Northern Ireland News for October 2003 : Page 13
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2003
Mourne National Park takes a step closer
A National Park for the Mournes area of Co Down took a step closer today after the Government confirmed its intention to set up a new independent working party to advise on the establishment of such a...
Mourne National Park takes a step closer
A National Park for the Mournes area of Co Down took a step closer today after the Government confirmed its intention to set up a new independent working party to advise on the establishment of such a...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2003
M&S backtracks over &More credit card after OFT probe
Marks and Spencer Financial Services (MSFS) has changed the way it will offer to replace its store cards by the &More credit card after action by the Office of Fair Trading. MSFS had sent out letters...
M&S backtracks over &More credit card after OFT probe
Marks and Spencer Financial Services (MSFS) has changed the way it will offer to replace its store cards by the &More credit card after action by the Office of Fair Trading. MSFS had sent out letters...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2003
Government strategy aims to tackle fuel poverty
Nearly one in every three families in Northern Ireland face difficulty in paying their fuel bills, a government Minister revealed today. Social Development Minister, John Spellar's comments came at t...
Government strategy aims to tackle fuel poverty
Nearly one in every three families in Northern Ireland face difficulty in paying their fuel bills, a government Minister revealed today. Social Development Minister, John Spellar's comments came at t...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2003
Belfast City help boost bmi passenger numbers
Belfast City Airport has helped leading UK airline, bmi record a 21% increase in passenger numbers for the month of September. The company's Belfast route saw passenger numbers rise by 14% with the o...
Belfast City help boost bmi passenger numbers
Belfast City Airport has helped leading UK airline, bmi record a 21% increase in passenger numbers for the month of September. The company's Belfast route saw passenger numbers rise by 14% with the o...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2003
Age discrimination legislation proposals published
Proposals for outlawing age discrimination in employment and vocational training have been published by the Office of First Minister and Deputy Minister today. The consultation, entitled 'Promoting E...
Age discrimination legislation proposals published
Proposals for outlawing age discrimination in employment and vocational training have been published by the Office of First Minister and Deputy Minister today. The consultation, entitled 'Promoting E...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2003
Post Office to offer own-brand loans and mortgages
The Post Office and Bank of Ireland have announced a joint venture which will see the creation of Post Office-branded financial products, such as mortgages and loans, launched early in the New Year. ...
Post Office to offer own-brand loans and mortgages
The Post Office and Bank of Ireland have announced a joint venture which will see the creation of Post Office-branded financial products, such as mortgages and loans, launched early in the New Year. ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2003
Minister announces relocation of Foyle and Londonderry College
Education Minister, Jane Kennedy today announced approval for the relocation of Foyle & Londonderry College to a greenfield site at Gransha/Stradreagh on the East Bank of the River Foyle. Ms Kennedy ...
Minister announces relocation of Foyle and Londonderry College
Education Minister, Jane Kennedy today announced approval for the relocation of Foyle & Londonderry College to a greenfield site at Gransha/Stradreagh on the East Bank of the River Foyle. Ms Kennedy ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2003
NIFTC launches two new development funds
The Northern Ireland Film & Television Commission (NIFTC) today launched a new £1.5 million Company Development Fund which aims to provide a limited number of NI based independent production companies...
NIFTC launches two new development funds
The Northern Ireland Film & Television Commission (NIFTC) today launched a new £1.5 million Company Development Fund which aims to provide a limited number of NI based independent production companies...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2003
Think! road safety campaign links up with Football League
The Think! Road Safety Campaign has signed a new six-figure sponsorship deal with 60 clubs from the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions of The Football League. Road safety messages will reach a wide audience...
Think! road safety campaign links up with Football League
The Think! Road Safety Campaign has signed a new six-figure sponsorship deal with 60 clubs from the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions of The Football League. Road safety messages will reach a wide audience...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2003
NI firm secure luxury apartments contract
A leading Northern Ireland construction firm have secured a contract to fit out part of a £30 million set of luxury apartments in London. Antrim-based Mivan will help fit out 664 bathrooms, with a to...
NI firm secure luxury apartments contract
A leading Northern Ireland construction firm have secured a contract to fit out part of a £30 million set of luxury apartments in London. Antrim-based Mivan will help fit out 664 bathrooms, with a to...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2003
Hi-tech road signs to put motorists in the picture
Brand new road signs that display pictures as well as text to inform motorists about road conditions and incidents on the motorway network were switched on today by Transport Minister Kim Howells. It...
Hi-tech road signs to put motorists in the picture
Brand new road signs that display pictures as well as text to inform motorists about road conditions and incidents on the motorway network were switched on today by Transport Minister Kim Howells. It...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2003
UK Energy Minister launches new initiative in Belfast
A new initiative to encourage the development of renewable energy in Northern Ireland is being launched today in Belfast by UK Energy Minister, Stephen Timms. The Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin...
UK Energy Minister launches new initiative in Belfast
A new initiative to encourage the development of renewable energy in Northern Ireland is being launched today in Belfast by UK Energy Minister, Stephen Timms. The Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin...
Recruitment News, Oct 7, 2003
Choose A Career In Construction
Construction staff at Bellway West Midlands hope this year's National Construction Week will raise awareness of the opportunities that exist for young people in the industry, as well as boosting its a...
Choose A Career In Construction
Construction staff at Bellway West Midlands hope this year's National Construction Week will raise awareness of the opportunities that exist for young people in the industry, as well as boosting its a...
Business News, Oct 7, 2003
Campaign Aims To Combat Dangerous Substances
The first pan-European campaign to reduce the risks of chemicals, biological agents and other dangerous substances at work, has taken place in October 2003. According to research, around 21% of EU em...
Campaign Aims To Combat Dangerous Substances
The first pan-European campaign to reduce the risks of chemicals, biological agents and other dangerous substances at work, has taken place in October 2003. According to research, around 21% of EU em...
Recruitment News, Oct 7, 2003
Griffner Coillte To Create 250 Jobs In Mullingar
A new manufacturing facility in Mullingar - which is set to provide 250 jobs when in full production - has been officially opened by Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Dermot A...
Griffner Coillte To Create 250 Jobs In Mullingar
A new manufacturing facility in Mullingar - which is set to provide 250 jobs when in full production - has been officially opened by Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Dermot A...
UK National News, Oct 7, 2003
Ferdinand will not face Turkey after missing drugs test
England defender Rio Ferdinand will miss his country's crucial European Championship qualifier against Turkey this Saturday after he missed a random drugs test. Ferdinand was one of four players due ...
Ferdinand will not face Turkey after missing drugs test
England defender Rio Ferdinand will miss his country's crucial European Championship qualifier against Turkey this Saturday after he missed a random drugs test. Ferdinand was one of four players due ...
UK National News, Oct 7, 2003
Carlton/Granada merger to go ahead
ITV giants Carlton and Granada have been given approval to merge by Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt, subject to certain advertising sales restrictions. Hewitt accepted the conclusions of...
Carlton/Granada merger to go ahead
ITV giants Carlton and Granada have been given approval to merge by Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt, subject to certain advertising sales restrictions. Hewitt accepted the conclusions of...
UK National News, Oct 7, 2003
Tory 'school's passport' offers parents 'greater say'
The Conservatives have unveiled plans to give parents a "greater say" in choosing schools for their children at their party's conference in Blackpool. The Shadow Education Secretary Damian Green ann...
Tory 'school's passport' offers parents 'greater say'
The Conservatives have unveiled plans to give parents a "greater say" in choosing schools for their children at their party's conference in Blackpool. The Shadow Education Secretary Damian Green ann...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2003
Four people arrested following body find in Limavady
Four people have been arrested following the discovery of a man's body in a burning shed in Limavady last night. The three men and one woman were being questioned by police after the body was found n...
Four people arrested following body find in Limavady
Four people have been arrested following the discovery of a man's body in a burning shed in Limavady last night. The three men and one woman were being questioned by police after the body was found n...
UK National News, Oct 7, 2003
Law set to allow closer tracking of sex offenders
New powers will be added to the Sexual Offences Bill today to help the police to crack down on sex offenders who try to evade registration by not informing the police of their change of name or addres...
Law set to allow closer tracking of sex offenders
New powers will be added to the Sexual Offences Bill today to help the police to crack down on sex offenders who try to evade registration by not informing the police of their change of name or addres...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2003
Spellar confirms water charges for 2006
Regional Development Minister, John Spellar has said that while Northern Ireland's water service will not become privatised, however he stated that water charges will be introduced in 2006 despite loc...
Spellar confirms water charges for 2006
Regional Development Minister, John Spellar has said that while Northern Ireland's water service will not become privatised, however he stated that water charges will be introduced in 2006 despite loc...
UK National News, Oct 7, 2003
£125m earmarked to revitalise housing in north west
Around 15,000 households are set to benefit from a £125 million grant to revitalise communities in Manchester and Salford. The money will help to refurbish or repair 13,400 homes, build 1,000 modern ...
£125m earmarked to revitalise housing in north west
Around 15,000 households are set to benefit from a £125 million grant to revitalise communities in Manchester and Salford. The money will help to refurbish or repair 13,400 homes, build 1,000 modern ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2003
Policing Board endorses PSNI career structure plans
The Northern Ireland Policing Board has endorsed a new Tenure of Post Policy for the PSNI at a meeting in Belfast. The Tenure Policy, which is a recommendation of the Independent Commission for Polic...
Policing Board endorses PSNI career structure plans
The Northern Ireland Policing Board has endorsed a new Tenure of Post Policy for the PSNI at a meeting in Belfast. The Tenure Policy, which is a recommendation of the Independent Commission for Polic...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2003
FSB give mixed welcome to NI budget plans
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has given a mixed welcome to yesterday's budget plans announced by Finance Minister, Ian Pearson. Monday's announcement saw a proposed £7 billion budget round...
FSB give mixed welcome to NI budget plans
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has given a mixed welcome to yesterday's budget plans announced by Finance Minister, Ian Pearson. Monday's announcement saw a proposed £7 billion budget round...
UK National News, Oct 7, 2003
World body demands $3.5m for Liberia aid relief
The World Food Programme (WFP) has issued an appeal for an additional $3.5 million to provide relief in war-torn Liberia. The agency said that the money would be used to support a humanitarian air se...
World body demands $3.5m for Liberia aid relief
The World Food Programme (WFP) has issued an appeal for an additional $3.5 million to provide relief in war-torn Liberia. The agency said that the money would be used to support a humanitarian air se...
UK National News, Oct 7, 2003
Developing countries need greater assistance, says UN
The international community must help developing countries to play greater roles in world trade and absorb new technologies, a senior United Nations official has said. To turn globalisation into a po...
Developing countries need greater assistance, says UN
The international community must help developing countries to play greater roles in world trade and absorb new technologies, a senior United Nations official has said. To turn globalisation into a po...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2003
Minister targets 100% NI broadband capability
The Government’s vision is for Northern Ireland to be the leading broadband region in the UK and the first region to have 100% broadband availability, Enterprise Minister, Ian Pearson, said today. T...
Minister targets 100% NI broadband capability
The Government’s vision is for Northern Ireland to be the leading broadband region in the UK and the first region to have 100% broadband availability, Enterprise Minister, Ian Pearson, said today. T...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2003
Omagh firm secure contract for £100m hospital construction
An Omagh-based company has secured a major contract to provide building services co-ordination to a Dublin based company which is involved in the construction of the new £100 million hospital in the R...
Omagh firm secure contract for £100m hospital construction
An Omagh-based company has secured a major contract to provide building services co-ordination to a Dublin based company which is involved in the construction of the new £100 million hospital in the R...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2003
CAB introduces new 24/7 information website
The Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) in Northern Ireland has launched a new website aimed at improving its advice service for the general public. The site at <A HREF= 'http://www.adviceguide.org.uk' TARG...
CAB introduces new 24/7 information website
The Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) in Northern Ireland has launched a new website aimed at improving its advice service for the general public. The site at <A HREF= 'http://www.adviceguide.org.uk' TARG...
UK National News, Oct 7, 2003
Royal Mail late letters compensation scheme unveiled
Royal Mail has introduced a new compensation system for customers whose deliveries arrive late. The new arrangements could see customers awarded £3.36 worth of postage in a book of First Class stamps...
Royal Mail late letters compensation scheme unveiled
Royal Mail has introduced a new compensation system for customers whose deliveries arrive late. The new arrangements could see customers awarded £3.36 worth of postage in a book of First Class stamps...
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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.