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Northern Ireland News for August 2003 : Page 6
UK National News, Aug 20, 2003
Tanker driver dies as his vehicle veers off flyover
A man has died after the tanker he was driving plunged 20 feet from a motorway flyover near Manchester earlier this morning. The driver has not yet been named. Two cars and a lorry were also involve...
Tanker driver dies as his vehicle veers off flyover
A man has died after the tanker he was driving plunged 20 feet from a motorway flyover near Manchester earlier this morning. The driver has not yet been named. Two cars and a lorry were also involve...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2003
NI documents found in counterfeit operation
A man has been arrested after gardai uncovered a major counterfeiting operation in the Republic of Ireland yesterday. Among the items seized were a large number of Northern Ireland driving licences a...
NI documents found in counterfeit operation
A man has been arrested after gardai uncovered a major counterfeiting operation in the Republic of Ireland yesterday. Among the items seized were a large number of Northern Ireland driving licences a...
UK National News, Aug 20, 2003
13 arrested in Gloucester drugs swoop
An operation aimed at tackling drug dealing in Gloucester City Centre has led to 13 arrests, police confirmed today. Those arrested during Operation Osprey included six women and seven men, all aged...
13 arrested in Gloucester drugs swoop
An operation aimed at tackling drug dealing in Gloucester City Centre has led to 13 arrests, police confirmed today. Those arrested during Operation Osprey included six women and seven men, all aged...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2003
SF call for criminal record abolishment criticised
Sinn Fein have been criticised after the party called for the criminal records of convicted terrorists to be removed to help their reintegration into society. Sinn Fein's north Belfast representative...
SF call for criminal record abolishment criticised
Sinn Fein have been criticised after the party called for the criminal records of convicted terrorists to be removed to help their reintegration into society. Sinn Fein's north Belfast representative...
UK National News, Aug 20, 2003
Cannabis tested as surgical painkiller
The Medical Research Council (MRC) is seeking patients scheduled for surgery to take part in a study to find out if oral cannabis plant extract can provide pain relief after an operation. The MRC sa...
Cannabis tested as surgical painkiller
The Medical Research Council (MRC) is seeking patients scheduled for surgery to take part in a study to find out if oral cannabis plant extract can provide pain relief after an operation. The MRC sa...
UK National News, Aug 20, 2003
Detained addicts to face compulsory drug testing
Addicts who steal to fund their habit will face compulsory drug testing when they are arrested as part of a £46 million package of measures to tackle drug-related crime. The scheme aims to get offend...
Detained addicts to face compulsory drug testing
Addicts who steal to fund their habit will face compulsory drug testing when they are arrested as part of a £46 million package of measures to tackle drug-related crime. The scheme aims to get offend...
UK National News, Aug 20, 2003
Bids invited for £4m anti-arson project
The government is inviting bids for £4 million for projects aimed at tackling the growing menace of arson. Successful bids are likely to range from schemes to clear abandoned and derelict vehicles fr...
Bids invited for £4m anti-arson project
The government is inviting bids for £4 million for projects aimed at tackling the growing menace of arson. Successful bids are likely to range from schemes to clear abandoned and derelict vehicles fr...
UK National News, Aug 20, 2003
Japanese fishing vessel in distress 800 miles off NI
The UK Coastguard are currently involved in assisting a Japanese fishing vessel in distress about 800 miles off the coast of Northern Ireland. At about 11:40pm last night Falmouth Coastguard picked u...
Japanese fishing vessel in distress 800 miles off NI
The UK Coastguard are currently involved in assisting a Japanese fishing vessel in distress about 800 miles off the coast of Northern Ireland. At about 11:40pm last night Falmouth Coastguard picked u...
UK National News, Aug 20, 2003
New applications urged for winter fuel payments
It may be warm now, but Pensions Minister Malcolm Wicks today urged older people who have not previously received a Winter Fuel Payment to apply for assistance as new applications received before 19 S...
New applications urged for winter fuel payments
It may be warm now, but Pensions Minister Malcolm Wicks today urged older people who have not previously received a Winter Fuel Payment to apply for assistance as new applications received before 19 S...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2003
Man arrested following arson attack
A man has been arrested following an arson attack in north Belfast this morning. The incident occurred in Newington Avenue just before 1am when a van was set alight. Police and fire crews attended t...
Man arrested following arson attack
A man has been arrested following an arson attack in north Belfast this morning. The incident occurred in Newington Avenue just before 1am when a van was set alight. Police and fire crews attended t...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2003
Travelling community receive golf compensation
Five members of the traveller community are to receive £1,000 each in compensation after a local golf club barred them from playing on its course. The case involved Dungannon Golf Club who admitted r...
Travelling community receive golf compensation
Five members of the traveller community are to receive £1,000 each in compensation after a local golf club barred them from playing on its course. The case involved Dungannon Golf Club who admitted r...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2003
Community groups get further £3.5m funding
Community groups in Northern Ireland are set to benefit from a further £3.5 million in funding, it was announced today. The funding will be used for programmes in local communities that foster a bett...
Community groups get further £3.5m funding
Community groups in Northern Ireland are set to benefit from a further £3.5 million in funding, it was announced today. The funding will be used for programmes in local communities that foster a bett...
UK National News, Aug 20, 2003
Obese at greater risk of suffering altitude sickness: report
People who are obese should take extra precautions if they are travelling to a high-altitude destination, according to researchers in the US. In a study conducted by the University of Texas Southwest...
Obese at greater risk of suffering altitude sickness: report
People who are obese should take extra precautions if they are travelling to a high-altitude destination, according to researchers in the US. In a study conducted by the University of Texas Southwest...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2003
DPP members win entitlement to time off work
Members of District Policing Partnerships will now be entitled to time off, during working hours, in order to fulfil their duties. A spokesperson for the Department of Employment and Learning (DEL) s...
DPP members win entitlement to time off work
Members of District Policing Partnerships will now be entitled to time off, during working hours, in order to fulfil their duties. A spokesperson for the Department of Employment and Learning (DEL) s...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2003
UUP delegation meets Education Minister
An Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) delegation has expressed its continuing concerns over post primary education during a meeting with the NIO Education Minister Jane Kennedy yesterday. UUP Education spok...
UUP delegation meets Education Minister
An Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) delegation has expressed its continuing concerns over post primary education during a meeting with the NIO Education Minister Jane Kennedy yesterday. UUP Education spok...
Business News, Aug 19, 2003
UK retail giant to create 200 jobs
One of the UK’s leading clothing and homewares retailers is to open three new stores in Northern Ireland creating around 200 new jobs. Matalan will open new stores in Belfast, Craigavon and Portadown...
UK retail giant to create 200 jobs
One of the UK’s leading clothing and homewares retailers is to open three new stores in Northern Ireland creating around 200 new jobs. Matalan will open new stores in Belfast, Craigavon and Portadown...
UK National News, Aug 19, 2003
Explosion devastates UN compound in Baghdad
Three people have been killed and scores more injured following a car bomb attack on the UN Headquarters in Baghdad today. The US Military say the explosion was potentially the work of a suicide bomb...
Explosion devastates UN compound in Baghdad
Three people have been killed and scores more injured following a car bomb attack on the UN Headquarters in Baghdad today. The US Military say the explosion was potentially the work of a suicide bomb...
UK National News, Aug 19, 2003
Tories hit out at Bicester asylum centre decision
The Tories have slammed the government over its decision to granting planning permission for a 750-place asylum accommodation centre at Bicester. Shadow Home Secretary Oliver Letwin said that the mov...
Tories hit out at Bicester asylum centre decision
The Tories have slammed the government over its decision to granting planning permission for a 750-place asylum accommodation centre at Bicester. Shadow Home Secretary Oliver Letwin said that the mov...
UK National News, Aug 19, 2003
Annan welcomes Liberian peace accord
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has welcomed the signing of a peace agreement between government and rebel factions in Liberia and called on all parties to “seize the opportunity” to work together to ...
Annan welcomes Liberian peace accord
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has welcomed the signing of a peace agreement between government and rebel factions in Liberia and called on all parties to “seize the opportunity” to work together to ...
UK National News, Aug 19, 2003
US soldier dies following explosion in Iraqi capital
A US soldier has been killed by an explosive device in Iraq, a US Central Command spokesperson has confirmed. The soldier, from the 1st Armored Division, was killed in an explosion in the Karadah Di...
US soldier dies following explosion in Iraqi capital
A US soldier has been killed by an explosive device in Iraq, a US Central Command spokesperson has confirmed. The soldier, from the 1st Armored Division, was killed in an explosion in the Karadah Di...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2003
Three men arrested in McGurk murder investigation
Three men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Danny McGurk at the weekend. Mr McGurk, 35, was shot dead outside his Ross Road home in the lower Falls area of west Belfast on Sunday. ...
Three men arrested in McGurk murder investigation
Three men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Danny McGurk at the weekend. Mr McGurk, 35, was shot dead outside his Ross Road home in the lower Falls area of west Belfast on Sunday. ...
UK National News, Aug 19, 2003
Ofwat warns customers over rise in charges
Ofwat has today warned the water industry that customers would find it hard to accept “substantially above-inflation rises” in water and sewerage bills following the 2004 Price Review. Ofwat, the eco...
Ofwat warns customers over rise in charges
Ofwat has today warned the water industry that customers would find it hard to accept “substantially above-inflation rises” in water and sewerage bills following the 2004 Price Review. Ofwat, the eco...
UK National News, Aug 19, 2003
Two policemen to face misconduct hearing
Two Northumbria Police officers are to face a misconduct hearing over an incident in which a patrol car struck a pedestrian, according to the Police Complaints Authority. In April 2002, Mrs Linda Don...
Two policemen to face misconduct hearing
Two Northumbria Police officers are to face a misconduct hearing over an incident in which a patrol car struck a pedestrian, according to the Police Complaints Authority. In April 2002, Mrs Linda Don...
UK National News, Aug 19, 2003
£73m ploughed into operations to reduce cataracts
Patients can expect shorter waiting times for cataract operations after a £73 million investment in improved services. Strategic health authorities are now allocating the money locally to further the...
£73m ploughed into operations to reduce cataracts
Patients can expect shorter waiting times for cataract operations after a £73 million investment in improved services. Strategic health authorities are now allocating the money locally to further the...
UK National News, Aug 19, 2003
Women more in control of money than men, says report
British women are more in control of their cash than men, according to a new survey by NatWest Internet Banking. The bank’s survey found that over a third of women know the balance on their current ...
Women more in control of money than men, says report
British women are more in control of their cash than men, according to a new survey by NatWest Internet Banking. The bank’s survey found that over a third of women know the balance on their current ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2003
UK retail giant to create 200 jobs
One of the UK’s leading clothing and homewares retailers is to open three new stores in Northern Ireland creating around 200 new jobs. Matalan will open new stores in Belfast, Craigavon and Portadown...
UK retail giant to create 200 jobs
One of the UK’s leading clothing and homewares retailers is to open three new stores in Northern Ireland creating around 200 new jobs. Matalan will open new stores in Belfast, Craigavon and Portadown...
UK National News, Aug 19, 2003
Grey imports flag as UK wheels out the best deals
Importing cars, so popular in the 1990’s, is now a "pointless" and "time-consuming exercise", according to a survey by Autocar magazine. Domestic price cuts, faltering exchange rates and worries over...
Grey imports flag as UK wheels out the best deals
Importing cars, so popular in the 1990’s, is now a "pointless" and "time-consuming exercise", according to a survey by Autocar magazine. Domestic price cuts, faltering exchange rates and worries over...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2003
NI GCSE marks improve
Northern Ireland GCSE students have improved on last year's figures and again outperformed their counterparts in England and Wales. Figures released by the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations an...
NI GCSE marks improve
Northern Ireland GCSE students have improved on last year's figures and again outperformed their counterparts in England and Wales. Figures released by the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations an...
UK National News, Aug 19, 2003
Crocked Campbell out of England team
England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson was left with a defensive headache today ahead of Wednesday night's friendly against Croatia at Portman Road. Central defensive duo Sol Campbell and Jonathan Woodgat...
Crocked Campbell out of England team
England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson was left with a defensive headache today ahead of Wednesday night's friendly against Croatia at Portman Road. Central defensive duo Sol Campbell and Jonathan Woodgat...
Recruitment News, Aug 19, 2003
NTR Broadband NI jobs boost
Northern Ireland is set to benefit from its own Broadband service after the opening of a new NTR Broadband office in Belfast today. NTR Broadband will launch its' fixed price, 'always-on', broadband ...
NTR Broadband NI jobs boost
Northern Ireland is set to benefit from its own Broadband service after the opening of a new NTR Broadband office in Belfast today. NTR Broadband will launch its' fixed price, 'always-on', broadband ...
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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.
