Northern Ireland News for October 2005 : Page 13

Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2005
Van driver assaulted during hijacking
Detectives in Belfast have appealed for information after a 45-year-old man was assaulted and his vehicle hijacked on Friday. The man was sitting in heavy traffic in his white Mercedes van at Stockma...
UK National News, Oct 3, 2005
Five detained follow anti-terror raids
Five men are facing deportation after being detained following a series of anti-terror raids on Monday. The Home Office confirmed that three men were detained in the West Midlands, one in London and ...
UK National News, Oct 3, 2005
Man charged with Rochelle murder
A man has been charged with the murder of south London teenager Rochelle Holness, whose dismembered body was found in Catford last week. John McGrady, 47, from Milford Towers, Catford, appeared befor...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2005
Best in 'serious but improving' condition
Northern Ireland football legend George Best is in a "serious but improving" condition after being admitted to a London hospital suffering from a kidney infection. The former Manchester United star, ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2005
Loyalists protests disrupt Catholic observance ceremony
Loyalist protestors have disrupted a Catholic grave blessing ceremony in Newtownabbey at the weekend. Hundreds of visitors to Carnmoney Cemetary were met by loyalist protestors who are initially beli...
UK National News, Oct 3, 2005
‘Compelling vision’ needed for Conservatives
The Conservatives need more than a new leader in order to get back into government, the party chairman has warned. Speaking at the opening day of the Conservative party conference in Blackpool, Franc...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2005
Devolution needed sooner rather than later - Hain
Secretary of State Peter Hain has said that devolution is essential if the political process is to move forward sooner rather than later. Mr Hain, who made his comments during an interview for the BB...
UK National News, Oct 3, 2005
Boots announces £7 billion merger
Health and beauty retailer Boots has announced that it is to merge with rival company Alliance UniChem, in a deal worth £7 billion. The merger of the two companies, which will be called Alliance Boot...
UK National News, Oct 3, 2005
Flu jab call for most vulnerable
A campaign urging over-65s and children with health problems to get the flu vaccination has been launched by the government. The annual flu jab is available free of charge to those aged over 65, care...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2005
Winter flu vaccine programme launched
The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS) today launched its free flu winter vaccination programme in Northern Ireland. People in 'at-risk' groups are the main target of a ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2005
Government unveils renewable energy recommendations
Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Jeff Rooker has launched a consultation on recommendations for a Renewable Energy Policy. Speaking at the launch of 'Recommendations to DARD for a Renew...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2005
UU welcome Kosovan delegation
A delegation of Albanian and Serbian politicians from Kosovo will be arriving at the University of Ulster this week to learn from Northern Ireland’s experiences of local government. Dr Billy Leonard,...
Business News, Oct 3, 2005
Employment tribunal DVD backed by ACAS
Conciliatory service ACAS has helped to launch a new DVD aimed at helping guide employers and individuals through the employment tribunal process. The DVD, entitled ‘The Essential Guide to Employment...
UK National News, Oct 3, 2005
Minimum standards for school food announced
The government’s advisory panel has announced tough nutritional standards for school meals. The Independent School Meals Review Panel’s report, published on Monday, stipulated that, by September 2006...
UK National News, Oct 3, 2005
National scheme to tackle personal debt
People with personal debt problems are set to benefit from a new national scheme, which encourages early contact between debtors and creditors. The introduction of Pre-Action Notices (PAN), by the De...
UK National News, Oct 3, 2005
Benefit fraud ads describe cross-checking steps
Benefit frauds are being targeted in a series of new radio advertisements launched on Monday. The new 40-second clips describe computer systems that help identify fraudsters by continuous cross-refer...