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Northern Ireland News for December 2003 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Dec 18, 2003
Record numbers benefit from social fund
A record number of people have benefited from more than £59 million paid out by the Social Fund over the last year, Social Development Minister, John Spellar has said. The Minister welcomed the publi...
Record numbers benefit from social fund
A record number of people have benefited from more than £59 million paid out by the Social Fund over the last year, Social Development Minister, John Spellar has said. The Minister welcomed the publi...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 18, 2003
NI population to grow by 92,000 over next 15 years
The population of Northern Ireland is likely to increase by about 92,000 (5.4%) by 2017. This is according to the latest figures projected by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency. The...
NI population to grow by 92,000 over next 15 years
The population of Northern Ireland is likely to increase by about 92,000 (5.4%) by 2017. This is according to the latest figures projected by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency. The...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 18, 2003
Belfast Council welcomes gallery dedicated to artists with disabilities
Belfast City Council has welcomed the opening of the first art gallery in Ireland dedicated to the work of artists with disabilities. The gallery has been opened in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter by the...
Belfast Council welcomes gallery dedicated to artists with disabilities
Belfast City Council has welcomed the opening of the first art gallery in Ireland dedicated to the work of artists with disabilities. The gallery has been opened in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter by the...
UK National News, Dec 18, 2003
Deadlock broken over Lloyds TSB call centre closure
A union has moved to suspend the threat of industrial action over the closure of a Lloyds TSB Newcastle call centre after agreement was reached safeguarding jobs. Although Lloyds TSB is closing the c...
Deadlock broken over Lloyds TSB call centre closure
A union has moved to suspend the threat of industrial action over the closure of a Lloyds TSB Newcastle call centre after agreement was reached safeguarding jobs. Although Lloyds TSB is closing the c...
UK National News, Dec 18, 2003
'Real improvements' made in local government
There have been "some real improvements" in local public services over the past year, Local Government Minister Nick Raynsford said today. The Audit Commission's report on local government, Comprehen...
'Real improvements' made in local government
There have been "some real improvements" in local public services over the past year, Local Government Minister Nick Raynsford said today. The Audit Commission's report on local government, Comprehen...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 18, 2003
Discovery of man's body not 'suspicious'
A man found dead close to Belfast city centre on Wednesday has been named as Hugh Thompson of Lord Street in east Belfast. The 57-year-old man's body was discovered at Fulton Street shortly before 9a...
Discovery of man's body not 'suspicious'
A man found dead close to Belfast city centre on Wednesday has been named as Hugh Thompson of Lord Street in east Belfast. The 57-year-old man's body was discovered at Fulton Street shortly before 9a...
UK National News, Dec 18, 2003
Second Class stamps to rise to 21p
The price of a basic Second Class postage will rise 1p to 21p from April 1 next year, but the price of a First class stamp will remain unchanged, it has been announced today. First Class prices for h...
Second Class stamps to rise to 21p
The price of a basic Second Class postage will rise 1p to 21p from April 1 next year, but the price of a First class stamp will remain unchanged, it has been announced today. First Class prices for h...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 18, 2003
Call for Aldergrove to be used as NI's main air hub
North Antrim MLA, Ian Paisley jnr has called on the government to seriously consider utilising Belfast International Airport as Northern Ireland's main air hub. His comments follow launch of the Avia...
Call for Aldergrove to be used as NI's main air hub
North Antrim MLA, Ian Paisley jnr has called on the government to seriously consider utilising Belfast International Airport as Northern Ireland's main air hub. His comments follow launch of the Avia...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2003
Child killer Huntley handed down two life sentences
Ian Huntley has been handed down two life sentences for the murder of Soham schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman. Maxine Carr, Huntley's former girlfriend, was sentenced to three and a half ye...
Child killer Huntley handed down two life sentences
Ian Huntley has been handed down two life sentences for the murder of Soham schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman. Maxine Carr, Huntley's former girlfriend, was sentenced to three and a half ye...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2003
Three teens die after car plunges into river
Three teenagers have died after the car they were travelling in careered off the road into the Great Ouse river in Cambridgeshire yesterday afternoon. Cambridgeshire police were called to the scene ...
Three teens die after car plunges into river
Three teenagers have died after the car they were travelling in careered off the road into the Great Ouse river in Cambridgeshire yesterday afternoon. Cambridgeshire police were called to the scene ...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2003
18 die in Baghdad tanker explosion
Up to 18 people are reported to have been killed after a fuel tanker exploded on a busy road in Baghdad today. Initial reports suggest that around 15 people have also been injured in the blast which...
18 die in Baghdad tanker explosion
Up to 18 people are reported to have been killed after a fuel tanker exploded on a busy road in Baghdad today. Initial reports suggest that around 15 people have also been injured in the blast which...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2003
UK-wide anti-mobile phone crime strategy launched
A new unit dedicated to tackling mobile phone crime across the country has been launched today. The National Mobile Phone Crime Unit (NMPCU), based in London, is made up of representatives from poli...
UK-wide anti-mobile phone crime strategy launched
A new unit dedicated to tackling mobile phone crime across the country has been launched today. The National Mobile Phone Crime Unit (NMPCU), based in London, is made up of representatives from poli...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2003
Underground chaos looms as drivers threaten strike
London Underground drivers on two lines have threatened to take strike action on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, threatening chaos on the Tube system. The Rail, Maritime and Transport Union (RMT) h...
Underground chaos looms as drivers threaten strike
London Underground drivers on two lines have threatened to take strike action on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, threatening chaos on the Tube system. The Rail, Maritime and Transport Union (RMT) h...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2003
Annan calls for 'clarity' over UN's Iraq role
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has outlined plans for reconstituting the world body’s work in Iraq while appealing for "clear guidance" on what role it is being asked to fulfil. Addressing the Secur...
Annan calls for 'clarity' over UN's Iraq role
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has outlined plans for reconstituting the world body’s work in Iraq while appealing for "clear guidance" on what role it is being asked to fulfil. Addressing the Secur...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2003
Head teachers slam 'spurious' league tables
Head teachers associations have criticised the publication of the first set of national league tables of the key stage 3 tests results. The general secretary of the Secondary Heads Association (SHA) ...
Head teachers slam 'spurious' league tables
Head teachers associations have criticised the publication of the first set of national league tables of the key stage 3 tests results. The general secretary of the Secondary Heads Association (SHA) ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2003
Woman found dead following house fire
A body of a woman in her 50's was discovered by firefighters after a blaze swept through her terraced home in Co Down last night. The woman, whose name has not yet been released, was found by firefig...
Woman found dead following house fire
A body of a woman in her 50's was discovered by firefighters after a blaze swept through her terraced home in Co Down last night. The woman, whose name has not yet been released, was found by firefig...
Business News, Dec 17, 2003
Local employment figures hit new high
Northern Ireland currently has the highest number of employee jobs on record according to latest figures. The seasonally adjusted employee jobs total at September 2003 stands at 669,470 and represent...
Local employment figures hit new high
Northern Ireland currently has the highest number of employee jobs on record according to latest figures. The seasonally adjusted employee jobs total at September 2003 stands at 669,470 and represent...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2003
OFT warns car dealers over warranty restrictions
The Office Fair Trading (OFT) has warned that if servicing restrictions remain on car manufacturers warranties, it will consider launching a formal investigation under European competition law. In a ...
OFT warns car dealers over warranty restrictions
The Office Fair Trading (OFT) has warned that if servicing restrictions remain on car manufacturers warranties, it will consider launching a formal investigation under European competition law. In a ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2003
Man's body found in Belfast
A man's body has been found in Belfast city centre on Wednesday. The body was found at Fulton Street, near the city centre shortly before 9am. It was immediately reported to police who have cordoned...
Man's body found in Belfast
A man's body has been found in Belfast city centre on Wednesday. The body was found at Fulton Street, near the city centre shortly before 9am. It was immediately reported to police who have cordoned...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2003
Belfast pair charged following Manchester drugs swoop
The wife and son of loyalist paramilitary leader Johnny Adair are among six people arrested by police investigating drugs crimes in Greater Manchester. Police swooped on a number of houses in the Man...
Belfast pair charged following Manchester drugs swoop
The wife and son of loyalist paramilitary leader Johnny Adair are among six people arrested by police investigating drugs crimes in Greater Manchester. Police swooped on a number of houses in the Man...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2003
Local jobs figures hit new high
Northern Ireland currently has the highest number of employee jobs on record according to latest figures. The seasonally adjusted employee jobs total at September 2003 stands at 669,470 and represent...
Local jobs figures hit new high
Northern Ireland currently has the highest number of employee jobs on record according to latest figures. The seasonally adjusted employee jobs total at September 2003 stands at 669,470 and represent...
Recruitment News, Dec 17, 2003
NI jobs figures hit new high
Northern Ireland currently has the highest number of employee jobs on record according to latest figures. The seasonally adjusted employee jobs total at September 2003 stands at 669,470 and represent...
NI jobs figures hit new high
Northern Ireland currently has the highest number of employee jobs on record according to latest figures. The seasonally adjusted employee jobs total at September 2003 stands at 669,470 and represent...
Business News, Dec 17, 2003
Irish employers anticipate improvement in hiring activity
Irish employment confidence is showing signs of recovery, according to results of the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey. For the quarter January to March 2003, the Net Employment Outlook is 3%, whic...
Irish employers anticipate improvement in hiring activity
Irish employment confidence is showing signs of recovery, according to results of the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey. For the quarter January to March 2003, the Net Employment Outlook is 3%, whic...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2003
Employment figures show increase
There are 228,000 more people in work now than a year ago, according to figures released today. The figures, released by the government, show employment increased by 37,000 in the three months to Oct...
Employment figures show increase
There are 228,000 more people in work now than a year ago, according to figures released today. The figures, released by the government, show employment increased by 37,000 in the three months to Oct...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2003
Reid welcomes NHS plaudits
Health Secretary John Reid has welcomed new figures showing that the NHS is the fastest growing health system of any major country in the European Union. Commenting on the Office for National Statist...
Reid welcomes NHS plaudits
Health Secretary John Reid has welcomed new figures showing that the NHS is the fastest growing health system of any major country in the European Union. Commenting on the Office for National Statist...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2003
Minister imposes ban to protect the Irish hare
NIO Minister, Angela Smith today announced that she has decided to proceed with a temporary ban on the killing, taking, sale or purchase of Irish Hares. The ban, to be introduced by a special protect...
Minister imposes ban to protect the Irish hare
NIO Minister, Angela Smith today announced that she has decided to proceed with a temporary ban on the killing, taking, sale or purchase of Irish Hares. The ban, to be introduced by a special protect...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2003
NI economy grows as business income increases
The Northern Ireland economy continues to grow thanks to income from local businesses, new figures released today showed. Provisional results from the 2002 Northern Ireland Annual Business Inquiry (N...
NI economy grows as business income increases
The Northern Ireland economy continues to grow thanks to income from local businesses, new figures released today showed. Provisional results from the 2002 Northern Ireland Annual Business Inquiry (N...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2003
Women warned to avoid sheep contact during pregnancy
Pregnant women should avoid close contact with sheep during lambing periods, the government warned today. The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS), the Department of Agric...
Women warned to avoid sheep contact during pregnancy
Pregnant women should avoid close contact with sheep during lambing periods, the government warned today. The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS), the Department of Agric...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2003
Companies could find profits slashed by 50%, researcher warns
Companies could find their profits slashed by up to 50% when new accounting rules on employee share options come into force next year, according to research conducted by a University of Ulster graduat...
Companies could find profits slashed by 50%, researcher warns
Companies could find their profits slashed by up to 50% when new accounting rules on employee share options come into force next year, according to research conducted by a University of Ulster graduat...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2003
Belfast celebrates 100 years of flight history
Bombardier Aerospace, Belfast, was today marking Northern Ireland's major contribution to aviation over the last century on the 100-year anniversary of the world's first powered flight. Man's momento...
Belfast celebrates 100 years of flight history
Bombardier Aerospace, Belfast, was today marking Northern Ireland's major contribution to aviation over the last century on the 100-year anniversary of the world's first powered flight. Man's momento...
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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.
