Northern Ireland News for April 2004 : Page 11
UK National News, Apr 8, 2004
Mobile MRI scanners deal to cut waiting lists
The health secretary has announced a new deal that could see the supply of around 80,000 additional MRI scans per year over the next five years – representing a 10% increase in NHS capacity. Dr John ...
Mobile MRI scanners deal to cut waiting lists
The health secretary has announced a new deal that could see the supply of around 80,000 additional MRI scans per year over the next five years – representing a 10% increase in NHS capacity. Dr John ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2004
More religious integration needed says teenagers
A new survey has found that the majority of 16-year-olds in Northern Ireland want to see more religious integration within local schools and neighbourhoods. The report, 'Us and Them' by the Northern ...
More religious integration needed says teenagers
A new survey has found that the majority of 16-year-olds in Northern Ireland want to see more religious integration within local schools and neighbourhoods. The report, 'Us and Them' by the Northern ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2004
NI beach quality 'on the up'
Northern Ireland's beach quality is on the up according to the latest UK wide Seaside Awards. Organised in the province by campaigners Tidy Northern Ireland, the Seaside Awards coveted 11 local beach...
NI beach quality 'on the up'
Northern Ireland's beach quality is on the up according to the latest UK wide Seaside Awards. Organised in the province by campaigners Tidy Northern Ireland, the Seaside Awards coveted 11 local beach...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2004
Minister calls for end to racist attacks
Health Minister, Angela Smith has denounced all forms of racism, especially that perpetrated against health and social services staff. Speaking today, the Minister said people from minority ethnic ba...
Minister calls for end to racist attacks
Health Minister, Angela Smith has denounced all forms of racism, especially that perpetrated against health and social services staff. Speaking today, the Minister said people from minority ethnic ba...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2004
DUP launch British Isles document
The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has today launched its proposals for improving Northern Ireland’s relationship with the other regions of the British Isles in a 28 page document entitled “North Sou...
DUP launch British Isles document
The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has today launched its proposals for improving Northern Ireland’s relationship with the other regions of the British Isles in a 28 page document entitled “North Sou...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2004
GAA clubhouse damaged in arson attack
A GAA clubhouse has been damaged in an arson attack in Armagh City last night. The incident was discovered at the premises on the Monaghan Road at around 11pm. The fire damaged the roof, the upper f...
GAA clubhouse damaged in arson attack
A GAA clubhouse has been damaged in an arson attack in Armagh City last night. The incident was discovered at the premises on the Monaghan Road at around 11pm. The fire damaged the roof, the upper f...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2004
Spellar launches safety poster competition
Criminal Justice Minister, John Spellar has urged budding young artists to design posters to highlight the issue of safety for older people. This initiative is the latest to be launched under the Gov...
Spellar launches safety poster competition
Criminal Justice Minister, John Spellar has urged budding young artists to design posters to highlight the issue of safety for older people. This initiative is the latest to be launched under the Gov...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2004
Tax relief surprise for some employee shareholders
The Finance Bill was a "pleasant surprise" for employee shareholders, accountancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers has said. Under new rules many employees will be able to claim double tax relief for cont...
Tax relief surprise for some employee shareholders
The Finance Bill was a "pleasant surprise" for employee shareholders, accountancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers has said. Under new rules many employees will be able to claim double tax relief for cont...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2004
Roads agency prepares for Easter holidaymakers
The Highways Agency will keep as many lanes as possible open on England's motorways and trunk roads over Easter to help keep holiday traffic on the move, the agency has confirmed. Road maintenance is...
Roads agency prepares for Easter holidaymakers
The Highways Agency will keep as many lanes as possible open on England's motorways and trunk roads over Easter to help keep holiday traffic on the move, the agency has confirmed. Road maintenance is...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2004
Fireman injured in Limavady blaze
A fireman has been treated in hospital following a fire in Co Londonderry early this morning. Around 40 firefighters were involved in the tackling the blaze at the Roe Valley service station in Limav...
Fireman injured in Limavady blaze
A fireman has been treated in hospital following a fire in Co Londonderry early this morning. Around 40 firefighters were involved in the tackling the blaze at the Roe Valley service station in Limav...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2004
US airstrike on Fallujah mosque kills 'at least 40'
At least 40 suspected insurgents have been killed in an airstrike against a mosque in the western Iraqi city of Fallujah today. According to Reuters, a US airforce jet hit the mosque with a laser-gu...
US airstrike on Fallujah mosque kills 'at least 40'
At least 40 suspected insurgents have been killed in an airstrike against a mosque in the western Iraqi city of Fallujah today. According to Reuters, a US airforce jet hit the mosque with a laser-gu...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2004
ID card Bill could be published within a month: Blunkett
Legislation granting the creation of ID cards will be presented before Parliament within the next four or five weeks, the Home Secretary David Blunkett has said today. Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, ...
ID card Bill could be published within a month: Blunkett
Legislation granting the creation of ID cards will be presented before Parliament within the next four or five weeks, the Home Secretary David Blunkett has said today. Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, ...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2004
'Flawed procurement' of unsafe Chinooks cost £259m
A "flawed procurement" of eight Chinook helicopters which could not fly safely in cloudy weather cost British taxpayers £259 million, according to a report published today by the National Audit Office...
'Flawed procurement' of unsafe Chinooks cost £259m
A "flawed procurement" of eight Chinook helicopters which could not fly safely in cloudy weather cost British taxpayers £259 million, according to a report published today by the National Audit Office...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2004
NTL to axe 1,500 jobs
Cable TV firm NTL has announced that it is to axe 1,500 jobs with the closure of 10 out of its 13 call centres across the UK. The closures, which will take place over the next 18 months, are part of ...
NTL to axe 1,500 jobs
Cable TV firm NTL has announced that it is to axe 1,500 jobs with the closure of 10 out of its 13 call centres across the UK. The closures, which will take place over the next 18 months, are part of ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2004
Government sets aside £5.5m for Causeway Masterplan
Over £5.5 million has been set aside by government to help implement a tourism Masterplan for the Causeway Coast and Glens Area of North Antrim. The Masterplan blueprint envisages the area becoming o...
Government sets aside £5.5m for Causeway Masterplan
Over £5.5 million has been set aside by government to help implement a tourism Masterplan for the Causeway Coast and Glens Area of North Antrim. The Masterplan blueprint envisages the area becoming o...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2004
Immigration debate needs 'balance and perspective', says Blair
The Prime Minister has called for "a sense of balance and perspective" over the immigration issue. Despite the resignation of Home Office Minister Beverley Hughes over a suspected immigration "scam...
Immigration debate needs 'balance and perspective', says Blair
The Prime Minister has called for "a sense of balance and perspective" over the immigration issue. Despite the resignation of Home Office Minister Beverley Hughes over a suspected immigration "scam...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2004
Fall in number of children killed on Britain's roads
The number of children killed or seriously injured on British roads has fallen by a third in just three years, according to a government report published today. The report also found that the number ...
Fall in number of children killed on Britain's roads
The number of children killed or seriously injured on British roads has fallen by a third in just three years, according to a government report published today. The report also found that the number ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2004
NTL to close Belfast call centre
NTL has announced it is to close its Belfast-based call centre within the next 18 months as part of a "business efficiency drive". Of its 13 call centres, 10 - including Belfast - will be consolidate...
NTL to close Belfast call centre
NTL has announced it is to close its Belfast-based call centre within the next 18 months as part of a "business efficiency drive". Of its 13 call centres, 10 - including Belfast - will be consolidate...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2004
UK minister in Rwanda to mark genocide anniversary
International Development Secretary Hilary Benn will represent the UK in Rwanda today at the official commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the country's genocide. In 1994, 32 years of state divis...
UK minister in Rwanda to mark genocide anniversary
International Development Secretary Hilary Benn will represent the UK in Rwanda today at the official commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the country's genocide. In 1994, 32 years of state divis...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2004
Minister announces further funding for support groups
Victims Minister Angela Smith has today announced a further round of funding for support groups at a victims' sector conference. The conference, 'A Shared Practice - Victims Work in Action', which wa...
Minister announces further funding for support groups
Victims Minister Angela Smith has today announced a further round of funding for support groups at a victims' sector conference. The conference, 'A Shared Practice - Victims Work in Action', which wa...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2004
IFA reorganises in return for £8m aid package
The Irish Football Association (IFA) has agreed to accept an £8 million package from government to help move the game forward in Northern Ireland. The money, which has been available for two years no...
IFA reorganises in return for £8m aid package
The Irish Football Association (IFA) has agreed to accept an £8 million package from government to help move the game forward in Northern Ireland. The money, which has been available for two years no...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2004
Health meeting to tackle cancer scourge
Northern Ireland's Chief Medical Officer today met with leading figures from the American Cancer Society to discuss how cancer prevention, treatment and research could be benefited from greater collab...
Health meeting to tackle cancer scourge
Northern Ireland's Chief Medical Officer today met with leading figures from the American Cancer Society to discuss how cancer prevention, treatment and research could be benefited from greater collab...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2004
NI racist figures on the rise
The level of incidents involving racism in Northern Ireland are rising steadily, according to new figures published today. According to data released by the PSNI, 222 racist incidents were recorded i...
NI racist figures on the rise
The level of incidents involving racism in Northern Ireland are rising steadily, according to new figures published today. According to data released by the PSNI, 222 racist incidents were recorded i...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2004
Teenager to appear in court over attempted murder
A teenager is to appear before Dungannon Magistrates Court today charged with the attempted murder of a man in Co Tyrone. The 19-year-old, believed to be from Omagh, is charged with the murder of fat...
Teenager to appear in court over attempted murder
A teenager is to appear before Dungannon Magistrates Court today charged with the attempted murder of a man in Co Tyrone. The 19-year-old, believed to be from Omagh, is charged with the murder of fat...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2004
Workplace smoking ban would save hundreds of lives: report
Around 1,000 deaths linked to smoking-released causes could be prevented if a workplace smoking ban was enforced in Glasgow, Scotland's Chief Medical Officer has claimed. Dr Mac Armstrong made the c...
Workplace smoking ban would save hundreds of lives: report
Around 1,000 deaths linked to smoking-released causes could be prevented if a workplace smoking ban was enforced in Glasgow, Scotland's Chief Medical Officer has claimed. Dr Mac Armstrong made the c...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2004
London Blues gun down Arsenal’s European dream
Underfire Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri secured his place in the club’s hall of fame last night after dramatically steering the club to its first European Champions league semi-final. In a thrillin...
London Blues gun down Arsenal’s European dream
Underfire Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri secured his place in the club’s hall of fame last night after dramatically steering the club to its first European Champions league semi-final. In a thrillin...
UK National News, Apr 7, 2004
Thousands of new homes to be sited on surplus NHS land
More than 15,000 new homes are to be built on surplus NHS land, the government has announced today. Over 100 sites are involved, totalling over 1,650 hectares - equivalent to the size of Hammersmith ...
Thousands of new homes to be sited on surplus NHS land
More than 15,000 new homes are to be built on surplus NHS land, the government has announced today. Over 100 sites are involved, totalling over 1,650 hectares - equivalent to the size of Hammersmith ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2004
University extends research into skull defects
The University of Ulster is taking a 'model' approach to furthering research into helping patients suffering from severe skull defects. The Faculties of Engineering and Life and Health Sciences at th...
University extends research into skull defects
The University of Ulster is taking a 'model' approach to furthering research into helping patients suffering from severe skull defects. The Faculties of Engineering and Life and Health Sciences at th...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2004
Housing Executive to clamp down on anti-social tenants
A new initiative to clampdown on anti-social behaviour in Housing Executive estates has been launched. Under the measure, all new Housing Executive tenancies will be let on an "introductory" basis, w...
Housing Executive to clamp down on anti-social tenants
A new initiative to clampdown on anti-social behaviour in Housing Executive estates has been launched. Under the measure, all new Housing Executive tenancies will be let on an "introductory" basis, w...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2004
Fire deaths and injuries still too high, says Minister
Fire deaths and injuries in Northern Ireland had been falling over recent years, but the figures are still too high, Health Minister Angela Smith said today. Health Minister Angela Smith made the com...
Fire deaths and injuries still too high, says Minister
Fire deaths and injuries in Northern Ireland had been falling over recent years, but the figures are still too high, Health Minister Angela Smith said today. Health Minister Angela Smith made the com...
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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.