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Northern Ireland News for August 2003 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2003
UK motor insurance under review
A new review of motor insurance in the UK will look at ways of reducing the number of people driving without cover, it has been revealed. The review will produce recommendations for improving the eff...
UK motor insurance under review
A new review of motor insurance in the UK will look at ways of reducing the number of people driving without cover, it has been revealed. The review will produce recommendations for improving the eff...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2003
Policing Human Rights Committee meets for first time
The Northern Ireland Policing Board’s Human Rights Committee has met for the first time today at the Board’s headquarters in Belfast’s Clarendon Dock. The seven-member committee, which is chaired by ...
Policing Human Rights Committee meets for first time
The Northern Ireland Policing Board’s Human Rights Committee has met for the first time today at the Board’s headquarters in Belfast’s Clarendon Dock. The seven-member committee, which is chaired by ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2003
Holiday firm plans Italian Job
Northern Ireland holidaymakers will be flying directly from Belfast to Italy for the first time next summer, thanks to a leading tour operator. JWT Holidays, which returned to the local holiday marke...
Holiday firm plans Italian Job
Northern Ireland holidaymakers will be flying directly from Belfast to Italy for the first time next summer, thanks to a leading tour operator. JWT Holidays, which returned to the local holiday marke...
UK National News, Aug 21, 2003
Hamas ends truce after Israeli rocket attack
The uneasy truce between the Israeli government and Palestinian extremist groups has been shattered today after a helicopter rocket attack in Gaza killed a leading Hamas chief and his two bodyguards. ...
Hamas ends truce after Israeli rocket attack
The uneasy truce between the Israeli government and Palestinian extremist groups has been shattered today after a helicopter rocket attack in Gaza killed a leading Hamas chief and his two bodyguards. ...
UK National News, Aug 21, 2003
Slight dip in overall GCSE pass rates
The overall success rates in this year's GCSEs has shown a slight decrease with 97.6% of pupils gaining pass grades - down 0.3% on last year. The results show that passes at A*- C had increased by 0....
Slight dip in overall GCSE pass rates
The overall success rates in this year's GCSEs has shown a slight decrease with 97.6% of pupils gaining pass grades - down 0.3% on last year. The results show that passes at A*- C had increased by 0....
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2003
Government called on to help save textile jobs
Local political representatives were seeking an urgent meeting with NIO Enterprise Minister Ian Pearson today following the news that Carpet International has gone into receivership. Around 430 jobs ...
Government called on to help save textile jobs
Local political representatives were seeking an urgent meeting with NIO Enterprise Minister Ian Pearson today following the news that Carpet International has gone into receivership. Around 430 jobs ...
UK National News, Aug 21, 2003
'Chemical Ali' captured by Coalition forces
General Ali Hasan al-Majid, better known to the West as 'Chemical Ali', has been captured and is in the custody of Coalition forces, US Central Command said today. Ali Hasan al-Majid was the former R...
'Chemical Ali' captured by Coalition forces
General Ali Hasan al-Majid, better known to the West as 'Chemical Ali', has been captured and is in the custody of Coalition forces, US Central Command said today. Ali Hasan al-Majid was the former R...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2003
Man shot five times in paramilitary-style attack
A 43-year-old man has been treated in hospital for gun shot wounds following a paramilitary-style attack in south Belfast early this morning. The incident occurred shortly before 3am at a house in Ki...
Man shot five times in paramilitary-style attack
A 43-year-old man has been treated in hospital for gun shot wounds following a paramilitary-style attack in south Belfast early this morning. The incident occurred shortly before 3am at a house in Ki...
UK National News, Aug 21, 2003
Two US troops killed in Iraq ambushes
Two Americans soldiers died in separate attacks in Iraq yesterday, the US military has confirmed. A soldier from the 3rd Corps Support Command, operating out of Kuwait, was killed when his heavy tra...
Two US troops killed in Iraq ambushes
Two Americans soldiers died in separate attacks in Iraq yesterday, the US military has confirmed. A soldier from the 3rd Corps Support Command, operating out of Kuwait, was killed when his heavy tra...
UK National News, Aug 21, 2003
Children in poverty need extra £5 per week, says charity
The government will "almost certainly" miss its first target for reducing child poverty unless tax credits for children are increased from next April, the Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) claimed tod...
Children in poverty need extra £5 per week, says charity
The government will "almost certainly" miss its first target for reducing child poverty unless tax credits for children are increased from next April, the Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) claimed tod...
UK National News, Aug 21, 2003
Former US Marine extradited from Germany
A former US marine who was arrested in Germany for allegedly abducting a Manchester schoolgirl is being extradited back to Britain today. Toby Studabaker (31), from Michigan, USA, was arrested on Jul...
Former US Marine extradited from Germany
A former US marine who was arrested in Germany for allegedly abducting a Manchester schoolgirl is being extradited back to Britain today. Toby Studabaker (31), from Michigan, USA, was arrested on Jul...
Business News, Aug 21, 2003
NI’s Hilton hotels celebrate a double knockout
It was a double knockout for Hilton’s hotels in Northern Ireland recently when Wolfgang Neumann, newly appointed President of Hilton Hotels UK and Ireland, visited the province to help the Belfast and...
NI’s Hilton hotels celebrate a double knockout
It was a double knockout for Hilton’s hotels in Northern Ireland recently when Wolfgang Neumann, newly appointed President of Hilton Hotels UK and Ireland, visited the province to help the Belfast and...
UK National News, Aug 21, 2003
RSPCA urge boycott of Icelandic fish after whale kill
The RSCPA has urged UK shoppers to "think twice" about buying Icelandic fish after the country's whaling expedition killed a number of Minke whales. The RSPCA has condemned Iceland's resumption of w...
RSPCA urge boycott of Icelandic fish after whale kill
The RSCPA has urged UK shoppers to "think twice" about buying Icelandic fish after the country's whaling expedition killed a number of Minke whales. The RSPCA has condemned Iceland's resumption of w...
UK National News, Aug 21, 2003
Review into tackling uninsured driving welcomed
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has today welcomed the government's move to establish an independent review into problems associated with uninsured drivers. It is estimated that 1-in-20 mo...
Review into tackling uninsured driving welcomed
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has today welcomed the government's move to establish an independent review into problems associated with uninsured drivers. It is estimated that 1-in-20 mo...
UK National News, Aug 21, 2003
UK's best-known coral reef receives emergency protection
The UK's best-known cold-water coral reef is to receive emergency protection, Fisheries Minister Ben Bradshaw has announced. A new European Commission regulation will now ban damaging fishing activit...
UK's best-known coral reef receives emergency protection
The UK's best-known cold-water coral reef is to receive emergency protection, Fisheries Minister Ben Bradshaw has announced. A new European Commission regulation will now ban damaging fishing activit...
UK National News, Aug 21, 2003
Stephenson 'fivers' to be withdrawn
Old-style £5 notes featuring the image of George Stephenson are to be withdrawn from circulation, the Bank of England announced today. The Bank says that the notes can continue to be used up to 21 ...
Stephenson 'fivers' to be withdrawn
Old-style £5 notes featuring the image of George Stephenson are to be withdrawn from circulation, the Bank of England announced today. The Bank says that the notes can continue to be used up to 21 ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2003
UUP again seek legal advice on internal strife
A number of the Ulster Unionist Party’s top figures were meeting today in an effort to finds ways to patch up deep divisions within the party on current policy. It is understood that some of those at...
UUP again seek legal advice on internal strife
A number of the Ulster Unionist Party’s top figures were meeting today in an effort to finds ways to patch up deep divisions within the party on current policy. It is understood that some of those at...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2003
Three men arrested in connection with attempted murder
Three men have been arrested in connection with a police inquiry following a serious assault in Co Antrim earlier in the week. The men were arrested in the Ballymena area after a man suffered serious...
Three men arrested in connection with attempted murder
Three men have been arrested in connection with a police inquiry following a serious assault in Co Antrim earlier in the week. The men were arrested in the Ballymena area after a man suffered serious...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2003
Police launch appeal for missing girl
Police in Ballymena are appealing for information following the disappearance of a teenage girl. Kerry McRitchie, 16, from the Rathfern area of the town, was last seen in Magherafelt. She is describ...
Police launch appeal for missing girl
Police in Ballymena are appealing for information following the disappearance of a teenage girl. Kerry McRitchie, 16, from the Rathfern area of the town, was last seen in Magherafelt. She is describ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2003
Guide aims to help balance disability rights with health and safety
A guide developed as a joint initiative between Northern Ireland’s 26 district councils, the Health and Safety Executive, the Equality Commission and Disability Action, is offering local employers adv...
Guide aims to help balance disability rights with health and safety
A guide developed as a joint initiative between Northern Ireland’s 26 district councils, the Health and Safety Executive, the Equality Commission and Disability Action, is offering local employers adv...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2003
Belfast man among winners of student film competition
Robbie Morrison from Belfast, along with Hazel Baillie and Charlotte Bates from Edinburgh, have been announced as the winners of a national film talent competition, jointly sponsored by Nokia and Oran...
Belfast man among winners of student film competition
Robbie Morrison from Belfast, along with Hazel Baillie and Charlotte Bates from Edinburgh, have been announced as the winners of a national film talent competition, jointly sponsored by Nokia and Oran...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2003
Cash award on offer for forward-thinking group
A cash boost of £2,500 is on the table for the community or voluntary organisation that can come up with the best plan to help them achieve long-term sustainability. The money is the award being offe...
Cash award on offer for forward-thinking group
A cash boost of £2,500 is on the table for the community or voluntary organisation that can come up with the best plan to help them achieve long-term sustainability. The money is the award being offe...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2003
Aer Arann suspend Dublin-Belfast service
The Belfast City to Dublin airline route has been suspended, it was announced yesterday. Aer Arann, the airline behind the route, blamed low passenger numbers for the suspension of the service. In a...
Aer Arann suspend Dublin-Belfast service
The Belfast City to Dublin airline route has been suspended, it was announced yesterday. Aer Arann, the airline behind the route, blamed low passenger numbers for the suspension of the service. In a...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2003
Derry council reiterate Brandywell support
Derry City Council has reiterated its support for the future plans of Brandywell Stadium after receiving criticism from the city's main football club. Derry chairman, Jim Roddy is believed to have qu...
Derry council reiterate Brandywell support
Derry City Council has reiterated its support for the future plans of Brandywell Stadium after receiving criticism from the city's main football club. Derry chairman, Jim Roddy is believed to have qu...
Business News, Aug 20, 2003
Platinum success for ProLogic Data Management
SurfControl, the world's number one Web and e-mail filtering company, today announced that ProLogic Data Management Ltd has become the first reseller in Ireland to become a SurfControl Platinum Securi...
Platinum success for ProLogic Data Management
SurfControl, the world's number one Web and e-mail filtering company, today announced that ProLogic Data Management Ltd has become the first reseller in Ireland to become a SurfControl Platinum Securi...
Business News, Aug 20, 2003
Local firm educates world wide customers
Leading UK examinations company, EDEXCEL which has set papers taken by Northern Ireland students, is among businesses and staff benefiting from training packages and assessment services offered by a l...
Local firm educates world wide customers
Leading UK examinations company, EDEXCEL which has set papers taken by Northern Ireland students, is among businesses and staff benefiting from training packages and assessment services offered by a l...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2003
Six people escape injury in gun attack
Six people have escaped injury after shots were fired at a house in Co Antrim last night. A couple, their three children and a family friend were in the house in Frosses Road, Ballymoney when the sho...
Six people escape injury in gun attack
Six people have escaped injury after shots were fired at a house in Co Antrim last night. A couple, their three children and a family friend were in the house in Frosses Road, Ballymoney when the sho...
UK National News, Aug 20, 2003
UK and US promise justice for victims of 'callous' Baghdad bomb
The UK and US government have strongly condemned yesterday’s bomb attack on the UN headquarters in Baghdad and pledged to “reinforce” their efforts in ensuring stability for the region. Foreign Secre...
UK and US promise justice for victims of 'callous' Baghdad bomb
The UK and US government have strongly condemned yesterday’s bomb attack on the UN headquarters in Baghdad and pledged to “reinforce” their efforts in ensuring stability for the region. Foreign Secre...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2003
Fourth person arrested in McGurk murder
A fourth person has been arrested by police investigating the murder of Danny McGurk at the weekend. Three men and a woman are now being questioned by police after the father-of-six was shot dead out...
Fourth person arrested in McGurk murder
A fourth person has been arrested by police investigating the murder of Danny McGurk at the weekend. Three men and a woman are now being questioned by police after the father-of-six was shot dead out...
UK National News, Aug 20, 2003
Rescue operation scaled down in devastated Baghdad UN HQ
The search for people trapped alive in the devastated Baghdad headquarters of the UN is being scaled down following yesterday afternoon's bomb attack. The latest casualty figures for those killed sta...
Rescue operation scaled down in devastated Baghdad UN HQ
The search for people trapped alive in the devastated Baghdad headquarters of the UN is being scaled down following yesterday afternoon's bomb attack. The latest casualty figures for those killed sta...
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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.
