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Northern Ireland News for November 2003 : Page 3
UK National News, Nov 25, 2003
Thousands gather for England's victorious homecoming
England's world-beating rugby team returned to the UK today to rapturous reception from thousands of fans who thronged Heathrow airport early this morning. The 30-man squad stepped off the plane at ...
Thousands gather for England's victorious homecoming
England's world-beating rugby team returned to the UK today to rapturous reception from thousands of fans who thronged Heathrow airport early this morning. The 30-man squad stepped off the plane at ...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2003
'Camden Ripper' receives three life sentences
The man accused of killing three women in Camden flat last year has been handed down three life sentences at the Old Bailey today. Anthony Hardy, 53, asked to have his plea changed to guilty when he ...
'Camden Ripper' receives three life sentences
The man accused of killing three women in Camden flat last year has been handed down three life sentences at the Old Bailey today. Anthony Hardy, 53, asked to have his plea changed to guilty when he ...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2003
West Brom player charged over fatal crash
A professional footballer has been charged today with causing death by dangerous driving after a fatal collision in Meridien, West Midlands, on Sunday morning. Lee Hughes, a 27-year-old striker for F...
West Brom player charged over fatal crash
A professional footballer has been charged today with causing death by dangerous driving after a fatal collision in Meridien, West Midlands, on Sunday morning. Lee Hughes, a 27-year-old striker for F...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2003
Chief Constable says police 'ready' for dissident threat
PSNI Chief Constable Hugh Orde has warned that there may be more "problems" in the next two days as police make final security preparations to guard the polling stations in Northern Ireland ahead of t...
Chief Constable says police 'ready' for dissident threat
PSNI Chief Constable Hugh Orde has warned that there may be more "problems" in the next two days as police make final security preparations to guard the polling stations in Northern Ireland ahead of t...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2003
Murphy condemns bomb attack
Secretary of State, Paul Murphy has condemned last night's bomb attack near an army base in Co Tyrone. Dissident republicans are thought to have been behind the device which exploded in Dungannon at ...
Murphy condemns bomb attack
Secretary of State, Paul Murphy has condemned last night's bomb attack near an army base in Co Tyrone. Dissident republicans are thought to have been behind the device which exploded in Dungannon at ...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2003
£300m CSA system fails 'majority' of applicants
A £300 million computer system for the Child Support Agency (CSA), which was intended to speed up cash payments to thousands of single parents, has managed to get cash to less than 4% of applicants. ...
£300m CSA system fails 'majority' of applicants
A £300 million computer system for the Child Support Agency (CSA), which was intended to speed up cash payments to thousands of single parents, has managed to get cash to less than 4% of applicants. ...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2003
New Kashmir ceasefire deal welcomed by UN
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has today "warmly" welcomed Pakistan's decision to implement a unilateral ceasefire in Kashmir. The ceasefire runs along the line of control in Jammu and Kashmir, and ...
New Kashmir ceasefire deal welcomed by UN
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has today "warmly" welcomed Pakistan's decision to implement a unilateral ceasefire in Kashmir. The ceasefire runs along the line of control in Jammu and Kashmir, and ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2003
Future of NI in electorate's hands, says Blair
The Prime Minister, commenting yesterday on the Northern Ireland Assembly election to be held on Wednesday, has said that the future of the province is in the electorate's hands. Mr Blair said that t...
Future of NI in electorate's hands, says Blair
The Prime Minister, commenting yesterday on the Northern Ireland Assembly election to be held on Wednesday, has said that the future of the province is in the electorate's hands. Mr Blair said that t...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2003
Winter anti drink-driving campaign launched
The PSNI and Department of Environment (DoE) have launched this year's winter anti drink-driving campaign. Current police figures reveal that alcohol plays a part in a quarter of all deaths on Northe...
Winter anti drink-driving campaign launched
The PSNI and Department of Environment (DoE) have launched this year's winter anti drink-driving campaign. Current police figures reveal that alcohol plays a part in a quarter of all deaths on Northe...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2003
NI people being contaminated by toxins
A cocktail of highly toxic man-made chemicals has been found in people tested across the UK, including Northern Ireland, a survey has revealed. 'ContamiNATION, The Results of WWF's Biomonitoring Surv...
NI people being contaminated by toxins
A cocktail of highly toxic man-made chemicals has been found in people tested across the UK, including Northern Ireland, a survey has revealed. 'ContamiNATION, The Results of WWF's Biomonitoring Surv...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2003
Government 'pleased' Georgia remains peaceful
Foreign Office Minister Bill Rammell has said he is pleased the situation in Georgia has so far remained peaceful, but that President Shevardnadze's resignation does not mean the country's problems ar...
Government 'pleased' Georgia remains peaceful
Foreign Office Minister Bill Rammell has said he is pleased the situation in Georgia has so far remained peaceful, but that President Shevardnadze's resignation does not mean the country's problems ar...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2003
Gun crime targeted with £1m police database
A new £1 million 'gun crime' database has been launched which could help bring more criminals to justice and make communities safer, Home Office Minister Caroline Flint said today. The Minister will ...
Gun crime targeted with £1m police database
A new £1 million 'gun crime' database has been launched which could help bring more criminals to justice and make communities safer, Home Office Minister Caroline Flint said today. The Minister will ...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2003
Royal Colleges urge smoking ban in public
A group of leading surgeons and medical experts have called for a nationwide ban on smoking in public places, in a letter sent to the Times Newspaper. The UK’s medical Royal Colleges and their Facul...
Royal Colleges urge smoking ban in public
A group of leading surgeons and medical experts have called for a nationwide ban on smoking in public places, in a letter sent to the Times Newspaper. The UK’s medical Royal Colleges and their Facul...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2003
Education initiative to be expanded
An education initiative aimed at forming “digital bridges” between schools in the two communities in Northern Ireland, is set to be expanded next year. ADREAM, which was officially launched in Belfas...
Education initiative to be expanded
An education initiative aimed at forming “digital bridges” between schools in the two communities in Northern Ireland, is set to be expanded next year. ADREAM, which was officially launched in Belfas...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2003
£15m earmarked for access to NHS dentistry
Around £15 million has been earmarked for NHS dentistry to provide easier access for patients, the government has announced today. Strategic Health Authorities (SHAs) will decide how the funds can be...
£15m earmarked for access to NHS dentistry
Around £15 million has been earmarked for NHS dentistry to provide easier access for patients, the government has announced today. Strategic Health Authorities (SHAs) will decide how the funds can be...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2003
Ethnic minorities urged to use their vote
The Women’s Coalition has called on people from ethnic minorities to vote on Wednesday, so their voices would be heard in Northern Irish politics. Equality spokesperson and North Belfast candidate, E...
Ethnic minorities urged to use their vote
The Women’s Coalition has called on people from ethnic minorities to vote on Wednesday, so their voices would be heard in Northern Irish politics. Equality spokesperson and North Belfast candidate, E...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2003
Surprise Belfast date for The Strokes
One of the world's most exciting rock bands are on their way to Belfast, it was announced today. The Strokes are to play a one-off show at The Ulster Hall this Sunday night as part of their forthcomi...
Surprise Belfast date for The Strokes
One of the world's most exciting rock bands are on their way to Belfast, it was announced today. The Strokes are to play a one-off show at The Ulster Hall this Sunday night as part of their forthcomi...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2003
Britons warned to be wary of investment cons
A new drive has been launched today to stop Britons from being conned out of millions of pounds through bogus investment schemes. The DTI today published new advice on how to avoid being conned by in...
Britons warned to be wary of investment cons
A new drive has been launched today to stop Britons from being conned out of millions of pounds through bogus investment schemes. The DTI today published new advice on how to avoid being conned by in...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2003
Forest Service cut down on direct sales of Christmas trees
Declining seasonal sales of trees at local forests has led to a change in arrangements by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) for sales of this year's Christmas trees. Since th...
Forest Service cut down on direct sales of Christmas trees
Declining seasonal sales of trees at local forests has led to a change in arrangements by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) for sales of this year's Christmas trees. Since th...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2003
Work to commence on 19th Century bridge
Work is set to commence on a well-known local landmark in Co Fermanagh which was originally constructed in the 19th Century. Strengthening and painting of the Inishmore Viaduct, which carries the C43...
Work to commence on 19th Century bridge
Work is set to commence on a well-known local landmark in Co Fermanagh which was originally constructed in the 19th Century. Strengthening and painting of the Inishmore Viaduct, which carries the C43...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2003
Lockerbie bomber to serve at least 27 years
Abdelbaset ali Mohmet al Megrahi, the Libyan secret service agent who was found guilty of the bombing of Pan Am flight 103 above Lockerbie in 1988, has been told that he must serve at least 27 years i...
Lockerbie bomber to serve at least 27 years
Abdelbaset ali Mohmet al Megrahi, the Libyan secret service agent who was found guilty of the bombing of Pan Am flight 103 above Lockerbie in 1988, has been told that he must serve at least 27 years i...
Business News, Nov 24, 2003
Manufacturing shows 'encouraging signs', claims CBI
The CBI today reported more "encouraging signs" for manufacturers as domestic and export orders showed some improvement in November. Publishing its monthly industrial trends survey, the employer's b...
Manufacturing shows 'encouraging signs', claims CBI
The CBI today reported more "encouraging signs" for manufacturers as domestic and export orders showed some improvement in November. Publishing its monthly industrial trends survey, the employer's b...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2003
Shorts production hit by strike
Industrial action has effectively crippled production at Northern Ireland's largest manufacturer. Shorts workers belonging to one of the biggest unions at the Belfast plant at Queen's Island staged a...
Shorts production hit by strike
Industrial action has effectively crippled production at Northern Ireland's largest manufacturer. Shorts workers belonging to one of the biggest unions at the Belfast plant at Queen's Island staged a...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2003
18 Iraqis killed in police station explosions
Eighteen Iraqis have been killed following two separate attacks on police stations over the weekend. In separate incidents, car bombs were detonated near police stations in Ba’qubah and Kahnbanisad ...
18 Iraqis killed in police station explosions
Eighteen Iraqis have been killed following two separate attacks on police stations over the weekend. In separate incidents, car bombs were detonated near police stations in Ba’qubah and Kahnbanisad ...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2003
DNA-testing on prisoners solves 64 old crimes
Police have cleared up 64 old crimes - including murder, rape and robbery – and are reinvestigating a further 78 unsolved crimes following DNA testing of prisoners and mentally disordered offenders, H...
DNA-testing on prisoners solves 64 old crimes
Police have cleared up 64 old crimes - including murder, rape and robbery – and are reinvestigating a further 78 unsolved crimes following DNA testing of prisoners and mentally disordered offenders, H...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2003
Agency issues warning over UK's rising HIV population
The number of people who acquire their HIV infection in the UK is increasing, according to a report published by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) to mark World AIDS Day. In addition there has been...
Agency issues warning over UK's rising HIV population
The number of people who acquire their HIV infection in the UK is increasing, according to a report published by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) to mark World AIDS Day. In addition there has been...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2003
Five people in court over drugs find
Five people appeared before Newry magistrates court today following the seizure of £250,000 worth of cannabis resin in Banbridge on Saturday. Warren and Maxine Crowley, Neil Doody and Christopher Tur...
Five people in court over drugs find
Five people appeared before Newry magistrates court today following the seizure of £250,000 worth of cannabis resin in Banbridge on Saturday. Warren and Maxine Crowley, Neil Doody and Christopher Tur...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2003
PSNI launch youth crime initiative
The PSNI have launched a new initiative aimed at tackling youth crime in Northern Ireland. The aim of the scheme will be to provide an effective response to children and young people who are offendin...
PSNI launch youth crime initiative
The PSNI have launched a new initiative aimed at tackling youth crime in Northern Ireland. The aim of the scheme will be to provide an effective response to children and young people who are offendin...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2003
MoD assists in destroying Russia's chemical weapons
The UK and Canada have signed an agreement in Moscow this week on co-operation in destroying Russian chemical weapons stocks. Canada will provide about £15 million to a UK-managed project to construc...
MoD assists in destroying Russia's chemical weapons
The UK and Canada have signed an agreement in Moscow this week on co-operation in destroying Russian chemical weapons stocks. Canada will provide about £15 million to a UK-managed project to construc...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2003
UN may reduce staff in Afghanistan following attacks
The UN mission in Afghanistan is considering downsizing its staff in the south, southeast and east of the country following a recent spate of attacks. The revelation follows on from a helicopter cra...
UN may reduce staff in Afghanistan following attacks
The UN mission in Afghanistan is considering downsizing its staff in the south, southeast and east of the country following a recent spate of attacks. The revelation follows on from a helicopter cra...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Dry in the southeast at first otherwise widespread light rain or drizzle for most. It will turn mostly dry towards dawn, although a few patches of light rain or drizzle continuing, mainly in the southwest. Minimum temperature 5 °C.
