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Northern Ireland News for November 2004 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2004
Man remanded in custody charged with Derry murder
A man has been remanded in custody today after being charged with the murder of a father-of-four in Londonderry. Paul Andrew John McGinley from Shepherds Glen appeared before a Londonderry court tod...
Man remanded in custody charged with Derry murder
A man has been remanded in custody today after being charged with the murder of a father-of-four in Londonderry. Paul Andrew John McGinley from Shepherds Glen appeared before a Londonderry court tod...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2004
House sale ensures crime does not pay - Pearson
The home of a murdered loyalist paramilitary leader which was seized by the Assets Recovery Agency has been auctioned for £410,000. The auction of Jim Johnston's house follows September’s High Court...
House sale ensures crime does not pay - Pearson
The home of a murdered loyalist paramilitary leader which was seized by the Assets Recovery Agency has been auctioned for £410,000. The auction of Jim Johnston's house follows September’s High Court...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2004
Police warning as another device found in Belfast store
Belfast shoppers have been asked to remain vigilant following a spate of security alerts at stores across the city in recent weeks. The latest alert occurred on Wednesday when an incendiary device wa...
Police warning as another device found in Belfast store
Belfast shoppers have been asked to remain vigilant following a spate of security alerts at stores across the city in recent weeks. The latest alert occurred on Wednesday when an incendiary device wa...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2004
Low income families burdened by rising schooling costs
The cost of sending children to school is now so high that some parents face spending almost £1,000 a year, according to research undertaken by the Department for Education and Skills. The 'Cost of S...
Low income families burdened by rising schooling costs
The cost of sending children to school is now so high that some parents face spending almost £1,000 a year, according to research undertaken by the Department for Education and Skills. The 'Cost of S...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2004
Employment in deprived areas boosted by European funding
Jobs and skills opportunities in the most disadvantaged areas in England have been boosted following the injection of an extra £111 million from the European Social Fund (ESF). The European Commissio...
Employment in deprived areas boosted by European funding
Jobs and skills opportunities in the most disadvantaged areas in England have been boosted following the injection of an extra £111 million from the European Social Fund (ESF). The European Commissio...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2004
Increase in sexually transmitted diseases in NI
The number of people who have contracted HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Northern Ireland is on the increase, the Health Protection Agency has revealed. In its annual report r...
Increase in sexually transmitted diseases in NI
The number of people who have contracted HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Northern Ireland is on the increase, the Health Protection Agency has revealed. In its annual report r...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2004
Staff threatened during robbery of store in Newtownards
Detectives in Newtownards are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at a convenience store in the town on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred in East Street just after 7.30pm when t...
Staff threatened during robbery of store in Newtownards
Detectives in Newtownards are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at a convenience store in the town on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred in East Street just after 7.30pm when t...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2004
PSNI and Garda secure EU peace funding
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the Republic’s An Garda Siochana have been awarded a £330,000 grant by the Special EU Programmes Body Peace II. The grant will be used to fund the fi...
PSNI and Garda secure EU peace funding
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the Republic’s An Garda Siochana have been awarded a £330,000 grant by the Special EU Programmes Body Peace II. The grant will be used to fund the fi...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2004
Scientific sector ‘starved’ of investment, says analyst
Northern Ireland’s scientific sector is being starved of investment, a leading UK science analyst has said. Speaking at the University of Ulster on Wednesday, Dr Peter Cotgreave, Director of Save Bri...
Scientific sector ‘starved’ of investment, says analyst
Northern Ireland’s scientific sector is being starved of investment, a leading UK science analyst has said. Speaking at the University of Ulster on Wednesday, Dr Peter Cotgreave, Director of Save Bri...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2004
Workplace travel plans highlighted at Belfast seminar
The benefits of workplace travel plans were highlighted in Belfast today at the first ever Travelwise sustainable transport seminar for the hospital sector. At the seminar in the Waterfront Hall, Roa...
Workplace travel plans highlighted at Belfast seminar
The benefits of workplace travel plans were highlighted in Belfast today at the first ever Travelwise sustainable transport seminar for the hospital sector. At the seminar in the Waterfront Hall, Roa...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2004
Funding boost to help community sector recycling
The government has today announced a cash boost to enable the voluntary and community sector to continue reusing, recycling and composting waste. Community organisations operating in England will be...
Funding boost to help community sector recycling
The government has today announced a cash boost to enable the voluntary and community sector to continue reusing, recycling and composting waste. Community organisations operating in England will be...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2004
Crime Bill sets out plans for 'British FBI'
Plans for Britain's version of the FBI, the Serious Organised Crime Agency (Soca), have been unveiled today as part of the government's Bill to reform the powers of law enforcement agencies. Under th...
Crime Bill sets out plans for 'British FBI'
Plans for Britain's version of the FBI, the Serious Organised Crime Agency (Soca), have been unveiled today as part of the government's Bill to reform the powers of law enforcement agencies. Under th...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2004
Former paramilitary's home up for auction
The first public sale of a criminal's property by the Assets Recovery Agency in Northern Ireland was set to go ahead on Wednesday. The auction of Jim Johnston's house follows September’s High Court o...
Former paramilitary's home up for auction
The first public sale of a criminal's property by the Assets Recovery Agency in Northern Ireland was set to go ahead on Wednesday. The auction of Jim Johnston's house follows September’s High Court o...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2004
Minister voices 'deep concern' over Zimbabwe's media lock out
Foreign Office Minister Dennis MacShane has voiced his "deep concern" at the Zimbabwean government's decision to ban British journalists from the country during this winter's England cricket tour. Mr...
Minister voices 'deep concern' over Zimbabwe's media lock out
Foreign Office Minister Dennis MacShane has voiced his "deep concern" at the Zimbabwean government's decision to ban British journalists from the country during this winter's England cricket tour. Mr...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2004
Tories slam government's 'all-talk-no-action' legislative agenda
The Tories have dismissed the government's legislative programme, contained in the Queen's speech yesterday, as comprising an "all-talk-and-no-action agenda". Signifying that crime will be a key batt...
Tories slam government's 'all-talk-no-action' legislative agenda
The Tories have dismissed the government's legislative programme, contained in the Queen's speech yesterday, as comprising an "all-talk-and-no-action agenda". Signifying that crime will be a key batt...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2004
Student street protests turn to violence
Street protests turned to violence last night after hundreds of students marched through the Holyland area of south Belfast in protest at a BBC programme which highlighted tensions between residents a...
Student street protests turn to violence
Street protests turned to violence last night after hundreds of students marched through the Holyland area of south Belfast in protest at a BBC programme which highlighted tensions between residents a...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2004
Police launch murder inquiry in Londonderry
Police have launched a murder inquiry after a man was found dead in Londonderry last night. The 37-year-old victim was found in a laneway close to a bar in Dungiven Road, Waterside, at about 7pm on T...
Police launch murder inquiry in Londonderry
Police have launched a murder inquiry after a man was found dead in Londonderry last night. The 37-year-old victim was found in a laneway close to a bar in Dungiven Road, Waterside, at about 7pm on T...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2004
'Grateful' Kabul hostages look forward to returning to work
Three UN election workers who were freed yesterday nearly a month after being abducted in Afghanistan have spoken of their gratitude to the Afghan people for supporting them during their plight. In a...
'Grateful' Kabul hostages look forward to returning to work
Three UN election workers who were freed yesterday nearly a month after being abducted in Afghanistan have spoken of their gratitude to the Afghan people for supporting them during their plight. In a...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2004
Scottish homicide rate shows decline
The homicide rate in Scotland dipped in 2003, with 20 fewer victims recorded than in the previous 12 months, it has emerged today. Overall, there were 108 victims of homicide in Scotland, the lowest ...
Scottish homicide rate shows decline
The homicide rate in Scotland dipped in 2003, with 20 fewer victims recorded than in the previous 12 months, it has emerged today. Overall, there were 108 victims of homicide in Scotland, the lowest ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2004
Tourism figures likely to top 2m mark
Northern Ireland visitor numbers are likely to top the two million mark, the province's tourist board has predicted today. Figures released by the Northern Ireland Tourist Board on Wednesday also for...
Tourism figures likely to top 2m mark
Northern Ireland visitor numbers are likely to top the two million mark, the province's tourist board has predicted today. Figures released by the Northern Ireland Tourist Board on Wednesday also for...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2004
Former NI Afghan hostage expresses delight at being freed
Former Afghan hostage Annetta Flanigan has spoken today for the first time since her release on Tuesday. The Northern Ireland-born UN worker read out a statement from her, Angelito Nayan and Shqipe H...
Former NI Afghan hostage expresses delight at being freed
Former Afghan hostage Annetta Flanigan has spoken today for the first time since her release on Tuesday. The Northern Ireland-born UN worker read out a statement from her, Angelito Nayan and Shqipe H...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2004
Straw begins two-day visit to Middle East
The Foreign Secretary is today on the first leg of a two-day visit to Israel and the Occupied Territories to explore how the UK can "contribute to efforts to bring peace" to the region. During his vis...
Straw begins two-day visit to Middle East
The Foreign Secretary is today on the first leg of a two-day visit to Israel and the Occupied Territories to explore how the UK can "contribute to efforts to bring peace" to the region. During his vis...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2004
People increasingly 'satisfied' with NI Health Service
The number of people satisfied with Northern Ireland’s health and social care services has increased over the past year, the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety has claimed. In th...
People increasingly 'satisfied' with NI Health Service
The number of people satisfied with Northern Ireland’s health and social care services has increased over the past year, the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety has claimed. In th...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2004
1,600 new community police officers to be recruited
Up to 1,600 more community support officers (CSOs) are to set be drafted in as back up for the England and Wales' 43 police forces, it has been announced today. This new influx of CSOs will bring the...
1,600 new community police officers to be recruited
Up to 1,600 more community support officers (CSOs) are to set be drafted in as back up for the England and Wales' 43 police forces, it has been announced today. This new influx of CSOs will bring the...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2004
UN sets out plans to halve world hunger
The UN has set out plans to achieve its goal of halving the numbers of people suffering from malnutrition in the world. The UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has adopted a set of "voluntar...
UN sets out plans to halve world hunger
The UN has set out plans to achieve its goal of halving the numbers of people suffering from malnutrition in the world. The UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has adopted a set of "voluntar...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2004
School sports to benefit from lotto handouts
Up to 45 new projects will receive funding from the Big Lottery Fund's £750 million New Opportunities for PE and Sport Programme, it has been announced today. Today's £15.3 million cash slew sees sc...
School sports to benefit from lotto handouts
Up to 45 new projects will receive funding from the Big Lottery Fund's £750 million New Opportunities for PE and Sport Programme, it has been announced today. Today's £15.3 million cash slew sees sc...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2004
Northern Ireland Railways on track with new train
The first of 23 new trains bought by Northern Ireland Railways at the cost of £80 million has travelled from Portadown to Belfast today. The three-carriage train is the first to arrive from Spanish f...
Northern Ireland Railways on track with new train
The first of 23 new trains bought by Northern Ireland Railways at the cost of £80 million has travelled from Portadown to Belfast today. The three-carriage train is the first to arrive from Spanish f...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2004
Mobile fuel laundering plant seized in south Armagh
A mobile fuel laundering plant has been seized during a joint police and customs operation in south Armagh on Tuesday. The search, which was conducted under Customs and Criminal legislation in the Jo...
Mobile fuel laundering plant seized in south Armagh
A mobile fuel laundering plant has been seized during a joint police and customs operation in south Armagh on Tuesday. The search, which was conducted under Customs and Criminal legislation in the Jo...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2004
Children’s rights and responsibilities are central to new strategy
A draft 10-year strategy, which aims to place the emphasis on children and young people’s rights, as well as highlighting their responsibilities as active citizens, was launched for consultation today...
Children’s rights and responsibilities are central to new strategy
A draft 10-year strategy, which aims to place the emphasis on children and young people’s rights, as well as highlighting their responsibilities as active citizens, was launched for consultation today...
UK National News, Nov 23, 2004
Security measures at heart of Queen's speech
Anti-crime and terror measures, ID cards and education provision are at the heart of the government's legislative schedule for the coming parliamentary session. At the state opening of Parliament to...
Security measures at heart of Queen's speech
Anti-crime and terror measures, ID cards and education provision are at the heart of the government's legislative schedule for the coming parliamentary session. At the state opening of Parliament to...
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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.
