Northern Ireland News for October 2005 : Page 12
UK National News, Oct 5, 2005
Clarke promotes himself as “big beast” to lead Tories
Ken Clarke has called on the Conservatives to select a “big beast” politician to lead them back into power during a speech at the party conference in Blackpool on Tuesday. The former Chancellor empha...
Clarke promotes himself as “big beast” to lead Tories
Ken Clarke has called on the Conservatives to select a “big beast” politician to lead them back into power during a speech at the party conference in Blackpool on Tuesday. The former Chancellor empha...
UK National News, Oct 5, 2005
Concerns raised about British holidaymaker in Bali
Concerns have been raised over the fate a British national following the Bali bomb blast on Saturday in which 19 people were killed. Australian company Tunnel Mining has said that it fears the worst ...
Concerns raised about British holidaymaker in Bali
Concerns have been raised over the fate a British national following the Bali bomb blast on Saturday in which 19 people were killed. Australian company Tunnel Mining has said that it fears the worst ...
UK National News, Oct 5, 2005
Charles and Camilla to tour the US
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are to pay an official visit to the USA early next month, Clarence House has announced. The visit, the Prince’s first official tour of the USA for over...
Charles and Camilla to tour the US
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are to pay an official visit to the USA early next month, Clarence House has announced. The visit, the Prince’s first official tour of the USA for over...
UK National News, Oct 5, 2005
Breast cancer drug to be fast-tracked
Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt has announced that all breast cancer sufferers will have the opportunity to be treated with the drug, Herceptin. From Wednesday, all women diagnosed with early stage ...
Breast cancer drug to be fast-tracked
Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt has announced that all breast cancer sufferers will have the opportunity to be treated with the drug, Herceptin. From Wednesday, all women diagnosed with early stage ...
UK National News, Oct 5, 2005
Aid agencies overwhelmed by tsunami
The scale of last year’s Boxing Day tsunami in Asia overwhelmed aid agencies, a report by the British Red Cross has claimed. The World Disasters Report suggested that rivalries between agencies had r...
Aid agencies overwhelmed by tsunami
The scale of last year’s Boxing Day tsunami in Asia overwhelmed aid agencies, a report by the British Red Cross has claimed. The World Disasters Report suggested that rivalries between agencies had r...
UK National News, Oct 5, 2005
Ford deal secures UK plant jobs
A deal by US car manufacturer Ford to produce two new diesel engines, in conjunction with French car giant PSA Peugeot Citroen, has secured thousands of jobs at a UK plant. The new 2.2-litre commerci...
Ford deal secures UK plant jobs
A deal by US car manufacturer Ford to produce two new diesel engines, in conjunction with French car giant PSA Peugeot Citroen, has secured thousands of jobs at a UK plant. The new 2.2-litre commerci...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2005
Funding secured for out of school hours clubs
Minister for Children and Young People Jeff Rooker has secured immediate funding to resolve problems facing out-of-school-hours clubs. The Out of School Hours Childcare programme was launched in July...
Funding secured for out of school hours clubs
Minister for Children and Young People Jeff Rooker has secured immediate funding to resolve problems facing out-of-school-hours clubs. The Out of School Hours Childcare programme was launched in July...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2005
Former YMCA building gets £1.4m makeover
A landmark building at Mountpottinger in east Belfast has been given a new life thanks to a £1.4 million transformation. Social Development Minister David Hanson today visited the former YMCA buildin...
Former YMCA building gets £1.4m makeover
A landmark building at Mountpottinger in east Belfast has been given a new life thanks to a £1.4 million transformation. Social Development Minister David Hanson today visited the former YMCA buildin...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2005
Arts specialists 'frame' troubled north Belfast
Art specialists at the University of Ulster and their Australian counterparts have linked up to place deep-seated issues of territory and trauma in the frame at an international showcase in troubled n...
Arts specialists 'frame' troubled north Belfast
Art specialists at the University of Ulster and their Australian counterparts have linked up to place deep-seated issues of territory and trauma in the frame at an international showcase in troubled n...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2005
Sanchez names 21-man World Cup qualifying squad
Northern Ireland manager Lawrie Sanchez has named a 21-man squad for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against Wales and Austria. Following on from last month's historic 1-0 win against England, S...
Sanchez names 21-man World Cup qualifying squad
Northern Ireland manager Lawrie Sanchez has named a 21-man squad for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against Wales and Austria. Following on from last month's historic 1-0 win against England, S...
UK National News, Oct 5, 2005
Interest rates likely to stay unchanged
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is widely expected to leave the interest rate at 4.5% this month. High Street sales are flagging as consumers struggle with rising fuel costs and...
Interest rates likely to stay unchanged
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is widely expected to leave the interest rate at 4.5% this month. High Street sales are flagging as consumers struggle with rising fuel costs and...
Business News, Oct 4, 2005
BA chief looks for 'slim down'
British Airway's new Chief Executive Willie Walsh has said that the "drive for improvement in all aspects of British Airways' business must continue," as he took over the reins of the airline on Monda...
BA chief looks for 'slim down'
British Airway's new Chief Executive Willie Walsh has said that the "drive for improvement in all aspects of British Airways' business must continue," as he took over the reins of the airline on Monda...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 4, 2005
Mother and son escape injury in petrol bomb attack
A mother and son have escaped injury in a petrol bomb attack at their home in south Belfast overnight. Two devices were thrown through the living room window of their house in Laurelgrove Dale, Castl...
Mother and son escape injury in petrol bomb attack
A mother and son have escaped injury in a petrol bomb attack at their home in south Belfast overnight. Two devices were thrown through the living room window of their house in Laurelgrove Dale, Castl...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 4, 2005
Two men arrested in connection with McCartney murder
Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Belfast man Robert McCartney earlier this year. The men are also being question by police about the attempted murder of Mr McCartney's frie...
Two men arrested in connection with McCartney murder
Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Belfast man Robert McCartney earlier this year. The men are also being question by police about the attempted murder of Mr McCartney's frie...
UK National News, Oct 4, 2005
Schoolboy dies in E.coli outbreak
A five-year-old boy has died after contracting E.coli in the outbreak in South Wales. Mason Jones, from Deri, near Bargoed, died in Bristol Children’s Hospital, where he was being treated, on Monday ...
Schoolboy dies in E.coli outbreak
A five-year-old boy has died after contracting E.coli in the outbreak in South Wales. Mason Jones, from Deri, near Bargoed, died in Bristol Children’s Hospital, where he was being treated, on Monday ...
UK National News, Oct 4, 2005
Comedy genius Ronnie Barker dies aged 76
Comedy and character actor Ronnie Barker has died aged 76 following a long struggle with a heart condition. Most famous for his long-running television series the 'Two Ronnies' in which he teamed up ...
Comedy genius Ronnie Barker dies aged 76
Comedy and character actor Ronnie Barker has died aged 76 following a long struggle with a heart condition. Most famous for his long-running television series the 'Two Ronnies' in which he teamed up ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 4, 2005
Minister announces hearing test for babies
Health Minister Shaun Woodward has announced the introduction of a new hearing screening programme for all newborn babies in Northern Ireland. Launching the £500,000 programme, the Minister confirmed...
Minister announces hearing test for babies
Health Minister Shaun Woodward has announced the introduction of a new hearing screening programme for all newborn babies in Northern Ireland. Launching the £500,000 programme, the Minister confirmed...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 4, 2005
Best condition 'serious but improving'
Northern Ireland football legend George Best is still in a "serious but improving" condition after being admitted to hospital suffering from a kidney infection. The former Manchester United star was ...
Best condition 'serious but improving'
Northern Ireland football legend George Best is still in a "serious but improving" condition after being admitted to hospital suffering from a kidney infection. The former Manchester United star was ...
UK National News, Oct 4, 2005
Standing ovation for Cameron at Tory conference
David Cameron has received a standing ovation for his speech at the Conservative party conference in Blackpool. The 38-year-old Shadow Education Secretary - the youngest contender in the Tory leaders...
Standing ovation for Cameron at Tory conference
David Cameron has received a standing ovation for his speech at the Conservative party conference in Blackpool. The 38-year-old Shadow Education Secretary - the youngest contender in the Tory leaders...
UK National News, Oct 4, 2005
Bomb victims begin to receive payouts
The compensation cheques for victims of the July 7 London bombings have been sent out, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority has announced. The CICA said it received the first two acceptances ...
Bomb victims begin to receive payouts
The compensation cheques for victims of the July 7 London bombings have been sent out, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority has announced. The CICA said it received the first two acceptances ...
UK National News, Oct 4, 2005
Man held over Anthony Walker murder
Police are continuing to question a man arrested on Tuesday in connection with the murder of black teenager Anthony Walker. Merseyside Police arrested three men - two aged 18 and 25 from the Huyton a...
Man held over Anthony Walker murder
Police are continuing to question a man arrested on Tuesday in connection with the murder of black teenager Anthony Walker. Merseyside Police arrested three men - two aged 18 and 25 from the Huyton a...
UK National News, Oct 4, 2005
Nobel prize for medicine goes to ulcer pair
Two Australian scientists are celebrating winning the 2005 Nobel prize for medicine. Robin Warren and colleague Barry Marshall discovered that gastritis and peptic ulcers were caused by a bacterial i...
Nobel prize for medicine goes to ulcer pair
Two Australian scientists are celebrating winning the 2005 Nobel prize for medicine. Robin Warren and colleague Barry Marshall discovered that gastritis and peptic ulcers were caused by a bacterial i...
UK National News, Oct 4, 2005
Royals to have key roles in Trafalgar celebrations
The Queen and other leading members of the Royal Family will participate in the UK’s Trafalgar bicentenary celebrations at the end of this month. Details of the main ‘Trafalgar 200’ celebrations, whi...
Royals to have key roles in Trafalgar celebrations
The Queen and other leading members of the Royal Family will participate in the UK’s Trafalgar bicentenary celebrations at the end of this month. Details of the main ‘Trafalgar 200’ celebrations, whi...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 4, 2005
Bus manufacturer announces £15m investment plan
A County Antrim bus manufacturer has announced a £15 million investment plan which will create 170 jobs over the next three years. The announcement by Wrightbus from Ballymena will see the company em...
Bus manufacturer announces £15m investment plan
A County Antrim bus manufacturer has announced a £15 million investment plan which will create 170 jobs over the next three years. The announcement by Wrightbus from Ballymena will see the company em...
UK National News, Oct 4, 2005
‘Small minority’ of drivers still using mobiles
A small minority of drivers are continuing to use hand-held mobile phones while driving, the latest government figures have revealed. According to research conducted by the Department for Transport, ...
‘Small minority’ of drivers still using mobiles
A small minority of drivers are continuing to use hand-held mobile phones while driving, the latest government figures have revealed. According to research conducted by the Department for Transport, ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 4, 2005
Sex discrimination law extended
Legislation prohibiting sex discrimination has been "extended, strengthened and clarified" by regulations which take effect in Northern Ireland tomorrow. The new regulations implement the EU amended ...
Sex discrimination law extended
Legislation prohibiting sex discrimination has been "extended, strengthened and clarified" by regulations which take effect in Northern Ireland tomorrow. The new regulations implement the EU amended ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 4, 2005
Works starts on £2.8m arts centre in Strabane
A new £2.8 million Arts and Cultural Exhibition Centre will help to revitalise Strabane, Department for Social Development (DSD) Minister David Hanson said today. The flagship project, which is expec...
Works starts on £2.8m arts centre in Strabane
A new £2.8 million Arts and Cultural Exhibition Centre will help to revitalise Strabane, Department for Social Development (DSD) Minister David Hanson said today. The flagship project, which is expec...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 4, 2005
UU students to take part in simulated air crash
Dozens of nursing undergraduates at the University of Ulster are to take on the role of casualties during a simulated air crash to be staged at Belfast City Airport this weekend. Around 60 students f...
UU students to take part in simulated air crash
Dozens of nursing undergraduates at the University of Ulster are to take on the role of casualties during a simulated air crash to be staged at Belfast City Airport this weekend. Around 60 students f...
UK National News, Oct 4, 2005
Prison staff warned over St George’s pins
Prison officers at a West Yorkshire jail have been told not to wear St George’s Cross tiepins in an official report. A report into Wakefield Prison, by Chief Inspector of Prisons Anne Owers, said tha...
Prison staff warned over St George’s pins
Prison officers at a West Yorkshire jail have been told not to wear St George’s Cross tiepins in an official report. A report into Wakefield Prison, by Chief Inspector of Prisons Anne Owers, said tha...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2005
Pitbull dog attacks fire crews
Police are appealing for information after fire crews came under attack from a pitbull dog in Co Tyrone on Monday. Despite having to deal with the blaze at a house in Windmill Drive in Dungannon at a...
Pitbull dog attacks fire crews
Police are appealing for information after fire crews came under attack from a pitbull dog in Co Tyrone on Monday. Despite having to deal with the blaze at a house in Windmill Drive in Dungannon at a...
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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.