Northern Ireland News for November 2003 : Page 14
UK National News, Nov 4, 2003
'Golden nano-shells' could target inoperable tumours
Microscopic 'golden nano-shells' could be used to target inoperable tumours in humans, according to a US research team. The minute silica particles, which are coated with a thin layer of gold, heat u...
'Golden nano-shells' could target inoperable tumours
Microscopic 'golden nano-shells' could be used to target inoperable tumours in humans, according to a US research team. The minute silica particles, which are coated with a thin layer of gold, heat u...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2003
Police probe arson attack on Glengormley home
Police are investigating an arson attack on a house in Carnview Crescent in Glengormly, Co Antrim, this morning. The incident occurred at around 5.15am when a petrol bomb hit and set fire to the fron...
Police probe arson attack on Glengormley home
Police are investigating an arson attack on a house in Carnview Crescent in Glengormly, Co Antrim, this morning. The incident occurred at around 5.15am when a petrol bomb hit and set fire to the fron...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2003
Trimble labels DUP as 'silent' negotiators
As the Ulster Unionist Party's candidates gathered in Belfast to lodge their nomination papers for the Assembly elections in November, the UUP party leader fired a broadside at their main electoral co...
Trimble labels DUP as 'silent' negotiators
As the Ulster Unionist Party's candidates gathered in Belfast to lodge their nomination papers for the Assembly elections in November, the UUP party leader fired a broadside at their main electoral co...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2003
'Root-and-branch review' of film co-production considered
The government today launched a "root-and-branch review" of international film co-production treaties in a bid to ensure they are bringing real cultural and economic benefits to the UK. The review, w...
'Root-and-branch review' of film co-production considered
The government today launched a "root-and-branch review" of international film co-production treaties in a bid to ensure they are bringing real cultural and economic benefits to the UK. The review, w...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2003
SDLP candidate concerned over UUP election strategy
An SDLP candidate for West Belfast has expressed concern that the Ulster Unionist Party’s “charter” is a "DUP-lite" election strategy. Alex Atwood said: “The issue in this election is the future of t...
SDLP candidate concerned over UUP election strategy
An SDLP candidate for West Belfast has expressed concern that the Ulster Unionist Party’s “charter” is a "DUP-lite" election strategy. Alex Atwood said: “The issue in this election is the future of t...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2003
Transport need of ethnic minorities highlighted
New guidance has been published today encouraging the transport industry to provide for the needs of ethnic and faith minorities. The report features examples of best practice and suggests transport...
Transport need of ethnic minorities highlighted
New guidance has been published today encouraging the transport industry to provide for the needs of ethnic and faith minorities. The report features examples of best practice and suggests transport...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2003
Holy Cross PTA decline advance screening of drama
Parents and teachers at the Catholic primary school at the centre of a bitter sectarian protest in the Ardoyne area of West Belfast two years ago have declined an invitation to view a drama before it ...
Holy Cross PTA decline advance screening of drama
Parents and teachers at the Catholic primary school at the centre of a bitter sectarian protest in the Ardoyne area of West Belfast two years ago have declined an invitation to view a drama before it ...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2003
UK records cleanest bathing water standards
A record 98.8% of England's bathing waters meet the European standards for 2003, Environment Minister Elliot Morley announced today. From a total of 411 English bathing areas, 406 passed the main ma...
UK records cleanest bathing water standards
A record 98.8% of England's bathing waters meet the European standards for 2003, Environment Minister Elliot Morley announced today. From a total of 411 English bathing areas, 406 passed the main ma...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2003
Belfast DPP to examine police performance in detail
The first six-month special meeting of the recently constituted Belfast District Policing Partnerships will examine the performance of the police in the first half-year reporting period. One of the p...
Belfast DPP to examine police performance in detail
The first six-month special meeting of the recently constituted Belfast District Policing Partnerships will examine the performance of the police in the first half-year reporting period. One of the p...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2003
Cultural tourism partnerships encouraged by Belfast Festival
Key figures from the tourism and cultural sectors are making time during the busy Belfast Festival period "cultural tourism networking event" at the Lyric Theatre today, organized by Belfast City Coun...
Cultural tourism partnerships encouraged by Belfast Festival
Key figures from the tourism and cultural sectors are making time during the busy Belfast Festival period "cultural tourism networking event" at the Lyric Theatre today, organized by Belfast City Coun...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2003
Review seeks opinions of people with a learning disability and their carers
As part of a review of policies and services that affect the lives of people with a learning disability or mental health problems, a number of public meetings have been arranged throughout Northern Ir...
Review seeks opinions of people with a learning disability and their carers
As part of a review of policies and services that affect the lives of people with a learning disability or mental health problems, a number of public meetings have been arranged throughout Northern Ir...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2003
Liverpool family wounded in gun attack
A six-year-old girl, and brother and mother, are being treated in hospital today after a lone gunman attacked the family at their Kensington home in Liverpool last night. At about 9.30pm, six-year-ol...
Liverpool family wounded in gun attack
A six-year-old girl, and brother and mother, are being treated in hospital today after a lone gunman attacked the family at their Kensington home in Liverpool last night. At about 9.30pm, six-year-ol...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2003
Royal Navy recovers cocaine worth $42m
A Royal Navy destroyer patrolling in the Caribbean has scored a major success against drug traffickers in the area after it forced smugglers to jettison a tonne of cocaine worth some $42 million. HMS...
Royal Navy recovers cocaine worth $42m
A Royal Navy destroyer patrolling in the Caribbean has scored a major success against drug traffickers in the area after it forced smugglers to jettison a tonne of cocaine worth some $42 million. HMS...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2003
Unions and Royal Mail reach deal over 'wildcat' dispute
The threat of further unofficial strike action by postal workers across the country has been averted for the time being as union representatives and managers at Royal Mail have reached a deal at the c...
Unions and Royal Mail reach deal over 'wildcat' dispute
The threat of further unofficial strike action by postal workers across the country has been averted for the time being as union representatives and managers at Royal Mail have reached a deal at the c...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2003
Firefighter dies following hotel fire
A firefighter has died following a fire at a Hotel in Limavady at the weekend. Joe McCloskey, 50, from Dungiven, died in hospital on Sunday after he fell through the roof of a store room at Gorteen H...
Firefighter dies following hotel fire
A firefighter has died following a fire at a Hotel in Limavady at the weekend. Joe McCloskey, 50, from Dungiven, died in hospital on Sunday after he fell through the roof of a store room at Gorteen H...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2003
Rumsfeld issues dire warning over Iraqi missile threat
Following yesterday's devastating missile attack on a US helicopter in Iraq, the US Defense Secretary has warned that similar disasters could follow. In an interview with an American network, Donald ...
Rumsfeld issues dire warning over Iraqi missile threat
Following yesterday's devastating missile attack on a US helicopter in Iraq, the US Defense Secretary has warned that similar disasters could follow. In an interview with an American network, Donald ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2003
Emergency services attacked in separate incidents
Emergency services have been attacked by gangs of youths in both Belfast and Co Armagh over the weekend. In west Belfast, an ambulance was damaged after a group of youths attacked the vehicle as it l...
Emergency services attacked in separate incidents
Emergency services have been attacked by gangs of youths in both Belfast and Co Armagh over the weekend. In west Belfast, an ambulance was damaged after a group of youths attacked the vehicle as it l...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2003
IAEA 'making good progress' on Iran's nuclear programme
The head of the UN nuclear watchdog agency has said that its verification work in Iran was "making good progress", a week after Tehran turned over a dossier on its nuclear activities. Mohamed ElBarad...
IAEA 'making good progress' on Iran's nuclear programme
The head of the UN nuclear watchdog agency has said that its verification work in Iran was "making good progress", a week after Tehran turned over a dossier on its nuclear activities. Mohamed ElBarad...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2003
Afghanistan at 'critical juncture' in search for stability
The head of a United Nations committee overseeing sanctions against Al-Qaida and the Taliban, just back from a tour of the Middle East and Asia, has said that Afghanistan was at a "critical juncture" ...
Afghanistan at 'critical juncture' in search for stability
The head of a United Nations committee overseeing sanctions against Al-Qaida and the Taliban, just back from a tour of the Middle East and Asia, has said that Afghanistan was at a "critical juncture" ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2003
Councillor issues warning following knife attack
A Portrush councillor has issued a warning to young people following a knife attack in the Co Antrim town at the weekend. Ulster Unionist Assembly candidate Norman Hillis described an attack on a wom...
Councillor issues warning following knife attack
A Portrush councillor has issued a warning to young people following a knife attack in the Co Antrim town at the weekend. Ulster Unionist Assembly candidate Norman Hillis described an attack on a wom...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2003
'Border Fox' gets temporary release
The alleged leader of republican terror group, the INLA is set to return to jail on Monday after being given 36 hours temporary release at the weekend. Dessie O'Hare, known as the 'Border Fox', was o...
'Border Fox' gets temporary release
The alleged leader of republican terror group, the INLA is set to return to jail on Monday after being given 36 hours temporary release at the weekend. Dessie O'Hare, known as the 'Border Fox', was o...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2003
New anti-bullying posters launched
The new Children's Commissioner for Northern Ireland has officially launched a new poster campaign aimed at bullying. Children's Commissioner Nigel Williams launched the new anti-bullying posters, wh...
New anti-bullying posters launched
The new Children's Commissioner for Northern Ireland has officially launched a new poster campaign aimed at bullying. Children's Commissioner Nigel Williams launched the new anti-bullying posters, wh...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2003
Illness dashes Burns's rally title hopes
Top British rally driver Richard Burns has been forced to retire from the World Rally Championship (WRC) with a mystery illness. Burns, 32, was taken to Newport hospital on Sunday evening when he bec...
Illness dashes Burns's rally title hopes
Top British rally driver Richard Burns has been forced to retire from the World Rally Championship (WRC) with a mystery illness. Burns, 32, was taken to Newport hospital on Sunday evening when he bec...
Business News, Nov 3, 2003
Mediterranean and Xmas themes on offer at Who's Cooking
Would you like to know how to make real foccacia bread with fresh rosemary or caramelised onion tart or perhaps tiramisu? Elizabeth Kennedy of Who's Cooking says: "These are some of the recipes that ...
Mediterranean and Xmas themes on offer at Who's Cooking
Would you like to know how to make real foccacia bread with fresh rosemary or caramelised onion tart or perhaps tiramisu? Elizabeth Kennedy of Who's Cooking says: "These are some of the recipes that ...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2003
Scientists claim to have found 'obesity gene'
An international team of researchers is claiming to have identified the role of a gene which may explain why some people overeat and become obese. Their research, published today in the Public Librar...
Scientists claim to have found 'obesity gene'
An international team of researchers is claiming to have identified the role of a gene which may explain why some people overeat and become obese. Their research, published today in the Public Librar...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2003
BSkyB meet to appoint Chief Executive
BSkyB senior executives are due to vote later today on the appointment of a successor to the company's outgoing Chief Executive Tony Ball. However, there is speculation that News Corporation boss Rup...
BSkyB meet to appoint Chief Executive
BSkyB senior executives are due to vote later today on the appointment of a successor to the company's outgoing Chief Executive Tony Ball. However, there is speculation that News Corporation boss Rup...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2003
Stage set for weekend of racing
The stage is set for this weekend's Northern Ireland Festival of Racing at Down Royal Racecourse in Lisburn which is expected to attract over 10,000 spectators. This year's event, which takes place o...
Stage set for weekend of racing
The stage is set for this weekend's Northern Ireland Festival of Racing at Down Royal Racecourse in Lisburn which is expected to attract over 10,000 spectators. This year's event, which takes place o...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2003
Howe wings his way to Rugby World Cup
Ulster's Tyrone Howe was expected to arrive in Australia today after being called up to the Ireland rugby squad in place of injured winger Denis Hickie. Howe was called into the squad by coach Eddie ...
Howe wings his way to Rugby World Cup
Ulster's Tyrone Howe was expected to arrive in Australia today after being called up to the Ireland rugby squad in place of injured winger Denis Hickie. Howe was called into the squad by coach Eddie ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2003
Leading NI actor to direct for new theatre group
A leading Ulster actor is to direct the first production by a new theatre group set up in Northern Ireland. Adrian Dunbar, best known for his roles in My Left Foot, Hear My Song and The Crying Game, ...
Leading NI actor to direct for new theatre group
A leading Ulster actor is to direct the first production by a new theatre group set up in Northern Ireland. Adrian Dunbar, best known for his roles in My Left Foot, Hear My Song and The Crying Game, ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2003
Belfast set for traffic chaos along Laganside
Traffic chaos is set to ensue Belfast this coming week when DRD Roads Service begins resurfacing work in the Laganside area of the city. Waring Street, Albert Square and Donegall Quay will be closed ...
Belfast set for traffic chaos along Laganside
Traffic chaos is set to ensue Belfast this coming week when DRD Roads Service begins resurfacing work in the Laganside area of the city. Waring Street, Albert Square and Donegall Quay will be closed ...
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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.