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Northern Ireland News for April 2005 : Page 11
UK National News, Apr 6, 2005
Party leaders clash in Commons
There were reportedly 'rowdy' scenes in the House of Commons today as the leaders of the three main political parties clashed during the final Prime Minister's Question Time. Prime Minister Tony Blai...
Party leaders clash in Commons
There were reportedly 'rowdy' scenes in the House of Commons today as the leaders of the three main political parties clashed during the final Prime Minister's Question Time. Prime Minister Tony Blai...
UK National News, Apr 6, 2005
BNP leader charged with racial hatred offences
Nick Griffin, the leader of the British National Party (BNP), has been charged with four racial hatred offences, police have confirmed. Mr Griffin, 45, from Welshpool, was one of three people charged...
BNP leader charged with racial hatred offences
Nick Griffin, the leader of the British National Party (BNP), has been charged with four racial hatred offences, police have confirmed. Mr Griffin, 45, from Welshpool, was one of three people charged...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 6, 2005
Adams calls on IRA to ‘accept’ democracy
Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams has called on the IRA to "fully embrace and accept" democratic means. In a letter sent to the leadership of the republican group, Mr Adams praised the IRA for keeping ...
Adams calls on IRA to ‘accept’ democracy
Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams has called on the IRA to "fully embrace and accept" democratic means. In a letter sent to the leadership of the republican group, Mr Adams praised the IRA for keeping ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 6, 2005
Text of document given to the IRA...
The following is the full text of a speech by Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams: I want to speak directly to the men and women of Oglaigh na hEireann, the volunteer soldiers of the Irish Republican A...
Text of document given to the IRA...
The following is the full text of a speech by Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams: I want to speak directly to the men and women of Oglaigh na hEireann, the volunteer soldiers of the Irish Republican A...
UK National News, Apr 6, 2005
Prince Rainier of Monaco dies aged 81
Prince Rainier III of Monaco has died at the age of 81. The Prince, who was Europe's longest-serving monarch, was admitted to hospital on March 7, suffering from a lung infection. His condition deter...
Prince Rainier of Monaco dies aged 81
Prince Rainier III of Monaco has died at the age of 81. The Prince, who was Europe's longest-serving monarch, was admitted to hospital on March 7, suffering from a lung infection. His condition deter...
UK National News, Apr 6, 2005
Kurd leader chosen as new Iraq president
Kurdish leader Jalal Talabani has been chosen by the new Iraq parliament to become the country's first democratically elected president. The country's former president, Ghazi al Yawar, a Sunni Arab a...
Kurd leader chosen as new Iraq president
Kurdish leader Jalal Talabani has been chosen by the new Iraq parliament to become the country's first democratically elected president. The country's former president, Ghazi al Yawar, a Sunni Arab a...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 6, 2005
Four arrested in connection with 1974 murder
Four men have been arrested in connection with the murder of a politician more than 30 years ago. Patrick Kelly, a nationalist member of Omagh District Council, was shot dead in July 1974 when he was...
Four arrested in connection with 1974 murder
Four men have been arrested in connection with the murder of a politician more than 30 years ago. Patrick Kelly, a nationalist member of Omagh District Council, was shot dead in July 1974 when he was...
UK National News, Apr 6, 2005
Campaigns over 'peanuts' benefits launched
Anti-poverty campaigners have handed out peanuts at protests across Britain, in order to highlight what they term as the "miserly" benefit increases facing millions of claimants. The 'Peanuts4benefit...
Campaigns over 'peanuts' benefits launched
Anti-poverty campaigners have handed out peanuts at protests across Britain, in order to highlight what they term as the "miserly" benefit increases facing millions of claimants. The 'Peanuts4benefit...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 6, 2005
EU President ‘impressed’ with McCartney family
The President of the European Parliament has praised the family of murdered Belfast man Robert McCartney saying he was “deeply impressed” with the bravery shown in their fight for justice. Josep Borr...
EU President ‘impressed’ with McCartney family
The President of the European Parliament has praised the family of murdered Belfast man Robert McCartney saying he was “deeply impressed” with the bravery shown in their fight for justice. Josep Borr...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 6, 2005
Man dies in road traffic collision
A man has died following a road traffic accident in Co Tyrone on Tuesday. The victim, believed to be in his 60s, was killed when a lorry collided with a car on the Doogary Road in Omagh shortly befor...
Man dies in road traffic collision
A man has died following a road traffic accident in Co Tyrone on Tuesday. The victim, believed to be in his 60s, was killed when a lorry collided with a car on the Doogary Road in Omagh shortly befor...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 6, 2005
Family of stabbing victim has Adams meeting cancelled
A meeting scheduled for today between Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams and the family of a man murdered in Londonderry two years ago has been cancelled. Jimmy McGinley, 23, was stabbed through the hea...
Family of stabbing victim has Adams meeting cancelled
A meeting scheduled for today between Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams and the family of a man murdered in Londonderry two years ago has been cancelled. Jimmy McGinley, 23, was stabbed through the hea...
UK National News, Apr 6, 2005
Over-65s to receive anti-pneumonia jab
The Department of Health has unveiled plans to offer over-65s a routine jab to protect against diseases such as pneumonia. The new vaccination will help protect older people from pneumococcal infecti...
Over-65s to receive anti-pneumonia jab
The Department of Health has unveiled plans to offer over-65s a routine jab to protect against diseases such as pneumonia. The new vaccination will help protect older people from pneumococcal infecti...
UK National News, Apr 6, 2005
Mandela backs London's 2012 Olympic bid
Nelson Mandela has given his support to London's bid to host the Olympic games in 2012. The former South African president said that London's diversity made it an ideal venue to host an event that "u...
Mandela backs London's 2012 Olympic bid
Nelson Mandela has given his support to London's bid to host the Olympic games in 2012. The former South African president said that London's diversity made it an ideal venue to host an event that "u...
UK National News, Apr 6, 2005
Watchdog lodges energy bill super complaint
Gas and electricity consumer watchdog Energywatch has announced that it is to lodge a 'super complaint' with regulator Ofcom over fuel bills, which, it says, is causing a "myriad of problems" for cons...
Watchdog lodges energy bill super complaint
Gas and electricity consumer watchdog Energywatch has announced that it is to lodge a 'super complaint' with regulator Ofcom over fuel bills, which, it says, is causing a "myriad of problems" for cons...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 6, 2005
Cancer experts gather at Queen's
Over 150 cancer experts from around the world are meeting at Queen's University this week to discuss the latest developments in cutting-edge research into the disease. The biennial meeting of the In...
Cancer experts gather at Queen's
Over 150 cancer experts from around the world are meeting at Queen's University this week to discuss the latest developments in cutting-edge research into the disease. The biennial meeting of the In...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 6, 2005
NI Social Fund gets £1.3m boost
The Department for Social Development today announced a £1.34 million cash injection for the Northern Ireland Social Fund, which will provide extra support for some of the most needy people in society...
NI Social Fund gets £1.3m boost
The Department for Social Development today announced a £1.34 million cash injection for the Northern Ireland Social Fund, which will provide extra support for some of the most needy people in society...
UK National News, Apr 6, 2005
Sea King contract awarded to Westland Helicopters
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £300 million contract to Westland Helicopters Ltd for the long term future support provided to Sea King aircraft. The Sea King Integrated Operational Support (S...
Sea King contract awarded to Westland Helicopters
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £300 million contract to Westland Helicopters Ltd for the long term future support provided to Sea King aircraft. The Sea King Integrated Operational Support (S...
UK National News, Apr 6, 2005
£500,000 worth of illegal DVDs seized in raid
In the early hours of Sunday April 3 a team of anti-piracy officials swooped on illegal traders at a Staffordshire car boot sale, leading to the removal of 20,000 fake DVDs with an estimated street va...
£500,000 worth of illegal DVDs seized in raid
In the early hours of Sunday April 3 a team of anti-piracy officials swooped on illegal traders at a Staffordshire car boot sale, leading to the removal of 20,000 fake DVDs with an estimated street va...
UK National News, Apr 5, 2005
Blair announces general election
The next general election will take place on May 5, Prime Minister Tony Blair has announced. Mr Blair went to Buckingham Palace this morning to request the Queen to dissolve parliament. Speaking aft...
Blair announces general election
The next general election will take place on May 5, Prime Minister Tony Blair has announced. Mr Blair went to Buckingham Palace this morning to request the Queen to dissolve parliament. Speaking aft...
UK National News, Apr 5, 2005
Details of Royal Wedding confirmed
The wedding between the Prince of Wales and Camilla Parker-Bowles will take place on Saturday afternoon at 12:30 GMT. A church blessing at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle at 14:30 GMT, conducted...
Details of Royal Wedding confirmed
The wedding between the Prince of Wales and Camilla Parker-Bowles will take place on Saturday afternoon at 12:30 GMT. A church blessing at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle at 14:30 GMT, conducted...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2005
Local parties set for battle as election date announced
Local political parties are to begin electioneering in earnest after Prime Minister Tony Blair confirmed May 5 as polling day across the UK. Mr Blair, who delayed announcing the poll date by 24 hours...
Local parties set for battle as election date announced
Local political parties are to begin electioneering in earnest after Prime Minister Tony Blair confirmed May 5 as polling day across the UK. Mr Blair, who delayed announcing the poll date by 24 hours...
UK National News, Apr 5, 2005
Man admits to carrying grenade on British flight
A man has admitted to carrying a hand grenade in his luggage on a British Airways flight at the Old Bailey today. Hazil Rahaman-Alan, a 39-year-old Venezuelan, had flown to Britain from Caracas on Fe...
Man admits to carrying grenade on British flight
A man has admitted to carrying a hand grenade in his luggage on a British Airways flight at the Old Bailey today. Hazil Rahaman-Alan, a 39-year-old Venezuelan, had flown to Britain from Caracas on Fe...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2005
McCartney family take case to European Parliament
The family of murdered Belfast man Robert McCartney are to meet the president of the European Parliament during a trip to Brussels. Mr McCartney’s five sisters and his fiancée said they wanted talks ...
McCartney family take case to European Parliament
The family of murdered Belfast man Robert McCartney are to meet the president of the European Parliament during a trip to Brussels. Mr McCartney’s five sisters and his fiancée said they wanted talks ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2005
Water charges ‘essential’ says Pearson
No-one likes to pay taxes, but water charges are essential if we want better public services in Northern Ireland, Finance Minister Ian Pearson said today. The Minister was setting out his views on t...
Water charges ‘essential’ says Pearson
No-one likes to pay taxes, but water charges are essential if we want better public services in Northern Ireland, Finance Minister Ian Pearson said today. The Minister was setting out his views on t...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2005
New offence closes legal loophole - Spellar
A legal loophole has been closed that previously allowed those jointly accused of the murder of a child or vulnerable adult to escape justice by remaining silent or blaming each other, the Government ...
New offence closes legal loophole - Spellar
A legal loophole has been closed that previously allowed those jointly accused of the murder of a child or vulnerable adult to escape justice by remaining silent or blaming each other, the Government ...
UK National News, Apr 5, 2005
New special forces regiment to tackle terrorism
The formation of a new Army special forces regiment, tasked with meeting the threat of international terrorism, was announced today by Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon. In a written statement to Parliame...
New special forces regiment to tackle terrorism
The formation of a new Army special forces regiment, tasked with meeting the threat of international terrorism, was announced today by Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon. In a written statement to Parliame...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2005
UU initiative targets community relations improvement
The University of Ulster today launched a Civic Leadership Training Programme developed as part of the on-going efforts to promote good relations between students and residents, particularly in the Ho...
UU initiative targets community relations improvement
The University of Ulster today launched a Civic Leadership Training Programme developed as part of the on-going efforts to promote good relations between students and residents, particularly in the Ho...
UK National News, Apr 5, 2005
Man 'bit off and chewed' woman's tongue
A prostitute had part of her tongue bitten off by a man who acted like an "animal", a court was told today. The jury at Preston Crown Court was told that Andrew Humphris, 36, from Leyton, east London...
Man 'bit off and chewed' woman's tongue
A prostitute had part of her tongue bitten off by a man who acted like an "animal", a court was told today. The jury at Preston Crown Court was told that Andrew Humphris, 36, from Leyton, east London...
UK National News, Apr 5, 2005
Minimum drinks prices suggested in MPs report
Minimum prices for alcohol should be introduced in order to tackle anti-social behaviour caused by binge drinking, an MPs report has said. The report into anti-social behaviour, published by the home...
Minimum drinks prices suggested in MPs report
Minimum prices for alcohol should be introduced in order to tackle anti-social behaviour caused by binge drinking, an MPs report has said. The report into anti-social behaviour, published by the home...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2005
Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival launched
The programme for the 6th Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival was launched today in Belfast. Promising the very best in new theatre, comedy, music, literature, circus, street theatre, film, visual art an...
Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival launched
The programme for the 6th Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival was launched today in Belfast. Promising the very best in new theatre, comedy, music, literature, circus, street theatre, film, visual art an...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A chilly start with a widespread frost and some freezing fog, any freezing fog slow to clear. Otherwise bright with sunny spells and coastal showers. Light winds. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Coastal showers dying out with a widespread frost developing along with freezing fog, which could become extensive. Winds remaining light. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
