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Northern Ireland News for September 2005 : Page 9
UK National News, Sep 12, 2005
Number sleeping rough at record low
The number of people sleeping rough on streets in England has fallen to a record low, according to figures released today. Housing Minister Yvette Cooper announced that the figures for 2005 revealed ...
Number sleeping rough at record low
The number of people sleeping rough on streets in England has fallen to a record low, according to figures released today. Housing Minister Yvette Cooper announced that the figures for 2005 revealed ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2005
Hain brands violence 'totally unacceptable'
The Northern Ireland Secretary of State Peter Hain has said the riots that engulfed much of Belfast over the weekend are "totally unacceptable". Thousands of police and army personnel were needed to ...
Hain brands violence 'totally unacceptable'
The Northern Ireland Secretary of State Peter Hain has said the riots that engulfed much of Belfast over the weekend are "totally unacceptable". Thousands of police and army personnel were needed to ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2005
Body of woman found on beach
Police in Kilkeel are appealing for help in trying to identify the body of a woman who was found on a beach in the town at the weekend. A member of the public alerted officers to the scene just after...
Body of woman found on beach
Police in Kilkeel are appealing for help in trying to identify the body of a woman who was found on a beach in the town at the weekend. A member of the public alerted officers to the scene just after...
UK National News, Sep 12, 2005
House price rise slowdown continues
Annual house price inflation in July was 4%, down from 5% in June according to figures released today by the Deputy Prime Minister's office. This drop in the growth of house prices pushed the annual ...
House price rise slowdown continues
Annual house price inflation in July was 4%, down from 5% in June according to figures released today by the Deputy Prime Minister's office. This drop in the growth of house prices pushed the annual ...
UK National News, Sep 12, 2005
Figures show surge in recycling
Recycling of household waste has doubled in the last four years, according to provisional figures published today by Defra. The figures show that English households recycled more than a fifth of thei...
Figures show surge in recycling
Recycling of household waste has doubled in the last four years, according to provisional figures published today by Defra. The figures show that English households recycled more than a fifth of thei...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2005
Minister outlines plans for historic sites
A new newsletter has been launched which will keep people informed of developments at Crumlin Road Gaol and Girdwood Barracks in north Belfast. The newsletter was unveiled as Social Development Minis...
Minister outlines plans for historic sites
A new newsletter has been launched which will keep people informed of developments at Crumlin Road Gaol and Girdwood Barracks in north Belfast. The newsletter was unveiled as Social Development Minis...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2005
Primary teachers 'not confident' in science - report claims
Half of all primary school teachers do not have sufficient confidence in their understanding of science to teach the subject effectively, a new report has claimed. According to the 'Primary Horizons'...
Primary teachers 'not confident' in science - report claims
Half of all primary school teachers do not have sufficient confidence in their understanding of science to teach the subject effectively, a new report has claimed. According to the 'Primary Horizons'...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2005
Green Living Fair at Castle Espie [PR]
A two day event to be held in the beautiful surroundings of Castle Espie, the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust property on the banks of Strangford Lough, promises a great Œgreen‚ day out, with all the fun ...
Green Living Fair at Castle Espie [PR]
A two day event to be held in the beautiful surroundings of Castle Espie, the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust property on the banks of Strangford Lough, promises a great Œgreen‚ day out, with all the fun ...
UK National News, Sep 9, 2005
Alam loses FA employment tribunal case
Faria Alam, the former Football Association secretary, has lost a sexual harassment tribunal case against her employer. Ms Alam had alleged that she had been the victim of sexual harassment, unfair d...
Alam loses FA employment tribunal case
Faria Alam, the former Football Association secretary, has lost a sexual harassment tribunal case against her employer. Ms Alam had alleged that she had been the victim of sexual harassment, unfair d...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2005
Loyalist feud connection in Co Armagh shootings
Police believe the shooting of two men in Co Armagh over the past 24 hours is connected to an ongoing loyalist feud. In the latest incident a man was shot as he sat in his car in the Killicomaine est...
Loyalist feud connection in Co Armagh shootings
Police believe the shooting of two men in Co Armagh over the past 24 hours is connected to an ongoing loyalist feud. In the latest incident a man was shot as he sat in his car in the Killicomaine est...
UK National News, Sep 9, 2005
Gas and electricity prices to rise by over 14%
British Gas prices are set to rise by 14.2% for residential customers later in September. The company blamed the increase on soaring oil and gas prices. The rise follows on recent similar price hikes...
Gas and electricity prices to rise by over 14%
British Gas prices are set to rise by 14.2% for residential customers later in September. The company blamed the increase on soaring oil and gas prices. The rise follows on recent similar price hikes...
Business News, Sep 9, 2005
Barclay Communications launches campaign for safer driving
Northern Ireland’s largest independent mobile phone account management company have called on company owners to protect employees while behind the wheel. Barclay Communications said it wanted to help...
Barclay Communications launches campaign for safer driving
Northern Ireland’s largest independent mobile phone account management company have called on company owners to protect employees while behind the wheel. Barclay Communications said it wanted to help...
UK National News, Sep 9, 2005
Millions of children to benefit from vaccination
Millions of children around the world are set to benefit from a plan to provide funding for vaccination programmes in developing countries. The funding initiative will provide an initial £2 billion o...
Millions of children to benefit from vaccination
Millions of children around the world are set to benefit from a plan to provide funding for vaccination programmes in developing countries. The funding initiative will provide an initial £2 billion o...
UK National News, Sep 9, 2005
Researchers find that stress helps prevent breast cancer
A recent study has found evidence that exposure to chronic long-term stress may help to lower the risk of developing breast cancer. While the findings of the Danish researcher group published in the ...
Researchers find that stress helps prevent breast cancer
A recent study has found evidence that exposure to chronic long-term stress may help to lower the risk of developing breast cancer. While the findings of the Danish researcher group published in the ...
UK National News, Sep 9, 2005
Visits abroad increase by 5% on last year
The latest figures have revealed that visits abroad by UK residents have risen by 5% in the last year. The figures, produced by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), show that in the month ending...
Visits abroad increase by 5% on last year
The latest figures have revealed that visits abroad by UK residents have risen by 5% in the last year. The figures, produced by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), show that in the month ending...
UK National News, Sep 9, 2005
RSI is an increasing pain for workers
Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) hits almost half a million UK workers according to a recent study. The figures released in a report by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) show that a 448,0...
RSI is an increasing pain for workers
Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) hits almost half a million UK workers according to a recent study. The figures released in a report by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) show that a 448,0...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2005
Hain meets unionist delegation ahead of Whiterock Parade
Secretary of State Peter Hain has met leading unionists ahead of Saturday's re-routed Whiterock Parade in west Belfast. DUP leader Ian Paisley and UUP leader Sir Reg Empey, alongside representatives ...
Hain meets unionist delegation ahead of Whiterock Parade
Secretary of State Peter Hain has met leading unionists ahead of Saturday's re-routed Whiterock Parade in west Belfast. DUP leader Ian Paisley and UUP leader Sir Reg Empey, alongside representatives ...
UK National News, Sep 9, 2005
Government launches house fires campaign
An advertising campaign to highlight the emotional and financial devastation caused by house fires has been launched by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. The advertisements, which are running ...
Government launches house fires campaign
An advertising campaign to highlight the emotional and financial devastation caused by house fires has been launched by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. The advertisements, which are running ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2005
Woodward welcomes suicide prevention initiative
Health Minister Shaun Woodward today welcomed the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People's "Message to the Minister" suicide prevention initiative. In today's initiative, the Com...
Woodward welcomes suicide prevention initiative
Health Minister Shaun Woodward today welcomed the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People's "Message to the Minister" suicide prevention initiative. In today's initiative, the Com...
UK National News, Sep 9, 2005
UK trade deficit unexpectedly widens
The UK’s deficit on trade in goods and services is provisionally estimated to have widened in July to £3.4 billion from a deficit of £2.2 billion in June according to a report produced by the Office...
UK trade deficit unexpectedly widens
The UK’s deficit on trade in goods and services is provisionally estimated to have widened in July to £3.4 billion from a deficit of £2.2 billion in June according to a report produced by the Office...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2005
Police re-appeal for information following disturbances
Police investigating disturbances in east Belfast last month have re-appealed for information. At the height of the disturbances in the Cluan Place and Clandeboye Gardens area on the 20th and 21st Au...
Police re-appeal for information following disturbances
Police investigating disturbances in east Belfast last month have re-appealed for information. At the height of the disturbances in the Cluan Place and Clandeboye Gardens area on the 20th and 21st Au...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2005
Mental health study largest ever carried out
The largest ever study into the mental health of Northern Ireland is to be carried out by University of Ulster researchers – a conference heard today. Speaking at the Second Annual Mental Health Conf...
Mental health study largest ever carried out
The largest ever study into the mental health of Northern Ireland is to be carried out by University of Ulster researchers – a conference heard today. Speaking at the Second Annual Mental Health Conf...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2005
Paramilitaries behind organised crime - survey
Three quarters of people in Northern Ireland believe that paramilitary organisations are responsible for organised crime in the province. ‘Views on Organised Crime in Northern Ireland: Findings from ...
Paramilitaries behind organised crime - survey
Three quarters of people in Northern Ireland believe that paramilitary organisations are responsible for organised crime in the province. ‘Views on Organised Crime in Northern Ireland: Findings from ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2005
Mid-Ulster regeneration on course says Minister
The regeneration plan for Lurgan and Portadown area is on course and will begin soon, Social Development Minister David Hanson said today. During a visit to the area on Friday the Minister called at ...
Mid-Ulster regeneration on course says Minister
The regeneration plan for Lurgan and Portadown area is on course and will begin soon, Social Development Minister David Hanson said today. During a visit to the area on Friday the Minister called at ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2005
Craigavon boasts first for local mountain bikers
Sports Minister David Hanson has launched Northern Ireland's first purpose built Mountain Bike Trail in Craigavon. The trail, which is approximately ten kilometres in length and circumnavigates Craig...
Craigavon boasts first for local mountain bikers
Sports Minister David Hanson has launched Northern Ireland's first purpose built Mountain Bike Trail in Craigavon. The trail, which is approximately ten kilometres in length and circumnavigates Craig...
UK National News, Sep 9, 2005
Real countryside gone in 'a generation' warns camaigners
England could lose most of its "real countryside" within a single generation unless current trends are reversed, warns a report published today. 'Your Countryside, Your Choice' from the Campaign to P...
Real countryside gone in 'a generation' warns camaigners
England could lose most of its "real countryside" within a single generation unless current trends are reversed, warns a report published today. 'Your Countryside, Your Choice' from the Campaign to P...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2005
CSA in ‘meltdown’ warns former minister
The Child Support Agency is in ‘meltdown’, the former welfare minister has warned. In an open letter to Prime Minister Tony Blair, Frank Field said that the CSA was now performing worse than it did i...
CSA in ‘meltdown’ warns former minister
The Child Support Agency is in ‘meltdown’, the former welfare minister has warned. In an open letter to Prime Minister Tony Blair, Frank Field said that the CSA was now performing worse than it did i...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2005
Interest rates remain on hold at 4.5%
The Bank of England has left interest rates unchanged at 4.5%, as expected by many analysts. Last month, the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) reduced interest rates from 4.75% to 4.5%, amid fea...
Interest rates remain on hold at 4.5%
The Bank of England has left interest rates unchanged at 4.5%, as expected by many analysts. Last month, the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) reduced interest rates from 4.75% to 4.5%, amid fea...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2005
Leading IT firm to create 600 jobs
A leading IT firm is to create around 600 new jobs in Armagh and Belfast, it was announced today. Global IT and technology giant, HCL, said it will create the jobs through the expansion of its contac...
Leading IT firm to create 600 jobs
A leading IT firm is to create around 600 new jobs in Armagh and Belfast, it was announced today. Global IT and technology giant, HCL, said it will create the jobs through the expansion of its contac...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2005
Record results for national curriculum tests
The Key Stage 3 tests have produced their “best ever” results this year, the latest government statistics have revealed. The figures revealed that there were increases in success rates in the core su...
Record results for national curriculum tests
The Key Stage 3 tests have produced their “best ever” results this year, the latest government statistics have revealed. The figures revealed that there were increases in success rates in the core su...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A mostly dry day, rather cloudy, but some sunny spells, best of these in the afternoon. A few showers spread south from late morning, turning wintry in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 5 °C.Tonight:A cold evening and night with a frost. It will be largely dry, but a few wintry showers towards the north coast overnight. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
