Northern Ireland News for February 2005 : Page 9
UK National News, Feb 9, 2005
Blair apologises for 'injustice' of 1970s bomb jailings
Prime Minister Tony Blair has today made a public apology for the "injustice" experienced by the 11 people wrongly imprisoned for IRA bomb attacks on two pubs in England. The Guildford Four - Gerry C...
Blair apologises for 'injustice' of 1970s bomb jailings
Prime Minister Tony Blair has today made a public apology for the "injustice" experienced by the 11 people wrongly imprisoned for IRA bomb attacks on two pubs in England. The Guildford Four - Gerry C...
UK National News, Feb 9, 2005
Parties clash ahead of EU referendum debate
The Labour government has clashed with the Conservative party ahead of today's debate for a referendum on the European constitution. Foreign Secretary Jack Straw criticised the Conservatives' call fo...
Parties clash ahead of EU referendum debate
The Labour government has clashed with the Conservative party ahead of today's debate for a referendum on the European constitution. Foreign Secretary Jack Straw criticised the Conservatives' call fo...
UK National News, Feb 9, 2005
Palestinian militants say ceasefire is 'not binding'
Yesterday's historic ceasefire between Israel and the newly elected Palestinian leadership has been disowned by both Hamas and Islamic Jihad, the two Palestinian militant groups responsible for most o...
Palestinian militants say ceasefire is 'not binding'
Yesterday's historic ceasefire between Israel and the newly elected Palestinian leadership has been disowned by both Hamas and Islamic Jihad, the two Palestinian militant groups responsible for most o...
UK National News, Feb 9, 2005
Reid announces £135bn NHS cash injection for poorer areas
Health Secretary John Reid has announced a £135 billion investment for English Primary Care Trusts (PCT), in order to help improve services and tackle major illnesses, such as cancer and heart disease...
Reid announces £135bn NHS cash injection for poorer areas
Health Secretary John Reid has announced a £135 billion investment for English Primary Care Trusts (PCT), in order to help improve services and tackle major illnesses, such as cancer and heart disease...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2005
PM apologises for 'miscarriage of justice'
Prime Minister Tony Blair today publicly apologised to the 11 people wrongly imprisoned for IRA bomb attacks on two pubs in the 1970’s. In a statement recorded for television, Mr Blair, who had been ...
PM apologises for 'miscarriage of justice'
Prime Minister Tony Blair today publicly apologised to the 11 people wrongly imprisoned for IRA bomb attacks on two pubs in the 1970’s. In a statement recorded for television, Mr Blair, who had been ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2005
Man charged with supplying Omagh bomb car
The man arrested on Tuesday in connection with the 1998 Omagh bombing has appeared in court today. Anthony Joseph Donegan, 34, from Dundalk, appeared before Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Wednesday...
Man charged with supplying Omagh bomb car
The man arrested on Tuesday in connection with the 1998 Omagh bombing has appeared in court today. Anthony Joseph Donegan, 34, from Dundalk, appeared before Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Wednesday...
UK National News, Feb 9, 2005
Report questions care of patients with lung problems
More than one in ten patients admitted to hospital suffering from a severe respiratory condition die within 90 days of admission, a new study has found. An audit into the care of Chronic Obstructive ...
Report questions care of patients with lung problems
More than one in ten patients admitted to hospital suffering from a severe respiratory condition die within 90 days of admission, a new study has found. An audit into the care of Chronic Obstructive ...
UK National News, Feb 9, 2005
First images released of deep-sea tsunami site
The first images from the offshore investigation into the area devastated by the Asian tsunami and earthquake have been released. Navy vessel, HMS Scott, was despatched to the area to conduct an exam...
First images released of deep-sea tsunami site
The first images from the offshore investigation into the area devastated by the Asian tsunami and earthquake have been released. Navy vessel, HMS Scott, was despatched to the area to conduct an exam...
UK National News, Feb 9, 2005
Treasury email reveals ERM information to BBC
The BBC reported today that it has received documents relating to the 1992 Exchange Rate Mechanism debacle that resulted in a failed attempt by the then Prime Minister John Major and Chancellor of the...
Treasury email reveals ERM information to BBC
The BBC reported today that it has received documents relating to the 1992 Exchange Rate Mechanism debacle that resulted in a failed attempt by the then Prime Minister John Major and Chancellor of the...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2005
Pensioner hospitalised following burglary
Police are appealing for information after a pensioner was left hospitalised after her home was robbed in Co Down last night. The incident occurred at around 8pm on Tuesday when five men called at th...
Pensioner hospitalised following burglary
Police are appealing for information after a pensioner was left hospitalised after her home was robbed in Co Down last night. The incident occurred at around 8pm on Tuesday when five men called at th...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2005
Healy declared fit for Canada game
Leeds United striker David Healy will spearhead the Northern Ireland attack tonight when Lawrie Sanchez’s men take on Canada in a friendly at Windsor Park. The former Preston North End player's fitne...
Healy declared fit for Canada game
Leeds United striker David Healy will spearhead the Northern Ireland attack tonight when Lawrie Sanchez’s men take on Canada in a friendly at Windsor Park. The former Preston North End player's fitne...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2005
Crime task force called on to 're-double' efforts
Secretary of State Paul Murphy has said it is essential that efforts are re-doubled in order to build on the successes of the Organised Crime Task Force (OCTF) over the past year. Mr Murphy was speak...
Crime task force called on to 're-double' efforts
Secretary of State Paul Murphy has said it is essential that efforts are re-doubled in order to build on the successes of the Organised Crime Task Force (OCTF) over the past year. Mr Murphy was speak...
UK National News, Feb 9, 2005
Former PSNI chief appointed as HM Chief Inspector
Former PSNI Chief Constable, Sir Ronnie Flanagan, has been appointed as Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary. Sir Ronnie was appointed as one of Her Majesty's inspectors in 2002. He will suc...
Former PSNI chief appointed as HM Chief Inspector
Former PSNI Chief Constable, Sir Ronnie Flanagan, has been appointed as Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary. Sir Ronnie was appointed as one of Her Majesty's inspectors in 2002. He will suc...
UK National News, Feb 9, 2005
OFT scheme to crack down on scams
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has launched a scheme to help customers spot scams and avoid being 'taken in' by fraudsters. A month-long campaign has been launched to help educate consumers about m...
OFT scheme to crack down on scams
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has launched a scheme to help customers spot scams and avoid being 'taken in' by fraudsters. A month-long campaign has been launched to help educate consumers about m...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2005
Police target car crime in West Belfast and Lisburn
Police arrested 21 people and recovered 23 vehicles last month in its efforts to cut down car crime in West Belfast and Lisburn figures released today have shown. The figures for the work of the Auto...
Police target car crime in West Belfast and Lisburn
Police arrested 21 people and recovered 23 vehicles last month in its efforts to cut down car crime in West Belfast and Lisburn figures released today have shown. The figures for the work of the Auto...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2005
DEL launch ‘Achievement’ document
The proposal to develop a new framework for achievement, designed to recognise a wider range of attainment and be fit for employment purposes, was launched today by the Department for Employment and L...
DEL launch ‘Achievement’ document
The proposal to develop a new framework for achievement, designed to recognise a wider range of attainment and be fit for employment purposes, was launched today by the Department for Employment and L...
UK National News, Feb 9, 2005
Public 'concern' at film portrayal of suicide and self-harm
The portrayal of suicide and self-harm in movies has been highlighted as a 'classification concern' by movie-goers in a new survey by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). The survey, whic...
Public 'concern' at film portrayal of suicide and self-harm
The portrayal of suicide and self-harm in movies has been highlighted as a 'classification concern' by movie-goers in a new survey by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). The survey, whic...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2005
Conference discusses accident prevention in homes
A conference to support the implementation of the Northern Ireland Home Accident Prevention Strategy and Action Plan has been held Belfast. Organised by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accide...
Conference discusses accident prevention in homes
A conference to support the implementation of the Northern Ireland Home Accident Prevention Strategy and Action Plan has been held Belfast. Organised by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accide...
Business News, Feb 8, 2005
NI firms praised for 'entrepreneurial flair'
Announcing the winners of the 2005 Spirit of Enterprise Awards, at a ceremony in Belfast Castle Enterprise Minister, Barry Gardiner has praised the companies for their 'entrepreneurial flair'. West B...
NI firms praised for 'entrepreneurial flair'
Announcing the winners of the 2005 Spirit of Enterprise Awards, at a ceremony in Belfast Castle Enterprise Minister, Barry Gardiner has praised the companies for their 'entrepreneurial flair'. West B...
UK National News, Feb 8, 2005
MacArthur smashes record by over 33 hours
Yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur returned to Britain today after setting a new record for sailing solo around the world. MacArthur's yacht B&Q crossed the finish line at Ushant at 22:29 GMT on Monday even...
MacArthur smashes record by over 33 hours
Yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur returned to Britain today after setting a new record for sailing solo around the world. MacArthur's yacht B&Q crossed the finish line at Ushant at 22:29 GMT on Monday even...
UK National News, Feb 8, 2005
Record-breaker MacArthur to be made a Dame
The Queen has confirmed that top yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur will be made a Dame, following her record-breaking solo sailing trip around the world. A statement issued this morning from the Palace sai...
Record-breaker MacArthur to be made a Dame
The Queen has confirmed that top yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur will be made a Dame, following her record-breaking solo sailing trip around the world. A statement issued this morning from the Palace sai...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2005
Funeral takes place of murder victim
The funeral of a man stabbed to death in Belfast city centre last week has taken place on Tuesday. Father of two, Robert McCartney, 33, of Mountpottinger Road in east Belfast, died after being stabbe...
Funeral takes place of murder victim
The funeral of a man stabbed to death in Belfast city centre last week has taken place on Tuesday. Father of two, Robert McCartney, 33, of Mountpottinger Road in east Belfast, died after being stabbe...
Business News, Feb 8, 2005
Universities and business combine to boost economy
Government investment in higher education institutions' (HEIs) knowledge transfer activities is helping boost the UK economy, according to figures published today. The Higher Education - Business and...
Universities and business combine to boost economy
Government investment in higher education institutions' (HEIs) knowledge transfer activities is helping boost the UK economy, according to figures published today. The Higher Education - Business and...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2005
Police to set up specialist crime unit in North Belfast
Police in North Belfast have today revealed that they are to set up an Operational Support Unit (OSU) to help tackle crime in the area. Car crime, drugs and burglary will be top priorities for the te...
Police to set up specialist crime unit in North Belfast
Police in North Belfast have today revealed that they are to set up an Operational Support Unit (OSU) to help tackle crime in the area. Car crime, drugs and burglary will be top priorities for the te...
Business News, Feb 8, 2005
BP lifts dividend by 26% on £8.7bn profits
Oil and petrochemical giant BP has reported profits of £8.7 billion ($16.2 billion) today, up 26% on the previous year, representing the biggest single increase in the group's recent history. Citing ...
BP lifts dividend by 26% on £8.7bn profits
Oil and petrochemical giant BP has reported profits of £8.7 billion ($16.2 billion) today, up 26% on the previous year, representing the biggest single increase in the group's recent history. Citing ...
Business News, Feb 8, 2005
TUC calls for action on manufacturing jobs
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) have called for a review of the government support given to manufacturing companies, following the loss of 105,000 jobs in the sector over the last year. The TUC calle...
TUC calls for action on manufacturing jobs
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) have called for a review of the government support given to manufacturing companies, following the loss of 105,000 jobs in the sector over the last year. The TUC calle...
UK National News, Feb 8, 2005
Israeli and Palestinian leaders announce Middle East ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon and Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, have announced a ceasefire, during talks in Egypt today. Mr Sharon announced a cessation of military action against Pale...
Israeli and Palestinian leaders announce Middle East ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon and Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, have announced a ceasefire, during talks in Egypt today. Mr Sharon announced a cessation of military action against Pale...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2005
Proposals to place previous convictions before court
Criminal Justice Minister John Spellar has announced new proposals to give courts the opportunity to hear a wider range of relevant evidence in criminal cases. A consultation launched on Monday is se...
Proposals to place previous convictions before court
Criminal Justice Minister John Spellar has announced new proposals to give courts the opportunity to hear a wider range of relevant evidence in criminal cases. A consultation launched on Monday is se...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2005
Two cars set alight in Co Derry arson attack
Police are appealing for witnesses following an arson attack on two cars in Co Londonderry early this morning. The incident occurred at around 5.30am on the Goshaden Road in Killaloo. A couple and t...
Two cars set alight in Co Derry arson attack
Police are appealing for witnesses following an arson attack on two cars in Co Londonderry early this morning. The incident occurred at around 5.30am on the Goshaden Road in Killaloo. A couple and t...
UK National News, Feb 8, 2005
Review of mental health nurses announced
The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) has announced plans for a new framework for mental health nursing. CNO Chris Beasley said that the review of mental health nursing would look at a number of issues, in...
Review of mental health nurses announced
The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) has announced plans for a new framework for mental health nursing. CNO Chris Beasley said that the review of mental health nursing would look at a number of issues, in...
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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.