Northern Ireland News for May 2005 : Page 9
UK National News, May 12, 2005
New legal aid proposals unveiled
The Lord Chancellor has unveiled plans to reduce the amount of legal aid spent on cases. Under a new programme of legal aid reform, lawyers will be expected to submit bids to win contracts, instead ...
New legal aid proposals unveiled
The Lord Chancellor has unveiled plans to reduce the amount of legal aid spent on cases. Under a new programme of legal aid reform, lawyers will be expected to submit bids to win contracts, instead ...
UK National News, May 12, 2005
Dixons repeats warning on consumer slowdown
UK-based electrical retailer has again cautioned that it expects a slowdown in consumer spending and decreased prices to hit profits in the remainder of this year. Dixons Group plc's trading statemen...
Dixons repeats warning on consumer slowdown
UK-based electrical retailer has again cautioned that it expects a slowdown in consumer spending and decreased prices to hit profits in the remainder of this year. Dixons Group plc's trading statemen...
UK National News, May 12, 2005
Government clamp down on property scam
The Department of Productivity, Energy and Industry (DPEI) has recently closed down a buy-to-let scam, which promised to help investors make money on the property market. Three companies linked to th...
Government clamp down on property scam
The Department of Productivity, Energy and Industry (DPEI) has recently closed down a buy-to-let scam, which promised to help investors make money on the property market. Three companies linked to th...
UK National News, May 12, 2005
Ecstasy and anti-depressants could halt cancer growth
Scientists have discovered possible cancer-busting properties in ecstasy and anti-depressant drugs. Research at the University of Birmingham, backed by the Leukaemia Research Fund, discovered that ov...
Ecstasy and anti-depressants could halt cancer growth
Scientists have discovered possible cancer-busting properties in ecstasy and anti-depressant drugs. Research at the University of Birmingham, backed by the Leukaemia Research Fund, discovered that ov...
UK National News, May 11, 2005
Tsunami victims remembered at St Paul’s service
The Queen and Prime Minister Tony Blair have attended a memorial service at St Paul’s to remember the victims of the Asian Tsunami. Families of the victims and survivors of the disaster, which took p...
Tsunami victims remembered at St Paul’s service
The Queen and Prime Minister Tony Blair have attended a memorial service at St Paul’s to remember the victims of the Asian Tsunami. Families of the victims and survivors of the disaster, which took p...
UK National News, May 11, 2005
Howard to step down before Christmas
Conservative leader Michael Howard has confirmed that he will stand down before Christmas. Speaking to the ‘Daily Telegraph’, Mr Howard said that wanted an “open and honest debate” about the future o...
Howard to step down before Christmas
Conservative leader Michael Howard has confirmed that he will stand down before Christmas. Speaking to the ‘Daily Telegraph’, Mr Howard said that wanted an “open and honest debate” about the future o...
UK National News, May 11, 2005
Blair tells party they can win fourth term
Prime Minister Tony Blair has faced down his detractors as he met with Labour MPs for the first time since last week’s General Election. Mr Blair told MPs that Labour could win a fourth-term victory ...
Blair tells party they can win fourth term
Prime Minister Tony Blair has faced down his detractors as he met with Labour MPs for the first time since last week’s General Election. Mr Blair told MPs that Labour could win a fourth-term victory ...
UK National News, May 11, 2005
Two workmen and a motorist killed in M6 crash
Two workmen and a female motorist have been killed in an accident on the M6 motorway in Cheshire. The accident happened around 9:30pm last night between junction 20 and 19 of the motorway. A silver H...
Two workmen and a motorist killed in M6 crash
Two workmen and a female motorist have been killed in an accident on the M6 motorway in Cheshire. The accident happened around 9:30pm last night between junction 20 and 19 of the motorway. A silver H...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2005
Gas cylinder fire causes chaos in Cookstown
A number of schools and houses in Cookstown have been evacuated on Wednesday as fire crews deal with a gas cylinder fire. The blaze started at a building site in Chapel Street shortly after 11am afte...
Gas cylinder fire causes chaos in Cookstown
A number of schools and houses in Cookstown have been evacuated on Wednesday as fire crews deal with a gas cylinder fire. The blaze started at a building site in Chapel Street shortly after 11am afte...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2005
Police probe possible links in spate of burglaries
Police are warning elderly people to be on the alert following three separate burglary incidents they believe are linked. At around 3.30pm on Tuesday a woman called at the house of an elderly gentlem...
Police probe possible links in spate of burglaries
Police are warning elderly people to be on the alert following three separate burglary incidents they believe are linked. At around 3.30pm on Tuesday a woman called at the house of an elderly gentlem...
UK National News, May 11, 2005
Police investigate new leads in Mary-Ann murder
Police are continuing to question a fifth man in connection with the murder of 16-year-old Mary-Ann Leneghan and the serious assault of her 18-year-old friend in Reading at the weekend. Police said t...
Police investigate new leads in Mary-Ann murder
Police are continuing to question a fifth man in connection with the murder of 16-year-old Mary-Ann Leneghan and the serious assault of her 18-year-old friend in Reading at the weekend. Police said t...
UK National News, May 11, 2005
Amelie police investigate another attack
Police investigating the murder of French student Amelie Delagrange are investigating an attack on another woman. The 33-year-old woman was approached from behind and struck on the head as she waited...
Amelie police investigate another attack
Police investigating the murder of French student Amelie Delagrange are investigating an attack on another woman. The 33-year-old woman was approached from behind and struck on the head as she waited...
UK National News, May 11, 2005
Unions vote to take action over BBC cuts
Members of BBC staff unions have voted in favour of industrial action in protest against plans for cuts and further privatisation at the corporation. In a series of ballots which closed today (May 11...
Unions vote to take action over BBC cuts
Members of BBC staff unions have voted in favour of industrial action in protest against plans for cuts and further privatisation at the corporation. In a series of ballots which closed today (May 11...
UK National News, May 11, 2005
EU votes to bin working time opt-out clause
The European Parliament has voted to bin the opt-out clause in the working time directive. Citing health and safety grounds, the vote by members of the European Parliament could see the working time ...
EU votes to bin working time opt-out clause
The European Parliament has voted to bin the opt-out clause in the working time directive. Citing health and safety grounds, the vote by members of the European Parliament could see the working time ...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2005
Fire crews attacked in north Belfast
Fire crews have been attacked for a second night running by stone throwing youths in Belfast. The latest incident saw firefighters attacked by a crowd throwing stones and missiles as they attended a ...
Fire crews attacked in north Belfast
Fire crews have been attacked for a second night running by stone throwing youths in Belfast. The latest incident saw firefighters attacked by a crowd throwing stones and missiles as they attended a ...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2005
Over 70,000 expected to attend Balmoral Show
More than 70,000 people are expected to attend this year’s Balmoral Show which began on Wednesday. In this, it’s 137th year, the Show, which runs until Friday, will again showcase well-known names an...
Over 70,000 expected to attend Balmoral Show
More than 70,000 people are expected to attend this year’s Balmoral Show which began on Wednesday. In this, it’s 137th year, the Show, which runs until Friday, will again showcase well-known names an...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2005
Dairy company fined over three pollution offences
Leading dairy company Dale Farm Ltd has been fined a total of £7,500 plus court costs after being convicted of three separate pollution offences in Co Tyrone. Monday’s court was told that the first o...
Dairy company fined over three pollution offences
Leading dairy company Dale Farm Ltd has been fined a total of £7,500 plus court costs after being convicted of three separate pollution offences in Co Tyrone. Monday’s court was told that the first o...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2005
Customs target illegal fuel sales
An HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) operation in Northern Ireland has led to the seizure of over 222,000 litres of fuel worth more than £200,000, and four vehicles used to illegally transport fuel. HMRC’s...
Customs target illegal fuel sales
An HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) operation in Northern Ireland has led to the seizure of over 222,000 litres of fuel worth more than £200,000, and four vehicles used to illegally transport fuel. HMRC’s...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2005
DARD calls for views on future of rural development
"It is vital that rural policy evolves to meet economic, environmental and social needs of local communities," the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) has said. Speaking at a stake...
DARD calls for views on future of rural development
"It is vital that rural policy evolves to meet economic, environmental and social needs of local communities," the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) has said. Speaking at a stake...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2005
Lord Mayor looks forward to end of year show
The 2005 Lord Mayor’s Show – the showpiece which traditionally marks the end of the First Citizen’s term of office – is to take place in just over a week’s time. The creations of Belfast’s most famou...
Lord Mayor looks forward to end of year show
The 2005 Lord Mayor’s Show – the showpiece which traditionally marks the end of the First Citizen’s term of office – is to take place in just over a week’s time. The creations of Belfast’s most famou...
UK National News, May 10, 2005
Blair courts controversy with Cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Tony Blair is facing more criticism over his decisions after finalising the Cabinet reshuffle. Mr Blair has been heavily criticised over the appointment of Lord Grayson as a junior def...
Blair courts controversy with Cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Tony Blair is facing more criticism over his decisions after finalising the Cabinet reshuffle. Mr Blair has been heavily criticised over the appointment of Lord Grayson as a junior def...
UK National News, May 10, 2005
Howard begins Tory reshuffle
Conservative leader Michael Howard has begun the reshuffle of the Shadow Cabinet, amid increasing speculation about who will take over the party leadership when he stands down. Mr Howard announced th...
Howard begins Tory reshuffle
Conservative leader Michael Howard has begun the reshuffle of the Shadow Cabinet, amid increasing speculation about who will take over the party leadership when he stands down. Mr Howard announced th...
Recruitment News, May 10, 2005
EU to debate Working Time Directive
The European Parliament is beginning a debate of the Working Time Directive today. The directive, which limits the working week in the EU to 48 hours on average, is being debated as part of a ten-yea...
EU to debate Working Time Directive
The European Parliament is beginning a debate of the Working Time Directive today. The directive, which limits the working week in the EU to 48 hours on average, is being debated as part of a ten-yea...
Recruitment News, May 10, 2005
O2 selects Glasgow as Call Centre base
O2, one of the UK's leading mobile phone operators, has announced a dramatic expansion of its presence in Scotland. The creation of a new O2 Customer Service centre in Glasgow, selected over areas un...
O2 selects Glasgow as Call Centre base
O2, one of the UK's leading mobile phone operators, has announced a dramatic expansion of its presence in Scotland. The creation of a new O2 Customer Service centre in Glasgow, selected over areas un...
Business News, May 10, 2005
O2 call centre to bring 1500 jobs to Glasgow
O2, one of the UK's leading mobile phone operators, has announced a dramatic expansion of its presence in Scotland. The creation of a new O2 Customer Service centre in Glasgow, selected over sites un...
O2 call centre to bring 1500 jobs to Glasgow
O2, one of the UK's leading mobile phone operators, has announced a dramatic expansion of its presence in Scotland. The creation of a new O2 Customer Service centre in Glasgow, selected over sites un...
UK National News, May 10, 2005
Fifth man arrested in Reading murder
Police have confirmed that a fifth man has been arrested in the investigation into the murder of 16-year-old Mary-Ann Leneghan. A man in his twenties who was arrested yesterday has been released on b...
Fifth man arrested in Reading murder
Police have confirmed that a fifth man has been arrested in the investigation into the murder of 16-year-old Mary-Ann Leneghan. A man in his twenties who was arrested yesterday has been released on b...
UK National News, May 10, 2005
BMA calls for hepatitis B vaccine for children
All children in the UK should be immunised against the hepatitis B (HBV) virus, the British Medical Association (BMA) has said. HBV, which can lead to cirrhosis of the liver, cancer and death, kills ...
BMA calls for hepatitis B vaccine for children
All children in the UK should be immunised against the hepatitis B (HBV) virus, the British Medical Association (BMA) has said. HBV, which can lead to cirrhosis of the liver, cancer and death, kills ...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2005
DUP and SF repeat Westminster election success
As counting in Northern Ireland’s council elections proceeded today, the DUP has virtually repeated its Westminster performance by strengthening its hand in local government. Ian Paisley’s party incr...
DUP and SF repeat Westminster election success
As counting in Northern Ireland’s council elections proceeded today, the DUP has virtually repeated its Westminster performance by strengthening its hand in local government. Ian Paisley’s party incr...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2005
Man found with stab wound to the head
A man is being treated in hospital after being stabbed in the back of the head in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The 25-year-old victim was discovered at a flat in the Sandy Row area of south Be...
Man found with stab wound to the head
A man is being treated in hospital after being stabbed in the back of the head in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The 25-year-old victim was discovered at a flat in the Sandy Row area of south Be...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2005
Firefighters attacked in west Belfast
Police are appealing for information after firefighters were attacked by children throwing stones on the outskirts of west Belfast on Monday. The incident occurred shortly after fire crews arrived at...
Firefighters attacked in west Belfast
Police are appealing for information after firefighters were attacked by children throwing stones on the outskirts of west Belfast on Monday. The incident occurred shortly after fire crews arrived at...
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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.