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Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2005
Minister announces additional £10m to fight waste
Over £10 million has been allocated to Northern Ireland’s 26 district councils with the express aim of combating waste across the province. Minister for the Environment Angela Smith said everyone nee...
Minister announces additional £10m to fight waste
Over £10 million has been allocated to Northern Ireland’s 26 district councils with the express aim of combating waste across the province. Minister for the Environment Angela Smith said everyone nee...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2005
Belfast ‘Big Two’ drawn together in cross-border cup
Belfast’s ‘Big Two’ have been drawn together in the new cross-border Setanta Cup. Both Linfield and Glentoran have been drawn in the same group as FAI Cup winners Longford for the new tournament whic...
Belfast ‘Big Two’ drawn together in cross-border cup
Belfast’s ‘Big Two’ have been drawn together in the new cross-border Setanta Cup. Both Linfield and Glentoran have been drawn in the same group as FAI Cup winners Longford for the new tournament whic...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2005
Belfast put forward as top-class conference venue
Belfast’s reputation as a unique, top-quality conference destination was highlighted this week when the Belfast Visitor and Convention Bureau (BVCB) promoted the city to key conference industry profes...
Belfast put forward as top-class conference venue
Belfast’s reputation as a unique, top-quality conference destination was highlighted this week when the Belfast Visitor and Convention Bureau (BVCB) promoted the city to key conference industry profes...
UK National News, Jan 28, 2005
Increased cancer risk for smokers' children
A study has revealed a possible increased risk of lung cancer, for children exposed to passive smoking. Children who are exposed to environmental tobacco smoke on a daily basis for many hours have as...
Increased cancer risk for smokers' children
A study has revealed a possible increased risk of lung cancer, for children exposed to passive smoking. Children who are exposed to environmental tobacco smoke on a daily basis for many hours have as...
UK National News, Jan 28, 2005
Howard criticises Labour's immigration policy
Conservative leader, Michael Howard, has criticised Labour's immigration policy in a speech in Kent. Speaking to a meeting of Conservative Parliamentary Candidates and MPs, Mr Howard said that £3 bil...
Howard criticises Labour's immigration policy
Conservative leader, Michael Howard, has criticised Labour's immigration policy in a speech in Kent. Speaking to a meeting of Conservative Parliamentary Candidates and MPs, Mr Howard said that £3 bil...
UK National News, Jan 28, 2005
FA apologises for 'cuts' in DVD for England fans
The Football Association (FA) has apologised for any offence caused when a DVD featuring post-war England international players omitted to include any black players from the featured line-up. Followi...
FA apologises for 'cuts' in DVD for England fans
The Football Association (FA) has apologised for any offence caused when a DVD featuring post-war England international players omitted to include any black players from the featured line-up. Followi...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2005
NI needs to build on innovation for economic success
Northern Ireland needs to build on its traditions of innovation to ensure future economic success, Queen's University Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Gregson has said. The Vice-Chancellor was speaki...
NI needs to build on innovation for economic success
Northern Ireland needs to build on its traditions of innovation to ensure future economic success, Queen's University Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Gregson has said. The Vice-Chancellor was speaki...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2005
Qualification to give students a working edge
Local exams body CCEA has launched a new qualification that develops important work-readiness skills, recognises students’ wider interests, and can contribute towards all important UCAS points when ap...
Qualification to give students a working edge
Local exams body CCEA has launched a new qualification that develops important work-readiness skills, recognises students’ wider interests, and can contribute towards all important UCAS points when ap...
UK National News, Jan 28, 2005
Car thefts down but report seeks improvements
The National Audit Office (NAO) has reported a reduction in vehicle crime, but has warned that "further progress is still required" to improve the situation. The latest report from the NAO found that...
Car thefts down but report seeks improvements
The National Audit Office (NAO) has reported a reduction in vehicle crime, but has warned that "further progress is still required" to improve the situation. The latest report from the NAO found that...
UK National News, Jan 28, 2005
In doldrums but MacArthur breaks equator record
Last night solo British yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur crossed the equator at 9.45 GMT (Thursday) in a new fastest solo time of 60 days, 13 hours and 35 minutes, but is still in the grip of the mainly li...
In doldrums but MacArthur breaks equator record
Last night solo British yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur crossed the equator at 9.45 GMT (Thursday) in a new fastest solo time of 60 days, 13 hours and 35 minutes, but is still in the grip of the mainly li...
Recruitment News, Jan 27, 2005
Pfizer to shed 400 UK jobs and sell off Morpeth plant
US-owned drugs giant Pfizer, the manufacturer of Viagra, is to make 400 job cuts at one UK plant and sell off another another operation, on completion of a global review of its operations. The announ...
Pfizer to shed 400 UK jobs and sell off Morpeth plant
US-owned drugs giant Pfizer, the manufacturer of Viagra, is to make 400 job cuts at one UK plant and sell off another another operation, on completion of a global review of its operations. The announ...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2005
Latest report pushes 'likely' Shipman victim toll to 250
The sixth report into the murders committed by former GP Harold Shipman has revealed that he murdered at least three patients during his years as a junior doctor, bringing the total toll to a possible...
Latest report pushes 'likely' Shipman victim toll to 250
The sixth report into the murders committed by former GP Harold Shipman has revealed that he murdered at least three patients during his years as a junior doctor, bringing the total toll to a possible...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2005
Taxi petrol bombed in north Belfast
A taxi has been petrol bombed in north Belfast overnight as a loyalist feud continues to escalate in the area. One man was arrested and subsequently released on police bail pending further enquiries ...
Taxi petrol bombed in north Belfast
A taxi has been petrol bombed in north Belfast overnight as a loyalist feud continues to escalate in the area. One man was arrested and subsequently released on police bail pending further enquiries ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2005
UCF launch cancer prevention initiative
The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) has launched a new cancer prevention resource for young people which aims to reduce and prevent behaviours that contribute to the development of the disease. Need2K...
UCF launch cancer prevention initiative
The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) has launched a new cancer prevention resource for young people which aims to reduce and prevent behaviours that contribute to the development of the disease. Need2K...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2005
Clarke faces opposition over 'control orders'
Home Secretary Charles Clarke's proposals to implement a system of 'control orders' to deal with terror suspects, have been heavily criticised by solicitors and human rights groups. The Home Secretar...
Clarke faces opposition over 'control orders'
Home Secretary Charles Clarke's proposals to implement a system of 'control orders' to deal with terror suspects, have been heavily criticised by solicitors and human rights groups. The Home Secretar...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2005
'Misrepresented' NI muslims feel vulnerable says academic
Muslims in Northern Ireland feel vulnerable because of misrepresentation in the West of the true nature of Islam, a law professor at the University of Ulster has warned. Javaid Rehman says Northern I...
'Misrepresented' NI muslims feel vulnerable says academic
Muslims in Northern Ireland feel vulnerable because of misrepresentation in the West of the true nature of Islam, a law professor at the University of Ulster has warned. Javaid Rehman says Northern I...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2005
Appeal court overturns £82,000 asbestos damages award
The Court of Appeal has reversed a High Court decision to award damages of £82,000 to a woman who developed an asbestos-related disease years after she had washed her husband's contaminated work cloth...
Appeal court overturns £82,000 asbestos damages award
The Court of Appeal has reversed a High Court decision to award damages of £82,000 to a woman who developed an asbestos-related disease years after she had washed her husband's contaminated work cloth...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2005
Kennedy calls for 'proper exit strategy' from Iraq
Liberal Democrat leader, Charles Kennedy, has called on the Prime Minister to set out a proper exit strategy from Iraq, following the country's elections on Sunday. Mr Kennedy called for the phased w...
Kennedy calls for 'proper exit strategy' from Iraq
Liberal Democrat leader, Charles Kennedy, has called on the Prime Minister to set out a proper exit strategy from Iraq, following the country's elections on Sunday. Mr Kennedy called for the phased w...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2005
Research reveals extent of drug use in NI
A new report into behavioural habits of injecting drug users in Northern Ireland has found that almost one in three people who use needles to inject drugs have been diagnosed with Hepatitus C. The re...
Research reveals extent of drug use in NI
A new report into behavioural habits of injecting drug users in Northern Ireland has found that almost one in three people who use needles to inject drugs have been diagnosed with Hepatitus C. The re...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2005
Minister reiterates support for London Olympic bid
A successful London bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games would bring a once in a lifetime opportunity to Northern Ireland that must be seized with both hands. This is according to Sports Minister, Ange...
Minister reiterates support for London Olympic bid
A successful London bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games would bring a once in a lifetime opportunity to Northern Ireland that must be seized with both hands. This is according to Sports Minister, Ange...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2005
Four Guantanamo Britons released without charge
Four British nationals released from the US detention facility in Guantanamo Bay have been released from police custody without charge following questioning. The men were reunited with their families...
Four Guantanamo Britons released without charge
Four British nationals released from the US detention facility in Guantanamo Bay have been released from police custody without charge following questioning. The men were reunited with their families...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2005
NI film success recognised by Oscar nominations
Two Northern Ireland films have been nominated in this year's Oscars. Writer/director Terry George has been nominated for Best Original Screenplay for his feature 'Hotel Rwanda' and director Gary McK...
NI film success recognised by Oscar nominations
Two Northern Ireland films have been nominated in this year's Oscars. Writer/director Terry George has been nominated for Best Original Screenplay for his feature 'Hotel Rwanda' and director Gary McK...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2005
Home Office publishes new guidelines for 'stop and search'
Measures to ensure fair and effective use of police stop and search powers have been outlined in guidance published by the Home Office. The manual, which is out for public consultation until March 9,...
Home Office publishes new guidelines for 'stop and search'
Measures to ensure fair and effective use of police stop and search powers have been outlined in guidance published by the Home Office. The manual, which is out for public consultation until March 9,...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2005
Straw leads British delegation at Auschwitz commemoration
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, will lead the British delegation at today's Auschwitz commemoration ceremony in Poland, to mark the 60th anniversary of the camp's liber...
Straw leads British delegation at Auschwitz commemoration
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, will lead the British delegation at today's Auschwitz commemoration ceremony in Poland, to mark the 60th anniversary of the camp's liber...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2005
Global Taskforce aims to reduce on-line child abuse
A web-based initiative at www.virtualglobaltaskforce.com aims to deter and prevent individuals from committing child abuse on-line....
Global Taskforce aims to reduce on-line child abuse
A web-based initiative at www.virtualglobaltaskforce.com aims to deter and prevent individuals from committing child abuse on-line....
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2005
Halloween injuries up on previous year
The number of people injured over the Halloween period in 2004 increased on the previous years figures, it was revealed today. The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety figures for ...
Halloween injuries up on previous year
The number of people injured over the Halloween period in 2004 increased on the previous years figures, it was revealed today. The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety figures for ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2005
Kick-off time confirmed for England v NI World Cup qualifier
The kick-off time for Northern Ireland’s World Cup qualifying fixture against England at Old Trafford in March has been confirmed. The game, the first between the two sides in nearly 20 years, will k...
Kick-off time confirmed for England v NI World Cup qualifier
The kick-off time for Northern Ireland’s World Cup qualifying fixture against England at Old Trafford in March has been confirmed. The game, the first between the two sides in nearly 20 years, will k...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2005
Headlamp beam test to be introduced for MOT test
Environment Minister Angela Smith today confirmed that a new headlamp beam test is to be introduced into the MOT from the end of March. Commenting on the test, the Minister said the new examination w...
Headlamp beam test to be introduced for MOT test
Environment Minister Angela Smith today confirmed that a new headlamp beam test is to be introduced into the MOT from the end of March. Commenting on the test, the Minister said the new examination w...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2005
Climate prediction study warns of higher temperature rises
Results from the world's largest climate prediction experiment have suggested that greenhouse gases could cause global temperatures to rise by more than double of previous forecasts. The experiment, ...
Climate prediction study warns of higher temperature rises
Results from the world's largest climate prediction experiment have suggested that greenhouse gases could cause global temperatures to rise by more than double of previous forecasts. The experiment, ...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2005
Arts Minister seeks reinvigorated museum displays
Arts Minister, Estelle Morris, has announced a series of plans to reinvigorate displays and encourage visitors to come to English museums. Ms Morris, said that the 2000 museums and galleries in Engla...
Arts Minister seeks reinvigorated museum displays
Arts Minister, Estelle Morris, has announced a series of plans to reinvigorate displays and encourage visitors to come to English museums. Ms Morris, said that the 2000 museums and galleries in Engla...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy. Also mainly dry at first this evening but then occasional outbreaks of rain developing overnight. Light southwest winds, and staying mild. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
