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Northern Ireland News for December 2003 : Page 7
UK National News, Dec 9, 2003
Thousands of Traveller children miss out on schooling: report
The provision of education for Traveller pupils must be "dramatically improved" as around 10-12,000 children have slipped through the secondary education net, according to a new report launched today ...
Thousands of Traveller children miss out on schooling: report
The provision of education for Traveller pupils must be "dramatically improved" as around 10-12,000 children have slipped through the secondary education net, according to a new report launched today ...
Business News, Dec 9, 2003
Top European high-tech firms recognised in Fast 500 rankings
The complete list of Europe's 500 fastest-growing technology companies was announced last night at the 2003 Deloitte European Technology Fast 500 award ceremony for chief executives held in the Natura...
Top European high-tech firms recognised in Fast 500 rankings
The complete list of Europe's 500 fastest-growing technology companies was announced last night at the 2003 Deloitte European Technology Fast 500 award ceremony for chief executives held in the Natura...
UK National News, Dec 9, 2003
Police get cash boost to recruit more 'Specials'
Police forces are to get a £2.5 million to kick start a campaign to recruit an extra 3,000 special constables – volunteers who will work closely with regular police. All 43 police forces across Engla...
Police get cash boost to recruit more 'Specials'
Police forces are to get a £2.5 million to kick start a campaign to recruit an extra 3,000 special constables – volunteers who will work closely with regular police. All 43 police forces across Engla...
UK National News, Dec 9, 2003
Adult skills courses face severe cutbacks in 2004
The organisation representing Further Education Colleges in the UK, the Association of Colleges (AoC) has warned that many adult improvers will suffer due to an emphasis of government plans on basic s...
Adult skills courses face severe cutbacks in 2004
The organisation representing Further Education Colleges in the UK, the Association of Colleges (AoC) has warned that many adult improvers will suffer due to an emphasis of government plans on basic s...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2003
Consultation document on sexual health released
Health Minister, Angela Smith has published a Sexual Health Promotion Strategy and Action Plan consultation document. The Minister said the introduction of the plan was necessary because of the impor...
Consultation document on sexual health released
Health Minister, Angela Smith has published a Sexual Health Promotion Strategy and Action Plan consultation document. The Minister said the introduction of the plan was necessary because of the impor...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2003
Development Forum push for economic progress
Members of the Economic Development Forum (EDF) are determined to work together and pool their collective resources to strengthen the local economy. This is according to Enterprise Minister, Ian Pear...
Development Forum push for economic progress
Members of the Economic Development Forum (EDF) are determined to work together and pool their collective resources to strengthen the local economy. This is according to Enterprise Minister, Ian Pear...
UK National News, Dec 9, 2003
UK joins UN's stand against global corruption
The UK will today join 30 other countries in signing the UN Convention against corruption, and so progress international cooperation in the fight against global corruption. By setting minimum stand...
UK joins UN's stand against global corruption
The UK will today join 30 other countries in signing the UN Convention against corruption, and so progress international cooperation in the fight against global corruption. By setting minimum stand...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2003
Delegates meet on EU future
Delegations from across the British Isles met up in Belfast today to discuss shared interests and co-operation on the future of the European Union’s cohesion policy. Today's discussions were the firs...
Delegates meet on EU future
Delegations from across the British Isles met up in Belfast today to discuss shared interests and co-operation on the future of the European Union’s cohesion policy. Today's discussions were the firs...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2003
van Hoogstraten released after winning appeal
Nicholas van Hoogstraten, the millionaire businessman who was jailed for the manslaughter of a business associate, has been freed by the Court of Appeal today. Mr van Hoogstraten had his manslaughte...
van Hoogstraten released after winning appeal
Nicholas van Hoogstraten, the millionaire businessman who was jailed for the manslaughter of a business associate, has been freed by the Court of Appeal today. Mr van Hoogstraten had his manslaughte...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2003
Man behind murder of British diplomat is convicted
The man behind the murder of British attaché, Brigadier Stephen Saunders, in Athens three years ago has been convicted by a Greek court today. At the conclusion of what was Greece's largest ever tria...
Man behind murder of British diplomat is convicted
The man behind the murder of British attaché, Brigadier Stephen Saunders, in Athens three years ago has been convicted by a Greek court today. At the conclusion of what was Greece's largest ever tria...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2003
Carpet store destroyed in fire
A carpet store has been destroyed in a fire in east Belfast. The blaze took hold in the Martin Phillips showroom at around 5am on Monday. The roof eventually caved in as firefighters arrived to deal...
Carpet store destroyed in fire
A carpet store has been destroyed in a fire in east Belfast. The blaze took hold in the Martin Phillips showroom at around 5am on Monday. The roof eventually caved in as firefighters arrived to deal...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2003
Annan 'saddened' after US raid kills nine children
Secretary-General Kofi Annan has been "profoundly saddened" by reports that nine children have been killed in Afghanistan as a result of US air raids. The air raid on Saturday was mounted against a ...
Annan 'saddened' after US raid kills nine children
Secretary-General Kofi Annan has been "profoundly saddened" by reports that nine children have been killed in Afghanistan as a result of US air raids. The air raid on Saturday was mounted against a ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2003
Reassurance offered in light of global SARS threat
Local plans to deal with a Northern Ireland outbreak of SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) were today rolled in Belfast today as part of a major international conference. Over 200 health profes...
Reassurance offered in light of global SARS threat
Local plans to deal with a Northern Ireland outbreak of SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) were today rolled in Belfast today as part of a major international conference. Over 200 health profes...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2003
Credit law shake up aims to safeguard consumers
With the burden of UK consumer debt soaring to record levels, the government has announced a shake up in consumer law that will see authorities clamping down hard on loan companies and 'loan sharks' i...
Credit law shake up aims to safeguard consumers
With the burden of UK consumer debt soaring to record levels, the government has announced a shake up in consumer law that will see authorities clamping down hard on loan companies and 'loan sharks' i...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2003
Ruth Ellis' murder conviction upheld
The murder conviction of the last woman to be hanged in Britain, Ruth Ellis, has been upheld today at the Court of Appeal. The appeal was dismissed after judges ruled that no new evidence had been p...
Ruth Ellis' murder conviction upheld
The murder conviction of the last woman to be hanged in Britain, Ruth Ellis, has been upheld today at the Court of Appeal. The appeal was dismissed after judges ruled that no new evidence had been p...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2003
SF councillor blames loyalists for attack on home
A Sinn Féin councillor has blamed loyalists for an attack on his home in west Belfast on Friday. Paul Butler said the attack on his Lenadoon home at around 11pm on Friday night was an attempt by loya...
SF councillor blames loyalists for attack on home
A Sinn Féin councillor has blamed loyalists for an attack on his home in west Belfast on Friday. Paul Butler said the attack on his Lenadoon home at around 11pm on Friday night was an attempt by loya...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2003
Soham murder trial adjourned after juror falls ill
The Soham murder trial, which was due to begin hearing closing arguments today, has been adjourned after a juror fell ill. A decision on how and when the trial will proceed will be made pending a do...
Soham murder trial adjourned after juror falls ill
The Soham murder trial, which was due to begin hearing closing arguments today, has been adjourned after a juror fell ill. A decision on how and when the trial will proceed will be made pending a do...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2003
Stark BMA report paints gloomy picture of teen health
A report from the British Medical Association (BMA) has presented a gloomy assessment of the health of the nation's teenagers. The 'Adolescent Health' report concluded that one fifth of young teens ...
Stark BMA report paints gloomy picture of teen health
A report from the British Medical Association (BMA) has presented a gloomy assessment of the health of the nation's teenagers. The 'Adolescent Health' report concluded that one fifth of young teens ...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2003
Christmas anti-drink driving campaign begins
Motorists are to be warned not to drink and drive over the Christmas holiday period in a series of nationwide television advertisements starting today. Drink-drive deaths have fallen dramatically ov...
Christmas anti-drink driving campaign begins
Motorists are to be warned not to drink and drive over the Christmas holiday period in a series of nationwide television advertisements starting today. Drink-drive deaths have fallen dramatically ov...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2003
City of London police to take lead role in fraud probes
The City of London Police is to take the lead in investigating fraudsters and complex fraud cases in the south east, and the government has earmarked £2 million to assist the force in their expanded r...
City of London police to take lead role in fraud probes
The City of London Police is to take the lead in investigating fraudsters and complex fraud cases in the south east, and the government has earmarked £2 million to assist the force in their expanded r...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2003
Views sought on how to fight fuel poverty
Members of the public are being invited to have their say in the next stage in the battle against the scourge of fuel poverty that affects almost a third of households in Northern Ireland. David Crot...
Views sought on how to fight fuel poverty
Members of the public are being invited to have their say in the next stage in the battle against the scourge of fuel poverty that affects almost a third of households in Northern Ireland. David Crot...
Business News, Dec 8, 2003
FSB welcomes report on Employers’ Liability Compulsory Insurance
The Federation of Small Businesses, welcoming a number of the proposals announced in the Government’s review of Employers’ Liability Compulsory Insurance (ELCI), have warned that there is still some w...
FSB welcomes report on Employers’ Liability Compulsory Insurance
The Federation of Small Businesses, welcoming a number of the proposals announced in the Government’s review of Employers’ Liability Compulsory Insurance (ELCI), have warned that there is still some w...
Business News, Dec 8, 2003
Ballymoney businesses seminar promises information-packed event
Business managers in the Ballymoney Borough are invited to a business seminar and showcase being held in the Joey Dunlop Centre in the town this week. Based on the theme 'Leading Managers into the Fu...
Ballymoney businesses seminar promises information-packed event
Business managers in the Ballymoney Borough are invited to a business seminar and showcase being held in the Joey Dunlop Centre in the town this week. Based on the theme 'Leading Managers into the Fu...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2003
University praised for economic regeneration example
The University of Ulster has been singled out for praise as an exemplar in regional economic regeneration in the Lambert Review set up by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown. The review cit...
University praised for economic regeneration example
The University of Ulster has been singled out for praise as an exemplar in regional economic regeneration in the Lambert Review set up by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown. The review cit...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2003
NI EU Programmes chief resigns
The Chief Executive of the Special EU Programmes Body in Northern Ireland has resigned. John McKinney was suspended from duty in May because he was the subject of a police investigation, relating to ...
NI EU Programmes chief resigns
The Chief Executive of the Special EU Programmes Body in Northern Ireland has resigned. John McKinney was suspended from duty in May because he was the subject of a police investigation, relating to ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2003
Local councillors a key access point for advice says survey
Local councillors are a key access point for help and advice on public services according to the results of a survey of people’s views on public services in Northern Ireland. This is according to the...
Local councillors a key access point for advice says survey
Local councillors are a key access point for help and advice on public services according to the results of a survey of people’s views on public services in Northern Ireland. This is according to the...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2003
IFA delight at World Cup draw
The Irish Football Association (IFA) were rubbing their hands in glee at the weekend with the mouth watering prospect of a visit from David Beckham and the England team to Belfast for the World Cup 20...
IFA delight at World Cup draw
The Irish Football Association (IFA) were rubbing their hands in glee at the weekend with the mouth watering prospect of a visit from David Beckham and the England team to Belfast for the World Cup 20...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2003
Ministers discuss North/South energy
Enterprise Minister, Ian Pearson today had a further meeting with his Irish counterpart, Dermot Ahern to discuss North/South energy issues. The two Ministers were reviewing progress towards an all-is...
Ministers discuss North/South energy
Enterprise Minister, Ian Pearson today had a further meeting with his Irish counterpart, Dermot Ahern to discuss North/South energy issues. The two Ministers were reviewing progress towards an all-is...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2003
Derry roads get record spend
A record £2.7million will be spent on structural roads maintenance in the Derry City Council area in the coming year. Divisional Roads Manager, Dr Andrew Murray, revealed the figure as he presented ...
Derry roads get record spend
A record £2.7million will be spent on structural roads maintenance in the Derry City Council area in the coming year. Divisional Roads Manager, Dr Andrew Murray, revealed the figure as he presented ...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2003
BT awarded £1.6bn IT contracts for NHS
BT have been awarded two major IT contracts by the Department of Health for the NHS totalling £1.6 billion over the next 10 years. The largest contract worth £996 million is part of the NHS National ...
BT awarded £1.6bn IT contracts for NHS
BT have been awarded two major IT contracts by the Department of Health for the NHS totalling £1.6 billion over the next 10 years. The largest contract worth £996 million is part of the NHS National ...
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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.
