Northern Ireland News for October 2003 : Page 16
UK National News, Oct 2, 2003
Poorer countries will place pressure on dwindling fish stocks
Developing countries will "shape nearly all growth in the fish industry" in the next two decades, according to a report published today. 'Outlook for Fish to 2020: Meeting Global Demand', a report re...
Poorer countries will place pressure on dwindling fish stocks
Developing countries will "shape nearly all growth in the fish industry" in the next two decades, according to a report published today. 'Outlook for Fish to 2020: Meeting Global Demand', a report re...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2003
Parades Commission re-appointed for a further two years
The chairman and current members of Northern Ireland's Parades Commission have been re-appointed for a further two years, it was announced today. The Commission's current membership agreed to the two...
Parades Commission re-appointed for a further two years
The chairman and current members of Northern Ireland's Parades Commission have been re-appointed for a further two years, it was announced today. The Commission's current membership agreed to the two...
UK National News, Oct 2, 2003
Shortlist for Britain' best-loved charity award unveiled
The RSPB is one of just five charities shortlisted for Britain's Most Admired Charity Award 2003 – an award which is voted for by the charities themselves. The other charities to make the shortlist f...
Shortlist for Britain' best-loved charity award unveiled
The RSPB is one of just five charities shortlisted for Britain's Most Admired Charity Award 2003 – an award which is voted for by the charities themselves. The other charities to make the shortlist f...
UK National News, Oct 2, 2003
Lung disease statistics unveiled
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has today published updated statistics on work related mesothelioma deaths by geographical area within Great Britain. The statistics are based on previously publ...
Lung disease statistics unveiled
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has today published updated statistics on work related mesothelioma deaths by geographical area within Great Britain. The statistics are based on previously publ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2003
Management buy-out at Tyrone Crystal
Senior executives from the business behind one of Northern Ireland’s most familiar brand-names, Tyrone Crystal, have announced a buy-out of the Dungannon-based company from its Tipperary owners. The ...
Management buy-out at Tyrone Crystal
Senior executives from the business behind one of Northern Ireland’s most familiar brand-names, Tyrone Crystal, have announced a buy-out of the Dungannon-based company from its Tipperary owners. The ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2003
Maghaberry bomb alert a hoax
Police have declared a bomb alert in a Co Antrim village as a hoax. A suspicious device was found in a car parked at a pub in the village of Maghaberry early this morning. Several families had to be...
Maghaberry bomb alert a hoax
Police have declared a bomb alert in a Co Antrim village as a hoax. A suspicious device was found in a car parked at a pub in the village of Maghaberry early this morning. Several families had to be...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2003
MEP warns of cut in EU funding
A local MEP has warned that Northern Ireland could face severe cuts in financing as a result of the enlargement of the EU next year. UUP MEP Jim Nicholson made the stark warning to delegates at the E...
MEP warns of cut in EU funding
A local MEP has warned that Northern Ireland could face severe cuts in financing as a result of the enlargement of the EU next year. UUP MEP Jim Nicholson made the stark warning to delegates at the E...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2003
European trade delegation arrives in province
A European trade delegation has arrived in the North West today to take part in a two-day familiarisation visit to Northern Ireland. The trade commissioners, from Austria, Croatia and Lithuania, visi...
European trade delegation arrives in province
A European trade delegation has arrived in the North West today to take part in a two-day familiarisation visit to Northern Ireland. The trade commissioners, from Austria, Croatia and Lithuania, visi...
UK National News, Oct 1, 2003
Women lose right to save frozen embryos
Two women have lost a High Court bid to gain control over their frozen embryos without the consent of their former partners. Natallie Evans, 31, and Lorraine Hadley, 38, had been seeking the High Cou...
Women lose right to save frozen embryos
Two women have lost a High Court bid to gain control over their frozen embryos without the consent of their former partners. Natallie Evans, 31, and Lorraine Hadley, 38, had been seeking the High Cou...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 1, 2003
Woman in critical condition following gas explosion
A woman is critically ill in hospital after a gas explosion ripped through her Co Armagh home early this morning. The 39-year-old woman was attempting to light her gas cooker when the explosion occur...
Woman in critical condition following gas explosion
A woman is critically ill in hospital after a gas explosion ripped through her Co Armagh home early this morning. The 39-year-old woman was attempting to light her gas cooker when the explosion occur...
UK National News, Oct 1, 2003
UN report slams Israel's 'excessive force' against Palestinians
Israel is using "excessive force" in the occupied Palestinian territory (OPT), violating human rights in the name of counter-terrorism, and its building of a “separation wall” and expansion of settlem...
UN report slams Israel's 'excessive force' against Palestinians
Israel is using "excessive force" in the occupied Palestinian territory (OPT), violating human rights in the name of counter-terrorism, and its building of a “separation wall” and expansion of settlem...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 1, 2003
Shorts workers vote in favour of strike action
Members of the largest trade union group at Bombardier Shorts have narrowly voted in favour of strike action. The ballot, by trade union group Amicus, called on members to vote on whether they were p...
Shorts workers vote in favour of strike action
Members of the largest trade union group at Bombardier Shorts have narrowly voted in favour of strike action. The ballot, by trade union group Amicus, called on members to vote on whether they were p...
UK National News, Oct 1, 2003
Ladbrooke Grove train crash case to go ahead
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has begun its prosecution of Thames Trains Limited for alleged breaches of health and safety law in connection with the Ladbroke Grove rail collision. HSE made ...
Ladbrooke Grove train crash case to go ahead
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has begun its prosecution of Thames Trains Limited for alleged breaches of health and safety law in connection with the Ladbroke Grove rail collision. HSE made ...
UK National News, Oct 1, 2003
IAEA urges 'full disclosure' on Iranian nuclear programme
With the clock ticking towards a “decisive” and “non-negotiable” deadline of 31 October, the head of the UN nuclear watchdog agency today called on Iran to provide “full transparency and full disclosu...
IAEA urges 'full disclosure' on Iranian nuclear programme
With the clock ticking towards a “decisive” and “non-negotiable” deadline of 31 October, the head of the UN nuclear watchdog agency today called on Iran to provide “full transparency and full disclosu...
UK National News, Oct 1, 2003
£93m set aside for heart patients
A £93 million investment package has been set aside to reduce waiting times for patients suffering from heart ailments, the government announced today. The funding will pay for schemes including: a £...
£93m set aside for heart patients
A £93 million investment package has been set aside to reduce waiting times for patients suffering from heart ailments, the government announced today. The funding will pay for schemes including: a £...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 1, 2003
School bomb scare declared a hoax
A security alert at an integrated school in Co Tyrone has been declared a hoax. Army bomb experts carried out a controlled explosion on a device which was attached to the front gates of Dungannon In...
School bomb scare declared a hoax
A security alert at an integrated school in Co Tyrone has been declared a hoax. Army bomb experts carried out a controlled explosion on a device which was attached to the front gates of Dungannon In...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 1, 2003
Trimble and Adams meet for fifth time
UUP leader, David Trimble and Sinn Fein President, Gerry Adams are to meet today for the fifth time in two weeks in an attempt to break the current political logjam. Mr Trimble and Mr Adams, accompan...
Trimble and Adams meet for fifth time
UUP leader, David Trimble and Sinn Fein President, Gerry Adams are to meet today for the fifth time in two weeks in an attempt to break the current political logjam. Mr Trimble and Mr Adams, accompan...
UK National News, Oct 1, 2003
Health department clears up flu jab 'misunderstandings'
Some people aged 65 years and over are not claiming their free flu vaccinations because of "serious misunderstandings", according to research published today by the Department of Health. Published t...
Health department clears up flu jab 'misunderstandings'
Some people aged 65 years and over are not claiming their free flu vaccinations because of "serious misunderstandings", according to research published today by the Department of Health. Published t...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 1, 2003
NI Children's Commissioner begins first day in job
Nigel Williams was settling into his new job today as Northern Ireland's first Commissioner for Children and Young People. Mr Williams will have the widest range of powers of any Commissioner for Chi...
NI Children's Commissioner begins first day in job
Nigel Williams was settling into his new job today as Northern Ireland's first Commissioner for Children and Young People. Mr Williams will have the widest range of powers of any Commissioner for Chi...
UK National News, Oct 1, 2003
PCA investigates death in police custody
The Police Complaints Authority is to supervise the investigation into the death of a 49-year old woman in Sutton Coldfield on Saturday 27 September. Officers from West Midlands Police who had been c...
PCA investigates death in police custody
The Police Complaints Authority is to supervise the investigation into the death of a 49-year old woman in Sutton Coldfield on Saturday 27 September. Officers from West Midlands Police who had been c...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 1, 2003
Flu vaccination more important than ever
People who annually get the flu vaccination are being urged to make their appointment immediately. Launching this year’s flu immunisation programme, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ian Carson confir...
Flu vaccination more important than ever
People who annually get the flu vaccination are being urged to make their appointment immediately. Launching this year’s flu immunisation programme, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ian Carson confir...
UK National News, Oct 1, 2003
Straw pledges to maintain peace in Afghanistan
Following a meeting with Afghan president Hamid Karzai, the Foreign Secretary has said that Britain and the Afghan people remain "united" in ensuring that there would be a lasting peace in the country...
Straw pledges to maintain peace in Afghanistan
Following a meeting with Afghan president Hamid Karzai, the Foreign Secretary has said that Britain and the Afghan people remain "united" in ensuring that there would be a lasting peace in the country...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 1, 2003
Lord Mayor hits out at school attacks
The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Martin Morgan has called for an end to sectarian attacks on schools throughout the city. Cllr Morgan made his remarks following a spate of attacks on local schoo...
Lord Mayor hits out at school attacks
The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Martin Morgan has called for an end to sectarian attacks on schools throughout the city. Cllr Morgan made his remarks following a spate of attacks on local schoo...
UK National News, Oct 1, 2003
Charities warned to submit accounts on time
The Charity Commission launches a campaign today to warn charities that it is upping the ante in its approach to enforcement, following last year's showing when over a third of charities failed to sen...
Charities warned to submit accounts on time
The Charity Commission launches a campaign today to warn charities that it is upping the ante in its approach to enforcement, following last year's showing when over a third of charities failed to sen...
UK National News, Oct 1, 2003
Sky reaches seven-million subscriber target early
Five years to the day since Sky digital was launched, BSkyB have announced that they have achieved their target of seven million direct-to-home (DTH) satellite subscribers by the end of calendar year ...
Sky reaches seven-million subscriber target early
Five years to the day since Sky digital was launched, BSkyB have announced that they have achieved their target of seven million direct-to-home (DTH) satellite subscribers by the end of calendar year ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 1, 2003
Local nurses leading the way says report
Northern Ireland’s nurses and midwifes have risen to the challenge of modernising health and social services and are leading the way with a number of major healthcare achievements over the last four y...
Local nurses leading the way says report
Northern Ireland’s nurses and midwifes have risen to the challenge of modernising health and social services and are leading the way with a number of major healthcare achievements over the last four y...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 1, 2003
Minister cuts first sod on £70m college contract
Employment Minister, Jane Kennedy has cut the first sod on a £70m contract to build two new further education colleges in Dungannon and Omagh. Work has recently started on these major contracts to de...
Minister cuts first sod on £70m college contract
Employment Minister, Jane Kennedy has cut the first sod on a £70m contract to build two new further education colleges in Dungannon and Omagh. Work has recently started on these major contracts to de...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 1, 2003
Tax evaders asked to own up and avail of amnesty
Northern Ireland's tax evaders could save themselves thousands of pounds, as well as time in jail, if they take advantage of a little-known tax amnesty, according to professional financial services co...
Tax evaders asked to own up and avail of amnesty
Northern Ireland's tax evaders could save themselves thousands of pounds, as well as time in jail, if they take advantage of a little-known tax amnesty, according to professional financial services co...
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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.