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Northern Ireland News for June 2003 : Page 10
UK National News, Jun 11, 2003
NHS pay reforms set to go ahead
The government and unions are to press ahead with reforms to the NHS pay system. The 'Agenda for Change' reform package includes a 10% basic pay increase over three years for all staff and, when the...
NHS pay reforms set to go ahead
The government and unions are to press ahead with reforms to the NHS pay system. The 'Agenda for Change' reform package includes a 10% basic pay increase over three years for all staff and, when the...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2003
Trimble and Donaldson collide over RIR clarification
The leader of the Ulster Unionist Party has hit back at a senior party colleague on the issue of clarification on the future of the Royal Irish Regiment's (RIR) Home Service battalions. David Trimble...
Trimble and Donaldson collide over RIR clarification
The leader of the Ulster Unionist Party has hit back at a senior party colleague on the issue of clarification on the future of the Royal Irish Regiment's (RIR) Home Service battalions. David Trimble...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2003
Pensioner attacked during burglary of her home
A 90-year-old woman was assaulted during a burglary of her home in Ballygowan, Co Down last night. The woman was confronted by a teenager after hearing noise in her kitchen. The youth then assaulted...
Pensioner attacked during burglary of her home
A 90-year-old woman was assaulted during a burglary of her home in Ballygowan, Co Down last night. The woman was confronted by a teenager after hearing noise in her kitchen. The youth then assaulted...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2003
School bus driver suspended as 'unsafe' vehicle claim investigated
Education bosses have suspended a school bus driver in Londonderry after he refused to drive pupils to school to sit their GCSE exam. Billy Kerr claimed his vehicle was unsafe to drive and subsequent...
School bus driver suspended as 'unsafe' vehicle claim investigated
Education bosses have suspended a school bus driver in Londonderry after he refused to drive pupils to school to sit their GCSE exam. Billy Kerr claimed his vehicle was unsafe to drive and subsequent...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2003
NI unemployment figures rise
Unemployment figures for Northern Ireland have shown a slight rise according to latest Labour Force figures released today. The figures show that the number of people claiming unemployment benefit ro...
NI unemployment figures rise
Unemployment figures for Northern Ireland have shown a slight rise according to latest Labour Force figures released today. The figures show that the number of people claiming unemployment benefit ro...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2003
UUP leader calls for report on Assets Recovery Agency
Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble has called on the Government to outline what impact the Assets Recovery Agency has had in Northern Ireland. It preceeded the UK's first ever international confere...
UUP leader calls for report on Assets Recovery Agency
Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble has called on the Government to outline what impact the Assets Recovery Agency has had in Northern Ireland. It preceeded the UK's first ever international confere...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2003
Government targets car tax evaders
Motorists throughout Northern Ireland who do not license their vehicles will be targeted in a new campaign to recover millions of pounds lost each year in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) evasion. NIO Minis...
Government targets car tax evaders
Motorists throughout Northern Ireland who do not license their vehicles will be targeted in a new campaign to recover millions of pounds lost each year in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) evasion. NIO Minis...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2003
Agency steps up drive to highlight dangers of smoking
The drive to encourage smokers to beat their habit gathered momentum today as the Health Promotion Agency for Northern Ireland launched the latest phase of the ‘Every cigarette is doing you damage’ ca...
Agency steps up drive to highlight dangers of smoking
The drive to encourage smokers to beat their habit gathered momentum today as the Health Promotion Agency for Northern Ireland launched the latest phase of the ‘Every cigarette is doing you damage’ ca...
UK National News, Jun 11, 2003
Employment rises 51,000 in first quarter
The numbers of people in employment has risen by 51,000 to 27.87 million over the past quarter - the highest level since records began in 1984 – according to a survey by the Office of National Statist...
Employment rises 51,000 in first quarter
The numbers of people in employment has risen by 51,000 to 27.87 million over the past quarter - the highest level since records began in 1984 – according to a survey by the Office of National Statist...
UK National News, Jun 11, 2003
Proposals to protect company pension funds unveiled
In the wake of last week's march by thousands of workers through the capital, outraged at losing pension entitlements when their employers declared bankruptcy, the government has announced new measure...
Proposals to protect company pension funds unveiled
In the wake of last week's march by thousands of workers through the capital, outraged at losing pension entitlements when their employers declared bankruptcy, the government has announced new measure...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2003
Community service for tax credit cheat
A 25-year-old single mother is to serve 80 hours Community service after admitting three charges of false accounting in respect of Working Families Tax Credit claims. Belfast Magistrates Court today ...
Community service for tax credit cheat
A 25-year-old single mother is to serve 80 hours Community service after admitting three charges of false accounting in respect of Working Families Tax Credit claims. Belfast Magistrates Court today ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2003
Belfast prepares for Team USA visit
Belfast City Council is making final preparations to extend a warm welcome to a very special group of athletes. Next week, Belfast will be acting as Host City to almost 1,300 athletes and support sta...
Belfast prepares for Team USA visit
Belfast City Council is making final preparations to extend a warm welcome to a very special group of athletes. Next week, Belfast will be acting as Host City to almost 1,300 athletes and support sta...
UK National News, Jun 11, 2003
UK holidaymakers pay over the odds says report
A new report into holiday packages has said that many British holidaymakers are paying over the odds for their trips abroad. The Holiday 2003 report, by independent travel agency Travelcare, investig...
UK holidaymakers pay over the odds says report
A new report into holiday packages has said that many British holidaymakers are paying over the odds for their trips abroad. The Holiday 2003 report, by independent travel agency Travelcare, investig...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2003
Smith starts as lone striker for NI
Irish league striker Andy Smith is set to take part in the biggest game of his career tonight as he starts as a lone striker for Northern Ireland against Spain in Belfast. Smith, who played his first...
Smith starts as lone striker for NI
Irish league striker Andy Smith is set to take part in the biggest game of his career tonight as he starts as a lone striker for Northern Ireland against Spain in Belfast. Smith, who played his first...
UK National News, Jun 11, 2003
Government commissions study into nanotechnology
The government has today launched an independent study to examine implications of using nanotechnology. The technology involves working with materials on the nanoscale - 80,000 times smaller than th...
Government commissions study into nanotechnology
The government has today launched an independent study to examine implications of using nanotechnology. The technology involves working with materials on the nanoscale - 80,000 times smaller than th...
UK National News, Jun 11, 2003
England fans told to be on best behaviour
The English Football Association has repeated its warning to fans that there will be "serious consequences" if there is any racial or violent behaviour at England's Euro 2004 qualifier in Middlesbroug...
England fans told to be on best behaviour
The English Football Association has repeated its warning to fans that there will be "serious consequences" if there is any racial or violent behaviour at England's Euro 2004 qualifier in Middlesbroug...
UK National News, Jun 10, 2003
Police hunt two prisoners freed in armed attack on van
Two prisoners were on the run today after they were freed in an armed attack on a security van. The attack occurred as the prisoners were being moved through south London from Brixton Prison to Inner...
Police hunt two prisoners freed in armed attack on van
Two prisoners were on the run today after they were freed in an armed attack on a security van. The attack occurred as the prisoners were being moved through south London from Brixton Prison to Inner...
UK National News, Jun 10, 2003
Huntley improves after suicide bid
The man charged with the murders of Soham schoolgirls Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells has improved after yesterday's suicide bid. Ian Huntley was taken off life-support today after taking a drugs ov...
Huntley improves after suicide bid
The man charged with the murders of Soham schoolgirls Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells has improved after yesterday's suicide bid. Ian Huntley was taken off life-support today after taking a drugs ov...
UK National News, Jun 10, 2003
Child killed in air show tragedy is named
The five-year-old girl who was tragically killed in a freak accident at a British air base in Germany has today been named as Isobel Victoria Callaghan. The girl was attending an annual air show wit...
Child killed in air show tragedy is named
The five-year-old girl who was tragically killed in a freak accident at a British air base in Germany has today been named as Isobel Victoria Callaghan. The girl was attending an annual air show wit...
UK National News, Jun 10, 2003
Blair and Brown letter outlines euro case to MPs
Following yesterday's 'not yet' decision on the euro, Prime Minister Tony Blair and the Chancellor, Gordon Brown, have written a joint letter to all MPs outlining the case for the UK joining the singl...
Blair and Brown letter outlines euro case to MPs
Following yesterday's 'not yet' decision on the euro, Prime Minister Tony Blair and the Chancellor, Gordon Brown, have written a joint letter to all MPs outlining the case for the UK joining the singl...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2003
Police investigate separate Derry deaths
Police in Londonderry were investigating the deaths of two men today in separate incidents. It is understood that police have arrested several people in connection with the killings. While both deat...
Police investigate separate Derry deaths
Police in Londonderry were investigating the deaths of two men today in separate incidents. It is understood that police have arrested several people in connection with the killings. While both deat...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2003
Family of murdered pensioner call for UN investigation
SDLP Mid Ulster representative Denis Haughey has backed a group of Tyrone families who have called on the United Nations rapporteur for summary executions to investigate the killings of their loved on...
Family of murdered pensioner call for UN investigation
SDLP Mid Ulster representative Denis Haughey has backed a group of Tyrone families who have called on the United Nations rapporteur for summary executions to investigate the killings of their loved on...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2003
Irish Government begin Sellafield proceedings
Irish Minister for the Environment, Martin Cullen has described his Government’s legal action relating to the Sellalfield plant as “an action to protect Ireland’s interests”. The Minister was speakin...
Irish Government begin Sellafield proceedings
Irish Minister for the Environment, Martin Cullen has described his Government’s legal action relating to the Sellalfield plant as “an action to protect Ireland’s interests”. The Minister was speakin...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2003
Women convicted of social security fraud
The Northern Ireland Office (NIO) have released details today in which two Belfast women were convicted for falsely obtaining social benefits to the value of more than £18,000. Johanna Barnes of Glen...
Women convicted of social security fraud
The Northern Ireland Office (NIO) have released details today in which two Belfast women were convicted for falsely obtaining social benefits to the value of more than £18,000. Johanna Barnes of Glen...
UK National News, Jun 10, 2003
Tories seek boycott of Zimbabwean delegates
The Tory Party is seeking guarantees from the government that it will not meet with Zimbabwean delegates at the Commonwealth Science Council conference this week. Shadow Foreign Secretary Michael An...
Tories seek boycott of Zimbabwean delegates
The Tory Party is seeking guarantees from the government that it will not meet with Zimbabwean delegates at the Commonwealth Science Council conference this week. Shadow Foreign Secretary Michael An...
UK National News, Jun 10, 2003
Irish government's legal case against Sellafield gets under way
The Irish government has begun legal proceedings in The Hague today to seek the closure of the Sellafield power plant. Five international arbitrators will begin hearing the oral phase of the dispute...
Irish government's legal case against Sellafield gets under way
The Irish government has begun legal proceedings in The Hague today to seek the closure of the Sellafield power plant. Five international arbitrators will begin hearing the oral phase of the dispute...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2003
Local teachers awarded for excellence
Fourteen teachers from Northern Ireland have been awarded for their teaching excellence at a special awards ceremony held in Belfast. The local winners were honoured at The Teaching Awards 2003 for N...
Local teachers awarded for excellence
Fourteen teachers from Northern Ireland have been awarded for their teaching excellence at a special awards ceremony held in Belfast. The local winners were honoured at The Teaching Awards 2003 for N...
UK National News, Jun 10, 2003
Warning issued over prescribing seroxat to children
Patients under the age of 18 should not be prescribed the anti-depressant Seroxat (paroxetine), according to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). According to the body, new...
Warning issued over prescribing seroxat to children
Patients under the age of 18 should not be prescribed the anti-depressant Seroxat (paroxetine), according to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). According to the body, new...
UK National News, Jun 10, 2003
Man Utd accept Barcelona's bid for Beckham
Manchester United have confirmed that they have accepted a bid for midfielder David Beckham from Spanish giants Barcelona. The news follows days of speculation over the future of the England captain ...
Man Utd accept Barcelona's bid for Beckham
Manchester United have confirmed that they have accepted a bid for midfielder David Beckham from Spanish giants Barcelona. The news follows days of speculation over the future of the England captain ...
UK National News, Jun 10, 2003
BBC defends suicide bomb plotline for 'Spooks'
The BBC has defended its decision to run a drama programme in which an Islamic suicide bomber was recruited at a fictional Birmingham mosque. Following the transmission of 'Spooks' on BBC THREE on J...
BBC defends suicide bomb plotline for 'Spooks'
The BBC has defended its decision to run a drama programme in which an Islamic suicide bomber was recruited at a fictional Birmingham mosque. Following the transmission of 'Spooks' on BBC THREE on J...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
