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Northern Ireland News, May 26, 2005
Antrim hurlers aching after New York success
Antrim hurlers are paying the price for their hard-earned Ulster SHC semi-final success against New York. After a bruising game, Antrim players have many war wounds to parade, notably vital marksman ...
Antrim hurlers aching after New York success
Antrim hurlers are paying the price for their hard-earned Ulster SHC semi-final success against New York. After a bruising game, Antrim players have many war wounds to parade, notably vital marksman ...
UK National News, May 26, 2005
British public toilets branded a ‘national disgrace’
Britain’s public toilets shame the nation, according to new research from the National Consumer Council (NCC). The survey found that people want more of them, but they should be cleaner, and with bet...
British public toilets branded a ‘national disgrace’
Britain’s public toilets shame the nation, according to new research from the National Consumer Council (NCC). The survey found that people want more of them, but they should be cleaner, and with bet...
Business News, May 25, 2005
Millennium Dome gains £6M O2 sponsorship deal
O2, the mobile phone company, has announced it will pay £6 million pounds a year to sponsor 'The O2' as the rechristened Millennium Dome will be known from now on. Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG),...
Millennium Dome gains £6M O2 sponsorship deal
O2, the mobile phone company, has announced it will pay £6 million pounds a year to sponsor 'The O2' as the rechristened Millennium Dome will be known from now on. Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG),...
Business News, May 25, 2005
Abbey fined £800,000 for mishandling complaints
Fiscal watchdog, Financial Services Authority (FSA) has fined Abbey National plc £800,000 for mishandling complaints relating to mortgage endowment policies. The Abbey was also taken to task by the F...
Abbey fined £800,000 for mishandling complaints
Fiscal watchdog, Financial Services Authority (FSA) has fined Abbey National plc £800,000 for mishandling complaints relating to mortgage endowment policies. The Abbey was also taken to task by the F...
UK National News, May 25, 2005
Government to re-introduce ID Cards Bill
The Government’s plan to introduce compulsory identity cards will be attempted for a second time following a trial of the 'biometric' ID card. Under the proposals UK citizens will be charged for the ...
Government to re-introduce ID Cards Bill
The Government’s plan to introduce compulsory identity cards will be attempted for a second time following a trial of the 'biometric' ID card. Under the proposals UK citizens will be charged for the ...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2005
Eight still in hospital following bus crash
Eight people are still being treated in hospital following Monday’s bus crash in Co Meath. The exact cause of the crash, which claimed the lives of five pupils, is not yet clear, however, one pupil w...
Eight still in hospital following bus crash
Eight people are still being treated in hospital following Monday’s bus crash in Co Meath. The exact cause of the crash, which claimed the lives of five pupils, is not yet clear, however, one pupil w...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2005
Man dies following road traffic collision
A man has died following a road traffic collision in Co Tyrone on Tuesday. The 43-year-old victim, named as Martin Thomas O'Hagan from Greencastle, was initially injured during a collision between a ...
Man dies following road traffic collision
A man has died following a road traffic collision in Co Tyrone on Tuesday. The 43-year-old victim, named as Martin Thomas O'Hagan from Greencastle, was initially injured during a collision between a ...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2005
Queen's launches £40m Titanic quarter research institute
Queen's University will open a major £40 million international centre today to act as a hub for high-technology research and enterprise in Belfast's former dockland. Supported by Invest NI, the Depar...
Queen's launches £40m Titanic quarter research institute
Queen's University will open a major £40 million international centre today to act as a hub for high-technology research and enterprise in Belfast's former dockland. Supported by Invest NI, the Depar...
UK National News, May 25, 2005
Ministers announce land for cheaper homes
More people than ever are being given the opportunity to own their own homes, Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott and Chancellor Gordon Brown announced today. Mr Prescott and Mr Brown were visiting h...
Ministers announce land for cheaper homes
More people than ever are being given the opportunity to own their own homes, Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott and Chancellor Gordon Brown announced today. Mr Prescott and Mr Brown were visiting h...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2005
Illegal veterinary drugs seized in Co Down
Medicines Enforcement Officers have seized a substantial amount of illegal veterinary drugs during separate raids in Co Down on Wednesday. The seizures, which took place in the Craigavon area and are...
Illegal veterinary drugs seized in Co Down
Medicines Enforcement Officers have seized a substantial amount of illegal veterinary drugs during separate raids in Co Down on Wednesday. The seizures, which took place in the Craigavon area and are...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2005
PSNI announce 'Policing with the Community' awards
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) today announced the winners of the annual 'Policing with the Community' awards. The scheme, developed by the PSNI in partnership with the Northern Irela...
PSNI announce 'Policing with the Community' awards
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) today announced the winners of the annual 'Policing with the Community' awards. The scheme, developed by the PSNI in partnership with the Northern Irela...
UK National News, May 25, 2005
Three injured in car explosion in Madrid
A car bomb believed to be an attack by the Basque separatist terror group ETA has exploded in Madrid, injuring three people. The explosion occured minutes after a Basque Gara newspaper received a tel...
Three injured in car explosion in Madrid
A car bomb believed to be an attack by the Basque separatist terror group ETA has exploded in Madrid, injuring three people. The explosion occured minutes after a Basque Gara newspaper received a tel...
UK National News, May 25, 2005
Licenced jail release returns treble
The number of offenders being recalled to prison after being released on licence in the community has more than trebled in the last five years and is set to increase further according to a report publ...
Licenced jail release returns treble
The number of offenders being recalled to prison after being released on licence in the community has more than trebled in the last five years and is set to increase further according to a report publ...
UK National News, May 25, 2005
O’Neill steps down as Celtic manager
Martin O'Neill today confirmed that he is to stand down as Celtic manager following this weekend’s Scottish Cup Final. The 53-year-old said he was leaving the Parkhead hot seat for “personal reasons”...
O’Neill steps down as Celtic manager
Martin O'Neill today confirmed that he is to stand down as Celtic manager following this weekend’s Scottish Cup Final. The 53-year-old said he was leaving the Parkhead hot seat for “personal reasons”...
UK National News, May 25, 2005
Giant BP-operated oil pipeline is opened
Presidents and oil company executives have opened a 1,100 mile BP-operated pipeline today that will carry oil from the Caspian Sea to the Mediterranean for the first time ever. The 1,770 kilometre pi...
Giant BP-operated oil pipeline is opened
Presidents and oil company executives have opened a 1,100 mile BP-operated pipeline today that will carry oil from the Caspian Sea to the Mediterranean for the first time ever. The 1,770 kilometre pi...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2005
New legislation to help young people leaving care
NIO Health Minister Shaun Woodward today announced the publication of Regulations and Guidance to improve services for young people leaving care. The Children (Leaving Care) Act (Northern Ireland) 20...
New legislation to help young people leaving care
NIO Health Minister Shaun Woodward today announced the publication of Regulations and Guidance to improve services for young people leaving care. The Children (Leaving Care) Act (Northern Ireland) 20...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2005
Road closures planned for Hillsborough area
A £250,000 scheme to resurface and strengthen the A1 Hillsborough Road dual carriageway in Co Down is due to begin this week. Work on a stretch of road from the Hillsborough roundabout to Dromore Ro...
Road closures planned for Hillsborough area
A £250,000 scheme to resurface and strengthen the A1 Hillsborough Road dual carriageway in Co Down is due to begin this week. Work on a stretch of road from the Hillsborough roundabout to Dromore Ro...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2005
Bird lovers delighted with corncrake resurgence
Local bird lovers have expressed delight at the news that corncrake calls in Northern Ireland are on the increase. While they are no where near the numbers that used to be here 30 years ago, the incr...
Bird lovers delighted with corncrake resurgence
Local bird lovers have expressed delight at the news that corncrake calls in Northern Ireland are on the increase. While they are no where near the numbers that used to be here 30 years ago, the incr...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2005
Dunwoody rules out return to the saddle
Ulster born jump jockey star Richard Dunwoody has denied claims he is to make a comeback in the saddle. The 41-year-old retired from riding in 1999 because of a neck injury however despite a successf...
Dunwoody rules out return to the saddle
Ulster born jump jockey star Richard Dunwoody has denied claims he is to make a comeback in the saddle. The 41-year-old retired from riding in 1999 because of a neck injury however despite a successf...
UK National News, May 24, 2005
BBC to meet with unions for talks
The BBC will meet with union members at the offices of government conciliator ACAS on Thursday in the attempt to resolve the dispute over job cuts. The announcement follows yesterday’s 24-hour strike...
BBC to meet with unions for talks
The BBC will meet with union members at the offices of government conciliator ACAS on Thursday in the attempt to resolve the dispute over job cuts. The announcement follows yesterday’s 24-hour strike...
Business News, May 24, 2005
Chancellor announces plans to reduce red tape
Chancellor Gordon Brown has unveiled a new action plan aimed at reducing red tape for UK businesses. The Chancellor announced the Better Regulation Plan today, promising that the new proposals would ...
Chancellor announces plans to reduce red tape
Chancellor Gordon Brown has unveiled a new action plan aimed at reducing red tape for UK businesses. The Chancellor announced the Better Regulation Plan today, promising that the new proposals would ...
Business News, May 24, 2005
Banks told to introduce faster payments service
Banks have been told to reduce clearing times on money transfers made via the telephone or Internet, the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has announced. The new clearing service will provide at least sam...
Banks told to introduce faster payments service
Banks have been told to reduce clearing times on money transfers made via the telephone or Internet, the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has announced. The new clearing service will provide at least sam...
Business News, May 24, 2005
M&S reports marked fall in sales
Marks & Spencer have reported a fall in pre-tax profits of 19%, in their latest trading figures. The retailer reported pre-tax profits of £618.5 million, compared to last year’s figure of £763.2 mill...
M&S reports marked fall in sales
Marks & Spencer have reported a fall in pre-tax profits of 19%, in their latest trading figures. The retailer reported pre-tax profits of £618.5 million, compared to last year’s figure of £763.2 mill...
UK National News, May 24, 2005
Two people suffer burns in mock 'Star Wars' fight
Two people are critically ill in hospital after an apparent attempt to recreate a ‘Star Wars’ lightsaber fight went tragically wrong. Police said that a 20-year-old man and a 17-year-old woman had be...
Two people suffer burns in mock 'Star Wars' fight
Two people are critically ill in hospital after an apparent attempt to recreate a ‘Star Wars’ lightsaber fight went tragically wrong. Police said that a 20-year-old man and a 17-year-old woman had be...
Recruitment News, May 24, 2005
US firm to create 125 jobs in Wexford
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Micheál Martin has confirmed that US firm Waters Corporation is investing €11.5 million for a strategic expansion of its Wexford facility. The expansion ...
US firm to create 125 jobs in Wexford
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Micheál Martin has confirmed that US firm Waters Corporation is investing €11.5 million for a strategic expansion of its Wexford facility. The expansion ...
UK National News, May 24, 2005
Chancellor announces plans to reduce red tape
Chancellor Gordon Brown has unveiled a new action plan aimed at reducing red tape for UK businesses. The Chancellor announced the Better Regulation Plan today, promising that the new proposals would ...
Chancellor announces plans to reduce red tape
Chancellor Gordon Brown has unveiled a new action plan aimed at reducing red tape for UK businesses. The Chancellor announced the Better Regulation Plan today, promising that the new proposals would ...
UK National News, May 24, 2005
Marine killed by rare superbug
Doctors are being warned to be on the alert for a rare and extremely lethal ‘superbug’, following the death of a Royal Marines recruit from the infection. Eighteen-year-old Richard Campbell-Smith con...
Marine killed by rare superbug
Doctors are being warned to be on the alert for a rare and extremely lethal ‘superbug’, following the death of a Royal Marines recruit from the infection. Eighteen-year-old Richard Campbell-Smith con...
UK National News, May 24, 2005
Breastfeeding benefits blood pressure
Breastfeeding is as good for children’s blood pressure as exercise and reducing salt intake, new research has claimed. Scientists at Bristol University, led by Dr Debbie Lawlor, researched the impact...
Breastfeeding benefits blood pressure
Breastfeeding is as good for children’s blood pressure as exercise and reducing salt intake, new research has claimed. Scientists at Bristol University, led by Dr Debbie Lawlor, researched the impact...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2005
Five schoolgirls killed in Co Meath bus crash
Five teenage girls have died following a coach crash in the Republic of Ireland on Monday. The incident, which occurred at around 4.30pm, saw a bus overturn at Casey's Cross at Kentstown near Navan i...
Five schoolgirls killed in Co Meath bus crash
Five teenage girls have died following a coach crash in the Republic of Ireland on Monday. The incident, which occurred at around 4.30pm, saw a bus overturn at Casey's Cross at Kentstown near Navan i...
UK National News, May 24, 2005
Trials for prostate cancer drugs announced
Scientists have announced that they are testing new drugs that could be used to treat advanced prostate cancer. Currently, advanced prostate cancer is treated with hormone therapy. However, this only...
Trials for prostate cancer drugs announced
Scientists have announced that they are testing new drugs that could be used to treat advanced prostate cancer. Currently, advanced prostate cancer is treated with hormone therapy. However, this only...
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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.
