Northern Ireland News for March 2003 : Page 9
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2003
Politicians condemn Old Firm rioting in Londonderry
Unionist and nationalist politicians have condemned the rioting in Londonderry on Saturday following a televised Rangers versus Celtic football match. Rival supporters clashed after Celtic beat Range...
Politicians condemn Old Firm rioting in Londonderry
Unionist and nationalist politicians have condemned the rioting in Londonderry on Saturday following a televised Rangers versus Celtic football match. Rival supporters clashed after Celtic beat Range...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2003
Fuel laundering operation smashed in Co Tyrone
Following the detection of a major fuel-laundering plant in Co Armagh last week, Customs have shut down an even bigger illicit operation, this time in Co Tyrone. The illegal fuel operation was discov...
Fuel laundering operation smashed in Co Tyrone
Following the detection of a major fuel-laundering plant in Co Armagh last week, Customs have shut down an even bigger illicit operation, this time in Co Tyrone. The illegal fuel operation was discov...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2003
Man 'critical' after hammer attack
A 54-year-old man is in a critical condition after he was attacked with a hammer during a burglary at his home in South Belfast. He was taken to hospital with serious head injuries. The victim was i...
Man 'critical' after hammer attack
A 54-year-old man is in a critical condition after he was attacked with a hammer during a burglary at his home in South Belfast. He was taken to hospital with serious head injuries. The victim was i...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2003
Invest NI complete Strabane business complex
In a joint venture with the private sector Invest Northern Ireland has completed the building of 30,000 sq ft of modern, flexible, business unit accommodation in Strabane. The accommodation offers po...
Invest NI complete Strabane business complex
In a joint venture with the private sector Invest Northern Ireland has completed the building of 30,000 sq ft of modern, flexible, business unit accommodation in Strabane. The accommodation offers po...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2003
'Cowardly' LVF killer sentenced to 12 years
The man who was found guilty of the manslaughter of a Portadown woman in 1999 has been sentenced to 12 years in prison In sentencing Philip Joseph Blaney, 37, of Shimna Walk in Lurgan, Mr Justice Co...
'Cowardly' LVF killer sentenced to 12 years
The man who was found guilty of the manslaughter of a Portadown woman in 1999 has been sentenced to 12 years in prison In sentencing Philip Joseph Blaney, 37, of Shimna Walk in Lurgan, Mr Justice Co...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2003
Five pensioners targeted by robbers
Five pensioners across the province were targeted by robbers in separate incidents yesterday. In Co Londonderry two disabled pensioners were robbed at their fold housing last night. An 82-year-old w...
Five pensioners targeted by robbers
Five pensioners across the province were targeted by robbers in separate incidents yesterday. In Co Londonderry two disabled pensioners were robbed at their fold housing last night. An 82-year-old w...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2003
SF criticise Ahern over sanctions 'collusion'
Sinn Fein has attacked the Irish government for "colluding" with the British government over sanctions proposals at the Hillsborough talks. Party chairman Mitchel McLaughlin voiced his "disappointmen...
SF criticise Ahern over sanctions 'collusion'
Sinn Fein has attacked the Irish government for "colluding" with the British government over sanctions proposals at the Hillsborough talks. Party chairman Mitchel McLaughlin voiced his "disappointmen...
Business News, Mar 7, 2003
NI tourism industry celebrates silver awards
Around 380 members of the tourism industry and guests gathered last night in the Ramada Hotel, Belfast to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Northern Ireland Tourism Awards and to applaud the winne...
NI tourism industry celebrates silver awards
Around 380 members of the tourism industry and guests gathered last night in the Ramada Hotel, Belfast to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Northern Ireland Tourism Awards and to applaud the winne...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2003
Belfast businesses fined over litter offences
At Belfast Magistrates Court earlier this week, three city centre businesses were fined a total of £700, plus associated costs, for offences under the 1994 Litter Order. The offences related to the i...
Belfast businesses fined over litter offences
At Belfast Magistrates Court earlier this week, three city centre businesses were fined a total of £700, plus associated costs, for offences under the 1994 Litter Order. The offences related to the i...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2003
Drug seizure success for police
Police have recovered around £75,000 worth of cannabis in Co Antrim. Officers discovered the drugs during an operation in Martinstown, outside Ballymena. Elsewhere, drugs squad officers in Portadown...
Drug seizure success for police
Police have recovered around £75,000 worth of cannabis in Co Antrim. Officers discovered the drugs during an operation in Martinstown, outside Ballymena. Elsewhere, drugs squad officers in Portadown...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2003
Murdered LVF chief's father fails in legal bid
David Wright has had a legal bid to gain access to police files into the murder of his son – LVF chief Billy Wright – turned down at the High Court in Belfast today. In his ruling, Mr Justice Kerr fo...
Murdered LVF chief's father fails in legal bid
David Wright has had a legal bid to gain access to police files into the murder of his son – LVF chief Billy Wright – turned down at the High Court in Belfast today. In his ruling, Mr Justice Kerr fo...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2003
£6m Securicor investment biggest in Ireland
A £6 million Securicor Cash Services Supercentre - the biggest commercial security investment in Ireland to date – has been opened in Mallusk in north Belfast. The 5.6 acre facility will initially ac...
£6m Securicor investment biggest in Ireland
A £6 million Securicor Cash Services Supercentre - the biggest commercial security investment in Ireland to date – has been opened in Mallusk in north Belfast. The 5.6 acre facility will initially ac...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2003
Teenage girl discovers pipe bomb
A 13-year-old girl has discovered a pipe bomb in the laneway of her home near Ballymena. The young girl, who did not realise what she had found, carried the primed pipe bomb into her home at around 6...
Teenage girl discovers pipe bomb
A 13-year-old girl has discovered a pipe bomb in the laneway of her home near Ballymena. The young girl, who did not realise what she had found, carried the primed pipe bomb into her home at around 6...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2003
Minister commends local tourism industry
NIO Trade Minister Ian Pearson has commended the strength and resilience of the Northern Ireland tourism industry. Speaking to over 380 members of the industry at the silver anniversary of the Northe...
Minister commends local tourism industry
NIO Trade Minister Ian Pearson has commended the strength and resilience of the Northern Ireland tourism industry. Speaking to over 380 members of the industry at the silver anniversary of the Northe...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2003
Passenger numbers rise at City of Derry
The City of Derry Airport has reported that the number of commercial passengers increased by almost 5,000 passengers or 3% over the past year. According to annual passenger statistics a total of 199,...
Passenger numbers rise at City of Derry
The City of Derry Airport has reported that the number of commercial passengers increased by almost 5,000 passengers or 3% over the past year. According to annual passenger statistics a total of 199,...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2003
Orde apologises to Bloody Sunday families
Following the publication of controversial comments attributed to the PSNI chief constable on the Saville Inquiry, Hugh Orde has met with families of those killed on Bloody Sunday for what he describe...
Orde apologises to Bloody Sunday families
Following the publication of controversial comments attributed to the PSNI chief constable on the Saville Inquiry, Hugh Orde has met with families of those killed on Bloody Sunday for what he describe...
Business News, Mar 6, 2003
EU's Structural Funds consultation document launched
The government today launched a joint Department of Trade & Industry, HM Treasury and Office of the Deputy Prime Minister consultation document on the UK position on the Structural Funds post 2006. S...
EU's Structural Funds consultation document launched
The government today launched a joint Department of Trade & Industry, HM Treasury and Office of the Deputy Prime Minister consultation document on the UK position on the Structural Funds post 2006. S...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2003
Customs dismantle major fuel laundering plant in Armagh
Customs have scored another significant success following its dismantling of a major fuel laundering plant in County Armagh. Following its discovery by police officers, Customs moved into the plant y...
Customs dismantle major fuel laundering plant in Armagh
Customs have scored another significant success following its dismantling of a major fuel laundering plant in County Armagh. Following its discovery by police officers, Customs moved into the plant y...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2003
Pearson voices 'regret' at Bombardier jobs cull
NIO Trade Minister Ian Pearson has expressed "regret" at Bombardier’s announcement that up to 1,180 redundancies could be made in the next 12 months – including around 600 over the next three months. ...
Pearson voices 'regret' at Bombardier jobs cull
NIO Trade Minister Ian Pearson has expressed "regret" at Bombardier’s announcement that up to 1,180 redundancies could be made in the next 12 months – including around 600 over the next three months. ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2003
PSNI review urges 'rigorous approach' to public disorder
In his first report on the PSNI, Her Majesty's Inspector Kenneth Williams has called for a more "rigorous approach to making arrests" a public disorder situations. Mr Williams noted the impact of pol...
PSNI review urges 'rigorous approach' to public disorder
In his first report on the PSNI, Her Majesty's Inspector Kenneth Williams has called for a more "rigorous approach to making arrests" a public disorder situations. Mr Williams noted the impact of pol...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2003
Women on board with Translink
Translink is opening doors for women – to experience what life behind the bus wheel could be like – during its ‘Women’s Have a Go’ driving event this week. The event has been designed to give women t...
Women on board with Translink
Translink is opening doors for women – to experience what life behind the bus wheel could be like – during its ‘Women’s Have a Go’ driving event this week. The event has been designed to give women t...
Business News, Mar 6, 2003
Government action needed to save Mopak jobs
Following the announcement that jobs at Strabane company Mopak have been placed in the hands of the receiver, West Tyrone Ulster Unionist MLA Derek Hussey has expressed the hope that the cardboard pac...
Government action needed to save Mopak jobs
Following the announcement that jobs at Strabane company Mopak have been placed in the hands of the receiver, West Tyrone Ulster Unionist MLA Derek Hussey has expressed the hope that the cardboard pac...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2003
Expect an espresso budget says PwC
This year’s budget is likely to be an "expresso" one - that is, short and strong with plenty of froth and enough sweetener to take away any bitter taste, according to Northern Ireland largest business...
Expect an espresso budget says PwC
This year’s budget is likely to be an "expresso" one - that is, short and strong with plenty of froth and enough sweetener to take away any bitter taste, according to Northern Ireland largest business...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2003
Northern Ireland inpatient waiting list drops by 2,500
Figures released today have revealed that waiting lists for inpatient treatment have dropped by 2,500 people over the past quarter - the first reduction in waiting lists since December 1999. The numb...
Northern Ireland inpatient waiting list drops by 2,500
Figures released today have revealed that waiting lists for inpatient treatment have dropped by 2,500 people over the past quarter - the first reduction in waiting lists since December 1999. The numb...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2003
Ofreg outlines electricity competition
Ofreg chief Douglas McIldoon has today published a paper outlining the next steps in relation to increasing competition in Northern Ireland’s electricity market. In the paper the electricity regulato...
Ofreg outlines electricity competition
Ofreg chief Douglas McIldoon has today published a paper outlining the next steps in relation to increasing competition in Northern Ireland’s electricity market. In the paper the electricity regulato...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2003
Police appeal after Belfast robberies
Police are appealing for information following two separate robberies in Belfast yesterday. The first of these took place in the north of the city yesterday morning at a Bookmakers on the Crumlin Roa...
Police appeal after Belfast robberies
Police are appealing for information following two separate robberies in Belfast yesterday. The first of these took place in the north of the city yesterday morning at a Bookmakers on the Crumlin Roa...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2003
Stormont elections delayed following Hillsborough talks
Following the latest two-day talks to refloat the Good Friday Agreement, it has been announced that elections – originally scheduled for May 1 – have been delayed to allow time for the main players to...
Stormont elections delayed following Hillsborough talks
Following the latest two-day talks to refloat the Good Friday Agreement, it has been announced that elections – originally scheduled for May 1 – have been delayed to allow time for the main players to...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2003
Bombardier confirm 1,200 Belfast jobs under threat
Bombardier Aerospace in Belfast has confirmed that up to 1,180 jobs are at risk over the next 12 months. The move is part of an overall restructuring of the company with a further 1,800 jobs under th...
Bombardier confirm 1,200 Belfast jobs under threat
Bombardier Aerospace in Belfast has confirmed that up to 1,180 jobs are at risk over the next 12 months. The move is part of an overall restructuring of the company with a further 1,800 jobs under th...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2003
Shock at Bombardier job cuts in Northern Ireland
Reacting to the shock news of job cuts at Bombardier Aerospace, the former Economy Minister Sir Reg Empey said the announcement was a "bitter blow" to East Belfast. He added: "I have known for some t...
Shock at Bombardier job cuts in Northern Ireland
Reacting to the shock news of job cuts at Bombardier Aerospace, the former Economy Minister Sir Reg Empey said the announcement was a "bitter blow" to East Belfast. He added: "I have known for some t...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2003
£17m fund for at risk children announced
The NIO has today announced details of grants topping £17 million for projects aimed at helping children in need and young people at risk. The money will be made available through the Children’s Fund...
£17m fund for at risk children announced
The NIO has today announced details of grants topping £17 million for projects aimed at helping children in need and young people at risk. The money will be made available through the Children’s Fund...
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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.