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Northern Ireland News for September 2004 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Sep 27, 2004
Viridian announces €250m Dublin power plant
The Viridian Group has announced the construction of a second power plant at its Huntstown site, north of Dublin, at the cost of €250 million. Patrick Haren, Viridian Group Chief Executive said the ...
Viridian announces €250m Dublin power plant
The Viridian Group has announced the construction of a second power plant at its Huntstown site, north of Dublin, at the cost of €250 million. Patrick Haren, Viridian Group Chief Executive said the ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 27, 2004
Dead man named following diving accident
A man who died following a diving incident in Co Antrim has been named. Adam Pollock, 31, from Ballymena Road in Ballymoney, was with three others when the incident occurred at Dunluce Castle, close ...
Dead man named following diving accident
A man who died following a diving incident in Co Antrim has been named. Adam Pollock, 31, from Ballymena Road in Ballymoney, was with three others when the incident occurred at Dunluce Castle, close ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 27, 2004
Helpline receives 10,000 quit smoking calls
Around 10, 000 calls have been made to Northern Ireland’s smokers’ helpline since it was established last year, the Health Promotion Agency (HPA) said today. The figure was highlighted during the lau...
Helpline receives 10,000 quit smoking calls
Around 10, 000 calls have been made to Northern Ireland’s smokers’ helpline since it was established last year, the Health Promotion Agency (HPA) said today. The figure was highlighted during the lau...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 27, 2004
Paramilitaries 'behind 80% of all counterfeiting' in NI
Paramilitary groups run around 80% of all counterfeiting operations in Northern Ireland, the Organised Crime Task Force has said. Researchers from the University of Central Lancashire and Manchester ...
Paramilitaries 'behind 80% of all counterfeiting' in NI
Paramilitary groups run around 80% of all counterfeiting operations in Northern Ireland, the Organised Crime Task Force has said. Researchers from the University of Central Lancashire and Manchester ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 27, 2004
Free all-Ireland travel on cards for pensioners
Pensioners in Northern Ireland and the Republic will soon be able to travel on public transport across the whole of the island free of charge. Irish Social and Family Affairs Minister Mary Coughlan a...
Free all-Ireland travel on cards for pensioners
Pensioners in Northern Ireland and the Republic will soon be able to travel on public transport across the whole of the island free of charge. Irish Social and Family Affairs Minister Mary Coughlan a...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 27, 2004
Spy-in-the-sky system could detect speeding drivers, says UU
Satellite-based spy-in-the-sky systems may soon be used in the UK to catch speeding drivers, a University of Ulster transport and traffic expert has claimed. Professor Alan Woodside, Director of the ...
Spy-in-the-sky system could detect speeding drivers, says UU
Satellite-based spy-in-the-sky systems may soon be used in the UK to catch speeding drivers, a University of Ulster transport and traffic expert has claimed. Professor Alan Woodside, Director of the ...
UK National News, Sep 24, 2004
Straw demands global action against terrorists
The international community must come together to defeat terrorists and their despicable aims, the Foreign Secretary has said. Speaking to the UN General Assembly in New York, Jack Straw said that th...
Straw demands global action against terrorists
The international community must come together to defeat terrorists and their despicable aims, the Foreign Secretary has said. Speaking to the UN General Assembly in New York, Jack Straw said that th...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2004
Finucane family hit out at inquiry
The family of murdered solicitor Pat Finucane has hit out at the government for not specifying that its proposed inquiry into the solicitor's death will be 'public' in character. In a statement, Mr F...
Finucane family hit out at inquiry
The family of murdered solicitor Pat Finucane has hit out at the government for not specifying that its proposed inquiry into the solicitor's death will be 'public' in character. In a statement, Mr F...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2004
Killer has sentenced increased
A Belfast man who stabbed his ex-girlfriend more than 60 times has had his jail term increased from 10 to 15 years. Twenty-three-year-old Conor Gerard Doyle, from the Limestone Road, was sentenced to...
Killer has sentenced increased
A Belfast man who stabbed his ex-girlfriend more than 60 times has had his jail term increased from 10 to 15 years. Twenty-three-year-old Conor Gerard Doyle, from the Limestone Road, was sentenced to...
UK National News, Sep 24, 2004
Unicef to help rehabilitate Beslan survivors
The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) has announced plans to help the psychological rehabilitation of hundreds of young survivors traumatised by this month's school massacre in southern Russia. Up to 338 p...
Unicef to help rehabilitate Beslan survivors
The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) has announced plans to help the psychological rehabilitation of hundreds of young survivors traumatised by this month's school massacre in southern Russia. Up to 338 p...
UK National News, Sep 24, 2004
Efforts to free Ken Bigley stepped up with leaflet drop
Efforts to free British engineer Ken Bigley from his kidnap ordeal in Iraq have been stepped up today with the distribution of 50,000 leaflets containing a personal appeal from his family. Organised...
Efforts to free Ken Bigley stepped up with leaflet drop
Efforts to free British engineer Ken Bigley from his kidnap ordeal in Iraq have been stepped up today with the distribution of 50,000 leaflets containing a personal appeal from his family. Organised...
UK National News, Sep 24, 2004
Tories pledge to review 'unfair' inheritance tax
The Conservative Party is "examining the future of Inheritance Tax", and has said it would reduce death duties if the party gained power after the general election next Spring. The possibility of ra...
Tories pledge to review 'unfair' inheritance tax
The Conservative Party is "examining the future of Inheritance Tax", and has said it would reduce death duties if the party gained power after the general election next Spring. The possibility of ra...
UK National News, Sep 24, 2004
Dogs trained to sniff out cancer sufferers
Dogs can be trained to detect bladder cancer by smelling urine, according to new research published in this week's BMJ. Tumours are thought to produce volatile organic compounds with distinctive odou...
Dogs trained to sniff out cancer sufferers
Dogs can be trained to detect bladder cancer by smelling urine, according to new research published in this week's BMJ. Tumours are thought to produce volatile organic compounds with distinctive odou...
UK National News, Sep 24, 2004
Canadian police visit UK to help tackle lottery scammers
Canadian police will travel to Dorset next week to help in the fight against fake Canadian lottery scams. Thousands of UK residents have already been targeted, and have fallen victim to the fraudule...
Canadian police visit UK to help tackle lottery scammers
Canadian police will travel to Dorset next week to help in the fight against fake Canadian lottery scams. Thousands of UK residents have already been targeted, and have fallen victim to the fraudule...
UK National News, Sep 24, 2004
WHO warns of growing heart and stroke disease threat
Heart diseases and strokes kill 17 million people every year, more than any other cause, and are increasingly likely to afflict people in poor countries, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. ...
WHO warns of growing heart and stroke disease threat
Heart diseases and strokes kill 17 million people every year, more than any other cause, and are increasingly likely to afflict people in poor countries, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. ...
UK National News, Sep 24, 2004
NHS to get pay outs from work injury insurers
The NHS will be able to recover costs from insurance companies for treating patients where personal injury compensation is paid, under a new scheme launched today. Hospitals are already able to reco...
NHS to get pay outs from work injury insurers
The NHS will be able to recover costs from insurance companies for treating patients where personal injury compensation is paid, under a new scheme launched today. Hospitals are already able to reco...
UK National News, Sep 24, 2004
Study shows benefits of bank account benefits
Independent research published today shows that 90% of people prefer having benefits put directly into a bank account, according to a Downing Street spokesperson. The Direct Payment system is now on ...
Study shows benefits of bank account benefits
Independent research published today shows that 90% of people prefer having benefits put directly into a bank account, according to a Downing Street spokesperson. The Direct Payment system is now on ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2004
Trimble calls for IRA to commit on acts of completion
Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble has said the current talks impasse can only be overcome if the IRA "clearly and publicly lays out their commitments to early completion of decommissioning". Mr Tr...
Trimble calls for IRA to commit on acts of completion
Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble has said the current talks impasse can only be overcome if the IRA "clearly and publicly lays out their commitments to early completion of decommissioning". Mr Tr...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2004
Suspect devices cause traffic chaos
A number of security alerts have caused traffic chaos in the greater Belfast area on Friday. Suspect devices were found at Holywood and Sydenham which led to the closure of the Belfast to Bangor rail...
Suspect devices cause traffic chaos
A number of security alerts have caused traffic chaos in the greater Belfast area on Friday. Suspect devices were found at Holywood and Sydenham which led to the closure of the Belfast to Bangor rail...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2004
Man assaulted in Co Londonderry
A man has been taken to hospital after being assaulted at his home in Co Londonderry on Thursday. The 56-year-old victim was alone in his home at Sea Coast Road in Castlerock when the incident happen...
Man assaulted in Co Londonderry
A man has been taken to hospital after being assaulted at his home in Co Londonderry on Thursday. The 56-year-old victim was alone in his home at Sea Coast Road in Castlerock when the incident happen...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2004
Food sector to receive £5.7m EU funding
Northern Ireland's food processing sector is to receive £5.7 million of EU funding, it has been announced. The awards, totalling £5.07 million from EU funds and £0.72 million from Invest NI national ...
Food sector to receive £5.7m EU funding
Northern Ireland's food processing sector is to receive £5.7 million of EU funding, it has been announced. The awards, totalling £5.07 million from EU funds and £0.72 million from Invest NI national ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2004
Take advantage of Mournes National Park, delegates told
Delegates at the annual Newry and Mourne Tourism Conference have been urged to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the proposed designation of the Mournes as a National Park. Speaking at t...
Take advantage of Mournes National Park, delegates told
Delegates at the annual Newry and Mourne Tourism Conference have been urged to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the proposed designation of the Mournes as a National Park. Speaking at t...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2004
Minister salutes 'Charity Oscar' winners
Enterprise Minister Barry Gardiner joined 400 members of the business, voluntary and community sectors last night to celebrate the 18th NICVA Link awards (the 'Charity Oscars'). The annual gala occas...
Minister salutes 'Charity Oscar' winners
Enterprise Minister Barry Gardiner joined 400 members of the business, voluntary and community sectors last night to celebrate the 18th NICVA Link awards (the 'Charity Oscars'). The annual gala occas...
UK National News, Sep 23, 2004
Wife of UK hostage issues mercy plea to kidnappers
The wife of Ken Bigley, the British engineer who is being held hostage in Iraq, has made an emotional appeal today for the safe release of her husband. Thailand-born Sombat Bigley appealed to the ter...
Wife of UK hostage issues mercy plea to kidnappers
The wife of Ken Bigley, the British engineer who is being held hostage in Iraq, has made an emotional appeal today for the safe release of her husband. Thailand-born Sombat Bigley appealed to the ter...
UK National News, Sep 23, 2004
Agency reveals scale of illicit trade in atomic material
The massive scale of the illicit trade in nuclear material has been revealed by the UN's atomic watchdog which claimed that there have been close to 60 incidents of illegal trafficking since the begin...
Agency reveals scale of illicit trade in atomic material
The massive scale of the illicit trade in nuclear material has been revealed by the UN's atomic watchdog which claimed that there have been close to 60 incidents of illegal trafficking since the begin...
UK National News, Sep 23, 2004
BA to add 200 more customer service staff at Heathrow
British Airways (BA) is to recruit 200 extra customer service staff following a review of the airline’s Heathrow operation. The new staff will be in addition to 216 new airport terminal staff alread...
BA to add 200 more customer service staff at Heathrow
British Airways (BA) is to recruit 200 extra customer service staff following a review of the airline’s Heathrow operation. The new staff will be in addition to 216 new airport terminal staff alread...
UK National News, Sep 23, 2004
NHS recruitment drive to focus on over 50s
A new nationwide drive to recruit NHS staff, which will focus for the first time on the over 50s, has been was launched today. NHS Job Shop Day comprises of 220 events taking place around the country...
NHS recruitment drive to focus on over 50s
A new nationwide drive to recruit NHS staff, which will focus for the first time on the over 50s, has been was launched today. NHS Job Shop Day comprises of 220 events taking place around the country...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2004
Inquiry set up into Finucane murder
The government has announced that an inquiry is to be set up into the murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane. Northern Ireland Secretary Paul Murphy said a tribunal would be tasked with uncovering ...
Inquiry set up into Finucane murder
The government has announced that an inquiry is to be set up into the murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane. Northern Ireland Secretary Paul Murphy said a tribunal would be tasked with uncovering ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2004
Man and woman arrested following racial incident
A man and woman are helping police with enquiries following a suspected racist incident in Belfast. The incident is believed to have occurred in the Village area of south Belfast late on Wednesday ev...
Man and woman arrested following racial incident
A man and woman are helping police with enquiries following a suspected racist incident in Belfast. The incident is believed to have occurred in the Village area of south Belfast late on Wednesday ev...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2004
Teenager injured in shooting
A teenager has been taken to hospital with a gunshot wound to his left thigh following a paramilitary-style shooting in Newtownards last night. It is believed that the man was shot in the Westwinds e...
Teenager injured in shooting
A teenager has been taken to hospital with a gunshot wound to his left thigh following a paramilitary-style shooting in Newtownards last night. It is believed that the man was shot in the Westwinds e...
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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.
