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Northern Ireland News for November 2003 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2003
SeaCat poised to axe nearly 80 jobs
Leading ferry operator, SeaCat looks set to axe nearly 80 jobs after the company revealed plans to cut its Belfast to Troon operation down from 10 to eight months a year. In a statement released late...
SeaCat poised to axe nearly 80 jobs
Leading ferry operator, SeaCat looks set to axe nearly 80 jobs after the company revealed plans to cut its Belfast to Troon operation down from 10 to eight months a year. In a statement released late...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2003
UUJ awarded £3.4m funding for Rehabilitation Centre
The University of Ulster’s pioneering work in the field of rehabilitation science has been given a major boost with the award of £3.4 million funding to build a new state of the art centre at its Jord...
UUJ awarded £3.4m funding for Rehabilitation Centre
The University of Ulster’s pioneering work in the field of rehabilitation science has been given a major boost with the award of £3.4 million funding to build a new state of the art centre at its Jord...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2003
Viridian Group announce half-year turnover up 12%
Viridian Group plc have announced that turnover has increased from £332m to £371m, up 12% on the corresponding period last year. The Group's operating profit increased 7% to £50.8m, up from £47.6m, a...
Viridian Group announce half-year turnover up 12%
Viridian Group plc have announced that turnover has increased from £332m to £371m, up 12% on the corresponding period last year. The Group's operating profit increased 7% to £50.8m, up from £47.6m, a...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2003
Cross-border programme aims for 500 jobs
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...
Cross-border programme aims for 500 jobs
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...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2003
Citizens Advice calls for 'strategic' EU support
Citizens Advice in Northern Ireland has called for a more strategic approach from Europe having seen a big increase in the numbers of EU nationals seeking advice on employment and housing. One third ...
Citizens Advice calls for 'strategic' EU support
Citizens Advice in Northern Ireland has called for a more strategic approach from Europe having seen a big increase in the numbers of EU nationals seeking advice on employment and housing. One third ...
Business News, Nov 18, 2003
One third of customers get wrong information from 118 services
Research into the new 118 directory inquiry services has found that just over one third of calls resulted in incorrect information being passed on to the customer, it has been revealed today. Oftel ...
One third of customers get wrong information from 118 services
Research into the new 118 directory inquiry services has found that just over one third of calls resulted in incorrect information being passed on to the customer, it has been revealed today. Oftel ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2003
Belfast road works on hold for Christmas period
Belfast's roads look set for a happy Christmas after it was announced that all road works are to be embargoed across the city centre. Minister of State, John Spellar said plans for Belfast City Centr...
Belfast road works on hold for Christmas period
Belfast's roads look set for a happy Christmas after it was announced that all road works are to be embargoed across the city centre. Minister of State, John Spellar said plans for Belfast City Centr...
Business News, Nov 18, 2003
Total broadband coverage by 2005, says BT
Total broadband coverage for internet access in all areas of the UK community may be achieved by 2005 if industry and government work in partnership, according to BT. The telecommunications company a...
Total broadband coverage by 2005, says BT
Total broadband coverage for internet access in all areas of the UK community may be achieved by 2005 if industry and government work in partnership, according to BT. The telecommunications company a...
UK National News, Nov 17, 2003
14,000 police officers swamp London for Bush visit
Up to 14,000 officers are expected to be on duty in London during President Bush's three-day state visit – the first by a US president since Woodrow Wilson in 1918. The UK security cordon will also b...
14,000 police officers swamp London for Bush visit
Up to 14,000 officers are expected to be on duty in London during President Bush's three-day state visit – the first by a US president since Woodrow Wilson in 1918. The UK security cordon will also b...
UK National News, Nov 17, 2003
Charities call for more lung cancer scanners
Leading lung cancer experts, charities and patients have today called on the government to provide more scanners for lung cancer patients in England and Wales. Macmillan Cancer Relief, The Roy Castl...
Charities call for more lung cancer scanners
Leading lung cancer experts, charities and patients have today called on the government to provide more scanners for lung cancer patients in England and Wales. Macmillan Cancer Relief, The Roy Castl...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2003
Elderly woman confronted by intruder in own home
Police in Newtownards are appealing for information after a man broke into an elderly woman's home at the weekend. The intruder, who is described as being in his mid 20s, was confronted by 87-year-ol...
Elderly woman confronted by intruder in own home
Police in Newtownards are appealing for information after a man broke into an elderly woman's home at the weekend. The intruder, who is described as being in his mid 20s, was confronted by 87-year-ol...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2003
SF launch 'equality, justice and peace' manifesto
Sinn Féin have launched their 'Agenda for Government' manifesto ahead of next Wednesday's Assembly election's. Speaking at the launch of the party’s 'Agenda for Government' document on Monday, Chief ...
SF launch 'equality, justice and peace' manifesto
Sinn Féin have launched their 'Agenda for Government' manifesto ahead of next Wednesday's Assembly election's. Speaking at the launch of the party’s 'Agenda for Government' document on Monday, Chief ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2003
Man arrested in connection with Derry death
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of another man in Co Londonderry at the weekend. Samuel John Quigg, 50, was found alive by a friend at his home in Glengrainne Gardens...
Man arrested in connection with Derry death
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of another man in Co Londonderry at the weekend. Samuel John Quigg, 50, was found alive by a friend at his home in Glengrainne Gardens...
UK National News, Nov 17, 2003
Life-saving heart drug to be offered over-the-counter
Powerful drugs that can reduce the risks of heart attacks, could be made available over the counter at pharmacies within the next six months, Health Secretary John Reid said today. Statins, which are...
Life-saving heart drug to be offered over-the-counter
Powerful drugs that can reduce the risks of heart attacks, could be made available over the counter at pharmacies within the next six months, Health Secretary John Reid said today. Statins, which are...
UK National News, Nov 17, 2003
Media mogul Lord Black steps down as Hollinger CEO
Lord Black, the Canadian-born media mogul who owns the Daily and Sunday Telegraph, has announced that he is to retire as chief executive of Hollinger International following an inquiry which found tha...
Media mogul Lord Black steps down as Hollinger CEO
Lord Black, the Canadian-born media mogul who owns the Daily and Sunday Telegraph, has announced that he is to retire as chief executive of Hollinger International following an inquiry which found tha...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2003
NI to be used as model for conflict resolution
Northern Ireland’s experience in emerging from conflict could be a model for the Middle East, a top level international conference in Belfast will hear this week. Hosted by the University of Ulster, ...
NI to be used as model for conflict resolution
Northern Ireland’s experience in emerging from conflict could be a model for the Middle East, a top level international conference in Belfast will hear this week. Hosted by the University of Ulster, ...
UK National News, Nov 17, 2003
Drivers using mobile phones set to face fines
Road users have been warned today that they could face a £30 fine if caught using a mobile phone. A new advertising campaign of nationwide radio and newspaper adverts will remind motorists that the n...
Drivers using mobile phones set to face fines
Road users have been warned today that they could face a £30 fine if caught using a mobile phone. A new advertising campaign of nationwide radio and newspaper adverts will remind motorists that the n...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2003
Schools targeted in attacks over the weekend
Two schools have been targeted in separate attacks at the weekend. A school in Co Down was targeted by arsonists at around 5.30am on Monday. A school minibus at Regent House School in Newtownards wa...
Schools targeted in attacks over the weekend
Two schools have been targeted in separate attacks at the weekend. A school in Co Down was targeted by arsonists at around 5.30am on Monday. A school minibus at Regent House School in Newtownards wa...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2003
DUP attack Armstrong RIR comments
Ulster Unionist Assembly candidate for mid-Ulster, Billy Armstrong has called on the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to give clear assurances about the role of the Home Service Battalions of the Royal Irish...
DUP attack Armstrong RIR comments
Ulster Unionist Assembly candidate for mid-Ulster, Billy Armstrong has called on the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to give clear assurances about the role of the Home Service Battalions of the Royal Irish...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2003
DARD issues cap reform models
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has issued a paper outlining possible hybrid models of decoupling as part of the on-going CAP reform consultation process. The models, which were ...
DARD issues cap reform models
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has issued a paper outlining possible hybrid models of decoupling as part of the on-going CAP reform consultation process. The models, which were ...
Recruitment News, Nov 17, 2003
Call centre opening creates 170 jobs for Shannon Free Zone
Contact Partners Limited, a leading sales and customer care solutions provider to the UK and Irish financial services markets, have opened a sophisticated customer services centre at Shannon Free Zone...
Call centre opening creates 170 jobs for Shannon Free Zone
Contact Partners Limited, a leading sales and customer care solutions provider to the UK and Irish financial services markets, have opened a sophisticated customer services centre at Shannon Free Zone...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2003
Belfast seminar to tackle childcare barriers
A seminar aimed at removing childcare barriers for women in full time work is to take place in Belfast next week. 'Employer-supported Childcare – the Business Benefits' is a half-day event which aims...
Belfast seminar to tackle childcare barriers
A seminar aimed at removing childcare barriers for women in full time work is to take place in Belfast next week. 'Employer-supported Childcare – the Business Benefits' is a half-day event which aims...
Business News, Nov 17, 2003
'Government complacency' leaves UK less attractive for investors
The CBI has blamed "government complacency" over the findings of a survey which revealed that many top company directors think that the UK is becoming a less attractive place in which to invest. As P...
'Government complacency' leaves UK less attractive for investors
The CBI has blamed "government complacency" over the findings of a survey which revealed that many top company directors think that the UK is becoming a less attractive place in which to invest. As P...
Business News, Nov 17, 2003
Manufacturers 'gain value' through advisory service
New figures released today show that the government's Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) has delivered a total added value of £28 million to UK firms since its launch in April 2002. The new report,...
Manufacturers 'gain value' through advisory service
New figures released today show that the government's Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) has delivered a total added value of £28 million to UK firms since its launch in April 2002. The new report,...
UK National News, Nov 17, 2003
BSkyB AGM bows to Murdoch ascension
BSkyB's AGM, held in the afterglow of the company's impressive results announcement, has approved the controversial appointment of James Murdoch, son of BSkyB Chairman Rupert, as Chief Executive. The...
BSkyB AGM bows to Murdoch ascension
BSkyB's AGM, held in the afterglow of the company's impressive results announcement, has approved the controversial appointment of James Murdoch, son of BSkyB Chairman Rupert, as Chief Executive. The...
UK National News, Nov 17, 2003
New agency to tackle crime against businesses
Thousands of businesses could be in line to benefit from the creation of a new national action group to tackle crime, the Home Office announced today. The Action Against Business Crime Group is a joi...
New agency to tackle crime against businesses
Thousands of businesses could be in line to benefit from the creation of a new national action group to tackle crime, the Home Office announced today. The Action Against Business Crime Group is a joi...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2003
Business and Innovation Centre 'step' up to challenge
The NI Business and Innovation Centre (NORBIC) has been awarded the accolade of being the top UK National Shell Technology Enterprise Programme (STEP) agency of the year at the recent national finals ...
Business and Innovation Centre 'step' up to challenge
The NI Business and Innovation Centre (NORBIC) has been awarded the accolade of being the top UK National Shell Technology Enterprise Programme (STEP) agency of the year at the recent national finals ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2003
City Council announces further culture and arts funding
Belfast City Council has announced a further investment of £140,000 in the city's culture and arts with the second year of its Development and Outreach Initiative. The initiative aims to make it easi...
City Council announces further culture and arts funding
Belfast City Council has announced a further investment of £140,000 in the city's culture and arts with the second year of its Development and Outreach Initiative. The initiative aims to make it easi...
UK National News, Nov 17, 2003
Compensation extented for 'Cod Wars' fishermen
Trawlermen who fished off Iceland during the 'Cod Wars' in the mid-1970s may be eligible for further compensation, Trade and Industry Minister Nigel Griffiths announced today. The scheme, which origi...
Compensation extented for 'Cod Wars' fishermen
Trawlermen who fished off Iceland during the 'Cod Wars' in the mid-1970s may be eligible for further compensation, Trade and Industry Minister Nigel Griffiths announced today. The scheme, which origi...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2003
NHS waiting lists sink to 11-year low
NHS waiting lists for September are now at their lowest in 11 years, according to statistics released today by the department of health. The total number of patients waiting for inpatient treatment w...
NHS waiting lists sink to 11-year low
NHS waiting lists for September are now at their lowest in 11 years, according to statistics released today by the department of health. The total number of patients waiting for inpatient treatment w...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and 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.
