Northern Ireland News for January 2004 : Page 14
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2004
NI TV production companies selected for US visit
Two Northern Irish independent production companies, Brian Waddell Productions Ltd (BWPL) and Extreme Production, have been selected to participate in an international market awareness trip to New Yor...
NI TV production companies selected for US visit
Two Northern Irish independent production companies, Brian Waddell Productions Ltd (BWPL) and Extreme Production, have been selected to participate in an international market awareness trip to New Yor...
Recruitment News, Jan 6, 2004
Graduates set to fast track careers with Premiere2
The chief executives and business leaders of the future are set to take their first strides into the workplace this month as another 50 graduates begin placements with local companies through the awar...
Graduates set to fast track careers with Premiere2
The chief executives and business leaders of the future are set to take their first strides into the workplace this month as another 50 graduates begin placements with local companies through the awar...
UK National News, Jan 6, 2004
Mirror names Royal alleged to have plotted Diana's death
The Daily Mirror has today named the senior royal whom Princess Diana had alleged was plotting to kill her. Princess Diana's allegations are contained in a private letter currently in the possession ...
Mirror names Royal alleged to have plotted Diana's death
The Daily Mirror has today named the senior royal whom Princess Diana had alleged was plotting to kill her. Princess Diana's allegations are contained in a private letter currently in the possession ...
UK National News, Jan 6, 2004
Man killed after thief attempted to steal car
A man has died this morning after a car thief drove his own car over him outside Liverpool's John Lennon Airport. At around 5.30am, the 57-year-old man was unloading suitcases from the boot of his c...
Man killed after thief attempted to steal car
A man has died this morning after a car thief drove his own car over him outside Liverpool's John Lennon Airport. At around 5.30am, the 57-year-old man was unloading suitcases from the boot of his c...
UK National News, Jan 6, 2004
12 killed in Kandahar explosion
Twelve people are reported to have been killed in an explosion in Afghanistan's second city, Kandahar, today. Initial reports suggested that eight children were among the dead. Fifty-eight others wer...
12 killed in Kandahar explosion
Twelve people are reported to have been killed in an explosion in Afghanistan's second city, Kandahar, today. Initial reports suggested that eight children were among the dead. Fifty-eight others wer...
UK National News, Jan 6, 2004
Pilots set sights on sky marshal agreement
The row over 'sky marshals' on British passenger flights intensified today as UK pilots' representatives met with Transport Secretary Alistair Darling to voice their concerns. The British Airline Pil...
Pilots set sights on sky marshal agreement
The row over 'sky marshals' on British passenger flights intensified today as UK pilots' representatives met with Transport Secretary Alistair Darling to voice their concerns. The British Airline Pil...
UK National News, Jan 6, 2004
Annan hails India-Pakistan summit breakthrough
The UN secretary general has hailed a breakthrough in worsening diplomatic relations between Pakistan and India. Lauding new contacts between the leaders of both nuclear-capable nations, Kofi Annan ...
Annan hails India-Pakistan summit breakthrough
The UN secretary general has hailed a breakthrough in worsening diplomatic relations between Pakistan and India. Lauding new contacts between the leaders of both nuclear-capable nations, Kofi Annan ...
UK National News, Jan 6, 2004
New agency set to probe deaths in custody
A new body, the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (PPO), has been created to investigate all future deaths in prisons, probation hostels and immigration detention accommodation, it has been announced to...
New agency set to probe deaths in custody
A new body, the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (PPO), has been created to investigate all future deaths in prisons, probation hostels and immigration detention accommodation, it has been announced to...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2004
War of words erupt between Trimble and Donaldson
A war of words erupted today between Ulster Unionist leader, David Trimble and Lagan Valley MP Jeffrey Donaldson. It follows Mr Donaldson's high profile defection from the Ulster Unionist Party to th...
War of words erupt between Trimble and Donaldson
A war of words erupted today between Ulster Unionist leader, David Trimble and Lagan Valley MP Jeffrey Donaldson. It follows Mr Donaldson's high profile defection from the Ulster Unionist Party to th...
UK National News, Jan 6, 2004
Research promises to beat common meningitis bug
The latest research into a broad spectrum vaccine may have led to a breakthrough in protecting against all strains of meningococcal meningitis. Currently only a vaccine protecting against the less co...
Research promises to beat common meningitis bug
The latest research into a broad spectrum vaccine may have led to a breakthrough in protecting against all strains of meningococcal meningitis. Currently only a vaccine protecting against the less co...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2004
Court hears missing man was an informer
A Belfast court has heard that an Armagh man missing since May 2003 was an alleged police informer. Gareth O'Connor, 24, from Armagh city was implicated at Belfast Crown Court by a barrister represen...
Court hears missing man was an informer
A Belfast court has heard that an Armagh man missing since May 2003 was an alleged police informer. Gareth O'Connor, 24, from Armagh city was implicated at Belfast Crown Court by a barrister represen...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2004
Man rescued from burning flats
A man has escaped serious injury after being rescued from burning flats in south Belfast on Monday night. The man, who was later treated for smoke inhalation, was rescued from the building in Camden ...
Man rescued from burning flats
A man has escaped serious injury after being rescued from burning flats in south Belfast on Monday night. The man, who was later treated for smoke inhalation, was rescued from the building in Camden ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2004
Derry engineering firm to axe 36 jobs
One of Northern Ireland’s leading commercial vehicle and construction equipment distributors has announced its intention to close down its Garvagh-based manufacturing and fabrication subsidiary with t...
Derry engineering firm to axe 36 jobs
One of Northern Ireland’s leading commercial vehicle and construction equipment distributors has announced its intention to close down its Garvagh-based manufacturing and fabrication subsidiary with t...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2004
Portadown car crash victim named
The woman killed in a road accident near Portadown in Co Armagh yesterday has been named as Ellen McDowell, 32, from Castlewellan Road, Banbridge. The woman was killed when the car she was in was in ...
Portadown car crash victim named
The woman killed in a road accident near Portadown in Co Armagh yesterday has been named as Ellen McDowell, 32, from Castlewellan Road, Banbridge. The woman was killed when the car she was in was in ...
UK National News, Jan 6, 2004
Measures to reduce scalding accidents considered
A new set of regulations on water temperature controls are to be formulated as part of a drive to reduce the number of accidents in hot baths, it has been announced today. Every year around 20 people...
Measures to reduce scalding accidents considered
A new set of regulations on water temperature controls are to be formulated as part of a drive to reduce the number of accidents in hot baths, it has been announced today. Every year around 20 people...
UK National News, Jan 6, 2004
Farmers urged to take advantage of CAP reforms
Farmers must take advantage of "revolutionary" agricultural reforms which pave the way to a more profitable and environmentally sustainable future for the countryside, the Food and Farming Minister Lo...
Farmers urged to take advantage of CAP reforms
Farmers must take advantage of "revolutionary" agricultural reforms which pave the way to a more profitable and environmentally sustainable future for the countryside, the Food and Farming Minister Lo...
UK National News, Jan 6, 2004
Staffordshire company fined over teen worker's death
A company in Staffordshire has been fined £100,000 today following the death of teenage worker three years ago. Conder Structures Ltd was fined following the death of a 16-year-old ground worker in ...
Staffordshire company fined over teen worker's death
A company in Staffordshire has been fined £100,000 today following the death of teenage worker three years ago. Conder Structures Ltd was fined following the death of a 16-year-old ground worker in ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2004
Belfast best for city breaks
Belfast has been awarded the title of Best City Break Destination in Europe. The city was chosen above other destinations in Europe by travel writers who judged Belfast to have the best overall visit...
Belfast best for city breaks
Belfast has been awarded the title of Best City Break Destination in Europe. The city was chosen above other destinations in Europe by travel writers who judged Belfast to have the best overall visit...
Recruitment News, Jan 6, 2004
Christmas curbs job creation rise
The UK’s Insurance and Pensions and Technology sectors both saw significant increases in new employment positions in December, with increases of 124% and 81% respectively compared to November’s figure...
Christmas curbs job creation rise
The UK’s Insurance and Pensions and Technology sectors both saw significant increases in new employment positions in December, with increases of 124% and 81% respectively compared to November’s figure...
Business News, Jan 6, 2004
Women still missing out on top posts, says EOC
Women still hold less than 10% of the most senior positions in many areas of British public life, according to a report published today by the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC). The report, 'Sex ...
Women still missing out on top posts, says EOC
Women still hold less than 10% of the most senior positions in many areas of British public life, according to a report published today by the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC). The report, 'Sex ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2004
NI public urged to sign up to Holocaust principles
Members of the public are being urged to affirm their support for the principles of Holocaust Memorial Day by signing public Books of Commitment. With Northern Ireland hosting the 2004 UK Holocaust M...
NI public urged to sign up to Holocaust principles
Members of the public are being urged to affirm their support for the principles of Holocaust Memorial Day by signing public Books of Commitment. With Northern Ireland hosting the 2004 UK Holocaust M...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2004
Minister launches pre-school initiative
A new advertising campaign aimed at encouraging parents to apply for a free pre-school place for their infants has been launched by Education Minister, Jane Kennedy. Announcing the three-week TV and ...
Minister launches pre-school initiative
A new advertising campaign aimed at encouraging parents to apply for a free pre-school place for their infants has been launched by Education Minister, Jane Kennedy. Announcing the three-week TV and ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2004
Architectural accolade for University of Ulster
The University of Ulster is one of the UK's top architectural technology education providers, according to the British Institute of Architectural Technologists (BIAT). Professor Alastair Adair, Head ...
Architectural accolade for University of Ulster
The University of Ulster is one of the UK's top architectural technology education providers, according to the British Institute of Architectural Technologists (BIAT). Professor Alastair Adair, Head ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2004
UTV and NIFTC announce fourth training scheme series
UTV and the Northern Ireland Film and Television Commission (NIFTC) have announced the launch of the fourth series of ‘HOME’, a factual television production training and development scheme. The ongo...
UTV and NIFTC announce fourth training scheme series
UTV and the Northern Ireland Film and Television Commission (NIFTC) have announced the launch of the fourth series of ‘HOME’, a factual television production training and development scheme. The ongo...
Recruitment News, Jan 5, 2004
Police recruitment drive targets minority groups
A new round of police recruitment adverts, designed to encourage more interest from women and ethnic minorities, has been unveiled today. The latest stage in the 'Could you?' campaign includes a TV a...
Police recruitment drive targets minority groups
A new round of police recruitment adverts, designed to encourage more interest from women and ethnic minorities, has been unveiled today. The latest stage in the 'Could you?' campaign includes a TV a...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2004
Woman killed in car crash near Portadown
A woman has been killed in a road accident near Portadown in Co Armagh. A police spokesperson said that the woman was killed in the collision which occurred at around 12 pm on Monday. A car and a lo...
Woman killed in car crash near Portadown
A woman has been killed in a road accident near Portadown in Co Armagh. A police spokesperson said that the woman was killed in the collision which occurred at around 12 pm on Monday. A car and a lo...
UK National News, Jan 5, 2004
Two British soldiers killed in Baghdad car crash
Two British soldiers have been killed in a car accident in Baghdad, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed today. The pair, Major James Stenner, 30, of the Welsh Guards, and Sergeant Norman Pat...
Two British soldiers killed in Baghdad car crash
Two British soldiers have been killed in a car accident in Baghdad, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed today. The pair, Major James Stenner, 30, of the Welsh Guards, and Sergeant Norman Pat...
UK National News, Jan 5, 2004
Britain could be in Iraq for years, says Straw
Britain's military commitment in Iraq is no longer being measured in months, according to the Foreign Secretary. In London this morning, Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said that coalition troops would...
Britain could be in Iraq for years, says Straw
Britain's military commitment in Iraq is no longer being measured in months, according to the Foreign Secretary. In London this morning, Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said that coalition troops would...
UK National News, Jan 5, 2004
WHO confirm fresh Sars case in China
World Health Organisation (WHO) officials have announced that independent laboratory tests have confirmed that a 32-year-old man, who has been placed in isolation in a hospital in Guangzhou city since...
WHO confirm fresh Sars case in China
World Health Organisation (WHO) officials have announced that independent laboratory tests have confirmed that a 32-year-old man, who has been placed in isolation in a hospital in Guangzhou city since...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2004
Banbridge four deny murder charge
Two men and two women have denied charges relating to the murder on New Year's Day of a man in Banbridge. Appearing at a special sitting of Armagh Magistrates Court on Monday, the four were remanded ...
Banbridge four deny murder charge
Two men and two women have denied charges relating to the murder on New Year's Day of a man in Banbridge. Appearing at a special sitting of Armagh Magistrates Court on Monday, the four were remanded ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.