Northern Ireland News for January 2004 : Page 15

UK National News, Jan 5, 2004
'Life' tariff increased for heinous murders
From today, the start of the new legal year, life will mean life for the most heinous murderers. For the first time, trial judges sentencing murderers will use the new stiffer sentencing framework, s...
UK National News, Jan 5, 2004
Lord Robertson steps down as Nato chief
The new Secretary General of Nato has officially taken up his duties today, taking over from former British Defence Secretary Lord Robertson. Dutchman Jaap de Hoop Scheffer arrived at Nato Headquarte...
UK National News, Jan 5, 2004
Further NHS 'walk-in' centres planned
Eleven new NHS 'walk-in' treatment centres are set to be created in England, bringing the total number to 64, the government has announced today. The additional centres, where people are able to seek...
UK National News, Jan 5, 2004
Scientists hopeful of contacting Beagle
As the Mars Express orbiter nears its final low orbit trajectory around Mars, Wednesday January 7 marks what is considered to be the final chance to establish contact with the Beagle 2 lander. The Eu...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2004
Donaldson confirms move to DUP
Lagan Valley MP Jeffrey Donaldson has confirmed that he is joining the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). Mr Donaldson was unveiled by his new party at a news conference in Stormont on Monday. Joining...
UK National News, Jan 5, 2004
Jack and Emily top baby name popularity list
Jack, for the ninth year running, was once again the most popular name for newborn boys whilst Emily topped the girls' popularity list for 2003. According to government statistics released today, fo...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2004
Paisley Jnr hits out at Ahern's comments
North Antrim DUP MLA, Ian Paisley Jnr has today accused the Taoiseach Bertie Ahern of being “out of touch with reality”. Mr Paisley was reacting to comments made by the Irish prime minister during a ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2004
150 died on NI roads in 2003
One hundred and fifty people were killed on Northern Ireland’s roads in 2003, according to figures released today. The figure, which is the same as 2002, was announced by NIO Minister, Angela Smith o...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2004
Four people involved in separate robberies
Four people were involved in separate robbery incidents across the province at the weekend. In Londonderry, two brothers, both pensioners, were attacked at their home in Ballyronan at around 6pm on S...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2004
'Yes' vote gives new contract to NI consultants
Almost 84% of consultants and specialist registrars working in Northern Ireland have voted in favour of a new consultant contract. The result announced today heralds a new era for consultants in Nort...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2004
Barracks sale to aid Crumlin Road jail site
NIO Minister, Ian Pearson today announced that proceeds from the sale of the former army barracks at Malone Road would be used for the economic and social regeneration of the Crumlin Road jail. The M...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2004
Jack and Emma most popular NI baby names
Jack and Emma were the most popular names given to Northern Ireland children born in 2003. The figures, researched by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency, showed that the name Emma mo...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2004
Seminar to help NI firms fight money laundering
Northern Ireland businesses have been urged to sign up for a free seminar giving guidance on their new role in the fight against money laundering. Organised by Customs and Excise, the seminar will pr...