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Northern Ireland News for July 2005 : Page 6
UK National News, Jul 15, 2005
Government launches tough hospital hygiene code
Hospital bosses could face losing their job for failing to tackle the problem of ‘superbugs’ such as MRSA, under strict new government hygiene proposals. The proposals, part of the Health Improvement...
Government launches tough hospital hygiene code
Hospital bosses could face losing their job for failing to tackle the problem of ‘superbugs’ such as MRSA, under strict new government hygiene proposals. The proposals, part of the Health Improvement...
UK National News, Jul 15, 2005
Age discrimination to be outlawed
Discrimination against those over 65 in the workplace is set to be outlawed, under new measures proposed by the government. The regulations, which have been published in draft, will ban age discrimin...
Age discrimination to be outlawed
Discrimination against those over 65 in the workplace is set to be outlawed, under new measures proposed by the government. The regulations, which have been published in draft, will ban age discrimin...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 15, 2005
Doherty calls for economic aid package after Adria job losses
West Tyrone Sinn Féin MP Pat Doherty has called on the Secretary of State Peter Hain to respond to economic aid package calls after 185 job losses were announced at the Adria textile factory in Straba...
Doherty calls for economic aid package after Adria job losses
West Tyrone Sinn Féin MP Pat Doherty has called on the Secretary of State Peter Hain to respond to economic aid package calls after 185 job losses were announced at the Adria textile factory in Straba...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 15, 2005
Government must act over unfair electricity costs – Sir Reg
Following revelations that consumers here are being charged more for their electricity in comparison to users in the rest of the UK, Ulster Unionist Party Leader Sir Reg Empey, has called on the gover...
Government must act over unfair electricity costs – Sir Reg
Following revelations that consumers here are being charged more for their electricity in comparison to users in the rest of the UK, Ulster Unionist Party Leader Sir Reg Empey, has called on the gover...
UK National News, Jul 15, 2005
Report on food transport reveals effect on environment
The transport of food across the UK has a “significant and growing impact” on road congestion, accidents, climate change, noise and pollution, a new report has claimed. According to the report by the...
Report on food transport reveals effect on environment
The transport of food across the UK has a “significant and growing impact” on road congestion, accidents, climate change, noise and pollution, a new report has claimed. According to the report by the...
UK National News, Jul 14, 2005
Two-minute silence held for London bomb victims
London came to a standstill for two minutes at noon on Thursday to remember those killed and injured in last week’s bomb attacks. In the capital, thousands of people stopped work, shops ceased servic...
Two-minute silence held for London bomb victims
London came to a standstill for two minutes at noon on Thursday to remember those killed and injured in last week’s bomb attacks. In the capital, thousands of people stopped work, shops ceased servic...
UK National News, Jul 14, 2005
Manslaughter charges dropped in rail crash case
The manslaughter charges brought against five rail bosses accused of killing four people who died in the Hatfield train disaster have been thrown out by a judge at the Old Bailey. The charges had bee...
Manslaughter charges dropped in rail crash case
The manslaughter charges brought against five rail bosses accused of killing four people who died in the Hatfield train disaster have been thrown out by a judge at the Old Bailey. The charges had bee...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 14, 2005
Mother and daughter found dead in Carryduff
The bodies of a mother and her daughter have been found at their Carryduff home outside Belfast. Madeleine and nine-year-old Laura O'Neill were found dead by a friend just before midnight on Tuesday...
Mother and daughter found dead in Carryduff
The bodies of a mother and her daughter have been found at their Carryduff home outside Belfast. Madeleine and nine-year-old Laura O'Neill were found dead by a friend just before midnight on Tuesday...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 14, 2005
Searches carried out following bomb warning
Police in Armagh, Banbridge, Lisburn, Moira and Dungannon carried out searches yesterday following a coded warning about explosive devices given to a Belfast media outlet during the early hours of the...
Searches carried out following bomb warning
Police in Armagh, Banbridge, Lisburn, Moira and Dungannon carried out searches yesterday following a coded warning about explosive devices given to a Belfast media outlet during the early hours of the...
UK National News, Jul 14, 2005
Water firms missing leakage reduction targets
Two English water companies have missed targets to reduce leakage, industry watchdog Ofwat has warned. United Utilities Water, in the north west of England, reported increased leakage and missed its ...
Water firms missing leakage reduction targets
Two English water companies have missed targets to reduce leakage, industry watchdog Ofwat has warned. United Utilities Water, in the north west of England, reported increased leakage and missed its ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 14, 2005
£3m environmental improvement scheme for Twinbrook
A £3 million environmental improvement scheme has begun in the Glasvey area of Twinbrook, in one of Belfast's most deprived neighbourhoods. The news was welcomed by Social Development Minister David ...
£3m environmental improvement scheme for Twinbrook
A £3 million environmental improvement scheme has begun in the Glasvey area of Twinbrook, in one of Belfast's most deprived neighbourhoods. The news was welcomed by Social Development Minister David ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 14, 2005
QUB Summer School to showcase NI culture
International students will once again have the opportunity to study Northern Ireland politics, history and culture as part of Queen's University's International Summer School. The three-week progra...
QUB Summer School to showcase NI culture
International students will once again have the opportunity to study Northern Ireland politics, history and culture as part of Queen's University's International Summer School. The three-week progra...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 14, 2005
Belfast to host treasure hunt for local children
Children from all parts of Belfast are being invited to go on a treasure hunt in Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park next month, which besides winning them a prize could help the City Council strike ‘gold’...
Belfast to host treasure hunt for local children
Children from all parts of Belfast are being invited to go on a treasure hunt in Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park next month, which besides winning them a prize could help the City Council strike ‘gold’...
UK National News, Jul 14, 2005
British workers enjoy more flexible working options
The options available to British employees for flexible working have almost doubled within the past six years, according to a new survey. The latest Workplace Employment Relations Survey found that t...
British workers enjoy more flexible working options
The options available to British employees for flexible working have almost doubled within the past six years, according to a new survey. The latest Workplace Employment Relations Survey found that t...
UK National News, Jul 14, 2005
CCTV footage released of bus bomber
Police have released CCTV footage of the man they suspect of blowing up the Number 30 bus during last Thursday's terror attacks in London. Poice have appealed for information on eighteen-year-old Has...
CCTV footage released of bus bomber
Police have released CCTV footage of the man they suspect of blowing up the Number 30 bus during last Thursday's terror attacks in London. Poice have appealed for information on eighteen-year-old Has...
UK National News, Jul 13, 2005
Man arrested over Lauren murder
Greater Manchester Police have arrested a man on suspicion of the murder of ten-year-old Lauren Pilkington-Smith. The 18-year-old was arrested on Wednesday morning and is being questioned by police. ...
Man arrested over Lauren murder
Greater Manchester Police have arrested a man on suspicion of the murder of ten-year-old Lauren Pilkington-Smith. The 18-year-old was arrested on Wednesday morning and is being questioned by police. ...
UK National News, Jul 13, 2005
Sir Roy Meadow found guilty by GMC
Professor Sir Roy Meadow has been found guilty of providing “erroneous and misleading” evidence in the trial of Sally Clark, at a General Medical Council hearing. The GMC said that Sir Roy had faile...
Sir Roy Meadow found guilty by GMC
Professor Sir Roy Meadow has been found guilty of providing “erroneous and misleading” evidence in the trial of Sally Clark, at a General Medical Council hearing. The GMC said that Sir Roy had faile...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 13, 2005
Rioters attack police with petrol & blast bombs, 80 injured, baton rounds fired
It has been reported that baton rounds were used by police during rioting in north Belfast last night, in which around 80 police officers were injured. This is the first time baton rounds have been u...
Rioters attack police with petrol & blast bombs, 80 injured, baton rounds fired
It has been reported that baton rounds were used by police during rioting in north Belfast last night, in which around 80 police officers were injured. This is the first time baton rounds have been u...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 13, 2005
Woman raped at Bangor bonfire
Police have appealed for information after a 30-year-old woman was raped at an eleventh night bonfire in Bangor, Co. Down. The attack happened between midnight and 0300 BST at a fire at Clandeboye R...
Woman raped at Bangor bonfire
Police have appealed for information after a 30-year-old woman was raped at an eleventh night bonfire in Bangor, Co. Down. The attack happened between midnight and 0300 BST at a fire at Clandeboye R...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 13, 2005
Bus carrying elderly women attacked by gang of youths
A bus carrying 14 elderly women was attacked with paint and stones by a group of youths in Greysteel, Co. Londonderry, last night. The women were returning to Limavady after a night out at bingo. Wi...
Bus carrying elderly women attacked by gang of youths
A bus carrying 14 elderly women was attacked with paint and stones by a group of youths in Greysteel, Co. Londonderry, last night. The women were returning to Limavady after a night out at bingo. Wi...
UK National News, Jul 13, 2005
Jobless figures continue to fall
The number of unemployed people in the UK is continuing to fall, but the employment rate has remained unchanged and the number of people claiming benefits has increased. According to the latest figur...
Jobless figures continue to fall
The number of unemployed people in the UK is continuing to fall, but the employment rate has remained unchanged and the number of people claiming benefits has increased. According to the latest figur...
UK National News, Jul 13, 2005
Ombudsman criticises PoW compensation scheme
The decision to award compensation to British prisoners of war interned in Japanese camps during World War II based on a ‘bloodlink’ criterion has been criticised by the Parliamentary Ombudsman. The ...
Ombudsman criticises PoW compensation scheme
The decision to award compensation to British prisoners of war interned in Japanese camps during World War II based on a ‘bloodlink’ criterion has been criticised by the Parliamentary Ombudsman. The ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 13, 2005
Device thrown at house in north Belfast
A house in north Belfast's Alliance Close was attacked last night, a device smashing through the roof into the attic. The attack happened about 2330 BST, and is believed to be the work of republican...
Device thrown at house in north Belfast
A house in north Belfast's Alliance Close was attacked last night, a device smashing through the roof into the attic. The attack happened about 2330 BST, and is believed to be the work of republican...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 13, 2005
Business destroyed & homes evacuated as bonfire ruptures gas pipeline
An eleventh night bonfire in east Belfast ruptured a gas pipeline on Monday night, causing more than thirty homes to be evacuated and destroying a 3-storey commercial building, including a Chinese tak...
Business destroyed & homes evacuated as bonfire ruptures gas pipeline
An eleventh night bonfire in east Belfast ruptured a gas pipeline on Monday night, causing more than thirty homes to be evacuated and destroying a 3-storey commercial building, including a Chinese tak...
UK National News, Jul 13, 2005
Police hunt for masterminds behind London bomb attacks
Police investigating last week’s bomb explosions in London are hunting for the masterminds behind the attacks, as it emerged that the blasts were caused by suspected suicide bombers. On Tuesday, poli...
Police hunt for masterminds behind London bomb attacks
Police investigating last week’s bomb explosions in London are hunting for the masterminds behind the attacks, as it emerged that the blasts were caused by suspected suicide bombers. On Tuesday, poli...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 13, 2005
Wednesday's NI Weather Outlook [TBA]
Wednesday: . Temp: 21°C Max. / 14°C Min. Wind: Light and variable. Sunrise: 5.03am. Sunset: 9.53pm. Thursday: . Temp: 20°C Max. / 16°C Min. Wind: Light and variable. Sunrise: 5.05am. Sunset: ...
Wednesday's NI Weather Outlook [TBA]
Wednesday: . Temp: 21°C Max. / 14°C Min. Wind: Light and variable. Sunrise: 5.03am. Sunset: 9.53pm. Thursday: . Temp: 20°C Max. / 16°C Min. Wind: Light and variable. Sunrise: 5.05am. Sunset: ...
UK National News, Jul 11, 2005
7/7 London bombing deceased...
The names of the following persons are known to have died in the London bombing of July 7, 2005: Susan Levy, 53. Shyanuja Parathasangary, 30 Miriam Hyman, 31 Shahara Islam, 20 William Wise Cia...
7/7 London bombing deceased...
The names of the following persons are known to have died in the London bombing of July 7, 2005: Susan Levy, 53. Shyanuja Parathasangary, 30 Miriam Hyman, 31 Shahara Islam, 20 William Wise Cia...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 11, 2005
Teenager killed in gun attack in north Belfast
A 19-year-old has been shot and killed in a gun attack in north Belfast this morning. The attack, which has been blamed on the UVF, took place at around 1.30am when three men forced their way into a ...
Teenager killed in gun attack in north Belfast
A 19-year-old has been shot and killed in a gun attack in north Belfast this morning. The attack, which has been blamed on the UVF, took place at around 1.30am when three men forced their way into a ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 11, 2005
'High risk' prisoner re-arrested
A high-risk prisoner who absconded from Lisburn Courthouse on June 7 has been re-arrested by police this morning. David Albert Taggart, 24, had been on the run for over a month after he attacked civi...
'High risk' prisoner re-arrested
A high-risk prisoner who absconded from Lisburn Courthouse on June 7 has been re-arrested by police this morning. David Albert Taggart, 24, had been on the run for over a month after he attacked civi...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 11, 2005
Policewoman dies following road crash
A policewoman has died in hospital after the armoured Land Rover in which she was travelling crashed near Desertmartin in Co. Londonderry yesterday. Four other police officers in the vehicle were inj...
Policewoman dies following road crash
A policewoman has died in hospital after the armoured Land Rover in which she was travelling crashed near Desertmartin in Co. Londonderry yesterday. Four other police officers in the vehicle were inj...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
