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Northern Ireland News for May 2003 : Page 12
UK National News, May 12, 2003
Four charged after £50m cocaine swoop
Four British men have today been charged by Customs officers with attempting to import one of the largest ever UK cocaine hauls. An intelligence-led operation took Customs officers to Winchester ser...
Four charged after £50m cocaine swoop
Four British men have today been charged by Customs officers with attempting to import one of the largest ever UK cocaine hauls. An intelligence-led operation took Customs officers to Winchester ser...
UK National News, May 12, 2003
Cabinet euro debate heats up
Cabinet splits over the euro have been exposed again today as debate rages on over the polling date for a single currency referendum. The Leader of the House of Commons, John Reid, said on national t...
Cabinet euro debate heats up
Cabinet splits over the euro have been exposed again today as debate rages on over the polling date for a single currency referendum. The Leader of the House of Commons, John Reid, said on national t...
UK National News, May 12, 2003
Call made for three more runways in south east
The British Airports Authority (BAA), the company which runs the UK's top airports, has called for three new runways to be built in the south east over the next 30 years. The call was made in respon...
Call made for three more runways in south east
The British Airports Authority (BAA), the company which runs the UK's top airports, has called for three new runways to be built in the south east over the next 30 years. The call was made in respon...
UK National News, May 12, 2003
Blair unveils London schools' reform package
Prime Minister Tony Blair has unveiled plans today to reform London's schools which he believes have polarised into a system for those that can afford to buy their way to educational achievement and t...
Blair unveils London schools' reform package
Prime Minister Tony Blair has unveiled plans today to reform London's schools which he believes have polarised into a system for those that can afford to buy their way to educational achievement and t...
Recruitment News, May 12, 2003
Workforce Training Services Get CSR Approval
Workforce Training Services has recently been approved as an accredited scheme provider for the Construction Skills Register (CSR) at an official launch at its Springfield Road premises. Workforce's ...
Workforce Training Services Get CSR Approval
Workforce Training Services has recently been approved as an accredited scheme provider for the Construction Skills Register (CSR) at an official launch at its Springfield Road premises. Workforce's ...
UK National News, May 12, 2003
ME care services get £8.5m cash boost
Care services for chronic fatigue and ME sufferers have been boosted today following a £8.5 million cash injection announced today by Health Minister Jacqui Smith. It is hoped that the investment wi...
ME care services get £8.5m cash boost
Care services for chronic fatigue and ME sufferers have been boosted today following a £8.5 million cash injection announced today by Health Minister Jacqui Smith. It is hoped that the investment wi...
UK National News, May 12, 2003
US Airway's $7bn deal secures Bombardier jobs
Bombardier Aerospace has secured a contract with US Airways worth $7 billion for an order of up to 275 new aircraft. The contract means that the jobs of more than 3,000 employees at Bombardier's Shor...
US Airway's $7bn deal secures Bombardier jobs
Bombardier Aerospace has secured a contract with US Airways worth $7 billion for an order of up to 275 new aircraft. The contract means that the jobs of more than 3,000 employees at Bombardier's Shor...
UK National News, May 12, 2003
National breastfeeding week launched
Following the latest World Health Organisation guidance, the Department of Health has issued a new recommendation to support women breastfeeding, as part of National Breastfeeding Awareness Week which...
National breastfeeding week launched
Following the latest World Health Organisation guidance, the Department of Health has issued a new recommendation to support women breastfeeding, as part of National Breastfeeding Awareness Week which...
UK National News, May 12, 2003
Church exonerated over Climbie death
The Charity Commission, the charity watchdog, has today published the results of its investigation into the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God, a North London church. The report outlines how the ...
Church exonerated over Climbie death
The Charity Commission, the charity watchdog, has today published the results of its investigation into the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God, a North London church. The report outlines how the ...
UK National News, May 12, 2003
Straw hits out at Zimbabwe
The Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, today wrote to Michael Ancram MP, Shadow Foreign Secretary, on Zimbabwe. Responding to Mr Ancram's letters of 7 and 8 May, Jack Straw wrote: "On 7 May you asked abou...
Straw hits out at Zimbabwe
The Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, today wrote to Michael Ancram MP, Shadow Foreign Secretary, on Zimbabwe. Responding to Mr Ancram's letters of 7 and 8 May, Jack Straw wrote: "On 7 May you asked abou...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2003
Mother of three jailed for part in husband's murder
A mother of three has been sentenced to life in jail today after playing a part in the killing of her husband, by her lover in 2000. Lesley Gault, 35, will have to serve at least 15 years in jail for...
Mother of three jailed for part in husband's murder
A mother of three has been sentenced to life in jail today after playing a part in the killing of her husband, by her lover in 2000. Lesley Gault, 35, will have to serve at least 15 years in jail for...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2003
Trimble calls for scrapping of Parades Commission
Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble has called on the Government to get rid of the Parades Commission following publication of the Quigley review. Speaking today Mr Trimble said solving the problema...
Trimble calls for scrapping of Parades Commission
Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble has called on the Government to get rid of the Parades Commission following publication of the Quigley review. Speaking today Mr Trimble said solving the problema...
UK National News, May 9, 2003
Suspected suicide bomber’s relatives charged
Three relatives of a British suicide bomb suspect have appeared before Bow Street Magistrates court to face terrorism charges. The sister, brother and wife of bomb suspect Omar Khan Sharif, 27, were ...
Suspected suicide bomber’s relatives charged
Three relatives of a British suicide bomb suspect have appeared before Bow Street Magistrates court to face terrorism charges. The sister, brother and wife of bomb suspect Omar Khan Sharif, 27, were ...
UK National News, May 9, 2003
Sanctions and UN role in Iraq under consideration
The UK, US and Spain have drawn up a draft UN resolution designed to see the end of international sanctions in Iraq. The text of the plan is being circulated among UN security council members today a...
Sanctions and UN role in Iraq under consideration
The UK, US and Spain have drawn up a draft UN resolution designed to see the end of international sanctions in Iraq. The text of the plan is being circulated among UN security council members today a...
UK National News, May 9, 2003
Electricity pricing slammed in report
The National Audit Office (NAO) has said that customers who stick loyally by electricity suppliers could be paying much more than those who regularly shop around. According to a report presented to...
Electricity pricing slammed in report
The National Audit Office (NAO) has said that customers who stick loyally by electricity suppliers could be paying much more than those who regularly shop around. According to a report presented to...
UK National News, May 9, 2003
'NHS is improving' reports health watchdog
Patient care in the health service in England and Wales is improving according to a new report from health watchdog the Commission for Health Improvement (CHI). The report, 'Getting Better?', finds t...
'NHS is improving' reports health watchdog
Patient care in the health service in England and Wales is improving according to a new report from health watchdog the Commission for Health Improvement (CHI). The report, 'Getting Better?', finds t...
UK National News, May 9, 2003
No early parole for farmer who shot teenage burglar
A parole appeal lodged by the farmer who shot dead a teenager who was burgling his home has been turned down in the High Court. Tony Martin (58) had lodged the appeal after the parole board refused t...
No early parole for farmer who shot teenage burglar
A parole appeal lodged by the farmer who shot dead a teenager who was burgling his home has been turned down in the High Court. Tony Martin (58) had lodged the appeal after the parole board refused t...
UK National News, May 9, 2003
Victims to get say in sentencing
Victims of crime and the police will have a say in setting what the Home Secretary describes as "more consistent sentences" for criminals under plans published today. A new body - the Sentencing Guid...
Victims to get say in sentencing
Victims of crime and the police will have a say in setting what the Home Secretary describes as "more consistent sentences" for criminals under plans published today. A new body - the Sentencing Guid...
UK National News, May 9, 2003
Imposed FBU pay deal moves one step closer
Plans to give the government powers to break the deadlock in the fire service strike by setting pay and conditions have moved a step closer. Last night, Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott successful...
Imposed FBU pay deal moves one step closer
Plans to give the government powers to break the deadlock in the fire service strike by setting pay and conditions have moved a step closer. Last night, Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott successful...
UK National News, May 9, 2003
Short's Cabinet future in question
The political future of the International Development Secretary looked far from rosy today after it was revealed that she had not turned up to vote in the crucial Commons division on foundation hospit...
Short's Cabinet future in question
The political future of the International Development Secretary looked far from rosy today after it was revealed that she had not turned up to vote in the crucial Commons division on foundation hospit...
UK National News, May 9, 2003
US Senate vote clears way for NATO expansion
The United States Senate has voted unanimously to support NATO admission for seven central and eastern European nations. During a November summit held in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, NA...
US Senate vote clears way for NATO expansion
The United States Senate has voted unanimously to support NATO admission for seven central and eastern European nations. During a November summit held in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, NA...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2003
Bangor murder linked to a loyalist drug feud
Security forces have indicated that the shooting of a man in Bangor last night could have links with a loyalist feud over drugs. The man was shot dead outside a house at Ballyrobert Road at around 10...
Bangor murder linked to a loyalist drug feud
Security forces have indicated that the shooting of a man in Bangor last night could have links with a loyalist feud over drugs. The man was shot dead outside a house at Ballyrobert Road at around 10...
UK National News, May 9, 2003
Consultation courts opinion on legal attire
A government consultation has been launched to allow people to air their views on what judges and lawyers should wear in court. Figures from a recent survey showed that half of the people questioned ...
Consultation courts opinion on legal attire
A government consultation has been launched to allow people to air their views on what judges and lawyers should wear in court. Figures from a recent survey showed that half of the people questioned ...
UK National News, May 9, 2003
School uniform improves classroom discipline
Most parents believe that school uniform improves discipline, raises standards and reduces peer pressure and bullying, according to a new survey. The survey, examining public attitudes towards school...
School uniform improves classroom discipline
Most parents believe that school uniform improves discipline, raises standards and reduces peer pressure and bullying, according to a new survey. The survey, examining public attitudes towards school...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2003
Two men die in separate road accidents
Two people have died on Northern Ireland's roads in the past two days. A man has died after being hit by a car in Co Down early this morning. The 33-year-old pedestrian, who has not yet been named, ...
Two men die in separate road accidents
Two people have died on Northern Ireland's roads in the past two days. A man has died after being hit by a car in Co Down early this morning. The 33-year-old pedestrian, who has not yet been named, ...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2003
Unionists must focus on a basic goal says report
Unionists must focus on a basic goal - a peaceful, economically prosperous and politically stable Northern Ireland, while drawing on a reserve of deeply held values. This is according to 'A Long Peac...
Unionists must focus on a basic goal says report
Unionists must focus on a basic goal - a peaceful, economically prosperous and politically stable Northern Ireland, while drawing on a reserve of deeply held values. This is according to 'A Long Peac...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2003
Over 2,000 electricity customers affected by gales
Over 2,000 homes were left without electricity this week after gale force winds caused a number of faults to the electricity network across Northern Ireland. NIE said tha damage caused by flying debr...
Over 2,000 electricity customers affected by gales
Over 2,000 homes were left without electricity this week after gale force winds caused a number of faults to the electricity network across Northern Ireland. NIE said tha damage caused by flying debr...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2003
Charities and businesses warned about publishing scam
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment's Trading Standards Service (TSS) has warned local businesses in Northern Ireland to watch out for a scam involving support for charity publications....
Charities and businesses warned about publishing scam
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment's Trading Standards Service (TSS) has warned local businesses in Northern Ireland to watch out for a scam involving support for charity publications....
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2003
Former NI footballer attacked in Glasgow
Police in Scotland are investigating claims that Celtic footballer, and former Northern Ireland international, Neil Lennon was attacked last night because of his religion. The 31-year-old Lurgan-born...
Former NI footballer attacked in Glasgow
Police in Scotland are investigating claims that Celtic footballer, and former Northern Ireland international, Neil Lennon was attacked last night because of his religion. The 31-year-old Lurgan-born...
Business News, May 9, 2003
NIE awards Energy Efficiency Accreditation to SELB
The Southern Education and Library Board (SELB) has been awarded an Energy Efficiency Accreditation by Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE). This is only the third organisation in Northern Ireland to b...
NIE awards Energy Efficiency Accreditation to SELB
The Southern Education and Library Board (SELB) has been awarded an Energy Efficiency Accreditation by Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE). This is only the third organisation in Northern Ireland to b...
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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.
