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Northern Ireland News for December 2003 : Page 10
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2003
New Belfast to Teesside route announced
A new route between Belfast and the north east of England has been announced today. bmibaby will fly from Belfast International Airport to Teesside in a new single daily flight service which aims to ...
New Belfast to Teesside route announced
A new route between Belfast and the north east of England has been announced today. bmibaby will fly from Belfast International Airport to Teesside in a new single daily flight service which aims to ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2003
Water Service to invest £29m in Strabane
DRD Water Service’s £850,000 extension to Castletown Service Reservoir in Strabane, due to start next year, will form part of a £29 million capital works programme for the next five years. The progra...
Water Service to invest £29m in Strabane
DRD Water Service’s £850,000 extension to Castletown Service Reservoir in Strabane, due to start next year, will form part of a £29 million capital works programme for the next five years. The progra...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2003
Good Friday Agreement 'rethink' needed says analyst
With no early prospect of a return to power-sharing devolution expected in the wake of the Northern Ireland Assembly election, a timely paper by a Belfast policy analyst has called for a "rethink" in ...
Good Friday Agreement 'rethink' needed says analyst
With no early prospect of a return to power-sharing devolution expected in the wake of the Northern Ireland Assembly election, a timely paper by a Belfast policy analyst has called for a "rethink" in ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2003
Voluntary and community sector paper unveiled
A Government appointed Task Force set up earlier this year to examine future resourcing of the voluntary and community sector, today published a Position Paper 'Pathways for Change', to invite comment...
Voluntary and community sector paper unveiled
A Government appointed Task Force set up earlier this year to examine future resourcing of the voluntary and community sector, today published a Position Paper 'Pathways for Change', to invite comment...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2003
Health conference examines social problems
A major conference aimed at tackling problems such as poverty, social exclusion, mental health and emotional well-being has taken place in Belfast today. The inaugural Investing for Health Conference...
Health conference examines social problems
A major conference aimed at tackling problems such as poverty, social exclusion, mental health and emotional well-being has taken place in Belfast today. The inaugural Investing for Health Conference...
Business News, Dec 3, 2003
Scheme set to help protect businesses against crime
A new £75,000 training scheme to help small retailers across England and Wales avoid becoming victims of crime has been announced today by the Home Office. It is hoped that trainees will take the les...
Scheme set to help protect businesses against crime
A new £75,000 training scheme to help small retailers across England and Wales avoid becoming victims of crime has been announced today by the Home Office. It is hoped that trainees will take the les...
UK National News, Dec 2, 2003
Soham murder accused admits killing Jessica Chapman
Ian Huntley, the man accused of murdering two 10-year-old schoolgirls in Soham last August, has today admitted that he was responsible for the death of Jessica Chapman. Mr Huntley, who denies murderi...
Soham murder accused admits killing Jessica Chapman
Ian Huntley, the man accused of murdering two 10-year-old schoolgirls in Soham last August, has today admitted that he was responsible for the death of Jessica Chapman. Mr Huntley, who denies murderi...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2003
Breakthrough in Shorts strike as Amicus agree return to work
There appeared to be a breakthrough at Belfast aerospace company, Shorts today after one of the main unions agreed to send its members back to work. Amicus have agreed to back a proposal agreed betwe...
Breakthrough in Shorts strike as Amicus agree return to work
There appeared to be a breakthrough at Belfast aerospace company, Shorts today after one of the main unions agreed to send its members back to work. Amicus have agreed to back a proposal agreed betwe...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2003
US pharmaceutical company to invest £5m in new Carrick plant
A leading US pharmaceutical company is to invest over £5 million to set up a manufacturing facility in Carrickfergus, it was announced today. The investment by Kiel Laboratories Inc is expected to cr...
US pharmaceutical company to invest £5m in new Carrick plant
A leading US pharmaceutical company is to invest over £5 million to set up a manufacturing facility in Carrickfergus, it was announced today. The investment by Kiel Laboratories Inc is expected to cr...
Business News, Dec 2, 2003
Bank of Ireland and HP sign $600m outsourcing contract
In what is believed to be one of the largest outsourcing deals ever in Ireland and the UK, the Bank of Ireland and HP have announced the signing of a seven-year, $600m contract for global IT services....
Bank of Ireland and HP sign $600m outsourcing contract
In what is believed to be one of the largest outsourcing deals ever in Ireland and the UK, the Bank of Ireland and HP have announced the signing of a seven-year, $600m contract for global IT services....
UK National News, Dec 2, 2003
Blunkett announces 'biggest overhaul' of domestic violence law
The Home Secretary has today announced what he describes as the "biggest overhaul of domestic violence law in 30 years", offering a series of new powers for the police and courts. Proposals in the Do...
Blunkett announces 'biggest overhaul' of domestic violence law
The Home Secretary has today announced what he describes as the "biggest overhaul of domestic violence law in 30 years", offering a series of new powers for the police and courts. Proposals in the Do...
Business News, Dec 2, 2003
'No surprises' employment relations Bill unveiled
A bill that would encourage employers and employees to work together and promote a "no surprises culture" at work was introduced in the House of Commons today. Employment Relations Minister Gerry Sut...
'No surprises' employment relations Bill unveiled
A bill that would encourage employers and employees to work together and promote a "no surprises culture" at work was introduced in the House of Commons today. Employment Relations Minister Gerry Sut...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2003
DUP have 'positive' discussions with Secretary of State
DUP leader, Dr Ian Paisley has described his meeting with Secretary of State, Paul Murphy at Stormont on Monday as "positive". It was the first time the two men had met since the DUP's success in las...
DUP have 'positive' discussions with Secretary of State
DUP leader, Dr Ian Paisley has described his meeting with Secretary of State, Paul Murphy at Stormont on Monday as "positive". It was the first time the two men had met since the DUP's success in las...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2003
Family escape injury in pipe bomb attack
A family escaped injury last night following a petrol attack on the home in Dunmurry. The occupant of the house, Trevor George, claimed it was the 36th attack on their Mossvale estate home in the pas...
Family escape injury in pipe bomb attack
A family escaped injury last night following a petrol attack on the home in Dunmurry. The occupant of the house, Trevor George, claimed it was the 36th attack on their Mossvale estate home in the pas...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2003
Over quarter of NI motorists admit to speeding
Over one quarter of drivers in Northern Ireland exceed the speed limit regardless of road type, figures released today showed. The Northern Ireland Road Safety Monitor 2003 survey is the latest in a ...
Over quarter of NI motorists admit to speeding
Over one quarter of drivers in Northern Ireland exceed the speed limit regardless of road type, figures released today showed. The Northern Ireland Road Safety Monitor 2003 survey is the latest in a ...
UK National News, Dec 2, 2003
Report raps international response to Al-Qaida threat
Al-Qaida's ideology continues to spread, especially in Iraq, raising the fear of more terrorist attacks, according to the second report issued by the monitoring group of the UN Security Council commit...
Report raps international response to Al-Qaida threat
Al-Qaida's ideology continues to spread, especially in Iraq, raising the fear of more terrorist attacks, according to the second report issued by the monitoring group of the UN Security Council commit...
UK National News, Dec 2, 2003
Teen bailed following assault on 97-year-old woman
A teenager has been released on police bail today following his arrest in connection with a police inquiry into a vicious assault on a 97-year-old pensioner in Manchester last Friday. The 14-year-old...
Teen bailed following assault on 97-year-old woman
A teenager has been released on police bail today following his arrest in connection with a police inquiry into a vicious assault on a 97-year-old pensioner in Manchester last Friday. The 14-year-old...
UK National News, Dec 2, 2003
UK can play lead role in aiding Iraqi prosperity: O'Brien
London's role as a leading global financial centre means the UK can play a key role in helping the Iraqi people rebuild their country, Trade Minister Mike O'Brien has said. Speaking as UK and Iraqi f...
UK can play lead role in aiding Iraqi prosperity: O'Brien
London's role as a leading global financial centre means the UK can play a key role in helping the Iraqi people rebuild their country, Trade Minister Mike O'Brien has said. Speaking as UK and Iraqi f...
UK National News, Dec 2, 2003
Television chief calls for measures to safeguard UK news broadcasting
The Chief Executive of the Independent Television Commission (ITC) has warned that television broadcasting in the UK faces challenges from increased competition, changes in tastes and markets and a fr...
Television chief calls for measures to safeguard UK news broadcasting
The Chief Executive of the Independent Television Commission (ITC) has warned that television broadcasting in the UK faces challenges from increased competition, changes in tastes and markets and a fr...
Business News, Dec 2, 2003
Insurance company plans to 'offshore' 2,350 jobs
Aviva, the parent company of UK insurance giant Norwich Union, has announced that around 2,350 jobs will be moved from the UK to India next year. In a statement Aviva said that the "offshore" jobs wi...
Insurance company plans to 'offshore' 2,350 jobs
Aviva, the parent company of UK insurance giant Norwich Union, has announced that around 2,350 jobs will be moved from the UK to India next year. In a statement Aviva said that the "offshore" jobs wi...
UK National News, Dec 2, 2003
'No surprises' employment relations Bill unveiled
A Bill that would encourage employers and employees to work together and promote a "no surprises culture" at work was introduced in the House of Commons today. Employment Relations Minister Gerry Su...
'No surprises' employment relations Bill unveiled
A Bill that would encourage employers and employees to work together and promote a "no surprises culture" at work was introduced in the House of Commons today. Employment Relations Minister Gerry Su...
Business News, Dec 2, 2003
Banking management bear burden of customer trust: FSA
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) will place a new emphasis on the way in which banks treat their customers when providing them with regulated financial services - backed by a readiness to use en...
Banking management bear burden of customer trust: FSA
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) will place a new emphasis on the way in which banks treat their customers when providing them with regulated financial services - backed by a readiness to use en...
UK National News, Dec 2, 2003
Bectu members vote to keep Labour links
In a postal ballot of almost 26,000 members, more than two thirds of the largest broadcast and technicians union have backed the continuation of the link with the Labour party. Welcoming the result, ...
Bectu members vote to keep Labour links
In a postal ballot of almost 26,000 members, more than two thirds of the largest broadcast and technicians union have backed the continuation of the link with the Labour party. Welcoming the result, ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2003
New NI law for sexual orientation
A new law came into effect in Northern Ireland today which bans discrimination in employment and training on grounds of sexual orientation. The new law means that gay, lesbian, bisexual and heterose...
New NI law for sexual orientation
A new law came into effect in Northern Ireland today which bans discrimination in employment and training on grounds of sexual orientation. The new law means that gay, lesbian, bisexual and heterose...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2003
Lord Mayor urges holocaust remembrance
Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Martin Morgan today called on the people of Northern Ireland to demonstrate their commitment to ensuring that the genocide of the Holocaust is never repeated. Cllr M...
Lord Mayor urges holocaust remembrance
Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Martin Morgan today called on the people of Northern Ireland to demonstrate their commitment to ensuring that the genocide of the Holocaust is never repeated. Cllr M...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2003
Minister welcomes initiative to combat witness intimidation
Criminal Justice Minister, John Spellar has welcomed the introduction of special measures to help vulnerable and intimidated witnesses involved in the criminal justice system. The Special Measures be...
Minister welcomes initiative to combat witness intimidation
Criminal Justice Minister, John Spellar has welcomed the introduction of special measures to help vulnerable and intimidated witnesses involved in the criminal justice system. The Special Measures be...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2003
Local roads get record £80m spend
A record £80 million will be spent on structural roads maintenance this year across Northern Ireland. The figure was revealed by Deputy Divisional Roads Manager, Tom McCourt as he presented DRD Roads...
Local roads get record £80m spend
A record £80 million will be spent on structural roads maintenance this year across Northern Ireland. The figure was revealed by Deputy Divisional Roads Manager, Tom McCourt as he presented DRD Roads...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2003
More business start ups needed says Minister
If Northern Ireland is expected to have a successful economy, more people need to set up in businesses. This was the message from Enterprise Minister, Ian Pearson who was addressing members of the In...
More business start ups needed says Minister
If Northern Ireland is expected to have a successful economy, more people need to set up in businesses. This was the message from Enterprise Minister, Ian Pearson who was addressing members of the In...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 1, 2003
Paisley meets Murphy for Stormont talks
Northern Ireland Secretary of State Paul Murphy has met DUP leader Ian Paisley at Stormont today. The meeting follows last week's elections which saw the DUP become the largest party in the Northern ...
Paisley meets Murphy for Stormont talks
Northern Ireland Secretary of State Paul Murphy has met DUP leader Ian Paisley at Stormont today. The meeting follows last week's elections which saw the DUP become the largest party in the Northern ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 1, 2003
Judge Cory recommends public inquiries into killings
Peter Cory, the Canadian judge who has been probing some of Northern Ireland's most controversial murders, has recommended that public inquiries be opened into the circumstances of four killings. Jud...
Judge Cory recommends public inquiries into killings
Peter Cory, the Canadian judge who has been probing some of Northern Ireland's most controversial murders, has recommended that public inquiries be opened into the circumstances of four killings. Jud...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and 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.
