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Northern Ireland News for January 2002 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2002
Car tax evasion comes under DOE spotlight
A new Department of Environment sting operation will, for the first time, be able to detect those with unlicensed vehicles on the roads. The system, known as Stingray, will be able to detect unlicens...
Car tax evasion comes under DOE spotlight
A new Department of Environment sting operation will, for the first time, be able to detect those with unlicensed vehicles on the roads. The system, known as Stingray, will be able to detect unlicens...
Business News, Jan 16, 2002
Stena Line and DFDS launch new Landbridge services
Leading ferry company Stena Line has signed an agreement with DFDS Seaways to operate a new ‘Landbridge’ service to Northern Europe. From this month onwards, Stena Line customers will be able to trav...
Stena Line and DFDS launch new Landbridge services
Leading ferry company Stena Line has signed an agreement with DFDS Seaways to operate a new ‘Landbridge’ service to Northern Europe. From this month onwards, Stena Line customers will be able to trav...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2002
SDLP meets security commanders over sectarian threats
A senior SDLP delegation has met with police commanders from Belfast and the North regions and the Security minister in order to discuss the current sectarian threats and level of arrests and prosecut...
SDLP meets security commanders over sectarian threats
A senior SDLP delegation has met with police commanders from Belfast and the North regions and the Security minister in order to discuss the current sectarian threats and level of arrests and prosecut...
Business News, Jan 15, 2002
Inflation rate rises but still below government target
UK inflation rose by 0.1 per cent last month to an annual rate of 1.9 per cent - but has remained at one of its lowest levels since records began. The rate was also still below the government's targe...
Inflation rate rises but still below government target
UK inflation rose by 0.1 per cent last month to an annual rate of 1.9 per cent - but has remained at one of its lowest levels since records began. The rate was also still below the government's targe...
Business News, Jan 15, 2002
Tesco fail to match Sainsbury over Christmas period
Figures from Tesco have revealed that its Christmas sales growth failed to match that of archrival J. Sainsbury. Excluding takings from petrol stations, Tesco reported a 6.2 per cent rise in UK Chris...
Tesco fail to match Sainsbury over Christmas period
Figures from Tesco have revealed that its Christmas sales growth failed to match that of archrival J. Sainsbury. Excluding takings from petrol stations, Tesco reported a 6.2 per cent rise in UK Chris...
Business News, Jan 15, 2002
It’s time to sort out your tax returns
Fill in your self-assessment forms within the next fortnight or face a £100 fine - that’s the message that business advisors, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) are sending out to taxpayers across the count...
It’s time to sort out your tax returns
Fill in your self-assessment forms within the next fortnight or face a £100 fine - that’s the message that business advisors, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) are sending out to taxpayers across the count...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2002
Public Accounts Committee criticises NITB contracts
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has criticised the way contracts were awarded by the Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) to a company whose chairman held the same position in both organisations....
Public Accounts Committee criticises NITB contracts
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has criticised the way contracts were awarded by the Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) to a company whose chairman held the same position in both organisations....
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2002
Innovative jobs initiative launched for Belfast
A Department of Employment and Learning pilot project has been launched which hopes to place at least 290 unemployed people in work in deprived areas of Belfast. The pilot programme, Belfast Gasworks...
Innovative jobs initiative launched for Belfast
A Department of Employment and Learning pilot project has been launched which hopes to place at least 290 unemployed people in work in deprived areas of Belfast. The pilot programme, Belfast Gasworks...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2002
New opportunities to get online locally
The New Opportunities Fund is to deliver £10.5 million of Lottery cash to local communities deemed “least likely” to have the chance to be online. Computer learning projects in libraries and local ce...
New opportunities to get online locally
The New Opportunities Fund is to deliver £10.5 million of Lottery cash to local communities deemed “least likely” to have the chance to be online. Computer learning projects in libraries and local ce...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2002
Mob stone police officers at scene of road accident
Police officers who tried to help two victims of a hit-and-run accident had to flee when they were attacked by a stone-throwing crowd in Newry. The road traffic accident occurred at around 9:30pm on ...
Mob stone police officers at scene of road accident
Police officers who tried to help two victims of a hit-and-run accident had to flee when they were attacked by a stone-throwing crowd in Newry. The road traffic accident occurred at around 9:30pm on ...
Business News, Jan 15, 2002
Marconi could lay off 1,000 UK workers
Beleaguered telecoms manufacturer Marconi is to initiate a restructuring review that could see the company cut 1,000 jobs throughout its UK operations. Announcing their third quarter trading figures,...
Marconi could lay off 1,000 UK workers
Beleaguered telecoms manufacturer Marconi is to initiate a restructuring review that could see the company cut 1,000 jobs throughout its UK operations. Announcing their third quarter trading figures,...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2002
Belfast to benefit from hospitality event
The 16th annual IFEX show is being hailed as having “a central role to play” in the promotion of the province’s tourism and service economy. Taking place at the King’s Hall, Belfast, from 23-25 April...
Belfast to benefit from hospitality event
The 16th annual IFEX show is being hailed as having “a central role to play” in the promotion of the province’s tourism and service economy. Taking place at the King’s Hall, Belfast, from 23-25 April...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2002
INLA issue death threats to Protestant workers in M&S store
A Marks & Spencer distribution centre has received a call from republican paramilitaries threatening its Protestant staff. The Hyde Park centre at Mallusk in Newtownabbey received the threat reported...
INLA issue death threats to Protestant workers in M&S store
A Marks & Spencer distribution centre has received a call from republican paramilitaries threatening its Protestant staff. The Hyde Park centre at Mallusk in Newtownabbey received the threat reported...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2002
Minister announces free nursing care for elderly residents
Health Minster Bairbre de Brún has announced her intention to introduce free nursing care for elderly residents of nursing homes from October of this year. Department of Health, Social Services and P...
Minister announces free nursing care for elderly residents
Health Minster Bairbre de Brún has announced her intention to introduce free nursing care for elderly residents of nursing homes from October of this year. Department of Health, Social Services and P...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2002
Firefighters withdraw after explosions in Coalisland blaze
Firefighters were temporarily forced to withdraw from a fire in Coalisland this morning after a series of explosions were heard from inside the building. Three explosions were reported by firefighter...
Firefighters withdraw after explosions in Coalisland blaze
Firefighters were temporarily forced to withdraw from a fire in Coalisland this morning after a series of explosions were heard from inside the building. Three explosions were reported by firefighter...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2002
Funeral of murdered postman takes place
At least 2,000 people attended the funeral of Danny McColgan, the Catholic postman murdered by loyalist paramilitaries. On Tuesday, colleagues of the 20-year-old postman lined the streets around his ...
Funeral of murdered postman takes place
At least 2,000 people attended the funeral of Danny McColgan, the Catholic postman murdered by loyalist paramilitaries. On Tuesday, colleagues of the 20-year-old postman lined the streets around his ...
Business News, Jan 15, 2002
Empey unveils rural internet access programme
Economy Minister Sir Reg Empey has unveiled a new scheme to provide rural businesses with fast internet access using satellite technology. The technology, known as “affordable broadband services” (AD...
Empey unveils rural internet access programme
Economy Minister Sir Reg Empey has unveiled a new scheme to provide rural businesses with fast internet access using satellite technology. The technology, known as “affordable broadband services” (AD...
Business News, Jan 15, 2002
Organisation hits out at ageism in the UK
Discrimination on the grounds of age is still widespread in the UK workforce, despite the Government’s continued attempts to eradicate such unfair treatment. According to an ICM poll carried out for ...
Organisation hits out at ageism in the UK
Discrimination on the grounds of age is still widespread in the UK workforce, despite the Government’s continued attempts to eradicate such unfair treatment. According to an ICM poll carried out for ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2002
Weapons and bombs recovered during midnight raid
Police have seized weapons and explosives following a search of a house in nationalist area of north Belfast. The search operation, which took place shortly before midnight on Saturday, January 12, r...
Weapons and bombs recovered during midnight raid
Police have seized weapons and explosives following a search of a house in nationalist area of north Belfast. The search operation, which took place shortly before midnight on Saturday, January 12, r...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2002
Police mount major security operation in north Belfast
A major security operation was mounted in north Belfast after a loyalist death threat was issued against all Catholic teachers and postal workers. The loyalist paramilitary Ulster Defence Association...
Police mount major security operation in north Belfast
A major security operation was mounted in north Belfast after a loyalist death threat was issued against all Catholic teachers and postal workers. The loyalist paramilitary Ulster Defence Association...
Business News, Jan 14, 2002
Sanctuary Group report profit hike
The television, music and entertainment Sanctuary Group have reported sharp rise in profits and turnover for the year to September 2001. The company announced pre-tax profits rose by 88 per cent on t...
Sanctuary Group report profit hike
The television, music and entertainment Sanctuary Group have reported sharp rise in profits and turnover for the year to September 2001. The company announced pre-tax profits rose by 88 per cent on t...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2002
Sainsbury’s reveals continued upsurge in sales
Supermarket retail chain Sainsbury has reported an increase in sales for the fourth consecutive quarter, as the company continues to attempt to win back market share from their competitor Tesco. The ...
Sainsbury’s reveals continued upsurge in sales
Supermarket retail chain Sainsbury has reported an increase in sales for the fourth consecutive quarter, as the company continues to attempt to win back market share from their competitor Tesco. The ...
Business News, Jan 14, 2002
Take a working holiday with the National Trust
Are you bored with holidays that consist of little more than sun, sea, and sangria? Well, if the answer is yes, then the National Trust might be able to help with a new range of working holidays at so...
Take a working holiday with the National Trust
Are you bored with holidays that consist of little more than sun, sea, and sangria? Well, if the answer is yes, then the National Trust might be able to help with a new range of working holidays at so...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2002
Province to benefit from indigenous source of electricity
Australian mining firm AuIron is to fast-track its involvement in a Ballymoney mine and power project development in order to take advantage of increasing demand for cheap electricity through the whol...
Province to benefit from indigenous source of electricity
Australian mining firm AuIron is to fast-track its involvement in a Ballymoney mine and power project development in order to take advantage of increasing demand for cheap electricity through the whol...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2002
Education community condemns threat to school staff
Education Minister, Martin McGuinness has said the Loyalist threats issued against teachers and other school staff in North Belfast are “utterly outrageous and totally unacceptable". The Education Mi...
Education community condemns threat to school staff
Education Minister, Martin McGuinness has said the Loyalist threats issued against teachers and other school staff in North Belfast are “utterly outrageous and totally unacceptable". The Education Mi...
Business News, Jan 14, 2002
UK manufacturing output falls further than expected
Manufacturing output in the UK has fallen more sharply than initially predicted for December, defying analysts’ expectations and prompting increased speculation about the long-term future of the secto...
UK manufacturing output falls further than expected
Manufacturing output in the UK has fallen more sharply than initially predicted for December, defying analysts’ expectations and prompting increased speculation about the long-term future of the secto...
Business News, Jan 14, 2002
HMV report dramatic sales increase
HMV, the UK books, music and multimedia retailer, has recorded soaring sales during the trading periods of Christmas and New Year. HMV Media reported that like-for-like sales - the comparion of sales...
HMV report dramatic sales increase
HMV, the UK books, music and multimedia retailer, has recorded soaring sales during the trading periods of Christmas and New Year. HMV Media reported that like-for-like sales - the comparion of sales...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2002
‘Remove Loyalist threats against Catholics’ say Trimble and Durkan
Northern Ireland’s First Minister and Deputy First Minister have called for the immediate removal of threats made by loyalist paramilitaries against teachers and postal workers. In a joint statement ...
‘Remove Loyalist threats against Catholics’ say Trimble and Durkan
Northern Ireland’s First Minister and Deputy First Minister have called for the immediate removal of threats made by loyalist paramilitaries against teachers and postal workers. In a joint statement ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2002
Child hostage rescued by police
Police have rescued a young boy after a 16-hour siege at a house in Castledawson in County Londonderry. Police officers were called to the Ashbourne estate in the early hours of Sunday January 13 aft...
Child hostage rescued by police
Police have rescued a young boy after a 16-hour siege at a house in Castledawson in County Londonderry. Police officers were called to the Ashbourne estate in the early hours of Sunday January 13 aft...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2002
Trade unions call for strike over loyalist threats
Trade union leaders have called a half-day stoppage throughout Northern Ireland in protest at the murder of a young Catholic postal worker at the weekend. Mr Tom Gillen, northern spokesman of the Iri...
Trade unions call for strike over loyalist threats
Trade union leaders have called a half-day stoppage throughout Northern Ireland in protest at the murder of a young Catholic postal worker at the weekend. Mr Tom Gillen, northern spokesman of the Iri...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
