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Northern Ireland News for October 2003 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2003
Prison Officers homes targeted in Co Antrim
The homes of two Prison Officers have been targeted in separate incidents last night. In Carnmoney, the home of a prison officer was damaged while his car was also set on fire. In nearby Ballyduff, ...
Prison Officers homes targeted in Co Antrim
The homes of two Prison Officers have been targeted in separate incidents last night. In Carnmoney, the home of a prison officer was damaged while his car was also set on fire. In nearby Ballyduff, ...
UK National News, Oct 21, 2003
Tourism is 'powerful force for change' in third world
Tourism has become one of the most powerful forces for change in the world, as it is now one of the few ways in which the poorest countries have been able to take part in the global economy, UN Deputy...
Tourism is 'powerful force for change' in third world
Tourism has become one of the most powerful forces for change in the world, as it is now one of the few ways in which the poorest countries have been able to take part in the global economy, UN Deputy...
UK National News, Oct 21, 2003
Industry leaders to identify green standards for construction
A high-level group of builders, developers, planners and environmental advisers will spearhead efforts to raise the environmental quality of buildings, Environment Secretary Margaret Beckett announced...
Industry leaders to identify green standards for construction
A high-level group of builders, developers, planners and environmental advisers will spearhead efforts to raise the environmental quality of buildings, Environment Secretary Margaret Beckett announced...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2003
Police express concern over missing siblings
Police have expressed concern for the welfare of a teenage brother and sister who have been missing for almost a week. David McCormick, 16, was last seen at his north Belfast home at around 6pm on We...
Police express concern over missing siblings
Police have expressed concern for the welfare of a teenage brother and sister who have been missing for almost a week. David McCormick, 16, was last seen at his north Belfast home at around 6pm on We...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2003
One-in-five NI people have taken illegal drugs
One-in-five people in Northern Ireland have taken an illegal drug, it was revealed today. The figure was part of a cross-border survey commissioned by the National Advisory Committee on Drugs (NACD) ...
One-in-five NI people have taken illegal drugs
One-in-five people in Northern Ireland have taken an illegal drug, it was revealed today. The figure was part of a cross-border survey commissioned by the National Advisory Committee on Drugs (NACD) ...
UK National News, Oct 21, 2003
Cancer Research launches 'Stride for Life' campaign
In preparation for the return of winter and the clocks going forward, Cancer Research UK has urged Britons to spend the extra hour they have by taking part in their series of 10km charity walks. To ...
Cancer Research launches 'Stride for Life' campaign
In preparation for the return of winter and the clocks going forward, Cancer Research UK has urged Britons to spend the extra hour they have by taking part in their series of 10km charity walks. To ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2003
Concorde arrives in NI for last time
Concorde arrived in Northern Ireland today as part of its farewell UK tour. The supersonic jet, which arrived at Belfast International Airport shortly before lunchtime on Tuesday, is set for retireme...
Concorde arrives in NI for last time
Concorde arrived in Northern Ireland today as part of its farewell UK tour. The supersonic jet, which arrived at Belfast International Airport shortly before lunchtime on Tuesday, is set for retireme...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2003
Social worker title safeguarded
Plans to safeguard the title of social worker will help to raise the status of the profession and protect the public from bogus claims. The government said today it wants to make it an offence in En...
Social worker title safeguarded
Plans to safeguard the title of social worker will help to raise the status of the profession and protect the public from bogus claims. The government said today it wants to make it an offence in En...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2003
Man dies in road traffic accident
A man has died in a road traffic accident in Co Tyrone this morning. William Duncan, 42, of Victoria Road, Bready, is believed to have been working on a lorry when the accident occurred on the Bond's...
Man dies in road traffic accident
A man has died in a road traffic accident in Co Tyrone this morning. William Duncan, 42, of Victoria Road, Bready, is believed to have been working on a lorry when the accident occurred on the Bond's...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2003
PM resting after hospital heart treatment
Prime Minister Tony Blair is resting today after he received hospital treatment for an irregular heartbeat yesterday. A Downing Street spokesman said that Mr Blair went Hammersmith hospital on Sunday...
PM resting after hospital heart treatment
Prime Minister Tony Blair is resting today after he received hospital treatment for an irregular heartbeat yesterday. A Downing Street spokesman said that Mr Blair went Hammersmith hospital on Sunday...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2003
Rescued man arrested following house fire
A man has been arrested after being rescued from a burning house in north Belfast last night. The man assaulted police officers after being rescued from the fire in the Manor Street area at around 11...
Rescued man arrested following house fire
A man has been arrested after being rescued from a burning house in north Belfast last night. The man assaulted police officers after being rescued from the fire in the Manor Street area at around 11...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2003
Africa's pregnant mothers suffer 'unacceptable' mortality rates
New findings on maternal mortality have found that a woman living in certain areas of Africa are 175 times more likely to die during pregnancy or childbirth than a woman from a developed region, the W...
Africa's pregnant mothers suffer 'unacceptable' mortality rates
New findings on maternal mortality have found that a woman living in certain areas of Africa are 175 times more likely to die during pregnancy or childbirth than a woman from a developed region, the W...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2003
Liberian peace 'jeopardised' by former president
The peace process in West Africa remains in jeopardy so long as exiled former President Charles Taylor of Liberia, indicted for war crimes, is at liberty in Nigeria and continues to intervene in Liber...
Liberian peace 'jeopardised' by former president
The peace process in West Africa remains in jeopardy so long as exiled former President Charles Taylor of Liberia, indicted for war crimes, is at liberty in Nigeria and continues to intervene in Liber...
Business News, Oct 20, 2003
Belfast firm secure Technology award
Lagan's success has been acknowledged in its second major award in a matter of weeks. At a gala ceremony in Dublin, Lagan appeared for the third year running in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Irelan...
Belfast firm secure Technology award
Lagan's success has been acknowledged in its second major award in a matter of weeks. At a gala ceremony in Dublin, Lagan appeared for the third year running in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Irelan...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2003
US rubbishes reports of Iraq troop withdrawals
The head of the US armed forces has rubbished reports that it is to withdraw troops from Iraq, saying that there will be a pragmatic approach to all deployments. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff...
US rubbishes reports of Iraq troop withdrawals
The head of the US armed forces has rubbished reports that it is to withdraw troops from Iraq, saying that there will be a pragmatic approach to all deployments. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2003
'Parental involvement' improves children's learning
Young children whose parents were involved in their learning had better language skills and were more numerate than those who parents were not, according to new research published today by the Departm...
'Parental involvement' improves children's learning
Young children whose parents were involved in their learning had better language skills and were more numerate than those who parents were not, according to new research published today by the Departm...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2003
PSNI reserves to be appointed
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is set to begin appointing candidates for the new Part-Time Reserve. Up to 171 officers will be appointed in Banbridge, Newtownabbey, Coleraine and Lisbu...
PSNI reserves to be appointed
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is set to begin appointing candidates for the new Part-Time Reserve. Up to 171 officers will be appointed in Banbridge, Newtownabbey, Coleraine and Lisbu...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2003
NHS consultants back new contract
NHS consultants have voted in favour of a new contract – with six-out-of-10 doctors backing the new deal – the British Medical Association announced today. Health Secretary John Reid described the ne...
NHS consultants back new contract
NHS consultants have voted in favour of a new contract – with six-out-of-10 doctors backing the new deal – the British Medical Association announced today. Health Secretary John Reid described the ne...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2003
Motorists back lessons over penalties for speeding convictions: survey
The majority of motorists think speeding drivers should be sent back to driving school rather than clocking up points and fines, according to new research published today. In the report, 'Talking Se...
Motorists back lessons over penalties for speeding convictions: survey
The majority of motorists think speeding drivers should be sent back to driving school rather than clocking up points and fines, according to new research published today. In the report, 'Talking Se...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2003
New Deal scheme helps to regenerate communities
A scheme that gives local people the power to make decisions on regenerating their communities is showing results, according to an independent report. Early indications show that most of the 39 New D...
New Deal scheme helps to regenerate communities
A scheme that gives local people the power to make decisions on regenerating their communities is showing results, according to an independent report. Early indications show that most of the 39 New D...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2003
R&D investment benefits share performance
Companies which invest heavily in research and development have outperformed the rest of the stock market in recent years, the department of trade and industry has claimed. The DTI's annual 'Researc...
R&D investment benefits share performance
Companies which invest heavily in research and development have outperformed the rest of the stock market in recent years, the department of trade and industry has claimed. The DTI's annual 'Researc...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2003
Business to be better informed with FCO scheme
Information on security and political risks around the globe will be more accessible to British business, following a new Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) initiative launched today. Improved arr...
Business to be better informed with FCO scheme
Information on security and political risks around the globe will be more accessible to British business, following a new Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) initiative launched today. Improved arr...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2003
DUP councillor attacks Sir Reg 'Titanic' comments
DUP councillor Robin Newton has attacked comments made by Sir Reg Empey on the future of a 'Titanic' development plan in east Belfast. Mr Newton said Sir Reg's statement on the need for government “t...
DUP councillor attacks Sir Reg 'Titanic' comments
DUP councillor Robin Newton has attacked comments made by Sir Reg Empey on the future of a 'Titanic' development plan in east Belfast. Mr Newton said Sir Reg's statement on the need for government “t...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2003
USPCA condemns mutilation of two cats
The Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (USPCA) has condemned attacks on two cats in west Belfast over the weekend. Both incidents occurred in the Woodvale area of the city. One c...
USPCA condemns mutilation of two cats
The Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (USPCA) has condemned attacks on two cats in west Belfast over the weekend. Both incidents occurred in the Woodvale area of the city. One c...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2003
Human organs legislation announced
Proposals for new legislation on human organs and tissue have been announced today by the Department of Health. Chief Medical Officer, Dr Henrietta Campbell, said change was necessary because current...
Human organs legislation announced
Proposals for new legislation on human organs and tissue have been announced today by the Department of Health. Chief Medical Officer, Dr Henrietta Campbell, said change was necessary because current...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2003
M&S to create 600 part-time Xmas jobs
Marks & Spencer is set to create over 600 part-time jobs in Northern Ireland during the Christmas period. However, instead of the usual in-house interviews, interested applicants only have to take pa...
M&S to create 600 part-time Xmas jobs
Marks & Spencer is set to create over 600 part-time jobs in Northern Ireland during the Christmas period. However, instead of the usual in-house interviews, interested applicants only have to take pa...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2003
Minister outlines public services plans
Enterprise Minister, Ian Pearson today outlined the government’s vision on the way forward for joining-up public services in Northern Ireland. The Minister was addressing delegates attending the Soci...
Minister outlines public services plans
Enterprise Minister, Ian Pearson today outlined the government’s vision on the way forward for joining-up public services in Northern Ireland. The Minister was addressing delegates attending the Soci...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2003
Belfast firm secure Technology award
Software development company, Lagan has been acknowledged in its second major award in a matter of weeks. At a gala ceremony in Dublin, the Belfast firm appeared for the third year running in the Del...
Belfast firm secure Technology award
Software development company, Lagan has been acknowledged in its second major award in a matter of weeks. At a gala ceremony in Dublin, the Belfast firm appeared for the third year running in the Del...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2003
Good health a priority says Smith
Everyone has a responsibility for improving the health and well-being of current and future generations. This was the message from Health Minister, Angela Smith who today addressed a world-wide deleg...
Good health a priority says Smith
Everyone has a responsibility for improving the health and well-being of current and future generations. This was the message from Health Minister, Angela Smith who today addressed a world-wide deleg...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2003
Deadlock broken over Shorts pay dispute
Bombardier Shorts have welcomed an announcement by unions that industrial action planned for this weekend is to be suspended. A compromise was reached on Friday between management at Shorts and the L...
Deadlock broken over Shorts pay dispute
Bombardier Shorts have welcomed an announcement by unions that industrial action planned for this weekend is to be suspended. A compromise was reached on Friday between management at Shorts and the L...
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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.
