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Northern Ireland News for November 2003 : Page 6
UK National News, Nov 19, 2003
Police find three dead at house near Thatcham
Police have found three bodies at a house in Slanting Hill Hermitage near Thatcham in Berkshire. Armed officers were dispatched to the area when a woman contacted police at 7.10pm yesterday claiming ...
Police find three dead at house near Thatcham
Police have found three bodies at a house in Slanting Hill Hermitage near Thatcham in Berkshire. Armed officers were dispatched to the area when a woman contacted police at 7.10pm yesterday claiming ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2003
SDLP issues 12 point plan for safer communities
The SDLP have issued a 12 point plan which it says will lead to safer communities if implemented. Policing spokesman Alex Attwood said his party would be pushing for full implementation of the plan o...
SDLP issues 12 point plan for safer communities
The SDLP have issued a 12 point plan which it says will lead to safer communities if implemented. Policing spokesman Alex Attwood said his party would be pushing for full implementation of the plan o...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2003
Motorist escapes injury as roof ripped off car
The Frosses Road in Co Antrim was closed for a time today as police investigated an incident that resulted in the roof of a car being ripped off by steel girders. The driver of the car escaped seriou...
Motorist escapes injury as roof ripped off car
The Frosses Road in Co Antrim was closed for a time today as police investigated an incident that resulted in the roof of a car being ripped off by steel girders. The driver of the car escaped seriou...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2003
Belfast rally supports better protection for pensioners
A rally has taken place in Belfast aimed at ensuring pensioners receive more protection from police following a spate of attacks and burglaries against the elderly over the past year. Organised by th...
Belfast rally supports better protection for pensioners
A rally has taken place in Belfast aimed at ensuring pensioners receive more protection from police following a spate of attacks and burglaries against the elderly over the past year. Organised by th...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2003
Unionist in-fighting continues unabated
Unionist in-fighting continued today between the DUP and UUP following yesterday's finger-pointing confrontation on the streets of east Belfast. UUP Assembly candidate for Strangford David McNarry sa...
Unionist in-fighting continues unabated
Unionist in-fighting continued today between the DUP and UUP following yesterday's finger-pointing confrontation on the streets of east Belfast. UUP Assembly candidate for Strangford David McNarry sa...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2003
Customs seize over six million cigarettes in Co Armagh
Customs officers have uncovered over six million smuggled cigarettes in Co Armagh. The container-load was seized during an operation in Moy on Friday evening after the Dorchester brand cigarettes had...
Customs seize over six million cigarettes in Co Armagh
Customs officers have uncovered over six million smuggled cigarettes in Co Armagh. The container-load was seized during an operation in Moy on Friday evening after the Dorchester brand cigarettes had...
UK National News, Nov 19, 2003
Leeds United player bailed over rape charge
Premiership footballer Jody Morris has been released on bail today after appearing before magistrates in Leeds charged with the rape of a 20-year-old woman. The Leeds United midfielder, from Welling...
Leeds United player bailed over rape charge
Premiership footballer Jody Morris has been released on bail today after appearing before magistrates in Leeds charged with the rape of a 20-year-old woman. The Leeds United midfielder, from Welling...
UK National News, Nov 19, 2003
Annan calls for £3bn in aid for global crises
At the launch of the 2004 annual appeal on behalf of United Nations humanitarian agencies, Secretary-General Kofi Annan has called on the world community to donate $3 billion in aid to help the plight...
Annan calls for £3bn in aid for global crises
At the launch of the 2004 annual appeal on behalf of United Nations humanitarian agencies, Secretary-General Kofi Annan has called on the world community to donate $3 billion in aid to help the plight...
Business News, Nov 19, 2003
Sainsbury’s pot chief executive from M&S food division
Sainsbury's have announced the appointment of Justin King (42) as group chief executive. Currently Marks & Spencer's executive director in charge of their food division, Mr King will take over the re...
Sainsbury’s pot chief executive from M&S food division
Sainsbury's have announced the appointment of Justin King (42) as group chief executive. Currently Marks & Spencer's executive director in charge of their food division, Mr King will take over the re...
UK National News, Nov 19, 2003
Over 80s offered extra £100 for winter fuel payments
Around 2 million households in the UK with someone aged 80 plus will automatically receive £100 on top of the £200 Winter Fuel Payment, it has been announced today. This winter about 8 million househ...
Over 80s offered extra £100 for winter fuel payments
Around 2 million households in the UK with someone aged 80 plus will automatically receive £100 on top of the £200 Winter Fuel Payment, it has been announced today. This winter about 8 million househ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2003
Freedom of the press debate comes to Belfast
Press freedom in the United Kingdom and Ireland is to be the focus of a major one-day conference at Queen’s University this coming Saturday. Entitled 'Journalism Under Threat', the event has been org...
Freedom of the press debate comes to Belfast
Press freedom in the United Kingdom and Ireland is to be the focus of a major one-day conference at Queen’s University this coming Saturday. Entitled 'Journalism Under Threat', the event has been org...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2003
Homes and businesses hit in Lisburn power cut
In the last two months alone there have been 13 serious interruptions to power supplies in Northern Ireland caused by careless contractors. In the latest incident reported by NIE, homes and businesse...
Homes and businesses hit in Lisburn power cut
In the last two months alone there have been 13 serious interruptions to power supplies in Northern Ireland caused by careless contractors. In the latest incident reported by NIE, homes and businesse...
UK National News, Nov 19, 2003
'Make the Difference' against bullies, communities urged
Schools, charities, parents and young people have been urged to 'Make the Difference' and join together to tackle bullying and intimidation in schools. The 'Make the Difference' campaign brings toge...
'Make the Difference' against bullies, communities urged
Schools, charities, parents and young people have been urged to 'Make the Difference' and join together to tackle bullying and intimidation in schools. The 'Make the Difference' campaign brings toge...
UK National News, Nov 19, 2003
Debt-laden Britons told: 'Help Yourself Out'
With total consumer credit debt, excluding mortgages, reaching £168 billion and average consumer debt at over £6,800 per household, the OFT is today launching a major debt advice campaign. 'Coronatio...
Debt-laden Britons told: 'Help Yourself Out'
With total consumer credit debt, excluding mortgages, reaching £168 billion and average consumer debt at over £6,800 per household, the OFT is today launching a major debt advice campaign. 'Coronatio...
Business News, Nov 18, 2003
Surprise fall in UK inflation rate
Slower growth in house prices and cheaper foreign holidays helped to reduce inflation by 0.2% to from 2.6% for October, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has announced today. The RPIX inflatio...
Surprise fall in UK inflation rate
Slower growth in house prices and cheaper foreign holidays helped to reduce inflation by 0.2% to from 2.6% for October, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has announced today. The RPIX inflatio...
Recruitment News, Nov 18, 2003
500 new jobs targeted by cross-border programme
Increased sales of £71m and 500 new jobs are the targets for a new, all-island sales and development programme aimed at the SME sector. Republic of Ireland Minister for Trade and Commerce, Michael Ah...
500 new jobs targeted by cross-border programme
Increased sales of £71m and 500 new jobs are the targets for a new, all-island sales and development programme aimed at the SME sector. Republic of Ireland Minister for Trade and Commerce, Michael Ah...
Business News, Nov 18, 2003
Brown looks to forge tighter transatlantic links
The Chancellor has today hailed the "special relationship" shared between the US and Britain - despite the continuing row over US trade tariffs that have crippled steel exports. Addressing delegates ...
Brown looks to forge tighter transatlantic links
The Chancellor has today hailed the "special relationship" shared between the US and Britain - despite the continuing row over US trade tariffs that have crippled steel exports. Addressing delegates ...
UK National News, Nov 18, 2003
CBI slams 'damaging' EU legislation
The head of the CBI, Digby Jones, has attacked "inappropriate and damaging" EU legislation today ahead of the European Commission meeting to discuss new rules on consulting workers over cross-border m...
CBI slams 'damaging' EU legislation
The head of the CBI, Digby Jones, has attacked "inappropriate and damaging" EU legislation today ahead of the European Commission meeting to discuss new rules on consulting workers over cross-border m...
UK National News, Nov 18, 2003
Drug addict treatment programme expanded
A scheme to get drug-using criminals into treatment and away from the cycle of crime and drug addiction is being expanded to 36 new areas, the government announced today. The government has estimated...
Drug addict treatment programme expanded
A scheme to get drug-using criminals into treatment and away from the cycle of crime and drug addiction is being expanded to 36 new areas, the government announced today. The government has estimated...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2003
UUP and DUP engage in street slanging match
A slanging match erupted on the streets of east Belfast today after Dr Ian Paisley's DUP unveiled a mobile billboard right outside the Ulster Unionist Party's headquarters. Dr Paisley and senior memb...
UUP and DUP engage in street slanging match
A slanging match erupted on the streets of east Belfast today after Dr Ian Paisley's DUP unveiled a mobile billboard right outside the Ulster Unionist Party's headquarters. Dr Paisley and senior memb...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2003
SDLP hit out at SF 'motherhood and apple pie' manifesto
The SDLP have hit out at Sinn Féin's manifesto for the forthcoming Assembly Elections describing it as a “motherhood and apple pie” document. Party spokesperson, Alban Maginness said yesterday's 'Age...
SDLP hit out at SF 'motherhood and apple pie' manifesto
The SDLP have hit out at Sinn Féin's manifesto for the forthcoming Assembly Elections describing it as a “motherhood and apple pie” document. Party spokesperson, Alban Maginness said yesterday's 'Age...
UK National News, Nov 18, 2003
Student living standards rise, claims government
Student living standards have risen by 15% over the last four years, according to figures released to day by the government. The Student Income and Expenditure Survey also shows that many students ar...
Student living standards rise, claims government
Student living standards have risen by 15% over the last four years, according to figures released to day by the government. The Student Income and Expenditure Survey also shows that many students ar...
Business News, Nov 18, 2003
Blair tells CBI conference of Britain's 'huge strengths'
Prime Minister Tony Blair has said that the alliance with the US and Europe had provided Britain with "unprecedented purchase" in international affairs. But he acknowledged that there "is still a vas...
Blair tells CBI conference of Britain's 'huge strengths'
Prime Minister Tony Blair has said that the alliance with the US and Europe had provided Britain with "unprecedented purchase" in international affairs. But he acknowledged that there "is still a vas...
UK National News, Nov 18, 2003
Public given Christmas warning over pirate DVDs
The Chief Executive of the Film Council has warned of the danger posed to the film industry by pirate DVD sales and of the risk of consumer disappointment. Film Council CEO John Woodward advised thos...
Public given Christmas warning over pirate DVDs
The Chief Executive of the Film Council has warned of the danger posed to the film industry by pirate DVD sales and of the risk of consumer disappointment. Film Council CEO John Woodward advised thos...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2003
Police arrest man following stabbing in south Belfast
One man has been arrested following a stabbing incident in south Belfast early this morning. It is understood that the man was stabbed in the chest after a row broke out between two individuals. The...
Police arrest man following stabbing in south Belfast
One man has been arrested following a stabbing incident in south Belfast early this morning. It is understood that the man was stabbed in the chest after a row broke out between two individuals. The...
UK National News, Nov 18, 2003
Gates donates US$10m to fight 'needless' tetanus deaths
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has received a US$10 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to fight maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT), which kills an estimated 230,000 mothers and b...
Gates donates US$10m to fight 'needless' tetanus deaths
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has received a US$10 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to fight maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT), which kills an estimated 230,000 mothers and b...
UK National News, Nov 18, 2003
Total broadband coverage by 2005, says BT
Total broadband coverage for internet access in all areas of the UK may be achieved by 2005 if industry and government work in partnership, according to BT. The UK telecommunications company also ann...
Total broadband coverage by 2005, says BT
Total broadband coverage for internet access in all areas of the UK may be achieved by 2005 if industry and government work in partnership, according to BT. The UK telecommunications company also ann...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2003
One in four NI people will develop mental health problems
A new study has revealed that around one in four people in Northern Ireland will develop mental health problems in their lifetime. The research study published today by the Northern Ireland Associati...
One in four NI people will develop mental health problems
A new study has revealed that around one in four people in Northern Ireland will develop mental health problems in their lifetime. The research study published today by the Northern Ireland Associati...
UK National News, Nov 18, 2003
12,000 species face extinction theat: report
The number of threatened species has topped 12,000, after 2,000 more species were added to the world conservation monitoring organisation's endangered list published today. Over the past year, the I...
12,000 species face extinction theat: report
The number of threatened species has topped 12,000, after 2,000 more species were added to the world conservation monitoring organisation's endangered list published today. Over the past year, the I...
Business News, Nov 18, 2003
CBI slams EU's 'damaging' business legislation
The head of the CBI, Digby Jones, has attacked "inappropriate and damaging" EU legislation today ahead of the European Commission meeting to discuss new rules on consulting workers over cross-border m...
CBI slams EU's 'damaging' business legislation
The head of the CBI, Digby Jones, has attacked "inappropriate and damaging" EU legislation today ahead of the European Commission meeting to discuss new rules on consulting workers over cross-border m...
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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.
