Northern Ireland News for November 2003 : Page 4

Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2003
SF predicts election support from a 'small number' of unionists
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has claimed that a small number of pro-agreement unionists will give his party a preference vote during this Wednesday's Assembly Elections. Mr Adams was speaking on h...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2003
Bloody Sunday families still suffering says research
The extended families of the victims of Bloody Sunday are still suffering “significant psychological distress” 30 years after the event, according to new research carried out by University of Ulster. ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2003
Road traffic accident claims life of 19-year-old
A 19-year-old man has died following a road traffic accident in Co Down at the weekend. Two cars were involved in the collision which occurred on the Belfast Road just outside Newry at around 2am on ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2003
Man being questioned following robbery
A man is being questioned by police following an armed robbery in north Belfast on Monday. At around 7am two masked men, one of whom was armed with a handgun, entered a shop on the Ardoyne Road. The...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2003
Holylands conference to tackle local issues
A conference is being held in Belfast’s Holyland area this week to discuss relationships between university students and local residents. The conference comes as an audit aimed at identifying the n...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2003
Alliance stress environmental importance
Alliance will work for the better protection of Northern Ireland's architectural heritage and ensure that future development is not at the expense of the environment, the party said today. Assembly c...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2003
Work to commence on £8.7m Foyle Bridge scheme
Work is set to begin next week on strengthening the Foyle Bridge in Londonderry. The £8.7m refurbishment contract, which is to be undertaken by Farrans Construction Ltd, is due to run over the next 1...
Business News, Nov 24, 2003
UK's 'unpaid' overtime runs to £23bn
UK employees lose out on around £23 billion each year by not claiming overtime which is rightfully theirs, the Trade Unions Congress (TUC) has claimed. The TUC has estimated that on average an employ...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2003
£1m boost set to foster greater school links
School Standards Minister David Miliband today announced a £1 million boost to expand co-operation between independent and state schools. The extra £1 million over the next two years for the pioneeri...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2003
Longer contracts could reduce energy bills, says government
Consumers could benefit from lower bills and help to combat climate change by being able to sign up to longer contracts with energy companies through a new pilot project announced today by government ...
Recruitment News, Nov 24, 2003
International Training Projects for young unemployed people
Border Horizons are launching an exciting programme of International Training Projects for young unemployed people in 2004. Recruitment has started for next year's programmes that include projects to...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2003
Lisburn man dies following vicious beating
A man who was left with serious head injuries following a vicious attack in Lisburn last night has died in hospital. James McMahon, 21, was attacked by three masked men in Lisburn at around 10.30pm o...
Business News, Nov 21, 2003
UK's first offshore wind farm delivers green power
The UK's vast wind power potential become a reality today when Britain's first major offshore wind farm began to deliver electricity ashore. The North Hoyle Offshore Wind Farm, located 7-8 km off the...
Business News, Nov 21, 2003
Biznet short-listed for prestigious Business Award
A Belfast-based firm has made the shortlist in the Best New Exporter category of the prestigious International Business Awards. Biznet made the shortlist for the award, which recognised the company's...
UK National News, Nov 21, 2003
Straw tours site of Istanbul Consulate bombing
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has warned that "everywhere" was a target for the "ruthless fanatics" behind the recent bombings in Turkey. Mr Straw, visibly shaken by a tour of the remains of the Briti...
UK National News, Nov 21, 2003
Turkey and Britain unite to fight terrorists
The UK and Turkish Foreign Ministers have united in their pledge not to give in to terrorists following the attacks on British interests in Turkey. Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul, backed by Br...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2003
Nearly 200 jobs to go at Co Down textile firm
Nearly 200 jobs are set to go today with the closure of a yarn firm in Co Down. Saintfield Yarns announced on Thursday that its was closing its plant because of the withdrawal of credit insurance fro...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2003
Hume calls on electoral support for SDLP
Former SDLP leader, John Hume has called on voters to give his party their vote in next week's Assembly elections. The Foyle MP, who was speaking at St Malachy’s College in Belfast today, said he was...
UK National News, Nov 21, 2003
President's state visit ends with private trip to Sedgefield
Amid tight security in London this morning, the US President and the First Lady bade farewell to the Queen in the final act of Mr Bush's state visit, before boarding a helicopter for a private trip to...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2003
Sir Reg hits out at DUP devolution comments
Senior Ulster Unionist representative, Sir Reg Empey has hit out comments by DUP MP Nigel Dodds, in which he claimed his party supports devolution. Speaking at the launch of the DUP's 'Vision For Dev...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2003
Lorry driver appears in court over drugs seizure
A 39-year-old lorry driver, Patrick David McAuley has appeared in court today charged with possession and intent to supply a class B drug. The charge relates to the seizure of 300 kilos of cannabis w...
UK National News, Nov 21, 2003
Minister urges greater UK role in rebuilding Iraq
The Minister for Trade, Investment and Foreign Affairs, Mike O'Brien, is expected to tell a conference on Iraq reconstruction in London that the UK must help Iraq become both democratic and prosperous...
UK National News, Nov 21, 2003
Tough anti-social behaviour powers receive royal assent
The government's drive to tackle anti-social behaviour was boosted today when the Anti-Social Behaviour Bill received royal assent. Measures contained in the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003 give the p...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2003
Six men charged with UDA membership
Six men have appeared in court today charged with membership of an illegal loyalist paramilitary organisation. The men, John Millar, Mark Gourley, Thomas McCrea, Thompson Gilmore, George Gilmore and ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2003
Closer co-operation needed to combat organised crime
Security Minister, Jane Kennedy has called for closer co-operation between the public and private sectors in identifying and countering the threat from organised crime. Ms Kennedy, who is also Chair ...
UK National News, Nov 21, 2003
NUJ warn of regional TV cutbacks as Meridian axe jobs
Granada subsidiary Meridian are to make up to 175 staff redundant across their operation. The move will see the closure of the main studios in Southampton and Maidstone, while the studio covering a t...
UK National News, Nov 21, 2003
Anti-bullying charter to be adopted in schools
Head teachers and governors will be invited to adopt a charter that commits the whole school to an anti-bullying culture, as part of a new campaign announced on Thursday. The charter recommends a se...
Business News, Nov 21, 2003
Psychological assessment urged for selection of executives
As corporate accountability becomes a critical issue globally, HR professionals worldwide are demanding that psychological assessment methods become mandatory in the selection of board level executive...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2003
Minister announces relocation of public services funding
Finance Minister, Ian Pearson has announced the reallocation of some £72 million for public services in Northern Ireland. Making the announcement today the Minister said these latest round of realloc...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2003
Charities urge voters to put children on political agenda
Two of the largest children’s charities in Northern Ireland have joined forces to urge voters to push Assembly candidates into improving the welfare of children. Barnardo’s and NSPCC said that while ...