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Northern Ireland News for September 2004 : Page 9
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2004
Chinese takeaway robbed in Newtownards
Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery at a Chinese takeaway in Newtownards. The incident occurred at the Stonegate Shopping Centre in the early hours of Sunday morning. It ...
Chinese takeaway robbed in Newtownards
Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery at a Chinese takeaway in Newtownards. The incident occurred at the Stonegate Shopping Centre in the early hours of Sunday morning. It ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2004
Belfast prepares for National Lottery film screenings
Belfast will be joining in the National Lottery’s 10th birthday celebrations this Sunday by launching a week of free cinema screenings throughout the province. The Cinemobile, Ireland’s unique mobile...
Belfast prepares for National Lottery film screenings
Belfast will be joining in the National Lottery’s 10th birthday celebrations this Sunday by launching a week of free cinema screenings throughout the province. The Cinemobile, Ireland’s unique mobile...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2004
Police Federation 'furious' at Orde's reserve cuts
The Police Federation has voiced its fury over the Chief Constable's decision to axe 807 full time reserve posts. In retaining only 680 reserve officers, the federation accused the Chief Constable o...
Police Federation 'furious' at Orde's reserve cuts
The Police Federation has voiced its fury over the Chief Constable's decision to axe 807 full time reserve posts. In retaining only 680 reserve officers, the federation accused the Chief Constable o...
UK National News, Sep 10, 2004
New study rejects MMR's autism link
There is no link between the MMR vaccine and an increased risk of autism in children, according to a study published in The Lancet today. In what has been described as the most detailed and comprehen...
New study rejects MMR's autism link
There is no link between the MMR vaccine and an increased risk of autism in children, according to a study published in The Lancet today. In what has been described as the most detailed and comprehen...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2004
Prime Ministers meet ahead of peace negotiations
Prime Minister Tony Blair and Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern have met ahead of next week's intensive negotiations on the Northern Ireland peace process. Both men discussed the current political situati...
Prime Ministers meet ahead of peace negotiations
Prime Minister Tony Blair and Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern have met ahead of next week's intensive negotiations on the Northern Ireland peace process. Both men discussed the current political situati...
UK National News, Sep 10, 2004
MoD confirms death toll of Czech chopper crash
The MoD has confirmed, with "very deep regret", that six British armed forces personnel have died following yesterday's helicopter crash during exercises in the Czech Republic. Six soldiers were kil...
MoD confirms death toll of Czech chopper crash
The MoD has confirmed, with "very deep regret", that six British armed forces personnel have died following yesterday's helicopter crash during exercises in the Czech Republic. Six soldiers were kil...
UK National News, Sep 10, 2004
Underfire Humberside police chief to take early retirement
The Humberside police chief who defied the Home Secretary's demands that he resign following criticisms outlined in the Bichard report into the Soham murders has agreed to retire next year. The Home ...
Underfire Humberside police chief to take early retirement
The Humberside police chief who defied the Home Secretary's demands that he resign following criticisms outlined in the Bichard report into the Soham murders has agreed to retire next year. The Home ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2004
Woman dragged along road by car thief
A woman has been injured after being dragged along a road by her own car as it was driven away by a thief. The incident took place at about 6pm yesterday evening as the victim was collecting her son ...
Woman dragged along road by car thief
A woman has been injured after being dragged along a road by her own car as it was driven away by a thief. The incident took place at about 6pm yesterday evening as the victim was collecting her son ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2004
'Dangerous' heart medication stolen from car
Police are appealing for information after medication was stolen from a man's car in north Belfast on Thursday. The heart medication has been described by police as "dangerous" if it is not taken as ...
'Dangerous' heart medication stolen from car
Police are appealing for information after medication was stolen from a man's car in north Belfast on Thursday. The heart medication has been described by police as "dangerous" if it is not taken as ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2004
Politicians want more input into community relations: study
Politicians want a more 'hands-on' role in the implementation of community relations programmes in Northern Ireland, according to research published today. The University of Ulster/INCORE project, wh...
Politicians want more input into community relations: study
Politicians want a more 'hands-on' role in the implementation of community relations programmes in Northern Ireland, according to research published today. The University of Ulster/INCORE project, wh...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2004
Landmark Belfast building vandalised
Police are appealing for information after a landmark building in Belfast was vandalised early this morning. The Scottish Provident building beside Belfast City Hall was broken into between 2am and 5...
Landmark Belfast building vandalised
Police are appealing for information after a landmark building in Belfast was vandalised early this morning. The Scottish Provident building beside Belfast City Hall was broken into between 2am and 5...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2004
IFA hesitant over Healy sending off appeal
The IFA has voiced caution about appealing David Healy's sending off against Wales on Wednesday. IFA President Jim Boyce said that if Fifa agreed with referee Domenica Messina's post-match report the...
IFA hesitant over Healy sending off appeal
The IFA has voiced caution about appealing David Healy's sending off against Wales on Wednesday. IFA President Jim Boyce said that if Fifa agreed with referee Domenica Messina's post-match report the...
UK National News, Sep 10, 2004
Law has overlooked communities fighting yob culture: Blunkett
The law has shifted too far in favour of the individual and is overlooking communities trying to rid themselves from the blight of anti-social yobs, the Home Secretary has said today. Speaking at th...
Law has overlooked communities fighting yob culture: Blunkett
The law has shifted too far in favour of the individual and is overlooking communities trying to rid themselves from the blight of anti-social yobs, the Home Secretary has said today. Speaking at th...
UK National News, Sep 10, 2004
Tough-talking Bush challenges Sudanese over 'genocide'
The US government has issued a no-nonsense two-pronged demand that the Sudan-bound African Union (AU) security force must be expanded and a UN investigation launched immediately into the "genocide in ...
Tough-talking Bush challenges Sudanese over 'genocide'
The US government has issued a no-nonsense two-pronged demand that the Sudan-bound African Union (AU) security force must be expanded and a UN investigation launched immediately into the "genocide in ...
UK National News, Sep 10, 2004
'Bloated and overloaded' exams systems needs updated: SHA
The examinations system in place is bloated, overloaded and out of control, according to a leading teachers' organisation. Publishing a report today on assessment and examinations, the Secondary Hea...
'Bloated and overloaded' exams systems needs updated: SHA
The examinations system in place is bloated, overloaded and out of control, according to a leading teachers' organisation. Publishing a report today on assessment and examinations, the Secondary Hea...
UK National News, Sep 10, 2004
Tories' war on wastage focuses on clinical negligence
The Tories pre-election war on wastage and red tape continued today after the Opposition published its plans for reducing the burden of clinical negligence on the taxpayer. Launched a consultation ex...
Tories' war on wastage focuses on clinical negligence
The Tories pre-election war on wastage and red tape continued today after the Opposition published its plans for reducing the burden of clinical negligence on the taxpayer. Launched a consultation ex...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2004
Queen's Open Days attract 13,000 visitors
Queen's University's commitment to the student experience has come alive for around 13,000 potential undergraduates during its annual Open Day over the last two days, Vice Chancellor Professor Peter G...
Queen's Open Days attract 13,000 visitors
Queen's University's commitment to the student experience has come alive for around 13,000 potential undergraduates during its annual Open Day over the last two days, Vice Chancellor Professor Peter G...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2004
Minister gives councils £10 million to fight against waste
Environment Minister Angela Smith has made available £10 million for District Councils in Northern Ireland to combat waste. Mrs Smith said the funds would be made available to Councils to assist the ...
Minister gives councils £10 million to fight against waste
Environment Minister Angela Smith has made available £10 million for District Councils in Northern Ireland to combat waste. Mrs Smith said the funds would be made available to Councils to assist the ...
UK National News, Sep 10, 2004
Pilot schemes set to focus on male suicide rates
The National Institute for Mental Health in England (NIMHE) has announced that it will be developing a number of mental health promotion pilots to try to encourage young men at greater suicide risk to...
Pilot schemes set to focus on male suicide rates
The National Institute for Mental Health in England (NIMHE) has announced that it will be developing a number of mental health promotion pilots to try to encourage young men at greater suicide risk to...
UK National News, Sep 10, 2004
New plan set to build on teachers' expertise
Plans have been announced today designed to boost teachers' professional development and give every teacher the opportunity to improve their classroom practice. Education and Skills Secretary Charle...
New plan set to build on teachers' expertise
Plans have been announced today designed to boost teachers' professional development and give every teacher the opportunity to improve their classroom practice. Education and Skills Secretary Charle...
UK National News, Sep 10, 2004
Grenada suffers the wrath of Hurricane Ivan
Two Royal Navy ships came to the rescue of residents on the island of Grenada following the onslaught of Hurricane Ivan on Tuesday. Frigate HMS Richmond and RFA Wave Ruler had previously been taske...
Grenada suffers the wrath of Hurricane Ivan
Two Royal Navy ships came to the rescue of residents on the island of Grenada following the onslaught of Hurricane Ivan on Tuesday. Frigate HMS Richmond and RFA Wave Ruler had previously been taske...
UK National News, Sep 9, 2004
Six British soldiers feared dead in chopper crash
Six British armed forces personnel are feared dead after a helicopter crashed while on exercises in the Czech Republic. Reports suggest that a British Army Air Corps Lynx helicopter crashed near Brn...
Six British soldiers feared dead in chopper crash
Six British armed forces personnel are feared dead after a helicopter crashed while on exercises in the Czech Republic. Reports suggest that a British Army Air Corps Lynx helicopter crashed near Brn...
UK National News, Sep 9, 2004
Straw condemns 'ruthless' attack on Australian embassy
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has condemned today's bomb attack on the Australian Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, as "ruthless". It has been reported that at least nine people were killed and around 16...
Straw condemns 'ruthless' attack on Australian embassy
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has condemned today's bomb attack on the Australian Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, as "ruthless". It has been reported that at least nine people were killed and around 16...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2004
Orde's 'difficult decision' sees 807 reserve officers axed
In what was "most challenging and difficult" decision he has made in two years since taking up the post of Chief Constable, Hugh Orde has said that 807 out of the current pool of 1,487 reserve officer...
Orde's 'difficult decision' sees 807 reserve officers axed
In what was "most challenging and difficult" decision he has made in two years since taking up the post of Chief Constable, Hugh Orde has said that 807 out of the current pool of 1,487 reserve officer...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2004
NI earn a draw in dramatic World Cup qualifier
Last night's Northern Ireland World Cup qualifier in Cardiff was a gruelling feat of endurance for fans; nearly 100 minutes of high-tempered, unpredictable, at times frustratingly unwatchable, heart-s...
NI earn a draw in dramatic World Cup qualifier
Last night's Northern Ireland World Cup qualifier in Cardiff was a gruelling feat of endurance for fans; nearly 100 minutes of high-tempered, unpredictable, at times frustratingly unwatchable, heart-s...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2004
Police launch campaign to improve safety on NI roads
Police will put out all the stops this weekend in a two-day operation aimed at reducing the staggering road death toll in Northern Ireland. Operation Viper starts tomorrow and aims to target carele...
Police launch campaign to improve safety on NI roads
Police will put out all the stops this weekend in a two-day operation aimed at reducing the staggering road death toll in Northern Ireland. Operation Viper starts tomorrow and aims to target carele...
UK National News, Sep 9, 2004
Locations for sex offender supervision centres to be considered
Work has got underway to identify suitable sites for four or five supervision centres for sex offenders, the Home Office has revealed. Publishing guidance on the use of approved premises to manage t...
Locations for sex offender supervision centres to be considered
Work has got underway to identify suitable sites for four or five supervision centres for sex offenders, the Home Office has revealed. Publishing guidance on the use of approved premises to manage t...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2004
Smoking ban hits Gallaher's sales in Republic
The introduction of a smoking ban in the Republic's workplaces has had a serious impact in cigarette consumption, according financial results published today by tobacco giant Gallaher's. The company...
Smoking ban hits Gallaher's sales in Republic
The introduction of a smoking ban in the Republic's workplaces has had a serious impact in cigarette consumption, according financial results published today by tobacco giant Gallaher's. The company...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2004
Unique 'Place' for built environment opens in Belfast
A centre dedicated to the built environment, the first of its kind in Northern Ireland, has opened in Belfast. The 'Place' centre – an acronym for Planning Landscape Architecture Community Environme...
Unique 'Place' for built environment opens in Belfast
A centre dedicated to the built environment, the first of its kind in Northern Ireland, has opened in Belfast. The 'Place' centre – an acronym for Planning Landscape Architecture Community Environme...
UK National News, Sep 9, 2004
Merseyside teen charged with parents' murder
A Merseyside teenager has been charged with the murders of his parents, it has emerged today. Seventy-two-year-old Sidney Brian Blackwell and his 61-year-old wife Jackie Blackwell were found dead at ...
Merseyside teen charged with parents' murder
A Merseyside teenager has been charged with the murders of his parents, it has emerged today. Seventy-two-year-old Sidney Brian Blackwell and his 61-year-old wife Jackie Blackwell were found dead at ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A mostly dry day, rather cloudy, but some sunny spells, best of these in the afternoon. A few showers spread south from late morning, turning wintry in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 5 °C.Tonight:A cold evening and night with a frost. It will be largely dry, but a few wintry showers towards the north coast overnight. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
