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Northern Ireland News for September 2003 : Page 8
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2003
bmi introduces extra Belfast to Heathrow flight
One of the UK's leading airlines, bmi, has strengthened its links with Northern Ireland by increasing its services between Belfast City and Heathrow airports. From 1 December until the end of March 2...
bmi introduces extra Belfast to Heathrow flight
One of the UK's leading airlines, bmi, has strengthened its links with Northern Ireland by increasing its services between Belfast City and Heathrow airports. From 1 December until the end of March 2...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2003
NI host European Heritage Open Day weekend
Some of Northern Ireland's most exquisite buildings will be open to the public this weekend as part of the European Heritage Open Days event. Organised by DOE’s Environment and Heritage Service, 190 ...
NI host European Heritage Open Day weekend
Some of Northern Ireland's most exquisite buildings will be open to the public this weekend as part of the European Heritage Open Days event. Organised by DOE’s Environment and Heritage Service, 190 ...
UK National News, Sep 16, 2003
Man arrested over father and daughter double murder
A man has been arrested in connection with the murders of a seven-year-old girl and her father in London on Sunday morning. The 23-year-old man was arrested last night and is being detained at a pol...
Man arrested over father and daughter double murder
A man has been arrested in connection with the murders of a seven-year-old girl and her father in London on Sunday morning. The 23-year-old man was arrested last night and is being detained at a pol...
UK National News, Sep 16, 2003
UN has endured a 'trying' year, says Annan
The past year has been a "trying" one for the UN in terms of peace and security, with the war in Iraq severely testing the principle of collective security and the resilience of the United Nations, Se...
UN has endured a 'trying' year, says Annan
The past year has been a "trying" one for the UN in terms of peace and security, with the war in Iraq severely testing the principle of collective security and the resilience of the United Nations, Se...
UK National News, Sep 16, 2003
New Channel Tunnel rail link opened
The Prime Minister has opened the first section of the new Channel Tunnel Rail Link at London's Waterloo Station today. The new section will allow trains to run at up to 186 miles per hour, reducing...
New Channel Tunnel rail link opened
The Prime Minister has opened the first section of the new Channel Tunnel Rail Link at London's Waterloo Station today. The new section will allow trains to run at up to 186 miles per hour, reducing...
UK National News, Sep 16, 2003
Campaign to restore NI assembly gets underway
Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams has met with SDLP leader Mark Durkan as political activity, apparently aimed at restoring devolved government in Northern Ireland, increases. As rounds of political talks...
Campaign to restore NI assembly gets underway
Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams has met with SDLP leader Mark Durkan as political activity, apparently aimed at restoring devolved government in Northern Ireland, increases. As rounds of political talks...
UK National News, Sep 16, 2003
£175m ploughed into deprived communities
A further £175 million has been allocated to assist in "revitalising" the most deprived neighbourhoods, Minister for Regeneration Jeff Rooker has said. The Neighbourhood Renewal Fund (NRF) money will...
£175m ploughed into deprived communities
A further £175 million has been allocated to assist in "revitalising" the most deprived neighbourhoods, Minister for Regeneration Jeff Rooker has said. The Neighbourhood Renewal Fund (NRF) money will...
UK National News, Sep 16, 2003
Health department claims GP recruitment is 'on target'
The government has claimed that the NHS is on target to reach its goal of recruiting 2,000 more GPs by March 2004. According to new figures released today by the Department of Health, a mini-census o...
Health department claims GP recruitment is 'on target'
The government has claimed that the NHS is on target to reach its goal of recruiting 2,000 more GPs by March 2004. According to new figures released today by the Department of Health, a mini-census o...
UK National News, Sep 16, 2003
£20m earmarked to improve Iraq's 'life-line' services
The government is to channel £20 million into southern Iraq to improve 'life-line' service delivery to the region's estimated five million inhabitants. The money will be used for equipment and spare...
£20m earmarked to improve Iraq's 'life-line' services
The government is to channel £20 million into southern Iraq to improve 'life-line' service delivery to the region's estimated five million inhabitants. The money will be used for equipment and spare...
UK National News, Sep 16, 2003
UK consumers urged to save £96m-a-week
A whopping £96 million worth of wasted energy a week could be saved if consumers in the UK take a few simple cost-saving steps. The latest statistics, released by the Energy Saving Trust (EST), ahead...
UK consumers urged to save £96m-a-week
A whopping £96 million worth of wasted energy a week could be saved if consumers in the UK take a few simple cost-saving steps. The latest statistics, released by the Energy Saving Trust (EST), ahead...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2003
Elderly mother and daughter attacked during robbery
Police are appealing for information after a 96-year-old mother and her 65-year-old daughter were attacked during a robbery in Co Down yesterday. The two women where attacked by two men who apparentl...
Elderly mother and daughter attacked during robbery
Police are appealing for information after a 96-year-old mother and her 65-year-old daughter were attacked during a robbery in Co Down yesterday. The two women where attacked by two men who apparentl...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2003
Two firefighters injured by crowd in west Belfast
Two firefighters have been injured after being attacked by a gang of youths as they attended a fire in west Belfast. Around 30 youths attacked fire crews who were called to two blazes at the same der...
Two firefighters injured by crowd in west Belfast
Two firefighters have been injured after being attacked by a gang of youths as they attended a fire in west Belfast. Around 30 youths attacked fire crews who were called to two blazes at the same der...
UK National News, Sep 16, 2003
Tesco shares climb following positive half-year results
The Tesco share price has upped 11.5p to 240p today following the publication of positive half-year results showing a rise in pre-tax profits of almost one fifth. The group announced that sales rose...
Tesco shares climb following positive half-year results
The Tesco share price has upped 11.5p to 240p today following the publication of positive half-year results showing a rise in pre-tax profits of almost one fifth. The group announced that sales rose...
UK National News, Sep 16, 2003
CBI calls for 'transparency' in director earnings
In its response to a DTI consultation on termination payments for company directors, the CBI said that it is "unequivocally against rewards for failure" and has called for the disclosure of contractua...
CBI calls for 'transparency' in director earnings
In its response to a DTI consultation on termination payments for company directors, the CBI said that it is "unequivocally against rewards for failure" and has called for the disclosure of contractua...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2003
Secretary of State opens new £40m Baileys factory
Northern Ireland Secretary of State Paul Murphy has today opened the new £40.5 million Baileys factory on the outskirts of Belfast. The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of international drinks grou...
Secretary of State opens new £40m Baileys factory
Northern Ireland Secretary of State Paul Murphy has today opened the new £40.5 million Baileys factory on the outskirts of Belfast. The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of international drinks grou...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2003
Health authorities look for E.coli source at nursery
The Northern Health Board has said it is working towards finding the source of an E.coli 0157 outbreak which has infected nine children at a nursery in Antrim. Laura's Lodge Day Nursery closed volunt...
Health authorities look for E.coli source at nursery
The Northern Health Board has said it is working towards finding the source of an E.coli 0157 outbreak which has infected nine children at a nursery in Antrim. Laura's Lodge Day Nursery closed volunt...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2003
Community projects to receive £27m Peace II funding
The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland (CFNI) has awarded £27 million in PEACE II funding awards it has been announced. Speaking on behalf of the Finance Minister, Ian Pearson at the CFNI’s la...
Community projects to receive £27m Peace II funding
The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland (CFNI) has awarded £27 million in PEACE II funding awards it has been announced. Speaking on behalf of the Finance Minister, Ian Pearson at the CFNI’s la...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2003
Dublin firm to reinvigorate Causeway Coast area
A Dublin-based consultancy firm has been commissioned by the Government to prepare a tourism development masterplan for the Causeway Coast and Antrim Glens area. Tourism Development International (TD...
Dublin firm to reinvigorate Causeway Coast area
A Dublin-based consultancy firm has been commissioned by the Government to prepare a tourism development masterplan for the Causeway Coast and Antrim Glens area. Tourism Development International (TD...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2003
International MOT conference opens in Belfast
The international vehicle testing organisation, Comite International de l'Inspection Technique Automobile (CITA) has opened its 2003 conference in Belfast today. Around 130 delegates and partners fro...
International MOT conference opens in Belfast
The international vehicle testing organisation, Comite International de l'Inspection Technique Automobile (CITA) has opened its 2003 conference in Belfast today. Around 130 delegates and partners fro...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2003
Health Minister announces £26m ICT investment
Health Minister, Angela Smith today announced a £26.7 million investment in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for the Health and Personal Social Services (HPSS). The initiative will giv...
Health Minister announces £26m ICT investment
Health Minister, Angela Smith today announced a £26.7 million investment in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for the Health and Personal Social Services (HPSS). The initiative will giv...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2003
Kingsmill use their loaf to launch £15m kit promotion
Leading bakery brand Kingsmill has launched a £15 million ‘Kit for Clubs’ initiative, in which on-pack bread coupon's can be exchanged for equipment for their sports club. Supported by the Northern I...
Kingsmill use their loaf to launch £15m kit promotion
Leading bakery brand Kingsmill has launched a £15 million ‘Kit for Clubs’ initiative, in which on-pack bread coupon's can be exchanged for equipment for their sports club. Supported by the Northern I...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2003
BCC gives deadline for culture and arts funding
Belfast City Council has announced deadlines for its culture and arts funding initiatives for the year ahead. The funding, which assists professionally managed Belfast-based arts or heritage organiza...
BCC gives deadline for culture and arts funding
Belfast City Council has announced deadlines for its culture and arts funding initiatives for the year ahead. The funding, which assists professionally managed Belfast-based arts or heritage organiza...
UK National News, Sep 15, 2003
Young girl and father murdered in London shooting
A seven-year-old girl and her father have been shot dead following an incident in north-west London in the early hours of yesterday morning. Police believe that during the shooting, which occurred sh...
Young girl and father murdered in London shooting
A seven-year-old girl and her father have been shot dead following an incident in north-west London in the early hours of yesterday morning. Police believe that during the shooting, which occurred sh...
UK National News, Sep 15, 2003
Four die in Scottish road smash
Four people have died and three have been injured following a road crash in Scotland last night. Around 9.15pm, a 17-year-old youth was driving a Vauxhall Astra southbound on the A77 - two miles nor...
Four die in Scottish road smash
Four people have died and three have been injured following a road crash in Scotland last night. Around 9.15pm, a 17-year-old youth was driving a Vauxhall Astra southbound on the A77 - two miles nor...
UK National News, Sep 15, 2003
Tories turn on Blair after Sweden rejects euro entry
The Tories have dismissed the Prime Minister’s chances of “railroading” the UK into the EU single currency as a "dead duck", following Sweden's "No" vote on the euro. Following the referendum at the ...
Tories turn on Blair after Sweden rejects euro entry
The Tories have dismissed the Prime Minister’s chances of “railroading” the UK into the EU single currency as a "dead duck", following Sweden's "No" vote on the euro. Following the referendum at the ...
UK National News, Sep 15, 2003
WTO chief 'disappointed' at Cancun talks deadlock
The head of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has pledged to put negotiations for freer trade back on track after a deadlock crippled a major ministerial conference that ended yesterday, saying he wa...
WTO chief 'disappointed' at Cancun talks deadlock
The head of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has pledged to put negotiations for freer trade back on track after a deadlock crippled a major ministerial conference that ended yesterday, saying he wa...
UK National News, Sep 15, 2003
Britain's poorest suffer most under privatised utilities: NCC report
A report from the National Consumer Council (NCC) has claimed to have uncovered evidence of "a hidden Britain" where millions of people struggle to afford water, energy and a home phone services. The...
Britain's poorest suffer most under privatised utilities: NCC report
A report from the National Consumer Council (NCC) has claimed to have uncovered evidence of "a hidden Britain" where millions of people struggle to afford water, energy and a home phone services. The...
UK National News, Sep 15, 2003
Out of hours GP service sees big rise in complaints
Complaints about treatment provided by GPs outside normal working hours have risen significantly over the past seven years, according to new figures published by the Medical Defence Union (MDU). A ne...
Out of hours GP service sees big rise in complaints
Complaints about treatment provided by GPs outside normal working hours have risen significantly over the past seven years, according to new figures published by the Medical Defence Union (MDU). A ne...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2003
Pipe bombs made safe at schools
Army bomb disposal experts have made safe pipe bombs found at two schools in Co Londonderry this morning. The devices where found by staff at St Mary's High School, Limavady and St Patrick's College,...
Pipe bombs made safe at schools
Army bomb disposal experts have made safe pipe bombs found at two schools in Co Londonderry this morning. The devices where found by staff at St Mary's High School, Limavady and St Patrick's College,...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2003
Loyalist group issue death threat to priest
A death threat has been issued against a Catholic priest after he spoke out against damage done to his parish church and a nearby graveyard. Father Dan Whyte, who is Parish Priest of St Mary's on the...
Loyalist group issue death threat to priest
A death threat has been issued against a Catholic priest after he spoke out against damage done to his parish church and a nearby graveyard. Father Dan Whyte, who is Parish Priest of St Mary's on the...
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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.
