Northern Ireland News for October 2005 : Page 8
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2005
Sports Ministers discuss Olympic Games benefits
The Sports Ministers from either side of the border have met in Dublin to discuss the potential benefits of the 2012 Olympic Games which are being held in London. David Hanson and Irish counterpart J...
Sports Ministers discuss Olympic Games benefits
The Sports Ministers from either side of the border have met in Dublin to discuss the potential benefits of the 2012 Olympic Games which are being held in London. David Hanson and Irish counterpart J...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2005
Russian forces move in on Nalchik rebels
Russian forces have moved in on Chechen militants one day after rebels in the city of Nalchik launched attacks on government buildings. A series of rebel attacks yesterday, were reported to have kill...
Russian forces move in on Nalchik rebels
Russian forces have moved in on Chechen militants one day after rebels in the city of Nalchik launched attacks on government buildings. A series of rebel attacks yesterday, were reported to have kill...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2005
Voluntary and community sector at heart of NI life - Hain
Secretary of State Peter Hain has praised the role played by businesses across Northern Ireland in supporting the community and voluntary sectors. He was speaking at the 19th NICVA Link Awards in Bel...
Voluntary and community sector at heart of NI life - Hain
Secretary of State Peter Hain has praised the role played by businesses across Northern Ireland in supporting the community and voluntary sectors. He was speaking at the 19th NICVA Link Awards in Bel...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2005
Government announces NHS claims Bill
The government has unveiled plans to introduce a faster system to deal with NHS complaints, without having to go to court. Under the NHS Redress Bill, patients will no longer have to go to court to g...
Government announces NHS claims Bill
The government has unveiled plans to introduce a faster system to deal with NHS complaints, without having to go to court. Under the NHS Redress Bill, patients will no longer have to go to court to g...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2005
Retail expert brands ASDA 'ordinary'
Thrifty Northern Ireland shoppers are unimpressed by the UK supermarket chain ASDA, a leading retail expert claimed today. Donald McFetridge, from the UU’s School of Business, Retail and Financial Se...
Retail expert brands ASDA 'ordinary'
Thrifty Northern Ireland shoppers are unimpressed by the UK supermarket chain ASDA, a leading retail expert claimed today. Donald McFetridge, from the UU’s School of Business, Retail and Financial Se...
Recruitment News, Oct 14, 2005
Temps treated like ‘second-class workers’
Many temporary employees are being treated like ‘throwaway second-class workers’, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has claimed. The TUC has delivered a dossier of reports from temporary workers to the...
Temps treated like ‘second-class workers’
Many temporary employees are being treated like ‘throwaway second-class workers’, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has claimed. The TUC has delivered a dossier of reports from temporary workers to the...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2005
Daniel Craig confirmed as James Bond
Daniel Craig has been confirmed as the new James Bond, today. Craig, 37, will take over from Pierce Brosnan, 52, to star in the next Bond movie, ‘Casino Royale’, which will be the 21st in the long-ru...
Daniel Craig confirmed as James Bond
Daniel Craig has been confirmed as the new James Bond, today. Craig, 37, will take over from Pierce Brosnan, 52, to star in the next Bond movie, ‘Casino Royale’, which will be the 21st in the long-ru...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2005
Animal welfare bill published
New measures to protect animals from cruel treatment have been published by the government. The Animal Welfare Bill, the first overhaul of such legislation for nearly a century, will see the introduc...
Animal welfare bill published
New measures to protect animals from cruel treatment have been published by the government. The Animal Welfare Bill, the first overhaul of such legislation for nearly a century, will see the introduc...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2005
Government ‘prepared’ for bird flu
The government has said that it is “prepared” if avian flu is found amongst poultry in the UK. The government announced that it had a full contingency plan in place to deal with the disease, as it wa...
Government ‘prepared’ for bird flu
The government has said that it is “prepared” if avian flu is found amongst poultry in the UK. The government announced that it had a full contingency plan in place to deal with the disease, as it wa...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2005
Hunting ban upheld by House of Lords
The Countryside Alliance has failed in its bid to challenge the legality of the ban on hunting with dogs. The countryside campaigners had argued that the Hunting Act was invalid, because it had been ...
Hunting ban upheld by House of Lords
The Countryside Alliance has failed in its bid to challenge the legality of the ban on hunting with dogs. The countryside campaigners had argued that the Hunting Act was invalid, because it had been ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2005
Decommissioning churchman criticised over 'Nazi' remark
One of the churchmen who witnessed the final act of IRA decommissioning has been criticised by unionist politicians after he compared the unionist community to Nazis for past treatment of Catholics. ...
Decommissioning churchman criticised over 'Nazi' remark
One of the churchmen who witnessed the final act of IRA decommissioning has been criticised by unionist politicians after he compared the unionist community to Nazis for past treatment of Catholics. ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2005
Funeral takes place of murdered musician
The funeral has taken place of murdered Londonderry musician James Gilchrist on Thursday. The body of the 62-year-old was pulled from the River Foyle on September 28. Friends of the keen motorcyclis...
Funeral takes place of murdered musician
The funeral has taken place of murdered Londonderry musician James Gilchrist on Thursday. The body of the 62-year-old was pulled from the River Foyle on September 28. Friends of the keen motorcyclis...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2005
TV appeal launched as Asian quake toll rises
As charities turn to a television appeal to help raise funds for the relief work in the aftermath of the Asia earthquake, the death toll has risen to more than 25,000. Authorities estimate that at le...
TV appeal launched as Asian quake toll rises
As charities turn to a television appeal to help raise funds for the relief work in the aftermath of the Asia earthquake, the death toll has risen to more than 25,000. Authorities estimate that at le...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2005
Missing teenager found 'safe and well'
A Co Antrim teenager who went missing from her home last week has been found, police have said. Emma Wilson, 15, went missing from her home in Dhu Varren, Portrush, on October 6. At the time, detecti...
Missing teenager found 'safe and well'
A Co Antrim teenager who went missing from her home last week has been found, police have said. Emma Wilson, 15, went missing from her home in Dhu Varren, Portrush, on October 6. At the time, detecti...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2005
MoD ‘risking troops lives’, report claims
The British armed forces could be put at risk, because of “woeful” management of procurement projects by the Ministry of Defence, a report by MPs has claimed. The report by the Public Accounts Commit...
MoD ‘risking troops lives’, report claims
The British armed forces could be put at risk, because of “woeful” management of procurement projects by the Ministry of Defence, a report by MPs has claimed. The report by the Public Accounts Commit...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2005
Police issue appeal following east Belfast clashes
Police investigating ongoing disturbances in east Belfast have issued an appeal for help in identifying a number of youths. A police operation has been ongoing in a concerted effort by local officers...
Police issue appeal following east Belfast clashes
Police investigating ongoing disturbances in east Belfast have issued an appeal for help in identifying a number of youths. A police operation has been ongoing in a concerted effort by local officers...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2005
Youth justice conference takes centre stage in Belfast
Working to improve how the criminal justice system engages with young people will be the focus of a major conference starting today in Belfast. The Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) Youth J...
Youth justice conference takes centre stage in Belfast
Working to improve how the criminal justice system engages with young people will be the focus of a major conference starting today in Belfast. The Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) Youth J...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2005
Patients will benefit from greater mix of medicine - Hain
Providing more complementary medicine alongside conventional medicine within the health service in Northern Ireland would give patients the best of both worlds, Secretary of State Peter Hain said toda...
Patients will benefit from greater mix of medicine - Hain
Providing more complementary medicine alongside conventional medicine within the health service in Northern Ireland would give patients the best of both worlds, Secretary of State Peter Hain said toda...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2005
Prisoner early release plan criticised
Home Office plans to release prisoners early under an electronic tagging scheme have sparked controversy. Under the plans, criminals sentenced to four years in prisons could be released after 18 mont...
Prisoner early release plan criticised
Home Office plans to release prisoners early under an electronic tagging scheme have sparked controversy. Under the plans, criminals sentenced to four years in prisons could be released after 18 mont...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2005
Northern Line tube line shut due to brake failure
Passengers who use the Northern Line tube service face major disruptions today after the service was suspended due to safety concerns. Yesterday, unions called for the line to be closed when a London...
Northern Line tube line shut due to brake failure
Passengers who use the Northern Line tube service face major disruptions today after the service was suspended due to safety concerns. Yesterday, unions called for the line to be closed when a London...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2005
Seminar develops languages strategy for NI
The development of a languages strategy for Northern Ireland was the focus of a seminar at Queen's University on Wednesday. The joint University of Ulster and Queen's University initiative aimed to f...
Seminar develops languages strategy for NI
The development of a languages strategy for Northern Ireland was the focus of a seminar at Queen's University on Wednesday. The joint University of Ulster and Queen's University initiative aimed to f...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2005
Birmingham struck by second tornado
Birmingham is believed to have been struck by another tornado as severe weather continued to affect the UK. A roof was ripped off a house in Dovey Road, Moseley by the high winds and a nearby road wa...
Birmingham struck by second tornado
Birmingham is believed to have been struck by another tornado as severe weather continued to affect the UK. A roof was ripped off a house in Dovey Road, Moseley by the high winds and a nearby road wa...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2005
NI World Cup campaign ends on Austrian low
Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifying campaign ended on a downbeat last night following a 2-0 defeat in Vienna against Austria. Record goalscorer David Healy had three great chances to open the sco...
NI World Cup campaign ends on Austrian low
Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifying campaign ended on a downbeat last night following a 2-0 defeat in Vienna against Austria. Record goalscorer David Healy had three great chances to open the sco...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2005
Government announces airgun clampdown
The Home Office has announced plans to introduce new controls on the sale of airguns. Under the plans, a new registration scheme would be introduced for dealers, who would have to pay £150 to registe...
Government announces airgun clampdown
The Home Office has announced plans to introduce new controls on the sale of airguns. Under the plans, a new registration scheme would be introduced for dealers, who would have to pay £150 to registe...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2005
MI6 launches 'most secret' information website
MI6 has launched its own website, in order to inform the public about the organisation. MI6, or the Secret Intelligence Service as it is officially known, aims to increase the public’s knowledge of t...
MI6 launches 'most secret' information website
MI6 has launched its own website, in order to inform the public about the organisation. MI6, or the Secret Intelligence Service as it is officially known, aims to increase the public’s knowledge of t...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2005
UK pledges £10 million to Asia quake appeal
The British government has pledged an extra £10 million to the emergency appeal to help survivors of the Asian earthquake. Prime Minister Tony Blair announced the extra funds to the House of Commons ...
UK pledges £10 million to Asia quake appeal
The British government has pledged an extra £10 million to the emergency appeal to help survivors of the Asian earthquake. Prime Minister Tony Blair announced the extra funds to the House of Commons ...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2005
Blair backs 90-day detention plans
Prime Minister Tony Blair has backed controversial plans to detain terror suspects for 90 days without charge, as the government published its proposed anti-terror legislation. Speaking during the Pr...
Blair backs 90-day detention plans
Prime Minister Tony Blair has backed controversial plans to detain terror suspects for 90 days without charge, as the government published its proposed anti-terror legislation. Speaking during the Pr...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2005
Heavy rains cause flood chaos across UK
Torrential rain across Britain has resulted in flooding in many areas of the country. Among the worst hit areas are southwest Scotland, Cumbria and Wales, where hundreds of homes are reported to be a...
Heavy rains cause flood chaos across UK
Torrential rain across Britain has resulted in flooding in many areas of the country. Among the worst hit areas are southwest Scotland, Cumbria and Wales, where hundreds of homes are reported to be a...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2005
NI experiencing record employment level
Northern Ireland is experiencing record employment levels and output levels in both production and service sector industries are growing, according to the latest government figures. The latest labour...
NI experiencing record employment level
Northern Ireland is experiencing record employment levels and output levels in both production and service sector industries are growing, according to the latest government figures. The latest labour...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2005
Kelly announces billion pound cash boost for schools
Education Secretary Ruth Kelly has announced over one billion pounds of funding to improve and create new schools. The funding will be used for a variety of new projects, including new primary and se...
Kelly announces billion pound cash boost for schools
Education Secretary Ruth Kelly has announced over one billion pounds of funding to improve and create new schools. The funding will be used for a variety of new projects, including new primary and se...
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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.