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Northern Ireland News for January 2004 : Page 3
UK National News, Jan 28, 2004
Prisons minister promotes restorative justice schemes
Restorative justice - where offenders compensate the community for their crimes - will be a key plank of the new National Offender Management System (NOMS), the government said today. The creation o...
Prisons minister promotes restorative justice schemes
Restorative justice - where offenders compensate the community for their crimes - will be a key plank of the new National Offender Management System (NOMS), the government said today. The creation o...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2004
Ryanair 'cautious' on fares and profits
Ryanair has warned that the company expect profits during this final quarter may decline by as much as 30% over those recorded in the comparable quarter last year. Based on initial bookings for the f...
Ryanair 'cautious' on fares and profits
Ryanair has warned that the company expect profits during this final quarter may decline by as much as 30% over those recorded in the comparable quarter last year. Based on initial bookings for the f...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2004
Exploring Enterprise Programme helps local entrepreneurs
The Exploring Enterprise Programme is a new initiative aiming to help local entrepreneurs launch their own business successfully. The new initiative aims to help those people who aren’t ready to star...
Exploring Enterprise Programme helps local entrepreneurs
The Exploring Enterprise Programme is a new initiative aiming to help local entrepreneurs launch their own business successfully. The new initiative aims to help those people who aren’t ready to star...
Business News, Jan 28, 2004
Manufacturing downturn 'over' declares CBI
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has declared the manufacturing downturn over today as it published figures showing the "clearest evidence yet of recovery in the sector". According to its ...
Manufacturing downturn 'over' declares CBI
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has declared the manufacturing downturn over today as it published figures showing the "clearest evidence yet of recovery in the sector". According to its ...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2004
Leading rebel U-turns on tuition fee proposals
There was relief today for embattled Prime Minister, Tony Blair, as one of the key figures leading a backbench rebellion against the bill on variable tuition fees switch sides – and pledged to back th...
Leading rebel U-turns on tuition fee proposals
There was relief today for embattled Prime Minister, Tony Blair, as one of the key figures leading a backbench rebellion against the bill on variable tuition fees switch sides – and pledged to back th...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2004
Assistance needed to fight bird flu's 'global threat'
The international community must offer swift assistance if the "global threat" posed by so-called 'bird flu' is to be contained, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Organisation ...
Assistance needed to fight bird flu's 'global threat'
The international community must offer swift assistance if the "global threat" posed by so-called 'bird flu' is to be contained, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Organisation ...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2004
Unilateral military action undermines global peace efforts: UN
Unilateral military action, akin to that employed by Britain and the US against Iraq, undermines the efforts of the community of nations pursuing global peace, according to the UN Deputy Secretary Gen...
Unilateral military action undermines global peace efforts: UN
Unilateral military action, akin to that employed by Britain and the US against Iraq, undermines the efforts of the community of nations pursuing global peace, according to the UN Deputy Secretary Gen...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2004
Parents should take responsibility for obese kids: survey
Most consumers think that parents should be responsible for improving their kids' diets, according to a poll carried out for the Food Standards Agency (FSA). When asked to list who should take respon...
Parents should take responsibility for obese kids: survey
Most consumers think that parents should be responsible for improving their kids' diets, according to a poll carried out for the Food Standards Agency (FSA). When asked to list who should take respon...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2004
Anti-arson schemes gain £9m funding boost
Anti-arson projects across England are set to receive a share of more than £9 million of funding over three years, Fire Safety Minister Phil Hope announced today. Arson is the "single largest cause" ...
Anti-arson schemes gain £9m funding boost
Anti-arson projects across England are set to receive a share of more than £9 million of funding over three years, Fire Safety Minister Phil Hope announced today. Arson is the "single largest cause" ...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2004
Law Lords' ruling could open up juries to public scrutiny
A landmark ruling in the House of Lords could pave the way for the secret world of juries to be opened up for public debate, the government has announced. Following a ruling by the Law Lords, the "ex...
Law Lords' ruling could open up juries to public scrutiny
A landmark ruling in the House of Lords could pave the way for the secret world of juries to be opened up for public debate, the government has announced. Following a ruling by the Law Lords, the "ex...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2004
Cold shoulder for ‘Cold Mountain’ in Oscar nominations
One of the front-runners in this year’s Academy Award race has been dramatically snubbed in the nominations list. ‘Cold Mountain’, the lavish American Civil War epic, directed by Anthony Minghella, o...
Cold shoulder for ‘Cold Mountain’ in Oscar nominations
One of the front-runners in this year’s Academy Award race has been dramatically snubbed in the nominations list. ‘Cold Mountain’, the lavish American Civil War epic, directed by Anthony Minghella, o...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2004
NI MPs will vote against Blair's top-up fees
The SDLP's three Westminster MPs will be among a number of NI MPs who look set to vote against the government's controversial tuition top-up fee proposals. The three, John Hume, Seamus Mallon, and Ed...
NI MPs will vote against Blair's top-up fees
The SDLP's three Westminster MPs will be among a number of NI MPs who look set to vote against the government's controversial tuition top-up fee proposals. The three, John Hume, Seamus Mallon, and Ed...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2004
Hundreds of people attend Belfast anti-racism rally
Several hundred people took part in an anti-racism rally at Belfast City Hall today in a protest against the recent spate of racist attacks in the city. The rally, which was organised by the Anti-Rac...
Hundreds of people attend Belfast anti-racism rally
Several hundred people took part in an anti-racism rally at Belfast City Hall today in a protest against the recent spate of racist attacks in the city. The rally, which was organised by the Anti-Rac...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2004
Unionists are uniting around the DUP, claims Iris Robinson
The DUP has responded to a call for unionist unity by UUP MLA David McNarry claiming that unionism is uniting - around the DUP. Strangford DUP MLA Iris Robinson said: "Unionists are uniting around th...
Unionists are uniting around the DUP, claims Iris Robinson
The DUP has responded to a call for unionist unity by UUP MLA David McNarry claiming that unionism is uniting - around the DUP. Strangford DUP MLA Iris Robinson said: "Unionists are uniting around th...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2004
2004 shows rise in jobs for graduates
Conditions are improving in the graduate job market, with graduate vacancies set to rise by almost 12% this year, according to research published today. According to the Association of Graduate Recr...
2004 shows rise in jobs for graduates
Conditions are improving in the graduate job market, with graduate vacancies set to rise by almost 12% this year, according to research published today. According to the Association of Graduate Recr...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2004
BBC hits staff ethnicity targets
The BBC has announced that it has met and slightly exceeded the target set in 2000 to have 10% ethnic minority staff by the end of 2003. As a result nearly 650 more people from ethnic minority backgr...
BBC hits staff ethnicity targets
The BBC has announced that it has met and slightly exceeded the target set in 2000 to have 10% ethnic minority staff by the end of 2003. As a result nearly 650 more people from ethnic minority backgr...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2004
NIE warns fliers to stay clear of powerlines
Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) has said that it has written to a number of flying clubs throughout the province to warn amateur pilots to stay clear of overhead powerlines. NIE issued a warning t...
NIE warns fliers to stay clear of powerlines
Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) has said that it has written to a number of flying clubs throughout the province to warn amateur pilots to stay clear of overhead powerlines. NIE issued a warning t...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2004
Two women injured in head-on collision
One woman is being treated for severe head injuries after a collision between two cars in Co Armagh on Monday night. The head-on collision occurred at around 8.00pm on the Newry Road, Crossmaglen in ...
Two women injured in head-on collision
One woman is being treated for severe head injuries after a collision between two cars in Co Armagh on Monday night. The head-on collision occurred at around 8.00pm on the Newry Road, Crossmaglen in ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2004
Northern Ireland hosts Holocaust Memorial Day
Northern Ireland is hosting the fourth UK Holocaust Memorial Day and hundreds of people are expected to attend the commemoration. In recognition that 2004 marks the 10th anniversary of the genocide i...
Northern Ireland hosts Holocaust Memorial Day
Northern Ireland is hosting the fourth UK Holocaust Memorial Day and hundreds of people are expected to attend the commemoration. In recognition that 2004 marks the 10th anniversary of the genocide i...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2004
Age Positive campaign launched in Belfast
The Department of Enterprise, Trade & Investment have launched a new Age Positive Northern Ireland campaign, which is aiming to change attitudes by eradicating outdated stereotypes and encouraging emp...
Age Positive campaign launched in Belfast
The Department of Enterprise, Trade & Investment have launched a new Age Positive Northern Ireland campaign, which is aiming to change attitudes by eradicating outdated stereotypes and encouraging emp...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2004
'Economic wasteland' warning on insurance costs
Northern Ireland risks become an economic wasteland if the Government continues to refuse help to small businesses struggling for survival, an MLA warned today. East Londonderry Assembly member David...
'Economic wasteland' warning on insurance costs
Northern Ireland risks become an economic wasteland if the Government continues to refuse help to small businesses struggling for survival, an MLA warned today. East Londonderry Assembly member David...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2004
EDF report a 'wake-up call' for business, say PwC
Business advisors, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), have described the recent report by the Economic Development Forum as a "wake-up call for action". PwC’s Chief Economist, Philip McDonagh, said the re...
EDF report a 'wake-up call' for business, say PwC
Business advisors, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), have described the recent report by the Economic Development Forum as a "wake-up call for action". PwC’s Chief Economist, Philip McDonagh, said the re...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2004
Stena Line offers 'Landbridge' deal for NI travellers
Ferry company Stena Line have announced details of its 2004 Landbridge fares to Europe, which could mean savings of over £500 for customers taking their car to Europe this year. Paul Grant, Stena Lin...
Stena Line offers 'Landbridge' deal for NI travellers
Ferry company Stena Line have announced details of its 2004 Landbridge fares to Europe, which could mean savings of over £500 for customers taking their car to Europe this year. Paul Grant, Stena Lin...
Business News, Jan 27, 2004
Internet recruitment effectiveness doubles, says report
The effectiveness of the Internet in the recruitment process has doubled since 2000, according to research commissioned by recruitment group Reed. The research showed that more than two thirds of HR ...
Internet recruitment effectiveness doubles, says report
The effectiveness of the Internet in the recruitment process has doubled since 2000, according to research commissioned by recruitment group Reed. The research showed that more than two thirds of HR ...
UK National News, Jan 26, 2004
Lord Hutton reveals publication schedule
Lord Hutton has announced today that he will make a statement, presaging the official publication of his report into the circumstances surrounding the death of Dr David Kelly, on Wednesday at 12.30pm....
Lord Hutton reveals publication schedule
Lord Hutton has announced today that he will make a statement, presaging the official publication of his report into the circumstances surrounding the death of Dr David Kelly, on Wednesday at 12.30pm....
UK National News, Jan 26, 2004
Custody scheme aims to reduce re-offending rates
The first stage of a new pilot scheme, which will see certain categories of prisoner spend half the week back in the community, could significantly reduce re-offending rates, according to the Home Sec...
Custody scheme aims to reduce re-offending rates
The first stage of a new pilot scheme, which will see certain categories of prisoner spend half the week back in the community, could significantly reduce re-offending rates, according to the Home Sec...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2004
Education Minister announces scrapping of 11-plus
The Minister with responsibility for Education has confirmed that the last 11-plus tests will be held in Autumn 2008. Confirming the scrapping of the 11-plus as part of an overhaul of post-primary ed...
Education Minister announces scrapping of 11-plus
The Minister with responsibility for Education has confirmed that the last 11-plus tests will be held in Autumn 2008. Confirming the scrapping of the 11-plus as part of an overhaul of post-primary ed...
UK National News, Jan 26, 2004
UN must act urgently to fight genocide, says Annan
Describing the past decade as “especially shameful”, the UN Secretary-General has today called on the global community to take urgent political and, if necessary, military action to prevent genocide. ...
UN must act urgently to fight genocide, says Annan
Describing the past decade as “especially shameful”, the UN Secretary-General has today called on the global community to take urgent political and, if necessary, military action to prevent genocide. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2004
Two men killed in road crash
The two men who were killed in this morning's road crash in Mallusk have been named by police as Gary Black, 22, and David Anderson, 18. Both were from Alliance Avenue in north Belfast. A third man,...
Two men killed in road crash
The two men who were killed in this morning's road crash in Mallusk have been named by police as Gary Black, 22, and David Anderson, 18. Both were from Alliance Avenue in north Belfast. A third man,...
UK National News, Jan 26, 2004
Stay warm, claim your entitlements: OAPs urged
With temperatures forecast to plummet across the UK this week, older and vulnerable people have been urged to ensure that they are claiming all their winter payment entitlements and to be aware of cur...
Stay warm, claim your entitlements: OAPs urged
With temperatures forecast to plummet across the UK this week, older and vulnerable people have been urged to ensure that they are claiming all their winter payment entitlements and to be aware of cur...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with outbreaks of mainly light rain at times, although there may be the odd heavier burst. Driest in the south and east during the afternoon. Moderate southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Staying cloudy throughout the evening and overnight period with a little rain or drizzle at times. Mild overnight with light winds. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
