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Northern Ireland News for July 2003 : Page 6
UK National News, Jul 22, 2003
Manufacturing stifled by 'relentless' downturn
The "relentless" downturn in UK manufacturing and continuing falls in orders, output and employment is crippling the industry, according to the latest CBI Quarterly Industrial Trends survey, published...
Manufacturing stifled by 'relentless' downturn
The "relentless" downturn in UK manufacturing and continuing falls in orders, output and employment is crippling the industry, according to the latest CBI Quarterly Industrial Trends survey, published...
UK National News, Jul 22, 2003
UK workers have longest European commuting times: survey
The RAC Foundation has called upon the government to take a fresh look at commuting from the perspective of the commuter after its research revealed that UK workers spend the most time commuting compa...
UK workers have longest European commuting times: survey
The RAC Foundation has called upon the government to take a fresh look at commuting from the perspective of the commuter after its research revealed that UK workers spend the most time commuting compa...
UK National News, Jul 22, 2003
Victorian licensing law scrapped in Wales
The government has scrapped a 122-year-old law in Wales which banned the sale of alcohol on a Sunday. The move, announced by Licensing Minister Richard Caborn, is the first step in an overhaul of Eng...
Victorian licensing law scrapped in Wales
The government has scrapped a 122-year-old law in Wales which banned the sale of alcohol on a Sunday. The move, announced by Licensing Minister Richard Caborn, is the first step in an overhaul of Eng...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 22, 2003
Seminars aim to tackle racial problem
NIO Minister, John Spellar has announced a number of public meetings aimed at tackling racial equality issues in Northern Ireland. Highlighting the need to involve the public in determining how best ...
Seminars aim to tackle racial problem
NIO Minister, John Spellar has announced a number of public meetings aimed at tackling racial equality issues in Northern Ireland. Highlighting the need to involve the public in determining how best ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 22, 2003
Glens prepare to Finnish opponents off
Glentoran were taking part in their first light training session before Wednesday night's important return leg Champions League fixture against HJK Helsinki in Finland. The Irish League champions nee...
Glens prepare to Finnish opponents off
Glentoran were taking part in their first light training session before Wednesday night's important return leg Champions League fixture against HJK Helsinki in Finland. The Irish League champions nee...
UK National News, Jul 21, 2003
Law Lord will decide scope of Kelly inquiry
The top judge who is to head up the inquiry into the death of Dr David Kelly has said that he shall have sole responsibility in deciding the scope of his inquiry. Lord Hutton, a Law Lord since 1997, ...
Law Lord will decide scope of Kelly inquiry
The top judge who is to head up the inquiry into the death of Dr David Kelly has said that he shall have sole responsibility in deciding the scope of his inquiry. Lord Hutton, a Law Lord since 1997, ...
UK National News, Jul 21, 2003
Four held over policeman's shooting are released
The four people who were being questioned following the shooting of a police officer in Glasgow last night have been released without charge. The two men and two women were arrested this morning by ...
Four held over policeman's shooting are released
The four people who were being questioned following the shooting of a police officer in Glasgow last night have been released without charge. The two men and two women were arrested this morning by ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 21, 2003
New regional maternity hospital to be complete by 2010
The new regional maternity hospital is not expected to be up and running until the end of the decade, DUP Health Spokesperson, Iris Robinson has said. Mrs Robinson said news of the new unit was confi...
New regional maternity hospital to be complete by 2010
The new regional maternity hospital is not expected to be up and running until the end of the decade, DUP Health Spokesperson, Iris Robinson has said. Mrs Robinson said news of the new unit was confi...
UK National News, Jul 21, 2003
Disgraced Tory peer released from prison
Lord Archer, the disgraced former chairman of the Conservative Party who was convicted of lying to a jury in 2001, has been released from prison today. The Parole Board ruled last month that Archer h...
Disgraced Tory peer released from prison
Lord Archer, the disgraced former chairman of the Conservative Party who was convicted of lying to a jury in 2001, has been released from prison today. The Parole Board ruled last month that Archer h...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 21, 2003
Loyalists thought to be behind bomb attacks
Loyalists are believed to have been behind separate pipe bomb attacks at the homes of two prison officers in Co Down. Security forces confirmed that a pipe bomb was thrown at a house on the Holywood ...
Loyalists thought to be behind bomb attacks
Loyalists are believed to have been behind separate pipe bomb attacks at the homes of two prison officers in Co Down. Security forces confirmed that a pipe bomb was thrown at a house on the Holywood ...
UK National News, Jul 21, 2003
Iraqi scientists hold key to uncovering WMDs
Interviews with Iraqi scientists will be needed to discover evidence of banned weapons in Iraq, Prime Minister Tony Blair has said today. In a television interview Mr Blair said that when weapons ins...
Iraqi scientists hold key to uncovering WMDs
Interviews with Iraqi scientists will be needed to discover evidence of banned weapons in Iraq, Prime Minister Tony Blair has said today. In a television interview Mr Blair said that when weapons ins...
UK National News, Jul 21, 2003
Confiscated cash to fund anti-gun crime measures
Up to £1.5 million of confiscated criminals' money is to be put back into the community to tackle gun crime, Home Office Minister Caroline Flint announced today. Speaking at the inaugural conference ...
Confiscated cash to fund anti-gun crime measures
Up to £1.5 million of confiscated criminals' money is to be put back into the community to tackle gun crime, Home Office Minister Caroline Flint announced today. Speaking at the inaugural conference ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 21, 2003
Police officers injured during rioting
Two police officers have been injured during rioting in Antrim on Sunday night. The two officers were injured when a petrol bomb was thrown during rioting in the Stiles estate in Antrim town at aroun...
Police officers injured during rioting
Two police officers have been injured during rioting in Antrim on Sunday night. The two officers were injured when a petrol bomb was thrown during rioting in the Stiles estate in Antrim town at aroun...
UK National News, Jul 21, 2003
Anti-age discimination groups may gain charitable status
Organisations fighting discrimination against older people now have greater opportunity to become registered charities, the Charity Commission announced today. The promotion of equality and diversit...
Anti-age discimination groups may gain charitable status
Organisations fighting discrimination against older people now have greater opportunity to become registered charities, the Charity Commission announced today. The promotion of equality and diversit...
UK National News, Jul 21, 2003
GM weed-killing crops could decimate bird population
Independent scientific research have voiced fears that genetically-modified (GM) crops could accelerate the decline of some of Britain's most popular songbirds. The report by the government GM Scienc...
GM weed-killing crops could decimate bird population
Independent scientific research have voiced fears that genetically-modified (GM) crops could accelerate the decline of some of Britain's most popular songbirds. The report by the government GM Scienc...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 21, 2003
Knife-wielding youths rob shop in Whitehead
A woman was held at knifepoint during the robbery of a shop in Whitehead last night. At around 9pm last night two armed youths entered the Kings Road shop and demanded money. During the incident, on...
Knife-wielding youths rob shop in Whitehead
A woman was held at knifepoint during the robbery of a shop in Whitehead last night. At around 9pm last night two armed youths entered the Kings Road shop and demanded money. During the incident, on...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 21, 2003
Lord Mayor meets child sex abuse representatives
The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Martin Morgan, has met with representatives of victims of child sex abuse. The Lord Mayor met members of new pressure group, 'Breaking The Silence’, to hear of their plans ...
Lord Mayor meets child sex abuse representatives
The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Martin Morgan, has met with representatives of victims of child sex abuse. The Lord Mayor met members of new pressure group, 'Breaking The Silence’, to hear of their plans ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 21, 2003
MP welcomes cross-border electricity agreement
East Antrim MP Roy Beggs has welcomed the electricity agreement between Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) and benefactors in the Republic of Ireland. The three-year deal will see Premier Power’s Bal...
MP welcomes cross-border electricity agreement
East Antrim MP Roy Beggs has welcomed the electricity agreement between Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) and benefactors in the Republic of Ireland. The three-year deal will see Premier Power’s Bal...
UK National News, Jul 21, 2003
Museums and galleries benefit from £2m grant
Fourteen museums and galleries around the country have been awarded grants totalling £2 million to help improve the quality of their displays, public spaces, access for disabled visitors and environm...
Museums and galleries benefit from £2m grant
Fourteen museums and galleries around the country have been awarded grants totalling £2 million to help improve the quality of their displays, public spaces, access for disabled visitors and environm...
UK National News, Jul 21, 2003
BA advises passengers to check in as normal
British Airways has advised passengers who have a flight booked for today to check-in as normal – despite the massive backlog following on from last week's unballoted strike action by staff at Heathro...
BA advises passengers to check in as normal
British Airways has advised passengers who have a flight booked for today to check-in as normal – despite the massive backlog following on from last week's unballoted strike action by staff at Heathro...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 21, 2003
Lightning strike cuts power to 1,300 homes
The electricity supply of more than 1,300 households was cut last night following lightning strikes in Co Tyrone. The strikes in Dungannon, Cookstown and surrounding areas damaged electricity equipme...
Lightning strike cuts power to 1,300 homes
The electricity supply of more than 1,300 households was cut last night following lightning strikes in Co Tyrone. The strikes in Dungannon, Cookstown and surrounding areas damaged electricity equipme...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 21, 2003
Sex and chat lines costing UK business £25m a year
UK workers blew £25 million last year phoning sex lines, chat lines and TV vote lines from their desks, according to research carried out by BT. A total of 35 million calls were made to premium rate ...
Sex and chat lines costing UK business £25m a year
UK workers blew £25 million last year phoning sex lines, chat lines and TV vote lines from their desks, according to research carried out by BT. A total of 35 million calls were made to premium rate ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 21, 2003
Tesco to open new Lurgan superstore
Lurgan town centre is to benefit from a new Tesco superstore, according to an announcement by the Government today. Confirming the nomination of Tesco as the preferred developer for a re-development ...
Tesco to open new Lurgan superstore
Lurgan town centre is to benefit from a new Tesco superstore, according to an announcement by the Government today. Confirming the nomination of Tesco as the preferred developer for a re-development ...
UK National News, Jul 21, 2003
BT told to reduce charges for Internet access
The communications watchdog Oftel has today ordered BT to reduce its charges for wholesale unmetered Internet access. Following an investigation and proposals set out earlier this year, Oftel has con...
BT told to reduce charges for Internet access
The communications watchdog Oftel has today ordered BT to reduce its charges for wholesale unmetered Internet access. Following an investigation and proposals set out earlier this year, Oftel has con...
UK National News, Jul 18, 2003
US suspends controversial proceedings against British suspects
US authorities have issued a statement about the status of two British citizens who are currently being held at the Guantanamo Bay penal compound in Cuba, under charges of terrorist activity. The US ...
US suspends controversial proceedings against British suspects
US authorities have issued a statement about the status of two British citizens who are currently being held at the Guantanamo Bay penal compound in Cuba, under charges of terrorist activity. The US ...
UK National News, Jul 18, 2003
Blair and Bush stand behind decision to go to war
Prime Minister Tony Blair and US President George Bush have stood firm in their decision to go to war, amid continued questions over the reliability of key intelligence claims about Saddam Hussein's m...
Blair and Bush stand behind decision to go to war
Prime Minister Tony Blair and US President George Bush have stood firm in their decision to go to war, amid continued questions over the reliability of key intelligence claims about Saddam Hussein's m...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2003
£30m cross border electricity deal signed
A £30 million cross border deal has been signed in which Northern Ireland Electricity will supply electricity to the Republic of Ireland. The three-year deal will see Premier Power’s Ballylumford Pow...
£30m cross border electricity deal signed
A £30 million cross border deal has been signed in which Northern Ireland Electricity will supply electricity to the Republic of Ireland. The three-year deal will see Premier Power’s Ballylumford Pow...
UK National News, Jul 18, 2003
Man's body thought to be that of missing weapons advisor
A man's body has been found which police say matches the appearance of the missing weapons expert thought to be the source for a controversial BBC story about the reliability of British intelligence o...
Man's body thought to be that of missing weapons advisor
A man's body has been found which police say matches the appearance of the missing weapons expert thought to be the source for a controversial BBC story about the reliability of British intelligence o...
UK National News, Jul 18, 2003
New research suggests fatty foods could double breast cancer risk
A new study has suggested that women who eat fatty foods could be doubling their risk of developing breast cancer. Researchers followed the 'food diaries' of more than 13,000 women from the Norfolk a...
New research suggests fatty foods could double breast cancer risk
A new study has suggested that women who eat fatty foods could be doubling their risk of developing breast cancer. Researchers followed the 'food diaries' of more than 13,000 women from the Norfolk a...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2003
DRD criticised following freak flooding
The Department of Regional Development has been criticised after severe flooding left many Northern Ireland households in ruin last night. Residents in Counties Down, Armagh and Tyrone said the Depar...
DRD criticised following freak flooding
The Department of Regional Development has been criticised after severe flooding left many Northern Ireland households in ruin last night. Residents in Counties Down, Armagh and Tyrone said the Depar...
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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.
