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Northern Ireland News for November 2004 : Page 5
UK National News, Nov 22, 2004
Crackdown on abandoned cars launched
Untaxed and unregistered vehicles will be towed away and their owners fined as part of a crackdown to remove thousands of abandoned vehicles from Britain's streets. Over 300,000 vehicles are abandone...
Crackdown on abandoned cars launched
Untaxed and unregistered vehicles will be towed away and their owners fined as part of a crackdown to remove thousands of abandoned vehicles from Britain's streets. Over 300,000 vehicles are abandone...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 22, 2004
Website launched to help employers fill vacancies
Local employers can now advertise vacancies and manage their recruitment process on-line, through a new website launched by the Department for Employment and Learning. The website at <A HREF= 'http:/...
Website launched to help employers fill vacancies
Local employers can now advertise vacancies and manage their recruitment process on-line, through a new website launched by the Department for Employment and Learning. The website at <A HREF= 'http:/...
UK National News, Nov 22, 2004
Internet sales doubles in value to £39bn, says ONS
The value of businesses' Internet sales doubled to £39.5 billion last year, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The results of the 2003 survey revealed an exponential rise on the £...
Internet sales doubles in value to £39bn, says ONS
The value of businesses' Internet sales doubled to £39.5 billion last year, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The results of the 2003 survey revealed an exponential rise on the £...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 22, 2004
Movie makers descend on Foyle for film festival
The streets of Londonderry will be alive with the sound of foreign accents during the next fortnight when movie makers from around the world descend on the city for the 17th Seagate Foyle Film Festiva...
Movie makers descend on Foyle for film festival
The streets of Londonderry will be alive with the sound of foreign accents during the next fortnight when movie makers from around the world descend on the city for the 17th Seagate Foyle Film Festiva...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 22, 2004
Queen’s launch Toy Appeal for NI Children's Hospice
Queen's University has launched its annual Toy Appeal for the Northern Ireland Children's Hospice. Last year, the Appeal, which is fast becoming a Christmas tradition at the University, received over...
Queen’s launch Toy Appeal for NI Children's Hospice
Queen's University has launched its annual Toy Appeal for the Northern Ireland Children's Hospice. Last year, the Appeal, which is fast becoming a Christmas tradition at the University, received over...
UK National News, Nov 19, 2004
London reveals 2012 Olympic Games plan
London's Olympic Games and Paralympic Games would be a games for the next generation, according to bid Chairman Sebastian Coe. Unveiling London 2012's detailed plans, the former double Olympic champi...
London reveals 2012 Olympic Games plan
London's Olympic Games and Paralympic Games would be a games for the next generation, according to bid Chairman Sebastian Coe. Unveiling London 2012's detailed plans, the former double Olympic champi...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2004
‘Significant progress’ being made in negotiations: DUP
The DUP has said that “significant progress has been made in the days and weeks since Leeds Castle and that there is still work required” following a meeting of the party’s Assembly Group at Stormont ...
‘Significant progress’ being made in negotiations: DUP
The DUP has said that “significant progress has been made in the days and weeks since Leeds Castle and that there is still work required” following a meeting of the party’s Assembly Group at Stormont ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2004
Firefighters rescue two people from burning flat
Two people have been rescued from a fire at a flat in Co Antrim early this morning. The blaze at the flat in Tiree Street was discovered just after 2am when the residents became trapped inside. When...
Firefighters rescue two people from burning flat
Two people have been rescued from a fire at a flat in Co Antrim early this morning. The blaze at the flat in Tiree Street was discovered just after 2am when the residents became trapped inside. When...
UK National News, Nov 19, 2004
Fifa to probe Spain's race abuse shame
Football's world governing body, Fifa, has said that it will launch a full investigation into the racist abuse meted out by Spanish spectators at England's recent friendly international. Fifa said th...
Fifa to probe Spain's race abuse shame
Football's world governing body, Fifa, has said that it will launch a full investigation into the racist abuse meted out by Spanish spectators at England's recent friendly international. Fifa said th...
UK National News, Nov 19, 2004
Minister handcuffed by fathers' rights campaigner
A campaigner for Fathers 4 Justice handcuffed himself to government minister Margaret Hodge today when she was attending a conference on family law in a Manchester hotel. The children's minister foun...
Minister handcuffed by fathers' rights campaigner
A campaigner for Fathers 4 Justice handcuffed himself to government minister Margaret Hodge today when she was attending a conference on family law in a Manchester hotel. The children's minister foun...
Business News, Nov 19, 2004
Rising building costs threatens afforable housing, says Experian
House construction costs, which will rise by almost seven times the rate of inflation this year, could seriously impede affordable housing targets, according to Experian. The company's Construction O...
Rising building costs threatens afforable housing, says Experian
House construction costs, which will rise by almost seven times the rate of inflation this year, could seriously impede affordable housing targets, according to Experian. The company's Construction O...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2004
Construction firm hit by record fine over worker's death
A Dunmurry-based construction firm has been fined a record £100,000 after pleading guilty to breaches of health and safety legislation which lead to the death of a 20-year-old construction worker. Fa...
Construction firm hit by record fine over worker's death
A Dunmurry-based construction firm has been fined a record £100,000 after pleading guilty to breaches of health and safety legislation which lead to the death of a 20-year-old construction worker. Fa...
UK National News, Nov 19, 2004
UK's Camp Dogwood garrison hit by missile barrage
British troops stationed in Camp Dogwood have been subjected to an intense missile barrage today. Earlier this afternoon, five missiles were fired into Camp Dogwood; one failed to detonate and was la...
UK's Camp Dogwood garrison hit by missile barrage
British troops stationed in Camp Dogwood have been subjected to an intense missile barrage today. Earlier this afternoon, five missiles were fired into Camp Dogwood; one failed to detonate and was la...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2004
Belfast to get Yell call centre jobs boost
Up to 150 new jobs are to be created after Britain's biggest telephone directories publisher announced it is to open a new call centre in the province. Yell, the parent company of Yellow Pages, has c...
Belfast to get Yell call centre jobs boost
Up to 150 new jobs are to be created after Britain's biggest telephone directories publisher announced it is to open a new call centre in the province. Yell, the parent company of Yellow Pages, has c...
UK National News, Nov 19, 2004
'Spearhead' trusts to tackle health inequality
New initiatives such as health trainers and enhanced Stop Smoking Services are to be piloted in some of the most health deprived areas in England, it has been announced today. The 88 'spearhead' Prim...
'Spearhead' trusts to tackle health inequality
New initiatives such as health trainers and enhanced Stop Smoking Services are to be piloted in some of the most health deprived areas in England, it has been announced today. The 88 'spearhead' Prim...
UK National News, Nov 19, 2004
UN launches emergency appeal for occupied territories
The UN has launched an emergency appeal today to help tackle the "worst levels of destruction" so far in the four-year Palestinian uprising against Israel. The UN has called for $185.8 million to al...
UN launches emergency appeal for occupied territories
The UN has launched an emergency appeal today to help tackle the "worst levels of destruction" so far in the four-year Palestinian uprising against Israel. The UN has called for $185.8 million to al...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2004
Infectious stomach bug strikes Ulster Hospital
Around 70 people have been affected by an infectious stomach bug at the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald. The norovirus, or Norwalk-like virus, affects up to one million people in the UK each, and was fi...
Infectious stomach bug strikes Ulster Hospital
Around 70 people have been affected by an infectious stomach bug at the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald. The norovirus, or Norwalk-like virus, affects up to one million people in the UK each, and was fi...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2004
Former Wycombe keeper unveiled as new IFA Chief Executive
The Irish Football Association (IFA) have confirmed that experienced sports administrator Howard Wells is to become their first ever Chief Executive. Mr Wells, who is a former chief executive of Engl...
Former Wycombe keeper unveiled as new IFA Chief Executive
The Irish Football Association (IFA) have confirmed that experienced sports administrator Howard Wells is to become their first ever Chief Executive. Mr Wells, who is a former chief executive of Engl...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2004
TSS advise on overseas credit card spending
As a result of a recent High Court ruling that overseas purchases are not covered by the Consumer Credit Act 1974, the Trading Standards Service (TSS) is advising consumers on the protection they can ...
TSS advise on overseas credit card spending
As a result of a recent High Court ruling that overseas purchases are not covered by the Consumer Credit Act 1974, the Trading Standards Service (TSS) is advising consumers on the protection they can ...
UK National News, Nov 19, 2004
New legislation set to reduce illegal Traveller camps
Communities affected by unauthorised Gypsy and Traveller encampments will benefit from new legislation contained in the Housing Bill, which is expected to receive Royal Assent later today. The new A...
New legislation set to reduce illegal Traveller camps
Communities affected by unauthorised Gypsy and Traveller encampments will benefit from new legislation contained in the Housing Bill, which is expected to receive Royal Assent later today. The new A...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2004
PEACE II Programme close to completing remit
The PEACE II Programme has given support to 4,600 projects throughout the border regions of Northern Ireland and the Republic. The figure was revealed during a PEACE II Monitoring Committee meeting h...
PEACE II Programme close to completing remit
The PEACE II Programme has given support to 4,600 projects throughout the border regions of Northern Ireland and the Republic. The figure was revealed during a PEACE II Monitoring Committee meeting h...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2004
Childhood programmes bring communities together
Early childhood programmes are playing a critical role in bringing communities together after periods of conflict throughout the world, Education Minister Barry Gardiner said today. Mr Gardiner was s...
Childhood programmes bring communities together
Early childhood programmes are playing a critical role in bringing communities together after periods of conflict throughout the world, Education Minister Barry Gardiner said today. Mr Gardiner was s...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2004
Peace maker’s ambassadorial role ‘invaluable’ to university
Senator George Mitchell's international ambassadorial role as Chancellor of Queen's has proved invaluable to the University, Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Gregson, has said. Professor Gregson was ...
Peace maker’s ambassadorial role ‘invaluable’ to university
Senator George Mitchell's international ambassadorial role as Chancellor of Queen's has proved invaluable to the University, Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Gregson, has said. Professor Gregson was ...
UK National News, Nov 18, 2004
Clarke unveils radical measures to tackle knives in schools
Police could launch surprise raids on schools and headmasters may get new powers to search children in an effort to prevent pupils from carrying knives at school, according to new education proposals ...
Clarke unveils radical measures to tackle knives in schools
Police could launch surprise raids on schools and headmasters may get new powers to search children in an effort to prevent pupils from carrying knives at school, according to new education proposals ...
UK National News, Nov 18, 2004
Mutilated body may be Margaret Hassan's: reports
Forensics test are being carried out on the mutilated corpse of a Western woman found in west Fallujah to assess whether it is the body of murdered aid worker Margaret Hassan, according to news agency...
Mutilated body may be Margaret Hassan's: reports
Forensics test are being carried out on the mutilated corpse of a Western woman found in west Fallujah to assess whether it is the body of murdered aid worker Margaret Hassan, according to news agency...
UK National News, Nov 18, 2004
Spanish football in the dock over race abuse outrage
There has been widespread outrage today at the behaviour of Spanish spectators who racially abused black England players at last night's friendly football international. The English FA confirmed toda...
Spanish football in the dock over race abuse outrage
There has been widespread outrage today at the behaviour of Spanish spectators who racially abused black England players at last night's friendly football international. The English FA confirmed toda...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2004
Top finance firm to create 375 jobs in Belfast
The world’s largest financial services company has announced it is to create 375 jobs in Belfast. Citigroup said it is setting up a technology centre of excellence in Belfast which will contribute so...
Top finance firm to create 375 jobs in Belfast
The world’s largest financial services company has announced it is to create 375 jobs in Belfast. Citigroup said it is setting up a technology centre of excellence in Belfast which will contribute so...
UK National News, Nov 18, 2004
Chirac arrives for two-day visit to celebrate Entente Cordiale
Prince Philip and Tony Blair have today welcomed French President Jacques Chirac for a two-day state visit to Britain in celebration of the Entente Cordiale centenary. However, the first event, the i...
Chirac arrives for two-day visit to celebrate Entente Cordiale
Prince Philip and Tony Blair have today welcomed French President Jacques Chirac for a two-day state visit to Britain in celebration of the Entente Cordiale centenary. However, the first event, the i...
Business News, Nov 18, 2004
Royal Mail finances show massive turnaround
The Royal Mail has achieved a precise turnaround in its financial fortunes, instead of losing £1 million a day, it is now earning £1 million a day, according to its latest figures. The financial u-tu...
Royal Mail finances show massive turnaround
The Royal Mail has achieved a precise turnaround in its financial fortunes, instead of losing £1 million a day, it is now earning £1 million a day, according to its latest figures. The financial u-tu...
UK National News, Nov 18, 2004
Israel apologises after IDF kills three Egyptian policemen
The Israeli government has apologised after its troops killed three Egyptian policemen near the border at Rafah. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) have apologised for the incident, claiming the Egypti...
Israel apologises after IDF kills three Egyptian policemen
The Israeli government has apologised after its troops killed three Egyptian policemen near the border at Rafah. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) have apologised for the incident, claiming the Egypti...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Some low cloud lingering in the north and west through the day, although cloud should burn back to the coast as the day goes on. Elsewhere some good sunny spells with very little cloud. Warm with light winds. Maximum temperature 22 °C.Tonight:A sunny evening for most except where cloud lingers along the north coast. Cloud will increase for a lot of areas overnight with mist and fog patches developing. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
