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Northern Ireland News for October 2004 : Page 2
UK National News, Oct 28, 2004
Blunkett unveils extra powers to help tackle yobs
New powers to help parish councils tackle yobbish anti-social and environmental crime have been announced today. The plans will extend the role of parish councils in tackling anti-social behaviour, a...
Blunkett unveils extra powers to help tackle yobs
New powers to help parish councils tackle yobbish anti-social and environmental crime have been announced today. The plans will extend the role of parish councils in tackling anti-social behaviour, a...
UK National News, Oct 28, 2004
Sir Ian Blair named as Metropolitan police commissioner
The man who will replace Sir John Stephens as the next Metropolitan police commissioner has been named today. Sir Ian Blair, 51, on Oxford graduate who has 30 years experience with the Met, served as...
Sir Ian Blair named as Metropolitan police commissioner
The man who will replace Sir John Stephens as the next Metropolitan police commissioner has been named today. Sir Ian Blair, 51, on Oxford graduate who has 30 years experience with the Met, served as...
UK National News, Oct 28, 2004
Israel's Gaza pull out a 'real opportunity for progress'
The Israeli disengagement from Gaza will provide a "real opportunity for progress", according to the Foreign Secretary. Last night's Knesset vote, carried by 67-45, saw a clear majority in favour of ...
Israel's Gaza pull out a 'real opportunity for progress'
The Israeli disengagement from Gaza will provide a "real opportunity for progress", according to the Foreign Secretary. Last night's Knesset vote, carried by 67-45, saw a clear majority in favour of ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2004
Housing applications set for ‘unprecedented increase’
The number of new housing developments planned for the coming year is likely to see an “unprecedented increase”, the Department of Environment (DoE) has said. Environment Minister Angela Smith said t...
Housing applications set for ‘unprecedented increase’
The number of new housing developments planned for the coming year is likely to see an “unprecedented increase”, the Department of Environment (DoE) has said. Environment Minister Angela Smith said t...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2004
Gang shoot man in east Belfast
A man has been shot after being set upon by a gang of men in east Belfast on Wednesday night. The victim was walking home through an alley off the Woodstock Road at about 11.40pm when he was attacked...
Gang shoot man in east Belfast
A man has been shot after being set upon by a gang of men in east Belfast on Wednesday night. The victim was walking home through an alley off the Woodstock Road at about 11.40pm when he was attacked...
UK National News, Oct 28, 2004
Darfur aid hampered by security and transport problems
Lack of security and restrictions on transport are hampering the delivery and distribution of humanitarian relief to the massive population of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the strife-torn Da...
Darfur aid hampered by security and transport problems
Lack of security and restrictions on transport are hampering the delivery and distribution of humanitarian relief to the massive population of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the strife-torn Da...
UK National News, Oct 28, 2004
City hero who played Cup final with broken neck awarded OBE
Bert Trautmann, the Manchester City goalkeeper who famously played the final stages of the 1956 FA Cup final with a broken neck, has been awarded an honorary OBE. Mr Trautmann, 82, who is being honou...
City hero who played Cup final with broken neck awarded OBE
Bert Trautmann, the Manchester City goalkeeper who famously played the final stages of the 1956 FA Cup final with a broken neck, has been awarded an honorary OBE. Mr Trautmann, 82, who is being honou...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2004
Co Antrim firms fined £13,000 for waste disposal offences
Two Co Antrim companies have been fined a total of £13,000 for waste disposal offences. Aquaforce Ltd of Newtownabbey and Delta Print & Packaging Ltd of Blackstaff Road, Belfast, were fined £7,000 an...
Co Antrim firms fined £13,000 for waste disposal offences
Two Co Antrim companies have been fined a total of £13,000 for waste disposal offences. Aquaforce Ltd of Newtownabbey and Delta Print & Packaging Ltd of Blackstaff Road, Belfast, were fined £7,000 an...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2004
Minister leads major NI business delegation to India
Enterprise Minister Barry Gardiner is to lead an 18-strong delegation to India to explore business and academic exchanges for Northern Ireland. The visit, from 29 October to 6 November, will see the ...
Minister leads major NI business delegation to India
Enterprise Minister Barry Gardiner is to lead an 18-strong delegation to India to explore business and academic exchanges for Northern Ireland. The visit, from 29 October to 6 November, will see the ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2004
Kells textile firm rolls out £1.2m investment
A Co Antrim firm has announced plans to invest £2.1 million in improving its export market business. Kells firm Francis Dinsmore Limited (FDL) said it would be investing the money "in innovative valu...
Kells textile firm rolls out £1.2m investment
A Co Antrim firm has announced plans to invest £2.1 million in improving its export market business. Kells firm Francis Dinsmore Limited (FDL) said it would be investing the money "in innovative valu...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2004
UU launches world-class researchers search
The University of Ulster has launched a campaign to attract world-class researchers to Northern Ireland as part of new research institute structures. The University is establishing 13 new research in...
UU launches world-class researchers search
The University of Ulster has launched a campaign to attract world-class researchers to Northern Ireland as part of new research institute structures. The University is establishing 13 new research in...
UK National News, Oct 27, 2004
Black Watch begins move north into US-controlled Iraq
Troops from the Black Watch have today begun the move north out of Basra and into the US-controlled zone south of Baghdad. The 850-strong battle group consists of armoured infantry from the 1st Batt...
Black Watch begins move north into US-controlled Iraq
Troops from the Black Watch have today begun the move north out of Basra and into the US-controlled zone south of Baghdad. The 850-strong battle group consists of armoured infantry from the 1st Batt...
UK National News, Oct 27, 2004
Reform of domestic violence law promises 'tough powers' for police
The domestic violence law will be overhauled to give tough powers to the police and the courts to protect victims and prosecute abusers, the government has pledged. Speaking on the day that the Domes...
Reform of domestic violence law promises 'tough powers' for police
The domestic violence law will be overhauled to give tough powers to the police and the courts to protect victims and prosecute abusers, the government has pledged. Speaking on the day that the Domes...
UK National News, Oct 27, 2004
Bowel cancer screening scheme ready for April roll out
A national screening programme for bowel cancer will be rolled out across the country from April 2006, Health Secretary John Reid announced today. It will be the first cancer-screening programme in ...
Bowel cancer screening scheme ready for April roll out
A national screening programme for bowel cancer will be rolled out across the country from April 2006, Health Secretary John Reid announced today. It will be the first cancer-screening programme in ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2004
UDA leaders part of grouping to meet Secretary of State
Senior members of the UDA leadership look set to meet the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland within the next few days, the BBC has reported. The broadcaster claims that the Ulster Political Rese...
UDA leaders part of grouping to meet Secretary of State
Senior members of the UDA leadership look set to meet the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland within the next few days, the BBC has reported. The broadcaster claims that the Ulster Political Rese...
UK National News, Oct 27, 2004
New proposals to tackle forced marriage unveiled
New laws and a specialist, cross-government taskforce to promote human rights and protect victims are being proposed to help prevent forced marriages, the Home Office and Foreign Office have announced...
New proposals to tackle forced marriage unveiled
New laws and a specialist, cross-government taskforce to promote human rights and protect victims are being proposed to help prevent forced marriages, the Home Office and Foreign Office have announced...
UK National News, Oct 27, 2004
Conditions for migrants globally has got worse, says UN
Migrants face increasingly harsh conditions around the world, from exploitation in the workplace to frequent episodes of xenophobia or racism to detention if their status is irregular, a UN human righ...
Conditions for migrants globally has got worse, says UN
Migrants face increasingly harsh conditions around the world, from exploitation in the workplace to frequent episodes of xenophobia or racism to detention if their status is irregular, a UN human righ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2004
Irish authorities refusing to hand over alleged bomb suspect: MP claims
Irish authorities know the whereabouts of an man allegedly involved in the Omagh bombing but are refusing to hand him over to the PSNI, a Tory MP has claimed today. Using parliamentary privilege, Con...
Irish authorities refusing to hand over alleged bomb suspect: MP claims
Irish authorities know the whereabouts of an man allegedly involved in the Omagh bombing but are refusing to hand him over to the PSNI, a Tory MP has claimed today. Using parliamentary privilege, Con...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2004
UU expert probes NI's ‘trauma industry’
A massive expansion in counselling in the decade since the first IRA ceasefire has resulted in a government-funded multi-million pound ‘trauma industry’, a University of Ulster sociologist has claimed...
UU expert probes NI's ‘trauma industry’
A massive expansion in counselling in the decade since the first IRA ceasefire has resulted in a government-funded multi-million pound ‘trauma industry’, a University of Ulster sociologist has claimed...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2004
Sandy Row tobacco plant to close
Over 60 jobs look set to go with the closure of a pipe tobacco plant in south Belfast it emerged today. The owners of Murray and Sons said it was proposing to close its plant on Sandy Row with the lo...
Sandy Row tobacco plant to close
Over 60 jobs look set to go with the closure of a pipe tobacco plant in south Belfast it emerged today. The owners of Murray and Sons said it was proposing to close its plant on Sandy Row with the lo...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2004
Co Down man jailed for raping daughter
A Co Down father who repeatedly raped and sexually abused one of his daughter’s over a 15-year period has been jailed for 17 years. Trevor Carson, 57, was convicted in June of eight charges of rape, ...
Co Down man jailed for raping daughter
A Co Down father who repeatedly raped and sexually abused one of his daughter’s over a 15-year period has been jailed for 17 years. Trevor Carson, 57, was convicted in June of eight charges of rape, ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2004
Education Minister hits out at overspend
Education Minister Barry Gardiner has demanded swift action over the escalating crisis in funding within the Belfast and South Eastern Education Boards after it emerged that the two boards had a combi...
Education Minister hits out at overspend
Education Minister Barry Gardiner has demanded swift action over the escalating crisis in funding within the Belfast and South Eastern Education Boards after it emerged that the two boards had a combi...
UK National News, Oct 27, 2004
Work helps recovery from long-term sickness, says HSE
Returning to work as soon possible after illness is the best possible remedy for getting back to full health, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has said. According to its new guidance published t...
Work helps recovery from long-term sickness, says HSE
Returning to work as soon possible after illness is the best possible remedy for getting back to full health, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has said. According to its new guidance published t...
UK National News, Oct 27, 2004
Army's £300m hi-tech 'battlelab' to boost fighting ability
A hi-tech 'Battlelab' which will give the Army access to cutting-edge technology as it develops has been built at Warminster Land Warfare Centre as part of a £300 million programme which could revolut...
Army's £300m hi-tech 'battlelab' to boost fighting ability
A hi-tech 'Battlelab' which will give the Army access to cutting-edge technology as it develops has been built at Warminster Land Warfare Centre as part of a £300 million programme which could revolut...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2004
NI lottery winner given ‘second chance’
Northern Ireland's biggest lottery winner has revealed she is winning her battle with cancer. Iris Jeffrey, 58, bought her winning ticket in July but failed to look at again until the following month...
NI lottery winner given ‘second chance’
Northern Ireland's biggest lottery winner has revealed she is winning her battle with cancer. Iris Jeffrey, 58, bought her winning ticket in July but failed to look at again until the following month...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2004
Direct Payment proves a winner as order books are phased out
Ninety five per cent of social security customers paid by Direct Payment are satisfied with the service provided, it was revealed today. Independent research carried out by the Northern Ireland Stati...
Direct Payment proves a winner as order books are phased out
Ninety five per cent of social security customers paid by Direct Payment are satisfied with the service provided, it was revealed today. Independent research carried out by the Northern Ireland Stati...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2004
Disadvantaged labour market groups get £5m funding
Over £5 million has been allocated to projects which address the needs of groups who are disadvantaged in the Northern Ireland labour market. Employment and Learning Minister Barry Gardiner today wel...
Disadvantaged labour market groups get £5m funding
Over £5 million has been allocated to projects which address the needs of groups who are disadvantaged in the Northern Ireland labour market. Employment and Learning Minister Barry Gardiner today wel...
UK National News, Oct 27, 2004
New figures show dip in bars and off licences
There are now 160,000 licensed premises - 113,400 on-licence and 46,600 off-licence - in England and Wales, a fall of around 2% compared to last year, according to new figures published today. The L...
New figures show dip in bars and off licences
There are now 160,000 licensed premises - 113,400 on-licence and 46,600 off-licence - in England and Wales, a fall of around 2% compared to last year, according to new figures published today. The L...
UK National News, Oct 26, 2004
Veteran radio presenter John Peel dies
The veteran radio presenter John Peel has died while on holiday in Peru, it has emerged today. The 65-year-old father of four, who was the corporation's longest-serving radio broadcaster, suffered a ...
Veteran radio presenter John Peel dies
The veteran radio presenter John Peel has died while on holiday in Peru, it has emerged today. The 65-year-old father of four, who was the corporation's longest-serving radio broadcaster, suffered a ...
UK National News, Oct 26, 2004
Labour exploit terror fears to destroy civil liberty, Lib Dems claim
The government is capitalising on a climate of fear over terrorism and crime to force through changes that threaten people’s civil liberties, the Lib Dems leader has warned. Speaking at the National ...
Labour exploit terror fears to destroy civil liberty, Lib Dems claim
The government is capitalising on a climate of fear over terrorism and crime to force through changes that threaten people’s civil liberties, the Lib Dems leader has warned. Speaking at the National ...
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