Northern Ireland News for March 2004 : Page 13
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2004
Teenager shot in paramilitary-style attack
A teenager is being treated for leg injuries after being shot in a paramilitary-style attack in Londonderry last night. The 16-year-old was at his Carnhill home in the city when a gang of masked men ...
Teenager shot in paramilitary-style attack
A teenager is being treated for leg injuries after being shot in a paramilitary-style attack in Londonderry last night. The 16-year-old was at his Carnhill home in the city when a gang of masked men ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2004
UUP express 'utter disbelief' at SF electoral spending
Sinn Féin's electoral spending during last year's Assembly elections have been questioned by the Ulster Unionist Party. UUP MLA for Mid Ulster, Billy Armstrong, expressed his "utter disbelief" at the...
UUP express 'utter disbelief' at SF electoral spending
Sinn Féin's electoral spending during last year's Assembly elections have been questioned by the Ulster Unionist Party. UUP MLA for Mid Ulster, Billy Armstrong, expressed his "utter disbelief" at the...
UK National News, Mar 5, 2004
Alleyways haunts for thugs to be closed off
Alleyways that are often the scene of anti-social behaviour are to be closed-off in a £2.3 million scheme announced today. Operation Gate-it will fund environmental improvements in communities across...
Alleyways haunts for thugs to be closed off
Alleyways that are often the scene of anti-social behaviour are to be closed-off in a £2.3 million scheme announced today. Operation Gate-it will fund environmental improvements in communities across...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2004
Amnesty International initiative to stop violence against women
Violence against women has been described as a "cancer" eating away at the core of every society, in every country of the world. This is according to Amnesty International's Northern Ireland Programm...
Amnesty International initiative to stop violence against women
Violence against women has been described as a "cancer" eating away at the core of every society, in every country of the world. This is according to Amnesty International's Northern Ireland Programm...
UK National News, Mar 5, 2004
Smoking can bring on blindness: research
Researchers have warned that smoking may significantly increase the risk of going blind due a common degenerative condition of the eye in late life. The study published in the British Medical Journal...
Smoking can bring on blindness: research
Researchers have warned that smoking may significantly increase the risk of going blind due a common degenerative condition of the eye in late life. The study published in the British Medical Journal...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2004
Mini carnival coincides with St Pat's funding meeting
The St Patrick's Carnival Committee has held a mini carnival outside Belfast City Hall today in attempt to persuade the Council to fund this year's St Patrick's Day event. The mini carnival coincided...
Mini carnival coincides with St Pat's funding meeting
The St Patrick's Carnival Committee has held a mini carnival outside Belfast City Hall today in attempt to persuade the Council to fund this year's St Patrick's Day event. The mini carnival coincided...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2004
Minister aims for effective criminal youth justice system
Getting youth justice right is a fundamental part of the Government's commitment to delivering an effective and inclusive criminal justice system for Northern Ireland, Criminal Justice Minister, John ...
Minister aims for effective criminal youth justice system
Getting youth justice right is a fundamental part of the Government's commitment to delivering an effective and inclusive criminal justice system for Northern Ireland, Criminal Justice Minister, John ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2004
USCA chairman hits out at local politics
The Chairman of the Ulster Society of Chartered Accountants has likened local politics to being forced to watch a daily re-run of Groundhog Day. John Hannaway was speaking to over 400 guests at the S...
USCA chairman hits out at local politics
The Chairman of the Ulster Society of Chartered Accountants has likened local politics to being forced to watch a daily re-run of Groundhog Day. John Hannaway was speaking to over 400 guests at the S...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2004
Minister unveils social economy proposals
Enterprise Minister, Ian Pearson took his commitment to the social economy sector a step further today, when he unveiled proposals for a new legal framework for Community Interest Companies (CICs). M...
Minister unveils social economy proposals
Enterprise Minister, Ian Pearson took his commitment to the social economy sector a step further today, when he unveiled proposals for a new legal framework for Community Interest Companies (CICs). M...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2004
Nine Leicester City players arrested in Spain
Nine Leicester City football players have been arrested by police in Spain after three women alleged they had been sexually assaulted. Three German women complained to police in Alicante that were se...
Nine Leicester City players arrested in Spain
Nine Leicester City football players have been arrested by police in Spain after three women alleged they had been sexually assaulted. Three German women complained to police in Alicante that were se...
Recruitment News, Mar 4, 2004
Contech Medical expansion to create 80 new jobs
A leading medical device manufacturing and packaging company has announced it is to create 80 new jobs in Galway. Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mary Harney said the decision by Conte...
Contech Medical expansion to create 80 new jobs
A leading medical device manufacturing and packaging company has announced it is to create 80 new jobs in Galway. Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mary Harney said the decision by Conte...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2004
IRA activities hold up political progress, says Ahern
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has said that time is running out for the Northern Ireland peace process and that republicans must commit to peace. Speaking in Derry on a platform shared with former SDLP lead...
IRA activities hold up political progress, says Ahern
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has said that time is running out for the Northern Ireland peace process and that republicans must commit to peace. Speaking in Derry on a platform shared with former SDLP lead...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2004
Armagh man denies bomb charges
A 34-year-old man from Jonesborough in County Armagh has denied five further charges relating to alleged terrorist offences. Sean Gerard Hoey whose address was given as Molly Road, Jonesborough, Coun...
Armagh man denies bomb charges
A 34-year-old man from Jonesborough in County Armagh has denied five further charges relating to alleged terrorist offences. Sean Gerard Hoey whose address was given as Molly Road, Jonesborough, Coun...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2004
New Bill set to clamp down on child abuse
Major changes to child protection outlined in the Children's Bill today include the creation of a Children's Commissioner to act as a voice for all young people. The Commissioner will listen to child...
New Bill set to clamp down on child abuse
Major changes to child protection outlined in the Children's Bill today include the creation of a Children's Commissioner to act as a voice for all young people. The Commissioner will listen to child...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2004
Sportwear workers mistreated on Olympic scale: claim
Giant sportswear brands are violating the rights of millions of workers in order to get the latest sportswear into the shops in time for the Athens Olympics, according to a campaign launched today by ...
Sportwear workers mistreated on Olympic scale: claim
Giant sportswear brands are violating the rights of millions of workers in order to get the latest sportswear into the shops in time for the Athens Olympics, according to a campaign launched today by ...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2004
No leadership drift for 'inspirational' Howard
Rival parties may have questioned Michael Howard's political judgment over his approach to the Hutton and Butler inquiries, but for Tory co-chairman Liam Fox, his inspirational leadership has led to a...
No leadership drift for 'inspirational' Howard
Rival parties may have questioned Michael Howard's political judgment over his approach to the Hutton and Butler inquiries, but for Tory co-chairman Liam Fox, his inspirational leadership has led to a...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2004
Three people still being questioned over hostel murder
Three people are still being questioned by police in connection with the murder of a man at Belfast city centre hostel on Wednesday. The victim, whose name has not yet been released, was found dead a...
Three people still being questioned over hostel murder
Three people are still being questioned by police in connection with the murder of a man at Belfast city centre hostel on Wednesday. The victim, whose name has not yet been released, was found dead a...
Business News, Mar 4, 2004
Local TV company completes Gunpowder Plot drama
Northern Ireland production company Box TV have completed ‘Gunpowder, Treason and Plot’, a new Jimmy McGovern drama. Award-winning writer McGovern and film director Gillies MacKinnon bring the story ...
Local TV company completes Gunpowder Plot drama
Northern Ireland production company Box TV have completed ‘Gunpowder, Treason and Plot’, a new Jimmy McGovern drama. Award-winning writer McGovern and film director Gillies MacKinnon bring the story ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2004
Hospital waiting lists fall
Hospital waiting lists have fallen for the fifth consecutive quarter, Health Minister Angela Smith has revealed. According to the figures, hospital inpatient and day case waiting lists have decreased...
Hospital waiting lists fall
Hospital waiting lists have fallen for the fifth consecutive quarter, Health Minister Angela Smith has revealed. According to the figures, hospital inpatient and day case waiting lists have decreased...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2004
Bank of England hold interest rates at 4%
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has today voted to hold interest rates at 4%. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) welcomed the move and the bank's "gradualist approach" ...
Bank of England hold interest rates at 4%
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has today voted to hold interest rates at 4%. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) welcomed the move and the bank's "gradualist approach" ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2004
Minister announces review of drinking laws
A review of key elements of Northern Ireland’s drinking laws was announced today by Social Development Minister, John Spellar. The review will commence later this year, with a public consultation on ...
Minister announces review of drinking laws
A review of key elements of Northern Ireland’s drinking laws was announced today by Social Development Minister, John Spellar. The review will commence later this year, with a public consultation on ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2004
Murphy announces Child Protection vetting arrangements
Secretary of State, Paul Murphy has announced the start of preparatory work as part of a future review of child protection vetting arrangements that will take place in Northern Ireland once the Bichar...
Murphy announces Child Protection vetting arrangements
Secretary of State, Paul Murphy has announced the start of preparatory work as part of a future review of child protection vetting arrangements that will take place in Northern Ireland once the Bichar...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2004
Stamp duty must be raised to help first-time buyers: Nationwide
The government has been urged to raise the stamp duty threshold to £150,000 after it was claimed that first-buyers are finding it difficult to get onto the property ladder due to the taxes. According...
Stamp duty must be raised to help first-time buyers: Nationwide
The government has been urged to raise the stamp duty threshold to £150,000 after it was claimed that first-buyers are finding it difficult to get onto the property ladder due to the taxes. According...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2004
Teachers union prepares to take strike action
Members of the largest teachers union in Northern Ireland, the NASUWT, have voted in favour of industrial action in a dispute aimed at maintaining pay parity with colleagues in England and Wales. Ask...
Teachers union prepares to take strike action
Members of the largest teachers union in Northern Ireland, the NASUWT, have voted in favour of industrial action in a dispute aimed at maintaining pay parity with colleagues in England and Wales. Ask...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2004
Customs uncover fuel-laundering plant in Fermanagh
Customs officers have dismantled an illegal fuel laundering plant in Co Fermanagh in a joint operation with police. The laundering operation, uncovered in a workshop at a rural location approximately...
Customs uncover fuel-laundering plant in Fermanagh
Customs officers have dismantled an illegal fuel laundering plant in Co Fermanagh in a joint operation with police. The laundering operation, uncovered in a workshop at a rural location approximately...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2004
Further education to play role in developing NI economy
Enterprise Minister, Ian Pearson has today welcomed the proposed key role further education will have for developing Northern Irelands’ economy. Mr Pearson was responding to the ‘FE Means Business’ S...
Further education to play role in developing NI economy
Enterprise Minister, Ian Pearson has today welcomed the proposed key role further education will have for developing Northern Irelands’ economy. Mr Pearson was responding to the ‘FE Means Business’ S...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2004
Campaign to save ITV's Nottingham studios garners support
More than five thousand people have signed a petition to try and save jobs at ITV in Nottingham. A campaign headed by the NUJ is calling for Central News to be produced and presented in the region. I...
Campaign to save ITV's Nottingham studios garners support
More than five thousand people have signed a petition to try and save jobs at ITV in Nottingham. A campaign headed by the NUJ is calling for Central News to be produced and presented in the region. I...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2004
Cold weather payments triggered by winter freeze
Around 36,000 people in Mid Ulster and south east Down are to receive a Cold Weather Payment, following the recent cold spell over the last week. The Department for Social Development said the paymen...
Cold weather payments triggered by winter freeze
Around 36,000 people in Mid Ulster and south east Down are to receive a Cold Weather Payment, following the recent cold spell over the last week. The Department for Social Development said the paymen...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2004
Innovation central to government’s reform agenda says Minister
The Government is set to press ahead with new ways of delivering public services, linking innovation and expertise with the core principles of equality, opportunity and choice. Speaking at the ‘Refor...
Innovation central to government’s reform agenda says Minister
The Government is set to press ahead with new ways of delivering public services, linking innovation and expertise with the core principles of equality, opportunity and choice. Speaking at the ‘Refor...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2004
Minister opens local health and social care group
Health Minister, Angela Smith today officially opened the new premises of Ards Local Health and Social Care Group. The Group will bring together providers of local primary and community services, to...
Minister opens local health and social care group
Health Minister, Angela Smith today officially opened the new premises of Ards Local Health and Social Care Group. The Group will bring together providers of local primary and community services, to...
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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.