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Northern Ireland News for November 2004 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2004
Workplace has important role to play in health
Workplaces have an important role to play in contributing to the overall health of our community, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, said today. DETI Permanent Secretary Bruce Robins...
Workplace has important role to play in health
Workplaces have an important role to play in contributing to the overall health of our community, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, said today. DETI Permanent Secretary Bruce Robins...
Business News, Nov 17, 2004
Dixons and Sainsbury's interims reveal lower sales
High street and shopping mall retail chain Dixons Group, the UK's largest consumer electronics and equipment retailer, has warned that sales and profits have waned in the last quarter. The group repo...
Dixons and Sainsbury's interims reveal lower sales
High street and shopping mall retail chain Dixons Group, the UK's largest consumer electronics and equipment retailer, has warned that sales and profits have waned in the last quarter. The group repo...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2004
Smoking proposals insufficient: BMA NI
The British Medical Association (BMA) for Northern Ireland has said the proposals in Tuesday’s English Public Health White Paper on passive smoking “do not go far enough”. Deputy Chairman of the BMA'...
Smoking proposals insufficient: BMA NI
The British Medical Association (BMA) for Northern Ireland has said the proposals in Tuesday’s English Public Health White Paper on passive smoking “do not go far enough”. Deputy Chairman of the BMA'...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2004
Government launch new skills initiative
A new skills initiative launched by the Department of Learning yesterday aims to raise the skills of Northern Ireland’s existing workforce and help those who are currently out of work to secure and re...
Government launch new skills initiative
A new skills initiative launched by the Department of Learning yesterday aims to raise the skills of Northern Ireland’s existing workforce and help those who are currently out of work to secure and re...
UK National News, Nov 16, 2004
Limited public smoking ban doesn't go far enough, says BMA
The government's pledge to ban smoking in certain public places in England does not go far enough and current proposals may be difficult to enforce, the British Medical Association (BMA) has warned. ...
Limited public smoking ban doesn't go far enough, says BMA
The government's pledge to ban smoking in certain public places in England does not go far enough and current proposals may be difficult to enforce, the British Medical Association (BMA) has warned. ...
Business News, Nov 16, 2004
Job cuts hit CIS district office network
The Co-operative Insurance Society (CIS) is to close 106 regional offices with the loss of 900 jobs. Unions have said that many staff felt a "sense of anger and betrayal" after the company confirmed ...
Job cuts hit CIS district office network
The Co-operative Insurance Society (CIS) is to close 106 regional offices with the loss of 900 jobs. Unions have said that many staff felt a "sense of anger and betrayal" after the company confirmed ...
UK National News, Nov 16, 2004
Europe and US must work together to beat terrorists, says Blair
The Prime Minister has called on Europe and America to "work together" to beat terrorism by a commitment to democracy, freedom and justice. In a foreign policy speech at the Lord Mayor's Banquet last...
Europe and US must work together to beat terrorists, says Blair
The Prime Minister has called on Europe and America to "work together" to beat terrorism by a commitment to democracy, freedom and justice. In a foreign policy speech at the Lord Mayor's Banquet last...
UK National News, Nov 16, 2004
President Bush pays tribute to Secretary of State Powell
President Bush has paid tribute to his outgoing Secretary of State, Colin Powell, hailing him as "one of the great public servants of our time". Colin Powell, who submitted his resignation letter to...
President Bush pays tribute to Secretary of State Powell
President Bush has paid tribute to his outgoing Secretary of State, Colin Powell, hailing him as "one of the great public servants of our time". Colin Powell, who submitted his resignation letter to...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2004
Murphy announces panel to look at controversial killings
Secretary of State Paul Murphy today announced the terms of reference and panel members for the inquiries into Northern Ireland’s most controversial deaths. In a written statement to Parliament, Pau...
Murphy announces panel to look at controversial killings
Secretary of State Paul Murphy today announced the terms of reference and panel members for the inquiries into Northern Ireland’s most controversial deaths. In a written statement to Parliament, Pau...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2004
Family escape injury in bomb attack
A family has escaped injury following a bomb attack on their home in Co Londonderry last night. The device exploded outside the house at Drumard Park in Maghera at about 11.30pm causing damage to the...
Family escape injury in bomb attack
A family has escaped injury following a bomb attack on their home in Co Londonderry last night. The device exploded outside the house at Drumard Park in Maghera at about 11.30pm causing damage to the...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2004
National Trust purchase Belfast mountain site
The National Trust has purchased Divis and Black Mountain from the Ministry of Defence, it was confirmed today. The land, which lies on the fringes of north and west Belfast, was purchased at a cost ...
National Trust purchase Belfast mountain site
The National Trust has purchased Divis and Black Mountain from the Ministry of Defence, it was confirmed today. The land, which lies on the fringes of north and west Belfast, was purchased at a cost ...
UK National News, Nov 16, 2004
Government hedges bets with fewer casinos
The government has said that it will introduce just eight 'super casinos', not the previously proposed 40, as part of a re-think to reassure the public over the issue. Speaking at the Gambling Bill S...
Government hedges bets with fewer casinos
The government has said that it will introduce just eight 'super casinos', not the previously proposed 40, as part of a re-think to reassure the public over the issue. Speaking at the Gambling Bill S...
UK National News, Nov 16, 2004
Asylum applications rise 9% over last quarter
Asylum applications rose by 9% last quarter, but stand around a third lower than this time last year, according to statistics published today. The statistics for July to September of 2004 found that...
Asylum applications rise 9% over last quarter
Asylum applications rose by 9% last quarter, but stand around a third lower than this time last year, according to statistics published today. The statistics for July to September of 2004 found that...
Business News, Nov 16, 2004
800 jobs go after baggage handling company ceases trading
At least 800 people have lost their jobs today after London-Heathrow based ground services company Swissport UK Limited was placed in the hands of receivers early this morning. The Transport and Gene...
800 jobs go after baggage handling company ceases trading
At least 800 people have lost their jobs today after London-Heathrow based ground services company Swissport UK Limited was placed in the hands of receivers early this morning. The Transport and Gene...
Business News, Nov 16, 2004
Rise in petrol prices drives up inflation rate
Recent rises in energy costs, particularly in petrol prices, have seen the inflation rate top 1.2% for October, according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS). Increasing crude oil costs saw pr...
Rise in petrol prices drives up inflation rate
Recent rises in energy costs, particularly in petrol prices, have seen the inflation rate top 1.2% for October, according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS). Increasing crude oil costs saw pr...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2004
UDA ceasefire ‘genuine’ says Murphy
The UDA ceasefire is “holding” and “genuine”, Secretary of State Paul Murphy has told MPs in the House of Commons. Mr Murphy was explaining his decision to the loyalist paramilitary group's cessation...
UDA ceasefire ‘genuine’ says Murphy
The UDA ceasefire is “holding” and “genuine”, Secretary of State Paul Murphy has told MPs in the House of Commons. Mr Murphy was explaining his decision to the loyalist paramilitary group's cessation...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2004
Funeral takes place for fisherman
The funeral has taken place of Co Down fisherman Colin Donnelly who died after his boat sank in the Irish Sea last week. Mr Donnelly's body was recovered by police divers on Saturday, three days afte...
Funeral takes place for fisherman
The funeral has taken place of Co Down fisherman Colin Donnelly who died after his boat sank in the Irish Sea last week. Mr Donnelly's body was recovered by police divers on Saturday, three days afte...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2004
No room for ‘racism’ in health service - Minister
Health Minister Angela Smith today launched a hard-hitting campaign aimed at tackling incidents of racism against Health and Social Services staff. The ‘No Room for Racism’ campaign will use both rad...
No room for ‘racism’ in health service - Minister
Health Minister Angela Smith today launched a hard-hitting campaign aimed at tackling incidents of racism against Health and Social Services staff. The ‘No Room for Racism’ campaign will use both rad...
UK National News, Nov 16, 2004
Dibnah's cortege escorted by favourite traction engine
Fred Dibnah has been laid to rest in Bolton today, his coffin borne to the church service atop his favourite steam traction engine. The 66-year-old steeplejack and television celebrity passed away af...
Dibnah's cortege escorted by favourite traction engine
Fred Dibnah has been laid to rest in Bolton today, his coffin borne to the church service atop his favourite steam traction engine. The 66-year-old steeplejack and television celebrity passed away af...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2004
DuPont invests £40m in Londonderry facility
Leading manufacturing firm DuPont has announced it is to invest £40 million at its Maydown facility in Londonderry to expand global operations. The investment, which is likely to create 40 new jobs, ...
DuPont invests £40m in Londonderry facility
Leading manufacturing firm DuPont has announced it is to invest £40 million at its Maydown facility in Londonderry to expand global operations. The investment, which is likely to create 40 new jobs, ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2004
Trio of PSNI officers up for police ‘Oscars’
Three award-winning police officers from Northern Ireland are jetting off to London this week to attend the annual police ‘Oscars’. Reserve Constable Colin Moore, Northern Ireland’s Community Police ...
Trio of PSNI officers up for police ‘Oscars’
Three award-winning police officers from Northern Ireland are jetting off to London this week to attend the annual police ‘Oscars’. Reserve Constable Colin Moore, Northern Ireland’s Community Police ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2004
Belfast brings ‘X’ appeal to festive season
There will definitely be some ‘X’ appeal about this year’s Christmas celebrations in Belfast, when chart toppers, Liberty X, join the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Tom Ekin, to switch on the city’...
Belfast brings ‘X’ appeal to festive season
There will definitely be some ‘X’ appeal about this year’s Christmas celebrations in Belfast, when chart toppers, Liberty X, join the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Tom Ekin, to switch on the city’...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2004
Education Department opens specialist schools conference
Every child should be given the opportunity to succeed, the Department of Education said today as it welcomed delegates from all sectors of Post-Primary education in Northern Ireland to a conference o...
Education Department opens specialist schools conference
Every child should be given the opportunity to succeed, the Department of Education said today as it welcomed delegates from all sectors of Post-Primary education in Northern Ireland to a conference o...
UK National News, Nov 15, 2004
One injured as train hits level crossing gate
Just nine days after the Ufton Nervet train derailment, one person has been injured in another accident at a level crossing. This morning's incident occurred at around 9am when a packed Lincoln to Pe...
One injured as train hits level crossing gate
Just nine days after the Ufton Nervet train derailment, one person has been injured in another accident at a level crossing. This morning's incident occurred at around 9am when a packed Lincoln to Pe...
Business News, Nov 15, 2004
FSB launches Future Students of Business scheme
The Federation of Small Businesses has today launched a new awards scheme to reward and encourage Further Education students to be the entrepreneurs of tomorrow. As part of its contribution to Nation...
FSB launches Future Students of Business scheme
The Federation of Small Businesses has today launched a new awards scheme to reward and encourage Further Education students to be the entrepreneurs of tomorrow. As part of its contribution to Nation...
UK National News, Nov 15, 2004
Not enough is being done to convict paedophiles, says study
There has been little or no progress in bringing sex abusers to justice, or in providing adequate help for children who have been sexually abused, since the mid-90s, according to a hard-hitting report...
Not enough is being done to convict paedophiles, says study
There has been little or no progress in bringing sex abusers to justice, or in providing adequate help for children who have been sexually abused, since the mid-90s, according to a hard-hitting report...
UK National News, Nov 15, 2004
'Vampire' killer found dead in his cell
A 23-year-old man, who claimed at his 2003 trial that he murdered his friend after being visited by a vampire, has been found dead in prison. Alan Menzies, from Fauldhouse in West Lothian, was found ...
'Vampire' killer found dead in his cell
A 23-year-old man, who claimed at his 2003 trial that he murdered his friend after being visited by a vampire, has been found dead in prison. Alan Menzies, from Fauldhouse in West Lothian, was found ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 15, 2004
Trimble 'sceptical' government proposals will end stalemate
The UUP leader David Trimble has said he is "sceptical" that a government paper expected to circulate around the parties this week will resolve political stalemate in the province. Speaking at the pa...
Trimble 'sceptical' government proposals will end stalemate
The UUP leader David Trimble has said he is "sceptical" that a government paper expected to circulate around the parties this week will resolve political stalemate in the province. Speaking at the pa...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 15, 2004
Murphy to outline response to UDA ceasefire statement
Secretary of State Paul Murphy is to explain to the House of Commons why he has recognised a new UDA ceasefire which came into effect at midnight on Sunday. The government's recognition of the ceasef...
Murphy to outline response to UDA ceasefire statement
Secretary of State Paul Murphy is to explain to the House of Commons why he has recognised a new UDA ceasefire which came into effect at midnight on Sunday. The government's recognition of the ceasef...
Business News, Nov 15, 2004
NI banks massively overcharging customers, claims watchdog
Bank customers in Northern Ireland are charged over 21 times more than their mainland counterparts, according to a report published today. In the report by leading consumer watchdog, Which?, the big ...
NI banks massively overcharging customers, claims watchdog
Bank customers in Northern Ireland are charged over 21 times more than their mainland counterparts, according to a report published today. In the report by leading consumer watchdog, Which?, the big ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Cloudy and patchy light rain will slowly clear away this evening. Then the rest of the night will be dry with broken cloud. Westerly winds freshening in the early hours. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
