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Northern Ireland News for August 2004 : Page 7
UK National News, Aug 18, 2004
Tamarillo's injury excludes Fox-Pitt from Games
Team GB have confirmed that following investigation, a slight injury to William Fox-Pitt's horse Tamarillo will prevent him from competing further in the Olympic games. The horse sustained the injury...
Tamarillo's injury excludes Fox-Pitt from Games
Team GB have confirmed that following investigation, a slight injury to William Fox-Pitt's horse Tamarillo will prevent him from competing further in the Olympic games. The horse sustained the injury...
UK National News, Aug 18, 2004
Car insurer road tests 'pay as you go' driver monitor
Hundreds of motorists are road-testing new monitoring technology which could mean smaller insurance premiums for security-minded people who drive fewer miles. Up to 5,000 Norwich Union customers acr...
Car insurer road tests 'pay as you go' driver monitor
Hundreds of motorists are road-testing new monitoring technology which could mean smaller insurance premiums for security-minded people who drive fewer miles. Up to 5,000 Norwich Union customers acr...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2004
Man remanded on bail following fuel fraud
The 52-year-old Armagh man charged with money laundering linked to an alleged £5m fuel smuggling fraud has been remanded on bail. Malachy Molloy, a fuel distributor from Brootally Road, was arrested ...
Man remanded on bail following fuel fraud
The 52-year-old Armagh man charged with money laundering linked to an alleged £5m fuel smuggling fraud has been remanded on bail. Malachy Molloy, a fuel distributor from Brootally Road, was arrested ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2004
Mother and daughter undertake challenge of a lifetime
A resilient local mother and daughter team are preparing to conquer Kenya's highest mountain. Aine Savage and her 24-year-old daughter, Gabrielle, are currently training for the 10-day adventure whic...
Mother and daughter undertake challenge of a lifetime
A resilient local mother and daughter team are preparing to conquer Kenya's highest mountain. Aine Savage and her 24-year-old daughter, Gabrielle, are currently training for the 10-day adventure whic...
UK National News, Aug 18, 2004
New rations trial set to curry favour with the British soldier
The British soldier of the future is more likely to be tucking into chicken balti with rice on the battlefield rather than basic stews and casseroles if a makeover of the armed forces ration packs get...
New rations trial set to curry favour with the British soldier
The British soldier of the future is more likely to be tucking into chicken balti with rice on the battlefield rather than basic stews and casseroles if a makeover of the armed forces ration packs get...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2004
New Deal addressing NI unemployment levels
An evaluation of the Government’s New Deal 25+ programme has revealed that while it has had a major impact in terms of addressing unemployment levels in Northern Ireland, participants are becoming "a ...
New Deal addressing NI unemployment levels
An evaluation of the Government’s New Deal 25+ programme has revealed that while it has had a major impact in terms of addressing unemployment levels in Northern Ireland, participants are becoming "a ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2004
Carroll starts in goal for NI
Manchester United outcast Roy Carroll is set to start in goal for Northern Ireland for the first time in 25 games tonight. Announcing his team for Wednesday night's game against Switzerland, manager ...
Carroll starts in goal for NI
Manchester United outcast Roy Carroll is set to start in goal for Northern Ireland for the first time in 25 games tonight. Announcing his team for Wednesday night's game against Switzerland, manager ...
UK National News, Aug 17, 2004
Eight men charged with terror offences
Eight men have been charged with terrorism-related offences, the BBC has reported today. All eight are expected to appear before Bow Street Magistrates Court tomorrow and will face charges including ...
Eight men charged with terror offences
Eight men have been charged with terrorism-related offences, the BBC has reported today. All eight are expected to appear before Bow Street Magistrates Court tomorrow and will face charges including ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2004
CCEA announce modernisation plans for examining system
Local exams body CCEA has announced modernisation plans for the Northern Ireland examining system. CCE head, Gavin Boyd, said that the Northern Ireland Examination Modernisation Project would involv...
CCEA announce modernisation plans for examining system
Local exams body CCEA has announced modernisation plans for the Northern Ireland examining system. CCE head, Gavin Boyd, said that the Northern Ireland Examination Modernisation Project would involv...
UK National News, Aug 17, 2004
BA tables new offer in pay dispute
BA has tabled a new offer in negotiations with unions who are threatening strike action during the busy August bank holiday in a dispute over pay. According to the airline, staff will earn an extra £...
BA tables new offer in pay dispute
BA has tabled a new offer in negotiations with unions who are threatening strike action during the busy August bank holiday in a dispute over pay. According to the airline, staff will earn an extra £...
UK National News, Aug 17, 2004
Cornwall flood village rescue teams praised
Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has praised the emergency services as "absolutely superb" following flash flooding in a village in Cornwall. The coastal village of Boscastle was hit by flooding y...
Cornwall flood village rescue teams praised
Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has praised the emergency services as "absolutely superb" following flash flooding in a village in Cornwall. The coastal village of Boscastle was hit by flooding y...
UK National News, Aug 17, 2004
Six die in Baghdad mortar attack
At last six people have been killed and around 30 injured following a rebel mortar bomb attack on a busy street in the Iraqi capital Baghdad. Initial reports suggest that one woman and two children w...
Six die in Baghdad mortar attack
At last six people have been killed and around 30 injured following a rebel mortar bomb attack on a busy street in the Iraqi capital Baghdad. Initial reports suggest that one woman and two children w...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2004
Nine injured in road accident
Nine people are being treated in hospital following a road traffic accident in Co Down. The accident occurred close to Bangor on Tuesday afternoon. A spokesperson for the Ulster Hospital where the v...
Nine injured in road accident
Nine people are being treated in hospital following a road traffic accident in Co Down. The accident occurred close to Bangor on Tuesday afternoon. A spokesperson for the Ulster Hospital where the v...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2004
Man in 'serious condition' following stabbing
A man is in a serious condition in hospital after being stabbed at a house in Co Down early this morning. The victim, believed to be in his 40s, was found after police were called to a house in Caulf...
Man in 'serious condition' following stabbing
A man is in a serious condition in hospital after being stabbed at a house in Co Down early this morning. The victim, believed to be in his 40s, was found after police were called to a house in Caulf...
UK National News, Aug 17, 2004
Man arrested over newlywed daughter's murder
A 55-year-old man who was being sought for questioning following the death of his daughter has been arrested by police. Nottinghamshire police arrested Terence Rodgers at just after 5.30pm yesterday...
Man arrested over newlywed daughter's murder
A 55-year-old man who was being sought for questioning following the death of his daughter has been arrested by police. Nottinghamshire police arrested Terence Rodgers at just after 5.30pm yesterday...
UK National News, Aug 17, 2004
Councils to get phone mast siting final say, Tories pledge
Local people would have the final say over the location of mobile phone masts under a Tory government, according to plans unveiled by the Opposition today. In what the Tories have billed as "the big...
Councils to get phone mast siting final say, Tories pledge
Local people would have the final say over the location of mobile phone masts under a Tory government, according to plans unveiled by the Opposition today. In what the Tories have billed as "the big...
UK National News, Aug 17, 2004
New plans to focus on providing better medicines for children
A new initiative to encourage the development of more medicines designed specifically for use in children has been announced today by the government. The new paediatric medicines strategy is aimed a...
New plans to focus on providing better medicines for children
A new initiative to encourage the development of more medicines designed specifically for use in children has been announced today by the government. The new paediatric medicines strategy is aimed a...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2004
Woman's body found on north Antrim coast
A post mortem examination is to be carried out on the body of a woman who was found along the north Antrim coast yesterday. The body was discovered by a member of the public near Portballintrae at ar...
Woman's body found on north Antrim coast
A post mortem examination is to be carried out on the body of a woman who was found along the north Antrim coast yesterday. The body was discovered by a member of the public near Portballintrae at ar...
UK National News, Aug 17, 2004
Sports colleges have more to do, says Ofsted report
Specialist sports colleges and schools have much more to do to ensure all pupils are given sufficient attention to fulfil their potential, according to a new report by the Office for Standards in Educ...
Sports colleges have more to do, says Ofsted report
Specialist sports colleges and schools have much more to do to ensure all pupils are given sufficient attention to fulfil their potential, according to a new report by the Office for Standards in Educ...
UK National News, Aug 17, 2004
Safe resettlement of Burundi massacre survivors to begin
Discussions between the UN and Burundi government have begun today into the transfer of survivors of last week’s massacre of Congolese refugees to a safe new camp. The UN High Commissioner for Refuge...
Safe resettlement of Burundi massacre survivors to begin
Discussions between the UN and Burundi government have begun today into the transfer of survivors of last week’s massacre of Congolese refugees to a safe new camp. The UN High Commissioner for Refuge...
UK National News, Aug 17, 2004
UN suspends Iraqi repatriation over security fears
The UN refugee agency has temporarily suspended its convoys for Iraqis wishing to return from neighbouring Iran because of the fighting raging in the south of the country and a housing shortage in the...
UN suspends Iraqi repatriation over security fears
The UN refugee agency has temporarily suspended its convoys for Iraqis wishing to return from neighbouring Iran because of the fighting raging in the south of the country and a housing shortage in the...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2004
Three men arrested following robbery
Three men have been arrested following a robbery at a video rental shop on the outskirts of Belfast yesterday. The incident happened at around 2.30pm on Monday when a man, armed with a hammer, was de...
Three men arrested following robbery
Three men have been arrested following a robbery at a video rental shop on the outskirts of Belfast yesterday. The incident happened at around 2.30pm on Monday when a man, armed with a hammer, was de...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2004
Health services to benefit from spending relocation
NIO Minister Ian Pearson has announced his intention to target hospital waiting lists thanks to the re-allocation of government money. The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety is t...
Health services to benefit from spending relocation
NIO Minister Ian Pearson has announced his intention to target hospital waiting lists thanks to the re-allocation of government money. The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety is t...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2004
War heroes return overseas to relive past glories
A Northern Ireland WWII veteran has made an emotional trip to Italy to be reunited with the friend who helped him during the war. A grant of £1,300 from the Big Lottery Fund’s Heroes Return programme...
War heroes return overseas to relive past glories
A Northern Ireland WWII veteran has made an emotional trip to Italy to be reunited with the friend who helped him during the war. A grant of £1,300 from the Big Lottery Fund’s Heroes Return programme...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2004
Government launches 'get fit' initiative for young people
The government has launched a new initiative aimed at getting young people fit and active. The 'Fit Futures: Focus on Food, Activity and Young People’ strategy aims to help develop ideas for improvin...
Government launches 'get fit' initiative for young people
The government has launched a new initiative aimed at getting young people fit and active. The 'Fit Futures: Focus on Food, Activity and Young People’ strategy aims to help develop ideas for improvin...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2004
Co Down woman to run marathon for Aids sufferers
A Co Down woman is to run the Amsterdam Marathon to help raise money for HIV/Aids sufferers in Northern Ireland. Suzanne Hill will run the marathon, which takes place on October 17, in aid of Ulster ...
Co Down woman to run marathon for Aids sufferers
A Co Down woman is to run the Amsterdam Marathon to help raise money for HIV/Aids sufferers in Northern Ireland. Suzanne Hill will run the marathon, which takes place on October 17, in aid of Ulster ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2004
Hughes withdraws from NI squad
Crystal Palace midfielder Michael Hughes has withdrawn from the Northern Ireland squad ahead of tomorrow night's friendly against Switzerland in Zurich. Hughes aggravated a groin injury during traini...
Hughes withdraws from NI squad
Crystal Palace midfielder Michael Hughes has withdrawn from the Northern Ireland squad ahead of tomorrow night's friendly against Switzerland in Zurich. Hughes aggravated a groin injury during traini...
UK National News, Aug 16, 2004
Danish Olympic athlete charged over Briton's death
A Danish Olympic athlete has been charged with manslaughter following the death of a British man who was hit by a car in Athens last night. According to the BBC, 45-year-old Errol Strachan died afte...
Danish Olympic athlete charged over Briton's death
A Danish Olympic athlete has been charged with manslaughter following the death of a British man who was hit by a car in Athens last night. According to the BBC, 45-year-old Errol Strachan died afte...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2004
Paramilitary-style attack maims man
Police are trying to establish a motive for an attack on a man in Co Londonderry at the weekend. The 41-year-old victim was attacked and dragged across a road to a patch of grass in the Brandywell Av...
Paramilitary-style attack maims man
Police are trying to establish a motive for an attack on a man in Co Londonderry at the weekend. The 41-year-old victim was attacked and dragged across a road to a patch of grass in the Brandywell Av...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2004
Police investigate possible racist attack
Police are appealing for information following an attack on a house in south Belfast at the weekend. A racist motive is one of those being investigated by police after stones were thrown at the house...
Police investigate possible racist attack
Police are appealing for information following an attack on a house in south Belfast at the weekend. A racist motive is one of those being investigated by police after stones were thrown at the house...
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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.
