Northern Ireland News for March 2003 : Page 6
Business News, Mar 19, 2003
Swedish company buys into Ballygawley firm
A Swedish company has acquired a 40% equity in Ballygawley-based R&D company Finlay BME. The investment will enable Finlay to develop an innovative range of new products for markets worldwide over th...
Swedish company buys into Ballygawley firm
A Swedish company has acquired a 40% equity in Ballygawley-based R&D company Finlay BME. The investment will enable Finlay to develop an innovative range of new products for markets worldwide over th...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2003
NI gains 7,000 new jobs despite 'difficult year'
The regional Labour Market Statistics for the last quarter of 2002 released this morning have indicated that there has been an increase of some 7,000 jobs over the year, with a particularly strong per...
NI gains 7,000 new jobs despite 'difficult year'
The regional Labour Market Statistics for the last quarter of 2002 released this morning have indicated that there has been an increase of some 7,000 jobs over the year, with a particularly strong per...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2003
Appeal after Co Armagh robbery
Police have appealed for information following an armed robbery at a petrol station in Co Armagh last night. At around 8.45pm, two men armed with handguns, and wearing black jackets and black balacla...
Appeal after Co Armagh robbery
Police have appealed for information following an armed robbery at a petrol station in Co Armagh last night. At around 8.45pm, two men armed with handguns, and wearing black jackets and black balacla...
Business News, Mar 19, 2003
Bellaghy engineer benefits from Invest NI programme
A Bellaghy engineer who spotted a gap in the market for locally manufactured bulkheads has taken the step into self-employment with the help of Invest Northern Ireland’s Growth Start programme. Seamu...
Bellaghy engineer benefits from Invest NI programme
A Bellaghy engineer who spotted a gap in the market for locally manufactured bulkheads has taken the step into self-employment with the help of Invest Northern Ireland’s Growth Start programme. Seamu...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2003
Anti-war protesters plan rally against 'immoral war'
Northern Ireland’s Stop the War Coalition has called on people here to "stand up and be counted" over what they describe as an impending "unnecessary and immoral" war against Iraq. Peter Bunting, Ass...
Anti-war protesters plan rally against 'immoral war'
Northern Ireland’s Stop the War Coalition has called on people here to "stand up and be counted" over what they describe as an impending "unnecessary and immoral" war against Iraq. Peter Bunting, Ass...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2003
NI people unlikely to be victims of crime says survey
Most people in Northern Ireland thought that crime last year was uncommon in their area and that they were unlikely to be victims of crime, according to new survey results. In a survey by the Norther...
NI people unlikely to be victims of crime says survey
Most people in Northern Ireland thought that crime last year was uncommon in their area and that they were unlikely to be victims of crime, according to new survey results. In a survey by the Norther...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2003
DPP's launched at Belfast conference
The province's District Policing Partnerships have been officially launched at a conference in Belfast today. Speaking at the conference, Security Minister Jane Kennedy said that DPPs were a further...
DPP's launched at Belfast conference
The province's District Policing Partnerships have been officially launched at a conference in Belfast today. Speaking at the conference, Security Minister Jane Kennedy said that DPPs were a further...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2003
Social care publications launched by health minister
Social care in Northern Ireland, past, present and future, came under the spotlight today when Des Browne, MP, the Minister responsible for the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety,...
Social care publications launched by health minister
Social care in Northern Ireland, past, present and future, came under the spotlight today when Des Browne, MP, the Minister responsible for the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety,...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2003
Derry hold first paper-free council meeting
Derry City Council is set to convene its first paper-free e-committee meeting tonight. Chairman of Policy and Resources, Cllr McKeever, said it is an important initiative and an opportunity to move f...
Derry hold first paper-free council meeting
Derry City Council is set to convene its first paper-free e-committee meeting tonight. Chairman of Policy and Resources, Cllr McKeever, said it is an important initiative and an opportunity to move f...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2003
Belfast-based soap opera to be proposed
Suburban Belfast could follow Wetherfield and Walford in hosting a soap opera screened across the world – thanks to an initiative to be launched at next month’s Celtic Film and Television Festival. F...
Belfast-based soap opera to be proposed
Suburban Belfast could follow Wetherfield and Walford in hosting a soap opera screened across the world – thanks to an initiative to be launched at next month’s Celtic Film and Television Festival. F...
Business News, Mar 19, 2003
Last call for Shell Livewire Young Business Awards
There’s just over one week remaining for any would-be entrepreneurs to enter this year’s Shell LiveWIRE Young Business Awards competition. Livewire celebrates its 21st birthday this year and whilst ...
Last call for Shell Livewire Young Business Awards
There’s just over one week remaining for any would-be entrepreneurs to enter this year’s Shell LiveWIRE Young Business Awards competition. Livewire celebrates its 21st birthday this year and whilst ...
Business News, Mar 19, 2003
Accessing porn at work a 'sackable' offence
Employees who access computer pornography while at work can be lawfully dismissed, provided their employer has made it clear that such behaviour is prohibited. This is according to employment law spe...
Accessing porn at work a 'sackable' offence
Employees who access computer pornography while at work can be lawfully dismissed, provided their employer has made it clear that such behaviour is prohibited. This is according to employment law spe...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2003
Paramedics boycott riot situations after assaults
The ambulance service in north Belfast have said that they will not be attending public disorder situations in certain areas after crews were assaulted on two occasions over the weekend. Ardoyne par...
Paramedics boycott riot situations after assaults
The ambulance service in north Belfast have said that they will not be attending public disorder situations in certain areas after crews were assaulted on two occasions over the weekend. Ardoyne par...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2003
Alliance and SDLP speak out against war
Alliance Assembly member Seamus Close has slammed the Prime Minister and President Bush for fracturing the UN over their plans to invade Iraq. The British/US led diplomatic venture to secure interna...
Alliance and SDLP speak out against war
Alliance Assembly member Seamus Close has slammed the Prime Minister and President Bush for fracturing the UN over their plans to invade Iraq. The British/US led diplomatic venture to secure interna...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2003
Father and son injured in gun incident
A father and son have been injured following an incident in Co Tyrone in which a shotgun was discharged. At around 10pm last night, a man was confronted by a gang of men as he opened the door of his ...
Father and son injured in gun incident
A father and son have been injured following an incident in Co Tyrone in which a shotgun was discharged. At around 10pm last night, a man was confronted by a gang of men as he opened the door of his ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2003
Community funding set to reduce anti-social behaviour
Community groups across Northern Ireland are set to receive £7.5 million in funding over the next three years as part of a drive to reduce anti-social and criminal behaviour. At the launch of the Com...
Community funding set to reduce anti-social behaviour
Community groups across Northern Ireland are set to receive £7.5 million in funding over the next three years as part of a drive to reduce anti-social and criminal behaviour. At the launch of the Com...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2003
Derry woman bitten during robbery
A 20-year-old woman has been bitten on the arm during a robbery at a grocery store in the Waterside area of Londonderry. At around 4.30pm yesterday, a man in his mid-20s entered a shop on the Spencer...
Derry woman bitten during robbery
A 20-year-old woman has been bitten on the arm during a robbery at a grocery store in the Waterside area of Londonderry. At around 4.30pm yesterday, a man in his mid-20s entered a shop on the Spencer...
Business News, Mar 18, 2003
UTV profits up by 8% despite 'difficult' media market
UTV's annual results for 2002 show an increase of 8% in group operating profit, up from £13.6m last year to £14.6m. John McCann, Group Chief Executive of UTV, said: "Despite another difficult year fo...
UTV profits up by 8% despite 'difficult' media market
UTV's annual results for 2002 show an increase of 8% in group operating profit, up from £13.6m last year to £14.6m. John McCann, Group Chief Executive of UTV, said: "Despite another difficult year fo...
Business News, Mar 18, 2003
Three new commissions for BWPL
Northern Ireland based independent film and television production company Brian Waddell Productions Limited (BWPL) have announced a raft of three new commissions - a post-programme documentary 'Life A...
Three new commissions for BWPL
Northern Ireland based independent film and television production company Brian Waddell Productions Limited (BWPL) have announced a raft of three new commissions - a post-programme documentary 'Life A...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2003
Pensioner assaulted in west Belfast
A pensioner has been attacked outside a bookmaker's in west Belfast. The 81-year-old man was in a car on the Springfield Road when he was attacked by two men, one of whom was brandishing a hammer. H...
Pensioner assaulted in west Belfast
A pensioner has been attacked outside a bookmaker's in west Belfast. The 81-year-old man was in a car on the Springfield Road when he was attacked by two men, one of whom was brandishing a hammer. H...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2003
Hit and run car aimed at pedestrians
A number of people have been injured after youths in a car mounted a pavement appearing to aim at pedestrians in west Belfast last night. Police confirmed the incident which occurred at around 9pm la...
Hit and run car aimed at pedestrians
A number of people have been injured after youths in a car mounted a pavement appearing to aim at pedestrians in west Belfast last night. Police confirmed the incident which occurred at around 9pm la...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2003
Lord Mayor launches Titanic celebrations
Talks and storytelling, walking and boat tours, and a special commemorative exhibition are among the elements being brought together over eight days to commemorate ‘Titanic - Made In Belfast’. Buildi...
Lord Mayor launches Titanic celebrations
Talks and storytelling, walking and boat tours, and a special commemorative exhibition are among the elements being brought together over eight days to commemorate ‘Titanic - Made In Belfast’. Buildi...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2003
Vehicles stolen from car showroom
Thieves have broken into a car showroom in Co Tyrone last night. They stole four vehicles from the showroom on the Ballygawley Road, Dungannon in the early hours of this morning. Three of the cars h...
Vehicles stolen from car showroom
Thieves have broken into a car showroom in Co Tyrone last night. They stole four vehicles from the showroom on the Ballygawley Road, Dungannon in the early hours of this morning. Three of the cars h...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2003
NI people need to take heed of will deficit
A leading charity has said that around 50% of people who die in Northern Ireland do not have a will. The Simon Community revealed the statistic as part of a campaign to raise awareness of the issue o...
NI people need to take heed of will deficit
A leading charity has said that around 50% of people who die in Northern Ireland do not have a will. The Simon Community revealed the statistic as part of a campaign to raise awareness of the issue o...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2003
NI Euro qualifier in doubt
Next weekend's European Championship qualifying match between Northern Ireland and Armenia is in doubt because of impending war in the Middle East. The match between the two sides takes place on Satu...
NI Euro qualifier in doubt
Next weekend's European Championship qualifying match between Northern Ireland and Armenia is in doubt because of impending war in the Middle East. The match between the two sides takes place on Satu...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2003
NIE announces price freezes
Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) has announced the freezing of electricity tariffs for the second year running. NIE say that taking inflation into account the price freeze amounts to a price reduct...
NIE announces price freezes
Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) has announced the freezing of electricity tariffs for the second year running. NIE say that taking inflation into account the price freeze amounts to a price reduct...
Recruitment News, Mar 18, 2003
€115m Abbott investment to create 950 jobs
Leading world healthcare company, Abbott Laboratories is to invest €115 million investment in a greenfield site in Longford and an expansion in Sligo. The new investments will create a total of 950 n...
€115m Abbott investment to create 950 jobs
Leading world healthcare company, Abbott Laboratories is to invest €115 million investment in a greenfield site in Longford and an expansion in Sligo. The new investments will create a total of 950 n...
Recruitment News, Mar 18, 2003
Google's search leads to 200 Dublin jobs
Google, the world's leading Internet search company, is to establish its first Operations Centre outside the U.S. in Dublin creating more than 200 new jobs. The Centre will be a key link in Google's ...
Google's search leads to 200 Dublin jobs
Google, the world's leading Internet search company, is to establish its first Operations Centre outside the U.S. in Dublin creating more than 200 new jobs. The Centre will be a key link in Google's ...
Recruitment News, Mar 18, 2003
Employment legislation warning
UK employment law specialists Addleshaw Booth & Co is warning businesses of all sizes to be ready when many of the key provisions of the new Employment Act come into force on April 6. The new laws in...
Employment legislation warning
UK employment law specialists Addleshaw Booth & Co is warning businesses of all sizes to be ready when many of the key provisions of the new Employment Act come into force on April 6. The new laws in...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2003
Newtownards family assaulted and robbed
Detectives in Newtownards are appealing for information following the robbery and vicious assault of a family in their Co Down home last night. At around 8.50pm, a woman who was leaving her home on t...
Newtownards family assaulted and robbed
Detectives in Newtownards are appealing for information following the robbery and vicious assault of a family in their Co Down home last night. At around 8.50pm, a woman who was leaving her home on 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.