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Northern Ireland News for August 2001 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2001
Men held in Colombia deny IRA links
Three alleged IRA suspects arrested in Colombia earlier this week have denied links with the Provisional IRA or Colombian guerrillas. According to the Colombian Attorney’s Office the men, James Monag...
Men held in Colombia deny IRA links
Three alleged IRA suspects arrested in Colombia earlier this week have denied links with the Provisional IRA or Colombian guerrillas. According to the Colombian Attorney’s Office the men, James Monag...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2001
Police investigate vicious overnight attacks
Three people have been treated in hospital after a gang of masked men armed with machetes, knives and baseball bats attacked them in a house in County Antrim. The gang of seven or eight men, one of w...
Police investigate vicious overnight attacks
Three people have been treated in hospital after a gang of masked men armed with machetes, knives and baseball bats attacked them in a house in County Antrim. The gang of seven or eight men, one of w...
Business News, Aug 17, 2001
Lastminute.com plan to break even in nine months
Web retailer Lastminute.com has said it plans to break even in the UK and France within nine months. The dot.com reported a 16.8 per cent reduction in its quarterly loss to £8.9m during the third qua...
Lastminute.com plan to break even in nine months
Web retailer Lastminute.com has said it plans to break even in the UK and France within nine months. The dot.com reported a 16.8 per cent reduction in its quarterly loss to £8.9m during the third qua...
Business News, Aug 17, 2001
Dot.com publisher suspends publication
The Industry Standard, the publication which chronicled the rise and fall of internet stocks, is to suspend publication of its weekly magazine and lay off the majority of its staff. The journal will ...
Dot.com publisher suspends publication
The Industry Standard, the publication which chronicled the rise and fall of internet stocks, is to suspend publication of its weekly magazine and lay off the majority of its staff. The journal will ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2001
New independent Social Security referee appointed
The Social Development Minister Maurice Morrow has appointed a new Independent Case Examiner. Ms Jodi Berg has replaced Anne Parker, the first Independent Case Examiner who filled the post for the la...
New independent Social Security referee appointed
The Social Development Minister Maurice Morrow has appointed a new Independent Case Examiner. Ms Jodi Berg has replaced Anne Parker, the first Independent Case Examiner who filled the post for the la...
Business News, Aug 17, 2001
Economists fear house price bubble set to deflate
Leading economy analysts are concerned that the buoyant house prices driven by a speculative property investments market may be set to end. The warning will strike a poignant chord with house buyers ...
Economists fear house price bubble set to deflate
Leading economy analysts are concerned that the buoyant house prices driven by a speculative property investments market may be set to end. The warning will strike a poignant chord with house buyers ...
Business News, Aug 17, 2001
Technology share rebound fails to materialise
Share traders who had hoped to see technology and telecommunications shares recover after a poor week’s trading on the FTSE100 have been disappointed. Trading in tech and telecoms shares failed to fi...
Technology share rebound fails to materialise
Share traders who had hoped to see technology and telecommunications shares recover after a poor week’s trading on the FTSE100 have been disappointed. Trading in tech and telecoms shares failed to fi...
Business News, Aug 17, 2001
BT scrap jobs plan for Derry Call Centre
Plans by BT to create 400 jobs in Londonderry have been abandoned, after the company announced it was scaling back on proposals for a major call centre in the city. The Queen's Quay call centre proje...
BT scrap jobs plan for Derry Call Centre
Plans by BT to create 400 jobs in Londonderry have been abandoned, after the company announced it was scaling back on proposals for a major call centre in the city. The Queen's Quay call centre proje...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2001
Bidding war for TBI develops following Vinci offer
TBI, which controls numerous airports throughout the world including Belfast International Airport, is poised to become the target of a takeover war, following a bid from French construction giant Vin...
Bidding war for TBI develops following Vinci offer
TBI, which controls numerous airports throughout the world including Belfast International Airport, is poised to become the target of a takeover war, following a bid from French construction giant Vin...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2001
Ryanair in discussions with BIA on Aldergrove services
Low cost Irish airline Ryanair is believed to be in discussions with Belfast International Airport (BIA) over plans to bring its services to Aldergrove. The airline, which already flies out of London...
Ryanair in discussions with BIA on Aldergrove services
Low cost Irish airline Ryanair is believed to be in discussions with Belfast International Airport (BIA) over plans to bring its services to Aldergrove. The airline, which already flies out of London...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2001
Police launch murder inquiry after body found in west Belfast
The police have begun a murder investigation after a man's body was found in west Belfast. The body of the man, named as David McDowell (34) from Battenburg Street, was discovered on a footpath at th...
Police launch murder inquiry after body found in west Belfast
The police have begun a murder investigation after a man's body was found in west Belfast. The body of the man, named as David McDowell (34) from Battenburg Street, was discovered on a footpath at th...
Business News, Aug 16, 2001
Banks may face charges probe
Banks that charge extortionate fees to customers who accidentally go overdrawn or bounce cheques could be facing a full-scale investigation. The Banking Code Standards Board (BCSB) claims that people...
Banks may face charges probe
Banks that charge extortionate fees to customers who accidentally go overdrawn or bounce cheques could be facing a full-scale investigation. The Banking Code Standards Board (BCSB) claims that people...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2001
DUP calls for inquiry into false passports used by IRA suspects
Democratic Unionist MP Iris Robinson has demanded an investigation into how two of the three men detained in Columbia were able to travel on false British passports. The anti-Agreement MP for Strangf...
DUP calls for inquiry into false passports used by IRA suspects
Democratic Unionist MP Iris Robinson has demanded an investigation into how two of the three men detained in Columbia were able to travel on false British passports. The anti-Agreement MP for Strangf...
Business News, Aug 16, 2001
High retail sales in July throw doubt on further interest rate cut
The latest figures on retail sales in July have decreased hopes of a further interest rates cut. Data on retail sales released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show that retail sales jumped...
High retail sales in July throw doubt on further interest rate cut
The latest figures on retail sales in July have decreased hopes of a further interest rates cut. Data on retail sales released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show that retail sales jumped...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2001
Two men shot in paramilitary style attacks in west Belfast
Two men have been shot in the ankles in separate paramilitary-style attacks in west Belfast. The first man was shot in both ankles around 8.30pm in Norglen Parade on Wednesday night and was treated i...
Two men shot in paramilitary style attacks in west Belfast
Two men have been shot in the ankles in separate paramilitary-style attacks in west Belfast. The first man was shot in both ankles around 8.30pm in Norglen Parade on Wednesday night and was treated i...
Business News, Aug 16, 2001
Catering deal for Eurest Sutcliffe
Eurest Sutcliffe, a subsidiary of Surrey based catering giant Compass, have announced a deal to provide catering services at Halifax’s new call centre in Belfast. The deal, worth over £300,000 per an...
Catering deal for Eurest Sutcliffe
Eurest Sutcliffe, a subsidiary of Surrey based catering giant Compass, have announced a deal to provide catering services at Halifax’s new call centre in Belfast. The deal, worth over £300,000 per an...
Business News, Aug 16, 2001
Local businesses gain from benefits of on-line directory
Newtownabbey Borough recently opened their doors to global trading opportunities thanks to a new on-line business directory at www.newtownabbey.gov.uk. From specialised clothing for fire fighters, to...
Local businesses gain from benefits of on-line directory
Newtownabbey Borough recently opened their doors to global trading opportunities thanks to a new on-line business directory at www.newtownabbey.gov.uk. From specialised clothing for fire fighters, to...
Business News, Aug 16, 2001
NI adults set to go Falcon in summer 2002
As the package holiday market goes from strength to strength, when and how Northern Ireland holidaymakers book their summer holidays is undergoing significant change, according to Falcon Holidays Dire...
NI adults set to go Falcon in summer 2002
As the package holiday market goes from strength to strength, when and how Northern Ireland holidaymakers book their summer holidays is undergoing significant change, according to Falcon Holidays Dire...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2001
Northern Ireland pupils are in a class of their own
Northern Ireland students have outperformed their peers in England and Wales in both A-level and the new AS level exams. Figures released by the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessmen...
Northern Ireland pupils are in a class of their own
Northern Ireland students have outperformed their peers in England and Wales in both A-level and the new AS level exams. Figures released by the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessmen...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2001
CIS Insurance sponsor Irish League Cup
CIS Insurance has agreed a three-year deal to back the Irish League’s League Cup football competition. It is believed that the insurance firm have promised a £70,000 plus package for the competition....
CIS Insurance sponsor Irish League Cup
CIS Insurance has agreed a three-year deal to back the Irish League’s League Cup football competition. It is believed that the insurance firm have promised a £70,000 plus package for the competition....
Business News, Aug 16, 2001
CBI chief says further rate cut is possible
CBI chief Digby Jones has predicted that interest rates could come down another 0.25 per cent before the end of the year. Opening new office for the CBI on a fact-finding visit to Northern Ireland, t...
CBI chief says further rate cut is possible
CBI chief Digby Jones has predicted that interest rates could come down another 0.25 per cent before the end of the year. Opening new office for the CBI on a fact-finding visit to Northern Ireland, t...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2001
Arson attacks on churches growing
A Catholic church in County Antrim targeted by arsonists is the most recent example of an alarming upsurge in attacks on churches in Northern Ireland. The fire at St Peter's the Rock in Stoneyford, L...
Arson attacks on churches growing
A Catholic church in County Antrim targeted by arsonists is the most recent example of an alarming upsurge in attacks on churches in Northern Ireland. The fire at St Peter's the Rock in Stoneyford, L...
Business News, Aug 16, 2001
Ireland’s companies should prepare for euro payslips
When the Republic of Ireland switches to the euro on 1 January 2002, one of the first visible signs for the working population will be receiving the euro amount on their payslips. Belfast-based ICS C...
Ireland’s companies should prepare for euro payslips
When the Republic of Ireland switches to the euro on 1 January 2002, one of the first visible signs for the working population will be receiving the euro amount on their payslips. Belfast-based ICS C...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2001
SDLP leader meets Irish Taoiseach to discuss situation
The leader of SDLP John Hume has met with the Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern to discuss the latest developments at home and abroad. The meeting was held to discuss the IRA decision last Tuesday to with...
SDLP leader meets Irish Taoiseach to discuss situation
The leader of SDLP John Hume has met with the Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern to discuss the latest developments at home and abroad. The meeting was held to discuss the IRA decision last Tuesday to with...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2001
Policing cash boost in the advent of police reform package
With the publication of the controversial RUC reform package details expected later this week the Secretary of State Dr John Reid has announced an additional £10 million in police resources. The cash...
Policing cash boost in the advent of police reform package
With the publication of the controversial RUC reform package details expected later this week the Secretary of State Dr John Reid has announced an additional £10 million in police resources. The cash...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2001
Big W appoint senior management team
The new Big W store, which will officially open at Yorkgate Shopping Centre, Belfast in November, has announced its new senior management team. The new store, which is expected create over 250 new jo...
Big W appoint senior management team
The new Big W store, which will officially open at Yorkgate Shopping Centre, Belfast in November, has announced its new senior management team. The new store, which is expected create over 250 new jo...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2001
Health chiefs consider prescription fraud clamp down
Health Service chiefs are considering introducing fixed penalty charges to combat the multi-pound prescription fraud in Northern Ireland. The proposal is being taken into account by the Eastern Healt...
Health chiefs consider prescription fraud clamp down
Health Service chiefs are considering introducing fixed penalty charges to combat the multi-pound prescription fraud in Northern Ireland. The proposal is being taken into account by the Eastern Healt...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2001
NI unemployment figures fall
Sir Reg Empey, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment, has welcomed news that unemployment, including long-term unemployment, has fallen in Northern Ireland. The Minister was commenting on the...
NI unemployment figures fall
Sir Reg Empey, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment, has welcomed news that unemployment, including long-term unemployment, has fallen in Northern Ireland. The Minister was commenting on the...
Business News, Aug 15, 2001
Investors helped to find unclaimed dividends and windfalls
The Unclaimed Assets Register (UAR), which holds details on lost or forgotten life policies, pensions and unit trusts, is to be extended to include £3 billion in unclaimed dividends and other securiti...
Investors helped to find unclaimed dividends and windfalls
The Unclaimed Assets Register (UAR), which holds details on lost or forgotten life policies, pensions and unit trusts, is to be extended to include £3 billion in unclaimed dividends and other securiti...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2001
Rate Collection Agency receives Charter Mark
Northern Ireland’s Rate Collection Agency has received the Charter Mark award in recognition of the service the Agency provides to the public. The Charter Mark award, which is valid for three years, ...
Rate Collection Agency receives Charter Mark
Northern Ireland’s Rate Collection Agency has received the Charter Mark award in recognition of the service the Agency provides to the public. The Charter Mark award, which is valid for three years, ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
