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Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2004
Elliott snatches draw for NI
Northern Ireland’s 12,000 home support went through every possible emotion last night after their national football team came away with a 3-3 draw against Austria at Windsor Park. A 94th minute goal ...
Elliott snatches draw for NI
Northern Ireland’s 12,000 home support went through every possible emotion last night after their national football team came away with a 3-3 draw against Austria at Windsor Park. A 94th minute goal ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2004
NIE highlights electricity dangers
Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) today issued a strong warning to all contractors, farmers and DIY enthusiasts to take the necessary safety precautions when working in the vicinity of overhead and u...
NIE highlights electricity dangers
Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) today issued a strong warning to all contractors, farmers and DIY enthusiasts to take the necessary safety precautions when working in the vicinity of overhead and u...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2004
Belfast council's action plan set to boost retail sector
The importance of the independent retail sector to the life and prosperity of the city is being highlighted in a new action plan being developed by Belfast City Council. As part of it’s Local Economi...
Belfast council's action plan set to boost retail sector
The importance of the independent retail sector to the life and prosperity of the city is being highlighted in a new action plan being developed by Belfast City Council. As part of it’s Local Economi...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2004
A&E's have made progress but more work is needed, says NAO
A&E departments need to improve in their care of the elderly and mental health patients, and some trusts still have some way to go to achieve waiting list targets, according to a report out today by t...
A&E's have made progress but more work is needed, says NAO
A&E departments need to improve in their care of the elderly and mental health patients, and some trusts still have some way to go to achieve waiting list targets, according to a report out today by t...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2004
BBC3 and BBC4 provide 'poor value for money'
In a stinging review of the BBC's new digital channels, BBC3 and BBC4 have been found to be "providing poor value for money" to the licence fee payer, as well as doing little to connect the BBC with v...
BBC3 and BBC4 provide 'poor value for money'
In a stinging review of the BBC's new digital channels, BBC3 and BBC4 have been found to be "providing poor value for money" to the licence fee payer, as well as doing little to connect the BBC with v...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2004
Spanish police arrest IRA bombing suspect
Spanish police have arrested a man in connection with the bombing of an army barracks in Lisburn eight years ago. Michael Gerard Rogan, 44, from Easton Avenue in north Belfast, was arrested in the ho...
Spanish police arrest IRA bombing suspect
Spanish police have arrested a man in connection with the bombing of an army barracks in Lisburn eight years ago. Michael Gerard Rogan, 44, from Easton Avenue in north Belfast, was arrested in the ho...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2004
Employment rate sees quarterly rise
The number of people in employment has increased by 10,000 over the last quarter and the jobless rate has fallen again, according to labour market statistics published this month. The Office of Natio...
Employment rate sees quarterly rise
The number of people in employment has increased by 10,000 over the last quarter and the jobless rate has fallen again, according to labour market statistics published this month. The Office of Natio...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2004
Poor children more likely to be injured on NI roads
A new report has revealed that children from a poor upbringing are five times more likely to be injured on Northern Ireland's roads. The report, by Barnardo's and charity Transport 2000, called for m...
Poor children more likely to be injured on NI roads
A new report has revealed that children from a poor upbringing are five times more likely to be injured on Northern Ireland's roads. The report, by Barnardo's and charity Transport 2000, called for m...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2004
Body of man found in Co Tyrone
The body of a man has been uncovered on an isolated pathway in Co Tyrone. The discovery was made in Caledon, near Dungannon, by a passer-by shortly before 8am on Wednesday. The dead man, who is thou...
Body of man found in Co Tyrone
The body of a man has been uncovered on an isolated pathway in Co Tyrone. The discovery was made in Caledon, near Dungannon, by a passer-by shortly before 8am on Wednesday. The dead man, who is thou...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2004
Government's 'failure' to create smoke-free workplaces slammed
Doctors meeting in Edinburgh for the BMA's UK Council today have condemned the "failure of the government" in delaying a ban on smoking in UK workplaces. The BMA Council welcomed developments in the ...
Government's 'failure' to create smoke-free workplaces slammed
Doctors meeting in Edinburgh for the BMA's UK Council today have condemned the "failure of the government" in delaying a ban on smoking in UK workplaces. The BMA Council welcomed developments in the ...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2004
New NHS staff to face criminal record checks
All eligible new recruits into the NHS must undergo checks on their criminal record under a new measure to increase patient safety announced today. From early next year, Criminal Records Bureau (CRB...
New NHS staff to face criminal record checks
All eligible new recruits into the NHS must undergo checks on their criminal record under a new measure to increase patient safety announced today. From early next year, Criminal Records Bureau (CRB...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2004
Wartime generation in line for free passports
Britain's wartime generation are set to receive free passports from next week, the Home Secretary has announced today. In recognition of the sacrifices made by World War II veterans and civilians, e...
Wartime generation in line for free passports
Britain's wartime generation are set to receive free passports from next week, the Home Secretary has announced today. In recognition of the sacrifices made by World War II veterans and civilians, e...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2004
NHS gets its first-ever human rights director
The first-ever equality and human rights director for the NHS has been appointed today as part of the service's diversity agenda. The new director, Surinder Sharma, has over 25 years' experience work...
NHS gets its first-ever human rights director
The first-ever equality and human rights director for the NHS has been appointed today as part of the service's diversity agenda. The new director, Surinder Sharma, has over 25 years' experience work...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2004
Women and ethnic minorities urged to join judiciary
A raft of proposals have been unveiled today designed to make the judiciary more inclusive and attract more women and ethnic minorities. Today's consultation paper, 'Increasing Diversity in the Judic...
Women and ethnic minorities urged to join judiciary
A raft of proposals have been unveiled today designed to make the judiciary more inclusive and attract more women and ethnic minorities. Today's consultation paper, 'Increasing Diversity in the Judic...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2004
Unemployment at lowest level on record
The latest labour market figures, released today, show that the unemployment rate in Northern Ireland has fallen to the lowest level on record and is now equal to the UK average. The seasonally adj...
Unemployment at lowest level on record
The latest labour market figures, released today, show that the unemployment rate in Northern Ireland has fallen to the lowest level on record and is now equal to the UK average. The seasonally adj...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2004
PSNI get help in tracking down stolen vehicles
The PSNI is to increase its ability to tackle car theft in Northern Ireland with a new tracker device fitted to police vehicles. The agreement with Tracker UK will enable vehicles, which have been fi...
PSNI get help in tracking down stolen vehicles
The PSNI is to increase its ability to tackle car theft in Northern Ireland with a new tracker device fitted to police vehicles. The agreement with Tracker UK will enable vehicles, which have been fi...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2004
Summer tourism figures set to show increase
Northern Ireland’s summer tourism figures look set to show a 5% increase compared with last year, early indications show. Speaking at a meeting with the Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) last nig...
Summer tourism figures set to show increase
Northern Ireland’s summer tourism figures look set to show a 5% increase compared with last year, early indications show. Speaking at a meeting with the Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) last nig...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2004
Carroll set for NI start
Manchester United goalkeeper Roy Carroll has been recalled to the Northern Ireland starting line up ahead of tonight’s World Cup qualifier against Austria at Windsor Park. The Enniskillen man last pl...
Carroll set for NI start
Manchester United goalkeeper Roy Carroll has been recalled to the Northern Ireland starting line up ahead of tonight’s World Cup qualifier against Austria at Windsor Park. The Enniskillen man last pl...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2004
UU researchers win archaeological accolade
Three researchers from the University of Ulster have won a prestigious British Archaeological Award for their pioneering survey of Strangford Lough. Thomas McErlean, Rosemary McConkey and Wes Forsyth...
UU researchers win archaeological accolade
Three researchers from the University of Ulster have won a prestigious British Archaeological Award for their pioneering survey of Strangford Lough. Thomas McErlean, Rosemary McConkey and Wes Forsyth...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2004
Pensions crisis could mean retirement poverty for millions
A massive deficit in the pensions savings could leave nine million people in poverty by the time they retire, according to a report by the Independent Pensions Commission. The commission's first rep...
Pensions crisis could mean retirement poverty for millions
A massive deficit in the pensions savings could leave nine million people in poverty by the time they retire, according to a report by the Independent Pensions Commission. The commission's first rep...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2004
Straw acknowledges errors but claims war was justified
The Foreign Secretary has told the Commons today that, while he accepted the UK had been duped into war by Saddam Hussein's duplicitous behaviour and by its own false intelligence, the government was ...
Straw acknowledges errors but claims war was justified
The Foreign Secretary has told the Commons today that, while he accepted the UK had been duped into war by Saddam Hussein's duplicitous behaviour and by its own false intelligence, the government was ...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2004
11-year-old girl injured by Israeli gunfire, UN claims
An 11-year-old Palestinian girl in the Gaza Strip has been taken to hospital for emergency surgery after she was struck by gunfire while sitting at her desk in a UN-run school this morning. Ghadeer ...
11-year-old girl injured by Israeli gunfire, UN claims
An 11-year-old Palestinian girl in the Gaza Strip has been taken to hospital for emergency surgery after she was struck by gunfire while sitting at her desk in a UN-run school this morning. Ghadeer ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2004
2,300 civil servants face jobs axe
Up to 2,300 jobs are to be cut as part of the biggest shake-up seen in the Northern Ireland Civil Service for years. The cuts, which are part of government spending plans for the next three years, wi...
2,300 civil servants face jobs axe
Up to 2,300 jobs are to be cut as part of the biggest shake-up seen in the Northern Ireland Civil Service for years. The cuts, which are part of government spending plans for the next three years, wi...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2004
Drop in cost of travelling drives inflation rate down
Inflation fell by 0.2% to 1.3% in September due in part to reductions in the cost of transport services, the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has said. The ONS said that the seasonal price drop in...
Drop in cost of travelling drives inflation rate down
Inflation fell by 0.2% to 1.3% in September due in part to reductions in the cost of transport services, the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has said. The ONS said that the seasonal price drop in...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2004
Awareness campaign leads to rise in transplant ops
Last year saw a 3% increase in the number of transplant operations that took place in the UK in 2002, according to the health department. A new report, 'Saving Lives, Valuing Donors: One Year On', sa...
Awareness campaign leads to rise in transplant ops
Last year saw a 3% increase in the number of transplant operations that took place in the UK in 2002, according to the health department. A new report, 'Saving Lives, Valuing Donors: One Year On', sa...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2004
Investment sees potential jobs boost for Larne
Up to 100 jobs could be created after the opening of a new £2.2 million business park development in Co Antrim. Willowbank Business Park is an initiative by Larne’s enterprise agency LEDCOM, to build...
Investment sees potential jobs boost for Larne
Up to 100 jobs could be created after the opening of a new £2.2 million business park development in Co Antrim. Willowbank Business Park is an initiative by Larne’s enterprise agency LEDCOM, to build...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2004
Sun and Times owners to move to new north London base
News Corporation, the company which owns the Sun and The Times newspapers, has today announced that it is to move away from its Wapping headquarters to a new production plant in Enfield, north of Lond...
Sun and Times owners to move to new north London base
News Corporation, the company which owns the Sun and The Times newspapers, has today announced that it is to move away from its Wapping headquarters to a new production plant in Enfield, north of Lond...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2004
Man stabbed in Newtownabbey
A man has been stabbed in the stomach after being attacked by a group of men in Co Antrim early this morning. The victim was walking along Old Mill Drive in Newtownabbey when the group of men approac...
Man stabbed in Newtownabbey
A man has been stabbed in the stomach after being attacked by a group of men in Co Antrim early this morning. The victim was walking along Old Mill Drive in Newtownabbey when the group of men approac...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2004
Ageism a problem in NI says survey
Nearly 50% of people in Northern Ireland believe ageism is a significant problem within our society – according to new research by the University of Ulster. Professor Eileen Evason, Emeritus Professo...
Ageism a problem in NI says survey
Nearly 50% of people in Northern Ireland believe ageism is a significant problem within our society – according to new research by the University of Ulster. Professor Eileen Evason, Emeritus Professo...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2004
DPP support reinforces police work: Murphy
The new policing arrangements in Northern Ireland have been reinforced by the creation of District Policing Partnerships and enhanced by the calibre of the men and women who serve on them, Secretary o...
DPP support reinforces police work: Murphy
The new policing arrangements in Northern Ireland have been reinforced by the creation of District Policing Partnerships and enhanced by the calibre of the men and women who serve on them, Secretary o...
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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.
