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Northern Ireland News for November 2003 : Page 11
UK National News, Nov 10, 2003
Sophie Wessex doing well after premature birth
The Countess of Wessex and her new baby girl are reportedly doing well after she went into labour five weeks early on Saturday night. Prince Edward cut short a state visit to Mauritius in order to b...
Sophie Wessex doing well after premature birth
The Countess of Wessex and her new baby girl are reportedly doing well after she went into labour five weeks early on Saturday night. Prince Edward cut short a state visit to Mauritius in order to b...
UK National News, Nov 10, 2003
Legion urges public inquiry into Gulf War vaccinations
On the eve of Armistice Day, the Royal British Legion has repeated its calls for a public inquiry into the government’s administration of vaccines to troops deployed in the first Gulf War. Lord Morri...
Legion urges public inquiry into Gulf War vaccinations
On the eve of Armistice Day, the Royal British Legion has repeated its calls for a public inquiry into the government’s administration of vaccines to troops deployed in the first Gulf War. Lord Morri...
UK National News, Nov 10, 2003
US to withdraw 25,000 troops from Iraq
One of the America's top soldiers has said that the US anticipates withdrawing around 25,000 of its troops from Iraq over the next seven months. Vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Gen...
US to withdraw 25,000 troops from Iraq
One of the America's top soldiers has said that the US anticipates withdrawing around 25,000 of its troops from Iraq over the next seven months. Vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Gen...
UK National News, Nov 10, 2003
Watchdog issues advice on avoiding credit card fraud
The UK credit card watchdog has launched a new initiative to help protect shoppers and retailers from fraudulent phone, fax, internet credit card use as 'card not present' mail order fraud now costs £...
Watchdog issues advice on avoiding credit card fraud
The UK credit card watchdog has launched a new initiative to help protect shoppers and retailers from fraudulent phone, fax, internet credit card use as 'card not present' mail order fraud now costs £...
UK National News, Nov 10, 2003
Christmas campaign to target benefit cheats
A new government campaign is set to warn benefits cheats who are engaged in cash-in-hand work that they can expect to feel the full weight of the law if they are caught. The Targeting Benefit Fraud ...
Christmas campaign to target benefit cheats
A new government campaign is set to warn benefits cheats who are engaged in cash-in-hand work that they can expect to feel the full weight of the law if they are caught. The Targeting Benefit Fraud ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2003
Five men wounded in paramilitary-style shootings
Paramilitary-style attacks at the weekend have left five men recovering in hospital from gunshot wounds. An attack on four men at around 8pm on Sunday in the Highfield estate in west Belfast saw each...
Five men wounded in paramilitary-style shootings
Paramilitary-style attacks at the weekend have left five men recovering in hospital from gunshot wounds. An attack on four men at around 8pm on Sunday in the Highfield estate in west Belfast saw each...
UK National News, Nov 10, 2003
Reid hails popular NHS Direct service
Health Secretary John Reid today hailed NHS Direct as one of "the most popular" health service reforms of the past few years. The phone and website service offers round-the-clock advice and reassuran...
Reid hails popular NHS Direct service
Health Secretary John Reid today hailed NHS Direct as one of "the most popular" health service reforms of the past few years. The phone and website service offers round-the-clock advice and reassuran...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2003
Two men arrested in blaze enquiry
Two men have been arrested in connection with a fire that caused the death of a Co Londonderry fireman last week. The men, who are believed to be in their 30's, are currently being questioned by poli...
Two men arrested in blaze enquiry
Two men have been arrested in connection with a fire that caused the death of a Co Londonderry fireman last week. The men, who are believed to be in their 30's, are currently being questioned by poli...
UK National News, Nov 10, 2003
TUC hold industry open day for ethnic minorities
Several hundred black and Asian film and television producers, writers, directors and film-makers headed for the TUC's London headquarters today to take part in a unique 'meet the industry' event orga...
TUC hold industry open day for ethnic minorities
Several hundred black and Asian film and television producers, writers, directors and film-makers headed for the TUC's London headquarters today to take part in a unique 'meet the industry' event orga...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2003
Survey calls for reduction in NI 'poverty gap'
A call for increased co-operation between voluntary organisations and Government in the abolition of poverty in Northern Ireland was made in Belfast today. Speaking at the launch of a £100,000 survey...
Survey calls for reduction in NI 'poverty gap'
A call for increased co-operation between voluntary organisations and Government in the abolition of poverty in Northern Ireland was made in Belfast today. Speaking at the launch of a £100,000 survey...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2003
Breast scare for Hodgkin's women
The Health and Personal Social Services (HPSS) is to offer regular breast screening to women who have received supradiaphragmatic radiotherapy after new evidence suggested that women who received this...
Breast scare for Hodgkin's women
The Health and Personal Social Services (HPSS) is to offer regular breast screening to women who have received supradiaphragmatic radiotherapy after new evidence suggested that women who received this...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2003
SF to become largest nationalist party, says McGuinness
Sinn Féin have promised to return to the Northern Ireland Assembly as the largest nationalist party, following the launch of their election campaign today. Chief Negotiator Martin McGuinness, alongsi...
SF to become largest nationalist party, says McGuinness
Sinn Féin have promised to return to the Northern Ireland Assembly as the largest nationalist party, following the launch of their election campaign today. Chief Negotiator Martin McGuinness, alongsi...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2003
Minister leads trade mission to North America
Economy Minister Ian Pearson has left for North America today on a trade and investment visit, which will include the official opening of Invest NI’s new Technology and Development Centre in Denver. ...
Minister leads trade mission to North America
Economy Minister Ian Pearson has left for North America today on a trade and investment visit, which will include the official opening of Invest NI’s new Technology and Development Centre in Denver. ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2003
FSB gear up for economic election debate
The Federation of Small Business (FSB) in Northern Ireland is gearing up for their keynote Assembly Election Debate on the Economy with a special economic question and answer session between the main ...
FSB gear up for economic election debate
The Federation of Small Business (FSB) in Northern Ireland is gearing up for their keynote Assembly Election Debate on the Economy with a special economic question and answer session between the main ...
Business News, Nov 10, 2003
H&S software to reduce training costs
Leading health, safety and environment consultancy Sypol, has launched ‘Personal Safety Advisor’ (PSA), the latest software package in health and safety advice to the business sector in Northern Ire...
H&S software to reduce training costs
Leading health, safety and environment consultancy Sypol, has launched ‘Personal Safety Advisor’ (PSA), the latest software package in health and safety advice to the business sector in Northern Ire...
UK National News, Nov 7, 2003
Prince Charles dismisses 'entirely untrue' allegations
Prince Charles has issued a statement describing as "entirely untrue" allegations from a former royal aide that had been due to appear in last week's Mail on Sunday. Last night's statement from Clare...
Prince Charles dismisses 'entirely untrue' allegations
Prince Charles has issued a statement describing as "entirely untrue" allegations from a former royal aide that had been due to appear in last week's Mail on Sunday. Last night's statement from Clare...
UK National News, Nov 7, 2003
Six US personnel killed in helicopter crash
Six US military personnel have been killed in Iraq today after their Black Hawk helicopter came down close to the northern town of Tikrit. It is not yet known whether the aircraft came down as a resu...
Six US personnel killed in helicopter crash
Six US military personnel have been killed in Iraq today after their Black Hawk helicopter came down close to the northern town of Tikrit. It is not yet known whether the aircraft came down as a resu...
Business News, Nov 7, 2003
Bangor based call centre to create 100 new jobs
Around 100 new jobs are to be created at a Co Down call centre. The MM Group announced on Thursday evening that the full time, permanent jobs would be created at its premises in Bangor. The announce...
Bangor based call centre to create 100 new jobs
Around 100 new jobs are to be created at a Co Down call centre. The MM Group announced on Thursday evening that the full time, permanent jobs would be created at its premises in Bangor. The announce...
UK National News, Nov 7, 2003
Michael Portillo to stand down at next election
Conservative MP Michael Portillo, long tipped as a potential party leader, has declared that he will not be seeking re-election to Westminster at the next election. In a statement issued by his const...
Michael Portillo to stand down at next election
Conservative MP Michael Portillo, long tipped as a potential party leader, has declared that he will not be seeking re-election to Westminster at the next election. In a statement issued by his const...
UK National News, Nov 7, 2003
Israel must be pressured to end 'violations' against Palestinians
A UN human rights expert has condemned an "escalation of violations against the Palestinian people" and called on the international community "to act decisively to protect Palestinians by taking urgen...
Israel must be pressured to end 'violations' against Palestinians
A UN human rights expert has condemned an "escalation of violations against the Palestinian people" and called on the international community "to act decisively to protect Palestinians by taking urgen...
UK National News, Nov 7, 2003
Water price rise proposals 'unacceptable for customers'
WaterVoice has today described companies' proposals for billing as "unacceptable to customers in their current form", and called on water companies, regulators and the government to "think about custo...
Water price rise proposals 'unacceptable for customers'
WaterVoice has today described companies' proposals for billing as "unacceptable to customers in their current form", and called on water companies, regulators and the government to "think about custo...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 7, 2003
Pensioners targeted in separate attacks
Three pensioners have been targeted in two separate incidents in Counties Antrim and Down last night. In the first incident, an 82-year-old man had his money and pension books stolen from his home in...
Pensioners targeted in separate attacks
Three pensioners have been targeted in two separate incidents in Counties Antrim and Down last night. In the first incident, an 82-year-old man had his money and pension books stolen from his home in...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 7, 2003
Man suffers broken neck in attack
SDLP Foyle Assembly candidate Pat Ramsey has condemned the assault of a man in Londonderry which the victim left with a broken neck. Stephen Quigley, 29, was approached and punched on the Strand Road...
Man suffers broken neck in attack
SDLP Foyle Assembly candidate Pat Ramsey has condemned the assault of a man in Londonderry which the victim left with a broken neck. Stephen Quigley, 29, was approached and punched on the Strand Road...
UK National News, Nov 7, 2003
UN soldier wounded during Congo firefight
UN peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) "vigorously responded" to attacks on blue helmet troops last night, kicking off a prolonged firefight in which one UN soldier was lightly ...
UN soldier wounded during Congo firefight
UN peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) "vigorously responded" to attacks on blue helmet troops last night, kicking off a prolonged firefight in which one UN soldier was lightly ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 7, 2003
Bus drivers vote to accept pay deal
Northern Ireland bus drivers voted yesterday to accept an improved pay offer of 5.7%. Bus drivers had put the threat of further stoppages on hold, while representatives from the two main unions, the ...
Bus drivers vote to accept pay deal
Northern Ireland bus drivers voted yesterday to accept an improved pay offer of 5.7%. Bus drivers had put the threat of further stoppages on hold, while representatives from the two main unions, the ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 7, 2003
Minister praises Ombudsman's role in Belfast conference
Security Minister Jane Kennedy has praised the role of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland in organising the international policing conference that concluded in Belfast today. The NIO Minister ...
Minister praises Ombudsman's role in Belfast conference
Security Minister Jane Kennedy has praised the role of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland in organising the international policing conference that concluded in Belfast today. The NIO Minister ...
UK National News, Nov 7, 2003
Top sprinter suspended after second positive sample confirmed
One of Britain's top athletes Dwain Chambers has been suspended from competition after a second sample was found to have traces of a banned substance, UK Athletics confirmed today in a statement. UK ...
Top sprinter suspended after second positive sample confirmed
One of Britain's top athletes Dwain Chambers has been suspended from competition after a second sample was found to have traces of a banned substance, UK Athletics confirmed today in a statement. UK ...
UK National News, Nov 7, 2003
RAC slams utility companies over road works
Utility companies may be exaggerating the duration of road works by up to 50% to avoid fines and half of their resurfacing work is not up to quality, according to the RAC Foundation. The claims are ...
RAC slams utility companies over road works
Utility companies may be exaggerating the duration of road works by up to 50% to avoid fines and half of their resurfacing work is not up to quality, according to the RAC Foundation. The claims are ...
UK National News, Nov 7, 2003
MoD waste £118m on binned IT stock control system
The Ministry of Defence has written off £118 million on a computerised stock control system that was binned before it was ever brought online. The sophisticated Defence Stores Management Solution was...
MoD waste £118m on binned IT stock control system
The Ministry of Defence has written off £118 million on a computerised stock control system that was binned before it was ever brought online. The sophisticated Defence Stores Management Solution was...
Business News, Nov 7, 2003
FSB warn of fly-tipping increase
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned that plans to reduce the number of tips that accept hazardous waste, at the same time as increasing the types of rubbish that are classified as haza...
FSB warn of fly-tipping increase
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned that plans to reduce the number of tips that accept hazardous waste, at the same time as increasing the types of rubbish that are classified as haza...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:It will be rather cloudy with scattered sleet and snow showers but mostly rain near the North coast. Feeling bitterly cold in fresh or strong northerly wind. Maximum temperature 4 °C.Tonight:Clear intervals and wintry showers, most frequent in the north but mostly of rain along the North Coast. A cold night with risk of icy stretches. Minimum temperature -1 °C.
