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Northern Ireland News for August 2001 : Page 12
Business News, Aug 6, 2001
Salaries rise as skills shortage worsens
TWO out of five small businesses recruiting new managers last year had problems hiring people, with three-quarters of these citing lack of specialised skills as the reason. These are some of the find...
Salaries rise as skills shortage worsens
TWO out of five small businesses recruiting new managers last year had problems hiring people, with three-quarters of these citing lack of specialised skills as the reason. These are some of the find...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2001
McGuinness hits out at Magherafelt attacks
Education Minister and MP for Mid Ulster Martin McGuinness has condemned the attempted pipebomb attacks in Magherafelt as part of a “cowardly” campaign of intimidation by loyalists against Catholic ho...
McGuinness hits out at Magherafelt attacks
Education Minister and MP for Mid Ulster Martin McGuinness has condemned the attempted pipebomb attacks in Magherafelt as part of a “cowardly” campaign of intimidation by loyalists against Catholic ho...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2001
Man’s body found in Malone Road area
The body of a man found murdered in the Malone Road area of south Belfast has been identified as that of Kenneth Oslon, from Lower Windsor Avenue. Mr Oslon’s body was found in an entry behind houses ...
Man’s body found in Malone Road area
The body of a man found murdered in the Malone Road area of south Belfast has been identified as that of Kenneth Oslon, from Lower Windsor Avenue. Mr Oslon’s body was found in an entry behind houses ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2001
Man Utd all set for Belfast
Manchester United are set to play Irish League Champions Linfield at Windsor Park on Tuesday 21 August. However, the Blues are unlikely to face the Premiership Champions’ strongest side as the friend...
Man Utd all set for Belfast
Manchester United are set to play Irish League Champions Linfield at Windsor Park on Tuesday 21 August. However, the Blues are unlikely to face the Premiership Champions’ strongest side as the friend...
Business News, Aug 6, 2001
HSBC posts promising half year results
Banking goliath HSBC has announced positive first half results despite challenging economic conditions. It has posted first half pre-tax profit of £4.09 billion before goodwill, up from £3.64 billion...
HSBC posts promising half year results
Banking goliath HSBC has announced positive first half results despite challenging economic conditions. It has posted first half pre-tax profit of £4.09 billion before goodwill, up from £3.64 billion...
Business News, Aug 6, 2001
Fingerprints trialled in fight against credit card fraud
Fingerprints could soon be the latest weapon in the fight against credit card fraud if current trials in the UK show encouraging results. Credit card fraud is one of the country’s fastest-growing for...
Fingerprints trialled in fight against credit card fraud
Fingerprints could soon be the latest weapon in the fight against credit card fraud if current trials in the UK show encouraging results. Credit card fraud is one of the country’s fastest-growing for...
Business News, Aug 6, 2001
BT gets £18 billion offer from German investment bank
British Telecom has received an offer of £18 billion from a German investment bank West LB for its fixed-line network, according to a report in The Sunday Times. The bid for the network, which accord...
BT gets £18 billion offer from German investment bank
British Telecom has received an offer of £18 billion from a German investment bank West LB for its fixed-line network, according to a report in The Sunday Times. The bid for the network, which accord...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2001
Three people escape blaze in Ballymena arson attempt
Three people were forced to flee from their Ballymena home after a fire was deliberately started outside the building. The residents of the house, in Victoria Park, noticed flames outside the front o...
Three people escape blaze in Ballymena arson attempt
Three people were forced to flee from their Ballymena home after a fire was deliberately started outside the building. The residents of the house, in Victoria Park, noticed flames outside the front o...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2001
Decommissioning report hailed as breakthrough
A short statement issued on Monday by the Independent International Commission on Decommissioning has given some hope of a movement towards disarmament by the IRA. The terse statement from the Commis...
Decommissioning report hailed as breakthrough
A short statement issued on Monday by the Independent International Commission on Decommissioning has given some hope of a movement towards disarmament by the IRA. The terse statement from the Commis...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 3, 2001
Parties meet Reid for briefing on RUC reform package
Northern Ireland’s pro-agreement parties have held an intensive series of talks about reform of the RUC with the Secretary of State Dr John Reid at Hillsborough Castle. The meetings scheduled on Frid...
Parties meet Reid for briefing on RUC reform package
Northern Ireland’s pro-agreement parties have held an intensive series of talks about reform of the RUC with the Secretary of State Dr John Reid at Hillsborough Castle. The meetings scheduled on Frid...
Business News, Aug 3, 2001
Unilever announce first-half profit increase
Consumer goods giant Unilever have announced a 7 per cent rise in half-year pre-tax profits. For the second quarter, Unilever, the name behind some of the best-known products on supermarket shelves ...
Unilever announce first-half profit increase
Consumer goods giant Unilever have announced a 7 per cent rise in half-year pre-tax profits. For the second quarter, Unilever, the name behind some of the best-known products on supermarket shelves ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 3, 2001
Mayor of Belfast hold cross community talks
Political leaders on the Belfast City Council have called for an end to violence on the streets of the city. A meeting was called by the new Lord Mayor of Belfast Jim Rodgers in an attempt to find a ...
Mayor of Belfast hold cross community talks
Political leaders on the Belfast City Council have called for an end to violence on the streets of the city. A meeting was called by the new Lord Mayor of Belfast Jim Rodgers in an attempt to find a ...
Business News, Aug 3, 2001
Minister announces good news for older workers
TANAISTE and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mary Harney, has announced new changes in Community Employment which means older workers can now benefit from an extended period of particip...
Minister announces good news for older workers
TANAISTE and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mary Harney, has announced new changes in Community Employment which means older workers can now benefit from an extended period of particip...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 3, 2001
Fermanagh tourist attraction provides setting for geological guide
One of County Fermanagh’s best-known tourist attractions, the Marble Arch Caves, has formed the setting for the launch of a new guide designed to raise awareness of the geological importance of many o...
Fermanagh tourist attraction provides setting for geological guide
One of County Fermanagh’s best-known tourist attractions, the Marble Arch Caves, has formed the setting for the launch of a new guide designed to raise awareness of the geological importance of many o...
Business News, Aug 3, 2001
Halifax report house price rises dip in July
Rampant house price rises at the start of the year have shown their first dip according to a new survey released by the Halifax. In July the average house price rise dropped off to 0.7 percent, which...
Halifax report house price rises dip in July
Rampant house price rises at the start of the year have shown their first dip according to a new survey released by the Halifax. In July the average house price rise dropped off to 0.7 percent, which...
Business News, Aug 3, 2001
Eurozone holds steady on interest rates
THE European Central Bank (ECB) has held steady on interest rates following speculation that the eurozone may be able to avoid a recession in the manufacturing sector. The ECB announced its decision ...
Eurozone holds steady on interest rates
THE European Central Bank (ECB) has held steady on interest rates following speculation that the eurozone may be able to avoid a recession in the manufacturing sector. The ECB announced its decision ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 3, 2001
Dissident republican group blamed for Ealing bomb attack
Police in London are blaming dissident Irish republicans for the West London car bombing which caused widespread damage and injured seven people. The bomb, which contained around 40kg of homemade exp...
Dissident republican group blamed for Ealing bomb attack
Police in London are blaming dissident Irish republicans for the West London car bombing which caused widespread damage and injured seven people. The bomb, which contained around 40kg of homemade exp...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 3, 2001
Loyalist group claim responsibility for stab attack on sexton
It has been revealed that loyalist paramilitary group the Red Hand Defenders are behind an attack on a Carnmoney sexton only hours before murdered teenager Gavin Brett was laid to rest at the church. ...
Loyalist group claim responsibility for stab attack on sexton
It has been revealed that loyalist paramilitary group the Red Hand Defenders are behind an attack on a Carnmoney sexton only hours before murdered teenager Gavin Brett was laid to rest at the church. ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 3, 2001
Sinn Féin call for all package details to be published
Sinn Féin have said they have not yet reached a decision on the Anglo-Irish blueprint and have called for more information to be published. The statement came after Sinn Féin’s ruling executive met i...
Sinn Féin call for all package details to be published
Sinn Féin have said they have not yet reached a decision on the Anglo-Irish blueprint and have called for more information to be published. The statement came after Sinn Féin’s ruling executive met i...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 3, 2001
Reid condemns Ealing bombing
The Secretary of State, Dr John Reid has condemned the car bomb attack in West London, in a statement released before his before his meeting with pro-Agreement parties to discuss revised implementatio...
Reid condemns Ealing bombing
The Secretary of State, Dr John Reid has condemned the car bomb attack in West London, in a statement released before his before his meeting with pro-Agreement parties to discuss revised implementatio...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 3, 2001
McIlroy set for new NI contract
The Irish Football Association is set to offer Northern Ireland international team boss Sammy McIlroy a new two-year contract. Although the international side have lost their last six matches, McIlro...
McIlroy set for new NI contract
The Irish Football Association is set to offer Northern Ireland international team boss Sammy McIlroy a new two-year contract. Although the international side have lost their last six matches, McIlro...
Business News, Aug 3, 2001
Belfast to host corporate World Congress
The International Development Research Council (IDRC) have announced further details of the IDRC Belfast World Congress 2001 to be held from 15-18 September. Belfast will host senior executives repr...
Belfast to host corporate World Congress
The International Development Research Council (IDRC) have announced further details of the IDRC Belfast World Congress 2001 to be held from 15-18 September. Belfast will host senior executives repr...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 3, 2001
Coleman keeps the faith in original line up
The manager of Derry Eamon Coleman named an unchanged side for Sunday's All-Ireland quarterfinal date with Tyrone in Clones. Coleman announced on Thursday that he is keeping faith with the side that ...
Coleman keeps the faith in original line up
The manager of Derry Eamon Coleman named an unchanged side for Sunday's All-Ireland quarterfinal date with Tyrone in Clones. Coleman announced on Thursday that he is keeping faith with the side that ...
Business News, Aug 3, 2001
NI Executive launches a ‘first’ in electronic development
The Northern Ireland Executive has announced the first government department to go live with electronic tendering. The Northern Ireland Government Purchasing Agency (GPA) is the first government depa...
NI Executive launches a ‘first’ in electronic development
The Northern Ireland Executive has announced the first government department to go live with electronic tendering. The Northern Ireland Government Purchasing Agency (GPA) is the first government depa...
Business News, Aug 3, 2001
DOE invites comments on future of small unit housing
The Department of the Environment (DoE) has issued an invitation for comments relating to a newly published draft Advice Notice regarding the future of small unit housing. The document, which is set ...
DOE invites comments on future of small unit housing
The Department of the Environment (DoE) has issued an invitation for comments relating to a newly published draft Advice Notice regarding the future of small unit housing. The document, which is set ...
Business News, Aug 3, 2001
British Midland move operations to Belfast City airport
Business travellers in and around Belfast are set to benefit in terms of travel times after bmi british midland announced plans to move their London Heathrow and East Midlands operations from Belfast ...
British Midland move operations to Belfast City airport
Business travellers in and around Belfast are set to benefit in terms of travel times after bmi british midland announced plans to move their London Heathrow and East Midlands operations from Belfast ...
Business News, Aug 3, 2001
Belfast company secures South African network contract
Belfast-based Audio-Processing Technology has secured a television network contract estimated to be worth around a quarter of a million with the South African Broadcast Corporation. Audio Processing ...
Belfast company secures South African network contract
Belfast-based Audio-Processing Technology has secured a television network contract estimated to be worth around a quarter of a million with the South African Broadcast Corporation. Audio Processing ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 3, 2001
Teenagers injured in overnight assaults
The province has seen a series of overnight assaults during which two teenagers were attacked and beaten in two separate incidents. In Belfast, a 19 year old man, who was walking home after collectin...
Teenagers injured in overnight assaults
The province has seen a series of overnight assaults during which two teenagers were attacked and beaten in two separate incidents. In Belfast, a 19 year old man, who was walking home after collectin...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 2, 2001
British soldiers must return to NI to give evidence
British soldiers called to give evidence at the Bloody Sunday Tribunal must return to the province to give their evidence at the Tribunal sitting in the Guildhall in Derry. Set up to investigate the ...
British soldiers must return to NI to give evidence
British soldiers called to give evidence at the Bloody Sunday Tribunal must return to the province to give their evidence at the Tribunal sitting in the Guildhall in Derry. Set up to investigate the ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 2, 2001
Action Cancer Centre comes under attack from vandals
Vandals have attacked the headquarters of a Belfast cancer charity, causing widespread damage to the building and disrupting vital treatment sessions for cancer patients due to attend clinics the next...
Action Cancer Centre comes under attack from vandals
Vandals have attacked the headquarters of a Belfast cancer charity, causing widespread damage to the building and disrupting vital treatment sessions for cancer patients due to attend clinics the next...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A chilly start with a widespread frost and some freezing fog, any freezing fog slow to clear. Otherwise bright with sunny spells and coastal showers. Light winds. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Coastal showers dying out with a widespread frost developing along with freezing fog, which could become extensive. Winds remaining light. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
