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Northern Ireland News for February 2005 : Page 2
Business News, Feb 25, 2005
Regional air passenger numbers double, CAA reports
A report by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has found that passenger numbers at UK regional airports have more than doubled since 1990. The CAA found that in Bristol, Liverpool and Nottingham, int...
Regional air passenger numbers double, CAA reports
A report by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has found that passenger numbers at UK regional airports have more than doubled since 1990. The CAA found that in Bristol, Liverpool and Nottingham, int...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2005
Concern over jobs cuts at MG Rover
There is continuing speculation that up to 2000 jobs may be under threat at UK car manufacturer MG Rover as the company seeks to clinch an investment deal with a Chinese automotive group. The T&G uni...
Concern over jobs cuts at MG Rover
There is continuing speculation that up to 2000 jobs may be under threat at UK car manufacturer MG Rover as the company seeks to clinch an investment deal with a Chinese automotive group. The T&G uni...
Business News, Feb 25, 2005
Work your proper hours today, TUC says
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) is urging workers to work only their contracted hours and take a proper lunch break, to mark 'Work Your Proper Hours' day. The TUC-organised event is taking place today...
Work your proper hours today, TUC says
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) is urging workers to work only their contracted hours and take a proper lunch break, to mark 'Work Your Proper Hours' day. The TUC-organised event is taking place today...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2005
National Stadium centrepiece of Maze proposals
Cross-party support has been given on the future redevelopment of the old Maze prison site in Co Antrim. A report by the Maze Consultation Panel is proposing a new £55 million national sports stadium...
National Stadium centrepiece of Maze proposals
Cross-party support has been given on the future redevelopment of the old Maze prison site in Co Antrim. A report by the Maze Consultation Panel is proposing a new £55 million national sports stadium...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2005
DVTA issues warning on false RoI drivers licences
DOE Driver & Vehicle Testing Agency (DVTA) has issued a warning to motorists who use false Republic of Ireland driving licences on Northern Ireland’s roads. It follows a suspended prison sentence imp...
DVTA issues warning on false RoI drivers licences
DOE Driver & Vehicle Testing Agency (DVTA) has issued a warning to motorists who use false Republic of Ireland driving licences on Northern Ireland’s roads. It follows a suspended prison sentence imp...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2005
Minimum wage set to increase in NI
Minister for Social Development John Spellar has announced an increase in the national minimum wage for Northern Ireland in line with that announced for the UK. The adult rate of the minimum wage wil...
Minimum wage set to increase in NI
Minister for Social Development John Spellar has announced an increase in the national minimum wage for Northern Ireland in line with that announced for the UK. The adult rate of the minimum wage wil...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2005
School children in Belfast recycling initiative
Local school children have been praised for their efforts to help promote recycling issues in Belfast. Pupils from some 32 Belfast primary schools collected almost 6,500 old copies of the ‘Yellow Pag...
School children in Belfast recycling initiative
Local school children have been praised for their efforts to help promote recycling issues in Belfast. Pupils from some 32 Belfast primary schools collected almost 6,500 old copies of the ‘Yellow Pag...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2005
Wintry weather to continue into next week
Britain faced another day of bad weather as heavy snow and icy conditions continue to affect many areas across the country. Although forecasters have said that the worst of the weather is over, freez...
Wintry weather to continue into next week
Britain faced another day of bad weather as heavy snow and icy conditions continue to affect many areas across the country. Although forecasters have said that the worst of the weather is over, freez...
Business News, Feb 24, 2005
Ryanair's $4bn investment promises 2,500 new jobs
Irish-owned low cost airline Ryanair has announced placing an order for a 140 Boeing 737-800 series aircraft. The $4 billion investment involves a firm order for 70 new aircraft and will result in th...
Ryanair's $4bn investment promises 2,500 new jobs
Irish-owned low cost airline Ryanair has announced placing an order for a 140 Boeing 737-800 series aircraft. The $4 billion investment involves a firm order for 70 new aircraft and will result in th...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2005
Carr granted indefinite anonymity
The High Court has granted Soham murderer Ian Huntley's former girlfriend Maxine Carr an indefinite order to protect her new identity. The 27-year-old was convicted of conspiring to pervert the cours...
Carr granted indefinite anonymity
The High Court has granted Soham murderer Ian Huntley's former girlfriend Maxine Carr an indefinite order to protect her new identity. The 27-year-old was convicted of conspiring to pervert the cours...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2005
NI set for 100% broadband access
Northern Ireland is on track to provide broadband access to every household and business by the end of 2005, Enterprise Minister Barry Gardiner announced today. The news comes after it was confirmed ...
NI set for 100% broadband access
Northern Ireland is on track to provide broadband access to every household and business by the end of 2005, Enterprise Minister Barry Gardiner announced today. The news comes after it was confirmed ...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2005
Pope readmitted to hospital with flu relapse
Pope John Paul II has been readmitted to hospital in Rome, suffering from a relapse of flu. The 84-year-old pontiff had been taken to hospital on February 1, suffering from laryngo-spasm, which cause...
Pope readmitted to hospital with flu relapse
Pope John Paul II has been readmitted to hospital in Rome, suffering from a relapse of flu. The 84-year-old pontiff had been taken to hospital on February 1, suffering from laryngo-spasm, which cause...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2005
University of Ulster unveils Magee expansion plan
The University of Ulster today unveiled proposals for the long-term expansion of its Magee campus. A special task force has been formed to drive forward the proposals, which will require extensive co...
University of Ulster unveils Magee expansion plan
The University of Ulster today unveiled proposals for the long-term expansion of its Magee campus. A special task force has been formed to drive forward the proposals, which will require extensive co...
Business News, Feb 24, 2005
Deadline to identify Sudan I affected products passes
The deadline has now passed for all stores and food companies to finish their identification of products affected by the Sudan I dye. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) will publish a final list of prod...
Deadline to identify Sudan I affected products passes
The deadline has now passed for all stores and food companies to finish their identification of products affected by the Sudan I dye. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) will publish a final list of prod...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2005
Dickson hits out at NIO human rights record
The outgoing Chief Commissioner of the NI Human Rights Commission has criticised the human rights record of the Northern Ireland Office during his tenure. In an open letter to Secretary of State for ...
Dickson hits out at NIO human rights record
The outgoing Chief Commissioner of the NI Human Rights Commission has criticised the human rights record of the Northern Ireland Office during his tenure. In an open letter to Secretary of State for ...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2005
MRSA death rate increased in 2003
The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has reported that MRSA death increased in 2003. The latest ONS figures showed that MRSA mentions on death certificates increased by 19% between 2002 and 2003. ...
MRSA death rate increased in 2003
The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has reported that MRSA death increased in 2003. The latest ONS figures showed that MRSA mentions on death certificates increased by 19% between 2002 and 2003. ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2005
Man shot in paramilitary-style attack
A 21-year-old man has been treated in hospital for gunshot wounds to both knees following what appears to have been a paramilitary style shooting in North Belfast on Wednesday. The man was found on w...
Man shot in paramilitary-style attack
A 21-year-old man has been treated in hospital for gunshot wounds to both knees following what appears to have been a paramilitary style shooting in North Belfast on Wednesday. The man was found on w...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2005
Racial equality groups to benefit from £500k funding
Local organisations which work to promote racial equality and good relations across Northern Ireland are to benefit from an improved funding scheme, totalling around £500,000. Making the funding anno...
Racial equality groups to benefit from £500k funding
Local organisations which work to promote racial equality and good relations across Northern Ireland are to benefit from an improved funding scheme, totalling around £500,000. Making the funding anno...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2005
Teachers work most unpaid overtime, TUC says
Teachers and lecturers work longer hours of unpaid overtime than any other occupation, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has revealed. Teacher and lecturers topped the TUC's unpaid overtime league table...
Teachers work most unpaid overtime, TUC says
Teachers and lecturers work longer hours of unpaid overtime than any other occupation, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has revealed. Teacher and lecturers topped the TUC's unpaid overtime league table...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2005
NHS to be banned from using premium rate phone numbers
The Department of Health has announced plans to ban the NHS from using expensive phone numbers, which cost patients more to contact NHS services. Health Minister John Hutton announced that the NHS wo...
NHS to be banned from using premium rate phone numbers
The Department of Health has announced plans to ban the NHS from using expensive phone numbers, which cost patients more to contact NHS services. Health Minister John Hutton announced that the NHS wo...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2005
Local RNLI lifeboats rescue 260 during summer 2004
Emergency search and rescue statistics published today by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) show that despite the wet summer, 2004 saw more than 260 people rescued at sea by volunteer lif...
Local RNLI lifeboats rescue 260 during summer 2004
Emergency search and rescue statistics published today by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) show that despite the wet summer, 2004 saw more than 260 people rescued at sea by volunteer lif...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2005
Public opinion sought on smoke-free spaces
Health Minister Angela Smith today launched a week-long advertising campaign aimed at encouraging the general public to participate in the consultation on smoke-free public places. Last year the Depa...
Public opinion sought on smoke-free spaces
Health Minister Angela Smith today launched a week-long advertising campaign aimed at encouraging the general public to participate in the consultation on smoke-free public places. Last year the Depa...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2005
Queen's to host lecture on Ireland's transformation
The transformation of Ireland, “from an impoverished and restless corner of the British Empire to the fastest growing economy in Europe”, will be charted in a lecture at Queen's University next month....
Queen's to host lecture on Ireland's transformation
The transformation of Ireland, “from an impoverished and restless corner of the British Empire to the fastest growing economy in Europe”, will be charted in a lecture at Queen's University next month....
UK National News, Feb 24, 2005
Charities warned of 'nasty' new scam
The Charity Commission has issued a warning to charities to be on the alert for a 'clever but nasty new scam', which could lead to organisations having their bank accounts emptied. The Commission, th...
Charities warned of 'nasty' new scam
The Charity Commission has issued a warning to charities to be on the alert for a 'clever but nasty new scam', which could lead to organisations having their bank accounts emptied. The Commission, th...
Business News, Feb 23, 2005
Brown sets March 16 date for Budget
Chancellor Gordon Brown has announced that he will deliver his next Budget to the House of Commons on March 16. The Budget speech will be delivered at 12:30 GMT, just after Prime Minister's Question ...
Brown sets March 16 date for Budget
Chancellor Gordon Brown has announced that he will deliver his next Budget to the House of Commons on March 16. The Budget speech will be delivered at 12:30 GMT, just after Prime Minister's Question ...
UK National News, Feb 23, 2005
Two British soldiers found guilty of Iraqi abuse
A court martial in Germany has found two UK soldiers guilty of abusing Iraqi detainees at a camp in Basra. Both Lance Corporal Mark Cooley, 25, and Corporal Daniel Kenyon, 33, had denied the charges,...
Two British soldiers found guilty of Iraqi abuse
A court martial in Germany has found two UK soldiers guilty of abusing Iraqi detainees at a camp in Basra. Both Lance Corporal Mark Cooley, 25, and Corporal Daniel Kenyon, 33, had denied the charges,...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2005
Criminal activity impedes progress - Murphy
Secretary of State Paul Murphy has told MPs that the Provisional IRA’s “continued involvement in criminal activity” remained the main obstacle to the restoration of an inclusive executive in Northern ...
Criminal activity impedes progress - Murphy
Secretary of State Paul Murphy has told MPs that the Provisional IRA’s “continued involvement in criminal activity” remained the main obstacle to the restoration of an inclusive executive in Northern ...
UK National News, Feb 23, 2005
Queen denies 'snubbing' Charles and Camilla's wedding
The Queen will not attend the civil marriage ceremony of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles, it has been announced. However, the Queen will still attend the church blessing at St George's Chape...
Queen denies 'snubbing' Charles and Camilla's wedding
The Queen will not attend the civil marriage ceremony of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles, it has been announced. However, the Queen will still attend the church blessing at St George's Chape...
UK National News, Feb 23, 2005
UK faces more cold weather
The wintry conditions are set to bring more misery to motorists in England and Scotland, as forecasters have warned that the worst of weather is yet to come. Heavy snow falls overnight affected Edinb...
UK faces more cold weather
The wintry conditions are set to bring more misery to motorists in England and Scotland, as forecasters have warned that the worst of weather is yet to come. Heavy snow falls overnight affected Edinb...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2005
Belfast military base and observation post to be removed
A military base and observation post are to be closed in north Belfast following an assessment of the security situation in the area, Chief Constable Hugh Orde announced today. The Girdwood military ...
Belfast military base and observation post to be removed
A military base and observation post are to be closed in north Belfast following an assessment of the security situation in the area, Chief Constable Hugh Orde announced today. The Girdwood military ...
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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.
