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Northern Ireland News for April 2005 : Page 10
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2005
Pregnant woman escapes arson attack
A pregnant woman has escaped injury following an arson attack on a Co Down block of flats on Friday. The woman was one of a number of people evacuated from the flats in the Brook Grove area of Banbri...
Pregnant woman escapes arson attack
A pregnant woman has escaped injury following an arson attack on a Co Down block of flats on Friday. The woman was one of a number of people evacuated from the flats in the Brook Grove area of Banbri...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2005
Armagh restoration wins design excellence award
The restoration of the Mall in Armagh city has won a top award for design excellence in Northern Ireland. Created in the 18th Century, the park gradually fell into disrepair in the 1990s, however rec...
Armagh restoration wins design excellence award
The restoration of the Mall in Armagh city has won a top award for design excellence in Northern Ireland. Created in the 18th Century, the park gradually fell into disrepair in the 1990s, however rec...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2005
Planned New Deal expansion slammed by Tories
Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary David Willetts has condemned Government plans to expand the New Deal programme to include a million sick and disabled people, claiming that the jobs scheme fails to ...
Planned New Deal expansion slammed by Tories
Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary David Willetts has condemned Government plans to expand the New Deal programme to include a million sick and disabled people, claiming that the jobs scheme fails to ...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2005
TUC report condemns proposed public service 'efficiency' cuts
A TUC report published today challenges the "commonly-held" opinion that the public services are stuffed full of "bowler hats and bureaucrats" and that job cuts can be made with no negative impact upo...
TUC report condemns proposed public service 'efficiency' cuts
A TUC report published today challenges the "commonly-held" opinion that the public services are stuffed full of "bowler hats and bureaucrats" and that job cuts can be made with no negative impact upo...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2005
Delegates arrive in Belfast ahead of Psychology conference
Around 400 delegates have arrived in Belfast to attend the 27th annual Congress of Psychology Students in Ireland. This year’s event, which is taking place at Queen’s University, will discuss a numbe...
Delegates arrive in Belfast ahead of Psychology conference
Around 400 delegates have arrived in Belfast to attend the 27th annual Congress of Psychology Students in Ireland. This year’s event, which is taking place at Queen’s University, will discuss a numbe...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2005
Without reform of human rights body, UN credibility at stake, Annan says
Speaking on the eleventh anniversary of the start of the Rwanda genocide and addressing the very human rights body he wants to replace, Secretary-General Kofi Annan yesterday warned that without refor...
Without reform of human rights body, UN credibility at stake, Annan says
Speaking on the eleventh anniversary of the start of the Rwanda genocide and addressing the very human rights body he wants to replace, Secretary-General Kofi Annan yesterday warned that without refor...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2005
'Corrie' threatened by ITV strike
ITV productions were hit by a strike this morning after negotiations broke down when unions refused to accept a 3.3% pay deal. The action will affect soap operas 'Coronation Street' and 'Emmerdale', ...
'Corrie' threatened by ITV strike
ITV productions were hit by a strike this morning after negotiations broke down when unions refused to accept a 3.3% pay deal. The action will affect soap operas 'Coronation Street' and 'Emmerdale', ...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2005
Bill to clean up neighbourhoods becomes law
The Clean Neighbourhoods Act has become law after receiving Royal Assent. The Act was fast-tracked through the remaining stages of the Parliamentary process ahead of the formal dissolution of Parlia...
Bill to clean up neighbourhoods becomes law
The Clean Neighbourhoods Act has become law after receiving Royal Assent. The Act was fast-tracked through the remaining stages of the Parliamentary process ahead of the formal dissolution of Parlia...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2005
European Space Agency recommends Mars return
European space scientists have strongly recommended a mission equipped with a planetary rover as the next scientific mission to Mars as part of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Aurora programme of pl...
European Space Agency recommends Mars return
European space scientists have strongly recommended a mission equipped with a planetary rover as the next scientific mission to Mars as part of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Aurora programme of pl...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2005
Mediterranean diet leads to longer life finds BMJ study
The Mediterranean diet is associated with longer life expectancy among elderly Europeans, a study published online by the BMJ has found. The Mediterranean diet is characterised by a high intake of ve...
Mediterranean diet leads to longer life finds BMJ study
The Mediterranean diet is associated with longer life expectancy among elderly Europeans, a study published online by the BMJ has found. The Mediterranean diet is characterised by a high intake of ve...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2005
Labour the party of economic stability, says Blair
The Labour Party has begun electioneering in earnest, placing the economy at the heart of its campaign. Prime Minister Tony Blair said the country faced a fundamental choice “about what kind of count...
Labour the party of economic stability, says Blair
The Labour Party has begun electioneering in earnest, placing the economy at the heart of its campaign. Prime Minister Tony Blair said the country faced a fundamental choice “about what kind of count...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2005
Plastic baton round adopted despite SDLP objections
The Northern Ireland Policing Board has said it is to follow through with recommendations for a new plastic baton round. Following a meeting of the Board in Belfast on Thursday, and a special meeting...
Plastic baton round adopted despite SDLP objections
The Northern Ireland Policing Board has said it is to follow through with recommendations for a new plastic baton round. Following a meeting of the Board in Belfast on Thursday, and a special meeting...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2005
Trading Standards issue scams warning
The Training Standards Service is urging local businesses to be wary of a number of scams which are operating across Northern Ireland. Kevin McNamara of Trading Standards said the latest scams are go...
Trading Standards issue scams warning
The Training Standards Service is urging local businesses to be wary of a number of scams which are operating across Northern Ireland. Kevin McNamara of Trading Standards said the latest scams are go...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2005
IRA to respond to Adams’ letter in ‘due course’
The IRA has said it will consider the letter sent to its leadership by Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams “in due course” In a letter sent to the leadership of the republican group, and released to the ...
IRA to respond to Adams’ letter in ‘due course’
The IRA has said it will consider the letter sent to its leadership by Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams “in due course” In a letter sent to the leadership of the republican group, and released to the ...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2005
Conservatives pledge £52 million to fight MRSA
A £52 million plan to put matrons back in charge in Britain's NHS hospitals, armed with powers to spearhead a new crackdown on the MRSA 'superbug', has been unveiled by Conservative leader Michael How...
Conservatives pledge £52 million to fight MRSA
A £52 million plan to put matrons back in charge in Britain's NHS hospitals, armed with powers to spearhead a new crackdown on the MRSA 'superbug', has been unveiled by Conservative leader Michael How...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2005
Four men released in 1974 murder investigation
Four men arrested in connection with the murder of a Co Tyrone businessman over 30 years ago have been released without charge. Patrick Kelly, a nationalist member of Omagh District Council, was shot...
Four men released in 1974 murder investigation
Four men arrested in connection with the murder of a Co Tyrone businessman over 30 years ago have been released without charge. Patrick Kelly, a nationalist member of Omagh District Council, was shot...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2005
Liberal Democrats pledge to outlaw racism disguised as religious hatred
Mark Oaten, Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary, today pledged to outlaw racism disguised as religious hatred, adding that he was disappointed that Labour had rejected Liberal Democrat plans to tig...
Liberal Democrats pledge to outlaw racism disguised as religious hatred
Mark Oaten, Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary, today pledged to outlaw racism disguised as religious hatred, adding that he was disappointed that Labour had rejected Liberal Democrat plans to tig...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2005
Iraqi president offered UN help to draw up constitution
Congratulating Iraq's new President Jalal Talabani on his election, Secretary-General Kofi Annan today stressed the need for national unity, a goal the United Nations has been seeking with redoubled r...
Iraqi president offered UN help to draw up constitution
Congratulating Iraq's new President Jalal Talabani on his election, Secretary-General Kofi Annan today stressed the need for national unity, a goal the United Nations has been seeking with redoubled r...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2005
People value local GP surgeries, says BMA
Strong evidence that people value their local GP practice more than having access to walk-in centres has been published by the British Medical Association, alongside its own manifesto for general prac...
People value local GP surgeries, says BMA
Strong evidence that people value their local GP practice more than having access to walk-in centres has been published by the British Medical Association, alongside its own manifesto for general prac...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2005
Police treat body find as ‘suspicious’
Police are treating the discovery of a man’s body in Co Down on Thursday as “suspicious”. The body was discovered in a yard at the back of an office in Church Square, Banbridge, at about 8.30am. Pol...
Police treat body find as ‘suspicious’
Police are treating the discovery of a man’s body in Co Down on Thursday as “suspicious”. The body was discovered in a yard at the back of an office in Church Square, Banbridge, at about 8.30am. Pol...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2005
Pensioner attacked at home during burglary
Police are appealing for information after a 79-year-old man was attacked by a gang of masked men at his home on the outskirts of west Belfast. The incident occurred at the man’s home in Glengoland A...
Pensioner attacked at home during burglary
Police are appealing for information after a 79-year-old man was attacked by a gang of masked men at his home on the outskirts of west Belfast. The incident occurred at the man’s home in Glengoland A...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2005
Pension Protection Fund launches
A scheme to protect employees' pension schemes in the event of their employer declaring bankruptcy has been launched. The Pension Protection Scheme will pay compensation to members of eligible define...
Pension Protection Fund launches
A scheme to protect employees' pension schemes in the event of their employer declaring bankruptcy has been launched. The Pension Protection Scheme will pay compensation to members of eligible define...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2005
Policing Board wants to improve three key areas
The Northern Ireland Policing Board today outlined three key areas it wants to improve on over the next three years. The Board, which published its aims in its new Corporate Plan for the period 1 Apr...
Policing Board wants to improve three key areas
The Northern Ireland Policing Board today outlined three key areas it wants to improve on over the next three years. The Board, which published its aims in its new Corporate Plan for the period 1 Apr...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2005
Lottery cash to bring children and WWII veterans together
As the UK prepares to mark the 60th anniversary next month of the end of the Second World War in Europe, lottery grants announced today will be awarded to fund special projects explaining the importan...
Lottery cash to bring children and WWII veterans together
As the UK prepares to mark the 60th anniversary next month of the end of the Second World War in Europe, lottery grants announced today will be awarded to fund special projects explaining the importan...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2005
First Class stamp price increased to 30p
The price of a basic First Class stamp has increased from 28p to 30p as of today, April 7, 2005. The basic rate for Second Class mail remains at 21p for all customers. Many business mail services wi...
First Class stamp price increased to 30p
The price of a basic First Class stamp has increased from 28p to 30p as of today, April 7, 2005. The basic rate for Second Class mail remains at 21p for all customers. Many business mail services wi...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2005
Lottery cash boost gets NI communities active
People in some of Northern Ireland’s most disadvantaged communities are set to get more healthy and active thanks to a cash windfall from the Big Lottery Fund. The largest of the National Lottery Goo...
Lottery cash boost gets NI communities active
People in some of Northern Ireland’s most disadvantaged communities are set to get more healthy and active thanks to a cash windfall from the Big Lottery Fund. The largest of the National Lottery Goo...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2005
Annan welcomes Côte d'Ivoire peace moves
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has today welcomed the agreement reached by the Côte d'Ivoire government and rebels forces, meeting in South Africa, to stop fighting and start disarmament....
Annan welcomes Côte d'Ivoire peace moves
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has today welcomed the agreement reached by the Côte d'Ivoire government and rebels forces, meeting in South Africa, to stop fighting and start disarmament....
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2005
Queen's Conference to examine language translation
Queen’s University Belfast is to hold its first international conference in examining issues of translation this coming weekend. Hosted by the Schools of English, and of Languages, Literatures and Ar...
Queen's Conference to examine language translation
Queen’s University Belfast is to hold its first international conference in examining issues of translation this coming weekend. Hosted by the Schools of English, and of Languages, Literatures and Ar...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2005
London commuters set to get free paper
The way has been cleared for a new afternoon or evening newspaper to be distributed to London commuters, following the completion of an OFT investigation. The investigation centred on the exclusive r...
London commuters set to get free paper
The way has been cleared for a new afternoon or evening newspaper to be distributed to London commuters, following the completion of an OFT investigation. The investigation centred on the exclusive r...
Business News, Apr 6, 2005
Holywood firm secures second major cross-border deal
Holywood-based Structural & Civil Engineering Consultancy firm Brian W Murray have announced securing their second major cross-border contract this year. Having recently secured the €5.5 million proj...
Holywood firm secures second major cross-border deal
Holywood-based Structural & Civil Engineering Consultancy firm Brian W Murray have announced securing their second major cross-border contract this year. Having recently secured the €5.5 million proj...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
