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Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2005
Queen’s hold philosophical film conference
Queen’s University is holding a two-day conference looking at the philosophical aspects of film culture. The Philosophy and Film conference, which began on Friday and continues through to Saturday, w...
Queen’s hold philosophical film conference
Queen’s University is holding a two-day conference looking at the philosophical aspects of film culture. The Philosophy and Film conference, which began on Friday and continues through to Saturday, w...
UK National News, Aug 19, 2005
One in seven young drivers admit ‘drug-driving’
More than one in seven young drivers admit driving while under the influence of illegal drugs, a new survey has found. The study of 1,150 drivers aged between 17 and 25, by national road safety chari...
One in seven young drivers admit ‘drug-driving’
More than one in seven young drivers admit driving while under the influence of illegal drugs, a new survey has found. The study of 1,150 drivers aged between 17 and 25, by national road safety chari...
UK National News, Aug 19, 2005
Smoking ban ‘will widen health inequalities gap’, doctors claim
The government’s partial smoking ban will widen the health gap between the richest and poorest people in the UK, a study published in the British Medical Journal has claimed. The research, conducted ...
Smoking ban ‘will widen health inequalities gap’, doctors claim
The government’s partial smoking ban will widen the health gap between the richest and poorest people in the UK, a study published in the British Medical Journal has claimed. The research, conducted ...
Recruitment News, Aug 19, 2005
Minister publishes report of expert advisory group on workplace bullying
The Republic of Ireland's Minister for Labour Affairs Tony Killeen has published the report of the expert advisory group on workplace bullying. The group was set up a year ago with terms of reference...
Minister publishes report of expert advisory group on workplace bullying
The Republic of Ireland's Minister for Labour Affairs Tony Killeen has published the report of the expert advisory group on workplace bullying. The group was set up a year ago with terms of reference...
Business News, Aug 19, 2005
Chair appointed for ILEX urban regeneration company
Professor Eddie Friel has been confirmed as chairperson of Ilex, the Urban Regeneration Company for the Derry City Council area. A spokesperson for the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First M...
Chair appointed for ILEX urban regeneration company
Professor Eddie Friel has been confirmed as chairperson of Ilex, the Urban Regeneration Company for the Derry City Council area. A spokesperson for the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First M...
Recruitment News, Aug 18, 2005
Firms face pressure on pensions
Fewer than one in ten UK employers mention pension provisions in their job advertisements, a report by the Trades Union Congress has claimed. According to the TUC’s annual survey, only 6.1% - 69 adve...
Firms face pressure on pensions
Fewer than one in ten UK employers mention pension provisions in their job advertisements, a report by the Trades Union Congress has claimed. According to the TUC’s annual survey, only 6.1% - 69 adve...
Recruitment News, Aug 18, 2005
BA launches investigation into Heathrow strike
British Airways has launched an official investigation into last week’s unofficial strike action, which resulted in the walkout of around 1,000 staff. The wildcat strike, which involved ground crew, ...
BA launches investigation into Heathrow strike
British Airways has launched an official investigation into last week’s unofficial strike action, which resulted in the walkout of around 1,000 staff. The wildcat strike, which involved ground crew, ...
UK National News, Aug 18, 2005
Police search for van in Amelie murder hunt
Police investigating the murder of French student Amelie Delagrange have announced a £20,000 reward for information regarding a van, which may be linked to the case. Police have published new photogr...
Police search for van in Amelie murder hunt
Police investigating the murder of French student Amelie Delagrange have announced a £20,000 reward for information regarding a van, which may be linked to the case. Police have published new photogr...
UK National News, Aug 18, 2005
A-Level results show slight increase
The number of students in the UK passing their A-Levels has risen again for the 23rd year running. The Joint Council for Qualifications said that the pass rate for this year’s A-Levels was 96.2%. How...
A-Level results show slight increase
The number of students in the UK passing their A-Levels has risen again for the 23rd year running. The Joint Council for Qualifications said that the pass rate for this year’s A-Levels was 96.2%. How...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2005
FSB hit out at retail plan deferment
The Federation of Small Businesses today slammed the decision to defer the publication of the draft planning guidelines which govern retail development in Northern Ireland. FSB Regional Chairman John...
FSB hit out at retail plan deferment
The Federation of Small Businesses today slammed the decision to defer the publication of the draft planning guidelines which govern retail development in Northern Ireland. FSB Regional Chairman John...
UK National News, Aug 18, 2005
Menezes shooting branded 'chaotic mess'
Lawyers for the family of the Brazilian man shot dead on a Tube train last month have branded the investigation into his death a “chaotic mess”. Gareth Peirce and Harriet Wistrich, who are acting on...
Menezes shooting branded 'chaotic mess'
Lawyers for the family of the Brazilian man shot dead on a Tube train last month have branded the investigation into his death a “chaotic mess”. Gareth Peirce and Harriet Wistrich, who are acting on...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2005
Improved NI A-level exam performance
The Chief Executive of Northern Ireland’s exams body, the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) has saluted the performance of local students who have moved further ahead of t...
Improved NI A-level exam performance
The Chief Executive of Northern Ireland’s exams body, the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) has saluted the performance of local students who have moved further ahead of t...
UK National News, Aug 18, 2005
Troops remove Gaza demonstrators
The Jewish settlements of Kfar Darom and Neve Dekalim in the Gaza Strip have become the focus of resistance to Ariel Sharon's pullout plan. Hundreds of opponents of the Gaza pullout plan barricaded t...
Troops remove Gaza demonstrators
The Jewish settlements of Kfar Darom and Neve Dekalim in the Gaza Strip have become the focus of resistance to Ariel Sharon's pullout plan. Hundreds of opponents of the Gaza pullout plan barricaded t...
UK National News, Aug 18, 2005
80-year-olds fit for heart surgery
Doctors should not shy away from giving 80-year-olds heart bypass surgery, new research has suggested. Researchers from the UK and Canada found that most of those octogenarians who received treatment...
80-year-olds fit for heart surgery
Doctors should not shy away from giving 80-year-olds heart bypass surgery, new research has suggested. Researchers from the UK and Canada found that most of those octogenarians who received treatment...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2005
Eminem pulls out of European tour, Slane 2005 cancelled
Rap star Eminem has cancelled his scheduled European tour, including the September 17 finale in Slane Castle, Co Meath. The 10-date tour was to begin in Germany before concluding in the Republic, whe...
Eminem pulls out of European tour, Slane 2005 cancelled
Rap star Eminem has cancelled his scheduled European tour, including the September 17 finale in Slane Castle, Co Meath. The 10-date tour was to begin in Germany before concluding in the Republic, whe...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2005
Adair due in court over harrassment charge
Former UDA leader Johnny Adair is to appear before a court in Bolton today accused of harassment. Adair, who was released from jail in January, will appear before magistrates in Greater Manchester al...
Adair due in court over harrassment charge
Former UDA leader Johnny Adair is to appear before a court in Bolton today accused of harassment. Adair, who was released from jail in January, will appear before magistrates in Greater Manchester al...
Recruitment News, Aug 18, 2005
Enterprise Ireland reports on seed and venture capital investment
Enterprise Ireland has reported venture funds invested reached €38.7 million as venture capitalists "consolidated" their position in 2004. According to the latest figures from Enterprise Ireland on t...
Enterprise Ireland reports on seed and venture capital investment
Enterprise Ireland has reported venture funds invested reached €38.7 million as venture capitalists "consolidated" their position in 2004. According to the latest figures from Enterprise Ireland on t...
UK National News, Aug 18, 2005
Royal Mail unveils postal pricing changes
The cost of posting letters and packages will depend on size and shape, as well as weight, under a new Royal Mail pricing structure, which will come into effect next year. The new Pricing in Proporti...
Royal Mail unveils postal pricing changes
The cost of posting letters and packages will depend on size and shape, as well as weight, under a new Royal Mail pricing structure, which will come into effect next year. The new Pricing in Proporti...
UK National News, Aug 18, 2005
Wembley stadium still on target, builders claim
The Australian firm working on the construction of Wembley Stadium have insisted that it will be ready in time for the FA Cup Final in May, next year. However, Multiplex have said that they are revis...
Wembley stadium still on target, builders claim
The Australian firm working on the construction of Wembley Stadium have insisted that it will be ready in time for the FA Cup Final in May, next year. However, Multiplex have said that they are revis...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2005
'Colombia Three' being questioned by Garda
Irish police are questioning the ‘Colombia Three’ about their secret return to the Republic of Ireland last month. Niall Connolly, Martin McCauley and James Monaghan were sentenced to 17 years in a ...
'Colombia Three' being questioned by Garda
Irish police are questioning the ‘Colombia Three’ about their secret return to the Republic of Ireland last month. Niall Connolly, Martin McCauley and James Monaghan were sentenced to 17 years in a ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2005
Irish man arrested in connection with army base bombing
An Irish man has been arrested in Spain in connection with an IRA bomb attack at a British Army base in Germany 16 years ago. Leonard Hardy, 44, was arrested at a hotel in the resort of Torremolinos ...
Irish man arrested in connection with army base bombing
An Irish man has been arrested in Spain in connection with an IRA bomb attack at a British Army base in Germany 16 years ago. Leonard Hardy, 44, was arrested at a hotel in the resort of Torremolinos ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2005
Queen’s survey reveals teenage habits
Seven out of ten 16-year-old’s in Northern Ireland have drunk alcohol and more than a third have smoked tobacco, a new survey has revealed. The Young Life and Times (YLT) Survey entitled, 'Drinking, ...
Queen’s survey reveals teenage habits
Seven out of ten 16-year-old’s in Northern Ireland have drunk alcohol and more than a third have smoked tobacco, a new survey has revealed. The Young Life and Times (YLT) Survey entitled, 'Drinking, ...
UK National News, Aug 18, 2005
Firms face pressure on pensions
Fewer than one in ten employers mention pension provisions in their job advertisements, a report by the Trades Union Congress has claimed. According to the TUC’s annual survey, only 6.1% - 69 adverti...
Firms face pressure on pensions
Fewer than one in ten employers mention pension provisions in their job advertisements, a report by the Trades Union Congress has claimed. According to the TUC’s annual survey, only 6.1% - 69 adverti...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2005
NI struggle in 1-1 Malta draw
Northern Ireland where booed off the pitch by their own supporters last night following a humiliating 1-1 draw with Malta in Valetta. Lawrie Sanchez’s team, which comprised four Premiership players, ...
NI struggle in 1-1 Malta draw
Northern Ireland where booed off the pitch by their own supporters last night following a humiliating 1-1 draw with Malta in Valetta. Lawrie Sanchez’s team, which comprised four Premiership players, ...
Recruitment News, Aug 17, 2005
Unemployment rises but Government upbeat
The latest UK Labour Force Survey, which covers April to June 2005, has shown an increase in unemployment over the last quarter. Over the last year as a whole, however, the number of people in work h...
Unemployment rises but Government upbeat
The latest UK Labour Force Survey, which covers April to June 2005, has shown an increase in unemployment over the last quarter. Over the last year as a whole, however, the number of people in work h...
UK National News, Aug 17, 2005
Suspected London bomber to be returned to UK
A British man wanted for questioning in connection with the failed London bomb attacks on July 21 is to be extradited to the UK within 35 days, an Italian court has ruled. Osman Hussein (27) will app...
Suspected London bomber to be returned to UK
A British man wanted for questioning in connection with the failed London bomb attacks on July 21 is to be extradited to the UK within 35 days, an Italian court has ruled. Osman Hussein (27) will app...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2005
‘Gangsterism masquerading as loyalism’ says Hain
Secretary of State Peter Hain has hit out at the ongoing loyalist feud claiming it was “gangsterism masquerading as loyalism.” Mr Hain made his comments in the wake of this week’s murder of a 42-year...
‘Gangsterism masquerading as loyalism’ says Hain
Secretary of State Peter Hain has hit out at the ongoing loyalist feud claiming it was “gangsterism masquerading as loyalism.” Mr Hain made his comments in the wake of this week’s murder of a 42-year...
UK National News, Aug 17, 2005
De Menezes documents leaked to ITV
Relatives of the Brazilian Jean Charles de Menezes are pressing for the suspension of the police "shoot-to-kill" policy following information on the case was leaked to ITV News. Mr de Menezes, 27, wa...
De Menezes documents leaked to ITV
Relatives of the Brazilian Jean Charles de Menezes are pressing for the suspension of the police "shoot-to-kill" policy following information on the case was leaked to ITV News. Mr de Menezes, 27, wa...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2005
Teenager remanded in custody in connection with rape
A teenager has been remanded in custody today charged with the rape of a 15-year-old girl in west Belfast ten days ago. The victim was walking along the Blacks Road on August 6 when she was set upon ...
Teenager remanded in custody in connection with rape
A teenager has been remanded in custody today charged with the rape of a 15-year-old girl in west Belfast ten days ago. The victim was walking along the Blacks Road on August 6 when she was set upon ...
UK National News, Aug 17, 2005
Government recommends care home changes
A Government's action plan to improve the quality of care home services has been welcomed as a "positive response" by the OFT. However, consumer group 'Which?' prompted the original OFT inquiry, has ...
Government recommends care home changes
A Government's action plan to improve the quality of care home services has been welcomed as a "positive response" by the OFT. However, consumer group 'Which?' prompted the original OFT inquiry, has ...
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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.
