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Northern Ireland News for October 2005 : Page 2
UK National News, Oct 28, 2005
So Solid member jailed for murder
A member of London rap collective So Solid Crew has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering his former girlfriend’s new partner. Carl Morgan, 24, from Battersea, south London, was told that...
So Solid member jailed for murder
A member of London rap collective So Solid Crew has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering his former girlfriend’s new partner. Carl Morgan, 24, from Battersea, south London, was told that...
UK National News, Oct 28, 2005
Third man arrested over Birmingham stabbing
A third man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a man during the riots in Birmingham last weekend. West Midlands Police confirmed that a man in his early twenties, from Birmingham, had...
Third man arrested over Birmingham stabbing
A third man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a man during the riots in Birmingham last weekend. West Midlands Police confirmed that a man in his early twenties, from Birmingham, had...
UK National News, Oct 28, 2005
Tories seek tougher household defence rights
The government is being urged to give householders more power to protect themselves against burglars. Conservative MP Anne McIntosh has launched a Private Members Bill, which would allow householders...
Tories seek tougher household defence rights
The government is being urged to give householders more power to protect themselves against burglars. Conservative MP Anne McIntosh has launched a Private Members Bill, which would allow householders...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2005
Families 'put out' following gas warning
A number of families have had to spend the night away from their homes following a gas warning in Co Tyrone. Twenty-four families were evacuated from their houses in Hunter Crescent, Omagh, after a g...
Families 'put out' following gas warning
A number of families have had to spend the night away from their homes following a gas warning in Co Tyrone. Twenty-four families were evacuated from their houses in Hunter Crescent, Omagh, after a g...
UK National News, Oct 28, 2005
Tagging criticised due to high re-offending rate
The government’s youth crime punishment scheme has been criticised, after a study revealed that nine out of ten participants re-offended within two years. A study, conducted by Oxford University, fou...
Tagging criticised due to high re-offending rate
The government’s youth crime punishment scheme has been criticised, after a study revealed that nine out of ten participants re-offended within two years. A study, conducted by Oxford University, fou...
UK National News, Oct 28, 2005
Iranian policy causes international dismay
Despite widespread condemnation of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's comment earlier this week calling for Israel to be "wiped off the map," at a rally in Tehran today the Iranian President rema...
Iranian policy causes international dismay
Despite widespread condemnation of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's comment earlier this week calling for Israel to be "wiped off the map," at a rally in Tehran today the Iranian President rema...
Business News, Oct 28, 2005
Deadline set for UK Public Servant nominations
The public has just four weeks to nominate the public service workers and teams they think worthy of being crowned the Outstanding Public Servant of the Year 2006 or the Outstanding Public Service Tea...
Deadline set for UK Public Servant nominations
The public has just four weeks to nominate the public service workers and teams they think worthy of being crowned the Outstanding Public Servant of the Year 2006 or the Outstanding Public Service Tea...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2005
Police issue motoring warning ahead of Love Ulster rally
Police are warning motorists to avoid certain areas of north Belfast tomorrow ahead of a loyalist rally in the area. The Love Ulster rally, which is taking place at Woodvale Park, is expected to caus...
Police issue motoring warning ahead of Love Ulster rally
Police are warning motorists to avoid certain areas of north Belfast tomorrow ahead of a loyalist rally in the area. The Love Ulster rally, which is taking place at Woodvale Park, is expected to caus...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2005
Charity targets NI fuel poverty
A leading charity has launched a new campaign aimed at combating fuel poverty among older people across Northern Ireland. The booklet entitled 'Keep the warmth in', which is being distributed by Help...
Charity targets NI fuel poverty
A leading charity has launched a new campaign aimed at combating fuel poverty among older people across Northern Ireland. The booklet entitled 'Keep the warmth in', which is being distributed by Help...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2005
Students 'clean up' Holylands
Students from the University of Ulster took to the streets of south Belfast’s Holyland area this week in a clean-up campaign that will be a model for a new environmental awareness programme across the...
Students 'clean up' Holylands
Students from the University of Ulster took to the streets of south Belfast’s Holyland area this week in a clean-up campaign that will be a model for a new environmental awareness programme across the...
UK National News, Oct 28, 2005
Westminster tops road accident table
More people are killed or seriously injured on roads in Westminster than anywhere else in England, according to a new report. The study, by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, found that for ever...
Westminster tops road accident table
More people are killed or seriously injured on roads in Westminster than anywhere else in England, according to a new report. The study, by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, found that for ever...
UK National News, Oct 28, 2005
Women ‘less happy’ with pay
Women are less likely to be satisfied with their take home pay than men, a survey has revealed. Over one in four female employees said that they were unhappy with their pay, compared to one in five m...
Women ‘less happy’ with pay
Women are less likely to be satisfied with their take home pay than men, a survey has revealed. Over one in four female employees said that they were unhappy with their pay, compared to one in five m...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2005
Minister praises Community Relations Council
NIO Minister Jeff Rooker has praised the work of the Northern Ireland Community Relations Council (CRC) and emphasised the importance of promoting sharing over separation. During a visit to the Counc...
Minister praises Community Relations Council
NIO Minister Jeff Rooker has praised the work of the Northern Ireland Community Relations Council (CRC) and emphasised the importance of promoting sharing over separation. During a visit to the Counc...
Recruitment News, Oct 27, 2005
Starwood Hotels expands workforce in Cork
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Micheál Martin recently opened the new offices of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Inc, in Cork City. The hotel management company currently employs 380 peo...
Starwood Hotels expands workforce in Cork
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Micheál Martin recently opened the new offices of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Inc, in Cork City. The hotel management company currently employs 380 peo...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2005
George Best is 'severely ill'
Former Northern Ireland football star George Best is said to be "severely ill" in hospital, his consultant has confirmed. The 59-year-old Belfast man had internal bleeding that was "very difficult to...
George Best is 'severely ill'
Former Northern Ireland football star George Best is said to be "severely ill" in hospital, his consultant has confirmed. The 59-year-old Belfast man had internal bleeding that was "very difficult to...
UK National News, Oct 27, 2005
Government to introduce partial smoking ban
The government has announced plans to introduce a partial smoking ban, following reports of a Cabinet row over the proposals. The plans, introduced as part of the Health Improvement Bill, will see sm...
Government to introduce partial smoking ban
The government has announced plans to introduce a partial smoking ban, following reports of a Cabinet row over the proposals. The plans, introduced as part of the Health Improvement Bill, will see sm...
UK National News, Oct 27, 2005
London bombings ‘suspect’ charged
A man arrested last weekend in connection with the July 7 London bombings has been charged with wasting police time. Imran Patel, 27, from Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, was arrested last Saturday, on sus...
London bombings ‘suspect’ charged
A man arrested last weekend in connection with the July 7 London bombings has been charged with wasting police time. Imran Patel, 27, from Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, was arrested last Saturday, on sus...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2005
Extra funding made available for victims of 'Troubles'
An additional £1.5 million has been made available by the Government for victims of Northern Ireland's 'Troubles'. Secretary of State, Peter Hain, said the funding, which will be made available to th...
Extra funding made available for victims of 'Troubles'
An additional £1.5 million has been made available by the Government for victims of Northern Ireland's 'Troubles'. Secretary of State, Peter Hain, said the funding, which will be made available to th...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2005
Policewoman suffers fractured skull in brick attack
A policewoman has suffered a suspected fractured skull following an attack in north Belfast on Wednesday. The officer, along with two colleagues, was responding to a car accident on the Ligoniel Road...
Policewoman suffers fractured skull in brick attack
A policewoman has suffered a suspected fractured skull following an attack in north Belfast on Wednesday. The officer, along with two colleagues, was responding to a car accident on the Ligoniel Road...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2005
Ammunition recovered in west Belfast
Approximately 220 rounds of ammunition have been recovered by police following searches in west Belfast. The searches were carried out in an area of bog land near the Falls Road on Monday and Wednesd...
Ammunition recovered in west Belfast
Approximately 220 rounds of ammunition have been recovered by police following searches in west Belfast. The searches were carried out in an area of bog land near the Falls Road on Monday and Wednesd...
UK National News, Oct 27, 2005
‘High cost’ for home credit customers
Customers are generally happy with home credit loans, but they pay a “high price”, the Competition Commission (CC) has warned. The Commission said that there might be a lack of effective competition ...
‘High cost’ for home credit customers
Customers are generally happy with home credit loans, but they pay a “high price”, the Competition Commission (CC) has warned. The Commission said that there might be a lack of effective competition ...
UK National News, Oct 27, 2005
Winter death toll rises
The number of winter deaths in England and Wales last year rose to the highest levels since 2000, the Office of National Statistics reported. The ONS found that there were 31,600 more deaths in Engla...
Winter death toll rises
The number of winter deaths in England and Wales last year rose to the highest levels since 2000, the Office of National Statistics reported. The ONS found that there were 31,600 more deaths in Engla...
Recruitment News, Oct 27, 2005
Study finds degrees still 'worthwhile investment'
Most employed university leavers are in graduate-level jobs four years after graduation, a research study into the early careers of graduates revealed today. The Class of '99 study, led jointly by Pr...
Study finds degrees still 'worthwhile investment'
Most employed university leavers are in graduate-level jobs four years after graduation, a research study into the early careers of graduates revealed today. The Class of '99 study, led jointly by Pr...
Recruitment News, Oct 27, 2005
Apprenticeship pay survey reveals gender pay gap
A UK survey published today on apprenticeship pay will help young people to make informed choices about their future careers. The survey of 5,500 work-based apprentices - the first of its kind to ana...
Apprenticeship pay survey reveals gender pay gap
A UK survey published today on apprenticeship pay will help young people to make informed choices about their future careers. The survey of 5,500 work-based apprentices - the first of its kind to ana...
UK National News, Oct 27, 2005
Report reveals 'confusion' over online safety
Millions of UK Internet users are putting themselves at risk of online attack because they do not understand the threats to their computer and the information stored on it, and the ways to protect it....
Report reveals 'confusion' over online safety
Millions of UK Internet users are putting themselves at risk of online attack because they do not understand the threats to their computer and the information stored on it, and the ways to protect it....
UK National News, Oct 27, 2005
Britain basks in record temperatures
The UK is basking in sunshine as the country enjoys the warmest October 27 on record. Temperatures have risen as high as 21c in some parts of the country, beating the previous record of 20.3c, which ...
Britain basks in record temperatures
The UK is basking in sunshine as the country enjoys the warmest October 27 on record. Temperatures have risen as high as 21c in some parts of the country, beating the previous record of 20.3c, which ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2005
Police seize fireworks and counterfeit goods in north Belfast
Police in North Belfast have seized a substantial quantity of illegal fireworks and other items following three planned searches on Wednesday. Over 1,000 fireworks, along with 40 cartons of cigarette...
Police seize fireworks and counterfeit goods in north Belfast
Police in North Belfast have seized a substantial quantity of illegal fireworks and other items following three planned searches on Wednesday. Over 1,000 fireworks, along with 40 cartons of cigarette...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2005
DARD issue bird flu travel advice
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) has issued advice to travellers who are returning to, or entering, countries currently affected by 'bird flu'. Avian Influenza - 'bird flu' ...
DARD issue bird flu travel advice
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) has issued advice to travellers who are returning to, or entering, countries currently affected by 'bird flu'. Avian Influenza - 'bird flu' ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2005
Divis and Black Mountain up for UK accolade
One of Belfast's most famous landmarks has made it through to the UK final of The National Lottery Awards 2005, having been voted Northern Ireland's favourite Lottery-funded project. Divis and the B...
Divis and Black Mountain up for UK accolade
One of Belfast's most famous landmarks has made it through to the UK final of The National Lottery Awards 2005, having been voted Northern Ireland's favourite Lottery-funded project. Divis and the B...
UK National News, Oct 27, 2005
Apprenticeship pay survey reveals gender pay gap
A survey published today on apprenticeship pay will help young people to make informed choices about their future careers. The survey of 5,500 work-based apprentices - the first of its kind to analys...
Apprenticeship pay survey reveals gender pay gap
A survey published today on apprenticeship pay will help young people to make informed choices about their future careers. The survey of 5,500 work-based apprentices - the first of its kind to analys...
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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.
