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Northern Ireland News for November 2005 : Page 6
UK National News, Nov 18, 2005
Lifestyle changes could reduce cancer deaths
More than a third of all cancer deaths could be prevented by simple lifestyle changes, a new study has claimed. A study conducted by Harvard University, published in ‘The Lancet’ today, identified ni...
Lifestyle changes could reduce cancer deaths
More than a third of all cancer deaths could be prevented by simple lifestyle changes, a new study has claimed. A study conducted by Harvard University, published in ‘The Lancet’ today, identified ni...
UK National News, Nov 18, 2005
Lord Black denies US fraud charges
Conrad Black has denied federal fraud charges brought in the US alleging that he and three other executives diverted $84m of the proceeds from a $2.1bn sale of newspaper assets in Canada. The charges...
Lord Black denies US fraud charges
Conrad Black has denied federal fraud charges brought in the US alleging that he and three other executives diverted $84m of the proceeds from a $2.1bn sale of newspaper assets in Canada. The charges...
UK National News, Nov 18, 2005
BBC shapes up for Children In Need night
The Appeal Night for the BBC's Children in Need will feature a galaxy of celebrities as the evening kicks off with hosts Terry Wogan, Natasha Kaplinsky and Fearne Cotton. The charity fund raising eve...
BBC shapes up for Children In Need night
The Appeal Night for the BBC's Children in Need will feature a galaxy of celebrities as the evening kicks off with hosts Terry Wogan, Natasha Kaplinsky and Fearne Cotton. The charity fund raising eve...
UK National News, Nov 18, 2005
Government launches home information packs
The use of Home Information Packs by home sellers is to become compulsory from June 1, 2007, the government has announced. The packs, which were made law by last year’s Housing Act, aim to make house...
Government launches home information packs
The use of Home Information Packs by home sellers is to become compulsory from June 1, 2007, the government has announced. The packs, which were made law by last year’s Housing Act, aim to make house...
Business News, Nov 18, 2005
Beacon Awards light up NI colleges
Staff at two local colleges are celebrating today after winning Beacon Awards for their outstanding contribution to the further education (FE) sector. Omagh College and Upper Bann Institute were the ...
Beacon Awards light up NI colleges
Staff at two local colleges are celebrating today after winning Beacon Awards for their outstanding contribution to the further education (FE) sector. Omagh College and Upper Bann Institute were the ...
Business News, Nov 18, 2005
Enterprise Week ends with 'Go For It' show
Enterprise Week culminates this weekend with ‘Go for It – The Enterprise Show’, on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 November at the King’s Hall, Belfast. Invest Northern Ireland has been calling all those t...
Enterprise Week ends with 'Go For It' show
Enterprise Week culminates this weekend with ‘Go for It – The Enterprise Show’, on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 November at the King’s Hall, Belfast. Invest Northern Ireland has been calling all those t...
UK National News, Nov 18, 2005
Report criticises private housing
Ninety-four per cent of new private housing in the north of England fails to measure up on design quality, an audit by a buildings watchdog has claimed. The study, conducted by the Commission for Arc...
Report criticises private housing
Ninety-four per cent of new private housing in the north of England fails to measure up on design quality, an audit by a buildings watchdog has claimed. The study, conducted by the Commission for Arc...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2005
Pigeon shows to be licensed following flu scare
Pigeon shows are to be allowed to take place in Northern Ireland under licence, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) has confirmed. The move follows a recent ban on bird fairs, ...
Pigeon shows to be licensed following flu scare
Pigeon shows are to be allowed to take place in Northern Ireland under licence, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) has confirmed. The move follows a recent ban on bird fairs, ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2005
PSNI officer to head Palestinian police mission
A senior Northern Ireland police officer is to head up the new European Union Police Mission in the Palestinian Territories. Jonathan McIvor, Commander Operational Support for the Police Service’s Ru...
PSNI officer to head Palestinian police mission
A senior Northern Ireland police officer is to head up the new European Union Police Mission in the Palestinian Territories. Jonathan McIvor, Commander Operational Support for the Police Service’s Ru...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2005
Smith sets 10,000 apprenticeship target for NI
The Government has revealed a 10,000 apprenticeship target in Northern Ireland by 2010 in order to meet future economic competition. Emphasising the need to address the changing job market trends, Em...
Smith sets 10,000 apprenticeship target for NI
The Government has revealed a 10,000 apprenticeship target in Northern Ireland by 2010 in order to meet future economic competition. Emphasising the need to address the changing job market trends, Em...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2005
Yell launches telesales recruitment in Belfast
Leading international directories business Yell is currently recruiting for its new state-of-the-art telesales centre in Belfast. The company is expanding its business in Northern Ireland with invest...
Yell launches telesales recruitment in Belfast
Leading international directories business Yell is currently recruiting for its new state-of-the-art telesales centre in Belfast. The company is expanding its business in Northern Ireland with invest...
Business News, Nov 17, 2005
Royal Mail profits boosted by parcels
Royal Mail has reported a rise in profits, despite a seeing a fall in earnings in its letter business. The group reported a 20.5% increase in operating profit to £159 million for the first half of 20...
Royal Mail profits boosted by parcels
Royal Mail has reported a rise in profits, despite a seeing a fall in earnings in its letter business. The group reported a 20.5% increase in operating profit to £159 million for the first half of 20...
Business News, Nov 17, 2005
'Modest' three month gains in UK retail sales
There are some signs of a modest recovery in the retail sales sector of the UK economy. Office of National Statistics figures published today revealed that the volume of retail sales indicates modest...
'Modest' three month gains in UK retail sales
There are some signs of a modest recovery in the retail sales sector of the UK economy. Office of National Statistics figures published today revealed that the volume of retail sales indicates modest...
UK National News, Nov 17, 2005
State pension age could rise
Britain’s workers could face an increased state pension, but they may have to work longer before they can claim it. According to the Financial Times, Lord Turner’s Pensions Commission report, which i...
State pension age could rise
Britain’s workers could face an increased state pension, but they may have to work longer before they can claim it. According to the Financial Times, Lord Turner’s Pensions Commission report, which i...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2005
Girl escapes attempted abduction in Co Down
A 12-year-old girl escaped an abduction attempt in Co Down on Wednesday. The girls was walking along the Newcastle Road, Castlewellan, at 4.30pm, when she approached by a man who attempted to grab he...
Girl escapes attempted abduction in Co Down
A 12-year-old girl escaped an abduction attempt in Co Down on Wednesday. The girls was walking along the Newcastle Road, Castlewellan, at 4.30pm, when she approached by a man who attempted to grab he...
UK National News, Nov 17, 2005
‘Most Wanted’ site overwhelmed by users
A new FBI-style ‘Most Wanted’ website, launched today by Crimestoppers, has been overwhelmed by deluge of browsers. The website provides police with the opportunity to publish photographs, CCTV foota...
‘Most Wanted’ site overwhelmed by users
A new FBI-style ‘Most Wanted’ website, launched today by Crimestoppers, has been overwhelmed by deluge of browsers. The website provides police with the opportunity to publish photographs, CCTV foota...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2005
Republicans warned of loyalist 'threat list'
The PSNI have warned hundreds of republicans that they may be under threat from loyalist paramilitaries. The warning followed the loss of a list from an office in Castlereagh, which was used by the a...
Republicans warned of loyalist 'threat list'
The PSNI have warned hundreds of republicans that they may be under threat from loyalist paramilitaries. The warning followed the loss of a list from an office in Castlereagh, which was used by the a...
Business News, Nov 17, 2005
BSkyB monopoly on Premier matches to end
A new commitment from the Football Association will see the end of BSkyB's monopoly on television coverage rights of the English Premier League. The European Commission has received improved commitme...
BSkyB monopoly on Premier matches to end
A new commitment from the Football Association will see the end of BSkyB's monopoly on television coverage rights of the English Premier League. The European Commission has received improved commitme...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2005
Child protection is a global issue says Rooker
Minister for Children and Young People, Jeff Rooker has highlighted the global problems for child protection arising from the Internet. Speaking at a 'Child Protection and the Internet' conference he...
Child protection is a global issue says Rooker
Minister for Children and Young People, Jeff Rooker has highlighted the global problems for child protection arising from the Internet. Speaking at a 'Child Protection and the Internet' conference he...
UK National News, Nov 17, 2005
'Security' issues force hike in passport price
The price of passports is set to rise, in order to help boost security and fight fraud, the Home Office has announced. The new fees will see the cost of a standard 10-year adult passport increase by ...
'Security' issues force hike in passport price
The price of passports is set to rise, in order to help boost security and fight fraud, the Home Office has announced. The new fees will see the cost of a standard 10-year adult passport increase by ...
UK National News, Nov 17, 2005
Union calls for more flexible working hours
The Trades Union Congress has called for more flexible working hours, after research showed that nearly 10% of UK employees would like to work fewer hours, even if it meant receiving less pay. The TU...
Union calls for more flexible working hours
The Trades Union Congress has called for more flexible working hours, after research showed that nearly 10% of UK employees would like to work fewer hours, even if it meant receiving less pay. The TU...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2005
Healthy school meals rolled out to pupils
Thousands more pupils across Northern Ireland are to enjoy healthy school meals, as part of a drive to improve young people's eating habits. Launching the new Nutritional Standards at the NI School C...
Healthy school meals rolled out to pupils
Thousands more pupils across Northern Ireland are to enjoy healthy school meals, as part of a drive to improve young people's eating habits. Launching the new Nutritional Standards at the NI School C...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2005
Lack of border training affecting economic development
The complexity of training provision and funding arrangements on both sides of the Irish border is having significant negative effects on economic development in the area, new research by the Universi...
Lack of border training affecting economic development
The complexity of training provision and funding arrangements on both sides of the Irish border is having significant negative effects on economic development in the area, new research by the Universi...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2005
Business centre to create 90 jobs in Strabane
Strabane Enterprise Agency has confirmed plans to create 90 jobs at its recently constructed workspace units for new and expanding businesses. The project, funded by the Peace II Programme through th...
Business centre to create 90 jobs in Strabane
Strabane Enterprise Agency has confirmed plans to create 90 jobs at its recently constructed workspace units for new and expanding businesses. The project, funded by the Peace II Programme through th...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2005
Motorcyclists permitted to use selected bus lanes
An experimental scheme introduced in June 2004 allowing motorcycles to use certain bus lanes in Northern Ireland will now be made permanent. The initiative, which aims to lower the collision risk for...
Motorcyclists permitted to use selected bus lanes
An experimental scheme introduced in June 2004 allowing motorcycles to use certain bus lanes in Northern Ireland will now be made permanent. The initiative, which aims to lower the collision risk for...
UK National News, Nov 17, 2005
Men ‘missing out’ on paternity leave
Many new fathers are being refused paternity leave, because they have not given their employer enough notice, a report said. The report, conducted by the Citizens Advice Bureau, found that many men d...
Men ‘missing out’ on paternity leave
Many new fathers are being refused paternity leave, because they have not given their employer enough notice, a report said. The report, conducted by the Citizens Advice Bureau, found that many men d...
Business News, Nov 16, 2005
Sainsbury's announce small rise in profits
Sainsbury's has reported a small rise in half-year profits to post an £118m profit, from £117m in the same period in 2004. Sainbury's Chairman Philip Hampton said that he was pleased with the progres...
Sainsbury's announce small rise in profits
Sainsbury's has reported a small rise in half-year profits to post an £118m profit, from £117m in the same period in 2004. Sainbury's Chairman Philip Hampton said that he was pleased with the progres...
Business News, Nov 16, 2005
Women key to boosting entrepreneurship
The benefits of getting more women to take up entrepreneurship are clear according to DTI Minister for Women and Equality, Meg Munn. At the moment, women-owned businesses contribute about £70 billion...
Women key to boosting entrepreneurship
The benefits of getting more women to take up entrepreneurship are clear according to DTI Minister for Women and Equality, Meg Munn. At the moment, women-owned businesses contribute about £70 billion...
UK National News, Nov 16, 2005
Clarke to extradite terror suspect
Home Secretary Charles Clarke has announced plans to extradite British terror suspect Babar Ahmad to the US to face terrorism charges. Mr Ahmad, 31, an IT worker from Tooting, south London, is accuse...
Clarke to extradite terror suspect
Home Secretary Charles Clarke has announced plans to extradite British terror suspect Babar Ahmad to the US to face terrorism charges. Mr Ahmad, 31, an IT worker from Tooting, south London, is accuse...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2005
Two arrested following homophobic attack
Two men have been arrested in connection with an apparent homophobic attack in Londonderry on Wednesday. The incident is believed to have occurred in a bar in the Strand Road area of the city in the ...
Two arrested following homophobic attack
Two men have been arrested in connection with an apparent homophobic attack in Londonderry on Wednesday. The incident is believed to have occurred in a bar in the Strand Road area of the city in the ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and 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.
