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Northern Ireland News for August 2002 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2002
Logistics Ireland 2002 set for the Waterfront Hall
Logistics Ireland are set to hold their first all-Ireland annual conference at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast, on October 17. This year's conference, the organisation's fifth, is expected to provide in...
Logistics Ireland 2002 set for the Waterfront Hall
Logistics Ireland are set to hold their first all-Ireland annual conference at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast, on October 17. This year's conference, the organisation's fifth, is expected to provide in...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2002
Lewsley: Road strategies must target the young
In the wake of a serious road accident which killed two young men last night, there has been calls for road safety strategies to concentrate efforts on young drivers. Assembly member Patricia Lewsle...
Lewsley: Road strategies must target the young
In the wake of a serious road accident which killed two young men last night, there has been calls for road safety strategies to concentrate efforts on young drivers. Assembly member Patricia Lewsle...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2002
Ofreg proposals to 'inject vigour' in electricity market
Wholesale electricity users in Northern Ireland could see their bills come down dramatically, if proposals from the energy regulation body Ofreg, calling for the liberalisation of the electricity mark...
Ofreg proposals to 'inject vigour' in electricity market
Wholesale electricity users in Northern Ireland could see their bills come down dramatically, if proposals from the energy regulation body Ofreg, calling for the liberalisation of the electricity mark...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2002
Cafe owner fined over food safety breaches
A café owner has been fined after a being found guilty of a range of food safety offences at Belfast Magistrates Court yesterday. Patrick Giffen, proprietor of The Pancake House, Haymarket Arcade, 8...
Cafe owner fined over food safety breaches
A café owner has been fined after a being found guilty of a range of food safety offences at Belfast Magistrates Court yesterday. Patrick Giffen, proprietor of The Pancake House, Haymarket Arcade, 8...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2002
Six police officers hurt in disturbances
East Belfast has seen another night of violence that has left six police officers injured. Shortly before midnight police in the lower Newtownards Road area came under attack from large crowds and w...
Six police officers hurt in disturbances
East Belfast has seen another night of violence that has left six police officers injured. Shortly before midnight police in the lower Newtownards Road area came under attack from large crowds and w...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2002
Two die in road accident
Two men have been killed in a three-car collision during rush-hour traffic in south Belfast last night. The accident occurred on the Saintfield Road, near Ballynahinch, at around 6.30pm. The two me...
Two die in road accident
Two men have been killed in a three-car collision during rush-hour traffic in south Belfast last night. The accident occurred on the Saintfield Road, near Ballynahinch, at around 6.30pm. The two me...
Business News, Aug 21, 2002
A clean sweep for Atlas Environmental
Drumaness-based company, Atlas Environmental, have joined an exclusive band of Northern Ireland companies by gaining the ISO 14001 certificate for excellence in environmental management. The company,...
A clean sweep for Atlas Environmental
Drumaness-based company, Atlas Environmental, have joined an exclusive band of Northern Ireland companies by gaining the ISO 14001 certificate for excellence in environmental management. The company,...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2002
Belfast-bound plane forced to make emergency landing
A British Airways passenger plane bound for Belfast was forced to make an emergency landing at a Scottish airport last night. The plane, which was flying from Glasgow International to Belfast City Ai...
Belfast-bound plane forced to make emergency landing
A British Airways passenger plane bound for Belfast was forced to make an emergency landing at a Scottish airport last night. The plane, which was flying from Glasgow International to Belfast City Ai...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2002
Royal Mail apologises for results mix-up
The Royal Mail has apologised over a mistake that left a number of GCSE students with an anxious wait for their exam results yesterday. Around 75 pupils from Drumcree College in Portadown, County Arm...
Royal Mail apologises for results mix-up
The Royal Mail has apologised over a mistake that left a number of GCSE students with an anxious wait for their exam results yesterday. Around 75 pupils from Drumcree College in Portadown, County Arm...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2002
Fire forces Seacat ferry to return to Belfast
The Seacat ferry was forced to return to port this morning after a fire was discovered in the vessel's engine room. The fire, which broke out shortly after the Seacat left Belfast on its 8am sailing ...
Fire forces Seacat ferry to return to Belfast
The Seacat ferry was forced to return to port this morning after a fire was discovered in the vessel's engine room. The fire, which broke out shortly after the Seacat left Belfast on its 8am sailing ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2002
Government told to 'get their act together' over violence
During his meeting today with Security Minister Jane Kennedy over the continuing civil unrest in Belfast, Sir Reg Empey called on the government to "get their act together" and end the interface viole...
Government told to 'get their act together' over violence
During his meeting today with Security Minister Jane Kennedy over the continuing civil unrest in Belfast, Sir Reg Empey called on the government to "get their act together" and end the interface viole...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2002
City wards closed to contain virus outbreak
Belfast City Hospital has had to close four wards today in order to contain a viral outbreak. Up to 30 patients and an unknown number of staff have come down with a severe stomach illness. The hos...
City wards closed to contain virus outbreak
Belfast City Hospital has had to close four wards today in order to contain a viral outbreak. Up to 30 patients and an unknown number of staff have come down with a severe stomach illness. The hos...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2002
Job losses at C&C are 'inevitable'
The Managing Director of Cantrell and Cochrane (C&C) Ireland has said that the decision not to rebuild a Belfast production facility gutted by fire last year will make redundancies "inevitable". Coli...
Job losses at C&C are 'inevitable'
The Managing Director of Cantrell and Cochrane (C&C) Ireland has said that the decision not to rebuild a Belfast production facility gutted by fire last year will make redundancies "inevitable". Coli...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2002
Derry Mayor opens Soham Book of Condolence
In response to requests from the community the Mayor of Derry, Councillor Kathleen McCloskey, has opened a Book of Condolence in memory of the two 10-year-old schoolfriends, Holly Wells and Jessica Ch...
Derry Mayor opens Soham Book of Condolence
In response to requests from the community the Mayor of Derry, Councillor Kathleen McCloskey, has opened a Book of Condolence in memory of the two 10-year-old schoolfriends, Holly Wells and Jessica Ch...
Business News, Aug 20, 2002
BoI shortlisted for Call Centre of The Year Award
The Bank of Ireland's Banking 365 service has made it through to the finals of the European Call Centre of the Year Awards. The annual European Call Centre of the Year Awards, organised by Call Centr...
BoI shortlisted for Call Centre of The Year Award
The Bank of Ireland's Banking 365 service has made it through to the finals of the European Call Centre of the Year Awards. The annual European Call Centre of the Year Awards, organised by Call Centr...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2002
NI students post best-ever GCSE results
Northern Ireland's GCSE students have once again improved on the performance of previous years, with almost 98% of candidates achieving pass grades. This year saw 68% of candidates gaining the top th...
NI students post best-ever GCSE results
Northern Ireland's GCSE students have once again improved on the performance of previous years, with almost 98% of candidates achieving pass grades. This year saw 68% of candidates gaining the top th...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2002
Renewed appeals over bogland body find
Police have reissued an appeal over the murder of man in County Fermanagh whose body was found in bogland near Belcoo. David Sullivan (51) from Enniskillen, disappeared on August 26 1998, and his bod...
Renewed appeals over bogland body find
Police have reissued an appeal over the murder of man in County Fermanagh whose body was found in bogland near Belcoo. David Sullivan (51) from Enniskillen, disappeared on August 26 1998, and his bod...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2002
Ulster firms could reclaim millions in VAT
Northern Ireland firms could claim a VAT repayment windfall after a legal battle by retailers, Marks & Spencer. In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) found that UK Customs and Exc...
Ulster firms could reclaim millions in VAT
Northern Ireland firms could claim a VAT repayment windfall after a legal battle by retailers, Marks & Spencer. In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) found that UK Customs and Exc...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2002
Roe Valley Country Park let fly on bat myths
In support of European Bat Week beginning on August 24, Roe Valley Country Park are to hold two Bat Nights. If you want to find out the truth about a much-maligned mammal then the two bat nights on A...
Roe Valley Country Park let fly on bat myths
In support of European Bat Week beginning on August 24, Roe Valley Country Park are to hold two Bat Nights. If you want to find out the truth about a much-maligned mammal then the two bat nights on A...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2002
Pensioner tricked into letting thieves into house
A north Belfast pensioner was burgled yesterday after thieves tricked their way into her home. The 82-year-old woman was in her Crumlin Road home when a man came to the door at around 2pm. He told t...
Pensioner tricked into letting thieves into house
A north Belfast pensioner was burgled yesterday after thieves tricked their way into her home. The 82-year-old woman was in her Crumlin Road home when a man came to the door at around 2pm. He told t...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2002
Customs net £1.5m haul of smuggled cigarettes
Customs officers have seized 8.5 million illegal cigarettes with an estimated value of £1.5 million. The consignment of cigarettes was seized after Customs investigators carried out a routine check o...
Customs net £1.5m haul of smuggled cigarettes
Customs officers have seized 8.5 million illegal cigarettes with an estimated value of £1.5 million. The consignment of cigarettes was seized after Customs investigators carried out a routine check o...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2002
Retail rents increase in half the region’s centres
Recent research by property advisers Colliers CRE reports that prime retail rents in Northern Ireland grew by 3.4% in the year to 31st May 2002. According to Colliers CRE the increase is one of the f...
Retail rents increase in half the region’s centres
Recent research by property advisers Colliers CRE reports that prime retail rents in Northern Ireland grew by 3.4% in the year to 31st May 2002. According to Colliers CRE the increase is one of the f...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2002
Two men charged with murder of student
Two men have appeared at Coleraine Magistrates Court today charged with the murder of a student in Country Antrim. Both men denied the murder of Chris Whitson, who lost his fight for life last Monda...
Two men charged with murder of student
Two men have appeared at Coleraine Magistrates Court today charged with the murder of a student in Country Antrim. Both men denied the murder of Chris Whitson, who lost his fight for life last Monda...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2002
Lifelong learning fund for unions announced
The Employment Minister has today announced details of support funding for Northern Ireland’s trade unions to expand their lifelong learning activities. The £250,000 fund is being made available thr...
Lifelong learning fund for unions announced
The Employment Minister has today announced details of support funding for Northern Ireland’s trade unions to expand their lifelong learning activities. The £250,000 fund is being made available thr...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2002
DVLNI puts Fujitsu in the driving seat
A new vehicle licensing information system looks set to improve the way in which motor tax queries and applications are processed. Part of the drive towards e-government, the Northern Ireland Vehicle...
DVLNI puts Fujitsu in the driving seat
A new vehicle licensing information system looks set to improve the way in which motor tax queries and applications are processed. Part of the drive towards e-government, the Northern Ireland Vehicle...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2002
Farren claims SF encouraging 'direct confrontation'
A senior SDLP representative has accused Sinn Fein of orchestrating republican violence against security forces and members of the wider community. The SDLP's North Antrim assembly member, and Finan...
Farren claims SF encouraging 'direct confrontation'
A senior SDLP representative has accused Sinn Fein of orchestrating republican violence against security forces and members of the wider community. The SDLP's North Antrim assembly member, and Finan...
Business News, Aug 19, 2002
Report finds mixed fortunes for recruitment industry
The annual recruitment industry survey, produced for the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), has shown that despite overall growth in the recruitment industry, the last year was a tough on...
Report finds mixed fortunes for recruitment industry
The annual recruitment industry survey, produced for the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), has shown that despite overall growth in the recruitment industry, the last year was a tough on...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2002
Belfast conference boosts Capital of Culture bid
In a move that will bolster its bid to become the European Capital of Culture in 2008, Belfast is set to stage its first international built heritage conference. The conference, ‘Look Up Belfast: A ...
Belfast conference boosts Capital of Culture bid
In a move that will bolster its bid to become the European Capital of Culture in 2008, Belfast is set to stage its first international built heritage conference. The conference, ‘Look Up Belfast: A ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2002
SPAR is again short-listed for top Forecourt Award
The SPAR & Jet Filling Station on the Holywood Road has again been short-listed for the Forecourt Trader of the Year Awards 2002. Mark Mc Cammond, Operations Director, Andrew Millar & Company, the re...
SPAR is again short-listed for top Forecourt Award
The SPAR & Jet Filling Station on the Holywood Road has again been short-listed for the Forecourt Trader of the Year Awards 2002. Mark Mc Cammond, Operations Director, Andrew Millar & Company, the re...
Business News, Aug 19, 2002
MSVC set to create 200 jobs in County Kildare
The Republic of Ireland's largest grocery and food distributor has announced a multi-million euro investment programme which could lead to the creation of up to 200 jobs in Co Kildare. Musgrave Super...
MSVC set to create 200 jobs in County Kildare
The Republic of Ireland's largest grocery and food distributor has announced a multi-million euro investment programme which could lead to the creation of up to 200 jobs in Co Kildare. Musgrave Super...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:There will be a mixture of bright intervals and a few showers. Best of the sunny spells will be near the North Coast. Feeling on the cool side. Maximum temperature 10 °C.Tonight:Showers will gradually die out during the evening. A cold night with long clear spells leading to a touch of frost in places. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
