Northern Ireland News for August 2004 : Page 14
Northern Ireland News, Aug 3, 2004
Co Tyrone army base set to close
An British army base in Co Tyrone is set to close, it has been announced today. It is expected that the closure of Clogher military base will take around six months to complete. Announcing the deci...
Co Tyrone army base set to close
An British army base in Co Tyrone is set to close, it has been announced today. It is expected that the closure of Clogher military base will take around six months to complete. Announcing the deci...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 3, 2004
Army deal with pipe bomb left outside family home
Army bomb disposal experts have carried out a controlled explosion on a pipe-bomb type device found outside a house in north Belfast this morning. A family of four was inside the house in Ligoniel wh...
Army deal with pipe bomb left outside family home
Army bomb disposal experts have carried out a controlled explosion on a pipe-bomb type device found outside a house in north Belfast this morning. A family of four was inside the house in Ligoniel wh...
UK National News, Aug 3, 2004
Health department accused of 'wall of silence' over TB fears
The health department has been accused of meeting concerns over a rise in tuberculosis cases with a "wall of silence". The British Thoracic Society (BTS), the British Lung Foundation (BLF) and TB Ale...
Health department accused of 'wall of silence' over TB fears
The health department has been accused of meeting concerns over a rise in tuberculosis cases with a "wall of silence". The British Thoracic Society (BTS), the British Lung Foundation (BLF) and TB Ale...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 3, 2004
Maskey urges action on racist attacks
South Belfast MLA Alex Maskey has called for an urgent meeting with the Security Minister Jane Kennedy following a spate of attacks against ethnic minorities in the area. The Sinn Fein representative...
Maskey urges action on racist attacks
South Belfast MLA Alex Maskey has called for an urgent meeting with the Security Minister Jane Kennedy following a spate of attacks against ethnic minorities in the area. The Sinn Fein representative...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 3, 2004
Four rescued from sinking yacht
Four people have been rescued from a sinking yacht, which was en route from Belfast to Iceland before running into difficulties in the North Atlantic. The crew of The Spirit were 200 miles away from...
Four rescued from sinking yacht
Four people have been rescued from a sinking yacht, which was en route from Belfast to Iceland before running into difficulties in the North Atlantic. The crew of The Spirit were 200 miles away from...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 3, 2004
Ryanair posts record quarterly profits
Dublin-based low cost airline Ryanair has today announced a record €53.1 million profit for the quarter. For the period ending 30 June, Ryanair reported that passenger volume grew by a record 28% to ...
Ryanair posts record quarterly profits
Dublin-based low cost airline Ryanair has today announced a record €53.1 million profit for the quarter. For the period ending 30 June, Ryanair reported that passenger volume grew by a record 28% to ...
UK National News, Aug 3, 2004
UN expert concerned at 'human rights violations' in Sudan
A UN human rights expert, returning from a week-long mission to Sudan's troubled Darfur region, has said that “persistent insecurity and human rights violations” are continuing. The Secretary-General...
UN expert concerned at 'human rights violations' in Sudan
A UN human rights expert, returning from a week-long mission to Sudan's troubled Darfur region, has said that “persistent insecurity and human rights violations” are continuing. The Secretary-General...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 3, 2004
Bogus nurses target Coleraine bars
Police in the north west have urged the public to be on their guard following reports that two bogus nurses have been dishonestly collecting money in pubs. It has been reported that two women dressed...
Bogus nurses target Coleraine bars
Police in the north west have urged the public to be on their guard following reports that two bogus nurses have been dishonestly collecting money in pubs. It has been reported that two women dressed...
Business News, Aug 3, 2004
Invest NI helps local firms enhance exporting ability
Within the last financial year, through its ‘Growth Start’ programme, Invest Northern Ireland’s Western office based in Omagh and Enniskillen has helped a record number of 18 local start-up companies ...
Invest NI helps local firms enhance exporting ability
Within the last financial year, through its ‘Growth Start’ programme, Invest Northern Ireland’s Western office based in Omagh and Enniskillen has helped a record number of 18 local start-up companies ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 3, 2004
Police appeal following lorry theft
Police are appealing for information after a 40-foot Target Express lorry was stolen from an industrial estate in Co Londonderry at the weekend. The lorry was taken from the Campsie Industrial Estate...
Police appeal following lorry theft
Police are appealing for information after a 40-foot Target Express lorry was stolen from an industrial estate in Co Londonderry at the weekend. The lorry was taken from the Campsie Industrial Estate...
UK National News, Aug 3, 2004
More aid needed as Bangladesh prepares for further flooding
Amid warnings that more monsoons could hit flood-ravaged Bangladesh in the coming weeks, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) has called on donors for urgent support. While the floodwaters are currentl...
More aid needed as Bangladesh prepares for further flooding
Amid warnings that more monsoons could hit flood-ravaged Bangladesh in the coming weeks, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) has called on donors for urgent support. While the floodwaters are currentl...
UK National News, Aug 3, 2004
Fines for rail fare dodgers could double: proposals
The government is proposing to double the rail penalty fare from £10 to £20 to deter persistent fare dodgers. The increase could come into force around the turn of the year, if agreed. Britain's rail...
Fines for rail fare dodgers could double: proposals
The government is proposing to double the rail penalty fare from £10 to £20 to deter persistent fare dodgers. The increase could come into force around the turn of the year, if agreed. Britain's rail...
UK National News, Aug 3, 2004
Acid rain has 'unexpected' environmental gains
Acid rain, pollutant charged precipitation which has been long associated with various environmental wrongs, could help cut back on harmful greenhouse gas emissions, researchers have claimed today. O...
Acid rain has 'unexpected' environmental gains
Acid rain, pollutant charged precipitation which has been long associated with various environmental wrongs, could help cut back on harmful greenhouse gas emissions, researchers have claimed today. O...
UK National News, Aug 3, 2004
Euro 2004 hangover hits retail sales, says CBI
The end of 'Euro 2004' football promotions and the impact of interest rate rises have been blamed by retailers for the unexpected slowdown in sales during July, according to the Confederation of Briti...
Euro 2004 hangover hits retail sales, says CBI
The end of 'Euro 2004' football promotions and the impact of interest rate rises have been blamed by retailers for the unexpected slowdown in sales during July, according to the Confederation of Briti...
UK National News, Aug 3, 2004
Motorcycling proposals call for licensing shake up for faster bikes
A shake up of licensing for powerful motorcycles and enhanced road safety initiatives are two of the key proposals contained in a report on the future of motorcycling. The report - 'Advisory Group o...
Motorcycling proposals call for licensing shake up for faster bikes
A shake up of licensing for powerful motorcycles and enhanced road safety initiatives are two of the key proposals contained in a report on the future of motorcycling. The report - 'Advisory Group o...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 3, 2004
Witnesses to Downpatrick traffic accident sought
Downpatrick police are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision which occurred just before 4.30pm on Sunday. Three vehicles were involved in the collision which occurred on the Newcastle R...
Witnesses to Downpatrick traffic accident sought
Downpatrick police are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision which occurred just before 4.30pm on Sunday. Three vehicles were involved in the collision which occurred on the Newcastle R...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 3, 2004
Invest NI helps local firms enhance export potential
A record number of 18 local start-up companies have been helped to sell their services and products outside of Northern Ireland, Invest NI’s Western office has reported. The western office, based in ...
Invest NI helps local firms enhance export potential
A record number of 18 local start-up companies have been helped to sell their services and products outside of Northern Ireland, Invest NI’s Western office has reported. The western office, based in ...
Business News, Aug 2, 2004
HSBC posts 50% hike in half-year pre-tax profits
The HSBC bank has reported a huge surge in pre-tax profits in its interim half-year results, posting a 53% hike to $9.3 billion - a rise of $3 billion on the same period last year. Its US business, H...
HSBC posts 50% hike in half-year pre-tax profits
The HSBC bank has reported a huge surge in pre-tax profits in its interim half-year results, posting a 53% hike to $9.3 billion - a rise of $3 billion on the same period last year. Its US business, H...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 2, 2004
Belfast teenager found dead at boyfriend's grave
A Belfast teenager has been found dead at the graveside of her boyfriend who committed suicide two months ago. The body of Fiona Barnes, from the Divismore area of Belfast, was discovered in the City...
Belfast teenager found dead at boyfriend's grave
A Belfast teenager has been found dead at the graveside of her boyfriend who committed suicide two months ago. The body of Fiona Barnes, from the Divismore area of Belfast, was discovered in the City...
UK National News, Aug 2, 2004
FA chief executive Mark Palios resigns
FA chief executive Mark Palios has resigned, saying his exit was "essential" but reaffirmed his innocence of any wrongdoing over his affair with Faria Alam. Yesterday's resignation comes after days o...
FA chief executive Mark Palios resigns
FA chief executive Mark Palios has resigned, saying his exit was "essential" but reaffirmed his innocence of any wrongdoing over his affair with Faria Alam. Yesterday's resignation comes after days o...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 2, 2004
Brothers killed in road crash tragedy
Two brothers have been killed in a road traffic accident in Co Antrim on Sunday. The accident, involving two motorcycles and a car, happened on the Antrim Coast Road between Carnlough and Waterfoot s...
Brothers killed in road crash tragedy
Two brothers have been killed in a road traffic accident in Co Antrim on Sunday. The accident, involving two motorcycles and a car, happened on the Antrim Coast Road between Carnlough and Waterfoot s...
UK National News, Aug 2, 2004
Britain is 'still far from being a fair and just society', says think tank
Britain is still far from being a fair and just society and the last decade has seen more wealth concentrated in the hands of Britain's wealthiest people, according to a leading think-tank. In its a...
Britain is 'still far from being a fair and just society', says think tank
Britain is still far from being a fair and just society and the last decade has seen more wealth concentrated in the hands of Britain's wealthiest people, according to a leading think-tank. In its a...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 2, 2004
Police continue to question woman over murder
Police are continuing to question a woman in connection with the murder of a man on the outskirts of north Belfast last week. Geordie McDowell, 47, was found dead at his flat at Crossreagh Drive in t...
Police continue to question woman over murder
Police are continuing to question a woman in connection with the murder of a man on the outskirts of north Belfast last week. Geordie McDowell, 47, was found dead at his flat at Crossreagh Drive in t...
UK National News, Aug 2, 2004
Influx of women could hit medicine's status, says top doctor
With women making up the majority of medical students, the future influence of the medical profession could be seriously affected and there could be a dearth of talent in surgical areas traditionally ...
Influx of women could hit medicine's status, says top doctor
With women making up the majority of medical students, the future influence of the medical profession could be seriously affected and there could be a dearth of talent in surgical areas traditionally ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 2, 2004
Houses targeted in racial attacks
Police are investigating two racially motivated attacks which occurred in Co Antrim at the weekend. Two houses in Tobar Park, Cullybackey, were targeted early on Saturday morning, it emerged today. ...
Houses targeted in racial attacks
Police are investigating two racially motivated attacks which occurred in Co Antrim at the weekend. Two houses in Tobar Park, Cullybackey, were targeted early on Saturday morning, it emerged today. ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 2, 2004
Jobs blow for Magherafelt saw mill plant
Thirty-three workers at a Co Londonderry saw mill plant are to be made redundant because of "intense price competition" from suppliers in the Baltic States and Russia. Management at BALCAS, which mak...
Jobs blow for Magherafelt saw mill plant
Thirty-three workers at a Co Londonderry saw mill plant are to be made redundant because of "intense price competition" from suppliers in the Baltic States and Russia. Management at BALCAS, which mak...
UK National News, Aug 2, 2004
Hundreds die in Paraguay shopping centre fire
At least 300 people are thought to have died in a blaze which destroyed a shopping centre in the Paraguayan capital, Asuncion, yesterday. Officials have put the death toll at just over 250, but some...
Hundreds die in Paraguay shopping centre fire
At least 300 people are thought to have died in a blaze which destroyed a shopping centre in the Paraguayan capital, Asuncion, yesterday. Officials have put the death toll at just over 250, but some...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 2, 2004
Man appears in court following sword attack
A Co Down man has been charged with attempting to murder two men at the weekend. Mark McNulty, 22, of Canal Street in Newry, is accused of stabbing the two men with a sword, as well as threatening t...
Man appears in court following sword attack
A Co Down man has been charged with attempting to murder two men at the weekend. Mark McNulty, 22, of Canal Street in Newry, is accused of stabbing the two men with a sword, as well as threatening t...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 2, 2004
MLA hits out at rise in hoax USPCA calls
Mid-Ulster MLA Billy Armstrong has expressed his concern at the reported rise in hoax phone calls being made to the Ulster Society Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (USPCA). The UUP representative sai...
MLA hits out at rise in hoax USPCA calls
Mid-Ulster MLA Billy Armstrong has expressed his concern at the reported rise in hoax phone calls being made to the Ulster Society Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (USPCA). The UUP representative sai...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 2, 2004
SDLP councillor condemns 'brutal' stabbing
An SDLP councillor has condemned the stabbing of a man in Co Londonderry at the weekend. The man was returning home at around midnight on Saturday when he was confronted by a youth in the Donkey Fiel...
SDLP councillor condemns 'brutal' stabbing
An SDLP councillor has condemned the stabbing of a man in Co Londonderry at the weekend. The man was returning home at around midnight on Saturday when he was confronted by a youth in the Donkey Fiel...
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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.