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Northern Ireland News for January 2005 : Page 7
UK National News, Jan 19, 2005
GM crop has environmental benefits, claim scientists
Scientists have claimed that the controversial genetically- modified herbicide tolerant (GMHT) crop technology, could have possible environmental benefits. The research, conducted by scientists from ...
GM crop has environmental benefits, claim scientists
Scientists have claimed that the controversial genetically- modified herbicide tolerant (GMHT) crop technology, could have possible environmental benefits. The research, conducted by scientists from ...
Business News, Jan 18, 2005
Inflation continues to rise in UK
The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has confirmed that the UK inflation rate rose last month, with the consumer price index (CPI) rising from 1.5% in November to 1.6% in December. The ONS said th...
Inflation continues to rise in UK
The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has confirmed that the UK inflation rate rose last month, with the consumer price index (CPI) rising from 1.5% in November to 1.6% in December. The ONS said th...
Business News, Jan 18, 2005
Council helps companies face challenge of exporting to ‘New Europe’
Belfast City Council is encouraging local companies to take advantage of the business opportunities afforded by the expanded Europe by helping them to develop links with the ten new member states whic...
Council helps companies face challenge of exporting to ‘New Europe’
Belfast City Council is encouraging local companies to take advantage of the business opportunities afforded by the expanded Europe by helping them to develop links with the ten new member states whic...
Business News, Jan 18, 2005
Trade and Industry Secretary praises British firms behind Airbus A380
Trade and Industry Secretary, Patricia Hewitt, has praised the four hundred British manufacturing firms who helped to deliver the world's biggest civil aircraft, which has been unveiled in France. Th...
Trade and Industry Secretary praises British firms behind Airbus A380
Trade and Industry Secretary, Patricia Hewitt, has praised the four hundred British manufacturing firms who helped to deliver the world's biggest civil aircraft, which has been unveiled in France. Th...
UK National News, Jan 18, 2005
Hewitt praises British firms behind Airbus A380
Trade and Industry Secretary, Patricia Hewitt, has praised the four hundred British manufacturing firms who helped to deliver the world's biggest civil aircraft, which has been unveiled in France. Th...
Hewitt praises British firms behind Airbus A380
Trade and Industry Secretary, Patricia Hewitt, has praised the four hundred British manufacturing firms who helped to deliver the world's biggest civil aircraft, which has been unveiled in France. Th...
UK National News, Jan 18, 2005
Superjumbo Airbus A380 rolls out of hangar
The world's largest passenger carrying aircraft, the Airbus A380, is being unveiled this morning at a lavish ceremony in Toulouse, France. Attending the ceremony are the heads of state for the main c...
Superjumbo Airbus A380 rolls out of hangar
The world's largest passenger carrying aircraft, the Airbus A380, is being unveiled this morning at a lavish ceremony in Toulouse, France. Attending the ceremony are the heads of state for the main c...
UK National News, Jan 18, 2005
Government launches Parenting Plans scheme
The government has launched a new scheme aimed at improving contact relations for children and parents, following parental separation. The Parenting Plans include a number of measures, including the ...
Government launches Parenting Plans scheme
The government has launched a new scheme aimed at improving contact relations for children and parents, following parental separation. The Parenting Plans include a number of measures, including the ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2005
Northern Bank to relocate staff following robbery
The Northern Bank has announced that it is to relocate 40 workers following last month’s robbery at its headquarters in Belfast. Staff will be moved to new positions within the bank, either in other ...
Northern Bank to relocate staff following robbery
The Northern Bank has announced that it is to relocate 40 workers following last month’s robbery at its headquarters in Belfast. Staff will be moved to new positions within the bank, either in other ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2005
Four die in separate road accidents
Four people have died following two separate road accidents on Monday night. In Co Londonderry two men travelling in the same car died when their vehicle collided with a van on the Magherafelt road o...
Four die in separate road accidents
Four people have died following two separate road accidents on Monday night. In Co Londonderry two men travelling in the same car died when their vehicle collided with a van on the Magherafelt road o...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2005
Internet child safety seminars held in Belfast
The PSNI’s Community Safety Branch has staged a series of seminars designed to promote safety on the Internet. Parents, teachers and pupils attended the seminars held at the Royal Belfast Academical ...
Internet child safety seminars held in Belfast
The PSNI’s Community Safety Branch has staged a series of seminars designed to promote safety on the Internet. Parents, teachers and pupils attended the seminars held at the Royal Belfast Academical ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2005
Heavy snowfall causes traffic chaos
Heavy snowfall has caused traffic chaos across Northern Ireland with dozens of schools having to close. In what has been described as some of the worst weather in recent years, traffic into the main ...
Heavy snowfall causes traffic chaos
Heavy snowfall has caused traffic chaos across Northern Ireland with dozens of schools having to close. In what has been described as some of the worst weather in recent years, traffic into the main ...
UK National News, Jan 18, 2005
International disaster reduction conference opens in Kobe
A United Nations conference on disaster reduction has opened in Kobe, Japan, with the subject of a global tsunami early warning system, top of the list of priorities. Around 4000 delegates from 150 c...
International disaster reduction conference opens in Kobe
A United Nations conference on disaster reduction has opened in Kobe, Japan, with the subject of a global tsunami early warning system, top of the list of priorities. Around 4000 delegates from 150 c...
UK National News, Jan 18, 2005
Financial agreement sets Scotland's railways on track
Secretary of State for Transport Alistair Darling and Scottish First Minister Jack McConnell have published details of a financial agreement that will see around £325 million transferred from the Depa...
Financial agreement sets Scotland's railways on track
Secretary of State for Transport Alistair Darling and Scottish First Minister Jack McConnell have published details of a financial agreement that will see around £325 million transferred from the Depa...
UK National News, Jan 18, 2005
England on course to meet recycling target
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Margaret Beckett, has said that England is recycling more household waste than ever. Speaking at a meeting of the Associated Parliamentary ...
England on course to meet recycling target
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Margaret Beckett, has said that England is recycling more household waste than ever. Speaking at a meeting of the Associated Parliamentary ...
UK National News, Jan 18, 2005
Magistrates to gain access to offender 'mugshots'
The government has tabled an amendment to the Serious Organised Crime and Police Bill that will give magistrates' courts access to police 'mugshots' to help them identify criminals who attempt to avoi...
Magistrates to gain access to offender 'mugshots'
The government has tabled an amendment to the Serious Organised Crime and Police Bill that will give magistrates' courts access to police 'mugshots' to help them identify criminals who attempt to avoi...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2005
Pensioner robbed in Belfast home
Detectives in Belfast are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at the home of a 73-year-old man last night. Around 9:30pm the pensioner answered a knock on his door in the West Circular road ...
Pensioner robbed in Belfast home
Detectives in Belfast are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at the home of a 73-year-old man last night. Around 9:30pm the pensioner answered a knock on his door in the West Circular road ...
UK National News, Jan 18, 2005
Tesco enjoy record Christmas sales
Leading UK supermarket chain, Tesco, have reported strong growth and record sales over the Christmas and New Year period. The retailer's Christmas and New Year trading statement revealed that group s...
Tesco enjoy record Christmas sales
Leading UK supermarket chain, Tesco, have reported strong growth and record sales over the Christmas and New Year period. The retailer's Christmas and New Year trading statement revealed that group s...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2005
Universities team up to discuss resident car parking scheme
The University of Ulster, Queen’s University and the South Belfast Partnership Board have teamed up to organise a conference focusing on options for the introduction of residents’ car parking schemes ...
Universities team up to discuss resident car parking scheme
The University of Ulster, Queen’s University and the South Belfast Partnership Board have teamed up to organise a conference focusing on options for the introduction of residents’ car parking schemes ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2005
NI sea-life continues to take a battering
Northern Ireland's native marine species and habitats are still at risk from poor management, often despite Government protection, according to WWF's Marine Health Check 05. Horse mussel beds, once w...
NI sea-life continues to take a battering
Northern Ireland's native marine species and habitats are still at risk from poor management, often despite Government protection, according to WWF's Marine Health Check 05. Horse mussel beds, once w...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2005
Increased museum funding as visitor numbers rise
The number of people visiting Northern Ireland’s museums has increased by around 50%, new figures have revealed. Culture, Arts and Leisure Minister, Angela Smith, unveiled the figures as she announce...
Increased museum funding as visitor numbers rise
The number of people visiting Northern Ireland’s museums has increased by around 50%, new figures have revealed. Culture, Arts and Leisure Minister, Angela Smith, unveiled the figures as she announce...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2005
Dublin's Media Lab Europe to close
Media Lab Europe in Dublin has announced that the company has been placed into voluntary solvent liquidation as agreement has not been reached between the two principle stakeholders. The Irish Govern...
Dublin's Media Lab Europe to close
Media Lab Europe in Dublin has announced that the company has been placed into voluntary solvent liquidation as agreement has not been reached between the two principle stakeholders. The Irish Govern...
UK National News, Jan 18, 2005
WWF report reveals 'crisis' in UK seas
A report by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has revealed a severe crisis in the UK's seas, with several key species identified as being in "serious decline". The Marine Health Check 2005, which was wri...
WWF report reveals 'crisis' in UK seas
A report by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has revealed a severe crisis in the UK's seas, with several key species identified as being in "serious decline". The Marine Health Check 2005, which was wri...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2005
Allied Bakeries and NIHE come out on top in quality awards
Allied Bakeries and the Northern Ireland Housing Executive have won the top awards for excellence at last nights Centre for Competitiveness gala dinner. The organisations were among 19 receiving awar...
Allied Bakeries and NIHE come out on top in quality awards
Allied Bakeries and the Northern Ireland Housing Executive have won the top awards for excellence at last nights Centre for Competitiveness gala dinner. The organisations were among 19 receiving awar...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2005
Peace process on agenda during Dublin meetings
Secretary of State Paul Murphy is scheduled to meet separately with both Irish Foreign Affairs Minister Dermot Ahern and Justice Minister Michael McDowell in Dublin today to discuss the current positi...
Peace process on agenda during Dublin meetings
Secretary of State Paul Murphy is scheduled to meet separately with both Irish Foreign Affairs Minister Dermot Ahern and Justice Minister Michael McDowell in Dublin today to discuss the current positi...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2005
Garda investigating schoolboy's murder arrest man
Garda detectives have arrested a man for questioning in connection with the murder of 11-year-old Cork schoolboy, Robert Holohan. The 20-year-old man was detained in the Midleton area on Sunday eveni...
Garda investigating schoolboy's murder arrest man
Garda detectives have arrested a man for questioning in connection with the murder of 11-year-old Cork schoolboy, Robert Holohan. The 20-year-old man was detained in the Midleton area on Sunday eveni...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2005
Primary school evacuated as fire rages in factory
A primary school has been evacuated following the outbreak of a serious fire at a nearby factory in Co Londonderry on Monday. More than 60 firefighters are tackling the blaze at the SDC Trailers fact...
Primary school evacuated as fire rages in factory
A primary school has been evacuated following the outbreak of a serious fire at a nearby factory in Co Londonderry on Monday. More than 60 firefighters are tackling the blaze at the SDC Trailers fact...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2005
Liberal Democrats launch election campaign
Liberal Democrat leader, Charles Kennedy, has launched his party's strategy for the General Election by declaring them the "Real Opposition" to Labour. Mr Kennedy said: "The Conservatives have been f...
Liberal Democrats launch election campaign
Liberal Democrat leader, Charles Kennedy, has launched his party's strategy for the General Election by declaring them the "Real Opposition" to Labour. Mr Kennedy said: "The Conservatives have been f...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2005
Two die in weekend road accident
Two men have died following a road traffic accident in Co Londonderry over the weekend. Cathal O'Kane, 21, from Claudy and Mark Anthony Bonner, 27, from Dungiven, died when the car they were travelli...
Two die in weekend road accident
Two men have died following a road traffic accident in Co Londonderry over the weekend. Cathal O'Kane, 21, from Claudy and Mark Anthony Bonner, 27, from Dungiven, died when the car they were travelli...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2005
Rich countries risk 'failing' tsunami victims, Oxfam warns
Oxfam has warned that rich countries are in danger of failing tsunami victims if they do not adopt several vital reforms. A new report by the charity stated that, although the initial response was ge...
Rich countries risk 'failing' tsunami victims, Oxfam warns
Oxfam has warned that rich countries are in danger of failing tsunami victims if they do not adopt several vital reforms. A new report by the charity stated that, although the initial response was ge...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2005
NHS apologises over report into care of mentally ill patient
The NHS has issued an apology after a mentally ill man committed a murder following his discharge from a psychiatric unit. Dale Pick, who was being treated for a psychotic illness, was allowed to lea...
NHS apologises over report into care of mentally ill patient
The NHS has issued an apology after a mentally ill man committed a murder following his discharge from a psychiatric unit. Dale Pick, who was being treated for a psychotic illness, was allowed to lea...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and 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.
