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Northern Ireland News for August 2005 : Page 5
UK National News, Aug 22, 2005
Survey reveals public support smoking ban
The majority of people in England and Wales would support a total ban on smoking in the workplace, a survey has claimed. The poll of 1,000 people, conducted by BMRB on behalf of anti-smoking lobby AS...
Survey reveals public support smoking ban
The majority of people in England and Wales would support a total ban on smoking in the workplace, a survey has claimed. The poll of 1,000 people, conducted by BMRB on behalf of anti-smoking lobby AS...
UK National News, Aug 22, 2005
Menezes shooting – Brazilian delegates arrive in UK
Two Brazilian delegates have arrived in Britain to meet with the Independent Police Complaints Commission and Metropolitan police over the shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes. Wagner Goncalves, from ...
Menezes shooting – Brazilian delegates arrive in UK
Two Brazilian delegates have arrived in Britain to meet with the Independent Police Complaints Commission and Metropolitan police over the shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes. Wagner Goncalves, from ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2005
NI has highest freezer contents says survey
Northern Ireland has the highest level of freezer content in the UK, leading insurer Halifax has said. According to new research by the company’s Home Insurance division, Britain’s households store o...
NI has highest freezer contents says survey
Northern Ireland has the highest level of freezer content in the UK, leading insurer Halifax has said. According to new research by the company’s Home Insurance division, Britain’s households store o...
Recruitment News, Aug 22, 2005
BISYS To Establish 250 jobs in Waterford
Ireland's Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment Micheál Martin has confirmed that US financial services company BISYS Hedge Fund Services is to set up an operation in Waterford with the creation...
BISYS To Establish 250 jobs in Waterford
Ireland's Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment Micheál Martin has confirmed that US financial services company BISYS Hedge Fund Services is to set up an operation in Waterford with the creation...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2005
Rival gangs clash in north and east Belfast
Rival loyalist and republican youths have clashed during rioting in north Belfast on Sunday. The trouble flared at around 10pm in the Ardoyne Road/Alliance Avenue area of the city. Missiles were thr...
Rival gangs clash in north and east Belfast
Rival loyalist and republican youths have clashed during rioting in north Belfast on Sunday. The trouble flared at around 10pm in the Ardoyne Road/Alliance Avenue area of the city. Missiles were thr...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2005
Couple escape injury in pipe bomb attack
A young couple have escaped injury in a pipe bomb attack in east Belfast early this morning. The incident occurred at around 2.20am when the couple were woken by a large explosion outside their house...
Couple escape injury in pipe bomb attack
A young couple have escaped injury in a pipe bomb attack in east Belfast early this morning. The incident occurred at around 2.20am when the couple were woken by a large explosion outside their house...
UK National News, Aug 22, 2005
Rolls-Royce strike begins
Workers at a Rolls-Royce factory in Bristol are beginning strike action on Monday, in protest at the sacking of a union official. Rolls Royce sacked Amicus union representative, Jerry Hicks, last mon...
Rolls-Royce strike begins
Workers at a Rolls-Royce factory in Bristol are beginning strike action on Monday, in protest at the sacking of a union official. Rolls Royce sacked Amicus union representative, Jerry Hicks, last mon...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2005
Council vehicles damaged in fire
An arson attack is one line of investigation being taken by police after a garage housing council vehicles was damaged early this morning. Fire crews were called to the Derry City Council depot on Pe...
Council vehicles damaged in fire
An arson attack is one line of investigation being taken by police after a garage housing council vehicles was damaged early this morning. Fire crews were called to the Derry City Council depot on Pe...
UK National News, Aug 22, 2005
Gate Gourmet facing administration
Gate Gourmet facing administration Catering firm Gate Gourmet has claimed that it is facing administration unless a new contract is agreed with its main client, British Airways. The US-owned firm, w...
Gate Gourmet facing administration
Gate Gourmet facing administration Catering firm Gate Gourmet has claimed that it is facing administration unless a new contract is agreed with its main client, British Airways. The US-owned firm, w...
UK National News, Aug 22, 2005
Boy’s body found in woodland
An forensic investigation is continuing at the scene where the body of a boy was found on Sunday, during a search for missing eleven-year-old Rory Blackhall. Rory, who is from Adambrae in Livingston,...
Boy’s body found in woodland
An forensic investigation is continuing at the scene where the body of a boy was found on Sunday, during a search for missing eleven-year-old Rory Blackhall. Rory, who is from Adambrae in Livingston,...
UK National News, Aug 22, 2005
Cypriot airliner depressurised and out of fuel
Crash investigators have confirmed that preliminary findings indicate that the Cypriot airliner, which crashed on August 14, had depressurised and had run out of fuel when it crashed. Helios flight 5...
Cypriot airliner depressurised and out of fuel
Crash investigators have confirmed that preliminary findings indicate that the Cypriot airliner, which crashed on August 14, had depressurised and had run out of fuel when it crashed. Helios flight 5...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2005
Belfast man killed in boating accident
A man has died following a boating accident in Co Fermanagh on Sunday. Brian Bannister, 40, from the Castlereagh area of Belfast, had been enjoying a day’s boating with three friends on Upper Lough E...
Belfast man killed in boating accident
A man has died following a boating accident in Co Fermanagh on Sunday. Brian Bannister, 40, from the Castlereagh area of Belfast, had been enjoying a day’s boating with three friends on Upper Lough E...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2005
Police revisit Sandy Row murder scene
Detectives investigating the murder of Belfast man Michael Green have revisited the scene of his death. The 42-year-old was shot dead as he arrived for work in the Sandy Row area of south Belfast on ...
Police revisit Sandy Row murder scene
Detectives investigating the murder of Belfast man Michael Green have revisited the scene of his death. The 42-year-old was shot dead as he arrived for work in the Sandy Row area of south Belfast on ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2005
Firearms stolen in Dungiven
Detectives in Limavady have appealed for information after four legally held firearms were stolen from a house at the weekend. A BRNO .22 small bore rifle, a Lanber over and under 12 gauge shotgun, a...
Firearms stolen in Dungiven
Detectives in Limavady have appealed for information after four legally held firearms were stolen from a house at the weekend. A BRNO .22 small bore rifle, a Lanber over and under 12 gauge shotgun, a...
Recruitment News, Aug 22, 2005
Kennedy Nursing to host continuing development seminar
Kennedy Nursing is to host a continuing development seminar in association with the Royal College of Nursing in the first week of September. A spokesperson for Kennedy Nursing said: "The seminar will...
Kennedy Nursing to host continuing development seminar
Kennedy Nursing is to host a continuing development seminar in association with the Royal College of Nursing in the first week of September. A spokesperson for Kennedy Nursing said: "The seminar will...
UK National News, Aug 22, 2005
Concerns rise over antidepressant suicide risk
A new study has raised further concerns about possible suicide risks associated with one of the UK’s most widely prescribed anti-depressants. A team of researchers at the University of Oslo studied t...
Concerns rise over antidepressant suicide risk
A new study has raised further concerns about possible suicide risks associated with one of the UK’s most widely prescribed anti-depressants. A team of researchers at the University of Oslo studied t...
UK National News, Aug 22, 2005
School leavers 'lacking in three Rs,' report claims
The education system is failing to provide many school-leavers with the rudimentary arithmetic, reading and writing skills necessary for work, a survey has warned. The report by the Confederation of ...
School leavers 'lacking in three Rs,' report claims
The education system is failing to provide many school-leavers with the rudimentary arithmetic, reading and writing skills necessary for work, a survey has warned. The report by the Confederation of ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2005
Mo Mowlam dies aged 55
Former Northern Ireland Secretary of State Mo Mowlam has died at the age of 55. She was recently released from hospital into a hospice in Kent to be closer to her family. However, while hospital offi...
Mo Mowlam dies aged 55
Former Northern Ireland Secretary of State Mo Mowlam has died at the age of 55. She was recently released from hospital into a hospice in Kent to be closer to her family. However, while hospital offi...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2005
Irishman to fight extradition
A convicted Irish terrorist arrested in Spain in connection with an IRA bomb attack at a British Army base in Germany 16 years ago is to fight extradition. Leonard 'Bap' Hardy, 44, was arrested at a ...
Irishman to fight extradition
A convicted Irish terrorist arrested in Spain in connection with an IRA bomb attack at a British Army base in Germany 16 years ago is to fight extradition. Leonard 'Bap' Hardy, 44, was arrested at a ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2005
‘Colombia Three’ released by Garda
The ‘Colombia Three’ have been freed by Gardai after being questioned in relation to their arrival back in the Republic of Ireland last month. Niall Connolly, Martin McCauley and James Monaghan were ...
‘Colombia Three’ released by Garda
The ‘Colombia Three’ have been freed by Gardai after being questioned in relation to their arrival back in the Republic of Ireland last month. Niall Connolly, Martin McCauley and James Monaghan were ...
UK National News, Aug 19, 2005
Menezes family calls for Met police chief to resign
The family of Brazilian Jean Charles de Menezes have called for Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair to resign over the wrongful shooting and for the officers involved to be prosecuted. Ale...
Menezes family calls for Met police chief to resign
The family of Brazilian Jean Charles de Menezes have called for Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair to resign over the wrongful shooting and for the officers involved to be prosecuted. Ale...
UK National News, Aug 19, 2005
Prime Minister pays tribute to 'remarkable' Mo Mowlam
Prime Minister Tony Blair led the parliamentary tributes today to his former Northern Ireland Secretary Mo Mowlam, who died aged 55 following a long illness. Ms Mowlam, who was diagnosed with a brain...
Prime Minister pays tribute to 'remarkable' Mo Mowlam
Prime Minister Tony Blair led the parliamentary tributes today to his former Northern Ireland Secretary Mo Mowlam, who died aged 55 following a long illness. Ms Mowlam, who was diagnosed with a brain...
UK National News, Aug 19, 2005
Three bailed in Northampton rape inquiry
Three men arrested in connection with a series of rapes in Northampton have been released on bail. Police said that a 36-year-old man who was arrested on Wednesday and two other men, aged 19 and 25, ...
Three bailed in Northampton rape inquiry
Three men arrested in connection with a series of rapes in Northampton have been released on bail. Police said that a 36-year-old man who was arrested on Wednesday and two other men, aged 19 and 25, ...
UK National News, Aug 19, 2005
Twelve-year-old charged with raping child
A 12-year-old boy has been charged with raping another boy, aged 8, in Greater Manchester, police have confirmed. The 12-year-old from the Wigan area, who can not be named for legal reasons, has been...
Twelve-year-old charged with raping child
A 12-year-old boy has been charged with raping another boy, aged 8, in Greater Manchester, police have confirmed. The 12-year-old from the Wigan area, who can not be named for legal reasons, has been...
UK National News, Aug 19, 2005
Government launches offenders database
Police forces across the UK have gone live on a new computer system, which allows them to share information on some of Britain’s most dangerous and violent sex offenders. The £10 million Violent and ...
Government launches offenders database
Police forces across the UK have gone live on a new computer system, which allows them to share information on some of Britain’s most dangerous and violent sex offenders. The £10 million Violent and ...
UK National News, Aug 19, 2005
Six-year-old girl survives 150ft cliff fall
A six-year-old girl has survived a 150ft fall from a cliff top, miraculously escaping with only minor injuries. Humber Coastguard were alerted shortly after 5:30pm on Thursday evening, following repo...
Six-year-old girl survives 150ft cliff fall
A six-year-old girl has survived a 150ft fall from a cliff top, miraculously escaping with only minor injuries. Humber Coastguard were alerted shortly after 5:30pm on Thursday evening, following repo...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2005
Armed gang steal cash box during robbery
An armed gang has held up a cash delivery van in Londonderry on Thursday. The robbery occurred at the Rathmor centre in Blighs Lane where three men armed with handguns and a shotgun threatened and as...
Armed gang steal cash box during robbery
An armed gang has held up a cash delivery van in Londonderry on Thursday. The robbery occurred at the Rathmor centre in Blighs Lane where three men armed with handguns and a shotgun threatened and as...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2005
House damaged in pipe bomb attack
A house has been damaged in a pipe bomb attack in Co Antrim on Thursday. The device exploded at the front of the property on Antrim Road in Ballymena at about 11pm. A group of men were seen running ...
House damaged in pipe bomb attack
A house has been damaged in a pipe bomb attack in Co Antrim on Thursday. The device exploded at the front of the property on Antrim Road in Ballymena at about 11pm. A group of men were seen running ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2005
SDLP delegation to discuss loyalist violence with Minister
SDLP North Antrim MLA Sean Farren has said the activities of loyalist paramilitaries presents a threat to a new generation and “requires a new response”. Mr Farren was speaking ahead of a meeting wit...
SDLP delegation to discuss loyalist violence with Minister
SDLP North Antrim MLA Sean Farren has said the activities of loyalist paramilitaries presents a threat to a new generation and “requires a new response”. Mr Farren was speaking ahead of a meeting wit...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2005
Mixed report for NI birds
A new report, which shows how climate change is affecting birds in Northern Ireland, has been published by the RSPB. The report - State of the UK Birds 2004 – revealed that while some in roads are be...
Mixed report for NI birds
A new report, which shows how climate change is affecting birds in Northern Ireland, has been published by the RSPB. The report - State of the UK Birds 2004 – revealed that while some in roads are be...
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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.
