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Northern Ireland News for November 2005 : Page 12
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2005
Homeowners warned of bogus maintenance calls
Police in North Belfast have urged homeowners to be vigilant following a number of complaints with regard to people calling at houses in the area and offering to carry out general home maintenance. M...
Homeowners warned of bogus maintenance calls
Police in North Belfast have urged homeowners to be vigilant following a number of complaints with regard to people calling at houses in the area and offering to carry out general home maintenance. M...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2005
Strabane jobs secure thanks to £2.5m investment
A leading manufacturer of flexible packaging has invested over £2.5 million in state-of-the-art technology to secure the long-term future of its Strabane plant. The investment by Boran Mopack Ltd (BM...
Strabane jobs secure thanks to £2.5m investment
A leading manufacturer of flexible packaging has invested over £2.5 million in state-of-the-art technology to secure the long-term future of its Strabane plant. The investment by Boran Mopack Ltd (BM...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2005
Many drivers still using mobiles, report claims
Nearly a quarter of drivers are still using hand-held mobile phones while driving, a new survey has revealed. A study of 1,000 motorists by whatcar.com found that 24% of drivers admitted to using a h...
Many drivers still using mobiles, report claims
Nearly a quarter of drivers are still using hand-held mobile phones while driving, a new survey has revealed. A study of 1,000 motorists by whatcar.com found that 24% of drivers admitted to using a h...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2005
Telephone MOT booking service launches
A new telephone service has been launched by the Driver and Vehicle Testing Agency aimed at improving booking services for an MOT. People can now book an MOT for their car and arrange a driving test ...
Telephone MOT booking service launches
A new telephone service has been launched by the Driver and Vehicle Testing Agency aimed at improving booking services for an MOT. People can now book an MOT for their car and arrange a driving test ...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2005
Learndirect criticised in NAO report
The online adult learning service Learndirect has been criticised in a new report for spending too much on marketing and management. The National Audit Office report said that although the service ha...
Learndirect criticised in NAO report
The online adult learning service Learndirect has been criticised in a new report for spending too much on marketing and management. The National Audit Office report said that although the service ha...
Business News, Nov 4, 2005
Government and business urged to tackle spam
Government and business urged to tackle spam The Office of Fair Trading has urged government and businesses to work together and across borders to tackle spam. The call was made at a summit of inter...
Government and business urged to tackle spam
Government and business urged to tackle spam The Office of Fair Trading has urged government and businesses to work together and across borders to tackle spam. The call was made at a summit of inter...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2005
Government and business urged to tackle spam
Government and business urged to tackle spam The Office of Fair Trading has urged government and businesses to work together and across borders to tackle spam. The call was made at a summit of inter...
Government and business urged to tackle spam
Government and business urged to tackle spam The Office of Fair Trading has urged government and businesses to work together and across borders to tackle spam. The call was made at a summit of inter...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2005
£50m fund will make NI European energy 'leader'
The new £50 million ‘Energy and Environment Fund’ will make Northern Ireland a European leader in the development and use of clean, renewable energy forms. This was the message from Energy Minister A...
£50m fund will make NI European energy 'leader'
The new £50 million ‘Energy and Environment Fund’ will make Northern Ireland a European leader in the development and use of clean, renewable energy forms. This was the message from Energy Minister A...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2005
July 7 London bombing 999 call heard
A 999 call made to emergency services during the July 7 bomb attacks in London has been heard in public for the first time. The call was replayed during a meeting of the London Assembly committee, wh...
July 7 London bombing 999 call heard
A 999 call made to emergency services during the July 7 bomb attacks in London has been heard in public for the first time. The call was replayed during a meeting of the London Assembly committee, wh...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2005
Iraq murder charges dropped against soldiers
The trial of seven British soldiers charged with the murder of an Iraqi civilian has ended with the charges being thrown out on the grounds of insufficient evidence. The Court Martial held at Colches...
Iraq murder charges dropped against soldiers
The trial of seven British soldiers charged with the murder of an Iraqi civilian has ended with the charges being thrown out on the grounds of insufficient evidence. The Court Martial held at Colches...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2005
Three more arrested over Northern Bank raid
Three more people have been arrested by police in connection with last year's £26.5 million Northern Bank robbery in Belfast. Police arrested a 40-year-old man in Dungannon, a 43-year-old man in Coal...
Three more arrested over Northern Bank raid
Three more people have been arrested by police in connection with last year's £26.5 million Northern Bank robbery in Belfast. Police arrested a 40-year-old man in Dungannon, a 43-year-old man in Coal...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2005
Abigail Witchalls finally returns home
Abigail Witchalls, the young mother who was left paralysed after a stabbing attack, has finally been released from hospital. Mrs Witchalls, 26, was stabbed in the neck as she walked along a lane in L...
Abigail Witchalls finally returns home
Abigail Witchalls, the young mother who was left paralysed after a stabbing attack, has finally been released from hospital. Mrs Witchalls, 26, was stabbed in the neck as she walked along a lane in L...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2005
Officers injured as police car is rammed
Two police officers have been injured after their car was hit by a stolen vehicle in east Belfast on Thursday. The incident occurred on the Ormeau Embankment, close to the Ravenhill Road, in the earl...
Officers injured as police car is rammed
Two police officers have been injured after their car was hit by a stolen vehicle in east Belfast on Thursday. The incident occurred on the Ormeau Embankment, close to the Ravenhill Road, in the earl...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2005
DUP hit out at SF Shankill comments
The DUP have hit out at Sinn Fein over comments made by party president Gerry Adams about future funding for the Shankill Road area of the city. Speaking on Wednesday following a meeting with NIO Min...
DUP hit out at SF Shankill comments
The DUP have hit out at Sinn Fein over comments made by party president Gerry Adams about future funding for the Shankill Road area of the city. Speaking on Wednesday following a meeting with NIO Min...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2005
Park Centre £2.5m revamp nears completion
Belfast's Park Centre is set to complete the second phase of a £10 million revamp. The Donegall Road complex, which earlier this year opened a major extension with four key new tenants, will unveil a...
Park Centre £2.5m revamp nears completion
Belfast's Park Centre is set to complete the second phase of a £10 million revamp. The Donegall Road complex, which earlier this year opened a major extension with four key new tenants, will unveil a...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2005
More than 2,000 die in NHS accidents
More than 2,000 people died in hospitals in England last year, due to lapses in patient safety, according to a new report. The National Audit Office found that there were 980,000 reported incidents a...
More than 2,000 die in NHS accidents
More than 2,000 people died in hospitals in England last year, due to lapses in patient safety, according to a new report. The National Audit Office found that there were 980,000 reported incidents a...
Business News, Nov 3, 2005
Bill introduced to reform company law
Proposals aimed at simplifying and improving company law were introduced to MPs today as the government unveiled the Company Law Reform Bill, which was published today. Deregulation is at the heart o...
Bill introduced to reform company law
Proposals aimed at simplifying and improving company law were introduced to MPs today as the government unveiled the Company Law Reform Bill, which was published today. Deregulation is at the heart o...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2005
Fast-track guidance for life-saving drugs
Patients should be able to receive life-saving drugs more quickly under a new scheme announced by the government. Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt announced proposals to allow the National Institute ...
Fast-track guidance for life-saving drugs
Patients should be able to receive life-saving drugs more quickly under a new scheme announced by the government. Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt announced proposals to allow the National Institute ...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2005
IVF parents to face fewer and faster checks
People seeking to use fertility treatment will face fewer checks, under new guidelines. Under the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act, fertility clinics have to assess the welfare of a child born ...
IVF parents to face fewer and faster checks
People seeking to use fertility treatment will face fewer checks, under new guidelines. Under the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act, fertility clinics have to assess the welfare of a child born ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2005
'Minor error' made in school budgets
The Department of Education has written to advise schools that it has made a "minor error" in calculating certain school budgets for this year. The error occurred in the calculation of teachers' sala...
'Minor error' made in school budgets
The Department of Education has written to advise schools that it has made a "minor error" in calculating certain school budgets for this year. The error occurred in the calculation of teachers' sala...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2005
Security screening trial for train network
New screening techniques are to be tested on the national rail and London Underground network, to prevent further attacks similar to the July 7 bombings, the government has announced. Transport Secre...
Security screening trial for train network
New screening techniques are to be tested on the national rail and London Underground network, to prevent further attacks similar to the July 7 bombings, the government has announced. Transport Secre...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2005
Women's organisations to receive £750,000
NIO Minister David Hanson has announced additional funding of £750,000 to help women's organisations deliver services to disadvantaged communities. The Minister said the funding would provide support...
Women's organisations to receive £750,000
NIO Minister David Hanson has announced additional funding of £750,000 to help women's organisations deliver services to disadvantaged communities. The Minister said the funding would provide support...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2005
Police investigate building site plant theft
Police in Dungannon are investigating the theft of over £4,500 worth of equipment from a building site at Fivemiletown on Wednesday. Property stolen included a generator, a power washer and a whacker...
Police investigate building site plant theft
Police in Dungannon are investigating the theft of over £4,500 worth of equipment from a building site at Fivemiletown on Wednesday. Property stolen included a generator, a power washer and a whacker...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2005
Firms get go-ahead for first £60,000 homes
The first four successful bids to design £60,000 homes for the government have been announced. The successful firms and consortia – Barratt Developments plc, George Wimpey UK and the SIXTYK Consortiu...
Firms get go-ahead for first £60,000 homes
The first four successful bids to design £60,000 homes for the government have been announced. The successful firms and consortia – Barratt Developments plc, George Wimpey UK and the SIXTYK Consortiu...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2005
Local charities launch payroll giving initiative
Six local charities have joined together to form a consortium providing a unique payroll giving initiative to encourage sustainable charitable income in Northern Ireland. The initiative is the first ...
Local charities launch payroll giving initiative
Six local charities have joined together to form a consortium providing a unique payroll giving initiative to encourage sustainable charitable income in Northern Ireland. The initiative is the first ...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2005
Blunkett concedes 'mistakes' and resigns
David Blunkett has resigned from the Cabinet, admitting "I have made mistakes”. The Work and Pensions Secretary said that he was stepping down from the Cabinet in order to “protect the government”. ...
Blunkett concedes 'mistakes' and resigns
David Blunkett has resigned from the Cabinet, admitting "I have made mistakes”. The Work and Pensions Secretary said that he was stepping down from the Cabinet in order to “protect the government”. ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2005
Ministers assure no 'two-tier' justice system
Secretary of State Peter Hain has given an "absolute assurance" that community restorative justice schemes will not become an alternative to policing. Speaking after a meeting with the Policing Board...
Ministers assure no 'two-tier' justice system
Secretary of State Peter Hain has given an "absolute assurance" that community restorative justice schemes will not become an alternative to policing. Speaking after a meeting with the Policing Board...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2005
DUP describe SF Irish unity push as 'pipe dream'
The DUP has called Sinn Fein's push for a united Ireland as a "pure pipe dream". Reacting to Sinn Fein’s call for the Irish Government to publish a Green Paper on Irish unity on Wednesday, DUP Assemb...
DUP describe SF Irish unity push as 'pipe dream'
The DUP has called Sinn Fein's push for a united Ireland as a "pure pipe dream". Reacting to Sinn Fein’s call for the Irish Government to publish a Green Paper on Irish unity on Wednesday, DUP Assemb...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2005
Suspended sentence for mother who killed son
A mother who killed her son, who had Down’s Syndrome, has been spared a jail sentence. Wendolyn Markcrow, 67, from Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire, smothered her son Patrick, 36, with a plastic bag. S...
Suspended sentence for mother who killed son
A mother who killed her son, who had Down’s Syndrome, has been spared a jail sentence. Wendolyn Markcrow, 67, from Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire, smothered her son Patrick, 36, with a plastic bag. S...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2005
Two men arrested in Northern Bank probe
Two men have been arrested in connection with inquiries into last year's £26.5 million Northern Bank robbery in Belfast. The men were arrested late on Tuesday night in Kilcoo, Co Down, a police spoke...
Two men arrested in Northern Bank probe
Two men have been arrested in connection with inquiries into last year's £26.5 million Northern Bank robbery in Belfast. The men were arrested late on Tuesday night in Kilcoo, Co Down, a police spoke...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A chilly start with a widespread frost and some freezing fog, any freezing fog slow to clear. Otherwise bright with sunny spells and coastal showers. Light winds. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Coastal showers dying out with a widespread frost developing along with freezing fog, which could become extensive. Winds remaining light. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
