Northern Ireland News for June 2005 : Page 11
UK National News, Jun 8, 2005
Fly-tippers face government crackdown
Local authorities have been granted more powers to tackle illegal fly-tipping and littering under new legislation. Under the Clean Neighbourhoods Act, people can now be arrested for illegally dumping...
Fly-tippers face government crackdown
Local authorities have been granted more powers to tackle illegal fly-tipping and littering under new legislation. Under the Clean Neighbourhoods Act, people can now be arrested for illegally dumping...
UK National News, Jun 8, 2005
'Park and Ride' schemes damage countryside, campaigners claim
‘Park and Ride’ schemes are not solving traffic problems, they are shifting them to the countryside, rural campaigners have claimed. The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CRPE) will outline their co...
'Park and Ride' schemes damage countryside, campaigners claim
‘Park and Ride’ schemes are not solving traffic problems, they are shifting them to the countryside, rural campaigners have claimed. The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CRPE) will outline their co...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 8, 2005
Government considers Stormont buildings sale
The Government has confirmed it is considering selling off a number of its buildings at Stormont to the private sector. While speculation has been rife in recent weeks that the Stormont estate is to ...
Government considers Stormont buildings sale
The Government has confirmed it is considering selling off a number of its buildings at Stormont to the private sector. While speculation has been rife in recent weeks that the Stormont estate is to ...
UK National News, Jun 8, 2005
Flaming June has cold nights in store
According to the Met Office, Benson in Oxfordshire experienced its lowest June temperature ever recorded on Monday night. As temperatures plunged below freezing in many parts of central England, the ...
Flaming June has cold nights in store
According to the Met Office, Benson in Oxfordshire experienced its lowest June temperature ever recorded on Monday night. As temperatures plunged below freezing in many parts of central England, the ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 8, 2005
Queen’s to debate future of Human Rights Commissions
The future of Human Rights Commissions in the UK and Ireland will be examined at Queen's University Belfast this week. The Human Rights Centre at the Queen's School of Law, in co-operation with the ...
Queen’s to debate future of Human Rights Commissions
The future of Human Rights Commissions in the UK and Ireland will be examined at Queen's University Belfast this week. The Human Rights Centre at the Queen's School of Law, in co-operation with the ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 8, 2005
Experts to discuss the state of tourism at UU
More than 60 researchers from all over Ireland will discuss the state of tourism and the hospitality industry in both parts of the island at a two-day conference at the University of Ulster next week....
Experts to discuss the state of tourism at UU
More than 60 researchers from all over Ireland will discuss the state of tourism and the hospitality industry in both parts of the island at a two-day conference at the University of Ulster next week....
Northern Ireland News, Jun 8, 2005
NI opportunity to save Borneo's forests
Two thirds of Borneo's forests could be destroyed by 2020, threatening the future survival of orang-utans and other species, according to a new WWF report. The report 'Treasure Island At Risk' shows ...
NI opportunity to save Borneo's forests
Two thirds of Borneo's forests could be destroyed by 2020, threatening the future survival of orang-utans and other species, according to a new WWF report. The report 'Treasure Island At Risk' shows ...
UK National News, Jun 8, 2005
Government announces public review on primate pets
Members of the public will be invited to have their say on keeping monkeys and other primates as pets, in a public consultation on the issue. Biodiversity Minister Jim Knight is expected to announce ...
Government announces public review on primate pets
Members of the public will be invited to have their say on keeping monkeys and other primates as pets, in a public consultation on the issue. Biodiversity Minister Jim Knight is expected to announce ...
UK National News, Jun 7, 2005
Bush to offer $674 million for famine relief
US President George Bush is expected to announce $674 million for famine relief when he meets with Prime Minister Tony Blair later today. President Bush has also announced that $1.4 billion had been ...
Bush to offer $674 million for famine relief
US President George Bush is expected to announce $674 million for famine relief when he meets with Prime Minister Tony Blair later today. President Bush has also announced that $1.4 billion had been ...
UK National News, Jun 7, 2005
Rifkind 'likely' to enter fray for Tory leadership
Sir Malcolm Rifkind has said that he is "quite likely" to enter the fray for the leadership of the Conservative party. The 59-year-old former Foreign Secretary expressed an interest in the party lead...
Rifkind 'likely' to enter fray for Tory leadership
Sir Malcolm Rifkind has said that he is "quite likely" to enter the fray for the leadership of the Conservative party. The 59-year-old former Foreign Secretary expressed an interest in the party lead...
UK National News, Jun 7, 2005
Rail workers strike over new technology
Britain’s biggest rail union has urged railway operator, One, to “stop stonewalling” and discuss the dispute over new-technology payments. The call from the Rail Maritime and Transport Union came as ...
Rail workers strike over new technology
Britain’s biggest rail union has urged railway operator, One, to “stop stonewalling” and discuss the dispute over new-technology payments. The call from the Rail Maritime and Transport Union came as ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2005
Three men sought in Belfast jewellers robbery
Detectives in Musgrave Street are appealing for information following an armed robbery at a jewellers shop in south Belfast. Shortly after 9.30am on Monday morning, three men, one armed with a handgu...
Three men sought in Belfast jewellers robbery
Detectives in Musgrave Street are appealing for information following an armed robbery at a jewellers shop in south Belfast. Shortly after 9.30am on Monday morning, three men, one armed with a handgu...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2005
Man dies in Co Derry road accident
A 79-year-old man has died following a road traffic collision in Co Londonderry on Monday. The collision, which involved a pedestrian and a vehicle, occurred on the Tamnaherin Road in Eglinton at aro...
Man dies in Co Derry road accident
A 79-year-old man has died following a road traffic collision in Co Londonderry on Monday. The collision, which involved a pedestrian and a vehicle, occurred on the Tamnaherin Road in Eglinton at aro...
UK National News, Jun 7, 2005
Glazer’s sons take positions on Man Utd board
Malcolm Glazer’s three sons have been appointed posts on the board of Manchester United football club. It was announced that Joel, Avram and Bryan Glazer would take up posts as non-executive director...
Glazer’s sons take positions on Man Utd board
Malcolm Glazer’s three sons have been appointed posts on the board of Manchester United football club. It was announced that Joel, Avram and Bryan Glazer would take up posts as non-executive director...
UK National News, Jun 7, 2005
Conservatives call for special schools review
Shadow Education Secretary David Cameron has called on the government to launch a full review of the provision of special schools in England and Wales. Speaking during a visit to the Alderman Knight ...
Conservatives call for special schools review
Shadow Education Secretary David Cameron has called on the government to launch a full review of the provision of special schools in England and Wales. Speaking during a visit to the Alderman Knight ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2005
Petrol bomb attacks may be linked
Police say they believe that two separate petrol bomb attacks in Coleraine on Monday night may be linked. Shortly before midnight police and fire crews were called to a property at Blackthorn Court i...
Petrol bomb attacks may be linked
Police say they believe that two separate petrol bomb attacks in Coleraine on Monday night may be linked. Shortly before midnight police and fire crews were called to a property at Blackthorn Court i...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2005
Unofficial strike action affects postal deliveries
Postal deliveries across Belfast have been affected today following unofficial industrial action by Royal Mail workers in the Toome Street depot. The strike is believed to have occurred when overtime...
Unofficial strike action affects postal deliveries
Postal deliveries across Belfast have been affected today following unofficial industrial action by Royal Mail workers in the Toome Street depot. The strike is believed to have occurred when overtime...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2005
Gunshot victim still in a critical condition
The 26-year-old man who was found with a gunshot wound to his chest at a graveyard in Co Down on Monday remains in a critical condition in hospital. The victim was dragged into Redburn Cemetery in Ho...
Gunshot victim still in a critical condition
The 26-year-old man who was found with a gunshot wound to his chest at a graveyard in Co Down on Monday remains in a critical condition in hospital. The victim was dragged into Redburn Cemetery in Ho...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2005
Hain acknowledges 'vital' role of Police Oversight Commissioner
Secretary of State Peter Hain has described the role of Police Oversight Commissioner, Al Hutchinson, as vital “in monitoring the remarkable pace of change in policing envisaged by Patten”. Speaking ...
Hain acknowledges 'vital' role of Police Oversight Commissioner
Secretary of State Peter Hain has described the role of Police Oversight Commissioner, Al Hutchinson, as vital “in monitoring the remarkable pace of change in policing envisaged by Patten”. Speaking ...
UK National News, Jun 7, 2005
Government plans improved home oxygen services
Plans to improve home oxygen services for patients suffering from breathing difficulties have been unveiled by Health Minister Jane Kennedy. Four companies – Air Products, Allied Oxycare/Medigas, BOC...
Government plans improved home oxygen services
Plans to improve home oxygen services for patients suffering from breathing difficulties have been unveiled by Health Minister Jane Kennedy. Four companies – Air Products, Allied Oxycare/Medigas, BOC...
UK National News, Jun 7, 2005
House prices remain ‘broadly unchanged’
House prices fell by 0.6% in May, the Halifax has announced, although prices are “broadly unchanged” so far this year, falling by just 0.1% in the first five months of 2005. As a result of the latest...
House prices remain ‘broadly unchanged’
House prices fell by 0.6% in May, the Halifax has announced, although prices are “broadly unchanged” so far this year, falling by just 0.1% in the first five months of 2005. As a result of the latest...
UK National News, Jun 7, 2005
Charity warns of ‘mobile phone bullying’
One in five young people have suffered from some form of ‘digital bullying’, a survey conducted by children’s charity NCH has revealed. Bullying via mobile phone was found to be the most common form,...
Charity warns of ‘mobile phone bullying’
One in five young people have suffered from some form of ‘digital bullying’, a survey conducted by children’s charity NCH has revealed. Bullying via mobile phone was found to be the most common form,...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2005
Applications sought for £5m from Peace funding
European funding worth £5 million has been made available to generate new businesses and jobs in deprived areas of Northern Ireland. The funding is now available through the Department of Enterprise,...
Applications sought for £5m from Peace funding
European funding worth £5 million has been made available to generate new businesses and jobs in deprived areas of Northern Ireland. The funding is now available through the Department of Enterprise,...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2005
Belfast to get £12m theatre redevelopment
Belfast is to get a new £12 million theatre on the site of the existing Lyric Theatre, it was confirmed today. Arts Minister David Hanson made the announcement on Tuesday during a visit to the Lyric ...
Belfast to get £12m theatre redevelopment
Belfast is to get a new £12 million theatre on the site of the existing Lyric Theatre, it was confirmed today. Arts Minister David Hanson made the announcement on Tuesday during a visit to the Lyric ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2005
UU professor highlights NI education in Hong Kong
The main issue facing Northern Ireland in the future may not be its constitutional status but, rather, how to achieve shared citizenship based on mutual respect and human rights. This is according to...
UU professor highlights NI education in Hong Kong
The main issue facing Northern Ireland in the future may not be its constitutional status but, rather, how to achieve shared citizenship based on mutual respect and human rights. This is according to...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2005
Belfast people asked to send Friendship messages
The people of Belfast are being encouraged to extend messages of friendship to their counterparts across the Irish Sea, by taking part in a unique cultural initiative linking ten cities across the UK....
Belfast people asked to send Friendship messages
The people of Belfast are being encouraged to extend messages of friendship to their counterparts across the Irish Sea, by taking part in a unique cultural initiative linking ten cities across the UK....
UK National News, Jun 7, 2005
Flybe announces purchase of new aircraft
Low cost airline Flybe has confirmed a $950 million deal with Embraer to purchase up to 26 of the firm’s 195 aircraft. Flybe is set to take delivery of its first 195 in Autumn 2006. The planes, which...
Flybe announces purchase of new aircraft
Low cost airline Flybe has confirmed a $950 million deal with Embraer to purchase up to 26 of the firm’s 195 aircraft. Flybe is set to take delivery of its first 195 in Autumn 2006. The planes, which...
Recruitment News, Jun 6, 2005
Asda acquires 12 NI Safeway stores
Leading UK supermarket chain Asda is coming to Northern Ireland following the acquisition of 12 existing Safeway stores in the province. The US-owned retailer has promised a modernisation programme a...
Asda acquires 12 NI Safeway stores
Leading UK supermarket chain Asda is coming to Northern Ireland following the acquisition of 12 existing Safeway stores in the province. The US-owned retailer has promised a modernisation programme a...
Recruitment News, Jun 6, 2005
Acas calls on employers to make the most of older workers
Acas has launched an advisory leaflet in a bid to help employers make the most of older employees. The leaflet, 'Employing Older Workers', looks at some of the stereotypes about older workers and giv...
Acas calls on employers to make the most of older workers
Acas has launched an advisory leaflet in a bid to help employers make the most of older employees. The leaflet, 'Employing Older Workers', looks at some of the stereotypes about older workers and giv...
UK National News, Jun 6, 2005
London praised in Olympic report
London has been praised for its “high-quality” bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games in an inspection report published today. The report by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said that London’s ...
London praised in Olympic report
London has been praised for its “high-quality” bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games in an inspection report published today. The report by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said that London’s ...
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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.