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Northern Ireland News for January 2004 : Page 12
UK National News, Jan 9, 2004
Bam earthquake survivors receive UN food aid
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) today announced the launch of a three-month emergency aid operation to feed 100,000 victims of the earthquake that devastated the Iranian city of Bam two weeks ago. ...
Bam earthquake survivors receive UN food aid
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) today announced the launch of a three-month emergency aid operation to feed 100,000 victims of the earthquake that devastated the Iranian city of Bam two weeks ago. ...
Business News, Jan 9, 2004
Strategic partnerships to boost Mallusk-based company
Mallusk-based Arca Technologies, a specialist in telecommunications test and simulation equipment, is aiming to increase its global business through strategic partnerships in the US and Europe. With ...
Strategic partnerships to boost Mallusk-based company
Mallusk-based Arca Technologies, a specialist in telecommunications test and simulation equipment, is aiming to increase its global business through strategic partnerships in the US and Europe. With ...
UK National News, Jan 9, 2004
Rusedski pledges to clear name after failing drugs test
Greg Rusedski, Britain's Number Two ranked tennis player, has said that he will fight to clear his name after tests proved positive for a banned substance. Rusedski, ranked 119 in the world, was foun...
Rusedski pledges to clear name after failing drugs test
Greg Rusedski, Britain's Number Two ranked tennis player, has said that he will fight to clear his name after tests proved positive for a banned substance. Rusedski, ranked 119 in the world, was foun...
UK National News, Jan 9, 2004
FSA say salmon toxin levels 'within safe limits'
A scare over farmed Scottish salmon caused by a US report published in Science magazine warning that the fish are contaminated with toxic chemicals, has been challenged by the UK Food Standards Agency...
FSA say salmon toxin levels 'within safe limits'
A scare over farmed Scottish salmon caused by a US report published in Science magazine warning that the fish are contaminated with toxic chemicals, has been challenged by the UK Food Standards Agency...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2004
Two men arrested following filling station robbery
Two men have been arrested after being caught robbing a petrol station in north Belfast last night. The incident occurred at a filling station on the Antrim Road at around 11pm on Thursday. The robb...
Two men arrested following filling station robbery
Two men have been arrested after being caught robbing a petrol station in north Belfast last night. The incident occurred at a filling station on the Antrim Road at around 11pm on Thursday. The robb...
Business News, Jan 9, 2004
Workers want more time with loved ones
Eight out of ten employees would love to spend more time with friends and family in 2004, if only they could balance their work and lives more effectively, according to a new survey by the Department ...
Workers want more time with loved ones
Eight out of ten employees would love to spend more time with friends and family in 2004, if only they could balance their work and lives more effectively, according to a new survey by the Department ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2004
Queen's calls for extension to Higher Education Bill
Queen’s University has warned of a growing gap between Northern Ireland and other regions of the UK if the proposed reforms outlined in Thursday's Higher Education Bill are not extended to Northern Ir...
Queen's calls for extension to Higher Education Bill
Queen’s University has warned of a growing gap between Northern Ireland and other regions of the UK if the proposed reforms outlined in Thursday's Higher Education Bill are not extended to Northern Ir...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2004
Health Service needs to tackle smoking health problems
More must be done by the Health Service to tackle the problem of smoking among people with mental health problems, a University of Ulster researcher said today. Karen Jeffers, from the School of Reha...
Health Service needs to tackle smoking health problems
More must be done by the Health Service to tackle the problem of smoking among people with mental health problems, a University of Ulster researcher said today. Karen Jeffers, from the School of Reha...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2004
Jobs fears as Waterfront Hall to trims posts
Eleven posts at Belfast's Waterfront Hall are to be relocated after Belfast City Council today revealed efficiency plans for the venue. The move is part of plans to increase opportunities for nationa...
Jobs fears as Waterfront Hall to trims posts
Eleven posts at Belfast's Waterfront Hall are to be relocated after Belfast City Council today revealed efficiency plans for the venue. The move is part of plans to increase opportunities for nationa...
UK National News, Jan 9, 2004
Government gives backing to new Thames bridge
A new bridge to span the Thames in East London will be supported by up to £200 million of government PFI credits, it has been announced today. The Thames Gateway Bridge would link Beckton north of th...
Government gives backing to new Thames bridge
A new bridge to span the Thames in East London will be supported by up to £200 million of government PFI credits, it has been announced today. The Thames Gateway Bridge would link Beckton north of th...
UK National News, Jan 9, 2004
Euro soars on weak US jobs creation report
The US dollar has continued its decline against the euro, as the currency market reacted to a worse than expected December US employment report. The US jobs growth figures announced today saw the eur...
Euro soars on weak US jobs creation report
The US dollar has continued its decline against the euro, as the currency market reacted to a worse than expected December US employment report. The US jobs growth figures announced today saw the eur...
UK National News, Jan 9, 2004
Strachan to quit as Southampton boss
Southampton manager, Gordon Strachan is to step down as Saints' manager at the end of this season. In a statement released by the club today, the former Manchester United and Leeds player said he was...
Strachan to quit as Southampton boss
Southampton manager, Gordon Strachan is to step down as Saints' manager at the end of this season. In a statement released by the club today, the former Manchester United and Leeds player said he was...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2004
Donaldson challenged to resign Westminster seat
Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble has challenged Jeffrey Donaldson to resign his Westminster seat and face the electorate following his defection to the DUP. Mr Trimble said it was up to Mr Donald...
Donaldson challenged to resign Westminster seat
Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble has challenged Jeffrey Donaldson to resign his Westminster seat and face the electorate following his defection to the DUP. Mr Trimble said it was up to Mr Donald...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2004
Holocaust advertising highlights human tragedy
A hard-hitting television advertising campaign launched today aims to highlight the human tragedy of the Holocaust and other forms of genocide. Designed and produced specifically to mark Northern Ire...
Holocaust advertising highlights human tragedy
A hard-hitting television advertising campaign launched today aims to highlight the human tragedy of the Holocaust and other forms of genocide. Designed and produced specifically to mark Northern Ire...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2004
Economic initiative aims to 'Advance Ards' area
Ards Business Centre is initiating a new programme called ‘Advance Ards’, which aims to promote and develop the social economy in the Borough. The programme, which incorporates a Project Officer with...
Economic initiative aims to 'Advance Ards' area
Ards Business Centre is initiating a new programme called ‘Advance Ards’, which aims to promote and develop the social economy in the Borough. The programme, which incorporates a Project Officer with...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2004
New car registrations on the increase in NI
The number of new cars registered in Northern Ireland has increased by about 3% compared to the same period last year. These figures, which show an increase of 7% on all new cars imported from the Re...
New car registrations on the increase in NI
The number of new cars registered in Northern Ireland has increased by about 3% compared to the same period last year. These figures, which show an increase of 7% on all new cars imported from the Re...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2004
Strategic partnerships to boost Mallusk-based company
Mallusk-based Arca Technologies, a specialist in telecommunications test and simulation equipment, is aiming to increase its global business through strategic partnerships in the US and Europe. With ...
Strategic partnerships to boost Mallusk-based company
Mallusk-based Arca Technologies, a specialist in telecommunications test and simulation equipment, is aiming to increase its global business through strategic partnerships in the US and Europe. With ...
Business News, Jan 8, 2004
Major expansion at Marks & Spencer in Ballymena
As part of an ongoing £35 million investment programme in Northern Ireland, Marks & Spencer has announced the launch of a major expansion programme at its Ballymena store in Fairhill Shopping Centre. ...
Major expansion at Marks & Spencer in Ballymena
As part of an ongoing £35 million investment programme in Northern Ireland, Marks & Spencer has announced the launch of a major expansion programme at its Ballymena store in Fairhill Shopping Centre. ...
Business News, Jan 8, 2004
UK Interest rates sticks at 3.75%
As expected, the Bank of England has decided to hold the base rate at 3.75% today. The Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) opted to hold the rate following a quarter point rise in December - the f...
UK Interest rates sticks at 3.75%
As expected, the Bank of England has decided to hold the base rate at 3.75% today. The Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) opted to hold the rate following a quarter point rise in December - the f...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2004
Poorest students offered support over university fees
The poorest 30% of students will be guaranteed at least £3,000 a year from 2006 under plans announced by the Education Secretary Charles Clarke today. Poorer students will benefit from a maintenance ...
Poorest students offered support over university fees
The poorest 30% of students will be guaranteed at least £3,000 a year from 2006 under plans announced by the Education Secretary Charles Clarke today. Poorer students will benefit from a maintenance ...
Business News, Jan 8, 2004
Seagate drives assist 'Cold Mountain' production
Cheetah disc drives continue to be the No.1 choice for use in the top motion picture editing systems used by the world's greatest filmmakers, according to disc drive manufacturer Seagate. The company...
Seagate drives assist 'Cold Mountain' production
Cheetah disc drives continue to be the No.1 choice for use in the top motion picture editing systems used by the world's greatest filmmakers, according to disc drive manufacturer Seagate. The company...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2004
Racist attack on south Belfast home condemned
A Pakistani family have become the latest ethnic minority family to be targeted in south Belfast last night. The family were in their Donegall Road home when a six-foot wooden plank was thrown throug...
Racist attack on south Belfast home condemned
A Pakistani family have become the latest ethnic minority family to be targeted in south Belfast last night. The family were in their Donegall Road home when a six-foot wooden plank was thrown throug...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2004
UU Vice Chancellor hits out at tuition fee plans
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ulster has said that variable university tuition fees to be introduced under government plans announced today were “a blueprint for a divided society”. Under...
UU Vice Chancellor hits out at tuition fee plans
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ulster has said that variable university tuition fees to be introduced under government plans announced today were “a blueprint for a divided society”. Under...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2004
Rise in motorists caught drink driving
Police figures indicate that there was a rise in the number of motorists detected during this year’s winter anti-drink driving campaign. Of the 478 people detected, 82 up on last year, the youngest w...
Rise in motorists caught drink driving
Police figures indicate that there was a rise in the number of motorists detected during this year’s winter anti-drink driving campaign. Of the 478 people detected, 82 up on last year, the youngest w...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2004
Man escapes injury in gun attack
A man has escaped injury after a number of shots were fired through the window of his flat in Portadown, Co Armagh last night. The incident occurred at around 11pm on Wednesday as the man lay in bed ...
Man escapes injury in gun attack
A man has escaped injury after a number of shots were fired through the window of his flat in Portadown, Co Armagh last night. The incident occurred at around 11pm on Wednesday as the man lay in bed ...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2004
Nine US soldiers killed in helicopter crash
Nine US soldiers have been killed after their Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Iraq, it has been reported today. It is not yet clear whether the crash was the result of a technical difficulty or gun...
Nine US soldiers killed in helicopter crash
Nine US soldiers have been killed after their Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Iraq, it has been reported today. It is not yet clear whether the crash was the result of a technical difficulty or gun...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2004
UK-led customs sting nets £80m cocaine haul
A tonne of cocaine with a street value of £80 million has been seized following a major UK-led international law enforcement operation in Accra, Ghana. During the six-month operation, four British m...
UK-led customs sting nets £80m cocaine haul
A tonne of cocaine with a street value of £80 million has been seized following a major UK-led international law enforcement operation in Accra, Ghana. During the six-month operation, four British m...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2004
Inquiry into police Soham investigations set to begin
The independent inquiry set up in the wake of the conviction of Soham murderer Ian Huntley will begin its first public session next week. Huntley was convicted on the 17 December for the murder of Ho...
Inquiry into police Soham investigations set to begin
The independent inquiry set up in the wake of the conviction of Soham murderer Ian Huntley will begin its first public session next week. Huntley was convicted on the 17 December for the murder of Ho...
Business News, Jan 8, 2004
Schering-Plough to slash 170 jobs in Cork
Pharmaceutical giant Schering-Plough has followed through on plans announced late last year to slash overall payroll expenses by at least 10% with news that 170 jobs are to go at the Brinny plant near...
Schering-Plough to slash 170 jobs in Cork
Pharmaceutical giant Schering-Plough has followed through on plans announced late last year to slash overall payroll expenses by at least 10% with news that 170 jobs are to go at the Brinny plant near...
Business News, Jan 8, 2004
Queen to name world's 'grandest' cruise liner
The Queen will be in Southampton later today to carry out the naming ceremony for the “the largest, longest, tallest and grandest” passenger cruise liner ever built – the Queen Mary II. The Queen, a...
Queen to name world's 'grandest' cruise liner
The Queen will be in Southampton later today to carry out the naming ceremony for the “the largest, longest, tallest and grandest” passenger cruise liner ever built – the Queen Mary II. The Queen, a...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Clear intervals and occasional wintry showers this evening with local fresh snowfalls and some ice. Overnight as winds ease showers will die back to northern coastal areas. Frosty. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
