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Northern Ireland News for December 2005 : Page 4
UK National News, Dec 9, 2005
Cancer fears for Status Quo guitarist
British rock band Status Quo have been forced to cancel their current UK tour, after doctors discovered a growth on guitarist Rick Parfitt’s larynx. The band’s manager, Simon Porter, said that Mr Par...
Cancer fears for Status Quo guitarist
British rock band Status Quo have been forced to cancel their current UK tour, after doctors discovered a growth on guitarist Rick Parfitt’s larynx. The band’s manager, Simon Porter, said that Mr Par...
UK National News, Dec 9, 2005
BAA unveils plans for Stansted expansion
Airports operator BAA has unveiled plans to build a second runway and new facilities at Stansted Airport. The project, known as Stansted Generation 2, has been costed at around £2.7 billion – around ...
BAA unveils plans for Stansted expansion
Airports operator BAA has unveiled plans to build a second runway and new facilities at Stansted Airport. The project, known as Stansted Generation 2, has been costed at around £2.7 billion – around ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2005
Infrastructure gap 'closing', says Minister
NIO Minister Shaun Woodward has welcomed rising investment in water and sewerage services. The Minister said: “In Northern Ireland, annual investment in our water and sewerage infrastructure has now ...
Infrastructure gap 'closing', says Minister
NIO Minister Shaun Woodward has welcomed rising investment in water and sewerage services. The Minister said: “In Northern Ireland, annual investment in our water and sewerage infrastructure has now ...
UK National News, Dec 9, 2005
Poultry to be registered in bid to tackle bird flu
The government has urged poultry owners to start registering their flocks as part of a scheme to help the industry deal with a possible outbreak of avian flu. Poultry owners with flocks of 50 or more...
Poultry to be registered in bid to tackle bird flu
The government has urged poultry owners to start registering their flocks as part of a scheme to help the industry deal with a possible outbreak of avian flu. Poultry owners with flocks of 50 or more...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2005
North Belfast communities to benefit from £1.25m funding
North Belfast is to receive an additional £1.25 million to help develop the confidence of local communities and to tackle disadvantage, DSD Minister David Hanson said today. The money will support th...
North Belfast communities to benefit from £1.25m funding
North Belfast is to receive an additional £1.25 million to help develop the confidence of local communities and to tackle disadvantage, DSD Minister David Hanson said today. The money will support th...
UK National News, Dec 9, 2005
Inmarsat launch satellite broadband service
Inmarsat has launched its Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN). Six years in development, BGAN is the world's first mobile communications service to provide both voice and broadband data simultaneous...
Inmarsat launch satellite broadband service
Inmarsat has launched its Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN). Six years in development, BGAN is the world's first mobile communications service to provide both voice and broadband data simultaneous...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2005
Lords reject torture evidence
The Law Lords have ruled that evidence obtained under torture may not be used against terror suspects. The ruling, viewed as a blow to the government, has important implications in cases where eviden...
Lords reject torture evidence
The Law Lords have ruled that evidence obtained under torture may not be used against terror suspects. The ruling, viewed as a blow to the government, has important implications in cases where eviden...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2005
Stormont 'spy-ring' case dropped
Three men arrested in connection with an alleged IRA spy ring at Stormont have had the charges against them dropped. The arrests of Ciaran Kearney, William Mackessy and Sinn Fein's Denis Donaldson le...
Stormont 'spy-ring' case dropped
Three men arrested in connection with an alleged IRA spy ring at Stormont have had the charges against them dropped. The arrests of Ciaran Kearney, William Mackessy and Sinn Fein's Denis Donaldson le...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2005
Charges 'linked' to bank robbery withdrawn
A man who appeared in court charged in connection with last year's £26.5 million Northern Bank robbery has had the charges against him withdrawn. Peter Kelly, 30, from Drumboniff Road, Newry, had bee...
Charges 'linked' to bank robbery withdrawn
A man who appeared in court charged in connection with last year's £26.5 million Northern Bank robbery has had the charges against him withdrawn. Peter Kelly, 30, from Drumboniff Road, Newry, had bee...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2005
Two die in separate road accidents
Two people have died following separate road accidents on Wednesday. Shane McNabb, 13, of Greenan Road, Trillick, died after the car he was travelling in collided with a van on the Kilskeery Road nea...
Two die in separate road accidents
Two people have died following separate road accidents on Wednesday. Shane McNabb, 13, of Greenan Road, Trillick, died after the car he was travelling in collided with a van on the Kilskeery Road nea...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2005
Ground fire caused Hercules crash in Iraq
The report into the crash of an RAF Hercules in Iraq on January 30 has concluded that the aircraft was ground-to-air fire. Defence Secretary John Reid announced that the crash, which caused the death...
Ground fire caused Hercules crash in Iraq
The report into the crash of an RAF Hercules in Iraq on January 30 has concluded that the aircraft was ground-to-air fire. Defence Secretary John Reid announced that the crash, which caused the death...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2005
DVT victims lose Lords appeal case
The House of Lords has ruled that deep vein thrombosis (DVT) victims may not seek compensation from airlines. The test case for eight victims and their families had sought the right to sue airlines f...
DVT victims lose Lords appeal case
The House of Lords has ruled that deep vein thrombosis (DVT) victims may not seek compensation from airlines. The test case for eight victims and their families had sought the right to sue airlines f...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2005
Foreign Secretary calls for Iraq hostage release
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has repeated calls for the release of four peace activists in Iraq, as their kidnappers announced that the deadline for their execution had been extended. British man Nor...
Foreign Secretary calls for Iraq hostage release
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has repeated calls for the release of four peace activists in Iraq, as their kidnappers announced that the deadline for their execution had been extended. British man Nor...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2005
Rail fares set to rise by up to 9%
Rail fares are set to rise by up to 9% on some routes in the New Year. The Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) announced today that from Monday, January 2, 2006, most regulated rail fares...
Rail fares set to rise by up to 9%
Rail fares are set to rise by up to 9% on some routes in the New Year. The Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) announced today that from Monday, January 2, 2006, most regulated rail fares...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2005
Hague returns in Cameron’s shadow cabinet
Former Conservative leader William Hague will make his return to front line politics, following his appointment to new leader, David Cameron’s, shadow cabinet. Mr Hague has been appointed as Shadow F...
Hague returns in Cameron’s shadow cabinet
Former Conservative leader William Hague will make his return to front line politics, following his appointment to new leader, David Cameron’s, shadow cabinet. Mr Hague has been appointed as Shadow F...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2005
The Queen arrives in NI for one-day visit
Her Majesty The Queen has arrived in Northern Ireland on Thursday for a one-day visit. Accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, Her Majesty will undertake a series of engagements throughout the day, the...
The Queen arrives in NI for one-day visit
Her Majesty The Queen has arrived in Northern Ireland on Thursday for a one-day visit. Accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, Her Majesty will undertake a series of engagements throughout the day, the...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2005
Baroness Thatcher leaves hospital
Former Conservative Prime Minister Baroness Thatcher has left hospital after being given a "clean bill of health". Lady Thatcher, 80, told waiting reporters: "I'm fine, I feel fine." The former Prim...
Baroness Thatcher leaves hospital
Former Conservative Prime Minister Baroness Thatcher has left hospital after being given a "clean bill of health". Lady Thatcher, 80, told waiting reporters: "I'm fine, I feel fine." The former Prim...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2005
Water charges will be fair and affordable - Woodward
A package of protections which guarantees that eligible low-income households should spend no more than 3% of their income on water charges was unveiled by the Government today. The new income-based ...
Water charges will be fair and affordable - Woodward
A package of protections which guarantees that eligible low-income households should spend no more than 3% of their income on water charges was unveiled by the Government today. The new income-based ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2005
Belfast to host Irish premiere of 'Narnia'
Belfast will roll out the red carpet tonight for the much anticipated Irish film premiere of 'The Chronicles of Narnia; The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'. Director Andrew Adamson (who directed th...
Belfast to host Irish premiere of 'Narnia'
Belfast will roll out the red carpet tonight for the much anticipated Irish film premiere of 'The Chronicles of Narnia; The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'. Director Andrew Adamson (who directed th...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2005
Linguistic diversity is important part of NI culture
Culture Minister David Hanson has highlighted the government's commitment to the promotion of regional and minority languages at a meeting of the Council of Europe Committee of Experts (COMEX). Addre...
Linguistic diversity is important part of NI culture
Culture Minister David Hanson has highlighted the government's commitment to the promotion of regional and minority languages at a meeting of the Council of Europe Committee of Experts (COMEX). Addre...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2005
NTL offer rejected by Virgin Mobile
The board of Virgin Mobile has rejected an £817 million takeover bid from cable company NTL, saying that it “undervalues” the company. In a statement, the board said: “Mindful of its duty to maximise...
NTL offer rejected by Virgin Mobile
The board of Virgin Mobile has rejected an £817 million takeover bid from cable company NTL, saying that it “undervalues” the company. In a statement, the board said: “Mindful of its duty to maximise...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2005
Interest rates rest at 4.5%
The Bank of England has kept interest rates at 4.5% for the fourth month in succession. The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) reflects the recent rise in inflation and anxiety over retail sales ...
Interest rates rest at 4.5%
The Bank of England has kept interest rates at 4.5% for the fourth month in succession. The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) reflects the recent rise in inflation and anxiety over retail sales ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2005
Renewable energy company B9 looks to US market
The Larne-based B9 Energy is aiming to win business in the US by setting up an office in Invest NI’s Technology and Development Centre in Boston, Massachusetts. Renewable energy company B9 is a UK sp...
Renewable energy company B9 looks to US market
The Larne-based B9 Energy is aiming to win business in the US by setting up an office in Invest NI’s Technology and Development Centre in Boston, Massachusetts. Renewable energy company B9 is a UK sp...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2005
Cameron faces Blair at first PM’s questions
David Cameron, who made his first appearance as Conservative party leader at Prime Minister’s Question Time today, has pledged support for Tony Blair’s controversial education reforms. Mr Cameron ple...
Cameron faces Blair at first PM’s questions
David Cameron, who made his first appearance as Conservative party leader at Prime Minister’s Question Time today, has pledged support for Tony Blair’s controversial education reforms. Mr Cameron ple...
Business News, Dec 7, 2005
Price of first class stamps to increase
The prices of stamps are set to rise next year, following an agreement between Royal Mail and industry regulator Postcomm. The deal will see the price of first-class stamps increase by 2p to 32p next...
Price of first class stamps to increase
The prices of stamps are set to rise next year, following an agreement between Royal Mail and industry regulator Postcomm. The deal will see the price of first-class stamps increase by 2p to 32p next...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2005
NI computer company takes national title
A locally owned IT company has been named as the winner of the Parcelforce Worldwide UK Small Business of the Year Award 2005. Nitec Solutions, who represented Northern Ireland as regional winners, w...
NI computer company takes national title
A locally owned IT company has been named as the winner of the Parcelforce Worldwide UK Small Business of the Year Award 2005. Nitec Solutions, who represented Northern Ireland as regional winners, w...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2005
Hostage pleads for troop withdrawal in Iraq
British hostage Norman Kember has called on Prime Minister Tony Blair to withdraw British troops from Iraq in a new video. The video, which was shown on the Internet, showed Mr Kember, 74, in handcuf...
Hostage pleads for troop withdrawal in Iraq
British hostage Norman Kember has called on Prime Minister Tony Blair to withdraw British troops from Iraq in a new video. The video, which was shown on the Internet, showed Mr Kember, 74, in handcuf...
Business News, Dec 7, 2005
NI computer company takes national title
A locally owned IT company has been named as the winner of the Parcelforce Worldwide UK Small Business of the Year Award 2005. Nitec Solutions, who represented Northern Ireland as regional winners, w...
NI computer company takes national title
A locally owned IT company has been named as the winner of the Parcelforce Worldwide UK Small Business of the Year Award 2005. Nitec Solutions, who represented Northern Ireland as regional winners, w...
Business News, Dec 7, 2005
'Strong rise’ in UK consumer confidence
Consumer confidence is on the rise in the UK ahead of Christmas, the Nationwide building society has reported. The Nationwide reported that its Consumer Confidence Index had risen by 9 points in Nove...
'Strong rise’ in UK consumer confidence
Consumer confidence is on the rise in the UK ahead of Christmas, the Nationwide building society has reported. The Nationwide reported that its Consumer Confidence Index had risen by 9 points in Nove...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2005
Saddam Hussein defies court and stays away
Former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein has declined to appear in court today as the trial of senior figures of the Baath Party regime continued for a time but was then adjourned. The head of the Baath Pa...
Saddam Hussein defies court and stays away
Former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein has declined to appear in court today as the trial of senior figures of the Baath Party regime continued for a time but was then adjourned. The head of the Baath Pa...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A dry and sunny start but cloud bubbling up with a few showers developing from late morning. Sunny intervals and scattered showers in the afternoon, these could be heavy at times. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:Remaining cloudy with a few showers continuing through the evening. Some drier, clearer spells in the early hours, before cloud builds and showers turn more persistent towards dawn. Minimum temperature 4 °C.
