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Northern Ireland News for November 2004 : Page 8
Business News, Nov 15, 2004
F1 racing team Jaguar bought by Red Bull
Ford's Formula One (F1) racing team, Jaguar Racing, has been sold to the Austrian drinks firm Red Bull, it has been revealed. Ford also announced today that it has secured the sale of Cosworth, its m...
F1 racing team Jaguar bought by Red Bull
Ford's Formula One (F1) racing team, Jaguar Racing, has been sold to the Austrian drinks firm Red Bull, it has been revealed. Ford also announced today that it has secured the sale of Cosworth, its m...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 15, 2004
SDLP councillor fires warning gunshots
An SDLP councillor has admitted firing gun shots above the heads of a gang of men outside a house in Co Antrim. Danny O'Connor said he used the gun because he feared for his life after the men threw ...
SDLP councillor fires warning gunshots
An SDLP councillor has admitted firing gun shots above the heads of a gang of men outside a house in Co Antrim. Danny O'Connor said he used the gun because he feared for his life after the men threw ...
UK National News, Nov 15, 2004
Clarke calls for English schools to twin with foreign institutions
The government has said that it wants to twin every school in England with a school overseas within the next five years as part of a drive to "equip children for life in a global society". The target...
Clarke calls for English schools to twin with foreign institutions
The government has said that it wants to twin every school in England with a school overseas within the next five years as part of a drive to "equip children for life in a global society". The target...
UK National News, Nov 15, 2004
15m motorists drink drive 'the morning after', claims report
The latest research has revealed younger motorists are confused over drink drive limits and that as many as 15 million motorists in the UK are seriously underestimating the time taken to sober up. Th...
15m motorists drink drive 'the morning after', claims report
The latest research has revealed younger motorists are confused over drink drive limits and that as many as 15 million motorists in the UK are seriously underestimating the time taken to sober up. Th...
Northern Ireland 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 ...
UK National News, Nov 15, 2004
UK and France to cooperate more closely on illegal immigration
There will be greater cooperation between Britain and France in tackling illegal immigration to the UK, it has been revealed today. New joint operations will see the roll out of new hi-tech freight s...
UK and France to cooperate more closely on illegal immigration
There will be greater cooperation between Britain and France in tackling illegal immigration to the UK, it has been revealed today. New joint operations will see the roll out of new hi-tech freight s...
UK National News, Nov 15, 2004
'Concern' raised over car seat whiplash tests
Motor industry trade association, the SMMT today reacted with “concern” over results published by car safety testing centre at Thatcham involving a new crash testing protocol on car seats. According ...
'Concern' raised over car seat whiplash tests
Motor industry trade association, the SMMT today reacted with “concern” over results published by car safety testing centre at Thatcham involving a new crash testing protocol on car seats. According ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 15, 2004
PSNI campign highlights car theft danger
Tackling theft from vehicles is a key component of the Government’s strategy to drive down car crime, Criminal Justice Minister John Spellar said today. Speaking after the launch of a public informat...
PSNI campign highlights car theft danger
Tackling theft from vehicles is a key component of the Government’s strategy to drive down car crime, Criminal Justice Minister John Spellar said today. Speaking after the launch of a public informat...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 15, 2004
Prison Service takes on former police in-court role
The Northern Ireland Prison Service today completed its programme of assuming responsibility for prisoners in all magistrates’ courts in Northern Ireland from the PSNI. The move will free up addition...
Prison Service takes on former police in-court role
The Northern Ireland Prison Service today completed its programme of assuming responsibility for prisoners in all magistrates’ courts in Northern Ireland from the PSNI. The move will free up addition...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 15, 2004
Conference explores ways of tackling crime
Police officers have joined with members of District Policing Partnerships (DPPs), Community Safety Partnerships and local District Councils in a one-day conference to explore ways of working together...
Conference explores ways of tackling crime
Police officers have joined with members of District Policing Partnerships (DPPs), Community Safety Partnerships and local District Councils in a one-day conference to explore ways of working together...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 15, 2004
Chinese community an integral part of NI society - Minister
Minister for Employment and Learning Barry Gardiner today paid tribute to the contribution made by the Chinese community to the economic, cultural and social life of Northern Ireland. During an award...
Chinese community an integral part of NI society - Minister
Minister for Employment and Learning Barry Gardiner today paid tribute to the contribution made by the Chinese community to the economic, cultural and social life of Northern Ireland. During an award...
UK National News, Nov 15, 2004
Pilot scheme for filming court proceedings gets underway
A pilot scheme for filming cases in the Court of Appeal will start in the Royal Courts of Justice tomorrow as part of a consultation on the use of television cameras in English and Welsh courts. Laun...
Pilot scheme for filming court proceedings gets underway
A pilot scheme for filming cases in the Court of Appeal will start in the Royal Courts of Justice tomorrow as part of a consultation on the use of television cameras in English and Welsh courts. Laun...
Northern Ireland 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...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 15, 2004
UU scientist aids European forestry protection
International efforts to protect forests have been given a boost by a unique information initiative headed by a University of Ulster scientist. Leading a four-year project compiling research by 100 E...
UU scientist aids European forestry protection
International efforts to protect forests have been given a boost by a unique information initiative headed by a University of Ulster scientist. Leading a four-year project compiling research by 100 E...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 15, 2004
Trócaire’s Global Gift plan celebrates fifth year
Now in its fifth year, the annual pre-Christmas Global Gift plan from Trócaire offers a collection of practical life-saving gifts for the most vulnerable families in the developing world. The appeal ...
Trócaire’s Global Gift plan celebrates fifth year
Now in its fifth year, the annual pre-Christmas Global Gift plan from Trócaire offers a collection of practical life-saving gifts for the most vulnerable families in the developing world. The appeal ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2004
Coastguard call off search for missing fisherman
The Coastguard has called of its search for the remaining fisherman who went missing on Wednesday. Colin Donnelly, 30, had been fishing for crabs off the coast of Kilkeel with colleague Shane Murnagh...
Coastguard call off search for missing fisherman
The Coastguard has called of its search for the remaining fisherman who went missing on Wednesday. Colin Donnelly, 30, had been fishing for crabs off the coast of Kilkeel with colleague Shane Murnagh...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2004
Police launch murder inquiry in Larne
Police have launched a murder inquiry after the body of a 37-year-old woman was found in Larne. Officers were called to a house at Recreation Road at around 10.30am on Friday where they discovered t...
Police launch murder inquiry in Larne
Police have launched a murder inquiry after the body of a 37-year-old woman was found in Larne. Officers were called to a house at Recreation Road at around 10.30am on Friday where they discovered t...
UK National News, Nov 12, 2004
Ivory Coast strife could spread across West Africa, says UN
The flare-up of violence in the Ivory Coast – which has seen 300 British troops sent in to evacuate British nationals – could spread across West Africa and plunge the region back into conflict, a seni...
Ivory Coast strife could spread across West Africa, says UN
The flare-up of violence in the Ivory Coast – which has seen 300 British troops sent in to evacuate British nationals – could spread across West Africa and plunge the region back into conflict, a seni...
UK National News, Nov 12, 2004
NHS waiting lists fall to 17-year low
The total number of people on NHS waiting lists has fallen to its lowest level in 17 years, according to statistics published today. The department of health figures revealed that those on waiting li...
NHS waiting lists fall to 17-year low
The total number of people on NHS waiting lists has fallen to its lowest level in 17 years, according to statistics published today. The department of health figures revealed that those on waiting li...
UK National News, Nov 12, 2004
Memorial service to be held for Ufton Nervet victims
An open memorial service will be held for anyone who wishes to pay their respects to those killed in Ufton Nervet derailment, the Bishop of Reading has announced today. The Rt. Revd. Stephen Cottrel...
Memorial service to be held for Ufton Nervet victims
An open memorial service will be held for anyone who wishes to pay their respects to those killed in Ufton Nervet derailment, the Bishop of Reading has announced today. The Rt. Revd. Stephen Cottrel...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2004
Local work training schemes suffer cutbacks
Some of Northern Ireland's most recognised training schemes are to be cut, the Government announced today. The Worktrack programme, which provides 26 weeks of work based training is to be scrapped, w...
Local work training schemes suffer cutbacks
Some of Northern Ireland's most recognised training schemes are to be cut, the Government announced today. The Worktrack programme, which provides 26 weeks of work based training is to be scrapped, w...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2004
Controlled explosion carried out on suspect device
A controlled explosion has been carried out on a pipe bomb found outside a house in Carryduff in Co Down last night. The device, which was described by police as "crude but viable", was discovered at...
Controlled explosion carried out on suspect device
A controlled explosion has been carried out on a pipe bomb found outside a house in Carryduff in Co Down last night. The device, which was described by police as "crude but viable", was discovered at...
UK National News, Nov 12, 2004
Blair to push forward Middle East roadmap at Washington talks
The Prime Minister is in Washington today for talks with President Bush, and Iran, Yasser Arafat's death and the state of the Middle East peace process are expected to top the agenda. After flying in...
Blair to push forward Middle East roadmap at Washington talks
The Prime Minister is in Washington today for talks with President Bush, and Iran, Yasser Arafat's death and the state of the Middle East peace process are expected to top the agenda. After flying in...
UK National News, Nov 12, 2004
Arafat's coffin arrives in Ramallah
The body of the Yasser Arafat has arrived in Ramallah – the compound where he spent two years blockaded in by the Israeli army. The Palestinian leader, whom Tony Blair described as having "symbolised...
Arafat's coffin arrives in Ramallah
The body of the Yasser Arafat has arrived in Ramallah – the compound where he spent two years blockaded in by the Israeli army. The Palestinian leader, whom Tony Blair described as having "symbolised...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2004
Restaurant chain to create 50 new Belfast jobs
One of the world’s most famous restaurants is coming to Belfast next year in a £2.5 million investment which is likely to create 50 new jobs. Tony Roma's, the world famous grill restaurant renowned f...
Restaurant chain to create 50 new Belfast jobs
One of the world’s most famous restaurants is coming to Belfast next year in a £2.5 million investment which is likely to create 50 new jobs. Tony Roma's, the world famous grill restaurant renowned f...
Business News, Nov 12, 2004
NI manufacturers could be among worst hit, warn CBI
Northern Ireland is likely to be one of the worst hit regions according to a Confederation of British Industry (CBI) survey warning that 22,000 manufacturing jobs in the UK are under threat. In a lat...
NI manufacturers could be among worst hit, warn CBI
Northern Ireland is likely to be one of the worst hit regions according to a Confederation of British Industry (CBI) survey warning that 22,000 manufacturing jobs in the UK are under threat. In a lat...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2004
Young people need to voice opinions more clearly: Youth Forum
Young people need to voice their opinions loudly, clearly and more often, the Chairperson of the Northern Ireland Youth Forum has said. Speaking at the organisations regional launch in Newry on Frida...
Young people need to voice opinions more clearly: Youth Forum
Young people need to voice their opinions loudly, clearly and more often, the Chairperson of the Northern Ireland Youth Forum has said. Speaking at the organisations regional launch in Newry on Frida...
Recruitment News, Nov 12, 2004
NI training schemes suffer cutbacks
Some of Northern Ireland's most recognised training schemes are to be cut, the Government announced today. The Worktrack programme, which provides 26 weeks of work based training is to be scrapped, w...
NI training schemes suffer cutbacks
Some of Northern Ireland's most recognised training schemes are to be cut, the Government announced today. The Worktrack programme, which provides 26 weeks of work based training is to be scrapped, w...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2004
NI manufacturers could be among worst hit, warn CBI
Northern Ireland is likely to be one of the worst hit regions according to a Confederation of British Industry (CBI) survey warning that 22,000 manufacturing jobs in the UK are under threat. In a lat...
NI manufacturers could be among worst hit, warn CBI
Northern Ireland is likely to be one of the worst hit regions according to a Confederation of British Industry (CBI) survey warning that 22,000 manufacturing jobs in the UK are under threat. In a lat...
Recruitment News, Nov 12, 2004
22,000 jobs could go in manufacturing, survey warns
Weakening international demand could mean that up to 22,000 jobs will be lost in the manufacturing sector this quarter, according to a survey published today. The CBI/Experian regional trends survey ...
22,000 jobs could go in manufacturing, survey warns
Weakening international demand could mean that up to 22,000 jobs will be lost in the manufacturing sector this quarter, according to a survey published today. The CBI/Experian regional trends survey ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:This morning will be dry and rather cloudy, a little brightness here and there. Remaining dry this afternoon but still often cloudy. Fresh to strong westerly winds. Mild. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:This evening will be dry. Then the rest of the night will be mainly dry and mostly cloudy, although rain may reach the north coast later. Windy. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
