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Northern Ireland News for September 2002 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2002
Ministers unveil draft Programme for Government
First Minister David Trimble and Deputy First Minister Mark Durkan have unveiled their new draft Programme for Government (PfG) as “a manifesto for reinvestment and reform and a pledge to improve publ...
Ministers unveil draft Programme for Government
First Minister David Trimble and Deputy First Minister Mark Durkan have unveiled their new draft Programme for Government (PfG) as “a manifesto for reinvestment and reform and a pledge to improve publ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2002
Ice-cream maker announces £750,000 investment
Leading ice-cream maker Maud's has announced a £750,000 investment in new facilities and technology, which it hopes will grow its business outside Northern Ireland. Chief Executive Leslie Morrison an...
Ice-cream maker announces £750,000 investment
Leading ice-cream maker Maud's has announced a £750,000 investment in new facilities and technology, which it hopes will grow its business outside Northern Ireland. Chief Executive Leslie Morrison an...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2002
Police officer attacked with bottle in Strabane
A police officer has been injured following an incident at a vehicle checkpoint in Strabane. The officer was treated in hospital for head injuries when a man attempting to evade a vehicle check struc...
Police officer attacked with bottle in Strabane
A police officer has been injured following an incident at a vehicle checkpoint in Strabane. The officer was treated in hospital for head injuries when a man attempting to evade a vehicle check struc...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2002
Armagh GAA fans blamed for attack on police station
Gaelic football supporters have been blamed for an attack on a police station in Lurgan, Co Armagh. On Sunday evening a crowd of around 100 people attacked a police station in the town centre followi...
Armagh GAA fans blamed for attack on police station
Gaelic football supporters have been blamed for an attack on a police station in Lurgan, Co Armagh. On Sunday evening a crowd of around 100 people attacked a police station in the town centre followi...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2002
Woman in shock after armed robbery
A 35-year-old woman has been treated for severe shock after she was tied up and threatened with a knife during an armed robbery at an off-licence in Carrickfergus today. It is understood the woman he...
Woman in shock after armed robbery
A 35-year-old woman has been treated for severe shock after she was tied up and threatened with a knife during an armed robbery at an off-licence in Carrickfergus today. It is understood the woman he...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2002
UUP threaten executive walk out after council meeting
The future of the assembly has once again been endangered after the Ulster Unionist Council (UUC) agreed a proposal for its ministers to walk out of the executive if paramilitary groups have not begun...
UUP threaten executive walk out after council meeting
The future of the assembly has once again been endangered after the Ulster Unionist Council (UUC) agreed a proposal for its ministers to walk out of the executive if paramilitary groups have not begun...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2002
Man escapes injury in Co Armagh shooting
A man has escaped injury after a shooting incident in the Ballyoran Hill area of Portadown. The shooting occurred at around 1am this morning after a man, wearing a balaclava and dark coloured clothin...
Man escapes injury in Co Armagh shooting
A man has escaped injury after a shooting incident in the Ballyoran Hill area of Portadown. The shooting occurred at around 1am this morning after a man, wearing a balaclava and dark coloured clothin...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2002
Armagh beat Kerry to lift All-Ireland Gaelic Football Championship
Fans from across Ulster were celebrating Armagh's historic All-Ireland Gaelic football success following Sunday's 1-12 to 0-14 win over Kerry. The Orchard County players who stepped up to lift the Sa...
Armagh beat Kerry to lift All-Ireland Gaelic Football Championship
Fans from across Ulster were celebrating Armagh's historic All-Ireland Gaelic football success following Sunday's 1-12 to 0-14 win over Kerry. The Orchard County players who stepped up to lift the Sa...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2002
Leading loyalist to appear in court
Leading north Belfast loyalist Andre Shoukri has appeared in Belfast Magistrates Court this morning charged with having a gun with intent to endanger life. Twenty-five-year-old Shoukri, who is believ...
Leading loyalist to appear in court
Leading north Belfast loyalist Andre Shoukri has appeared in Belfast Magistrates Court this morning charged with having a gun with intent to endanger life. Twenty-five-year-old Shoukri, who is believ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2002
Direction of unionism in balance as Trimble-Donaldson talks conclude
Showdown talks between David Trimble and his chief critic within the party, Lagan Valley MP Jeffrey Donaldson, have broken up this afternoon with both men declining to make comment. The outcome of to...
Direction of unionism in balance as Trimble-Donaldson talks conclude
Showdown talks between David Trimble and his chief critic within the party, Lagan Valley MP Jeffrey Donaldson, have broken up this afternoon with both men declining to make comment. The outcome of to...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2002
European links vital to business says Haughey
At a conference in Dublin today, Stormont minister Denis Haughey has stressed the need for devolution to provide an opportunity for strengthening links with the EU. Mr Haughey, Minister in the Office...
European links vital to business says Haughey
At a conference in Dublin today, Stormont minister Denis Haughey has stressed the need for devolution to provide an opportunity for strengthening links with the EU. Mr Haughey, Minister in the Office...
Business News, Sep 20, 2002
B&Q parent company registers huge profit growth
In its interim results Kingfisher, owners of UK DIY chain B&Q, has reported strong first-half growth, with pre-tax profits ahead 26.5% to £274.7 million. The total retail sales growth for the group w...
B&Q parent company registers huge profit growth
In its interim results Kingfisher, owners of UK DIY chain B&Q, has reported strong first-half growth, with pre-tax profits ahead 26.5% to £274.7 million. The total retail sales growth for the group w...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2002
Road Trauma Support opens new premises in Belfast
Road Trauma Support, which provides emotional support, practical help and information to people who have been bereaved or injured as a result of road traffic collisions, has opened new premises in eas...
Road Trauma Support opens new premises in Belfast
Road Trauma Support, which provides emotional support, practical help and information to people who have been bereaved or injured as a result of road traffic collisions, has opened new premises in eas...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2002
Robinson argues for British Isles transport co-operation
Regional Development Minister Peter Robinson has underlined his commitment to fostering co-operation throughout the British Isles during a keynote address at major conferences in Belfast and Glasgow. ...
Robinson argues for British Isles transport co-operation
Regional Development Minister Peter Robinson has underlined his commitment to fostering co-operation throughout the British Isles during a keynote address at major conferences in Belfast and Glasgow. ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2002
UFU takes grievances to London's streets
The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) will bring its Campaign Against a Rural Exodus (CARE) to London this weekend when UFU members join thousands of rural dwellers at the Countryside Alliance March on Sund...
UFU takes grievances to London's streets
The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) will bring its Campaign Against a Rural Exodus (CARE) to London this weekend when UFU members join thousands of rural dwellers at the Countryside Alliance March on Sund...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2002
Pregnant woman in shock after stone-throwing attack
Police in west Belfast have called on all those involved in stone-throwing attacks in the Westlink and Grosvenor Road area to stop what they are doing before someone is seriously hurt. The call was m...
Pregnant woman in shock after stone-throwing attack
Police in west Belfast have called on all those involved in stone-throwing attacks in the Westlink and Grosvenor Road area to stop what they are doing before someone is seriously hurt. The call was m...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2002
Paramilitary-style attack leaves man in hospital
A 33-year-old man is in hospital following an apparent paramilitary-style attack in the outskirts of Belfast last night. The man was picked up by an ambulance at around 9.15pm on the Glenburn Road in...
Paramilitary-style attack leaves man in hospital
A 33-year-old man is in hospital following an apparent paramilitary-style attack in the outskirts of Belfast last night. The man was picked up by an ambulance at around 9.15pm on the Glenburn Road in...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2002
Sustainable development does not mean 'sacrificing economic progress'
Recognising the importance of sustainable development does not mean sacrificing economic progress, the First and Deputy First Ministers said today. David Trimble and Mark Durkan were speaking yesterd...
Sustainable development does not mean 'sacrificing economic progress'
Recognising the importance of sustainable development does not mean sacrificing economic progress, the First and Deputy First Ministers said today. David Trimble and Mark Durkan were speaking yesterd...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2002
McGuinness praises quality of pre-school provision
The Education Minister has claimed that Northern Ireland is on the way to providing a pre-school place for every child whose parents desire it. Mr McGuinness was speaking at yesterday's launch of a r...
McGuinness praises quality of pre-school provision
The Education Minister has claimed that Northern Ireland is on the way to providing a pre-school place for every child whose parents desire it. Mr McGuinness was speaking at yesterday's launch of a r...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2002
Sinn Fein Ard Fheis debates Policing Board stance
Sinn Fein's ruling council will assemble in Dundalk today to discuss the party's position regarding their policy on policing. Members of Ard Fheis from across Ireland will congregate in the Republic...
Sinn Fein Ard Fheis debates Policing Board stance
Sinn Fein's ruling council will assemble in Dundalk today to discuss the party's position regarding their policy on policing. Members of Ard Fheis from across Ireland will congregate in the Republic...
Recruitment News, Sep 19, 2002
CIPD report blames 'ineffective management' for high absenteeism
A new report by people management experts Alastair Evans and Mike Walters has found that a large number of employers are simply ignoring absenteeism – which is leading to high costs through lost man h...
CIPD report blames 'ineffective management' for high absenteeism
A new report by people management experts Alastair Evans and Mike Walters has found that a large number of employers are simply ignoring absenteeism – which is leading to high costs through lost man h...
Recruitment News, Sep 19, 2002
Three companies create 470 jobs in Ireland
It has been announced that up to 470 new jobs are to be created in the Republic of Ireland through the expansion of three foreign companies. Following government approval of IDA Ireland's support fo...
Three companies create 470 jobs in Ireland
It has been announced that up to 470 new jobs are to be created in the Republic of Ireland through the expansion of three foreign companies. Following government approval of IDA Ireland's support fo...
Business News, Sep 19, 2002
UTV buck ITV downward trend as profits increase
Ulster Television has announced a slightly increased profit of £7 million for the period ending June 30 2002, thanks in part to a 0.3% television advertising increase to £19.1 million. Commenting on ...
UTV buck ITV downward trend as profits increase
Ulster Television has announced a slightly increased profit of £7 million for the period ending June 30 2002, thanks in part to a 0.3% television advertising increase to £19.1 million. Commenting on ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 19, 2002
Clinical compensation payments scrutinised by PAC
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has taken evidence today from the Permanent Secretary of the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety over compensation payments for clinical neglige...
Clinical compensation payments scrutinised by PAC
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has taken evidence today from the Permanent Secretary of the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety over compensation payments for clinical neglige...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 19, 2002
Soham tragedy reinforces need for child protection says Haughey
The North/South Ministerial Conference on Child Protection has been told that the murders of two children in Soham means that governments must exercise the utmost vigilance in protecting the most vuln...
Soham tragedy reinforces need for child protection says Haughey
The North/South Ministerial Conference on Child Protection has been told that the murders of two children in Soham means that governments must exercise the utmost vigilance in protecting the most vuln...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 19, 2002
Invest NI backs call centre sector at UK show
At this week's Call Centre Expo UK 2002, Invest NI was on call to answer questions from prospective investors who have been attracted by Northern Ireland's growing reputation as a premier location for...
Invest NI backs call centre sector at UK show
At this week's Call Centre Expo UK 2002, Invest NI was on call to answer questions from prospective investors who have been attracted by Northern Ireland's growing reputation as a premier location for...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 19, 2002
Tourism plan launched as US tour operators visit province
A group of leading tour operators from the US have returned to Belfast for a Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) seminar just as the tourist board launches its 2002-2005 Corporate Plan. The group, ...
Tourism plan launched as US tour operators visit province
A group of leading tour operators from the US have returned to Belfast for a Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) seminar just as the tourist board launches its 2002-2005 Corporate Plan. The group, ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 19, 2002
'Major hit' scored against fuel launderers
A major fuel laundering plant has been shut down by Customs at Clady, Co Tyrone, in a joint operation with the PSNI. The plant, which was discovered today in remote farm buildings on the outskirts of...
'Major hit' scored against fuel launderers
A major fuel laundering plant has been shut down by Customs at Clady, Co Tyrone, in a joint operation with the PSNI. The plant, which was discovered today in remote farm buildings on the outskirts of...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 19, 2002
Bravery medal awarded to Prison Service by Princess Anne
Princess Anne has presented a medal to the Head of the Northern Ireland Prison Service for the bravery shown by its members during the troubles. The Princess made the presentation during a special ce...
Bravery medal awarded to Prison Service by Princess Anne
Princess Anne has presented a medal to the Head of the Northern Ireland Prison Service for the bravery shown by its members during the troubles. The Princess made the presentation during a special ce...
Business News, Sep 19, 2002
APT and Skywalker Sound form a winning team
Belfast-based Audio Processing Technology (APT) has been awarded the Invest Northern Ireland Strategic Development Award in recognition of its work with Skywalker Sound. The award recognises APT's wo...
APT and Skywalker Sound form a winning team
Belfast-based Audio Processing Technology (APT) has been awarded the Invest Northern Ireland Strategic Development Award in recognition of its work with Skywalker Sound. The award recognises APT's wo...
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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.
