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Northern Ireland News for May 2003 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2003
School principal in sex charge court appearance
A primary school headmaster has appeared in court today on four charges of alleged indecent assault. Jude Lynch, 42, headmaster of Good Shepherd Primary School in Londonderry, was released on bail af...
School principal in sex charge court appearance
A primary school headmaster has appeared in court today on four charges of alleged indecent assault. Jude Lynch, 42, headmaster of Good Shepherd Primary School in Londonderry, was released on bail af...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2003
Bombardier announces sale of Belfast City Airport
Bombardier Aerospace has today announced the sale of Belfast City Airport to Spanish construction firm Ferrovial for £35 million. Juan Bejar, General Manager of Ferrovial’s infrastructure division sa...
Bombardier announces sale of Belfast City Airport
Bombardier Aerospace has today announced the sale of Belfast City Airport to Spanish construction firm Ferrovial for £35 million. Juan Bejar, General Manager of Ferrovial’s infrastructure division sa...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2003
Police uncover two counterfeit goods operations
Police have closed down two separate counterfeit goods operations one in Belfast and one located in Portadown worth over £350,000. A range of equipment worth an estimated £200,000 was uncovered by po...
Police uncover two counterfeit goods operations
Police have closed down two separate counterfeit goods operations one in Belfast and one located in Portadown worth over £350,000. A range of equipment worth an estimated £200,000 was uncovered by po...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2003
North-west textile industry gets jobs brief
Textiles manufacturer Fruit of the Loom have announced a decision to go ahead with the production of a line of men’s underwear for the European market. It is hope that the range will secure much-need...
North-west textile industry gets jobs brief
Textiles manufacturer Fruit of the Loom have announced a decision to go ahead with the production of a line of men’s underwear for the European market. It is hope that the range will secure much-need...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2003
RIR Battallion Commander faces second inquiry
A second inquiry into the conduct of Royal Irish Regiment Batallion Commander Colonel Tim Collins is ongoing. It was dislosed today that an investigation is underway into the circumstances surroundin...
RIR Battallion Commander faces second inquiry
A second inquiry into the conduct of Royal Irish Regiment Batallion Commander Colonel Tim Collins is ongoing. It was dislosed today that an investigation is underway into the circumstances surroundin...
UK National News, May 23, 2003
Vote date set to end fire dispute
A special conference to be held in Scotland next month will decide the outcome of the long-running firefighters dispute, if the deal attracts grass roots support. Hundreds of Fire Brigades Union (FBU...
Vote date set to end fire dispute
A special conference to be held in Scotland next month will decide the outcome of the long-running firefighters dispute, if the deal attracts grass roots support. Hundreds of Fire Brigades Union (FBU...
UK National News, May 23, 2003
Government urged to help business secure Iraq contracts
Shadow Trade and Industry Secretary Tim Yeo has called on government to support moves by British firms to win reconstruction contracts in war-torn Iraq. He made the plea as more than 1,000 executives...
Government urged to help business secure Iraq contracts
Shadow Trade and Industry Secretary Tim Yeo has called on government to support moves by British firms to win reconstruction contracts in war-torn Iraq. He made the plea as more than 1,000 executives...
UK National News, May 23, 2003
Relaxing BSE regulations gives hope to UK farmers
Restrictions governing British beef exports – enforced since the BSE outbreak three years ago – could be relaxed after the world animal health body, the Office Internationale des Epizooties (OIE), agr...
Relaxing BSE regulations gives hope to UK farmers
Restrictions governing British beef exports – enforced since the BSE outbreak three years ago – could be relaxed after the world animal health body, the Office Internationale des Epizooties (OIE), agr...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2003
Gunshots leave 500 homes without electricity
Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) has condemned an incident in which 500 customers were left without electricity in Co Londonderry yesterday. Multiple faults were reported at around 4.40pm yesterday...
Gunshots leave 500 homes without electricity
Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) has condemned an incident in which 500 customers were left without electricity in Co Londonderry yesterday. Multiple faults were reported at around 4.40pm yesterday...
UK National News, May 23, 2003
'Frank' new drugs campaign launched
The government has launched a £3 million nationwide drugs awareness programme today for young people to anonymously get information and support on the effects of drug use. The 'Frank' campaign centr...
'Frank' new drugs campaign launched
The government has launched a £3 million nationwide drugs awareness programme today for young people to anonymously get information and support on the effects of drug use. The 'Frank' campaign centr...
UK National News, May 23, 2003
UK consumer spending slows sharply
The latest figures from the Office of National Statistics have revealed that in the first quarter of this year growth in consumer spending has slumped to the lowest level in six years. Growth in spen...
UK consumer spending slows sharply
The latest figures from the Office of National Statistics have revealed that in the first quarter of this year growth in consumer spending has slumped to the lowest level in six years. Growth in spen...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2003
NI 'Troubles' on view at Linen Hall
Belfast's Linen Hall Library is set to present a unique view of the lives of those who lived and were affected by the "Troubles" in Northern Ireland. Opening next month, 'Troubled Images: Posters and...
NI 'Troubles' on view at Linen Hall
Belfast's Linen Hall Library is set to present a unique view of the lives of those who lived and were affected by the "Troubles" in Northern Ireland. Opening next month, 'Troubled Images: Posters and...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2003
Attempted robbery at west Belfast Post Office
Police are appealing for information after two men attempted to rob a Post Office in west Belfast yesterday. At around 1pm the two men entered the post office on the Andersonstown Road. While one sto...
Attempted robbery at west Belfast Post Office
Police are appealing for information after two men attempted to rob a Post Office in west Belfast yesterday. At around 1pm the two men entered the post office on the Andersonstown Road. While one sto...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2003
Belfast gets new city centre walkway
A landscaped walkway that transforms the appearance of a run-down area on the edge of Belfast’s city centre has been officially opened today. College Walk, located at College Avenue and Kings Street ...
Belfast gets new city centre walkway
A landscaped walkway that transforms the appearance of a run-down area on the edge of Belfast’s city centre has been officially opened today. College Walk, located at College Avenue and Kings Street ...
Business News, May 23, 2003
Powerscreen completes £300k office refurbishment
Powerscreen International Distribution Limited has completed a £300k office refurbishment project at the company's Dungannon headquarters. Powerscreen was acquired in 1999 by Terex Corporation, one o...
Powerscreen completes £300k office refurbishment
Powerscreen International Distribution Limited has completed a £300k office refurbishment project at the company's Dungannon headquarters. Powerscreen was acquired in 1999 by Terex Corporation, one o...
UK National News, May 22, 2003
Marine on top of the world for Everest's 50th anniversary
At 0931 this morning Royal Marine Warrant Officer Dave Pearce and Sherpa Chhring Dorje reached the summit of Mount Everest. In a combined expedition, 10 climbers from the Royal Navy and Royal Marin...
Marine on top of the world for Everest's 50th anniversary
At 0931 this morning Royal Marine Warrant Officer Dave Pearce and Sherpa Chhring Dorje reached the summit of Mount Everest. In a combined expedition, 10 climbers from the Royal Navy and Royal Marin...
UK National News, May 22, 2003
Asylum applications fall by a third
Home Office asylum figures released today have indicated that applications for the first quarter of the year fell by a third to 16,000. The monthly application rate was also down 49% to 4,565 in Mar...
Asylum applications fall by a third
Home Office asylum figures released today have indicated that applications for the first quarter of the year fell by a third to 16,000. The monthly application rate was also down 49% to 4,565 in Mar...
UK National News, May 22, 2003
LG Philips axes 1,000 jobs as factories close
Two LG Philips factories – one in Wales and one in England – are set to close with the loss of nearly 1,000 jobs, it has been announced today. At Newport, 870 jobs will be lost when production cease...
LG Philips axes 1,000 jobs as factories close
Two LG Philips factories – one in Wales and one in England – are set to close with the loss of nearly 1,000 jobs, it has been announced today. At Newport, 870 jobs will be lost when production cease...
UK National News, May 22, 2003
£165m investment in cancer services pledged
The government today announced the next stage in a three-year £165 million investment programme for the health service, which will see the NHS equipped with state-of-the-date equipment for the diagnos...
£165m investment in cancer services pledged
The government today announced the next stage in a three-year £165 million investment programme for the health service, which will see the NHS equipped with state-of-the-date equipment for the diagnos...
UK National News, May 22, 2003
Government outlines anti-car crime measures
The government has introduced new anti-car crime measures today, including the issuing of £80 automatic fines to people who fail to tax their cars. The provisions will also address problems surround...
Government outlines anti-car crime measures
The government has introduced new anti-car crime measures today, including the issuing of £80 automatic fines to people who fail to tax their cars. The provisions will also address problems surround...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2003
SDLP denounces SF disruption of Omagh DPP meeting
The SDLP have lambasted Sinn Fein after a protest, organised by republicans, caused the abandonment of the first public meeting of a District Policing Partnership (DPP) in Co Tyrone last night. SDLP ...
SDLP denounces SF disruption of Omagh DPP meeting
The SDLP have lambasted Sinn Fein after a protest, organised by republicans, caused the abandonment of the first public meeting of a District Policing Partnership (DPP) in Co Tyrone last night. SDLP ...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2003
NI social workers begin 48-hour strike
Social workers across Northern Ireland went on strike today as part of an ongoing pay dispute with local health services. Up to 1,600 workers from 11 health trusts began their two-day industrial acti...
NI social workers begin 48-hour strike
Social workers across Northern Ireland went on strike today as part of an ongoing pay dispute with local health services. Up to 1,600 workers from 11 health trusts began their two-day industrial acti...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2003
War hero a shining example to others says UUP leader
Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble has described Northern Ireland-born Colonel Tim Collins as a shining example to the whole British Army. Mr Trimble's assessment of the soldier follows allegations...
War hero a shining example to others says UUP leader
Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble has described Northern Ireland-born Colonel Tim Collins as a shining example to the whole British Army. Mr Trimble's assessment of the soldier follows allegations...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2003
Campbell calls on government to aid manufacturing sector
East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell has called on the government to help the manufacturing sector in Northern Ireland cope with the latest job losses following cuts at Desmond and Sons and Gallahers....
Campbell calls on government to aid manufacturing sector
East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell has called on the government to help the manufacturing sector in Northern Ireland cope with the latest job losses following cuts at Desmond and Sons and Gallahers....
UK National News, May 22, 2003
Domestic violence groups get £2m cash boost
Up to 36 domestic violence research projects will be boosted today by a £2 million cash injection allowing them to transfer their services into mainstream local agencies, the Home Office announced tod...
Domestic violence groups get £2m cash boost
Up to 36 domestic violence research projects will be boosted today by a £2 million cash injection allowing them to transfer their services into mainstream local agencies, the Home Office announced tod...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2003
Man charged with extortion
A man has appeared before Belfast Magistrates Court today charged with extorting money on behalf of loyalist paramilitaries. Brian Gould, 35, from Pine Way, denied the charges read out to him after h...
Man charged with extortion
A man has appeared before Belfast Magistrates Court today charged with extorting money on behalf of loyalist paramilitaries. Brian Gould, 35, from Pine Way, denied the charges read out to him after h...
UK National News, May 22, 2003
BA backs third runway for Heathrow
British Airways is backing calls for a third Heathrow runway saying that it would boost the UK economy by £37 billion. Research by the airline has suggested that a third short runway at Heathrow woul...
BA backs third runway for Heathrow
British Airways is backing calls for a third Heathrow runway saying that it would boost the UK economy by £37 billion. Research by the airline has suggested that a third short runway at Heathrow woul...
UK National News, May 22, 2003
Councils consider options on housing problems
Proposals to give English councils more power to tackle the problem of 300,000 long-standing empty homes across the country have been launched today. The consultation paper 'Empty homes: temporary ma...
Councils consider options on housing problems
Proposals to give English councils more power to tackle the problem of 300,000 long-standing empty homes across the country have been launched today. The consultation paper 'Empty homes: temporary ma...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2003
Government called on to fund school counselling
The NSPCC has called on the Government to provide sufficient funding for the adequate counselling of school children in Northern Ireland. The children's charity made the call at an NSPCC conference i...
Government called on to fund school counselling
The NSPCC has called on the Government to provide sufficient funding for the adequate counselling of school children in Northern Ireland. The children's charity made the call at an NSPCC conference i...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2003
Councils urged to back FSB insurance costs campaign
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has today revealed it is to intensify its campaign to tackle high insurance premiums for small businesses. FSB says it would be urging all 26 local councils t...
Councils urged to back FSB insurance costs campaign
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has today revealed it is to intensify its campaign to tackle high insurance premiums for small businesses. FSB says it would be urging all 26 local councils t...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.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.
