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Northern Ireland News for May 2003 : Page 13
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2003
Cobain welcomes tougher sentencing plans
UUP Police Board member and former North Belfast MLA Fred Cobain has welcomed plans by Home Secretary David Blunkett for tougher sentencing laws. Under new proposals on sentencing for murderers, "lif...
Cobain welcomes tougher sentencing plans
UUP Police Board member and former North Belfast MLA Fred Cobain has welcomed plans by Home Secretary David Blunkett for tougher sentencing laws. Under new proposals on sentencing for murderers, "lif...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2003
Countryside Alliance hears concerns about wind farm plan
Ulster Unionists David McClarty and Norman Hillis have outlined the concerns of local people about a proposed wind farm off the North Coast to the Countryside Alliance. They held talks in Portrush wi...
Countryside Alliance hears concerns about wind farm plan
Ulster Unionists David McClarty and Norman Hillis have outlined the concerns of local people about a proposed wind farm off the North Coast to the Countryside Alliance. They held talks in Portrush wi...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2003
Two men escape from Co Down courthouse
Two men have escaped from a courthouse in Co Down today. The men, described by police as "dangerous", are believed to have overpowered a police officer during the escape which took place at Downpatri...
Two men escape from Co Down courthouse
Two men have escaped from a courthouse in Co Down today. The men, described by police as "dangerous", are believed to have overpowered a police officer during the escape which took place at Downpatri...
Business News, May 8, 2003
Glen Dimplex acquires Galaxy Showers
Glen Dimplex has acquired Galaxy Showers, a UK manufacturer of electric showers. Galaxy, which has a turnover of £5 million, is located in Birmingham and was founded in 1996 by Mr Graham Tiso, its pr...
Glen Dimplex acquires Galaxy Showers
Glen Dimplex has acquired Galaxy Showers, a UK manufacturer of electric showers. Galaxy, which has a turnover of £5 million, is located in Birmingham and was founded in 1996 by Mr Graham Tiso, its pr...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2003
SF president calls for June elections
Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams has called for a June election following the postponement of this month's elections by Prime Minister Tony Blair last week. The West Belfast MP described Mr Blair's de...
SF president calls for June elections
Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams has called for a June election following the postponement of this month's elections by Prime Minister Tony Blair last week. The West Belfast MP described Mr Blair's de...
UK National News, May 8, 2003
Report slams government's asylum policy
The all-party Home Affairs Select committee has published a report today criticising the government over its policy on asylum. Disturbingly, the report warns that there could be a sizeable political ...
Report slams government's asylum policy
The all-party Home Affairs Select committee has published a report today criticising the government over its policy on asylum. Disturbingly, the report warns that there could be a sizeable political ...
UK National News, May 8, 2003
Returning UK forces to face medical screenings
All of the UK's 45,000 military personnel will face medical screenings after returning from the Gulf, the government has announced today. Others, such as civilians contracted by the MoD, aid workers...
Returning UK forces to face medical screenings
All of the UK's 45,000 military personnel will face medical screenings after returning from the Gulf, the government has announced today. Others, such as civilians contracted by the MoD, aid workers...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2003
UUP councillor criticises Army watchtower decision
The Newry and Armagh UUP councillor Danny Kennedy has strongly criticised the Government for proceeding with the dismantling of two Army watchtowers in south Armagh. Mr Kennedy said the Government wa...
UUP councillor criticises Army watchtower decision
The Newry and Armagh UUP councillor Danny Kennedy has strongly criticised the Government for proceeding with the dismantling of two Army watchtowers in south Armagh. Mr Kennedy said the Government wa...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2003
PSNI officers targeted in bomb attack
Two police officers were targeted in a coffee jar bomb attack on their vehicle in Armagh. The attack, which has been blamed on dissident republican group the Continuity IRA, occurred at around 11.15p...
PSNI officers targeted in bomb attack
Two police officers were targeted in a coffee jar bomb attack on their vehicle in Armagh. The attack, which has been blamed on dissident republican group the Continuity IRA, occurred at around 11.15p...
Business News, May 8, 2003
Invest NI express regret over Desmond decision
Invest NI Chief Executive Leslie Morrison has expressed his regret at the announcement by Desmonds to make 482 employees redundant. Mr Morrison said Invest NI were conscious of the dismay felt by tho...
Invest NI express regret over Desmond decision
Invest NI Chief Executive Leslie Morrison has expressed his regret at the announcement by Desmonds to make 482 employees redundant. Mr Morrison said Invest NI were conscious of the dismay felt by tho...
Business News, May 8, 2003
NI planning process comes in for more criticism
The planning process in Northern Ireland may be at the heart of Northern Ireland’s problems in attracting inward investment, a conference in Belfast heard yesterday. Addressing the conference, entitl...
NI planning process comes in for more criticism
The planning process in Northern Ireland may be at the heart of Northern Ireland’s problems in attracting inward investment, a conference in Belfast heard yesterday. Addressing the conference, entitl...
UK National News, May 8, 2003
Paratrooper killed in Basra accident
The MoD has today confirmed the death of the 34th – and youngest – member of the UK armed forces in Iraq. Eighteen-year-old Private Andrew Joseph Kelly, from Devon in the south west of England, died ...
Paratrooper killed in Basra accident
The MoD has today confirmed the death of the 34th – and youngest – member of the UK armed forces in Iraq. Eighteen-year-old Private Andrew Joseph Kelly, from Devon in the south west of England, died ...
UK National News, May 8, 2003
Four arrested over Harry Potter book find
Four people have been arrested as police inquiries continue over the discovery of copies of the latest Harry Potter book on a Suffolk common. Two copies of the book were handed over to the The Sun ne...
Four arrested over Harry Potter book find
Four people have been arrested as police inquiries continue over the discovery of copies of the latest Harry Potter book on a Suffolk common. Two copies of the book were handed over to the The Sun ne...
Business News, May 8, 2003
Minister welcomes first meeting of Investment Board
Economic Policy and Finance Minister, Ian Pearson has welcomed the first meeting of the initial board of the Strategic Investment Board, the company set up to accelerate infrastructure projects across...
Minister welcomes first meeting of Investment Board
Economic Policy and Finance Minister, Ian Pearson has welcomed the first meeting of the initial board of the Strategic Investment Board, the company set up to accelerate infrastructure projects across...
UK National News, May 8, 2003
Roger Moore collapses during performance
Acting legend Roger Moore has collapsed while appearing on stage in New York. The 75-year-old actor, famous for his 1970s and 1980s portrayal of suave secret agent James Bond, experienced what were d...
Roger Moore collapses during performance
Acting legend Roger Moore has collapsed while appearing on stage in New York. The 75-year-old actor, famous for his 1970s and 1980s portrayal of suave secret agent James Bond, experienced what were d...
Business News, May 8, 2003
Tipperary Lifeware launch Kennedy crystal campaign
Tipperary Lifeware Group has recently launched an outdoor advertising campaign for the Louise Kennedy Tipperary Crystal brand. The group have invested a six-figure sum in the campaign with a total of...
Tipperary Lifeware launch Kennedy crystal campaign
Tipperary Lifeware Group has recently launched an outdoor advertising campaign for the Louise Kennedy Tipperary Crystal brand. The group have invested a six-figure sum in the campaign with a total of...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2003
Invest NI express regret over Desmond cuts
Invest NI Chief Executive Leslie Morrison has expressed his regret at the announcement by Desmonds to make 482 employees redundant. Mr Morrison said Invest NI were conscious of the dismay felt by tho...
Invest NI express regret over Desmond cuts
Invest NI Chief Executive Leslie Morrison has expressed his regret at the announcement by Desmonds to make 482 employees redundant. Mr Morrison said Invest NI were conscious of the dismay felt by tho...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2003
Police highlight Internet chat room abuse
A pioneering interactive CD aimed at protecting primary school children from abuse through Internet ‘chat rooms’ has been launched by the PSNI in Antrim today. ‘Chattering Class’, the brainchild of t...
Police highlight Internet chat room abuse
A pioneering interactive CD aimed at protecting primary school children from abuse through Internet ‘chat rooms’ has been launched by the PSNI in Antrim today. ‘Chattering Class’, the brainchild of t...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2003
Thales win multi-million pound missile deal
Thales has won a multi-million contract to supply missiles to South Africa. The contract put at around £12.5 million is understood to involve the supply of the high-tech Starstreak air defence missil...
Thales win multi-million pound missile deal
Thales has won a multi-million contract to supply missiles to South Africa. The contract put at around £12.5 million is understood to involve the supply of the high-tech Starstreak air defence missil...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2003
Second chance for honest business bankrupts
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment’s Insolvency Service is set to look at overhauling local bankruptcy law. Changes, outlined in a new consultation paper, will make it easier for busi...
Second chance for honest business bankrupts
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment’s Insolvency Service is set to look at overhauling local bankruptcy law. Changes, outlined in a new consultation paper, will make it easier for busi...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2003
NIE begin improvement scheme in Newcastle
Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) is set to begin a network improvement scheme in residential parts of Newcastle next week at a cost of around £300,000. The 20-week long project will involve the rep...
NIE begin improvement scheme in Newcastle
Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) is set to begin a network improvement scheme in residential parts of Newcastle next week at a cost of around £300,000. The 20-week long project will involve the rep...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2003
Man robbed outside Belfast bank
Police are appealing for information after a substantial sum of money was stolen from outside a bank in University Street, Belfast yesterday. The incident happened at around lunchtime when a man got ...
Man robbed outside Belfast bank
Police are appealing for information after a substantial sum of money was stolen from outside a bank in University Street, Belfast yesterday. The incident happened at around lunchtime when a man got ...
UK National News, May 8, 2003
FBU claim modernisation package will cost thousands of jobs
Government plans to remove national standards for emergency calls response times is paving the way for the biggest cuts ever seen in a public service, the FBU has claimed today. The draft guidelines ...
FBU claim modernisation package will cost thousands of jobs
Government plans to remove national standards for emergency calls response times is paving the way for the biggest cuts ever seen in a public service, the FBU has claimed today. The draft guidelines ...
UK National News, May 8, 2003
Health concerns raised over vitamin supplements
Some vitamins and minerals could cause cancer if taken in sufficiently high doses, according to new research by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Following today's publication of the report by the Exp...
Health concerns raised over vitamin supplements
Some vitamins and minerals could cause cancer if taken in sufficiently high doses, according to new research by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Following today's publication of the report by the Exp...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2003
Disability Action launches business support scheme
Northern Ireland charity, Disability Action has launched a scheme aimed at helping local businesses make their employment practices and services more accessible to people with disabilities. With 18 m...
Disability Action launches business support scheme
Northern Ireland charity, Disability Action has launched a scheme aimed at helping local businesses make their employment practices and services more accessible to people with disabilities. With 18 m...
UK National News, May 8, 2003
Nobel peace prize nomination for Bush and Blair
US president George Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair have been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. A Norwegian member of Parliament made the call today saying that the men who headed the C...
Nobel peace prize nomination for Bush and Blair
US president George Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair have been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. A Norwegian member of Parliament made the call today saying that the men who headed the C...
UK National News, May 8, 2003
UK on course to meet Kyoto targets
The UK is on course to meet its Kyoto greenhouse gas emissions target, according to a report published today by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The team of interna...
UK on course to meet Kyoto targets
The UK is on course to meet its Kyoto greenhouse gas emissions target, according to a report published today by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The team of interna...
UK National News, May 8, 2003
Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England has announced its decision to keep interest rates in the UK at 3.75%. The decision by the MPC to hold rates comes in spite of concerns about the i...
Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England has announced its decision to keep interest rates in the UK at 3.75%. The decision by the MPC to hold rates comes in spite of concerns about the i...
UK National News, May 7, 2003
'Life means life' for murderers says Blunkett
Under new proposals on sentencing for murderers, "life will mean life" for what the Home Secretary describes as "the most serious offenders". The new sentencing 'principles' provide that anyone who ...
'Life means life' for murderers says Blunkett
Under new proposals on sentencing for murderers, "life will mean life" for what the Home Secretary describes as "the most serious offenders". The new sentencing 'principles' provide that anyone who ...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2003
UUP called IRA bluff claims Trimble
UUP leader, David Trimble, has claimed that his party called the IRA's bluff by proving that they "were not prepared to engage in acts of completion". Mr Trimble was responding to the two statements ...
UUP called IRA bluff claims Trimble
UUP leader, David Trimble, has claimed that his party called the IRA's bluff by proving that they "were not prepared to engage in acts of completion". Mr Trimble was responding to the two statements ...
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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.
