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Northern Ireland News for June 2005 : Page 2
UK National News, Jun 29, 2005
Woodward reshuffles side for second test
British and Irish Lions head coach Sir Clive Woodward has named seven new players in his starting fifteen for this weekend’s second test against New Zealand in Wellington. In total, there are 11 chan...
Woodward reshuffles side for second test
British and Irish Lions head coach Sir Clive Woodward has named seven new players in his starting fifteen for this weekend’s second test against New Zealand in Wellington. In total, there are 11 chan...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2005
Leading architects visit Giant's Causeway site
Architects from across the world have arrived in North Antrim today to get ideas on how best to design the new visitor facilities at the Giant’s Causeway. As part of its international architectural c...
Leading architects visit Giant's Causeway site
Architects from across the world have arrived in North Antrim today to get ideas on how best to design the new visitor facilities at the Giant’s Causeway. As part of its international architectural c...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2005
Police issue burglary warning in west Belfast
Police have issued a warning to householders in west Belfast following a number of burglaries in the area over the past weekend. Officers say entry to premises having been gained through unlocked doo...
Police issue burglary warning in west Belfast
Police have issued a warning to householders in west Belfast following a number of burglaries in the area over the past weekend. Officers say entry to premises having been gained through unlocked doo...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2005
Enterprising students complete Entrée programme
Students who recently completed an innovative new Entrepreneurship Training Programme (Entrée) at the Belfast Institute have been awarded with certificates. The awards were made at a celebration even...
Enterprising students complete Entrée programme
Students who recently completed an innovative new Entrepreneurship Training Programme (Entrée) at the Belfast Institute have been awarded with certificates. The awards were made at a celebration even...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2005
NI seat belt wearing rates on the increase
Figures released on Wednesday have revealed that he number of people wearing seat belts in Northern Ireland has increased over the past year. The survey, commissioned by the DoE, revealed that 93% of...
NI seat belt wearing rates on the increase
Figures released on Wednesday have revealed that he number of people wearing seat belts in Northern Ireland has increased over the past year. The survey, commissioned by the DoE, revealed that 93% of...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2005
Government announces smoking ban plans
The Government has today confirmed plans to introduce a partial smoking ban in Northern Ireland. However, Health Minister Shaun Woodward said it would be another few months before he decided whether ...
Government announces smoking ban plans
The Government has today confirmed plans to introduce a partial smoking ban in Northern Ireland. However, Health Minister Shaun Woodward said it would be another few months before he decided whether ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2005
Brutal killer sentenced to at least 22 years
A Co Armagh man convicted of murdering a loyalist drug dealer has been told he must serve at least 22 years in jail. Robert Young, 41, from Ulsterville Park in Portadown, was convicted last week of k...
Brutal killer sentenced to at least 22 years
A Co Armagh man convicted of murdering a loyalist drug dealer has been told he must serve at least 22 years in jail. Robert Young, 41, from Ulsterville Park in Portadown, was convicted last week of k...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2005
ID cards bill returns to the Commons
MPs are due to vote later today on the government’s controversial plans to introduce identity cards. A small number of Labour MPs are expected to vote against the scheme, which is already opposed by ...
ID cards bill returns to the Commons
MPs are due to vote later today on the government’s controversial plans to introduce identity cards. A small number of Labour MPs are expected to vote against the scheme, which is already opposed by ...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2005
International fleet review gets underway
Marking the bicentenary of the Battle of Trafalgar, the Queen has begun a review of the huge international fleet assembled off Spithead near Portsmouth. Accompanied by Prince Philip, the Queen onboar...
International fleet review gets underway
Marking the bicentenary of the Battle of Trafalgar, the Queen has begun a review of the huge international fleet assembled off Spithead near Portsmouth. Accompanied by Prince Philip, the Queen onboar...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2005
Teenager arrested following man’s death
A teenager has been arrested, in connection with an incident in which a man died after chasing a gang who pelted his home with eggs. Father of five, Terry Barrett, 56, collapsed at his home, in Alame...
Teenager arrested following man’s death
A teenager has been arrested, in connection with an incident in which a man died after chasing a gang who pelted his home with eggs. Father of five, Terry Barrett, 56, collapsed at his home, in Alame...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2005
Second Iraqi MP killed in suicide blast
A suicide bomb attack in northern Baghdad has killed a senior Iraqi parliamentarian. Shia Dhari al-Fayadh, 87, his son and three bodyguards died when a car bomber attacked their vehicle in northern B...
Second Iraqi MP killed in suicide blast
A suicide bomb attack in northern Baghdad has killed a senior Iraqi parliamentarian. Shia Dhari al-Fayadh, 87, his son and three bodyguards died when a car bomber attacked their vehicle in northern B...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2005
Three arrested in parade trouble
Three people have been arrested following an Orange Order parade in Ballymena on Monday. The incident, which occurred close to a Catholic church, saw a man and woman arrested and questioned about dis...
Three arrested in parade trouble
Three people have been arrested following an Orange Order parade in Ballymena on Monday. The incident, which occurred close to a Catholic church, saw a man and woman arrested and questioned about dis...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2005
Police attacked with petrol bombs and paint
Police officers have come under attack with petrol bombs and paint in north Belfast on Monday. Up to 100 people confronted officers as they attempted to make arrests after two devices were thrown at ...
Police attacked with petrol bombs and paint
Police officers have come under attack with petrol bombs and paint in north Belfast on Monday. Up to 100 people confronted officers as they attempted to make arrests after two devices were thrown at ...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2005
Zimbabwe asylum returns ‘immoral’ Archbishop claims
The Archbishop of Canterbury has described the deportation of failed asylum seekers back to Zimbabwe as “deeply immoral”. Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s ‘Today’ programme, Dr Rowan Williams, said: “There ...
Zimbabwe asylum returns ‘immoral’ Archbishop claims
The Archbishop of Canterbury has described the deportation of failed asylum seekers back to Zimbabwe as “deeply immoral”. Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s ‘Today’ programme, Dr Rowan Williams, said: “There ...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2005
Caroline murder – conviction upheld
The killer of British schoolgirl Caroline Dickinson has lost his appeal against his murder conviction. Spaniard Francisco Arce Montes was jailed for 30 years last year for the rape and murder of 13-y...
Caroline murder – conviction upheld
The killer of British schoolgirl Caroline Dickinson has lost his appeal against his murder conviction. Spaniard Francisco Arce Montes was jailed for 30 years last year for the rape and murder of 13-y...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2005
Faria Alam recalled to tribunal
Former Football Association secretary Faria Alam has been recalled to give more evidence at a tribunal against her former employers. The 39-year-old former model resigned from her job with the FA las...
Faria Alam recalled to tribunal
Former Football Association secretary Faria Alam has been recalled to give more evidence at a tribunal against her former employers. The 39-year-old former model resigned from her job with the FA las...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2005
Reality TV ‘aids racial understanding’
Reality TV shows, such as ‘Big Brother’, have done more to promote racial and ethnic understanding than any other media creation in recent years, the head of the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) h...
Reality TV ‘aids racial understanding’
Reality TV shows, such as ‘Big Brother’, have done more to promote racial and ethnic understanding than any other media creation in recent years, the head of the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) h...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2005
PSNI to introduce new identity pass
The police is to introduce a new identity pass for its officers and staff, it was announced today. The PSNI said the new pass aimed to provide the public, and in particular more vulnerable groups, wi...
PSNI to introduce new identity pass
The police is to introduce a new identity pass for its officers and staff, it was announced today. The PSNI said the new pass aimed to provide the public, and in particular more vulnerable groups, wi...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2005
University spin out firm secures £1.7m funding
A university spin-out company has received a boost with the completion of a £1.7 million venture capital backed funding round. Sensor Technology and Devices (ST&D) said the funds, which are being led...
University spin out firm secures £1.7m funding
A university spin-out company has received a boost with the completion of a £1.7 million venture capital backed funding round. Sensor Technology and Devices (ST&D) said the funds, which are being led...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2005
Clinical drug experts gather at conference
Almost 150 of Europe’s top experts on medicines will gather at the University of Ulster this week as part of the European Drug Utilisation Research Group’s (EuroDURG) annual scientific congress. The ...
Clinical drug experts gather at conference
Almost 150 of Europe’s top experts on medicines will gather at the University of Ulster this week as part of the European Drug Utilisation Research Group’s (EuroDURG) annual scientific congress. The ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2005
Larne river walk receives £20k facelift
The Riverdale area of Larne has received a £20,000 facelift thanks to the Department for Social Development’s (DSD) Local Community Fund. The once overgrown Inver River Walk has been transformed with...
Larne river walk receives £20k facelift
The Riverdale area of Larne has received a £20,000 facelift thanks to the Department for Social Development’s (DSD) Local Community Fund. The once overgrown Inver River Walk has been transformed with...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2005
Glazer gains 98% of Manchester United shares
American tycoon Malcolm Glazer has confirmed that he has acquired 98% of shares in Premiership football club Manchester United. Mr Glazer needed to have 97.6% ownership of the club in order to be abl...
Glazer gains 98% of Manchester United shares
American tycoon Malcolm Glazer has confirmed that he has acquired 98% of shares in Premiership football club Manchester United. Mr Glazer needed to have 97.6% ownership of the club in order to be abl...
UK National News, Jun 27, 2005
Israeli soldier found guilty of shooting Briton
A former Israeli soldier has been found guilty of the manslaughter of a British man, who was shot in the Gaza Strip two years ago. Tom Hurndall, a 22-year-old student, was working with the pro-Palest...
Israeli soldier found guilty of shooting Briton
A former Israeli soldier has been found guilty of the manslaughter of a British man, who was shot in the Gaza Strip two years ago. Tom Hurndall, a 22-year-old student, was working with the pro-Palest...
UK National News, Jun 27, 2005
Zimbabwe deportations to continue
The Prime Minister has refused to halt the deportation of failed Zimbabwean asylum seekers, in spite of fears that they could face persecution if they return to the country. Mr Blair said: “If we eng...
Zimbabwe deportations to continue
The Prime Minister has refused to halt the deportation of failed Zimbabwean asylum seekers, in spite of fears that they could face persecution if they return to the country. Mr Blair said: “If we eng...
Business News, Jun 27, 2005
Enniskillen facility to safeguard 200 jobs
A new wood fuel pellet production facility based in Enniskillen looks set to safeguard 200 jobs as well as create a further 20 positions in the foreseeable future. Balcas Ltd recently started product...
Enniskillen facility to safeguard 200 jobs
A new wood fuel pellet production facility based in Enniskillen looks set to safeguard 200 jobs as well as create a further 20 positions in the foreseeable future. Balcas Ltd recently started product...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2005
Man cleared of Arkinson murder
A man accused of murdering a schoolgirl who went missing 11-years-ago has been found not guilty. The jury at Belfast Crown Court acquitted Robert Howard formerly of Main Street in Castlederg, of kill...
Man cleared of Arkinson murder
A man accused of murdering a schoolgirl who went missing 11-years-ago has been found not guilty. The jury at Belfast Crown Court acquitted Robert Howard formerly of Main Street in Castlederg, of kill...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2005
Toddler shot in head with pellet gun
Police are appealing for information after a toddler was shot in the head with a pellet gun at the weekend. The two year-old boy was playing outside his home in McDonald Street in the Grosvenor Road ...
Toddler shot in head with pellet gun
Police are appealing for information after a toddler was shot in the head with a pellet gun at the weekend. The two year-old boy was playing outside his home in McDonald Street in the Grosvenor Road ...
Business News, Jun 27, 2005
Increasing number of women ‘dissatisfied' with jobs
The number of women who are satisfied with their jobs has been falling for 15 years, new research has claimed. The research, conducted by a team at the University of Bath for the Economic and Social ...
Increasing number of women ‘dissatisfied' with jobs
The number of women who are satisfied with their jobs has been falling for 15 years, new research has claimed. The research, conducted by a team at the University of Bath for the Economic and Social ...
UK National News, Jun 27, 2005
Blair defends ID card plans
Prime Minister Tony Blair has defended his plans to introduce identity cards, saying that the cards were “an idea whose time had come”. Speaking at a press conference today, Mr Blair urged the public...
Blair defends ID card plans
Prime Minister Tony Blair has defended his plans to introduce identity cards, saying that the cards were “an idea whose time had come”. Speaking at a press conference today, Mr Blair urged the public...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2005
Four men attacked in ‘connected’ incidents
Police believe that separate incidents in which four men were attacked with bricks, hammers and meat cleavers during paramilitary-style assaults in Co Antrim are connected. The attacks occurred on th...
Four men attacked in ‘connected’ incidents
Police believe that separate incidents in which four men were attacked with bricks, hammers and meat cleavers during paramilitary-style assaults in Co Antrim are connected. The attacks occurred on th...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A mostly cloudy start with scattered showers, the showers becoming more isolated and largely confined to the south this morning. Becoming brighter this afternoon, the best of any sunnier spells across northern counties. Northerly winds easing. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:A dry evening with late sunny spells and some long clear spells overnight. Becoming cloudier across the north towards dawn with a few showers possible. Touch of frost in south. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
