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Northern Ireland News for April 2005 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2005
NI firms claim Queen’s Awards for Enterprise
Four companies from Northern Ireland have been named in the International Trade section of the prestigious Queen’s Awards for Enterprise. The companies – Energia, Northbrook Technology, Powershield S...
NI firms claim Queen’s Awards for Enterprise
Four companies from Northern Ireland have been named in the International Trade section of the prestigious Queen’s Awards for Enterprise. The companies – Energia, Northbrook Technology, Powershield S...
UK National News, Apr 22, 2005
Female pilot wins discrimination case against BA
A female British Airways pilot who wanted to reduce her working hours to spend more time with her young daughter has won a discrimination case against the airline. Twenty-six-year-old Jessica Starme...
Female pilot wins discrimination case against BA
A female British Airways pilot who wanted to reduce her working hours to spend more time with her young daughter has won a discrimination case against the airline. Twenty-six-year-old Jessica Starme...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2005
University of Ulster secures £1.5m funding
The University of Ulster has secured funding of more than £1.5 million over a five year period to support teaching and learning activities in Information and Computer Sciences throughout the UK’s high...
University of Ulster secures £1.5m funding
The University of Ulster has secured funding of more than £1.5 million over a five year period to support teaching and learning activities in Information and Computer Sciences throughout the UK’s high...
UK National News, Apr 22, 2005
Labour attack Conservatives on immigration
Prime Minister Tony Blair has attacked the Conservatives election campaign on immigration, accusing them of attempting to “exploit people’s fears” on the issue. Mr Blair also said that concerns about...
Labour attack Conservatives on immigration
Prime Minister Tony Blair has attacked the Conservatives election campaign on immigration, accusing them of attempting to “exploit people’s fears” on the issue. Mr Blair also said that concerns about...
UK National News, Apr 22, 2005
Young mother still critical as hunt continues for knife attacker
Surrey Police have said that they have received “very significant” information regarding the attack on twenty-six-year-old Abigail Witchalls yesterday. Police said that three landscape gardeners, tra...
Young mother still critical as hunt continues for knife attacker
Surrey Police have said that they have received “very significant” information regarding the attack on twenty-six-year-old Abigail Witchalls yesterday. Police said that three landscape gardeners, tra...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2005
Belfast man remanded in custody following weapons find
A Belfast man has been remanded in custody following a weapons and ammunition find in north Belfast on Wednesday. James Samuel Armstrong, 25, of Wilton Street close to the Shankill Road, is charged w...
Belfast man remanded in custody following weapons find
A Belfast man has been remanded in custody following a weapons and ammunition find in north Belfast on Wednesday. James Samuel Armstrong, 25, of Wilton Street close to the Shankill Road, is charged w...
UK National News, Apr 22, 2005
Conservatives announce ‘six-point plan’ to tackle crime
The Conservatives have unveiled a ‘six-point plan’ to tackle crime if they win the next election. The plan includes proposals to ensure that criminals serve “proper sentences” and a pledge to build a...
Conservatives announce ‘six-point plan’ to tackle crime
The Conservatives have unveiled a ‘six-point plan’ to tackle crime if they win the next election. The plan includes proposals to ensure that criminals serve “proper sentences” and a pledge to build a...
UK National News, Apr 22, 2005
Liberal Democrat pledge to end ‘ongoing discrimination’ against women
The Liberal Democrats have unveiled plans to end “ongoing discrimination” against women with a series of election pledges aimed at female voters. Announcing the proposals, Liberal Democrat leader Cha...
Liberal Democrat pledge to end ‘ongoing discrimination’ against women
The Liberal Democrats have unveiled plans to end “ongoing discrimination” against women with a series of election pledges aimed at female voters. Announcing the proposals, Liberal Democrat leader Cha...
UK National News, Apr 22, 2005
Fuel protest threat looms over general election
Road hauliers and farmers are threatening to hold protests over high fuel prices ahead of the general election next month. A meeting is set to take place in Stirling to discuss a campaign involving t...
Fuel protest threat looms over general election
Road hauliers and farmers are threatening to hold protests over high fuel prices ahead of the general election next month. A meeting is set to take place in Stirling to discuss a campaign involving t...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2005
Dutch MRSA expert to address Queen’s conference
A leading Dutch infection control expert will visit Queen's University next week to discuss MRSA prevention. Dr Margreet Vos, who is head of the infection control department in Rotterdam's Erasmus U...
Dutch MRSA expert to address Queen’s conference
A leading Dutch infection control expert will visit Queen's University next week to discuss MRSA prevention. Dr Margreet Vos, who is head of the infection control department in Rotterdam's Erasmus U...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2005
Ards inventor wins construction accolade
The inventor of a groundbreaking new product for the building industry was honoured at an award ceremony at the CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) on Thursday. Civil Engineer Andrew Schofield, fr...
Ards inventor wins construction accolade
The inventor of a groundbreaking new product for the building industry was honoured at an award ceremony at the CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) on Thursday. Civil Engineer Andrew Schofield, fr...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2005
Drainage scheme to begin in Castlereagh
The DRD Water Service has confirmed that work will start on a sewer improvement scheme in Castlereagh on Monday. The work will involve the upgrading of existing drainage pipelines on the Old Dundonal...
Drainage scheme to begin in Castlereagh
The DRD Water Service has confirmed that work will start on a sewer improvement scheme in Castlereagh on Monday. The work will involve the upgrading of existing drainage pipelines on the Old Dundonal...
UK National News, Apr 22, 2005
Charities call for fairer pensions for women
Two charities have called for a reform to the pension system in order to make it fairer to women. Age Concern and The Fawcett Society say that many women do not qualify for a full state pension becau...
Charities call for fairer pensions for women
Two charities have called for a reform to the pension system in order to make it fairer to women. Age Concern and The Fawcett Society say that many women do not qualify for a full state pension becau...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2005
No survivors in Iraq helicopter crash
A commercial helicopter has crashed just outside Baghdad, killing all nine people on board. Three Bulgarian crew members and six passengers, whose nationalities are not yet known, died when the Russi...
No survivors in Iraq helicopter crash
A commercial helicopter has crashed just outside Baghdad, killing all nine people on board. Three Bulgarian crew members and six passengers, whose nationalities are not yet known, died when the Russi...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2005
Labour promise violent crime crackdown
Labour has pledged to clamp down on alcohol-fuelled crime and introduce a Violent Crime Reduction Bill if they win the next general election. Speaking at a Labour party conference, Home Office Minist...
Labour promise violent crime crackdown
Labour has pledged to clamp down on alcohol-fuelled crime and introduce a Violent Crime Reduction Bill if they win the next general election. Speaking at a Labour party conference, Home Office Minist...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2005
Man dies in Newry shooting
A man has died in one of three separate gun attacks in Co Down on Thursday. The victim, who has not yet been named, is believed to have been shot as he parked his car at a house in the nationalist Ar...
Man dies in Newry shooting
A man has died in one of three separate gun attacks in Co Down on Thursday. The victim, who has not yet been named, is believed to have been shot as he parked his car at a house in the nationalist Ar...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2005
Young mother fights for life after Surrey stabbing
A young mother is in a critical condition in hospital after being stabbed in the neck in an apparently random attack in Surrey yesterday. The 26-year-old woman, who is believed to be from the Bookham...
Young mother fights for life after Surrey stabbing
A young mother is in a critical condition in hospital after being stabbed in the neck in an apparently random attack in Surrey yesterday. The 26-year-old woman, who is believed to be from the Bookham...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2005
Two arrested following weapons find
Police have arrested two people after weapons and ammunition were found in north Belfast on Tuesday. An AK47 rifle with live ammunition, a handgun and other items “that may be of use to terrorists” w...
Two arrested following weapons find
Police have arrested two people after weapons and ammunition were found in north Belfast on Tuesday. An AK47 rifle with live ammunition, a handgun and other items “that may be of use to terrorists” w...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2005
PSNI reveal cocaine success
Police have revealed more details about Tuesday’s cocaine seizure in Co Tyrone, in which three men were arrested. At least six kilogrammes of cocaine intended for distribution throughout Northern Ire...
PSNI reveal cocaine success
Police have revealed more details about Tuesday’s cocaine seizure in Co Tyrone, in which three men were arrested. At least six kilogrammes of cocaine intended for distribution throughout Northern Ire...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2005
Figures reports rise in violent crime
Violent crime is on the rise, police figures have revealed, increasing by 9% in the last three months of 2004. However, overall crime fell compared with the same period last year, with the total numb...
Figures reports rise in violent crime
Violent crime is on the rise, police figures have revealed, increasing by 9% in the last three months of 2004. However, overall crime fell compared with the same period last year, with the total numb...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2005
Liberal Democrats to tackle student debt
The Liberal Democrats have promised to remove the fear of debt from university students by scrapping tuition and top-up fees and increase grants for poorer students. The party announced that a Libera...
Liberal Democrats to tackle student debt
The Liberal Democrats have promised to remove the fear of debt from university students by scrapping tuition and top-up fees and increase grants for poorer students. The party announced that a Libera...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2005
'SID' is on the look out for speeding motorists, say police
Motorists are to be reminded of their speed by a number of new roadside monitors, introduced in Belfast on Thursday. Police in the Greater Belfast area have just taken delivery of 24 new Speed Indica...
'SID' is on the look out for speeding motorists, say police
Motorists are to be reminded of their speed by a number of new roadside monitors, introduced in Belfast on Thursday. Police in the Greater Belfast area have just taken delivery of 24 new Speed Indica...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2005
Conservatives pledge to raise stamp duty threshold
The Conservatives have announced plans to help UK homebuyers by pledging to raise the threshold for stamp duty to £250,000. The £1 billion plan, part of the Conservatives’ promised £4 billion package...
Conservatives pledge to raise stamp duty threshold
The Conservatives have announced plans to help UK homebuyers by pledging to raise the threshold for stamp duty to £250,000. The £1 billion plan, part of the Conservatives’ promised £4 billion package...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2005
Grocery firm confirms £600k investment plan
A leading grocery company is to invest more than £600,000 in its Northern Ireland operations, it was confirmed today. Management at Robt Roberts Ltd, part of the value added sales, marketing and supp...
Grocery firm confirms £600k investment plan
A leading grocery company is to invest more than £600,000 in its Northern Ireland operations, it was confirmed today. Management at Robt Roberts Ltd, part of the value added sales, marketing and supp...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2005
Parents of baby Charlotte lose legal bid
The parents of baby Charlotte Wyatt have lost their latest legal bid to overturn a decision allowing doctors to let her die if she stops breathing. At a hearing at the High Court, Mr Justice Hedley u...
Parents of baby Charlotte lose legal bid
The parents of baby Charlotte Wyatt have lost their latest legal bid to overturn a decision allowing doctors to let her die if she stops breathing. At a hearing at the High Court, Mr Justice Hedley u...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2005
Action Cancer unveil ‘Big Bus’ plans
Action Cancer has unveiled plans for a unique mobile cancer service which should be operational by 2006. The Action Cancer Direct service, a double-decker coach housing a mammography (breast screenin...
Action Cancer unveil ‘Big Bus’ plans
Action Cancer has unveiled plans for a unique mobile cancer service which should be operational by 2006. The Action Cancer Direct service, a double-decker coach housing a mammography (breast screenin...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2005
Queen’s Visitors' Centre celebrates 10th anniversary
One of the most visited venues in Belfast marked its 10th anniversary with the opening of a special exhibition on Thursday. Around a quarter of a million people have passed through the doors of Queen...
Queen’s Visitors' Centre celebrates 10th anniversary
One of the most visited venues in Belfast marked its 10th anniversary with the opening of a special exhibition on Thursday. Around a quarter of a million people have passed through the doors of Queen...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2005
Iraqi PM escapes suicide bomber attack
Iraqi interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi survived a suicide bomb assassination attempt on his convoy in Baghdad yesterday. Two policemen are believed to have died in the attack, the fifth assassinati...
Iraqi PM escapes suicide bomber attack
Iraqi interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi survived a suicide bomb assassination attempt on his convoy in Baghdad yesterday. Two policemen are believed to have died in the attack, the fifth assassinati...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2005
CCEA launch language learning DVD
Local curriculum body CCEA has launched a new DVD showcasing the work being done in local primary schools to promote 2nd language learning at an early age. The ‘Languages are Child’s Play’ DVD draws ...
CCEA launch language learning DVD
Local curriculum body CCEA has launched a new DVD showcasing the work being done in local primary schools to promote 2nd language learning at an early age. The ‘Languages are Child’s Play’ DVD draws ...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2005
Pernod make £7.4bn bid for Allied Domecq
French drinks group Pernod Ricard has reached agreement on terms of to acquire UK rival Allied Domecq for £7.4bn. The acquisition, which would bring the world’s second and third biggest drinks compan...
Pernod make £7.4bn bid for Allied Domecq
French drinks group Pernod Ricard has reached agreement on terms of to acquire UK rival Allied Domecq for £7.4bn. The acquisition, which would bring the world’s second and third biggest drinks compan...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.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.
