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Northern Ireland News for August 2002 : Page 9
Business News, Aug 2, 2002
NI Local Government Association holds first AGM
The first AGM of the new Northern Ireland Local Government Association has been held this week in Coleraine. Over 140 councillors from all shades of political opinion, and representing all 26 council...
NI Local Government Association holds first AGM
The first AGM of the new Northern Ireland Local Government Association has been held this week in Coleraine. Over 140 councillors from all shades of political opinion, and representing all 26 council...
Business News, Aug 2, 2002
Antrim company wins top UK safety award
Blackbourne Electrical Company, based in Antrim, has won a prestigious safety award from the British Safety Council - the Gold ROSPA Award. Only companies with below-average accident rates are eligib...
Antrim company wins top UK safety award
Blackbourne Electrical Company, based in Antrim, has won a prestigious safety award from the British Safety Council - the Gold ROSPA Award. Only companies with below-average accident rates are eligib...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 2, 2002
Five held after murder at TA camp
Police have arrested two more people, bringing to five the number of suspects being held in connection with the murder of David Caldwell. Security forces arrested the two men on Friday, having arres...
Five held after murder at TA camp
Police have arrested two more people, bringing to five the number of suspects being held in connection with the murder of David Caldwell. Security forces arrested the two men on Friday, having arres...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 2, 2002
Church destroyed in arson attack
Police blieve that a fire which badly damaged a church in Newtownabbey was caused by arsonists. The interior of Whitehouse Presbyterian Church on the Shore Road was gutted in the blaze which was disc...
Church destroyed in arson attack
Police blieve that a fire which badly damaged a church in Newtownabbey was caused by arsonists. The interior of Whitehouse Presbyterian Church on the Shore Road was gutted in the blaze which was disc...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 2, 2002
Hotshot Calvert rifles past Mary Peters in all-time list
David Calvert has surpassed the great Mary Peters as Northern Ireland's most prolific medal winner at the Commonwealth Games after he won the full-bore singles rifle shoot at Bisley today. Mr Calver...
Hotshot Calvert rifles past Mary Peters in all-time list
David Calvert has surpassed the great Mary Peters as Northern Ireland's most prolific medal winner at the Commonwealth Games after he won the full-bore singles rifle shoot at Bisley today. Mr Calver...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 2, 2002
Council pay talks continue
Talks are continuing today over the pay dispute between council workers and local authority employers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Workers claim that their responsibilities have increased ...
Council pay talks continue
Talks are continuing today over the pay dispute between council workers and local authority employers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Workers claim that their responsibilities have increased ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 2, 2002
Shorts announce £36.6m profit
Despite a troubled aerospace sector post September 11, Shorts reported profits of £36.6 million in year-end figures. The Belfast-based company, a subsidiary of Canadian parent Bombardier Aerospace, l...
Shorts announce £36.6m profit
Despite a troubled aerospace sector post September 11, Shorts reported profits of £36.6 million in year-end figures. The Belfast-based company, a subsidiary of Canadian parent Bombardier Aerospace, l...
Business News, Aug 2, 2002
Switch card to be phased out in favour of Maestro
The Switch card is set to be phased out of circulation in the UK over the next five years in favour of the more internationally recognised Maestro card operated by MasterCard, it was announced today. ...
Switch card to be phased out in favour of Maestro
The Switch card is set to be phased out of circulation in the UK over the next five years in favour of the more internationally recognised Maestro card operated by MasterCard, it was announced today. ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 2, 2002
Robinson opens £9.5m water treatment works
A new £9.5 million water treatment works, serving the east Antrim and north Belfast areas, was opened by Regional Development Minister Peter Robinson today. Unveiling a plaque to mark the opening of ...
Robinson opens £9.5m water treatment works
A new £9.5 million water treatment works, serving the east Antrim and north Belfast areas, was opened by Regional Development Minister Peter Robinson today. Unveiling a plaque to mark the opening of ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 2, 2002
Anti-sectarian rally goes ahead in Belfast
Thousands of people have shown their solidarity with the families of recent murder victims by taking part in a rally against sectarian violence outside Belfast City Hall today. The protest, which kic...
Anti-sectarian rally goes ahead in Belfast
Thousands of people have shown their solidarity with the families of recent murder victims by taking part in a rally against sectarian violence outside Belfast City Hall today. The protest, which kic...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 2, 2002
'Re-invented' JWT Holidays launches brochure
After an absence of 12 years, JWT Holidays has unveiled its new 2003 summer brochure across Northern Ireland. JWT pioneered the package holiday market here during the 1960s and became a popular house...
'Re-invented' JWT Holidays launches brochure
After an absence of 12 years, JWT Holidays has unveiled its new 2003 summer brochure across Northern Ireland. JWT pioneered the package holiday market here during the 1960s and became a popular house...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 2, 2002
Child poverty levels 'absolutely outrageous'
Save the Children has described as "absolutely outrageous" the findings of their report indicating child poverty had risen, and now afflicts almost half of Northern Ireland's children. Entitled 'Pov...
Child poverty levels 'absolutely outrageous'
Save the Children has described as "absolutely outrageous" the findings of their report indicating child poverty had risen, and now afflicts almost half of Northern Ireland's children. Entitled 'Pov...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 1, 2002
Best recovery continues after liver transplant
Northern Ireland football legend George Best has been moved out of intensive care after making good progress following a liver transplant. Doctors said Best's progress since undergoing surgery at a L...
Best recovery continues after liver transplant
Northern Ireland football legend George Best has been moved out of intensive care after making good progress following a liver transplant. Doctors said Best's progress since undergoing surgery at a L...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 1, 2002
Bmibaby expansion includes Belfast International Airport
Budget airline Bmibaby has announced an increase in flights from East Midlands Airport which will include a new route between the East Midlands and Northern Ireland. The airline's expansion into Belf...
Bmibaby expansion includes Belfast International Airport
Budget airline Bmibaby has announced an increase in flights from East Midlands Airport which will include a new route between the East Midlands and Northern Ireland. The airline's expansion into Belf...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 1, 2002
Health workers strike after sectarian threat to worker
Health workers have taken part in a one-day strike after a member of staff at the North and West Belfast Social Services Trust was sent a bullet in the post. Around 900 workers took part in the prote...
Health workers strike after sectarian threat to worker
Health workers have taken part in a one-day strike after a member of staff at the North and West Belfast Social Services Trust was sent a bullet in the post. Around 900 workers took part in the prote...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 1, 2002
Overseas nurses recruited to fill NI shortfall
The Royal College of Nursing has said that the shortage of nurses in Northern Ireland hospitals has forced health officials to try to recruit staff from abroad. Latest figures from the College reveal...
Overseas nurses recruited to fill NI shortfall
The Royal College of Nursing has said that the shortage of nurses in Northern Ireland hospitals has forced health officials to try to recruit staff from abroad. Latest figures from the College reveal...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 1, 2002
Three men shot in two separate incidents
Police are investigating gun attacks in which three men have been injured in two separate paramilitary style shootings. Two men were hospitalised after a shooting incident in Dromore. The shooting to...
Three men shot in two separate incidents
Police are investigating gun attacks in which three men have been injured in two separate paramilitary style shootings. Two men were hospitalised after a shooting incident in Dromore. The shooting to...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 1, 2002
Political parties unite to condemn contractor's murder
Representatives from across Northern Ireland's political spectrum have strongly condemned the murder of a civilian building contractor in Co Londonderry this morning. In a joint statement, First Min...
Political parties unite to condemn contractor's murder
Representatives from across Northern Ireland's political spectrum have strongly condemned the murder of a civilian building contractor in Co Londonderry this morning. In a joint statement, First Min...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 1, 2002
Belfast architectural firm wins top design award
The University of Ulster’s latest high-tech buildings have received a prestigious design award from the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland. The two new Research Pavilions on the University’s Ma...
Belfast architectural firm wins top design award
The University of Ulster’s latest high-tech buildings have received a prestigious design award from the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland. The two new Research Pavilions on the University’s Ma...
Business News, Aug 1, 2002
Harney responds to Elan job cuts
Irish Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment and Tánaiste Mary Harney said she was "deeply disappointed" by the announcement of 300 job losses at Elan's plants in Ireland. Ms Harney described th...
Harney responds to Elan job cuts
Irish Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment and Tánaiste Mary Harney said she was "deeply disappointed" by the announcement of 300 job losses at Elan's plants in Ireland. Ms Harney described th...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 1, 2002
Belfast IT firm to trim 30 jobs
Northern Ireland has suffered a further jobs blow with the announcement that Belfast-based software company Kainos is to downsize operations. Kainos, an eBusiness and customer relationship management...
Belfast IT firm to trim 30 jobs
Northern Ireland has suffered a further jobs blow with the announcement that Belfast-based software company Kainos is to downsize operations. Kainos, an eBusiness and customer relationship management...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 1, 2002
Interface violence tackled at Stormont meeting
Local political representatives spent two-hours locked in Stormont talks aimed at tackling 'interface' violence. The meeting, which was chaired by NIO Minister, Des Browne was attended by all but thr...
Interface violence tackled at Stormont meeting
Local political representatives spent two-hours locked in Stormont talks aimed at tackling 'interface' violence. The meeting, which was chaired by NIO Minister, Des Browne was attended by all but thr...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 1, 2002
Man dies after explosion at TA base
The secretary of state has condemned the murder of a 51-year-old civilian building contractor who died in an explosion at a Territorial Army base in County Londonderry this morning. At around 7.20am,...
Man dies after explosion at TA base
The secretary of state has condemned the murder of a 51-year-old civilian building contractor who died in an explosion at a Territorial Army base in County Londonderry this morning. At around 7.20am,...
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