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Northern Ireland News for August 2004 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2004
Teenager injured in road traffic accident
A teenager has been taken to hospital with head injuries following a road traffic collision in Co Armagh on Thursday afternoon. The boy was driving a quad bike along Charlestown Road in Portadown whe...
Teenager injured in road traffic accident
A teenager has been taken to hospital with head injuries following a road traffic collision in Co Armagh on Thursday afternoon. The boy was driving a quad bike along Charlestown Road in Portadown whe...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2004
Graveyard damaged by vandals in Co Down
Police are appealing for information following an attack on a graveyard in Co Down. The incident occurred at the First Presbyterian Church in Saintfield and was reported to police shortly before 9pm ...
Graveyard damaged by vandals in Co Down
Police are appealing for information following an attack on a graveyard in Co Down. The incident occurred at the First Presbyterian Church in Saintfield and was reported to police shortly before 9pm ...
UK National News, Aug 26, 2004
Birmingham toddler killed in hit-and-run incident
A toddler has been run over and killed during an incident in Birmingham last night. Shortly after 7pm, a 13-year-old girl and a two-and-a-half-year-old boy were walking along Burney Lane in the city ...
Birmingham toddler killed in hit-and-run incident
A toddler has been run over and killed during an incident in Birmingham last night. Shortly after 7pm, a 13-year-old girl and a two-and-a-half-year-old boy were walking along Burney Lane in the city ...
UK National News, Aug 26, 2004
GCSE pupils net biggest rise in top grades for five years
Pupil achievement at GCSE level has risen again, after results published today revealed the biggest rise in top grades since 1999. The results show that A* to C grades increased by 1.1% to 59.2% - an...
GCSE pupils net biggest rise in top grades for five years
Pupil achievement at GCSE level has risen again, after results published today revealed the biggest rise in top grades since 1999. The results show that A* to C grades increased by 1.1% to 59.2% - an...
UK National News, Aug 26, 2004
Tories pledge to 'turn back tide of political correctness'
The Tories have pledged to change culture of government and turn back the tide of political correctness if the party ascends of office at the next general election. In a speech in Stafford, Conservat...
Tories pledge to 'turn back tide of political correctness'
The Tories have pledged to change culture of government and turn back the tide of political correctness if the party ascends of office at the next general election. In a speech in Stafford, Conservat...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2004
Clintons arrive in NI
Former US President Bill Clinton has arrived in Northern Ireland this morning ahead of talks with local political leaders and a book signing session in Belfast. Mr Clinton will hold talks with all th...
Clintons arrive in NI
Former US President Bill Clinton has arrived in Northern Ireland this morning ahead of talks with local political leaders and a book signing session in Belfast. Mr Clinton will hold talks with all th...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2004
Belfast 'makes the right connection'
Belfast looks set to 'make its connection' with adult learning following the launch of the 2004 Belfast City Events Guide. The 'Make the Right Connection' Events Guide, produced by EGSA in partnershi...
Belfast 'makes the right connection'
Belfast looks set to 'make its connection' with adult learning following the launch of the 2004 Belfast City Events Guide. The 'Make the Right Connection' Events Guide, produced by EGSA in partnershi...
UK National News, Aug 26, 2004
Production begins on 'next generation' Destroyer
Production of the second of the Royal Navy's next generation Destroyers has been officially launched at BAE Systems' shipyard at Govan in Glasgow today. First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Alan West signalled...
Production begins on 'next generation' Destroyer
Production of the second of the Royal Navy's next generation Destroyers has been officially launched at BAE Systems' shipyard at Govan in Glasgow today. First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Alan West signalled...
UK National News, Aug 26, 2004
Funding shortfall threatens Sudan aid operations
The UN has today appealed for desperately needed funds to fill a huge shortfall in aid for Sudan, which has seen mass displacement in the crisis-hit Darfur region, and a flood of refugees returning to...
Funding shortfall threatens Sudan aid operations
The UN has today appealed for desperately needed funds to fill a huge shortfall in aid for Sudan, which has seen mass displacement in the crisis-hit Darfur region, and a flood of refugees returning to...
UK National News, Aug 26, 2004
Consumer spending set to slow in 2005, says Experian
Consumer spending is set to slow next year as rising interest rates eat into consumer confidence and disposable incomes, according to a report by the global economic forecasting group Experian. The ...
Consumer spending set to slow in 2005, says Experian
Consumer spending is set to slow next year as rising interest rates eat into consumer confidence and disposable incomes, according to a report by the global economic forecasting group Experian. The ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2004
More NHS dentists needed to avert major crisis
More NHS dentists are needed in Northern Ireland if a major crisis is to be averted, the British Dental Association has warned. Northern Ireland's BDA director, Claudette Christie, said more needed t...
More NHS dentists needed to avert major crisis
More NHS dentists are needed in Northern Ireland if a major crisis is to be averted, the British Dental Association has warned. Northern Ireland's BDA director, Claudette Christie, said more needed t...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2004
Scrap water charge plan says FSB
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called on the Government to scrap plans for water charges in Northern Ireland. The group made its call came after a meeting of the FSB NI Policy Committee...
Scrap water charge plan says FSB
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called on the Government to scrap plans for water charges in Northern Ireland. The group made its call came after a meeting of the FSB NI Policy Committee...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2004
Search is on for ‘Enterprising Britain’ winner
The search is on to find the best Northern Ireland council to compete for the ‘Enterprising Britain’ Award – a competition set up by Chancellor Gordon Brown to find the UK city, town or place of Enter...
Search is on for ‘Enterprising Britain’ winner
The search is on to find the best Northern Ireland council to compete for the ‘Enterprising Britain’ Award – a competition set up by Chancellor Gordon Brown to find the UK city, town or place of Enter...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2004
Doherty omitted from NI World Cup squad
Northern Ireland manager Lawrie Sanchez has named his first competitive squad for next month's opening World Cup qualifiers against Poland and Wales. Wolves defender Mark Clyde is the only upcapped p...
Doherty omitted from NI World Cup squad
Northern Ireland manager Lawrie Sanchez has named his first competitive squad for next month's opening World Cup qualifiers against Poland and Wales. Wolves defender Mark Clyde is the only upcapped p...
UK National News, Aug 25, 2004
Eight terror accused remanded in custody
Eight men charged with terrorism-related offences have been remanded in custody following a court hearing this morning. The eight men, who have all have been charged with conspiracy to murder and co...
Eight terror accused remanded in custody
Eight men charged with terrorism-related offences have been remanded in custody following a court hearing this morning. The eight men, who have all have been charged with conspiracy to murder and co...
UK National News, Aug 25, 2004
Man accused of daughter's murder appears in court
A man accused of murdering his 23-year-old daughter is expected to appear in court today. Terence Rodgers, 55, of no fixed abode, will appear at Nottingham Crown Court via videolink. Newlywed Chanel...
Man accused of daughter's murder appears in court
A man accused of murdering his 23-year-old daughter is expected to appear in court today. Terence Rodgers, 55, of no fixed abode, will appear at Nottingham Crown Court via videolink. Newlywed Chanel...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2004
NI Childline figures show dramatic rise in calls
The number of young people in Northern Ireland seeking help from Childline is greater than anywhere else in the UK, it was revealed today. Figures released by the counselling service today revealed t...
NI Childline figures show dramatic rise in calls
The number of young people in Northern Ireland seeking help from Childline is greater than anywhere else in the UK, it was revealed today. Figures released by the counselling service today revealed t...
UK National News, Aug 25, 2004
Blair offers condolences following Russian air disasters
The Prime Minister has written to the Russian government offering his condolences to the families of those killed in two plane crashes yesterday evening. It has been confirmed that 89 passengers and...
Blair offers condolences following Russian air disasters
The Prime Minister has written to the Russian government offering his condolences to the families of those killed in two plane crashes yesterday evening. It has been confirmed that 89 passengers and...
UK National News, Aug 25, 2004
UK to deploy troops and aircraft to Afghanistan
The UK is deploying ground attack aircraft to Afghanistan for the first time in the current campaign, it has been announced today. Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon said that the RAF will deploy six RAF H...
UK to deploy troops and aircraft to Afghanistan
The UK is deploying ground attack aircraft to Afghanistan for the first time in the current campaign, it has been announced today. Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon said that the RAF will deploy six RAF H...
UK National News, Aug 25, 2004
Private medical insurance is 'failing' cancer patients
Cancer patients are being failed by private medical insurance (PMI) companies who are not funding treatment throughout the duration of their illness, according to a leading charity. A CancerBACUP rep...
Private medical insurance is 'failing' cancer patients
Cancer patients are being failed by private medical insurance (PMI) companies who are not funding treatment throughout the duration of their illness, according to a leading charity. A CancerBACUP rep...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2004
Parties want process to succeed, says Murphy
Northern Ireland's political parties know what has to be done to end direct rule and restore the devolved institutions, Secretary of State Paul Murphy has said today. As the date for intensive talks ...
Parties want process to succeed, says Murphy
Northern Ireland's political parties know what has to be done to end direct rule and restore the devolved institutions, Secretary of State Paul Murphy has said today. As the date for intensive talks ...
UK National News, Aug 25, 2004
Darfur victims are being silenced by Khartoum, says Amnesty
The Sudanese government is silencing the victims of humanitarian abuse in the troubled Darfur region and is not fully following through on commitments to resolve the crisis, according to a leading hum...
Darfur victims are being silenced by Khartoum, says Amnesty
The Sudanese government is silencing the victims of humanitarian abuse in the troubled Darfur region and is not fully following through on commitments to resolve the crisis, according to a leading hum...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2004
Brewery closure fails the west Belfast community: Adams
Interbrew has failed the needs of the community and the workforce over its decision to close its west Belfast plant, West Belfast MP Gerry Adams has said. Despite last-ditch efforts by Mr Adams, the ...
Brewery closure fails the west Belfast community: Adams
Interbrew has failed the needs of the community and the workforce over its decision to close its west Belfast plant, West Belfast MP Gerry Adams has said. Despite last-ditch efforts by Mr Adams, the ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2004
Arsonists target Derry centre for the elderly
Arsonists have targeted a community centre that works with local elderly people in Londonderry. The fire at the Galliagh Community Development Group office in Fergleen Park was discovered at about 11...
Arsonists target Derry centre for the elderly
Arsonists have targeted a community centre that works with local elderly people in Londonderry. The fire at the Galliagh Community Development Group office in Fergleen Park was discovered at about 11...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2004
Vandals destroy graves in Co Armagh
Vandals have destroyed 14 gravestones at a Presbyterian cemetery in Co Armagh. Newry and Armagh Ulster Unionist Assembly member Danny Kennedy described the vandalism "as repulsive and disrespectful"....
Vandals destroy graves in Co Armagh
Vandals have destroyed 14 gravestones at a Presbyterian cemetery in Co Armagh. Newry and Armagh Ulster Unionist Assembly member Danny Kennedy described the vandalism "as repulsive and disrespectful"....
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2004
Anti-social behaviour legislation announced
The government has announced new legislation aimed at curbing anti-social behaviour in Northern Ireland. The Anti-Social Behaviour (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 introduces anti-social behaviour order...
Anti-social behaviour legislation announced
The government has announced new legislation aimed at curbing anti-social behaviour in Northern Ireland. The Anti-Social Behaviour (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 introduces anti-social behaviour order...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2004
Man suffers serious head wounds in attack
Police are appealing for information after a man was seriously injured during an assault in north Belfast on Tuesday. The man, who suffered serious wounds to the head, was found at a house in Kinnard...
Man suffers serious head wounds in attack
Police are appealing for information after a man was seriously injured during an assault in north Belfast on Tuesday. The man, who suffered serious wounds to the head, was found at a house in Kinnard...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2004
New curriculum will emphasise 'real-world skills': Gardiner
The new curriculum, with its emphasis on developing 'real-world skills', will liberate learning, Education Minister Barry Gardiner has said following this week's successful GCSE results. Speaking to ...
New curriculum will emphasise 'real-world skills': Gardiner
The new curriculum, with its emphasis on developing 'real-world skills', will liberate learning, Education Minister Barry Gardiner has said following this week's successful GCSE results. Speaking to ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2004
Water Service announces further wastewater treatment work
Construction work has begun on a new £1 million Wastewater Treatment Works to serve the village of Blackskull in Co Down. The scheme will involve the construction of a new wastewater treatment works ...
Water Service announces further wastewater treatment work
Construction work has begun on a new £1 million Wastewater Treatment Works to serve the village of Blackskull in Co Down. The scheme will involve the construction of a new wastewater treatment works ...
UK National News, Aug 25, 2004
New measures set to curb overseas recruitment to NHS
New proposals to help curb the poaching of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals from developing countries have been announced today by Health Minister John Hutton. The proposals outline...
New measures set to curb overseas recruitment to NHS
New proposals to help curb the poaching of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals from developing countries have been announced today by Health Minister John Hutton. The proposals outline...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy morning with some outbreaks of rain, some on the heavy side. Then turning brighter in afternoon with sunny intervals and more isolated showers. Fresh southeatserly winds. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A dry evening with some sunshine to end the day, then staying dry overnight with some clear periods. Winds easing. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
