Northern Ireland News for November 2001 : Page 11
Business News, Nov 5, 2001
UK manufacturing slides deeper into recession
Output from the UK’s manufacturing sector has fallen to its lowest level in over a decade, indicating that the sector is sliding deeper into recession. Figures released by the Office of National Stat...
UK manufacturing slides deeper into recession
Output from the UK’s manufacturing sector has fallen to its lowest level in over a decade, indicating that the sector is sliding deeper into recession. Figures released by the Office of National Stat...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2001
Police scale down security at Holy Cross School
The newly renamed Police Service of Northern Ireland have for the first time been able to scale down the security operation protecting Catholic schoolchildren going to Holy Cross primary school in nor...
Police scale down security at Holy Cross School
The newly renamed Police Service of Northern Ireland have for the first time been able to scale down the security operation protecting Catholic schoolchildren going to Holy Cross primary school in nor...
Business News, Nov 5, 2001
Ban lifted on king scallop fishing in Irish Sea
The Food Standards Agency in Northern Ireland has lifted the ban on fishing for King scallops in the Irish Sea. Following routine testing for the presence of biotoxins in shellfish in the Irish Sea, ...
Ban lifted on king scallop fishing in Irish Sea
The Food Standards Agency in Northern Ireland has lifted the ban on fishing for King scallops in the Irish Sea. Following routine testing for the presence of biotoxins in shellfish in the Irish Sea, ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2001
Six fishermen saved in County Antrim lifeboat rescue
Six fishermen on a day trip have been rescued by the Redbay lifeboat at Cushendall. The lifeboat was dispatched after the men's boat suffered engine failure and started taking in water during gale fo...
Six fishermen saved in County Antrim lifeboat rescue
Six fishermen on a day trip have been rescued by the Redbay lifeboat at Cushendall. The lifeboat was dispatched after the men's boat suffered engine failure and started taking in water during gale fo...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2001
Local man appointed as INI Chief Executive
Northern Ireland born Leslie Morrison has been appointed as the Chief Executive of the new government inward investment agency, Invest Northern Ireland (INI). INI is set to be launched in the New Yea...
Local man appointed as INI Chief Executive
Northern Ireland born Leslie Morrison has been appointed as the Chief Executive of the new government inward investment agency, Invest Northern Ireland (INI). INI is set to be launched in the New Yea...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2001
High Court dismisses DUP's case against NI Secretary of State
A High Court judge has dismissed the DUP's legal action taken against the Secretary of State’s decision not to call fresh elections to the Northern Ireland Assembly. The case brought by the deputy le...
High Court dismisses DUP's case against NI Secretary of State
A High Court judge has dismissed the DUP's legal action taken against the Secretary of State’s decision not to call fresh elections to the Northern Ireland Assembly. The case brought by the deputy le...
Business News, Nov 5, 2001
RG Coulter recognised for commitment to training
Kilkeel company RG Coulter & Co has carried off a prestigious accolade in the National Training Awards Competition 2001, organised in Northern Ireland by the Training and Employment Agency. The local...
RG Coulter recognised for commitment to training
Kilkeel company RG Coulter & Co has carried off a prestigious accolade in the National Training Awards Competition 2001, organised in Northern Ireland by the Training and Employment Agency. The local...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2001
Advice project for Chinese community is launched
Co-operation between the Chinese Welfare Association and the NI Association of Citizen’s Advice Bureaux has resulted in a new initiative to promote the services offered by both organisations. The ‘Ad...
Advice project for Chinese community is launched
Co-operation between the Chinese Welfare Association and the NI Association of Citizen’s Advice Bureaux has resulted in a new initiative to promote the services offered by both organisations. The ‘Ad...
Business News, Nov 5, 2001
BA losses prompt doubts about future performance
British Airways has announced a 25 per cent fall in traffic in October, prompting speculation about the financial future of the company, which is currently Europe's largest airline. While analysts’ p...
BA losses prompt doubts about future performance
British Airways has announced a 25 per cent fall in traffic in October, prompting speculation about the financial future of the company, which is currently Europe's largest airline. While analysts’ p...
Business News, Nov 5, 2001
Virus hits province’s hospital computers systems
Urgent work is underway to remove a computer virus from a number of computer systems at a number of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (HSSPS) sites and hospitals. A spokesperson for the Depar...
Virus hits province’s hospital computers systems
Urgent work is underway to remove a computer virus from a number of computer systems at a number of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (HSSPS) sites and hospitals. A spokesperson for the Depar...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2001
Stena Line to make life easier for local passengers
Local ferry firm Stena Line has launched a new facility that will allow passengers to avail of an interest free ‘sail now pay later’ option when booking their tickets. The new Easypay scheme offers S...
Stena Line to make life easier for local passengers
Local ferry firm Stena Line has launched a new facility that will allow passengers to avail of an interest free ‘sail now pay later’ option when booking their tickets. The new Easypay scheme offers S...
Business News, Nov 2, 2001
UK Stepstone rocked as parent pulls financial support
Norway-based online recruitment agency, StepStone, is expected to cut jobs and restrict spending. Stepstone is understood to be poised to axe around 500 jobs from its 800-strong workforce, and it is ...
UK Stepstone rocked as parent pulls financial support
Norway-based online recruitment agency, StepStone, is expected to cut jobs and restrict spending. Stepstone is understood to be poised to axe around 500 jobs from its 800-strong workforce, and it is ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2001
Man killed on railway track in Antrim
A man has been killed when he was hit by a train on the railway line between Antrim and Ballymena. Fifty passengers were on board the train when the incident happened shortly before 8pm on Thursday N...
Man killed on railway track in Antrim
A man has been killed when he was hit by a train on the railway line between Antrim and Ballymena. Fifty passengers were on board the train when the incident happened shortly before 8pm on Thursday N...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2001
Human Organs Inquiry set to answer public’s questions
The Human Organs Inquiry set up by the Department of Health has invited members of the public to come and air their views and listen to health service staff as well as relatives affected by the retent...
Human Organs Inquiry set to answer public’s questions
The Human Organs Inquiry set up by the Department of Health has invited members of the public to come and air their views and listen to health service staff as well as relatives affected by the retent...
Business News, Nov 2, 2001
NTL joins with Orange for new mobile phone service
Leading broadband communications company, NTL has teamed up with mobile phone company Orange for the launch of a new mobile phone service. The new mobile phone service aims to compliment NTL Home’s e...
NTL joins with Orange for new mobile phone service
Leading broadband communications company, NTL has teamed up with mobile phone company Orange for the launch of a new mobile phone service. The new mobile phone service aims to compliment NTL Home’s e...
Business News, Nov 2, 2001
Musgrave strike deal with Wincanton Consumer Logistics
Musgrave SuperValue-Centra has entered into an agreement with Wincanton Consumer Logistics in the operation of the ambient warehousing section of the company’s Northern Ireland distribution business. ...
Musgrave strike deal with Wincanton Consumer Logistics
Musgrave SuperValue-Centra has entered into an agreement with Wincanton Consumer Logistics in the operation of the ambient warehousing section of the company’s Northern Ireland distribution business. ...
Business News, Nov 2, 2001
Courts services to get civilian security
Ballymena-based Maybin Security and Guarding Services are to take on a significant amount of duties in local courts in place of existing police officers. Over 200 jobs are likely to be created as a r...
Courts services to get civilian security
Ballymena-based Maybin Security and Guarding Services are to take on a significant amount of duties in local courts in place of existing police officers. Over 200 jobs are likely to be created as a r...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2001
Maxol Direct sponsor Schools Counselling service
Maxol Direct have announced they are to sponsor the new Schools Counselling and Support service by the NSPCC. The company will sponsor a range of leaflets for the counselling service that will target...
Maxol Direct sponsor Schools Counselling service
Maxol Direct have announced they are to sponsor the new Schools Counselling and Support service by the NSPCC. The company will sponsor a range of leaflets for the counselling service that will target...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2001
US calls for loyalist paramilitaries to be outlawed
The American government has recommended outlawing a number of loyalist groups opposed to the Belfast Agreement. The groups named are the Loyalist Volunteer Force, Orange Volunteers and Red Hand Defen...
US calls for loyalist paramilitaries to be outlawed
The American government has recommended outlawing a number of loyalist groups opposed to the Belfast Agreement. The groups named are the Loyalist Volunteer Force, Orange Volunteers and Red Hand Defen...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2001
Young children played with “crude device”
British army technical experts have examined what has been described as a “crude device” found by children in north Belfast. The device consisting of a firework with nails attached was found in the g...
Young children played with “crude device”
British army technical experts have examined what has been described as a “crude device” found by children in north Belfast. The device consisting of a firework with nails attached was found in the g...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2001
RUC Chief Constable to stand down
RUC Chief Constable Sir Ronnie Flanagan has confirmed that he is to stand down. Sir Ronnie made the comments on Friday, just two days before the RUC becomes the Police Service of Northern Ireland, he...
RUC Chief Constable to stand down
RUC Chief Constable Sir Ronnie Flanagan has confirmed that he is to stand down. Sir Ronnie made the comments on Friday, just two days before the RUC becomes the Police Service of Northern Ireland, he...
Business News, Nov 2, 2001
Prudential Belfast branch threatened as 2,100 jobs axed
Britain's second biggest insurance group, the Prudential has announced that it will axe 2,100 jobs, some of which may be in Belfast. The jobs, which will go by the end of 2003, are part of a company-...
Prudential Belfast branch threatened as 2,100 jobs axed
Britain's second biggest insurance group, the Prudential has announced that it will axe 2,100 jobs, some of which may be in Belfast. The jobs, which will go by the end of 2003, are part of a company-...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2001
Sinn Féin leader receives standing ovation in New York
Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams received a standing ovation when he addressed a crowd at the annual Friends of Sinn Fein dinner in New York. With more than 1,000 tickets sold at $500 a piece, at the ...
Sinn Féin leader receives standing ovation in New York
Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams received a standing ovation when he addressed a crowd at the annual Friends of Sinn Fein dinner in New York. With more than 1,000 tickets sold at $500 a piece, at the ...
Business News, Nov 2, 2001
Employees forced to balance work and home life
A recent report has revealed that up to three million UK workers are suffering intolerable stress as they seek to balance work commitments with home life. The arena21 Work/Life Survey shows that with...
Employees forced to balance work and home life
A recent report has revealed that up to three million UK workers are suffering intolerable stress as they seek to balance work commitments with home life. The arena21 Work/Life Survey shows that with...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2001
NIBTS appeal for 0-Negative blood donors
The Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service (NIBTS) has issued an urgent appeal for O-Negative blood donors to come forward. Exceptionally high demand by hospitals dealing with emergency cases has...
NIBTS appeal for 0-Negative blood donors
The Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service (NIBTS) has issued an urgent appeal for O-Negative blood donors to come forward. Exceptionally high demand by hospitals dealing with emergency cases has...
Business News, Nov 2, 2001
BSkyB profits rise while subscriptions fall
BSkyB have reported a 23 per cent rise in operating profits for their first quarter, but admit that subscriber numbers are lower than predicted. The company's losses have diminished after operating p...
BSkyB profits rise while subscriptions fall
BSkyB have reported a 23 per cent rise in operating profits for their first quarter, but admit that subscriber numbers are lower than predicted. The company's losses have diminished after operating p...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2001
Owners of CastleCourt Centre propose expansion
The CastleCourt shopping centre in Belfast is set double in size resulting in the creation of 3,500 jobs if the Centre’s joint owners have their way. Owners, Westfield and MEPC, announced their inten...
Owners of CastleCourt Centre propose expansion
The CastleCourt shopping centre in Belfast is set double in size resulting in the creation of 3,500 jobs if the Centre’s joint owners have their way. Owners, Westfield and MEPC, announced their inten...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2001
Trimble fails in bid for re-election as First Minister
David Trimble has failed in his attempt to be re-elected as Northern Ireland First Minister in a vote at the Stormont Assembly. In a vote taken on Friday afternoon Ulster Unionist Party leader David ...
Trimble fails in bid for re-election as First Minister
David Trimble has failed in his attempt to be re-elected as Northern Ireland First Minister in a vote at the Stormont Assembly. In a vote taken on Friday afternoon Ulster Unionist Party leader David ...
Business News, Nov 2, 2001
Aviation Authority proposes hike to improve air travel
The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has unveiled proposals to raise landing charges at several of the UK’s biggest and most congested airports. The CAA claim that the changes to the charging stru...
Aviation Authority proposes hike to improve air travel
The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has unveiled proposals to raise landing charges at several of the UK’s biggest and most congested airports. The CAA claim that the changes to the charging stru...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 1, 2001
RUC treat shooting as attempted murder
The Royal Ulster Constabulary are treating a shooting incident involving a taxi driver in Lurgan, County Armagh as attempted murder. The investigation concerns a taxi driver who claimed he was shot a...
RUC treat shooting as attempted murder
The Royal Ulster Constabulary are treating a shooting incident involving a taxi driver in Lurgan, County Armagh as attempted murder. The investigation concerns a taxi driver who claimed he was shot a...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.