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Northern Ireland News for January 2005 : Page 12
UK National News, Jan 7, 2005
Three youths remanded in Damilola murder case
Three youths have appeared in court, charged with the murder of ten-year-old schoolboy, Damilola Taylor. The three teenagers from Peckham, Hassan Jihad, 19, and two brothers, aged 16 and 17, who cann...
Three youths remanded in Damilola murder case
Three youths have appeared in court, charged with the murder of ten-year-old schoolboy, Damilola Taylor. The three teenagers from Peckham, Hassan Jihad, 19, and two brothers, aged 16 and 17, who cann...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2005
Passengers killed as two Italian trains collide
Several people have been killed and many others are reported to have been injured, following the collision of two trains close to Bologna in northern Italy. Italian news sources reported that at lea...
Passengers killed as two Italian trains collide
Several people have been killed and many others are reported to have been injured, following the collision of two trains close to Bologna in northern Italy. Italian news sources reported that at lea...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2005
Orde declares IRA behind Northern Bank heist
PSNI Chief Constable, Hugh Orde has said that in his opinion the IRA was behind last month's multi-million robbery at the headquarters of the Northern Bank in Belfast. Mr Orde made his observation du...
Orde declares IRA behind Northern Bank heist
PSNI Chief Constable, Hugh Orde has said that in his opinion the IRA was behind last month's multi-million robbery at the headquarters of the Northern Bank in Belfast. Mr Orde made his observation du...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2005
Murphy 'deeply disapointed' by IRA involvement in robbery
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Paul Murphy has said he is “deeply disappointed” that the IRA continues to involve itself in criminal activity. Speaking while in New York, Mr Murphy said that...
Murphy 'deeply disapointed' by IRA involvement in robbery
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Paul Murphy has said he is “deeply disappointed” that the IRA continues to involve itself in criminal activity. Speaking while in New York, Mr Murphy said that...
Recruitment News, Jan 7, 2005
Job losses as APW announce plant closure in Dublin
APW Enclosures has confirmed that production will cease at its Tallaght plant in Dublin with the loss of 180 jobs. Workers at the plant were informed yesterday/last week that the manufacturing facili...
Job losses as APW announce plant closure in Dublin
APW Enclosures has confirmed that production will cease at its Tallaght plant in Dublin with the loss of 180 jobs. Workers at the plant were informed yesterday/last week that the manufacturing facili...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2005
Animal rights protestors to challenge hunting ban delay
Anti-hunt protestors have pledged to fight a proposed delay on the hunting ban, which is due to come into force on February 18. Pro-hunting group, the Countryside Alliance, had requested an injunctio...
Animal rights protestors to challenge hunting ban delay
Anti-hunt protestors have pledged to fight a proposed delay on the hunting ban, which is due to come into force on February 18. Pro-hunting group, the Countryside Alliance, had requested an injunctio...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2005
Consequences ‘dire and grim’ says Robinson
The consequences for Sinn Féin will be “dire and grim” if Chief Constable Hugh Orde confirms IRA involvement in the £22 million Northern Bank robbery last month, said DUP deputy leader Peter Robinson....
Consequences ‘dire and grim’ says Robinson
The consequences for Sinn Féin will be “dire and grim” if Chief Constable Hugh Orde confirms IRA involvement in the £22 million Northern Bank robbery last month, said DUP deputy leader Peter Robinson....
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2005
Masked men attack and beat teenager at his home
Police are appealing for information after a 15-year-old boy was dragged from his bed and beaten in Co Down. Shortly after 10pm on Thursday, four masked men who called at the teenager's house at Clou...
Masked men attack and beat teenager at his home
Police are appealing for information after a 15-year-old boy was dragged from his bed and beaten in Co Down. Shortly after 10pm on Thursday, four masked men who called at the teenager's house at Clou...
Business News, Jan 7, 2005
M&S report poor Christmas trading period
Marks and Spencer (M&S) have become the latest high street retailer to report a poor performance in the pre-Christmas trading period. The company's latest trading statement refers to the trading envi...
M&S report poor Christmas trading period
Marks and Spencer (M&S) have become the latest high street retailer to report a poor performance in the pre-Christmas trading period. The company's latest trading statement refers to the trading envi...
Recruitment News, Jan 7, 2005
BMA concerned at rise in medical students' debts
Medical student debt is soaring, according to the British Medical Association's annual student finance survey. The latest figures have revealed that the level of debt for the average fifth year stude...
BMA concerned at rise in medical students' debts
Medical student debt is soaring, according to the British Medical Association's annual student finance survey. The latest figures have revealed that the level of debt for the average fifth year stude...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2005
Scientific research to receive additional funding
The Government has announced an increase in funding to help ensure that the UK's scientific research is put on a "secure and sustainable footing". Science and Innovation Minister Lord Sainsbury annou...
Scientific research to receive additional funding
The Government has announced an increase in funding to help ensure that the UK's scientific research is put on a "secure and sustainable footing". Science and Innovation Minister Lord Sainsbury annou...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2005
Community garden launched by Children’s Commissioner
A vital community garden situated in one of the most deprived communities in Northern Ireland was officially opened today by the Children’s Commissioner Nigel Williams. The garden was created with a ...
Community garden launched by Children’s Commissioner
A vital community garden situated in one of the most deprived communities in Northern Ireland was officially opened today by the Children’s Commissioner Nigel Williams. The garden was created with a ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2005
Birds attacked in Bangor's Ward park
Police are appealing for information after 30 captive birds were attacked in Co Down overnight. A wire fence around a pen in Ward Park, Bangor, was cut and the flock of birds, which included one peac...
Birds attacked in Bangor's Ward park
Police are appealing for information after 30 captive birds were attacked in Co Down overnight. A wire fence around a pen in Ward Park, Bangor, was cut and the flock of birds, which included one peac...
UK National News, Jan 6, 2005
International Development Secretary visits earthquake zone
International Development Secretary, Hilary Benn, has visited one of the areas worst affected by the Asian Tsunami disaster and has compared the devastation to that seen in Nagasaki and Hiroshima. Sp...
International Development Secretary visits earthquake zone
International Development Secretary, Hilary Benn, has visited one of the areas worst affected by the Asian Tsunami disaster and has compared the devastation to that seen in Nagasaki and Hiroshima. Sp...
UK National News, Jan 6, 2005
Annan launches billion dollar appeal for tsunami aid
United Nations Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, has launched a billion dollar appeal for emergency aid for the Asian Tsunami disaster. Mr Annan's appeal, the largest ever on record for a natural disast...
Annan launches billion dollar appeal for tsunami aid
United Nations Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, has launched a billion dollar appeal for emergency aid for the Asian Tsunami disaster. Mr Annan's appeal, the largest ever on record for a natural disast...
UK National News, Jan 6, 2005
Chancellor lays out plans to help eradicate poverty
Chancellor Gordon Brown has announced a set of proposals, which aim to provide both aid for the countries affected by the tsunami disaster and to help eradicate poverty in the world's poorest countrie...
Chancellor lays out plans to help eradicate poverty
Chancellor Gordon Brown has announced a set of proposals, which aim to provide both aid for the countries affected by the tsunami disaster and to help eradicate poverty in the world's poorest countrie...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2005
Bangor man charged with murder remanded in custody
A 36-year-old man has been remanded in custody charged with the murder of a woman in Co Down on Monday. David Jones, 36, of Lismore Avenue in Bangor appeared before Downpatrick Magistrates Court on T...
Bangor man charged with murder remanded in custody
A 36-year-old man has been remanded in custody charged with the murder of a woman in Co Down on Monday. David Jones, 36, of Lismore Avenue in Bangor appeared before Downpatrick Magistrates Court on T...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2005
Chief Constable to comment on Northern Bank robbery
Speculation is rife that the IRA is to be blamed for last month's £22 million robbery at the headquarters of the Northern Bank in Belfast. PSNI Chief Constable, Hugh Orde, and ACC Crime Operations, S...
Chief Constable to comment on Northern Bank robbery
Speculation is rife that the IRA is to be blamed for last month's £22 million robbery at the headquarters of the Northern Bank in Belfast. PSNI Chief Constable, Hugh Orde, and ACC Crime Operations, S...
UK National News, Jan 6, 2005
Conservatives announce plans to tackle UK poverty
Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, David Willetts, has proposed plans to introduce an amnesty for low income families who have received overpayments of government tax credits. Mr Willetts said that ...
Conservatives announce plans to tackle UK poverty
Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, David Willetts, has proposed plans to introduce an amnesty for low income families who have received overpayments of government tax credits. Mr Willetts said that ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2005
‘Demand for humiliation’ holding up process: IRA
In a statement the IRA have said that any possibility of it “completely and verifiably” putting all its arms beyond use was being prevented because of “an unachievable demand for humiliation”. In its...
‘Demand for humiliation’ holding up process: IRA
In a statement the IRA have said that any possibility of it “completely and verifiably” putting all its arms beyond use was being prevented because of “an unachievable demand for humiliation”. In its...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2005
‘Black Santa’ appeal to break £1m barrier
The ‘Black Santa’ tsunami appeal looks set to break the £1 million barrier, the Dean of Belfast said today. Dean Houston McKelvey revealed the news on Thursday as more than 40,000 items of clothing w...
‘Black Santa’ appeal to break £1m barrier
The ‘Black Santa’ tsunami appeal looks set to break the £1 million barrier, the Dean of Belfast said today. Dean Houston McKelvey revealed the news on Thursday as more than 40,000 items of clothing w...
Recruitment News, Jan 6, 2005
UK companies benefit from £23m in unpaid overtime: TUC
UK workers' unpaid overtime amounted to £23 million in 2004, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) have claimed. According to the TUC's latest analysis of official statistics, every employee who did unpaid...
UK companies benefit from £23m in unpaid overtime: TUC
UK workers' unpaid overtime amounted to £23 million in 2004, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) have claimed. According to the TUC's latest analysis of official statistics, every employee who did unpaid...
Business News, Jan 6, 2005
UK workers put in £23m unpaid overtime: TUC
UK workers' unpaid overtime amounted to £23 million in 2004, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) have claimed. According to the TUC's latest analysis of official statistics, every employee who did unpaid...
UK workers put in £23m unpaid overtime: TUC
UK workers' unpaid overtime amounted to £23 million in 2004, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) have claimed. According to the TUC's latest analysis of official statistics, every employee who did unpaid...
UK National News, Jan 6, 2005
NHS forced to make cuts on £500m budget deficit
The NHS is being forced to close wards, make redundancies and reduce the number of beds, as it struggles with a £500 million budget deficit. In spite of these cost cutting measures, the Health Servic...
NHS forced to make cuts on £500m budget deficit
The NHS is being forced to close wards, make redundancies and reduce the number of beds, as it struggles with a £500 million budget deficit. In spite of these cost cutting measures, the Health Servic...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2005
Concern grows over future of Belfast-Troon ferry
The loss of the Belfast to Troon ferry service would impact heavily on Northern Ireland’s tourist industry, East Londonderry UUP Assembly member Norman Hillis has warned. Mr Hillis was responding to ...
Concern grows over future of Belfast-Troon ferry
The loss of the Belfast to Troon ferry service would impact heavily on Northern Ireland’s tourist industry, East Londonderry UUP Assembly member Norman Hillis has warned. Mr Hillis was responding to ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2005
Orange Hall damaged in arson attack
A second Orange Hall has been attacked by arsonists this week. The building in Douglas Bridge near Strabane was attacked on Wednesday night when tyres piled against the front door of the building wer...
Orange Hall damaged in arson attack
A second Orange Hall has been attacked by arsonists this week. The building in Douglas Bridge near Strabane was attacked on Wednesday night when tyres piled against the front door of the building wer...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2005
Drowsiness is 'silent killer' on NI roads
Driving while on prescribed medicines is a real danger on Northern Ireland roads, as warning labels are often ignored, University of Ulster research has revealed. According to Dr Imelda Haran, Lectur...
Drowsiness is 'silent killer' on NI roads
Driving while on prescribed medicines is a real danger on Northern Ireland roads, as warning labels are often ignored, University of Ulster research has revealed. According to Dr Imelda Haran, Lectur...
UK National News, Jan 6, 2005
Study reveals disability risk for premature babies
A new report has revealed that nearly half of all premature babies have a risk of developing a disability or learning difficulty. The findings of the Epicure Study, which were published in the New En...
Study reveals disability risk for premature babies
A new report has revealed that nearly half of all premature babies have a risk of developing a disability or learning difficulty. The findings of the Epicure Study, which were published in the New En...
UK National News, Jan 6, 2005
Probe into allegations of abuse at Guantanamo Bay
A new investigation is to be held into allegations of abuse at the US military detention centre at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba. The US Defense Department announced the move following the publication of do...
Probe into allegations of abuse at Guantanamo Bay
A new investigation is to be held into allegations of abuse at the US military detention centre at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba. The US Defense Department announced the move following the publication of do...
UK National News, Jan 6, 2005
£93m seized from criminal proceeds in UK
Nationwide UK law enforcement agencies have seized over £93 million from the proceeds of criminal activity in the two years since the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) came into force. Enacted in December...
£93m seized from criminal proceeds in UK
Nationwide UK law enforcement agencies have seized over £93 million from the proceeds of criminal activity in the two years since the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) came into force. Enacted in December...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Clear intervals and occasional wintry showers this evening with local fresh snowfalls and some ice. Overnight as winds ease showers will die back to northern coastal areas. Frosty. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
