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Northern Ireland News for April 2003 : Page 11
UK National News, Apr 9, 2003
UN role uncertain after Anglo-US summit
The question over any future role of the UN in post-conflict Iraq was addressed but not answered today, following Tony Blair and President Bush's summit in Belfast over the past 24 hours. The leader...
UN role uncertain after Anglo-US summit
The question over any future role of the UN in post-conflict Iraq was addressed but not answered today, following Tony Blair and President Bush's summit in Belfast over the past 24 hours. The leader...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2003
Mixed response to Bush visit
There was a mixed response among Northern Ireland's political leaders yesterday following the visit of US President George Bush to the province. While Ulster Unionist leader, David Trimble was among ...
Mixed response to Bush visit
There was a mixed response among Northern Ireland's political leaders yesterday following the visit of US President George Bush to the province. While Ulster Unionist leader, David Trimble was among ...
UK National News, Apr 9, 2003
HRT patches assist in prostate cancer patient care
Preliminary results have indicated that hormone replacement patches similar to those used by menopausal women are an effective way to help men with advanced prostate cancer. Small-scale tests showed ...
HRT patches assist in prostate cancer patient care
Preliminary results have indicated that hormone replacement patches similar to those used by menopausal women are an effective way to help men with advanced prostate cancer. Small-scale tests showed ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2003
Anti-war protestors disrupt Princess’s visit
Princess Anne faced an anti-war protest as she carried out engagements during a two-day visit to Northern Ireland. Around 20 protestors carrying placards proclaiming “Save the Children of Iraq” confr...
Anti-war protestors disrupt Princess’s visit
Princess Anne faced an anti-war protest as she carried out engagements during a two-day visit to Northern Ireland. Around 20 protestors carrying placards proclaiming “Save the Children of Iraq” confr...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2003
Man beaten with iron bar at home
A man has been beaten with an iron bar at his home in Markethill, Co Armagh. The man, who is believed to be in his 60's, was asleep with his wife when three men burst into his bedroom and struck him ...
Man beaten with iron bar at home
A man has been beaten with an iron bar at his home in Markethill, Co Armagh. The man, who is believed to be in his 60's, was asleep with his wife when three men burst into his bedroom and struck him ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2003
Northern Ireland needy get £5.6m boost
Social Development Minister, Des Browne has announced a further £5.6 million cash injection for the Northern Ireland Social Fund. Mr Browne said the cash would provide extra support for some of the m...
Northern Ireland needy get £5.6m boost
Social Development Minister, Des Browne has announced a further £5.6 million cash injection for the Northern Ireland Social Fund. Mr Browne said the cash would provide extra support for some of the m...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2003
Trouble erupts at Belfast anti-war rally
Trouble erupted during an anti-war rally in Belfast yesterday. The trouble occurred when anti-war protesters blocked traffic in front of the City Hall following the Stop the War Coalition sponsored p...
Trouble erupts at Belfast anti-war rally
Trouble erupted during an anti-war rally in Belfast yesterday. The trouble occurred when anti-war protesters blocked traffic in front of the City Hall following the Stop the War Coalition sponsored p...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2003
North Belfast school goes 'green'
Pupils in north Belfast are set to attend the most environmentally friendly school in Northern Ireland thanks to a range of measures aimed at using 'green' measures to power their class rooms. Cavehi...
North Belfast school goes 'green'
Pupils in north Belfast are set to attend the most environmentally friendly school in Northern Ireland thanks to a range of measures aimed at using 'green' measures to power their class rooms. Cavehi...
Recruitment News, Apr 8, 2003
Employment conference to address skill gaps
Partners In Learning, a new event aimed at the work-based learning market, is to take place 14-15 May at the NEC, Birmingham. Developed in partnership with the Association of Learning Providers (ALP)...
Employment conference to address skill gaps
Partners In Learning, a new event aimed at the work-based learning market, is to take place 14-15 May at the NEC, Birmingham. Developed in partnership with the Association of Learning Providers (ALP)...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2003
Five await sentencing for bombing plot
Three men have been found guilty of plotting to cause explosions during a dissident republican bombing campaign in England two years ago. Aiden Hulme, 26, his brother Robert Hulme, 23, and Noel Magui...
Five await sentencing for bombing plot
Three men have been found guilty of plotting to cause explosions during a dissident republican bombing campaign in England two years ago. Aiden Hulme, 26, his brother Robert Hulme, 23, and Noel Magui...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2003
Bush urges NI to 'seize opportunity for peace'
American, British and Irish Governments have called for an end to all "paramilitary activity and capability" in Northern Ireland. In a joint statement released from Hillsborough today, US President G...
Bush urges NI to 'seize opportunity for peace'
American, British and Irish Governments have called for an end to all "paramilitary activity and capability" in Northern Ireland. In a joint statement released from Hillsborough today, US President G...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2003
Dissident republicans found guilty of bombing plot
Three men have been found guilty of plotting to cause explosions during a dissident republican bombing campaign in England two years ago. Aiden Hulme, 26, his brother Robert Hulme, 23, and Noel Magui...
Dissident republicans found guilty of bombing plot
Three men have been found guilty of plotting to cause explosions during a dissident republican bombing campaign in England two years ago. Aiden Hulme, 26, his brother Robert Hulme, 23, and Noel Magui...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2003
UK's deprived areas to benefit from £800m
Some of the most deprived areas in the UK are to be targeted for regeneration through an £800 million two-year funding package announced today by the Deputy Prime Minister. The package will be shared...
UK's deprived areas to benefit from £800m
Some of the most deprived areas in the UK are to be targeted for regeneration through an £800 million two-year funding package announced today by the Deputy Prime Minister. The package will be shared...
Business News, Apr 8, 2003
Company Profitability Falls For 14th Consecutive Quarter
The continued decline in the profitability of UK companies has seemingly been confirmed by Experian's latest Corporate Health Check, which is compiled from the financial results of the 2,000 largest c...
Company Profitability Falls For 14th Consecutive Quarter
The continued decline in the profitability of UK companies has seemingly been confirmed by Experian's latest Corporate Health Check, which is compiled from the financial results of the 2,000 largest c...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2003
Andor announce £6m expansion in west Belfast
Minister with responsibility for Enterprise, Trade & Investment, Ian Pearson, has announced that high-tech company Andor Technology is investing over £6 million in an expansion of its operation in wes...
Andor announce £6m expansion in west Belfast
Minister with responsibility for Enterprise, Trade & Investment, Ian Pearson, has announced that high-tech company Andor Technology is investing over £6 million in an expansion of its operation in wes...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2003
Disadvantaged students to be encouraged into university
Plans for a new Office for Fair Access (OFFA) have been unveiled today which it is hoped will encourage wider participation in higher education. With an 8% social class gap in applications to the top...
Disadvantaged students to be encouraged into university
Plans for a new Office for Fair Access (OFFA) have been unveiled today which it is hoped will encourage wider participation in higher education. With an 8% social class gap in applications to the top...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2003
Report reveals passive smoking kills three people a day
New research has revealed that three people each day die due to passive smoking at work and has prompted renewed calls for laws to ban smoking in workplaces. According to research in ‘A Killer on the...
Report reveals passive smoking kills three people a day
New research has revealed that three people each day die due to passive smoking at work and has prompted renewed calls for laws to ban smoking in workplaces. According to research in ‘A Killer on the...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2003
Do not ignore Iraq issue headteachers warned
Leaders of multi-ethnic and Muslim schools have urged headteachers to regard the Iraq war as an opportunity to campaign for greater respect of different beliefs and faiths – and not to tip-toe around ...
Do not ignore Iraq issue headteachers warned
Leaders of multi-ethnic and Muslim schools have urged headteachers to regard the Iraq war as an opportunity to campaign for greater respect of different beliefs and faiths – and not to tip-toe around ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2003
Latest baton rounds branded 'more dangerous'
A new report on baton rounds published by the Human Rights Commission has raised serious concerns about the safety of plastic bullets. The report, written by the Omega Foundation for the Commission, ...
Latest baton rounds branded 'more dangerous'
A new report on baton rounds published by the Human Rights Commission has raised serious concerns about the safety of plastic bullets. The report, written by the Omega Foundation for the Commission, ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2003
Colombia Three back in court
Three Irishmen are set to appear in a Colombian court today accused of training left wing guerrillas in the use of explosives and other terrorist techniques. Niall Connolly, Martin McCauley and James...
Colombia Three back in court
Three Irishmen are set to appear in a Colombian court today accused of training left wing guerrillas in the use of explosives and other terrorist techniques. Niall Connolly, Martin McCauley and James...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2003
Consumer Panel warns government over stakeholder products
The Financial Services Consumer Panel (FSCP) has today warned the government that its proposed product specifications for Sandler "stakeholder" products fail to meet the needs of low to middle income ...
Consumer Panel warns government over stakeholder products
The Financial Services Consumer Panel (FSCP) has today warned the government that its proposed product specifications for Sandler "stakeholder" products fail to meet the needs of low to middle income ...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2003
ITC publishes last report ahead of Ofcom take over
The Independent Television Commission has published its final Annual Report, the last, before handing over regulatory responsibility to Ofcom, the converged body which becomes operational at the end o...
ITC publishes last report ahead of Ofcom take over
The Independent Television Commission has published its final Annual Report, the last, before handing over regulatory responsibility to Ofcom, the converged body which becomes operational at the end o...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2003
Go ahead given for extension to neutron facility in Oxfordshire
Work to harness environmentally friendly technology and develop medical applications received a boost today following a £100 million government award to the UK's leading neutron centre at the Rutherfo...
Go ahead given for extension to neutron facility in Oxfordshire
Work to harness environmentally friendly technology and develop medical applications received a boost today following a £100 million government award to the UK's leading neutron centre at the Rutherfo...
Business News, Apr 8, 2003
FSB declare Bush NI visit a ‘good opportunity’
The Federation of Small Businesses has called on local political parties to use their meetings with President Bush to encourage better trade links between the United States and Northern Ireland. Wil...
FSB declare Bush NI visit a ‘good opportunity’
The Federation of Small Businesses has called on local political parties to use their meetings with President Bush to encourage better trade links between the United States and Northern Ireland. Wil...
Recruitment News, Apr 8, 2003
Paul Rankin café employs 30 at BIA
Belfast International Airport has unveiled its new Café Paul Rankin at the cost of £330,000. The café, which has employed 30 new staff, is located in the main departures lounge and is part of the ong...
Paul Rankin café employs 30 at BIA
Belfast International Airport has unveiled its new Café Paul Rankin at the cost of £330,000. The café, which has employed 30 new staff, is located in the main departures lounge and is part of the ong...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2003
Man jailed for nail bomb attack
A Magherafelt man has been jailed for 18 months after being found guilty of throwing a nail bomb at a house in Co Londonderry. Police arrested Gordon Robert John Stewart, 26, shortly after being conf...
Man jailed for nail bomb attack
A Magherafelt man has been jailed for 18 months after being found guilty of throwing a nail bomb at a house in Co Londonderry. Police arrested Gordon Robert John Stewart, 26, shortly after being conf...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2003
Derry company receive £750k funding package
B9 Energy Biomass, a company developing leading-edge technology aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions, is to plough in £750,000 into its business thanks to a government funding package. Carbon T...
Derry company receive £750k funding package
B9 Energy Biomass, a company developing leading-edge technology aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions, is to plough in £750,000 into its business thanks to a government funding package. Carbon T...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2003
Tesco posts huge growth and profits rise
Supermarket chain Tesco has reported massive growth, bettering last year's pre-tax profits margin by over 13% as the group surged past the £1.3 billion mark. The group also reported that UK sales ros...
Tesco posts huge growth and profits rise
Supermarket chain Tesco has reported massive growth, bettering last year's pre-tax profits margin by over 13% as the group surged past the £1.3 billion mark. The group also reported that UK sales ros...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2003
Minister emphasises that 'Culture Can'
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Angela Smith has today emphasised how innovative cultural, arts and leisure activities can help to tackle many everyday problems in society. The Minister was s...
Minister emphasises that 'Culture Can'
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Angela Smith has today emphasised how innovative cultural, arts and leisure activities can help to tackle many everyday problems in society. The Minister was s...
Business News, Apr 8, 2003
UK firms unprepared for flexible working
A recent survey suggests that many organisations are not prepared for forthcoming changes in UK employment law, which will increase employees' rights to apply for flexible working. The survey, carrie...
UK firms unprepared for flexible working
A recent survey suggests that many organisations are not prepared for forthcoming changes in UK employment law, which will increase employees' rights to apply for flexible working. The survey, carrie...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A chilly start with a widespread frost and some freezing fog, any freezing fog slow to clear. Otherwise bright with sunny spells and coastal showers. Light winds. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Coastal showers dying out with a widespread frost developing along with freezing fog, which could become extensive. Winds remaining light. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
