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Northern Ireland News for November 2004 : Page 10
UK National News, Nov 10, 2004
Scottish executive backs smoking ban
The Scottish executive has today confirmed that it will seek a total ban on smoking in enclosed public places. In order to enforce the ban, pubs and restaurants that fail to enforce the law will fac...
Scottish executive backs smoking ban
The Scottish executive has today confirmed that it will seek a total ban on smoking in enclosed public places. In order to enforce the ban, pubs and restaurants that fail to enforce the law will fac...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2004
Three men injured in racial attack
Three men have been attacked in what police are treating as a racial incident in Lurgan, Co Armagh on Tuesday evening. At around 9pm, the three men, who are believed to be Latvian, were walking throu...
Three men injured in racial attack
Three men have been attacked in what police are treating as a racial incident in Lurgan, Co Armagh on Tuesday evening. At around 9pm, the three men, who are believed to be Latvian, were walking throu...
UK National News, Nov 10, 2004
Warning issued following huge rise in ATM fraud
Cash machine users have been warned to play safe when making cash withdrawals, after figures published today revealed that fraudulent ATM withdrawals topped £61 million last year – a rise of 85%. Tot...
Warning issued following huge rise in ATM fraud
Cash machine users have been warned to play safe when making cash withdrawals, after figures published today revealed that fraudulent ATM withdrawals topped £61 million last year – a rise of 85%. Tot...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2004
Police arrest Coleraine man in connection with killing
Police have arrested a 26-year-old man from Coleraine in connection with the murder of a Londonderry man in September. Darren Thompson, 22, from Harkness Gardens in the Waterside area of the city, wa...
Police arrest Coleraine man in connection with killing
Police have arrested a 26-year-old man from Coleraine in connection with the murder of a Londonderry man in September. Darren Thompson, 22, from Harkness Gardens in the Waterside area of the city, wa...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2004
Adams blames political deadlock on DUP
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has blamed the current political impasse on the DUP during a meeting with the US Special envoy Mitchell Reiss in Washington today. Wednesday's talks, which also involv...
Adams blames political deadlock on DUP
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has blamed the current political impasse on the DUP during a meeting with the US Special envoy Mitchell Reiss in Washington today. Wednesday's talks, which also involv...
UK National News, Nov 10, 2004
MoD rapped over its handling of defence projects
The way in which the MoD buys and develops defence equipment has come under fire in a new National Audit Office (NAO) report published today. The MoD came in for criticism after the NAO found that th...
MoD rapped over its handling of defence projects
The way in which the MoD buys and develops defence equipment has come under fire in a new National Audit Office (NAO) report published today. The MoD came in for criticism after the NAO found that th...
Business News, Nov 10, 2004
Industry urges NI to ‘play safe’ with cash cards
Cash machine users were today advised to keep playing safe when making cash withdrawals, despite fraudulent cash withdrawals in Northern Ireland falling by 8% to £368,000 over the past year. However,...
Industry urges NI to ‘play safe’ with cash cards
Cash machine users were today advised to keep playing safe when making cash withdrawals, despite fraudulent cash withdrawals in Northern Ireland falling by 8% to £368,000 over the past year. However,...
Business News, Nov 10, 2004
Warning issued following huge rise in ATM fraud
Cash machine users have been warned to play safe when making cash withdrawals, after figures published today revealed that fraudulent ATM withdrawals topped £61 million last year – a rise of 85% in th...
Warning issued following huge rise in ATM fraud
Cash machine users have been warned to play safe when making cash withdrawals, after figures published today revealed that fraudulent ATM withdrawals topped £61 million last year – a rise of 85% in th...
Business News, Nov 10, 2004
Creativity gives economy competitive edge
Creativity gives economy competitive edgeCreative industries make a significant contribution to the Northern Ireland economy, providing 9,000 jobs and generating £900 million each year, Culture, Arts ...
Creativity gives economy competitive edge
Creativity gives economy competitive edgeCreative industries make a significant contribution to the Northern Ireland economy, providing 9,000 jobs and generating £900 million each year, Culture, Arts ...
Business News, Nov 10, 2004
Registration scheme lures thousands of EU workers
Around 91,000 people from eight of the EU's accession states have signed up to the new worker registration scheme registered, according to figures released today. The Home Office revealed that up to ...
Registration scheme lures thousands of EU workers
Around 91,000 people from eight of the EU's accession states have signed up to the new worker registration scheme registered, according to figures released today. The Home Office revealed that up to ...
Business News, Nov 10, 2004
Vodafone launches 3G service
Vodafone have launched the long-awaited third generation, 3G, mobile phone service that offers video calls and music downloads. The use of 3G technology promises faster data rates for mobile users th...
Vodafone launches 3G service
Vodafone have launched the long-awaited third generation, 3G, mobile phone service that offers video calls and music downloads. The use of 3G technology promises faster data rates for mobile users th...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2004
Local Ministers urged to follow Scottish lead on smoking ban
The British Medical Association for Northern Ireland (BMA NI) today welcomed a decision by the Scottish Executive to ban smoking in all enclosed public places and urged local Ministers to follow suite...
Local Ministers urged to follow Scottish lead on smoking ban
The British Medical Association for Northern Ireland (BMA NI) today welcomed a decision by the Scottish Executive to ban smoking in all enclosed public places and urged local Ministers to follow suite...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2004
Industry urges NI to ‘play safe’ with cash cards
Cash machine users were today advised to keep playing safe when making cash withdrawals, despite fraudulent cash withdrawals in Northern Ireland falling by 8% to £368,000 over the past year. However,...
Industry urges NI to ‘play safe’ with cash cards
Cash machine users were today advised to keep playing safe when making cash withdrawals, despite fraudulent cash withdrawals in Northern Ireland falling by 8% to £368,000 over the past year. However,...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2004
Social Security Agency hit out at cancer benefits criticism
The Chief Executive of the Social Security Agency (SSA), Gerry Keenan, today highlighted work that his agency has been carrying out to assist people suffering from cancer to access their benefits. He...
Social Security Agency hit out at cancer benefits criticism
The Chief Executive of the Social Security Agency (SSA), Gerry Keenan, today highlighted work that his agency has been carrying out to assist people suffering from cancer to access their benefits. He...
Business News, Nov 10, 2004
Cable & Wireless to cut 600 jobs
Telecommunications company Cable & Wireless has announced that 600 jobs are to go across Europe and that its HQ in London will be relocated to Bracknell. Facing tough and "challenging" trading pressu...
Cable & Wireless to cut 600 jobs
Telecommunications company Cable & Wireless has announced that 600 jobs are to go across Europe and that its HQ in London will be relocated to Bracknell. Facing tough and "challenging" trading pressu...
Business News, Nov 10, 2004
Falconer hands final warning to 'no win no fee' companies
The government has launched a fresh assault on 'compensation culture', warning 'no win no fee' claims companies that they have one last chance to get their house in order before regulations are impose...
Falconer hands final warning to 'no win no fee' companies
The government has launched a fresh assault on 'compensation culture', warning 'no win no fee' claims companies that they have one last chance to get their house in order before regulations are impose...
UK National News, Nov 10, 2004
Registration scheme lures thousands of EU workers
Around 91,000 people from eight of the EU's accession states have signed up to the new worker registration scheme registered, according to figures released today. The Home Office revealed that up to ...
Registration scheme lures thousands of EU workers
Around 91,000 people from eight of the EU's accession states have signed up to the new worker registration scheme registered, according to figures released today. The Home Office revealed that up to ...
UK National News, Nov 10, 2004
Remembrance week sees heroes return to old battlefields
As the nation prepares to remember Britain's war dead, the Big Lottery Fund today announced new awards for Second World War veterans to revisit the battlefronts where they saw action 60 years ago thro...
Remembrance week sees heroes return to old battlefields
As the nation prepares to remember Britain's war dead, the Big Lottery Fund today announced new awards for Second World War veterans to revisit the battlefronts where they saw action 60 years ago thro...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2004
Graphic study aims to curb teenage binge drinking
A unique study using images of facial and mouth trauma to cut down on teenage binge drinking has been carried out by researchers from Queen's University and the Royal Group of Hospitals. Six Belfast ...
Graphic study aims to curb teenage binge drinking
A unique study using images of facial and mouth trauma to cut down on teenage binge drinking has been carried out by researchers from Queen's University and the Royal Group of Hospitals. Six Belfast ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2004
Strategy unveiled to assist agri-food market
Agriculture Minister Ian Pearson and Enterprise Minister Barry Gardiner today announced the Government's response to the Food Strategy Group's 'Fit for Market' report. The report outlined a strategy ...
Strategy unveiled to assist agri-food market
Agriculture Minister Ian Pearson and Enterprise Minister Barry Gardiner today announced the Government's response to the Food Strategy Group's 'Fit for Market' report. The report outlined a strategy ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2004
Creativity gives economy competitive edge
Creative industries make a significant contribution to the Northern Ireland economy, providing 9,000 jobs and generating £900 million each year, Culture, Arts and Leisure Minister, Angela Smith, said ...
Creativity gives economy competitive edge
Creative industries make a significant contribution to the Northern Ireland economy, providing 9,000 jobs and generating £900 million each year, Culture, Arts and Leisure Minister, Angela Smith, said ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2004
UU to conduct research into male violence
The University of Ulster is to conduct groundbreaking research into young male violence and how to deal with it. The University is to set up the world’s first Centre for Young Men’s Studies – a resea...
UU to conduct research into male violence
The University of Ulster is to conduct groundbreaking research into young male violence and how to deal with it. The University is to set up the world’s first Centre for Young Men’s Studies – a resea...
UK National News, Nov 9, 2004
Coalition forces push further into Fallujah
US forces are pushing further into Fallujah and have gained control over the northern third of the city, according to news agencies. On the second day of the assault, the 15-strong coalition force ha...
Coalition forces push further into Fallujah
US forces are pushing further into Fallujah and have gained control over the northern third of the city, according to news agencies. On the second day of the assault, the 15-strong coalition force ha...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 9, 2004
21-year-old appears in court following student's death
A man has appeared in a Scottish court charged with assaulting a student from Northern Ireland who later died after being found at a nearby roadside. Liam Armstrong, 21, whose address was not given, ...
21-year-old appears in court following student's death
A man has appeared in a Scottish court charged with assaulting a student from Northern Ireland who later died after being found at a nearby roadside. Liam Armstrong, 21, whose address was not given, ...
UK National News, Nov 9, 2004
British soldier killed near Camp Dogwood is identified
The British soldier who was killed near Camp Dogwood - the fourth in five days - following a bomb attack on a Black Watch armoured patrol has been named. Private Pita Tukutukuwaqa, of the 1st Battali...
British soldier killed near Camp Dogwood is identified
The British soldier who was killed near Camp Dogwood - the fourth in five days - following a bomb attack on a Black Watch armoured patrol has been named. Private Pita Tukutukuwaqa, of the 1st Battali...
UK National News, Nov 9, 2004
Victims of Ufton Nervet train crash named
The seven victims of the high-speed train crash at a level-crossing near Ufton Nervet on Sunday have been named. The youngest was nine-year-old Louella Main who perished with her mother Anjanetta Ros...
Victims of Ufton Nervet train crash named
The seven victims of the high-speed train crash at a level-crossing near Ufton Nervet on Sunday have been named. The youngest was nine-year-old Louella Main who perished with her mother Anjanetta Ros...
UK National News, Nov 9, 2004
Liverpool legend Emlyn Hughes dies
Emlyn Hughes, one of the greatest English footballers of the 1970s, has died after a long illness. Fifty-seven-year-old Hughes passed away at his Sheffield home in the early hours of this morning, 1...
Liverpool legend Emlyn Hughes dies
Emlyn Hughes, one of the greatest English footballers of the 1970s, has died after a long illness. Fifty-seven-year-old Hughes passed away at his Sheffield home in the early hours of this morning, 1...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 9, 2004
MP hits out at racist attacks
North Belfast MP Nigel Dodds has condemned a series of racist attacks on residents in the Skegoneill area of the city overnight. Graffiti was discovered on homes and cars at Queen Victoria Gardens in...
MP hits out at racist attacks
North Belfast MP Nigel Dodds has condemned a series of racist attacks on residents in the Skegoneill area of the city overnight. Graffiti was discovered on homes and cars at Queen Victoria Gardens in...
UK National News, Nov 9, 2004
Business leaders have 'key role' to play countering terror threats
The head of the British secret service has warned business leaders that they should be more aware of the threat of terrorism, including electronic attacks. Addressing the Confederation of British Bus...
Business leaders have 'key role' to play countering terror threats
The head of the British secret service has warned business leaders that they should be more aware of the threat of terrorism, including electronic attacks. Addressing the Confederation of British Bus...
UK National News, Nov 9, 2004
Report highlights successful fight against prostate cancer
Men with prostate cancer are being seen more quickly and receiving better care according to a new report out today. The report sets out progress made following the publication of the NHS Prostate Can...
Report highlights successful fight against prostate cancer
Men with prostate cancer are being seen more quickly and receiving better care according to a new report out today. The report sets out progress made following the publication of the NHS Prostate Can...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Staying cold. Any freezing fog that has formed overnight will slowly thin and disperse during the morning. Otherwise dry and bright much of the day with perhaps the odd coastal shower in the north and east. Maximum temperature 4 °C.Tonight:Dry at first with cloud thickening from the south through the evening. The odd shower, wintry over high ground, over northern counties, becoming more persistent rain over Down and Antrim. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
