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Northern Ireland News for October 2005 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2005
Unionists react with anger at SF allowances decision
Unionists have reacted with anger at the news that Sinn Fein is to have its Assembly allowances restored. The news was confirmed by Secretary of State Peter Hain on Wednesday just a few hours after t...
Unionists react with anger at SF allowances decision
Unionists have reacted with anger at the news that Sinn Fein is to have its Assembly allowances restored. The news was confirmed by Secretary of State Peter Hain on Wednesday just a few hours after t...
UK National News, Oct 19, 2005
Lack of confidential teen sex advice ‘disastrous’
A lack of confidential sexual health advice for teenagers could be “disastrous”, a sexual health charity has warned. Jan Barlow, Chief Executive of Brook, warned that a massive increase in unplanned ...
Lack of confidential teen sex advice ‘disastrous’
A lack of confidential sexual health advice for teenagers could be “disastrous”, a sexual health charity has warned. Jan Barlow, Chief Executive of Brook, warned that a massive increase in unplanned ...
UK National News, Oct 19, 2005
Flu jabs planned for all Britons
The government has announced plans to vaccinate everyone in the UK in the event of a flu pandemic. Chief Medical Officer Sir Liam Donaldson announced that the Department of Health is inviting manufac...
Flu jabs planned for all Britons
The government has announced plans to vaccinate everyone in the UK in the event of a flu pandemic. Chief Medical Officer Sir Liam Donaldson announced that the Department of Health is inviting manufac...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2005
Blast bomb device found in Newtownabbey
A blast bomb device has been discovered in Newtownabbey on Tuesday. Army Technical Officers were tasked to examine a suspicious object found at premises in the Rathcoole area of the borough late last...
Blast bomb device found in Newtownabbey
A blast bomb device has been discovered in Newtownabbey on Tuesday. Army Technical Officers were tasked to examine a suspicious object found at premises in the Rathcoole area of the borough late last...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2005
Hoax device left outside Larne school
Two controlled explosions have been carried out on a suspect object outside a school in Co Antrim on Wednesday morning. The device was found by a pupil outside the gates of Larne Grammar school short...
Hoax device left outside Larne school
Two controlled explosions have been carried out on a suspect object outside a school in Co Antrim on Wednesday morning. The device was found by a pupil outside the gates of Larne Grammar school short...
UK National News, Oct 19, 2005
Fathers to get more paternity leave
Fathers could receive increased paternity leave under new government proposals. The Work and Families Bill proposes extending paid maternity leave to nine months from April 2007. However, fathers wo...
Fathers to get more paternity leave
Fathers could receive increased paternity leave under new government proposals. The Work and Families Bill proposes extending paid maternity leave to nine months from April 2007. However, fathers wo...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2005
Two men due in court on rioting charges
Two men are due in court today on charges connected to rioting following last month's Whiterock Parade in West Belfast. A 40-year-old man has been charged with two counts of arson and one count of ri...
Two men due in court on rioting charges
Two men are due in court today on charges connected to rioting following last month's Whiterock Parade in West Belfast. A 40-year-old man has been charged with two counts of arson and one count of ri...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2005
Measures to combat gun and knife crime announced
Criminal Justice Minister David Hanson today announced new measures to tackle violent crime involving dangerous weapons. Legislative proposals have been laid before Parliament which would extend key ...
Measures to combat gun and knife crime announced
Criminal Justice Minister David Hanson today announced new measures to tackle violent crime involving dangerous weapons. Legislative proposals have been laid before Parliament which would extend key ...
UK National News, Oct 19, 2005
Guardian reporter feared kidnapped in Iraq
An Irish-born reporter for ‘The Guardian’ newspaper is missing in Iraq, it has been confirmed. It is feared that a gang of armed men has kidnapped Rory Carroll, the paper’s Baghdad correspondent. It...
Guardian reporter feared kidnapped in Iraq
An Irish-born reporter for ‘The Guardian’ newspaper is missing in Iraq, it has been confirmed. It is feared that a gang of armed men has kidnapped Rory Carroll, the paper’s Baghdad correspondent. It...
UK National News, Oct 19, 2005
Cameron leads the way in Tory leadership race
David Cameron is the favourite to succeed Michael Howard as Conservative party leader, as Kenneth Clarke became the first candidate to be eliminated from the contest. The former Chancellor received 3...
Cameron leads the way in Tory leadership race
David Cameron is the favourite to succeed Michael Howard as Conservative party leader, as Kenneth Clarke became the first candidate to be eliminated from the contest. The former Chancellor received 3...
UK National News, Oct 19, 2005
Three-year-old discovered with mother's body
A three-year-old boy is believed to have survived for two weeks off food stored in cupboards of a fifth-floor flat, after his mother died. Police discovered Michael, 3, in his bedroom and the badly d...
Three-year-old discovered with mother's body
A three-year-old boy is believed to have survived for two weeks off food stored in cupboards of a fifth-floor flat, after his mother died. Police discovered Michael, 3, in his bedroom and the badly d...
UK National News, Oct 19, 2005
Met Office issues winter warning
Britain could be facing its coldest winter for ten years, the Met Office has warned. The Met Office has said that the UK should prepare for the coldest winter since 1995-96, following a series of mil...
Met Office issues winter warning
Britain could be facing its coldest winter for ten years, the Met Office has warned. The Met Office has said that the UK should prepare for the coldest winter since 1995-96, following a series of mil...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2005
Report shows 'worrying' drinking tend in children
A new report analysing the drinking behaviour of young people between the ages of 11 and 16 in Northern Ireland has revealed worrying trends, the Health Promotion Agency (HPA) has said. 'Drinking beh...
Report shows 'worrying' drinking tend in children
A new report analysing the drinking behaviour of young people between the ages of 11 and 16 in Northern Ireland has revealed worrying trends, the Health Promotion Agency (HPA) has said. 'Drinking beh...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2005
Academic 'petrified' over 24-hour drinking laws
The introduction of 24-hour drinking into Northern Ireland would be a 'recipe for disaster', a leading University of Ulster expert on addiction has said. Victor Robinson, a lecturer in the University...
Academic 'petrified' over 24-hour drinking laws
The introduction of 24-hour drinking into Northern Ireland would be a 'recipe for disaster', a leading University of Ulster expert on addiction has said. Victor Robinson, a lecturer in the University...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2005
NI scoops 26 awards in 2005 national training competition
Twenty-six Northern Ireland entrants in this year's National Training Awards competition have won prizes for training excellence. The news was revealed last night at the annual gala dinner held in Be...
NI scoops 26 awards in 2005 national training competition
Twenty-six Northern Ireland entrants in this year's National Training Awards competition have won prizes for training excellence. The news was revealed last night at the annual gala dinner held in Be...
Business News, Oct 18, 2005
House prices predicted to rise
A rise in house prices for the first time in 18 months has been predicted in a poll of chartered surveyors. An increase in demand, combined with the possibility of further interest rate cuts, have le...
House prices predicted to rise
A rise in house prices for the first time in 18 months has been predicted in a poll of chartered surveyors. An increase in demand, combined with the possibility of further interest rate cuts, have le...
Business News, Oct 18, 2005
Petrol prices push up UK inflation
UK inflation has risen to 2.5%, driven by the continuing rise in petrol prices, the Office of National Statistics has reported. It is the highest rate of consumer price inflation since the index bega...
Petrol prices push up UK inflation
UK inflation has risen to 2.5%, driven by the continuing rise in petrol prices, the Office of National Statistics has reported. It is the highest rate of consumer price inflation since the index bega...
UK National News, Oct 18, 2005
Deal reached on public sector pensions
The government has reached an agreement on public sector pensions with trade unions. Under the agreement, current members of the health, education and civil service schemes will retain their right to...
Deal reached on public sector pensions
The government has reached an agreement on public sector pensions with trade unions. Under the agreement, current members of the health, education and civil service schemes will retain their right to...
UK National News, Oct 18, 2005
Petrol prices push up UK inflation
UK inflation has risen to 2.5%, driven by the continuing rise in petrol prices, the Office of National Statistics has reported. It is the highest rate of consumer price inflation since the index bega...
Petrol prices push up UK inflation
UK inflation has risen to 2.5%, driven by the continuing rise in petrol prices, the Office of National Statistics has reported. It is the highest rate of consumer price inflation since the index bega...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 18, 2005
Work begins on £1 billion Titanic project
Work has begun on the biggest ever property development scheme in Northern Ireland's history. The £1 billion Titanic Quarter project will see the 185-acre docklands site be transformed into a residen...
Work begins on £1 billion Titanic project
Work has begun on the biggest ever property development scheme in Northern Ireland's history. The £1 billion Titanic Quarter project will see the 185-acre docklands site be transformed into a residen...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 18, 2005
Two men appear in court charged with attempted murder
Two men have appeared in court today charged with attempted murder following an attack on a man at the weekend. James Gerard McGrillen, 25, of Glenveagh Drive, and Martin Deeds, 24, of Tardree Park, ...
Two men appear in court charged with attempted murder
Two men have appeared in court today charged with attempted murder following an attack on a man at the weekend. James Gerard McGrillen, 25, of Glenveagh Drive, and Martin Deeds, 24, of Tardree Park, ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 18, 2005
'Delivery Team' to tackle disadvantaged loyalist communities
NIO Minister David Hanson today announced the establishment of a high level 'Delivery Team' to address the needs of disadvantaged loyalist communities. Mr Hanson made this announcement during a visit...
'Delivery Team' to tackle disadvantaged loyalist communities
NIO Minister David Hanson today announced the establishment of a high level 'Delivery Team' to address the needs of disadvantaged loyalist communities. Mr Hanson made this announcement during a visit...
UK National News, Oct 18, 2005
Three arrested over homophobic murder
Police investigating the murder of Jody Dobrowski have announced that three men have been arrested in connection with the case. Mr Dobrowski, a 24-year-old bar manager from southeast London, was beat...
Three arrested over homophobic murder
Police investigating the murder of Jody Dobrowski have announced that three men have been arrested in connection with the case. Mr Dobrowski, a 24-year-old bar manager from southeast London, was beat...
UK National News, Oct 18, 2005
UK signs deportation deal with Libya
The government has announced that an agreement has been signed with Libya to deport foreign terror suspects without fear of them being tortured or mistreated. The Foreign Office announced that a Memo...
UK signs deportation deal with Libya
The government has announced that an agreement has been signed with Libya to deport foreign terror suspects without fear of them being tortured or mistreated. The Foreign Office announced that a Memo...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 18, 2005
NI poverty getting worse claims charity
Poverty levels in Northern Ireland are getting worse, a leading charity has said. The Anti-Poverty Network said welfare cuts could only worsen an already severe situation and that while people gained...
NI poverty getting worse claims charity
Poverty levels in Northern Ireland are getting worse, a leading charity has said. The Anti-Poverty Network said welfare cuts could only worsen an already severe situation and that while people gained...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 18, 2005
Police catch over 350 law breaking road users
Over 350 drivers have been caught for different road offences following a police campaign over the past weekend. The PSNI’s Road Policing Unit carried out 'Operation Viper' last Friday and Saturday (...
Police catch over 350 law breaking road users
Over 350 drivers have been caught for different road offences following a police campaign over the past weekend. The PSNI’s Road Policing Unit carried out 'Operation Viper' last Friday and Saturday (...
UK National News, Oct 18, 2005
Clarke out in Tory leadership race
Kenneth Clarke has been eliminated in the first round of voting in the Conservative leadership race. The departure of the former Chancellor leaves David Davis, David Cameron and Dr Liam Fox still in ...
Clarke out in Tory leadership race
Kenneth Clarke has been eliminated in the first round of voting in the Conservative leadership race. The departure of the former Chancellor leaves David Davis, David Cameron and Dr Liam Fox still in ...
UK National News, Oct 18, 2005
‘Bad’ bumpers costing drivers
Badly designed car bumpers are costing drivers an estimated quarter of a million a year in avoidable repair costs, according to new research. British motor insurers’ research centre, Thatcham, said t...
‘Bad’ bumpers costing drivers
Badly designed car bumpers are costing drivers an estimated quarter of a million a year in avoidable repair costs, according to new research. British motor insurers’ research centre, Thatcham, said t...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 18, 2005
Government unveils ten-year environment plan
The Government has unveiled for a ten-year plan aimed at improving the environment across Northern Ireland. Environment Minister Jeff Rooker launched the Environment and Heritage Service (EHS) ten ye...
Government unveils ten-year environment plan
The Government has unveiled for a ten-year plan aimed at improving the environment across Northern Ireland. Environment Minister Jeff Rooker launched the Environment and Heritage Service (EHS) ten ye...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 18, 2005
European funding benefits NI says committee
Northern Ireland has seen real benefits from the EU funded Building Sustainable Prosperity (BSP) programme, the Monitoring Committee said today. Meeting at the Lagan Valley Island in Lisburn, the com...
European funding benefits NI says committee
Northern Ireland has seen real benefits from the EU funded Building Sustainable Prosperity (BSP) programme, the Monitoring Committee said today. Meeting at the Lagan Valley Island in Lisburn, the com...
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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.
