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Northern Ireland News for July 2002 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Jul 22, 2002
Two injured after spate of shootings in Belfast
Sectarian violence across Belfast over the weekend, which culminated in the murder of a Catholic man in north Belfast on Sunday night, has been described by police as "a catalogue of mayhem". Police ...
Two injured after spate of shootings in Belfast
Sectarian violence across Belfast over the weekend, which culminated in the murder of a Catholic man in north Belfast on Sunday night, has been described by police as "a catalogue of mayhem". Police ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 22, 2002
Loyalist paramilitary group claim murder of Catholic
The Red Hand Defenders have claimed that they murdered a Catholic man in north Belfast on Sunday night. The man, who has been named as 19-year-old Gerard Lawlor, was shot as he walked alone on Flora ...
Loyalist paramilitary group claim murder of Catholic
The Red Hand Defenders have claimed that they murdered a Catholic man in north Belfast on Sunday night. The man, who has been named as 19-year-old Gerard Lawlor, was shot as he walked alone on Flora ...
Business News, Jul 19, 2002
Minister announces review of NI company law
Sir Reg Empey, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment has announced a review of Northern Ireland company law. The Minister's said that his department would proceed with the development, which ...
Minister announces review of NI company law
Sir Reg Empey, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment has announced a review of Northern Ireland company law. The Minister's said that his department would proceed with the development, which ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2002
Ministers launch all-island Innovation Awards
Companies which have introduced new products, made novel changes in their manufacturing process or made an innovation to any part of their business in the last three years are being called to enter th...
Ministers launch all-island Innovation Awards
Companies which have introduced new products, made novel changes in their manufacturing process or made an innovation to any part of their business in the last three years are being called to enter th...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2002
Further rebranding from British European
British European, previously known as Jersey European, has announced a further name change, with a rebranding as 'flybe'. The re-branding decision was decided upon thanks to the continuing success of...
Further rebranding from British European
British European, previously known as Jersey European, has announced a further name change, with a rebranding as 'flybe'. The re-branding decision was decided upon thanks to the continuing success of...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2002
Families ask to be re-housed following arson attack
Seven families have asked to be re-housed by the Housing Executive following an arson attack in Craigavon. Vandals have been blamed for the attack at the Burnside Estate in the town which caused dama...
Families ask to be re-housed following arson attack
Seven families have asked to be re-housed by the Housing Executive following an arson attack in Craigavon. Vandals have been blamed for the attack at the Burnside Estate in the town which caused dama...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2002
Chinook pilots may not be exonerated
The two pilots of the Chinook helicopter that crashed on the Mull of Kintyre in 1994 may not be cleared of "gross negligence" despite a finding by peers that there was no justification for the pilots ...
Chinook pilots may not be exonerated
The two pilots of the Chinook helicopter that crashed on the Mull of Kintyre in 1994 may not be cleared of "gross negligence" despite a finding by peers that there was no justification for the pilots ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2002
Army helicopter ditches in Lough Foyle
An army Gazelle helicopter has ditched in Lough Foyle on a return flight to Ballykelly army base. The pilot and one other person, believed to have been a passenger, were treated in hospital for shock...
Army helicopter ditches in Lough Foyle
An army Gazelle helicopter has ditched in Lough Foyle on a return flight to Ballykelly army base. The pilot and one other person, believed to have been a passenger, were treated in hospital for shock...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2002
IRA memorial to be taken down
Republicans have said they are to take down a memorial was erected in County Fermanagh in memory of three dead IRA. They said the decision followed representations from the families of two men murder...
IRA memorial to be taken down
Republicans have said they are to take down a memorial was erected in County Fermanagh in memory of three dead IRA. They said the decision followed representations from the families of two men murder...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2002
NI Sports Minister welcomes European Cricket Championship
Northern Ireland's Sports Minister Michael McGimpsey has said that Northern Ireland’s credibility as a venue for international events had again been reinforced by the decision to hold the European Cri...
NI Sports Minister welcomes European Cricket Championship
Northern Ireland's Sports Minister Michael McGimpsey has said that Northern Ireland’s credibility as a venue for international events had again been reinforced by the decision to hold the European Cri...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2002
Royal Jubilee tops UK Caesarean births list
A survey carried out on behalf of the Times Newspaper has revealed that the Royal Jubilee maternity unit in Belfast carries out the highest rate of Caesarean births in the UK. The report, by a medica...
Royal Jubilee tops UK Caesarean births list
A survey carried out on behalf of the Times Newspaper has revealed that the Royal Jubilee maternity unit in Belfast carries out the highest rate of Caesarean births in the UK. The report, by a medica...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2002
PSNI to purchase six water cannon
Security Minister Jane Kennedy has announced that the Police Service of Northern Ireland is to order six water cannon. In response to a Parliamentary Question on Thursday July 18, the Security Minist...
PSNI to purchase six water cannon
Security Minister Jane Kennedy has announced that the Police Service of Northern Ireland is to order six water cannon. In response to a Parliamentary Question on Thursday July 18, the Security Minist...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2002
Ambulance crew hold protest following attack
Ambulance crews and other emergency services personnel have held an impromptu protest outside City Hall. The hour-long stoppage was held as a protest at the injury of two paramedics when they were at...
Ambulance crew hold protest following attack
Ambulance crews and other emergency services personnel have held an impromptu protest outside City Hall. The hour-long stoppage was held as a protest at the injury of two paramedics when they were at...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2002
Chartered Engineers presentation takes place in Maiden City
A 'Get Chartered' presentation has taken place at DuPont, Maydown Works, Londonderry, for all budding Chartered Engineers. The presentation, by Sandra Mulligan from the Institution of Mechanical Engi...
Chartered Engineers presentation takes place in Maiden City
A 'Get Chartered' presentation has taken place at DuPont, Maydown Works, Londonderry, for all budding Chartered Engineers. The presentation, by Sandra Mulligan from the Institution of Mechanical Engi...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2002
DoE's environmental blunder spawns widespread criticism
DoE's environmental 'blunder' spawns widespread criticism Alliance Leader David Ford has said the Department of the Environment can no longer afford to "ignore outside voices" when it comes to identi...
DoE's environmental blunder spawns widespread criticism
DoE's environmental 'blunder' spawns widespread criticism Alliance Leader David Ford has said the Department of the Environment can no longer afford to "ignore outside voices" when it comes to identi...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2002
Councillor's 4-year-old son handles supect package
A suspicious package has been sent to the home of a Sinn Fein councillor in Ballymoney. His four-year old son carried the package, containing a video case and battery wired up to a tube, into council...
Councillor's 4-year-old son handles supect package
A suspicious package has been sent to the home of a Sinn Fein councillor in Ballymoney. His four-year old son carried the package, containing a video case and battery wired up to a tube, into council...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2002
PSNI welcome Assistant Chief Constable appointments
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has welcomed the recent announcement by the Policing Board of the appointment of two new Assistant Chief Constables. They are Chief Superintendent Duncan McCaus...
PSNI welcome Assistant Chief Constable appointments
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has welcomed the recent announcement by the Policing Board of the appointment of two new Assistant Chief Constables. They are Chief Superintendent Duncan McCaus...
Business News, Jul 18, 2002
Tánaiste announces 400 new jobs in Galway
Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mary Harney has announced the creation of 400 jobs by leading medical technology company, Medtronic at its Galway plant. The investment, wh...
Tánaiste announces 400 new jobs in Galway
Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mary Harney has announced the creation of 400 jobs by leading medical technology company, Medtronic at its Galway plant. The investment, wh...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2002
Catholic Church faces fine over CB mass
The Catholic Church could be fined as a result of broadcasting masses to parishioners in their homes via Citizens Band radio. It is understood that the Radio Communications Agency have received a num...
Catholic Church faces fine over CB mass
The Catholic Church could be fined as a result of broadcasting masses to parishioners in their homes via Citizens Band radio. It is understood that the Radio Communications Agency have received a num...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2002
Fuel racketeering condemned by House of Commons
The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee has described the loss of business revenue to the UK exchequer through the sale of illicit fuel as a "scandal". A report by the committee revealed that ...
Fuel racketeering condemned by House of Commons
The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee has described the loss of business revenue to the UK exchequer through the sale of illicit fuel as a "scandal". A report by the committee revealed that ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2002
Five homes and a lorry damaged in fire
Five houses and a lorry have been damaged during a fire in Craigavon. The blaze, which is thought to have been started maliciously, was noticed at around 10pm on Wednesday evening behind a derelict h...
Five homes and a lorry damaged in fire
Five houses and a lorry have been damaged during a fire in Craigavon. The blaze, which is thought to have been started maliciously, was noticed at around 10pm on Wednesday evening behind a derelict h...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2002
Teenager beaten unconscious by gang in Strabane
A teenager has been beaten unconscious by a gang of youths in Strabane. The boy was walking along Lisnafin Park in the town at about 9.30pm when he was chased and then subsequently caught by the 13-s...
Teenager beaten unconscious by gang in Strabane
A teenager has been beaten unconscious by a gang of youths in Strabane. The boy was walking along Lisnafin Park in the town at about 9.30pm when he was chased and then subsequently caught by the 13-s...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2002
Veteran goalkeeper inspires Ports in Champions League draw
Portadown have a fighting chance of reaching the second qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League following their scoreless draw at Shamrock Park on Wednesday evening. The Ports held Belarus side...
Veteran goalkeeper inspires Ports in Champions League draw
Portadown have a fighting chance of reaching the second qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League following their scoreless draw at Shamrock Park on Wednesday evening. The Ports held Belarus side...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2002
Two die in separate road accidents
A man and woman have died in two separate road accidents in Belfast and Bessbrook A 25-year-old man died after a Green Renault Clio, which had been stolen earlier in the morning, crashed on the Hanna...
Two die in separate road accidents
A man and woman have died in two separate road accidents in Belfast and Bessbrook A 25-year-old man died after a Green Renault Clio, which had been stolen earlier in the morning, crashed on the Hanna...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2002
Omagh relatives meet with police chiefs
Families of the Omagh bomb victims have met with the senior police officers in charge of the investigation into the atrocity, which killed 29 people in August 1998. Relatives met with Detective Super...
Omagh relatives meet with police chiefs
Families of the Omagh bomb victims have met with the senior police officers in charge of the investigation into the atrocity, which killed 29 people in August 1998. Relatives met with Detective Super...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2002
SDLP to confront Water Service over flooding of lower Ormeau
SDLP representatives in South Belfast are to meet later this week with the Water Service to discuss the severe flooding which took place last week in the lower Ormeau area. The houses were damaged wh...
SDLP to confront Water Service over flooding of lower Ormeau
SDLP representatives in South Belfast are to meet later this week with the Water Service to discuss the severe flooding which took place last week in the lower Ormeau area. The houses were damaged wh...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2002
Province hit by public workers decision to strike
Council workers throughout the province have gone on strike over the issue of a pay offer which is being disputed by five of the biggest unions in the UK. Library services, refuse collection and eve...
Province hit by public workers decision to strike
Council workers throughout the province have gone on strike over the issue of a pay offer which is being disputed by five of the biggest unions in the UK. Library services, refuse collection and eve...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2002
NI unemployment continues to fall
Northern Ireland's unemployment figures continue to fall, according to figures released today which show a rate of 5.4% for the period March – May 2002. The statistics show that there are now 42,000 ...
NI unemployment continues to fall
Northern Ireland's unemployment figures continue to fall, according to figures released today which show a rate of 5.4% for the period March – May 2002. The statistics show that there are now 42,000 ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2002
Trimble calls for caution over IRA apology
David Trimble has issued a warning over yesterday's IRA apology statement, saying that the government could create a "dangerous situation" if it uses it to absolve its responsibility to the province i...
Trimble calls for caution over IRA apology
David Trimble has issued a warning over yesterday's IRA apology statement, saying that the government could create a "dangerous situation" if it uses it to absolve its responsibility to the province i...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2002
Carson issues call for teacher training funding
UUP MLA Joan Carson has called for some of the money from Chancellor Gordon Brown's latest £1.2 million spending package to be directed specifically at teacher training. The Chancellor unveiled the f...
Carson issues call for teacher training funding
UUP MLA Joan Carson has called for some of the money from Chancellor Gordon Brown's latest £1.2 million spending package to be directed specifically at teacher training. The Chancellor unveiled the f...
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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.
