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Northern Ireland News for September 2004 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2004
Hooded gunman robs ATM cash delivery
Police in south Belfast are appealing for information following an armed robbery at an ATM machine on the Stranmillis Road on Tuesday. Shortly before 2pm, cash delivery drivers were re-filling the ma...
Hooded gunman robs ATM cash delivery
Police in south Belfast are appealing for information following an armed robbery at an ATM machine on the Stranmillis Road on Tuesday. Shortly before 2pm, cash delivery drivers were re-filling the ma...
UK National News, Sep 23, 2004
Lib Dems pledge to reduce obesity of 'microwave generation'
New health plans pledging to help end the 'microwave generation' of obese and unhealthy children have been debated at the Liberal Democrat Conference today. Under the plans children will be given the...
Lib Dems pledge to reduce obesity of 'microwave generation'
New health plans pledging to help end the 'microwave generation' of obese and unhealthy children have been debated at the Liberal Democrat Conference today. Under the plans children will be given the...
UK National News, Sep 23, 2004
Trade minister calls for closer Anglo-French cooperation
New trade minister Douglas Alexander has today called upon UK and France to work together to keep Europe "at the forefront of world trade negotiations" following the recent Geneva agreement. Mr Alexa...
Trade minister calls for closer Anglo-French cooperation
New trade minister Douglas Alexander has today called upon UK and France to work together to keep Europe "at the forefront of world trade negotiations" following the recent Geneva agreement. Mr Alexa...
UK National News, Sep 23, 2004
Rural people satisfied with public services, study shows
People living in rural areas are "highly satisfied" with key services such as health, transport and education, it has been revealed today. According to new research by NOP World, satisfaction on the ...
Rural people satisfied with public services, study shows
People living in rural areas are "highly satisfied" with key services such as health, transport and education, it has been revealed today. According to new research by NOP World, satisfaction on the ...
UK National News, Sep 23, 2004
New postcard campaign set to 'put crime out of business'
A series of postcards which provide 'top tips' on crime prevention for the business community have been launched by the Home Office today. The 'Putting Crime out of Business', postcards provide step-...
New postcard campaign set to 'put crime out of business'
A series of postcards which provide 'top tips' on crime prevention for the business community have been launched by the Home Office today. The 'Putting Crime out of Business', postcards provide step-...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2004
Five held over doorman assault are released
Five men arrested in connection with the assault of a doorman at a Co Antrim hotel have been released without charge. The men were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the incident which occurred...
Five held over doorman assault are released
Five men arrested in connection with the assault of a doorman at a Co Antrim hotel have been released without charge. The men were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the incident which occurred...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2004
'Cross Border Organised Crime' report launched
NIO Security Minister Ian Pearson and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform in the Irish Republic Michael McDowell have welcomed the publication of the 'Cross Border Organised Crime Assessment...
'Cross Border Organised Crime' report launched
NIO Security Minister Ian Pearson and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform in the Irish Republic Michael McDowell have welcomed the publication of the 'Cross Border Organised Crime Assessment...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2004
Soy-rich foods could reduce spread of breast cancer
Eating more soy-rich foods could reduce the spread of breast cancer, a new study from the University of Ulster has revealed. In a School of Biomedical Sciences study on the effects of a group of diet...
Soy-rich foods could reduce spread of breast cancer
Eating more soy-rich foods could reduce the spread of breast cancer, a new study from the University of Ulster has revealed. In a School of Biomedical Sciences study on the effects of a group of diet...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2004
Health service launches new careers initiative
The Department of Health today launched a new careers initiative as part of Job Scene Belfast 2004. The new Initiative, which was launched at today's event in the Odyssey Arena, aims to promote emplo...
Health service launches new careers initiative
The Department of Health today launched a new careers initiative as part of Job Scene Belfast 2004. The new Initiative, which was launched at today's event in the Odyssey Arena, aims to promote emplo...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2004
House buyers and sellers should shop around says TSS
The Trading Standards Service (TSS) is advising Northern Ireland’s house buyers and sellers to shop around for an estate agent following the publication of the Office of Fair Trading’s (OFT) new guide...
House buyers and sellers should shop around says TSS
The Trading Standards Service (TSS) is advising Northern Ireland’s house buyers and sellers to shop around for an estate agent following the publication of the Office of Fair Trading’s (OFT) new guide...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2004
Businesses must focus on innovation, says Minister
Enterprise Minister Barry Gardiner has called on businesses to focus more on innovation in order to achieve faster economic growth. During a visit to Newtownards yesterday, Mr Gardiner met with Mayor...
Businesses must focus on innovation, says Minister
Enterprise Minister Barry Gardiner has called on businesses to focus more on innovation in order to achieve faster economic growth. During a visit to Newtownards yesterday, Mr Gardiner met with Mayor...
UK National News, Sep 22, 2004
Bush calls on UN to support war on terror
Speaking at the UN's annual general assembly, US President Bush has called on the world body to support democracy in Afghanistan and Iraq as part of the global war on terrorism. Mr Bush, who will le...
Bush calls on UN to support war on terror
Speaking at the UN's annual general assembly, US President Bush has called on the world body to support democracy in Afghanistan and Iraq as part of the global war on terrorism. Mr Bush, who will le...
UK National News, Sep 22, 2004
Norwich Union offshoring will see 150 UK posts axed
Up to 950 jobs with the Norwich Union are to be moved to India and Sri Lanka in an offshoring move that will see around 150 compulsory redundancies in the UK, the insurers parent company Aviva has ann...
Norwich Union offshoring will see 150 UK posts axed
Up to 950 jobs with the Norwich Union are to be moved to India and Sri Lanka in an offshoring move that will see around 150 compulsory redundancies in the UK, the insurers parent company Aviva has ann...
UK National News, Sep 22, 2004
Lib Dems unveil anti-crime strategy at Bournemouth
A Lib Dem administration would scrap David Blunkett's ID card proposals and instead use the money to put 30,000 more police officers on the streets, the party's annual conference in Bournemouth has he...
Lib Dems unveil anti-crime strategy at Bournemouth
A Lib Dem administration would scrap David Blunkett's ID card proposals and instead use the money to put 30,000 more police officers on the streets, the party's annual conference in Bournemouth has he...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2004
Five men arrested in connection with doorman assault
Five men have been arrested following the assault of a doorman at a Co Antrim hotel at the weekend. The men were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the incident which occurred at the Chimney Corn...
Five men arrested in connection with doorman assault
Five men have been arrested following the assault of a doorman at a Co Antrim hotel at the weekend. The men were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the incident which occurred at the Chimney Corn...
UK National News, Sep 22, 2004
Homelessness among ethnic minorities on the rise, says report
Homelessness has risen over twice as fast among ethnic minority households compared to the general population since Labour took power, a new report has claimed. According to Shelter’s 'The Black and ...
Homelessness among ethnic minorities on the rise, says report
Homelessness has risen over twice as fast among ethnic minority households compared to the general population since Labour took power, a new report has claimed. According to Shelter’s 'The Black and ...
UK National News, Sep 22, 2004
Howard calls for annual immigration quota
The Tory leader has called for an annual quota on the number of foreigners allowed to settle in the UK and the withdrawal from the international convention on refugees. In a keynote speech in London...
Howard calls for annual immigration quota
The Tory leader has called for an annual quota on the number of foreigners allowed to settle in the UK and the withdrawal from the international convention on refugees. In a keynote speech in London...
UK National News, Sep 22, 2004
Four detained after Customs swoops in Scotland
Four people have been detained following a number of swoops by Customs officers in Scotland today. Over 50 customs' officers supported by police searched a number of houses and business premises in ...
Four detained after Customs swoops in Scotland
Four people have been detained following a number of swoops by Customs officers in Scotland today. Over 50 customs' officers supported by police searched a number of houses and business premises in ...
UK National News, Sep 22, 2004
Bill set to offer 'greener' school transport options
The government has said that it will proceed with legislation to help selected local education authorities offer greener, safer and healthier ways for pupils to travel to school. With the help of fu...
Bill set to offer 'greener' school transport options
The government has said that it will proceed with legislation to help selected local education authorities offer greener, safer and healthier ways for pupils to travel to school. With the help of fu...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2004
Minister reaffirms fight against race hate crimes
Criminal Justice Minister John Spellar has reaffirmed the government's commitment to tackling all hate motivated crime in Northern Ireland. During a visit to the Northern Ireland Council for Ethnic M...
Minister reaffirms fight against race hate crimes
Criminal Justice Minister John Spellar has reaffirmed the government's commitment to tackling all hate motivated crime in Northern Ireland. During a visit to the Northern Ireland Council for Ethnic M...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2004
Don't write off Trimble or Durkan, conference told
It may be premature to write the political obituaries of Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble and SDLP leader Mark Durkan following poor showings at recent Assembly and European election polls, a conf...
Don't write off Trimble or Durkan, conference told
It may be premature to write the political obituaries of Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble and SDLP leader Mark Durkan following poor showings at recent Assembly and European election polls, a conf...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2004
Woman 'severely traumatised' after robbery ordeal
A woman in her 50s has been left severely traumatised after she was bound and hooded during a robbery at her south Belfast home on Tuesday. The incident, which occurred between 10.20am and 11.30am, s...
Woman 'severely traumatised' after robbery ordeal
A woman in her 50s has been left severely traumatised after she was bound and hooded during a robbery at her south Belfast home on Tuesday. The incident, which occurred between 10.20am and 11.30am, s...
UK National News, Sep 22, 2004
Britain's first wholly Sharia'a bank opens in London
The first branch of Britain's only wholly Islamic bank – which will operate strictly in accordance with Sharia’a principles – has been opened in London today. Through its Edgware Road branch, the Is...
Britain's first wholly Sharia'a bank opens in London
The first branch of Britain's only wholly Islamic bank – which will operate strictly in accordance with Sharia’a principles – has been opened in London today. Through its Edgware Road branch, the Is...
UK National News, Sep 22, 2004
Action needed to reverse 'serious decline' of farmland birds
Conservationists have called for action following the "serious decline" of UK farmland birds on grassland farmed for dairy, beef and sheep. The RSPB has warned that the birds such as the grey partrid...
Action needed to reverse 'serious decline' of farmland birds
Conservationists have called for action following the "serious decline" of UK farmland birds on grassland farmed for dairy, beef and sheep. The RSPB has warned that the birds such as the grey partrid...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2004
Unison hits out at 'blocked' education pay deal
The government's decision to block the local government pay deal to Northern Ireland education staff has been slammed as "shameful and unworthy" by a leading trade union. Unison General Secretary Dav...
Unison hits out at 'blocked' education pay deal
The government's decision to block the local government pay deal to Northern Ireland education staff has been slammed as "shameful and unworthy" by a leading trade union. Unison General Secretary Dav...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2004
Knowledge-based industries 'important' to NI economy
Knowledge-based industries have the potential to add greater wealth to the local economy but this can only be realised if rates of technology transfer from research to business are significantly incre...
Knowledge-based industries 'important' to NI economy
Knowledge-based industries have the potential to add greater wealth to the local economy but this can only be realised if rates of technology transfer from research to business are significantly incre...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2004
Microsoft open first-ever Belfast office
The world's largest software company has opened its first-ever office in Belfast today. Microsoft said its decision to set up a base at the Northern Ireland Science Park would enable the company to p...
Microsoft open first-ever Belfast office
The world's largest software company has opened its first-ever office in Belfast today. Microsoft said its decision to set up a base at the Northern Ireland Science Park would enable the company to p...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2004
Queen's open new £4.3m research institute
A £4.3 million research institute which will help develop advanced medical plastics has been officially opened at Queen's University today. The Medical Polymers Research Institute (MPRI), located wit...
Queen's open new £4.3m research institute
A £4.3 million research institute which will help develop advanced medical plastics has been officially opened at Queen's University today. The Medical Polymers Research Institute (MPRI), located wit...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2004
Forging education economic links vital: Gardiner
The further education sector has a major role to play in meeting the skills needs of the Northern Ireland economy, Employment and Learning Minister Barry Gardiner has said. The Minister’s comments fo...
Forging education economic links vital: Gardiner
The further education sector has a major role to play in meeting the skills needs of the Northern Ireland economy, Employment and Learning Minister Barry Gardiner has said. The Minister’s comments fo...
UK National News, Sep 21, 2004
Transfusion patients warned of increased vCJD risk
Six thousand former NHS patients who have received blood plasma products will be told this week if they have an increased risk of developing the human form of CJD. The patients, who largely suffer fr...
Transfusion patients warned of increased vCJD risk
Six thousand former NHS patients who have received blood plasma products will be told this week if they have an increased risk of developing the human form of CJD. The patients, who largely suffer fr...
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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.
