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Northern Ireland News for September 2004 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2004
Minister approves new Irish-Medium Primary Schools
Education Minister Barry Gardiner has approved the establishment of two new Irish-medium primary schools in Belfast and Co Fermanagh. In Belfast, Gaelscoil na Mona will be located in Turf Lodge, whil...
Minister approves new Irish-Medium Primary Schools
Education Minister Barry Gardiner has approved the establishment of two new Irish-medium primary schools in Belfast and Co Fermanagh. In Belfast, Gaelscoil na Mona will be located in Turf Lodge, whil...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2004
Antrim firm secure £2m business through US deal
An Antrim-based electronics company has forged a business partnership with a US firm which will result in new business worth around £2 million for its innovative portable airfield and emergency lighti...
Antrim firm secure £2m business through US deal
An Antrim-based electronics company has forged a business partnership with a US firm which will result in new business worth around £2 million for its innovative portable airfield and emergency lighti...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2004
Council supports community with new baby health clinic
A thriving inner city community is to avail of a special service designed to meet the health needs of its youngest citizens. Belfast City Council community development workers in Donegall Pass have t...
Council supports community with new baby health clinic
A thriving inner city community is to avail of a special service designed to meet the health needs of its youngest citizens. Belfast City Council community development workers in Donegall Pass have t...
UK National News, Sep 28, 2004
Two soldiers killed in southern Iraq
Two British soldiers have died following an ambush outside the town of Basra in southern Iraq, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. Soldiers came under fire as they tried to rescue others from an ...
Two soldiers killed in southern Iraq
Two British soldiers have died following an ambush outside the town of Basra in southern Iraq, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. Soldiers came under fire as they tried to rescue others from an ...
UK National News, Sep 28, 2004
Outdoor education overshadowed by litigation culture
Pupils are being denied outdoor education because of teachers' fears of litigation according to a new report by Ofsted. While the 'Outdoor Education, Aspects of Good Practice' report outlines the ben...
Outdoor education overshadowed by litigation culture
Pupils are being denied outdoor education because of teachers' fears of litigation according to a new report by Ofsted. While the 'Outdoor Education, Aspects of Good Practice' report outlines the ben...
UK National News, Sep 28, 2004
BMA demand smoking ban in public places
Using Ireland's recent anti-smoking legislation as a benchmark, BMA Chairman James Johnson today urged the government to follow suit and introduce a smoking ban. In his address at BMA's fringe meetin...
BMA demand smoking ban in public places
Using Ireland's recent anti-smoking legislation as a benchmark, BMA Chairman James Johnson today urged the government to follow suit and introduce a smoking ban. In his address at BMA's fringe meetin...
UK National News, Sep 28, 2004
Funding boost directed to drug user treatments
Britain's most seriously affected drug users will receive more help from the government after additional funding was announced today. Health Secretary John Reid revealed that £179 million of the extr...
Funding boost directed to drug user treatments
Britain's most seriously affected drug users will receive more help from the government after additional funding was announced today. Health Secretary John Reid revealed that £179 million of the extr...
UK National News, Sep 28, 2004
Grass roots football gets £45m boost
Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell has announced a £45 million funding package for the Football Foundation over the next three years. The funding matches recent financial support from the Football Associ...
Grass roots football gets £45m boost
Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell has announced a £45 million funding package for the Football Foundation over the next three years. The funding matches recent financial support from the Football Associ...
UK National News, Sep 28, 2004
New waste management policy will improve environment
A new research strategy for waste management to be announced today will help pave the way towards a cleaner and better protected environment. Defra's Chief Scientific Advisor, Professor Howard Dalt...
New waste management policy will improve environment
A new research strategy for waste management to be announced today will help pave the way towards a cleaner and better protected environment. Defra's Chief Scientific Advisor, Professor Howard Dalt...
UK National News, Sep 28, 2004
Future sports stars get financial help from Govt
The Government has announced a £1 million cash injection for the UK's future sports stars. Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell revealed today that £1 million in special £10,000 Olympic Scholarships will b...
Future sports stars get financial help from Govt
The Government has announced a £1 million cash injection for the UK's future sports stars. Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell revealed today that £1 million in special £10,000 Olympic Scholarships will b...
UK National News, Sep 28, 2004
Canadian police target lottery scam in York
A Canadian police detective is to speak at a Citizens Advice conference in York this week on how to tackle Canadian lottery scams which have been operating in the UK recently. Sergeant Barry Elliot w...
Canadian police target lottery scam in York
A Canadian police detective is to speak at a Citizens Advice conference in York this week on how to tackle Canadian lottery scams which have been operating in the UK recently. Sergeant Barry Elliot w...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2004
Man dies in road traffic accident
A man has died following a road traffic collision in Co Antrim on Tuesday. The crash, which involved a four-wheel drive vehicle and a van, occurred on the A8 Belfast to Larne road, near the village o...
Man dies in road traffic accident
A man has died following a road traffic collision in Co Antrim on Tuesday. The crash, which involved a four-wheel drive vehicle and a van, occurred on the A8 Belfast to Larne road, near the village o...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2004
New ‘hate crime’ and ‘joy-riding’ laws introduced
Criminal Justice Minister John Spellar has today announced the implementation of new laws aimed at tackling ‘hate crime’ and ‘joy-riding’ in Northern Ireland. The new laws will see the maximum penalt...
New ‘hate crime’ and ‘joy-riding’ laws introduced
Criminal Justice Minister John Spellar has today announced the implementation of new laws aimed at tackling ‘hate crime’ and ‘joy-riding’ in Northern Ireland. The new laws will see the maximum penalt...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2004
Gun shots fired at flats in Coleraine
Police are appealing for information after a number of shots were fired at flats in Co Londonderry on Monday. The incident occurred at two flats in Harpur's Hill, Coleraine at around 9pm. No one was...
Gun shots fired at flats in Coleraine
Police are appealing for information after a number of shots were fired at flats in Co Londonderry on Monday. The incident occurred at two flats in Harpur's Hill, Coleraine at around 9pm. No one was...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2004
Police renew abduction appeal
Detectives in Strabane have renewed an appeal for information after a gang of between six and ten masked and armed men abducted three people from a house in Castlederg on Sunday. The incident happe...
Police renew abduction appeal
Detectives in Strabane have renewed an appeal for information after a gang of between six and ten masked and armed men abducted three people from a house in Castlederg on Sunday. The incident happe...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2004
Lord Mayor announces additional Belfast regeneration plans
With more than £60 million currently being invested in Belfast’s arterial routes, the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Tom Ekin, today announced details of the second phase of a major regeneration pr...
Lord Mayor announces additional Belfast regeneration plans
With more than £60 million currently being invested in Belfast’s arterial routes, the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Tom Ekin, today announced details of the second phase of a major regeneration pr...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2004
Small business sector 'confident but concerned'
A new report has revealed that over half of Northern Ireland's small businesses have been victims of crime during the past year. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) 'Lifting the Barriers to Grow...
Small business sector 'confident but concerned'
A new report has revealed that over half of Northern Ireland's small businesses have been victims of crime during the past year. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) 'Lifting the Barriers to Grow...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2004
Health strategy aims to prevent infections in hospitals
Preventing and controlling the spread of infection in hospitals and other healthcare settings will be the key aim of a strategy announced today by Health Minister Angela Smith. The Infection Control ...
Health strategy aims to prevent infections in hospitals
Preventing and controlling the spread of infection in hospitals and other healthcare settings will be the key aim of a strategy announced today by Health Minister Angela Smith. The Infection Control ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2004
HSENI issue quarry warning
The Health and Safety Executive of Northern Ireland (HSENI) has warned quarry owners of an imminent inspection campaign across the province next week. The campaign, which begins on October 4, will fo...
HSENI issue quarry warning
The Health and Safety Executive of Northern Ireland (HSENI) has warned quarry owners of an imminent inspection campaign across the province next week. The campaign, which begins on October 4, will fo...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2004
Springfield Road gas leak emergency ends
The Springfield Road in west Belfast has been re-opened following a gas leak emergency early this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene after a 12 inch main pipeline was ruptured by co...
Springfield Road gas leak emergency ends
The Springfield Road in west Belfast has been re-opened following a gas leak emergency early this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene after a 12 inch main pipeline was ruptured by co...
UK National News, Sep 27, 2004
Much has been done but there's more to do, Brown tells conference
Much has been done but there is much more to do, a "more idealistic than ever" Gordon Brown has told the Labour Party conference in Brighton today. Today's conference speech contained much on Britain...
Much has been done but there's more to do, Brown tells conference
Much has been done but there is much more to do, a "more idealistic than ever" Gordon Brown has told the Labour Party conference in Brighton today. Today's conference speech contained much on Britain...
UK National News, Sep 27, 2004
Scotland's crime victims to be notified of prisoner releases
For the first time victims of serious crime in Scotland will be informed of the eligibility for home release or day release of prisoners. This is in addition to the opportunity for victims of serious...
Scotland's crime victims to be notified of prisoner releases
For the first time victims of serious crime in Scotland will be informed of the eligibility for home release or day release of prisoners. This is in addition to the opportunity for victims of serious...
UK National News, Sep 27, 2004
£10m ad campaign urges UK to 'Recycle Now'
The UK is being urged to 'Recycle Now', as part of a £10 million multi-media advertising campaign to get householders and businesses to recycle more often. Launched today by the Waste Resources Acti...
£10m ad campaign urges UK to 'Recycle Now'
The UK is being urged to 'Recycle Now', as part of a £10 million multi-media advertising campaign to get householders and businesses to recycle more often. Launched today by the Waste Resources Acti...
UK National News, Sep 27, 2004
Norfolk post offices take on policing duties
Post offices in the Norfolk area will take on some policing services from today under a pilot scheme designed to improve community access to police in the area. The six-month pilot, which is the firs...
Norfolk post offices take on policing duties
Post offices in the Norfolk area will take on some policing services from today under a pilot scheme designed to improve community access to police in the area. The six-month pilot, which is the firs...
UK National News, Sep 27, 2004
Drop in TV income sees Man Utd profits fall
Pre-tax profits at Premiership giants Manchester United have slipped £11.4 million on last year's mark, according to the club's annual results published today. For the year ending July 31, group turn...
Drop in TV income sees Man Utd profits fall
Pre-tax profits at Premiership giants Manchester United have slipped £11.4 million on last year's mark, according to the club's annual results published today. For the year ending July 31, group turn...
UK National News, Sep 27, 2004
New plans set to get first time buyers on property ladder
Proposals to make better use of public sector land and help first time buyers have been outlined by the Deputy Prime Minister today. Smarter use of public sector-owned land and driving down spiralli...
New plans set to get first time buyers on property ladder
Proposals to make better use of public sector land and help first time buyers have been outlined by the Deputy Prime Minister today. Smarter use of public sector-owned land and driving down spiralli...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 27, 2004
Man stabbed to death during robbery
A man has died after being stabbed in the chest during a robbery at his home in south Belfast at the weekend. The victim was asleep at his Glenburn Road home in Dunmurry when he was awoken by a noise...
Man stabbed to death during robbery
A man has died after being stabbed in the chest during a robbery at his home in south Belfast at the weekend. The victim was asleep at his Glenburn Road home in Dunmurry when he was awoken by a noise...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 27, 2004
Woman dies after being knocked down by car
A woman has died after she was knocked down by a car in Co Londonderry at the weekend. Agnes Murray, 60, of O'Neill Park, Magherafelt was walking along the main road between Toomebridge and Castledaw...
Woman dies after being knocked down by car
A woman has died after she was knocked down by a car in Co Londonderry at the weekend. Agnes Murray, 60, of O'Neill Park, Magherafelt was walking along the main road between Toomebridge and Castledaw...
UK National News, Sep 27, 2004
Afghan pre-election weapons handover welcomed by UN
In a move that will help stabilise the country ahead of next month's elections, nearly half of all heavy weapons in Afghanistan have been handed over to UN authorities. So far, 1,916 heavy weapons ha...
Afghan pre-election weapons handover welcomed by UN
In a move that will help stabilise the country ahead of next month's elections, nearly half of all heavy weapons in Afghanistan have been handed over to UN authorities. So far, 1,916 heavy weapons ha...
UK National News, Sep 27, 2004
New trawling measures set to cut dolphin deaths
New measures are being drawn up that will help reduce death and injury to dolphins caused by pair trawling techniques, it has been announced today. The measures, to be brought in for fisheries in th...
New trawling measures set to cut dolphin deaths
New measures are being drawn up that will help reduce death and injury to dolphins caused by pair trawling techniques, it has been announced today. The measures, to be brought in for fisheries in 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.
