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Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2002
Arrest made after gun and ammunition find
A 20-year-old man has been arrested and a handgun recovered in Bangor, Co Down, this morning. The weapon and ammunition were found at Silverstream Avenue in the town at about 3am. Local roads in the...
Arrest made after gun and ammunition find
A 20-year-old man has been arrested and a handgun recovered in Bangor, Co Down, this morning. The weapon and ammunition were found at Silverstream Avenue in the town at about 3am. Local roads in the...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2002
Pearson announces £2 billion spend in budget
The government has announced what it claims is the largest-ever spend on infrastructure in Northern Ireland, amounting to almost £2 billion over the next five years. The budget also confirmed the gov...
Pearson announces £2 billion spend in budget
The government has announced what it claims is the largest-ever spend on infrastructure in Northern Ireland, amounting to almost £2 billion over the next five years. The budget also confirmed the gov...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2002
Adams urges 'more commitment' from Britain
The Sinn Féin president is due to return from Washington today after a series of high-level meetings with senior politicians and officials from the Bush administration. Gerry Adams said his three-day...
Adams urges 'more commitment' from Britain
The Sinn Féin president is due to return from Washington today after a series of high-level meetings with senior politicians and officials from the Bush administration. Gerry Adams said his three-day...
Business News, Dec 11, 2002
'Ambitious' tourism marketing plans launched
Tourism Ireland has set itself a 7% growth rate target for visitors to Northern Ireland as part of its marketing plans for 2003. With responsibility for promoting the island of Ireland on the world s...
'Ambitious' tourism marketing plans launched
Tourism Ireland has set itself a 7% growth rate target for visitors to Northern Ireland as part of its marketing plans for 2003. With responsibility for promoting the island of Ireland on the world s...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2002
Murphy says restoration of devolution is urgent priority
The Secretary of State has told business, political and community leaders in the north west that restoring the devolved administration in the north remains an "urgent priority". Paul Murphy was speak...
Murphy says restoration of devolution is urgent priority
The Secretary of State has told business, political and community leaders in the north west that restoring the devolved administration in the north remains an "urgent priority". Paul Murphy was speak...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2002
Education boards benefit from £7m IT contract
IT specialists Dell have been appointed as the computer hardware supplier for the People's Network - an ambitious province-wide e-government technology projects for Northern Ireland. The contract, va...
Education boards benefit from £7m IT contract
IT specialists Dell have been appointed as the computer hardware supplier for the People's Network - an ambitious province-wide e-government technology projects for Northern Ireland. The contract, va...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2002
'Border Fox' prepares for release
One of the most notorious paramilitary operators of the Troubles was preparing for his release from jail yesterday. INLA leader Dessie O'Hare, dubbed the 'Border Fox', had been in Portlaoise prison ...
'Border Fox' prepares for release
One of the most notorious paramilitary operators of the Troubles was preparing for his release from jail yesterday. INLA leader Dessie O'Hare, dubbed the 'Border Fox', had been in Portlaoise prison ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2002
Report calls for agency to tackle racial inequality
A new body to tackle growing racial inequalities and promote good race relations in Northern Ireland should be created, a report commissioned by the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minis...
Report calls for agency to tackle racial inequality
A new body to tackle growing racial inequalities and promote good race relations in Northern Ireland should be created, a report commissioned by the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minis...
Business News, Dec 10, 2002
NI companies urged to explore Middle East market
Fifty companies with their sights set on Middle East markets gathered in the Hilton Hotel today for Invest NI’s briefing on its support services in the region. Addressing the delegates at the breakfa...
NI companies urged to explore Middle East market
Fifty companies with their sights set on Middle East markets gathered in the Hilton Hotel today for Invest NI’s briefing on its support services in the region. Addressing the delegates at the breakfa...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2002
'Dynamic' Derry business park opens
The local economy in Londonderry has been boosted today following the official opening of the £726,000 Iona Business Park. Secretary of State Paul Murphy, who conducted the opening ceremony, said t...
'Dynamic' Derry business park opens
The local economy in Londonderry has been boosted today following the official opening of the £726,000 Iona Business Park. Secretary of State Paul Murphy, who conducted the opening ceremony, said t...
Business News, Dec 10, 2002
Holiday home owners may face tax hit warns PwC
A recent House of Lords ruling could mean that many owners of overseas holiday homes will face an unexpected tax hit, according to accountancy giant PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). The Lords ruling is ...
Holiday home owners may face tax hit warns PwC
A recent House of Lords ruling could mean that many owners of overseas holiday homes will face an unexpected tax hit, according to accountancy giant PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). The Lords ruling is ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2002
Bloomfield shopping centre sells for £61m
Belfast commercial property consultancy Lisney has confirmed that Bloomfield Shopping Centre and Retail Park in Bangor has been sold to a private Northern Ireland property company for £61m. Lisney ha...
Bloomfield shopping centre sells for £61m
Belfast commercial property consultancy Lisney has confirmed that Bloomfield Shopping Centre and Retail Park in Bangor has been sold to a private Northern Ireland property company for £61m. Lisney ha...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2002
Police recover goods worth up to £60,000
The Police Service of Northern Ireland have recovered suspected stolen goods worth up to £60,000 following a planned search of premises in east Belfast. DVD players, CD players, mobile phones, videos...
Police recover goods worth up to £60,000
The Police Service of Northern Ireland have recovered suspected stolen goods worth up to £60,000 following a planned search of premises in east Belfast. DVD players, CD players, mobile phones, videos...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2002
UUP claim Agreement is in 'mortal danger'
The UUP has warned that the Good Friday Agreement could be in "mortal danger" if there is no clarification on an agreement between the British and Irish governments to extend the life of the North Sou...
UUP claim Agreement is in 'mortal danger'
The UUP has warned that the Good Friday Agreement could be in "mortal danger" if there is no clarification on an agreement between the British and Irish governments to extend the life of the North Sou...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2002
Police reform progress 'still some way to go'
The man in charge of overseeing policing reform in Northern Ireland has released a report today questioning the level of progress being made in key areas of police restructuring. Tom Constantine, the...
Police reform progress 'still some way to go'
The man in charge of overseeing policing reform in Northern Ireland has released a report today questioning the level of progress being made in key areas of police restructuring. Tom Constantine, the...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2002
Man held at knifepoint during robbery
Police are appealing for information after a customer at a petrol station in east Belfast had a knife held to his throat during a robbery last night. At around 11.30pm, a man armed with a knife and ...
Man held at knifepoint during robbery
Police are appealing for information after a customer at a petrol station in east Belfast had a knife held to his throat during a robbery last night. At around 11.30pm, a man armed with a knife and ...
Business News, Dec 9, 2002
Invest NI chairman praises agri-machinery firm
A Londonderry machinery firm have been praised by Invest NI Chairman Professor Fabian Monds for its three recent accolades at the National Training Awards. Professor Monds congratulated Fleming Agri-...
Invest NI chairman praises agri-machinery firm
A Londonderry machinery firm have been praised by Invest NI Chairman Professor Fabian Monds for its three recent accolades at the National Training Awards. Professor Monds congratulated Fleming Agri-...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2002
George Best honoured for lifetime achievement
Former Manchester United and Northern Ireland football star, George Best, has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year show. Best plied his trade at...
George Best honoured for lifetime achievement
Former Manchester United and Northern Ireland football star, George Best, has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year show. Best plied his trade at...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2002
Police appeal after Belfast assault victim dies
Police have launched a murder inquiry after a man, who was seriously assaulted in Belfast city centre last week, died of his injuries in hospital. Mr Warren McCauley, 54, from Antrim, who was a well-...
Police appeal after Belfast assault victim dies
Police have launched a murder inquiry after a man, who was seriously assaulted in Belfast city centre last week, died of his injuries in hospital. Mr Warren McCauley, 54, from Antrim, who was a well-...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2002
Trimble fends off Tory ambition speculation
Ulster Unionist Party leader David Trimble has rebuffed suggestions that he is eyeing up the leadership of the Conservative Party and spoken of his desire to see closer links between the Tories and hi...
Trimble fends off Tory ambition speculation
Ulster Unionist Party leader David Trimble has rebuffed suggestions that he is eyeing up the leadership of the Conservative Party and spoken of his desire to see closer links between the Tories and hi...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2002
Chief Constable admits 'civilianisation failure'
The cross-community civilianisation programme for clerical and other non-policing posts within the Police Service of Northern Ireland has run into problems. The poor response from Catholics to the re...
Chief Constable admits 'civilianisation failure'
The cross-community civilianisation programme for clerical and other non-policing posts within the Police Service of Northern Ireland has run into problems. The poor response from Catholics to the re...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2002
Minister congratulates innovative winners
The first ever all–island innovation awards have taken place in Dublin today. The All-Island Innovation Awards, established by Invest NI, Forfás and InterTradeIreland, recognise exciting leading edge...
Minister congratulates innovative winners
The first ever all–island innovation awards have taken place in Dublin today. The All-Island Innovation Awards, established by Invest NI, Forfás and InterTradeIreland, recognise exciting leading edge...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2002
Belfast man found guilty of murder
A Belfast man, Andrew Robinson, 24, has been found guilty of the murder of his girlfriend Julie Ann Osborne at Belfast Crown Court today. Julie Ann Osborne, 22, the mother of Robinson's child, was fo...
Belfast man found guilty of murder
A Belfast man, Andrew Robinson, 24, has been found guilty of the murder of his girlfriend Julie Ann Osborne at Belfast Crown Court today. Julie Ann Osborne, 22, the mother of Robinson's child, was fo...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2002
Smith renews calls for water charges
NIO Minister Angela Smith has restated the need for a "self-financing" Water Service whilst on a visit to the Tullaghgarley Wastewater Treatment Works near Ballymena today. Mrs Smith made her comment...
Smith renews calls for water charges
NIO Minister Angela Smith has restated the need for a "self-financing" Water Service whilst on a visit to the Tullaghgarley Wastewater Treatment Works near Ballymena today. Mrs Smith made her comment...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2002
Top loyalist targeted by pipe bombers
A high-ranking member of the UFF in south-east Antrim has escaped injury after he found a pipe bomb type device underneath his car yesterday. Army technical officers were called to John Gregg's Nend...
Top loyalist targeted by pipe bombers
A high-ranking member of the UFF in south-east Antrim has escaped injury after he found a pipe bomb type device underneath his car yesterday. Army technical officers were called to John Gregg's Nend...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2002
Three men appear in court following Derry riots
Three men are to appear in court in Londonderry today following serious rioting in the city centre on Saturday. Two of the men are charged with riotous behaviour while the other man is charged with a...
Three men appear in court following Derry riots
Three men are to appear in court in Londonderry today following serious rioting in the city centre on Saturday. Two of the men are charged with riotous behaviour while the other man is charged with a...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2002
Woman dies in road collision
A 21-year-old woman has died following a fatal road traffic collision in Co Antrim yesterday afternoon. The collision happened at Ballymaconnelly Road, Rasharkin, near to Vow Road junction shortly af...
Woman dies in road collision
A 21-year-old woman has died following a fatal road traffic collision in Co Antrim yesterday afternoon. The collision happened at Ballymaconnelly Road, Rasharkin, near to Vow Road junction shortly af...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2002
Courier robbed in rush-hour traffic
A courier riding along the Westlink in Belfast has been robbed at knifepoint by a gang of four men. At around 4pm yesterday, the dispatch rider was travelling along the Westlink when he pulled up be...
Courier robbed in rush-hour traffic
A courier riding along the Westlink in Belfast has been robbed at knifepoint by a gang of four men. At around 4pm yesterday, the dispatch rider was travelling along the Westlink when he pulled up be...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2002
Children in shock after road collision
A bus carrying a party of school children has been involved in a crash in Co Down this afternoon. At least nine children have been ferried to hospital suffering from shock and one is known to have su...
Children in shock after road collision
A bus carrying a party of school children has been involved in a crash in Co Down this afternoon. At least nine children have been ferried to hospital suffering from shock and one is known to have su...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2002
‘Snow’ stopping Belfast International this winter
Belfast International Airport has announced a £266,000 investment in new state-of-the-art snow equipment, which will further enhance BIA’s capability to deal with all aspects of winter operations. BI...
‘Snow’ stopping Belfast International this winter
Belfast International Airport has announced a £266,000 investment in new state-of-the-art snow equipment, which will further enhance BIA’s capability to deal with all aspects of winter operations. BI...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Dry with some late sunshine to end the day. Clear spells through the first part of the night but low cloud feeding in from the north later giving some mist or fog patches. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
