Northern Ireland News for June 2003 : Page 13
Recruitment News, Jun 5, 2003
Wedgwood factories close with loss of 1,000 jobs
Pottery manufacturer Waterford Wedgwood has announced that it is to close two factories in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, and shed 1,000 jobs in the UK. The move is part of a major restructuring anno...
Wedgwood factories close with loss of 1,000 jobs
Pottery manufacturer Waterford Wedgwood has announced that it is to close two factories in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, and shed 1,000 jobs in the UK. The move is part of a major restructuring anno...
Business News, Jun 5, 2003
Open + Direct’s online system scores footie deal
Fans of Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur can now spread the cost of a new season ticket over 10 easy monthly direct debit instalments thanks to a new agreement with Belfast-based Open + Direct Re...
Open + Direct’s online system scores footie deal
Fans of Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur can now spread the cost of a new season ticket over 10 easy monthly direct debit instalments thanks to a new agreement with Belfast-based Open + Direct Re...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2003
Minister welcomes fall in hospital waiting lists
NIO Health Minister Des Browne has welcomed the news that hospital waiting lists have fallen for the second quarter in succession. The figures reveal that the number of people waiting was down by mor...
Minister welcomes fall in hospital waiting lists
NIO Health Minister Des Browne has welcomed the news that hospital waiting lists have fallen for the second quarter in succession. The figures reveal that the number of people waiting was down by mor...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2003
Three NI beaches stripped of blue flag award
Three of Northern Ireland's top beaches have been stripped of their blue flag status. Portrush East Strand, Portstewart Strand and Millisle Lagoon were all stripped of their award by the charity Envi...
Three NI beaches stripped of blue flag award
Three of Northern Ireland's top beaches have been stripped of their blue flag status. Portrush East Strand, Portstewart Strand and Millisle Lagoon were all stripped of their award by the charity Envi...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2003
Cigarettes stolen in daylight raid
Police are appealing for information following a robbery in Newtownabbey yesterday. The incident occurred at around lunchtime when a man stepped in front of a delivery van at Corrs corner forcing the...
Cigarettes stolen in daylight raid
Police are appealing for information following a robbery in Newtownabbey yesterday. The incident occurred at around lunchtime when a man stepped in front of a delivery van at Corrs corner forcing the...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2003
Bakery to create 40 new jobs
A Co Londonderry bakery is to create 40 new jobs in a £4 million investment. McErlain's in Magherafelt hope the investment will help the company attract more business across the UK and Republic of Ir...
Bakery to create 40 new jobs
A Co Londonderry bakery is to create 40 new jobs in a £4 million investment. McErlain's in Magherafelt hope the investment will help the company attract more business across the UK and Republic of Ir...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2003
Action Cancer campaign launches 'Talking Balls' film
Best known for their star performances in the sell-out History of the Troubles (Accordin' to My Da), Conor Grimes and Alan McKee took centre-stage once again - this time to deliver vital health messag...
Action Cancer campaign launches 'Talking Balls' film
Best known for their star performances in the sell-out History of the Troubles (Accordin' to My Da), Conor Grimes and Alan McKee took centre-stage once again - this time to deliver vital health messag...
Business News, Jun 5, 2003
NTR Broadband poised to launch service for NI
NTR Broadband, specialists in broadband wireless Internet access, have announced that it will soon launch a fixed price, ‘always-on’ broadband internet service in Northern Ireland. A subsidiary of NT...
NTR Broadband poised to launch service for NI
NTR Broadband, specialists in broadband wireless Internet access, have announced that it will soon launch a fixed price, ‘always-on’ broadband internet service in Northern Ireland. A subsidiary of NT...
UK National News, Jun 5, 2003
Blunkett holds 'constructive' talks with Afghan President
The Home Secretary held what has been described as a "constructive" meeting with Afghan president Hamid Karzai in London today. David Blunkett said that the pair focused on the issue of asylum seeker...
Blunkett holds 'constructive' talks with Afghan President
The Home Secretary held what has been described as a "constructive" meeting with Afghan president Hamid Karzai in London today. David Blunkett said that the pair focused on the issue of asylum seeker...
UK National News, Jun 5, 2003
Shorts announce 1,000 job cuts
Shorts have announced an accelerated set of cutbacks that will see over 1,000 jobs go at the Belfast aerospace company. According to Bombardier, the move to cut the Belfast workforce follows on from ...
Shorts announce 1,000 job cuts
Shorts have announced an accelerated set of cutbacks that will see over 1,000 jobs go at the Belfast aerospace company. According to Bombardier, the move to cut the Belfast workforce follows on from ...
UK National News, Jun 5, 2003
Plight of children affected by drugs scourge highlighted
Between 250,000 and 350,000 children have at least one parent with a serious drug problem, according to a new report by the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD). In its report, 'Hidden Har...
Plight of children affected by drugs scourge highlighted
Between 250,000 and 350,000 children have at least one parent with a serious drug problem, according to a new report by the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD). In its report, 'Hidden Har...
UK National News, Jun 5, 2003
Interest rates freeze gets cool reception
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has said that the Bank of England was wrong today to keep interest rates on hold. Following the Monetary Policy Committee move to freeze rates at 3.75%, t...
Interest rates freeze gets cool reception
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has said that the Bank of England was wrong today to keep interest rates on hold. Following the Monetary Policy Committee move to freeze rates at 3.75%, t...
UK National News, Jun 5, 2003
Report finds many child car seats inadequate in severe crash
A report commissioned by European consumer groups has found that many car seats are inadequate to deal with a serious car crash, as the statutory EU tests are not sufficiently rigorous. In a test of ...
Report finds many child car seats inadequate in severe crash
A report commissioned by European consumer groups has found that many car seats are inadequate to deal with a serious car crash, as the statutory EU tests are not sufficiently rigorous. In a test of ...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2003
Reid blames media for crisis over WMDs
Number 10 has mounted a fighting retreat over the issue of WMDs, as Labour enforcer John Reid was wheeled out today to blame both the media and "anonymous rogue elements" within the security services ...
Reid blames media for crisis over WMDs
Number 10 has mounted a fighting retreat over the issue of WMDs, as Labour enforcer John Reid was wheeled out today to blame both the media and "anonymous rogue elements" within the security services ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2003
Ken Barrett refused bail on Finucane murder charge
A leading loyalist accused of murdering solicitor Pat Finucane has been refused bail. Ken Barrett, 40, appeared before the High Court in Belfast today charged with killing the Catholic solicitor at h...
Ken Barrett refused bail on Finucane murder charge
A leading loyalist accused of murdering solicitor Pat Finucane has been refused bail. Ken Barrett, 40, appeared before the High Court in Belfast today charged with killing the Catholic solicitor at h...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2003
Probe launched into claims of Iraqi PoW mistreatment
The Ministry of Defence is investigating claims that British soldiers were involved in beating an Iraqi POW and further incidents in which two POWs died. It has been reported that military police are...
Probe launched into claims of Iraqi PoW mistreatment
The Ministry of Defence is investigating claims that British soldiers were involved in beating an Iraqi POW and further incidents in which two POWs died. It has been reported that military police are...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2003
Man arrested following stabbing of homeowner
A man has been arrested following a stabbing incident on the outskirts of Belfast last night. The incident occurred at a house in Summerhill Drive in the Twinbrook estate when a man broke into the ho...
Man arrested following stabbing of homeowner
A man has been arrested following a stabbing incident on the outskirts of Belfast last night. The incident occurred at a house in Summerhill Drive in the Twinbrook estate when a man broke into the ho...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2003
Trimble and Blunkett to discuss Criminal Justice Bill
Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble is set to meet with Home Secretary David Blunkett and Northern Ireland Secretary Paul Murphy tomorrow to discuss the Criminal Justice Bill. A number of key sectio...
Trimble and Blunkett to discuss Criminal Justice Bill
Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble is set to meet with Home Secretary David Blunkett and Northern Ireland Secretary Paul Murphy tomorrow to discuss the Criminal Justice Bill. A number of key sectio...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2003
Lord Mayor appeals for information on missing men
The newly-elected Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Martin Morgan, has appealed for those responsible for the disappearance of two men in Belfast and Armagh to get in contact with the victims families...
Lord Mayor appeals for information on missing men
The newly-elected Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Martin Morgan, has appealed for those responsible for the disappearance of two men in Belfast and Armagh to get in contact with the victims families...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2003
Charities launch report on child protection
Two of Northern Ireland’s leading children’s charities launched a report today highlighting the important role of A&E staff awareness in identifing child abuse. At the seminar in Belfast, the NSPCC a...
Charities launch report on child protection
Two of Northern Ireland’s leading children’s charities launched a report today highlighting the important role of A&E staff awareness in identifing child abuse. At the seminar in Belfast, the NSPCC a...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2003
Economic cost of mental illness tops £77bn
The cost of mental illness in England adds up to £77.4 billion, twice as high as was previously estimated, according to a study published today by the Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health (SCMH). The e...
Economic cost of mental illness tops £77bn
The cost of mental illness in England adds up to £77.4 billion, twice as high as was previously estimated, according to a study published today by the Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health (SCMH). The e...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2003
Liverpool named as European Capital of Culture 2008
It has been announced today that Liverpool as been chosen as the European Capital of Culture for 2008. The city's name will now go forward to the European Union who will respond next year. Culture ...
Liverpool named as European Capital of Culture 2008
It has been announced today that Liverpool as been chosen as the European Capital of Culture for 2008. The city's name will now go forward to the European Union who will respond next year. Culture ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2003
Woman claims attack on home was sectarian
A north Belfast family have escaped injury after a brick was thrown through the front window of their home last night. The occupant, a Protestant woman, said she believed the attack was sectarian and...
Woman claims attack on home was sectarian
A north Belfast family have escaped injury after a brick was thrown through the front window of their home last night. The occupant, a Protestant woman, said she believed the attack was sectarian and...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2003
Sinn Fein call for removal of RIR
Sinn Féin's Martin McGuinness has described the Royal Irish Regiment (RIR) as a "unionist militia" and said that its retention was not consistent with a process of conflict resolution. Mr McGuinness ...
Sinn Fein call for removal of RIR
Sinn Féin's Martin McGuinness has described the Royal Irish Regiment (RIR) as a "unionist militia" and said that its retention was not consistent with a process of conflict resolution. Mr McGuinness ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2003
Loyalists launch new interface concern group
Concerned loyalists have launched a new task force aimed at stamping out trouble at some of Belfast's main interface areas. The Protestant Interface Network is a network of individuals that aim to ta...
Loyalists launch new interface concern group
Concerned loyalists have launched a new task force aimed at stamping out trouble at some of Belfast's main interface areas. The Protestant Interface Network is a network of individuals that aim to ta...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2003
McIlroy positive despite tenth defeat in a row
Northern Ireland manager Sammy McIlroy was today reflecting on a tenth successive defeat for his side after a 2-0 loss in Italy last night. With six Northern Ireland players making their debut in Cam...
McIlroy positive despite tenth defeat in a row
Northern Ireland manager Sammy McIlroy was today reflecting on a tenth successive defeat for his side after a 2-0 loss in Italy last night. With six Northern Ireland players making their debut in Cam...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2003
Government has failed to heed warnings on insurance
The Government’s failure to recognise the difficulties threatening many small businesses with closure has been criticised by a former member of the Assembly’s Enterprise, Trade and Investment Committe...
Government has failed to heed warnings on insurance
The Government’s failure to recognise the difficulties threatening many small businesses with closure has been criticised by a former member of the Assembly’s Enterprise, Trade and Investment Committe...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2003
Shake up review of coroners system published
The way in which coroners work is to be shaken up following the publication of a Home Office report today. Among the recommendations in the wide-ranging review, 'Fundamental Review of Death Certifica...
Shake up review of coroners system published
The way in which coroners work is to be shaken up following the publication of a Home Office report today. Among the recommendations in the wide-ranging review, 'Fundamental Review of Death Certifica...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2003
Kingfisher sales up after Easter DIY boom
Kingfisher, the owners of BIY retail chain B&Q, has announced trading has been brisk for the first quarter to 3 May 2003, with retail sales up 9.2% to £2.6 billion, partly due to a flurry of spring DI...
Kingfisher sales up after Easter DIY boom
Kingfisher, the owners of BIY retail chain B&Q, has announced trading has been brisk for the first quarter to 3 May 2003, with retail sales up 9.2% to £2.6 billion, partly due to a flurry of spring DI...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2003
CBI survey reveals slowdown in retail sales
Trading conditions on UK high streets have improved but retail sales growth was modest compared with last year, according to the CBI's latest Quarterly Distributive Trades survey. The Distributive Tr...
CBI survey reveals slowdown in retail sales
Trading conditions on UK high streets have improved but retail sales growth was modest compared with last year, according to the CBI's latest Quarterly Distributive Trades survey. The Distributive Tr...
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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.