Northern Ireland News for October 2003 : Page 8
UK National News, Oct 17, 2003
54 arrested in swoop on suspected drug dealers
Sellers of the Big Issue were among 54 people arrested by Merseyside Police today in a crackdown on drug dealing in Liverpool city centre. Operation Manton targeted suspected drug dealers and drug us...
54 arrested in swoop on suspected drug dealers
Sellers of the Big Issue were among 54 people arrested by Merseyside Police today in a crackdown on drug dealing in Liverpool city centre. Operation Manton targeted suspected drug dealers and drug us...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2003
Bus strikes begin across NI
Nearly a quarter of a million people were left to make alternative travel arrangements today as local bus drivers began a 24-hour strike over pay. Around 180,000 passengers, as well as 65,000 school ...
Bus strikes begin across NI
Nearly a quarter of a million people were left to make alternative travel arrangements today as local bus drivers began a 24-hour strike over pay. Around 180,000 passengers, as well as 65,000 school ...
UK National News, Oct 17, 2003
UN agrees resolution on Iraqi administration
After weeks of intensive negotiations, the UN Security Council has unanimously adopted a new resolution outlining the roles of the United Nations, the United States-led Coalition Provisional Authority...
UN agrees resolution on Iraqi administration
After weeks of intensive negotiations, the UN Security Council has unanimously adopted a new resolution outlining the roles of the United Nations, the United States-led Coalition Provisional Authority...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2003
Homes evacuated following pipe bomb alert
West Belfast was the scene of a security alert last night after two pipe bombs were found. Around 60 homes in the St James' Avenue area had to be evacuated as army bomb experts dealt with the devices...
Homes evacuated following pipe bomb alert
West Belfast was the scene of a security alert last night after two pipe bombs were found. Around 60 homes in the St James' Avenue area had to be evacuated as army bomb experts dealt with the devices...
UK National News, Oct 17, 2003
Industrial action threat over HSBC outsourcing
Finance sector union UNIFI has warned that it is prepared to take industrial action over HSBC's plans outsource jobs to Asia. The banking group plans to transfer around 4,000 jobs to India, China an...
Industrial action threat over HSBC outsourcing
Finance sector union UNIFI has warned that it is prepared to take industrial action over HSBC's plans outsource jobs to Asia. The banking group plans to transfer around 4,000 jobs to India, China an...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2003
Time to take 'Titanic' step says former Minister
Former Enterprise Minister Sir Reg Empey has called on the government to help businessmen take the plunge with ideas to develop the Titanic theme in east Belfast. A former Lord Mayor of Belfast, Sir ...
Time to take 'Titanic' step says former Minister
Former Enterprise Minister Sir Reg Empey has called on the government to help businessmen take the plunge with ideas to develop the Titanic theme in east Belfast. A former Lord Mayor of Belfast, Sir ...
UK National News, Oct 17, 2003
Iran promises 'accelerated' cooperation with nuclear inspectors
Iran has told the United Nations nuclear watchdog that it will "accelerate" its cooperation on nuclear issues. In a dispatch from its Vienna headquarters, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA...
Iran promises 'accelerated' cooperation with nuclear inspectors
Iran has told the United Nations nuclear watchdog that it will "accelerate" its cooperation on nuclear issues. In a dispatch from its Vienna headquarters, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA...
UK National News, Oct 17, 2003
Cutting red tape could save £16m for business: Minister
Measures to cut pensions red tape – and save business up to £16 million a year – were set out by Work and Pensions Secretary Andrew Smith today. Under the proposal, occupational pension schemes which...
Cutting red tape could save £16m for business: Minister
Measures to cut pensions red tape – and save business up to £16 million a year – were set out by Work and Pensions Secretary Andrew Smith today. Under the proposal, occupational pension schemes which...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2003
Racial attacks condemned by Good Relations chairman
The Chairman of Belfast City Council’s Good Relations Steering Panel has condemned the recent upsurge in racial attacks across Northern Ireland. Councillor Tom Ekin said the attacks demonstrated how ...
Racial attacks condemned by Good Relations chairman
The Chairman of Belfast City Council’s Good Relations Steering Panel has condemned the recent upsurge in racial attacks across Northern Ireland. Councillor Tom Ekin said the attacks demonstrated how ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2003
Minister announces NI food strategy group
Agriculture Minister, Ian Pearson today announced plans to set up an expert group to recommend a long term plan for the development of the food sector in Northern Ireland. The group, which will be an...
Minister announces NI food strategy group
Agriculture Minister, Ian Pearson today announced plans to set up an expert group to recommend a long term plan for the development of the food sector in Northern Ireland. The group, which will be an...
UK National News, Oct 17, 2003
QC title does not serve best interest of clients, says OFT
The system by which the government awards the title of QC to some advocates - almost exclusively barristers - distorts competition and does not serve the best interest of consumers, the Office of Fair...
QC title does not serve best interest of clients, says OFT
The system by which the government awards the title of QC to some advocates - almost exclusively barristers - distorts competition and does not serve the best interest of consumers, the Office of Fair...
UK National News, Oct 17, 2003
Mental health consultation for ethnic communities launched
A consultation on how best to improve mental health services for black and minority ethnic communities has been launched today. The consultation paper, 'Delivering Race Equality: A Framework for Acti...
Mental health consultation for ethnic communities launched
A consultation on how best to improve mental health services for black and minority ethnic communities has been launched today. The consultation paper, 'Delivering Race Equality: A Framework for Acti...
UK National News, Oct 17, 2003
Top-up fees will discourage students from medicine: BMA
The BMA's Medical Students Committee has expressed concerns that top-up fees will discourage students - particularly those from working class backgrounds - from applying to medical school. In a mee...
Top-up fees will discourage students from medicine: BMA
The BMA's Medical Students Committee has expressed concerns that top-up fees will discourage students - particularly those from working class backgrounds - from applying to medical school. In a mee...
UK National News, Oct 17, 2003
Bill aims to trim back high hedge disputes
Measures to tackle the misery caused by high hedges were announced today as the government proposed an amendment to the Anti-Social Behaviour Bill. This new addition to the Anti-Social Behaviour Bill...
Bill aims to trim back high hedge disputes
Measures to tackle the misery caused by high hedges were announced today as the government proposed an amendment to the Anti-Social Behaviour Bill. This new addition to the Anti-Social Behaviour Bill...
UK National News, Oct 17, 2003
BCC warns of dangers of UK's two-speed economy
A British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) report released today has warned that the UK has a developed into a two-speed economy, with the gap between manufacturing and services widening. According to the ...
BCC warns of dangers of UK's two-speed economy
A British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) report released today has warned that the UK has a developed into a two-speed economy, with the gap between manufacturing and services widening. According to the ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2003
Derry airport set for major expansion
The City of Derry airport is set for a major expansion if an agreement can be reached over the proposed plans. Members of the City of Derry Airport Committee will make a recommendation to a special m...
Derry airport set for major expansion
The City of Derry airport is set for a major expansion if an agreement can be reached over the proposed plans. Members of the City of Derry Airport Committee will make a recommendation to a special m...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2003
Proposed pilot community conventions on the way
Social Development Minister, John Spellar today confirmedthe government’s commitment to the proposed pilot community conventions for Protestant working class communities. Mr Spellar said the governme...
Proposed pilot community conventions on the way
Social Development Minister, John Spellar today confirmedthe government’s commitment to the proposed pilot community conventions for Protestant working class communities. Mr Spellar said the governme...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2003
Lisburn firm fined over Forklift sale
A Lisburn firm has been fined £1,500 after being convicted of making false statements in relation to the year of manufacture of a forklift truck. The case, against NM Forktrucks Limited, was brought ...
Lisburn firm fined over Forklift sale
A Lisburn firm has been fined £1,500 after being convicted of making false statements in relation to the year of manufacture of a forklift truck. The case, against NM Forktrucks Limited, was brought ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2003
Major resurfacing works to begin at Parkway
Works on the first phase of a major £660,000 resurfacing scheme in east Belfast is to begin next week. Work on the A55 Parkway (northbound), which carries up to 25,000 vehicles a day will begin next ...
Major resurfacing works to begin at Parkway
Works on the first phase of a major £660,000 resurfacing scheme in east Belfast is to begin next week. Work on the A55 Parkway (northbound), which carries up to 25,000 vehicles a day will begin next ...
UK National News, Oct 16, 2003
'Outrage' as Gaza bombing kills three US officials
The US Secretary of State has expressed his "outrage" following yesterday's attack on a diplomatic convoy in Gaza in which three US officials died. The men – reported to be a diplomat and two securit...
'Outrage' as Gaza bombing kills three US officials
The US Secretary of State has expressed his "outrage" following yesterday's attack on a diplomatic convoy in Gaza in which three US officials died. The men – reported to be a diplomat and two securit...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2003
Bus drivers poised to take strike action
This afternoon bus drivers across Northern Ireland were poised to take strike action on Friday over a pay dispute. The strike, which will involve both City and Ulsterbus services, is expected to affe...
Bus drivers poised to take strike action
This afternoon bus drivers across Northern Ireland were poised to take strike action on Friday over a pay dispute. The strike, which will involve both City and Ulsterbus services, is expected to affe...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2003
Prison officer's home damaged in bomb attack
A bomb has partially exploded outside the house of a former prison officer today. The explosion, which caused minor damage to the front door of the man's house in New Road, Donaghadee, is the latest ...
Prison officer's home damaged in bomb attack
A bomb has partially exploded outside the house of a former prison officer today. The explosion, which caused minor damage to the front door of the man's house in New Road, Donaghadee, is the latest ...
UK National News, Oct 16, 2003
Beckett receives results of three-year long GM trials
The department for the environment has today received the results of the GM research into three herbicide-tolerant GM crops - maize, beet and spring oilseed rape. The government-sponsored 'Farm Scale...
Beckett receives results of three-year long GM trials
The department for the environment has today received the results of the GM research into three herbicide-tolerant GM crops - maize, beet and spring oilseed rape. The government-sponsored 'Farm Scale...
UK National News, Oct 16, 2003
Survey shows 5% crime reduction in England and Wales
Crime in England and Wales has fallen by 5%, according to the latest report from the British Crime Survey (BCS). The quarterly update, the first to be published without adjustments to take account o...
Survey shows 5% crime reduction in England and Wales
Crime in England and Wales has fallen by 5%, according to the latest report from the British Crime Survey (BCS). The quarterly update, the first to be published without adjustments to take account o...
UK National News, Oct 16, 2003
Improvements plans could add 'hefty rises' to water bills
The water regulator Ofwat has warned today that customers face "hefty rises" in their water bills if improvement programmes are confirmed. According to the latest key price review document, 'Setting ...
Improvements plans could add 'hefty rises' to water bills
The water regulator Ofwat has warned today that customers face "hefty rises" in their water bills if improvement programmes are confirmed. According to the latest key price review document, 'Setting ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2003
Woman remains critical following road crash
A woman remains in a critical condition in hospital today following a road traffic accident in Co Antrim yesterday. The woman was a passenger in a car which collided with a lorry on the Knockmore Roa...
Woman remains critical following road crash
A woman remains in a critical condition in hospital today following a road traffic accident in Co Antrim yesterday. The woman was a passenger in a car which collided with a lorry on the Knockmore Roa...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2003
UUP chairman calls on rebel MP's to 'toe party line'
The three Ulster Unionist MPs who resigned the Party whip at Westminister have been told to "toe the party line" by chairman James Cooper. Mr Cooper called on Jeffrey Donaldson, David Burnside and th...
UUP chairman calls on rebel MP's to 'toe party line'
The three Ulster Unionist MPs who resigned the Party whip at Westminister have been told to "toe the party line" by chairman James Cooper. Mr Cooper called on Jeffrey Donaldson, David Burnside and th...
UK National News, Oct 16, 2003
UK raise Iraqi aid package to over £500m
The UK will commit a further £296 million to the reconstruction of Iraq International Development Secretary Hilary Benn has announced. In a written statement to Parliament, Mr Benn said the funding i...
UK raise Iraqi aid package to over £500m
The UK will commit a further £296 million to the reconstruction of Iraq International Development Secretary Hilary Benn has announced. In a written statement to Parliament, Mr Benn said the funding i...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2003
Blind pensioner robbed at home
Police are appealing for information after a blind pensioner was robbed at her Co Antrim home on Wednesday. A man and woman are thought to have conned their way into the woman's home at Drumtara, Bal...
Blind pensioner robbed at home
Police are appealing for information after a blind pensioner was robbed at her Co Antrim home on Wednesday. A man and woman are thought to have conned their way into the woman's home at Drumtara, Bal...
UK National News, Oct 16, 2003
Increase in GP vacancies a 'worrying trend': BMA
Family doctor leaders in the British Medical Association have described today's announcement of an increase in GP vacancies as a "very worrying trend". Government figures for England and Wales show t...
Increase in GP vacancies a 'worrying trend': BMA
Family doctor leaders in the British Medical Association have described today's announcement of an increase in GP vacancies as a "very worrying trend". Government figures for England and Wales show t...
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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.