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Northern Ireland News for June 2003 : Page 5
UK National News, Jun 23, 2003
UK visa controls tightened
The Home Office has announced today that visa regulations have been tightened for people travelling through the UK on their way to other destinations. From midnight tonight, nationals of sixteen new...
UK visa controls tightened
The Home Office has announced today that visa regulations have been tightened for people travelling through the UK on their way to other destinations. From midnight tonight, nationals of sixteen new...
UK National News, Jun 23, 2003
NPFA says playing fields ‘attacked from all sides’
The National Playing Fields Association (NPFA) has claimed today that playing fields are being built on at an unprecedented rate, and alleged that the government and its agencies are doing little to r...
NPFA says playing fields ‘attacked from all sides’
The National Playing Fields Association (NPFA) has claimed today that playing fields are being built on at an unprecedented rate, and alleged that the government and its agencies are doing little to r...
UK National News, Jun 23, 2003
Hewitt dumped out of Wimbledon on first day
This year's Wimbledon Championships began today without one or two familiar players - like Sampras, Ivanisevic and Safin - and it ended minus the defending men's champion, thanks to one of the biggest...
Hewitt dumped out of Wimbledon on first day
This year's Wimbledon Championships began today without one or two familiar players - like Sampras, Ivanisevic and Safin - and it ended minus the defending men's champion, thanks to one of the biggest...
UK National News, Jun 23, 2003
Guppy love and the origin of species
Cute, wide-eyed and unobtrusive, the guppy is the nation's favourite pet fish - but behind this innocent exterior lies an animal with a torrid and tangled sex life, according to a team of researchers ...
Guppy love and the origin of species
Cute, wide-eyed and unobtrusive, the guppy is the nation's favourite pet fish - but behind this innocent exterior lies an animal with a torrid and tangled sex life, according to a team of researchers ...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2003
Hain sparks controversy over taxation
With the backlash over the Cabinet reshuffle slowly receeding into the background, the newly installed Leader of the House Peter Hain has shifted the focus onto taxation – and sparked controversy by s...
Hain sparks controversy over taxation
With the backlash over the Cabinet reshuffle slowly receeding into the background, the newly installed Leader of the House Peter Hain has shifted the focus onto taxation – and sparked controversy by s...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2003
Chinese family assaulted during robbery ordeal
A Chinese family have suffered what police describe as "a prolonged and vicious" ordeal during a robbery at their home in south Belfast last night. The incident occurred at around 11pm on Thursday wh...
Chinese family assaulted during robbery ordeal
A Chinese family have suffered what police describe as "a prolonged and vicious" ordeal during a robbery at their home in south Belfast last night. The incident occurred at around 11pm on Thursday wh...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2003
Minister welcomes GPs' acceptance of pay deal
Health Minister Angela Smith has welcomed the outcome of a nationwide ballot in which UK GP's voted to accept a new NHS contract. In a ballot of general practitioners throughout the UK, 79.4% voted "...
Minister welcomes GPs' acceptance of pay deal
Health Minister Angela Smith has welcomed the outcome of a nationwide ballot in which UK GP's voted to accept a new NHS contract. In a ballot of general practitioners throughout the UK, 79.4% voted "...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2003
Domestic violence proposals set for NI
North Down MP Lady Hermon has called on the Government to ensure new proposals to tackle domestic violence are extended to Northern Ireland. Speaking in the House of Commons following Home Secretary ...
Domestic violence proposals set for NI
North Down MP Lady Hermon has called on the Government to ensure new proposals to tackle domestic violence are extended to Northern Ireland. Speaking in the House of Commons following Home Secretary ...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2003
Holby City star dies after ventilator is switched off
Twenty-two-year-old Laura Sadler, the star of BBC1's Holby City, died yesterday from injuries she received after falling from a balcony on Sunday morning. Laura's life-support machine at Charing Cros...
Holby City star dies after ventilator is switched off
Twenty-two-year-old Laura Sadler, the star of BBC1's Holby City, died yesterday from injuries she received after falling from a balcony on Sunday morning. Laura's life-support machine at Charing Cros...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2003
Funeral of road victim takes place
Police are still appealing for witnesses following the death of a man in a road traffic accident in Londonderry earlier in the week. The man, named locally as Odhran McKinney, 39, was buried at St. O...
Funeral of road victim takes place
Police are still appealing for witnesses following the death of a man in a road traffic accident in Londonderry earlier in the week. The man, named locally as Odhran McKinney, 39, was buried at St. O...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2003
NI households to receive post mortem leaflet
Every household in Northern Ireland is set to receive a leaflet detailing information regarding post mortem examinations. The leaflet, which will be delivered over the next two months, will provide r...
NI households to receive post mortem leaflet
Every household in Northern Ireland is set to receive a leaflet detailing information regarding post mortem examinations. The leaflet, which will be delivered over the next two months, will provide r...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2003
Mandela arrives in Ireland for Special Olympics opening
Former South African President Nelson Mandela arrived in Ireland today in preparations for this weekend's opening of the Special Olympics World Summer Games. As part of his stay in Ireland, Mandela w...
Mandela arrives in Ireland for Special Olympics opening
Former South African President Nelson Mandela arrived in Ireland today in preparations for this weekend's opening of the Special Olympics World Summer Games. As part of his stay in Ireland, Mandela w...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2003
SDLP councillor condemns assault on priest
An SDLP councillor has described an assault on a priest in west Belfast yesterday as "cowardly". Father Matt Wallace from the Holy Trinity Parish was stabbed in the face with a screwdriver during an ...
SDLP councillor condemns assault on priest
An SDLP councillor has described an assault on a priest in west Belfast yesterday as "cowardly". Father Matt Wallace from the Holy Trinity Parish was stabbed in the face with a screwdriver during an ...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2003
Huge cocaine haul uncovered in Gibraltar
UK Customs and Gibraltar Customs officers have revealed that they scored a major success when they seized over half a tonne of cocaine at the Port of Gibraltar earlier this week. The 50 ft British r...
Huge cocaine haul uncovered in Gibraltar
UK Customs and Gibraltar Customs officers have revealed that they scored a major success when they seized over half a tonne of cocaine at the Port of Gibraltar earlier this week. The 50 ft British r...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2003
Alliance refuses to back water reform 'done deal'
The Alliance Party has branded the Government's 'Reform of Water and Sewerage Services in Northern Ireland' consultation process, which ends today, a farce. Finance Spokesperson Seamus Close said his...
Alliance refuses to back water reform 'done deal'
The Alliance Party has branded the Government's 'Reform of Water and Sewerage Services in Northern Ireland' consultation process, which ends today, a farce. Finance Spokesperson Seamus Close said his...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2003
Dungannon company secure multi-million euro deal
The McAvoy Group of Dungannon has won a multi-million Euro deal to build a state-of-the-art steel-framed expansion to Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology. The contract will see the ...
Dungannon company secure multi-million euro deal
The McAvoy Group of Dungannon has won a multi-million Euro deal to build a state-of-the-art steel-framed expansion to Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology. The contract will see the ...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2003
GP pay contract 'a new era for general practice'
In what has been described “a new era for general practice”, GPs throughout the UK have today voted overwhelmingly to adopt a new NHS pay deal. The new General Medical Services (GMS) contract was acc...
GP pay contract 'a new era for general practice'
In what has been described “a new era for general practice”, GPs throughout the UK have today voted overwhelmingly to adopt a new NHS pay deal. The new General Medical Services (GMS) contract was acc...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2003
Glentoran to face Finnish Champions League test
Irish league champions, Glentoran are set to face Finnish side HJK Helsinki in this year's Champions League. The east Belfast side will play the first leg of the qualifying match away on 16 July with...
Glentoran to face Finnish Champions League test
Irish league champions, Glentoran are set to face Finnish side HJK Helsinki in this year's Champions League. The east Belfast side will play the first leg of the qualifying match away on 16 July with...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2003
FA welcomes 'racist' chant ruling
The Football Association (FA) has welcomed a High Court ruling this week which found that a football supporter who taunted opposing fans with a chant about "Pakis" had committed a criminal offence. I...
FA welcomes 'racist' chant ruling
The Football Association (FA) has welcomed a High Court ruling this week which found that a football supporter who taunted opposing fans with a chant about "Pakis" had committed a criminal offence. I...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2003
Teachers 'best-trained ever' says Ofsted
Following the publication of two Ofsted reports into teacher training, the chief inspector of schools has said that today's newly qualified teachers "are the best-trained ever". Speaking at today's...
Teachers 'best-trained ever' says Ofsted
Following the publication of two Ofsted reports into teacher training, the chief inspector of schools has said that today's newly qualified teachers "are the best-trained ever". Speaking at today's...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2003
Poor demand deepens manufacturing woes
There is no sign of a manufacturing recovery with weak domestic and international demand blocking the sector's long-awaited turnaround, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). The l...
Poor demand deepens manufacturing woes
There is no sign of a manufacturing recovery with weak domestic and international demand blocking the sector's long-awaited turnaround, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). The l...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2003
Highway patrol officers set to free up more police resources
The by-ways and bottlenecks of Britain will have a new addition from next year – the Highways Agency traffic officers - who will patrol the nation's motorways twenty-four hours a day. The traffic of...
Highway patrol officers set to free up more police resources
The by-ways and bottlenecks of Britain will have a new addition from next year – the Highways Agency traffic officers - who will patrol the nation's motorways twenty-four hours a day. The traffic of...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2003
FSA leads crackdown on fowl play
New proposals from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to the European Commission are set to stop the practice of mixing chicken with meat from other animals and excessive amounts to water to add bulk. U...
FSA leads crackdown on fowl play
New proposals from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to the European Commission are set to stop the practice of mixing chicken with meat from other animals and excessive amounts to water to add bulk. U...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2003
Mother hits out at NIO Minister's meeting rejection
The mother of murdered Belfast teenager Peter McBride has hit out at the refusal of NIO Minister John Spellar to meet her. Jean McBride called for a meeting with Mr Spellar following his recent appoi...
Mother hits out at NIO Minister's meeting rejection
The mother of murdered Belfast teenager Peter McBride has hit out at the refusal of NIO Minister John Spellar to meet her. Jean McBride called for a meeting with Mr Spellar following his recent appoi...
UK National News, Jun 19, 2003
Healthy 'designer baby' born in Sheffield
The British couple who were denied permission to have a so-called 'designer baby' in the UK, have announced the birth of a healthy baby boy at a Sheffield hospital. The couple, Michelle and Jayson Wh...
Healthy 'designer baby' born in Sheffield
The British couple who were denied permission to have a so-called 'designer baby' in the UK, have announced the birth of a healthy baby boy at a Sheffield hospital. The couple, Michelle and Jayson Wh...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2003
Sexual assault on teenager 'horrific'
An Alliance councillor has described an incident in which a teenage woman was sexually assaulted in Bangor as "horrific". The incident occurred at around 9.40pm last night when a 19-year-old was atta...
Sexual assault on teenager 'horrific'
An Alliance councillor has described an incident in which a teenage woman was sexually assaulted in Bangor as "horrific". The incident occurred at around 9.40pm last night when a 19-year-old was atta...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2003
Police to increase west Belfast peaceline patrols
Police are set to increase patrols along the west Belfast peaceline following talks between local community representatives and the PSNI's west Belfast district commander. The meeting, which was call...
Police to increase west Belfast peaceline patrols
Police are set to increase patrols along the west Belfast peaceline following talks between local community representatives and the PSNI's west Belfast district commander. The meeting, which was call...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2003
Cross-party delegation visits imprisoned asylum seekers
A cross-party delegation of Northern Ireland politicians will visit Maghaberry Prison today to highlight the plight of asylum seekers locked up in the high security prison. The delegation to include ...
Cross-party delegation visits imprisoned asylum seekers
A cross-party delegation of Northern Ireland politicians will visit Maghaberry Prison today to highlight the plight of asylum seekers locked up in the high security prison. The delegation to include ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2003
£4.5m ecstasy haul was set for NI say police
A Northern Ireland man has been arrested following the interception of the largest consignment of ecstasy tablets intended for the province. The find is estimated to have a street value of £4.5 milli...
£4.5m ecstasy haul was set for NI say police
A Northern Ireland man has been arrested following the interception of the largest consignment of ecstasy tablets intended for the province. The find is estimated to have a street value of £4.5 milli...
UK National News, Jun 19, 2003
Huntley report finds 'serious systems failures'
The report into Ian Huntley's "incident of self-harm" which left him in a coma has uncovered a number of "serious systems failures" within the Prison Service. On June 9, Ian Huntley – who is charged ...
Huntley report finds 'serious systems failures'
The report into Ian Huntley's "incident of self-harm" which left him in a coma has uncovered a number of "serious systems failures" within the Prison Service. On June 9, Ian Huntley – who is charged ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A sunny evening for most except where cloud lingers along the north coast. Cloud will increase for a lot of areas overnight with mist and fog patches developing. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
