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Northern Ireland News for April 2005 : Page 9
UK National News, Apr 12, 2005
Anti-vivisection campaigners win legal bid
The High Court has granted permission for animal rights campaigners to challenge the legality of animal experiments conducted at Cambridge University. The British Union for the Abolition of Vivisecti...
Anti-vivisection campaigners win legal bid
The High Court has granted permission for animal rights campaigners to challenge the legality of animal experiments conducted at Cambridge University. The British Union for the Abolition of Vivisecti...
UK National News, Apr 12, 2005
Shipman told to hang himself, inmate claims
A fellow prisoner has claimed that serial killer Harold Shipman was told by a prison officer to "go and hang himself". On the second day of the inquest into the death of the 57-year-old former GP, Da...
Shipman told to hang himself, inmate claims
A fellow prisoner has claimed that serial killer Harold Shipman was told by a prison officer to "go and hang himself". On the second day of the inquest into the death of the 57-year-old former GP, Da...
UK National News, Apr 12, 2005
Directors offer £49 million to aid MG Rover
The owners of the beleaguered MG Rover group have pledged £49 million in assets in a bid to help save the company. The directors of Phoenix Venture Holdings (PVH) have pledged the assets in order to ...
Directors offer £49 million to aid MG Rover
The owners of the beleaguered MG Rover group have pledged £49 million in assets in a bid to help save the company. The directors of Phoenix Venture Holdings (PVH) have pledged the assets in order to ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2005
Payments for dust related disease scheme increases
The Department for Employment and Learning has confirmed that compensation payments made under the Pneumoconiosis (Workers’ Compensation) Scheme will increase by 3.1% from this week onwards. The sche...
Payments for dust related disease scheme increases
The Department for Employment and Learning has confirmed that compensation payments made under the Pneumoconiosis (Workers’ Compensation) Scheme will increase by 3.1% from this week onwards. The sche...
UK National News, Apr 12, 2005
UK house prices fall, report shows
UK house prices fell by 0.5% between January and February, figures from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) have shown. The drop in prices, which saw the average house price in the UK in F...
UK house prices fall, report shows
UK house prices fell by 0.5% between January and February, figures from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) have shown. The drop in prices, which saw the average house price in the UK in F...
UK National News, Apr 11, 2005
Labour announces economic and education plans
The Labour Party stepped up its election campaign today with the release of its manifesto policies on the economy and education. Prime Minister Tony Blair and Chancellor Gordon Brown held a press co...
Labour announces economic and education plans
The Labour Party stepped up its election campaign today with the release of its manifesto policies on the economy and education. Prime Minister Tony Blair and Chancellor Gordon Brown held a press co...
UK National News, Apr 11, 2005
Howard announces Conservatives election manifesto
Conservative leader Michael Howard has launched the party's election manifesto with promises to "battle for Britain" and make the country "a better place in which to live", promises quickly dismissed ...
Howard announces Conservatives election manifesto
Conservative leader Michael Howard has launched the party's election manifesto with promises to "battle for Britain" and make the country "a better place in which to live", promises quickly dismissed ...
UK National News, Apr 11, 2005
Lib Dem leader's wife taken to hospital
Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy has been forced to change his election campaign plans, after his pregnant wife was taken to hospital. Sarah Kennedy, who is due to give birth later this month,...
Lib Dem leader's wife taken to hospital
Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy has been forced to change his election campaign plans, after his pregnant wife was taken to hospital. Sarah Kennedy, who is due to give birth later this month,...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2005
UUP pair pictured 'supporting' DUP candidate
The Ulster Unionist Party was facing an embarrassing pre-election snub today when two of its most high profile members allegedly expressed support for the DUP candidate for South Belfast. Former UUP ...
UUP pair pictured 'supporting' DUP candidate
The Ulster Unionist Party was facing an embarrassing pre-election snub today when two of its most high profile members allegedly expressed support for the DUP candidate for South Belfast. Former UUP ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2005
Meat firm to investigate sectarian taunts
Management at a Londonderry meat factory are to hold an investigation into alleged sectarian abuse aimed at Polish workers last week. The incident occurred at Foyle Meats with 30 Polish workers claim...
Meat firm to investigate sectarian taunts
Management at a Londonderry meat factory are to hold an investigation into alleged sectarian abuse aimed at Polish workers last week. The incident occurred at Foyle Meats with 30 Polish workers claim...
UK National News, Apr 11, 2005
Killer babysitter receives life sentence
A babysitter who murdered a two-year-old boy in her care has been sentenced to life in prison. Suzanne Holdsworth, 34, was given a life sentence at Leeds Crown Court for the killing of Kyle Fisher at...
Killer babysitter receives life sentence
A babysitter who murdered a two-year-old boy in her care has been sentenced to life in prison. Suzanne Holdsworth, 34, was given a life sentence at Leeds Crown Court for the killing of Kyle Fisher at...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2005
Police Ombudsman to investigate shooting
The Police Ombudsman has been called in to investigate an incident in which a police officer fired a shot at a car in west Belfast at the weekend. The incident in question occurred after police found...
Police Ombudsman to investigate shooting
The Police Ombudsman has been called in to investigate an incident in which a police officer fired a shot at a car in west Belfast at the weekend. The incident in question occurred after police found...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2005
Aviation authorities called on to ‘heed’ crash warning
Ulster Unionist councillor Sir Reg Empey has called on aviation authorities to reconsider any expansion plans for Belfast City Airport after a light aircraft crashed in nearby playing fields at the we...
Aviation authorities called on to ‘heed’ crash warning
Ulster Unionist councillor Sir Reg Empey has called on aviation authorities to reconsider any expansion plans for Belfast City Airport after a light aircraft crashed in nearby playing fields at the we...
UK National News, Apr 11, 2005
'No indication' of Shipman suicide, widow tells inquiry
The widow of serial killer Harold Shipman has told an inquiry into his death that he gave no indication of an intention to commit suicide. Primrose Shipman told the inquiry, which opened at Leeds Cro...
'No indication' of Shipman suicide, widow tells inquiry
The widow of serial killer Harold Shipman has told an inquiry into his death that he gave no indication of an intention to commit suicide. Primrose Shipman told the inquiry, which opened at Leeds Cro...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2005
Men in court over 'serious crime'
Two men have appeared in court over the weekend after being charged in connection to a serious crime investigation in Counties Armagh and Tyrone. In the first instance a 34-year-old man was charged w...
Men in court over 'serious crime'
Two men have appeared in court over the weekend after being charged in connection to a serious crime investigation in Counties Armagh and Tyrone. In the first instance a 34-year-old man was charged w...
UK National News, Apr 11, 2005
Mother freed in baby death case
A mother who was convicted of killing her two babies has had her life sentence over-turned by the Court of Appeal. Donna Anthony, 31, was convicted of the murder of her two children – Jordan and Mich...
Mother freed in baby death case
A mother who was convicted of killing her two babies has had her life sentence over-turned by the Court of Appeal. Donna Anthony, 31, was convicted of the murder of her two children – Jordan and Mich...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2005
No excuse for stagnant process following IRA appeal - Adams
Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams has said last week’s appeal to the IRA to revert to “purely political and democratic activity” means that there can be no excuse for the current stalled peace process t...
No excuse for stagnant process following IRA appeal - Adams
Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams has said last week’s appeal to the IRA to revert to “purely political and democratic activity” means that there can be no excuse for the current stalled peace process t...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2005
Queen’s gear up for ‘Race around the River’
Entries are pouring in for the annual Queen's University ‘Race around the River’ which is to take place for the third time next Wednesday. The 5K event, which is the official warm-up race for the Bel...
Queen’s gear up for ‘Race around the River’
Entries are pouring in for the annual Queen's University ‘Race around the River’ which is to take place for the third time next Wednesday. The 5K event, which is the official warm-up race for the Bel...
UK National News, Apr 11, 2005
Government loan for MG Rover
Troubled car manufacturer MG Rover has received a government loan to help sustain the business while administrators PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) continue to work on reopening talks to save the firm. ...
Government loan for MG Rover
Troubled car manufacturer MG Rover has received a government loan to help sustain the business while administrators PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) continue to work on reopening talks to save the firm. ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2005
Children’s art exhibition launched at City Hall
A unique art exhibition featuring photographs by Belfast and Californian school children will be launched at Belfast City Hall tonight. The ‘Picturing Peace’ exhibition, which will be opened by the L...
Children’s art exhibition launched at City Hall
A unique art exhibition featuring photographs by Belfast and Californian school children will be launched at Belfast City Hall tonight. The ‘Picturing Peace’ exhibition, which will be opened by the L...
UK National News, Apr 11, 2005
Ground-based telescopes have big future
According to recent studies by international teams of astronomers and leading astronomical organisations, the next generation of ground based optical telescopes could be 50-100 metres (165-330 ft) in ...
Ground-based telescopes have big future
According to recent studies by international teams of astronomers and leading astronomical organisations, the next generation of ground based optical telescopes could be 50-100 metres (165-330 ft) in ...
UK National News, Apr 11, 2005
Kylie and White Stripes head Glastonbury line-up
Festival-goers lucky enough to snap up tickets to this year's Glastonbury festival will be able to enjoy performances from Coldplay, Kylie Minogue and the White Stripes among others. The White Stripe...
Kylie and White Stripes head Glastonbury line-up
Festival-goers lucky enough to snap up tickets to this year's Glastonbury festival will be able to enjoy performances from Coldplay, Kylie Minogue and the White Stripes among others. The White Stripe...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2005
Applause accompanies emotional ceremony for Pope John Paul II
Mourners at the funeral of Pope John Paul II broke into chanting and applause, as is customary at many Italian funerals, as the world leaders joined the crowds paying tribute to the Pope. The crowd c...
Applause accompanies emotional ceremony for Pope John Paul II
Mourners at the funeral of Pope John Paul II broke into chanting and applause, as is customary at many Italian funerals, as the world leaders joined the crowds paying tribute to the Pope. The crowd c...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2005
MG Rover in administration, Government pledges £40M to bail out suppliers
As MG Rover went into administration today Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt moved to help suppliers of the beleagured MG Rover following its failure to reach agreement with the Shanghai Au...
MG Rover in administration, Government pledges £40M to bail out suppliers
As MG Rover went into administration today Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt moved to help suppliers of the beleagured MG Rover following its failure to reach agreement with the Shanghai Au...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2005
NI tunes into Pope's funeral
Thousands of people across Northern Ireland today tuned into television coverage of the funeral of Pope John Paul II. Churches throughout the country also showed the procession on large TV screens of...
NI tunes into Pope's funeral
Thousands of people across Northern Ireland today tuned into television coverage of the funeral of Pope John Paul II. Churches throughout the country also showed the procession on large TV screens of...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2005
Newly-elected Iraqi politicians arrive in province
Newly-elected Iraqi politicians facing the task of building democracy in the southern city of Basrah are to be briefed this weekend about post-conflict Northern Ireland by University of Ulster experts...
Newly-elected Iraqi politicians arrive in province
Newly-elected Iraqi politicians facing the task of building democracy in the southern city of Basrah are to be briefed this weekend about post-conflict Northern Ireland by University of Ulster experts...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2005
Blair and Brown unite for Labour’s first election broadcast
Prime Minister Tony Blair and Chancellor Gordon Brown are to jointly feature in the Labour Party's first election broadcast. The broadcast is based in part on a series of filmed conversations between...
Blair and Brown unite for Labour’s first election broadcast
Prime Minister Tony Blair and Chancellor Gordon Brown are to jointly feature in the Labour Party's first election broadcast. The broadcast is based in part on a series of filmed conversations between...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2005
NI sitting on waste time bomb – UU academic
Northern Ireland is sitting on a waste time bomb, a University of Ulster academic has claimed. Alan Strong, a senior lecturer at the School of the Built Environment, said that unless Northern Ireland...
NI sitting on waste time bomb – UU academic
Northern Ireland is sitting on a waste time bomb, a University of Ulster academic has claimed. Alan Strong, a senior lecturer at the School of the Built Environment, said that unless Northern Ireland...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2005
Council opens debate on World Trade Centre for Belfast
Belfast City Council has confirmed it is investigate the potential for the development of a World Trade Centre in the city. Many cities throughout the world have such centres which act as an internat...
Council opens debate on World Trade Centre for Belfast
Belfast City Council has confirmed it is investigate the potential for the development of a World Trade Centre in the city. Many cities throughout the world have such centres which act as an internat...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2005
Man dies in Co Down crash
A man has died following a road traffic accident in Co Down on Friday. The incident, which involved two lorries, occurred on the main A1 Belfast to Newry road near Sheepbridge at around 10am. A seco...
Man dies in Co Down crash
A man has died following a road traffic accident in Co Down on Friday. The incident, which involved two lorries, occurred on the main A1 Belfast to Newry road near Sheepbridge at around 10am. A seco...
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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.
