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Northern Ireland News for February 2004 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2004
Police officers injured in road smash
A man has been arrested following a road smash in east Belfast which has injured 10 police officers. The incident occurred outside a Primary School in the Knocknogoney Road area at around 8.30am. Wi...
Police officers injured in road smash
A man has been arrested following a road smash in east Belfast which has injured 10 police officers. The incident occurred outside a Primary School in the Knocknogoney Road area at around 8.30am. Wi...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2004
Heavy snow showers affect whole of NI
Heavy snow showers have affected many parts of Northern Ireland overnight and there is a Met Office severe weather warning in force. Snow depths ranged from one inch to six inches with many schools c...
Heavy snow showers affect whole of NI
Heavy snow showers have affected many parts of Northern Ireland overnight and there is a Met Office severe weather warning in force. Snow depths ranged from one inch to six inches with many schools c...
UK National News, Feb 26, 2004
Local community to gain role in running of courts system
Measures to ensure that local people have a say in how their courts are run have been unveiled today by Courts Minister Chris Leslie. New regulations, developed following a consultation which was pub...
Local community to gain role in running of courts system
Measures to ensure that local people have a say in how their courts are run have been unveiled today by Courts Minister Chris Leslie. New regulations, developed following a consultation which was pub...
UK National News, Feb 26, 2004
Weather delays ESA comet chaser launch
The European Space Agency (ESA) has confirmed this morning that the launch of Flight 158 with the Rosetta spacecraft has been put on hold for 24 hours due to adverse weather at its launch facility in ...
Weather delays ESA comet chaser launch
The European Space Agency (ESA) has confirmed this morning that the launch of Flight 158 with the Rosetta spacecraft has been put on hold for 24 hours due to adverse weather at its launch facility in ...
Business News, Feb 26, 2004
Castledawson firm secure RoI contracts
A Castledawson company specialising in electronic car parking systems, gate automation and electronic security systems has secured contracts worth over £600,000 with companies in the Republic of Irela...
Castledawson firm secure RoI contracts
A Castledawson company specialising in electronic car parking systems, gate automation and electronic security systems has secured contracts worth over £600,000 with companies in the Republic of Irela...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2004
Bomb defused at north Belfast pub
Army bomb experts have carried out a controlled explosion on a pub in north Belfast. The device was found at the pub in York Road at around 2.30am on Thursday. The pub is just 20 yards from the offi...
Bomb defused at north Belfast pub
Army bomb experts have carried out a controlled explosion on a pub in north Belfast. The device was found at the pub in York Road at around 2.30am on Thursday. The pub is just 20 yards from the offi...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2004
MP calls for taskforce to deal with job losses
Sinn Féin West Tyrone MP Pat Doherty has called on Enterprise Minister, Ian Pearson to establish a taskforce aimed at examining the wider issues of investment in infrastructure in the area. The call ...
MP calls for taskforce to deal with job losses
Sinn Féin West Tyrone MP Pat Doherty has called on Enterprise Minister, Ian Pearson to establish a taskforce aimed at examining the wider issues of investment in infrastructure in the area. The call ...
Business News, Feb 26, 2004
Breakfast seminar reveals enterprise as an 'art form'
The Ulster Society of Chartered Accountants and Invest Northern Ireland have jointly hosted the second of a series of breakfasts revealing what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. The latest sp...
Breakfast seminar reveals enterprise as an 'art form'
The Ulster Society of Chartered Accountants and Invest Northern Ireland have jointly hosted the second of a series of breakfasts revealing what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. The latest sp...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2004
Tyrone firm secures £15m contract in Westmeath
A Co Tyrone construction firm has secured a £15 million contract to construct a dual carriageway in the Republic of Ireland. The contract, placed by the Republic’s National Roads Authority, will see ...
Tyrone firm secures £15m contract in Westmeath
A Co Tyrone construction firm has secured a £15 million contract to construct a dual carriageway in the Republic of Ireland. The contract, placed by the Republic’s National Roads Authority, will see ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2004
Castledawson firm secures major contracts
A Castledawson company specialising in electronic car parking systems, gate automation and electronic security systems has secured contracts worth over £600,000 with companies in the Republic of Irela...
Castledawson firm secures major contracts
A Castledawson company specialising in electronic car parking systems, gate automation and electronic security systems has secured contracts worth over £600,000 with companies in the Republic of Irela...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2004
Minister praises employers work health contributions
The local economy loses some £330 million per year through work related ill health, Enterprise Minister, Ian Pearson has revealed. The Minister was speaking at a ceremony in Belfast were he presented...
Minister praises employers work health contributions
The local economy loses some £330 million per year through work related ill health, Enterprise Minister, Ian Pearson has revealed. The Minister was speaking at a ceremony in Belfast were he presented...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2004
UU and Trinity Dublin co-host Ulster Scots conference
The University of Ulster and Trinity College Dublin are joining forces this Saturday to host a one-day conference looking at the intellectual influence of Ulster Scots in Ireland and America. The con...
UU and Trinity Dublin co-host Ulster Scots conference
The University of Ulster and Trinity College Dublin are joining forces this Saturday to host a one-day conference looking at the intellectual influence of Ulster Scots in Ireland and America. The con...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2004
UK arms components export 'puts lives at risk': report
Weaker government controls over arms export licences is "putting lives at risk" in some of the world's most repressive regimes, according to a joint report by three leading charities, published today....
UK arms components export 'puts lives at risk': report
Weaker government controls over arms export licences is "putting lives at risk" in some of the world's most repressive regimes, according to a joint report by three leading charities, published today....
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2004
GPs converge on Belfast for all-Ireland scientific meeting
GPs and academics from all over Ireland are to gather at Queen's University on Friday for their annual scientific meeting. Hosted by the University's Department of General Practice, around 70 delegat...
GPs converge on Belfast for all-Ireland scientific meeting
GPs and academics from all over Ireland are to gather at Queen's University on Friday for their annual scientific meeting. Hosted by the University's Department of General Practice, around 70 delegat...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2004
Blunkett calls for wider debate on reinforcing anti-terror security
The security services are to increase their manpower strength by half and regional networks of Special Branch "intelligence cells" are to be created over the next few years, the Home Secretary has ann...
Blunkett calls for wider debate on reinforcing anti-terror security
The security services are to increase their manpower strength by half and regional networks of Special Branch "intelligence cells" are to be created over the next few years, the Home Secretary has ann...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2004
Irish Ferries lay off staff from three laid up vessels
Irish Ferries have confirmed this morning that 450 crew members employed on the three ferries withdrawn from service on Tuesday February 24 have been laid off. The company announced yesterday that th...
Irish Ferries lay off staff from three laid up vessels
Irish Ferries have confirmed this morning that 450 crew members employed on the three ferries withdrawn from service on Tuesday February 24 have been laid off. The company announced yesterday that th...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2004
Trimble threatens to pull UUP out of review
Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble has threatened to pull his party out of the current Good Friday Agreement review unless the Government acts on alleged republican terrorist activity highlighted la...
Trimble threatens to pull UUP out of review
Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble has threatened to pull his party out of the current Good Friday Agreement review unless the Government acts on alleged republican terrorist activity highlighted la...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2004
Serial killer GP Harold Shipman is cremated
The serial killer doctor, Harold Shipman, has been cremated following a short ceremony attended by his wife and four children, it has been reported today. To avoid unwanted media attention, the cere...
Serial killer GP Harold Shipman is cremated
The serial killer doctor, Harold Shipman, has been cremated following a short ceremony attended by his wife and four children, it has been reported today. To avoid unwanted media attention, the cere...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2004
Man dies following stabbing incident in Armagh
One person has been arrested after a man died following a stabbing incident in Armagh on Wednesday. The victim, who was in his 20s, was stabbed in Armagh city centre in the early hours of this morni...
Man dies following stabbing incident in Armagh
One person has been arrested after a man died following a stabbing incident in Armagh on Wednesday. The victim, who was in his 20s, was stabbed in Armagh city centre in the early hours of this morni...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2004
Two Guantanamo detainees charged with war crimes
The US administration has announced today that two of Guantanamo Bay's 600 detainees are to face prosecution. The Department of Defense has confirmed that Ali Hamza Ahmed Sulayman al Bahlul from Yem...
Two Guantanamo detainees charged with war crimes
The US administration has announced today that two of Guantanamo Bay's 600 detainees are to face prosecution. The Department of Defense has confirmed that Ali Hamza Ahmed Sulayman al Bahlul from Yem...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2004
UN to help survivors of Ugandan refugee camp massacre
A United Nations mission has been sent to north-eastern Uganda to help survivors of a massacre which killed more than 200 people on Saturday. It is thought that at least 203 people were killed durin...
UN to help survivors of Ugandan refugee camp massacre
A United Nations mission has been sent to north-eastern Uganda to help survivors of a massacre which killed more than 200 people on Saturday. It is thought that at least 203 people were killed durin...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2004
Counselling service set up at college of road crash victims
The four men who died in yesterday's road traffic accident in Co Antrim have been confirmed as students at Lisburn College of Further and Higher Education. The men, Ian Currie, 18 and Philip McMurray...
Counselling service set up at college of road crash victims
The four men who died in yesterday's road traffic accident in Co Antrim have been confirmed as students at Lisburn College of Further and Higher Education. The men, Ian Currie, 18 and Philip McMurray...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2004
UUP and DUP delegation meet Pearson over TK-EEC redundancies
Delegations from the UUP and DUP has today met with Enterprise Minister Ian Pearson to discuss the recently announced closure of seat belt manufacturer TK-EEC in east Belfast. The DUP’s Peter Robinso...
UUP and DUP delegation meet Pearson over TK-EEC redundancies
Delegations from the UUP and DUP has today met with Enterprise Minister Ian Pearson to discuss the recently announced closure of seat belt manufacturer TK-EEC in east Belfast. The DUP’s Peter Robinso...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2004
Women to be offered one free IVF treatment from 2005
Thousands of women could get one free IVF treatment following new NHS guidelines, the health department has announced today. The guidelines from the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) ...
Women to be offered one free IVF treatment from 2005
Thousands of women could get one free IVF treatment following new NHS guidelines, the health department has announced today. The guidelines from the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) ...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2004
Government Bill outlines plans for new Supreme Court
Plans to set up an independent Supreme Court as the UK's highest court of appeal have been published today in the Constitutional Reform Bill. The Supreme Court will be the final court of appeal for ...
Government Bill outlines plans for new Supreme Court
Plans to set up an independent Supreme Court as the UK's highest court of appeal have been published today in the Constitutional Reform Bill. The Supreme Court will be the final court of appeal for ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2004
Two women treated for smoke inhalation
Two women have been treated for smoke inhalation following an arson attack at a house in Co Londonderry. The incident occurred at the house in Gortfoyle Place at around 9.15pm on Wednesday. The wome...
Two women treated for smoke inhalation
Two women have been treated for smoke inhalation following an arson attack at a house in Co Londonderry. The incident occurred at the house in Gortfoyle Place at around 9.15pm on Wednesday. The wome...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2004
Step change in government action needed to improve health: report
Although progress has been made through efforts to improve public health in recent years, a "step change" in government action is needed on a wide front to help individuals take greater responsibility...
Step change in government action needed to improve health: report
Although progress has been made through efforts to improve public health in recent years, a "step change" in government action is needed on a wide front to help individuals take greater responsibility...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2004
Policing Board endorse PSNI use of CS spray
The Policing Board has confirmed it has rubber stamped a proposal from the PSNI to introduce CS gas spray. A spokesperson said that the Board had sought assurances from the PSNI that stringent guidel...
Policing Board endorse PSNI use of CS spray
The Policing Board has confirmed it has rubber stamped a proposal from the PSNI to introduce CS gas spray. A spokesperson said that the Board had sought assurances from the PSNI that stringent guidel...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2004
Trocaire launch Lenten Rwanda campaign
Leading Irish charity, Trocaire has launched its annual Lenten Campaign today with an appeal to the Northern Ireland public to remember the survivors of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. The annual Lenten...
Trocaire launch Lenten Rwanda campaign
Leading Irish charity, Trocaire has launched its annual Lenten Campaign today with an appeal to the Northern Ireland public to remember the survivors of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. The annual Lenten...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2004
Belfast plays host to week long Titanic event
Belfast today played host to the launch of a week long event heralding the role played by the city in the life of the ill-fated liner, 'Titanic'. The 2004 ‘Titanic - Made In Belfast’ programme was of...
Belfast plays host to week long Titanic event
Belfast today played host to the launch of a week long event heralding the role played by the city in the life of the ill-fated liner, 'Titanic'. The 2004 ‘Titanic - Made In Belfast’ programme was of...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Mostly dry south and east, patchy light rain west and north through much of the day. A band of heavier rain crosses central and northern parts in the morning Maximum temperature 13 °C.Tonight:Dry in the southeast at first otherwise widespread light rain or drizzle for most, turning to clear spells and a few showers towards morning. Minimum temperature 5 °C.
