Northern Ireland News for September 2005 : Page 4

Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2005
Two men released in fatal stabbing case
Two men arrested for questioning this week in connection with the fatal stabbing of a teenager in north Belfast last month have both been released. Thomas Devlin, 15, was walking along the Somerton R...
UK National News, Sep 23, 2005
Howard seeks 'open' approach to Iraq
Conservative leader Michael Howard has demanded an "open and honest" response from the Government on the situation in Basra. Earlier this week, the Iraqi Governor in Basra declared that there would b...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2005
Orange order hall vandalised in Armagh
Police have appealed for information after extensive damage was caused to an Orange Hall in Co Armagh. The Mullintur Orange Order Hall on the Maydown Road in Armagh is believed to have been damaged b...
UK National News, Sep 23, 2005
Suspected bomber remanded in custody
Suspect bomber Hussain Osman has been remanded in custody following a court appearance on Friday morning. Amid tight security Mr Osman, 27, appeared before Bow Street Magistrates court sitting at Bel...
UK National News, Sep 23, 2005
Bus blaze kills elderly passengers fleeing 'Rita'
As the mass evacuation from the encroaching hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico continued, a bus fire was reported to have killed at least 24 elderly people fleeing the area on Friday. The bus was destro...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2005
NI crime rates lower than England and Wales
Northern Ireland's recorded crime rates are lower than those in England and Wales, a new report has revealed. The figures, outlining levels of recorded crimes in Northern Ireland in 2004/05 and compa...
UK National News, Sep 23, 2005
Security alert disrupts Manchester Airport
Police have arrested a man after a suspect package was found at Manchester Airport. The security alert has closed parts of Terminal 1 and 2 and incoming flights have been redirected to Terminal 3. G...
UK National News, Sep 23, 2005
Lack of driver education to blame for fatal accidents
A lack of driver education is to blame for fatal accidents on motorways according to a report by an insurance company. Direct Line, the UK's largest car insurer, is calling for changes to the driving...
UK National News, Sep 23, 2005
Avian flu outbreak could swamp NHS
Health experts have warned that an outbreak of avian flu could swamp the NHS. One impact prediction by scientists estimates that an Influenza A pandemic lasting weeks could sweep the UK and result in...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2005
Belfast's historic 'entries' get £400k face-lift
Some of Belfast's oldest thoroughfares have been given a £400,000 facelift, with the first phase in the new development completed on Friday. Social Development Minister David Hanson, today marked the...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2005
Invest NI helps local firm find solution for business
Invest NI has helped to start up a new support company for the manufacturing industry called Aztech Engineering Solutions Ltd which is expected to create seven new jobs over the next two years. Based...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2005
University student president calls for 'neighbourly' respect
University of Ulster student president Colleen Dowdall has called on fellow undergraduates to help build strong relationships with the communities in which they live. As students returned to universi...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2005
IMC blame UVF for five murders
The International Monitoring Commission (IMC) has blamed the UVF for murdering five people during its current feud with rival paramilitary group the LVF. In a special report released on Thursday, jus...
UK National News, Sep 22, 2005
Kennedy rounds on 'occupation' of Iraq
Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy has described the "occupation" of Iraq as a "continuing nightmare". Addressing the Lib Dem conference in Blackpool, Mr Kennedy said: "Along with President Bush...
UK National News, Sep 22, 2005
Basra Governor seeks 'compensation' for jail raid
The Governor of Basra has withdrawn co-operation with British forces until an apology is made for a raid on a jail and compensation is paid. Last Monday British forces mounted an operation to free tw...
UK National News, Sep 22, 2005
UK is sleepwalking into segregation, says Phillips
Race equality chief, Trevor Phillips, has warned the UK is sleepwalking its way to racial segregation. Phillips, Chairman of the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE), has described the July terror at...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2005
Phoenix to raise gas prices by nearly 30%
Leading energy provider Phoenix Natural Gas has confirmed it is to raise its prices by nearly 30% from the start of October. The firm blamed the 29.9% rise, which will begin on October 1, on high wor...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2005
Family escape injury in petrol bomb attack
A family have escaped injury in a petrol bomb attack in north Belfast on Wednesday evening. A device was thrown at the back of the property in the mainly nationalist Longlands Road at around 6.45pm. ...
UK National News, Sep 22, 2005
Mass evacuation in progress as Hurricane nears US
A mass evacuation is underway along parts of the Gulf coast of the US as Hurricane Rita is upgraded to a Category Five storm. Wind speeds of up to 175mph are forecast to hit the Texan coast as meteor...
UK National News, Sep 22, 2005
London bomb suspect arrested
A suspect sought in connection with an abortive attempt to bomb London on July 21 was arrested today following his extradition to the UK. Ethiopian-born Hussain Osman, 27, also known as Hamdi Isaac, ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2005
Hanson hears concerns of north Belfast community
Social Development Minister David Hanson has reinforced the Government’s determination to deliver a co-ordinated, cross departmental approach to tackling deprivation. Mr Hanson was speaking during a ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2005
Legal services and consumer rights reviewed
The regulation of the legal profession and the rights of consumers accessing legal services in Northern Ireland are to be examined in a wide-ranging review. Announcing the consultation today on the R...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2005
Sharing improvements across the health service
The importance of celebrating innovation and hard work across Northern Ireland's Health Service has been highlighted today. At a 'Sharing Day', organised by the Department of Health's Service Improve...
UK National News, Sep 22, 2005
Rimmel reviews supermodel's contract
Rimmel cosmetics is "reviewing" its contract with supermodel Kate Moss after allegations of cocaine abuse. Rimmel said it was “shocked and dismayed” after recent photos which were published in a news...
UK National News, Sep 22, 2005
Jammed wheel airliner makes emergency landing
A passenger jet with faulty front wheels was forced to make an emergency landing with 146 people on board. As the plane touched down, a sheet of flame and smoke shot from the wheel assembly that was ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2005
Departments meet to discuss avian influenza
Discussions have taken place today between north and south government departments on various approaches to counter avian influenza. Veterinary and scientific experts from the Department of Agricultur...
UK National News, Sep 22, 2005
E-coli cases on the increase in Wales
There has been an increasing number of e-coli cases in Wales with 22 identified in the last few days. Environmental Health Officers are interviewing all close contacts of the cases, as part of a wide...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2005
Queen's team to tackle HIV vaccine
A research team from Queen's University in Belfast has received funding in an effort to pioneer a novel approach to the development and delivery of an HIV/AIDS vaccine. The team hopes to combat the d...
UK National News, Sep 21, 2005
Truancy figures rise
The number of pupils playing truant from England’s schools has increased, the latest government figures have revealed. The Department of Education figures for 2004/05 showed a 0.07% increase in unaut...
UK National News, Sep 21, 2005
‘More pesticides’ found in school fruit
Fruit and vegetables given to children in schools contain over 25% more pesticides than those sold in shops, research has revealed. The Soil Association said that the Pesticide Residues Committee – a...