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Northern Ireland News for October 2004 : Page 3
Recruitment News, Oct 26, 2004
Breaking 'jobs for the boys' culture key to pay equality
Tackling occupational segregation – opening up male-dominated industries to women – is the key to closing the gender pay gap which currently stands at 19.5%, according to the trade department. Trade ...
Breaking 'jobs for the boys' culture key to pay equality
Tackling occupational segregation – opening up male-dominated industries to women – is the key to closing the gender pay gap which currently stands at 19.5%, according to the trade department. Trade ...
Business News, Oct 26, 2004
'Strong trading environment' fuels huge BP profits surge
Oil giant BP, in a climate of spiralling prices, have posted a massive profits surge of $1.2 billion to top almost $4 billion for the third quarter. BP saw net profits rise by 43% to £3.9 billion for...
'Strong trading environment' fuels huge BP profits surge
Oil giant BP, in a climate of spiralling prices, have posted a massive profits surge of $1.2 billion to top almost $4 billion for the third quarter. BP saw net profits rise by 43% to £3.9 billion for...
Business News, Oct 26, 2004
Breaking 'jobs for the boys' culture key to pay equality, says DTI
Tackling occupational segregation – opening up male-dominated industries to women – is the key to closing the gender pay gap which currently stands at 19.5%, according to the trade department. Trade ...
Breaking 'jobs for the boys' culture key to pay equality, says DTI
Tackling occupational segregation – opening up male-dominated industries to women – is the key to closing the gender pay gap which currently stands at 19.5%, according to the trade department. Trade ...
UK National News, Oct 26, 2004
Hundreds of tons of explosives stolen in Iraq, warns UN
More than 340 tons of high explosives that had been subject to UN monitoring were either stolen or looted from a government facility in Iraq, the chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)...
Hundreds of tons of explosives stolen in Iraq, warns UN
More than 340 tons of high explosives that had been subject to UN monitoring were either stolen or looted from a government facility in Iraq, the chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)...
Recruitment News, Oct 26, 2004
Teaching science in schools 'essential', says Royal Society
Teaching science in schools is so essential that it must be regarded as the 'fourth R', according to the Royal Society. In a speech to the Companions Dining Club of the Chartered Management Institute...
Teaching science in schools 'essential', says Royal Society
Teaching science in schools is so essential that it must be regarded as the 'fourth R', according to the Royal Society. In a speech to the Companions Dining Club of the Chartered Management Institute...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 26, 2004
DUP and Sinn Fein hold talks with government
Senior members of the DUP and Sinn Fein have been in London today to discuss the current political deadlock in Northern Ireland. Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams and party colleague Martin McGuinness ...
DUP and Sinn Fein hold talks with government
Senior members of the DUP and Sinn Fein have been in London today to discuss the current political deadlock in Northern Ireland. Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams and party colleague Martin McGuinness ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 26, 2004
Sir Reg to stand for East Belfast Westminster seat
Senior Ulster Unionist Sir Reg Empey is to stand against the DUP’s Peter Robinson for the East Belfast Westminster seat at next year’s General Election. Sir Reg said he was determined to reverse “the...
Sir Reg to stand for East Belfast Westminster seat
Senior Ulster Unionist Sir Reg Empey is to stand against the DUP’s Peter Robinson for the East Belfast Westminster seat at next year’s General Election. Sir Reg said he was determined to reverse “the...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 26, 2004
Gun held to woman’s head in Co Derry
Police are appealing for information after a gun was held to a woman’s head during an incident at a house in Co Londonderry on Monday. Five masked men, claiming to be from the INLA, forced their way ...
Gun held to woman’s head in Co Derry
Police are appealing for information after a gun was held to a woman’s head during an incident at a house in Co Londonderry on Monday. Five masked men, claiming to be from the INLA, forced their way ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 26, 2004
Drivers still ignoring speed limits and drink driving warnings
Drivers are still ignoring speed limits and warnings about drink driving, police have claimed. It follows the release of figures by the PSNI which show that 1,132 speeding drivers were detected durin...
Drivers still ignoring speed limits and drink driving warnings
Drivers are still ignoring speed limits and warnings about drink driving, police have claimed. It follows the release of figures by the PSNI which show that 1,132 speeding drivers were detected durin...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 26, 2004
Man charged with attempted murder
A man has been charged with three counts of attempted murder following a shooting incident in Co Down. The 47-year-old appeared before Armagh Magistrates' Court on Tuesday in connection with an atta...
Man charged with attempted murder
A man has been charged with three counts of attempted murder following a shooting incident in Co Down. The 47-year-old appeared before Armagh Magistrates' Court on Tuesday in connection with an atta...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 26, 2004
Two men charged over hammer attack
Two men have been charged with a hammer attack on a police officer in Co Armagh on Sunday. Campbell Jackson, 28, and Barry Allen, 43, both of Cecil Street in Portadown, faced a total of 15 charges wh...
Two men charged over hammer attack
Two men have been charged with a hammer attack on a police officer in Co Armagh on Sunday. Campbell Jackson, 28, and Barry Allen, 43, both of Cecil Street in Portadown, faced a total of 15 charges wh...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 26, 2004
Frozen fireworks assets appeal goes to court
One of three individuals who had assets of over £300,000 frozen by a High Court judge last week, is appealing against a penalty order regarding 165 tonnes of fireworks. Albert, Jessica and Paul Baxte...
Frozen fireworks assets appeal goes to court
One of three individuals who had assets of over £300,000 frozen by a High Court judge last week, is appealing against a penalty order regarding 165 tonnes of fireworks. Albert, Jessica and Paul Baxte...
UK National News, Oct 26, 2004
Same-sex couples get pensions rights boost
Changes announced today by the government will mean that same sex couples will gain pension benefits in contracted-out schemes. Under the proposals, civil partners will now have the right to pass on ...
Same-sex couples get pensions rights boost
Changes announced today by the government will mean that same sex couples will gain pension benefits in contracted-out schemes. Under the proposals, civil partners will now have the right to pass on ...
UK National News, Oct 26, 2004
Red wine helps protect against male lung cancer, says study
Red wine may help protect against the development of lung cancer in men, according to research published in the specialist British Medical Journal (BMJ) Thorax. The research assessed the lifestyles o...
Red wine helps protect against male lung cancer, says study
Red wine may help protect against the development of lung cancer in men, according to research published in the specialist British Medical Journal (BMJ) Thorax. The research assessed the lifestyles o...
UK National News, Oct 26, 2004
UK set to face spell of severe weather
Forecasters have issued a weather warning ahead of the arrival of severe gales and heavy rain to the western UK. The Met Office is forecasting that an intense depression to move near to the southwes...
UK set to face spell of severe weather
Forecasters have issued a weather warning ahead of the arrival of severe gales and heavy rain to the western UK. The Met Office is forecasting that an intense depression to move near to the southwes...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 26, 2004
HSENI issue guidance on managing sickness
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has issued new guidance on managing sickness absence and the return to work. HSENI Chairperson, Liam McBrinn, said he hoped the new guidan...
HSENI issue guidance on managing sickness
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has issued new guidance on managing sickness absence and the return to work. HSENI Chairperson, Liam McBrinn, said he hoped the new guidan...
UK National News, Oct 26, 2004
Blair recognises 'dedication' of Criminal Justice staff
Frontline staff and volunteers from the Criminal Justice System have been recognised for their efforts by the Prime Minister today. The 10 winners, for five individual awards and five team awards, we...
Blair recognises 'dedication' of Criminal Justice staff
Frontline staff and volunteers from the Criminal Justice System have been recognised for their efforts by the Prime Minister today. The 10 winners, for five individual awards and five team awards, we...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 26, 2004
More NI kids programmes needed by BBC
More resources should be made available by the BBC to Northern Ireland production companies to make children’s programmes, a University of Ulster academic has urged. Professor Máire Messenger Davies,...
More NI kids programmes needed by BBC
More resources should be made available by the BBC to Northern Ireland production companies to make children’s programmes, a University of Ulster academic has urged. Professor Máire Messenger Davies,...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 26, 2004
Transport plan for disabled and older people outlined
A new strategy that aims to improve Northern Ireland’s transport system for older people and people with disabilities has been published today. The Department for Regional Development's (DRD) draft A...
Transport plan for disabled and older people outlined
A new strategy that aims to improve Northern Ireland’s transport system for older people and people with disabilities has been published today. The Department for Regional Development's (DRD) draft A...
UK National News, Oct 25, 2004
Child sex juries to hear of certain previous convictions
In a major shake-up of criminal trial procedure, previous convictions will be revealed to juries in child sex cases, the Home Office has announced today. Under an order laid before Parliament today, ...
Child sex juries to hear of certain previous convictions
In a major shake-up of criminal trial procedure, previous convictions will be revealed to juries in child sex cases, the Home Office has announced today. Under an order laid before Parliament today, ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2004
DUP hit out at Bradley policing comments
The DUP has hit out at comments made by the Policing Board vice chairman that the current political vacuum was threatening progress made on policing in Northern Ireland. Speaking on Monday morning, D...
DUP hit out at Bradley policing comments
The DUP has hit out at comments made by the Policing Board vice chairman that the current political vacuum was threatening progress made on policing in Northern Ireland. Speaking on Monday morning, D...
UK National News, Oct 25, 2004
UK must act now to defend itself against bio-terrorism, says BMA
If the development of biological and genetic weapons is not curtailed, it will be "virtually impossible" for Britain to defend itself from terrorist bio-weapons attack, according to the British Medica...
UK must act now to defend itself against bio-terrorism, says BMA
If the development of biological and genetic weapons is not curtailed, it will be "virtually impossible" for Britain to defend itself from terrorist bio-weapons attack, according to the British Medica...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2004
Family escape injury in shooting
A family have escaped injury after a number of shots were fired at their home in Co Down early this morning. Two shotgun blasts were fired at the house in Stream Park, Kilkeel, smashing through the l...
Family escape injury in shooting
A family have escaped injury after a number of shots were fired at their home in Co Down early this morning. Two shotgun blasts were fired at the house in Stream Park, Kilkeel, smashing through the l...
UK National News, Oct 25, 2004
Man Utd 'terminate' talks with US tycoon
Manchester United has terminated talks with Malcolm Glazer after the US billionaire upped his stake in the club last week. In a statement, the board said that it regarded Mr Glazer's position to be ...
Man Utd 'terminate' talks with US tycoon
Manchester United has terminated talks with Malcolm Glazer after the US billionaire upped his stake in the club last week. In a statement, the board said that it regarded Mr Glazer's position to be ...
Business News, Oct 25, 2004
R&D investment maintains UK competitive edge, says Minister
The UK has maintained its world leading position in Research and Development (R&D) investment in the pharmaceuticals, health, biotechnology and aerospace sectors, and is second only to the US, accordi...
R&D investment maintains UK competitive edge, says Minister
The UK has maintained its world leading position in Research and Development (R&D) investment in the pharmaceuticals, health, biotechnology and aerospace sectors, and is second only to the US, accordi...
Business News, Oct 25, 2004
Pressurised workers need more bank holidays, says TUC
The government should create three new bank holidays to help overstretched workers spend more time with their families, according to the Trades Union Congress (TUC). As work-related stress costs the ...
Pressurised workers need more bank holidays, says TUC
The government should create three new bank holidays to help overstretched workers spend more time with their families, according to the Trades Union Congress (TUC). As work-related stress costs the ...
Business News, Oct 25, 2004
Energy users urged to cut fuel bills and save environment
Millions of people could save money on fuel bills and help cut harmful greenhouse gases by joining in Energy Efficiency Week - a big energy-saving 'turn off' campaign kicking off today. Organised by...
Energy users urged to cut fuel bills and save environment
Millions of people could save money on fuel bills and help cut harmful greenhouse gases by joining in Energy Efficiency Week - a big energy-saving 'turn off' campaign kicking off today. Organised by...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2004
Officer injured in hammer assault
A police officer has been injured after being struck with a hammer in Co Armagh at the weekend. The incident occurred after officers were called to the Thomas Street area of Portadown on Sunday after...
Officer injured in hammer assault
A police officer has been injured after being struck with a hammer in Co Armagh at the weekend. The incident occurred after officers were called to the Thomas Street area of Portadown on Sunday after...
UK National News, Oct 25, 2004
London Olympics planners in danger of wasting 'lasting legacy'
The UK will struggle to create a lasting legacy to the 2012 Olympic Games if it does not start to refocus planning provisions now, according to research published today. Two think tanks, the Institut...
London Olympics planners in danger of wasting 'lasting legacy'
The UK will struggle to create a lasting legacy to the 2012 Olympic Games if it does not start to refocus planning provisions now, according to research published today. Two think tanks, the Institut...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2004
Mother and son escape injury in firework attack
A woman and her eight-year-old son have been left "badly shaken" after a firework was thrown through the kitchen window of their Co Tyrone home on Sunday. It is understood a stone was used to break a...
Mother and son escape injury in firework attack
A woman and her eight-year-old son have been left "badly shaken" after a firework was thrown through the kitchen window of their Co Tyrone home on Sunday. It is understood a stone was used to break a...
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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.
