Northern Ireland News for September 2003 : Page 12
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2003
M1 resurfacing scheme set for Loughgall junction
The Roads Service is set to start a £100,000 resurfacing scheme on the M1 Loughgall Junction from next week. A Roads Service spokesperson said the scheme was necessary in order to strengthen the road...
M1 resurfacing scheme set for Loughgall junction
The Roads Service is set to start a £100,000 resurfacing scheme on the M1 Loughgall Junction from next week. A Roads Service spokesperson said the scheme was necessary in order to strengthen the road...
UK National News, Sep 9, 2003
Concern grows over UK labour market ‘erosion’
An assessment of the UK’s “business credentials” by the CBI has raised concerns about the declining competitiveness of the UK as a place to do business. The CBI has warned that competitor countries a...
Concern grows over UK labour market ‘erosion’
An assessment of the UK’s “business credentials” by the CBI has raised concerns about the declining competitiveness of the UK as a place to do business. The CBI has warned that competitor countries a...
UK National News, Sep 9, 2003
bmi embarks on major Airbus buy
The UK’s second largest full-service scheduled airline, bmi, has announced an accelerated programme to operate an all Airbus fleet by next year. Firm orders have been made for four Airbus A319 short ...
bmi embarks on major Airbus buy
The UK’s second largest full-service scheduled airline, bmi, has announced an accelerated programme to operate an all Airbus fleet by next year. Firm orders have been made for four Airbus A319 short ...
UK National News, Sep 9, 2003
IBM claims ‘merger’ chip technology advances
IBM have claimed a breakthrough in computer processor chip technologies that will provide advanced high-speed chips much sooner than had been expected. The powerful chips are based on merging “strain...
IBM claims ‘merger’ chip technology advances
IBM have claimed a breakthrough in computer processor chip technologies that will provide advanced high-speed chips much sooner than had been expected. The powerful chips are based on merging “strain...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2003
Rebel MP's should retake whip says Trimble supporter
One of David Trimble's staunchest supporters has called on the three rebel UUP MP's to get behind their leader and resume the party whip at Westminster. David McClarty described the outcome of Saturd...
Rebel MP's should retake whip says Trimble supporter
One of David Trimble's staunchest supporters has called on the three rebel UUP MP's to get behind their leader and resume the party whip at Westminster. David McClarty described the outcome of Saturd...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2003
Britain to send 2,200 extra troops to Iraq
Government sources have confirmed that Britain is to send 1,200 more troops to Iraq within the next few days and a further 1,000 over the next few weeks to support coalition operations. The soldiers ...
Britain to send 2,200 extra troops to Iraq
Government sources have confirmed that Britain is to send 1,200 more troops to Iraq within the next few days and a further 1,000 over the next few weeks to support coalition operations. The soldiers ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2003
Paramilitary prisoners to be segregated
A review into prison safety at one of Northern Ireland's most notorious jails has recommended loyalist and republican prisoners should be segregated. The review, by the former head of the Northern Ir...
Paramilitary prisoners to be segregated
A review into prison safety at one of Northern Ireland's most notorious jails has recommended loyalist and republican prisoners should be segregated. The review, by the former head of the Northern Ir...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2003
Minister discusses economic prosperity for North West
Economy Minister, Ian Pearson today met a multi-party delegation in Londonderry to discuss the economic prospects for the North West. Senior officials from a number of departments, including those re...
Minister discusses economic prosperity for North West
Economy Minister, Ian Pearson today met a multi-party delegation in Londonderry to discuss the economic prospects for the North West. Senior officials from a number of departments, including those re...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2003
Tourists injured in Highland coach crash
A coach crash in the Scottish Highlands today has injured around 20 of the passengers on board. It is believed that some of the Australian tourists have been seriously injured and emergency services ...
Tourists injured in Highland coach crash
A coach crash in the Scottish Highlands today has injured around 20 of the passengers on board. It is believed that some of the Australian tourists have been seriously injured and emergency services ...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2003
Bush seeks £55bn Iraq war fund and further international support
US President George Bush has declared that he will "spend what is necessary, to achieve victory in the war on terror" as he seeks $87 billion (£55bn) in new funding from Congress. He also stated that...
Bush seeks £55bn Iraq war fund and further international support
US President George Bush has declared that he will "spend what is necessary, to achieve victory in the war on terror" as he seeks $87 billion (£55bn) in new funding from Congress. He also stated that...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2003
Pensioners urge to pick up new benefit
Pensioners in Northern Ireland are being urged to claim the new pension credit which is set to be introduced next month. Pension Credit, which will be introduced on 6 October and replaces the Minimum...
Pensioners urge to pick up new benefit
Pensioners in Northern Ireland are being urged to claim the new pension credit which is set to be introduced next month. Pension Credit, which will be introduced on 6 October and replaces the Minimum...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2003
CEM complete £1.5m City Airport upgrade
Belfast-based CEM Systems has completed a contract to extend its access control system at Belfast City Airport to accommodate a major £1.5 million upgrade programme. The CEM AC2000 Airport Edition (...
CEM complete £1.5m City Airport upgrade
Belfast-based CEM Systems has completed a contract to extend its access control system at Belfast City Airport to accommodate a major £1.5 million upgrade programme. The CEM AC2000 Airport Edition (...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2003
McIlroy in confident mood ahead of Armenia visit
Northern Ireland manager, Sammy McIlroy was in confident mood today after arriving home from Donetsk following his side's impressive 0-0 draw against Ukraine at the weekend. Although Northern Ireland...
McIlroy in confident mood ahead of Armenia visit
Northern Ireland manager, Sammy McIlroy was in confident mood today after arriving home from Donetsk following his side's impressive 0-0 draw against Ukraine at the weekend. Although Northern Ireland...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2003
TGWC leader’s ‘challenge’ to secure 21st Century rights
Transport and General Workers Union leader Sir Bill Morris has said that British workers need employment protection legislation fit for the 21st Century. In his speech on the first day of the TUC ann...
TGWC leader’s ‘challenge’ to secure 21st Century rights
Transport and General Workers Union leader Sir Bill Morris has said that British workers need employment protection legislation fit for the 21st Century. In his speech on the first day of the TUC ann...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2003
Three questioned as woman dies in riverboat sinking
Three people questioned after a woman died when a riverboat capsized and sank on the River Severn have been released on bail. The small pleasure boat was packed with 15 people when the craft foundere...
Three questioned as woman dies in riverboat sinking
Three people questioned after a woman died when a riverboat capsized and sank on the River Severn have been released on bail. The small pleasure boat was packed with 15 people when the craft foundere...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2003
Hoax bomb alert ends in Co Londonderry
Police in Co Londonderry are appealing for information following a hoax bomb alert early this morning. Army bomb disposal experts were called to a house in Leckagh Walk, Magherafelt at around 1.30am ...
Hoax bomb alert ends in Co Londonderry
Police in Co Londonderry are appealing for information following a hoax bomb alert early this morning. Army bomb disposal experts were called to a house in Leckagh Walk, Magherafelt at around 1.30am ...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2003
British contingent sent to join forces in Basra
At the weekend, 120 soldiers in Cyprus - from the Second Battalion of The Lght Infantry - were sent to Basra from RAF Akrotiri. As was widely anticpated Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon has announced tod...
British contingent sent to join forces in Basra
At the weekend, 120 soldiers in Cyprus - from the Second Battalion of The Lght Infantry - were sent to Basra from RAF Akrotiri. As was widely anticpated Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon has announced tod...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2003
NI on-course Sunday betting close
A new law to allow on-course Sunday betting was published today by Social Development Minister, John Spellar. The draft Betting and Gaming (Northern Ireland) Order 2003, which has been published for ...
NI on-course Sunday betting close
A new law to allow on-course Sunday betting was published today by Social Development Minister, John Spellar. The draft Betting and Gaming (Northern Ireland) Order 2003, which has been published for ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2003
Local firms up for UK business awards
Twenty-five organisations in Northern Ireland have been selected for the regional shortlist of a major UK wide business awards. The 2003 UK Online for Business/InterForum E-Commerce Awards, which are...
Local firms up for UK business awards
Twenty-five organisations in Northern Ireland have been selected for the regional shortlist of a major UK wide business awards. The 2003 UK Online for Business/InterForum E-Commerce Awards, which are...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2003
Graphic advert gives a stark warning on seatbelt wearing
A stark new road safety campaign highlighting the risks taken by people who fail to wear a seatbelts has been launched this week. Although UK law requires people to wear a seatbelt if one is fitted, ...
Graphic advert gives a stark warning on seatbelt wearing
A stark new road safety campaign highlighting the risks taken by people who fail to wear a seatbelts has been launched this week. Although UK law requires people to wear a seatbelt if one is fitted, ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2003
UK adults encouraged to read more
A new survey has revealed that a quarter of UK adults have not read a single book in the last 12 months. The figures, part of the National Reading Campaign's research into personal reading habits acr...
UK adults encouraged to read more
A new survey has revealed that a quarter of UK adults have not read a single book in the last 12 months. The figures, part of the National Reading Campaign's research into personal reading habits acr...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2003
London exercise prepares for terror attack
Lunchtime in London yesterday saw some 500 emergency workers - many kitted out in full-cover protective suits - embarking on an exercise to help deal with the aftermath of a possible terrorist attack....
London exercise prepares for terror attack
Lunchtime in London yesterday saw some 500 emergency workers - many kitted out in full-cover protective suits - embarking on an exercise to help deal with the aftermath of a possible terrorist attack....
UK National News, Sep 8, 2003
Acas report downward trend continues in employment tribunals
Independent arbitration body, Acas, has revealed that that the number of applications reaching employment tribunals has decreased for the third consecutive year. According the body's annual report fo...
Acas report downward trend continues in employment tribunals
Independent arbitration body, Acas, has revealed that that the number of applications reaching employment tribunals has decreased for the third consecutive year. According the body's annual report fo...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2003
Over 2.3 million people in UK connected to broadband
Broadband access in the UK is growing by 30,000 subscribers a week, according to the latest Government figures. At the end of July, over 2.3 million people in the UK had signed up for broadband. Ove...
Over 2.3 million people in UK connected to broadband
Broadband access in the UK is growing by 30,000 subscribers a week, according to the latest Government figures. At the end of July, over 2.3 million people in the UK had signed up for broadband. Ove...
Business News, Sep 5, 2003
Conduit to axe 250 temporary jobs in UK
Dublin-based call centre company Conduit is to axe 250 temporary staff drafted in to operate its UK directory service following the ending of the BT monopoly. Most of the jobs are to go at the compan...
Conduit to axe 250 temporary jobs in UK
Dublin-based call centre company Conduit is to axe 250 temporary staff drafted in to operate its UK directory service following the ending of the BT monopoly. Most of the jobs are to go at the compan...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2003
Police seize $6bn in suspect bonds and drugs
It has emerged that police have seized suspect US bonds worth £4.4 billion ($6 billion) as part of a major investigation into a Colombian drug trafficking cartel. The bonds, intercepted during raids ...
Police seize $6bn in suspect bonds and drugs
It has emerged that police have seized suspect US bonds worth £4.4 billion ($6 billion) as part of a major investigation into a Colombian drug trafficking cartel. The bonds, intercepted during raids ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2003
Carnlough man charged with killing teenagers in road crash
A 32-year-old man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following the death of two teenagers in Co Antrim last month. Paul Jude Johnston, of Ballymena Road, Carnlough, was also cha...
Carnlough man charged with killing teenagers in road crash
A 32-year-old man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following the death of two teenagers in Co Antrim last month. Paul Jude Johnston, of Ballymena Road, Carnlough, was also cha...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2003
Police investigate separate abductions
Police are appealing for information following two separate abduction attempts in Belfast and Lurgan last night. In Belfast an 11-year-old girl escaped the clutches of a man who attempted to drag her...
Police investigate separate abductions
Police are appealing for information following two separate abduction attempts in Belfast and Lurgan last night. In Belfast an 11-year-old girl escaped the clutches of a man who attempted to drag her...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2003
‘Urgent review’ of UK troops for Iraq underway
An urgent review of British troop numbers in Iraq is being carried out as the UK considers sending more troops in, as attacks on coalition forces continue. This morning, Conservative Shadow defence s...
‘Urgent review’ of UK troops for Iraq underway
An urgent review of British troop numbers in Iraq is being carried out as the UK considers sending more troops in, as attacks on coalition forces continue. This morning, Conservative Shadow defence s...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2003
US draft resolution on Iraq opens old wounds
A US draft resolution circulated to the UN Security Council members, seeking an international force for Iraq, has met with stiff opposition from both the French and German governments. The resolution...
US draft resolution on Iraq opens old wounds
A US draft resolution circulated to the UN Security Council members, seeking an international force for Iraq, has met with stiff opposition from both the French and German governments. The resolution...
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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.