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Northern Ireland News for February 2005 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2005
Investigation to begin into possible contamination
Environment Minister Angela Smith has confirmed that investigations are to begin into allegations that around 200 homes in Co Antrim may have been built near contaminated land on the site of a former ...
Investigation to begin into possible contamination
Environment Minister Angela Smith has confirmed that investigations are to begin into allegations that around 200 homes in Co Antrim may have been built near contaminated land on the site of a former ...
UK National News, Feb 16, 2005
Confusion after massive blast at Iranian nuclear site
A massive explosion in Iran, approximately 90 miles from Bushehr, the construction site of a highly controversial nuclear plant, is being linked by eyewitnesses with a missile fired from a unidentifie...
Confusion after massive blast at Iranian nuclear site
A massive explosion in Iran, approximately 90 miles from Bushehr, the construction site of a highly controversial nuclear plant, is being linked by eyewitnesses with a missile fired from a unidentifie...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2005
Couple ‘shaken’ following robbery
Detectives in Coleraine are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Co Antrim on Tuesday evening. The incident took place in a laneway between Dunluce Street and Causeway Street in Portrush sh...
Couple ‘shaken’ following robbery
Detectives in Coleraine are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Co Antrim on Tuesday evening. The incident took place in a laneway between Dunluce Street and Causeway Street in Portrush sh...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2005
Teenage pregancy rates continue to fall
Teenage pregnancy rates in Northern Ireland's under-17s have fallen by over 25% during the past four years, it was revealed today. Figures unveiled at the ‘Teenage Pregnancy – Where are we now?’ conf...
Teenage pregancy rates continue to fall
Teenage pregnancy rates in Northern Ireland's under-17s have fallen by over 25% during the past four years, it was revealed today. Figures unveiled at the ‘Teenage Pregnancy – Where are we now?’ conf...
UK National News, Feb 16, 2005
Thousands gather for Hariri funeral in Beirut
Thousands of mourners gathered in Beirut today for the funeral of former Lebanese Prime Minister, Rafik Hariri. Mr Hariri, 60, was killed in a bomb explosion, on Monday in which 14 others were killed...
Thousands gather for Hariri funeral in Beirut
Thousands of mourners gathered in Beirut today for the funeral of former Lebanese Prime Minister, Rafik Hariri. Mr Hariri, 60, was killed in a bomb explosion, on Monday in which 14 others were killed...
UK National News, Feb 16, 2005
Trial delayed as Jackson recovers in hospital
The child molestation trial of pop star Michael Jackson has been delayed, after the singer was taken to hospital yesterday. Mr Jackson, 46, was travelling to the court in Santa Maria yesterday mornin...
Trial delayed as Jackson recovers in hospital
The child molestation trial of pop star Michael Jackson has been delayed, after the singer was taken to hospital yesterday. Mr Jackson, 46, was travelling to the court in Santa Maria yesterday mornin...
UK National News, Feb 16, 2005
Childhood obesity 'epidemic' exaggerated, claims study
A new report has suggested that childhood obesity rates in the UK may be overstated. The research was conducted by the Social Issues Research Council (SIRC), who receive funding from food companies s...
Childhood obesity 'epidemic' exaggerated, claims study
A new report has suggested that childhood obesity rates in the UK may be overstated. The research was conducted by the Social Issues Research Council (SIRC), who receive funding from food companies s...
UK National News, Feb 16, 2005
Specialist schools improving faster than other schools
Specialist schools are performing better than other schools in England, a report by the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) has reported. The education watchdog found that pupils in specialist...
Specialist schools improving faster than other schools
Specialist schools are performing better than other schools in England, a report by the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) has reported. The education watchdog found that pupils in specialist...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2005
WWF urge NI to keep up with Kyoto strategy
WWF Northern Ireland today urged the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Investment (DETI) to put an effective long-term energy strategy in place to help deal with climate change. On the day the Kyoto ...
WWF urge NI to keep up with Kyoto strategy
WWF Northern Ireland today urged the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Investment (DETI) to put an effective long-term energy strategy in place to help deal with climate change. On the day the Kyoto ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2005
Minister opens new business resource centre
Enterprise Minister Barry Gardiner has opened a new £1.2 million Technology Incubation and Resource Centre in Omagh, which is expected to increase the number of hi-tech, innovative businesses operatin...
Minister opens new business resource centre
Enterprise Minister Barry Gardiner has opened a new £1.2 million Technology Incubation and Resource Centre in Omagh, which is expected to increase the number of hi-tech, innovative businesses operatin...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2005
UU in unique joint academic agreement
The University of Ulster has signed up to an unique educational partnership covering the awarding of degrees to students studying healthcare programmes online. The UK Healthcare Education Partnership...
UU in unique joint academic agreement
The University of Ulster has signed up to an unique educational partnership covering the awarding of degrees to students studying healthcare programmes online. The UK Healthcare Education Partnership...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2005
Forest Service to hold meetings on future policy
Regular forest users are being invited to give their views on the future of forest policy in Northern Ireland. Over the coming weeks, the Forest Service, an agency within the Department of Agricultur...
Forest Service to hold meetings on future policy
Regular forest users are being invited to give their views on the future of forest policy in Northern Ireland. Over the coming weeks, the Forest Service, an agency within the Department of Agricultur...
UK National News, Feb 16, 2005
Met Office warns of more wintry weather on the way
Britain faces more wintry weather conditions ahead according to the latest Met Office forecasts. Snow, sub-zero temperatures and ice are forecast to hit the UK next week. The Met Office issued a sta...
Met Office warns of more wintry weather on the way
Britain faces more wintry weather conditions ahead according to the latest Met Office forecasts. Snow, sub-zero temperatures and ice are forecast to hit the UK next week. The Met Office issued a sta...
Business News, Feb 15, 2005
UK employers struggle to find staff with right skills
According to a recent survey, UK companies are reporting increased difficulties in recruiting staff with the right skills, and the education system has been accused of failing to meet employers' requi...
UK employers struggle to find staff with right skills
According to a recent survey, UK companies are reporting increased difficulties in recruiting staff with the right skills, and the education system has been accused of failing to meet employers' requi...
UK National News, Feb 15, 2005
Conservatives unveil immigrant health check plans
The Conservatives have unveiled plans to make immigrants coming to Britain undergo a system of compulsory medical checks, in order to reduce health risks posed by immigration. Under the new proposals...
Conservatives unveil immigrant health check plans
The Conservatives have unveiled plans to make immigrants coming to Britain undergo a system of compulsory medical checks, in order to reduce health risks posed by immigration. Under the new proposals...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 15, 2005
Shorts follow through with 280 jobs cuts
Belfast aerospace company Shorts has confirmed it is to axe up to 280 jobs as part of cutbacks announced last Autumn. The company, owned by Canadian-based parent Bombardier, announced it was scaling ...
Shorts follow through with 280 jobs cuts
Belfast aerospace company Shorts has confirmed it is to axe up to 280 jobs as part of cutbacks announced last Autumn. The company, owned by Canadian-based parent Bombardier, announced it was scaling ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 15, 2005
SF hit out at St Patrick's Day funding refusal
Sinn Fein have hit out at 'unionist' Alliance Party today for refusing to back a motion that would have granted financial aid for a St Patrick’s Day carnival in Belfast. The Alliance Party, UUP and D...
SF hit out at St Patrick's Day funding refusal
Sinn Fein have hit out at 'unionist' Alliance Party today for refusing to back a motion that would have granted financial aid for a St Patrick’s Day carnival in Belfast. The Alliance Party, UUP and D...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 15, 2005
Five people released in death probe
Five people have been released by police after being questioned in connection with the death of a man in north Belfast at the weekend. Stephen Montgomery, 34, from Mountainview Drive, was found injur...
Five people released in death probe
Five people have been released by police after being questioned in connection with the death of a man in north Belfast at the weekend. Stephen Montgomery, 34, from Mountainview Drive, was found injur...
UK National News, Feb 15, 2005
'McLibel' duo victorious in legal aid case
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that two environmentalists, sued for libel by McDonalds, should have received legal aid from the government. Helen Steel and David Morris, who became know...
'McLibel' duo victorious in legal aid case
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that two environmentalists, sued for libel by McDonalds, should have received legal aid from the government. Helen Steel and David Morris, who became know...
UK National News, Feb 15, 2005
NHS faces potential surgeon 'crisis' warns RCS
Almost three thousand extra surgeons are needed in order to avert a shortage in the National Health Service (NHS) a report has warned. A study by the Royal College of Surgeons (RSC), found that there...
NHS faces potential surgeon 'crisis' warns RCS
Almost three thousand extra surgeons are needed in order to avert a shortage in the National Health Service (NHS) a report has warned. A study by the Royal College of Surgeons (RSC), found that there...
UK National News, Feb 15, 2005
Lebanese army on 'high alert' following assassination
The Lebanese army has been placed on high alert, following the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri in the capital, Beirut, yesterday. The army has been placed on high alert, amid fear...
Lebanese army on 'high alert' following assassination
The Lebanese army has been placed on high alert, following the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri in the capital, Beirut, yesterday. The army has been placed on high alert, amid fear...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 15, 2005
Adams denies republican involvement in killing
Gerry Adams has hit out at the killers of Belfast man Robert McCartney amid accusations that republicans were hindering police efforts to find the perpetrators behind the murder. Commenting on the ki...
Adams denies republican involvement in killing
Gerry Adams has hit out at the killers of Belfast man Robert McCartney amid accusations that republicans were hindering police efforts to find the perpetrators behind the murder. Commenting on the ki...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 15, 2005
Minister confirms classroom spend for 2005/06
The Government has confirmed that an extra £79 million is to be pumped into local classrooms next year. Announcing details of a financial settlement for schools and Education & Library Boards for 200...
Minister confirms classroom spend for 2005/06
The Government has confirmed that an extra £79 million is to be pumped into local classrooms next year. Announcing details of a financial settlement for schools and Education & Library Boards for 200...
UK National News, Feb 15, 2005
No change in rate of inflation
Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation has remained steady at 1.6% last month, according to the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS). The ONS said that transport costs and petrol...
No change in rate of inflation
Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation has remained steady at 1.6% last month, according to the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS). The ONS said that transport costs and petrol...
UK National News, Feb 15, 2005
Government issues guidance on school trips
Education and Skills Secretary, Ruth Kelly, has issued a list of school trip guidelines, to help plan safer trips for school children. The three-step approach aims to help improve both the quantity a...
Government issues guidance on school trips
Education and Skills Secretary, Ruth Kelly, has issued a list of school trip guidelines, to help plan safer trips for school children. The three-step approach aims to help improve both the quantity a...
Business News, Feb 15, 2005
Boeing 777 offers long-haul economy
US aircraft maker Boeing will unveil its latest plane today in a bid to recover market share and win back its position as the world's number one plane maker from European rival, Airbus. The Boeing st...
Boeing 777 offers long-haul economy
US aircraft maker Boeing will unveil its latest plane today in a bid to recover market share and win back its position as the world's number one plane maker from European rival, Airbus. The Boeing st...
UK National News, Feb 15, 2005
Crunch time for London 2012 Olympics bid
London's bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games is under the spotlight today as members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Evaluation Commission begin arriving in the city. The 13-member Evalua...
Crunch time for London 2012 Olympics bid
London's bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games is under the spotlight today as members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Evaluation Commission begin arriving in the city. The 13-member Evalua...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 15, 2005
Petrol bomb thrown at house in Ballymena
Police are appealing for information following a petrol bomb attack on a house in Co Antrim last night. The device was thrown at the property in Dunfane Park, Ballymena at around 1.20am on Monday. Th...
Petrol bomb thrown at house in Ballymena
Police are appealing for information following a petrol bomb attack on a house in Co Antrim last night. The device was thrown at the property in Dunfane Park, Ballymena at around 1.20am on Monday. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 15, 2005
Armed robbers threaten Florist staff
Detectives in Newtownabbey are appealing for information following an armed robbery at a Florist shop on Monday afternoon. Shortly after 4.30pm, two masked men entered the shop in the Ballyclare Road...
Armed robbers threaten Florist staff
Detectives in Newtownabbey are appealing for information following an armed robbery at a Florist shop on Monday afternoon. Shortly after 4.30pm, two masked men entered the shop in the Ballyclare Road...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 15, 2005
School children to be trained in life saving skills
School children across Northern Ireland are to be trained to carry out life saving skills on heart attack victims as part of a major new initiative launched at Queen's University today. The unique AB...
School children to be trained in life saving skills
School children across Northern Ireland are to be trained to carry out life saving skills on heart attack victims as part of a major new initiative launched at Queen's University today. The unique AB...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
