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Northern Ireland News for October 2003 : Page 5
Business News, Oct 24, 2003
Cookstown based small business in the 'top ten'
Cookstown-based TES(NI)Ltd was one of the top ten finalists in a fierce competition for the prestigious title UK Small Business of the Year In Parcelforce's annual awards on 22nd October 2003. Brian ...
Cookstown based small business in the 'top ten'
Cookstown-based TES(NI)Ltd was one of the top ten finalists in a fierce competition for the prestigious title UK Small Business of the Year In Parcelforce's annual awards on 22nd October 2003. Brian ...
UK National News, Oct 24, 2003
America's turning off email over spam fears: survey
The recent explosion of email spam is beginning to take its toll on the Internet world, according to a nationwide US survey. The report, entitled “Spam: Hurting email and degrading the Internet envi...
America's turning off email over spam fears: survey
The recent explosion of email spam is beginning to take its toll on the Internet world, according to a nationwide US survey. The report, entitled “Spam: Hurting email and degrading the Internet envi...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2003
DoE issue roads warning as clocks go back
'Pay attention or pay the price' was the message being put out by the Department of Environment (DoE) today ahead of clock's going back this weekend. Sunday morning marks the end of British summer ti...
DoE issue roads warning as clocks go back
'Pay attention or pay the price' was the message being put out by the Department of Environment (DoE) today ahead of clock's going back this weekend. Sunday morning marks the end of British summer ti...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2003
Lottery boost for childcare projects
Childcare projects across Northern Ireland received a major lottery boost today from the New Opportunities Fund. In the final announcement under the Out of School Hours Childcare grant programme, the...
Lottery boost for childcare projects
Childcare projects across Northern Ireland received a major lottery boost today from the New Opportunities Fund. In the final announcement under the Out of School Hours Childcare grant programme, the...
Business News, Oct 24, 2003
Online advertising on the way up
The three-year hiatus in online advertising finally looks set to end, according to accountancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). A report into internet advertising, PwC's Entertainment and Media Out...
Online advertising on the way up
The three-year hiatus in online advertising finally looks set to end, according to accountancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). A report into internet advertising, PwC's Entertainment and Media Out...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2003
Belfast firm join global accountancy network
A Belfast-based accountancy firm is set to join the world's tenth largest network of accountants. Mooney Moore will join Baker Tilly International and practice as Baker Tilly Mooney Moore. Mooney Mo...
Belfast firm join global accountancy network
A Belfast-based accountancy firm is set to join the world's tenth largest network of accountants. Mooney Moore will join Baker Tilly International and practice as Baker Tilly Mooney Moore. Mooney Mo...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2003
US software firm to create 168 new jobs
A leading US software company is to open a £3.6 million software development centre in Belfast. Florida-based Allen Systems Group (ASG) Inc, a worldwide enterprise software and professional services ...
US software firm to create 168 new jobs
A leading US software company is to open a £3.6 million software development centre in Belfast. Florida-based Allen Systems Group (ASG) Inc, a worldwide enterprise software and professional services ...
Business News, Oct 23, 2003
'Getting to the workface' causes most work accidents: report
The biggest single cause of construction accidents is simply "getting to the workface" with most accidents occurring when either walking across sites, handling materials or moving to the 'workface', a...
'Getting to the workface' causes most work accidents: report
The biggest single cause of construction accidents is simply "getting to the workface" with most accidents occurring when either walking across sites, handling materials or moving to the 'workface', a...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2003
Republicans 'uneasy' over Irish government role
Sinn Fein representative Gerry Kelly has claimed there is a growing sense of unease among republicans at the Irish government's attitude towards efforts at rebuilding the political process. Mr Kelly ...
Republicans 'uneasy' over Irish government role
Sinn Fein representative Gerry Kelly has claimed there is a growing sense of unease among republicans at the Irish government's attitude towards efforts at rebuilding the political process. Mr Kelly ...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2003
IDS vows to lead Tories into next election
Embattled Tory party leader Iain Duncan Smith has pledged to fight on and lead the Conservative Party into the next election. At a press conference held today in the East Midlands, Mr Duncan Smith so...
IDS vows to lead Tories into next election
Embattled Tory party leader Iain Duncan Smith has pledged to fight on and lead the Conservative Party into the next election. At a press conference held today in the East Midlands, Mr Duncan Smith so...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2003
'Buck stops' with Annan over Iraq UN bomb failures
In a robust report into the UN headquarters bombing in Baghdad, in which 22 people died, investigators have said that "the buck stops" with the Secretary-General for the "dysfunctional" security syste...
'Buck stops' with Annan over Iraq UN bomb failures
In a robust report into the UN headquarters bombing in Baghdad, in which 22 people died, investigators have said that "the buck stops" with the Secretary-General for the "dysfunctional" security syste...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2003
Elections hold key to democracy says Paisley
Forthcoming elections will give unionists the chance to end IRA concessions and the Good Friday Agreement, DUP leader Ian Paisley has said. Speaking at DUP Headquarters, the North Antrim MP said it w...
Elections hold key to democracy says Paisley
Forthcoming elections will give unionists the chance to end IRA concessions and the Good Friday Agreement, DUP leader Ian Paisley has said. Speaking at DUP Headquarters, the North Antrim MP said it w...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2003
Father charged with baby's murder
The father of a 10-month-old baby that was stabbed and killed in a bakery in Carlisle on Tuesday has been charged with murder. Thirty-nine-year-old Shahajan Mondol Kabir will appear before Carlisle M...
Father charged with baby's murder
The father of a 10-month-old baby that was stabbed and killed in a bakery in Carlisle on Tuesday has been charged with murder. Thirty-nine-year-old Shahajan Mondol Kabir will appear before Carlisle M...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2003
Unions suspend Friday's bus strike
A strike by Northern Ireland's bus drivers scheduled to take place tomorrow has been averted, it was announced today. Talks between workers the unions, GMB and TGWU, and management at Translink on Th...
Unions suspend Friday's bus strike
A strike by Northern Ireland's bus drivers scheduled to take place tomorrow has been averted, it was announced today. Talks between workers the unions, GMB and TGWU, and management at Translink on Th...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2003
Child neglect a serious problem in NI, say researchers
Almost one-third of younger children in the care of social services in Northern Ireland have been taken into care because of neglect, new research has revealed. `The Care Careers of Younger Looked Af...
Child neglect a serious problem in NI, say researchers
Almost one-third of younger children in the care of social services in Northern Ireland have been taken into care because of neglect, new research has revealed. `The Care Careers of Younger Looked Af...
Recruitment News, Oct 23, 2003
Minister Launches Work/Life Balance Research Report
Minister for Labour Affairs, Frank Fahey TD, has launched a research report entitled "Off the Treadmill - Achieving Work/Life Balance" which aims to identify the issues to be addressed in achieving fa...
Minister Launches Work/Life Balance Research Report
Minister for Labour Affairs, Frank Fahey TD, has launched a research report entitled "Off the Treadmill - Achieving Work/Life Balance" which aims to identify the issues to be addressed in achieving fa...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2003
Officials play down Rumsfeld's candid 'war on terror' memo
The US defense department has moved to play down a leaked internal memo written by Donald Rumsfeld which states that the US is having "mixed results against Al Qaida". The memo, published in the USA...
Officials play down Rumsfeld's candid 'war on terror' memo
The US defense department has moved to play down a leaked internal memo written by Donald Rumsfeld which states that the US is having "mixed results against Al Qaida". The memo, published in the USA...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2003
Pensioner foils attempted robbery
A pensioner was being treated in hospital today after foiling an attempted robbery in east Belfast. The elderly man suffered an injury to his arm after restraining a man who was attempting to rob a s...
Pensioner foils attempted robbery
A pensioner was being treated in hospital today after foiling an attempted robbery in east Belfast. The elderly man suffered an injury to his arm after restraining a man who was attempting to rob a s...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2003
Two Curriculum bodies meet in Armagh
Ireland's two main Curriculum Bodies are to meet in Armagh today and tomorrow to discuss education issues of common interest across the island of Ireland. The Council for the Curriculum, Examinations...
Two Curriculum bodies meet in Armagh
Ireland's two main Curriculum Bodies are to meet in Armagh today and tomorrow to discuss education issues of common interest across the island of Ireland. The Council for the Curriculum, Examinations...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2003
Icy conditions result in several road accidents
Several people were treated in hospital today after icy road conditions resulted in a number of road accidents. In one incident four cars collided on the M5 while a second accident saw two vehicles c...
Icy conditions result in several road accidents
Several people were treated in hospital today after icy road conditions resulted in a number of road accidents. In one incident four cars collided on the M5 while a second accident saw two vehicles c...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2003
Relocation strategy set to tackle witness intimidation
Intimidated and vulnerable witnesses will have the option of being moved to safety more swiftly following the launch of a national scheme tomorrow. The Witness Mobility Scheme will be unveiled at Lon...
Relocation strategy set to tackle witness intimidation
Intimidated and vulnerable witnesses will have the option of being moved to safety more swiftly following the launch of a national scheme tomorrow. The Witness Mobility Scheme will be unveiled at Lon...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2003
Young addicts in detention to get 'vital services'
Young people committing crimes to fund their drug habits are set to be the focus of a government drive to get them off drugs and stop their offending behaviour at an early age. Arrest referral scheme...
Young addicts in detention to get 'vital services'
Young people committing crimes to fund their drug habits are set to be the focus of a government drive to get them off drugs and stop their offending behaviour at an early age. Arrest referral scheme...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2003
International agreement set to promote sustainable energy
The UK and other countries have agreed to work together to promote the use of sustainable energy, under a new partnership launched today. The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEE...
International agreement set to promote sustainable energy
The UK and other countries have agreed to work together to promote the use of sustainable energy, under a new partnership launched today. The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEE...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2003
Branson plans new aviation record attempt
Serial record breakers Steve Fossett and Sir Richard Branson have unveiled plans today to attempt one of the remaining great challenges of aviation - a solo, non-stop flight around the world without r...
Branson plans new aviation record attempt
Serial record breakers Steve Fossett and Sir Richard Branson have unveiled plans today to attempt one of the remaining great challenges of aviation - a solo, non-stop flight around the world without r...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2003
Shirt company closure results in 51 job losses
A shirt manufacturing company in Co Donegal has announced that it is to close one of its plants with the loss of 51 jobs. Clubman Omega Ltd will close its Carndonagh plant but will continue to manufa...
Shirt company closure results in 51 job losses
A shirt manufacturing company in Co Donegal has announced that it is to close one of its plants with the loss of 51 jobs. Clubman Omega Ltd will close its Carndonagh plant but will continue to manufa...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2003
Garvagh landfill operator loses licence
The operator of a landfill site in Co Antrim has had his permit reneged by the Department of Environment (DoE) for failing to comply with his licence conditions. Malachy Higgins had his waste disposa...
Garvagh landfill operator loses licence
The operator of a landfill site in Co Antrim has had his permit reneged by the Department of Environment (DoE) for failing to comply with his licence conditions. Malachy Higgins had his waste disposa...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2003
UK bosses taking ageism more seriously
Britain's bosses are beginning to take ageism in the workplace more seriously, according to a survey published today. The UK-wide survey, entitled 'This Age in the Workplace', claimed that older work...
UK bosses taking ageism more seriously
Britain's bosses are beginning to take ageism in the workplace more seriously, according to a survey published today. The UK-wide survey, entitled 'This Age in the Workplace', claimed that older work...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2003
UK to build first-ever space wind satellite monitor
The UK will lead the development of the world's first ever satellite to study the Earth's wind patterns from space, it has been announced today. The European Space Agency (ESA) today awarded the prim...
UK to build first-ever space wind satellite monitor
The UK will lead the development of the world's first ever satellite to study the Earth's wind patterns from space, it has been announced today. The European Space Agency (ESA) today awarded the prim...
UK National News, Oct 22, 2003
UN tells Israel to remove its West Bank security wall
The UN General Assembly has today "overwhelmingly approved" a resolution demanding that Israel stop building its security wall in the West Bank. The Assembly adopted the measure last night by 144 vo...
UN tells Israel to remove its West Bank security wall
The UN General Assembly has today "overwhelmingly approved" a resolution demanding that Israel stop building its security wall in the West Bank. The Assembly adopted the measure last night by 144 vo...
UK National News, Oct 22, 2003
Schools offer 'good education' for asylum-seekers
Schools are providing a good education for asylum-seeker pupils, according to a report launched by Ofsted today. Schools "very often embraced" the asylum-seeker pupils and their families, regarding ...
Schools offer 'good education' for asylum-seekers
Schools are providing a good education for asylum-seeker pupils, according to a report launched by Ofsted today. Schools "very often embraced" the asylum-seeker pupils and their families, regarding ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Rain clearing away east by early evening with some clear spells but a few showers likely to affect the North coast and other areas towards dawn, remaining breezy and mild overnight. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
