Northern Ireland News for March 2003 : Page 10
Business News, Mar 5, 2003
Mopack Systems appoint receivers
Mopack Systems in Strabane have called in PricewaterhouseCoopers as joint administrative receivers. The three partners in the Business Recovery Services of partners, Rob Hunt, Michael Horrocks and Ga...
Mopack Systems appoint receivers
Mopack Systems in Strabane have called in PricewaterhouseCoopers as joint administrative receivers. The three partners in the Business Recovery Services of partners, Rob Hunt, Michael Horrocks and Ga...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2003
NI school children attend anti-war rallies
School children across Northern Ireland have taken part in anti-war rallies despite objections from some schools. The lunchtime rallies took place in towns across the province including Newry and Oma...
NI school children attend anti-war rallies
School children across Northern Ireland have taken part in anti-war rallies despite objections from some schools. The lunchtime rallies took place in towns across the province including Newry and Oma...
Business News, Mar 5, 2003
Productive practices promise efficiency boost at Wilsanco
The introduction of more efficient work practices by Dungannon-based Wilsanco Plastics has resulted in extra machine capacity that is expected to realise additional sales of almost £500,000 per year. ...
Productive practices promise efficiency boost at Wilsanco
The introduction of more efficient work practices by Dungannon-based Wilsanco Plastics has resulted in extra machine capacity that is expected to realise additional sales of almost £500,000 per year. ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2003
Study to reshape Belfast city centre launched
NIO Minister Des Browne has today announced the start of a review of Belfast city's regeneration policy following the adoption of the Victoria Square Development Scheme last month. The GB-based consu...
Study to reshape Belfast city centre launched
NIO Minister Des Browne has today announced the start of a review of Belfast city's regeneration policy following the adoption of the Victoria Square Development Scheme last month. The GB-based consu...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2003
£4.5m Thales expansion package revealed
Belfast-based Thales Air Defence is set to invest £4.5 million in a bid to expand its growth and product portfolio. The £4.5 million investment will see the establishment of a centre of excellence i...
£4.5m Thales expansion package revealed
Belfast-based Thales Air Defence is set to invest £4.5 million in a bid to expand its growth and product portfolio. The £4.5 million investment will see the establishment of a centre of excellence i...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2003
Sports Council launch lottery strategy plan
The Sports Council for Northern Ireland has launched a five-point plan for the allocation of sports lottery funding for the future. The Sports Council's five priorities which will help to determine ...
Sports Council launch lottery strategy plan
The Sports Council for Northern Ireland has launched a five-point plan for the allocation of sports lottery funding for the future. The Sports Council's five priorities which will help to determine ...
Business News, Mar 5, 2003
Invest NI capital growth fund launched
Invest NI has launched a £3 million capital growth fund to finance the commercialisation of research and development within universities and small to medium-sized enterprises. Speaking at the launch ...
Invest NI capital growth fund launched
Invest NI has launched a £3 million capital growth fund to finance the commercialisation of research and development within universities and small to medium-sized enterprises. Speaking at the launch ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2003
Bomb detonator found in Maghaberry jail
A bomb detonator has been found during a search of Maghaberry Prison in Co Antrim. The detonator was found during a search of cells in a prison block called Bush House. The searches were initiated af...
Bomb detonator found in Maghaberry jail
A bomb detonator has been found during a search of Maghaberry Prison in Co Antrim. The detonator was found during a search of cells in a prison block called Bush House. The searches were initiated af...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2003
Man charged following road death
A man has been charged following a road accident on Monday in which a 33-year-old woman died. The 38-year-old man was charged with causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit. A second...
Man charged following road death
A man has been charged following a road accident on Monday in which a 33-year-old woman died. The 38-year-old man was charged with causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit. A second...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2003
UUP still 'majority' party says UU academic
Following US Senator Bill Flynn's criticisms of UUP leader David Trimble last week as a "weak" defender of the Good Friday Agreement, a University of Ulster academic has predicted that the UUP will no...
UUP still 'majority' party says UU academic
Following US Senator Bill Flynn's criticisms of UUP leader David Trimble last week as a "weak" defender of the Good Friday Agreement, a University of Ulster academic has predicted that the UUP will no...
Business News, Mar 4, 2003
Serpico's 'ScriptMap' provides automated software testing
The Belfast based company Serpico Software have recently developed 'ScriptMap' - a new range of software testing tools that they hope will open up a market for the product worldwide. As a result of t...
Serpico's 'ScriptMap' provides automated software testing
The Belfast based company Serpico Software have recently developed 'ScriptMap' - a new range of software testing tools that they hope will open up a market for the product worldwide. As a result of t...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2003
£2.7m announced for water-based tourism
NIO Minister Angela Smith today announced grant aid of £2.7 million to 36 organisations throughout Northern Ireland for the development of angling and other water-based recreation projects. Announcin...
£2.7m announced for water-based tourism
NIO Minister Angela Smith today announced grant aid of £2.7 million to 36 organisations throughout Northern Ireland for the development of angling and other water-based recreation projects. Announcin...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2003
Local companies recognised at health and safety awards
NIO Trade Minister Ian Pearson has congratulated the 16 winners of the second regional European Week for Safety and Health Awards organised by HSENI. The organisations received an award for the effor...
Local companies recognised at health and safety awards
NIO Trade Minister Ian Pearson has congratulated the 16 winners of the second regional European Week for Safety and Health Awards organised by HSENI. The organisations received an award for the effor...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2003
Belfast and Maiden City launch St Patrick's Day programmes
The Lord Mayor of Belfast has today unveiled the programme for the St Patrick's Day hoolie at the Ulster Hall. Details of the free concert – which will feature both traditional Irish and Ulster-Scots...
Belfast and Maiden City launch St Patrick's Day programmes
The Lord Mayor of Belfast has today unveiled the programme for the St Patrick's Day hoolie at the Ulster Hall. Details of the free concert – which will feature both traditional Irish and Ulster-Scots...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2003
More than 85,000 people in NI hooked on alcohol
A survey released today has shown that more than 85,000 people in NI are dependent on alcohol. The figures for the UK represent around 1 in 13 of the adult population and indicate that some 3,000,000...
More than 85,000 people in NI hooked on alcohol
A survey released today has shown that more than 85,000 people in NI are dependent on alcohol. The figures for the UK represent around 1 in 13 of the adult population and indicate that some 3,000,000...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2003
Woman dies in road smash
A 33-year-old woman has died following a road traffic collision in Co Down. The woman was a front seat passenger in a car which collided with another vehicle on the main Belfast to Newry Road on Mond...
Woman dies in road smash
A 33-year-old woman has died following a road traffic collision in Co Down. The woman was a front seat passenger in a car which collided with another vehicle on the main Belfast to Newry Road on Mond...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2003
Agreement talks 'peter out' into 'shared understanding'
Talks aimed at refloating the devolved government have begun again this morning, although no deal is expected to be arrived at by the end of today's session. Yesterday Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern hos...
Agreement talks 'peter out' into 'shared understanding'
Talks aimed at refloating the devolved government have begun again this morning, although no deal is expected to be arrived at by the end of today's session. Yesterday Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern hos...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2003
Safecall set to police PSNI standards
The PSNI has launched a new, independent and confidential telephone line for both police and civilian staff to report breaches of integrity and professional standards. Safecall is a first for a UK po...
Safecall set to police PSNI standards
The PSNI has launched a new, independent and confidential telephone line for both police and civilian staff to report breaches of integrity and professional standards. Safecall is a first for a UK po...
Business News, Mar 4, 2003
Planner helps connect business events
Over 50 industry bodies and community-based organisations have collaborated with Invest NI to create a new online service that is designed to boost business. The new Invest NI interactive Online Even...
Planner helps connect business events
Over 50 industry bodies and community-based organisations have collaborated with Invest NI to create a new online service that is designed to boost business. The new Invest NI interactive Online Even...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2003
Planner helps connect business events
Over 50 industry bodies and community-based organisations have collaborated with Invest NI to create a new online service that is designed to boost business. The new Invest NI interactive Online Even...
Planner helps connect business events
Over 50 industry bodies and community-based organisations have collaborated with Invest NI to create a new online service that is designed to boost business. The new Invest NI interactive Online Even...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2003
DPP appointments announced
The names of more than 200 people who will serve on the community-based District Policing Partnerships (DPPs) have been released. The appointments, which followed an extensive public recruitment camp...
DPP appointments announced
The names of more than 200 people who will serve on the community-based District Policing Partnerships (DPPs) have been released. The appointments, which followed an extensive public recruitment camp...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2003
Over 5,500 offenders recorded during road safety blitz
The police have reported that its province-wide blitz on poor road safety has resulted in a total of 5,516 people being detected or reported for traffic offences. Co-ordinated by Road Policing Comman...
Over 5,500 offenders recorded during road safety blitz
The police have reported that its province-wide blitz on poor road safety has resulted in a total of 5,516 people being detected or reported for traffic offences. Co-ordinated by Road Policing Comman...
Business News, Mar 3, 2003
Businesses reminded to avoid employee 'April showers'
Business owners have only one month left to prepare for major changes to their employees' rights, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has reminded employers. From April 6 this y...
Businesses reminded to avoid employee 'April showers'
Business owners have only one month left to prepare for major changes to their employees' rights, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has reminded employers. From April 6 this y...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2003
Second man confesses to pensioner's manslaughter
A second man has confessed to the killing of a pensioner in Belfast in April 2001. Michael Anthony McDonnell, 23, from Delhi Street in Belfast, pleaded guilty today to the manslaughter of 68-year-old...
Second man confesses to pensioner's manslaughter
A second man has confessed to the killing of a pensioner in Belfast in April 2001. Michael Anthony McDonnell, 23, from Delhi Street in Belfast, pleaded guilty today to the manslaughter of 68-year-old...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2003
Murder inquiry launched in north Belfast
A murder inquiry has been launched after a man in his 20s died following a serious assault in north Belfast yesterday. The incident took place in a flat on the Antrim Road just before 9am on Sunday. ...
Murder inquiry launched in north Belfast
A murder inquiry has been launched after a man in his 20s died following a serious assault in north Belfast yesterday. The incident took place in a flat on the Antrim Road just before 9am on Sunday. ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2003
New law set to modernise energy consumption
New energy legislation introduced last week is set to substantially change the existing energy legislative framework in Northern Ireland and pave the way for a number of important developments in the ...
New law set to modernise energy consumption
New energy legislation introduced last week is set to substantially change the existing energy legislative framework in Northern Ireland and pave the way for a number of important developments in the ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2003
Housing price rise slows over last quarter
Average house prices in Northern Ireland dipped in the last quarter of 2002, slowing the annual rate of increase to just under 8%, according to the latest Quarterly House Price Index produced by the U...
Housing price rise slows over last quarter
Average house prices in Northern Ireland dipped in the last quarter of 2002, slowing the annual rate of increase to just under 8%, according to the latest Quarterly House Price Index produced by the U...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2003
Deadline talks begin to save Good Friday Agreement
As the deadline for a deal to get the Good Friday Agreement back on track arrived today, the Prime Minister Tony Blair and Taoiseach Bertie Ahern hosted a round of talks at Hillsborough this morning. ...
Deadline talks begin to save Good Friday Agreement
As the deadline for a deal to get the Good Friday Agreement back on track arrived today, the Prime Minister Tony Blair and Taoiseach Bertie Ahern hosted a round of talks at Hillsborough this morning. ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2003
Chief Constable stresses commitment to Patten principles
In an address to the SDLP annual conference in Belfast at the weekend, the Chief Constable has reiterated his commitment to the implementation of the Patten report and 50/50 recruitment. Mr Orde also...
Chief Constable stresses commitment to Patten principles
In an address to the SDLP annual conference in Belfast at the weekend, the Chief Constable has reiterated his commitment to the implementation of the Patten report and 50/50 recruitment. Mr Orde also...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2003
Paisley's personal details in hands of IRA
DUP leader Ian Paisley has revealed that his personal details have been found in the hands of the IRA. The North Antrim MP was informed of the news by the PSNI on Friday evening, however he has criti...
Paisley's personal details in hands of IRA
DUP leader Ian Paisley has revealed that his personal details have been found in the hands of the IRA. The North Antrim MP was informed of the news by the PSNI on Friday evening, however he has criti...
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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.