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Northern Ireland News for June 2003 : Page 9
UK National News, Jun 13, 2003
Reshuffle sees Reid promoted as health secretary
Tony Blair's Cabinet reshuffle yesterday saw John Reid's rapid promotion through the ranks continue with his new role as health secretary. The question of whom to install as health secretary was for...
Reshuffle sees Reid promoted as health secretary
Tony Blair's Cabinet reshuffle yesterday saw John Reid's rapid promotion through the ranks continue with his new role as health secretary. The question of whom to install as health secretary was for...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2003
NI at forefront of children’s services says Minister
Health Minister, Des Browne has claimed that Northern Ireland is at the forefront of the pursuit of excellence in children’s services. Mr Browne was speaking at a major international conference on 'S...
NI at forefront of children’s services says Minister
Health Minister, Des Browne has claimed that Northern Ireland is at the forefront of the pursuit of excellence in children’s services. Mr Browne was speaking at a major international conference on 'S...
UK National News, Jun 13, 2003
Sir Ranulph goes home after emergency surgery
World-famous adventurer Sir Ranulph Fiennes has left hospital today after undergoing an emergency triple-heart bypass operation. Sir Ranulph was taken to intensive care after he collapsed boarding a...
Sir Ranulph goes home after emergency surgery
World-famous adventurer Sir Ranulph Fiennes has left hospital today after undergoing an emergency triple-heart bypass operation. Sir Ranulph was taken to intensive care after he collapsed boarding a...
UK National News, Jun 13, 2003
Accidents at firework displays cut by a quarter
Firework accidents were down by a quarter last year, and injuries to teenagers fell even further, by a third, Consumer Minister Melanie Johnson announced today. According to statistics published tod...
Accidents at firework displays cut by a quarter
Firework accidents were down by a quarter last year, and injuries to teenagers fell even further, by a third, Consumer Minister Melanie Johnson announced today. According to statistics published tod...
UK National News, Jun 12, 2003
Man arrested following motorway carnage
A 60-year-old man from the London area has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, following yesterday's M1 motorway pile up in which five people died. Police investigating...
Man arrested following motorway carnage
A 60-year-old man from the London area has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, following yesterday's M1 motorway pile up in which five people died. Police investigating...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2003
Man denies murder of loyalist
The man charged with the murder of 21-year-old loyalist Alan McCullough has denied the charges in connection with the murder. The accused, 29-year-old Ahab Shoukri from Alliance Road in Belfast, was ...
Man denies murder of loyalist
The man charged with the murder of 21-year-old loyalist Alan McCullough has denied the charges in connection with the murder. The accused, 29-year-old Ahab Shoukri from Alliance Road in Belfast, was ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2003
Ballymena firm wins £7m contract
Ballymena-based bus builder, Wrightbus has won a £7 million contract to supply vehicles to a company in Hong Kong. Kowloon Motor Bus Company (KMB), one of the world’s biggest bus operators, will take...
Ballymena firm wins £7m contract
Ballymena-based bus builder, Wrightbus has won a £7 million contract to supply vehicles to a company in Hong Kong. Kowloon Motor Bus Company (KMB), one of the world’s biggest bus operators, will take...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2003
UUP councillors meet Shorts management
Ulster Unionist councillors have met with senior members of Shorts to discuss the impending jobs losses at the manufacturing firms Belfastbase. Bombardier vice-president Michael Ryan is believed to h...
UUP councillors meet Shorts management
Ulster Unionist councillors have met with senior members of Shorts to discuss the impending jobs losses at the manufacturing firms Belfastbase. Bombardier vice-president Michael Ryan is believed to h...
UK National News, Jun 12, 2003
British troops to join Congo peace-keeping force
Britain is set to contribute troops to an EU-led force which is being sent to one of Africa's bloodiest trouble-spots. Adam Ingram, Minister for the Armed Forces, announced in the Commons today that ...
British troops to join Congo peace-keeping force
Britain is set to contribute troops to an EU-led force which is being sent to one of Africa's bloodiest trouble-spots. Adam Ingram, Minister for the Armed Forces, announced in the Commons today that ...
UK National News, Jun 12, 2003
BMI British Midland to axe 1,500 jobs
BMI British Midland Airways, one of the UK’s largest airlines, has said that falling demand will mean that the company will shed up to 1,500 jobs within the next four years. The airline will axe the ...
BMI British Midland to axe 1,500 jobs
BMI British Midland Airways, one of the UK’s largest airlines, has said that falling demand will mean that the company will shed up to 1,500 jobs within the next four years. The airline will axe the ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2003
Police arrest man in connection with kidnapping
A 44-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the kidnapping of a child in Co Antrim last month. The 11-year-old boy was kidnapped alongside his father at their Greenisland home. The boy wa...
Police arrest man in connection with kidnapping
A 44-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the kidnapping of a child in Co Antrim last month. The 11-year-old boy was kidnapped alongside his father at their Greenisland home. The boy wa...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2003
N. Ireland's footballing matadors tame Spanish bull
Northern Ireland manager Sammy McIlroy was full of praise today for his "young lions" following last night's remarkable 0-0 draw with footballing giants Spain in Belfast. McIlroy's team, made up of p...
N. Ireland's footballing matadors tame Spanish bull
Northern Ireland manager Sammy McIlroy was full of praise today for his "young lions" following last night's remarkable 0-0 draw with footballing giants Spain in Belfast. McIlroy's team, made up of p...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2003
Browne criticised over 'one-sided' community visit
NIO Minister, Des Browne has been criticised by Sinn Fein today over his work with Protestant community leaders. It followed Mr Browne's attendance at a consultation workshop alongside elected repres...
Browne criticised over 'one-sided' community visit
NIO Minister, Des Browne has been criticised by Sinn Fein today over his work with Protestant community leaders. It followed Mr Browne's attendance at a consultation workshop alongside elected repres...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2003
PSNI involved in Turkish operation
PSNI officers have aided in the break-up of a multi-million pound counterfeit clothing operation in Turkey. Officers from Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and Turkey liaised during an operation ...
PSNI involved in Turkish operation
PSNI officers have aided in the break-up of a multi-million pound counterfeit clothing operation in Turkey. Officers from Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and Turkey liaised during an operation ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2003
Minister opens European ‘edge cities’ conference
NIO Minister, Angela Smith has welcomed delegates from across Europe to the opening of a new economic conference in Bangor, County Down, today. The Edge Cities Network Conference - ‘International Per...
Minister opens European ‘edge cities’ conference
NIO Minister, Angela Smith has welcomed delegates from across Europe to the opening of a new economic conference in Bangor, County Down, today. The Edge Cities Network Conference - ‘International Per...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2003
Seatbelts survey reveals rise in use
The number of people wearing seatbelts in Northern Ireland has increased, according to a new survey. Commissioned by the DOE, the survey found that in April of this year nine out of ten drivers wore ...
Seatbelts survey reveals rise in use
The number of people wearing seatbelts in Northern Ireland has increased, according to a new survey. Commissioned by the DOE, the survey found that in April of this year nine out of ten drivers wore ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2003
Trading Standards warn of bogus mailshots
The Trading Standards Service (TSS) has again warned local traders concerning companies which are continuing to post misleading mailshots. The bogus mailshots look official in appearance and focus ...
Trading Standards warn of bogus mailshots
The Trading Standards Service (TSS) has again warned local traders concerning companies which are continuing to post misleading mailshots. The bogus mailshots look official in appearance and focus ...
UK National News, Jun 12, 2003
Government condemns new wave of Middle East killings
The British government has condemned the latest wave of killings in the Middle East, which has seen at least 23 deaths in the past two days. The Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, condemned yesterday's s...
Government condemns new wave of Middle East killings
The British government has condemned the latest wave of killings in the Middle East, which has seen at least 23 deaths in the past two days. The Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, condemned yesterday's s...
UK National News, Jun 12, 2003
Union's praise 'dedicated' Milburn following resignation
Health unions have voiced their regret at the resignation of health secretary Alan Milburn, who departed today citing the problems of balancing life as a government minister, with family life in his D...
Union's praise 'dedicated' Milburn following resignation
Health unions have voiced their regret at the resignation of health secretary Alan Milburn, who departed today citing the problems of balancing life as a government minister, with family life in his D...
UK National News, Jun 12, 2003
Charity urges better services for treating alcoholism
A leading social care charity has urged the government to give alcohol treatment as high a priority as it does for drug misuse, following the publication of research earlier today. Turning Point, the...
Charity urges better services for treating alcoholism
A leading social care charity has urged the government to give alcohol treatment as high a priority as it does for drug misuse, following the publication of research earlier today. Turning Point, the...
UK National News, Jun 12, 2003
Viewers 'more accepting' than broadcasters of disabled on TV
Television viewers seem to be ahead of broadcast professionals when it comes to the depiction of disabled people on television, according to research published today. In 'Disabling Prejudice', which ...
Viewers 'more accepting' than broadcasters of disabled on TV
Television viewers seem to be ahead of broadcast professionals when it comes to the depiction of disabled people on television, according to research published today. In 'Disabling Prejudice', which ...
UK National News, Jun 12, 2003
Two French-born Premier league managers awarded OBE
Two French Premiership football managers, Gerard Houllier and Arsene Wenger, have been awarded honorary OBEs by the Queen in recognition of their "outstanding contribution" to British football. The a...
Two French-born Premier league managers awarded OBE
Two French Premiership football managers, Gerard Houllier and Arsene Wenger, have been awarded honorary OBEs by the Queen in recognition of their "outstanding contribution" to British football. The a...
UK National News, Jun 12, 2003
RBS buys Churchill insurance for £1.1bn
The insurance company Churchill has been sold to the Royal Bank of Scotland in a cash deal worth around £1.1 billion. Winterthur Insurance, a subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group, signed an agreement to...
RBS buys Churchill insurance for £1.1bn
The insurance company Churchill has been sold to the Royal Bank of Scotland in a cash deal worth around £1.1 billion. Winterthur Insurance, a subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group, signed an agreement to...
UK National News, Jun 12, 2003
Jarvis reports huge rise in profits
In its preliminary annual results posted today, Jarvis has reported a pre-tax growth in profits of 37%, to £62.7 million. Jarvis, an international facilities management and infrastructure services g...
Jarvis reports huge rise in profits
In its preliminary annual results posted today, Jarvis has reported a pre-tax growth in profits of 37%, to £62.7 million. Jarvis, an international facilities management and infrastructure services g...
Business News, Jun 12, 2003
Nitec Solutions win over UK accounting community
Nitec Solutions’ Financial Director, Peter McMahon’s powers of persuasion recently netted the Lisburn company a £10,000 accounting software prize as part of a UK-wide poll of accounting professionals....
Nitec Solutions win over UK accounting community
Nitec Solutions’ Financial Director, Peter McMahon’s powers of persuasion recently netted the Lisburn company a £10,000 accounting software prize as part of a UK-wide poll of accounting professionals....
UK National News, Jun 12, 2003
Unison says health service is in 'critical' condition
Health union Unison has warned the government that the NHS is in "condition critical". In a keynote speech at a seminar organised by the Fabian Society in London tonight, the union’s general secretar...
Unison says health service is in 'critical' condition
Health union Unison has warned the government that the NHS is in "condition critical". In a keynote speech at a seminar organised by the Fabian Society in London tonight, the union’s general secretar...
UK National News, Jun 11, 2003
Five die in motorway pile up
Five people have died and at least six were injured - three seriously - in a pile up involving 11 vehicles on the M1 motorway in Leicestershire this morning. The collision occurred at about 7.25am a...
Five die in motorway pile up
Five people have died and at least six were injured - three seriously - in a pile up involving 11 vehicles on the M1 motorway in Leicestershire this morning. The collision occurred at about 7.25am a...
UK National News, Jun 11, 2003
Britain calls on Israel to end 'targeted assassinations'
The British government has called on Israel to halt its policy of "targeted assassinations" following an attempt by the Israeli Defence Force to kill a Hamas leader on Tuesday. Three people, includin...
Britain calls on Israel to end 'targeted assassinations'
The British government has called on Israel to halt its policy of "targeted assassinations" following an attempt by the Israeli Defence Force to kill a Hamas leader on Tuesday. Three people, includin...
UK National News, Jun 11, 2003
Sexual health of England in 'rapid decline'
A report by an influential Commons health committee has claimed that the sexual health of population in England is in "rapid decline". In the report published today, the committee said that syphilis...
Sexual health of England in 'rapid decline'
A report by an influential Commons health committee has claimed that the sexual health of population in England is in "rapid decline". In the report published today, the committee said that syphilis...
UK National News, Jun 11, 2003
Blunkett calls for justice system to 'engage' with community
The Home Secretary has called for radical reforms to the UK criminal justice system as he pushes for a system based more on local justice and increased engagement with the community. David Blunkett s...
Blunkett calls for justice system to 'engage' with community
The Home Secretary has called for radical reforms to the UK criminal justice system as he pushes for a system based more on local justice and increased engagement with the community. David Blunkett s...
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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.
