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Northern Ireland News for May 2003 : Page 2
UK National News, May 29, 2003
Iranian asylum protester allowed to stay in UK
The Iranian asylum seeker, who sewed up his eyes, lips and ears in protest at the move by the Home Office to seek his deportation, has won a reprieve. Abas Amini has been refusing food and water for ...
Iranian asylum protester allowed to stay in UK
The Iranian asylum seeker, who sewed up his eyes, lips and ears in protest at the move by the Home Office to seek his deportation, has won a reprieve. Abas Amini has been refusing food and water for ...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2003
Bus driver injured in knife attack
A bus driver has suffered knife wounds to his arm after being attacked in a north Belfast bus terminal last night. At around 7pm three masked men dragged the driver from his bus at the Westland Road ...
Bus driver injured in knife attack
A bus driver has suffered knife wounds to his arm after being attacked in a north Belfast bus terminal last night. At around 7pm three masked men dragged the driver from his bus at the Westland Road ...
Recruitment News, May 29, 2003
'Bridge' recruits make an appearance in Court Service
The Department for Employment and Learning's Bridge to Employment Programme has teamed up with the Northern Ireland Court Service to secure the recruitment of a number of new Administrative Assistants...
'Bridge' recruits make an appearance in Court Service
The Department for Employment and Learning's Bridge to Employment Programme has teamed up with the Northern Ireland Court Service to secure the recruitment of a number of new Administrative Assistants...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2003
Government called on to investigate school sex abuse claim
The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission today called upon the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to conduct a statutory inquiry into allegations of sexual abuse at Cabin Hill...
Government called on to investigate school sex abuse claim
The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission today called upon the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to conduct a statutory inquiry into allegations of sexual abuse at Cabin Hill...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2003
Minister opens £2.5m UUJ Innovation Centre
Economy Minister, Ian Pearson has opened a £2.5m Innovation Centre at the University of Ulster’s Jordanstown campus. The Technology and Engineering Innovation Centre offers office and laboratory-base...
Minister opens £2.5m UUJ Innovation Centre
Economy Minister, Ian Pearson has opened a £2.5m Innovation Centre at the University of Ulster’s Jordanstown campus. The Technology and Engineering Innovation Centre offers office and laboratory-base...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2003
Lord Mayor meets Secretary of State to discuss sectarianism
Secretary of State, Paul Murphy has met with the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Alex Maskey, to discuss how Belfast City Council will tackle sectarianism in the city over the next three years. The event was ...
Lord Mayor meets Secretary of State to discuss sectarianism
Secretary of State, Paul Murphy has met with the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Alex Maskey, to discuss how Belfast City Council will tackle sectarianism in the city over the next three years. The event was ...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2003
Customs officers in Belfast and Armagh fuel seizures
Customs officers have seized illegal fuel and two vehicles used for transporting fuel in Co Armagh. In a joint operation with the PSNI, customs also seized in excess of 110,000 litres of fuel and clo...
Customs officers in Belfast and Armagh fuel seizures
Customs officers have seized illegal fuel and two vehicles used for transporting fuel in Co Armagh. In a joint operation with the PSNI, customs also seized in excess of 110,000 litres of fuel and clo...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2003
Water charges will enable £300m investment in services
When fully introduced, water charges will enable the Government to invest over £300 million more in public services every year. This was the message from Parliamentary Under Secretary of State Angela...
Water charges will enable £300m investment in services
When fully introduced, water charges will enable the Government to invest over £300 million more in public services every year. This was the message from Parliamentary Under Secretary of State Angela...
Recruitment News, May 29, 2003
Local bosses see the safety light
Northern Ireland bosses have seen the light when it comes to health and safety in the workplace, according the RoSPA, The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. For their efforts in the past ...
Local bosses see the safety light
Northern Ireland bosses have seen the light when it comes to health and safety in the workplace, according the RoSPA, The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. For their efforts in the past ...
UK National News, May 29, 2003
Two young girls arrested for endangering motorway drivers
Surrey police have arrested two nine-year-old girls today following a spate of incidents where missiles have been thrown from a bridge onto motorway traffic. Police said officers were "appalled" when...
Two young girls arrested for endangering motorway drivers
Surrey police have arrested two nine-year-old girls today following a spate of incidents where missiles have been thrown from a bridge onto motorway traffic. Police said officers were "appalled" when...
UK National News, May 29, 2003
New police traffic system paves way for crime crackdown
A new hi-tech system launched today is set to put the brakes on serious crime in 23 police force areas. The Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system was piloted for six months in nine police ...
New police traffic system paves way for crime crackdown
A new hi-tech system launched today is set to put the brakes on serious crime in 23 police force areas. The Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system was piloted for six months in nine police ...
UK National News, May 29, 2003
Captain Becks calls for calm from England supporters
England captain David Beckham is expected to make a televised appeal to fans to behave when they attend future internationals. Ahead of next Tuesday's friendly against Serbia and Montenegro, Beckham ...
Captain Becks calls for calm from England supporters
England captain David Beckham is expected to make a televised appeal to fans to behave when they attend future internationals. Ahead of next Tuesday's friendly against Serbia and Montenegro, Beckham ...
UK National News, May 29, 2003
Pool cleaning chemicals linked to asthma
Research has linked the chemicals used to keep swimming pools clean to a rise in childhood asthma. The study by Belgian researchers indicates that naturally produced body fluids, sweat and urine, may...
Pool cleaning chemicals linked to asthma
Research has linked the chemicals used to keep swimming pools clean to a rise in childhood asthma. The study by Belgian researchers indicates that naturally produced body fluids, sweat and urine, may...
UK National News, May 29, 2003
Marconi remains under intense pressure
Marconi’s latest financial figures have revealed a picture of declining sales for the troubled telecommunications technology company. The firm, which has recently undergone a radical and highly compl...
Marconi remains under intense pressure
Marconi’s latest financial figures have revealed a picture of declining sales for the troubled telecommunications technology company. The firm, which has recently undergone a radical and highly compl...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2003
Awards as local bosses see 'safety light'
Northern Ireland bosses have seen the light when it comes to health and safety in the workplace, according the RoSPA, The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. For their efforts in the past ...
Awards as local bosses see 'safety light'
Northern Ireland bosses have seen the light when it comes to health and safety in the workplace, according the RoSPA, The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. For their efforts in the past ...
UK National News, May 28, 2003
War on terror has created more fear than security claims Amnesty
People around the world are more insecure today than at any time since the end of the Cold War, human rights group Amnesty International has claimed today. Speaking a the launch of the organisation'...
War on terror has created more fear than security claims Amnesty
People around the world are more insecure today than at any time since the end of the Cold War, human rights group Amnesty International has claimed today. Speaking a the launch of the organisation'...
UK National News, May 28, 2003
Regime at UK’s largest prison ‘unacceptable’
Overcrowding and poor industrial relations at the UK’s largest prison have led to an "unacceptable regime" at Liverpool prison. The Chief Inspector of Prisons, Anne Owers, said that the prison was “s...
Regime at UK’s largest prison ‘unacceptable’
Overcrowding and poor industrial relations at the UK’s largest prison have led to an "unacceptable regime" at Liverpool prison. The Chief Inspector of Prisons, Anne Owers, said that the prison was “s...
UK National News, May 28, 2003
Nottinghamshire police involved in armed seige
Police negotiators and armed response units are involved in a tense standoff with a man holed up inside a house in Nottinghamshire. Officers from Nottinghamshire Police attended the armed siege in M...
Nottinghamshire police involved in armed seige
Police negotiators and armed response units are involved in a tense standoff with a man holed up inside a house in Nottinghamshire. Officers from Nottinghamshire Police attended the armed siege in M...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2003
Arrests made in Finucane murder case
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane. The man, believed to be the loyalist informer known as Ken Barrett, was arrested by members of the Stevens Inq...
Arrests made in Finucane murder case
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane. The man, believed to be the loyalist informer known as Ken Barrett, was arrested by members of the Stevens Inq...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2003
Four people arrested following Omagh murder
Four people have been arrested in connection with the murder of a man in Omagh. Andrew Bannon, who was in his 50s, was found dead at his flat in Mullaghmore Drive yesterday. His flatmate was found al...
Four people arrested following Omagh murder
Four people have been arrested in connection with the murder of a man in Omagh. Andrew Bannon, who was in his 50s, was found dead at his flat in Mullaghmore Drive yesterday. His flatmate was found al...
UK National News, May 28, 2003
Network Rail posts £290m losses
Network Rail, the parent company of the body which runs the rail infrastructure, formerly run by Railtrack, has posted a loss of £290 million in its preliminary results for the year to March 31 – comp...
Network Rail posts £290m losses
Network Rail, the parent company of the body which runs the rail infrastructure, formerly run by Railtrack, has posted a loss of £290 million in its preliminary results for the year to March 31 – comp...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2003
Unionists call for clarification on RIR cuts
Senior Ulster Unionist Party representative, Michael McGimpsey has called for clarification from the Government over rumours that the Home Battalions of the Royal Irish Regiment (RIR) are to be phased...
Unionists call for clarification on RIR cuts
Senior Ulster Unionist Party representative, Michael McGimpsey has called for clarification from the Government over rumours that the Home Battalions of the Royal Irish Regiment (RIR) are to be phased...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2003
Regeneration of ex-Mackies site begins
Ian Pearson, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment has announced the beginning of work on the former Mackies complex in west Belfast. Announcing the start of site clearance work, in advance o...
Regeneration of ex-Mackies site begins
Ian Pearson, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment has announced the beginning of work on the former Mackies complex in west Belfast. Announcing the start of site clearance work, in advance o...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2003
Cultural 'Quarters' key to tourism and economic growth
European Cultural Tourism experts gathered in Belfast today to discuss how best to use the city's Cultural Tourism Quarters for tourism and job creation. The seminar, held in the Belfast Harbour Comm...
Cultural 'Quarters' key to tourism and economic growth
European Cultural Tourism experts gathered in Belfast today to discuss how best to use the city's Cultural Tourism Quarters for tourism and job creation. The seminar, held in the Belfast Harbour Comm...
UK National News, May 28, 2003
Labour defends its position on European Convention
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said today that a new European constitution would "not significantly change" the relationship between the EU and its member nations, adding that it would be another year u...
Labour defends its position on European Convention
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said today that a new European constitution would "not significantly change" the relationship between the EU and its member nations, adding that it would be another year u...
UK National News, May 28, 2003
Government pledges 285,000 more NHS operations by 2008
The government announced a new target to carry out 285,000 more NHS operations in family doctors surgeries and outpatient clinics over the next three years as part of a drive to speed up simpler opera...
Government pledges 285,000 more NHS operations by 2008
The government announced a new target to carry out 285,000 more NHS operations in family doctors surgeries and outpatient clinics over the next three years as part of a drive to speed up simpler opera...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2003
Unions meet Blair over water proposals
A delegation from the Transport and General Workers' Union (TGWU) was set to meet with Prime Minister Tony Blair today to discuss the introduction of water charges in Northern Ireland. Union leaders ...
Unions meet Blair over water proposals
A delegation from the Transport and General Workers' Union (TGWU) was set to meet with Prime Minister Tony Blair today to discuss the introduction of water charges in Northern Ireland. Union leaders ...
UK National News, May 28, 2003
National Lottery ticket sales fall continues
Figures released today from National Lottery operator Camelot have revealed that there has been a massive fall in the sales of the main Lotto game. Ticket sales plunged 12% for the draw, but Camelot ...
National Lottery ticket sales fall continues
Figures released today from National Lottery operator Camelot have revealed that there has been a massive fall in the sales of the main Lotto game. Ticket sales plunged 12% for the draw, but Camelot ...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2003
West Tyrone MP meets FBU chief
West Tyrone MP, Pat Doherty has met with Fire Brigade Union chief, Andy Gilchrist to discuss the recent pay dispute which looks set to be resolved in Scotland next month. Speaking after his meeting, ...
West Tyrone MP meets FBU chief
West Tyrone MP, Pat Doherty has met with Fire Brigade Union chief, Andy Gilchrist to discuss the recent pay dispute which looks set to be resolved in Scotland next month. Speaking after his meeting, ...
Northern Ireland News, May 28, 2003
One in seven NI people 'stressed out'
One in seven people in Northern Ireland say that they feel stressed every day, a new report has revealed. The Stressed Out 2003 survey, carried out by MORI Social Research Institute for Samaritans, f...
One in seven NI people 'stressed out'
One in seven people in Northern Ireland say that they feel stressed every day, a new report has revealed. The Stressed Out 2003 survey, carried out by MORI Social Research Institute for Samaritans, f...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A dry evening with late sunny spells and some long clear spells overnight. Becoming cloudier across the north towards dawn with a few showers possible. Touch of frost in south. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
