Northern Ireland News for February 2005 : Page 10
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2005
Equality research to probe labour market statistics
Equality Minister John Spellar has confirmed that further research is to be carried out on “equality of opportunity” within the labour market for Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland. Making...
Equality research to probe labour market statistics
Equality Minister John Spellar has confirmed that further research is to be carried out on “equality of opportunity” within the labour market for Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland. Making...
UK National News, Feb 8, 2005
Chlamydia screening to be made available in pharmacies
Public Health Minister, Melanie Johnston, has announced plans to make chlamydia screening available in high street pharmacies. Independent health care providers are being invited to submit bids to pi...
Chlamydia screening to be made available in pharmacies
Public Health Minister, Melanie Johnston, has announced plans to make chlamydia screening available in high street pharmacies. Independent health care providers are being invited to submit bids to pi...
UK National News, Feb 8, 2005
Liberal Democrats launch civil liberties plans
The Liberal Democrats have outlined a series of proposals aimed at protecting civil liberties in Britain. The party's five-point plan for rights and civil liberties, includes plans to introduce a wri...
Liberal Democrats launch civil liberties plans
The Liberal Democrats have outlined a series of proposals aimed at protecting civil liberties in Britain. The party's five-point plan for rights and civil liberties, includes plans to introduce a wri...
UK National News, Feb 8, 2005
Bush budget seeks to control US deficit
US President George Bush has presented his 2006 budget to Congress as he seeks to cut domestic expenditure faced with a record deficit of $427 billion. Mr Bush's proposed $2.58 trillion budget will c...
Bush budget seeks to control US deficit
US President George Bush has presented his 2006 budget to Congress as he seeks to cut domestic expenditure faced with a record deficit of $427 billion. Mr Bush's proposed $2.58 trillion budget will c...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2005
NI school choir through to UK competition final
Belfast’s Methodist College Junior Choir has won through to the final of the UK’s largest national amateur choral competition, BBC Radio 3 Choir of the Year. The Methodist group sung to a packed hous...
NI school choir through to UK competition final
Belfast’s Methodist College Junior Choir has won through to the final of the UK’s largest national amateur choral competition, BBC Radio 3 Choir of the Year. The Methodist group sung to a packed hous...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2005
Department of Health launch 'safe parenting' guide
The Department of Health has launched a new Safe Parenting Handbook which aims to provide advice for parents on a range of issues. The ‘Safe Parenting Handbook’, which will offer guidance on Babysitt...
Department of Health launch 'safe parenting' guide
The Department of Health has launched a new Safe Parenting Handbook which aims to provide advice for parents on a range of issues. The ‘Safe Parenting Handbook’, which will offer guidance on Babysitt...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2005
Poverty linked to poor achievement at school and in life
Young people who experience poverty are underachieving at school and missing out on other life-opportunities as well. This is the challenge being addressed today at a conference in Belfast at which e...
Poverty linked to poor achievement at school and in life
Young people who experience poverty are underachieving at school and missing out on other life-opportunities as well. This is the challenge being addressed today at a conference in Belfast at which e...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2005
CCEA launches new achievement framework plans
Northern Ireland’s main examination’s body, CCEA today launched a public consultation on a proposed new framework for achievement for young people and adults. The new framework is aimed at replacing ...
CCEA launches new achievement framework plans
Northern Ireland’s main examination’s body, CCEA today launched a public consultation on a proposed new framework for achievement for young people and adults. The new framework is aimed at replacing ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2005
Work starts on £1.3m Enniskillen Waterfront facelift
Social Development Minister John Spellar has welcomed the commencement of work on a £1.3 million project that will transform the waterfront adjoining Queen Elizabeth Boulevard and Queen Street in Enni...
Work starts on £1.3m Enniskillen Waterfront facelift
Social Development Minister John Spellar has welcomed the commencement of work on a £1.3 million project that will transform the waterfront adjoining Queen Elizabeth Boulevard and Queen Street in Enni...
UK National News, Feb 8, 2005
Beckham supports government anti-bullying campaign
England captain, David Beckham, came out to show support for the government's anti-bullying campaign today, by presenting the millionth campaign wristband to a young teenager. The England captain joi...
Beckham supports government anti-bullying campaign
England captain, David Beckham, came out to show support for the government's anti-bullying campaign today, by presenting the millionth campaign wristband to a young teenager. The England captain joi...
Recruitment News, Feb 7, 2005
Campaign targets NHS career opportunities
Health Minister John Hutton today launched the NHS Careers 2005 advertising campaign to encourage more people to join the NHS. The 2005 NHS Careers campaign is a call for people from a variety of bac...
Campaign targets NHS career opportunities
Health Minister John Hutton today launched the NHS Careers 2005 advertising campaign to encourage more people to join the NHS. The 2005 NHS Careers campaign is a call for people from a variety of bac...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2005
Man arrested in connection with Omagh bombing
A man has been arrested by Garda in Dundalk in connection with the 1998 Omagh bomb atrocity. The 34-year-old man, believed to be from the Dundalk area of Co Louth, was arrested in Newry in the early ...
Man arrested in connection with Omagh bombing
A man has been arrested by Garda in Dundalk in connection with the 1998 Omagh bomb atrocity. The 34-year-old man, believed to be from the Dundalk area of Co Louth, was arrested in Newry in the early ...
UK National News, Feb 7, 2005
Home Secretary unveils immigration proposals
People who want to come to the UK to work will be subject to a new Australian-style 'points system', under which potential economic migrants would be judged on the skills they could bring to the count...
Home Secretary unveils immigration proposals
People who want to come to the UK to work will be subject to a new Australian-style 'points system', under which potential economic migrants would be judged on the skills they could bring to the count...
UK National News, Feb 7, 2005
Howard calls time on soft sentencing 'charade'
Under radical Conservative proposals unveiled today aimed at restoring faith in Britain's "battered" criminal justice system, convicted criminals would serve their full term in prison. Conservative L...
Howard calls time on soft sentencing 'charade'
Under radical Conservative proposals unveiled today aimed at restoring faith in Britain's "battered" criminal justice system, convicted criminals would serve their full term in prison. Conservative L...
UK National News, Feb 7, 2005
Two suicide bomb attacks target Iraq police
In the worst attack by suicide bombers since the elections held last week, it is feared that at least 26 have been killed in two separate attacks. News agencies have reported that 14 were killed and ...
Two suicide bomb attacks target Iraq police
In the worst attack by suicide bombers since the elections held last week, it is feared that at least 26 have been killed in two separate attacks. News agencies have reported that 14 were killed and ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2005
Woman sexually assaulted in Coleraine
Police are appealing for information following a serious sexual assault in Co Antrim at the weekend. The female victim, believed to be in her early twenties, left licensed premises in the town centre...
Woman sexually assaulted in Coleraine
Police are appealing for information following a serious sexual assault in Co Antrim at the weekend. The female victim, believed to be in her early twenties, left licensed premises in the town centre...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2005
Police make fresh appeal in murder inquiry
Police have re-appealed for information following the murder of a man in Belfast city centre last week. Robert McCartney, 33, from Mountpottinger Road in east Belfast, died from stab wounds following...
Police make fresh appeal in murder inquiry
Police have re-appealed for information following the murder of a man in Belfast city centre last week. Robert McCartney, 33, from Mountpottinger Road in east Belfast, died from stab wounds following...
UK National News, Feb 7, 2005
Pope to remain in hospital on doctors' advice
Pope John Paul II will, according to the Vatican, remain in hospital for "a few more days". A Vatican spokesperson said that the 84-year-old pontiff was eating well and had no fever. On Sunday, the ...
Pope to remain in hospital on doctors' advice
Pope John Paul II will, according to the Vatican, remain in hospital for "a few more days". A Vatican spokesperson said that the 84-year-old pontiff was eating well and had no fever. On Sunday, the ...
UK National News, Feb 7, 2005
Applications open for all-day drink licences
From Monday, pubs and clubs can start applying for the all-day drink licences that will be introduced later this year. Bars, clubs, pubs and off licences can apply for new alcohol and public entertai...
Applications open for all-day drink licences
From Monday, pubs and clubs can start applying for the all-day drink licences that will be introduced later this year. Bars, clubs, pubs and off licences can apply for new alcohol and public entertai...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2005
Doctors and nurses join forces to tackle smoking proposals
The British Medical Association (BMA) and the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) in Northern Ireland have joined forces to help the public take part in the Government's current consultation on whether to ...
Doctors and nurses join forces to tackle smoking proposals
The British Medical Association (BMA) and the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) in Northern Ireland have joined forces to help the public take part in the Government's current consultation on whether to ...
UK National News, Feb 7, 2005
Compulsory saving is 'pension solution', say TUC
Compulsory savings must be part of any solution to the growing pensions crisis according to the TUC. In a submission to the Pensions Commission, chaired by Adair Turner, the TUC has said that people ...
Compulsory saving is 'pension solution', say TUC
Compulsory savings must be part of any solution to the growing pensions crisis according to the TUC. In a submission to the Pensions Commission, chaired by Adair Turner, the TUC has said that people ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2005
Plant cuts a result of Assembly inactivity
One of the reasons Coleraine is continuing to suffer from under investment in manufacturing and industry is because of the continuing suspension of the Assembly, Ulster Unionist MLA David McClarty has...
Plant cuts a result of Assembly inactivity
One of the reasons Coleraine is continuing to suffer from under investment in manufacturing and industry is because of the continuing suspension of the Assembly, Ulster Unionist MLA David McClarty has...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2005
Villa star named in NI squad to face Canada
Northern Ireland manager Lawrie Sanchez has included Aston Villa’s Steve Davis in his 20-man squad ahead of Wednesday’s friendly against Canada at Windsor Park. Davis, who has been earning rave revie...
Villa star named in NI squad to face Canada
Northern Ireland manager Lawrie Sanchez has included Aston Villa’s Steve Davis in his 20-man squad ahead of Wednesday’s friendly against Canada at Windsor Park. Davis, who has been earning rave revie...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2005
Climate change threatens NI wildlife
Climate change could present a serious threat to some of Northern Ireland's migrating bird flocks, the latest WWF report has revealed. Almost 20,000 dunlin, which come to Northern Ireland's shores in...
Climate change threatens NI wildlife
Climate change could present a serious threat to some of Northern Ireland's migrating bird flocks, the latest WWF report has revealed. Almost 20,000 dunlin, which come to Northern Ireland's shores in...
UK National News, Feb 7, 2005
MacArthur nears home after 71 days at sea
On Monday morning lone sailor Ellen MacArthur had less than 160 miles left to cross the finish line off Falmouth. Close to the finish the weather has been fickle. Ellen's lead was cut by strong headw...
MacArthur nears home after 71 days at sea
On Monday morning lone sailor Ellen MacArthur had less than 160 miles left to cross the finish line off Falmouth. Close to the finish the weather has been fickle. Ellen's lead was cut by strong headw...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2005
PSNI to hand over record breaking donation to NSPCC
The PSNI are set to hand over a cheque for £190,000 today representing the biggest ever single donation raised in Northern Ireland for the NSPCC. Deputy Chief Constable Paul Leighton, who has led the...
PSNI to hand over record breaking donation to NSPCC
The PSNI are set to hand over a cheque for £190,000 today representing the biggest ever single donation raised in Northern Ireland for the NSPCC. Deputy Chief Constable Paul Leighton, who has led the...
Recruitment News, Feb 7, 2005
Camp America summer job fair on the way to Belfast
Camp America is coming to Belfast this coming Wednesday 9th February at the Hilton Belfast in Lanyon Place. A once a year opportunity for all over 18’s to discover how to get that summer job of a lif...
Camp America summer job fair on the way to Belfast
Camp America is coming to Belfast this coming Wednesday 9th February at the Hilton Belfast in Lanyon Place. A once a year opportunity for all over 18’s to discover how to get that summer job of a lif...
Business News, Feb 4, 2005
Credit card firms called on to offer 'fairer deals'
A report by the Treasury Select Committee (TSC) has called on credit card firms to improve the clarity of information and offer fairer deals to their customers. The TSC's new report into the UK credi...
Credit card firms called on to offer 'fairer deals'
A report by the Treasury Select Committee (TSC) has called on credit card firms to improve the clarity of information and offer fairer deals to their customers. The TSC's new report into the UK credi...
Business News, Feb 4, 2005
Number of bankruptcies show sharp rise
The number of people going bankrupt has risen dramatically, according to the latest insolvencies statistics published by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Individual insolvencies in England...
Number of bankruptcies show sharp rise
The number of people going bankrupt has risen dramatically, according to the latest insolvencies statistics published by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Individual insolvencies in England...
Business News, Feb 4, 2005
Car price rises slip below inflation average
According to the latest 'What Car?' Price Index, rises in new cars prices are failing to keep up with inflation. The magazine's survey found that in the UK overall prices for new cars were up 0.1%, y...
Car price rises slip below inflation average
According to the latest 'What Car?' Price Index, rises in new cars prices are failing to keep up with inflation. The magazine's survey found that in the UK overall prices for new cars were up 0.1%, y...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
