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Northern Ireland News for February 2005 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2005
Errors in tax credit payments ‘a national scandal’
The scale of overpayment of tax credit as a result of continuing errors by the Inland Revenue is widespread and leading to real human suffering, a leading member of an independent advice network has s...
Errors in tax credit payments ‘a national scandal’
The scale of overpayment of tax credit as a result of continuing errors by the Inland Revenue is widespread and leading to real human suffering, a leading member of an independent advice network has s...
UK National News, Feb 21, 2005
Tories promise to reduce council tax for pensioners
Conservative leader Michael Howard has pledged to reduce council tax payments for pensioners, if the party win at the next General Election. Mr Howard said that, under a Conservative government, hous...
Tories promise to reduce council tax for pensioners
Conservative leader Michael Howard has pledged to reduce council tax payments for pensioners, if the party win at the next General Election. Mr Howard said that, under a Conservative government, hous...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2005
Leading SF members deny IRA membership
Three leading members of Sinn Fein have called on the Irish Government to have them arrested on charges of IRA membership following allegations made by an Irish Government Minister over the weekend. ...
Leading SF members deny IRA membership
Three leading members of Sinn Fein have called on the Irish Government to have them arrested on charges of IRA membership following allegations made by an Irish Government Minister over the weekend. ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2005
McAleese cancels Shankill Road visit
Irish President Mary McAleese has cancelled plans to visit Belfast’s Shankill Road later this week. It is believed her decision was made following unionist outrage at comments made by the Belfast-bor...
McAleese cancels Shankill Road visit
Irish President Mary McAleese has cancelled plans to visit Belfast’s Shankill Road later this week. It is believed her decision was made following unionist outrage at comments made by the Belfast-bor...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2005
Funeral takes place of mini-motorbike victim
The funeral has taken place of the four-year-old child killed on a mini-scrambler motorbike in Belfast last week. David Spence was sitting on the front of the bike with an adult when it was in collis...
Funeral takes place of mini-motorbike victim
The funeral has taken place of the four-year-old child killed on a mini-scrambler motorbike in Belfast last week. David Spence was sitting on the front of the bike with an adult when it was in collis...
UK National News, Feb 21, 2005
Reid announces plans for NHS sports injury doctors
Health Secretary, John Reid has announced plans to train a "new breed" of NHS doctors to deal with sports injuries. The new doctors will be trained in all aspects of Sports and Exercise Medicine (SEM...
Reid announces plans for NHS sports injury doctors
Health Secretary, John Reid has announced plans to train a "new breed" of NHS doctors to deal with sports injuries. The new doctors will be trained in all aspects of Sports and Exercise Medicine (SEM...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2005
Seven escape injury in petrol bomb attack
Police are appealing for information after seven people escaped injury following a petrol bomb attack on a house in south Belfast early this morning. The device was thrown through the downstairs wind...
Seven escape injury in petrol bomb attack
Police are appealing for information after seven people escaped injury following a petrol bomb attack on a house in south Belfast early this morning. The device was thrown through the downstairs wind...
UK National News, Feb 21, 2005
Lubbers resigns as UN Refugee Chief
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Ruud Lubbers, has resigned from his post, following persistent allegations of sexual impropriety. The 65-year-old former Dutch Prime Minister denied...
Lubbers resigns as UN Refugee Chief
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Ruud Lubbers, has resigned from his post, following persistent allegations of sexual impropriety. The 65-year-old former Dutch Prime Minister denied...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2005
NI mumps figure on the increase
The number of reported cases of mumps in Northern Ireland have increased since the start of the year, Chief Medical Officer Dr Henrietta Campbell said today. Over 300 cases of mumps have been notifie...
NI mumps figure on the increase
The number of reported cases of mumps in Northern Ireland have increased since the start of the year, Chief Medical Officer Dr Henrietta Campbell said today. Over 300 cases of mumps have been notifie...
UK National News, Feb 21, 2005
UK contributes cash to NATO demilitarisation project in Ukraine
The UK is to contribute £400,000 to a NATO project to help authorities in the Ukraine to destroy stockpiles of small arms and ammunition, much of it left over from the Soviet era. The NATO Partnershi...
UK contributes cash to NATO demilitarisation project in Ukraine
The UK is to contribute £400,000 to a NATO project to help authorities in the Ukraine to destroy stockpiles of small arms and ammunition, much of it left over from the Soviet era. The NATO Partnershi...
UK National News, Feb 21, 2005
BMA seek pooled job applications for students
The British Medical Association (BMA) Medical Students Committee have called for a centralised body, through which graduates can apply for their first job. In a new paper, 'Applications to Foundation...
BMA seek pooled job applications for students
The British Medical Association (BMA) Medical Students Committee have called for a centralised body, through which graduates can apply for their first job. In a new paper, 'Applications to Foundation...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2005
Water Service announces £100m sewerage upgrade
The Water Service today announced an additional £100 million of funding for the Belfast Sewers Project which aimed to upgrade the city’s sewerage network. The new investment is part of the tunnellin...
Water Service announces £100m sewerage upgrade
The Water Service today announced an additional £100 million of funding for the Belfast Sewers Project which aimed to upgrade the city’s sewerage network. The new investment is part of the tunnellin...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2005
Closer links forged in cross-border crime fight
The PSNI and An Garda Síochána today signed joint protocols aimed at further enhancing the close working relationship enjoyed by the two police forces. The signing is being seen as significant given ...
Closer links forged in cross-border crime fight
The PSNI and An Garda Síochána today signed joint protocols aimed at further enhancing the close working relationship enjoyed by the two police forces. The signing is being seen as significant given ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2005
Helpline launched for domestic violence victims
The Government today launched a high-profile advertising campaign to raise public awareness about domestic violence and to promote a new free-phone helpline. The aim of the campaign is to encourage v...
Helpline launched for domestic violence victims
The Government today launched a high-profile advertising campaign to raise public awareness about domestic violence and to promote a new free-phone helpline. The aim of the campaign is to encourage v...
UK National News, Feb 21, 2005
Navy signs up to gay rights scheme
The Royal Navy has signed up to a scheme promoting gay rights, it was announced today. The Navy is the first section of the armed forces to sign up to the Diversity Champions Programme, organised by ...
Navy signs up to gay rights scheme
The Royal Navy has signed up to a scheme promoting gay rights, it was announced today. The Navy is the first section of the armed forces to sign up to the Diversity Champions Programme, organised by ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2005
New Glens of Antrim guide launched
A new guide aimed at highlighting the “natural delights” of the Glens of Antrim for modern audiences has been published today. The region’s fairy-packed folklore is celebrated in the guide which has ...
New Glens of Antrim guide launched
A new guide aimed at highlighting the “natural delights” of the Glens of Antrim for modern audiences has been published today. The region’s fairy-packed folklore is celebrated in the guide which has ...
UK National News, Feb 21, 2005
Heavy snow expected across Britain
Drivers are being warned to be extra cautious as the UK faces a weeklong spell of treacherous winter weather. Heavy snow is expected across the UK and the Met Office has issued severe weather warning...
Heavy snow expected across Britain
Drivers are being warned to be extra cautious as the UK faces a weeklong spell of treacherous winter weather. Heavy snow is expected across the UK and the Met Office has issued severe weather warning...
Business News, Feb 18, 2005
B&Q sales growth falters in tougher conditions
The two-and-a-half year growth in sales at B&Q has finally ended as parent company Kingfisher reported a fall in sales at the UK and Ireland DIY store chain of 1.2% in like-for-like sales in the quart...
B&Q sales growth falters in tougher conditions
The two-and-a-half year growth in sales at B&Q has finally ended as parent company Kingfisher reported a fall in sales at the UK and Ireland DIY store chain of 1.2% in like-for-like sales in the quart...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2005
Two Derry men arrested during Gardai raids
Two of the seven men arrested in the Republic of Ireland yesterday in connection with the recovery of £3.2 million, are from Londonderry it has been confirmed. The men were arrested during swoops in ...
Two Derry men arrested during Gardai raids
Two of the seven men arrested in the Republic of Ireland yesterday in connection with the recovery of £3.2 million, are from Londonderry it has been confirmed. The men were arrested during swoops in ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2005
No police involvement in past Newry killing
A Police Ombudsman report has found no evidence to support an allegation that a Newry man was murdered in 1990 at the instigation of police. Eoin Morley was shot twice on the night of Easter Sunday, ...
No police involvement in past Newry killing
A Police Ombudsman report has found no evidence to support an allegation that a Newry man was murdered in 1990 at the instigation of police. Eoin Morley was shot twice on the night of Easter Sunday, ...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2005
Woman and two children killed in car river plunge
A young woman and her two children have died after their car plunged into a river in Essex, last night. Kelly Toye, 23, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, while the two children, Court...
Woman and two children killed in car river plunge
A young woman and her two children have died after their car plunged into a river in Essex, last night. Kelly Toye, 23, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, while the two children, Court...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2005
Carcinogenic dye found in huge range of UK food products
The Food Standards Agency is today advising people not to eat foods that have been inadvertently contaminated with an illegal dye, Sudan I. This dye was in a batch of chilli powder used by Premier F...
Carcinogenic dye found in huge range of UK food products
The Food Standards Agency is today advising people not to eat foods that have been inadvertently contaminated with an illegal dye, Sudan I. This dye was in a batch of chilli powder used by Premier F...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2005
Man dies at scene of factory blaze
More than 80 firefighters have been called to deal with a large fire at a factory in Co Londonderry on Thursday. The blaze broke out at the Sperrin Metal's manufacturing facility in Draperstown at ar...
Man dies at scene of factory blaze
More than 80 firefighters have been called to deal with a large fire at a factory in Co Londonderry on Thursday. The blaze broke out at the Sperrin Metal's manufacturing facility in Draperstown at ar...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2005
Unions protest over public sector pension changes
Thousands of people are expected to take part in protests against public sector pension changes across the country today. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) is co-ordinating the countrywide action, as p...
Unions protest over public sector pension changes
Thousands of people are expected to take part in protests against public sector pension changes across the country today. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) is co-ordinating the countrywide action, as p...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2005
Man shot in paramilitary-style attack
A 22-year-old man has been shot in a paramilitary-style attack in East Belfast on Thursday. The man was walking along Coburg Street at around 9.30pm when he was confronted by six masked men who tied ...
Man shot in paramilitary-style attack
A 22-year-old man has been shot in a paramilitary-style attack in East Belfast on Thursday. The man was walking along Coburg Street at around 9.30pm when he was confronted by six masked men who tied ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2005
Councillor calls for clampdown on mini-motorbikes
Ulster Unionist councillor for West Belfast, Chris McGimpsey, has called for authorities to clampdown on the sale of mini-motorcycles in inner city areas. The call followed the death of a young boy i...
Councillor calls for clampdown on mini-motorbikes
Ulster Unionist councillor for West Belfast, Chris McGimpsey, has called for authorities to clampdown on the sale of mini-motorcycles in inner city areas. The call followed the death of a young boy i...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2005
Man acquitted over New Year killings
A man has been cleared of the shootings of two teenage girls at a New Year party in 2003. Tafarwa Beckford, 22, was one of five men accused of killing Letisha Shakespeare, 17, and Charlene Ellis, 18,...
Man acquitted over New Year killings
A man has been cleared of the shootings of two teenage girls at a New Year party in 2003. Tafarwa Beckford, 22, was one of five men accused of killing Letisha Shakespeare, 17, and Charlene Ellis, 18,...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2005
Orange Order withdraw from St Pat's parade
The Orange Order has said it is withdrawing from a St Patrick's Day parade in Cork because of a “vociferous and misleading media campaign” by representatives of Sinn Fein. The Order had been invited ...
Orange Order withdraw from St Pat's parade
The Orange Order has said it is withdrawing from a St Patrick's Day parade in Cork because of a “vociferous and misleading media campaign” by representatives of Sinn Fein. The Order had been invited ...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2005
Several killed as Shia mosques bombed in Baghdad
Several people have been killed in attacks on two Shia mosques in Baghdad. At least seventeen people were killed in the first attack, at a mosque in Doura, which was caused by a suicide bomber. Eye...
Several killed as Shia mosques bombed in Baghdad
Several people have been killed in attacks on two Shia mosques in Baghdad. At least seventeen people were killed in the first attack, at a mosque in Doura, which was caused by a suicide bomber. Eye...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2005
MHRA reissues antidepressant advice
The Medical and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has resissued recent advice on SSRIs, following a number of studies published in the latest edition of the British Medical Journal (BMJ). ...
MHRA reissues antidepressant advice
The Medical and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has resissued recent advice on SSRIs, following a number of studies published in the latest edition of the British Medical Journal (BMJ). ...
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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.
