Northern Ireland News for October 2003 : Page 15
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2003
Motorcyclist dies in Newtownards
A motorcyclist has died after a road traffic collision in Newtownards on Friday. The incident occurred at around 12pm when the man's motorcycle collided with a car on the Upper Gransha Road and Kerr'...
Motorcyclist dies in Newtownards
A motorcyclist has died after a road traffic collision in Newtownards on Friday. The incident occurred at around 12pm when the man's motorcycle collided with a car on the Upper Gransha Road and Kerr'...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2003
Three people rescued from burning flats
Fire crews have helped rescue a man and woman from their apartment after a block of flats caught fire in Co Antrim. The fire was spotted in a communal stairwell at the Ashley Park complex in Carrickf...
Three people rescued from burning flats
Fire crews have helped rescue a man and woman from their apartment after a block of flats caught fire in Co Antrim. The fire was spotted in a communal stairwell at the Ashley Park complex in Carrickf...
UK National News, Oct 3, 2003
NHS waiting lists shortest for a decade, report says
The government has claimed that patients are experiencing the shortest waiting lists for 10 years, following the publication of the latest NHS figures. The figures for August show that the total num...
NHS waiting lists shortest for a decade, report says
The government has claimed that patients are experiencing the shortest waiting lists for 10 years, following the publication of the latest NHS figures. The figures for August show that the total num...
UK National News, Oct 3, 2003
Annan voices 'deep disquiet' over Israeli's West Bank wall
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has expressed his "deep disquiet" at the Israeli government's decisions to continue construction of a separation wall on the West Bank and build 600 new houses in the a...
Annan voices 'deep disquiet' over Israeli's West Bank wall
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has expressed his "deep disquiet" at the Israeli government's decisions to continue construction of a separation wall on the West Bank and build 600 new houses in the a...
UK National News, Oct 3, 2003
Iraqi people to foot bill for reconstruction, says Rumsfeld
The Iraqi people will have to foot "the bulk" of the bill for the re-construction of the country's infrastructure, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has said. Iraqis will pay for the rebuilding of th...
Iraqi people to foot bill for reconstruction, says Rumsfeld
The Iraqi people will have to foot "the bulk" of the bill for the re-construction of the country's infrastructure, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has said. Iraqis will pay for the rebuilding of th...
UK National News, Oct 3, 2003
Army deal with suspect devices in Bath
British army explosives experts have been called in to deal with a number of suspect packages in the south west of England today. The cordon remains around the North Parade Road area of Bath while th...
Army deal with suspect devices in Bath
British army explosives experts have been called in to deal with a number of suspect packages in the south west of England today. The cordon remains around the North Parade Road area of Bath while th...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2003
Police make appeal following road death
Police are appealing for information after a man died in a road accident in Co Down yesterday. The man, whose name has not yet been released, was killed when his car collided with another vehicle on ...
Police make appeal following road death
Police are appealing for information after a man died in a road accident in Co Down yesterday. The man, whose name has not yet been released, was killed when his car collided with another vehicle on ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2003
End cycle of inter-community conflict says Minister
Victims' Minister, Angela Smith has said that ending the cycle of inter-community conflict is key to building a better future for Northern Ireland's post conflict communities. The Minister was speaki...
End cycle of inter-community conflict says Minister
Victims' Minister, Angela Smith has said that ending the cycle of inter-community conflict is key to building a better future for Northern Ireland's post conflict communities. The Minister was speaki...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2003
Bus crashes into Derry depot
Several people have been injured after a bus careered into a station depot in Londonderry today. The incident occurred when the Lough Swilly bus crashed into the depot stand, hitting a pillar before ...
Bus crashes into Derry depot
Several people have been injured after a bus careered into a station depot in Londonderry today. The incident occurred when the Lough Swilly bus crashed into the depot stand, hitting a pillar before ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2003
FSB to launch five point plan ahead of any elections
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Northern Ireland is to launch a five-point plan if the Assembly Elections are given the go ahead, it has been announced. In a speech to the FSB Seminar – K...
FSB to launch five point plan ahead of any elections
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Northern Ireland is to launch a five-point plan if the Assembly Elections are given the go ahead, it has been announced. In a speech to the FSB Seminar – K...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2003
Former Sports Minister hits out at football comments
Former Sports Minister, Michael McGimpsey has hit out at comments made by the Alliance Party in which it said not enough was being done at club level to deal with the problem of sectarianism in Irish ...
Former Sports Minister hits out at football comments
Former Sports Minister, Michael McGimpsey has hit out at comments made by the Alliance Party in which it said not enough was being done at club level to deal with the problem of sectarianism in Irish ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2003
NI business operating costs cheaper than rest of UK
A new report has said that Northern Ireland businesses have a distinct advantage over their neighbours across the British Isles as a result of operating costs. The report, undertaken by Pricewaterhou...
NI business operating costs cheaper than rest of UK
A new report has said that Northern Ireland businesses have a distinct advantage over their neighbours across the British Isles as a result of operating costs. The report, undertaken by Pricewaterhou...
UK National News, Oct 3, 2003
Appeal launched to avert 'humanitarian disaster' in Sudan
The UN refugee agency has launched an urgent appeal for $16.6 million to avert a humanitarian disaster on the Chad-Sudan border – where more than 65,000 Sudanese refugees are fleeing fighting. Th...
Appeal launched to avert 'humanitarian disaster' in Sudan
The UN refugee agency has launched an urgent appeal for $16.6 million to avert a humanitarian disaster on the Chad-Sudan border – where more than 65,000 Sudanese refugees are fleeing fighting. Th...
UK National News, Oct 3, 2003
Government signs gas co-operation deal with Norway
The government has today signed an agreement with Norway which, it is hoped, could fulfil up to a fifth of the UK's annual gas demand. Energy Minister Stephen Timms signed the deal which the governm...
Government signs gas co-operation deal with Norway
The government has today signed an agreement with Norway which, it is hoped, could fulfil up to a fifth of the UK's annual gas demand. Energy Minister Stephen Timms signed the deal which the governm...
UK National News, Oct 3, 2003
Planning collaboration can improve quality of life, says Minister
Closer collaboration between planners and those who produce Community Strategies can help improve the quality of life in communities across the country, Planning Minister Keith Hill said today. Mr Hi...
Planning collaboration can improve quality of life, says Minister
Closer collaboration between planners and those who produce Community Strategies can help improve the quality of life in communities across the country, Planning Minister Keith Hill said today. Mr Hi...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2003
Minister agrees to short extension for post primary group work
Education Minister, Jane Kennedy today agreed to give the Post Primary Working Group an extra month to complete its work. The Group, which will now report to the Minister at the end of November 2003,...
Minister agrees to short extension for post primary group work
Education Minister, Jane Kennedy today agreed to give the Post Primary Working Group an extra month to complete its work. The Group, which will now report to the Minister at the end of November 2003,...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2003
Laganside provide 'reel' aid to Cinemagic
Laganside Corporation have hooked a ‘reel’ treat for young people and the young at heart with the announcement that they are to sponsor the UK’s largest children’s film Festival, 'Cinemagic World Scre...
Laganside provide 'reel' aid to Cinemagic
Laganside Corporation have hooked a ‘reel’ treat for young people and the young at heart with the announcement that they are to sponsor the UK’s largest children’s film Festival, 'Cinemagic World Scre...
UK National News, Oct 2, 2003
Blunkett claims 'record high' police numbers
Police numbers in England and Wales have reached a "record high" of 136,386, Home Secretary David Blunkett announced today. The government claims that the represents the highest number since records...
Blunkett claims 'record high' police numbers
Police numbers in England and Wales have reached a "record high" of 136,386, Home Secretary David Blunkett announced today. The government claims that the represents the highest number since records...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2003
Road accident leaves 15 people injured
A major road traffic accident has left 15 people injured in Co Antrim today. The incident occurred when a minibus and articulated lorry collided on the Belfast Road near Larne at around 9.30am on Thu...
Road accident leaves 15 people injured
A major road traffic accident has left 15 people injured in Co Antrim today. The incident occurred when a minibus and articulated lorry collided on the Belfast Road near Larne at around 9.30am on Thu...
UK National News, Oct 2, 2003
Annual road casualty figures show slight drop in deaths
The latest statistics have revealed a 1% drop in the numbers of people killed on Britain's roads last year. According to 'Road Casualties Great Britain 2002 Annual Report', 3,431 people were killed o...
Annual road casualty figures show slight drop in deaths
The latest statistics have revealed a 1% drop in the numbers of people killed on Britain's roads last year. According to 'Road Casualties Great Britain 2002 Annual Report', 3,431 people were killed o...
UK National News, Oct 2, 2003
£22m in criminal cash funnelled back into communities
More than £22 million a year of criminals' cash is to be recycled back into communities and front-line agencies, the government announced today. Projects that bolster front-line agencies' ability to ...
£22m in criminal cash funnelled back into communities
More than £22 million a year of criminals' cash is to be recycled back into communities and front-line agencies, the government announced today. Projects that bolster front-line agencies' ability to ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2003
Murphy announces changes in 'hate' crime penalties
The Secretary of State, Paul Murphy has announced proposals for changes to legislation in Northern Ireland on crimes motivated by sectarianism and racism. The proposals include measures to put on a s...
Murphy announces changes in 'hate' crime penalties
The Secretary of State, Paul Murphy has announced proposals for changes to legislation in Northern Ireland on crimes motivated by sectarianism and racism. The proposals include measures to put on a s...
UK National News, Oct 2, 2003
Customs seizes suspect cash at London station
Customs officers have seized £23,900 suspect cash at Euston station on Tuesday, following its detection by a 'currency' dog. The money was seized using Customs powers under the Proceeds of Crime Act...
Customs seizes suspect cash at London station
Customs officers have seized £23,900 suspect cash at Euston station on Tuesday, following its detection by a 'currency' dog. The money was seized using Customs powers under the Proceeds of Crime Act...
UK National News, Oct 2, 2003
First dedicated clinic for male cancer sufferers opened
The first male cancer centre, dedicated to treating men suffering from testicular, prostrate and penile cancer, has been officially opened today at Edinburgh’s Western General Hospital. The male can...
First dedicated clinic for male cancer sufferers opened
The first male cancer centre, dedicated to treating men suffering from testicular, prostrate and penile cancer, has been officially opened today at Edinburgh’s Western General Hospital. The male can...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2003
Police woman injured in attack
A police woman has been treated in hospital after a police patrol was attacked by youths in east Belfast last night. The incident occurred near the Markets area of the city when the officer's car was...
Police woman injured in attack
A police woman has been treated in hospital after a police patrol was attacked by youths in east Belfast last night. The incident occurred near the Markets area of the city when the officer's car was...
Recruitment News, Oct 2, 2003
Scheme launched to get lone parents back into work
Lone parents are expected to benefit, both while they look for work and when they get a job, in 12 new pilot areas announced today. The Work Search Premium pilots, which are scheduled to start in Oct...
Scheme launched to get lone parents back into work
Lone parents are expected to benefit, both while they look for work and when they get a job, in 12 new pilot areas announced today. The Work Search Premium pilots, which are scheduled to start in Oct...
UK National News, Oct 2, 2003
UN force begins Liberia 'stability' operation
The United Nations blue helmets have embarked on a stability mission to Liberia – a nation torn asunder by nearly 15 years of civil war, brutality, rape, looting and corruption. Exchanging camouflag...
UN force begins Liberia 'stability' operation
The United Nations blue helmets have embarked on a stability mission to Liberia – a nation torn asunder by nearly 15 years of civil war, brutality, rape, looting and corruption. Exchanging camouflag...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2003
Prison Officers' Association hit out at UDA threat
A spokesman for the Prison Officers' Association has hit out at a supposed threat on its members from loyalist paramilitary group, the Ulster Defence Association (UDA). Association spokesman Finlay S...
Prison Officers' Association hit out at UDA threat
A spokesman for the Prison Officers' Association has hit out at a supposed threat on its members from loyalist paramilitary group, the Ulster Defence Association (UDA). Association spokesman Finlay S...
UK National News, Oct 2, 2003
UK roll out for credit card security scheme
A new credit card security programme is set to be rolled out across the UK, the Chip and PIN Programme revealed today. Confirmation of the rollout and release of the plans follow a successful chip a...
UK roll out for credit card security scheme
A new credit card security programme is set to be rolled out across the UK, the Chip and PIN Programme revealed today. Confirmation of the rollout and release of the plans follow a successful chip a...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2003
Local political parties indifferent to Labour decision
Northern Ireland's main political parties have responded with indifference to the decision by the Labour Party to allow people in Northern Ireland to join its ranks. Nearly 90% of delegates at the La...
Local political parties indifferent to Labour decision
Northern Ireland's main political parties have responded with indifference to the decision by the Labour Party to allow people in Northern Ireland to join its ranks. Nearly 90% of delegates at the La...
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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.