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Northern Ireland News for September 2005 : Page 5
UK National News, Sep 21, 2005
Leaders deny Basra unrest
Allegations that relations between Britain and Iraq have become strained, following the arrest and subsequent rescue of two British soldiers on Monday, have been denied by Defence Secretary John Reid....
Leaders deny Basra unrest
Allegations that relations between Britain and Iraq have become strained, following the arrest and subsequent rescue of two British soldiers on Monday, have been denied by Defence Secretary John Reid....
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2005
Violence must end if NI to flourish - Hain
Secretary of State Peter Hain has said that violence and rioting must be left behind if a strong and prosperous Northern Ireland is to flourish. Mr Hain made his comments on Wednesday in light of rec...
Violence must end if NI to flourish - Hain
Secretary of State Peter Hain has said that violence and rioting must be left behind if a strong and prosperous Northern Ireland is to flourish. Mr Hain made his comments on Wednesday in light of rec...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2005
Policing Board vice-chairman spends second night in hospital
The vice-chairman of the Policing Board has spent a second night in hospital after being attacked in a pub on Tuesday. Denis Bradley was watching football on TV with his son when a hooded man entered...
Policing Board vice-chairman spends second night in hospital
The vice-chairman of the Policing Board has spent a second night in hospital after being attacked in a pub on Tuesday. Denis Bradley was watching football on TV with his son when a hooded man entered...
UK National News, Sep 21, 2005
Four arrested over teenager beach death
Four teenagers have been arrested, in connection with the murder of a teenager whose body was found on a Swansea beach at the weekend. South Wales Police confirmed that four males – two aged 15 and t...
Four arrested over teenager beach death
Four teenagers have been arrested, in connection with the murder of a teenager whose body was found on a Swansea beach at the weekend. South Wales Police confirmed that four males – two aged 15 and t...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2005
Two men arrested in connection with fatal stabbing
Two men have been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a schoolboy in north Belfast last month. Thomas Devlin, 15, was walking along the Somerton Road, off the Antrim Road, after buying ...
Two men arrested in connection with fatal stabbing
Two men have been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a schoolboy in north Belfast last month. Thomas Devlin, 15, was walking along the Somerton Road, off the Antrim Road, after buying ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2005
Three injured in paramilitary-style attack
Three men have been treated in hospital following a paramilitary style attack in Newtownards, Co Down on Tuesday. The victims, all aged in their late teens or early 20s, were shot once in the lower l...
Three injured in paramilitary-style attack
Three men have been treated in hospital following a paramilitary style attack in Newtownards, Co Down on Tuesday. The victims, all aged in their late teens or early 20s, were shot once in the lower l...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2005
Police appeal following armed robbery
Police have appealed for information following a robbery in west Belfast on Tuesday. At around 11.20am a security guard was leaving the Lidl Store on the Stewardstown when he was approached by a man ...
Police appeal following armed robbery
Police have appealed for information following a robbery in west Belfast on Tuesday. At around 11.20am a security guard was leaving the Lidl Store on the Stewardstown when he was approached by a man ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2005
Blitz on underage drinking in west Belfast
Police in west Belfast have seized almost 400 bottles of alcohol as part of a crackdown against underage and on-street drinking and its affect on the community. The ongoing operation began in June an...
Blitz on underage drinking in west Belfast
Police in west Belfast have seized almost 400 bottles of alcohol as part of a crackdown against underage and on-street drinking and its affect on the community. The ongoing operation began in June an...
UK National News, Sep 21, 2005
Late abortion referrals case ruled legal
A charity that referred a woman seeking a late abortion to a clinic abroad did not break the law, an inquiry has concluded. The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) launched an investigation into the handling...
Late abortion referrals case ruled legal
A charity that referred a woman seeking a late abortion to a clinic abroad did not break the law, an inquiry has concluded. The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) launched an investigation into the handling...
UK National News, Sep 21, 2005
Lottery scratch cards raise £2m for Olympics
A recently launched special edition National Lottery scratch card has helped to raise almost £2 million towards funding the 2012 Olympic Games in London, it has been announced. Lottery operators Came...
Lottery scratch cards raise £2m for Olympics
A recently launched special edition National Lottery scratch card has helped to raise almost £2 million towards funding the 2012 Olympic Games in London, it has been announced. Lottery operators Came...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2005
Business centre jobs boost for Portadown
Plans to provide more jobs in a disadvantaged area of Portadown took a step forward this week with the official opening of an extension to the Mayfair Business Centre. The new high specification work...
Business centre jobs boost for Portadown
Plans to provide more jobs in a disadvantaged area of Portadown took a step forward this week with the official opening of an extension to the Mayfair Business Centre. The new high specification work...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2005
New centres to open for autistic children
Four new Learning Support Centres for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder have been given the go-ahead by NIO Minister Angela Smith. The Education Minister has also approved a Learning Support C...
New centres to open for autistic children
Four new Learning Support Centres for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder have been given the go-ahead by NIO Minister Angela Smith. The Education Minister has also approved a Learning Support C...
UK National News, Sep 21, 2005
‘Glowing green’ sperm to aid fertility research
A technique which makes sperm glow fluorescent green could be used to aid research into male infertility, scientists have claimed. Scientists at Oxford University say that have found a way to introdu...
‘Glowing green’ sperm to aid fertility research
A technique which makes sperm glow fluorescent green could be used to aid research into male infertility, scientists have claimed. Scientists at Oxford University say that have found a way to introdu...
UK National News, Sep 21, 2005
Woolworths announces increase in losses
Woolworths has announced an increase in losses, blaming tough trading conditions for the increase. The group reported an increase in first half losses of £3 million, increasing to £35.9 million. Gr...
Woolworths announces increase in losses
Woolworths has announced an increase in losses, blaming tough trading conditions for the increase. The group reported an increase in first half losses of £3 million, increasing to £35.9 million. Gr...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2005
Over 60's urged not to miss out on fuel payments
People aged 60 or more who have not received a Winter Fuel Payment before, have been advised to check if they are eligible. As this year’s qualifying week for inclusion approaches, Social Development...
Over 60's urged not to miss out on fuel payments
People aged 60 or more who have not received a Winter Fuel Payment before, have been advised to check if they are eligible. As this year’s qualifying week for inclusion approaches, Social Development...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2005
HSENI organise stress workshops
Work-related stress, a major cause of absenteeism in the UK and is particularly prevalent in the public sector, will be examined at a series of workshops to be held in Belfast. Recent research commis...
HSENI organise stress workshops
Work-related stress, a major cause of absenteeism in the UK and is particularly prevalent in the public sector, will be examined at a series of workshops to be held in Belfast. Recent research commis...
Recruitment News, Sep 20, 2005
Thousands of doctors ‘out of work’, BMA claims
Thousands of junior doctors in England and Wales are unable to find posts, the British Medical Association has claimed. The BMA has warned that previous figures may have ‘underestimated’ the problems...
Thousands of doctors ‘out of work’, BMA claims
Thousands of junior doctors in England and Wales are unable to find posts, the British Medical Association has claimed. The BMA has warned that previous figures may have ‘underestimated’ the problems...
UK National News, Sep 20, 2005
London bombers ‘rehearsed’ suicide attacks
Police have released CCTV footage showing three of the four bombers behind the July 7 bomb attacks in London, on what is believed to be a ‘practice run’ prior to the attacks. The CCTV footage, discov...
London bombers ‘rehearsed’ suicide attacks
Police have released CCTV footage showing three of the four bombers behind the July 7 bomb attacks in London, on what is believed to be a ‘practice run’ prior to the attacks. The CCTV footage, discov...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2005
Orde meets with Unionist DPP delegation
PSNI Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde has met with a delegation of local unionist politicians and members of the Belfast District Policing Partnership (DPP) to discuss policing of the recent loyalist unr...
Orde meets with Unionist DPP delegation
PSNI Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde has met with a delegation of local unionist politicians and members of the Belfast District Policing Partnership (DPP) to discuss policing of the recent loyalist unr...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2005
Fire crews deal with grain silo blaze
The Ni Fire Brigade have dealt with an early morning fire at a grain storage silo in Belfast's Harbour Estate. Fire crews were called to the blaze which broke out in the upper levels of the grain sil...
Fire crews deal with grain silo blaze
The Ni Fire Brigade have dealt with an early morning fire at a grain storage silo in Belfast's Harbour Estate. Fire crews were called to the blaze which broke out in the upper levels of the grain sil...
UK National News, Sep 20, 2005
Man released in Milly Dowler murder case
A 57-year-old man, arrested in connection with the murder of Surrey schoolgirl Amanda ‘Milly’ Dowler, has been released without charge. The man, who is from the Greater London area, was arrested in c...
Man released in Milly Dowler murder case
A 57-year-old man, arrested in connection with the murder of Surrey schoolgirl Amanda ‘Milly’ Dowler, has been released without charge. The man, who is from the Greater London area, was arrested in c...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2005
Suspect package examined at Armagh school
Army technical officers have declared a suspect package discovered at a secondary school in Armagh a hoax. The headmaster of St Brigid's High School had found the suspect device attached to a window ...
Suspect package examined at Armagh school
Army technical officers have declared a suspect package discovered at a secondary school in Armagh a hoax. The headmaster of St Brigid's High School had found the suspect device attached to a window ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2005
Minister affirms plan for vulnerable people
Social Development Minister David Hanson MP today reaffirmed his commitment to addressing the problems faced by vulnerable people in Northern Ireland. Speaking at the Northern Ireland Housing Forum, ...
Minister affirms plan for vulnerable people
Social Development Minister David Hanson MP today reaffirmed his commitment to addressing the problems faced by vulnerable people in Northern Ireland. Speaking at the Northern Ireland Housing Forum, ...
UK National News, Sep 20, 2005
Two British soldiers rescued in Iraq
Two British soldiers were rescued in Basra last night, after being arrested earlier on Monday by Iraqi police, it has been reported. The two soldiers, who may have been working undercover, are believ...
Two British soldiers rescued in Iraq
Two British soldiers were rescued in Basra last night, after being arrested earlier on Monday by Iraqi police, it has been reported. The two soldiers, who may have been working undercover, are believ...
UK National News, Sep 20, 2005
Government postpones council tax revaluation
The government has announced plans to postpone the revaluation of council tax in England. Local Government Minister David Miliband said that the delay would mean that the issue could be discussed as ...
Government postpones council tax revaluation
The government has announced plans to postpone the revaluation of council tax in England. Local Government Minister David Miliband said that the delay would mean that the issue could be discussed as ...
UK National News, Sep 20, 2005
Lib Dems call for ‘fairer taxes’
The Liberal Democrats have been urged to adopt a policy of “fairer taxes; not higher taxes”. During a keynote speech at the party’s autumn conference in Blackpool, Treasury spokesperson Vince Cable, ...
Lib Dems call for ‘fairer taxes’
The Liberal Democrats have been urged to adopt a policy of “fairer taxes; not higher taxes”. During a keynote speech at the party’s autumn conference in Blackpool, Treasury spokesperson Vince Cable, ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2005
News Letter under the hammer again
Regional newsaper publisher Johnston Press plc has confirmed that it has agreed terms to buy Local Press Limited for £65 million and The Leinster Leader Limited for 138.8 million euro (£94 million). ...
News Letter under the hammer again
Regional newsaper publisher Johnston Press plc has confirmed that it has agreed terms to buy Local Press Limited for £65 million and The Leinster Leader Limited for 138.8 million euro (£94 million). ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2005
Crescent Arts Centre to £4.8M refurbishment
In a further boost to Belfast’s Arts Scene, the Crescent Arts Centre is to receive a major £4.8 million facelift. The Minister for Culture, Arts and Leisure David Hanson said that Government would be...
Crescent Arts Centre to £4.8M refurbishment
In a further boost to Belfast’s Arts Scene, the Crescent Arts Centre is to receive a major £4.8 million facelift. The Minister for Culture, Arts and Leisure David Hanson said that Government would be...
UK National News, Sep 20, 2005
Kate Moss loses H&M deal over drug allegations
Model Kate Moss has been dropped from a forthcoming ad campaign by fashion retailer H&M, following claims that she had taken cocaine. Ms Moss, 31, who has several other high-profile contracts with fi...
Kate Moss loses H&M deal over drug allegations
Model Kate Moss has been dropped from a forthcoming ad campaign by fashion retailer H&M, following claims that she had taken cocaine. Ms Moss, 31, who has several other high-profile contracts with fi...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2005
Four ferry operators short-listed Ballycastle service
Four companies have been short-listed to tender for the operation of a possible reinstated Campbeltown-Ballycastle ferry service. This second stage of the tender process is part of a joint initiative...
Four ferry operators short-listed Ballycastle service
Four companies have been short-listed to tender for the operation of a possible reinstated Campbeltown-Ballycastle ferry service. This second stage of the tender process is part of a joint initiative...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Some low cloud lingering in the north and west through the day, although cloud should burn back to the coast as the day goes on. Elsewhere some good sunny spells with very little cloud. Warm with light winds. Maximum temperature 22 °C.Tonight:A sunny evening for most except where cloud lingers along the north coast. Cloud will increase for a lot of areas overnight with mist and fog patches developing. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
