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Northern Ireland News for August 2004 : Page 11
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2004
Police in counterfeit goods operation
Police have released details of a successful operation against counterfeit thieves in Co Armagh last week. Approximately £600,000 worth of counterfeit goods where seized at a house in Portadown follo...
Police in counterfeit goods operation
Police have released details of a successful operation against counterfeit thieves in Co Armagh last week. Approximately £600,000 worth of counterfeit goods where seized at a house in Portadown follo...
UK National News, Aug 10, 2004
£1m fund to promote employment for mental health sufferers
Bids are being sought from organisations for a share of £1 million of government funding to help people with mental health conditions become self-employed, start a small business or social enterprise....
£1m fund to promote employment for mental health sufferers
Bids are being sought from organisations for a share of £1 million of government funding to help people with mental health conditions become self-employed, start a small business or social enterprise....
UK National News, Aug 10, 2004
Export bar put on 'magnificent' medieval Psalter
Arts Minister Estelle Morris has placed a temporary export bar on an "outstanding illuminated manuscript" dating from the 14th century known as the Macclesfield Psalter. The work, thought to be the ...
Export bar put on 'magnificent' medieval Psalter
Arts Minister Estelle Morris has placed a temporary export bar on an "outstanding illuminated manuscript" dating from the 14th century known as the Macclesfield Psalter. The work, thought to be the ...
UK National News, Aug 10, 2004
Inflation dips to 1.4%
Inflation has dipped by 0.2% to 1.4% on the back of seasonal price reductions and summer sales in furniture last month, the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has said. The Consumer Price Index (CP...
Inflation dips to 1.4%
Inflation has dipped by 0.2% to 1.4% on the back of seasonal price reductions and summer sales in furniture last month, the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has said. The Consumer Price Index (CP...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2004
Lord Mayor opens £6m motorway scheme
The newly widened £6 million M1 motorway, between Black’s Road and Stockman’s Lane, has been officially opened today by the Lord Mayor of Belfast. DRD Roads Service’s M1 scheme, which has taken a yea...
Lord Mayor opens £6m motorway scheme
The newly widened £6 million M1 motorway, between Black’s Road and Stockman’s Lane, has been officially opened today by the Lord Mayor of Belfast. DRD Roads Service’s M1 scheme, which has taken a yea...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2004
Waterfront Hall becomes 'Free House' for kids
Belfast's Waterfront Hall has launched its biggest ever youth programme called 'Free House'. Funded by the Laganside Corporation, the programme seeks to provide entertainment and opportunities for a ...
Waterfront Hall becomes 'Free House' for kids
Belfast's Waterfront Hall has launched its biggest ever youth programme called 'Free House'. Funded by the Laganside Corporation, the programme seeks to provide entertainment and opportunities for a ...
UK National News, Aug 9, 2004
New 5-in-1 infant vaccination jab unveiled
The government has announced plans for a new five-in-one combined vaccination for babies and children. The new single jab will protect children against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough)...
New 5-in-1 infant vaccination jab unveiled
The government has announced plans for a new five-in-one combined vaccination for babies and children. The new single jab will protect children against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough)...
UK National News, Aug 9, 2004
West Brom striker jailed over fatal car smash
West Bromwich Albion striker Lee Hughes has been sentenced to six years in prison after being found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving at Coventry Crown Court today. Hughes was found guilt...
West Brom striker jailed over fatal car smash
West Bromwich Albion striker Lee Hughes has been sentenced to six years in prison after being found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving at Coventry Crown Court today. Hughes was found guilt...
UK National News, Aug 9, 2004
Lincolnshire police launch double murder inquiry
Police in Lincolnshire have launched a murder inquiry after discovering the bodies of a man and a woman at a bungalow in Trusthorpe. A post mortem examination has revealed that the couple died as a r...
Lincolnshire police launch double murder inquiry
Police in Lincolnshire have launched a murder inquiry after discovering the bodies of a man and a woman at a bungalow in Trusthorpe. A post mortem examination has revealed that the couple died as a r...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2004
Stone-throwing youths attack police
Police have come under attack from around 200 youths following disturbances on one of Belfast's main transport routes. Trouble began on the Westlink shortly after midnight on Sunday when a stolen car...
Stone-throwing youths attack police
Police have come under attack from around 200 youths following disturbances on one of Belfast's main transport routes. Trouble began on the Westlink shortly after midnight on Sunday when a stolen car...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2004
Petrol bombs thrown at police in Ballymena
Police have come under attack following trouble at a bonfire in Co Antrim at the weekend. The incident occurred in the Fisherwick area of Ballymena in the early hours of Sunday morning as a number of...
Petrol bombs thrown at police in Ballymena
Police have come under attack following trouble at a bonfire in Co Antrim at the weekend. The incident occurred in the Fisherwick area of Ballymena in the early hours of Sunday morning as a number of...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2004
Post mortem expected following Harryville body find
A post mortem examination is to be carried out on a man found dead in Co Antrim at the weekend. Scott McGowan's body was discovered at a flat in the Harryville area of Ballymena on Sunday. Police a...
Post mortem expected following Harryville body find
A post mortem examination is to be carried out on a man found dead in Co Antrim at the weekend. Scott McGowan's body was discovered at a flat in the Harryville area of Ballymena on Sunday. Police a...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2004
Two men shot in separate attacks
Two men have been shot in separate paramilitary-style shootings in Belfast on Sunday. In south Belfast, three masked men burst into a house at Lecale Street at around 11pm and shot the occupant in th...
Two men shot in separate attacks
Two men have been shot in separate paramilitary-style shootings in Belfast on Sunday. In south Belfast, three masked men burst into a house at Lecale Street at around 11pm and shot the occupant in th...
UK National News, Aug 9, 2004
BA increases fuel surcharge on longhaul flights
British Airways have increased the fuel price surcharge on longhaul flights to £12 for a return ticket as a result of the continuing increase in the price of oil, the company has announced. Effectiv...
BA increases fuel surcharge on longhaul flights
British Airways have increased the fuel price surcharge on longhaul flights to £12 for a return ticket as a result of the continuing increase in the price of oil, the company has announced. Effectiv...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2004
Europa Hotel in robbery incident
A substantial amount of money has been stolen from one of Northern Ireland's most famous hotels. The incident at the Europa Hotel in Belfast occurred at around 2.30am on Monday when three men forced ...
Europa Hotel in robbery incident
A substantial amount of money has been stolen from one of Northern Ireland's most famous hotels. The incident at the Europa Hotel in Belfast occurred at around 2.30am on Monday when three men forced ...
UK National News, Aug 9, 2004
Four die at Japanese nuclear plant
At least four people have been killed and seven others injured following an accident at nuclear power plant in Japan. The deaths occurred at Kansai Electric Power Company's Mihama plant when a jet o...
Four die at Japanese nuclear plant
At least four people have been killed and seven others injured following an accident at nuclear power plant in Japan. The deaths occurred at Kansai Electric Power Company's Mihama plant when a jet o...
UK National News, Aug 9, 2004
Government has failed to tackle HIV effectively, report claims
The government has failed to effectively tackle the increasing problem of HIV in the UK and has broken promises made to the international community, a leading pressure group has claimed. According t...
Government has failed to tackle HIV effectively, report claims
The government has failed to effectively tackle the increasing problem of HIV in the UK and has broken promises made to the international community, a leading pressure group has claimed. According t...
UK National News, Aug 9, 2004
Man arrested in Glasgow anti-smuggling swoop
A man has been arrested after Customs officers seized more than four million smuggled cigarettes from a lorry in Glasgow at the weekend. The 35-year-old man, who is from Paisley, was charged with eva...
Man arrested in Glasgow anti-smuggling swoop
A man has been arrested after Customs officers seized more than four million smuggled cigarettes from a lorry in Glasgow at the weekend. The 35-year-old man, who is from Paisley, was charged with eva...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2004
Memorial Fund to issue leaflet to every NI household
Every household in Northern Ireland is set to receive a leaflet detailing the help they can receive thanks to a new memorial fund aimed at those bereaved or injured as a result of the 'Troubles'. The...
Memorial Fund to issue leaflet to every NI household
Every household in Northern Ireland is set to receive a leaflet detailing the help they can receive thanks to a new memorial fund aimed at those bereaved or injured as a result of the 'Troubles'. The...
UK National News, Aug 9, 2004
Atlantic record bid rowers rescued
Four men who were attempting to break the world record for the fastest Atlantic Ocean crossing in a rowing boat have been rescued after their vessel was snapped in two during a hurricane. The record ...
Atlantic record bid rowers rescued
Four men who were attempting to break the world record for the fastest Atlantic Ocean crossing in a rowing boat have been rescued after their vessel was snapped in two during a hurricane. The record ...
UK National News, Aug 9, 2004
Planners to 'encourage' renewable energy development
Renewable energy will play a "vital role" in creating the sustainable communities of the future, Minister for Planning Keith Hill said today. The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister today published r...
Planners to 'encourage' renewable energy development
Renewable energy will play a "vital role" in creating the sustainable communities of the future, Minister for Planning Keith Hill said today. The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister today published r...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2004
Stena Line buoyed by half-year results
Stena Line Freight has revealed an unprecedented 44% increase in its Irish Sea business during the first six months of 2004 compared with the same period last year. The figure is part of an overall 1...
Stena Line buoyed by half-year results
Stena Line Freight has revealed an unprecedented 44% increase in its Irish Sea business during the first six months of 2004 compared with the same period last year. The figure is part of an overall 1...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2004
SME's boosted by interest-free loans scheme
Northern Ireland's small to medium-sized enterprises (SME’s) are being given the opportunity to increase their profit margin and help protect the environment through Invest NI's Green Technology initi...
SME's boosted by interest-free loans scheme
Northern Ireland's small to medium-sized enterprises (SME’s) are being given the opportunity to increase their profit margin and help protect the environment through Invest NI's Green Technology initi...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2004
Downpatrick bus station set for £2m upgrade
Downpatrick Bus Station is to benefit from a £2million upgrade, which will see the existing facility replaced by a fully modern purpose-built centre. Translink said the redevelopment project reflecte...
Downpatrick bus station set for £2m upgrade
Downpatrick Bus Station is to benefit from a £2million upgrade, which will see the existing facility replaced by a fully modern purpose-built centre. Translink said the redevelopment project reflecte...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2004
Four internationals missing from Ulster squad
Ulster coach Mark McCall will be without his Irish international contingent ahead of this Friday's pre-season friendly against Rotherham. David Humphreys, Kevin Maggs, Tyrone Howe and Simon Best miss...
Four internationals missing from Ulster squad
Ulster coach Mark McCall will be without his Irish international contingent ahead of this Friday's pre-season friendly against Rotherham. David Humphreys, Kevin Maggs, Tyrone Howe and Simon Best miss...
UK National News, Aug 6, 2004
Multiple murder accused appears in court
A 34-year-old man charged with the murders of four people in north Yorkshire has appeared at Leeds Crown Court today. Mark Hobson, of New Lane, Selby, is charged with the murders of 27-year-old twin...
Multiple murder accused appears in court
A 34-year-old man charged with the murders of four people in north Yorkshire has appeared at Leeds Crown Court today. Mark Hobson, of New Lane, Selby, is charged with the murders of 27-year-old twin...
UK National News, Aug 6, 2004
Second British child dies after Cretan road tragedy
A second British child has died in a Cretan hospital following yesterday's road tragedy close to the resort of Malia. The crash happened at midnight (2am GMT) when the coach, which was carrying 30 B...
Second British child dies after Cretan road tragedy
A second British child has died in a Cretan hospital following yesterday's road tragedy close to the resort of Malia. The crash happened at midnight (2am GMT) when the coach, which was carrying 30 B...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2004
Belfast lottery winner comes forward
A Belfast woman who is undergoing treatment for cancer has come forward and claimed her £20.1 million National Lottery winnings. Iris Jeffrey, 58, who bought the ticket on 14 July, only checked her t...
Belfast lottery winner comes forward
A Belfast woman who is undergoing treatment for cancer has come forward and claimed her £20.1 million National Lottery winnings. Iris Jeffrey, 58, who bought the ticket on 14 July, only checked her t...
UK National News, Aug 6, 2004
Sven-Goran Eriksson has 'no case to answer'
Sven-Goran Eriksson's job is safe and he has no case to answer over the controversy which has engulfed the sport's governing body in recent weeks, the FA Board has unanimously decided. After last ni...
Sven-Goran Eriksson has 'no case to answer'
Sven-Goran Eriksson's job is safe and he has no case to answer over the controversy which has engulfed the sport's governing body in recent weeks, the FA Board has unanimously decided. After last ni...
UK National News, Aug 6, 2004
Heathrow cocaine smuggling trio jailed
Three men have been jailed for a total of 53 years today following a cocaine seizure at Heathrow airport worth an estimated £750,000. Kamaljit Bassi, 40, a British Airways baggage handler of 75 Park ...
Heathrow cocaine smuggling trio jailed
Three men have been jailed for a total of 53 years today following a cocaine seizure at Heathrow airport worth an estimated £750,000. Kamaljit Bassi, 40, a British Airways baggage handler of 75 Park ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:It will be rather cloudy with scattered sleet and snow showers but mostly rain near the North coast. Feeling bitterly cold in fresh or strong northerly wind. Maximum temperature 4 °C.Tonight:Clear intervals and wintry showers, most frequent in the north but mostly of rain along the North Coast. A cold night with risk of icy stretches. Minimum temperature -1 °C.
