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Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2005
'What makes children laugh?' UU researcher asks
A University of Ulster researcher is hoping to unravel the puzzle into what makes children laugh. As part of a five-nation probe, Professor Máire Messenger-Davies, who is based at the University’s Co...
'What makes children laugh?' UU researcher asks
A University of Ulster researcher is hoping to unravel the puzzle into what makes children laugh. As part of a five-nation probe, Professor Máire Messenger-Davies, who is based at the University’s Co...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2005
Belfast prepares for 'Week of Walking'
Children from St Bride’s Primary School were put through their paces at the Mary Peter’s Track today as Belfast launched its annual Week of Walking. Encouraging the community to walk its way to a hea...
Belfast prepares for 'Week of Walking'
Children from St Bride’s Primary School were put through their paces at the Mary Peter’s Track today as Belfast launched its annual Week of Walking. Encouraging the community to walk its way to a hea...
UK National News, Apr 19, 2005
ONS reports inflation rate rise
The rate of inflation in the UK rose to 1.9% last month, a jump from 1.6% in February, the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has reported. The ONS said that the rate had risen because of stronger p...
ONS reports inflation rate rise
The rate of inflation in the UK rose to 1.9% last month, a jump from 1.6% in February, the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has reported. The ONS said that the rate had risen because of stronger p...
UK National News, Apr 18, 2005
Ex-binman confesses to four murders
A former binman has today pleaded guilty at Leeds Crown Court to the murder of his girlfriend, her twin sister and an elderly couple. Mark Hobson, 35, from Selby, North Yorkshire, admitted murdering ...
Ex-binman confesses to four murders
A former binman has today pleaded guilty at Leeds Crown Court to the murder of his girlfriend, her twin sister and an elderly couple. Mark Hobson, 35, from Selby, North Yorkshire, admitted murdering ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2005
Man drowns in Fermanagh river, body found
The body of a man who went missing after being swept away in a Co Fermanagh river has been discovered. The victim, who has not yet been named, was swept away at Drummoney Falls near Kesh after he wen...
Man drowns in Fermanagh river, body found
The body of a man who went missing after being swept away in a Co Fermanagh river has been discovered. The victim, who has not yet been named, was swept away at Drummoney Falls near Kesh after he wen...
UK National News, Apr 18, 2005
Lib Dems pledge to increase police numbers
The Liberal Democrats have pledged to provide extra police to tackle crime on the streets if they win at the next general election. Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy announced plans to provide ...
Lib Dems pledge to increase police numbers
The Liberal Democrats have pledged to provide extra police to tackle crime on the streets if they win at the next general election. Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy announced plans to provide ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2005
Woman left ‘severely traumatised’ following sexual assault
Detectives in Belfast are appealing for information following a serious sexual assault in the Malone Road area of the city at the weekend. Sometime between 1am and 4am on Sunday, a woman in her early...
Woman left ‘severely traumatised’ following sexual assault
Detectives in Belfast are appealing for information following a serious sexual assault in the Malone Road area of the city at the weekend. Sometime between 1am and 4am on Sunday, a woman in her early...
UK National News, Apr 18, 2005
Conservatives attack Labour over pensions
The Conservatives have announced a £1.7 billion tax cutting package, which they claim will help tackle Britain’s “pensions time-bomb”. The Conservatives accused Chancellor Gordon Brown of carrying ou...
Conservatives attack Labour over pensions
The Conservatives have announced a £1.7 billion tax cutting package, which they claim will help tackle Britain’s “pensions time-bomb”. The Conservatives accused Chancellor Gordon Brown of carrying ou...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2005
Two arrested following ‘serious assault’
Two people have been arrested and are currently helping police with their enquiries following a 'serious assault' in Londonderry at the weekend. At approximately 2am on Sunday two men were taken to h...
Two arrested following ‘serious assault’
Two people have been arrested and are currently helping police with their enquiries following a 'serious assault' in Londonderry at the weekend. At approximately 2am on Sunday two men were taken to h...
UK National News, Apr 18, 2005
Parties clash over cancer targets
Tony Blair has promised to reduce waiting times for cancer diagnosis if Labour are elected for a third term. Speaking at a press conference today, Mr Blair announced plans to reduce waiting times for...
Parties clash over cancer targets
Tony Blair has promised to reduce waiting times for cancer diagnosis if Labour are elected for a third term. Speaking at a press conference today, Mr Blair announced plans to reduce waiting times for...
UK National News, Apr 18, 2005
Britain has 'elevated' risk of terror attack
Britain has an ‘elevated’ risk of being targeted for an attack by terrorists, an annual risk assessment has found. Research conducted by insurance broker, Aon, placed London at “high risk” of a terro...
Britain has 'elevated' risk of terror attack
Britain has an ‘elevated’ risk of being targeted for an attack by terrorists, an annual risk assessment has found. Research conducted by insurance broker, Aon, placed London at “high risk” of a terro...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2005
Over 1,200 attacks on NI fire crews, FBU reveal
Official figures have revealed that there have been 1,200 attacks on fire crews in Northern Ireland over the last three years, with serious concerns that the problem is being underplayed. New UK wide...
Over 1,200 attacks on NI fire crews, FBU reveal
Official figures have revealed that there have been 1,200 attacks on fire crews in Northern Ireland over the last three years, with serious concerns that the problem is being underplayed. New UK wide...
UK National News, Apr 18, 2005
Cardinals prepare to elect new Pope
Preparations are under way to begin the process of electing the successor to the late Pope John Paul II. Roman Catholic cardinals held a special mass at St Peter’s Basilica in Rome this morning. This...
Cardinals prepare to elect new Pope
Preparations are under way to begin the process of electing the successor to the late Pope John Paul II. Roman Catholic cardinals held a special mass at St Peter’s Basilica in Rome this morning. This...
UK National News, Apr 18, 2005
Inquiry launched into MG Rover’s accounts
The Financial Reporting Council is to launch an investigation into the accounts of collapsed car firm MG Rover, amid reports of a £400 million “black hole” in the company’s accounts. John Towers, one...
Inquiry launched into MG Rover’s accounts
The Financial Reporting Council is to launch an investigation into the accounts of collapsed car firm MG Rover, amid reports of a £400 million “black hole” in the company’s accounts. John Towers, one...
UK National News, Apr 18, 2005
Firefighters union calls for end to attacks
Attacks on fire crews across the country are getting worse, the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has reported. There are 40 attacks on fire crews every week, the FBU claimed, and the union said that in some...
Firefighters union calls for end to attacks
Attacks on fire crews across the country are getting worse, the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has reported. There are 40 attacks on fire crews every week, the FBU claimed, and the union said that in some...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2005
McCartney vigil passes off peacefully
A prayer vigil for murdered Belfast man Robert McCartney passed off without incident on Sunday. Mr McCartney’s fiancé and five sisters held the vigil near the Markets area where he was attacked and k...
McCartney vigil passes off peacefully
A prayer vigil for murdered Belfast man Robert McCartney passed off without incident on Sunday. Mr McCartney’s fiancé and five sisters held the vigil near the Markets area where he was attacked and k...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2005
Christian taxi firm forced to close
Ulster Unionist West Belfast councillor Chris McGimpsey has said he is “absolutely appalled” at the forced closure of the Christian taxi firm, Liberty. The Shankill Road firm, which was run by Pastor...
Christian taxi firm forced to close
Ulster Unionist West Belfast councillor Chris McGimpsey has said he is “absolutely appalled” at the forced closure of the Christian taxi firm, Liberty. The Shankill Road firm, which was run by Pastor...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2005
Law Centre launches multilingual poster and booklet
The Northern Ireland Law Centre and the Chinese Welfare Association are to launch a new multilingual poster and leaflet advising new immigrants and asylum seekers on seeking free and confidential advi...
Law Centre launches multilingual poster and booklet
The Northern Ireland Law Centre and the Chinese Welfare Association are to launch a new multilingual poster and leaflet advising new immigrants and asylum seekers on seeking free and confidential advi...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2005
Conflict and cultural regeneration experts arrive in NI
Experts in conflict and cultural regeneration from across Europe will be flying into Northern Ireland this week to take part in a University of Ulster conference. The Northern Ireland Centre for Euro...
Conflict and cultural regeneration experts arrive in NI
Experts in conflict and cultural regeneration from across Europe will be flying into Northern Ireland this week to take part in a University of Ulster conference. The Northern Ireland Centre for Euro...
UK National News, Apr 18, 2005
'Little Britain' scoops two awards at the BAFTAs
BBC comedy show ‘Little Britain’ cemented its reputation as one of the UK’s favourite comedy shows by scooping two awards at the BAFTA TV awards. The show was named best comedy series and its two sta...
'Little Britain' scoops two awards at the BAFTAs
BBC comedy show ‘Little Britain’ cemented its reputation as one of the UK’s favourite comedy shows by scooping two awards at the BAFTA TV awards. The show was named best comedy series and its two sta...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2005
Car bomb left outside Lisburn civic centre
A “crude but viable” car bomb was left outside a crowded civic centre in Co Antrim on Thursday night. The device was left in a car outside Lisburn's Lagan Valley Island Civic Centre as around 350 cas...
Car bomb left outside Lisburn civic centre
A “crude but viable” car bomb was left outside a crowded civic centre in Co Antrim on Thursday night. The device was left in a car outside Lisburn's Lagan Valley Island Civic Centre as around 350 cas...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2005
Boy dies in mini-motorcycle accident
A 12-year-old boy has died following a mini-motorcycle accident in Co Fermanagh on Thursday. The victim, named as Robert Corry, was on a mini-motorcycle which was in collision with a four-wheel drive...
Boy dies in mini-motorcycle accident
A 12-year-old boy has died following a mini-motorcycle accident in Co Fermanagh on Thursday. The victim, named as Robert Corry, was on a mini-motorcycle which was in collision with a four-wheel drive...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2005
Concerns rise over potential postal vote fraud
Concerns are rising that a dramatic increase in postal voting applications could lead to fraud in the next general election. A Guardian survey of twenty key marginal constituencies indicated that pos...
Concerns rise over potential postal vote fraud
Concerns are rising that a dramatic increase in postal voting applications could lead to fraud in the next general election. A Guardian survey of twenty key marginal constituencies indicated that pos...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2005
McGimpsey condemns attack on Belfast pastor
Chris McGimpsey, the Ulster Unionist parliamentary candidate for West Belfast, has strongly condemned an attack on the home of a leading Shankill Road pastor and community worker. The front windows o...
McGimpsey condemns attack on Belfast pastor
Chris McGimpsey, the Ulster Unionist parliamentary candidate for West Belfast, has strongly condemned an attack on the home of a leading Shankill Road pastor and community worker. The front windows o...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2005
20 dead in Paris hotel blaze
At least 20 people have died and around 60 people have been injured in a fire which swept through a Paris hotel early this morning. It has been reported that ten children are among the dead and peopl...
20 dead in Paris hotel blaze
At least 20 people have died and around 60 people have been injured in a fire which swept through a Paris hotel early this morning. It has been reported that ten children are among the dead and peopl...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2005
Local sisters attempt record in aid of charity
Nine sisters from Northern Ireland are hoping to raise thousands of pounds for charity, as well as gain a place in the Guinness Book of Records, by running the London Marathon on April 17. The McWill...
Local sisters attempt record in aid of charity
Nine sisters from Northern Ireland are hoping to raise thousands of pounds for charity, as well as gain a place in the Guinness Book of Records, by running the London Marathon on April 17. The McWill...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2005
Thousands of jobs to go at MG Rover
Nearly 5,000 MG Rover employees will be made redundant this weekend, administrators PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) have announced. The company’s administrators announced that a rescue deal with Chinese...
Thousands of jobs to go at MG Rover
Nearly 5,000 MG Rover employees will be made redundant this weekend, administrators PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) have announced. The company’s administrators announced that a rescue deal with Chinese...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2005
Liberal Democrats focus on environmental issues
Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy has pledged his party’s commitment to the environment by detailing his environmental election promies. The Liberal Democrats pledges include: proposals to recy...
Liberal Democrats focus on environmental issues
Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy has pledged his party’s commitment to the environment by detailing his environmental election promies. The Liberal Democrats pledges include: proposals to recy...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2005
Conservatives pledge to 'simplify' pension rules
The Conservatives have unveiled proposals to “reduce and simplify complex pensions rules” and promised to encourage more firms to provide pension schemes for workers. Shadow Work and Pensions Secreta...
Conservatives pledge to 'simplify' pension rules
The Conservatives have unveiled proposals to “reduce and simplify complex pensions rules” and promised to encourage more firms to provide pension schemes for workers. Shadow Work and Pensions Secreta...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2005
More bird flu cases reported in Asia
Vietnam has reported eight more cases of bird flu in humans, the United Nations health agency has confirmed. The latest cases bring the total reported since mid-December last year to 41, 16 of which ...
More bird flu cases reported in Asia
Vietnam has reported eight more cases of bird flu in humans, the United Nations health agency has confirmed. The latest cases bring the total reported since mid-December last year to 41, 16 of which ...
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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.
