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Northern Ireland News for January 2004 : Page 8
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2004
New scheme launched to tackle deprivation in Belfast
A plan to tackle deprivation in 11 neighbourhoods across Belfast has been launched today by the Department for Social Development. The areas that will benefit from the new Neighbourhood Renewal Strat...
New scheme launched to tackle deprivation in Belfast
A plan to tackle deprivation in 11 neighbourhoods across Belfast has been launched today by the Department for Social Development. The areas that will benefit from the new Neighbourhood Renewal Strat...
UK National News, Jan 19, 2004
Intensive farming demolishes European bird population: report
Europe's farmland bird population has crashed by a third in some species due to intensive farming, according to a new report by the RSPB published today. With 10 countries joining the European Union...
Intensive farming demolishes European bird population: report
Europe's farmland bird population has crashed by a third in some species due to intensive farming, according to a new report by the RSPB published today. With 10 countries joining the European Union...
UK National News, Jan 19, 2004
Cannabis still 'harmful' despite reclassification
A new campaign has been launched which it is hoped will educate the public about the reclassification of cannabis from a class B to class C drug. The government's message is that cannabis will be re...
Cannabis still 'harmful' despite reclassification
A new campaign has been launched which it is hoped will educate the public about the reclassification of cannabis from a class B to class C drug. The government's message is that cannabis will be re...
UK National News, Jan 19, 2004
'Cold Mountain' is the frontrunner in 2004 BAFTA nominations
Anthony Minghella’s American Civil War epic, ‘Cold Mountain’ and Peter Jackson’s final installment in ‘The Lord Of The Rings’ trilogy, ‘The Return Of The King’ lead the list of nominations for the 200...
'Cold Mountain' is the frontrunner in 2004 BAFTA nominations
Anthony Minghella’s American Civil War epic, ‘Cold Mountain’ and Peter Jackson’s final installment in ‘The Lord Of The Rings’ trilogy, ‘The Return Of The King’ lead the list of nominations for the 200...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2004
Antibiotics don’t work on colds, warns medical chief
A revamped publicity campaign, launched by the health department today, has warned that antibiotics should not be taken for colds, most coughs and sore throats. The aim of the campaign, which feature...
Antibiotics don’t work on colds, warns medical chief
A revamped publicity campaign, launched by the health department today, has warned that antibiotics should not be taken for colds, most coughs and sore throats. The aim of the campaign, which feature...
UK National News, Jan 19, 2004
Government 'firmly committed' to emissions goal
The government has said that it was "firmly committed" to its national goal of moving towards a 20% reduction in emissions of carbon dioxide by 2010, following the publication of its draft National Al...
Government 'firmly committed' to emissions goal
The government has said that it was "firmly committed" to its national goal of moving towards a 20% reduction in emissions of carbon dioxide by 2010, following the publication of its draft National Al...
UK National News, Jan 19, 2004
National event set to tackle gun crime issues
A two-day national event bringing together representatives of the community and the voluntary sector, young people, law enforcement and policy-makers to discuss the nature of gun crime and gun culture...
National event set to tackle gun crime issues
A two-day national event bringing together representatives of the community and the voluntary sector, young people, law enforcement and policy-makers to discuss the nature of gun crime and gun culture...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2004
Spellar visits Bangor’s Kilcooley estate
John Spellar, the Minister with responsibility for Social Development, has announced that the Kilcooley estate in Bangor is one of the areas to benefit from the Neighbourhood Renewal Plan. The Minist...
Spellar visits Bangor’s Kilcooley estate
John Spellar, the Minister with responsibility for Social Development, has announced that the Kilcooley estate in Bangor is one of the areas to benefit from the Neighbourhood Renewal Plan. The Minist...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2004
Campaign encourages young people to talk about anxieties
The NSPCC have launched a new campaign, in order to encourage children and young people to discuss their anxieties and worries. The ‘Someone To Turn To’ campaign is supported by a number of celebriti...
Campaign encourages young people to talk about anxieties
The NSPCC have launched a new campaign, in order to encourage children and young people to discuss their anxieties and worries. The ‘Someone To Turn To’ campaign is supported by a number of celebriti...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2004
London unveils 2012 Olympic bid
Prime Minister Tony Blair joined Olympic athletes, politicians, business leaders and Londoners for the unveiling of the capital's 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games bids. In front of an audience also ...
London unveils 2012 Olympic bid
Prime Minister Tony Blair joined Olympic athletes, politicians, business leaders and Londoners for the unveiling of the capital's 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games bids. In front of an audience also ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2004
Dodds says DUP 'good intentions' not in question
Commenting on the Sinn Féin President's keynote speech yesterday, on the Good Friday Agreement Review, North Belfast Democratic Unionist Party MP Nigel Dodds has said that Sinn Féin is "completely mis...
Dodds says DUP 'good intentions' not in question
Commenting on the Sinn Féin President's keynote speech yesterday, on the Good Friday Agreement Review, North Belfast Democratic Unionist Party MP Nigel Dodds has said that Sinn Féin is "completely mis...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2004
Search continues for missing fishermen
The search for three French fishermen, who have been missing since their trawler sank off Cornwall yesterday, has continued today. The French fishing vessel Cap Burgaled Breiz sank in treacherous con...
Search continues for missing fishermen
The search for three French fishermen, who have been missing since their trawler sank off Cornwall yesterday, has continued today. The French fishing vessel Cap Burgaled Breiz sank in treacherous con...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2004
Prison Officers agree proposals to end dispute
In a joint statement today, the NIO and the Prison Officers Association (POA) announced that they have reached agreement on proposals to resolve a dispute in the Northern Ireland Prison Service. The ...
Prison Officers agree proposals to end dispute
In a joint statement today, the NIO and the Prison Officers Association (POA) announced that they have reached agreement on proposals to resolve a dispute in the Northern Ireland Prison Service. The ...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2004
First wave of Foundation Trust hospitals announced
Health Secretary John Reid today confirmed that he will support 24 NHS Trusts in their bids to become the first wave of NHS Foundation Trusts. The Trusts can now apply to the office of the Independen...
First wave of Foundation Trust hospitals announced
Health Secretary John Reid today confirmed that he will support 24 NHS Trusts in their bids to become the first wave of NHS Foundation Trusts. The Trusts can now apply to the office of the Independen...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2004
Afghans faces many onerous challenges ahead, says UN envoy
The successful conclusion of Afghanistan's recent constitutional Loya Jirga "promises great hope", but the country faces "many onerous challenges" if it is to capitalize on that hope, the outgoing sen...
Afghans faces many onerous challenges ahead, says UN envoy
The successful conclusion of Afghanistan's recent constitutional Loya Jirga "promises great hope", but the country faces "many onerous challenges" if it is to capitalize on that hope, the outgoing sen...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2004
Bedsharing with newborns can increase cot death risk: study
Parents who share a bed with their newborn baby could be increasing the risk of the child dying from cot death, research from the Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID) has claimed today. A...
Bedsharing with newborns can increase cot death risk: study
Parents who share a bed with their newborn baby could be increasing the risk of the child dying from cot death, research from the Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID) has claimed today. A...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2004
Children facing police protection offered better information
Children who have to be placed under police protection will get more information and reassurance following the publication today of new 'child- friendly' leaflets, the Home Office announced today. Th...
Children facing police protection offered better information
Children who have to be placed under police protection will get more information and reassurance following the publication today of new 'child- friendly' leaflets, the Home Office announced today. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2004
Security alerts in Belfast end
A spate of security alerts that were caused by abandoned vehicles this moring have ended. However, the incidents, that were being blamed on Loyalist paramiltaries, resulted in the closure of several ...
Security alerts in Belfast end
A spate of security alerts that were caused by abandoned vehicles this moring have ended. However, the incidents, that were being blamed on Loyalist paramiltaries, resulted in the closure of several ...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2004
Women in frontline of war against poverty: Annan
The greatest weapon in the war against poverty is the empowerment of women and the education of girls, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has said. In a keynote address to the International...
Women in frontline of war against poverty: Annan
The greatest weapon in the war against poverty is the empowerment of women and the education of girls, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has said. In a keynote address to the International...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2004
Economic benefits of renewable energy outlined
Renewable energy could reap "significant economic and social benefits" for the UK, according to a report out today. According to the Renewables Supply Chain Gap Analysis between 17,000 to 35,000 jobs...
Economic benefits of renewable energy outlined
Renewable energy could reap "significant economic and social benefits" for the UK, according to a report out today. According to the Renewables Supply Chain Gap Analysis between 17,000 to 35,000 jobs...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2004
Concern over possible disruption to GCE exams
Following this morning's bomb alerts in the Belfast area, Northern Ireland’s examinations body, the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA), has expressed its concern at possibl...
Concern over possible disruption to GCE exams
Following this morning's bomb alerts in the Belfast area, Northern Ireland’s examinations body, the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA), has expressed its concern at possibl...
Business News, Jan 16, 2004
Bargain hunters set to descend on Holidayworld
Billed as the show that "brings the whole world to your doorstep", Holidayworld 2004 opens its doors at Belfast's King’s Hall at 2.00pm on Friday. Television celebrity David Dickinson, perhaps as wel...
Bargain hunters set to descend on Holidayworld
Billed as the show that "brings the whole world to your doorstep", Holidayworld 2004 opens its doors at Belfast's King’s Hall at 2.00pm on Friday. Television celebrity David Dickinson, perhaps as wel...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2004
Government to clampdown on sick day increase
Local Government ministers have said that they are committed to tackling increasing levels of sickness absence in the Northern Ireland Civil Service and other government departments. The latest compr...
Government to clampdown on sick day increase
Local Government ministers have said that they are committed to tackling increasing levels of sickness absence in the Northern Ireland Civil Service and other government departments. The latest compr...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2004
Bargain hunters set to descend on Holidayworld
Billed as the show that "brings the whole world to your doorstep", Holidayworld 2004 opens its doors at Belfast's King’s Hall today. Television celebrity David Dickinson, perhaps as well known for hi...
Bargain hunters set to descend on Holidayworld
Billed as the show that "brings the whole world to your doorstep", Holidayworld 2004 opens its doors at Belfast's King’s Hall today. Television celebrity David Dickinson, perhaps as well known for hi...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2004
Boots posts strong growth figures
Boots has followed up yesterday's jobs axe announcement by today posting strong growth figures for the last quarter. Group sales for the third quarter ended 31 December 2003 were up by 5.2%, with lik...
Boots posts strong growth figures
Boots has followed up yesterday's jobs axe announcement by today posting strong growth figures for the last quarter. Group sales for the third quarter ended 31 December 2003 were up by 5.2%, with lik...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2004
Parents urged to apply for free pre-school places
NIO Education Minister Jane Kennedy has urged parents to apply for a free pre-school place for their children before the 28 January deadline. Outlining the benefits of pre-school education, the Minis...
Parents urged to apply for free pre-school places
NIO Education Minister Jane Kennedy has urged parents to apply for a free pre-school place for their children before the 28 January deadline. Outlining the benefits of pre-school education, the Minis...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2004
Consultation on changes to burial law published
The government is seeking views from the public, faith groups and other interested parties on how best to manage burial grounds in the future. A new consultation paper on maintenance of burial ground...
Consultation on changes to burial law published
The government is seeking views from the public, faith groups and other interested parties on how best to manage burial grounds in the future. A new consultation paper on maintenance of burial ground...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2004
B.I.C. completes major project with Royal Group
B.I.C. Systems has recently completed a major IT project for the Royal Group of Hospitals, the Dental Hospital and the Health and Social Services Trust. The project involved the complete overhaul of ...
B.I.C. completes major project with Royal Group
B.I.C. Systems has recently completed a major IT project for the Royal Group of Hospitals, the Dental Hospital and the Health and Social Services Trust. The project involved the complete overhaul of ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2004
Kilkeel company sees innovative seat idea 'take off'
A revolutionary approach to increase passenger comfort and safety on passenger flights has been developed by Kilkeel-based J Thompson Solutions (JTS). The idea for an innovative seat design and cabin...
Kilkeel company sees innovative seat idea 'take off'
A revolutionary approach to increase passenger comfort and safety on passenger flights has been developed by Kilkeel-based J Thompson Solutions (JTS). The idea for an innovative seat design and cabin...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2004
Invest NI back CE marking to help exporters
Invest Northern Ireland's CE marking programme is aiming to help local companies address safety issues more effectively and to become more competitive in export markets. Speaking at a seminar for a g...
Invest NI back CE marking to help exporters
Invest Northern Ireland's CE marking programme is aiming to help local companies address safety issues more effectively and to become more competitive in export markets. Speaking at a seminar for a g...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:This evening will be dry. Then the rest of the night will be mainly dry and mostly cloudy, although rain may reach the north coast later. Windy. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
