Northern Ireland News for March 2004 : Page 10
UK National News, Mar 11, 2004
Over 180 killed in Madrid terror bombings
At least 180 men, women and children are reported to have been killed in Madrid this morning, after a number of bombs exploded at rail stations during rush hour. According to initial reports, the maj...
Over 180 killed in Madrid terror bombings
At least 180 men, women and children are reported to have been killed in Madrid this morning, after a number of bombs exploded at rail stations during rush hour. According to initial reports, the maj...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2004
Political leaders 'shocked and angered' at Madrid atrocity
European governments have been sending their messages of support to Spain today, following this morning's terrorist bombings in Madrid which have so far left more than 170 people dead. Prime Ministe...
Political leaders 'shocked and angered' at Madrid atrocity
European governments have been sending their messages of support to Spain today, following this morning's terrorist bombings in Madrid which have so far left more than 170 people dead. Prime Ministe...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2004
Guantanamo Britons are all reunited with families
The remaining four Britons who were being held by counter-terrorism officers after arriving from Guantanamo Bay on Tuesday have been freed. The men – Tarek Dergoul, from London, and Rhuhel Ahmed, Asi...
Guantanamo Britons are all reunited with families
The remaining four Britons who were being held by counter-terrorism officers after arriving from Guantanamo Bay on Tuesday have been freed. The men – Tarek Dergoul, from London, and Rhuhel Ahmed, Asi...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2004
Maxine Carr to face fraud and deception charges
Maxine Carr, the former girlfriend of Soham murderer Ian Huntley, could be prosecuted for a number of alleged deception offences and alleged fraudulent benefits claims, it has been reported today. Ac...
Maxine Carr to face fraud and deception charges
Maxine Carr, the former girlfriend of Soham murderer Ian Huntley, could be prosecuted for a number of alleged deception offences and alleged fraudulent benefits claims, it has been reported today. Ac...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2004
Gun attack on home of Adair's nephew
The north Belfast home of Johnny Adair's nephew Mark Adair has been hit by a number of gunshots. The attack occurred at around 7.30pm last night when five shots were fired at the property. Neither M...
Gun attack on home of Adair's nephew
The north Belfast home of Johnny Adair's nephew Mark Adair has been hit by a number of gunshots. The attack occurred at around 7.30pm last night when five shots were fired at the property. Neither M...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2004
Scheme launched to reduce population of women in custody
A three-year government programme has been unveiled today which has been designed to tackle women's offending and reduce the number of women in prison. The Women's Offending Reduction Programme will...
Scheme launched to reduce population of women in custody
A three-year government programme has been unveiled today which has been designed to tackle women's offending and reduce the number of women in prison. The Women's Offending Reduction Programme will...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2004
HRC 'disappointed' at Law Lords' decision on McKerr case
The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission have today expressed "disappointment" that the Law Lords have "unanimously decided that standards required by the European Convention on Human Rights are n...
HRC 'disappointed' at Law Lords' decision on McKerr case
The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission have today expressed "disappointment" that the Law Lords have "unanimously decided that standards required by the European Convention on Human Rights are n...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2004
Trimble attacks 'unworkable' DUP assembly plan
The Ulster Unionist leader has attacked the Democratic Unionist Party's plan for a corporate-style assembly model as "unworkable" and has called on the DUP to pull out of the Review. Speaking in the ...
Trimble attacks 'unworkable' DUP assembly plan
The Ulster Unionist leader has attacked the Democratic Unionist Party's plan for a corporate-style assembly model as "unworkable" and has called on the DUP to pull out of the Review. Speaking in the ...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2004
£23m scheme to promote careers for scientists
A new £23 million scheme to improve the career prospects of researchers has been launched at the opening event of National Science Week today. The new Academic Fellowship scheme will give £125k per ...
£23m scheme to promote careers for scientists
A new £23 million scheme to improve the career prospects of researchers has been launched at the opening event of National Science Week today. The new Academic Fellowship scheme will give £125k per ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2004
Causeway Hospital credited for reducing waiting times
Staff and administrators at the Causeway Hospital deserve credit for reducing waiting lists so dramatically, says East Londonderry Ulster Unionist David McClarty. Commenting on figures released by th...
Causeway Hospital credited for reducing waiting times
Staff and administrators at the Causeway Hospital deserve credit for reducing waiting lists so dramatically, says East Londonderry Ulster Unionist David McClarty. Commenting on figures released by th...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2004
Lord Mayor welcomes 'Brighter' Belfast recycling
Belfast city centre today was a 'sunny' place for a time as local schoolchildren were praised by Lord Mayor Martin Morgan for ‘doing their bit’ for the ‘Brighter Belfast’ waste recycling initiative. ...
Lord Mayor welcomes 'Brighter' Belfast recycling
Belfast city centre today was a 'sunny' place for a time as local schoolchildren were praised by Lord Mayor Martin Morgan for ‘doing their bit’ for the ‘Brighter Belfast’ waste recycling initiative. ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2004
Magherafelt army base to become site for school
The site of a former army base in Magherafelt is to be made available for a new school. NIO Minister Ian Pearson informed a delegation from Magherafelt District Council of the development proposal at...
Magherafelt army base to become site for school
The site of a former army base in Magherafelt is to be made available for a new school. NIO Minister Ian Pearson informed a delegation from Magherafelt District Council of the development proposal at...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2004
Consumers and lenders could do more to consolidate debts: OFT
Better financial awareness among consumers, and clear, accurate and relevant information from credit providers are required to make the use of debt consolidation fairer and more transparent, according...
Consumers and lenders could do more to consolidate debts: OFT
Better financial awareness among consumers, and clear, accurate and relevant information from credit providers are required to make the use of debt consolidation fairer and more transparent, according...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2004
Gritters readied as northern England prepares for snow
With snow forecast to affect western, central and northern England over the next few days, the Highways Agency's gritting fleet is being mobilised to treat ice and snow on motorways and other strategi...
Gritters readied as northern England prepares for snow
With snow forecast to affect western, central and northern England over the next few days, the Highways Agency's gritting fleet is being mobilised to treat ice and snow on motorways and other strategi...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2004
Belfast City brand littering as ‘socially unacceptable’
Belfast City Council has launched a major £300,000 anti-litter publicity initiative, ‘Litter. Don’t Drop it – Stop it!’ with the aim of making littering socially unacceptable. Research revealed that ...
Belfast City brand littering as ‘socially unacceptable’
Belfast City Council has launched a major £300,000 anti-litter publicity initiative, ‘Litter. Don’t Drop it – Stop it!’ with the aim of making littering socially unacceptable. Research revealed that ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2004
Treasury insurance meeting 'positive' say FSB
The Federation of Small Businesses have described a meeting with the Treasury on the growing insurance crisis faced by small businesses as a "positive first step". Organised by local MP Roy Beggs the...
Treasury insurance meeting 'positive' say FSB
The Federation of Small Businesses have described a meeting with the Treasury on the growing insurance crisis faced by small businesses as a "positive first step". Organised by local MP Roy Beggs the...
Recruitment News, Mar 11, 2004
Army to offer bursary scheme for technical posts
Cash incentives and educational bursaries are being offered to soldier recruits for the first time to attract those with certain sought-after skills. The Army will be offering 'Golden Hellos' to thos...
Army to offer bursary scheme for technical posts
Cash incentives and educational bursaries are being offered to soldier recruits for the first time to attract those with certain sought-after skills. The Army will be offering 'Golden Hellos' to thos...
UK National News, Mar 10, 2004
Hoon appeals to No10 over Brown's defence cut demands
The Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon has called for the Prime Minister's intervention to halt Treasury demands for £1.2 billion in cuts to be made in defence spending, according to a report in today's Tim...
Hoon appeals to No10 over Brown's defence cut demands
The Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon has called for the Prime Minister's intervention to halt Treasury demands for £1.2 billion in cuts to be made in defence spending, according to a report in today's Tim...
UK National News, Mar 10, 2004
Rusedski cleared of doping charges
Greg Rusedski, Britain's Number Two ranked tennis player, has been cleared today after he tested positive for a banned substance last year. Clearing Mr Rusedski, the Association of Tennis Players (AT...
Rusedski cleared of doping charges
Greg Rusedski, Britain's Number Two ranked tennis player, has been cleared today after he tested positive for a banned substance last year. Clearing Mr Rusedski, the Association of Tennis Players (AT...
Business News, Mar 10, 2004
Lagan secures £1.5m Blackpool Council Customer Centre contract
Blackpool Borough Council has selected Lagan to help them deliver a new Customer First Contact Centre. Part of Blackpool ‘Customer First initiative, a drive to put the customer at the heart of everyt...
Lagan secures £1.5m Blackpool Council Customer Centre contract
Blackpool Borough Council has selected Lagan to help them deliver a new Customer First Contact Centre. Part of Blackpool ‘Customer First initiative, a drive to put the customer at the heart of everyt...
UK National News, Mar 10, 2004
Demanding NHS work environment revealed in survey
Three-quarters of NHS staff are over-worked and more than a third have experienced some form of bullying or harassment in the workplace, according to an independent survey published today. However, d...
Demanding NHS work environment revealed in survey
Three-quarters of NHS staff are over-worked and more than a third have experienced some form of bullying or harassment in the workplace, according to an independent survey published today. However, d...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2004
Twenty-one NI post office branches to close
Twenty-one post office branches across Northern Ireland are to be closed, it was announced today. The offices facing the axe are: Knock, Knocknagoney, Greencastle, Balmoral, Cromac Street, Ormeau Roa...
Twenty-one NI post office branches to close
Twenty-one post office branches across Northern Ireland are to be closed, it was announced today. The offices facing the axe are: Knock, Knocknagoney, Greencastle, Balmoral, Cromac Street, Ormeau Roa...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2004
Two men deny attacking woman at caravan site
Two men have denied assaulting a woman at a caravan site in Co Antrim on Monday. Patrick Doherty, 49, of Main Line, Larne, and his son, Bernard Doherty, 22, of Belfast Road, Larne, were both charged ...
Two men deny attacking woman at caravan site
Two men have denied assaulting a woman at a caravan site in Co Antrim on Monday. Patrick Doherty, 49, of Main Line, Larne, and his son, Bernard Doherty, 22, of Belfast Road, Larne, were both charged ...
UK National News, Mar 10, 2004
UN calls for donations to Haiti humanitarian fund
The UN has launched an emergency appeal for $35 million to meet the medical and nutritional needs of three million Haitians over the next six months. UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Jan Egeland said ...
UN calls for donations to Haiti humanitarian fund
The UN has launched an emergency appeal for $35 million to meet the medical and nutritional needs of three million Haitians over the next six months. UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Jan Egeland said ...
UK National News, Mar 10, 2004
Local anti-crime measures get £74m funding boost
Local communities are to receive £74 million to tackle crime and drugs and make their communities safer, the government has announced today. The investment will be allocated to Crime and Disorder Red...
Local anti-crime measures get £74m funding boost
Local communities are to receive £74 million to tackle crime and drugs and make their communities safer, the government has announced today. The investment will be allocated to Crime and Disorder Red...
UK National News, Mar 10, 2004
Hubble's last long look reveals earliest galaxies
Astronomers at the Space Telescope Science Institute have unveiled the deepest image yet of the visible universe. The million-second-long exposure, probably the last deep look by the Hubble telescope...
Hubble's last long look reveals earliest galaxies
Astronomers at the Space Telescope Science Institute have unveiled the deepest image yet of the visible universe. The million-second-long exposure, probably the last deep look by the Hubble telescope...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2004
Further education centres to get £40m boost
Four further education centres in east Down and Lisburn are to benefit from a £40 million investment, the Government announced today. Employment Minister, Jane Kennedy said the Public Private Partner...
Further education centres to get £40m boost
Four further education centres in east Down and Lisburn are to benefit from a £40 million investment, the Government announced today. Employment Minister, Jane Kennedy said the Public Private Partner...
UK National News, Mar 10, 2004
Sky News wins Channel 5 news contract
Sky News has won the contract to supply news to Channel 5, making it the first independent terrestrial broadcaster to break from ITN. The deal will see Sky News provide the channel's lunchtime and ev...
Sky News wins Channel 5 news contract
Sky News has won the contract to supply news to Channel 5, making it the first independent terrestrial broadcaster to break from ITN. The deal will see Sky News provide the channel's lunchtime and ev...
UK National News, Mar 10, 2004
Schools in England receive drugs guidance
Every school in England is being sent new guidelines for dealing with drugs, the government has announced. The guidance outlines a range of options available to headtachers, including expulsion and d...
Schools in England receive drugs guidance
Every school in England is being sent new guidelines for dealing with drugs, the government has announced. The guidance outlines a range of options available to headtachers, including expulsion and d...
UK National News, Mar 10, 2004
UK businesses could pay for overweight staff: warning
UK businesses must act now to counter the increasing levels of obesity among the British workforce or face rising premiums on their group income protection policies, a leading insurer has warned. The...
UK businesses could pay for overweight staff: warning
UK businesses must act now to counter the increasing levels of obesity among the British workforce or face rising premiums on their group income protection policies, a leading insurer has warned. The...
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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.