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Northern Ireland News for January 2005 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2005
Report points to better future for Sandy Row
A report on how public services to the Sandy Row community in Belfast can be improved was unveiled today by Minister for Social Development John Spellar. Speaking at the Sandy Row community centre on...
Report points to better future for Sandy Row
A report on how public services to the Sandy Row community in Belfast can be improved was unveiled today by Minister for Social Development John Spellar. Speaking at the Sandy Row community centre on...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2005
Creative thinking behind border regions' future
A new skills initiative, which aims to increase employment opportunities and work towards peace and reconciliation, has been launched today. 'Digital Diversity', which is being funded under the EU Pe...
Creative thinking behind border regions' future
A new skills initiative, which aims to increase employment opportunities and work towards peace and reconciliation, has been launched today. 'Digital Diversity', which is being funded under the EU Pe...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2005
Minister praises Lisburn Community Safety Partnership
Criminal Justice Minister John Spellar today praised the work of the Lisburn Community Safety Partnership (CSP) during a visit to its new premises in the city. Speaking at the formal opening of the n...
Minister praises Lisburn Community Safety Partnership
Criminal Justice Minister John Spellar today praised the work of the Lisburn Community Safety Partnership (CSP) during a visit to its new premises in the city. Speaking at the formal opening of the n...
UK National News, Jan 25, 2005
Health education 'poor' in many schools
Personal, social and health education (PSHE) is "still poor" in many secondary schools and "non-existent" in others, the education watchdog, the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) has warned. ...
Health education 'poor' in many schools
Personal, social and health education (PSHE) is "still poor" in many secondary schools and "non-existent" in others, the education watchdog, the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) has warned. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2005
SDS dispute disrupts An Post parcel deliveries
The Republic of Ireland's postal service An Post has warned of severe disruption to parcel deliveries following an escalation of an industrial dispute at Special Distribution Services (SDS) in Naas, D...
SDS dispute disrupts An Post parcel deliveries
The Republic of Ireland's postal service An Post has warned of severe disruption to parcel deliveries following an escalation of an industrial dispute at Special Distribution Services (SDS) in Naas, D...
UK National News, Jan 25, 2005
Back to work scheme to be extended
A government scheme aimed at helping people on incapacity benefits back into employment will be extended to a third of all claimants in under two years, it has been announced. Work and Pensions Secre...
Back to work scheme to be extended
A government scheme aimed at helping people on incapacity benefits back into employment will be extended to a third of all claimants in under two years, it has been announced. Work and Pensions Secre...
Business News, Jan 25, 2005
Eurotunnel figures reveal 'strong' competition
Channel Tunnel operator, Eurotunnel, has said that it is facing strong competition in its latest trading figures. The latest figures show a drop in of 8% in the number of cars using the tunnel and a ...
Eurotunnel figures reveal 'strong' competition
Channel Tunnel operator, Eurotunnel, has said that it is facing strong competition in its latest trading figures. The latest figures show a drop in of 8% in the number of cars using the tunnel and a ...
UK National News, Jan 25, 2005
Brent crude reaches two-month high
Crude oil pushed to a two month high as trading exceeded expectations today on the London futures markets, as stocks of US heating oil fell. According to Bloomberg a US inventory report on fuel stock...
Brent crude reaches two-month high
Crude oil pushed to a two month high as trading exceeded expectations today on the London futures markets, as stocks of US heating oil fell. According to Bloomberg a US inventory report on fuel stock...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2005
Nursing shortage affecting developed countries
Many of the world’s most developed countries are desperately short of nurses, a new book edited by a University of Ulster academic has claimed. According to the book, ‘Doctoral Education in Nursing –...
Nursing shortage affecting developed countries
Many of the world’s most developed countries are desperately short of nurses, a new book edited by a University of Ulster academic has claimed. According to the book, ‘Doctoral Education in Nursing –...
UK National News, Jan 25, 2005
'The Aviator' leads the way in Oscar race
'The Aviator', Martin Scorsese's Howard Hughes biopic, is a hot favourite at this year's Oscars, having received eleven nominations including nods for 'Best Picture', 'Best Director' and 'Best Actor' ...
'The Aviator' leads the way in Oscar race
'The Aviator', Martin Scorsese's Howard Hughes biopic, is a hot favourite at this year's Oscars, having received eleven nominations including nods for 'Best Picture', 'Best Director' and 'Best Actor' ...
Business News, Jan 25, 2005
Disclosure rules on directors' pay 'working', claims Minister
Better disclosure on directors' pay is leading to "improved dialogue" between companies and shareholders according to research published today by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). In a writ...
Disclosure rules on directors' pay 'working', claims Minister
Better disclosure on directors' pay is leading to "improved dialogue" between companies and shareholders according to research published today by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). In a writ...
UK National News, Jan 25, 2005
Central decontamination service plans unveiled
Environment Minister Elliot Morley, has announced plans for a new central service to help prepare for and deal with incidents where potentially hazardous materials are released into the environment. ...
Central decontamination service plans unveiled
Environment Minister Elliot Morley, has announced plans for a new central service to help prepare for and deal with incidents where potentially hazardous materials are released into the environment. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2005
Teenage girl indecently assaulted in Londonderry
Police are appealing for information after a teenage girl was indecently assaulted in Londonderry at the weekend. The girl, believed to be 19-years-old, was standing near the lower deck of the Craiga...
Teenage girl indecently assaulted in Londonderry
Police are appealing for information after a teenage girl was indecently assaulted in Londonderry at the weekend. The girl, believed to be 19-years-old, was standing near the lower deck of the Craiga...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2005
Holocaust must never be forgotten says Murphy
Marking the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest of the Nazi extermination camps in World War II, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Paul Murphy attended a Holoca...
Holocaust must never be forgotten says Murphy
Marking the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest of the Nazi extermination camps in World War II, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Paul Murphy attended a Holoca...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2005
Board investigating three cases of Legionnaires’ Disease
The Eastern Health Board has started investigations to try and find out how three people living its area have developed Legionnaires’ Disease. The three people live in the North Down and Ards area an...
Board investigating three cases of Legionnaires’ Disease
The Eastern Health Board has started investigations to try and find out how three people living its area have developed Legionnaires’ Disease. The three people live in the North Down and Ards area an...
UK National News, Jan 24, 2005
Murder inquiry launched following discovery of burnt body
Police in Sussex have launched a murder inquiry following the discovery of a woman's body in Eastbourne. The woman, who has yet to be identified, was discovered in a shelter in the Holywell area of E...
Murder inquiry launched following discovery of burnt body
Police in Sussex have launched a murder inquiry following the discovery of a woman's body in Eastbourne. The woman, who has yet to be identified, was discovered in a shelter in the Holywell area of E...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2005
Women attacked with tar in west Belfast
Police are appealing for information after two women were attacked and covered in tar in their west Belfast home at the weekend. Three hooded men smashed the front windows of a house in Hopewell Cres...
Women attacked with tar in west Belfast
Police are appealing for information after two women were attacked and covered in tar in their west Belfast home at the weekend. Three hooded men smashed the front windows of a house in Hopewell Cres...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2005
Co Down couple traumatised by robbery
A Co Down couple have been left severely traumatised after being assaulted in their home by a gang of robbers at the weekend. The couple were just going to bed at their home in the Upper Damolly Road...
Co Down couple traumatised by robbery
A Co Down couple have been left severely traumatised after being assaulted in their home by a gang of robbers at the weekend. The couple were just going to bed at their home in the Upper Damolly Road...
UK National News, Jan 24, 2005
Howard launches plans for 'controlled' immigration
Conservative leader, Michael Howard, has launched his party's controversial immigration policy, with plans to limit the amount of asylum seekers coming into Britain. The Conservatives policy includes...
Howard launches plans for 'controlled' immigration
Conservative leader, Michael Howard, has launched his party's controversial immigration policy, with plans to limit the amount of asylum seekers coming into Britain. The Conservatives policy includes...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2005
Man assaulted in Co Antrim
Police in Co Antrim are appealing for witnesses following an assault on a young man in Ballycastle in the early hours of Sunday morning. The victim was walking along the Moyle Road at around 1.30am w...
Man assaulted in Co Antrim
Police in Co Antrim are appealing for witnesses following an assault on a young man in Ballycastle in the early hours of Sunday morning. The victim was walking along the Moyle Road at around 1.30am w...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2005
Police attacked with petrol bombs
Police in Lurgan have been attacked with petrol bombs after investigating a suspect device on Sunday afternoon. A police patrol had checked an area around Tannathmore School at about 2pm following a ...
Police attacked with petrol bombs
Police in Lurgan have been attacked with petrol bombs after investigating a suspect device on Sunday afternoon. A police patrol had checked an area around Tannathmore School at about 2pm following a ...
UK National News, Jan 24, 2005
Smoking ban to be enforced early at Wetherspoon pubs
Pub chain, J.D. Wetherspoon have announced that they will ban smoking in all their premises by May 2006, two years before the government restrictions are due to come into force. The pub chain, which ...
Smoking ban to be enforced early at Wetherspoon pubs
Pub chain, J.D. Wetherspoon have announced that they will ban smoking in all their premises by May 2006, two years before the government restrictions are due to come into force. The pub chain, which ...
UK National News, Jan 24, 2005
Jury members to benefit from better employment protection
The Constitutional Affairs Secretary, Lord Falconer, has announced government plans to grant additional employment protection for employees summoned for jury service. Lord Falconer said that while mo...
Jury members to benefit from better employment protection
The Constitutional Affairs Secretary, Lord Falconer, has announced government plans to grant additional employment protection for employees summoned for jury service. Lord Falconer said that while mo...
UK National News, Jan 24, 2005
Poll reveals fears over extending pub opening hours
A poll has found that almost 70% of people believe that violence will increase in Britain, if pubs are allowed to extend their opening hours. Polling organisation ICM, conducted a survey of 1,024 peo...
Poll reveals fears over extending pub opening hours
A poll has found that almost 70% of people believe that violence will increase in Britain, if pubs are allowed to extend their opening hours. Polling organisation ICM, conducted a survey of 1,024 peo...
Recruitment News, Jan 24, 2005
Students receive first 'stay in school' bonuses
The first bonuses for students eligible for the new weekly Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) payment scheme are being paid out this week. The bonus is part of the scheme to encourage teenagers to...
Students receive first 'stay in school' bonuses
The first bonuses for students eligible for the new weekly Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) payment scheme are being paid out this week. The bonus is part of the scheme to encourage teenagers to...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2005
Tyrone doctor to stand for West Tyrone seat
The Tyrone doctor who topped the poll during the 2003 West Tyrone Assembly elections has confirmed that he is to stand in this year’s general election. Dr Kieran Deeny declared his intention in Omagh...
Tyrone doctor to stand for West Tyrone seat
The Tyrone doctor who topped the poll during the 2003 West Tyrone Assembly elections has confirmed that he is to stand in this year’s general election. Dr Kieran Deeny declared his intention in Omagh...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2005
Caterpillar to locate financial services centre in Larne
American-based heavy equipment manufacturer Caterpillar Inc has announced the creation of a shared financial services centre based in Larne to service its network of companies across Europe. Caterpil...
Caterpillar to locate financial services centre in Larne
American-based heavy equipment manufacturer Caterpillar Inc has announced the creation of a shared financial services centre based in Larne to service its network of companies across Europe. Caterpil...
UK National News, Jan 24, 2005
VSO appeals for volunteers for tsunami affected regions
International development charity, Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO), have launched an urgent campaign to recruit over 200 volunteers to work in areas affected by the Asian tsunami. The charity said ...
VSO appeals for volunteers for tsunami affected regions
International development charity, Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO), have launched an urgent campaign to recruit over 200 volunteers to work in areas affected by the Asian tsunami. The charity said ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2005
Noise Awareness campaign launched
A new Noise Awareness Campaign which aims to inform noisy neighbours that ‘Too Loud is Not Allowed!’ has been launched by the DOE’s Environment and Heritage Service. Recently released figures estimat...
Noise Awareness campaign launched
A new Noise Awareness Campaign which aims to inform noisy neighbours that ‘Too Loud is Not Allowed!’ has been launched by the DOE’s Environment and Heritage Service. Recently released figures estimat...
UK National News, Jan 24, 2005
Royal Navy ship to survey tsunami earthquake epicentre
The Royal Navy have announced that they are sending HMS Scott to undertake a survey of the earthquake epicentre of the Indian Ocean disaster. HMS Scott's survey will provide the 'base map' for furthe...
Royal Navy ship to survey tsunami earthquake epicentre
The Royal Navy have announced that they are sending HMS Scott to undertake a survey of the earthquake epicentre of the Indian Ocean disaster. HMS Scott's survey will provide the 'base map' for furthe...
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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.
