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Northern Ireland News for October 2003 : Page 4
Recruitment News, Oct 27, 2003
2,000 jobs under treat as Hibernia Foods placed in administration
Almost 2,000 jobs are in the balance today after Hibernia Foods and its subsidiaries were placed in administration. The Dublin-based holding company, which produces US brand Sara Lee cakes under lice...
2,000 jobs under treat as Hibernia Foods placed in administration
Almost 2,000 jobs are in the balance today after Hibernia Foods and its subsidiaries were placed in administration. The Dublin-based holding company, which produces US brand Sara Lee cakes under lice...
Business News, Oct 27, 2003
UK's poor transport network 'tarnishes' business reputation
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has issue a stark warning to the government today, accusing it of failing to improve a transport system that was "tarnishing" the UK's reputation as a place...
UK's poor transport network 'tarnishes' business reputation
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has issue a stark warning to the government today, accusing it of failing to improve a transport system that was "tarnishing" the UK's reputation as a place...
Business News, Oct 27, 2003
Half of all UK homes connect to Internet
Half of all UK homes now have Internet access, according to new consumer research published today by Oftel. The key findings of the research show that 12.5 million UK households are now on-line, with...
Half of all UK homes connect to Internet
Half of all UK homes now have Internet access, according to new consumer research published today by Oftel. The key findings of the research show that 12.5 million UK households are now on-line, with...
UK National News, Oct 27, 2003
Cadbury to cut 10% of its workforce
Up to 5,500 jobs are to go at Cadbury Schweppes as part of a restructuring plan which the company has described as a programme of "ambitious cost reduction and growth initiatives". As part of the 'F...
Cadbury to cut 10% of its workforce
Up to 5,500 jobs are to go at Cadbury Schweppes as part of a restructuring plan which the company has described as a programme of "ambitious cost reduction and growth initiatives". As part of the 'F...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2003
One child in four being brought up by lone parent
One child in four in Northern Ireland is being brought up by a lone parent and is twice as likely to be poor as a child from a two parent family, new research has revealed. 'From Strength to Strength...
One child in four being brought up by lone parent
One child in four in Northern Ireland is being brought up by a lone parent and is twice as likely to be poor as a child from a two parent family, new research has revealed. 'From Strength to Strength...
UK National News, Oct 27, 2003
£2bn PFI scheme to tackle Birmingham's transport backlog
The government has given the go-ahead for a £2 billion private investment to be made available to the Birmingham Highway Management Service scheme. The Department for Transport will support this sche...
£2bn PFI scheme to tackle Birmingham's transport backlog
The government has given the go-ahead for a £2 billion private investment to be made available to the Birmingham Highway Management Service scheme. The Department for Transport will support this sche...
UK National News, Oct 27, 2003
Barclays buys wealth management firm for £210m
Barclays Bank has today announced the acquisition of Gerrard Management Services from Old Mutual plc for £210 million. Gerrard is one of the UK’s leading private client wealth managers with £12.5 bil...
Barclays buys wealth management firm for £210m
Barclays Bank has today announced the acquisition of Gerrard Management Services from Old Mutual plc for £210 million. Gerrard is one of the UK’s leading private client wealth managers with £12.5 bil...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2003
'Anxiety, unhappiness and loneliness' in NI jails
A recent survey has revealed that Northern Ireland's prison society is racked with anxiety, unhappiness and loneliness. The Howard League for Penal Reform, architects of a survey among prison inmates...
'Anxiety, unhappiness and loneliness' in NI jails
A recent survey has revealed that Northern Ireland's prison society is racked with anxiety, unhappiness and loneliness. The Howard League for Penal Reform, architects of a survey among prison inmates...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2003
Minister challenges illegal fuel users
Security Minister and Chair of the Organised Crime Task Force (OCTF), Jane Kennedy today warned motorists intent on breaking the law that "your chances of getting caught are increasing all the time". ...
Minister challenges illegal fuel users
Security Minister and Chair of the Organised Crime Task Force (OCTF), Jane Kennedy today warned motorists intent on breaking the law that "your chances of getting caught are increasing all the time". ...
UK National News, Oct 27, 2003
Half of all UK homes connected to Internet
Half of all UK homes now have Internet access, according to new consumer research published today by Oftel. The key findings of the research show that 12.5 million UK households are now on-line, with...
Half of all UK homes connected to Internet
Half of all UK homes now have Internet access, according to new consumer research published today by Oftel. The key findings of the research show that 12.5 million UK households are now on-line, with...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2003
Masked man attempts to abduct girl
Police have appealed for any witnesses to an attempted abduction in west Belfast at the weekend. A nine-year-old girl was standing outside a house at Laurel Bank in Poleglass at around 10pm on Saturd...
Masked man attempts to abduct girl
Police have appealed for any witnesses to an attempted abduction in west Belfast at the weekend. A nine-year-old girl was standing outside a house at Laurel Bank in Poleglass at around 10pm on Saturd...
UK National News, Oct 27, 2003
Oil spills compensation fund to top £180m
The level of compensation available to victims of oil pollution from tankers such as the Braer and Sea Empress is set to rise by just over 50% from today. Coastal communities, local businesses and ma...
Oil spills compensation fund to top £180m
The level of compensation available to victims of oil pollution from tankers such as the Braer and Sea Empress is set to rise by just over 50% from today. Coastal communities, local businesses and ma...
UK National News, Oct 27, 2003
Bingo industry gain from £35m tax cut
Changes to bingo taxation being introduced today will abolish the tax on bingo stakes and introduce duty on bingo clubs' gross profits, delivering a tax cut of £35 million to the bingo industry. Base...
Bingo industry gain from £35m tax cut
Changes to bingo taxation being introduced today will abolish the tax on bingo stakes and introduce duty on bingo clubs' gross profits, delivering a tax cut of £35 million to the bingo industry. Base...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2003
Trading Standards urges caution over prize draws
The Trading Standards Service (TSS) has warned members of the public to read the small print on letters notifying them that they have won a prize draw. It follows the issuing of letters from a compan...
Trading Standards urges caution over prize draws
The Trading Standards Service (TSS) has warned members of the public to read the small print on letters notifying them that they have won a prize draw. It follows the issuing of letters from a compan...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2003
Seagate to sponsor Foyle Film Festival
One of Ireland’s most exciting annual celebrations of the art of cinema, the Foyle Film Festival, is going from strength to strength this year with the support of a new main sponsor – Seagate Technolo...
Seagate to sponsor Foyle Film Festival
One of Ireland’s most exciting annual celebrations of the art of cinema, the Foyle Film Festival, is going from strength to strength this year with the support of a new main sponsor – Seagate Technolo...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2003
Trimble warns UUP could not enter government in current climate
The future of the executive has been entangled by the Gordian Knot that is the arms decommissioning issue, after the UUP leader warned today that he could not recommend that his party return to govern...
Trimble warns UUP could not enter government in current climate
The future of the executive has been entangled by the Gordian Knot that is the arms decommissioning issue, after the UUP leader warned today that he could not recommend that his party return to govern...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2003
Robinson claims PM 'deceit' over decommissioning
DUP deputy leader, Peter Robinson has claimed Prime Minister, Tony Blair is deceiving the people of Northern Ireland over decommissioning. Following his party's meeting with the International Indepen...
Robinson claims PM 'deceit' over decommissioning
DUP deputy leader, Peter Robinson has claimed Prime Minister, Tony Blair is deceiving the people of Northern Ireland over decommissioning. Following his party's meeting with the International Indepen...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2003
Cocaine seizure worth £1m says drug squad
Drugs squad officers have recovered cocaine worth an estimated street value of £1 million. The seizures were made in the Lisburn and Lurgan areas on Thursday. Welcoming the capture, Security Ministe...
Cocaine seizure worth £1m says drug squad
Drugs squad officers have recovered cocaine worth an estimated street value of £1 million. The seizures were made in the Lisburn and Lurgan areas on Thursday. Welcoming the capture, Security Ministe...
UK National News, Oct 24, 2003
Final Concorde touchdowns watched by thousands
The last transatlantic Concorde flight, which touched down at Heathrow this afternoon, has brought to a close 27 years of supersonic flights for passengers. The 100 celebrities on board flight BA002,...
Final Concorde touchdowns watched by thousands
The last transatlantic Concorde flight, which touched down at Heathrow this afternoon, has brought to a close 27 years of supersonic flights for passengers. The 100 celebrities on board flight BA002,...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2003
Victoria Square complex receives go-ahead
The Department for Social Development (DSD) today confirmed that Dutch-owned developer, AM Development UK Ltd is to redevelop the Victoria Square site in Belfast. The site, which is expected to gener...
Victoria Square complex receives go-ahead
The Department for Social Development (DSD) today confirmed that Dutch-owned developer, AM Development UK Ltd is to redevelop the Victoria Square site in Belfast. The site, which is expected to gener...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2003
IRA apologises over 'disappeared'
The IRA has apologised to the families of the so-called 'disappeared' for the suffering it has caused them. In a statement released today, the republican group said the re-examination of certain info...
IRA apologises over 'disappeared'
The IRA has apologised to the families of the so-called 'disappeared' for the suffering it has caused them. In a statement released today, the republican group said the re-examination of certain info...
UK National News, Oct 24, 2003
'Fundamental review' sees rail maintenance brought in-house
Network Rail has announced that it is to bring rail maintenance activity back in-house, and so unify the operation and maintenance of Britain's rail infrastructure. Today’s announcement represents th...
'Fundamental review' sees rail maintenance brought in-house
Network Rail has announced that it is to bring rail maintenance activity back in-house, and so unify the operation and maintenance of Britain's rail infrastructure. Today’s announcement represents th...
UK National News, Oct 24, 2003
Asylum families given reprieve in 'one-off exercise'
Allowing up to 15,000 asylum seeker families to remain in the UK to live and work will save taxpayer's money, Home Secretary David Blunkett said today. The Home Secretary said the decision was a "one...
Asylum families given reprieve in 'one-off exercise'
Allowing up to 15,000 asylum seeker families to remain in the UK to live and work will save taxpayer's money, Home Secretary David Blunkett said today. The Home Secretary said the decision was a "one...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2003
Derry Airport expansion angers residents
Around 17 houses are set to be demolished in Londonderry after the city's Council ratified plans to allow the extension of a runway at Derry Airport. Residents of Donnybrewar Road in Eglinton said th...
Derry Airport expansion angers residents
Around 17 houses are set to be demolished in Londonderry after the city's Council ratified plans to allow the extension of a runway at Derry Airport. Residents of Donnybrewar Road in Eglinton said th...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2003
Seven injured in separate road accidents
Seven people have been injured in two separate road accidents today. In Co Down, two men had to be cut free from their vehicles following a collision on the Bangor Road in Holywood. Four cars were i...
Seven injured in separate road accidents
Seven people have been injured in two separate road accidents today. In Co Down, two men had to be cut free from their vehicles following a collision on the Bangor Road in Holywood. Four cars were i...
UK National News, Oct 24, 2003
Stem cell technology unearths cancer clue: charity
Scientists from Cancer Research UK say they are closer to understanding how cancer cells spread around the body, following the publication of a new study using "cutting edge" stem cell technology. Re...
Stem cell technology unearths cancer clue: charity
Scientists from Cancer Research UK say they are closer to understanding how cancer cells spread around the body, following the publication of a new study using "cutting edge" stem cell technology. Re...
UK National News, Oct 24, 2003
Security will determine UN's involvement in Iraq, says official
A top UN humanitarian official has told the Iraq donors’ conference in Madrid that security is “the single most important factor” shaping the world body’s work in the country. UN Emergency Relief Co...
Security will determine UN's involvement in Iraq, says official
A top UN humanitarian official has told the Iraq donors’ conference in Madrid that security is “the single most important factor” shaping the world body’s work in the country. UN Emergency Relief Co...
UK National News, Oct 24, 2003
Education strategy to focus on ethnic minorities
A new national strategy launched today aims to lift the achievement of ethnic minority pupils, and will focus on raising standards for black children in school. Only 30% of all black pupils got five ...
Education strategy to focus on ethnic minorities
A new national strategy launched today aims to lift the achievement of ethnic minority pupils, and will focus on raising standards for black children in school. Only 30% of all black pupils got five ...
UK National News, Oct 24, 2003
New regulations set to 'open up access' to countryside
Regulations are being put before Parliament today which are set to open up the countryside and improve public access, the government has said. The regulations are the latest stage in the implementati...
New regulations set to 'open up access' to countryside
Regulations are being put before Parliament today which are set to open up the countryside and improve public access, the government has said. The regulations are the latest stage in the implementati...
UK National News, Oct 24, 2003
Storm over prizewinning ferry shelter
A £98,000 island ferry shelter, on windswept Tiree in the Outer Hebrides, dubbed by locals as ‘two walls and a telephone box with no phone’, was last week mired in controversy as it was voted the best...
Storm over prizewinning ferry shelter
A £98,000 island ferry shelter, on windswept Tiree in the Outer Hebrides, dubbed by locals as ‘two walls and a telephone box with no phone’, was last week mired in controversy as it was voted the best...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy morning with a few showers at times. Becoming dry in the afternoon and staying mainly cloudy, but some sunshine breaking through particularly in the east. Maximum temperature 16 °C.Tonight:Quite cloudy across all counties at first but clear spells most likely towards Down and Antrim, becoming widespread through the evening and overnight. Minimum temperature 5 °C.
