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Northern Ireland News for September 2002 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Sep 19, 2002
Derry to benefit from free energy efficiency measures
Foyle Regional Energy Agency has launched a new offensive on fuel poverty in the north-west. The launch of the Foyle Community Energy Efficiency Programme (FCEEP) represents is a £1.2 million inter-...
Derry to benefit from free energy efficiency measures
Foyle Regional Energy Agency has launched a new offensive on fuel poverty in the north-west. The launch of the Foyle Community Energy Efficiency Programme (FCEEP) represents is a £1.2 million inter-...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 19, 2002
Reid convenes Law and Order group
The primacy of law and order must be reasserted in Northern Ireland if progress towards a fully functioning civic society is to be realised, Secretary of State John Reid has said. Dr Reid was speakin...
Reid convenes Law and Order group
The primacy of law and order must be reasserted in Northern Ireland if progress towards a fully functioning civic society is to be realised, Secretary of State John Reid has said. Dr Reid was speakin...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 19, 2002
Culture prize essential in drive for better life says Minister
The Capital of Culture prize is a catalyst that could enable Belfast and Northern Ireland to create a new momentum in a drive towards a better life for all its citizens, First Minister David Trimble h...
Culture prize essential in drive for better life says Minister
The Capital of Culture prize is a catalyst that could enable Belfast and Northern Ireland to create a new momentum in a drive towards a better life for all its citizens, First Minister David Trimble h...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 19, 2002
Reid announces independent violence monitor
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland John Reid has set in train arrangements for what the NIO describes as an "independent monitoring of the level of violence in Northern Ireland and the nature of ...
Reid announces independent violence monitor
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland John Reid has set in train arrangements for what the NIO describes as an "independent monitoring of the level of violence in Northern Ireland and the nature of ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2002
Vandals destroy new sports facility before opening
A series of sustained attacks on a new sports facility, before it has even opened its doors, have left it completely unusable Belfast City Council confirmed today. Over the summer months, vandals cau...
Vandals destroy new sports facility before opening
A series of sustained attacks on a new sports facility, before it has even opened its doors, have left it completely unusable Belfast City Council confirmed today. Over the summer months, vandals cau...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2002
SDLP call for closer links between PSNI and Gardai
A senior SDLP delegation has met with the Republic's Minister of Justice, Equality and Law Reform in Dublin this morning. At the meeting the SLDP presented a document to the Minister calling for stro...
SDLP call for closer links between PSNI and Gardai
A senior SDLP delegation has met with the Republic's Minister of Justice, Equality and Law Reform in Dublin this morning. At the meeting the SLDP presented a document to the Minister calling for stro...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2002
Foster and Gorman to stand down at next election
Senior Ulster Unionist assembly members, Sir John Gorman and Sam Foster, have announced their decision not to run in the next assembly election. Sir John, acknowledged by members as the 'Father of t...
Foster and Gorman to stand down at next election
Senior Ulster Unionist assembly members, Sir John Gorman and Sam Foster, have announced their decision not to run in the next assembly election. Sir John, acknowledged by members as the 'Father of t...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2002
Princess Anne arrives in province for two-day visit
Princess Anne has arrived in Northern Ireland today on a two-day visit to undertake a series of official engagements. The first of which was at The Somme Nursing Home in East Belfast, a charity estab...
Princess Anne arrives in province for two-day visit
Princess Anne has arrived in Northern Ireland today on a two-day visit to undertake a series of official engagements. The first of which was at The Somme Nursing Home in East Belfast, a charity estab...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2002
Cramphorn to take up new police post in West Yorkshire
The Police Service of Northern Ireland's deputy chief constable, Colin Cramphorn, is to leave his post to take up the role of chief constable of West Yorkshire police. Mr Cramphorn, who has been depu...
Cramphorn to take up new police post in West Yorkshire
The Police Service of Northern Ireland's deputy chief constable, Colin Cramphorn, is to leave his post to take up the role of chief constable of West Yorkshire police. Mr Cramphorn, who has been depu...
Business News, Sep 18, 2002
Ulster MBA graduates to benefit from CMI membership
University of Ulster MBA students are to benefit from a new partnership agreement signed with the Chartered Management Institute. Under this agreement the University’s MBA graduates will become full ...
Ulster MBA graduates to benefit from CMI membership
University of Ulster MBA students are to benefit from a new partnership agreement signed with the Chartered Management Institute. Under this agreement the University’s MBA graduates will become full ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2002
Minister opens new USEL premises
Minister for Employment and Learning Carmel Hanna has officially opened the Ulster Supported Employment Limited's (USEL) new premises today. USEL was established in 1962 to provide sheltered employme...
Minister opens new USEL premises
Minister for Employment and Learning Carmel Hanna has officially opened the Ulster Supported Employment Limited's (USEL) new premises today. USEL was established in 1962 to provide sheltered employme...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2002
Government support for industry shows positive results
Research published today has shown that, over the last two decades, Selective Financial Assistance (SFA) offered by the economic development agencies to industry in Northern Ireland increased both emp...
Government support for industry shows positive results
Research published today has shown that, over the last two decades, Selective Financial Assistance (SFA) offered by the economic development agencies to industry in Northern Ireland increased both emp...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2002
Marks & Spencer make £3m store investment
Three of Marks & Spencer’s stores are to benefit from a £3m investment programme. Work has commenced on two major developments at the Marks & Spencer stores in Forestside and Buttercrane Shopping Cen...
Marks & Spencer make £3m store investment
Three of Marks & Spencer’s stores are to benefit from a £3m investment programme. Work has commenced on two major developments at the Marks & Spencer stores in Forestside and Buttercrane Shopping Cen...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2002
BBC crime poll reveals gloomy picture
A BBC poll released today has painted a gloomy picture of the public perception of policing capability and current crime rates. The ICM poll, conducted for the BBC, surveyed 500 people representative...
BBC crime poll reveals gloomy picture
A BBC poll released today has painted a gloomy picture of the public perception of policing capability and current crime rates. The ICM poll, conducted for the BBC, surveyed 500 people representative...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2002
Two arrested in anti-terrorism operation
The police have scored a major success in the fight against terrorism following an operation near the Newry-Louth border. In a planned operation, two suspected dissident republican terrorists were a...
Two arrested in anti-terrorism operation
The police have scored a major success in the fight against terrorism following an operation near the Newry-Louth border. In a planned operation, two suspected dissident republican terrorists were a...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2002
After-hours community mental health service launched
The Southern Health and Social Services Board (SHSSB) have launched an "out-of-hours mental health crisis service", following a funding boost from the Executive of £700,000 over the next three years. ...
After-hours community mental health service launched
The Southern Health and Social Services Board (SHSSB) have launched an "out-of-hours mental health crisis service", following a funding boost from the Executive of £700,000 over the next three years. ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2002
Equality Commission discussed by Minister's
The First Minister and Deputy First Minister have met with Barbara Roche, Minister of State at the Office of the Deputy Irish Prime Minister, to discuss the creation of the Equality Commission for Nor...
Equality Commission discussed by Minister's
The First Minister and Deputy First Minister have met with Barbara Roche, Minister of State at the Office of the Deputy Irish Prime Minister, to discuss the creation of the Equality Commission for Nor...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2002
Durkan calls on society to improve prospects for children
Society must provide for children and give them the opportunity to reach their full potential, the Deputy First Minister said today. Mark Durkan was speaking during a visit to the Government funded S...
Durkan calls on society to improve prospects for children
Society must provide for children and give them the opportunity to reach their full potential, the Deputy First Minister said today. Mark Durkan was speaking during a visit to the Government funded S...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2002
Education system 'can do better' says Civic Forum
The Civic Forum has said that Northern Ireland’s education system "can do better", according to their latest report. The report, 'Can Do Better: Educational Disadvantage in the Context of Life Long L...
Education system 'can do better' says Civic Forum
The Civic Forum has said that Northern Ireland’s education system "can do better", according to their latest report. The report, 'Can Do Better: Educational Disadvantage in the Context of Life Long L...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2002
IFA to respond to Sports Minister over soccer strategy
The Irish Football Association (IFA) has finally responded to Sport Minister Michael McGimpsey's taskforce report into improving football in Northern Ireland. The report, which was unveiled last year...
IFA to respond to Sports Minister over soccer strategy
The Irish Football Association (IFA) has finally responded to Sport Minister Michael McGimpsey's taskforce report into improving football in Northern Ireland. The report, which was unveiled last year...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2002
Pregnant woman has lucky escape in pipe-bomb attack
A pregnant woman has had a lucky escape after a pipe bomb, which was thrown into her living room, failed to explode. The woman who is seven months pregnant was sitting in the living room of her Antr...
Pregnant woman has lucky escape in pipe-bomb attack
A pregnant woman has had a lucky escape after a pipe bomb, which was thrown into her living room, failed to explode. The woman who is seven months pregnant was sitting in the living room of her Antr...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2002
Hard issues must be addressed says Minister
A Minister in the Office of the First and deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) has said that the devolved administration's vision of a peaceful and fair society must be firmly founded on the achievement of ...
Hard issues must be addressed says Minister
A Minister in the Office of the First and deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) has said that the devolved administration's vision of a peaceful and fair society must be firmly founded on the achievement of ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2002
Rodgers will not seek re-election to assembly
The SDLP were dealt a devastating blow today as one of their most influential representatives announced that she would not be standing for the next assembly elections. SDLP Deputy leader and Ministe...
Rodgers will not seek re-election to assembly
The SDLP were dealt a devastating blow today as one of their most influential representatives announced that she would not be standing for the next assembly elections. SDLP Deputy leader and Ministe...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2002
Ambushed loyalist shot in the face
A leading loyalist has been shot and wounded in a murder bid in east Belfast last night. Jim Gray, who is in his 40s, was shot in the jaw as he got into his car at Glenlea Park, off the Old Holywood...
Ambushed loyalist shot in the face
A leading loyalist has been shot and wounded in a murder bid in east Belfast last night. Jim Gray, who is in his 40s, was shot in the jaw as he got into his car at Glenlea Park, off the Old Holywood...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2002
Plans for major transport shake-up announced
The Regional Development Minister has announced a major public consultation on proposals for reform of the planning, delivery and future governance of public transport in Northern Ireland. Speaking i...
Plans for major transport shake-up announced
The Regional Development Minister has announced a major public consultation on proposals for reform of the planning, delivery and future governance of public transport in Northern Ireland. Speaking i...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2002
Viral outbreak spreads to four hospitals
A stomach bug which led to the closure of two wards in Belfast City Hospital last month has returned, spreading to four hospitals in counties Antrim and Down. The virus, known as small round structur...
Viral outbreak spreads to four hospitals
A stomach bug which led to the closure of two wards in Belfast City Hospital last month has returned, spreading to four hospitals in counties Antrim and Down. The virus, known as small round structur...
Business News, Sep 16, 2002
NI restaurants sign up for discount internet booking
Belfast diners can check out some of the City’s finest restaurants at discounted prices thanks to a unique on-line booking service that has just been launched in Northern Ireland. The <A HREF= 'http:...
NI restaurants sign up for discount internet booking
Belfast diners can check out some of the City’s finest restaurants at discounted prices thanks to a unique on-line booking service that has just been launched in Northern Ireland. The <A HREF= 'http:...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2002
Man appears in court over pensioner stabbing
A Portadown man has appeared in court today charged with the attempted murder of a pensioner at his home in County Armagh. Thirty-year-old William James Craven, from Union Street in the town, appeare...
Man appears in court over pensioner stabbing
A Portadown man has appeared in court today charged with the attempted murder of a pensioner at his home in County Armagh. Thirty-year-old William James Craven, from Union Street in the town, appeare...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2002
Reid launches 'Be Safe, Be Secure' campaign
Secretary of State, Dr John Reid has officially launched the province-wide 'Be Safe, Be Secure' campaign which provides older people with advice on how to deal with unexpected callers to their home. ...
Reid launches 'Be Safe, Be Secure' campaign
Secretary of State, Dr John Reid has officially launched the province-wide 'Be Safe, Be Secure' campaign which provides older people with advice on how to deal with unexpected callers to their home. ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2002
Larne test centre receives top quality award
Management and staff of the Driver & Vehicle Testing Agency’s Larne Test Centre have received a top award in recognition of their achievements from Environment Minister Dermot Nesbitt today. The cen...
Larne test centre receives top quality award
Management and staff of the Driver & Vehicle Testing Agency’s Larne Test Centre have received a top award in recognition of their achievements from Environment Minister Dermot Nesbitt today. The cen...
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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.
