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Northern Ireland News for April 2003 : Page 14
UK National News, Apr 3, 2003
Greater trans-Atlantic cooperation on law and order
Following the Home Secretary's visit to the US, the government has revealed new measures signalling a greater degree of trans-Atlantic cooperation over criminal justice and national defence. Earlier ...
Greater trans-Atlantic cooperation on law and order
Following the Home Secretary's visit to the US, the government has revealed new measures signalling a greater degree of trans-Atlantic cooperation over criminal justice and national defence. Earlier ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2003
Minister launches 2003 Golden Cow Youth Games
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Angela Smith, today praised the public private partnership which has been forged to enable the success of the Golden Cow Youth Games to continue. The Minister ...
Minister launches 2003 Golden Cow Youth Games
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Angela Smith, today praised the public private partnership which has been forged to enable the success of the Golden Cow Youth Games to continue. The Minister ...
UK National News, Apr 3, 2003
Anti-war protesters pledge series of demonstrations
Anti-war protesters have promised to step up demonstrations against military action in Iraq. Several demonstrations will be held over the next 10 days including a Budget Day protest to highlight the ...
Anti-war protesters pledge series of demonstrations
Anti-war protesters have promised to step up demonstrations against military action in Iraq. Several demonstrations will be held over the next 10 days including a Budget Day protest to highlight the ...
Recruitment News, Apr 3, 2003
TEFL can take you anywhere
Had enough of the Irish rain and want an opportunity to travel the world? Well why not join the new TEFL revolution and go find that dream job in the destination of your choice? It’s not that hard – y...
TEFL can take you anywhere
Had enough of the Irish rain and want an opportunity to travel the world? Well why not join the new TEFL revolution and go find that dream job in the destination of your choice? It’s not that hard – y...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2003
Catering company secures multi-million pound airport contract
A local catering company has secured a seven-year contract with Derry City Airport worth nearly £4 million. Select Service Partner Airport & Marine Restaurants Ltd's (SSP) contract encompasses the op...
Catering company secures multi-million pound airport contract
A local catering company has secured a seven-year contract with Derry City Airport worth nearly £4 million. Select Service Partner Airport & Marine Restaurants Ltd's (SSP) contract encompasses the op...
Business News, Apr 3, 2003
FSB demands genuine budget for business
In a budget submission sent to the Chancellor, the FSB has identified tax inequalities, rising business costs and liability insurance premiums as the three key issues facing small firms. Calling on t...
FSB demands genuine budget for business
In a budget submission sent to the Chancellor, the FSB has identified tax inequalities, rising business costs and liability insurance premiums as the three key issues facing small firms. Calling on t...
Business News, Apr 3, 2003
Derry City Council receive national Health and Safety Award
Derry City Council has received a National award for its efforts to promote a safer and healthier workplace as part of the European Week of Safety and Health 2003 promoted by the Health and Safety Exe...
Derry City Council receive national Health and Safety Award
Derry City Council has received a National award for its efforts to promote a safer and healthier workplace as part of the European Week of Safety and Health 2003 promoted by the Health and Safety Exe...
UK National News, Apr 3, 2003
£18m cash boost for green power plants
The environment and rural communities received a boost today as Energy Minister Brian Wilson announced a grant package of over £18 million to help build five green power plants in England. The fund...
£18m cash boost for green power plants
The environment and rural communities received a boost today as Energy Minister Brian Wilson announced a grant package of over £18 million to help build five green power plants in England. The fund...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2003
Kennedy praises PSNI's success tackling organised crime
Security Minister, Jane Kennedy has publicly praised the Police Service for Northern Ireland (PSNI) at an Organised Crime Task Force roadshow in Belfast. Thanking the Chief Constable Hugh Orde for hi...
Kennedy praises PSNI's success tackling organised crime
Security Minister, Jane Kennedy has publicly praised the Police Service for Northern Ireland (PSNI) at an Organised Crime Task Force roadshow in Belfast. Thanking the Chief Constable Hugh Orde for hi...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2003
McIlroy's job in question following Greek defeat
Sammy McIlroy's job as Northern Ireland manager was in doubt today following last night's 2-0 defeat by Greece in Belfast. Although Sammy's team had two men sent off thanks to what the crowd consider...
McIlroy's job in question following Greek defeat
Sammy McIlroy's job as Northern Ireland manager was in doubt today following last night's 2-0 defeat by Greece in Belfast. Although Sammy's team had two men sent off thanks to what the crowd consider...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2003
Milligan movie gets Belfast première
A movie based on a Spike Milligan comic novel is to be released nationwide following its première in Belfast yesterday. Puckoon is a satire set in the 1920's about a village literally divided in two ...
Milligan movie gets Belfast première
A movie based on a Spike Milligan comic novel is to be released nationwide following its première in Belfast yesterday. Puckoon is a satire set in the 1920's about a village literally divided in two ...
UK National News, Apr 3, 2003
New online buying option for public sector
The Office of Government Commerce has established a new online purchasing system that will allow public sector bodies to buy products more cost effectively. Called Purchase & Pay, the system is curre...
New online buying option for public sector
The Office of Government Commerce has established a new online purchasing system that will allow public sector bodies to buy products more cost effectively. Called Purchase & Pay, the system is curre...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2003
British troops suffer 27th war death
Britain has suffered its 27th death since the beginning of the war in Iraq 15 days ago. The soldier was killed in an accident involving a light armoured vehicle yesterday. His family have been inform...
British troops suffer 27th war death
Britain has suffered its 27th death since the beginning of the war in Iraq 15 days ago. The soldier was killed in an accident involving a light armoured vehicle yesterday. His family have been inform...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2003
Al Qaeda suspects jailed for 11 years
Two Al Qaeda suspects arrested in Bradford last year have both been sentenced to 11 years. At Leicester Crown Court yesterday, the pair, Brahim Benmerzouga, 31, and Baghdad Meziane, 38, were found gu...
Al Qaeda suspects jailed for 11 years
Two Al Qaeda suspects arrested in Bradford last year have both been sentenced to 11 years. At Leicester Crown Court yesterday, the pair, Brahim Benmerzouga, 31, and Baghdad Meziane, 38, were found gu...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2003
SARS warning issued to British travellers
British travellers have been warned to defer from travelling to countries in south east Asia at the centre of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak. The Health Department, following ...
SARS warning issued to British travellers
British travellers have been warned to defer from travelling to countries in south east Asia at the centre of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak. The Health Department, following ...
Recruitment News, Apr 2, 2003
Major initiative to qualify construction workers
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) have launched a joint initiative to increase the number of qualified workers in the UK construction industry. ...
Major initiative to qualify construction workers
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) have launched a joint initiative to increase the number of qualified workers in the UK construction industry. ...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2003
French anti-war protesters vandalise British war cemetery
There has been widespread disgust voiced today after anti-war graffiti was daubed across a war memorial in France commemorating the sacrifice of 11,000 Commonwealth troops in the First World War. Th...
French anti-war protesters vandalise British war cemetery
There has been widespread disgust voiced today after anti-war graffiti was daubed across a war memorial in France commemorating the sacrifice of 11,000 Commonwealth troops in the First World War. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2003
Murder hunt launched after body found
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man's body was found at a house in south Belfast last night. The body of 51-year-old John Martin Barr was discovered by his brother-in-law at aroun...
Murder hunt launched after body found
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man's body was found at a house in south Belfast last night. The body of 51-year-old John Martin Barr was discovered by his brother-in-law at aroun...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2003
Couple held hostage in south Belfast robbery
A couple have been tied up and robbed by an armed gang at their south Belfast home. Three masked men entered the house at Windsor Avenue North at around 10.30am on Monday night armed with handguns. O...
Couple held hostage in south Belfast robbery
A couple have been tied up and robbed by an armed gang at their south Belfast home. Three masked men entered the house at Windsor Avenue North at around 10.30am on Monday night armed with handguns. O...
Recruitment News, Apr 2, 2003
Maysfield Leisure Centre jobs secured
Forty jobs within Belfast's leisure services have been secured despite a city council decision to close Maysfield Leisure Centre in east Belfast. Councillors decided on Tuesday evening to replace May...
Maysfield Leisure Centre jobs secured
Forty jobs within Belfast's leisure services have been secured despite a city council decision to close Maysfield Leisure Centre in east Belfast. Councillors decided on Tuesday evening to replace May...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2003
Renewed call for Loughinisland killings investigation
SDLP MLA for South Down, Eamon O'Neill has written to PSNI Chief Constable Hugh Orde over allegations that ammunition used in the Loughinisland pub killings nine years ago came from an Army base. Six...
Renewed call for Loughinisland killings investigation
SDLP MLA for South Down, Eamon O'Neill has written to PSNI Chief Constable Hugh Orde over allegations that ammunition used in the Loughinisland pub killings nine years ago came from an Army base. Six...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2003
Joint British/US anti-terror agency agreed
Britain and the US have agreed to establish a joint anti-terrorism agency, following a meeting between Home Office Minister David Blunkett and US officials in Washington yesterday. Also on the agenda...
Joint British/US anti-terror agency agreed
Britain and the US have agreed to establish a joint anti-terrorism agency, following a meeting between Home Office Minister David Blunkett and US officials in Washington yesterday. Also on the agenda...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2003
US missile debris found at scene of civilian tragedy
Veteran Independent columnist Robert Fisk has claimed to have found evidence proving that the US was responsible for Friday's bombing of a Baghdad marketplace in which 62 people died – and not Iraqi f...
US missile debris found at scene of civilian tragedy
Veteran Independent columnist Robert Fisk has claimed to have found evidence proving that the US was responsible for Friday's bombing of a Baghdad marketplace in which 62 people died – and not Iraqi f...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2003
More refuges planned for domestic violence victims
Nearly £19 million in funding is being allocated by the government to help build and develop refuges in England over the next 12 months for women and children fleeing violent partners. The money will...
More refuges planned for domestic violence victims
Nearly £19 million in funding is being allocated by the government to help build and develop refuges in England over the next 12 months for women and children fleeing violent partners. The money will...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2003
Rise in transplant waiting list sparks donor appeal
The latest figures from the office of the Transplant Co-ordinator in Belfast City Hospital have revealed that the number of people in the province awaiting organ transplants has risen. Some 240 peopl...
Rise in transplant waiting list sparks donor appeal
The latest figures from the office of the Transplant Co-ordinator in Belfast City Hospital have revealed that the number of people in the province awaiting organ transplants has risen. Some 240 peopl...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2003
Home nations set for Euro 2004 qualifying action
England go into tonight's home Euro 2004 fixture against Turkey at the Stadium of Light looking for a victory that will take them to the top of group 7. While Sven Goran Eriksson's side have been cri...
Home nations set for Euro 2004 qualifying action
England go into tonight's home Euro 2004 fixture against Turkey at the Stadium of Light looking for a victory that will take them to the top of group 7. While Sven Goran Eriksson's side have been cri...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2003
Regulatory body for security guards and bouncers launched
In a shake up of the private security industry announced today bouncers and wheel clampers will have to be licensed and regulated by the new Security Industry Authority (SIA). The measures are desig...
Regulatory body for security guards and bouncers launched
In a shake up of the private security industry announced today bouncers and wheel clampers will have to be licensed and regulated by the new Security Industry Authority (SIA). The measures are desig...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2003
OFT issue warning over web holiday sites
An Office of Fair Trading investigation has warned that many internet travel deals fall well short of their advertising. The probe found that 54 out of 135, or 40%, of UK-based websites visited duri...
OFT issue warning over web holiday sites
An Office of Fair Trading investigation has warned that many internet travel deals fall well short of their advertising. The probe found that 54 out of 135, or 40%, of UK-based websites visited duri...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2003
Man savagely beaten in Shankill area
A man has been severely beaten by a gang of men in the Shankill Road area of west Belfast. Five men broke into a house in Wilton Street at around 5.30pm yesterday evening and attacked the man. They t...
Man savagely beaten in Shankill area
A man has been severely beaten by a gang of men in the Shankill Road area of west Belfast. Five men broke into a house in Wilton Street at around 5.30pm yesterday evening and attacked the man. They t...
Business News, Apr 2, 2003
Chartered accountants call for new tax breaks for NI business
The Ulster Society of Chartered Accountants has called for specific integrated tax and financial incentives to stimulate the local economy. A report issued by the Ulster Society today, “Fiscal Incent...
Chartered accountants call for new tax breaks for NI business
The Ulster Society of Chartered Accountants has called for specific integrated tax and financial incentives to stimulate the local economy. A report issued by the Ulster Society today, “Fiscal Incent...
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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.
