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Northern Ireland News for February 2005 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2005
Police hit out at 'reckless' attacks on fans' buses
Police have condemned as “reckless and irresponsible” those who attacked a number of Linfield supporters buses leaving the Brandywell football ground in Derry last night. In what was the first game b...
Police hit out at 'reckless' attacks on fans' buses
Police have condemned as “reckless and irresponsible” those who attacked a number of Linfield supporters buses leaving the Brandywell football ground in Derry last night. In what was the first game b...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2005
National NI stadium a step closer to reality
A cross-party body set up to look into the feasibility of a National sports stadium for Northern Ireland has agreed on a plan to have the £55 million project built on the old Maze Prison site in Co An...
National NI stadium a step closer to reality
A cross-party body set up to look into the feasibility of a National sports stadium for Northern Ireland has agreed on a plan to have the £55 million project built on the old Maze Prison site in Co An...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2005
Bus windscreen shattered in attack in east Belfast
Detectives at Strandtown are appealing for information after a bus was attacked off the Woodstock Road in east Belfast around teatime on Tuesday. Shortly after 6pm the bus, which was travelling along...
Bus windscreen shattered in attack in east Belfast
Detectives at Strandtown are appealing for information after a bus was attacked off the Woodstock Road in east Belfast around teatime on Tuesday. Shortly after 6pm the bus, which was travelling along...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2005
Policing Board chairman severs link with company
Policing Board Chairman Sir Desmond Rea has severed his links with a company which is a subsidiary of a firm under investigation by police in connection with alleged money laundering in the Irish Repu...
Policing Board chairman severs link with company
Policing Board Chairman Sir Desmond Rea has severed his links with a company which is a subsidiary of a firm under investigation by police in connection with alleged money laundering in the Irish Repu...
UK National News, Feb 23, 2005
Reforms focus on vocational education
Education Secretary, Ruth Kelly, has announced plans to focus on vocational education in the government's White Paper on Education and Skills for 14 to 19-year-olds. The main proposal includes the in...
Reforms focus on vocational education
Education Secretary, Ruth Kelly, has announced plans to focus on vocational education in the government's White Paper on Education and Skills for 14 to 19-year-olds. The main proposal includes the in...
UK National News, Feb 23, 2005
Cartoon characters promote 'unhealthy' kids food
Consumer watchdog Which? has criticised the extensive use of cartoon characters in food advertising aimed at children. The Which? survey found that 77% of people they interviewed believed that parent...
Cartoon characters promote 'unhealthy' kids food
Consumer watchdog Which? has criticised the extensive use of cartoon characters in food advertising aimed at children. The Which? survey found that 77% of people they interviewed believed that parent...
UK National News, Feb 23, 2005
Guidance issued on dealing with violent patient behaviour
A series of new guidelines have been published to help NHS staff deal with disturbed and violent behaviour in patients. The guidance drawn up by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) ...
Guidance issued on dealing with violent patient behaviour
A series of new guidelines have been published to help NHS staff deal with disturbed and violent behaviour in patients. The guidance drawn up by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2005
Health and safety advice service launched for small businesses
Helping small and start-up businesses get to grips with workplace health and safety is at the heart of a new service ‘Health and Safety Works NI’ launched today in Belfast. The new service was develo...
Health and safety advice service launched for small businesses
Helping small and start-up businesses get to grips with workplace health and safety is at the heart of a new service ‘Health and Safety Works NI’ launched today in Belfast. The new service was develo...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2005
Minister pays tribute to North Down business partnership
Minister for Employment and Learning Barry Gardiner has paid tribute to the partnership approach taken by three key stakeholders in the Further Education and local Council sectors, to develop a joint ...
Minister pays tribute to North Down business partnership
Minister for Employment and Learning Barry Gardiner has paid tribute to the partnership approach taken by three key stakeholders in the Further Education and local Council sectors, to develop a joint ...
UK National News, Feb 23, 2005
TUC claims some employment agencies 'cheat' workers
Many UK workers are earning less than the minimum wage, because some employment agencies are making illegal deductions from their pay, a Trades Union Congress (TUC) report has claimed. The TUC report...
TUC claims some employment agencies 'cheat' workers
Many UK workers are earning less than the minimum wage, because some employment agencies are making illegal deductions from their pay, a Trades Union Congress (TUC) report has claimed. The TUC report...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2005
Conference hears how domestic violence affects children
The impact on children of domestic violence will be among the topics discussed during a one-day conference in Belfast today. The Northern Ireland Community Nursing Network conference, which is organ...
Conference hears how domestic violence affects children
The impact on children of domestic violence will be among the topics discussed during a one-day conference in Belfast today. The Northern Ireland Community Nursing Network conference, which is organ...
UK National News, Feb 22, 2005
Asylum figures falling, government claims
The number of asylum applications fell by 2% in the last quarter of 2004, new Home Office figures have revealed – the second lowest level since 1997. The new figures reveal that there were 8,465 asyl...
Asylum figures falling, government claims
The number of asylum applications fell by 2% in the last quarter of 2004, new Home Office figures have revealed – the second lowest level since 1997. The new figures reveal that there were 8,465 asyl...
UK National News, Feb 22, 2005
No apology from Livingstone over Nazi remark
London Mayor Ken Livingstone has said that he will not apologise for comparing a Jewish reporter to a concentration camp guard. Mr Livingstone was caught on tape accusing Evening Standard reporter Ol...
No apology from Livingstone over Nazi remark
London Mayor Ken Livingstone has said that he will not apologise for comparing a Jewish reporter to a concentration camp guard. Mr Livingstone was caught on tape accusing Evening Standard reporter Ol...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2005
NSPCC launches drive to help parents manage anger
One in five parents of babies and toddlers in Northern Ireland lose their temper with their child almost 3 times a week. The findings come as NSPCC Northern Ireland launches a new public education dr...
NSPCC launches drive to help parents manage anger
One in five parents of babies and toddlers in Northern Ireland lose their temper with their child almost 3 times a week. The findings come as NSPCC Northern Ireland launches a new public education dr...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2005
Government hit SF with economic sanctions
Sinn Fein is to be hit with economic sanctions following an IMC report which claimed senior members of the party involved in authorising the £26.5 million Northern Bank raid, along with other robberie...
Government hit SF with economic sanctions
Sinn Fein is to be hit with economic sanctions following an IMC report which claimed senior members of the party involved in authorising the £26.5 million Northern Bank raid, along with other robberie...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2005
Police launch murder inquiry in Ballymoney
Police have launched a murder inquiry following the discovery of an elderly man's body in Co Antrim on Monday. The body was discovered at a house in Shandon Park, Ballymoney, at around 11.30pm. Poli...
Police launch murder inquiry in Ballymoney
Police have launched a murder inquiry following the discovery of an elderly man's body in Co Antrim on Monday. The body was discovered at a house in Shandon Park, Ballymoney, at around 11.30pm. Poli...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2005
Police crackdown on underage drinkers
Police in North Belfast have seized over 200 bottles and cans of alcohol following a two-day operation aimed at tackling under-age drinking in the area. The operation, which took place on Friday and ...
Police crackdown on underage drinkers
Police in North Belfast have seized over 200 bottles and cans of alcohol following a two-day operation aimed at tackling under-age drinking in the area. The operation, which took place on Friday and ...
UK National News, Feb 22, 2005
Hundreds reported dead in Iran earthquake
An earthquake in Iran is reported to have killed at least 400 people and left hundreds more injured. The earthquake occurred around 35 miles from Zarand in the country's Kerman province, around 460 m...
Hundreds reported dead in Iran earthquake
An earthquake in Iran is reported to have killed at least 400 people and left hundreds more injured. The earthquake occurred around 35 miles from Zarand in the country's Kerman province, around 460 m...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2005
Crisis facing young people in need
The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People has warned of the crisis facing child and adolescent mental health services. Speaking today at the NICCY conference 'Hope' on suicide a...
Crisis facing young people in need
The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People has warned of the crisis facing child and adolescent mental health services. Speaking today at the NICCY conference 'Hope' on suicide a...
UK National News, Feb 22, 2005
Liberal Democrats target the female vote
The Liberal Democrats have launched their party manifesto for women, promising to introduce a fairer Citizen's Pension and a Maternity Income Guarantee. Launching the manifesto, Liberal Democrat lead...
Liberal Democrats target the female vote
The Liberal Democrats have launched their party manifesto for women, promising to introduce a fairer Citizen's Pension and a Maternity Income Guarantee. Launching the manifesto, Liberal Democrat lead...
UK National News, Feb 22, 2005
Australia to send more troops to Iraq
Australian Prime Minister John Howard has announced plans to send more Australian troops to Iraq. Speaking in Canberra today, Mr Howard announced that an extra 450 Australian troops will be sent to I...
Australia to send more troops to Iraq
Australian Prime Minister John Howard has announced plans to send more Australian troops to Iraq. Speaking in Canberra today, Mr Howard announced that an extra 450 Australian troops will be sent to I...
UK National News, Feb 22, 2005
Many parents hit their children, NSPCC survey claims
Six out of ten parents of babies and toddlers admit to hitting their child, a new survey by the NSPCC has revealed. The research, which involved interviews with 1,000 parents of newborn to four-year-...
Many parents hit their children, NSPCC survey claims
Six out of ten parents of babies and toddlers admit to hitting their child, a new survey by the NSPCC has revealed. The research, which involved interviews with 1,000 parents of newborn to four-year-...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2005
UCF calls for No Smoking Day support
The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) has called on local people to support this year’s No Smoking Day which takes place on March 9. UCF said this year’s campign was about providing smokers who want to ...
UCF calls for No Smoking Day support
The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) has called on local people to support this year’s No Smoking Day which takes place on March 9. UCF said this year’s campign was about providing smokers who want to ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2005
Local firms on Dubai expansion mission
Fourteen companies from across Northern Ireland are currently in the Arabian Gulf as part of an Invest NI mission to Qatar, Oman and Dubai. The visit is part of expansion plans by local firms to set ...
Local firms on Dubai expansion mission
Fourteen companies from across Northern Ireland are currently in the Arabian Gulf as part of an Invest NI mission to Qatar, Oman and Dubai. The visit is part of expansion plans by local firms to set ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2005
Government relaxes insurance rules for small firms
Companies employing only their owner will not have to buy employers' liability compulsory insurance (ELCI) from Monday, February 28, when new rules come into force. Minister for Work Jane Kennedy sai...
Government relaxes insurance rules for small firms
Companies employing only their owner will not have to buy employers' liability compulsory insurance (ELCI) from Monday, February 28, when new rules come into force. Minister for Work Jane Kennedy sai...
UK National News, Feb 22, 2005
Clampdown on 'unethical' drug advertisements
Companies which use misleading advertising to promote pharmaceutical products are set to be 'named and shamed' by the industry's regulatory group. The Medical and Healthcare products Regulatory Agenc...
Clampdown on 'unethical' drug advertisements
Companies which use misleading advertising to promote pharmaceutical products are set to be 'named and shamed' by the industry's regulatory group. The Medical and Healthcare products Regulatory Agenc...
UK National News, Feb 22, 2005
Cold weather set to continue
The current cold spell gripping the UK is set to continue, the Met Office has warned, with more snow showers expected across England and Wales today. South East England could see accumulations of sno...
Cold weather set to continue
The current cold spell gripping the UK is set to continue, the Met Office has warned, with more snow showers expected across England and Wales today. South East England could see accumulations of sno...
UK National News, Feb 21, 2005
More items added to contaminated food products list
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has added several more products to the list of food items contaminated with an illegal dye. The FSA issued an urgent warning on Friday after Sudan 1, a dye that has be...
More items added to contaminated food products list
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has added several more products to the list of food items contaminated with an illegal dye. The FSA issued an urgent warning on Friday after Sudan 1, a dye that has be...
UK National News, Feb 21, 2005
President Bush emphasises Middle East peace in speech
President George W. Bush has emphasised the importance of peace in the Middle East in a speech in Brussels. The President, who begins a five-day European visit today, described achieving peace in the...
President Bush emphasises Middle East peace in speech
President George W. Bush has emphasised the importance of peace in the Middle East in a speech in Brussels. The President, who begins a five-day European visit today, described achieving peace in the...
UK National News, Feb 21, 2005
A&E waits shorter, but wards dirtier, say patients
Patients are experiencing shorter waits for emergency treatment and outpatient appointments, but believe hospitals are dirtier, the Healthcare Commission has found. Two major patient surveys of 140,0...
A&E waits shorter, but wards dirtier, say patients
Patients are experiencing shorter waits for emergency treatment and outpatient appointments, but believe hospitals are dirtier, the Healthcare Commission has found. Two major patient surveys of 140,0...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Rain clearing away east by early evening with some clear spells but a few showers likely to affect the North coast and other areas towards dawn, remaining breezy and mild overnight. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
