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Northern Ireland News for November 2005 : Page 8
Business News, Nov 15, 2005
Petrol prices lead to inflation drop
Consumer price inflation fell for the first time in over a year last month, aided by a drop in petrol prices. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics showed that the Consumer Price...
Petrol prices lead to inflation drop
Consumer price inflation fell for the first time in over a year last month, aided by a drop in petrol prices. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics showed that the Consumer Price...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 15, 2005
West Belfast community forum gets Government funding
A west Belfast community forum has received £160,000 in funding from the Department for Social Development's (DSD's) Belfast Regeneration Office to maintain essential services in the west of the city....
West Belfast community forum gets Government funding
A west Belfast community forum has received £160,000 in funding from the Department for Social Development's (DSD's) Belfast Regeneration Office to maintain essential services in the west of the city....
Northern Ireland News, Nov 15, 2005
Gillespie declared fit for Portugal game
Keith Gillespie has been declared fit for Northern Ireland ahead of Tuesday night's 125th anniversary glamour friendly against Portugal at Windsor Park. The Sheffield United winger had his ankle stra...
Gillespie declared fit for Portugal game
Keith Gillespie has been declared fit for Northern Ireland ahead of Tuesday night's 125th anniversary glamour friendly against Portugal at Windsor Park. The Sheffield United winger had his ankle stra...
Business News, Nov 14, 2005
O2 announces rise in profits
Mobile phone company 02 has announced a rise in profits and an increase in its customer base. The firm reported an increase of 12% in group turnover, rising to £3.6 billion, while pre-tax profits als...
O2 announces rise in profits
Mobile phone company 02 has announced a rise in profits and an increase in its customer base. The firm reported an increase of 12% in group turnover, rising to £3.6 billion, while pre-tax profits als...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2005
Hi-tech rail security measures announced
Transport Secretary Alistair Darling has unveiled a range of high-tech security measures, aimed at preventing terror attacks on the rail and Underground network. The plans, announced at a security co...
Hi-tech rail security measures announced
Transport Secretary Alistair Darling has unveiled a range of high-tech security measures, aimed at preventing terror attacks on the rail and Underground network. The plans, announced at a security co...
Business News, Nov 14, 2005
Vodafone and Universal agree track deal
A deal struck between music company, Universal Music Group and mobile telecommunications company, Vodafone, will offer video and music tracks to download. A broad range of products and services will ...
Vodafone and Universal agree track deal
A deal struck between music company, Universal Music Group and mobile telecommunications company, Vodafone, will offer video and music tracks to download. A broad range of products and services will ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2005
Teenager charged with raping woman
A teenager has appeared in court today charged with the rape of a woman and attempted rape of her six-year-old daughter in Co Antrim. The 17-year-old male faced 15 charges linked to a break-in at a h...
Teenager charged with raping woman
A teenager has appeared in court today charged with the rape of a woman and attempted rape of her six-year-old daughter in Co Antrim. The 17-year-old male faced 15 charges linked to a break-in at a h...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2005
Walker murder trial begins
Two men have pleaded not guilty to the murder of Liverpool teenager Anthony Walker. Michael Barton, 17, and Paul Taylor, 20, both from Huyton, Merseyside, appeared at Preston Crown Court on Monday, c...
Walker murder trial begins
Two men have pleaded not guilty to the murder of Liverpool teenager Anthony Walker. Michael Barton, 17, and Paul Taylor, 20, both from Huyton, Merseyside, appeared at Preston Crown Court on Monday, c...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2005
Nun suffers dislocated shoulder during mugging
An elderly nun has suffered a dislocated shoulder after being mugged in Londonderry at the weekend. The 79-year-old, who was struck by the mugger in Pump Street, had her handbag stolen as well as a ...
Nun suffers dislocated shoulder during mugging
An elderly nun has suffered a dislocated shoulder after being mugged in Londonderry at the weekend. The 79-year-old, who was struck by the mugger in Pump Street, had her handbag stolen as well as a ...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2005
Blair accused of failure over environment
The government has been criticised for failing to tackle climate change by an environmental charity. WWF-UK accused the Prime Minister of claiming that he would make climate change a priority in orde...
Blair accused of failure over environment
The government has been criticised for failing to tackle climate change by an environmental charity. WWF-UK accused the Prime Minister of claiming that he would make climate change a priority in orde...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2005
One person dies in Co Down RTC
One person has died following a serious road traffic collision in Co Down at the weekend. Shortly after midnight on Saturday, a Citroen Berlingo van, a Citroen Xsara car and a VW Polo car were in col...
One person dies in Co Down RTC
One person has died following a serious road traffic collision in Co Down at the weekend. Shortly after midnight on Saturday, a Citroen Berlingo van, a Citroen Xsara car and a VW Polo car were in col...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2005
Man hospitalised following brick attack
A 33-year-old man has been treated for head injuries after being attacked with a brick in Belfast city centre at the weekend. The victim is believed to have been assaulted in Great Victoria Street at...
Man hospitalised following brick attack
A 33-year-old man has been treated for head injuries after being attacked with a brick in Belfast city centre at the weekend. The victim is believed to have been assaulted in Great Victoria Street at...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2005
Iraq troops return ‘reasonable’ says Blair
The withdrawal of British troops from Iraq within the next year is “entirely reasonable”, the Prime Minister said. Speaking after a meeting with Iraqi vice-president Adil Abdul Mahdi in Downing Stree...
Iraq troops return ‘reasonable’ says Blair
The withdrawal of British troops from Iraq within the next year is “entirely reasonable”, the Prime Minister said. Speaking after a meeting with Iraqi vice-president Adil Abdul Mahdi in Downing Stree...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2005
Political parties in talks at Hillsborough
The Northern Ireland Secretary of State, Peter Hain, and the Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dermot Ahern, have invited a number of political parties to take part in meetings in Hillsborough today...
Political parties in talks at Hillsborough
The Northern Ireland Secretary of State, Peter Hain, and the Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dermot Ahern, have invited a number of political parties to take part in meetings in Hillsborough today...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2005
Woman dies after car plunges from slipway
A woman has died after her car entered the water from a ferry slipway in Dorset. The incident occurred around 8pm on Sunday night, when the crew of the Sandbanks Ferry reported seeing a black car plu...
Woman dies after car plunges from slipway
A woman has died after her car entered the water from a ferry slipway in Dorset. The incident occurred around 8pm on Sunday night, when the crew of the Sandbanks Ferry reported seeing a black car plu...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2005
Middle Eastern trade mission organised by Invest NI
More than 20 local companies are aiming to boost sales in the Middle East by taking part in two Invest NI organised events in the region over the next two weeks. Eleven companies are taking part in a...
Middle Eastern trade mission organised by Invest NI
More than 20 local companies are aiming to boost sales in the Middle East by taking part in two Invest NI organised events in the region over the next two weeks. Eleven companies are taking part in a...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2005
Prisons ‘failing’ on HIV and hepatitis C
Prisons are failing to halt the spread of HIV and hepatitis C, a joint report by two charities has claimed. The report, conducted by the Prison Reform Trust and the National AIDS Trust, criticised pr...
Prisons ‘failing’ on HIV and hepatitis C
Prisons are failing to halt the spread of HIV and hepatitis C, a joint report by two charities has claimed. The report, conducted by the Prison Reform Trust and the National AIDS Trust, criticised pr...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2005
UCF to host laryngectomy conference
The Ulster Cancer Foundation, in association with the National Association of Laryngectomy Clubs, will be hosting a conference for laryngectomy patients, carers and health professionals on Wednesday 1...
UCF to host laryngectomy conference
The Ulster Cancer Foundation, in association with the National Association of Laryngectomy Clubs, will be hosting a conference for laryngectomy patients, carers and health professionals on Wednesday 1...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2005
Former S Club star to light up Belfast’s festive season
Sparkling Rachel Stevens is inviting everyone to “come and get it” when she lights up Belfast’s Christmas season next week. The chart-topping singer will join the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Wa...
Former S Club star to light up Belfast’s festive season
Sparkling Rachel Stevens is inviting everyone to “come and get it” when she lights up Belfast’s Christmas season next week. The chart-topping singer will join the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Wa...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2005
Sanchez names NI squad ahead of Portugal friendly
Northern Ireland Manager Lawrie Sanchez has named his squad for Tuesday night's friendly against Portugal at Windsor Park. The 19-man squad arrived in the province on Sunday ahead of the game which i...
Sanchez names NI squad ahead of Portugal friendly
Northern Ireland Manager Lawrie Sanchez has named his squad for Tuesday night's friendly against Portugal at Windsor Park. The 19-man squad arrived in the province on Sunday ahead of the game which i...
UK National News, Nov 11, 2005
Baby joy for Abigail Witchalls
Abigail Witchalls, who was left paralysed after being stabbed in the neck earlier this year, has given birth to a baby boy. Abigail 26, gave birth to the baby at St George’s Hospital in Tooting, sout...
Baby joy for Abigail Witchalls
Abigail Witchalls, who was left paralysed after being stabbed in the neck earlier this year, has given birth to a baby boy. Abigail 26, gave birth to the baby at St George’s Hospital in Tooting, sout...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2005
Cancer drug Herceptin to be made available in NI
Health Minister Shaun Woodward has confirmed that the cancer drug, Herceptin, will be made available to women with early stage breast cancer where it is "clinically appropriate". The Minister said th...
Cancer drug Herceptin to be made available in NI
Health Minister Shaun Woodward has confirmed that the cancer drug, Herceptin, will be made available to women with early stage breast cancer where it is "clinically appropriate". The Minister said th...
UK National News, Nov 11, 2005
Calls for GP surgeries to open longer
GP surgeries could be requested to open in the evenings and weekends, under new plans announced by the government. The plans, announced as part of the government’s forthcoming reforms of community-ba...
Calls for GP surgeries to open longer
GP surgeries could be requested to open in the evenings and weekends, under new plans announced by the government. The plans, announced as part of the government’s forthcoming reforms of community-ba...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2005
Man appears in court on teenage murder charges
A 25-year-old man has appeared in court today charged with the murder of two teenagers in Co Armagh five years ago. Steven Leslie Brown denied murdering Andrew Robb, 19, and David McIlwaine, 18, on 1...
Man appears in court on teenage murder charges
A 25-year-old man has appeared in court today charged with the murder of two teenagers in Co Armagh five years ago. Steven Leslie Brown denied murdering Andrew Robb, 19, and David McIlwaine, 18, on 1...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2005
NIE issues weather warning
The adverse weather conditions forecast throughout Northern Ireland this weekend could cause damage to the electricity network, particularly in rural and coastal areas, the NIE said today. NIE's Inci...
NIE issues weather warning
The adverse weather conditions forecast throughout Northern Ireland this weekend could cause damage to the electricity network, particularly in rural and coastal areas, the NIE said today. NIE's Inci...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2005
Over 100 textile jobs to go in north-west
Over 100 jobs are to go at two textile firms in the north-west, it was confirmed today. Strabane based hosiery factory Adria and Londonderry based Glenaden Shirts will axe 118 jobs between them becau...
Over 100 textile jobs to go in north-west
Over 100 jobs are to go at two textile firms in the north-west, it was confirmed today. Strabane based hosiery factory Adria and Londonderry based Glenaden Shirts will axe 118 jobs between them becau...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2005
Thousands of pounds worth of cigarettes stolen
Detectives in Bangor are appealing for information following a burglary at a local convenience store during the early hours of Thursday morning. At around 1:35am it is believed two men broke into the...
Thousands of pounds worth of cigarettes stolen
Detectives in Bangor are appealing for information following a burglary at a local convenience store during the early hours of Thursday morning. At around 1:35am it is believed two men broke into the...
UK National News, Nov 11, 2005
Detained Britons released in Iran
A British couple have been released after being detained by Iranian authorities for 13 days. The Iranian Navy seized Rupert and Linda Wise on October 28 as they sailed from their home in Dubai to the...
Detained Britons released in Iran
A British couple have been released after being detained by Iranian authorities for 13 days. The Iranian Navy seized Rupert and Linda Wise on October 28 as they sailed from their home in Dubai to the...
UK National News, Nov 11, 2005
Britain pauses to remember war dead
Millions of people across Britain participated in the two-minute silence to mark Armistice Day. The silence marked the end of the First World War at 11am on November 11, 1918. As part of the Armisti...
Britain pauses to remember war dead
Millions of people across Britain participated in the two-minute silence to mark Armistice Day. The silence marked the end of the First World War at 11am on November 11, 1918. As part of the Armisti...
UK National News, Nov 11, 2005
Teenage girl injured in school stabbing
A 15-year-old girl has been injured after being stabbed in a school canteen. Natashia Jackman, 15, was queuing in a canteen in Collingwood College, in Camberley, Surrey, when she was attacked with wh...
Teenage girl injured in school stabbing
A 15-year-old girl has been injured after being stabbed in a school canteen. Natashia Jackman, 15, was queuing in a canteen in Collingwood College, in Camberley, Surrey, when she was attacked with wh...
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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.
