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Northern Ireland News for April 2003 : Page 9
Northern Ireland News, Apr 14, 2003
Minister announces north Belfast self-help Programme
A new self-help Programme for North Belfast communities was announced today by the Minister with responsibility for community relations, Des Browne. The announcement follows the Minister’s decision ...
Minister announces north Belfast self-help Programme
A new self-help Programme for North Belfast communities was announced today by the Minister with responsibility for community relations, Des Browne. The announcement follows the Minister’s decision ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 14, 2003
'Abducted' boy returns home safely
Police have confirmed that a three-year-old boy, who was allegedly abducted near his Belfast home, has been returned safely. Detectives in Dunmurry appealed for help in tracing the missing child afte...
'Abducted' boy returns home safely
Police have confirmed that a three-year-old boy, who was allegedly abducted near his Belfast home, has been returned safely. Detectives in Dunmurry appealed for help in tracing the missing child afte...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 14, 2003
Viridian to sell Moyle Interconnector for £122.5m
Viridian Group PLC has agreed to sell the Moyle Interconnector for £122.5 million. Moyle Holdings Limited, a newly-formed company, has agreed to buy the 500MW high-voltage DC electricity transmission...
Viridian to sell Moyle Interconnector for £122.5m
Viridian Group PLC has agreed to sell the Moyle Interconnector for £122.5 million. Moyle Holdings Limited, a newly-formed company, has agreed to buy the 500MW high-voltage DC electricity transmission...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 14, 2003
Turkish company sets up Belfast operation
An Istanbul-based smart card technology company, is setting up a development centre in West Belfast as a springboard for expansion into the European Union and US markets. The company expects to emplo...
Turkish company sets up Belfast operation
An Istanbul-based smart card technology company, is setting up a development centre in West Belfast as a springboard for expansion into the European Union and US markets. The company expects to emplo...
UK National News, Apr 11, 2003
Blair and Ahern confident despite latest peace hiccup
British Prime Minister Tony Blair and the Taoiseach Bertie Ahern appeared at a Downing Street press conference yesterday, and confidently predicted that the latest hiccup in the Northern Ireland peace...
Blair and Ahern confident despite latest peace hiccup
British Prime Minister Tony Blair and the Taoiseach Bertie Ahern appeared at a Downing Street press conference yesterday, and confidently predicted that the latest hiccup in the Northern Ireland peace...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2003
Sinn Fein declare their role in talks 'finished'
The signs were looking ominous for the future of the 'Joint Declaration' tonight following a meeting between Sinn Fein representatives and the British and Irish Governments today. Shortly before thei...
Sinn Fein declare their role in talks 'finished'
The signs were looking ominous for the future of the 'Joint Declaration' tonight following a meeting between Sinn Fein representatives and the British and Irish Governments today. Shortly before thei...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2003
Belfast city centre hit by security alerts
A number of security alerts are causing major traffic disruption in and around Belfast. Several buildings in the city centre including Castlecourt have been evacuated. Belfast City and International...
Belfast city centre hit by security alerts
A number of security alerts are causing major traffic disruption in and around Belfast. Several buildings in the city centre including Castlecourt have been evacuated. Belfast City and International...
UK National News, Apr 11, 2003
8,000 guns taken off streets during gun amnesty
Around 8,000 guns have been handed in to police during the first half of the month-long national firearms amnesty. In the first week, 3,775 firearms were handed in, including 563 handguns, along with...
8,000 guns taken off streets during gun amnesty
Around 8,000 guns have been handed in to police during the first half of the month-long national firearms amnesty. In the first week, 3,775 firearms were handed in, including 563 handguns, along with...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2003
Elderly woman mugged for second time
An elderly woman has been mugged for the second time in just over a week. Police in Bangor have appealed for information into the incident in which the 88-year-old pensioner had her handbag snatched ...
Elderly woman mugged for second time
An elderly woman has been mugged for the second time in just over a week. Police in Bangor have appealed for information into the incident in which the 88-year-old pensioner had her handbag snatched ...
UK National News, Apr 11, 2003
British troops to return home
After 22 days of war in Iraq, Britain is beginning to withdraw its forces from the conflict zone. In a speech to the Commons today, Armed Forces Minister Adam Ingram said that a phased withdrawal of ...
British troops to return home
After 22 days of war in Iraq, Britain is beginning to withdraw its forces from the conflict zone. In a speech to the Commons today, Armed Forces Minister Adam Ingram said that a phased withdrawal of ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2003
Man arrested in connection with bomb alerts
A 44-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an investigation into over 150 bomb alerts in Omagh since 1998. The Letterkenny man was arrested following a joint investigation by the PSNI and...
Man arrested in connection with bomb alerts
A 44-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an investigation into over 150 bomb alerts in Omagh since 1998. The Letterkenny man was arrested following a joint investigation by the PSNI and...
UK National News, Apr 11, 2003
Hollywood stars win damages against Hello!
Hollywood actors Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones have won damages in their court battle with Hello!, after the magazine published pictures of the couple's wedding without their permission. H...
Hollywood stars win damages against Hello!
Hollywood actors Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones have won damages in their court battle with Hello!, after the magazine published pictures of the couple's wedding without their permission. H...
UK National News, Apr 11, 2003
Millionaire property tycoon refused bail
Millionaire businessman Nicholas van Hoogstraten, who was jailed over his part in the murder of a business associate, has been refused bail at the Court of Appeal today. Last year, Van Hoogstraten, 5...
Millionaire property tycoon refused bail
Millionaire businessman Nicholas van Hoogstraten, who was jailed over his part in the murder of a business associate, has been refused bail at the Court of Appeal today. Last year, Van Hoogstraten, 5...
UK National News, Apr 11, 2003
Blair and Bush broadcast Iraqi freedom message
British Prime Minister Tony Blair has told the people of Iraq that a “new and better future beckons” for their country. Mr Blair's message was carried via 'Towards Freedom TV', which was broadcast wi...
Blair and Bush broadcast Iraqi freedom message
British Prime Minister Tony Blair has told the people of Iraq that a “new and better future beckons” for their country. Mr Blair's message was carried via 'Towards Freedom TV', which was broadcast wi...
UK National News, Apr 11, 2003
Met report on Burrell case offers 'no radical' changes
An internal Metropolitan Police report into how it handled the cases surrounding the sale of Princess Diana's property has been published today - but it contains no radical changes. The report's 10 r...
Met report on Burrell case offers 'no radical' changes
An internal Metropolitan Police report into how it handled the cases surrounding the sale of Princess Diana's property has been published today - but it contains no radical changes. The report's 10 r...
UK National News, Apr 11, 2003
Anti-credit card fraud initiative unveiled
Banks, building societies and retailers have joined forces for an initiative designed to combat credit and debit card fraud in the UK. It is hoped that the 'Chip and PIN' programme will help reverse ...
Anti-credit card fraud initiative unveiled
Banks, building societies and retailers have joined forces for an initiative designed to combat credit and debit card fraud in the UK. It is hoped that the 'Chip and PIN' programme will help reverse ...
UK National News, Apr 11, 2003
Customs seize cigarettes in Peterhead
Customs officers seized over 26,000 smuggled cigarettes in an operation at Peterhead Harbour on Wednesday. Officers from local detection teams stopped a Peterhead man who had just bought 12,600 duty ...
Customs seize cigarettes in Peterhead
Customs officers seized over 26,000 smuggled cigarettes in an operation at Peterhead Harbour on Wednesday. Officers from local detection teams stopped a Peterhead man who had just bought 12,600 duty ...
UK National News, Apr 11, 2003
School-leavers encouraged toward voluntary work
Young people from low-income backgrounds are to get extra support to become volunteers for a year after they finish school, college or training. Education and Skills Secretary Charles Clarke and Home...
School-leavers encouraged toward voluntary work
Young people from low-income backgrounds are to get extra support to become volunteers for a year after they finish school, college or training. Education and Skills Secretary Charles Clarke and Home...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2003
Seminar examines sectarianism in sport
Experts from across the world were converging on Belfast today to discuss ideas on how to rid Northern Ireland of sectarianism in sport. The seminar is being jointly organised by the Irish Football A...
Seminar examines sectarianism in sport
Experts from across the world were converging on Belfast today to discuss ideas on how to rid Northern Ireland of sectarianism in sport. The seminar is being jointly organised by the Irish Football A...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2003
Ryanair complete Buzz move despite non-approval
Ireland's budget airline, Ryanair has completed its takeover of rival Buzz, despite not getting approval from the relevant authorities. While the airline does not legally require approval from the Of...
Ryanair complete Buzz move despite non-approval
Ireland's budget airline, Ryanair has completed its takeover of rival Buzz, despite not getting approval from the relevant authorities. While the airline does not legally require approval from the Of...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2003
Mournes National Park moves a step closer
Minister of the Environment, Angela Smith, has revealed that a further step has been taken towards the designation of a National Park in the Mournes, the first of its kind in Northern Ireland. A Stee...
Mournes National Park moves a step closer
Minister of the Environment, Angela Smith, has revealed that a further step has been taken towards the designation of a National Park in the Mournes, the first of its kind in Northern Ireland. A Stee...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2003
New Deal scheme improves employability
The Government's New Deal scheme is helping to improve participants' employability in Northern Ireland, according to a new survey. The survey was commissioned by the Department for Employment and Lea...
New Deal scheme improves employability
The Government's New Deal scheme is helping to improve participants' employability in Northern Ireland, according to a new survey. The survey was commissioned by the Department for Employment and Lea...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2003
Campaign launched to find potential adopters
The Eastern Health & Social Services Board (EH&SSB) recently launched a new campaign to find potential adopters for children currently in care. The Adoption – Share Life campaign aims to make people ...
Campaign launched to find potential adopters
The Eastern Health & Social Services Board (EH&SSB) recently launched a new campaign to find potential adopters for children currently in care. The Adoption – Share Life campaign aims to make people ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2003
Local businesswomen ignore UK competition
Northern Ireland businesswomen have chosen to ignore a UK-wide competition with £40,000 worth of cash prizes. Organisers of the Women Mean Business awards were shocked when they realised not a single...
Local businesswomen ignore UK competition
Northern Ireland businesswomen have chosen to ignore a UK-wide competition with £40,000 worth of cash prizes. Organisers of the Women Mean Business awards were shocked when they realised not a single...
Recruitment News, Apr 11, 2003
Two schemes focus on working ability
Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment, Mary Harney, has launched two important new schemes to encourage and facilitate the employment of people with disabilities. Speaking at the l...
Two schemes focus on working ability
Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment, Mary Harney, has launched two important new schemes to encourage and facilitate the employment of people with disabilities. Speaking at the l...
UK National News, Apr 10, 2003
Iraqi humanitarian relief is priority says Short
As the military phase of operations in Iraq comes to an end the priority will be to provide order and humanitarian relief and to establish an interim authority, International Development Secretary Cla...
Iraqi humanitarian relief is priority says Short
As the military phase of operations in Iraq comes to an end the priority will be to provide order and humanitarian relief and to establish an interim authority, International Development Secretary Cla...
UK National News, Apr 10, 2003
Aid delayed as fighting continues in Basra
British forces in Basra were meeting continued armed resistance in parts of the city's outskirts. UK troops are continuing with their efforts to secure the city in southern Iraq before aid shipments ...
Aid delayed as fighting continues in Basra
British forces in Basra were meeting continued armed resistance in parts of the city's outskirts. UK troops are continuing with their efforts to secure the city in southern Iraq before aid shipments ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2003
NI peace proposals postponed
The publication of proposals aimed at breaking the current political deadlock in Northern Ireland has been postponed. Spokespersons for both the British and Irish governments said that "continuing di...
NI peace proposals postponed
The publication of proposals aimed at breaking the current political deadlock in Northern Ireland has been postponed. Spokespersons for both the British and Irish governments said that "continuing di...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2003
Budget medicine may not cure local ills, say PwC
Yesterday's Budget should get a cautious welcome in Northern Ireland - largely because it could have been much worse. That’s according to business advisors, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) who said the ...
Budget medicine may not cure local ills, say PwC
Yesterday's Budget should get a cautious welcome in Northern Ireland - largely because it could have been much worse. That’s according to business advisors, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) who said the ...
UK National News, Apr 10, 2003
UK and France resolve pre-war differences
Now that the war in Iraq is reaching its closing stages following the collapse of organised resistance within Baghdad, Britain is moving to achieve more stable relations with its European neighbours. ...
UK and France resolve pre-war differences
Now that the war in Iraq is reaching its closing stages following the collapse of organised resistance within Baghdad, Britain is moving to achieve more stable relations with its European neighbours. ...
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