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Northern Ireland News for October 2002 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2002
Six in court over drugs charges
Six people have appeared before North Antrim Magistrates today charged with drugs trafficking offences. The five adults and one juvenile were arrested on Friday following a police raid on a flat in ...
Six in court over drugs charges
Six people have appeared before North Antrim Magistrates today charged with drugs trafficking offences. The five adults and one juvenile were arrested on Friday following a police raid on a flat in ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2002
East Belfast shooting victim dies in hospital
The man who was shot and seriously wounded in east Belfast last week, has died in hospital. Twenty-two-year-old Alexander McKinley, who was shot in the head last Monday night as he sat in a car on th...
East Belfast shooting victim dies in hospital
The man who was shot and seriously wounded in east Belfast last week, has died in hospital. Twenty-two-year-old Alexander McKinley, who was shot in the head last Monday night as he sat in a car on th...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2002
Plight of stressed out staff highlighted in European safety week
It has been revealed that around 13,000 employees in Northern Ireland suffer from illnesses such as stress brought on by work-related stress each year. The figures were released to highlight the scal...
Plight of stressed out staff highlighted in European safety week
It has been revealed that around 13,000 employees in Northern Ireland suffer from illnesses such as stress brought on by work-related stress each year. The figures were released to highlight the scal...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2002
Two County Tyrone directors disqualified
A husband and wife from Coalisland in County Tyrone have been disqualified from being company directors. The High Court disqualified John Paul McGrath and Veronica Marie McGrath, both from Coalisland...
Two County Tyrone directors disqualified
A husband and wife from Coalisland in County Tyrone have been disqualified from being company directors. The High Court disqualified John Paul McGrath and Veronica Marie McGrath, both from Coalisland...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2002
Outgoing Trade Minister urges business to remain optimistic
Outgoing Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment, Sir Reg Empey has urged local business to remain optimistic despite suspension of the Northern Ireland Assembly. Commenting today, following th...
Outgoing Trade Minister urges business to remain optimistic
Outgoing Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment, Sir Reg Empey has urged local business to remain optimistic despite suspension of the Northern Ireland Assembly. Commenting today, following th...
Recruitment News, Oct 14, 2002
EMC set to trim global workforce by 7%
EMC Corporation, the data storage company that employs 1,300 in Cork and Dublin, has announced it will cut its global workforce by 7% following disappointing third-quarter results. EMC has yet to dec...
EMC set to trim global workforce by 7%
EMC Corporation, the data storage company that employs 1,300 in Cork and Dublin, has announced it will cut its global workforce by 7% following disappointing third-quarter results. EMC has yet to dec...
Recruitment News, Oct 14, 2002
Oracle cuts may not affect operation in Ireland
Technology giant Oracle has indicated that the bulk of 500 to 600 job cuts it is planning will be made in its European and Asian operations. However, a spokesman for Oracle Ireland said it was hoped ...
Oracle cuts may not affect operation in Ireland
Technology giant Oracle has indicated that the bulk of 500 to 600 job cuts it is planning will be made in its European and Asian operations. However, a spokesman for Oracle Ireland said it was hoped ...
Recruitment News, Oct 14, 2002
North western port could 'create 1,000 Jobs'
Five hundred jobs and a similar number of part-time positions could be created if a major harbour was developed in Co Mayo for commercial, marine and tourism activities. The facility, according to Mr...
North western port could 'create 1,000 Jobs'
Five hundred jobs and a similar number of part-time positions could be created if a major harbour was developed in Co Mayo for commercial, marine and tourism activities. The facility, according to Mr...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2002
Political blame game begins following suspension
Northern Ireland's political parties have rounded on each other today following the suspension of the Northern Ireland Assembly by Secretary of State, Dr John Reid. In his statement this morning, Dr ...
Political blame game begins following suspension
Northern Ireland's political parties have rounded on each other today following the suspension of the Northern Ireland Assembly by Secretary of State, Dr John Reid. In his statement this morning, Dr ...
Business News, Oct 14, 2002
NI civil service age of retirement upped to 65
The age of retirement for staff in the Northern Ireland Civil Service has been extended from 60 to 65 as of October 4. The decision means that staff who reached age 60 on or after 4 October will no l...
NI civil service age of retirement upped to 65
The age of retirement for staff in the Northern Ireland Civil Service has been extended from 60 to 65 as of October 4. The decision means that staff who reached age 60 on or after 4 October will no l...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2002
Waste Water Control opens new premises in Newry
Newry-based Waste Water Control has opened new purpose-built premises in Carnbane Business Park in Newry. The new 6,500 sq ft complex boasts the latest in computer aided design equipment and includes...
Waste Water Control opens new premises in Newry
Newry-based Waste Water Control has opened new purpose-built premises in Carnbane Business Park in Newry. The new 6,500 sq ft complex boasts the latest in computer aided design equipment and includes...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2002
Man arrested following woman's death in Whiteabbey
Police called to a house in Glenville Road in Whiteabbey have discovered the body of a 21-year-old woman. The body was found at around 3am on Monday morning in what is believed to have been the woman...
Man arrested following woman's death in Whiteabbey
Police called to a house in Glenville Road in Whiteabbey have discovered the body of a 21-year-old woman. The body was found at around 3am on Monday morning in what is believed to have been the woman...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2002
Leading hotel operator targets Belfast
Hotel owners and operators in Belfast are being targeted by hotel development and franchise company Golden Tulip UK as it rolls out plans to set up 30 franchised hotels across the UK. Earlier this ye...
Leading hotel operator targets Belfast
Hotel owners and operators in Belfast are being targeted by hotel development and franchise company Golden Tulip UK as it rolls out plans to set up 30 franchised hotels across the UK. Earlier this ye...
Business News, Oct 14, 2002
NIACT announce high-speed business road show
The Northern Ireland Advisory Committee on Telecommunications (NIACT) is joining forces with the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, in highlig...
NIACT announce high-speed business road show
The Northern Ireland Advisory Committee on Telecommunications (NIACT) is joining forces with the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, in highlig...
Business News, Oct 14, 2002
Engineering exporters take the Pulse
Pulse Technology Systems in Coalisland are helping some of Ireland’s top engineering companies compete more aggressively for business in world markets. Among clients of Pulse Technology’s Product Lif...
Engineering exporters take the Pulse
Pulse Technology Systems in Coalisland are helping some of Ireland’s top engineering companies compete more aggressively for business in world markets. Among clients of Pulse Technology’s Product Lif...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2002
Direct rule returns as Reid dissolves devolved NI government
Direct rule will return to Northern Ireland as of midnight tonight and is likely to be maintained until the next assembly elections in May 2003, Secretary of State John Reid announced today. During t...
Direct rule returns as Reid dissolves devolved NI government
Direct rule will return to Northern Ireland as of midnight tonight and is likely to be maintained until the next assembly elections in May 2003, Secretary of State John Reid announced today. During t...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2002
East Antrim Forum delegates urged to keep up 'momentum'
The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment, Sir Reg Empey has urged three local Councils not to "lose the momentum" gained at the recent East Antrim Forum. Delegates, including the local MP, M...
East Antrim Forum delegates urged to keep up 'momentum'
The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment, Sir Reg Empey has urged three local Councils not to "lose the momentum" gained at the recent East Antrim Forum. Delegates, including the local MP, M...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2002
Haass urged to act against 'destruction of GFA'
The heads of some of Irish America's most influential lobby groups have written to President Bush's special advisor on Northern Ireland, urging him to intervene against what they described as the "att...
Haass urged to act against 'destruction of GFA'
The heads of some of Irish America's most influential lobby groups have written to President Bush's special advisor on Northern Ireland, urging him to intervene against what they described as the "att...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2002
DRD announces £80 million road works proposals
Two new road proposals, costing around £80 million, have been promoted to the major works preparation pool, the Minister for Regional Development Peter Robinson said yesterday. The A1 and A6 schemes,...
DRD announces £80 million road works proposals
Two new road proposals, costing around £80 million, have been promoted to the major works preparation pool, the Minister for Regional Development Peter Robinson said yesterday. The A1 and A6 schemes,...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2002
DUP pulls ministers out of power-sharing executive
The Democratic Unionist Party has pulled its ministers from the power-sharing executive today in the wake of allegations of IRA activity within the Northern Ireland Office (NIO). The DUP's executive ...
DUP pulls ministers out of power-sharing executive
The Democratic Unionist Party has pulled its ministers from the power-sharing executive today in the wake of allegations of IRA activity within the Northern Ireland Office (NIO). The DUP's executive ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2002
Former Ulster Scots Agency chief pleads guilty to sex charges
A Co Antrim man has pleaded guilty to sex charges in the United States involving an under-age girl. Stan Mallon, a former acting chief executive of the Ulster Scots Agency, pleaded guilty to the char...
Former Ulster Scots Agency chief pleads guilty to sex charges
A Co Antrim man has pleaded guilty to sex charges in the United States involving an under-age girl. Stan Mallon, a former acting chief executive of the Ulster Scots Agency, pleaded guilty to the char...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2002
Survey reveals majority would not report a crime
The Northern Ireland Office today released the findings of an organised crime bulletin which revealed that more than half of those surveyed would not report a crime to the police. The Research and St...
Survey reveals majority would not report a crime
The Northern Ireland Office today released the findings of an organised crime bulletin which revealed that more than half of those surveyed would not report a crime to the police. The Research and St...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2002
Suspension is 'second best option' says Trimble
As speculation mounts that direct rule will return on Monday, UUP leader David Trimble emerged from talks with Taoiseach Bertie Ahern today declaring that suspension was "very much a second best optio...
Suspension is 'second best option' says Trimble
As speculation mounts that direct rule will return on Monday, UUP leader David Trimble emerged from talks with Taoiseach Bertie Ahern today declaring that suspension was "very much a second best optio...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2002
Heated exchange at first-ever DUP/Sinn Fein TV face off
The first-ever live debate between a member of the Democratic Unionist Party and Sinn Fein descended into a shouting match during UTV's Insight programme last night. Sitting several feet apart, the d...
Heated exchange at first-ever DUP/Sinn Fein TV face off
The first-ever live debate between a member of the Democratic Unionist Party and Sinn Fein descended into a shouting match during UTV's Insight programme last night. Sitting several feet apart, the d...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2002
Man seriously injured in Bangor gun attack
A man has been seriously injured in a gun attack which police have linked to the bloody loyalist feud. Police are treating the shooting of the 41-year-old man in Bangor, Co Down, as attempted murder ...
Man seriously injured in Bangor gun attack
A man has been seriously injured in a gun attack which police have linked to the bloody loyalist feud. Police are treating the shooting of the 41-year-old man in Bangor, Co Down, as attempted murder ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2002
Best's wife broke arm during marital row
The wife of Northern Ireland soccer legend, George Best, has revealed how she broke her arm after a marital spat with her husband. Alex Best, who is 26 years her husband's junior, revealed how she fe...
Best's wife broke arm during marital row
The wife of Northern Ireland soccer legend, George Best, has revealed how she broke her arm after a marital spat with her husband. Alex Best, who is 26 years her husband's junior, revealed how she fe...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2002
Prison staff concerned over possible IRA threat
The head of the Northern Ireland Prison Service has spoken out on the "fear and uncertainty" amongst his staff following the news that their personal details may be in the hands of the IRA. Prison se...
Prison staff concerned over possible IRA threat
The head of the Northern Ireland Prison Service has spoken out on the "fear and uncertainty" amongst his staff following the news that their personal details may be in the hands of the IRA. Prison se...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2002
400 NI jobs in store for Tesco
Tesco is to recruit 17,000 new employees, 5,000 permanent and 12,000 seasonal for Christmas, in two new UK-wide initiatives. Of these new jobs 400 posts will be in Northern Ireland, 300 of them perma...
400 NI jobs in store for Tesco
Tesco is to recruit 17,000 new employees, 5,000 permanent and 12,000 seasonal for Christmas, in two new UK-wide initiatives. Of these new jobs 400 posts will be in Northern Ireland, 300 of them perma...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2002
Rival gangs clash in east Belfast
Violence erupted in east Belfast again last night as rival gangs attacked each other with bricks and stones. Security forces in the area were forced to keep the factions apart from as early as 6pm ye...
Rival gangs clash in east Belfast
Violence erupted in east Belfast again last night as rival gangs attacked each other with bricks and stones. Security forces in the area were forced to keep the factions apart from as early as 6pm ye...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2002
Stimulating attractions welcomed to Odyssey's W5
Culture, Arts and Leisure Minister, Michael McGimpsey today underlined the continuing need to stimulate everyone’s imagination to help create a better future for Northern Ireland. Speaking at W5, the...
Stimulating attractions welcomed to Odyssey's W5
Culture, Arts and Leisure Minister, Michael McGimpsey today underlined the continuing need to stimulate everyone’s imagination to help create a better future for Northern Ireland. Speaking at W5, the...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.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.
