Northern Ireland News for November 2004

Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2004
NI talks move in the 'right direction'
Following a meeting this morning with Prime Minister Tony Blair, the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party Ian Paisley has said that the current talks are "moving in the right direction." The Rever...
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UK National News, Nov 30, 2004
Tougher penalties target reckless drivers
Road Safety Minister David Jamieson has announced a raft of new road safety measures today, including tougher penalties for reckless drivers. Mr Jamieson acknowledged the need for a wider range of ...
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UK National News, Nov 30, 2004
Guantanamo Bay 'torture', claims NY Times
According to a report in the New York Times today, The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has criticised the US military for abusing detainees held at Guantanamo Bay with tactics that are...
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UK National News, Nov 30, 2004
Deepcut abuse allegations subject of independent review
Armed Forces Minister Adam Ingram told MPs today that Deepcut army barracks in Surrey will be the subject of an independent investigation following allegations of abuse. Confirmation of the independe...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2004
Belfast metropolitan area and transport plans unveiled
Environment Minister, Angela Smith, and Regional Development Minister, John Spellar, today announced the publication of the draft Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan (BMAP) and Belfast Metropolitan Transpo...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2004
Tasers 'lethal' and 'prone to abuse,' claims report
More than 70 people in the US and Canada have died after being shocked with ‘taser’ weapons similar to ones currently being considered for use by the PSNI and UK police forces, says a new Amnesty Inte...
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UK National News, Nov 30, 2004
Scope of Blunkett inquiry raises objections
Sir Alan Budd's review of claims that David Blunkett misued his powers, which began today, has provoked criticism from parliamentary standards watchdog Sir Alistair Graham. Despite five further alleg...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2004
Andor open high tech facility in West Belfast
A new £6 million factory for Andor Technology at Springvale Business Park in West Belfast was opened today by Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment Barry Gardiner. The new premises will enabl...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2004
Ballybean murder victim named
Police have named the man found murdered in Gleneagles Gardens in Ballybean area of Dundonald. A murder inquiry was launched following the discovery of the body of 40-year-old David Hamilton at his f...
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UK National News, Nov 30, 2004
Olympic rowing champion Pinsent bows out
A few months after winning his fourth Olympic Gold Medal Matthew Pinsent, one of Britain's premier rowers in recent years has announced his retirement. Pinsent, who at 34 has had an illustrious caree...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2004
Search for fisherman resumes on Lough Erne
The search for a missing fisherman has resumed today on Upper Lough Erne in County Fermanagh. The missing man, reported to be a father of three, is understood to be an experienced fisherman and was w...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2004
NI project team wins top patient safety award
NI has come first in the UK for patient safety at the annual Health Service Journal Awards for the second consecutive year. The winning project was chosen from 33 entries from across the UK and is de...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2004
Police launch murder inquiry following body find
Police have launched a murder inquiry following the discovery of the body of man in his 40s in the Ballybean area of Dundonald. It is understood that the alarm was raised when the man, who has not ye...
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UK National News, Nov 30, 2004
Heating for all under 'Warm Front' scheme
Britain's most vulnerable households are in line to receive more financial support to help alleviate fuel poverty, Margaret Beckett, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, has ann...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2004
Minister appeals for views on NI Economic Vision
The Enterprise Minister has urged all parties with an interest in the future of the economy to respond to the consultation on the draft Economic Vision for Northern Ireland. Addressing members of the...
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UK National News, Nov 30, 2004
MMO2 and DoCoMo to bring i-mode to UK
MMO2 plc, a leading European mobile operator and Japanese-based NTT DoCoMo Inc have signed a deal to deliver i-mode internet services in the UK. Users in Germany and Ireland will also be able to av...
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UK National News, Nov 29, 2004
OFGEM announces increase in distribution charges
Ofgem has announced today that electricity distribution charges are set to rise by 1% next year. The move means that customers will pay an extra 6p on their average monthly household bill. For the fo...
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UK National News, Nov 29, 2004
Sport scholarship scheme receives further funding
An extra £6 million has been designated to the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS), set up to enable school leavers to continue their sporting careers. The announcement today means that the sc...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2004
Further period of consultation on water reform
The NIO have announced a further period of consultation on the Government's proposals for the reform of water and sewerage services in Northern Ireland. Minister of State, John Spellar, said: "I have...
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Business News, Nov 29, 2004
Survey reveals falling business crime rate
According to the latest figures in the first national Government business crime survey conducted since 1994, overall crime is down 30% since 1997. Crime against retailers is seven percentage points l...
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Business News, Nov 29, 2004
CBI urges spending cuts to meet 'golden rule'
According to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) major cuts in spending or a sharp increase in taxes will be mandatory for the next Government if it is to meet Chancellor Gordon Brown's strate...
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UK National News, Nov 29, 2004
Study finds children's rights not protected
A new study has found that the government is failing to protect the rights of vulnerable children. Revelations that the UK along with the US imprisons more children than any other countries reflect t...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2004
Drive launched to clear roads of 'run-arounds'
Lord Mayor of Belfast Tom Ekin and Criminal Justice Minister John Spellar have joined forces to launch Operation Clean Up, a long-term initiative to remove hundreds of untaxed and so-called ‘run-aroun...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2004
Historic meeting between Adams and Orde is 'useful'
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has described the first ever face-to-face meeting between the Sinn Féin leadership and the Chief Constable of the Police Service for Northern Ireland as "useful". Leav...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2004
NI peace process reaches crucial point
The Northern Ireland peace process has reached a crucial point as two key "make or break" meetings take place today. A Sinn Féin delegation led by party President Gerry Adams has an unprecedented mee...
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UK National News, Nov 29, 2004
Probe pending as Blunkett denies visa abuse allegations
David Blunkett is embroiled in a battle to clear his name today after press allegations that he had used his position as Home Secretary to do favours for his ex-lover. The Sunday Telegraph claimed th...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2004
Flanigan to return home after short holiday
The UN worker from County Armagh, Annetta Flanigan, who was held captive for 27 days in Afghanistan is expected to return home after a short holiday. Ms Flanigan is reported to have left the Afghan c...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2004
Gun attack on house in Portadown
A group of 13 people were uninjured following a gun attack on a house in Portadown, County Armagh at the weekend. Several shots were fired at the house in the Garvaghy Road area of Portadown in the e...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2004
Benefit order books replaced by direct payment
The Social Security Agency (SSA) has confirmed that the last ever batch of benefit order books are currently being distributed. "The last benefit order books are now being sent out, so it's definitel...
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UK National News, Nov 29, 2004
All trains to accommodate disabled passengers by 2020
Transport Minister Charlotte Atkins revealed today that by 2020 all trains in the UK will accommodate disabled passengers. The announcement follows the recent introduction of the Disability Discrimin...
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