06/03/2012
Other News In Brief
Irish Construction Workers Blacklisted
Irish construction workers have been supposedly blacklisted by a UK Intelligence service report. The discovery of a database has led to accusations that UK security forces made data on Irish workers available so that construction companies would know not to recruit them. In a report by The Observer The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) allege that the Consulting Association, who holds the details of 3,200 workers, could only have got their information from the police or MI5. Speaking to the Newspaper, David Clancy, Investigations Manager at the ICO, said: "The information was so specific and it contained in effect operational information that wouldn't have formed anything other than a police record."
Fresh Calls For Tougher Govt Action On Smoking
On the fiftieth anniversary of a groundbreaking report by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) on the danger of smoking, fresh calls have been made for tougher action by government. The RCP published a celebrated report in 1962 which was hoped would lead to a decline in smoking by having doctors explaining the dangers directly to the public. Today they have called for tougher government measures. At a one-day conference happening today at the college, UK Health Secretary Andrew Lansley will face demands for price rises, plain packaging, prime-time TV campaigns and curbs on smoking in films.
Man Dies In Co Antrim Crash
A man in his 40s has died as a result of a one vehicle road traffic crash in Ballymena, Co Antrim. Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward. The accident happened at Craigadoo Road on Monday morning shortly after 8am.
(LB/GK)
Irish construction workers have been supposedly blacklisted by a UK Intelligence service report. The discovery of a database has led to accusations that UK security forces made data on Irish workers available so that construction companies would know not to recruit them. In a report by The Observer The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) allege that the Consulting Association, who holds the details of 3,200 workers, could only have got their information from the police or MI5. Speaking to the Newspaper, David Clancy, Investigations Manager at the ICO, said: "The information was so specific and it contained in effect operational information that wouldn't have formed anything other than a police record."
Fresh Calls For Tougher Govt Action On Smoking
On the fiftieth anniversary of a groundbreaking report by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) on the danger of smoking, fresh calls have been made for tougher action by government. The RCP published a celebrated report in 1962 which was hoped would lead to a decline in smoking by having doctors explaining the dangers directly to the public. Today they have called for tougher government measures. At a one-day conference happening today at the college, UK Health Secretary Andrew Lansley will face demands for price rises, plain packaging, prime-time TV campaigns and curbs on smoking in films.
Man Dies In Co Antrim Crash
A man in his 40s has died as a result of a one vehicle road traffic crash in Ballymena, Co Antrim. Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward. The accident happened at Craigadoo Road on Monday morning shortly after 8am.
(LB/GK)
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Two further arrests over 'bugging' claims
The co-authors of the book at the centre of the current Martin McGuinness bugging scandal have been arrested. Liam Clarke, the Northern Ireland editor of the Sunday Times, and his wife Kathryn Johnston were today arrested in connection with alleged transcripts of telephone calls made by Mr McGuinness to senior Government ministers.
Two further arrests over 'bugging' claims
The co-authors of the book at the centre of the current Martin McGuinness bugging scandal have been arrested. Liam Clarke, the Northern Ireland editor of the Sunday Times, and his wife Kathryn Johnston were today arrested in connection with alleged transcripts of telephone calls made by Mr McGuinness to senior Government ministers.
10 October 2001
Call for more information on smoking health risks
With this week focusing on women and cancer a local councillor has spoken out and has called for more information to be made to women about the risks of smoking to their health.
Call for more information on smoking health risks
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25 February 2025
Smokers Urged To 'Make March Your Month To Quit'
The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland are encouraging smokers to quit during No Smoking Month this March. They are highlighting the range of free support services available to help people kick the habit.
Smokers Urged To 'Make March Your Month To Quit'
The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland are encouraging smokers to quit during No Smoking Month this March. They are highlighting the range of free support services available to help people kick the habit.
10 March 2014
Council Prepares For No Smoking Day
A free Belfast City Council service has helped more than 1,000 people quit smoking in the last five years, the Council has said. The smoking cessation service is offered to businesses in the Belfast area. With No Smoking Day this Wednesday (March 12), the council is hoping more businesses will sign up to the service.
Council Prepares For No Smoking Day
A free Belfast City Council service has helped more than 1,000 people quit smoking in the last five years, the Council has said. The smoking cessation service is offered to businesses in the Belfast area. With No Smoking Day this Wednesday (March 12), the council is hoping more businesses will sign up to the service.
14 March 2012
NI Smokers Urged To Quit
People are being urged to kick their smoking habit to mark the official No Smoking Day 2012 following claims that 24% of NI's adult population smoke. According to recent statistics smoking still kills almost 2,300 people each year in Northern Ireland and leaves thousands more are living with debilitating illnesses as a result of their addiction.
NI Smokers Urged To Quit
People are being urged to kick their smoking habit to mark the official No Smoking Day 2012 following claims that 24% of NI's adult population smoke. According to recent statistics smoking still kills almost 2,300 people each year in Northern Ireland and leaves thousands more are living with debilitating illnesses as a result of their addiction.
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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.