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Northern Ireland News for June 2004 : Page 5
UK National News, Jun 23, 2004
UK motorway service stations are 'worst in Europe': survey
UK motorway service stations are the worst in Europe, according to a new survey by European motoring organisations. Eight UK stations were tested out of a total of 62 across Europe – and the Sandbach...
UK motorway service stations are 'worst in Europe': survey
UK motorway service stations are the worst in Europe, according to a new survey by European motoring organisations. Eight UK stations were tested out of a total of 62 across Europe – and the Sandbach...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2004
Physical punishment effective in NI homes says survey
Around 89% of people in Northern Ireland believe that physical punishment is an effective form of discipline in the home. The same figure also believed that physical punishment was an appropriate for...
Physical punishment effective in NI homes says survey
Around 89% of people in Northern Ireland believe that physical punishment is an effective form of discipline in the home. The same figure also believed that physical punishment was an appropriate for...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2004
Public Life committee to hold hearings in Belfast
The Committee on Standards in Public Life, which has started a series of public hearings across the UK, is on its way to Belfast. The committee's country-wide inquiry is looking to help establish whe...
Public Life committee to hold hearings in Belfast
The Committee on Standards in Public Life, which has started a series of public hearings across the UK, is on its way to Belfast. The committee's country-wide inquiry is looking to help establish whe...
UK National News, Jun 23, 2004
Government hails family benefits of Sure Start programme
The Sure Start programme is helping parents to improve their relationships with their children, according to research published today. Local Sure Start programmes aim to improve the health and wellbe...
Government hails family benefits of Sure Start programme
The Sure Start programme is helping parents to improve their relationships with their children, according to research published today. Local Sure Start programmes aim to improve the health and wellbe...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2004
Europe must embrace science and innovation says Harney
If Europe is to become the most knowledge based, dynamic economy in the world by 2010, we must embrace science and innovation much more enthusiastically over the next number of years than we did in th...
Europe must embrace science and innovation says Harney
If Europe is to become the most knowledge based, dynamic economy in the world by 2010, we must embrace science and innovation much more enthusiastically over the next number of years than we did in th...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2004
Castlewellan Peace Maze sets two world records
The Peace Maze in Castlewellan Forest Park has been officially recognised by Guinness World Records as being both the largest and longest maze in the world. News of the achievement was celebrated at ...
Castlewellan Peace Maze sets two world records
The Peace Maze in Castlewellan Forest Park has been officially recognised by Guinness World Records as being both the largest and longest maze in the world. News of the achievement was celebrated at ...
UK National News, Jun 22, 2004
Police failures so serious 'other Huntleys' may be out there: Bichard
Humberside and Cambridgeshire police failings were so serious that there could potentially be others like Ian Huntley who may have slipped through the net and are now working with children and vulnera...
Police failures so serious 'other Huntleys' may be out there: Bichard
Humberside and Cambridgeshire police failings were so serious that there could potentially be others like Ian Huntley who may have slipped through the net and are now working with children and vulnera...
UK National News, Jun 22, 2004
Humberside Chief Constable intends to stay in post
The Chief Constable of Humberside police is defiantly remaining in his post after the Home Secretary today called on the Humberside Police Authority to suspend him. David Blunkett said today that he ...
Humberside Chief Constable intends to stay in post
The Chief Constable of Humberside police is defiantly remaining in his post after the Home Secretary today called on the Humberside Police Authority to suspend him. David Blunkett said today that he ...
UK National News, Jun 22, 2004
Soham investigation suffered 'lack of grip' in early stages
The Soham murder inquiry found a 'lack of grip' at the start of the investigation into the disappearance of Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells, but the shortcomings did not undermine the final outcome of...
Soham investigation suffered 'lack of grip' in early stages
The Soham murder inquiry found a 'lack of grip' at the start of the investigation into the disappearance of Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells, but the shortcomings did not undermine the final outcome of...
UK National News, Jun 22, 2004
England fan stabbed to death in Lisbon
A British man has been stabbed to death in Portugal following the England football team's victory over Croatia in the European championships. The man, who was reportedly in his 20s, was stabbed durin...
England fan stabbed to death in Lisbon
A British man has been stabbed to death in Portugal following the England football team's victory over Croatia in the European championships. The man, who was reportedly in his 20s, was stabbed durin...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2004
Three men arrested in separate drugs finds
Three men have been arrested following separate drugs finds in Belfast and Co. Londonderry on Monday. A 38-year-old man was arrested following the discovery of drugs, worth an estimated £50,000, in e...
Three men arrested in separate drugs finds
Three men have been arrested following separate drugs finds in Belfast and Co. Londonderry on Monday. A 38-year-old man was arrested following the discovery of drugs, worth an estimated £50,000, in e...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2004
Funeral takes place of burned murder victim
The funeral has taken place of a man so badly burned that he could only be identified from dental records. Father of two, William Trainor, from Gorteen Crescent in Limavady, was found by police behin...
Funeral takes place of burned murder victim
The funeral has taken place of a man so badly burned that he could only be identified from dental records. Father of two, William Trainor, from Gorteen Crescent in Limavady, was found by police behin...
UK National News, Jun 22, 2004
Detained UK sailors will be prosecuted by Iranians, reports claim
The eight Royal Navy personnel who were arrested yesterday after apparently straying into Iranian waters will be prosecuted, it has been reported today. The Iranian broadcaster, Al Alam, has reporte...
Detained UK sailors will be prosecuted by Iranians, reports claim
The eight Royal Navy personnel who were arrested yesterday after apparently straying into Iranian waters will be prosecuted, it has been reported today. The Iranian broadcaster, Al Alam, has reporte...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2004
Pensioner's home robbed in Lurgan
Police have appealed for information after a pensioner was robbed at her Co Armagh home early this morning. The 82-year-old woman was awoken around 2.30am by noises downstairs at her Mark Street home...
Pensioner's home robbed in Lurgan
Police have appealed for information after a pensioner was robbed at her Co Armagh home early this morning. The 82-year-old woman was awoken around 2.30am by noises downstairs at her Mark Street home...
UK National News, Jun 22, 2004
Euphoria as England progress to Euro quarterfinals
How 90 minutes can change everything – after last night's 4-2 win over Croatia, England are championship winners in waiting and Wayne Rooney is the next Pele. Hyperbole attaches itself to an England ...
Euphoria as England progress to Euro quarterfinals
How 90 minutes can change everything – after last night's 4-2 win over Croatia, England are championship winners in waiting and Wayne Rooney is the next Pele. Hyperbole attaches itself to an England ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2004
Joined-up approach yields benefits to criminal justice
Criminal Justice Minister John Spellar, today highlighted the benefits of a joined-up system of justice at the launch of the inaugural annual report of Criminal Justice System Northern Ireland (CJSNI)...
Joined-up approach yields benefits to criminal justice
Criminal Justice Minister John Spellar, today highlighted the benefits of a joined-up system of justice at the launch of the inaugural annual report of Criminal Justice System Northern Ireland (CJSNI)...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2004
HSENI says it's time to Play Safe and Stay Safe
As part of Child Safety Week, the HSENI has issued a safety warning to all parents, building contractors and farmers to stop children using dangerous workplaces such as building sites and farmyards as...
HSENI says it's time to Play Safe and Stay Safe
As part of Child Safety Week, the HSENI has issued a safety warning to all parents, building contractors and farmers to stop children using dangerous workplaces such as building sites and farmyards as...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2004
DEL announces compensation scheme for dust-related ailments
The Department for Employment and Learning today announced that compensation payments, made under the Pneumoconiosis Scheme (certain dust-related diseases), are to increase by 5.4% from this week onwa...
DEL announces compensation scheme for dust-related ailments
The Department for Employment and Learning today announced that compensation payments, made under the Pneumoconiosis Scheme (certain dust-related diseases), are to increase by 5.4% from this week onwa...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2004
Queen's University to close Armagh campus
Queen's University has announced it is to close its campus in Armagh City. The decision was taken by the University's ruling body which blamed a lack of students and the resulting financial burden fr...
Queen's University to close Armagh campus
Queen's University has announced it is to close its campus in Armagh City. The decision was taken by the University's ruling body which blamed a lack of students and the resulting financial burden fr...
UK National News, Jun 22, 2004
Smokers die 10 years younger, according to long-term study
On average cigarette smokers die 10 years younger than non-smokers, but stopping at age 50 halves the risk, and stopping at 30 avoids almost all of it, according to a 50-year-long study of smoking and...
Smokers die 10 years younger, according to long-term study
On average cigarette smokers die 10 years younger than non-smokers, but stopping at age 50 halves the risk, and stopping at 30 avoids almost all of it, according to a 50-year-long study of smoking and...
UK National News, Jun 22, 2004
SNP leader steps aside after 'disappointing' Euro poll
The leader of the Scottish National Party, John Swinney, has said that he will step down following the party's poor performance in the European elections. Speaking at a press conference in SNP headqu...
SNP leader steps aside after 'disappointing' Euro poll
The leader of the Scottish National Party, John Swinney, has said that he will step down following the party's poor performance in the European elections. Speaking at a press conference in SNP headqu...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2004
Government launches equality proposal consultations
The Government today announced the start of a consultation process on a single Equality Bill for Northern Ireland. The concept of a single Bill was originally advanced in the Assembly’s First Program...
Government launches equality proposal consultations
The Government today announced the start of a consultation process on a single Equality Bill for Northern Ireland. The concept of a single Bill was originally advanced in the Assembly’s First Program...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2004
NI film wins top award at international festival
Following its general release on Friday June 18 ‘Freeze Frame’, the first feature film from Northern Ireland born duo Michael Casey and John Simpson, received the top honour at the Taormina Film Festi...
NI film wins top award at international festival
Following its general release on Friday June 18 ‘Freeze Frame’, the first feature film from Northern Ireland born duo Michael Casey and John Simpson, received the top honour at the Taormina Film Festi...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2004
Tasty sprouts protect against disease, researchers claim
A few forkfuls of sprouted vegetables could help the fight against cancer, new research has revealed. The research, by Professor Ian Rowland and Chris Gill and unveiled today at BioIreland 2004 at th...
Tasty sprouts protect against disease, researchers claim
A few forkfuls of sprouted vegetables could help the fight against cancer, new research has revealed. The research, by Professor Ian Rowland and Chris Gill and unveiled today at BioIreland 2004 at th...
UK National News, Jun 22, 2004
Radical change and reorganisation as Thompson arrives at BBC
The BBC's new Director-General Mark Thompson arrived for his first day at the corporation’s helm today with a clear message to staff of the need for real, radical change over the next few years. Out...
Radical change and reorganisation as Thompson arrives at BBC
The BBC's new Director-General Mark Thompson arrived for his first day at the corporation’s helm today with a clear message to staff of the need for real, radical change over the next few years. Out...
UK National News, Jun 22, 2004
Travel advice tightened up to reflect serious terror threats
The Foreign Office today changed the way Travel Advice is managed for intelligence-based terrorist threats. Many people continue to travel despite warnings against all but essential travel in the cas...
Travel advice tightened up to reflect serious terror threats
The Foreign Office today changed the way Travel Advice is managed for intelligence-based terrorist threats. Many people continue to travel despite warnings against all but essential travel in the cas...
UK National News, Jun 21, 2004
Three British navy boats seized by Iran, reports claim
Three British navy vessels, manned by eight sailors, have been seized by Iran after entering its territorial waters, it has been reported today. An Iranian military source, quoted by Reuters, said th...
Three British navy boats seized by Iran, reports claim
Three British navy vessels, manned by eight sailors, have been seized by Iran after entering its territorial waters, it has been reported today. An Iranian military source, quoted by Reuters, said th...
UK National News, Jun 21, 2004
Double murder accused dies in prison
A man who was charged with murdering his wife and her sister at a barbecue in Henley has been found dead in his prison cell. Stuart Horgan was found by staff at HMP Woodhill, Buckinghamshire, this m...
Double murder accused dies in prison
A man who was charged with murdering his wife and her sister at a barbecue in Henley has been found dead in his prison cell. Stuart Horgan was found by staff at HMP Woodhill, Buckinghamshire, this m...
UK National News, Jun 21, 2004
Rural homelessness rises as house prices soar, says report
Rural homelessness is rising and housing is becoming more unaffordable for local communities as more and more people leave the city for the countryside, according to a report published today. The Cou...
Rural homelessness rises as house prices soar, says report
Rural homelessness is rising and housing is becoming more unaffordable for local communities as more and more people leave the city for the countryside, according to a report published today. The Cou...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2004
Man and woman arrested in murder enquiry
A man and a woman have been arrested by police in connection with the murder of a man in Co Armagh at the weekend. Police said they had yet to establish a motive for the killing of Paul Crymble, 35,...
Man and woman arrested in murder enquiry
A man and a woman have been arrested by police in connection with the murder of a man in Co Armagh at the weekend. Police said they had yet to establish a motive for the killing of Paul Crymble, 35,...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A fine end to the day with some sunshine, then clear spells overnight. Low cloud could form around some Irish Sea coasts later in the night, or a few fog patches in prone spots.. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
