Northern Ireland News for October 2003 : Page 11
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2003
Minister announces wild animal legislation plans
The Department of Environment has begun a 12 week consultation exercise on proposals to introduce legislation to regulate dangerous wild animals kept by private individuals in Northern Ireland. The l...
Minister announces wild animal legislation plans
The Department of Environment has begun a 12 week consultation exercise on proposals to introduce legislation to regulate dangerous wild animals kept by private individuals in Northern Ireland. The l...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2003
Peace II funding tops 100 million euro mark
One hundred million euro of Peace II funds have now been spent in Northern Ireland and the Border Region, the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) revealed today. The SEUPB is the organisation that ove...
Peace II funding tops 100 million euro mark
One hundred million euro of Peace II funds have now been spent in Northern Ireland and the Border Region, the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) revealed today. The SEUPB is the organisation that ove...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2003
HSENI warn of hazardous substances use
The Health and Safety Executive of Northern Ireland (HSENI) has urged all organisations that use hazardous substances to look at ways of preventing ill health in the workplace. The warning comes as t...
HSENI warn of hazardous substances use
The Health and Safety Executive of Northern Ireland (HSENI) has urged all organisations that use hazardous substances to look at ways of preventing ill health in the workplace. The warning comes as t...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2003
Employers to be recognised for disabilities promotion
Employers who promote the employment of people with disabilities in their workforce are set to be recognised by a new government award scheme. NIO Minister John Spellar announced his plans for the sc...
Employers to be recognised for disabilities promotion
Employers who promote the employment of people with disabilities in their workforce are set to be recognised by a new government award scheme. NIO Minister John Spellar announced his plans for the sc...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2003
New fertility service plans unveiled
Health Minister Angela Smith has published a consultation document on the future of fertility services in Northern Ireland. Launching the consultation paper ‘From People to Parents’, Angela Smith sai...
New fertility service plans unveiled
Health Minister Angela Smith has published a consultation document on the future of fertility services in Northern Ireland. Launching the consultation paper ‘From People to Parents’, Angela Smith sai...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2003
Conference focuses on employment law
A half-day conference focusing on recent developments in employment law could help reduce the number of small and medium sized companies (SME’s) in the north-west that fall foul of employment legislat...
Conference focuses on employment law
A half-day conference focusing on recent developments in employment law could help reduce the number of small and medium sized companies (SME’s) in the north-west that fall foul of employment legislat...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2003
Keep kids safe on Bonfire Night, parents warned
A new campaign to remind parents of the dangers of fireworks in the hands of children has been launched today by the DTI, on the day that fireworks go on sale across the UK. Despite an overall fall o...
Keep kids safe on Bonfire Night, parents warned
A new campaign to remind parents of the dangers of fireworks in the hands of children has been launched today by the DTI, on the day that fireworks go on sale across the UK. Despite an overall fall o...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2003
High Street set to offer NHS hearing aids
NHS hearing aids are set to be made available – free of charge to NHS patients – on the High Street, under plans announced today by the department of health. The Modernised NHS Audiology services wil...
High Street set to offer NHS hearing aids
NHS hearing aids are set to be made available – free of charge to NHS patients – on the High Street, under plans announced today by the department of health. The Modernised NHS Audiology services wil...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2003
Hospitality sector comes under spotlight during two-day event
Northern Ireland's hospitality industry will be under the spotlight over the coming week as Hospitality Exchange 2003 opens in Belfast. The two-day event begins on Tuesday at the Ramada Hotel, and is...
Hospitality sector comes under spotlight during two-day event
Northern Ireland's hospitality industry will be under the spotlight over the coming week as Hospitality Exchange 2003 opens in Belfast. The two-day event begins on Tuesday at the Ramada Hotel, and is...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2003
Children to have say in Commissioner appointment
The new Children's Commissioner will be chosen with the help of children and young people, the government announced today. Margaret Hodge, Minister for Children, Young People and Families, said that ...
Children to have say in Commissioner appointment
The new Children's Commissioner will be chosen with the help of children and young people, the government announced today. Margaret Hodge, Minister for Children, Young People and Families, said that ...
Business News, Oct 10, 2003
Prince Andrew presents Queen's Award to IFS
HRH Prince Andrew visited IFS Global Logistics' in Carrickfergus facility yesterday to officially present the Queens Award for Enterprise. The Prince spent time viewing the unique web based software ...
Prince Andrew presents Queen's Award to IFS
HRH Prince Andrew visited IFS Global Logistics' in Carrickfergus facility yesterday to officially present the Queens Award for Enterprise. The Prince spent time viewing the unique web based software ...
Recruitment News, Oct 10, 2003
Skilled migrants to pay £150 entry charge
Workers applying to come to the UK under the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP) will have to pay £150 from the end of this month, the Home Office announced today. The charge, which will cover th...
Skilled migrants to pay £150 entry charge
Workers applying to come to the UK under the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP) will have to pay £150 from the end of this month, the Home Office announced today. The charge, which will cover th...
Recruitment News, Oct 10, 2003
Trusts urged to meet doctors training directive
Health Secretary John Reid today urged all NHS trusts to tackle head-on the approaching deadline of the Working Time Directive for doctors in training. The Directive, which must be implemented by Aug...
Trusts urged to meet doctors training directive
Health Secretary John Reid today urged all NHS trusts to tackle head-on the approaching deadline of the Working Time Directive for doctors in training. The Directive, which must be implemented by Aug...
UK National News, Oct 10, 2003
Service held for Iraq war dead
A service of remembrance for those who served and died in the recent campaign in Iraq has been held at St Paul's Cathedral in the City of London today. The service was led by the Queen, and included ...
Service held for Iraq war dead
A service of remembrance for those who served and died in the recent campaign in Iraq has been held at St Paul's Cathedral in the City of London today. The service was led by the Queen, and included ...
UK National News, Oct 10, 2003
Opposition more divided than ever, says Labour chairman
Following on from the Opposition leader's speech in Blackpool yesterday, Labour Party chairman Ian McCartney has claimed that the Tories were "more divided, more extreme and more incoherent than ever"...
Opposition more divided than ever, says Labour chairman
Following on from the Opposition leader's speech in Blackpool yesterday, Labour Party chairman Ian McCartney has claimed that the Tories were "more divided, more extreme and more incoherent than ever"...
UK National News, Oct 10, 2003
Jarvis pulls out of rail maintenance contracts
The rail maintenance company Jarvis – which is currently being investigated following the Potter's Bar rail crash – has announced today that it is to "exit rail maintenance contracts" for "commercial"...
Jarvis pulls out of rail maintenance contracts
The rail maintenance company Jarvis – which is currently being investigated following the Potter's Bar rail crash – has announced today that it is to "exit rail maintenance contracts" for "commercial"...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2003
Rebel MP's set to retake whip
The Ulster Unionist Party's three rebel MP's are set to retake the party whip next week. Jeffrey Donaldson, David Burnside and the Rev Martin Smyth are said to have discussed the matter privately at ...
Rebel MP's set to retake whip
The Ulster Unionist Party's three rebel MP's are set to retake the party whip next week. Jeffrey Donaldson, David Burnside and the Rev Martin Smyth are said to have discussed the matter privately at ...
UK National News, Oct 10, 2003
Earnings for FTSE bosses rise 288% in 10 years: report
The average earnings of FTSE 100 company executives has gone up by 288% over the past 10 years - six times more than that of their employees – according to a report published today. The figures on th...
Earnings for FTSE bosses rise 288% in 10 years: report
The average earnings of FTSE 100 company executives has gone up by 288% over the past 10 years - six times more than that of their employees – according to a report published today. The figures on th...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2003
Drugs Squad in double success
A woman has been arrested after cannabis, worth an estimated street value of £35,000, was recovered in Co Antrim this afternoon. Drugs Squad officers raided a house in Ballystrudder Gardens, Islandma...
Drugs Squad in double success
A woman has been arrested after cannabis, worth an estimated street value of £35,000, was recovered in Co Antrim this afternoon. Drugs Squad officers raided a house in Ballystrudder Gardens, Islandma...
UK National News, Oct 10, 2003
Climbie report shows children protection 'must be priority'
The government has said that improving child protection must be a "priority for all agencies" following the publication of a joint report by three national inspectorates. The findings from self-audit...
Climbie report shows children protection 'must be priority'
The government has said that improving child protection must be a "priority for all agencies" following the publication of a joint report by three national inspectorates. The findings from self-audit...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2003
Loyalists blamed for attack on prison officer's home
Loyalists have been blamed for an attack on a prison officer's home in Co Antrim last night. The officer's car suffered scorch damage in the attack in the Ferndale area of Glengormley, which occurred...
Loyalists blamed for attack on prison officer's home
Loyalists have been blamed for an attack on a prison officer's home in Co Antrim last night. The officer's car suffered scorch damage in the attack in the Ferndale area of Glengormley, which occurred...
UK National News, Oct 10, 2003
UN must face 'fundamental question' in aftermath of Iraq war
The war in Iraq and its aftermath has forced the UN to face "fundamental questions" as its unity has been threatened, United Nations Deputy-Secretary-General Louise Fréchette said today. Speaking be...
UN must face 'fundamental question' in aftermath of Iraq war
The war in Iraq and its aftermath has forced the UN to face "fundamental questions" as its unity has been threatened, United Nations Deputy-Secretary-General Louise Fréchette said today. Speaking be...
UK National News, Oct 10, 2003
South African jailed over cannabis smuggling
A South African man has been jailed for two-and-a-half years at Belfast Crown Court after pleading guilty to attempting to smuggle cannabis through Belfast City Airport. Customs officers intercepted ...
South African jailed over cannabis smuggling
A South African man has been jailed for two-and-a-half years at Belfast Crown Court after pleading guilty to attempting to smuggle cannabis through Belfast City Airport. Customs officers intercepted ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2003
Family escape injury in gun attack
A family have escaped injury after a number of gun shots were fired into their home in Bangor early this morning. The man, woman and two teenage boys were asleep upstairs when shots were fired throug...
Family escape injury in gun attack
A family have escaped injury after a number of gun shots were fired into their home in Bangor early this morning. The man, woman and two teenage boys were asleep upstairs when shots were fired throug...
UK National News, Oct 10, 2003
Green light given for tow of further 'Ghost Fleet' ships
The government has cleared the way for a further two ships to be towed to the UK to be scrapped following an independent surveyor's report from the US. The United States Maritime Administration (MAR...
Green light given for tow of further 'Ghost Fleet' ships
The government has cleared the way for a further two ships to be towed to the UK to be scrapped following an independent surveyor's report from the US. The United States Maritime Administration (MAR...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2003
Elderly women confronted by robbers
Police are appealing for information after a woman and her elderly mother had their east Belfast home robbed last night. Three men entered the house at Ranleigh Street, off the Ravenhill Road at arou...
Elderly women confronted by robbers
Police are appealing for information after a woman and her elderly mother had their east Belfast home robbed last night. Three men entered the house at Ranleigh Street, off the Ravenhill Road at arou...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2003
Local business urged to turn NI into thriving region
Local businesses must upgrade itself if Northern Ireland is top grow into a thriving, profitable business sector. This was the message from Enterprise Minister, Ian Pearson as he addressed members of...
Local business urged to turn NI into thriving region
Local businesses must upgrade itself if Northern Ireland is top grow into a thriving, profitable business sector. This was the message from Enterprise Minister, Ian Pearson as he addressed members of...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2003
NI entrepreneurs urged to 'GO For It'
Northern Ireland's budding entrepreneurs are being urged to 'GO For It' thanks to a new initiative by Invest NI. Comedian Patrick Kielty was in Belfast today to endorse Invest NI’s major new communic...
NI entrepreneurs urged to 'GO For It'
Northern Ireland's budding entrepreneurs are being urged to 'GO For It' thanks to a new initiative by Invest NI. Comedian Patrick Kielty was in Belfast today to endorse Invest NI’s major new communic...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2003
More support needed for victims of sex abuse, says RCN
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has today called for more support to address the mental health needs of adults who have been sexually abused. The RCN issued their call at their annual Mental Healt...
More support needed for victims of sex abuse, says RCN
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has today called for more support to address the mental health needs of adults who have been sexually abused. The RCN issued their call at their annual Mental Healt...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2003
Residents questioned over Council services
More than 10,000 residents in Northern Ireland are to be consulted about their views on the services provided by their local councils. During October and November 2003, a random selection of resident...
Residents questioned over Council services
More than 10,000 residents in Northern Ireland are to be consulted about their views on the services provided by their local councils. During October and November 2003, a random selection of resident...
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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.