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Northern Ireland News for September 2002 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2002
Baton rounds fired in north Belfast riot
Police have reported firing seven baton rounds in a night of serious rioting in north Belfast. The trouble occurred in the loyalist Mount Vernon estate last night when a mob attacked police who were...
Baton rounds fired in north Belfast riot
Police have reported firing seven baton rounds in a night of serious rioting in north Belfast. The trouble occurred in the loyalist Mount Vernon estate last night when a mob attacked police who were...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2002
Youth to appear in court over south Belfast murder
A teenager is to appear in court today charged with the murder of a man in south Belfast. The 14-year-old youth is to appear in court in Belfast in relation to the murder of 30-year-old Ian Flanagan ...
Youth to appear in court over south Belfast murder
A teenager is to appear in court today charged with the murder of a man in south Belfast. The 14-year-old youth is to appear in court in Belfast in relation to the murder of 30-year-old Ian Flanagan ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2002
Leading loyalist survives murder bid
A leading loyalist has survived an assassination attempt whilst on his way to work in north Belfast this morning. Davy Mahood was travelling to work along the Old Park Road in his car at around 9.15 ...
Leading loyalist survives murder bid
A leading loyalist has survived an assassination attempt whilst on his way to work in north Belfast this morning. Davy Mahood was travelling to work along the Old Park Road in his car at around 9.15 ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2002
Minister to address international education planning conference
Education Minister Martin McGuinness is to address an audience of educationalists from across the UK, Ireland and Europe tonight. The international conference taking place at the Slieve Donard Hotel ...
Minister to address international education planning conference
Education Minister Martin McGuinness is to address an audience of educationalists from across the UK, Ireland and Europe tonight. The international conference taking place at the Slieve Donard Hotel ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2002
Government accepts ceasefire observer proposal says Alliance
Alliance Leader David Ford has claimed that the government has accepted the principle of an independent reporting mechanism on the activities of paramilitary organisations. An Alliance Party delegati...
Government accepts ceasefire observer proposal says Alliance
Alliance Leader David Ford has claimed that the government has accepted the principle of an independent reporting mechanism on the activities of paramilitary organisations. An Alliance Party delegati...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2002
HR Commission shares frustrations of resignation pair
The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission has said it shares the frustration of Dr Inez McCormack and Professor Christine Bell which resulted in the pair resigning from their positions this week. ...
HR Commission shares frustrations of resignation pair
The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission has said it shares the frustration of Dr Inez McCormack and Professor Christine Bell which resulted in the pair resigning from their positions this week. ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2002
Soldier's marathon journey for Twin Towers orphans
A British Army soldier from Northern Ireland is in the final stages of a marathon fund-raising mission for the Twin Towers Orphan Fund. Corporal Terry Twining, who is expected to finish his journey a...
Soldier's marathon journey for Twin Towers orphans
A British Army soldier from Northern Ireland is in the final stages of a marathon fund-raising mission for the Twin Towers Orphan Fund. Corporal Terry Twining, who is expected to finish his journey a...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2002
Employment unchanged but manufacturing suffers says LFS survey
The Northern Ireland seasonally adjusted employment figures for May to July, compiled by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), has recorded no change in unemployment levels on the previous quar...
Employment unchanged but manufacturing suffers says LFS survey
The Northern Ireland seasonally adjusted employment figures for May to July, compiled by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), has recorded no change in unemployment levels on the previous quar...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2002
Economic development forum meets in Belfast
The Economic Development Forum (EDF), a ministerial advisory body, has met today at the Institute of Directors’ Headquarters in Belfast. In a meeting themed on the importance of partnership – similar...
Economic development forum meets in Belfast
The Economic Development Forum (EDF), a ministerial advisory body, has met today at the Institute of Directors’ Headquarters in Belfast. In a meeting themed on the importance of partnership – similar...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2002
Blair pledges 'strong support' for PSNI
PSNI Chief Constable Hugh Orde has said that the Prime Minister Tony Blair has expressed "strong support" for the new police service in the province. Mr Orde, who made the comments after a meeting wi...
Blair pledges 'strong support' for PSNI
PSNI Chief Constable Hugh Orde has said that the Prime Minister Tony Blair has expressed "strong support" for the new police service in the province. Mr Orde, who made the comments after a meeting wi...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2002
Jobs in store at proposed Ards B&Q Warehouse
Home improvements giant B&Q claims that at least 200 jobs could be created in Newtownards if plans for a new B&Q Warehouse store get the go-ahead. The DIY chain proposes to open a 100,000 sq ft store...
Jobs in store at proposed Ards B&Q Warehouse
Home improvements giant B&Q claims that at least 200 jobs could be created in Newtownards if plans for a new B&Q Warehouse store get the go-ahead. The DIY chain proposes to open a 100,000 sq ft store...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2002
Northern Ireland pays tribute to September 11 victims
Belfast has held its own commemoration ceremony for the victims of the September 11 attacks on the US last year. Over 200 people attended the ceremony inside the grounds of Belfast City Hall to hear ...
Northern Ireland pays tribute to September 11 victims
Belfast has held its own commemoration ceremony for the victims of the September 11 attacks on the US last year. Over 200 people attended the ceremony inside the grounds of Belfast City Hall to hear ...
Business News, Sep 11, 2002
E-business benefits for Brett Martin
A major investment in new technology is helping Brett Martin further expand its global customer base. Working in partnership with Sx3, Brett Martin has successfully completed the first phase of its e...
E-business benefits for Brett Martin
A major investment in new technology is helping Brett Martin further expand its global customer base. Working in partnership with Sx3, Brett Martin has successfully completed the first phase of its e...
Business News, Sep 11, 2002
BT trial promises fast upload broadband service
BT is to trial a high-speed service which will deliver fast data upload and download speeds and widen the range of broadband solutions available to businesses. The trial due to start next month is ba...
BT trial promises fast upload broadband service
BT is to trial a high-speed service which will deliver fast data upload and download speeds and widen the range of broadband solutions available to businesses. The trial due to start next month is ba...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2002
Suspect in murder case released
One of the two male youths who were arrested in connection with the murder of Ian Samuel Flanagan in south Belfast at the weekend has been released. Police say that the youth has been released "pendi...
Suspect in murder case released
One of the two male youths who were arrested in connection with the murder of Ian Samuel Flanagan in south Belfast at the weekend has been released. Police say that the youth has been released "pendi...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2002
Voluntary groups to be recognised by Jubilee Award
Voluntary and community groups across the UK have three weeks left to send in their nominations for The Queen’s Golden Jubilee Award. This new Award underlines the importance attached to the work of ...
Voluntary groups to be recognised by Jubilee Award
Voluntary and community groups across the UK have three weeks left to send in their nominations for The Queen’s Golden Jubilee Award. This new Award underlines the importance attached to the work of ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2002
Anti-sectarian motion passed after spirited debate
After a summer of sectarian violence, which at its height saw a 19-year-old father of two murdered by UFF gunmen, there had been calls from civic, church and political leaders for a root and branch ap...
Anti-sectarian motion passed after spirited debate
After a summer of sectarian violence, which at its height saw a 19-year-old father of two murdered by UFF gunmen, there had been calls from civic, church and political leaders for a root and branch ap...
Business News, Sep 10, 2002
Improvement plan claws back significant savings
An Invest Northern Ireland backed scheme to help local companies become more competitive, has seen a Bangor-based company shave £250,000 off its costs over the past six months. Munster Simms Engineer...
Improvement plan claws back significant savings
An Invest Northern Ireland backed scheme to help local companies become more competitive, has seen a Bangor-based company shave £250,000 off its costs over the past six months. Munster Simms Engineer...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2002
MLAs and MPs urged to support victims' Memorial Fund
Ministers in the Office of the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister, Denis Haughey and James Leslie, today highlighted the important work done by the Northern Ireland Memorial Fund for the vic...
MLAs and MPs urged to support victims' Memorial Fund
Ministers in the Office of the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister, Denis Haughey and James Leslie, today highlighted the important work done by the Northern Ireland Memorial Fund for the vic...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2002
September 11 exhibition opens on tragedy's first anniversary
An exhibition sampling the work of the writers, editors, and photographers who covered the events of September 11 is to take place in Belfast on the first anniversary of the attacks. Numerous newspap...
September 11 exhibition opens on tragedy's first anniversary
An exhibition sampling the work of the writers, editors, and photographers who covered the events of September 11 is to take place in Belfast on the first anniversary of the attacks. Numerous newspap...
Business News, Sep 10, 2002
Advertising flies high at Belfast City Airport
Carrickfergus-based company Des Bingham Associates recently announced the awarding of a five-year extension to their existing contract to sell the advertising opportunities at Belfast City Airport. M...
Advertising flies high at Belfast City Airport
Carrickfergus-based company Des Bingham Associates recently announced the awarding of a five-year extension to their existing contract to sell the advertising opportunities at Belfast City Airport. M...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2002
MLA's call for new firefighters pay scheme
Two UUP MLA's have called on the Northern Ireland Executive to implement a new pay scheme for Ulster's firefighters. North Antrim UUP MLA the Rev Robert Coulter called for the introduction of a new p...
MLA's call for new firefighters pay scheme
Two UUP MLA's have called on the Northern Ireland Executive to implement a new pay scheme for Ulster's firefighters. North Antrim UUP MLA the Rev Robert Coulter called for the introduction of a new p...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2002
Phab-ulous effort for charity trekkers
First Minister David Trimble and Deputy First Minister Mark Durkan have paid tribute to four trekkers who are on a charitable fund raising world trip to raise money for Phab NI. Mr Trimble said: “I w...
Phab-ulous effort for charity trekkers
First Minister David Trimble and Deputy First Minister Mark Durkan have paid tribute to four trekkers who are on a charitable fund raising world trip to raise money for Phab NI. Mr Trimble said: “I w...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2002
Street violence threatens to wreck policing reform
The Oversight Commissioner for Policing Reform in Northern Ireland, Tom Constantine, has warned that the continuing street violence in the Province is threatening to wreck the process of policing refo...
Street violence threatens to wreck policing reform
The Oversight Commissioner for Policing Reform in Northern Ireland, Tom Constantine, has warned that the continuing street violence in the Province is threatening to wreck the process of policing refo...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2002
Commission faces backlash after resignations
There has been a backlash against the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission with two high-profile politicians questioning the body's independence and direction following the resignation of two memb...
Commission faces backlash after resignations
There has been a backlash against the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission with two high-profile politicians questioning the body's independence and direction following the resignation of two memb...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2002
Two arrested over south Belfast murder
Two male youths have been arrested in connection with the murder of Ian Samuel Flanagan who was beaten to death in south Belfast at the weekend. The first arrest followed a series of planned searche...
Two arrested over south Belfast murder
Two male youths have been arrested in connection with the murder of Ian Samuel Flanagan who was beaten to death in south Belfast at the weekend. The first arrest followed a series of planned searche...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2002
Ministers meet on cross-border security
Secretary of State John Reid and the Irish Justice Minister, Michael McDowell, have met at Hillsborough Castle today to discuss a number of cross-border security issues. The meeting, which forms part...
Ministers meet on cross-border security
Secretary of State John Reid and the Irish Justice Minister, Michael McDowell, have met at Hillsborough Castle today to discuss a number of cross-border security issues. The meeting, which forms part...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2002
House of Fraser development nets Belfast 500 jobs
Belfast has received an employment boost with the news that the House of Fraser is set to open a store in the city centre creating up to 500 jobs in the process. The company have announced the signin...
House of Fraser development nets Belfast 500 jobs
Belfast has received an employment boost with the news that the House of Fraser is set to open a store in the city centre creating up to 500 jobs in the process. The company have announced the signin...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2002
'Sick' church vandals guilty of 'sacrilege'
The vandals who broke into a west Belfast church and upset a coffin prepared for funeral Mass and smeared excrement across the altar have been described as "sick". The Bishop of Down and Connor Dr P...
'Sick' church vandals guilty of 'sacrilege'
The vandals who broke into a west Belfast church and upset a coffin prepared for funeral Mass and smeared excrement across the altar have been described as "sick". The Bishop of Down and Connor Dr P...
Business News, Sep 9, 2002
Antrim company secures two all-Ireland awards
Antrim-based IFS Group has won two awards at the Export and Freight 2002 Transport and Logistics Awards. The event, which took place recently at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast is Ireland's leading awar...
Antrim company secures two all-Ireland awards
Antrim-based IFS Group has won two awards at the Export and Freight 2002 Transport and Logistics Awards. The event, which took place recently at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast is Ireland's leading awar...
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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.
