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Northern Ireland News for August 2005 : Page 12
UK National News, Aug 5, 2005
Breast cancer HRT risk lower than thought
A woman’s risk of developing breast cancer while taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) might be lower than previously thought, according to new research. In a study published in the British Medica...
Breast cancer HRT risk lower than thought
A woman’s risk of developing breast cancer while taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) might be lower than previously thought, according to new research. In a study published in the British Medica...
UK National News, Aug 5, 2005
Multivitamins ‘don’t prevent infections in older people’
Multivitamin and mineral supplements don’t appear to prevent infections in older people living at home, a new study has found. In a study published in the British Medical Journal, researchers from Ab...
Multivitamins ‘don’t prevent infections in older people’
Multivitamin and mineral supplements don’t appear to prevent infections in older people living at home, a new study has found. In a study published in the British Medical Journal, researchers from Ab...
UK National News, Aug 5, 2005
Housing market showing ‘modest improvement’
The housing market is showing a “modest improvement,” the Halifax has reported. House prices increased by 0.2% in July, following a similar rise in June, the Halifax reported. However, the annual ra...
Housing market showing ‘modest improvement’
The housing market is showing a “modest improvement,” the Halifax has reported. House prices increased by 0.2% in July, following a similar rise in June, the Halifax reported. However, the annual ra...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2005
Three people due in court over Twelfth rioting
Three people are due in court today charged in connection with rioting in north Belfast on 12 July. Two 18-year-olds and a juvenile will face a charge of riotous assembly following an outbreak of tr...
Three people due in court over Twelfth rioting
Three people are due in court today charged in connection with rioting in north Belfast on 12 July. Two 18-year-olds and a juvenile will face a charge of riotous assembly following an outbreak of tr...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2005
Concern as two breast clinics close
Two breast clinics in Counties Fermanagh and Tyrone are to close despite concerns that waiting lists in the province are astronomically high. The clinics at the Erne and Tyrone County Hospitals will ...
Concern as two breast clinics close
Two breast clinics in Counties Fermanagh and Tyrone are to close despite concerns that waiting lists in the province are astronomically high. The clinics at the Erne and Tyrone County Hospitals will ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2005
Minister announces Sandy Row progress
Social Development Minister David Hanson has announced further progress in his department’s work to help the Sandy Row community in south Belfast. The Minister said he was determined to ensure that ...
Minister announces Sandy Row progress
Social Development Minister David Hanson has announced further progress in his department’s work to help the Sandy Row community in south Belfast. The Minister said he was determined to ensure that ...
UK National News, Aug 5, 2005
Nasa clear Discovery for landing
Nasa have informed the astronauts aboard the space shuttle Discovery that a further repair to a protective thermal blanket is not required. The shuttle has been cleared for re-entry on Monday despite...
Nasa clear Discovery for landing
Nasa have informed the astronauts aboard the space shuttle Discovery that a further repair to a protective thermal blanket is not required. The shuttle has been cleared for re-entry on Monday despite...
UK National News, Aug 5, 2005
BA profits rise on improving outlook
British Airways (BA) has today reported a rise in operating profit in the first quarter of the company's trading year. BA reported a £176 million operating profit up from £129 million in the same per...
BA profits rise on improving outlook
British Airways (BA) has today reported a rise in operating profit in the first quarter of the company's trading year. BA reported a £176 million operating profit up from £129 million in the same per...
Business News, Aug 4, 2005
Minister finalises Belfast regeneration plans
Major regeneration plans and the appointment of international design consultants will breathe new life into the heart of Belfast, Social Development Minister David Hanson said today. Mr Hanson was sp...
Minister finalises Belfast regeneration plans
Major regeneration plans and the appointment of international design consultants will breathe new life into the heart of Belfast, Social Development Minister David Hanson said today. Mr Hanson was sp...
UK National News, Aug 4, 2005
Al Qaeda 'threatens more UK attacks'
A video-tape showing Osama Bin Laden’s deputy making terror threats against the UK has been broadcast on Arab television. In the video, broadcast on the al Jazeera network, Ayman al-Zawahri blamed Pr...
Al Qaeda 'threatens more UK attacks'
A video-tape showing Osama Bin Laden’s deputy making terror threats against the UK has been broadcast on Arab television. In the video, broadcast on the al Jazeera network, Ayman al-Zawahri blamed Pr...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2005
Security normalisation 'fully justified' says PM
Steps taken by the Government to scale back the military presence in Northern Ireland are 'fully justified' in security terms, the Prime Minister has said. Mr Blair was speaking following talks with ...
Security normalisation 'fully justified' says PM
Steps taken by the Government to scale back the military presence in Northern Ireland are 'fully justified' in security terms, the Prime Minister has said. Mr Blair was speaking following talks with ...
Business News, Aug 4, 2005
Bank of England cuts lending rate to 4.5%
The Bank of England has reduced the UK interest lending rate to 4.5%. The decision to cut interest rates had been widely expected in an effort to improve GDP growth, encourage consumer speeding and p...
Bank of England cuts lending rate to 4.5%
The Bank of England has reduced the UK interest lending rate to 4.5%. The decision to cut interest rates had been widely expected in an effort to improve GDP growth, encourage consumer speeding and p...
UK National News, Aug 4, 2005
Three questioned over Walker murder
Police have arrested another man in connection with the murder of black teenager Anthony Walker. A 23-year-old man from Huyton was arrested on Thursday and is being questioned by police. Two men who ...
Three questioned over Walker murder
Police have arrested another man in connection with the murder of black teenager Anthony Walker. A 23-year-old man from Huyton was arrested on Thursday and is being questioned by police. Two men who ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2005
BBC's 'Really Wild Show' set to visit Belfast
The BBC's 'Really Wild Show' is set to come to Belfast this weekend in an event hosted by the Ulster Wildlife Trust (UWT). The top children's wildlife programme will be at the Bog Meadows Nature Rese...
BBC's 'Really Wild Show' set to visit Belfast
The BBC's 'Really Wild Show' is set to come to Belfast this weekend in an event hosted by the Ulster Wildlife Trust (UWT). The top children's wildlife programme will be at the Bog Meadows Nature Rese...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2005
Minister finalises Belfast regeneration plans
Major regeneration plans and the appointment of international design consultants will breathe new life into the heart of Belfast, Social Development Minister David Hanson said today. Mr Hanson was sp...
Minister finalises Belfast regeneration plans
Major regeneration plans and the appointment of international design consultants will breathe new life into the heart of Belfast, Social Development Minister David Hanson said today. Mr Hanson was sp...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2005
Politicians call for Hanson meeting over Coleraine plight
Former Sports Minister, Michael McGimpsey, and East Londonderry assembly member, David McClarty, have called for a meeting with the NIO Minister David Hanson to voice their concerns over the plight of...
Politicians call for Hanson meeting over Coleraine plight
Former Sports Minister, Michael McGimpsey, and East Londonderry assembly member, David McClarty, have called for a meeting with the NIO Minister David Hanson to voice their concerns over the plight of...
UK National News, Aug 4, 2005
Government admits ‘overselling’ ID cards
The government has admitted that it ‘oversold’ the advantages of the controversial identity cards. Speaking at a private seminar in Whitehall, Home Office Minister Tony McNulty conceded that the card...
Government admits ‘overselling’ ID cards
The government has admitted that it ‘oversold’ the advantages of the controversial identity cards. Speaking at a private seminar in Whitehall, Home Office Minister Tony McNulty conceded that the card...
UK National News, Aug 4, 2005
NHS waiting target ‘may be missed’
The government may miss its target to reduce waiting lists to 18 weeks, a new report has warned. The report, by independent charitable foundation the King’s Fund, said that there are “many constraint...
NHS waiting target ‘may be missed’
The government may miss its target to reduce waiting lists to 18 weeks, a new report has warned. The report, by independent charitable foundation the King’s Fund, said that there are “many constraint...
UK National News, Aug 4, 2005
Which? issues warning over child safety gates
Consumer magazine 'Which?' has raised concerns over five best-selling baby stair gates. The consumer watchdog said that the majority of the gates tested – which are used to prevent accidents on the s...
Which? issues warning over child safety gates
Consumer magazine 'Which?' has raised concerns over five best-selling baby stair gates. The consumer watchdog said that the majority of the gates tested – which are used to prevent accidents on the s...
UK National News, Aug 4, 2005
Plane makes emergency landing at Leeds Bradford
A plane was forced to make an emergency landing at Leeds Bradford Airport after smoke which began to fill the cabin sparked an alert. The Flybe flight from Birmingham to Edinburgh was forced to make ...
Plane makes emergency landing at Leeds Bradford
A plane was forced to make an emergency landing at Leeds Bradford Airport after smoke which began to fill the cabin sparked an alert. The Flybe flight from Birmingham to Edinburgh was forced to make ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2005
Former NI secretary 'critically ill' in hospital
Former Northern Ireland Secretary of State Mo Mowlam is critically ill in hospital, officials have said. Ms Mowlam, 55, was admitted to King's College Hospital at the weekend, however hospital offici...
Former NI secretary 'critically ill' in hospital
Former Northern Ireland Secretary of State Mo Mowlam is critically ill in hospital, officials have said. Ms Mowlam, 55, was admitted to King's College Hospital at the weekend, however hospital offici...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2005
Five officers hurt in hit-and-run incident
Five police officers have been injured during a hit-and-run incident in west Belfast on Thursday. One sustained ankle injuries and a suspected broken thumb when he was hit by the car at Glen Road nea...
Five officers hurt in hit-and-run incident
Five police officers have been injured during a hit-and-run incident in west Belfast on Thursday. One sustained ankle injuries and a suspected broken thumb when he was hit by the car at Glen Road nea...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2005
Victims' and Survivors' Commissioner to be appointed
A new Victims' and Survivors' Commissioner for Northern Ireland is to be appointed later this year, Secretary of State Peter Hain has said. Mr Hain was speaking following a meeting with two relatives...
Victims' and Survivors' Commissioner to be appointed
A new Victims' and Survivors' Commissioner for Northern Ireland is to be appointed later this year, Secretary of State Peter Hain has said. Mr Hain was speaking following a meeting with two relatives...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2005
More support needed for disabled families
More support is needed for the families of disabled people, according to new research from the University of Ulster. Goretti Horgan, from the School of Policy Studies at Magee, found the difficulties...
More support needed for disabled families
More support is needed for the families of disabled people, according to new research from the University of Ulster. Goretti Horgan, from the School of Policy Studies at Magee, found the difficulties...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2005
International students welcomed to province
Over 70 students from 40 different countries were welcomed to Northern Ireland during a reception at Parliament Buildings on Wednesday. The reception, hosted by Will Haire, Permanent Secretary at the...
International students welcomed to province
Over 70 students from 40 different countries were welcomed to Northern Ireland during a reception at Parliament Buildings on Wednesday. The reception, hosted by Will Haire, Permanent Secretary at the...
UK National News, Aug 4, 2005
MoD announces training agreement with Canadian forces
UK and Canadian reserve forces will be able to train together for the first time in a new agreement announced by the Ministry of Defence on Thursday. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the...
MoD announces training agreement with Canadian forces
UK and Canadian reserve forces will be able to train together for the first time in a new agreement announced by the Ministry of Defence on Thursday. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the...
UK National News, Aug 3, 2005
London bomb victim compensation branded ‘a pittance’
Victims’ groups have branded the £11,000 compensation offer to the families of those killed in the London bombings a “pittance”. The families of the 52 people killed in the July 7 suicide bomb attack...
London bomb victim compensation branded ‘a pittance’
Victims’ groups have branded the £11,000 compensation offer to the families of those killed in the London bombings a “pittance”. The families of the 52 people killed in the July 7 suicide bomb attack...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 3, 2005
DUP express anger at RIR decision during Hain meeting
The DUP has expressed its anger at the Government's decision to disband the home battalions of the Royal Irish Regiment (RIR) during a meeting with NI Secretary of State Peter Hain on Wednesday. Dr I...
DUP express anger at RIR decision during Hain meeting
The DUP has expressed its anger at the Government's decision to disband the home battalions of the Royal Irish Regiment (RIR) during a meeting with NI Secretary of State Peter Hain on Wednesday. Dr I...
UK National News, Aug 3, 2005
Australian woman cleared in bomb text case
An Australian woman accused of sparking an airport bomb scare with a text message has been found not guilty of communicating false information with intent. Angela Sceats, 19, from Sydney, was running...
Australian woman cleared in bomb text case
An Australian woman accused of sparking an airport bomb scare with a text message has been found not guilty of communicating false information with intent. Angela Sceats, 19, from Sydney, was running...
UK National News, Aug 3, 2005
Mo Mowlam ‘critically ill’ in hospital
Former Northern Ireland Secretary of State Mo Mowlam is critically ill in hospital, it has been announced. Ms Mowlam, who suffered a brain tumour during her time as Northern Ireland secretary, was ad...
Mo Mowlam ‘critically ill’ in hospital
Former Northern Ireland Secretary of State Mo Mowlam is critically ill in hospital, it has been announced. Ms Mowlam, who suffered a brain tumour during her time as Northern Ireland secretary, was ad...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A chilly start with a widespread frost and some freezing fog, any freezing fog slow to clear. Otherwise bright with sunny spells and coastal showers. Light winds. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Coastal showers dying out with a widespread frost developing along with freezing fog, which could become extensive. Winds remaining light. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
