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Northern Ireland News for November 2005 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2005
Armed men rob security guard
Detectives in Newtownabbey are appealing for information following an armed robbery on Monday. Shortly after 2pm, two men approached a security guard in the Mill Road area, threatened him with a hand...
Armed men rob security guard
Detectives in Newtownabbey are appealing for information following an armed robbery on Monday. Shortly after 2pm, two men approached a security guard in the Mill Road area, threatened him with a hand...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2005
Grant awarded for breast cancer drug research
A leading Queen's researcher has been granted more than £130,000 to fund research that could one day lead to the development of another breast cancer fighting drug that would have the same affect as H...
Grant awarded for breast cancer drug research
A leading Queen's researcher has been granted more than £130,000 to fund research that could one day lead to the development of another breast cancer fighting drug that would have the same affect as H...
Business News, Nov 29, 2005
Equality policies 'working' claims report
NIO Equality Minister Jeff Rooker has welcomed a report that indicates progress in tackling labour market inequalities in Northern Ireland. This was among the findings of the Labour Market Dynamics R...
Equality policies 'working' claims report
NIO Equality Minister Jeff Rooker has welcomed a report that indicates progress in tackling labour market inequalities in Northern Ireland. This was among the findings of the Labour Market Dynamics R...
Business News, Nov 29, 2005
UK house prices ‘return to stable trend’
UK house prices have remained unchanged in November, bringing annual growth down to 2.4%, the Nationwide has reported. The lack of growth followed a strong rebound in prices in October, and the build...
UK house prices ‘return to stable trend’
UK house prices have remained unchanged in November, bringing annual growth down to 2.4%, the Nationwide has reported. The lack of growth followed a strong rebound in prices in October, and the build...
Recruitment News, Nov 29, 2005
Irish Ferries pull extra security from ships
This afternoon it was reported that Irish Ferries has removed additional security personnel from its four ships stranded in a union dispute. Irish Ferries CEO Eamonn Rothwell in a statement today sai...
Irish Ferries pull extra security from ships
This afternoon it was reported that Irish Ferries has removed additional security personnel from its four ships stranded in a union dispute. Irish Ferries CEO Eamonn Rothwell in a statement today sai...
UK National News, Nov 29, 2005
Met Office warns of ‘freezing rain and icy roads’
The Met Office has warned that parts of England and Wales could be affected by icy roads overnight and during the Wednesday morning rush hour. An early weather warning said that a band of rain – init...
Met Office warns of ‘freezing rain and icy roads’
The Met Office has warned that parts of England and Wales could be affected by icy roads overnight and during the Wednesday morning rush hour. An early weather warning said that a band of rain – init...
UK National News, Nov 29, 2005
MPs set to debate smoking plans
MPs will debate government plans to introduce a partial smoking ban in England and Wales, when the legislation returns to the House of Commons for its second reading today. The Health Bill includes p...
MPs set to debate smoking plans
MPs will debate government plans to introduce a partial smoking ban in England and Wales, when the legislation returns to the House of Commons for its second reading today. The Health Bill includes p...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2005
Minister announces £3m rural development fund
Rural Development Minister Jeff Rooker has encouraged relevant bodies to apply to a £3 million fund. Organisations engaged in developing environmental activities or those interested in developing tou...
Minister announces £3m rural development fund
Rural Development Minister Jeff Rooker has encouraged relevant bodies to apply to a £3 million fund. Organisations engaged in developing environmental activities or those interested in developing tou...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2005
Reception honours GAA football stars
Players and officials from GAA’s Tyrone Senior and Down Minor football teams were honoured at a reception celebrating their success in the All-Ireland Football Championships on Thursday. Welcoming pl...
Reception honours GAA football stars
Players and officials from GAA’s Tyrone Senior and Down Minor football teams were honoured at a reception celebrating their success in the All-Ireland Football Championships on Thursday. Welcoming pl...
UK National News, Nov 29, 2005
Reward offered to catch PC killers
Crimestoppers has offered a £50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the killers of PC Sharon Beshenivsky. PC Beshenivsky, a 38-year-old mother-of-three with two stepchi...
Reward offered to catch PC killers
Crimestoppers has offered a £50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the killers of PC Sharon Beshenivsky. PC Beshenivsky, a 38-year-old mother-of-three with two stepchi...
UK National News, Nov 29, 2005
Irish Ferries pull extra security from ships
This afternoon it was reported that Irish Ferries has removed additional security personnel from its four ships stranded in a union dispute. Irish Ferries CEO Eamonn Rothwell in a statement today sai...
Irish Ferries pull extra security from ships
This afternoon it was reported that Irish Ferries has removed additional security personnel from its four ships stranded in a union dispute. Irish Ferries CEO Eamonn Rothwell in a statement today sai...
UK National News, Nov 28, 2005
Marine video provokes widespread criticism
A secretly filmed video, appearing to show violent initiation rituals within the Royal Marines, has provoked widespread criticism. The ‘News of the World’ published stills from the video, which showe...
Marine video provokes widespread criticism
A secretly filmed video, appearing to show violent initiation rituals within the Royal Marines, has provoked widespread criticism. The ‘News of the World’ published stills from the video, which showe...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2005
Stormont service for George Best
Football star George Best is to be buried in Belfast's Roselawn Cemetery following a funeral service to be held in Stormont on Saturday. Following a request from the Best family, NI Secretary of Stat...
Stormont service for George Best
Football star George Best is to be buried in Belfast's Roselawn Cemetery following a funeral service to be held in Stormont on Saturday. Following a request from the Best family, NI Secretary of Stat...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2005
Device found at Belfast City Hall
Belfast City Hall was evacuated at lunchtime today as Army technical officers were called in to deal with what was described as a "crude but viable" device. The area has since been reopened following...
Device found at Belfast City Hall
Belfast City Hall was evacuated at lunchtime today as Army technical officers were called in to deal with what was described as a "crude but viable" device. The area has since been reopened following...
UK National News, Nov 28, 2005
Met Chief to face inquiry over Menezes shooting
Metropolitan Police Chief Sir Ian Blair is to face an inquiry into his conduct following the shooting of Brazilian Jean Charles de Menezes. The announcement follows a formal complaint made by Mr Mene...
Met Chief to face inquiry over Menezes shooting
Metropolitan Police Chief Sir Ian Blair is to face an inquiry into his conduct following the shooting of Brazilian Jean Charles de Menezes. The announcement follows a formal complaint made by Mr Mene...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2005
Hospital rally attracts thousands
A protest in Omagh town centre called to support the retention of acute hospital services in the town has attracted thousands of people. Shops and schools in the area have closed as the rally takes p...
Hospital rally attracts thousands
A protest in Omagh town centre called to support the retention of acute hospital services in the town has attracted thousands of people. Shops and schools in the area have closed as the rally takes p...
UK National News, Nov 28, 2005
Two Britons killed in Iraq
Two British men have been killed in a gun attack in Iraq, it has been reported. The men, who are understood to be Shi’ite Muslims from west London, died when gunmen opened fire on their minibus, whic...
Two Britons killed in Iraq
Two British men have been killed in a gun attack in Iraq, it has been reported. The men, who are understood to be Shi’ite Muslims from west London, died when gunmen opened fire on their minibus, whic...
UK National News, Nov 28, 2005
First evidence heard in Saddam trial
The trial of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein has heard the first prosecution evidence as his trial, on charges of crimes against humanity, resumed today. Saddam and his seven co-defendants, incl...
First evidence heard in Saddam trial
The trial of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein has heard the first prosecution evidence as his trial, on charges of crimes against humanity, resumed today. Saddam and his seven co-defendants, incl...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2005
Second hoax bomb found at MLA's house
A second hoax bomb alert disrupted the Meehan Drive area in the Bogside area of Derry on Sunday. The house belonging to SDLP MLA Pat Ramsey was targeted for the second time in as many days. The lates...
Second hoax bomb found at MLA's house
A second hoax bomb alert disrupted the Meehan Drive area in the Bogside area of Derry on Sunday. The house belonging to SDLP MLA Pat Ramsey was targeted for the second time in as many days. The lates...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2005
Around 280,000 to benefit from winter fuel payments
A warmer winter is in the offing for more than 280,000 people thanks to the Winter Fuel Payments from the Social Security Agency. People aged over 60 could qualify for £200 per household, rising to £...
Around 280,000 to benefit from winter fuel payments
A warmer winter is in the offing for more than 280,000 people thanks to the Winter Fuel Payments from the Social Security Agency. People aged over 60 could qualify for £200 per household, rising to £...
UK National News, Nov 28, 2005
Hunt continues for two PC shooting suspects
Police investigating the murder of PC Sharon Beshenivsky are continuing to hunt for two suspects, following the arrest of a suspect at the weekend. Yusuf Jama, 19, from north Kensington, London, was ...
Hunt continues for two PC shooting suspects
Police investigating the murder of PC Sharon Beshenivsky are continuing to hunt for two suspects, following the arrest of a suspect at the weekend. Yusuf Jama, 19, from north Kensington, London, was ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2005
Red Panda blaze 'difficult'
A blaze at the Red Panda restaurant on Great Victoria Street was desribed as one of the most difficult blazes that local fire crews have had to tackle. The fire in the four-storey building broke out ...
Red Panda blaze 'difficult'
A blaze at the Red Panda restaurant on Great Victoria Street was desribed as one of the most difficult blazes that local fire crews have had to tackle. The fire in the four-storey building broke out ...
UK National News, Nov 28, 2005
Children ‘as young as 14’ used as drug runners
Children as young as 14 are being recruited to help sell drugs in areas of Britain, a charity report has claimed. The report, by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, found that the numbers of young people...
Children ‘as young as 14’ used as drug runners
Children as young as 14 are being recruited to help sell drugs in areas of Britain, a charity report has claimed. The report, by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, found that the numbers of young people...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2005
NI civil servants consider action over 'insulting' pay offer
Civil Service union Nipsa is to consult with its members over a pay offer it claims is "insulting" and "disgraceful". The union claims that most of its members would receive a 0.2% pay rise under the...
NI civil servants consider action over 'insulting' pay offer
Civil Service union Nipsa is to consult with its members over a pay offer it claims is "insulting" and "disgraceful". The union claims that most of its members would receive a 0.2% pay rise under the...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2005
Pet donkeys stolen in Tandragee
A family from Tandragee in County Armagh have described their trauma on discovering that their four pet donkeys had been stolen on Sunday. The four donkeys were all in foal and the family have appeal...
Pet donkeys stolen in Tandragee
A family from Tandragee in County Armagh have described their trauma on discovering that their four pet donkeys had been stolen on Sunday. The four donkeys were all in foal and the family have appeal...
UK National News, Nov 28, 2005
CBI calls for more transport investment
More money needs to be invested in Britain’s transport system if the economy is to thrive, the Confederation of British Industry has said. The CBI said that a minimum of £300 billion of public and pr...
CBI calls for more transport investment
More money needs to be invested in Britain’s transport system if the economy is to thrive, the Confederation of British Industry has said. The CBI said that a minimum of £300 billion of public and pr...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2005
Concern as zebra mussels found in Lough Neagh
The discovery of zebra mussels in Lough Neagh has sparked concern that the highly invasive freshwater species has spread to Lough Neagh. The discovery of five zebra mussels on the hull of a boat take...
Concern as zebra mussels found in Lough Neagh
The discovery of zebra mussels in Lough Neagh has sparked concern that the highly invasive freshwater species has spread to Lough Neagh. The discovery of five zebra mussels on the hull of a boat take...
UK National News, Nov 28, 2005
Government announces plans to tackle congestion
The government has announced a £7 million plan to investigate ways to tackle local traffic congestion. Local authorities in seven areas across the country will share the money, provided from an £18 m...
Government announces plans to tackle congestion
The government has announced a £7 million plan to investigate ways to tackle local traffic congestion. Local authorities in seven areas across the country will share the money, provided from an £18 m...
Business News, Nov 25, 2005
Tesco remains strong despite tough market
Leading UK supermarket chain Tesco have unveiled a rise in sales, despite tougher conditions in the retail market. Britain’s largest supermarket reported an increase in group sales of 13.9% in the th...
Tesco remains strong despite tough market
Leading UK supermarket chain Tesco have unveiled a rise in sales, despite tougher conditions in the retail market. Britain’s largest supermarket reported an increase in group sales of 13.9% in the th...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2005
MoD faces overspends on projects
The Ministry of Defence is still facing overspends and delays on projects, a new report has revealed. A report on the top 20 defence equipments projects, by the National Audit Office, found that the ...
MoD faces overspends on projects
The Ministry of Defence is still facing overspends and delays on projects, a new report has revealed. A report on the top 20 defence equipments projects, by the National Audit Office, found that the ...
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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.
