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Northern Ireland News for October 2003 : Page 6
UK National News, Oct 22, 2003
West African children to be treated after polio outbreak
Hundreds of thousands of health workers began an immunisation campaign today aimed at reaching every child in five West African countries within three days to stop a growing threat of polio, the World...
West African children to be treated after polio outbreak
Hundreds of thousands of health workers began an immunisation campaign today aimed at reaching every child in five West African countries within three days to stop a growing threat of polio, the World...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2003
UUP leader calls halt in process over IRA arms
Northern Ireland's peace process was reawakened with aplomb yesterday and, with its carefully scripted exchanges, two premiers on standby for the lawn handshake and international press pack on call, i...
UUP leader calls halt in process over IRA arms
Northern Ireland's peace process was reawakened with aplomb yesterday and, with its carefully scripted exchanges, two premiers on standby for the lawn handshake and international press pack on call, i...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2003
Trimble 'unfit' to lead unionism says Paisley
DUP Leader Ian Paisley has declared Ulster Unionist leader, David Trimble as "unfit" to lead unionism into negotiations to resurrect devolution. The North Antrim MP issued his statement following wha...
Trimble 'unfit' to lead unionism says Paisley
DUP Leader Ian Paisley has declared Ulster Unionist leader, David Trimble as "unfit" to lead unionism into negotiations to resurrect devolution. The North Antrim MP issued his statement following wha...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2003
Pensioners robbed twice in six months
Two pensioners have been robbed at their home in Co Down last night for the second time in six months. The husband and wife, who are both in their 90s, were in the living room of their Newtownards ho...
Pensioners robbed twice in six months
Two pensioners have been robbed at their home in Co Down last night for the second time in six months. The husband and wife, who are both in their 90s, were in the living room of their Newtownards ho...
UK National News, Oct 22, 2003
Drive for 'more reliable' cervical cancer testing unveiled
The government has announced a £7.2 million package over the next two years to help create a "new, more reliable technique" for screening women for cervical cancer. The announcement follows a recomm...
Drive for 'more reliable' cervical cancer testing unveiled
The government has announced a £7.2 million package over the next two years to help create a "new, more reliable technique" for screening women for cervical cancer. The announcement follows a recomm...
UK National News, Oct 22, 2003
Families of drug users urged to seek support
The families of drug users are being urged to seek support through a new campaign, Home Secretary David Blunkett announced today. The two-year anti-stigma campaign aims to "take away the shame" faced...
Families of drug users urged to seek support
The families of drug users are being urged to seek support through a new campaign, Home Secretary David Blunkett announced today. The two-year anti-stigma campaign aims to "take away the shame" faced...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2003
Armagh family's home raked by gunfire
A family in Armagh were shaken but uninjured when their home was raked by gunfire last night. It is understood that four shots were fired at the house in Ard Ri Gardens just after midnight. One shot ...
Armagh family's home raked by gunfire
A family in Armagh were shaken but uninjured when their home was raked by gunfire last night. It is understood that four shots were fired at the house in Ard Ri Gardens just after midnight. One shot ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2003
Belfast tourist numbers on the up
Tourism has been confirmed as Belfast’s fastest growing industry today, after it was revealed that tourist numbers in the city were up almost 70,000 on 2001. Figures published in the Belfast Tourism ...
Belfast tourist numbers on the up
Tourism has been confirmed as Belfast’s fastest growing industry today, after it was revealed that tourist numbers in the city were up almost 70,000 on 2001. Figures published in the Belfast Tourism ...
UK National News, Oct 22, 2003
Windfarm technology set to power 230,000 homes
Four new windfarms that will produce enough electricity to power 230,000 homes, equivalent to a city more than four times the size of Norwich, started development today. The windfarms will be built o...
Windfarm technology set to power 230,000 homes
Four new windfarms that will produce enough electricity to power 230,000 homes, equivalent to a city more than four times the size of Norwich, started development today. The windfarms will be built o...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2003
NI firms hit with pollution fines
One of Northern Ireland’s major waste recycling companies has been fined £8,000 following a serious water pollution incident in Co Armagh last year. Natural World Products were issued the fine follow...
NI firms hit with pollution fines
One of Northern Ireland’s major waste recycling companies has been fined £8,000 following a serious water pollution incident in Co Armagh last year. Natural World Products were issued the fine follow...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2003
Kennedy welcomes cigarette seizure
Security Minister Jane Kennedy has welcomed yesterday's arrest of nine people in relation to the alleged smuggling of counterfeit cigarettes from the Far East. The minister said that the operation ha...
Kennedy welcomes cigarette seizure
Security Minister Jane Kennedy has welcomed yesterday's arrest of nine people in relation to the alleged smuggling of counterfeit cigarettes from the Far East. The minister said that the operation ha...
UK National News, Oct 22, 2003
Second keel laid in £3.6bn submarine build
The keel has been laid for a second Royal Navy submarine as part of a £3.6 billion programme which will ensure jobs for around 5,000 people. Minister for Defence Procurement, Lord Bach, today perform...
Second keel laid in £3.6bn submarine build
The keel has been laid for a second Royal Navy submarine as part of a £3.6 billion programme which will ensure jobs for around 5,000 people. Minister for Defence Procurement, Lord Bach, today perform...
UK National News, Oct 22, 2003
'Vital role' of front line public service staff celebrated
A new booklet launched today highlighting the "vital role" front line staff play in improving public services will be distributed to 30,000 senior managers across the public sector. The publication '...
'Vital role' of front line public service staff celebrated
A new booklet launched today highlighting the "vital role" front line staff play in improving public services will be distributed to 30,000 senior managers across the public sector. The publication '...
UK National News, Oct 22, 2003
Schemes set to widen NHS recruitment
The Department of Health, working with the Higher Education Funding Council for England and the Learning and Skills Council, has given £3 million to fund pilot schemes to help people from underprivile...
Schemes set to widen NHS recruitment
The Department of Health, working with the Higher Education Funding Council for England and the Learning and Skills Council, has given £3 million to fund pilot schemes to help people from underprivile...
UK National News, Oct 22, 2003
Livingstone pledges more funding for film festival
London Mayor Ken Livingstone has pledged to work with the London Development Agency to provide extra funding for The Times bfi London Film Festival, now in its 47th year. The new funding, to begin in...
Livingstone pledges more funding for film festival
London Mayor Ken Livingstone has pledged to work with the London Development Agency to provide extra funding for The Times bfi London Film Festival, now in its 47th year. The new funding, to begin in...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2003
DUP man calls halt to circus acts
DUP representative Robin Newton has called on visitors to the Odyssey Arena to boycott "the unnatural treatment of animals" at this year's Circus Vegas. The East Belfast councillor said that Belfast ...
DUP man calls halt to circus acts
DUP representative Robin Newton has called on visitors to the Odyssey Arena to boycott "the unnatural treatment of animals" at this year's Circus Vegas. The East Belfast councillor said that Belfast ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2003
Hare coursing protest set for Dungannon
Protestors will call for an end to hare coursing later this week, when the League Against Cruel Sports brings its campaign to the streets of Dungannon. The demonstration, to coincide with the main me...
Hare coursing protest set for Dungannon
Protestors will call for an end to hare coursing later this week, when the League Against Cruel Sports brings its campaign to the streets of Dungannon. The demonstration, to coincide with the main me...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2003
DHL Belfast in customer service success
Staff at the Belfast branch of a leading logistics company were celebrating today after gaining the runner-up spot in the UK's "most prestigious" customer service awards. DHL Belfast also beat off st...
DHL Belfast in customer service success
Staff at the Belfast branch of a leading logistics company were celebrating today after gaining the runner-up spot in the UK's "most prestigious" customer service awards. DHL Belfast also beat off st...
UK National News, Oct 21, 2003
Man held after baby is stabbed and killed
A 39-year-old man has been arrested after a 10-month old baby was stabbed and killed this morning in a busy shopping precinct in Carlisle, northern England. The 20-year-old mother and her baby were i...
Man held after baby is stabbed and killed
A 39-year-old man has been arrested after a 10-month old baby was stabbed and killed this morning in a busy shopping precinct in Carlisle, northern England. The 20-year-old mother and her baby were i...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2003
NI elections to take place in November
New assembly elections for Northern Ireland are set to take place on November 26, the Government confirmed today. The announcement came following intensive negotiations between Ulster Unionist leader...
NI elections to take place in November
New assembly elections for Northern Ireland are set to take place on November 26, the Government confirmed today. The announcement came following intensive negotiations between Ulster Unionist leader...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2003
IRA confirms third act of decommissioning
The IRA looks set to decommission more of its weapons after it confirmed it had "authorised a further act of putting arms beyond use". In a statement released shortly after news of assembly elections...
IRA confirms third act of decommissioning
The IRA looks set to decommission more of its weapons after it confirmed it had "authorised a further act of putting arms beyond use". In a statement released shortly after news of assembly elections...
UK National News, Oct 21, 2003
Carlton Chairman bows to shareholder pressure
After days of intense speculation and boardroom wrangling Carlton Communications have confirmed that Chairman Michael Green is to stand down as Chairman designate of ITV Plc. Mr Green will remain in ...
Carlton Chairman bows to shareholder pressure
After days of intense speculation and boardroom wrangling Carlton Communications have confirmed that Chairman Michael Green is to stand down as Chairman designate of ITV Plc. Mr Green will remain in ...
UK National News, Oct 21, 2003
Co-op bans GM crops from its stores
The Co-op supermarket group has banned GM crops from its stores and said today that it will reject any government proposals to allow the commercial planting of GM crops in the UK. The consumer-owned ...
Co-op bans GM crops from its stores
The Co-op supermarket group has banned GM crops from its stores and said today that it will reject any government proposals to allow the commercial planting of GM crops in the UK. The consumer-owned ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2003
'Disappeared' victim confirmed as Jean McConville
Police in the Republic of Ireland have confirmed that the body of a woman found on a Co Louth beach in August is that of "disappeared" Belfast woman Jean McConville. Mrs McConville, 37, was abducted ...
'Disappeared' victim confirmed as Jean McConville
Police in the Republic of Ireland have confirmed that the body of a woman found on a Co Louth beach in August is that of "disappeared" Belfast woman Jean McConville. Mrs McConville, 37, was abducted ...
UK National News, Oct 21, 2003
London teachers to benefit from £1bn home fund
The education department has announced a £1 billion package to help teachers buy family homes in London. The announcement is part of a wider package, unveiled by Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott, ...
London teachers to benefit from £1bn home fund
The education department has announced a £1 billion package to help teachers buy family homes in London. The announcement is part of a wider package, unveiled by Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott, ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2003
Inmate attacks Prison Officers
Three Prison Officers are believed to have been attacked by an inmate at a Co Antrim jail this morning. The assault took place at Maghaberry Prison at around 8.30am on Tuesday. The officers are said...
Inmate attacks Prison Officers
Three Prison Officers are believed to have been attacked by an inmate at a Co Antrim jail this morning. The assault took place at Maghaberry Prison at around 8.30am on Tuesday. The officers are said...
UK National News, Oct 21, 2003
Emergency service funding to help society's 'most vulnerable'
Eleven fire and rescue services across England are set to benefit from £4.5 million of funding over three years to help them target those most a risk from fires in the home. Subject to approval by Pa...
Emergency service funding to help society's 'most vulnerable'
Eleven fire and rescue services across England are set to benefit from £4.5 million of funding over three years to help them target those most a risk from fires in the home. Subject to approval by Pa...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2003
Nine people arrested in cigarette smuggling operation
Nine people have been arrested after the PSNI and customs investigators mounted an operation in connection with the smuggling of 23 million cigarettes into the UK. Seven men and two women were arrest...
Nine people arrested in cigarette smuggling operation
Nine people have been arrested after the PSNI and customs investigators mounted an operation in connection with the smuggling of 23 million cigarettes into the UK. Seven men and two women were arrest...
UK National News, Oct 21, 2003
TV news broadcasters are victors in Iraq media war: report
Television was the most popular medium providing news during the Iraq war -with TV audiences, traditionally more diffident to news broadcasts, tuning in for an average of almost five hours a week, acc...
TV news broadcasters are victors in Iraq media war: report
Television was the most popular medium providing news during the Iraq war -with TV audiences, traditionally more diffident to news broadcasts, tuning in for an average of almost five hours a week, acc...
UK National News, Oct 21, 2003
UN's record aid delivery to Iraq winds down
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is ending its aid lift to Iraq having delivered a record two million tons of food since its emergency operation started on 1 April. The agency has provided up to 500...
UN's record aid delivery to Iraq winds down
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is ending its aid lift to Iraq having delivered a record two million tons of food since its emergency operation started on 1 April. The agency has provided up to 500...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
