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Northern Ireland News for May 2002 : Page 3
Business News, May 28, 2002
National Trust unveil business plan for Causeway
The National Trust has revealed a proposal that will see the Giant's Causeway Visitor's Centre site remain in public ownership. During a meeting with Moyle District Council on Monday evening the dire...
National Trust unveil business plan for Causeway
The National Trust has revealed a proposal that will see the Giant's Causeway Visitor's Centre site remain in public ownership. During a meeting with Moyle District Council on Monday evening the dire...
Business News, May 28, 2002
North Belfast enterprise centre celebrates 15 years
Townsend Enterprise Park, one of the largest Local Enterprise Agencies in Northern Ireland is celebrating its 15th anniversary in business this week. The cross community company which was established...
North Belfast enterprise centre celebrates 15 years
Townsend Enterprise Park, one of the largest Local Enterprise Agencies in Northern Ireland is celebrating its 15th anniversary in business this week. The cross community company which was established...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2002
Illegal cigarettes seized at Belfast docks
Last night Customs and Excise officers seized three million duty free cigarettes in a consignment of furniture arriving at the Port of Belfast via Antwerp. The “Yes” cigarettes were in a container co...
Illegal cigarettes seized at Belfast docks
Last night Customs and Excise officers seized three million duty free cigarettes in a consignment of furniture arriving at the Port of Belfast via Antwerp. The “Yes” cigarettes were in a container co...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2002
European court rules against UK Government
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that the British Government breached the human rights of a man who died during riots in Derry six years ago. Dermot McShane was killed in Derry in July 19...
European court rules against UK Government
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that the British Government breached the human rights of a man who died during riots in Derry six years ago. Dermot McShane was killed in Derry in July 19...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2002
Investigation on arson attack at Lurgan school
An investigation is underway into what police believe was an overnight arson attack at a school in Lurgan last night. The fire was started at St Paul’s in Frances Street and the alarm was raised arou...
Investigation on arson attack at Lurgan school
An investigation is underway into what police believe was an overnight arson attack at a school in Lurgan last night. The fire was started at St Paul’s in Frances Street and the alarm was raised arou...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2002
Reid pressed on dismissal of two Scots Guards
The mother of a teenager who was shot dead by two soldiers is to ask the Secretary of State to intervene in the campaign to have them dismissed from the British Army. Peter McBride, 18, a father-of-t...
Reid pressed on dismissal of two Scots Guards
The mother of a teenager who was shot dead by two soldiers is to ask the Secretary of State to intervene in the campaign to have them dismissed from the British Army. Peter McBride, 18, a father-of-t...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2002
Murder hunt launched after Warrenpoint death
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man died following an incident in Warrenpoint, County Down. The body of 35-year-old Aiden Savage, who lived in the seaside town, was found on a str...
Murder hunt launched after Warrenpoint death
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man died following an incident in Warrenpoint, County Down. The body of 35-year-old Aiden Savage, who lived in the seaside town, was found on a str...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2002
Police use of plastic bullets “justified” says watchdog
The use of plastic baton rounds by police over the past year was “fully justified” a Police Ombudsman report has concluded. The Police Ombudsman’s report published on Tuesday deals with seven inciden...
Police use of plastic bullets “justified” says watchdog
The use of plastic baton rounds by police over the past year was “fully justified” a Police Ombudsman report has concluded. The Police Ombudsman’s report published on Tuesday deals with seven inciden...
Business News, May 27, 2002
Unilever sign biggest-ever airtime advertising deal
Carlton Communications and Granada have won the largest-ever airtime television advertising contract with Britain's biggest advertiser Unilever to the tune of £320 million over four-years. The four-y...
Unilever sign biggest-ever airtime advertising deal
Carlton Communications and Granada have won the largest-ever airtime television advertising contract with Britain's biggest advertiser Unilever to the tune of £320 million over four-years. The four-y...
Business News, May 27, 2002
Net gain for Belfast as HBOS adopt dot net
Belfast is underlining its position as a key centre for e-commerce, as HBOS becomes one of the first companies in the UK to adopt Microsoft’s new '.Net' technology. The e-commerce development centre ...
Net gain for Belfast as HBOS adopt dot net
Belfast is underlining its position as a key centre for e-commerce, as HBOS becomes one of the first companies in the UK to adopt Microsoft’s new '.Net' technology. The e-commerce development centre ...
Business News, May 27, 2002
Youth Shines Through for Charles Hurst
Charles Hurst Group have announced the first winners of their Employee of the Month awards. The group, which hold the region’s leading Chrysler and Jeep dealership with franchises at Belfast and Lisb...
Youth Shines Through for Charles Hurst
Charles Hurst Group have announced the first winners of their Employee of the Month awards. The group, which hold the region’s leading Chrysler and Jeep dealership with franchises at Belfast and Lisb...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2002
First Trust Call Centre in Belfast wins top award
First Trust Bank’s Call Centre, based at its headquarters in Belfast, was celebrating recently, as it became the first company - and bank - in the United Kingdom to achieve the Qualicert Service Certi...
First Trust Call Centre in Belfast wins top award
First Trust Bank’s Call Centre, based at its headquarters in Belfast, was celebrating recently, as it became the first company - and bank - in the United Kingdom to achieve the Qualicert Service Certi...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2002
Saville will not question agent Infliction
A former MI5 agent who claimed Sinn Féin’s chief negotiator Martin McGuinness fired the first shot on Bloody Sunday will not have to give evidence to the Bloody Sunday Inquiry. Lord Saville of Newdig...
Saville will not question agent Infliction
A former MI5 agent who claimed Sinn Féin’s chief negotiator Martin McGuinness fired the first shot on Bloody Sunday will not have to give evidence to the Bloody Sunday Inquiry. Lord Saville of Newdig...
Business News, May 27, 2002
World Cup Fever set to strike companies
An estimated 1.4 million men, aged between 21 and 44, plan to call in sick to be able to watch a key game during the World Cup this June, according to a recent UK poll from Workthing.com, a leading UK...
World Cup Fever set to strike companies
An estimated 1.4 million men, aged between 21 and 44, plan to call in sick to be able to watch a key game during the World Cup this June, according to a recent UK poll from Workthing.com, a leading UK...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2002
Two youths charged over west Belfast road death
Two teenagers have been charged in connection with the death of a 21 year old who was struck down by a stolen car yesterday in west Belfast. The two accused appeared together at Lisburn Magistrates C...
Two youths charged over west Belfast road death
Two teenagers have been charged in connection with the death of a 21 year old who was struck down by a stolen car yesterday in west Belfast. The two accused appeared together at Lisburn Magistrates C...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2002
Education Minister pays working visit to Finland
The Education Minister Martin McGuinness has departed for a three-day study visit to Finland, as part of the review of Northern Ireland’s post-primary education. The trip, taken together with another...
Education Minister pays working visit to Finland
The Education Minister Martin McGuinness has departed for a three-day study visit to Finland, as part of the review of Northern Ireland’s post-primary education. The trip, taken together with another...
Business News, May 27, 2002
Construction sector improves safety record
The construction industry has notched up a record number of wins in this year's RoSPA annual Occupational Health & Safety Awards. The annual awards – now in their 46th year – saw over 35% of accolade...
Construction sector improves safety record
The construction industry has notched up a record number of wins in this year's RoSPA annual Occupational Health & Safety Awards. The annual awards – now in their 46th year – saw over 35% of accolade...
Business News, May 27, 2002
Entrepreneurs bring vibrancy to Belfast economy
Belfast City Council’s sharp business edge will help to create a new generation of entrepreneurs needed to bring vibrancy and zest to Northern Ireland’s local economy the Minister for Enterprise, Trad...
Entrepreneurs bring vibrancy to Belfast economy
Belfast City Council’s sharp business edge will help to create a new generation of entrepreneurs needed to bring vibrancy and zest to Northern Ireland’s local economy the Minister for Enterprise, Trad...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2002
Murder inquiry launched after Markets body find
A murder inquiry has been launched after the body of a man was discovered in a flat in the Markets area of Belfast. Neighbours found the body in an upstairs flat in Friendly Place at 7.45am on Monday...
Murder inquiry launched after Markets body find
A murder inquiry has been launched after the body of a man was discovered in a flat in the Markets area of Belfast. Neighbours found the body in an upstairs flat in Friendly Place at 7.45am on Monday...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2002
Government partners small business in new era
Despite the difficulties of the last two years, the small business sector in Northern Ireland is demonstrating both strength and confidence Sir Reg Empey Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment ...
Government partners small business in new era
Despite the difficulties of the last two years, the small business sector in Northern Ireland is demonstrating both strength and confidence Sir Reg Empey Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment ...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2002
Assembly members call for diabetes screening
With national diabetes week around the corner local assembly members have been urging the Health Minister to tackle the issue of diabetes and begin a screening programme for adults and high-risk group...
Assembly members call for diabetes screening
With national diabetes week around the corner local assembly members have been urging the Health Minister to tackle the issue of diabetes and begin a screening programme for adults and high-risk group...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2002
Recruitment sector threatened by red tape
An open road show to be held at the Europa Hotel in Belfast on Thursday, May 30, will urge the recruitment sector to come together to fight the potentially damaging EU Agency Workers Directive. Organ...
Recruitment sector threatened by red tape
An open road show to be held at the Europa Hotel in Belfast on Thursday, May 30, will urge the recruitment sector to come together to fight the potentially damaging EU Agency Workers Directive. Organ...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2002
Violence erupts between rival gangs in north Belfast
Fresh violence broke out on Sunday evening in the sectarian flashpoint area of north Belfast as rival gangs took to the streets. The trouble began when police were called to North Queen Street and Du...
Violence erupts between rival gangs in north Belfast
Fresh violence broke out on Sunday evening in the sectarian flashpoint area of north Belfast as rival gangs took to the streets. The trouble began when police were called to North Queen Street and Du...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2002
DNA search for mother of murdered baby begins
A mass DNA screening of up to 600 women is to begin on Monday in the search for the mother of a murdered newborn baby. Women between the ages of 13 and 45, who are not currently pregnant, are set to ...
DNA search for mother of murdered baby begins
A mass DNA screening of up to 600 women is to begin on Monday in the search for the mother of a murdered newborn baby. Women between the ages of 13 and 45, who are not currently pregnant, are set to ...
Business News, May 27, 2002
Consignia reported to be close to insolvency
Despite a radical restructuring plan, UK postal services operator Consignia is thought to be close to insolvency. Consignia has already proposed laying off up to 30,000 postal staff in a bid to break...
Consignia reported to be close to insolvency
Despite a radical restructuring plan, UK postal services operator Consignia is thought to be close to insolvency. Consignia has already proposed laying off up to 30,000 postal staff in a bid to break...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2002
Campaigners slam Police Ombudsman’s’ plastic bullet report
A local pressure group opposed to the use of plastic bullets has slammed the Police Ombudsman’s report into the use of plastic bullets due to be published next week as "lacking" and “merely perfunctor...
Campaigners slam Police Ombudsman’s’ plastic bullet report
A local pressure group opposed to the use of plastic bullets has slammed the Police Ombudsman’s report into the use of plastic bullets due to be published next week as "lacking" and “merely perfunctor...
Business News, May 24, 2002
Cookstown Enterprise Centre celebrates success
The ten-year success of local firm, Cookstown Enterprise Centre, was toasted this week by the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment Sir Reg Empey. The County Tyrone local enterprise company h...
Cookstown Enterprise Centre celebrates success
The ten-year success of local firm, Cookstown Enterprise Centre, was toasted this week by the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment Sir Reg Empey. The County Tyrone local enterprise company h...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2002
Trust to meet councillors over fate of Causeway
The National Trust (NT) has rejected suggestions that it is not moving quickly enough to resolve the future of the Visitor's Centre at the Giant's Causeway and revealed that it will meet with Moyle co...
Trust to meet councillors over fate of Causeway
The National Trust (NT) has rejected suggestions that it is not moving quickly enough to resolve the future of the Visitor's Centre at the Giant's Causeway and revealed that it will meet with Moyle co...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2002
Ford urges public say on MLA pay
Following last week's dispute over MLAs' pay awards, Alliance leader David Ford has launched a withering attack on the current system of pay recommendations. In a statement, the Alliance Party leade...
Ford urges public say on MLA pay
Following last week's dispute over MLAs' pay awards, Alliance leader David Ford has launched a withering attack on the current system of pay recommendations. In a statement, the Alliance Party leade...
Business News, May 24, 2002
Glen Dimplex to acquire Dimpco and Brownbrook
Glen Dimplex has agreed to acquire two domestic appliance distribution companies, Dimpco and Brownbrook for an undisclosed sum. The two companies Dimpco and Brownbrook are leading distributors of dom...
Glen Dimplex to acquire Dimpco and Brownbrook
Glen Dimplex has agreed to acquire two domestic appliance distribution companies, Dimpco and Brownbrook for an undisclosed sum. The two companies Dimpco and Brownbrook are leading distributors of dom...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with outbreaks of mainly light rain at times, although there may be the odd heavier burst. Driest in the south and east during the afternoon. Moderate southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Staying cloudy throughout the evening and overnight period with a little rain or drizzle at times. Mild overnight with light winds. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
