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Northern Ireland News for February 2002 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2002
Nesbitt addresses Sellafield issue at British Irish Council meeting
The newly installed Minister of Environment Dermot Nesbitt has attended his first meeting of the British Irish council in Edinburgh. Carrying out one of his first official engagements as Environment ...
Nesbitt addresses Sellafield issue at British Irish Council meeting
The newly installed Minister of Environment Dermot Nesbitt has attended his first meeting of the British Irish council in Edinburgh. Carrying out one of his first official engagements as Environment ...
Business News, Feb 25, 2002
Pearson consider interest in FT Business division
Pearson, owners of an education and business publishing group that includes the Financial Times, said the group has received "expressions of interest" in specialist financial publishing division FT Bu...
Pearson consider interest in FT Business division
Pearson, owners of an education and business publishing group that includes the Financial Times, said the group has received "expressions of interest" in specialist financial publishing division FT Bu...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2002
Policing Board welcome awareness survey results
The Northern Ireland Policing Board have welcomed the findings of the October 2001 Northern Ireland Omnibus Survey into public awareness of the Policing Board. The results showed a clear increase in ...
Policing Board welcome awareness survey results
The Northern Ireland Policing Board have welcomed the findings of the October 2001 Northern Ireland Omnibus Survey into public awareness of the Policing Board. The results showed a clear increase in ...
Business News, Feb 22, 2002
Deadline looms for dot biz domain name
Northern Ireland businesses have less than one month to stake a claim for one of 39,000 generic .biz domain names such as 'small.biz' or register their own company name. The closing date for .biz dom...
Deadline looms for dot biz domain name
Northern Ireland businesses have less than one month to stake a claim for one of 39,000 generic .biz domain names such as 'small.biz' or register their own company name. The closing date for .biz dom...
Business News, Feb 22, 2002
CBI pressures government over plight of UK manufacturers
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) have published a strategy document to put pressure on Trade Minister Patricia Hewitt to help the beleaguered manufacturing industry. In "A Strategy For Man...
CBI pressures government over plight of UK manufacturers
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) have published a strategy document to put pressure on Trade Minister Patricia Hewitt to help the beleaguered manufacturing industry. In "A Strategy For Man...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2002
Finger pointed at Republicans for Castlewellan murder
The police in Northern Ireland have said they do not believe the murder of a man in County Down was sectarian but think that it may have been drugs related. Matthew Burns (26) was shot dead and his b...
Finger pointed at Republicans for Castlewellan murder
The police in Northern Ireland have said they do not believe the murder of a man in County Down was sectarian but think that it may have been drugs related. Matthew Burns (26) was shot dead and his b...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2002
Former bank employees face £750,000 theft charge
Two former employees of Ulster Bank in Belfast's City Centre men have been charged with stealing £750,000. The two men, who are in their 40s, are to appear at Laganside Magistrates on Saturday Februa...
Former bank employees face £750,000 theft charge
Two former employees of Ulster Bank in Belfast's City Centre men have been charged with stealing £750,000. The two men, who are in their 40s, are to appear at Laganside Magistrates on Saturday Februa...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2002
PSNI officers reject Blunkett's pay offer
Officers serving in the Police Service of Northern Ireland have voted overwhelmingly to reject a controversial new pay package. Officers were asked to consider a package increasing basic police salar...
PSNI officers reject Blunkett's pay offer
Officers serving in the Police Service of Northern Ireland have voted overwhelmingly to reject a controversial new pay package. Officers were asked to consider a package increasing basic police salar...
Business News, Feb 22, 2002
Harney progresses Job Initiative Programme
Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mary Harney has announced the introduction of a new position of Team Leader on the Job Initiative Programme, which will be put in place by F...
Harney progresses Job Initiative Programme
Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mary Harney has announced the introduction of a new position of Team Leader on the Job Initiative Programme, which will be put in place by F...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2002
Lurgan-born woman wins Olympic gold medal
A woman born in Northern Ireland is celebrating after winning a gold medal for Canada at the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. Thirty four year old Lurgan-born Geraldine Heaney, who emigrated to Can...
Lurgan-born woman wins Olympic gold medal
A woman born in Northern Ireland is celebrating after winning a gold medal for Canada at the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. Thirty four year old Lurgan-born Geraldine Heaney, who emigrated to Can...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2002
NIHE unveiled radical plans to tackle homelessness
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive has unveiled far-reaching plans to tackle the rising problem of homelessness in the province. According to a review carried out by the Housing Executive, almost...
NIHE unveiled radical plans to tackle homelessness
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive has unveiled far-reaching plans to tackle the rising problem of homelessness in the province. According to a review carried out by the Housing Executive, almost...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2002
Farren launches RICS Built Environment Awards
Dr Seán Farren, Minister of Finance and Personnel, has launched the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Built Environment Awards in Belfast. Speaking as guest of honour, Dr Farren said: “...
Farren launches RICS Built Environment Awards
Dr Seán Farren, Minister of Finance and Personnel, has launched the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Built Environment Awards in Belfast. Speaking as guest of honour, Dr Farren said: “...
Business News, Feb 22, 2002
Finance Minister backs EU Awareness Day strategy
Taking advantage of EU peace funding packages requires specialist advice and the proactive approach by a Local Strategy Partnership (LSP) in Tyrone has been strongly endorsed by the Minister of Financ...
Finance Minister backs EU Awareness Day strategy
Taking advantage of EU peace funding packages requires specialist advice and the proactive approach by a Local Strategy Partnership (LSP) in Tyrone has been strongly endorsed by the Minister of Financ...
Business News, Feb 22, 2002
UK economy is slowly climbing out of recession
Amid recent gloomy economic news emanating from UK, the latest reports from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and the Office of National Statistics (ONS) suggest that the economy will turn a...
UK economy is slowly climbing out of recession
Amid recent gloomy economic news emanating from UK, the latest reports from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and the Office of National Statistics (ONS) suggest that the economy will turn a...
Business News, Feb 22, 2002
Sean Campbell appointed as new CITB chairman
Sean Campbell has recently been appointed as the chairman of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) in Northern Ireland. Currently the Company Secretary and Managing Director of H&P Campbell...
Sean Campbell appointed as new CITB chairman
Sean Campbell has recently been appointed as the chairman of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) in Northern Ireland. Currently the Company Secretary and Managing Director of H&P Campbell...
Business News, Feb 22, 2002
CIOB Award recognises local man's outstanding performance
Greig Twaddle, of JTC Consulting, a Comber Building Consultants firm, was recently presented with a special award at the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Awards. The award recognised Mr Twaddle...
CIOB Award recognises local man's outstanding performance
Greig Twaddle, of JTC Consulting, a Comber Building Consultants firm, was recently presented with a special award at the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Awards. The award recognised Mr Twaddle...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2002
Search for missing schoolboy enters fifth day
The search for missing Castlederg teenager Brendan Rushe (15) has entered its fifth day, with still no trace of the boy. An additional 100 Garda from nearby counties have been drafted in to help comb...
Search for missing schoolboy enters fifth day
The search for missing Castlederg teenager Brendan Rushe (15) has entered its fifth day, with still no trace of the boy. An additional 100 Garda from nearby counties have been drafted in to help comb...
Business News, Feb 22, 2002
Alliance & Leicester reveal lower profits for 2001
The Alliance & Leicester has unveiled lower profits, blaming higher investment costs. The UK banking group revealed on Friday February 22 that pre-tax profits for 2001 fell to £396 million, down from...
Alliance & Leicester reveal lower profits for 2001
The Alliance & Leicester has unveiled lower profits, blaming higher investment costs. The UK banking group revealed on Friday February 22 that pre-tax profits for 2001 fell to £396 million, down from...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2002
Families to appeal police screening at Bloody Sunday inquiry
The relatives of Bloody Sunday victims have lodged papers appealing a High Court decision which allows for the screening of police witnesses. Papers were lodged on Thursday February 21 with the Court...
Families to appeal police screening at Bloody Sunday inquiry
The relatives of Bloody Sunday victims have lodged papers appealing a High Court decision which allows for the screening of police witnesses. Papers were lodged on Thursday February 21 with the Court...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2002
Closure of Antrim-Knockmore railway is criticised
Regional Development Minister, Peter Robinson has been criticised over his decision to discontinue the rail service between Antrim and Knockmore. The Minister said he came to the decision because his...
Closure of Antrim-Knockmore railway is criticised
Regional Development Minister, Peter Robinson has been criticised over his decision to discontinue the rail service between Antrim and Knockmore. The Minister said he came to the decision because his...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2002
Policing Board ask Flanagan to stay until March
The Policing Board has asked Sir Ronnie Flanagan to remain as Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland until the end of March. Sir Ronnie, who was recently appointed as an Inspector ...
Policing Board ask Flanagan to stay until March
The Policing Board has asked Sir Ronnie Flanagan to remain as Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland until the end of March. Sir Ronnie, who was recently appointed as an Inspector ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2002
Sinn Féin and SDLP meet Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland
Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams has urged Israel and Palestine to call a ceasefire and begin fresh peace talks. The West Belfast MP urged the international community to "establish a new and powerful ...
Sinn Féin and SDLP meet Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland
Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams has urged Israel and Palestine to call a ceasefire and begin fresh peace talks. The West Belfast MP urged the international community to "establish a new and powerful ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2002
Belfast man dies following suicide shooting in Dublin
A Belfast man who walked into a police station in the Republic of Ireland and shot himself in the head in front of Garda has died in hospital. Colm Peake, 40, who was originally from Belfast, shot hi...
Belfast man dies following suicide shooting in Dublin
A Belfast man who walked into a police station in the Republic of Ireland and shot himself in the head in front of Garda has died in hospital. Colm Peake, 40, who was originally from Belfast, shot hi...
Business News, Feb 21, 2002
Oftel urges BT to cut internet costs
Telecommunications regulator Oftel has recommended that BT slash their costs for unmetered Internet access. Oftel wants BT to cut the amount it charges Internet service providers to use their existin...
Oftel urges BT to cut internet costs
Telecommunications regulator Oftel has recommended that BT slash their costs for unmetered Internet access. Oftel wants BT to cut the amount it charges Internet service providers to use their existin...
Business News, Feb 21, 2002
Nationwide offers blanket deal on mortgage compensation
Nationwide, the UK's biggest building society, are to compensate 400,000 of their members who were not offered the same mortgage deals as those offered to new members. The society will move all their...
Nationwide offers blanket deal on mortgage compensation
Nationwide, the UK's biggest building society, are to compensate 400,000 of their members who were not offered the same mortgage deals as those offered to new members. The society will move all their...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2002
Man injured in paramilitary style attack
A man has been injured in a paramilitary style attack in Belfast. The man was shot in the wrist in the attack which happened at about 9.30pm on Wednesday February 20. The incident happened in an alle...
Man injured in paramilitary style attack
A man has been injured in a paramilitary style attack in Belfast. The man was shot in the wrist in the attack which happened at about 9.30pm on Wednesday February 20. The incident happened in an alle...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2002
Police launch investigation into fatal M2 lorry crash
The police have begun an investigation to try to find the cause of a fatal motorway crash in Country Antrim. Patrick Joseph Flynn, 50, from Mallow in County Cork in the Republic of Ireland, was kill...
Police launch investigation into fatal M2 lorry crash
The police have begun an investigation to try to find the cause of a fatal motorway crash in Country Antrim. Patrick Joseph Flynn, 50, from Mallow in County Cork in the Republic of Ireland, was kill...
Business News, Feb 21, 2002
Retail slowdown after high spending Christmas
The latest figures from the Office of National Statistics has revealed that UK retailers saw high street retail sales slow after a high-spending December. However, while sales were still stronger tha...
Retail slowdown after high spending Christmas
The latest figures from the Office of National Statistics has revealed that UK retailers saw high street retail sales slow after a high-spending December. However, while sales were still stronger tha...
Business News, Feb 21, 2002
Global challenges demand local changes says Minister
Sir Reg Empey, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment has said that ongoing changes within his Department are aimed at increasing the competitiveness of Northern Ireland business in the global ...
Global challenges demand local changes says Minister
Sir Reg Empey, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment has said that ongoing changes within his Department are aimed at increasing the competitiveness of Northern Ireland business in the global ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2002
Minister launches countrywide ‘Help With Rates’ campaign
A new promotion to make home-owners on low incomes aware of the benefits available to help with meeting the cost of their rate bills, has been launched by the Minister of Finance and Personnel, Dr Seá...
Minister launches countrywide ‘Help With Rates’ campaign
A new promotion to make home-owners on low incomes aware of the benefits available to help with meeting the cost of their rate bills, has been launched by the Minister of Finance and Personnel, Dr Seá...
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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.
