ireland Football semi-final on Sunday. The Kingdom's supporters at Croke Park watched a gam...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2004
All-postal voting should be abandoned, says watchdog
The all-postal voting pilots that were carried in northern England during the European elections were marred by problems and should not be pursued in the future, the Electoral Commission has found. I...
All-postal voting should be abandoned, says watchdog
The all-postal voting pilots that were carried in northern England during the European elections were marred by problems and should not be pursued in the future, the Electoral Commission has found. I...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2004
School playing fields promised 'toughest-ever protection'
New guidelines governing the sale of playing fields by local authorities will provide "the toughest-ever protection" for leisure areas, the government has said. In a joint partnership between the Dep...
School playing fields promised 'toughest-ever protection'
New guidelines governing the sale of playing fields by local authorities will provide "the toughest-ever protection" for leisure areas, the government has said. In a joint partnership between the Dep...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2004
Milosevic has right to defend himself despite health fears
The health and rights of former Yugoslav President Slobodan Miloševic could be jeopardized if the UN war crimes tribunal trying him for genocide forces him to accept defence counsel, rather than repre...
Milosevic has right to defend himself despite health fears
The health and rights of former Yugoslav President Slobodan Miloševic could be jeopardized if the UN war crimes tribunal trying him for genocide forces him to accept defence counsel, rather than repre...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2004
Former First Lady urges politicians to continue quest for peace
Former US First Lady, Senator Hillary Clinton has urged Northern Ireland’s politicians to continue their quest for a lasting political settlement. Senator Clinton made her remarks during a speech to ...
Former First Lady urges politicians to continue quest for peace
Former US First Lady, Senator Hillary Clinton has urged Northern Ireland’s politicians to continue their quest for a lasting political settlement. Senator Clinton made her remarks during a speech to ...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2004
Sixth Briton dies following Austrian coach crash
A sixth Briton injured in a coach crash in Austria earlier this month has died, the Foreign Office has said. The name of the victim, who died in an intensive care unit, has not yet been released. Eig...
Sixth Briton dies following Austrian coach crash
A sixth Briton injured in a coach crash in Austria earlier this month has died, the Foreign Office has said. The name of the victim, who died in an intensive care unit, has not yet been released. Eig...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2004
Radcliffe to compete in 10,000m
British Olympic hopeful Paula Radcliffe, who dramatically dropped out of the marathon in a distressed state on Sunday, will compete in the 10,000 metres event this evening, it has been confirmed today...
Radcliffe to compete in 10,000m
British Olympic hopeful Paula Radcliffe, who dramatically dropped out of the marathon in a distressed state on Sunday, will compete in the 10,000 metres event this evening, it has been confirmed today...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2004
Three teenagers die in road accident
Three teenagers have died following a road traffic accident in Co Down early this morning. The boys, two of whom are believed to be 19 and the other 17 years of age, died after the Peugeot 307 they w...
Three teenagers die in road accident
Three teenagers have died following a road traffic accident in Co Down early this morning. The boys, two of whom are believed to be 19 and the other 17 years of age, died after the Peugeot 307 they w...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2004
Annan welcomes Najaf peace deal
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has welcomed efforts by Iraq's top Shiite Muslim cleric to end the fighting in the holy city of Najaf. Mr Annan said he was "encouraged" by the agreement brokered by ...
Annan welcomes Najaf peace deal
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has welcomed efforts by Iraq's top Shiite Muslim cleric to end the fighting in the holy city of Najaf. Mr Annan said he was "encouraged" by the agreement brokered by ...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2004
Extension granted to question double murder suspect
Police holding a teenager in connection with the murders of a couple in Lincolnshire have been given an extension to continue questioning the suspect. Lincolnshire police have been granted leave to h...
Extension granted to question double murder suspect
Police holding a teenager in connection with the murders of a couple in Lincolnshire have been given an extension to continue questioning the suspect. Lincolnshire police have been granted leave to h...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2004
Minister welcomes energy agreement
Plans by Phoenix Natural Gas to increase its domestic prices by 20% have been dropped following an agreement between the company and energy regulator, the NI Authority for Energy Regulation (NIAER). ...
Minister welcomes energy agreement
Plans by Phoenix Natural Gas to increase its domestic prices by 20% have been dropped following an agreement between the company and energy regulator, the NI Authority for Energy Regulation (NIAER). ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2004
Man treated in hospital following flat fire
A man has been treated in hospital for smoke inhalation after being rescued from a fire at his flat in west Belfast. The fire is believed to have started at the flat on the Suffolk Road when a toilet...
Man treated in hospital following flat fire
A man has been treated in hospital for smoke inhalation after being rescued from a fire at his flat in west Belfast. The fire is believed to have started at the flat on the Suffolk Road when a toilet...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2004
Twin Russian air tragedies linked to terrorist group
One of two aircraft which crashed on Monday evening was downed as a result of terrorism, Russian security officials have said. Eight-nine passengers and crew lost their lives when two airliners crash...
Twin Russian air tragedies linked to terrorist group
One of two aircraft which crashed on Monday evening was downed as a result of terrorism, Russian security officials have said. Eight-nine passengers and crew lost their lives when two airliners crash...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2004
Jaguar cuts car production by 11%
Jaguar is to cut production of cars at its three UK manufacturing plants by 11% for the remainder of this year. However, the T&G, the largest trade union at Jaguar, says that the company, which emplo...
Jaguar cuts car production by 11%
Jaguar is to cut production of cars at its three UK manufacturing plants by 11% for the remainder of this year. However, the T&G, the largest trade union at Jaguar, says that the company, which emplo...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2004
Highways Agency steps in to clear roads for weekend getaway
To help the August Bank Holiday getaway, the Highways Agency has said that will be working to keep as many lanes as possible open on its network of English motorways and trunk roads. Where accidents ...
Highways Agency steps in to clear roads for weekend getaway
To help the August Bank Holiday getaway, the Highways Agency has said that will be working to keep as many lanes as possible open on its network of English motorways and trunk roads. Where accidents ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2004
Paramilitary-style shooting in North Down
A man has been injured following a paramilitary-style attack in North Down last night. The victim was out walking his dog in the Craigboy area of Bangor at around 10pm on Tuesday when a number of mas...
Paramilitary-style shooting in North Down
A man has been injured following a paramilitary-style attack in North Down last night. The victim was out walking his dog in the Craigboy area of Bangor at around 10pm on Tuesday when a number of mas...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2004
Orange Hall paint bombed in Co Armagh
Police have appealed for information after an Orange Hall was attacked with paint bombs in Co Armagh. It is understood the incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon in Milford but was not reported to ...
Orange Hall paint bombed in Co Armagh
Police have appealed for information after an Orange Hall was attacked with paint bombs in Co Armagh. It is understood the incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon in Milford but was not reported to ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2004
Glens knocked out of Uefa Cup
Glentoran have been knocked out of the Uefa Cup following a 2-1 defeat in Sweden on Thursday. The Belfast side had it all to do going into this second qualifying round second leg tie against IF Elfsb...
Glens knocked out of Uefa Cup
Glentoran have been knocked out of the Uefa Cup following a 2-1 defeat in Sweden on Thursday. The Belfast side had it all to do going into this second qualifying round second leg tie against IF Elfsb...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2004
Commissioning work begins at water treatment facility
The Water Service has begun commissioning works on its £20m water treatment plant in Co Down. The largest water treatment facility to be built to date in Northern Ireland, the three-month commission...
Commissioning work begins at water treatment facility
The Water Service has begun commissioning works on its £20m water treatment plant in Co Down. The largest water treatment facility to be built to date in Northern Ireland, the three-month commission...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2004
Belfast software firm behind online Irish Times initiative
The Irish Times has launched a new online PhotoSales service using software from Belfast-based software company Memsis. The PhotoSales service at <A HREF= 'http://www.4ni.co.uk/link-error.aspx' TARGE...
Belfast software firm behind online Irish Times initiative
The Irish Times has launched a new online PhotoSales service using software from Belfast-based software company Memsis. The PhotoSales service at <A HREF= 'http://www.4ni.co.uk/link-error.aspx' TARGE...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2004
First Irish settlers were mariners claim researchers
Researchers from the University of Ulster have found compelling new evidence to suggest that the first inhabitants of Ireland were mariners. While the mythical tale of Finn McCool building a bridge f...
First Irish settlers were mariners claim researchers
Researchers from the University of Ulster have found compelling new evidence to suggest that the first inhabitants of Ireland were mariners. While the mythical tale of Finn McCool building a bridge f...
UK National News, Aug 26, 2004
Teen held over Lincolnshire double murder
A teenager has been arrested in connection with the murders of a couple who were shot dead in Lincolnshire earlier this month. The 19-year-old is expected to be questioned by Lincolnshire police lat...
Teen held over Lincolnshire double murder
A teenager has been arrested in connection with the murders of a couple who were shot dead in Lincolnshire earlier this month. The 19-year-old is expected to be questioned by Lincolnshire police lat...
Business News, Aug 26, 2004
Credit law reform will not have interest rate ceiling: DTI
An interest rate ceiling will not be introduced as part of the government's shake-up on consumer credit law, Consumer Minister Gerry Sutcliffe announced today. The announcement was made after it emer...
Credit law reform will not have interest rate ceiling: DTI
An interest rate ceiling will not be introduced as part of the government's shake-up on consumer credit law, Consumer Minister Gerry Sutcliffe announced today. The announcement was made after it emer...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2004
Leading loyalist cleared of murder
A leading loyalist has been cleared of killing a 21-year-old man in Co Antrim last year. Ihab Shoukri, 30, from Alliance Road, Belfast, was accused of murdering Alan McCullough whose body was found i...
Leading loyalist cleared of murder
A leading loyalist has been cleared of killing a 21-year-old man in Co Antrim last year. Ihab Shoukri, 30, from Alliance Road, Belfast, was accused of murdering Alan McCullough whose body was found i...
UK National News, Aug 26, 2004
Final agreement reached on firefighters' deal
Agreement has finally been reached between unions and employers that will avert the threat of further strike action by firefighters next month. Employers' representatives and the Fire Brigades Union ...
Final agreement reached on firefighters' deal
Agreement has finally been reached between unions and employers that will avert the threat of further strike action by firefighters next month. Employers' representatives and the Fire Brigades Union ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2004
'Ethnic cleansing' forces families from north Belfast homes
Ten Protestant families have left their homes in north Belfast claiming citing republican intimidation as the reason for the mass exodus. The families from the Torrens estate close to the Oldpark Roa...
'Ethnic cleansing' forces families from north Belfast homes
Ten Protestant families have left their homes in north Belfast claiming citing republican intimidation as the reason for the mass exodus. The families from the Torrens estate close to the Oldpark Roa...
UK National News, Aug 26, 2004
Campaign to impeach PM over Iraq 'high crimes' launched
A campaign, which has the support of a number of MPs and academics, has been launched today aimed at impeaching the Prime Minister for "high crimes and misdemeanours in relation to the invasion of Ira...
Campaign to impeach PM over Iraq 'high crimes' launched
A campaign, which has the support of a number of MPs and academics, has been launched today aimed at impeaching the Prime Minister for "high crimes and misdemeanours in relation to the invasion of Ira...
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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.
