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Northern Ireland News for November 2003 : Page 12
Northern Ireland News, Nov 7, 2003
Smith welcomes GB victims report
Victims Minister, Angela Smith has welcomed the launch of an independent report on the needs of victims of the 'Troubles' living in Great Britain. Launching 'The Legacy Project' report at an event he...
Smith welcomes GB victims report
Victims Minister, Angela Smith has welcomed the launch of an independent report on the needs of victims of the 'Troubles' living in Great Britain. Launching 'The Legacy Project' report at an event he...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 7, 2003
Trading Standards advise on Shop Electric & Electric World closure
Over 150 people have contacted the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment’s Trading Standards Service (TSS) concerned at the news that Shop Electric and Electric World stores have closed store...
Trading Standards advise on Shop Electric & Electric World closure
Over 150 people have contacted the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment’s Trading Standards Service (TSS) concerned at the news that Shop Electric and Electric World stores have closed store...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 7, 2003
Bangor based call centre to create 100 new jobs
Around 100 new jobs are to be created at a call centre in Bangor, County Down. The MM Group announced on Thursday evening that the full time, permanent jobs would be created at its premises in Bangor...
Bangor based call centre to create 100 new jobs
Around 100 new jobs are to be created at a call centre in Bangor, County Down. The MM Group announced on Thursday evening that the full time, permanent jobs would be created at its premises in Bangor...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 7, 2003
DARD announces £2m organic funding scheme
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced the introduction of a £2 million Organic Farming Scheme. The scheme is designed to assist producers to convert their existing animal ...
DARD announces £2m organic funding scheme
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced the introduction of a £2 million Organic Farming Scheme. The scheme is designed to assist producers to convert their existing animal ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 7, 2003
Belfast hosts Cultural Cities Network meeting
Belfast City Council is hosting a meeting of the Cultural Cities Network this week which will focus on cultural development in major cities across the United Kingdom. The network, which will also be ...
Belfast hosts Cultural Cities Network meeting
Belfast City Council is hosting a meeting of the Cultural Cities Network this week which will focus on cultural development in major cities across the United Kingdom. The network, which will also be ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 7, 2003
Model aeroplane leaves 1,200 homes without power
Over 1,200 homes in Co Antrim were left without power on Wednesday after a model aeroplane crashed into overhead power cables. The accident left customers in the Dunvale area of Ballymena without pow...
Model aeroplane leaves 1,200 homes without power
Over 1,200 homes in Co Antrim were left without power on Wednesday after a model aeroplane crashed into overhead power cables. The accident left customers in the Dunvale area of Ballymena without pow...
UK National News, Nov 7, 2003
O'Brien backs ban on trade in cat and dog fur
Calls from more than 100 MEPs for an EU-wide ban on trade in cat and dog fur were backed today by Trade Minister, Mike O'Brien in a written briefing to British MEPs. The MEPs, who are urging the Euro...
O'Brien backs ban on trade in cat and dog fur
Calls from more than 100 MEPs for an EU-wide ban on trade in cat and dog fur were backed today by Trade Minister, Mike O'Brien in a written briefing to British MEPs. The MEPs, who are urging the Euro...
UK National News, Nov 6, 2003
Howard takes over Tory leadership
Michael Howard has, as expected, been confirmed today as the next leader of the Conservative Party. The former Shadow chancellor was the only name put forward ahead of today's nomination deadline, a...
Howard takes over Tory leadership
Michael Howard has, as expected, been confirmed today as the next leader of the Conservative Party. The former Shadow chancellor was the only name put forward ahead of today's nomination deadline, a...
UK National News, Nov 6, 2003
Teen remanded in custody over school killing
The 15-year-old boy who was arrested in relation to the killing of Luke Walmsley has been remanded in custody today charged with murder. The teenager, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was...
Teen remanded in custody over school killing
The 15-year-old boy who was arrested in relation to the killing of Luke Walmsley has been remanded in custody today charged with murder. The teenager, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2003
Funeral of firefighter takes place in Dungiven
The funeral of heroic firefighter Joe McCloskey who was fatally injured at the weekend while tackling a fire at a hotel, has taken place in Dungiven today. Mr McCloskey, 50, died on Saturday after fa...
Funeral of firefighter takes place in Dungiven
The funeral of heroic firefighter Joe McCloskey who was fatally injured at the weekend while tackling a fire at a hotel, has taken place in Dungiven today. Mr McCloskey, 50, died on Saturday after fa...
UK National News, Nov 6, 2003
'Ghost ships' will not be sent back to US: Beckett
Two WWII-vintage US warships, which are scheduled for dismantling in the UK, will not be sent back across the Atlantic, the environment secretary said today. The so-called 'ghost ships' had been due...
'Ghost ships' will not be sent back to US: Beckett
Two WWII-vintage US warships, which are scheduled for dismantling in the UK, will not be sent back across the Atlantic, the environment secretary said today. The so-called 'ghost ships' had been due...
UK National News, Nov 6, 2003
UK interest rate rises 0.25%
The Bank of England has announced a quarter-of-one-per cent rise in the UK base lending rate. The first upward movement in interest rates take the UK rate to 3.75% as the Bank's Monetary Policy Commi...
UK interest rate rises 0.25%
The Bank of England has announced a quarter-of-one-per cent rise in the UK base lending rate. The first upward movement in interest rates take the UK rate to 3.75% as the Bank's Monetary Policy Commi...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2003
SF launch Belfast election campaign
Sinn Féin President, Gerry Adams launched his party's Belfast Election Campaign today saying they were intent in securing eight MLA's in the forthcoming Assembly elections. Mr Adams, who was accompan...
SF launch Belfast election campaign
Sinn Féin President, Gerry Adams launched his party's Belfast Election Campaign today saying they were intent in securing eight MLA's in the forthcoming Assembly elections. Mr Adams, who was accompan...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2003
UUP launch 'Key Deliverables' plan for local government
The Ulster Unionist Party has launched five 'Key Deliverables' it believes can create a substantial number of jobs as well as underpinning local economic prosperity once power is restored to local gov...
UUP launch 'Key Deliverables' plan for local government
The Ulster Unionist Party has launched five 'Key Deliverables' it believes can create a substantial number of jobs as well as underpinning local economic prosperity once power is restored to local gov...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2003
PSNI report a decrease in 'punishment' attacks
The number of paramilitary-style attacks in Northern Ireland has decreased, according to new figures from the PSNI. Released today, the statistics based on Northern Ireland's crime rate and police pe...
PSNI report a decrease in 'punishment' attacks
The number of paramilitary-style attacks in Northern Ireland has decreased, according to new figures from the PSNI. Released today, the statistics based on Northern Ireland's crime rate and police pe...
UK National News, Nov 6, 2003
NHS management wasting millions on suspensions: NAO
There is a pressing need for the Department of Health, Strategic Health Authorities and NHS trusts to improve their management of suspensions of clinical staff, according to the head of the National A...
NHS management wasting millions on suspensions: NAO
There is a pressing need for the Department of Health, Strategic Health Authorities and NHS trusts to improve their management of suspensions of clinical staff, according to the head of the National A...
UK National News, Nov 6, 2003
Pressure mounts on Burmese junta after BAT withdrawal
British American Tobacco (BAT) has announced that it is to withdraw from Burma, following a request by Foreign Office officials. Foreign Office Minister Mike O'Brien welcomed the decision saying that...
Pressure mounts on Burmese junta after BAT withdrawal
British American Tobacco (BAT) has announced that it is to withdraw from Burma, following a request by Foreign Office officials. Foreign Office Minister Mike O'Brien welcomed the decision saying that...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2003
Figures show rise in Belfast homeless
Almost 23,000 people were classed as homeless in Northern Ireland last year, according to a leading charity. The Simon Community, which provides a service to homeless people in 18 locations across th...
Figures show rise in Belfast homeless
Almost 23,000 people were classed as homeless in Northern Ireland last year, according to a leading charity. The Simon Community, which provides a service to homeless people in 18 locations across th...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2003
Over 65's urged to get flu vaccine
Northern Ireland's over 65's were being urged to take up the flu vaccine after the first cases of flu were reported here. Local GPs say an early start to the flu season has begun after an increase in...
Over 65's urged to get flu vaccine
Northern Ireland's over 65's were being urged to take up the flu vaccine after the first cases of flu were reported here. Local GPs say an early start to the flu season has begun after an increase in...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2003
Belfast women attend cancer awareness meeting
Women from community groups across Belfast attended a Cancer Awareness meeting today to discuss the effect of cancer in their communities and the importance of taking up invitations for Cervical and B...
Belfast women attend cancer awareness meeting
Women from community groups across Belfast attended a Cancer Awareness meeting today to discuss the effect of cancer in their communities and the importance of taking up invitations for Cervical and B...
UK National News, Nov 6, 2003
Children and OAPs urged to take up flu vaccinations
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has today urged more people to take up flu vaccination after the recent deaths of two children due to flu-related symptoms. The agency has asked people to be alert...
Children and OAPs urged to take up flu vaccinations
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has today urged more people to take up flu vaccination after the recent deaths of two children due to flu-related symptoms. The agency has asked people to be alert...
UK National News, Nov 6, 2003
Annan welcomes Israeli-Palestinian 'Geneva Accord'
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan today welcomed the 'Geneva Accord' drafted by prominent Israelis and Palestinians and giving detailed steps to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The Geneva Acc...
Annan welcomes Israeli-Palestinian 'Geneva Accord'
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan today welcomed the 'Geneva Accord' drafted by prominent Israelis and Palestinians and giving detailed steps to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The Geneva Acc...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2003
Maiden City hits 'bullseye' with Darts Open
Some of the world's best darts players are coming to Northern Ireland this weekend for the Northern Ireland Open Darts Tournament in Londonderry. The competition, which is being hosted by the Norther...
Maiden City hits 'bullseye' with Darts Open
Some of the world's best darts players are coming to Northern Ireland this weekend for the Northern Ireland Open Darts Tournament in Londonderry. The competition, which is being hosted by the Norther...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2003
Newcastle star backs Fair Play Card Appeal
Northern Ireland and Newcastle United star, Aaron Hughes is helping the Boys Brigade, IFA, Community Relations Council and Sports Council promote a new Fair Play Card Appeal in sport. The appeal is a...
Newcastle star backs Fair Play Card Appeal
Northern Ireland and Newcastle United star, Aaron Hughes is helping the Boys Brigade, IFA, Community Relations Council and Sports Council promote a new Fair Play Card Appeal in sport. The appeal is a...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2003
Farmer fined £1,800 in connection with animal welfare offences
A farmer in Co Tyrone has been fined £1,800 for offences relating to animal welfare offences and causing "unnecessary suffering" to animals in his care. Christopher Loy, from Corrycroar Road in Pomer...
Farmer fined £1,800 in connection with animal welfare offences
A farmer in Co Tyrone has been fined £1,800 for offences relating to animal welfare offences and causing "unnecessary suffering" to animals in his care. Christopher Loy, from Corrycroar Road in Pomer...
UK National News, Nov 6, 2003
Secondary pupils to gain from London pledge
London secondary pupils are to get free and subsidised entry to a range of cultural, artistic and sporting attractions in the capital as part of government plans announced today. The London Student p...
Secondary pupils to gain from London pledge
London secondary pupils are to get free and subsidised entry to a range of cultural, artistic and sporting attractions in the capital as part of government plans announced today. The London Student p...
UK National News, Nov 6, 2003
Microsoft offers US$5m bounty to catch hackers
Microsoft has announced the creation of a US$5 million bounty destined to help law enforcement agencies identify and bring to justice those who illegally release damaging worms, viruses and other type...
Microsoft offers US$5m bounty to catch hackers
Microsoft has announced the creation of a US$5 million bounty destined to help law enforcement agencies identify and bring to justice those who illegally release damaging worms, viruses and other type...
Business News, Nov 6, 2003
Hong Kong airport commends CEM's airport solutions
Recently voted the ‘Worlds Best Airport for 2003’, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has presented a certificate of special recognition to CEM Systems, a business unit of Tyco Fire & Security bas...
Hong Kong airport commends CEM's airport solutions
Recently voted the ‘Worlds Best Airport for 2003’, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has presented a certificate of special recognition to CEM Systems, a business unit of Tyco Fire & Security bas...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2003
Huntley 'unlikely to dispute' girls died at his home
The jury at the trial of Soham murder accused Ian Huntley has been told that the defendant is "unlikely to dispute" that Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells died in his home. Prosecuting counsel Richard ...
Huntley 'unlikely to dispute' girls died at his home
The jury at the trial of Soham murder accused Ian Huntley has been told that the defendant is "unlikely to dispute" that Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells died in his home. Prosecuting counsel Richard ...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2003
Murdered pupil had been stabbed in the heart
The teenager who died after being involved in a fight at a Lincolnshire school had been stabbed in the heart, it has been revealed today. The post mortem examination carried out last night establish...
Murdered pupil had been stabbed in the heart
The teenager who died after being involved in a fight at a Lincolnshire school had been stabbed in the heart, it has been revealed today. The post mortem examination carried out last night establish...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Clear intervals and occasional wintry showers this evening with local fresh snowfalls and some ice. Overnight as winds ease showers will die back to northern coastal areas. Frosty. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
