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Northern Ireland News for November 2005 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2005
Multi-million investment for local western primary care announced
Plans for a major modernisation and development of primary and community care facilities in the Western Board area have been revealed today. The plans, which were presented to the Board on Thursday, ...
Multi-million investment for local western primary care announced
Plans for a major modernisation and development of primary and community care facilities in the Western Board area have been revealed today. The plans, which were presented to the Board on Thursday, ...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2005
Man jailed over London bomber hoax
A man has been jailed for four months for claiming to have been the fifth London bomber in the July 7 attacks. Imran Patel, 27, was sentenced at Leeds Magistrates Court, after admitting wasting over ...
Man jailed over London bomber hoax
A man has been jailed for four months for claiming to have been the fifth London bomber in the July 7 attacks. Imran Patel, 27, was sentenced at Leeds Magistrates Court, after admitting wasting over ...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2005
Soccer legend George Best dies
George Best, the former Manchester United and Northern Ireland football legend, died in hospital in the early hours of Friday morning. Staff at west London's Cromwell Hospital confirmed that the 59-y...
Soccer legend George Best dies
George Best, the former Manchester United and Northern Ireland football legend, died in hospital in the early hours of Friday morning. Staff at west London's Cromwell Hospital confirmed that the 59-y...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2005
George Best 1946 - 2005
Footballing legend George Best was born on May 22, 1946 to parents Ann and Dickie. Raised in the mainly Protestant Cregagh estate in east Belfast alongside four sisters and one brother, Best was spott...
George Best 1946 - 2005
Footballing legend George Best was born on May 22, 1946 to parents Ann and Dickie. Raised in the mainly Protestant Cregagh estate in east Belfast alongside four sisters and one brother, Best was spott...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2005
Police name Beshenivsky shooting suspects
Police hunting the killers of PC Sharon Beshenivsky have named the three main suspects they wish to question. The prime suspects are Mustaf Jama, 25, from the north Kensington area of London, his bro...
Police name Beshenivsky shooting suspects
Police hunting the killers of PC Sharon Beshenivsky have named the three main suspects they wish to question. The prime suspects are Mustaf Jama, 25, from the north Kensington area of London, his bro...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2005
Football superstar George Best dies aged 59
Former Manchester United and Northern Ireland football star George Best has died in hospital. In a statement from staff at west London's Cromwell Hospital, it was confirmed that the 59-year-old had d...
Football superstar George Best dies aged 59
Former Manchester United and Northern Ireland football star George Best has died in hospital. In a statement from staff at west London's Cromwell Hospital, it was confirmed that the 59-year-old had d...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2005
Book of condolence opens for Best in Belfast
A book of condolence has been opened in Belfast following the death of George Best on Friday. The 59-year-old died in hospital following a long battle with serious illness. The Lord Mayor of Belfast...
Book of condolence opens for Best in Belfast
A book of condolence has been opened in Belfast following the death of George Best on Friday. The 59-year-old died in hospital following a long battle with serious illness. The Lord Mayor of Belfast...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2005
Heavy snow disrupts UK travel
Heavy snow has affected many parts of the UK, causing travel chaos. Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and parts of south-west England have been blanketed by snow, with reports of up to 20cm falling i...
Heavy snow disrupts UK travel
Heavy snow has affected many parts of the UK, causing travel chaos. Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and parts of south-west England have been blanketed by snow, with reports of up to 20cm falling i...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2005
Man injured in Co Down shooting
A man is being treated in hospital after being shot a number of times at a house in Co Down. Two masked men forced their way into the house in Elmwood Drive, Bangor, and opened fire just before 11pm ...
Man injured in Co Down shooting
A man is being treated in hospital after being shot a number of times at a house in Co Down. Two masked men forced their way into the house in Elmwood Drive, Bangor, and opened fire just before 11pm ...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2005
Money drives pupils to leave school, research claims
Money is the main reasons why young people drop out of education and training at 16, a new study has claimed. Research conducted on behalf of the Learning & Skills Council, found that over half (54%)...
Money drives pupils to leave school, research claims
Money is the main reasons why young people drop out of education and training at 16, a new study has claimed. Research conducted on behalf of the Learning & Skills Council, found that over half (54%)...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2005
Supermarkets criticised for ‘unhealthy offers’
Top supermarkets have been criticised for promoting more unhealthy food than fruit and vegetables by a new survey. The National Consumer Council (NCC) survey of 2,346 offers at nine of the UK’s leadi...
Supermarkets criticised for ‘unhealthy offers’
Top supermarkets have been criticised for promoting more unhealthy food than fruit and vegetables by a new survey. The National Consumer Council (NCC) survey of 2,346 offers at nine of the UK’s leadi...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2005
Local parties angered by Government 'talks'
Following a meeting yesterday between some of the NI political parties and the NI Secretary of State Peter Hain and the Irish Foreign Minister Dermot Ahern, the political parties have expressed "anger...
Local parties angered by Government 'talks'
Following a meeting yesterday between some of the NI political parties and the NI Secretary of State Peter Hain and the Irish Foreign Minister Dermot Ahern, the political parties have expressed "anger...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2005
Magistrate's court staff balloted on strike action
More than 7,000 workers in magistrates’ courts are being sent ballot papers for strike action over pay. The one-day strike, which would affect courts in England and Wales, is being planned in respons...
Magistrate's court staff balloted on strike action
More than 7,000 workers in magistrates’ courts are being sent ballot papers for strike action over pay. The one-day strike, which would affect courts in England and Wales, is being planned in respons...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2005
NI gets back to normal following heavy snow
Northern Ireland was continuing to get back to normal on Friday following heavy snow falls overnight. Gritters were out across the province as snow and sub-zero conditions threatened to bring havoc t...
NI gets back to normal following heavy snow
Northern Ireland was continuing to get back to normal on Friday following heavy snow falls overnight. Gritters were out across the province as snow and sub-zero conditions threatened to bring havoc t...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2005
NI small businesses increase R&D spending
Northern Ireland’s small businesses have significantly increased their expenditure on research and development (R&D) over the last year, according to the latest figures. The annual Research and Devel...
NI small businesses increase R&D spending
Northern Ireland’s small businesses have significantly increased their expenditure on research and development (R&D) over the last year, according to the latest figures. The annual Research and Devel...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2005
Police investigate blast bomb explosion
Police are investigating a blast bomb explosion in a rural area of Co Antrim on Wednesday. The device exploded at the junction of Reahill Road and Cullyburn Road in Mossley at about 10.15pm. No-one ...
Police investigate blast bomb explosion
Police are investigating a blast bomb explosion in a rural area of Co Antrim on Wednesday. The device exploded at the junction of Reahill Road and Cullyburn Road in Mossley at about 10.15pm. No-one ...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2005
Health Minister denies flu vaccine 'incompetence'
Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt has hit back against claims that government inefficiency and incompetence is responsible for the current shortage of flu vaccine, stating that GPs have failed to order...
Health Minister denies flu vaccine 'incompetence'
Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt has hit back against claims that government inefficiency and incompetence is responsible for the current shortage of flu vaccine, stating that GPs have failed to order...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2005
Roads service on alert for predicted snowfall
Roads Service has appealed to drivers to exercise extra vigilance with snow and blizzards predicted for Northern Ireland on Thursday and Friday. The Met Office said Northern Ireland can expect very s...
Roads service on alert for predicted snowfall
Roads Service has appealed to drivers to exercise extra vigilance with snow and blizzards predicted for Northern Ireland on Thursday and Friday. The Met Office said Northern Ireland can expect very s...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2005
HIV infections on the increase
A report into new HIV infections throughout the UK has revealed that there were 63 new cases in Northern Ireland over the past year. The figure, which is an increase of 31 on the previous year, was p...
HIV infections on the increase
A report into new HIV infections throughout the UK has revealed that there were 63 new cases in Northern Ireland over the past year. The figure, which is an increase of 31 on the previous year, was p...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2005
UK sees continued rise in HIV cases
A new report has shown that the number of people with HIV in the UK has risen by more than 5,000 in a year. The report, released today by the Health Protection Agency (HPA), shows the number of peopl...
UK sees continued rise in HIV cases
A new report has shown that the number of people with HIV in the UK has risen by more than 5,000 in a year. The report, released today by the Health Protection Agency (HPA), shows the number of peopl...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2005
Children's protection to be extended to NI
Children in Northern Ireland will soon be entitled to the same protection under law as their counterparts in England and Wales when it comes to smacking children. Following a review of the law on the...
Children's protection to be extended to NI
Children in Northern Ireland will soon be entitled to the same protection under law as their counterparts in England and Wales when it comes to smacking children. Following a review of the law on the...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2005
Thieves kill man with his own car
Police have launched a murder inquiry after a 67-year-old father of four was knocked down and killed by thieves who stole his car. Merseyside Police have appealed for witnesses to an incident in Seft...
Thieves kill man with his own car
Police have launched a murder inquiry after a 67-year-old father of four was knocked down and killed by thieves who stole his car. Merseyside Police have appealed for witnesses to an incident in Seft...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2005
Best 'hours numbered' says doctor
Former Northern Ireland and Manchester United football star George Best's condition has taken a "definite downturn," his doctor has said. Professor Roger Williams described the outlook as "gloomy," t...
Best 'hours numbered' says doctor
Former Northern Ireland and Manchester United football star George Best's condition has taken a "definite downturn," his doctor has said. Professor Roger Williams described the outlook as "gloomy," t...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2005
Company law changes promise reduced red tape
Proposed new legislation will cut down on red tape for businesses in Northern Ireland, the Government has said. Enterprise Minister Angela Smith said the Company Law Reform Bill will consolidate the ...
Company law changes promise reduced red tape
Proposed new legislation will cut down on red tape for businesses in Northern Ireland, the Government has said. Enterprise Minister Angela Smith said the Company Law Reform Bill will consolidate the ...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2005
Consent 'doubt' sees rape case collapse
A rape case collapsed when a 21-year-old student told how she had been too drunk to remember whether on not she had consented to sex with a fellow student. The female student had alleged that she had...
Consent 'doubt' sees rape case collapse
A rape case collapsed when a 21-year-old student told how she had been too drunk to remember whether on not she had consented to sex with a fellow student. The female student had alleged that she had...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2005
Drivers urged to take care in wintry conditions
With the first severe wintry weather expected to hit the UK tonight, the Highways Agency has reminded drivers to be prepared and to slow down and take care in sleet and snow. The Met Office is curren...
Drivers urged to take care in wintry conditions
With the first severe wintry weather expected to hit the UK tonight, the Highways Agency has reminded drivers to be prepared and to slow down and take care in sleet and snow. The Met Office is curren...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2005
Report concedes Foreign Office tsunami response errors
The Foreign Office has welcomed a report by the National Audit Office (NOA) on Consular Services, but has admitted that mistakes were made in the emergency response to the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. ...
Report concedes Foreign Office tsunami response errors
The Foreign Office has welcomed a report by the National Audit Office (NOA) on Consular Services, but has admitted that mistakes were made in the emergency response to the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2005
Strabane firm announces £500k expansion plan
A Strabane-based firm has announced a half a million pound expansion plans with help from local government agency Invest NI. Frylite said the £500,000 expansion would help the rapidly growing cooking...
Strabane firm announces £500k expansion plan
A Strabane-based firm has announced a half a million pound expansion plans with help from local government agency Invest NI. Frylite said the £500,000 expansion would help the rapidly growing cooking...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2005
Recycling boosts social well being says Minister
Increased recycling also increases social well being, Environment Minister Jeff Rooker has told delegates at a conference in Belfast today. Speaking to the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP)...
Recycling boosts social well being says Minister
Increased recycling also increases social well being, Environment Minister Jeff Rooker has told delegates at a conference in Belfast today. Speaking to the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP)...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2005
TUC raps bosses 'luxury' pensions
The TUC has rapped the top rate pensions paid to company directors, while workers are asked to work longer for smaller pensions. A TUC report claimed that 8 out of 10 of the UK's top companies provid...
TUC raps bosses 'luxury' pensions
The TUC has rapped the top rate pensions paid to company directors, while workers are asked to work longer for smaller pensions. A TUC report claimed that 8 out of 10 of the UK's top companies provid...
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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.
