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Northern Ireland News for December 2003 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2003
Omagh area to get new wastewater treatment works
DRD Water Service’s £1.3 million scheme to provide a new wastewater treatment works at Fintona, due to start in the New Year, will form part of a £58 million capital works programme for the next five ...
Omagh area to get new wastewater treatment works
DRD Water Service’s £1.3 million scheme to provide a new wastewater treatment works at Fintona, due to start in the New Year, will form part of a £58 million capital works programme for the next five ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2003
Agriculture Minister visits Winter Fair
'Building a Sustainable Future in Dairy Farming’ was the key theme behind DARD’s participation in the Winter Fair and reflects the Government’s commitment to the maintenance of a vibrant and forward-l...
Agriculture Minister visits Winter Fair
'Building a Sustainable Future in Dairy Farming’ was the key theme behind DARD’s participation in the Winter Fair and reflects the Government’s commitment to the maintenance of a vibrant and forward-l...
UK National News, Dec 12, 2003
Vinnie Jones sentenced over 'air rage' incident
Vinnie Jones, the former Wimbledon footballer turned Hollywood film star, has been sentenced to serve 80 hours community service and pay a £1,100 fine. Jones was sentenced today after pleading gui...
Vinnie Jones sentenced over 'air rage' incident
Vinnie Jones, the former Wimbledon footballer turned Hollywood film star, has been sentenced to serve 80 hours community service and pay a £1,100 fine. Jones was sentenced today after pleading gui...
Business News, Dec 12, 2003
Liquidation could see 40,000 policies holders uninsured
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has warned 40,000 insurance policyholders in Scotland that they are likely to have no effective cover, following the provisional liquidation of Tribune Risk and ...
Liquidation could see 40,000 policies holders uninsured
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has warned 40,000 insurance policyholders in Scotland that they are likely to have no effective cover, following the provisional liquidation of Tribune Risk and ...
Recruitment News, Dec 12, 2003
Graduates - Considering a career in Management?
It can be a frustrating situation. You long for the opportunity to get the job of your dreams, yet employers are not willing to give you the opportunity as you do not have the necessary experience. M...
Graduates - Considering a career in Management?
It can be a frustrating situation. You long for the opportunity to get the job of your dreams, yet employers are not willing to give you the opportunity as you do not have the necessary experience. M...
Recruitment News, Dec 12, 2003
Get qualified now and teach English abroad
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) is an excellent career path with a huge number of jobs available throughout the world, from mainland Europe through Eastern Europe and the Middle East, to...
Get qualified now and teach English abroad
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) is an excellent career path with a huge number of jobs available throughout the world, from mainland Europe through Eastern Europe and the Middle East, to...
UK National News, Dec 11, 2003
Judge instructs Soham trial jury to be objective
The jury at the Old Bailey trial into the deaths of two 10-year-old Soham schoolgirls has retired today to consider their verdicts. Before dismissing the 12-member jury on this the 23rd day of procee...
Judge instructs Soham trial jury to be objective
The jury at the Old Bailey trial into the deaths of two 10-year-old Soham schoolgirls has retired today to consider their verdicts. Before dismissing the 12-member jury on this the 23rd day of procee...
UK National News, Dec 11, 2003
Hoon outlines plans for rebalance of armed forces
The British armed forces of the future must be able to "act quickly, accurately and decisively" to new security threats, Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon told MPs today. Presenting the Defence White Pape...
Hoon outlines plans for rebalance of armed forces
The British armed forces of the future must be able to "act quickly, accurately and decisively" to new security threats, Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon told MPs today. Presenting the Defence White Pape...
UK National News, Dec 11, 2003
UK troops not properly equipped during Iraq war: NAO report
Despite fears of Iraq's WMD and chemical warfare capability – the stated reason for military intervention against the Baathist regime – British frontline troops often went into battle against Saddam's...
UK troops not properly equipped during Iraq war: NAO report
Despite fears of Iraq's WMD and chemical warfare capability – the stated reason for military intervention against the Baathist regime – British frontline troops often went into battle against Saddam's...
UK National News, Dec 11, 2003
Police appeal after teen and women shot in Leeds
Police in Leeds have appealed for information following two shootings in the Chapeltown area of the city last night. In the first incident, a 15-year-old girl was shot in the right leg at around 8.15...
Police appeal after teen and women shot in Leeds
Police in Leeds have appealed for information following two shootings in the Chapeltown area of the city last night. In the first incident, a 15-year-old girl was shot in the right leg at around 8.15...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2003
Civil Servants stage one-day strike over pay
Thousands of civil servants across Northern Ireland were today staging a one day strike over pay. Up to 20,000 civil and public servants from Government Departments across the province are protesting...
Civil Servants stage one-day strike over pay
Thousands of civil servants across Northern Ireland were today staging a one day strike over pay. Up to 20,000 civil and public servants from Government Departments across the province are protesting...
Business News, Dec 11, 2003
MyTravel sails into a £911m loss
Struggling holiday firm MyTravel, formerly Airtours, reported overall losses of £911 million following a worse than expected trading year. In the year to September 30, the tour operator unveiled an o...
MyTravel sails into a £911m loss
Struggling holiday firm MyTravel, formerly Airtours, reported overall losses of £911 million following a worse than expected trading year. In the year to September 30, the tour operator unveiled an o...
UK National News, Dec 11, 2003
Vulnerable adults to be better protected from abusers
People living in care homes and those who receive personal care in their own homes are set to have greater protection from known abusers following the adoption of a new scheme that bans them from work...
Vulnerable adults to be better protected from abusers
People living in care homes and those who receive personal care in their own homes are set to have greater protection from known abusers following the adoption of a new scheme that bans them from work...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2003
Lack of conclusive proof on collusion says Barron report
A report into the Dublin and Monaghan bombings in 1974 has said the group responsible could have carried out the attack on its own. The Report of the Independent Commission of Inquiry found that whil...
Lack of conclusive proof on collusion says Barron report
A report into the Dublin and Monaghan bombings in 1974 has said the group responsible could have carried out the attack on its own. The Report of the Independent Commission of Inquiry found that whil...
UK National News, Dec 11, 2003
Consultation launched for 'flexible and affordable' police pensions
It is time to consider options for modernising police pensions to make them "more flexible and affordable" for police officers, Home Office Minister Hazel Blears said today Announcing a UK-wide consu...
Consultation launched for 'flexible and affordable' police pensions
It is time to consider options for modernising police pensions to make them "more flexible and affordable" for police officers, Home Office Minister Hazel Blears said today Announcing a UK-wide consu...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2003
Belfast man 'stable' after being stabbed in neck
A man has been treated in hospital after being stabbed outside his home on the outskirts of Belfast. The man was at home in the Colinmill area of Dunmurry with his wife when someone knocked at the do...
Belfast man 'stable' after being stabbed in neck
A man has been treated in hospital after being stabbed outside his home on the outskirts of Belfast. The man was at home in the Colinmill area of Dunmurry with his wife when someone knocked at the do...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2003
Delegation discuss North West infrastructure with Minister
Business and political leaders from the North West have met NIO Minister, John Spellar to discuss infrastructural investment in the region. The delegation, led by Derry Mayor Shaun Gallagher, and inc...
Delegation discuss North West infrastructure with Minister
Business and political leaders from the North West have met NIO Minister, John Spellar to discuss infrastructural investment in the region. The delegation, led by Derry Mayor Shaun Gallagher, and inc...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2003
Lottery grants awarded to NI childcare schemes
More than £230,000 in lottery grants have been awarded to three childcare facilities in Northern Ireland. Under The New Opportunities Fund, grants totalling £232,120 have been awarded to three innova...
Lottery grants awarded to NI childcare schemes
More than £230,000 in lottery grants have been awarded to three childcare facilities in Northern Ireland. Under The New Opportunities Fund, grants totalling £232,120 have been awarded to three innova...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2003
Full employment possible says Minister
Finance Minister, Ian Pearson has welcomed Wednesday's Pre-Budget Report (PBR) saying it confirmed the Government's intention of providing full employment in Northern Ireland. During his speech to Pa...
Full employment possible says Minister
Finance Minister, Ian Pearson has welcomed Wednesday's Pre-Budget Report (PBR) saying it confirmed the Government's intention of providing full employment in Northern Ireland. During his speech to Pa...
Business News, Dec 11, 2003
Spammers face £5,000 fines under new laws
Spammers - groups or individuals sending unsolicited emails - could face fines in excess of £5,000 under new rules brought in to regulate the email system. The measures, to be enforced by the indepen...
Spammers face £5,000 fines under new laws
Spammers - groups or individuals sending unsolicited emails - could face fines in excess of £5,000 under new rules brought in to regulate the email system. The measures, to be enforced by the indepen...
UK National News, Dec 11, 2003
Public urged to have their say on future of BBC
Following on from last month's hike in the television licence fee, the British public have been invited today to give their views on the accountability, commercial activities and future direction of t...
Public urged to have their say on future of BBC
Following on from last month's hike in the television licence fee, the British public have been invited today to give their views on the accountability, commercial activities and future direction of t...
Business News, Dec 11, 2003
US snubs non-Coalition nations over Iraqi contracts
'Old Europe' and nations that did not send troops to Iraq with the Coalition, have suffered a multi-billion dollar snub from the US after it declared that only nations "committed to Operation Iraqi Fr...
US snubs non-Coalition nations over Iraqi contracts
'Old Europe' and nations that did not send troops to Iraq with the Coalition, have suffered a multi-billion dollar snub from the US after it declared that only nations "committed to Operation Iraqi Fr...
Business News, Dec 11, 2003
Robinson Cleaning's sparkling performance recognised by 'Loo' awards
Robinson Cleaning + Support Services, one of Northern Irelands's leading cleaning and support services companies, has been recognised for its consistent high standards in the 'Loo of the Year Awards,'...
Robinson Cleaning's sparkling performance recognised by 'Loo' awards
Robinson Cleaning + Support Services, one of Northern Irelands's leading cleaning and support services companies, has been recognised for its consistent high standards in the 'Loo of the Year Awards,'...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2003
Councillor makes Christmas safety plea
Bar and niteclub owners in the North West area have been urged to make safety their number one priority this Christmas. Councillor Paul Fleming, Chairman of Derry City Council's Environmental Service...
Councillor makes Christmas safety plea
Bar and niteclub owners in the North West area have been urged to make safety their number one priority this Christmas. Councillor Paul Fleming, Chairman of Derry City Council's Environmental Service...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2003
Law on religious and political discrimination amended
Legislation outlawing discrimination on the grounds of religious belief or political opinion has been strengthened by regulations which took effect on Wednesday. The Regulations implement part of the...
Law on religious and political discrimination amended
Legislation outlawing discrimination on the grounds of religious belief or political opinion has been strengthened by regulations which took effect on Wednesday. The Regulations implement part of the...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2003
PEACE II programme simplified
Steps to simplify the way the EU Programme for Peace and Reconciliation (PEACE II) is administered were announced today at a conference in Belfast. Introducing the modifications to the Programme, Nua...
PEACE II programme simplified
Steps to simplify the way the EU Programme for Peace and Reconciliation (PEACE II) is administered were announced today at a conference in Belfast. Introducing the modifications to the Programme, Nua...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2003
University of Ulster strengthen UN ties
The University of Ulster strengthened its connection with the United Nations University (UNU) this week when the Vice-Chancellor, Professor McKenna attended the 50th meeting of the UNU Council held at...
University of Ulster strengthen UN ties
The University of Ulster strengthened its connection with the United Nations University (UNU) this week when the Vice-Chancellor, Professor McKenna attended the 50th meeting of the UNU Council held at...
Business News, Dec 10, 2003
Borrowing under-estimated by £10bn, admits Brown
In his pre-budget report to the Commons today, the Chancellor Gordon Brown has highlighted the underlying strength of the economy but admitted that the UK will have to borrow around £10 billion more t...
Borrowing under-estimated by £10bn, admits Brown
In his pre-budget report to the Commons today, the Chancellor Gordon Brown has highlighted the underlying strength of the economy but admitted that the UK will have to borrow around £10 billion more t...
UK National News, Dec 10, 2003
Huntley a 'capable and convincing liar', jury told
The prosecution in the Soham murder trial began closing arguments at the Old Bailey today after two days of adjournments following an illness of one of the 12-member jury. The court was told today th...
Huntley a 'capable and convincing liar', jury told
The prosecution in the Soham murder trial began closing arguments at the Old Bailey today after two days of adjournments following an illness of one of the 12-member jury. The court was told today th...
Business News, Dec 10, 2003
CBI cautiously welcome Chancellor's pre-budget report
CBI Director-General Digby Jones has expressed concern about the business tax burden in what he described as a "positive" pre-budget report that he said had "little room for manoeuvre". Commenting on...
CBI cautiously welcome Chancellor's pre-budget report
CBI Director-General Digby Jones has expressed concern about the business tax burden in what he described as a "positive" pre-budget report that he said had "little room for manoeuvre". Commenting on...
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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.
