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Northern Ireland News for October 2003 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Oct 29, 2003
Ireland’s biggest bar re-opens for business
Ireland’s biggest bar re-opens for business next month when the Ulster Hall once again provides the venue for the Belfast Beer and Music Festival. The three-day festival, which runs from November 13-...
Ireland’s biggest bar re-opens for business
Ireland’s biggest bar re-opens for business next month when the Ulster Hall once again provides the venue for the Belfast Beer and Music Festival. The three-day festival, which runs from November 13-...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 29, 2003
NI footballing history set for paintover
A south Belfast footbridge is set for a makeover thanks to a successful poll amongst local football fans. The Irish Football Association (IFA) issued a poll in a local daily newspaper calling on Nort...
NI footballing history set for paintover
A south Belfast footbridge is set for a makeover thanks to a successful poll amongst local football fans. The Irish Football Association (IFA) issued a poll in a local daily newspaper calling on Nort...
UK National News, Oct 28, 2003
Tory leader to face confidence motion
They had been told to put up or shut up by Wednesday evening – but by lunchtime today 25 Tory MPs had left the shadows and forwarded their letters calling for a vote of confidence in Iain Duncan Smith...
Tory leader to face confidence motion
They had been told to put up or shut up by Wednesday evening – but by lunchtime today 25 Tory MPs had left the shadows and forwarded their letters calling for a vote of confidence in Iain Duncan Smith...
UK National News, Oct 28, 2003
Four civilians die in Falluja bombing
Four more civilians have been killed in a suicide bomb attack in Iraq today – less than 36 hours after a series of coordinated strikes killed 34 in Baghdad. A car was driven close to a police station...
Four civilians die in Falluja bombing
Four more civilians have been killed in a suicide bomb attack in Iraq today – less than 36 hours after a series of coordinated strikes killed 34 in Baghdad. A car was driven close to a police station...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2003
'Significant developments' but no deal on arms
The Prime Minister and Taoiseach have conceded that all efforts to secure a deal on arms before next month's Assembly elections in Northern Ireland have failed. In statements, Mr Blair and Mr Ahern s...
'Significant developments' but no deal on arms
The Prime Minister and Taoiseach have conceded that all efforts to secure a deal on arms before next month's Assembly elections in Northern Ireland have failed. In statements, Mr Blair and Mr Ahern s...
UK National News, Oct 28, 2003
Leeds posts record losses for a UK football club
Leeds United, title contenders only two seasons ago and now languishing in the basement of the Premiership alongside Leicester City, have sunk to a new low today after posting record annual losses for...
Leeds posts record losses for a UK football club
Leeds United, title contenders only two seasons ago and now languishing in the basement of the Premiership alongside Leicester City, have sunk to a new low today after posting record annual losses for...
UK National News, Oct 28, 2003
Police appeal over missing Lincolnshire teen
Police are appealing for information following the disappearance and suspected abduction of Lincolnshire teenager Kirsty Blakey. Kirsty, aged-14, from Goldsmith Walk in Lincoln, was initially report...
Police appeal over missing Lincolnshire teen
Police are appealing for information following the disappearance and suspected abduction of Lincolnshire teenager Kirsty Blakey. Kirsty, aged-14, from Goldsmith Walk in Lincoln, was initially report...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2003
Excluded parties bid for 'transparency' should talks on arms resume
Following the release of a Downing Street statement today on the failure to broker an arms decommissioning deal between the Ulster Unionist Party and Sinn Fein, an Alliance party candidate has launche...
Excluded parties bid for 'transparency' should talks on arms resume
Following the release of a Downing Street statement today on the failure to broker an arms decommissioning deal between the Ulster Unionist Party and Sinn Fein, an Alliance party candidate has launche...
UK National News, Oct 28, 2003
Bankrupt forger jailed for nine months
A bankrupt who forged letters in an attempt to get his bankruptcy order annulled was sent to prison for nine months at Swansea Crown Court today for perverting the course of justice. John Bowyer, 54,...
Bankrupt forger jailed for nine months
A bankrupt who forged letters in an attempt to get his bankruptcy order annulled was sent to prison for nine months at Swansea Crown Court today for perverting the course of justice. John Bowyer, 54,...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2003
SDLP face 'serious challenge' from Sinn Fein
Launching its campaign for the November 26 election, SDLP leader Mark Durkan has said that the party faces a "serious challenge" from Sinn Fein. Mr Durkan, who said that the balance of power in a num...
SDLP face 'serious challenge' from Sinn Fein
Launching its campaign for the November 26 election, SDLP leader Mark Durkan has said that the party faces a "serious challenge" from Sinn Fein. Mr Durkan, who said that the balance of power in a num...
UK National News, Oct 28, 2003
Annan 'strongly deplores' demolition of Palestinian homes
The UN Secretary General Kofi Annan and his senior envoy for the Middle East have "strongly deplored" Israel’s demolition of Palestinian-owned buildings as "illegal", following the destruction of thre...
Annan 'strongly deplores' demolition of Palestinian homes
The UN Secretary General Kofi Annan and his senior envoy for the Middle East have "strongly deplored" Israel’s demolition of Palestinian-owned buildings as "illegal", following the destruction of thre...
UK National News, Oct 28, 2003
Cancer services making progress, says NHS report
The fight against cancer is making real progress, according to a report on the NHS blueprint for tackling the disease. The review concentrated on advances made since the Cancer Plan was launched in 2...
Cancer services making progress, says NHS report
The fight against cancer is making real progress, according to a report on the NHS blueprint for tackling the disease. The review concentrated on advances made since the Cancer Plan was launched in 2...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2003
UUP cancel Ruling Council meeting
A meeting of the Ulster Unionist Party's Ruling Council has been cancelled because of a failure to reach a deal with republicans. Party officers met at Cunningham House on Monday night and decided to...
UUP cancel Ruling Council meeting
A meeting of the Ulster Unionist Party's Ruling Council has been cancelled because of a failure to reach a deal with republicans. Party officers met at Cunningham House on Monday night and decided to...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2003
Family escape serious injury in house fire
A family in west Belfast have escaped almost certain death after their house was destroyed in an oil tank fire. The Fire Brigade believe the blaze, which erupted at Cresslough Court in the Lenadoon a...
Family escape serious injury in house fire
A family in west Belfast have escaped almost certain death after their house was destroyed in an oil tank fire. The Fire Brigade believe the blaze, which erupted at Cresslough Court in the Lenadoon a...
UK National News, Oct 28, 2003
Tackling global inequality between 'rich' and 'poor' is key
Tackling global inequalities that split the world into "rich" and "poor" segments is essential to long-term peace and security, Environment Secretary Margaret Beckett said today. Holding the Preside...
Tackling global inequality between 'rich' and 'poor' is key
Tackling global inequalities that split the world into "rich" and "poor" segments is essential to long-term peace and security, Environment Secretary Margaret Beckett said today. Holding the Preside...
UK National News, Oct 28, 2003
'No Nest Egg' youth have no confidence in pensions: report
The government must go back to the drawing board and design "simple, affordable and secure savings solutions" for young people if it expects to restore public confidence and sort out the pensions cris...
'No Nest Egg' youth have no confidence in pensions: report
The government must go back to the drawing board and design "simple, affordable and secure savings solutions" for young people if it expects to restore public confidence and sort out the pensions cris...
Business News, Oct 28, 2003
APT welcome back John McCaffery
Belfast-based APT (Audio Processing Technology) have welcomed John McCaffrey back to the company as their new licensing manager. McCaffrey has spent the last four years handling OEM business for Ando...
APT welcome back John McCaffery
Belfast-based APT (Audio Processing Technology) have welcomed John McCaffrey back to the company as their new licensing manager. McCaffrey has spent the last four years handling OEM business for Ando...
Business News, Oct 28, 2003
Health and business links to be explored in NI conference
The Northern Ireland branch of the British Psychological Society are inviting human resource professionals and researchers to learn exactly how health and safety issues impact on the workplace. The b...
Health and business links to be explored in NI conference
The Northern Ireland branch of the British Psychological Society are inviting human resource professionals and researchers to learn exactly how health and safety issues impact on the workplace. The b...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2003
Church hall damaged in fire
Police are investigating a fire that gutted a church hall in Newcastle, County Down. The hall, belonging to the Our Lady of the Assumption Church, was severely damaged in the blaze which was spotted ...
Church hall damaged in fire
Police are investigating a fire that gutted a church hall in Newcastle, County Down. The hall, belonging to the Our Lady of the Assumption Church, was severely damaged in the blaze which was spotted ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2003
Operation Journal road checks hit law breakers
Around 500 vehicles were stopped during an hour long multi-agency vehicle checkpoint (VCP) in Belfast yesterday. Under the auspices of the Organised Crime Task Force, the operation, codenamed 'Operat...
Operation Journal road checks hit law breakers
Around 500 vehicles were stopped during an hour long multi-agency vehicle checkpoint (VCP) in Belfast yesterday. Under the auspices of the Organised Crime Task Force, the operation, codenamed 'Operat...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2003
Peace partnership fund to strengthen European links
Details of a funding package worth some £1.2 million to help Northern Ireland build links with other parts of Europe were announced today. The ‘Partnership for Progress’ project, which will be run by...
Peace partnership fund to strengthen European links
Details of a funding package worth some £1.2 million to help Northern Ireland build links with other parts of Europe were announced today. The ‘Partnership for Progress’ project, which will be run by...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2003
Belfast braced for Hallowe’en ‘spooktacular’
Belfast is preparing to ‘vamp it up’ for a Hallowe’en 'spooktacular' on the evening of Friday, October 31. Belfast's City Hall will provide the centrepiece for a fang-tastic pyrotechnics display on A...
Belfast braced for Hallowe’en ‘spooktacular’
Belfast is preparing to ‘vamp it up’ for a Hallowe’en 'spooktacular' on the evening of Friday, October 31. Belfast's City Hall will provide the centrepiece for a fang-tastic pyrotechnics display on A...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2003
Stena Line completes awards hat-trick
Stena Line has been voted Northern Ireland’s Best Ferry Operator at the prestigious Northern Ireland Travel and Tourism Awards. The award rounded off a week which also saw the company scoop the World...
Stena Line completes awards hat-trick
Stena Line has been voted Northern Ireland’s Best Ferry Operator at the prestigious Northern Ireland Travel and Tourism Awards. The award rounded off a week which also saw the company scoop the World...
UK National News, Oct 28, 2003
Scotland's fastest whisky bottling plant opens
Scotland's First Minister Jack McConnell yesterday opened the country's fastest whisky bottling plant. The £3 million state-of-the-art, high-speed bottling plant at Edrington Group's Glasgow premises...
Scotland's fastest whisky bottling plant opens
Scotland's First Minister Jack McConnell yesterday opened the country's fastest whisky bottling plant. The £3 million state-of-the-art, high-speed bottling plant at Edrington Group's Glasgow premises...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2003
Teenage girl dies in road accident
A teenage girl has died following a road accident in west Belfast today. The 12-year-old girl, who has not yet been named, was taken to hospital after being involved in an accident with a 19-year-old...
Teenage girl dies in road accident
A teenage girl has died following a road accident in west Belfast today. The 12-year-old girl, who has not yet been named, was taken to hospital after being involved in an accident with a 19-year-old...
UK National News, Oct 27, 2003
34 killed in Baghdad suicide bombings
Up to 34 people have been reported killed in four separate attacks by rebels in Baghdad today – the first day of the holy month of Ramadan. Suicide bombers targeted the headquarters of the Internatio...
34 killed in Baghdad suicide bombings
Up to 34 people have been reported killed in four separate attacks by rebels in Baghdad today – the first day of the holy month of Ramadan. Suicide bombers targeted the headquarters of the Internatio...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2003
UUP deny 'walking away' as NI blame game proceeds
Although Sinn Féin have accused the Ulster Unionist Party of "walking away" from the peace process, the UUP deny this and have sought to disengage from "blame game politics" as the decommissioning row...
UUP deny 'walking away' as NI blame game proceeds
Although Sinn Féin have accused the Ulster Unionist Party of "walking away" from the peace process, the UUP deny this and have sought to disengage from "blame game politics" as the decommissioning row...
UK National News, Oct 27, 2003
Government to get tough on 'abuse' of asylum appeals
The government plans to introduce new measures to tackle "abuse" of appeals against asylum decisions. Reducing the length and cost of the current appeals system will help to prevent abuse by "unfoun...
Government to get tough on 'abuse' of asylum appeals
The government plans to introduce new measures to tackle "abuse" of appeals against asylum decisions. Reducing the length and cost of the current appeals system will help to prevent abuse by "unfoun...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2003
Dutch ecstasy find linked to LVF
Ecstasy tablets worth several millions of pounds have been seized in a joint operation between the PSNI, Dutch Police and the National Criminal Intelligence Service. The drugs, amounting to around 75...
Dutch ecstasy find linked to LVF
Ecstasy tablets worth several millions of pounds have been seized in a joint operation between the PSNI, Dutch Police and the National Criminal Intelligence Service. The drugs, amounting to around 75...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2003
Pregnant woman treated for shock following attack
A pregnant woman has escaped injury after a flammable device was thrown at her house in Armagh yesterday. The device was thrown at the front door of the house in the Lisannally Gardens area at around...
Pregnant woman treated for shock following attack
A pregnant woman has escaped injury after a flammable device was thrown at her house in Armagh yesterday. The device was thrown at the front door of the house in the Lisannally Gardens area at around...
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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.
