Northern Ireland News for February 2005 : Page 8
UK National News, Feb 11, 2005
9/11 Commission report lists US security failings
It has been revealed by the 9/11 Commission that the Bush Administration had received 52 warnings in daily intelligence summaries about possible terrorist activities in the weeks prior to the Septembe...
9/11 Commission report lists US security failings
It has been revealed by the 9/11 Commission that the Bush Administration had received 52 warnings in daily intelligence summaries about possible terrorist activities in the weeks prior to the Septembe...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2005
Wayne McCullough loses title fight bid
Belfast boxer Wayne McCullough has failed in his bid to win a second World title belt following defeat at the hands of Mexican WBC super bantamweight champion Oscar Larios in California last night. T...
Wayne McCullough loses title fight bid
Belfast boxer Wayne McCullough has failed in his bid to win a second World title belt following defeat at the hands of Mexican WBC super bantamweight champion Oscar Larios in California last night. T...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2005
Morrisons dismiss takeover speculation
Leading supermarket chain Morrisons has dismissed speculation that it is braced for a takeover. Reports on Friday morning suggested that US-owned chain, Asda, was believed to be on the verge of signi...
Morrisons dismiss takeover speculation
Leading supermarket chain Morrisons has dismissed speculation that it is braced for a takeover. Reports on Friday morning suggested that US-owned chain, Asda, was believed to be on the verge of signi...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2005
Government launches charity consultation document
A public consultation exercise to seek views on proposed changes to the existing laws governing charities in Northern Ireland was announced today by Social Development Minister John Spellar. The appo...
Government launches charity consultation document
A public consultation exercise to seek views on proposed changes to the existing laws governing charities in Northern Ireland was announced today by Social Development Minister John Spellar. The appo...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2005
Overseas doctors face unemployment in UK
Junior overseas doctors have been warned that they face long periods of unemployment if they come to the UK, an article in this week's British Medical Journal (BMJ) claims. A recent survey by the Roy...
Overseas doctors face unemployment in UK
Junior overseas doctors have been warned that they face long periods of unemployment if they come to the UK, an article in this week's British Medical Journal (BMJ) claims. A recent survey by the Roy...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2005
Wilson retains top spot as hot library choice
Children's author Jacqueline Wilson has retained her position as the UK's most borrowed author, according to the latest figures. The figures, compiled by Public Lending Right (PLR) over 2003-2004, sh...
Wilson retains top spot as hot library choice
Children's author Jacqueline Wilson has retained her position as the UK's most borrowed author, according to the latest figures. The figures, compiled by Public Lending Right (PLR) over 2003-2004, sh...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2005
DSD announces £300,000 facelift for Limavady
The Department for Social Development, through its North West Development Office, has begun work on an environmental improvement scheme in Limavady. The £300,000 scheme, developed by the North West D...
DSD announces £300,000 facelift for Limavady
The Department for Social Development, through its North West Development Office, has begun work on an environmental improvement scheme in Limavady. The £300,000 scheme, developed by the North West D...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2005
Advice day for NI enterprises hailed as ‘great success’
Over 1,300 represantatives from local businesses have attended this year’s Customs and Inland Revenue Business Advice Open Day at the Ramada Hotel in Belfast. Jim Maclean, Customs’ Regional Business...
Advice day for NI enterprises hailed as ‘great success’
Over 1,300 represantatives from local businesses have attended this year’s Customs and Inland Revenue Business Advice Open Day at the Ramada Hotel in Belfast. Jim Maclean, Customs’ Regional Business...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2005
Many quangos are 'useless', survey says
Many of the UK's 529 quangos, which receive billions of pounds of taxpayers' money, are useless, according to a new report. The Essential Guide to British Quangos, by Dan Lewis, states that the curre...
Many quangos are 'useless', survey says
Many of the UK's 529 quangos, which receive billions of pounds of taxpayers' money, are useless, according to a new report. The Essential Guide to British Quangos, by Dan Lewis, states that the curre...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2005
Hormone spray promises to boost women's libido
A unique testosterone spray could help women with low libido to enjoy sex, scientists claim. The spray, developed by Melbourne-based company, Acrux, was found to "significantly" improve sexual enjoym...
Hormone spray promises to boost women's libido
A unique testosterone spray could help women with low libido to enjoy sex, scientists claim. The spray, developed by Melbourne-based company, Acrux, was found to "significantly" improve sexual enjoym...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2005
SF members sanctioned robbery – IMC report
The International Monitoring Commission (IMC) has said the IRA was behind last December’s Northern Bank robbery and that senior members of Sinn Fein had sanctioned the raid. In it’s fourth report, sp...
SF members sanctioned robbery – IMC report
The International Monitoring Commission (IMC) has said the IRA was behind last December’s Northern Bank robbery and that senior members of Sinn Fein had sanctioned the raid. In it’s fourth report, sp...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2005
Fines slapped on 8,200 phone use drivers in NI
Over 8,200 drivers have been fined for driving while using a mobile phone, police revealed today. A total of 8,261 Northern Ireland drivers have been given £30 fixed penalty fines since the ban on th...
Fines slapped on 8,200 phone use drivers in NI
Over 8,200 drivers have been fined for driving while using a mobile phone, police revealed today. A total of 8,261 Northern Ireland drivers have been given £30 fixed penalty fines since the ban on th...
UK National News, Feb 10, 2005
Prince Charles to marry Camilla Parker-Bowles
The Prince of Wales has announced that he will marry Camilla Parker-Bowles this spring in a wedding set to take place at Windsor Castle on April 8. In a statement announcing the wedding, the 57-year-...
Prince Charles to marry Camilla Parker-Bowles
The Prince of Wales has announced that he will marry Camilla Parker-Bowles this spring in a wedding set to take place at Windsor Castle on April 8. In a statement announcing the wedding, the 57-year-...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2005
Car set on fire in Greenisland
Police in Carrickfergus are appealing for information after a car was set on fire in Greenisland last night. It is believed the driver’s window of the Vauxhall Corsa was smashed before the vehicle wa...
Car set on fire in Greenisland
Police in Carrickfergus are appealing for information after a car was set on fire in Greenisland last night. It is believed the driver’s window of the Vauxhall Corsa was smashed before the vehicle wa...
UK National News, Feb 10, 2005
Murdered BBC Producer was 'targeted', says NUJ
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has claimed that BBC Producer Kate Peyton, who died yesterday after being shot in the Somalian capital, Mogadishu, was apparently 'targeted'. Ms Peyton, who wa...
Murdered BBC Producer was 'targeted', says NUJ
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has claimed that BBC Producer Kate Peyton, who died yesterday after being shot in the Somalian capital, Mogadishu, was apparently 'targeted'. Ms Peyton, who wa...
Business News, Feb 10, 2005
Minister welcomes guidance on business insurance
Enterprise Minister Barry Gardiner has welcomed a new guide that offers practical advice to businesses on purchasing insurance cover. The guide has been produced by the Department of Enterprise, Trad...
Minister welcomes guidance on business insurance
Enterprise Minister Barry Gardiner has welcomed a new guide that offers practical advice to businesses on purchasing insurance cover. The guide has been produced by the Department of Enterprise, Trad...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2005
Sir Ronnie's appointment welcomed by Policing Board chief
The Chairman of the Northern Ireland Policing Board has welcomed the news that former PSNI Chief Constable, Sir Ronnie Flanagan, has been appointed as Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary. T...
Sir Ronnie's appointment welcomed by Policing Board chief
The Chairman of the Northern Ireland Policing Board has welcomed the news that former PSNI Chief Constable, Sir Ronnie Flanagan, has been appointed as Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary. T...
UK National News, Feb 10, 2005
Customer crush closes new Ikea store
The new UK branch of Swedish household and furnishing goods store, Ikea, has been forced to close, due to a crush caused by thousands of shoppers turning up for the opening night. The store in Edmont...
Customer crush closes new Ikea store
The new UK branch of Swedish household and furnishing goods store, Ikea, has been forced to close, due to a crush caused by thousands of shoppers turning up for the opening night. The store in Edmont...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2005
Police warn of internet bank scam
Police have called on members of the public to be on the alert when disclosing personal bank details in responding to job advertisements posted on the Internet. This follows reports of a scam to use ...
Police warn of internet bank scam
Police have called on members of the public to be on the alert when disclosing personal bank details in responding to job advertisements posted on the Internet. This follows reports of a scam to use ...
UK National News, Feb 10, 2005
UK MRSA problem caused by contagious 'clones'
The MRSA epidemic plaguing Britain's hospitals may be due to extremely transmissible contagious clones of the superbug, a scientist has claimed. Dr Mark Enright, from the University of Bath, also sai...
UK MRSA problem caused by contagious 'clones'
The MRSA epidemic plaguing Britain's hospitals may be due to extremely transmissible contagious clones of the superbug, a scientist has claimed. Dr Mark Enright, from the University of Bath, also sai...
UK National News, Feb 10, 2005
School dinner standards back on the menu
The government has placed school dinners back on the agenda today, launching a campaign to improve the quality of meals in British schools. Education and Skills Secretary, Ruth Kelly, announced that ...
School dinner standards back on the menu
The government has placed school dinners back on the agenda today, launching a campaign to improve the quality of meals in British schools. Education and Skills Secretary, Ruth Kelly, announced that ...
UK National News, Feb 10, 2005
Conservatives propose local police commissioners
Conservative leader, Michael Howard, has announced plans to introduce local police commissioners, as part of the party's law and order policy. Mr Howard unveiled plans to replace "remote and unaccoun...
Conservatives propose local police commissioners
Conservative leader, Michael Howard, has announced plans to introduce local police commissioners, as part of the party's law and order policy. Mr Howard unveiled plans to replace "remote and unaccoun...
UK National News, Feb 10, 2005
Government launches car labelling scheme
A scheme to assess the 'environmental friendliness' of new cars via the use of colour-coded labels has been launched by the government. The fuel efficiency labels, similar to those displayed on fridg...
Government launches car labelling scheme
A scheme to assess the 'environmental friendliness' of new cars via the use of colour-coded labels has been launched by the government. The fuel efficiency labels, similar to those displayed on fridg...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2005
£2.5m cash boost for languages at UU
The University of Ulster today revealed it is to receive a £2.5 million cash boost for teaching and learning. The cash injection will fund new developments in the teaching of Irish and French and in ...
£2.5m cash boost for languages at UU
The University of Ulster today revealed it is to receive a £2.5 million cash boost for teaching and learning. The cash injection will fund new developments in the teaching of Irish and French and in ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2005
Minister welcomes guidance on business insurance
Enterprise Minister Barry Gardiner has welcomed a new guide that offers practical advice to businesses on purchasing insurance cover. The guide has been produced by the Department of Enterprise, Trad...
Minister welcomes guidance on business insurance
Enterprise Minister Barry Gardiner has welcomed a new guide that offers practical advice to businesses on purchasing insurance cover. The guide has been produced by the Department of Enterprise, Trad...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2005
NI handed ‘dose of reality’ following Canada defeat
Northern Ireland were handed a “dose of reality” last night following their 1-0 defeat at the hands of Canada. The only goal of the game came on 32 minutes when Canadian striker Olivier Occean took a...
NI handed ‘dose of reality’ following Canada defeat
Northern Ireland were handed a “dose of reality” last night following their 1-0 defeat at the hands of Canada. The only goal of the game came on 32 minutes when Canadian striker Olivier Occean took a...
UK National News, Feb 10, 2005
Barclays reports record £4.6bn profits
The UK's third largest bank, Barclays, has reported record annual pre-tax profits of £4.6 billion. The 20% rise in profits was mainly due to a strong performance in the Group's domestic and internati...
Barclays reports record £4.6bn profits
The UK's third largest bank, Barclays, has reported record annual pre-tax profits of £4.6 billion. The 20% rise in profits was mainly due to a strong performance in the Group's domestic and internati...
UK National News, Feb 10, 2005
BT reports rise in 'new wave' turnover
BT Group has reported "new wave" turnover at £1.14 billion is up 35%, and now represents a quarter of group turnover, as the third quarter figures were published today. Commenting on the third quarte...
BT reports rise in 'new wave' turnover
BT Group has reported "new wave" turnover at £1.14 billion is up 35%, and now represents a quarter of group turnover, as the third quarter figures were published today. Commenting on the third quarte...
UK National News, Feb 10, 2005
Scissor Sisters score Brits hat-trick
New York band Scissor Sisters were the stars of the show at the 25th Brit Awards, collecting three of the most prestigious awards. The American band, who made a huge impression on the British music s...
Scissor Sisters score Brits hat-trick
New York band Scissor Sisters were the stars of the show at the 25th Brit Awards, collecting three of the most prestigious awards. The American band, who made a huge impression on the British music s...
Business News, Feb 9, 2005
London FTSE 100 briefly tops 5,000 points
In its first excursion above 5,000 mark since 2002, the FTSE 100 share index briefly passed the barrier by 1.5 points during this afternoon's trading. This is the first time the troubled stock exchan...
London FTSE 100 briefly tops 5,000 points
In its first excursion above 5,000 mark since 2002, the FTSE 100 share index briefly passed the barrier by 1.5 points during this afternoon's trading. This is the first time the troubled stock exchan...
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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.
