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Northern Ireland News for November 2004 : Page 12
UK National News, Nov 5, 2004
Prime Minister pays tribute to fallen Scots soldiers
The Prime Minister has paid tribute to the three British soldiers of the Black Watch Regiment who died in Iraq and offered his condolences to families. He also expressed his pride and gratitude to th...
Prime Minister pays tribute to fallen Scots soldiers
The Prime Minister has paid tribute to the three British soldiers of the Black Watch Regiment who died in Iraq and offered his condolences to families. He also expressed his pride and gratitude to th...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2004
Reid set target to cut MRSA blood infections by half
MRSA bloodstream infections in hospitals will be cut in half by 2008, the government has pledged today. Under the plans, NHS Acute Trusts will be tasked with achieving a year on year reduction up to ...
Reid set target to cut MRSA blood infections by half
MRSA bloodstream infections in hospitals will be cut in half by 2008, the government has pledged today. Under the plans, NHS Acute Trusts will be tasked with achieving a year on year reduction up to ...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2004
MoD names Black Watch soldiers killed in bomb attack
Three soldiers from the 1st Battalion of the Black Watch have been killed in a suicide bomb attack close to the regiment's new base of Camp Dogwood, 20 miles south the Iraqi capital Baghdad. The MoD...
MoD names Black Watch soldiers killed in bomb attack
Three soldiers from the 1st Battalion of the Black Watch have been killed in a suicide bomb attack close to the regiment's new base of Camp Dogwood, 20 miles south the Iraqi capital Baghdad. The MoD...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2004
Thousands of civil servants go on 24-hour walkout
Up to 200,000 civil servants across 160 government departments and agencies have staged a 24-hour today in protest at government plans to axe 100,000 civil and public servants, the Public and Commerci...
Thousands of civil servants go on 24-hour walkout
Up to 200,000 civil servants across 160 government departments and agencies have staged a 24-hour today in protest at government plans to axe 100,000 civil and public servants, the Public and Commerci...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2004
Policeman found seriously injured in Co Down
Police are appealing for information after a man believed to be a police officer was found with serious injuries in Holywood, Co Down, on Friday. He was discovered lying in the middle of the road clo...
Policeman found seriously injured in Co Down
Police are appealing for information after a man believed to be a police officer was found with serious injuries in Holywood, Co Down, on Friday. He was discovered lying in the middle of the road clo...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2004
Meters needed for water efficiency
A water meter is needed in every Northern Ireland home if consumers are to be encouraged to use water efficiently, the General Consumer Council has said. Launching its consumer proposals for the refo...
Meters needed for water efficiency
A water meter is needed in every Northern Ireland home if consumers are to be encouraged to use water efficiently, the General Consumer Council has said. Launching its consumer proposals for the refo...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2004
NI bound plane in collision probe
An investigation has been launched after a Belfast bound plane collided with another aircraft at Manchester Airport on Thursday. No one was injured in the accident after the BMI Baby Boeing 737 trave...
NI bound plane in collision probe
An investigation has been launched after a Belfast bound plane collided with another aircraft at Manchester Airport on Thursday. No one was injured in the accident after the BMI Baby Boeing 737 trave...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2004
North east issues overwhelming 'No' for regional assembly
Voters in the north east of England have categorically rejected Labour plans for a regional assembly, it has emerged today. With over three-quarters of the electors, or 696,519 people, voting agains...
North east issues overwhelming 'No' for regional assembly
Voters in the north east of England have categorically rejected Labour plans for a regional assembly, it has emerged today. With over three-quarters of the electors, or 696,519 people, voting agains...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2004
Union calls for halt to bonfire night attacks on firefighters
Firefighters must be able to go about their work unmolested by young thugs who attack crews with fireworks over the bonfire period, the service's union has said. Traditionally, the November 5 Guy Faw...
Union calls for halt to bonfire night attacks on firefighters
Firefighters must be able to go about their work unmolested by young thugs who attack crews with fireworks over the bonfire period, the service's union has said. Traditionally, the November 5 Guy Faw...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2004
Police make appeal as snakes roam streets of Belfast
Police in Belfast have appealed to the public to be on the lookout for a number of exotic reptiles that are missing, presumed stolen from a shop in the city centre. The missing reptiles, which disapp...
Police make appeal as snakes roam streets of Belfast
Police in Belfast have appealed to the public to be on the lookout for a number of exotic reptiles that are missing, presumed stolen from a shop in the city centre. The missing reptiles, which disapp...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2004
Thousands of pupils sit 11+ exams
Thousands of Northern Ireland school children have sat the first part of this year’s 11+ plus examination. More than 15,700 primary seven pupils answered a series of questions on English, maths and s...
Thousands of pupils sit 11+ exams
Thousands of Northern Ireland school children have sat the first part of this year’s 11+ plus examination. More than 15,700 primary seven pupils answered a series of questions on English, maths and s...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2004
Bailed drugs users who refuse treatment face jail
More drug users who commit crime to pay for their habit will face the threat of jail in the New Year if they do not consent to treatment, the Home Secretary David Blunkett has announced today. The '...
Bailed drugs users who refuse treatment face jail
More drug users who commit crime to pay for their habit will face the threat of jail in the New Year if they do not consent to treatment, the Home Secretary David Blunkett has announced today. The '...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2004
Former MP raises health and safety debate
Former Labour MP Tony Benn has raised the debate on health and safety to a global level when he delivered the fourth UU/HSE Annual Health and Safety Lecture "Health and Safety and Human Survival" in B...
Former MP raises health and safety debate
Former Labour MP Tony Benn has raised the debate on health and safety to a global level when he delivered the fourth UU/HSE Annual Health and Safety Lecture "Health and Safety and Human Survival" in B...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2004
Swift action needed to stop warlords taking over Darfur: UN
The UN has warned that the situation in Darfur is deteriorating fast and unless peacekeeping troops are sent in the region is in danger of falling under the control of warlords. The world body said t...
Swift action needed to stop warlords taking over Darfur: UN
The UN has warned that the situation in Darfur is deteriorating fast and unless peacekeeping troops are sent in the region is in danger of falling under the control of warlords. The world body said t...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2004
Wastelands to bloom in new £1.4m sports package
Northern Ireland’s most urban wastelands are to get a new lease of life as modern sports facilities, it has been announced today. Social Development Minister John Spellar revealed that £1.4 million w...
Wastelands to bloom in new £1.4m sports package
Northern Ireland’s most urban wastelands are to get a new lease of life as modern sports facilities, it has been announced today. Social Development Minister John Spellar revealed that £1.4 million w...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2004
DoE ace cool award for recycling effort in NI
The Department of Environment (DoE) has won a prestigious National Award for recycling waste fridges and freezers in the province. Former Wimbledon tennis champion, Pat Cash, presented the award for ...
DoE ace cool award for recycling effort in NI
The Department of Environment (DoE) has won a prestigious National Award for recycling waste fridges and freezers in the province. Former Wimbledon tennis champion, Pat Cash, presented the award for ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2004
Queen's professor receives CBE
One of Northern Ireland’s leading academics has received a CBE at Buckingham Palace. Professor Jean Orr, head of the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Queen's University, received a CBE for services...
Queen's professor receives CBE
One of Northern Ireland’s leading academics has received a CBE at Buckingham Palace. Professor Jean Orr, head of the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Queen's University, received a CBE for services...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2004
Irish shipwrecks studied in new book
The first ever study of shipwrecks that lie off the coasts of Ireland has been published by University of Ulster researchers. ‘Boats and Shipwrecks of Ireland’ highlights some of the thousands of sun...
Irish shipwrecks studied in new book
The first ever study of shipwrecks that lie off the coasts of Ireland has been published by University of Ulster researchers. ‘Boats and Shipwrecks of Ireland’ highlights some of the thousands of sun...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2004
Crops for manufacture strategy to boost environment
Plans to exploit the commercial, scientific and environmental potential of crops grown for manufacturing have been unveiled today by the government. The joint Defra/DTI strategy is aimed at increasin...
Crops for manufacture strategy to boost environment
Plans to exploit the commercial, scientific and environmental potential of crops grown for manufacturing have been unveiled today by the government. The joint Defra/DTI strategy is aimed at increasin...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2004
Divided America urged to unite behind Bush presidency
After the bitter presidential campaign battle, one that cleaved the US Janus-like into coastal Democrats versus Mid-West/southern Republicans, George Bush has issued a rallying call for all Americans ...
Divided America urged to unite behind Bush presidency
After the bitter presidential campaign battle, one that cleaved the US Janus-like into coastal Democrats versus Mid-West/southern Republicans, George Bush has issued a rallying call for all Americans ...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2004
Greater cooperation needed in second term, Bush told
President Bush must use his second term to forge greater cooperation with Europe in tackling global terrorism, spreading democracy and cutting poverty in Africa, Prime Minister Tony Blair has said. S...
Greater cooperation needed in second term, Bush told
President Bush must use his second term to forge greater cooperation with Europe in tackling global terrorism, spreading democracy and cutting poverty in Africa, Prime Minister Tony Blair has said. S...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2004
Black Watch patrols to block off terrorist 'rat runs'
The Black Watch regiment, which was moved closer to Baghdad to back up under-pressure US troops in the area, is preparing to carry out dangerous swoops on so-called terrorist 'rat runs'. It has emerg...
Black Watch patrols to block off terrorist 'rat runs'
The Black Watch regiment, which was moved closer to Baghdad to back up under-pressure US troops in the area, is preparing to carry out dangerous swoops on so-called terrorist 'rat runs'. It has emerg...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2004
Firework explodes injuring boy's hand and face
A 10-year-old Co Antrim boy is being treated in hospital today after being badly injured by a firework that exploded in his hand. Colin McKay was injured on Monday night when the firework, which he f...
Firework explodes injuring boy's hand and face
A 10-year-old Co Antrim boy is being treated in hospital today after being badly injured by a firework that exploded in his hand. Colin McKay was injured on Monday night when the firework, which he f...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2004
Open funeral for radio legend Peel
The funeral of veteran Radio 1 DJ John Peel will be open to the public, it has been announced today. The open service at St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk, will be followed by a pr...
Open funeral for radio legend Peel
The funeral of veteran Radio 1 DJ John Peel will be open to the public, it has been announced today. The open service at St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk, will be followed by a pr...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2004
Interest rate hold praised by CBI
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has welcomed the Bank of England's decision to leave interest rates on hold at 4.75%. The last change in interest rates was an increase of 0.25 percentage ...
Interest rate hold praised by CBI
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has welcomed the Bank of England's decision to leave interest rates on hold at 4.75%. The last change in interest rates was an increase of 0.25 percentage ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2004
IRA still recruiting claims IMC report
The IRA continues to recruit and gather intelligence despite being on ceasefire, the Independent Monitoring Commission (IMC) has claimed. In its third report released publicly on Thursday, the IMC, w...
IRA still recruiting claims IMC report
The IRA continues to recruit and gather intelligence despite being on ceasefire, the Independent Monitoring Commission (IMC) has claimed. In its third report released publicly on Thursday, the IMC, w...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2004
Third annual fall recorded in migration to UK
The number of people migrating to the UK has fallen for the third year running, according to statistics released today. New international migration estimates published today by the Office for Nationa...
Third annual fall recorded in migration to UK
The number of people migrating to the UK has fallen for the third year running, according to statistics released today. New international migration estimates published today by the Office for Nationa...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2004
NI truancy levels double that of English schools
A report published today by the Northern Ireland Audit Office has revealed that truancy levels in the province’s schools are twice that of school’s in England. Figures in the ‘Improving Pupil Attende...
NI truancy levels double that of English schools
A report published today by the Northern Ireland Audit Office has revealed that truancy levels in the province’s schools are twice that of school’s in England. Figures in the ‘Improving Pupil Attende...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2004
Three arrested in security alert
Three people have been arrested following a security alert in Belfast on Wednesday. One man was arrested after an explosive device was found at a property in Kildare Street in the north of the city. ...
Three arrested in security alert
Three people have been arrested following a security alert in Belfast on Wednesday. One man was arrested after an explosive device was found at a property in Kildare Street in the north of the city. ...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2004
NHS staff to get MRSA prevention training
As part of the drive to reduce MRSA hospital infections more than one million NHS staff will receive infection control training, it has been announced today. According to the new Chief Nursing Offic...
NHS staff to get MRSA prevention training
As part of the drive to reduce MRSA hospital infections more than one million NHS staff will receive infection control training, it has been announced today. According to the new Chief Nursing Offic...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Clear intervals and occasional wintry showers this evening with local fresh snowfalls and some ice. Overnight as winds ease showers will die back to northern coastal areas. Frosty. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
