Northern Ireland News for December 2002 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2002
Chief Constable confirms permanent car crime unit
Families of car crime victims have met PSNI Chief Constable Hugh Orde today in order to push for tougher measures against offenders. And their hopes were almost immediately fulfilled when Mr Orde c...
Chief Constable confirms permanent car crime unit
Families of car crime victims have met PSNI Chief Constable Hugh Orde today in order to push for tougher measures against offenders. And their hopes were almost immediately fulfilled when Mr Orde c...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2002
Pensioners homes targeted by robbers
Two pensioners homes in Belfast have been targeted in what police believe are related incidents last night. In the first attack, which took place at around 5.30pm on Thursday, an elderly woman in her...
Pensioners homes targeted by robbers
Two pensioners homes in Belfast have been targeted in what police believe are related incidents last night. In the first attack, which took place at around 5.30pm on Thursday, an elderly woman in her...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2002
Man wounded in Coleraine shooting
A 34-year-old man has been shot in the leg as he opened the door to his flat in Coleraine last night. The man was struck with a baseball bat and shot once in the leg when he was confronted by two mas...
Man wounded in Coleraine shooting
A 34-year-old man has been shot in the leg as he opened the door to his flat in Coleraine last night. The man was struck with a baseball bat and shot once in the leg when he was confronted by two mas...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2002
Minimum wage Christmas warning
Parents of teenagers and students starting casual employment over the Christmas season have been advised to check that they are receiving the minimum wage. Derek Alcorn, Chief Executive of the Citize...
Minimum wage Christmas warning
Parents of teenagers and students starting casual employment over the Christmas season have been advised to check that they are receiving the minimum wage. Derek Alcorn, Chief Executive of the Citize...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2002
CCTV makes impact on street violence
There has been a significant reduction in incidents of serious rioting in north Belfast thanks to the installation of CCTV cameras, police in the area have revealed. In the 12 months up to June this ...
CCTV makes impact on street violence
There has been a significant reduction in incidents of serious rioting in north Belfast thanks to the installation of CCTV cameras, police in the area have revealed. In the 12 months up to June this ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2002
Policing Board focuses on Chief Superintendent's departure
Last month's decision by a PSNI Special Branch Chief Superintendent to quit was the focus of a meeting of the Policing Board yesterday. The furore was sparked when the Chief Superintendent Bill Lowry...
Policing Board focuses on Chief Superintendent's departure
Last month's decision by a PSNI Special Branch Chief Superintendent to quit was the focus of a meeting of the Policing Board yesterday. The furore was sparked when the Chief Superintendent Bill Lowry...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2002
Gun pointed at people in Belfast pub
Police are investigating what appears to be an attempted shooting after a man pulled out a gun in a Belfast pub. The incident occurred in the Morning Star bar in Pottinger's Entry at 6:30pm on Thursd...
Gun pointed at people in Belfast pub
Police are investigating what appears to be an attempted shooting after a man pulled out a gun in a Belfast pub. The incident occurred in the Morning Star bar in Pottinger's Entry at 6:30pm on Thursd...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2002
Two injured in separate shootings
Two men have been injured after what appears to have been separate paramilitary-style shootings in north Belfast over the past 24 hours. A 20-year-old man was taken to hospital in the early hours of ...
Two injured in separate shootings
Two men have been injured after what appears to have been separate paramilitary-style shootings in north Belfast over the past 24 hours. A 20-year-old man was taken to hospital in the early hours of ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2002
Changes to rating system to be phased in from 2006
The government has announced changes to the rating system that will see charges based on an assessment of market value of a home, rather on the present method of assessing the rental value. It is hop...
Changes to rating system to be phased in from 2006
The government has announced changes to the rating system that will see charges based on an assessment of market value of a home, rather on the present method of assessing the rental value. It is hop...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2002
End 'love affair with the gun' republicans told
Ulster Unionist Party leader David Trimble has urged republicans to end their "love affair with the gun" following on from his meetings with the Prime Minister in Downing Street yesterday. During yes...
End 'love affair with the gun' republicans told
Ulster Unionist Party leader David Trimble has urged republicans to end their "love affair with the gun" following on from his meetings with the Prime Minister in Downing Street yesterday. During yes...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2002
Debenhams' proposed Newry branch will create 230 jobs
Debenhams has announced that it is to open a store in Newry which see the creation of up to 230 jobs in the city. The high street retailer will open its third Northern Irish branch in the Quays Shopp...
Debenhams' proposed Newry branch will create 230 jobs
Debenhams has announced that it is to open a store in Newry which see the creation of up to 230 jobs in the city. The high street retailer will open its third Northern Irish branch in the Quays Shopp...
Business News, Dec 5, 2002
AIB named top business bank
Allied Irish Bank (AIB) has been voted Britain’s Best Business Bank, ahead of the ‘Big Four’ and other UK banks. AIB received the boost in a comprehensive survey of the small business sector since th...
AIB named top business bank
Allied Irish Bank (AIB) has been voted Britain’s Best Business Bank, ahead of the ‘Big Four’ and other UK banks. AIB received the boost in a comprehensive survey of the small business sector since th...
Business News, Dec 5, 2002
Performance First graduates celebrate success
The first graduates of the Performance First strategic development programme have celebrated their success at a ceremony hosted by the Bank of Ireland. The programme, which is funded in partnership b...
Performance First graduates celebrate success
The first graduates of the Performance First strategic development programme have celebrated their success at a ceremony hosted by the Bank of Ireland. The programme, which is funded in partnership b...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2002
Immigration authorities discuss illegal worker trade
UK Immigration Service officials are in discussion with their Irish counterparts to identify ways of ensuring that fewer offenders gain entry to the UK via Dublin Airport. Ulster Unionist assembly me...
Immigration authorities discuss illegal worker trade
UK Immigration Service officials are in discussion with their Irish counterparts to identify ways of ensuring that fewer offenders gain entry to the UK via Dublin Airport. Ulster Unionist assembly me...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2002
NI takes advantage of e-commerce
Latest figures have revealed that Northern Ireland businesses are more likely to use the internet for business operations than any other region in the UK. According to the International Benchmarking ...
NI takes advantage of e-commerce
Latest figures have revealed that Northern Ireland businesses are more likely to use the internet for business operations than any other region in the UK. According to the International Benchmarking ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2002
Social security agency guides speak plainly
A series of A to Z Guides to public services published by the Social Security Agency in partnership with voluntary groups has won a national award from the Plain English Campaign. The ‘Inside Write’ ...
Social security agency guides speak plainly
A series of A to Z Guides to public services published by the Social Security Agency in partnership with voluntary groups has won a national award from the Plain English Campaign. The ‘Inside Write’ ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2002
NI doctor shot by robbers in Cape Town
A Northern Ireland doctor is reported to be in stable condition after being shot by robbers at his holiday home in South Africa. The two robbers who entered his home in Cape Town shot 56-year-old con...
NI doctor shot by robbers in Cape Town
A Northern Ireland doctor is reported to be in stable condition after being shot by robbers at his holiday home in South Africa. The two robbers who entered his home in Cape Town shot 56-year-old con...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2002
Rise in hospital waiting lists 'disappointing' says Browne
Hospital waiting lists have risen by almost 3,500 in the past year – leaving Northern Ireland trailing behind its UK counterparts – according to statistics contained in the health department's quarter...
Rise in hospital waiting lists 'disappointing' says Browne
Hospital waiting lists have risen by almost 3,500 in the past year – leaving Northern Ireland trailing behind its UK counterparts – according to statistics contained in the health department's quarter...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2002
Government pledges modernisation of NI health service
Northern Ireland Health Minister Des Browne has set out proposals for a "substantial programme" of work to modernise health services in the province. Addressing health service chiefs at Hillsborough ...
Government pledges modernisation of NI health service
Northern Ireland Health Minister Des Browne has set out proposals for a "substantial programme" of work to modernise health services in the province. Addressing health service chiefs at Hillsborough ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2002
Minister moves to reassure Hospice staff
The Minister with responsibility for Health, Social Services and Public Safety, Des Browne has responded to an open letter from some staff at the Northern Ireland Hospice. Replying to the letter expr...
Minister moves to reassure Hospice staff
The Minister with responsibility for Health, Social Services and Public Safety, Des Browne has responded to an open letter from some staff at the Northern Ireland Hospice. Replying to the letter expr...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2002
Effective AV Browne win top awards in London
AV Browne proved that local advertising campaigns can compete with the best in the UK. The Advertising agency picked up not only a prestigious Silver National IPA Effectiveness Award at a glittering ...
Effective AV Browne win top awards in London
AV Browne proved that local advertising campaigns can compete with the best in the UK. The Advertising agency picked up not only a prestigious Silver National IPA Effectiveness Award at a glittering ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2002
Disability funding success for five local organisations
Five local organisations have been successful in their bids for UK-wide funding to support projects during the coming European Year of People with Disabilities. Congratulating the successful applican...
Disability funding success for five local organisations
Five local organisations have been successful in their bids for UK-wide funding to support projects during the coming European Year of People with Disabilities. Congratulating the successful applican...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2002
ICS Computing helps travel company go further
Belfast-based ICS Computing has agreed a deal with leading UK tour operator Travelsphere. ICS Computing will install their uniPims software which allows Travelsphere to link its payroll and HR system...
ICS Computing helps travel company go further
Belfast-based ICS Computing has agreed a deal with leading UK tour operator Travelsphere. ICS Computing will install their uniPims software which allows Travelsphere to link its payroll and HR system...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2002
NIE tops UK customer service charts
NIE has topped the charts of the UK’s electricity companies for its Customer Service Standards report 2001-2002. Published by electricity regulator Ofreg, the report shows that NIE’s performance in p...
NIE tops UK customer service charts
NIE has topped the charts of the UK’s electricity companies for its Customer Service Standards report 2001-2002. Published by electricity regulator Ofreg, the report shows that NIE’s performance in p...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2002
Care allowance extension for over 65's highlighted
Permanent Secretary at the Department for Social Development, John Hunter, has highlighted that recent changes mean that for the first time people over 65 will be recognised as carers and become entit...
Care allowance extension for over 65's highlighted
Permanent Secretary at the Department for Social Development, John Hunter, has highlighted that recent changes mean that for the first time people over 65 will be recognised as carers and become entit...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2002
Domestic rate reform firmly on the agenda
Reform of the domestic rating system in Northern Ireland has to be put on the agenda if essential infrastructure improvements are to be made, according to NIO ministers. Regional Development Minister...
Domestic rate reform firmly on the agenda
Reform of the domestic rating system in Northern Ireland has to be put on the agenda if essential infrastructure improvements are to be made, according to NIO ministers. Regional Development Minister...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2002
West Belfast company aims to double production
A leading west Belfast glass reinforced plastic and plastic tank manufacturer is aiming to double its production capabilities thanks to the acquisition of a new filament winding machine. The company,...
West Belfast company aims to double production
A leading west Belfast glass reinforced plastic and plastic tank manufacturer is aiming to double its production capabilities thanks to the acquisition of a new filament winding machine. The company,...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2002
Road link provides route to Lurgan redevelopment
Social Development Minister Des Browne officially opened a £2 million distributor road that will open up a major new redevelopment site in the centre of Lurgan today. The project, developed in partne...
Road link provides route to Lurgan redevelopment
Social Development Minister Des Browne officially opened a £2 million distributor road that will open up a major new redevelopment site in the centre of Lurgan today. The project, developed in partne...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2002
Firefighters tackle blaze at former Londonderry Shirt factory
A former shirt factory in Londonderry has been extensively damaged in an overnight fire. Firefighters spent the night trying to contain the blaze at the derelict Tillie and Henderson building in the ...
Firefighters tackle blaze at former Londonderry Shirt factory
A former shirt factory in Londonderry has been extensively damaged in an overnight fire. Firefighters spent the night trying to contain the blaze at the derelict Tillie and Henderson building in the ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2002
Two men questioned about 'Body in Bog' case
Police have arrested two men for questioning about the murder of David Sullivan. The two men aged 23 and 24 have been arrested in connection with the disappearance in August 1998 of 51-year-old David...
Two men questioned about 'Body in Bog' case
Police have arrested two men for questioning about the murder of David Sullivan. The two men aged 23 and 24 have been arrested in connection with the disappearance in August 1998 of 51-year-old David...
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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.