Northern Ireland News for April 2002 : Page 10
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2002
Police divers search wreckage for missing bodies
Divers will carry out further remote camera searches of the wreck of the sunken Tullaghmurry Lass to try to ascertain if bodies are inside. Divers believe the remains of some of the three members of ...
Police divers search wreckage for missing bodies
Divers will carry out further remote camera searches of the wreck of the sunken Tullaghmurry Lass to try to ascertain if bodies are inside. Divers believe the remains of some of the three members of ...
Business News, Apr 9, 2002
Committee to visit Moyle District Council and Interconnector
The Northern Ireland Assembly’s Committee for Enterprise, Trade and Investment will visit the Moyle Interconnector at Islandmagee and meet with councillors from Moyle District Council at the Giant’s C...
Committee to visit Moyle District Council and Interconnector
The Northern Ireland Assembly’s Committee for Enterprise, Trade and Investment will visit the Moyle Interconnector at Islandmagee and meet with councillors from Moyle District Council at the Giant’s C...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2002
Fresh demands on loyalists to decommission
There have been fresh calls from both sides of the political divide for loyalist paramilitary groups to decommission their weapons following a second historic move from the IRA. The Independent Inter...
Fresh demands on loyalists to decommission
There have been fresh calls from both sides of the political divide for loyalist paramilitary groups to decommission their weapons following a second historic move from the IRA. The Independent Inter...
Business News, Apr 9, 2002
LA Fitness unveils record jump in profits
UK health club chain LA Fitness has credited its popular in-house training programmes as resulting in a record jump in profits. The company, which has a fitness centre in Belfast's Ramada Hotel, reve...
LA Fitness unveils record jump in profits
UK health club chain LA Fitness has credited its popular in-house training programmes as resulting in a record jump in profits. The company, which has a fitness centre in Belfast's Ramada Hotel, reve...
Business News, Apr 9, 2002
ICT has major potential for economic growth in NI
The area of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) has a significant potential for economic growth in Northern Ireland, according to Carmel Hanna, Minister for Employment and Learning. The ...
ICT has major potential for economic growth in NI
The area of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) has a significant potential for economic growth in Northern Ireland, according to Carmel Hanna, Minister for Employment and Learning. The ...
Business News, Apr 9, 2002
Hanna highlights hospitality and tourism career opportunities
Carmel Hanna, Minister for Employment and Learning, has paid a visit to St George’s Market in central Belfast to lend her support to an exhibition promoting the range of opportunities in Northern Irel...
Hanna highlights hospitality and tourism career opportunities
Carmel Hanna, Minister for Employment and Learning, has paid a visit to St George’s Market in central Belfast to lend her support to an exhibition promoting the range of opportunities in Northern Irel...
Business News, Apr 9, 2002
CJS Payroll awarded Electricworld and Shop Electric contract
Belfast-based CJS Payroll has been awarded the contract for payroll services from leading electrical retailer Lislyn Retail for their Electricworld and Shop Electric stores throughout Ireland. The fu...
CJS Payroll awarded Electricworld and Shop Electric contract
Belfast-based CJS Payroll has been awarded the contract for payroll services from leading electrical retailer Lislyn Retail for their Electricworld and Shop Electric stores throughout Ireland. The fu...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2002
Four men save man and woman from blazing flat
A man and a woman have been saved from a house fire following the heroic efforts of a retired fire officer, two off-duty firefighters and a member of the public who battled the fierce heat and smoke. ...
Four men save man and woman from blazing flat
A man and a woman have been saved from a house fire following the heroic efforts of a retired fire officer, two off-duty firefighters and a member of the public who battled the fierce heat and smoke. ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2002
Tobacco advertising to be banned says De Brún
Minister for Health, Social Services and Public Safety, Bairbre de Brún, has reaffirmed her commitment to ban tobacco advertising and promotion. Responding to an Assembly Question the Minister said s...
Tobacco advertising to be banned says De Brún
Minister for Health, Social Services and Public Safety, Bairbre de Brún, has reaffirmed her commitment to ban tobacco advertising and promotion. Responding to an Assembly Question the Minister said s...
Business News, Apr 8, 2002
Pinnacle acquisition creates launch pad for Scottish expansion
Northern Ireland software firm, Pinnacle Computing have launched their brand and software solutions into the Scottish marketplace to supply, implement and support Sage Enterprise. To secure and reaff...
Pinnacle acquisition creates launch pad for Scottish expansion
Northern Ireland software firm, Pinnacle Computing have launched their brand and software solutions into the Scottish marketplace to supply, implement and support Sage Enterprise. To secure and reaff...
Business News, Apr 8, 2002
NTL reported to be close to securing debt deal
Media reports are suggesting that cable company NTL is close to agreeing a deal with bondholders which would allow it to escape forced liquidation. The reports suggest that banking sources are believ...
NTL reported to be close to securing debt deal
Media reports are suggesting that cable company NTL is close to agreeing a deal with bondholders which would allow it to escape forced liquidation. The reports suggest that banking sources are believ...
Business News, Apr 8, 2002
KirchMedia declared insolvent as rescue package fails
KirchMedia has been declared insolvent after a last-minute rescue package by investors failed to materialise over the weekend. The failure of KirchMedia to survive its creditors will, however, not t...
KirchMedia declared insolvent as rescue package fails
KirchMedia has been declared insolvent after a last-minute rescue package by investors failed to materialise over the weekend. The failure of KirchMedia to survive its creditors will, however, not t...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2002
Second act of decommissioning by IRA welcomed
Northern Ireland First Minister and leader of the Ulster Unionist Party David Trimble has described as "highly significant" the latest act of decommissioning by the IRA. Mr Trimble welcomed the decom...
Second act of decommissioning by IRA welcomed
Northern Ireland First Minister and leader of the Ulster Unionist Party David Trimble has described as "highly significant" the latest act of decommissioning by the IRA. Mr Trimble welcomed the decom...
Business News, Apr 8, 2002
IBM issue profit warning for the first time in a decade
IBM has shocked financial markets worldwide by issuing a profit warning for the first three months of 2002. The company said its first quarter revenue would fall 35 per cent to about $18.5 billion fr...
IBM issue profit warning for the first time in a decade
IBM has shocked financial markets worldwide by issuing a profit warning for the first three months of 2002. The company said its first quarter revenue would fall 35 per cent to about $18.5 billion fr...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2002
EasyJet report increase in passenger numbers
No frills airline, EasyJet has reported an increase in passenger numbers for March. The company said, on Monday April 8, that it had carried 839,472 passengers in March, up 39 per cent up on the same...
EasyJet report increase in passenger numbers
No frills airline, EasyJet has reported an increase in passenger numbers for March. The company said, on Monday April 8, that it had carried 839,472 passengers in March, up 39 per cent up on the same...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2002
Dodds voices concern about drinking in public by-laws
Stronger and more effective powers to deal with drinking in public and anti-social behaviour are being considered by the Department for Social Development. Outlining the need for more effective by-la...
Dodds voices concern about drinking in public by-laws
Stronger and more effective powers to deal with drinking in public and anti-social behaviour are being considered by the Department for Social Development. Outlining the need for more effective by-la...
Business News, Apr 8, 2002
CBI call for cut in British firms' tax burden
The Confederation of British Industry has called on Chancellor Gordon Brown to cut British firms' tax burden by £2 billion in his forthcoming budget. The business lobby said the cuts were needed to h...
CBI call for cut in British firms' tax burden
The Confederation of British Industry has called on Chancellor Gordon Brown to cut British firms' tax burden by £2 billion in his forthcoming budget. The business lobby said the cuts were needed to h...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2002
Bradley's "terrorists join police" statement draws heavy criticism
The vice chairman of the Policing Board has been heavily criticised and urged to resign following his suggestion that former terrorists may be able to serve as police officers. Mr Bradley, a former p...
Bradley's "terrorists join police" statement draws heavy criticism
The vice chairman of the Policing Board has been heavily criticised and urged to resign following his suggestion that former terrorists may be able to serve as police officers. Mr Bradley, a former p...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2002
Omagh victim's families still awaiting compensation
It has been revealed that several of the families who lost relatives in the Omagh bombing in 1998 have not received compensation. The Omagh Victims group said that this was despite government claims ...
Omagh victim's families still awaiting compensation
It has been revealed that several of the families who lost relatives in the Omagh bombing in 1998 have not received compensation. The Omagh Victims group said that this was despite government claims ...
Business News, Apr 8, 2002
HP seek dismissal of lawsuit impeding Compaq merger
Hewlett-Packard have filed for the dismissal of a case that could prevent the company from buying arch-rival Compaq. The lawsuit filed by Walter Hewlett, the son of one of Hewlett-Packard's founders,...
HP seek dismissal of lawsuit impeding Compaq merger
Hewlett-Packard have filed for the dismissal of a case that could prevent the company from buying arch-rival Compaq. The lawsuit filed by Walter Hewlett, the son of one of Hewlett-Packard's founders,...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2002
BT extends high-speed Broadband to NI customers
BT has announced that it will soon be able to offer high speed broadband communications to thousands more businesses and households throughout Northern Ireland. The announcement is part of a national...
BT extends high-speed Broadband to NI customers
BT has announced that it will soon be able to offer high speed broadband communications to thousands more businesses and households throughout Northern Ireland. The announcement is part of a national...
Business News, Apr 8, 2002
Basic Skills Committee praised by Minister
Minister for Employment and Learning, Carmel Hanna has given the seal of approval to the work of the Basic Skills Committee, set up in 1999 to oversee a programme of work addressing the educational ne...
Basic Skills Committee praised by Minister
Minister for Employment and Learning, Carmel Hanna has given the seal of approval to the work of the Basic Skills Committee, set up in 1999 to oversee a programme of work addressing the educational ne...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2002
West Tyrone MLA's home is attacked
The home of an SDLP assembly member for west Tyrone was attacked last night. Two cars outside the home of Eugene McMenamin were destroyed in the incident which took place in the early hours of the mo...
West Tyrone MLA's home is attacked
The home of an SDLP assembly member for west Tyrone was attacked last night. Two cars outside the home of Eugene McMenamin were destroyed in the incident which took place in the early hours of the mo...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2002
Minister's updated on North Belfast Community Action Project
First Minister, David Trimble, and Deputy First Minister, Mark Durkan, have met with the Chairman of the North Belfast Community Action Project, Rev Dr John Dunlop and his Vice Chairmen, Monsignor Tom...
Minister's updated on North Belfast Community Action Project
First Minister, David Trimble, and Deputy First Minister, Mark Durkan, have met with the Chairman of the North Belfast Community Action Project, Rev Dr John Dunlop and his Vice Chairmen, Monsignor Tom...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2002
UDA issues statement about north Belfast activity
It has emerged that the Ulster Defence Association (UDA) has said it will ensure loyalists living in north Belfast will behave responsibly over the coming days. The Ulster Political Research Group cl...
UDA issues statement about north Belfast activity
It has emerged that the Ulster Defence Association (UDA) has said it will ensure loyalists living in north Belfast will behave responsibly over the coming days. The Ulster Political Research Group cl...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2002
Sinn Fein attacks British government over Castlereagh
Sinn Fein North Belfast MLA Gerry Kelly has hit out at the British government over what he has described as "the dirty tricks campaign of arrest, raids and intimidation against republicans". The res...
Sinn Fein attacks British government over Castlereagh
Sinn Fein North Belfast MLA Gerry Kelly has hit out at the British government over what he has described as "the dirty tricks campaign of arrest, raids and intimidation against republicans". The res...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2002
Ireland stand between France and Grand Slam glory
Ireland have the unenviable task of standing between a confident French side and the Six Nations Grand Slam title on French soil this Saturday. Ireland and France games have been competitive of late,...
Ireland stand between France and Grand Slam glory
Ireland have the unenviable task of standing between a confident French side and the Six Nations Grand Slam title on French soil this Saturday. Ireland and France games have been competitive of late,...
Business News, Apr 5, 2002
Enterprising Belfast aims to raise business awareness
According to information from business awareness support project, Enterprising Belfast, only 17 per cent of Northern Ireland's self-employed are women, and just one-third of enquiries to the organisat...
Enterprising Belfast aims to raise business awareness
According to information from business awareness support project, Enterprising Belfast, only 17 per cent of Northern Ireland's self-employed are women, and just one-third of enquiries to the organisat...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2002
Exhibition and tours prove a Titanic success
Some 15,000 people have turned out to see Titanic At Home - the unique exhibition being staged at the City Hall to mark the 90th anniversary of Titanic's departure from Belfast, which happened on Tues...
Exhibition and tours prove a Titanic success
Some 15,000 people have turned out to see Titanic At Home - the unique exhibition being staged at the City Hall to mark the 90th anniversary of Titanic's departure from Belfast, which happened on Tues...
Business News, Apr 5, 2002
Services sector reaches strongest level for one year
The UK's services sector has reached its strongest level for a year, a survey by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) has shown. According to the report, the sector expanded for it...
Services sector reaches strongest level for one year
The UK's services sector has reached its strongest level for a year, a survey by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) has shown. According to the report, the sector expanded for it...
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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.