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Northern Ireland News for June 2004 : Page 3
UK National News, Jun 25, 2004
Blunkett threatens legal action over Westwood row
Home Secretary David Blunkett has stood by his decision to demand that Humberside Police Authority suspend Chief Constable David Westwood, and said that he may seek legal action to enforce it. Mr Blu...
Blunkett threatens legal action over Westwood row
Home Secretary David Blunkett has stood by his decision to demand that Humberside Police Authority suspend Chief Constable David Westwood, and said that he may seek legal action to enforce it. Mr Blu...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2004
Parades Commission reverses Whiterock decision
The Parades Commission has reversed its decision to ban the Orange Order from marching through a contentious area of west Belfast this weekend. The Order's annual Whiterock parade passes through the ...
Parades Commission reverses Whiterock decision
The Parades Commission has reversed its decision to ban the Orange Order from marching through a contentious area of west Belfast this weekend. The Order's annual Whiterock parade passes through the ...
UK National News, Jun 25, 2004
Unlucky England crash out of Euro quarterfinals
World Cup '90, Euro '96, World Cup '98, now Euro 2004 – unlucky England endured the pain of their penalty hex again last night as they crashed out of the European championships. That infamous list of...
Unlucky England crash out of Euro quarterfinals
World Cup '90, Euro '96, World Cup '98, now Euro 2004 – unlucky England endured the pain of their penalty hex again last night as they crashed out of the European championships. That infamous list of...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2004
Benefit fraud costing NI taxpayer £120m
A report by the Northern Ireland Audit Office has revealed that benefit fraud and error is costing the local taxpayer over £120 million. Comptroller and Auditor General, John Dowdall described the fi...
Benefit fraud costing NI taxpayer £120m
A report by the Northern Ireland Audit Office has revealed that benefit fraud and error is costing the local taxpayer over £120 million. Comptroller and Auditor General, John Dowdall described the fi...
UK National News, Jun 25, 2004
450 jobs to go at Bradford & Bingley
Up to 450 jobs are set to go at mortgage lender Bradford & Bingley as part of the group's cost-reduction plans. According to the lender, the axe will fall across middle management, back office and su...
450 jobs to go at Bradford & Bingley
Up to 450 jobs are set to go at mortgage lender Bradford & Bingley as part of the group's cost-reduction plans. According to the lender, the axe will fall across middle management, back office and su...
Business News, Jun 25, 2004
Former Shell chairman gets £1m severance package
The Shell chairman who stepped down after revealing the company's oil reserves had been over-stated has been handed a golden goodbye in excess of £1 million. Sir Philip Watts’ severance payment cons...
Former Shell chairman gets £1m severance package
The Shell chairman who stepped down after revealing the company's oil reserves had been over-stated has been handed a golden goodbye in excess of £1 million. Sir Philip Watts’ severance payment cons...
UK National News, Jun 25, 2004
On form Henman dismisses Heuberger
A slow start, but then a good performance from Tim Henman today saw the British number one player overwhelm Ivo Heuberger in straight sets in his second round match. But the typically uneven start by...
On form Henman dismisses Heuberger
A slow start, but then a good performance from Tim Henman today saw the British number one player overwhelm Ivo Heuberger in straight sets in his second round match. But the typically uneven start by...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2004
Man to be appear in court charged with murder
A 19-year-old man from Tandragee is to appear before Newry Magistrate's Court later today charged with the murder of 35-year-old engineer Paul Crymble. A woman, who was also arrested by detectives in...
Man to be appear in court charged with murder
A 19-year-old man from Tandragee is to appear before Newry Magistrate's Court later today charged with the murder of 35-year-old engineer Paul Crymble. A woman, who was also arrested by detectives in...
UK National News, Jun 25, 2004
RMT chief quits London transport board
The general secretary of the RMT, Bob Crow, has tendered his resignation from the board of Transport for London (TfL) after falling out with Lord Mayor Ken Livingstone. The row between Mr Crow and Mr...
RMT chief quits London transport board
The general secretary of the RMT, Bob Crow, has tendered his resignation from the board of Transport for London (TfL) after falling out with Lord Mayor Ken Livingstone. The row between Mr Crow and Mr...
UK National News, Jun 25, 2004
Reid launches new NHS Employers' Organisation
Health Secretary John Reid has launched the NHS Employers' Organisation - an independent body that will be responsible for the pay and conditions of all NHS staff. The department said that this was a...
Reid launches new NHS Employers' Organisation
Health Secretary John Reid has launched the NHS Employers' Organisation - an independent body that will be responsible for the pay and conditions of all NHS staff. The department said that this was a...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2004
Cannabis factory uncovered in Newtownabbey
Police are appealing for information following the discovery of a drug–making factory in Co Antrim on Thursday. Detectives in Newtownabbey uncovered the cannabis producing facility following a planne...
Cannabis factory uncovered in Newtownabbey
Police are appealing for information following the discovery of a drug–making factory in Co Antrim on Thursday. Detectives in Newtownabbey uncovered the cannabis producing facility following a planne...
Recruitment News, Jun 25, 2004
Tánaiste announces 1,000 new jobs in Co Tipperary
A leading US medical technology firm is to expand its Co Tipperary manufacturing facility with the creation of 1,000 new jobs. Guidant Corporation will create 500 new high quality manufacturing jobs ...
Tánaiste announces 1,000 new jobs in Co Tipperary
A leading US medical technology firm is to expand its Co Tipperary manufacturing facility with the creation of 1,000 new jobs. Guidant Corporation will create 500 new high quality manufacturing jobs ...
Business News, Jun 25, 2004
DTI puts a freeze on unwanted cold calling
Businesses can block unwanted phonecalls from direct marketing firms under new measures coming into force today. Communications Minister Stephen Timms said that while direct marketing by phone can be...
DTI puts a freeze on unwanted cold calling
Businesses can block unwanted phonecalls from direct marketing firms under new measures coming into force today. Communications Minister Stephen Timms said that while direct marketing by phone can be...
Recruitment News, Jun 25, 2004
New Ecora Cork base to create 60 new jobs
US software company Ecora Software has finalised discussions with IDA Ireland to locate its European Headquarters in Cork with 60 new jobs expected to be created in the Centre over the next five years...
New Ecora Cork base to create 60 new jobs
US software company Ecora Software has finalised discussions with IDA Ireland to locate its European Headquarters in Cork with 60 new jobs expected to be created in the Centre over the next five years...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2004
Two released as police continue murder inquiries
The wife of a 35-year-old engineer found dead at the weekend, and a man also held for questioning on Monday, have been released by police without charge. Two people, a man and a woman arrested by det...
Two released as police continue murder inquiries
The wife of a 35-year-old engineer found dead at the weekend, and a man also held for questioning on Monday, have been released by police without charge. Two people, a man and a woman arrested by det...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2004
Serious assault in Antrim town
Police in Antrim are appealing for witnesses after a 45-year-old man was seriously assaulted in Castle Street during the early hours of Thursday. The victim sustained a broken leg, a broken nose and ...
Serious assault in Antrim town
Police in Antrim are appealing for witnesses after a 45-year-old man was seriously assaulted in Castle Street during the early hours of Thursday. The victim sustained a broken leg, a broken nose and ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2004
Customs seize five fuel tankers in Belfast
Customs officers confirmed that five fuel tankers and over 13,000 litres of fuel were seized during a multi-agency operation in Belfast on Wednesday. Working with the police, Customs officers said th...
Customs seize five fuel tankers in Belfast
Customs officers confirmed that five fuel tankers and over 13,000 litres of fuel were seized during a multi-agency operation in Belfast on Wednesday. Working with the police, Customs officers said th...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2004
Low income families providing poor diet for children
A new report has found that parents on a low income are struggling to find enough money for food good enough for a healthy diet. The report, by leading children's charity NCH, said that because of th...
Low income families providing poor diet for children
A new report has found that parents on a low income are struggling to find enough money for food good enough for a healthy diet. The report, by leading children's charity NCH, said that because of th...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2004
Dale Farm continues 'culture' of success
Northern Ireland's leading dairy company, Dale Farm has marked another major milestone in its ambitious growth plans with the official opening of a £3 million expansion to manufacturing and warehouse ...
Dale Farm continues 'culture' of success
Northern Ireland's leading dairy company, Dale Farm has marked another major milestone in its ambitious growth plans with the official opening of a £3 million expansion to manufacturing and warehouse ...
UK National News, Jun 25, 2004
Government to choose green alternatives to landfill
Government departments will re-use and recycle more of their rubbish in a drive to cut the amount of waste buried in landfill sites. Environment Secretary Margaret Beckett said that England currently...
Government to choose green alternatives to landfill
Government departments will re-use and recycle more of their rubbish in a drive to cut the amount of waste buried in landfill sites. Environment Secretary Margaret Beckett said that England currently...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2004
Bio-security measures help protect agri-business
The use of innovative technology and e-systems plays a vital role in supporting bio-security and protects Northern Ireland’s farming industry. This was the message from Agriculture Minister, Ian Pear...
Bio-security measures help protect agri-business
The use of innovative technology and e-systems plays a vital role in supporting bio-security and protects Northern Ireland’s farming industry. This was the message from Agriculture Minister, Ian Pear...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2004
Lord Mayor welcomes ‘Singing City’ to Belfast
Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Tom Ekin has officially welcomed one of America’s premier choirs, ‘Singing City’, to Belfast. The 100-strong choir will be showcasing its world-class talent on its d...
Lord Mayor welcomes ‘Singing City’ to Belfast
Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Tom Ekin has officially welcomed one of America’s premier choirs, ‘Singing City’, to Belfast. The 100-strong choir will be showcasing its world-class talent on its d...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2004
Two more arrests in Crymble murder probe
Detectives investigating the murder of a 35-year-old engineer at the weekend have made two further arrests. A man and a woman were arrested by police in the early hours of this morning. Four people, ...
Two more arrests in Crymble murder probe
Detectives investigating the murder of a 35-year-old engineer at the weekend have made two further arrests. A man and a woman were arrested by police in the early hours of this morning. Four people, ...
Business News, Jun 24, 2004
B.I.C. Systems completes major upgrade of Belfast training facility
B.I.C. Systems has announced the completion of a major upgrade of the training facilities at its headquarters in Belfast, Northern Ireland, as part of the ongoing development of its portfolio of techn...
B.I.C. Systems completes major upgrade of Belfast training facility
B.I.C. Systems has announced the completion of a major upgrade of the training facilities at its headquarters in Belfast, Northern Ireland, as part of the ongoing development of its portfolio of techn...
UK National News, Jun 24, 2004
70 killed in coordinated Iraq terror attacks
At least 70 people have been killed in a series of coordinated attacks on security installations across Iraq. In the worst outrage, 44 people were killed in Mosul when a series car bombs rocked the n...
70 killed in coordinated Iraq terror attacks
At least 70 people have been killed in a series of coordinated attacks on security installations across Iraq. In the worst outrage, 44 people were killed in Mosul when a series car bombs rocked the n...
UK National News, Jun 24, 2004
Eight sailors handed over to UK embassy in Tehran
The eight British navy personnel being held by Iranian authorities have been released and handed over to UK diplomats in Tehran. The Foreign Office said that the men flew from the south of the countr...
Eight sailors handed over to UK embassy in Tehran
The eight British navy personnel being held by Iranian authorities have been released and handed over to UK diplomats in Tehran. The Foreign Office said that the men flew from the south of the countr...
UK National News, Jun 24, 2004
US relinquishes its UN war crime exemption
The US is no longer pursuing a UN resolution exempting its peacekeeping troops from prosecution at the International Criminal Court. Reacting to the US decision, Secretary-General Kofi Annan said the...
US relinquishes its UN war crime exemption
The US is no longer pursuing a UN resolution exempting its peacekeeping troops from prosecution at the International Criminal Court. Reacting to the US decision, Secretary-General Kofi Annan said the...
UK National News, Jun 24, 2004
Reid makes new NHS waiting list pledge
People who need an operation will wait no more than 18 weeks by 2008, Health Secretary John Reid has pledged today. Announcing the government's new NHS improvement plan, the Health Secretary said tha...
Reid makes new NHS waiting list pledge
People who need an operation will wait no more than 18 weeks by 2008, Health Secretary John Reid has pledged today. Announcing the government's new NHS improvement plan, the Health Secretary said tha...
UK National News, Jun 24, 2004
England to wear black armbands in memory of murdered fan
The England team will wear black armbands in memory of murdered England fan Stephen Smith when they play Portugal in the Euro 2004 quarter-final tonight. Stephen Smith, 28, from Wolverhampton, died a...
England to wear black armbands in memory of murdered fan
The England team will wear black armbands in memory of murdered England fan Stephen Smith when they play Portugal in the Euro 2004 quarter-final tonight. Stephen Smith, 28, from Wolverhampton, died a...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2004
Chief Constable under fire for 'dodging' meeting
PSNI Chief Constable Hugh Orde has been attacked by the Orange Order's Belfast Grand Master for what the Order views as "gross irresponsibility" over his refusal to meet with representatives concerned...
Chief Constable under fire for 'dodging' meeting
PSNI Chief Constable Hugh Orde has been attacked by the Orange Order's Belfast Grand Master for what the Order views as "gross irresponsibility" over his refusal to meet with representatives concerned...
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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.
