Northern Ireland News for February 2004 : Page 14
UK National News, Feb 3, 2004
'Strong support' shown for home buyers' 'pack' proposal
A research summary report published today has revealed "strong support" among home buyers and sellers for the Home Condition Report, which forms part of the government's Home Information Pack proposal...
'Strong support' shown for home buyers' 'pack' proposal
A research summary report published today has revealed "strong support" among home buyers and sellers for the Home Condition Report, which forms part of the government's Home Information Pack proposal...
UK National News, Feb 3, 2004
Public urged to take part in national health debate
Members of the public will be asked how they think the nation can tackle issues like obesity, smoking and sexually transmitted diseases in a consultation over the next few months. Health Secretary Jo...
Public urged to take part in national health debate
Members of the public will be asked how they think the nation can tackle issues like obesity, smoking and sexually transmitted diseases in a consultation over the next few months. Health Secretary Jo...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2004
Anti Car Crime Project receives international accolade
An inter-agency scheme aimed at tackling car crime in West Belfast has been awarded for its work at a reception in London. The IMPACT project, which is operated with the Probation Board of Northern I...
Anti Car Crime Project receives international accolade
An inter-agency scheme aimed at tackling car crime in West Belfast has been awarded for its work at a reception in London. The IMPACT project, which is operated with the Probation Board of Northern I...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2004
Queen's medics outreach energised by NIE
A unique children's health programme, Medics in Primary Schools, was launched today by Queen's University and Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE). The programme develops a closer relationship between...
Queen's medics outreach energised by NIE
A unique children's health programme, Medics in Primary Schools, was launched today by Queen's University and Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE). The programme develops a closer relationship between...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2004
Rathgael centre 'positive and purposeful' says Minister
Criminal Justice Minister, John Spellar has welcomed the 'positive and purposeful atmosphere' in the refurbished Juvenile Justice Centre at Rathgael in Co Down. The Centre became fully operational in...
Rathgael centre 'positive and purposeful' says Minister
Criminal Justice Minister, John Spellar has welcomed the 'positive and purposeful atmosphere' in the refurbished Juvenile Justice Centre at Rathgael in Co Down. The Centre became fully operational in...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2004
Lord Hutton to receive honorary degree from University of Ulster
Former Northern Ireland Lord Chief Justice, Lord Hutton, whose criticism of the BBC in his report into the death of weapons expert Dr David Kelly made headlines around the world last week, is to recei...
Lord Hutton to receive honorary degree from University of Ulster
Former Northern Ireland Lord Chief Justice, Lord Hutton, whose criticism of the BBC in his report into the death of weapons expert Dr David Kelly made headlines around the world last week, is to recei...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2004
Minister announces East Belfast school amalgamation
Education Minister, Jane Kennedy has approved a Development Proposal, from the Belfast Education and Library Board, to amalgamate Sydenham Infants and Strand Primary Schools, in East Belfast. The Min...
Minister announces East Belfast school amalgamation
Education Minister, Jane Kennedy has approved a Development Proposal, from the Belfast Education and Library Board, to amalgamate Sydenham Infants and Strand Primary Schools, in East Belfast. The Min...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2004
Guide dog charity open Dungannon Branch
The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association has launched a new fundraising branch in the Dungannon area. With the support of the local community, the new Branch is organising a Dogathon (sponsored dog w...
Guide dog charity open Dungannon Branch
The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association has launched a new fundraising branch in the Dungannon area. With the support of the local community, the new Branch is organising a Dogathon (sponsored dog w...
UK National News, Feb 2, 2004
Straw condemns Irbil suicide bombings
Two suicide bombs in northern Iraq, which claimed at least 56 lives, has been described as an "unspeakable tragedy", by Foreign Secretary Jack Straw. Mr Straw was speaking after two suicide bombers s...
Straw condemns Irbil suicide bombings
Two suicide bombs in northern Iraq, which claimed at least 56 lives, has been described as an "unspeakable tragedy", by Foreign Secretary Jack Straw. Mr Straw was speaking after two suicide bombers s...
Business News, Feb 2, 2004
10% of UK workforce is incompetent: survey
Britain's employers believe that 10% of their staff – or around 2.4 million of the working population – are incompetent, according to a survey commissioned by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC). A...
10% of UK workforce is incompetent: survey
Britain's employers believe that 10% of their staff – or around 2.4 million of the working population – are incompetent, according to a survey commissioned by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC). A...
Business News, Feb 2, 2004
ITV shares begin trading on London Stock Exchange
ITV plc, the company formed on the merger of Carlton and Granada, has launched its shares on the London Stock Exchange. All dealing in Carlton and Granada shares concluded on Friday's close, while IT...
ITV shares begin trading on London Stock Exchange
ITV plc, the company formed on the merger of Carlton and Granada, has launched its shares on the London Stock Exchange. All dealing in Carlton and Granada shares concluded on Friday's close, while IT...
Business News, Feb 2, 2004
100,000 people are victims of drunken violence at work
More than 100,000 people have been the victim of drink-fuelled violence at work, according to the British Crime Survey (BCS). The report shows that around 376,000 workers had experienced at least one...
100,000 people are victims of drunken violence at work
More than 100,000 people have been the victim of drink-fuelled violence at work, according to the British Crime Survey (BCS). The report shows that around 376,000 workers had experienced at least one...
UK National News, Feb 2, 2004
Best handed down 20-month driving ban
Football legend George Best has been banned from driving for 20 months after pleading guilty to a charge of drink driving. Best, 57, appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates' court this morning following h...
Best handed down 20-month driving ban
Football legend George Best has been banned from driving for 20 months after pleading guilty to a charge of drink driving. Best, 57, appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates' court this morning following h...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2004
Police launch murder inquiry in Lurgan
A man has been arrested following discovery of the body of a woman at a house in Lurgan Co Armagh on Sunday. The body of the woman, who is believed to have been in her late 30s, was discovered at the...
Police launch murder inquiry in Lurgan
A man has been arrested following discovery of the body of a woman at a house in Lurgan Co Armagh on Sunday. The body of the woman, who is believed to have been in her late 30s, was discovered at the...
UK National News, Feb 2, 2004
UN appeal set to tackle Afghan opium production
Poverty and unemployment in Afghanistan must be addressed if serious inroads are to be made into ending opium production, the UN has said. The UN Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) today appeal...
UN appeal set to tackle Afghan opium production
Poverty and unemployment in Afghanistan must be addressed if serious inroads are to be made into ending opium production, the UN has said. The UN Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) today appeal...
UK National News, Feb 2, 2004
UK border control crosses channel to Calais
UK immigration controls have moved from Dover to Calais today as the result of a deal agreed last year between the UK and French governments to cut illegal immigration to the UK. Following an agreem...
UK border control crosses channel to Calais
UK immigration controls have moved from Dover to Calais today as the result of a deal agreed last year between the UK and French governments to cut illegal immigration to the UK. Following an agreem...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2004
Woman's body recovered from canal
A body has been recovered from the bottom of a canal in Co Down on Monday. The body, believed to be that of a woman in her 40's, was recovered along with a car at the Fathom Line Canal outside Newry....
Woman's body recovered from canal
A body has been recovered from the bottom of a canal in Co Down on Monday. The body, believed to be that of a woman in her 40's, was recovered along with a car at the Fathom Line Canal outside Newry....
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2004
Man dies in Co Tyrone house blaze
A man has died following a fire at a house in Co Tyrone at the weekend. The man's body was found by firefighters on the first floor of the house in Mullaghfad, near Clogher on Sunday. Police are app...
Man dies in Co Tyrone house blaze
A man has died following a fire at a house in Co Tyrone at the weekend. The man's body was found by firefighters on the first floor of the house in Mullaghfad, near Clogher on Sunday. Police are app...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2004
Best banned from driving for 20 months
Former Northern Ireland and Manchester United footballer George Best has been banned from driving for 20 months after pleading guilty to a charge of drink driving. Best, 57, appeared at Wimbledon Mag...
Best banned from driving for 20 months
Former Northern Ireland and Manchester United footballer George Best has been banned from driving for 20 months after pleading guilty to a charge of drink driving. Best, 57, appeared at Wimbledon Mag...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2004
Electoral figures show 28,000 drop
Northern Ireland's new Electoral Register has shown a drop of 28,000, according to latest figures. The statistics, which are compared to last year's Assembly election figures, were published on Monda...
Electoral figures show 28,000 drop
Northern Ireland's new Electoral Register has shown a drop of 28,000, according to latest figures. The statistics, which are compared to last year's Assembly election figures, were published on Monda...
UK National News, Feb 2, 2004
ITV shares now trading on London Stock Exchange
ITV plc, the company formed by the merger of Carlton and Granada, has launched its shares on the London Stock Exchange. All dealing in Carlton and Granada shares closed on Friday, while ITV plc share...
ITV shares now trading on London Stock Exchange
ITV plc, the company formed by the merger of Carlton and Granada, has launched its shares on the London Stock Exchange. All dealing in Carlton and Granada shares closed on Friday, while ITV plc share...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2004
Drowned teenager's body found near Killough pier
The parents of tragically drowned teenager Jordan Murdoch are expected to receive their son's body home today after the process of formally identification is completed. The body of the 14-year-old bo...
Drowned teenager's body found near Killough pier
The parents of tragically drowned teenager Jordan Murdoch are expected to receive their son's body home today after the process of formally identification is completed. The body of the 14-year-old bo...
UK National News, Feb 2, 2004
Better performing hospitals to get cash boost
Hospital trusts in England providing faster, better emergency care for patients will be able to access £500,000 each to develop services across the hospital, Health Secretary John Reid announced today...
Better performing hospitals to get cash boost
Hospital trusts in England providing faster, better emergency care for patients will be able to access £500,000 each to develop services across the hospital, Health Secretary John Reid announced today...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2004
Police to show 'yellow card' to mobile motorists
Police are set to show the ‘yellow card’ to drivers who use a hand-held mobile phone while driving on Northern Ireland's roads. From 1 February new legislation prohibits the use of a hand-held mobile...
Police to show 'yellow card' to mobile motorists
Police are set to show the ‘yellow card’ to drivers who use a hand-held mobile phone while driving on Northern Ireland's roads. From 1 February new legislation prohibits the use of a hand-held mobile...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2004
UU lends support to student housing scheme
The University of Ulster has lent its support to a compulsory licensing scheme for privately rented student houses. Proposals for the registration scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) were...
UU lends support to student housing scheme
The University of Ulster has lent its support to a compulsory licensing scheme for privately rented student houses. Proposals for the registration scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) were...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2004
Belfast visitor figures on the up
New visitor figures for the Belfast Welcome Centre have shown a 17% increase on 2002, it was revealed today. The figures are a further boost to the city which has enjoyed a remarkable level of intere...
Belfast visitor figures on the up
New visitor figures for the Belfast Welcome Centre have shown a 17% increase on 2002, it was revealed today. The figures are a further boost to the city which has enjoyed a remarkable level of intere...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2004
NI peatlands information launched on internet
The Environment and Heritage Service have revealed a new view of Northern Ireland's bogs on the launch of the first Peatlands Educational website and CD-ROM which was recently launched Bellaghy Bawn, ...
NI peatlands information launched on internet
The Environment and Heritage Service have revealed a new view of Northern Ireland's bogs on the launch of the first Peatlands Educational website and CD-ROM which was recently launched Bellaghy Bawn, ...
UK National News, Feb 2, 2004
Investment set to narrow North/South economic gulf
Cities like Sheffield, Newcastle, Liverpool and Leeds are set to benefit from measures to close the north-south divide, it has been announced today. Northern regions could be £30 billion a year bette...
Investment set to narrow North/South economic gulf
Cities like Sheffield, Newcastle, Liverpool and Leeds are set to benefit from measures to close the north-south divide, it has been announced today. Northern regions could be £30 billion a year bette...
UK National News, Feb 2, 2004
SCO wriggles free with alternative website
The company at the receiving end of a major attack from what experts consider to be one of the most rampant computer viruses to date have been forced to close down their website due to the cyber-onsla...
SCO wriggles free with alternative website
The company at the receiving end of a major attack from what experts consider to be one of the most rampant computer viruses to date have been forced to close down their website due to the cyber-onsla...
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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.