Northern Ireland News for October 2003 : Page 10
UK National News, Oct 14, 2003
Israeli incursion leaves hundreds of Palestinians homeless: UN
The Israeli demolition of refugee shelters in Rafah camp on the southern Gaza Strip last week has left 1,240 people homeless, UN relief workers have said. Teams working for the UN Relief and Works Ag...
Israeli incursion leaves hundreds of Palestinians homeless: UN
The Israeli demolition of refugee shelters in Rafah camp on the southern Gaza Strip last week has left 1,240 people homeless, UN relief workers have said. Teams working for the UN Relief and Works Ag...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2003
Lib Dems warn NHS cancer equipment 'old and hazardous'
Cancer-detecting equipment being used by the NHS is "out of date, endangering the lives and wellbeing of patients", new research by the Liberal Democrats has revealed today. Nearly a third of MRI sca...
Lib Dems warn NHS cancer equipment 'old and hazardous'
Cancer-detecting equipment being used by the NHS is "out of date, endangering the lives and wellbeing of patients", new research by the Liberal Democrats has revealed today. Nearly a third of MRI sca...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2003
Industrial action looms at Shorts following talks confusion
Both sides in the current Shorts jobs dispute have blamed each other after the break down of talks following a meeting on Monday night. Relations between the union representatives and Shorts manageme...
Industrial action looms at Shorts following talks confusion
Both sides in the current Shorts jobs dispute have blamed each other after the break down of talks following a meeting on Monday night. Relations between the union representatives and Shorts manageme...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2003
Leading loyalist flees NI following attempted coup
A leading north Belfast loyalist is believed to have fled Northern Ireland following a failed attempt to retake his former stomping ground. Jim Simpson, who was once the leading UDA member in north B...
Leading loyalist flees NI following attempted coup
A leading north Belfast loyalist is believed to have fled Northern Ireland following a failed attempt to retake his former stomping ground. Jim Simpson, who was once the leading UDA member in north B...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2003
Rolls-Royce awarded £17m for aerospace research
Rolls-Royce have been awarded £17.3 million in DTI funding for a new civil aerospace research programme, it has been announced today. The new programme, called ATAP-10, will draw on £38.8 million in ...
Rolls-Royce awarded £17m for aerospace research
Rolls-Royce have been awarded £17.3 million in DTI funding for a new civil aerospace research programme, it has been announced today. The new programme, called ATAP-10, will draw on £38.8 million in ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2003
£2.5m support pledged to tackle crime against older people
Criminal Justice Minister John Spellar today launched a £2.5 million campaign to tackle crime against older people. Under the new initiative the government will to supply and fit, free of charge, add...
£2.5m support pledged to tackle crime against older people
Criminal Justice Minister John Spellar today launched a £2.5 million campaign to tackle crime against older people. Under the new initiative the government will to supply and fit, free of charge, add...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2003
UK-wide charges could cut congestion: report
Congestion charges should be introduced nationally and added on top of fuel taxes to help reduce traffic and pollution, according to a report by leading think tank. In a report published today, the ...
UK-wide charges could cut congestion: report
Congestion charges should be introduced nationally and added on top of fuel taxes to help reduce traffic and pollution, according to a report by leading think tank. In a report published today, the ...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2003
Historic Pathe archive placed on internet
A collection of more than 12 million historic photographs has been created from Britain’s world famous British Pathe newsreel archive for free internet access. British Pathe’s film collection spannin...
Historic Pathe archive placed on internet
A collection of more than 12 million historic photographs has been created from Britain’s world famous British Pathe newsreel archive for free internet access. British Pathe’s film collection spannin...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2003
Elderly couple threatened during robbery
An elderly brother and sister have been held at knifepoint in their Co Armagh home. The two siblings, who are in their 80s, were in their house at Hawthorn Drive in Bleary when four masked men entere...
Elderly couple threatened during robbery
An elderly brother and sister have been held at knifepoint in their Co Armagh home. The two siblings, who are in their 80s, were in their house at Hawthorn Drive in Bleary when four masked men entere...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2003
Dale Farm owner announces £4.5m Centre of Excellence
The parent company of leading Ice Cream maker, Dale Farm are to invest £4.5 million in a new Technical Centre of Excellence. United Dairy Farmers will use the Centre to develop innovative dairy produ...
Dale Farm owner announces £4.5m Centre of Excellence
The parent company of leading Ice Cream maker, Dale Farm are to invest £4.5 million in a new Technical Centre of Excellence. United Dairy Farmers will use the Centre to develop innovative dairy produ...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2003
Smoking dope could affect male fertility, says study
Men who smoke marijuana frequently have significantly less semen, a lower total sperm count and their sperm behave abnormally, "all of which may affect fertility adversely", a new study in reproductiv...
Smoking dope could affect male fertility, says study
Men who smoke marijuana frequently have significantly less semen, a lower total sperm count and their sperm behave abnormally, "all of which may affect fertility adversely", a new study in reproductiv...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2003
Rate of inflation falls to 2.8%
The rate of inflation has dipped to 2.8% by September – in line with government expectations – according to the Office of National Statistics. The largest downward effect on the inflation rate, whic...
Rate of inflation falls to 2.8%
The rate of inflation has dipped to 2.8% by September – in line with government expectations – according to the Office of National Statistics. The largest downward effect on the inflation rate, whic...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2003
Microsoft closes MSN chat room service
Microsoft has closed its MSN Chat service in response to fears that it could be used by paedophiles to groom potential victims and spread spam mail. The company said that the increase in abuse of the...
Microsoft closes MSN chat room service
Microsoft has closed its MSN Chat service in response to fears that it could be used by paedophiles to groom potential victims and spread spam mail. The company said that the increase in abuse of the...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2003
New campaign aims to tackle domestic violence
Health Minister, Angela Smith today signalled the start of a new campaign to tackle domestic violence in Northern Ireland. Speaking at the launch of a consultation paper, 'Tackling Violence At Home,'...
New campaign aims to tackle domestic violence
Health Minister, Angela Smith today signalled the start of a new campaign to tackle domestic violence in Northern Ireland. Speaking at the launch of a consultation paper, 'Tackling Violence At Home,'...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2003
NI tourism strategy launched
A new tourism strategy aimed at turning Northern Ireland into an international region of economic, social and cultural importance, has been launched today. 'Tourism in Northern Ireland –a strategic f...
NI tourism strategy launched
A new tourism strategy aimed at turning Northern Ireland into an international region of economic, social and cultural importance, has been launched today. 'Tourism in Northern Ireland –a strategic f...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2003
ITV increase programme budget
ITV have announced a 7% increase in ITV1's network programme budget for the financial year 2003/4. Agreed by ITV shareholders, principally Carlton and Granada, the move follows the announcement last ...
ITV increase programme budget
ITV have announced a 7% increase in ITV1's network programme budget for the financial year 2003/4. Agreed by ITV shareholders, principally Carlton and Granada, the move follows the announcement last ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2003
Minister snares hare coursing plans
Plans by a coursing club to net hares for a coursing meet have been snared by NIO Minister, Angela Smith. The application from Dungannon and District Coursing Club was turned down because of the low ...
Minister snares hare coursing plans
Plans by a coursing club to net hares for a coursing meet have been snared by NIO Minister, Angela Smith. The application from Dungannon and District Coursing Club was turned down because of the low ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2003
Derry firm up for £10,000 UK Enterprise Award
A local firm in Derry has been shortlisted for the final of the forthcoming Enterprising Solutions Award, which celebrates the best social and community enterprises in the UK. Creggan Enterprises Lim...
Derry firm up for £10,000 UK Enterprise Award
A local firm in Derry has been shortlisted for the final of the forthcoming Enterprising Solutions Award, which celebrates the best social and community enterprises in the UK. Creggan Enterprises Lim...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2003
Spellar opens £4.9m Comber bypass
The £4.9 million second stage of the Comber Bypass has demonstrated the Department for Regional Development’s continuing commitment to the improvement of Northern Ireland’s Strategic Road Network, acc...
Spellar opens £4.9m Comber bypass
The £4.9 million second stage of the Comber Bypass has demonstrated the Department for Regional Development’s continuing commitment to the improvement of Northern Ireland’s Strategic Road Network, acc...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2003
Police mount Clean Sweep against drug dealers
Operation Clean Sweep swept into action this morning, as 360 police officers carried out 28 search warrants against suspected drug dealers across Cheshire and Merseyside. More than 360 officers took ...
Police mount Clean Sweep against drug dealers
Operation Clean Sweep swept into action this morning, as 360 police officers carried out 28 search warrants against suspected drug dealers across Cheshire and Merseyside. More than 360 officers took ...
Recruitment News, Oct 13, 2003
National Construction College Scotland Launches New Apprenticeship
The Scottish construction industry's need for a dramatic improvement in its health and safety record has led to the development of a new training course. The Occupational Health and Safety SVQ Level ...
National Construction College Scotland Launches New Apprenticeship
The Scottish construction industry's need for a dramatic improvement in its health and safety record has led to the development of a new training course. The Occupational Health and Safety SVQ Level ...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2003
Lottery-backed UK films net £125m in receipts
National Lottery investments in the UK film industry has generated box office takings of over £125 million, new figures released today have revealed. Overall, £13 million of Lottery funding invested ...
Lottery-backed UK films net £125m in receipts
National Lottery investments in the UK film industry has generated box office takings of over £125 million, new figures released today have revealed. Overall, £13 million of Lottery funding invested ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2003
'Positive' Downing Street talks end without election date
Prime Minister, Tony Blair and Irish Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern have met in London today ahead of this week's election date deadline. UUP leader, David Trimble and Sinn Fein President, Gerry Adams joine...
'Positive' Downing Street talks end without election date
Prime Minister, Tony Blair and Irish Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern have met in London today ahead of this week's election date deadline. UUP leader, David Trimble and Sinn Fein President, Gerry Adams joine...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2003
Scottish BMA warns against GP contract delay
The British Medical Association (BMA) has warned of the "potentially devastating repercussions" for general practice in Scotland if there is a delay in implementing legislation for new GP contracts. ...
Scottish BMA warns against GP contract delay
The British Medical Association (BMA) has warned of the "potentially devastating repercussions" for general practice in Scotland if there is a delay in implementing legislation for new GP contracts. ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2003
Derry man dies after mob attack ambulance
The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service has reacted angrily to claims that a man died in Londonderry at the weekend because an ambulance was not immediately available to come to his aid. James McGinle...
Derry man dies after mob attack ambulance
The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service has reacted angrily to claims that a man died in Londonderry at the weekend because an ambulance was not immediately available to come to his aid. James McGinle...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2003
One third of NI children live in poverty
A report published today has revealed that over one third's of Northern Ireland's children are living in poverty. The report, entitled Bare Necessities, was published on Monday by think-tank Democrat...
One third of NI children live in poverty
A report published today has revealed that over one third's of Northern Ireland's children are living in poverty. The report, entitled Bare Necessities, was published on Monday by think-tank Democrat...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2003
'More stringent' GM crops trials to be introduced
Defra announced today that "more stringent conditions" would be applied to future GM crop trials, following the discovery of additional GM material at Farm Scale Evaluation (FSE) sites during the summ...
'More stringent' GM crops trials to be introduced
Defra announced today that "more stringent conditions" would be applied to future GM crop trials, following the discovery of additional GM material at Farm Scale Evaluation (FSE) sites during the summ...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2003
UK police stations benefit from £20m grants
A £20 million boost to improve police facilities was announced today by Home Office Minister Hazel Blears. Video suites for vulnerable witnesses, information technology upgrades, forensic science sup...
UK police stations benefit from £20m grants
A £20 million boost to improve police facilities was announced today by Home Office Minister Hazel Blears. Video suites for vulnerable witnesses, information technology upgrades, forensic science sup...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2003
New Lib Dem frontbench team unveiled
Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy has announced a shake-up of his frontbench team. The party's leader said today he was "delighted to confirm the revised set of appointments," which will take n...
New Lib Dem frontbench team unveiled
Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy has announced a shake-up of his frontbench team. The party's leader said today he was "delighted to confirm the revised set of appointments," which will take n...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2003
Disadvantaged communities get £6m funding boost
More than £6 million to develop enterprise among disadvantaged communities and under-represented groups was announced by Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt today. The money is being awarded...
Disadvantaged communities get £6m funding boost
More than £6 million to develop enterprise among disadvantaged communities and under-represented groups was announced by Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt today. The money is being awarded...
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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.