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Northern Ireland News for July 2003 : Page 12
UK National News, Jul 3, 2003
US announces $25m bounty on Saddam Hussein
The US is set to announce a $25 million bounty on the head of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein – and $15 million for each of his sons. Initial reports from Reuters indicate that the US offical in charg...
US announces $25m bounty on Saddam Hussein
The US is set to announce a $25 million bounty on the head of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein – and $15 million for each of his sons. Initial reports from Reuters indicate that the US offical in charg...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2003
Man charged with intelligence gathering
A 27-year-old north Belfast man has been charged in court today with collecting information likely to be of use to terrorists. Ciaran Cunningham, 27, from Grainne House in the New Lodge area of the c...
Man charged with intelligence gathering
A 27-year-old north Belfast man has been charged in court today with collecting information likely to be of use to terrorists. Ciaran Cunningham, 27, from Grainne House in the New Lodge area of the c...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2003
NI pensioners missing out on millions
Millions of pounds worth of benefits are lying unclaimed by Northern Ireland's pensioners, a new report has revealed. The report, 'Encouraging the Take Up of Benefits by Pensioners' by John Dowdall C...
NI pensioners missing out on millions
Millions of pounds worth of benefits are lying unclaimed by Northern Ireland's pensioners, a new report has revealed. The report, 'Encouraging the Take Up of Benefits by Pensioners' by John Dowdall C...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2003
BAT asked to withdraw investment from Burma
The Foreign Office has upped the diplomatic pressure on Burma today by asking British American Tobacco (BAT) to withdraw their investment from the country. The move comes a week after the Prime Mini...
BAT asked to withdraw investment from Burma
The Foreign Office has upped the diplomatic pressure on Burma today by asking British American Tobacco (BAT) to withdraw their investment from the country. The move comes a week after the Prime Mini...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2003
Giants future secured following creditor agreement
The Harp Lager Belfast Giants breathed a sigh of relief today after it was announced that the team would be able to continue next year. Following a meeting of creditors this morning, a settlement pla...
Giants future secured following creditor agreement
The Harp Lager Belfast Giants breathed a sigh of relief today after it was announced that the team would be able to continue next year. Following a meeting of creditors this morning, a settlement pla...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2003
Policing Board approves 'detective' recruitment request
Members of the Policing Board today unanimously approved a request from PSNI Chief Constable Hugh Orde to temporarily scrap the 50:50 recruitment criteria in order to bring aboard 65 much-needed detec...
Policing Board approves 'detective' recruitment request
Members of the Policing Board today unanimously approved a request from PSNI Chief Constable Hugh Orde to temporarily scrap the 50:50 recruitment criteria in order to bring aboard 65 much-needed detec...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2003
SDLP attacked over 50:50 recruitment response
The SDLP has been criticised, for differing reasons, after it welcomed today's decision by the Policing Board to accept a temporary scrapping of the 50:50 recruitment policy for PSNI officers. The de...
SDLP attacked over 50:50 recruitment response
The SDLP has been criticised, for differing reasons, after it welcomed today's decision by the Policing Board to accept a temporary scrapping of the 50:50 recruitment policy for PSNI officers. The de...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2003
Stabbed man 'critical' following sectarian attack
Police are appealing for information after a man was repeatedly stabbed in the back during an attack in Co Antrim last night. The 28-year-old man, who is in a critical condition in hospital, was walk...
Stabbed man 'critical' following sectarian attack
Police are appealing for information after a man was repeatedly stabbed in the back during an attack in Co Antrim last night. The 28-year-old man, who is in a critical condition in hospital, was walk...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2003
Minister stands firm on water reforms
Minister of State John Spellar has told those opposed to the introduction of water charges in Northern Ireland they are fighting a losing battle. The Minister took his stance after he revealed that n...
Minister stands firm on water reforms
Minister of State John Spellar has told those opposed to the introduction of water charges in Northern Ireland they are fighting a losing battle. The Minister took his stance after he revealed that n...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2003
UN convention on disability welcomed
The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) has welcomed the decision taken by a United Nations Ad Hoc Committee to proceed with a new policy of the rights of disabled people. The NIHRC says...
UN convention on disability welcomed
The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) has welcomed the decision taken by a United Nations Ad Hoc Committee to proceed with a new policy of the rights of disabled people. The NIHRC says...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2003
Independent examiner praises NI agencies' complaint systems
Both the Northern Ireland Child Support Agency and the Social Security Agency have been praised for their quality of service to customers. Independent Case Examiner, Ms Jodi Berg, praised both agenci...
Independent examiner praises NI agencies' complaint systems
Both the Northern Ireland Child Support Agency and the Social Security Agency have been praised for their quality of service to customers. Independent Case Examiner, Ms Jodi Berg, praised both agenci...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2003
Dog lovers urged to ‘scoop the poop’
Belfast City Council has today launched a major campaign to urge dog lovers to ‘scoop their poop’. The high visibility campaign is aimed at owners who allow their pets to foul the city’s streets and ...
Dog lovers urged to ‘scoop the poop’
Belfast City Council has today launched a major campaign to urge dog lovers to ‘scoop their poop’. The high visibility campaign is aimed at owners who allow their pets to foul the city’s streets and ...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2003
CMO backs ban on smoking in public places
The Chief Medical Officer has called for a total ban of smoking in public places in his annual report, published today. In a weighty report, Sir Liam Donaldson said that the move was necessary moves ...
CMO backs ban on smoking in public places
The Chief Medical Officer has called for a total ban of smoking in public places in his annual report, published today. In a weighty report, Sir Liam Donaldson said that the move was necessary moves ...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2003
Jowell announces lottery overhaul
Culture minister Tessa Jowell has unveiled a package of changes today intended to boost withering sales of Lotto tickets. Under the proposed overhaul, the lottery could be broken up to allow differen...
Jowell announces lottery overhaul
Culture minister Tessa Jowell has unveiled a package of changes today intended to boost withering sales of Lotto tickets. Under the proposed overhaul, the lottery could be broken up to allow differen...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2003
Schröeder demands apology over 'Nazi' gaffe
The German Chancellor has demanded an apology from Silvio Berlusconi following his 'Nazi' gaff in the European Parliament yesterday. Yesterday the Italian Prime Minister was in Strasbourg to address...
Schröeder demands apology over 'Nazi' gaffe
The German Chancellor has demanded an apology from Silvio Berlusconi following his 'Nazi' gaff in the European Parliament yesterday. Yesterday the Italian Prime Minister was in Strasbourg to address...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2003
Arrests made across UK in massive Customs swoop
In one of the largest VAT fraud operations of its kind, 350 Customs officers swooped on addresses throughout the country - arresting 33 men and four women. More than 70 properties across the UK and S...
Arrests made across UK in massive Customs swoop
In one of the largest VAT fraud operations of its kind, 350 Customs officers swooped on addresses throughout the country - arresting 33 men and four women. More than 70 properties across the UK and S...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2003
Cocaine-smuggling 'Togo two' get 38 years
Two people from Togo have been sentenced to a total of 38 years in prison today after being found guilty of attempting to smuggle over 30 kilos of cocaine into the UK. At Isleworth Crown Court today...
Cocaine-smuggling 'Togo two' get 38 years
Two people from Togo have been sentenced to a total of 38 years in prison today after being found guilty of attempting to smuggle over 30 kilos of cocaine into the UK. At Isleworth Crown Court today...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2003
Effective drug rehab key to reducing crime, says Duncan Smith
The next Conservative government will plunge massive funding into drug rehabilitation services so that every young addict can obtain treatment, Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith has said today. Launching...
Effective drug rehab key to reducing crime, says Duncan Smith
The next Conservative government will plunge massive funding into drug rehabilitation services so that every young addict can obtain treatment, Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith has said today. Launching...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2003
US and UK to mount counter-terrorism exercise
Since September 11, from Afghanistan through to Iraq and Northern Ireland, the US and UK security services have been working more closely together, and that is set to continue as the two nations come ...
US and UK to mount counter-terrorism exercise
Since September 11, from Afghanistan through to Iraq and Northern Ireland, the US and UK security services have been working more closely together, and that is set to continue as the two nations come ...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2003
Henmania ends as 'Tiger Tim' is beaten
The British number 1 has been dumped out of Wimbledon this afternoon by the same player who knocked him out of Queen's tournament last month. Sebastian Grosjean swept the challenge of Tim Henman asid...
Henmania ends as 'Tiger Tim' is beaten
The British number 1 has been dumped out of Wimbledon this afternoon by the same player who knocked him out of Queen's tournament last month. Sebastian Grosjean swept the challenge of Tim Henman asid...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2003
New rules issued to police Oscar film nominees
The Academy Awards issued Oscar season marketing rules today and the organization's tougher attitude toward the process is reflected even in the name of the document. They aren't "guidelines" anymore...
New rules issued to police Oscar film nominees
The Academy Awards issued Oscar season marketing rules today and the organization's tougher attitude toward the process is reflected even in the name of the document. They aren't "guidelines" anymore...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2003
Foundation hospitals granted public sector status
The Office for National Statistics today announced that, consistent with international guidelines for National Accounts, NHS Foundation Trusts will provisionally be classified in the public sector as ...
Foundation hospitals granted public sector status
The Office for National Statistics today announced that, consistent with international guidelines for National Accounts, NHS Foundation Trusts will provisionally be classified in the public sector as ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2003
Five arrested in intelligence-gathering operation
Five people have been arrested after police uncovered a dissident republican intelligence-gathering operation. It is believed that members of the Real IRA were using medical records at the Royal Vict...
Five arrested in intelligence-gathering operation
Five people have been arrested after police uncovered a dissident republican intelligence-gathering operation. It is believed that members of the Real IRA were using medical records at the Royal Vict...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2003
IT firm announces £90m investment
Leading IT company, Seagate Technology has announced it is to invest £90 million at its Londonderry plant over the next three years. The investment will help the US company's Springtown plant develop...
IT firm announces £90m investment
Leading IT company, Seagate Technology has announced it is to invest £90 million at its Londonderry plant over the next three years. The investment will help the US company's Springtown plant develop...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2003
Nursery teacher guilty of assaulting child
A Co Down woman has been found guilty of two charges of assault on a child at a day care nursery in Bangor. Nicola Montgomery, from Silverstream Drive in the town, was fined £200 on each of the charg...
Nursery teacher guilty of assaulting child
A Co Down woman has been found guilty of two charges of assault on a child at a day care nursery in Bangor. Nicola Montgomery, from Silverstream Drive in the town, was fined £200 on each of the charg...
UK National News, Jul 2, 2003
Murdered teen was 'not sexually assaulted'
Following a post mortem examination on murdered Scottish teenager Jodi Jones, police have said that she was not sexually assaulted. The body of 14-year-old Jodi was found by family members in a wood...
Murdered teen was 'not sexually assaulted'
Following a post mortem examination on murdered Scottish teenager Jodi Jones, police have said that she was not sexually assaulted. The body of 14-year-old Jodi was found by family members in a wood...
UK National News, Jul 2, 2003
Italian PM causes outrage over 'Nazi' jibe
Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi assumed the EU presidency today and immediately caused outrage by telling a German MEP that he would be "perfect" as a Nazi concentration camp commander. The ...
Italian PM causes outrage over 'Nazi' jibe
Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi assumed the EU presidency today and immediately caused outrage by telling a German MEP that he would be "perfect" as a Nazi concentration camp commander. The ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2003
Finucane family welcomes European Court ruling
The family of murdered Catholic solicitor Pat Finucane has welcomed yesterday's judgement by the European Court of Human Rights that the investigation into his murder was "not effective". Yesterday's...
Finucane family welcomes European Court ruling
The family of murdered Catholic solicitor Pat Finucane has welcomed yesterday's judgement by the European Court of Human Rights that the investigation into his murder was "not effective". Yesterday's...
Business News, Jul 2, 2003
IT firm announce £90m investment
Leading IT company, Seagate Technology has announced it is to invest £90 million at its Londonderry plant over the next three years. The investment will help the US company's Springtown plant develop...
IT firm announce £90m investment
Leading IT company, Seagate Technology has announced it is to invest £90 million at its Londonderry plant over the next three years. The investment will help the US company's Springtown plant develop...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2003
Former prison site earmarked as wind farm
Belfast-based electricity supplier, Energia says it is considering undertaking a feasibility study for a wind farm at the former Maze prison site outside Lisburn. The company which has underwritten t...
Former prison site earmarked as wind farm
Belfast-based electricity supplier, Energia says it is considering undertaking a feasibility study for a wind farm at the former Maze prison site outside Lisburn. The company which has underwritten t...
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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.
