Northern Ireland News for April 2002 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2002
Man pleads guilty to burning busker
A 25-year-old man has pleaded guilty to killing a busker who died three weeks after suffering horrific burns in an attack in County Antrim. Brian Cathcart, 51, died in hospital after having flammable...
Man pleads guilty to burning busker
A 25-year-old man has pleaded guilty to killing a busker who died three weeks after suffering horrific burns in an attack in County Antrim. Brian Cathcart, 51, died in hospital after having flammable...
Business News, Apr 16, 2002
NTL's miracle escape from liquidation
CEO Barclay Knapp saw NTL default on an Enron-beating debt mountain of £7.3 billion on Tuesday 16 April, but unlike his energy sector counterparts, managed to haul the UK's biggest cable operator back...
NTL's miracle escape from liquidation
CEO Barclay Knapp saw NTL default on an Enron-beating debt mountain of £7.3 billion on Tuesday 16 April, but unlike his energy sector counterparts, managed to haul the UK's biggest cable operator back...
Business News, Apr 16, 2002
Retail sales register strong growth during March
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has said that the UK's retail sales recorded their strongest growth in six years during March, according to the latest figures. The BRC said like-for-like sales ro...
Retail sales register strong growth during March
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has said that the UK's retail sales recorded their strongest growth in six years during March, according to the latest figures. The BRC said like-for-like sales ro...
Business News, Apr 16, 2002
UK inflation rises during March
The Office for National Statistics has said that UK inflation, excluding mortgage repayments, rose by 0.1 per cent to 2.3 per cent in March from the previous month. The underlying rate of inflation r...
UK inflation rises during March
The Office for National Statistics has said that UK inflation, excluding mortgage repayments, rose by 0.1 per cent to 2.3 per cent in March from the previous month. The underlying rate of inflation r...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2002
Hanna praises progress on Springvale Campus project
Minister for Employment and Learning, Carmel Hanna has visited the Springvale Community Outreach Centre in west Belfast to hear at first hand the progress being made on other phases of the £70 million...
Hanna praises progress on Springvale Campus project
Minister for Employment and Learning, Carmel Hanna has visited the Springvale Community Outreach Centre in west Belfast to hear at first hand the progress being made on other phases of the £70 million...
Business News, Apr 16, 2002
Debenhams plan 1,000 new jobs as profits grow
Leading high street retail chain, Debenhams have released plans to create 1,000 new jobs after revealing a 14 per cent rise in profits. While the company has plans to open four new stores within the ...
Debenhams plan 1,000 new jobs as profits grow
Leading high street retail chain, Debenhams have released plans to create 1,000 new jobs after revealing a 14 per cent rise in profits. While the company has plans to open four new stores within the ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2002
Nigel Dodds urged to deliver the goods for CAB centres
A Northern Ireland assembly member has called on the Minister for Social Development, Nigel Dodds to provide more funding to further assist the work of Citizens Advice Bureau’s throughout Northern Ire...
Nigel Dodds urged to deliver the goods for CAB centres
A Northern Ireland assembly member has called on the Minister for Social Development, Nigel Dodds to provide more funding to further assist the work of Citizens Advice Bureau’s throughout Northern Ire...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2002
Minister welcomes the world’s largest 'BloodMobile'
The Minister for Health, Social Services and Public Safety Bairbre de Brún, has welcomed the launch of a BloodMobile – a new purpose built mobile blood donation unit. Costing more than £170,000 the n...
Minister welcomes the world’s largest 'BloodMobile'
The Minister for Health, Social Services and Public Safety Bairbre de Brún, has welcomed the launch of a BloodMobile – a new purpose built mobile blood donation unit. Costing more than £170,000 the n...
Business News, Apr 15, 2002
Bosses warned of World Cup own goals
As World Cup fever heads towards boiling point, employers are being warned about the dangers of staff arriving at work drunk after watching early morning World Cup matches at the pub. The world's big...
Bosses warned of World Cup own goals
As World Cup fever heads towards boiling point, employers are being warned about the dangers of staff arriving at work drunk after watching early morning World Cup matches at the pub. The world's big...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2002
One man arrested after stabbing incident
A man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing incident which took place on the Whitewell Road in North Belfast on Sunday evening. During the attack a man was stabbed repeatedly in the back, n...
One man arrested after stabbing incident
A man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing incident which took place on the Whitewell Road in North Belfast on Sunday evening. During the attack a man was stabbed repeatedly in the back, n...
Business News, Apr 15, 2002
Down-based accountancy firm celebrates 50 years service
Accountancy firm MB McGrady & Co has held a special luncheon to celebrate 50 years servicing the SME business sector. Set up by Malachy McGrady senior (MB), the company was the first independent acco...
Down-based accountancy firm celebrates 50 years service
Accountancy firm MB McGrady & Co has held a special luncheon to celebrate 50 years servicing the SME business sector. Set up by Malachy McGrady senior (MB), the company was the first independent acco...
Business News, Apr 15, 2002
Ryanair puts in place passenger ID requirements
Low cost airline, Ryanair, has announced changes to its current passenger identification requirements. The Airport Authority recently explained that Ryanair has advised passengers that the only accep...
Ryanair puts in place passenger ID requirements
Low cost airline, Ryanair, has announced changes to its current passenger identification requirements. The Airport Authority recently explained that Ryanair has advised passengers that the only accep...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2002
Victims of Tullaghmurray Lass to be buried
Three generations of a County Down family killed at sea will be buried on Wednesday April 17. Fifty-four-year old Michael Greene, his 33-year-old son and eight-year-old grandson, also called Michael ...
Victims of Tullaghmurray Lass to be buried
Three generations of a County Down family killed at sea will be buried on Wednesday April 17. Fifty-four-year old Michael Greene, his 33-year-old son and eight-year-old grandson, also called Michael ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2002
Kennedy announces new restrictions on fireworks
The Northern Ireland Security Minister Jane Kennedy has announced plans to prevent the abuse of fireworks in response to appeals from the public. Regulations were laid before Parliament on Monday Apr...
Kennedy announces new restrictions on fireworks
The Northern Ireland Security Minister Jane Kennedy has announced plans to prevent the abuse of fireworks in response to appeals from the public. Regulations were laid before Parliament on Monday Apr...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2002
New act gives fathers more rights
A new law, which caters for the care and protection of children born outside marriage, came into effect on Monday April 15. The Northern Ireland Assembly’s 'Family Law Act', which is the first of its...
New act gives fathers more rights
A new law, which caters for the care and protection of children born outside marriage, came into effect on Monday April 15. The Northern Ireland Assembly’s 'Family Law Act', which is the first of its...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2002
“Academic selection must go” CCMS tell McGuinness
The body that promotes the interests of the Catholic education sector has told the Education Minister that the current form of the 11+ transfer system must go. Speaking after their meeting with Mr Mc...
“Academic selection must go” CCMS tell McGuinness
The body that promotes the interests of the Catholic education sector has told the Education Minister that the current form of the 11+ transfer system must go. Speaking after their meeting with Mr Mc...
Business News, Apr 15, 2002
Speculation grows on tax rise postponement
Speculation is mounting that UK Chancellor Gordon Brown is set to postpone any tax rises planned as part of the Government's Budget this Wednesday. Mr Brown is widely expected to raise taxes by at le...
Speculation grows on tax rise postponement
Speculation is mounting that UK Chancellor Gordon Brown is set to postpone any tax rises planned as part of the Government's Budget this Wednesday. Mr Brown is widely expected to raise taxes by at le...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2002
Teenager attacked and man shot in Newtownabbey area
A 14-year-old boy was badly injured on Sunday after being viciously attacked by three masked men armed with baseball bats embedded with nails. The teenage victim was walking past shops in the loyalis...
Teenager attacked and man shot in Newtownabbey area
A 14-year-old boy was badly injured on Sunday after being viciously attacked by three masked men armed with baseball bats embedded with nails. The teenage victim was walking past shops in the loyalis...
Business News, Apr 15, 2002
Discounted holidays not as cheap as advertised say Travelcare
A survey released by independent travel agent, Travelcare has said that holidaymakers are being fooled into thinking they have bought a bargain package in the sun. The survey revealed that some custo...
Discounted holidays not as cheap as advertised say Travelcare
A survey released by independent travel agent, Travelcare has said that holidaymakers are being fooled into thinking they have bought a bargain package in the sun. The survey revealed that some custo...
Business News, Apr 15, 2002
Life Communications to handle Specsavers Opticians account
Belfast-based PR agency, Life COMMUNICATIONS has been appointed to handle public relations for Specsavers Opticians in Northern Ireland. The agency won the business in a competitive pitch situation a...
Life Communications to handle Specsavers Opticians account
Belfast-based PR agency, Life COMMUNICATIONS has been appointed to handle public relations for Specsavers Opticians in Northern Ireland. The agency won the business in a competitive pitch situation a...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2002
Bishop Walsh pens letter to “disillusioned” Catholics
In an open letter to parishioners the Bishop of Down and Connor Dr Patrick Walsh said he understood why people felt “saddened and disillusioned” by the child abuse scandals. In a pastoral letter read...
Bishop Walsh pens letter to “disillusioned” Catholics
In an open letter to parishioners the Bishop of Down and Connor Dr Patrick Walsh said he understood why people felt “saddened and disillusioned” by the child abuse scandals. In a pastoral letter read...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2002
Former SDLP leaders honoured in Dublin
A special tribute will be made in honour of the former SDLP leader John Hume and former deputy first minister Seamus Mallon this Friday in Dublin. The event, which will take place in the Burlington H...
Former SDLP leaders honoured in Dublin
A special tribute will be made in honour of the former SDLP leader John Hume and former deputy first minister Seamus Mallon this Friday in Dublin. The event, which will take place in the Burlington H...
Business News, Apr 15, 2002
NI households 'Frozen Out' compared to rest of UK
A major new report has said that poverty stricken households in Northern Ireland spend around six times more on energy bills than the richest homes. The report called 'Frozen Out', which was publishe...
NI households 'Frozen Out' compared to rest of UK
A major new report has said that poverty stricken households in Northern Ireland spend around six times more on energy bills than the richest homes. The report called 'Frozen Out', which was publishe...
Business News, Apr 15, 2002
New fire examination programme a success
A programme designed to help make buildings across Northern Ireland safer from the risk of fire will complete its first phase this week. Successful candidates from the first independently approved Fi...
New fire examination programme a success
A programme designed to help make buildings across Northern Ireland safer from the risk of fire will complete its first phase this week. Successful candidates from the first independently approved Fi...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2002
Report shows climate changes to coastal areas “inevitable”
The Minister of the Environment, Dermot Nesbitt, has said he is concerned that not enough people are aware about the impact ecological climate changes could have on their livelihoods. Mr Nesbitt said...
Report shows climate changes to coastal areas “inevitable”
The Minister of the Environment, Dermot Nesbitt, has said he is concerned that not enough people are aware about the impact ecological climate changes could have on their livelihoods. Mr Nesbitt said...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2002
May Day marathon shapes up to be the biggest yet
Organisers of the 21st Belfast City Marathon are confident that this year's event will be the biggest and the most competitive in recent history. With hundreds of entries flooding into the Belfast Ci...
May Day marathon shapes up to be the biggest yet
Organisers of the 21st Belfast City Marathon are confident that this year's event will be the biggest and the most competitive in recent history. With hundreds of entries flooding into the Belfast Ci...
Business News, Apr 15, 2002
Economic growth should boost NHS not business tax increases
The head of the CBI has issued a stern reminder to UK Chancellor Gordon Brown that boosting economic growth can produce the long-term funding needed to improve public services. Speaking to business ...
Economic growth should boost NHS not business tax increases
The head of the CBI has issued a stern reminder to UK Chancellor Gordon Brown that boosting economic growth can produce the long-term funding needed to improve public services. Speaking to business ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2002
Another pensioner robbed in her home in County Armagh
Another pensioner has been robbed in the latest wave of attacks on the elderly across Northern Ireland. The latest incident happened in the Mowhan area in County Armagh at about 6pm on Thursday. The...
Another pensioner robbed in her home in County Armagh
Another pensioner has been robbed in the latest wave of attacks on the elderly across Northern Ireland. The latest incident happened in the Mowhan area in County Armagh at about 6pm on Thursday. The...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2002
More contenders for PSNI chief job than expected
It has been reported that a senior Metropolitan police officer investigating allegations of collusion between members of the security forces and loyalist paramilitaries is in the running for the top j...
More contenders for PSNI chief job than expected
It has been reported that a senior Metropolitan police officer investigating allegations of collusion between members of the security forces and loyalist paramilitaries is in the running for the top j...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2002
Four charged following major benefit fraud probe
Police have charged four people as part of a major investigation into social security fraud. The alleged benefit fraud is estimated to have cost the Social Security Agency about £300,000 in lost reven...
Four charged following major benefit fraud probe
Police have charged four people as part of a major investigation into social security fraud. The alleged benefit fraud is estimated to have cost the Social Security Agency about £300,000 in lost reven...
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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.