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Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2004
Rise in NI unemployment figures
The number of people unemployed in Northern Ireland is on the increase according to the latest figures. Labour force statistics released on Wednesday revealed that some 46,000 people are unemployed, ...
Rise in NI unemployment figures
The number of people unemployed in Northern Ireland is on the increase according to the latest figures. Labour force statistics released on Wednesday revealed that some 46,000 people are unemployed, ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2004
Deprivation targeted in new government strategy
A plan to tackle deprivation in 15 neighbourhood areas outside Belfast and Londonderry was launched today in Ballymena by Social Development Minister, John Spellar. During a visit to the Ballykeel ar...
Deprivation targeted in new government strategy
A plan to tackle deprivation in 15 neighbourhood areas outside Belfast and Londonderry was launched today in Ballymena by Social Development Minister, John Spellar. During a visit to the Ballykeel ar...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2004
Pearson unveils two year NI budget plans
Finance Minister, Ian Pearson has unveiled details of the Government’s plans for a significant boost to investment in public services over the next two years. Mr Pearson revealed that total spending ...
Pearson unveils two year NI budget plans
Finance Minister, Ian Pearson has unveiled details of the Government’s plans for a significant boost to investment in public services over the next two years. Mr Pearson revealed that total spending ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2004
Industrial de-rating bad for economy warns Belfast City Council
Proposals to abolish the current policy of industrial de-rating will have a detrimental effect on the manufacturing sector and a knock on effect on the wider economy, Belfast City Council (BCC) has sa...
Industrial de-rating bad for economy warns Belfast City Council
Proposals to abolish the current policy of industrial de-rating will have a detrimental effect on the manufacturing sector and a knock on effect on the wider economy, Belfast City Council (BCC) has sa...
Recruitment News, Jan 14, 2004
Abbey axes 400 call centre jobs but invests in Belfast
Abbey has announced today that two of its call centres are to close by the end of October this year which will see around 400 jobs axed. However, sites at Belfast, Bradford, Glasgow, Milton Keynes an...
Abbey axes 400 call centre jobs but invests in Belfast
Abbey has announced today that two of its call centres are to close by the end of October this year which will see around 400 jobs axed. However, sites at Belfast, Bradford, Glasgow, Milton Keynes an...
Business News, Jan 14, 2004
Women paid £559 a month less than men, says EOC
Women are being paid, on average, around £559 per month less than their male counterparts, according to new research carried out by BMRB Access Omnibus Surveys for the Equal Opportunities Commission (...
Women paid £559 a month less than men, says EOC
Women are being paid, on average, around £559 per month less than their male counterparts, according to new research carried out by BMRB Access Omnibus Surveys for the Equal Opportunities Commission (...
UK National News, Jan 14, 2004
£20m boost for urban transport schemes
People in deprived urban areas are to benefit from nearly £20 million of investment in local bus services, it has been announced today. The £19.6 million cash boost, from the Urban Bus Challenge Comp...
£20m boost for urban transport schemes
People in deprived urban areas are to benefit from nearly £20 million of investment in local bus services, it has been announced today. The £19.6 million cash boost, from the Urban Bus Challenge Comp...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2004
Kennedy briefs Interpol on work of OCTF
Organised crime and terrorism go hand in hand and do not recognise international boundaries, and must be confronted wherever it operates. This was the message from Security Minister, Jane Kennedy dur...
Kennedy briefs Interpol on work of OCTF
Organised crime and terrorism go hand in hand and do not recognise international boundaries, and must be confronted wherever it operates. This was the message from Security Minister, Jane Kennedy dur...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2004
Call for more Government funding for churches
A University of Ulster researcher has called for more Government funding to be made available to churches and other community-based organisations to help tackle social need and improve community devel...
Call for more Government funding for churches
A University of Ulster researcher has called for more Government funding to be made available to churches and other community-based organisations to help tackle social need and improve community devel...
UK National News, Jan 14, 2004
BBC Charter Review to consult nation’s youth
Children and young people throughout the UK are to be asked their views on the BBC as part of a major review of its future, Media Secretary Tessa Jowell has announced. She spelt out how the public co...
BBC Charter Review to consult nation’s youth
Children and young people throughout the UK are to be asked their views on the BBC as part of a major review of its future, Media Secretary Tessa Jowell has announced. She spelt out how the public co...
Business News, Jan 14, 2004
Survey suggests rise in construction job prospects
Employers in the construction sector have reported the strongest hiring intentions out of all UK sectors surveyed, according to the new Manpower Employment Outlook Survey. The Manpower Employment Out...
Survey suggests rise in construction job prospects
Employers in the construction sector have reported the strongest hiring intentions out of all UK sectors surveyed, according to the new Manpower Employment Outlook Survey. The Manpower Employment Out...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2004
New A-Z Guide for People with Disabilities launched
A new improved A-Z Guide for People with Disabilities was launched today by the Social Security Agency. The guide, produced in partnership with Disability Action and completely revised for 2004, prov...
New A-Z Guide for People with Disabilities launched
A new improved A-Z Guide for People with Disabilities was launched today by the Social Security Agency. The guide, produced in partnership with Disability Action and completely revised for 2004, prov...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2004
Larne A8 road benefits from £2.2m roundabouts
NIO Minister, John Spellar has officially opened two new roundabouts, costing £2.2 million, at Millbrook and Antiville on the Larne dual carriageway. The Minister said the new roundabouts reinforced ...
Larne A8 road benefits from £2.2m roundabouts
NIO Minister, John Spellar has officially opened two new roundabouts, costing £2.2 million, at Millbrook and Antiville on the Larne dual carriageway. The Minister said the new roundabouts reinforced ...
Recruitment News, Jan 14, 2004
Funding boost for Ireland-based research
Investment awards of over €69 million recently approved by the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), the National Foundation for Excellence in Scientific Research were confirmed by Tánaiste and Minister f...
Funding boost for Ireland-based research
Investment awards of over €69 million recently approved by the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), the National Foundation for Excellence in Scientific Research were confirmed by Tánaiste and Minister f...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2004
Entries sought for 2004 Shell Foyle Cup
The organisers of the 2004 Shell Foyle Cup tournament are expecting the highest ever level of team entries for this year's competition, which for the first time will include a ladies and a youth compe...
Entries sought for 2004 Shell Foyle Cup
The organisers of the 2004 Shell Foyle Cup tournament are expecting the highest ever level of team entries for this year's competition, which for the first time will include a ladies and a youth compe...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2004
Serial killer Shipman found dead in his cell
Harold Shipman, Britain's most prolific serial killer, has died in his cell this morning after he apparently hanged himself. Shipman, 57, who was jailed for life in 2000 for the murders of 15 people,...
Serial killer Shipman found dead in his cell
Harold Shipman, Britain's most prolific serial killer, has died in his cell this morning after he apparently hanged himself. Shipman, 57, who was jailed for life in 2000 for the murders of 15 people,...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2004
New 'modernising' fire service bill unveiled
The Fire and Rescue Services Bill - the first substantial piece of legislation to modernise the service in 50 years – has been published today. The Bill, which is designed to modernise fire service, ...
New 'modernising' fire service bill unveiled
The Fire and Rescue Services Bill - the first substantial piece of legislation to modernise the service in 50 years – has been published today. The Bill, which is designed to modernise fire service, ...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2004
BBC defends its decision to suspend 'Kilroy' show
The row over Robert Kilroy-Silk's controversial article for a Sunday newspaper continued today as the BBC released a statement defending its decision to suspend the Kilroy programme from the air. To...
BBC defends its decision to suspend 'Kilroy' show
The row over Robert Kilroy-Silk's controversial article for a Sunday newspaper continued today as the BBC released a statement defending its decision to suspend the Kilroy programme from the air. To...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2004
Government to face legal action over Cory report delays
The Finucane family are to take legal action over the delays in the publishing of the British portions of the Cory report into alleged collusion in a number of killings in Northern Ireland. Canadian ...
Government to face legal action over Cory report delays
The Finucane family are to take legal action over the delays in the publishing of the British portions of the Cory report into alleged collusion in a number of killings in Northern Ireland. Canadian ...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2004
US troops in Iraq accused of 'violating the laws of war'
US military forces in Iraq appear to have "violated the laws of war" by demolishing the homes of relatives of suspected insurgents or wanted former officials, Human Rights Watch said today. In a lett...
US troops in Iraq accused of 'violating the laws of war'
US military forces in Iraq appear to have "violated the laws of war" by demolishing the homes of relatives of suspected insurgents or wanted former officials, Human Rights Watch said today. In a lett...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2004
Experts warn over commercial use of GM crops
Government advisers have warned that the commercial use of certain GM crops will have "adverse environmental effects" if used in the same manner as during trials. The Advisory Committee on Releases ...
Experts warn over commercial use of GM crops
Government advisers have warned that the commercial use of certain GM crops will have "adverse environmental effects" if used in the same manner as during trials. The Advisory Committee on Releases ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2004
Trimble slams GFA review as 'desperation'
Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble has slammed the government's forthcoming review of the political processes in Northern Ireland as a move of "desperation". Speaking last night to the Annual Gener...
Trimble slams GFA review as 'desperation'
Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble has slammed the government's forthcoming review of the political processes in Northern Ireland as a move of "desperation". Speaking last night to the Annual Gener...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2004
Government must rethink roads strategy: RAC Foundation
The government needs to rethink its roads policy in order to avoid gridlock, according to a new report from the RAC Foundation. The organisation has produced an alternative roads programme of strate...
Government must rethink roads strategy: RAC Foundation
The government needs to rethink its roads policy in order to avoid gridlock, according to a new report from the RAC Foundation. The organisation has produced an alternative roads programme of strate...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2004
Search for boy continued by volunteers
Despite the official search being stood down on Monday, teams of local volunteers are continuing the search for the boy swept off a Co Down pier on Sunday. Jordan Murdoch, 14, fell off the pier in Ki...
Search for boy continued by volunteers
Despite the official search being stood down on Monday, teams of local volunteers are continuing the search for the boy swept off a Co Down pier on Sunday. Jordan Murdoch, 14, fell off the pier in Ki...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2004
LEAs rubber-stamp Clarke's funding plans
Education Secretary Charles Clarke has welcomed the decision by most local education authorities to pass on the full funding increase to schools next year. Out of 148 local education authorities (LEA...
LEAs rubber-stamp Clarke's funding plans
Education Secretary Charles Clarke has welcomed the decision by most local education authorities to pass on the full funding increase to schools next year. Out of 148 local education authorities (LEA...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2004
Jonesborough man beaten and shot by gang
A man is recovering in hospital after being shot in a paramilitary-style attack in Armagh last night. The 37-year-old victim was taken from a bar in Jonesborough, south Armagh, by two men at around m...
Jonesborough man beaten and shot by gang
A man is recovering in hospital after being shot in a paramilitary-style attack in Armagh last night. The 37-year-old victim was taken from a bar in Jonesborough, south Armagh, by two men at around m...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2004
Garage MOTs fail to spot basic faults, says report
According to a survey by consumer magazine Which?, MOT tests, which are carried out by Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (Vosa) accredited testing garages, are failing to spot basic faults on vehic...
Garage MOTs fail to spot basic faults, says report
According to a survey by consumer magazine Which?, MOT tests, which are carried out by Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (Vosa) accredited testing garages, are failing to spot basic faults on vehic...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2004
Call for 'shadow committees' at Stormont
An MLA has proposed the setting up of 'shadow committees' at Stormont to enable Assembly members to tackle some of the key issues concerning the community. The Ulster Unionist Assembly member for Str...
Call for 'shadow committees' at Stormont
An MLA has proposed the setting up of 'shadow committees' at Stormont to enable Assembly members to tackle some of the key issues concerning the community. The Ulster Unionist Assembly member for Str...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2004
Building begins on NI secure mental health unit
The NIO Minister with responsibility for Health, Social Services and Public Safety, Angela Smith, has unveiled the foundation stone of Northern Ireland’s first Regional Secure Unit at Knockbracken Hea...
Building begins on NI secure mental health unit
The NIO Minister with responsibility for Health, Social Services and Public Safety, Angela Smith, has unveiled the foundation stone of Northern Ireland’s first Regional Secure Unit at Knockbracken Hea...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2004
Childminder inspection reports to be published online
Parents will be able to read childminder inspection reports on the web next year, the education watchdog Ofsted announced today. The reports will come online from April 2005 – the start of Ofsted's ...
Childminder inspection reports to be published online
Parents will be able to read childminder inspection reports on the web next year, the education watchdog Ofsted announced today. The reports will come online from April 2005 – the start of Ofsted's ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Staying cold. Any freezing fog that has formed overnight will slowly thin and disperse during the morning. Otherwise dry and bright much of the day with perhaps the odd coastal shower in the north and east. Maximum temperature 4 °C.Tonight:Dry at first with cloud thickening from the south through the evening. The odd shower, wintry over high ground, over northern counties, becoming more persistent rain over Down and Antrim. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
