Menu
Northern Ireland News for August 2002 : Page 6
Business News, Aug 14, 2002
Forfás stresses potential of e-business
The downturn in the world economy and the technology markets has dampened the importance being accorded to e-Business, according to Irish enterprise agency Forfás. However, the Agency has warned that...
Forfás stresses potential of e-business
The downturn in the world economy and the technology markets has dampened the importance being accorded to e-Business, according to Irish enterprise agency Forfás. However, the Agency has warned that...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2002
Belfast's weekend movie tribute spies ‘The King’
It will be a case of shakin’, but definitely not stirred for the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll when he meets the King of Cool in an Elvis v Bond movie showcase this weekend at St George’s Market. Belfast Cit...
Belfast's weekend movie tribute spies ‘The King’
It will be a case of shakin’, but definitely not stirred for the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll when he meets the King of Cool in an Elvis v Bond movie showcase this weekend at St George’s Market. Belfast Cit...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2002
NI has highest number of stray dogs in UK
The National Canine Defence League (NCDL) and National Dog Wardens Association (NDWA) have revealed that Northern Ireland has the highest number of stray dogs in the UK. According to their latest joi...
NI has highest number of stray dogs in UK
The National Canine Defence League (NCDL) and National Dog Wardens Association (NDWA) have revealed that Northern Ireland has the highest number of stray dogs in the UK. According to their latest joi...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2002
Province's unemployment 'remains low'
The seasonally adjusted unemployment figures have revealed that unemployment in the three months to June was at its lowest rate since 1995. Trade Minister Sir Reg Empey said that the figures containe...
Province's unemployment 'remains low'
The seasonally adjusted unemployment figures have revealed that unemployment in the three months to June was at its lowest rate since 1995. Trade Minister Sir Reg Empey said that the figures containe...
Business News, Aug 14, 2002
Raw deal for women
Women graduates still earn less than men across all sectors and occupations in the UK, according to a new Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) report published on August 13. The report, written by Ka...
Raw deal for women
Women graduates still earn less than men across all sectors and occupations in the UK, according to a new Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) report published on August 13. The report, written by Ka...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2002
Loyalist 'research group' meet NIO Minister
Members of the Ulster Political Research Group have met NIO Minister Des Browne in their latest round of discussions with local politicians. The Group, which was set up to give political analysis to ...
Loyalist 'research group' meet NIO Minister
Members of the Ulster Political Research Group have met NIO Minister Des Browne in their latest round of discussions with local politicians. The Group, which was set up to give political analysis to ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2002
Halfords to create 25 jobs in Craigavon
The opening of Halfords fourth retail outlet in Craigavon is set to create 25 new jobs in the area. The 11,000 sq ft store is the latest of the big high street brand names to open premises in the rap...
Halfords to create 25 jobs in Craigavon
The opening of Halfords fourth retail outlet in Craigavon is set to create 25 new jobs in the area. The 11,000 sq ft store is the latest of the big high street brand names to open premises in the rap...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2002
Man shot in night of violence
A 19-year-old man was injured in a shooting in Newtownards last night. He was attacked as he talked with friends in Stranmore Avenue just after 11pm. A Vauxhall Astra car with five men on board stop...
Man shot in night of violence
A 19-year-old man was injured in a shooting in Newtownards last night. He was attacked as he talked with friends in Stranmore Avenue just after 11pm. A Vauxhall Astra car with five men on board stop...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2002
Motorist warned to plan journeys ahead of road closures
The Roads Service has warned motorists to plan their journeys ahead as a series of road closures take place along the M1 and the M2/M5 foreshore motorway next weekend. Motorists are being advised to ...
Motorist warned to plan journeys ahead of road closures
The Roads Service has warned motorists to plan their journeys ahead as a series of road closures take place along the M1 and the M2/M5 foreshore motorway next weekend. Motorists are being advised to ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2002
'Renewal programme' gets underway at Foyleside M&S
Work has commenced on a major development at the Marks & Spencer store in Londonderry estimated at over £500,000. Chosen as one of three Northern Ireland stores to receive a ‘renewal programme’ makeo...
'Renewal programme' gets underway at Foyleside M&S
Work has commenced on a major development at the Marks & Spencer store in Londonderry estimated at over £500,000. Chosen as one of three Northern Ireland stores to receive a ‘renewal programme’ makeo...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2002
Minister urges local participation in Lottery funding ideas
Culture, Arts and Leisure Minister, Michael McGimpsey, has urged the people of Northern Ireland to contribute to the national debate on how to reform the way in which National Lottery money is distrib...
Minister urges local participation in Lottery funding ideas
Culture, Arts and Leisure Minister, Michael McGimpsey, has urged the people of Northern Ireland to contribute to the national debate on how to reform the way in which National Lottery money is distrib...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2002
Student dies 10 days after assault in Portrush
The 20-year-old student who was assaulted 10 days ago outside Kellys nightclub in Portrush has died. Chris Whitson, from Strathmore Park in Belfast, succumbed to the injuries he received during a fig...
Student dies 10 days after assault in Portrush
The 20-year-old student who was assaulted 10 days ago outside Kellys nightclub in Portrush has died. Chris Whitson, from Strathmore Park in Belfast, succumbed to the injuries he received during a fig...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2002
Garage forecourt blaze destroys sixteen cars
A blaze at garage forecourt in County Londonderry has destroyed sixteen cars. The fire, said to be malicious, was discovered at around 1am in the early hours of Tuesday morning in Main Street, Garvag...
Garage forecourt blaze destroys sixteen cars
A blaze at garage forecourt in County Londonderry has destroyed sixteen cars. The fire, said to be malicious, was discovered at around 1am in the early hours of Tuesday morning in Main Street, Garvag...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2002
McIlroy announces NI squad for Cyprus friendly
Sammy McIlroy has announced his 20-man Northern Ireland squad for next week's friendly against Cyprus at Windsor Park. The match, which takes place on Wednesday August 21, is the last chance McIlroy ...
McIlroy announces NI squad for Cyprus friendly
Sammy McIlroy has announced his 20-man Northern Ireland squad for next week's friendly against Cyprus at Windsor Park. The match, which takes place on Wednesday August 21, is the last chance McIlroy ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2002
Co Antrim man arrested in child porn swoop
Police have arrested a County Antrim man as part of a UK-wide crackdown on child pornography. The 29-year-old man was arrested this morning and several items were removed from the house after the swo...
Co Antrim man arrested in child porn swoop
Police have arrested a County Antrim man as part of a UK-wide crackdown on child pornography. The 29-year-old man was arrested this morning and several items were removed from the house after the swo...
Business News, Aug 13, 2002
Retail conference boosted by Energia backing
The Neighbourhood Retailing Conference has been boosted by the news that electricity supply company Energia will be backing the event. The half-day conference, which is to take place in Belfast’s Ody...
Retail conference boosted by Energia backing
The Neighbourhood Retailing Conference has been boosted by the news that electricity supply company Energia will be backing the event. The half-day conference, which is to take place in Belfast’s Ody...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2002
Loyalist Commission meets Lord Mayor over sectarian strife
Loyalist representatives have met Belfast's Sinn Fein Lord Mayor Alex Maskey in order to ease sectarian tensions throughout the city. Members of the Ulster Political Research Group, including John Wh...
Loyalist Commission meets Lord Mayor over sectarian strife
Loyalist representatives have met Belfast's Sinn Fein Lord Mayor Alex Maskey in order to ease sectarian tensions throughout the city. Members of the Ulster Political Research Group, including John Wh...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2002
Floating resort liner arrives in Belfast
Belfast harbour may not have seen its like for 90 years or so, but when the world's most curious maritime vessel anchored today it brought some of the world's richest passengers with it. 'The World' ...
Floating resort liner arrives in Belfast
Belfast harbour may not have seen its like for 90 years or so, but when the world's most curious maritime vessel anchored today it brought some of the world's richest passengers with it. 'The World' ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2002
Juvenile rape accused released on bail
The two teenagers charged in connection to the rape of a 14-year-old girl in Ballycastle have been released on bail from Ballymena Magistrate's Court. A 14-year-old juvenile, who was charged with rap...
Juvenile rape accused released on bail
The two teenagers charged in connection to the rape of a 14-year-old girl in Ballycastle have been released on bail from Ballymena Magistrate's Court. A 14-year-old juvenile, who was charged with rap...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2002
Co Down man stabbed outside London pub
A Northern Ireland man was stabbed to death in north London at the weekend. Thomas Breen, from Downpatrick, Co Down, was drinking with a friend in Camden Town when he was involved in an altercation w...
Co Down man stabbed outside London pub
A Northern Ireland man was stabbed to death in north London at the weekend. Thomas Breen, from Downpatrick, Co Down, was drinking with a friend in Camden Town when he was involved in an altercation w...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2002
Second quarter drop in new building starts for NI
National House Building Council (NHBC) figures released last week have shown that the number of new home starts in Northern Ireland has fallen by 4% in the second quarter of 2002. This compares to th...
Second quarter drop in new building starts for NI
National House Building Council (NHBC) figures released last week have shown that the number of new home starts in Northern Ireland has fallen by 4% in the second quarter of 2002. This compares to th...
Business News, Aug 12, 2002
Translink scoops IiP award
A team of mechanical engineers, who are responsible for keeping the entire fleet of Translink’s buses and trains in service, has received the Investor in People Award. The team comprising 595 engine...
Translink scoops IiP award
A team of mechanical engineers, who are responsible for keeping the entire fleet of Translink’s buses and trains in service, has received the Investor in People Award. The team comprising 595 engine...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2002
FARC attack had hallmarks of IRA operation
Colombia's chief prosecutor has said that IRA training may have been behind a recent FARC attack where dozens of people were killed. In an interview with the BBC, Luis Camilo Osorio said that a FARC...
FARC attack had hallmarks of IRA operation
Colombia's chief prosecutor has said that IRA training may have been behind a recent FARC attack where dozens of people were killed. In an interview with the BBC, Luis Camilo Osorio said that a FARC...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2002
Minister urges students to use Careers Service
The Minister for Employment and Learning has urged post-exam students in Northern Ireland to take advantage of the professional advice and guidance on offer from her department’s Careers Service. Car...
Minister urges students to use Careers Service
The Minister for Employment and Learning has urged post-exam students in Northern Ireland to take advantage of the professional advice and guidance on offer from her department’s Careers Service. Car...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2002
Bus attacks in Belfast and Londonderry
A 27-year-old man has been injured in an attack in Co Londonderry following an Apprentice Boys of Derry parade. The man, named locally as Barry Quinn, was attacked in the Kilrea area by a number of m...
Bus attacks in Belfast and Londonderry
A 27-year-old man has been injured in an attack in Co Londonderry following an Apprentice Boys of Derry parade. The man, named locally as Barry Quinn, was attacked in the Kilrea area by a number of m...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2002
Newry waste management company set for growth
A Newry-based waste management company is poised for expansion following its acquisition by an international leader in the industry. SCL Waste Services have been acquired by the multi-national enviro...
Newry waste management company set for growth
A Newry-based waste management company is poised for expansion following its acquisition by an international leader in the industry. SCL Waste Services have been acquired by the multi-national enviro...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2002
Politicians condemn attack on congregation
Politicians and community representatives have condemned an attack on an open-air service of the Free Presbyterian Church in Randalstown on Sunday. The attack on members of the church, which included...
Politicians condemn attack on congregation
Politicians and community representatives have condemned an attack on an open-air service of the Free Presbyterian Church in Randalstown on Sunday. The attack on members of the church, which included...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2002
'United unionist convention' call rejected
Following on from unity calls by rival unionists and factions within his own party to join forces with the DUP, senior UUP member Michael McGimpsey has said that any such move would be "desirable but ...
'United unionist convention' call rejected
Following on from unity calls by rival unionists and factions within his own party to join forces with the DUP, senior UUP member Michael McGimpsey has said that any such move would be "desirable but ...
Business News, Aug 12, 2002
Lagan to join up Newcastle's services and citizens
Lagan, the UK Citizen Relationship Management (CRM) specialists, have been selected by Newcastle City Council to be their strategic partner in their citizen-facing e-government activities over the nex...
Lagan to join up Newcastle's services and citizens
Lagan, the UK Citizen Relationship Management (CRM) specialists, have been selected by Newcastle City Council to be their strategic partner in their citizen-facing e-government activities over the nex...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2002
Pensioners in shock after burglary
A 70-year-old woman has been assaulted during an aggravated burglary in Lisburn on Sunday morning. The woman and her husband – also 70 years of age – awoke at 5.30am to find three masked men in the ...
Pensioners in shock after burglary
A 70-year-old woman has been assaulted during an aggravated burglary in Lisburn on Sunday morning. The woman and her husband – also 70 years of age – awoke at 5.30am to find three masked men in the ...
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with a little light rain or drizzle at times, but some spells of drier weather too. The north coast may become somewhat brighter later this afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.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.
