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Northern Ireland News for August 2003 : Page 10
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2003
DoE warn bikers on eve of Ulster Grand Prix
The Department of Environment (DoE) has warned that "speed is for the race track, not for open roads" as hundreds of bikers travel to this weekend's Ulster Grand Prix in Dundrod. With almost three ti...
DoE warn bikers on eve of Ulster Grand Prix
The Department of Environment (DoE) has warned that "speed is for the race track, not for open roads" as hundreds of bikers travel to this weekend's Ulster Grand Prix in Dundrod. With almost three ti...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2003
Boy airlifted to hospital by Coastguard
An eight-month-old baby boy has been airlifted to hospital after suffering severe burns while on a ferry off north-west Scotland. The child was aboard the Stornoway to Ullapool ferry yesterday when ...
Boy airlifted to hospital by Coastguard
An eight-month-old baby boy has been airlifted to hospital after suffering severe burns while on a ferry off north-west Scotland. The child was aboard the Stornoway to Ullapool ferry yesterday when ...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2003
Two Israelis die in suicide bomb attacks
Two Israelis have been killed and a further 13 injured following two suicide bomb attacks today. At around 9am (local time) a bomber entered a pharmacy in Rosh Ha'ayin, near, Tel Aviv – an area that ...
Two Israelis die in suicide bomb attacks
Two Israelis have been killed and a further 13 injured following two suicide bomb attacks today. At around 9am (local time) a bomber entered a pharmacy in Rosh Ha'ayin, near, Tel Aviv – an area that ...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2003
Liberia Crisis Appeal begins work following Taylor's resignation
The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) is today launching a Liberia Crisis Appeal to support the work of 11 of the UK's best-known charities. The appeal will help fund aid work following the depart...
Liberia Crisis Appeal begins work following Taylor's resignation
The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) is today launching a Liberia Crisis Appeal to support the work of 11 of the UK's best-known charities. The appeal will help fund aid work following the depart...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2003
UK inflation shows surprise increase
City analysts have voiced their surprise after today's rise in the month-on-month UK inflation rate - up by 0.1% to 2.9% in July. According to the latest figures from the Office of National Statistic...
UK inflation shows surprise increase
City analysts have voiced their surprise after today's rise in the month-on-month UK inflation rate - up by 0.1% to 2.9% in July. According to the latest figures from the Office of National Statistic...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2003
Bids invited for £135m waste management grant
Local authorities are set to gain a further £135 million from government to pursue sustainable waste management initiatives across England. The new Waste Performance Reward Grant will be introduced i...
Bids invited for £135m waste management grant
Local authorities are set to gain a further £135 million from government to pursue sustainable waste management initiatives across England. The new Waste Performance Reward Grant will be introduced i...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2003
Options for creating Gibraltar's first MEPs considered
The Electoral Commission are to carry out a consultation to decide the region in England and Wales with which Gibraltar should be combined for future elections to the European Parliament. Using broad...
Options for creating Gibraltar's first MEPs considered
The Electoral Commission are to carry out a consultation to decide the region in England and Wales with which Gibraltar should be combined for future elections to the European Parliament. Using broad...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2003
Abbey National to create 149 new jobs
Abbey National is set to spend around £5.5 million in a new call centre at its Mays Meadow site in Belfast. The investment, which will create 149 new jobs over the next two years, will make Belfast t...
Abbey National to create 149 new jobs
Abbey National is set to spend around £5.5 million in a new call centre at its Mays Meadow site in Belfast. The investment, which will create 149 new jobs over the next two years, will make Belfast t...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2003
Pensioner injured by burglars
A 93-year-old man has been injured during a robbery of his Co Down home early this morning. The pensioner suffered cuts to his ear and an arm injury when he confronted two men who had climbed through...
Pensioner injured by burglars
A 93-year-old man has been injured during a robbery of his Co Down home early this morning. The pensioner suffered cuts to his ear and an arm injury when he confronted two men who had climbed through...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2003
Tories call for QCA to be made 'independent'
The Conservative Party have called for the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) to be made independent to "prevent politically convenient intervention" in school exams. Secretary of State f...
Tories call for QCA to be made 'independent'
The Conservative Party have called for the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) to be made independent to "prevent politically convenient intervention" in school exams. Secretary of State f...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2003
Three people arrested following Omagh disturbances
Two men and a woman have been arrested following disturbances in Co Tyrone last night. Police were called to Lisanelly Heights in Omagh when it was reported that a group of people had been breaking w...
Three people arrested following Omagh disturbances
Two men and a woman have been arrested following disturbances in Co Tyrone last night. Police were called to Lisanelly Heights in Omagh when it was reported that a group of people had been breaking w...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2003
Microsoft fined $521 million in patent dispute
Microsoft has been fined $521 million today by a court in Chicago following a dispute over patent infringement. This was less than the approximately $1.2 billion Eolas was seeking in the trial – but...
Microsoft fined $521 million in patent dispute
Microsoft has been fined $521 million today by a court in Chicago following a dispute over patent infringement. This was less than the approximately $1.2 billion Eolas was seeking in the trial – but...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2003
Gibson's film on Christ could 'fuel anti-Semitism', says group
The American Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has voiced concerns that Mel Gibson's new film on Jesus, 'The Passion', if released in its present form, could "fuel hatred, bigotry and anti-Semitism" by rei...
Gibson's film on Christ could 'fuel anti-Semitism', says group
The American Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has voiced concerns that Mel Gibson's new film on Jesus, 'The Passion', if released in its present form, could "fuel hatred, bigotry and anti-Semitism" by rei...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2003
Grant scheme for adult learners launched
Thousands of young adults starting college courses this autumn could get a new weekly grant to help meet the costs of improving their qualifications, following the launch of the Adult Learning Grant p...
Grant scheme for adult learners launched
Thousands of young adults starting college courses this autumn could get a new weekly grant to help meet the costs of improving their qualifications, following the launch of the Adult Learning Grant p...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2003
Man Utd sign Ronaldo, but not the Real one
Manchester United today completed the signings of Portugese teenage sensation Ronaldo and Brazilian World Cup finalist Kleberson for a combined fee of £18 million. Ronaldo - full name Christiano Rona...
Man Utd sign Ronaldo, but not the Real one
Manchester United today completed the signings of Portugese teenage sensation Ronaldo and Brazilian World Cup finalist Kleberson for a combined fee of £18 million. Ronaldo - full name Christiano Rona...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2003
Lisburn man beaten in paramilitary-style attack
A man has been treated in hospital following a paramilitary style attack in Co Antrim last night. The 25-year-old man was asleep in his home at Lagan Walk in Lisburn when three masked men entered the...
Lisburn man beaten in paramilitary-style attack
A man has been treated in hospital following a paramilitary style attack in Co Antrim last night. The 25-year-old man was asleep in his home at Lagan Walk in Lisburn when three masked men entered the...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2003
Durkan describes policing threat as 'despicable'
SDLP leader, Mark Durkan has condemned those who sent bullets to the deputy chairman of the NI Policing Board and a member of the DPP in Londonderry, describing it as "despicable". Denis Bradley, the...
Durkan describes policing threat as 'despicable'
SDLP leader, Mark Durkan has condemned those who sent bullets to the deputy chairman of the NI Policing Board and a member of the DPP in Londonderry, describing it as "despicable". Denis Bradley, the...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2003
Firefighters treat house blaze as suspicious
Firefighters are treating a blaze which destroyed a house in Co Londonderry early this morning as suspicious. The house, which was being constructed near Desertmartin, was spotted on fire in the earl...
Firefighters treat house blaze as suspicious
Firefighters are treating a blaze which destroyed a house in Co Londonderry early this morning as suspicious. The house, which was being constructed near Desertmartin, was spotted on fire in the earl...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2003
Insurance good practice statement welcomed
Enterprise Minister, Ian Pearson has welcomed the announcement that liability insurers will provide at least 21 days notice of their renewal terms under a new statement of good practice. Announced by...
Insurance good practice statement welcomed
Enterprise Minister, Ian Pearson has welcomed the announcement that liability insurers will provide at least 21 days notice of their renewal terms under a new statement of good practice. Announced by...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2003
Minister calls for £50 million funding bids
The initial areas for potential support from the two-year £50 million Integrated Development Fund (IDF) have been confirmed NIO Minister, Ian Pearson today. The strategies should complement existing ...
Minister calls for £50 million funding bids
The initial areas for potential support from the two-year £50 million Integrated Development Fund (IDF) have been confirmed NIO Minister, Ian Pearson today. The strategies should complement existing ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2003
Belfast student heads to World Congress of Youth event
A young Belfast woman has been picked to attend the largest international youth conference in the world. Jenny Gibson, 21, is the only delegate to be selected from Northern Ireland to go to the World...
Belfast student heads to World Congress of Youth event
A young Belfast woman has been picked to attend the largest international youth conference in the world. Jenny Gibson, 21, is the only delegate to be selected from Northern Ireland to go to the World...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2003
Missing Islandmagee girl returns home
The Co Antrim girl who police believed may have been abducted has returned home safe. Clarissa Martin, 15, from Islandmagee, went missing on Friday night and was last seen at Yorkgate Railway Station...
Missing Islandmagee girl returns home
The Co Antrim girl who police believed may have been abducted has returned home safe. Clarissa Martin, 15, from Islandmagee, went missing on Friday night and was last seen at Yorkgate Railway Station...
UK National News, Aug 11, 2003
US soldier killed in Baghdad explosion
A US soldier has been killed and two others injured following a bomb attack in the Iraqi capital Baghdad yesterday. The soldier, from the 4th Infantry Division, was killed when an improvised device ...
US soldier killed in Baghdad explosion
A US soldier has been killed and two others injured following a bomb attack in the Iraqi capital Baghdad yesterday. The soldier, from the 4th Infantry Division, was killed when an improvised device ...
UK National News, Aug 11, 2003
Nato troops to back up UN mission to Afghanistan
In its first operation outside of the Euro-Atlantic area, Nato is set to provide "top-level support" to the UN peacekeeping force deployed in and around the Afghan capital, Kabul. Nato's new role inc...
Nato troops to back up UN mission to Afghanistan
In its first operation outside of the Euro-Atlantic area, Nato is set to provide "top-level support" to the UN peacekeeping force deployed in and around the Afghan capital, Kabul. Nato's new role inc...
UK National News, Aug 11, 2003
Body found in river may be missing teen
Suffolk police, who are searching for a missing teenager, have recovered a body from the River Blyth, near Southwold. Police confirmed yesterday that the body of a male had been taken from the river...
Body found in river may be missing teen
Suffolk police, who are searching for a missing teenager, have recovered a body from the River Blyth, near Southwold. Police confirmed yesterday that the body of a male had been taken from the river...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2003
Police appeal following sexual assault
Police are continuing to appeal for information after a woman was sexually assaulted during a robbery at her home in Co Down. The attack took place at around 5.30am on Friday when two intruders broke...
Police appeal following sexual assault
Police are continuing to appeal for information after a woman was sexually assaulted during a robbery at her home in Co Down. The attack took place at around 5.30am on Friday when two intruders broke...
UK National News, Aug 11, 2003
Fisherman dies in stormy seas
A man has died after a series of storms wreaked havoc on shipping lanes off the coast of north-east England yesterday. Yesterday the Hartlepool lifeboat said that it passed through wreckage and fish...
Fisherman dies in stormy seas
A man has died after a series of storms wreaked havoc on shipping lanes off the coast of north-east England yesterday. Yesterday the Hartlepool lifeboat said that it passed through wreckage and fish...
UK National News, Aug 11, 2003
Man charged over drugs find
An Italian man appeared at Crawley Magistrates Court this morning charged with attempting to smuggle approximately 20 kilos of cocaine through Gatwick Airport. On Sunday, Dario Berardi (32), an Itali...
Man charged over drugs find
An Italian man appeared at Crawley Magistrates Court this morning charged with attempting to smuggle approximately 20 kilos of cocaine through Gatwick Airport. On Sunday, Dario Berardi (32), an Itali...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2003
Missing girl may have been abducted
Police believe that a missing 15-year-old Co Antrim girl, who was last seen on Friday, may have been abducted. Clarissa Martin, from Islandmagee, was last seen at Yorkgate Railway Station in Belfast ...
Missing girl may have been abducted
Police believe that a missing 15-year-old Co Antrim girl, who was last seen on Friday, may have been abducted. Clarissa Martin, from Islandmagee, was last seen at Yorkgate Railway Station in Belfast ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2003
Three men arrested in joint terrorist operation
Three men have been arrested in England following a police investigation into terrorist activity by dissident republicans. The arrests, under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, were made in the north o...
Three men arrested in joint terrorist operation
Three men have been arrested in England following a police investigation into terrorist activity by dissident republicans. The arrests, under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, were made in the north o...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Early mist and fog clearing to leave a dry and mainly sunny day, although patchy cloud possible through County Down. Warmest in the west with light east or northeast winds. Maximum temperature 20 °C.Tonight:Dry and bright at first but some areas of low cloud developing through the evening and overnight, particularly over southern counties and the north Antrim hills. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
