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Northern Ireland News for January 2005 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2005
Government welcomes progress in criminal justice reform
The Government has welcomed the Justice Oversight Commissioner’s third report which describes good progress in the reform of the criminal justice system in Northern Ireland. Justice Oversight Commiss...
Government welcomes progress in criminal justice reform
The Government has welcomed the Justice Oversight Commissioner’s third report which describes good progress in the reform of the criminal justice system in Northern Ireland. Justice Oversight Commiss...
UK National News, Jan 20, 2005
Foreign Office amends Sri Lanka travel advice
The Foreign Office has issued a statement saying that it is no longer advising against travel to some of the tsunami-hit areas of Sri Lanka. Following the Indian Ocean tsunami disaster three weeks ag...
Foreign Office amends Sri Lanka travel advice
The Foreign Office has issued a statement saying that it is no longer advising against travel to some of the tsunami-hit areas of Sri Lanka. Following the Indian Ocean tsunami disaster three weeks ag...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2005
Aid must be distributed fairly in conflict zones, UU expert warns
Governments in conflict zones hit by the Indian Ocean tsunami must ensure fair distribution of aid across crisis-hit regions so as to ensure shattered peace processes can be restarted, a University of...
Aid must be distributed fairly in conflict zones, UU expert warns
Governments in conflict zones hit by the Indian Ocean tsunami must ensure fair distribution of aid across crisis-hit regions so as to ensure shattered peace processes can be restarted, a University of...
UK National News, Jan 20, 2005
Conference examines risk to mentally-ill in police custody
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has admitted that half of those who die in police custody suffer from some form of mental illness. Speaking ahead of today's conference to discuss ...
Conference examines risk to mentally-ill in police custody
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has admitted that half of those who die in police custody suffer from some form of mental illness. Speaking ahead of today's conference to discuss ...
UK National News, Jan 20, 2005
Archbishop speaks out against euthanasia
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, said that the Church of England would never reverse its opinion on euthanasia. 'The Times' newspaper reported Dr Williams as saying that euthanasia in...
Archbishop speaks out against euthanasia
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, said that the Church of England would never reverse its opinion on euthanasia. 'The Times' newspaper reported Dr Williams as saying that euthanasia in...
UK National News, Jan 20, 2005
Cruise liner Aurora limping back to dock
The P&O luxury liner, Aurora, which finally left port yesterday (Wednesday) is limping back to Southampton. The liner set off on a world cruise 10 days late, but repairs to the £200 million cruise li...
Cruise liner Aurora limping back to dock
The P&O luxury liner, Aurora, which finally left port yesterday (Wednesday) is limping back to Southampton. The liner set off on a world cruise 10 days late, but repairs to the £200 million cruise li...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2005
US Government contracts beckon for NI companies
Invest NI and the Greater Washington Initiative (GWI) are to co-host a workshop in Belfast next Tuesday to help Northern Ireland companies better understand how they can break into US Government busin...
US Government contracts beckon for NI companies
Invest NI and the Greater Washington Initiative (GWI) are to co-host a workshop in Belfast next Tuesday to help Northern Ireland companies better understand how they can break into US Government busin...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2005
Prominent NI mental health expert to retire
One of Northern Ireland's most prominent mental health experts is to retire, it was confirmed today. Roy McClelland, Emeritus Professor of Mental Health in the University's School of Medicine and con...
Prominent NI mental health expert to retire
One of Northern Ireland's most prominent mental health experts is to retire, it was confirmed today. Roy McClelland, Emeritus Professor of Mental Health in the University's School of Medicine and con...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2005
Motorists advised 'Watch Your Speed' in metric
Motorists crossing the border are being advised to pay close attention to their speed as changes in speed limits come into force in the Republic of Ireland today. The Garda Síochána have warned that ...
Motorists advised 'Watch Your Speed' in metric
Motorists crossing the border are being advised to pay close attention to their speed as changes in speed limits come into force in the Republic of Ireland today. The Garda Síochána have warned that ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2005
Causeway Coast and Glens area secures top tourism accolade
The Causeway Coast and Antrim Glens has been named one of Britain’s Top 10 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The popular Northern Ireland tourist destination secured the accolade in the Period Liv...
Causeway Coast and Glens area secures top tourism accolade
The Causeway Coast and Antrim Glens has been named one of Britain’s Top 10 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The popular Northern Ireland tourist destination secured the accolade in the Period Liv...
UK National News, Jan 20, 2005
New research delves into mosquito behaviour
Scientists in Hertfordshire have published new research which might help explain why some people suffer more mosquito bites than others. A research student at Rothamsted Research, James Logan, discov...
New research delves into mosquito behaviour
Scientists in Hertfordshire have published new research which might help explain why some people suffer more mosquito bites than others. A research student at Rothamsted Research, James Logan, discov...
UK National News, Jan 19, 2005
Stone loses appeal over Russell murders
Michael Stone (43), found guilty in 1998 of the brutal murders of Lin and Megan Russell, has had his second appeal against conviction rejected at London's High Court. While walking along a country la...
Stone loses appeal over Russell murders
Michael Stone (43), found guilty in 1998 of the brutal murders of Lin and Megan Russell, has had his second appeal against conviction rejected at London's High Court. While walking along a country la...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2005
Issue of criminality must be resolved, says Murphy
A fully inclusive Executive in Northern Ireland cannot be established until the issue of criminality has been resolved, Secretary of State Paul Murphy has said today. Mr Murphy was speaking during We...
Issue of criminality must be resolved, says Murphy
A fully inclusive Executive in Northern Ireland cannot be established until the issue of criminality has been resolved, Secretary of State Paul Murphy has said today. Mr Murphy was speaking during We...
UK National News, Jan 19, 2005
British Army chief condemns abuse of detainees
The Head of the British Army has issued a statement condemning any abuse of Iraqi prisoners. General Sir Mike Jackson, Chief of the General Staff, made his comments after photographs of UK soldiers a...
British Army chief condemns abuse of detainees
The Head of the British Army has issued a statement condemning any abuse of Iraqi prisoners. General Sir Mike Jackson, Chief of the General Staff, made his comments after photographs of UK soldiers a...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2005
Police not treating body find as 'suspicious'
Police have said they are not treating the death of a man in Co Down as suspicious. The body of the 36-year-old man was found at a house in Sandy Street, Newry, at about 2.30pm on Tuesday. He had not...
Police not treating body find as 'suspicious'
Police have said they are not treating the death of a man in Co Down as suspicious. The body of the 36-year-old man was found at a house in Sandy Street, Newry, at about 2.30pm on Tuesday. He had not...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2005
Doctor's body recovered from New Zealand mountainside
The body of a Belfast doctor who fell to his death from a New Zealand mountainside has been recovered, it was confirmed today. Donal Deery, 29, died after falling 200 metres down a ravine as he was w...
Doctor's body recovered from New Zealand mountainside
The body of a Belfast doctor who fell to his death from a New Zealand mountainside has been recovered, it was confirmed today. Donal Deery, 29, died after falling 200 metres down a ravine as he was w...
UK National News, Jan 19, 2005
Series of bomb attacks hit central Baghdad
US military sources have confirmed that four car bombs in the Iraqi capital Baghdad this morning have killed at least 26 people. The attacks occurred in quick succession and involved the Australian e...
Series of bomb attacks hit central Baghdad
US military sources have confirmed that four car bombs in the Iraqi capital Baghdad this morning have killed at least 26 people. The attacks occurred in quick succession and involved the Australian e...
UK National News, Jan 19, 2005
Latest figures reveal rise in UK unemployment
The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has reported that the number of unemployed people in the UK rose in the three months up to November last year. The number of unemployed people in the UK is now...
Latest figures reveal rise in UK unemployment
The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has reported that the number of unemployed people in the UK rose in the three months up to November last year. The number of unemployed people in the UK is now...
Recruitment News, Jan 19, 2005
Latest figures reveal rise in UK unemployment
The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has reported that the number of unemployed people in the UK rose in the three months up to November last year. The number of unemployed people in the UK is now...
Latest figures reveal rise in UK unemployment
The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has reported that the number of unemployed people in the UK rose in the three months up to November last year. The number of unemployed people in the UK is now...
UK National News, Jan 19, 2005
NAO delivers report on NHS choice target
The National Audit Office (NAO) has reported "significant risks" in struggling plans to meet targets to deliver a choice of four or five hosptials to NHS patients by the end of 2005. The NAO's report...
NAO delivers report on NHS choice target
The National Audit Office (NAO) has reported "significant risks" in struggling plans to meet targets to deliver a choice of four or five hosptials to NHS patients by the end of 2005. The NAO's report...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2005
NI employment levels on the increase
The latest labour market figures, released today, have shown an increase in employment levels during the last year. Seasonally adjusted figures for the period September – November 2004 estimate that ...
NI employment levels on the increase
The latest labour market figures, released today, have shown an increase in employment levels during the last year. Seasonally adjusted figures for the period September – November 2004 estimate that ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2005
Co Armagh firm to axe 270 jobs
A Co Armagh company which manufactures medical equipment is set to close with the loss of 270 jobs. Lurgan based Rusch, which is a subsidiary of American firm, Teleflex, based in New Hampshire, said ...
Co Armagh firm to axe 270 jobs
A Co Armagh company which manufactures medical equipment is set to close with the loss of 270 jobs. Lurgan based Rusch, which is a subsidiary of American firm, Teleflex, based in New Hampshire, said ...
UK National News, Jan 19, 2005
Government launches strategy for the disabled
The government has published a strategy, which aims to transform the lives of people with disabilities. The Improving the Life Chances of Disabled People report plans to provide all people with disab...
Government launches strategy for the disabled
The government has published a strategy, which aims to transform the lives of people with disabilities. The Improving the Life Chances of Disabled People report plans to provide all people with disab...
UK National News, Jan 19, 2005
Report reveals massive rise in music downloads
A report into the digital music market has revealed that the popularity of downloading music from the Internet is increasing rapidly. Conducted by the IFPI, the organisation which represents the reco...
Report reveals massive rise in music downloads
A report into the digital music market has revealed that the popularity of downloading music from the Internet is increasing rapidly. Conducted by the IFPI, the organisation which represents the reco...
UK National News, Jan 19, 2005
Study reveals 'deep and persistent' student divide
A report by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) has found evidence that the higher education divide between advantaged and disadvantaged children is "deep and persistent". The 'Y...
Study reveals 'deep and persistent' student divide
A report by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) has found evidence that the higher education divide between advantaged and disadvantaged children is "deep and persistent". The 'Y...
UK National News, Jan 19, 2005
Rural research receives million pound boost
The Department of Enivronment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced a million pound boost for science and research in rural England. The money has been granted to the Rural Economy and Land U...
Rural research receives million pound boost
The Department of Enivronment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced a million pound boost for science and research in rural England. The money has been granted to the Rural Economy and Land U...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2005
NI pay-as-you-go mobiles hit by cross-border charges
Pay-as-you-go mobile phone users in Northern Ireland could be paying up to six times the charges incurred by customers on a contract when ringing from the Republic of Ireland. This is according to th...
NI pay-as-you-go mobiles hit by cross-border charges
Pay-as-you-go mobile phone users in Northern Ireland could be paying up to six times the charges incurred by customers on a contract when ringing from the Republic of Ireland. This is according to th...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2005
Minister praises advancement in e-learning
Education Minister, Barry Gardiner, has praised the progress being made in e-learning in Northern Ireland's schools while attending the Moving Young Minds’ World Conference in London. The Minister me...
Minister praises advancement in e-learning
Education Minister, Barry Gardiner, has praised the progress being made in e-learning in Northern Ireland's schools while attending the Moving Young Minds’ World Conference in London. The Minister me...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2005
Olympic guru to pinpoint business opportunities
Northern Ireland business and tourism leaders are to be briefed by one of the world's most experienced sports event organisers. Mick Aitken, who lives in Australia but has family roots in the provinc...
Olympic guru to pinpoint business opportunities
Northern Ireland business and tourism leaders are to be briefed by one of the world's most experienced sports event organisers. Mick Aitken, who lives in Australia but has family roots in the provinc...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2005
US alliance will boost R&D in Ireland
Economy Minister, Barry Gardiner, today unveiled details of a groundbreaking partnership between the United States (US) and both jurisdictions on the island of Ireland, to collaborate in key Research ...
US alliance will boost R&D in Ireland
Economy Minister, Barry Gardiner, today unveiled details of a groundbreaking partnership between the United States (US) and both jurisdictions on the island of Ireland, to collaborate in key Research ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with a little light rain or drizzle at times, but some spells of drier weather too. The north coast may become somewhat brighter later this afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Cloudy and patchy light rain will slowly clear away this evening. Then the rest of the night will be dry with broken cloud. Westerly winds freshening in the early hours. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
