Northern Ireland News for September 2003 : Page 13
UK National News, Sep 5, 2003
British embassy staff allowed to leave Iran
Non-essential personnel at the British embassy in Tehran are to be allowed to leave the country following a gun attack on the building earlier this week. However, the Foreign Office said that it did ...
British embassy staff allowed to leave Iran
Non-essential personnel at the British embassy in Tehran are to be allowed to leave the country following a gun attack on the building earlier this week. However, the Foreign Office said that it did ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2003
Paisley slams Independent Monitoring Body proposals
DUP leader, Dr Ian Paisley has slammed proposals for an Independent Monitoring Body describing it as "nothing more than another attempt to rescue David Trimble from the great difficulty he now finds h...
Paisley slams Independent Monitoring Body proposals
DUP leader, Dr Ian Paisley has slammed proposals for an Independent Monitoring Body describing it as "nothing more than another attempt to rescue David Trimble from the great difficulty he now finds h...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2003
BMA expresses ‘concern’ over Diagnostic and Treatment Centres
The British Medical Association (BMA) has given a guarded welcome to the extra capacity that could be provided by government plans to introduce a number of private Diagnostic and Treatment Centres (DT...
BMA expresses ‘concern’ over Diagnostic and Treatment Centres
The British Medical Association (BMA) has given a guarded welcome to the extra capacity that could be provided by government plans to introduce a number of private Diagnostic and Treatment Centres (DT...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2003
Disabled pensioner wins mains water appeal
A disabled pensioner refused a mains water supply to his Londonderry home has won an appeal against the Water & Sewerage Service (NI). Hugh O’Donnell who is 79 and lives alone was asked to pay £11,00...
Disabled pensioner wins mains water appeal
A disabled pensioner refused a mains water supply to his Londonderry home has won an appeal against the Water & Sewerage Service (NI). Hugh O’Donnell who is 79 and lives alone was asked to pay £11,00...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2003
Blair argues case for top-up fees as ‘fairest’ option
Prime minister Tony Blair yesterday stood by his proposals to push through university top-up fees, as the alternatives would either unfairly penalise ordinary taxpayers or result in cuts in the number...
Blair argues case for top-up fees as ‘fairest’ option
Prime minister Tony Blair yesterday stood by his proposals to push through university top-up fees, as the alternatives would either unfairly penalise ordinary taxpayers or result in cuts in the number...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2003
Minister pledges £1.5m for court support schemes
NIO Minister Jane Kennedy has pledged £1.5 million in funding for support services for victims and prosecution witnesses attending Crown Court. The funding, which will come over the next three years,...
Minister pledges £1.5m for court support schemes
NIO Minister Jane Kennedy has pledged £1.5 million in funding for support services for victims and prosecution witnesses attending Crown Court. The funding, which will come over the next three years,...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2003
Children from mixed backgrounds need better support
Children with mixed-community backgrounds in Northern Ireland have specific needs which are not being met. According to a report by the National Children’s Bureau, at least 17% of children in public ...
Children from mixed backgrounds need better support
Children with mixed-community backgrounds in Northern Ireland have specific needs which are not being met. According to a report by the National Children’s Bureau, at least 17% of children in public ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2003
Belfast City helps bmi to record passenger figures
Belfast City Airport has helped bmi break its passenger record for the second consecutive month. The airline group carried 921,000 passengers carried in August, a 25% increase on the same period last...
Belfast City helps bmi to record passenger figures
Belfast City Airport has helped bmi break its passenger record for the second consecutive month. The airline group carried 921,000 passengers carried in August, a 25% increase on the same period last...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2003
NI confident of scoring elusive goal
Northern Ireland go into Saturday evening's Euro 2004 fixture against Ukraine confident that they can at last score that elusive goal which has eluded them for 972 minutes of competitive football. Sa...
NI confident of scoring elusive goal
Northern Ireland go into Saturday evening's Euro 2004 fixture against Ukraine confident that they can at last score that elusive goal which has eluded them for 972 minutes of competitive football. Sa...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2003
Coastguard locate missing woman after air-sea search
A 42-year-old woman missing at sea since yesterday morning was airlifted to safety last night by an RAF helicopter five miles off the Isle of Man. Liverpool Coastguard had been co-ordinating the sear...
Coastguard locate missing woman after air-sea search
A 42-year-old woman missing at sea since yesterday morning was airlifted to safety last night by an RAF helicopter five miles off the Isle of Man. Liverpool Coastguard had been co-ordinating the sear...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2003
Belfast to benefit from record road improvements
A record £800,000 is set to be spent on Belfast's roads in the coming year. The figure was revealed by Deputy Divisional Roads Manager, Tom McCourt who said that the record level of spending would re...
Belfast to benefit from record road improvements
A record £800,000 is set to be spent on Belfast's roads in the coming year. The figure was revealed by Deputy Divisional Roads Manager, Tom McCourt who said that the record level of spending would re...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2003
NI farmers asked to help evaluate EU schemes
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has called on the help of local farmers in evaluating future EU-funded schemes. The Department is asking selected farmers to take part in a telepho...
NI farmers asked to help evaluate EU schemes
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has called on the help of local farmers in evaluating future EU-funded schemes. The Department is asking selected farmers to take part in a telepho...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2003
Customs succeed with £93,000 proceeds of crime forfeiture
The largest ever forfeiture of cash in Scotland under the new Proceeds of Crime Act has been granted by Glasgow Sheriff Court following an investigation by Customs and Excise. In April this year Cust...
Customs succeed with £93,000 proceeds of crime forfeiture
The largest ever forfeiture of cash in Scotland under the new Proceeds of Crime Act has been granted by Glasgow Sheriff Court following an investigation by Customs and Excise. In April this year Cust...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2003
London man’s boat drifts into shipping lanes
A major search launched last night by Solent Coastguard ended when a 50-year-old Londoner reported missing in his aluminium kit-boat was found drifting toward shipping lanes. It is understood that th...
London man’s boat drifts into shipping lanes
A major search launched last night by Solent Coastguard ended when a 50-year-old Londoner reported missing in his aluminium kit-boat was found drifting toward shipping lanes. It is understood that th...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2003
Adopted baby death report critical of health care
A local health and social services trust has been heavily criticised over the death of a legally adopted Romanian boy. The report examined the role played by Craigavon and Banbridge Community Health ...
Adopted baby death report critical of health care
A local health and social services trust has been heavily criticised over the death of a legally adopted Romanian boy. The report examined the role played by Craigavon and Banbridge Community Health ...
UK National News, Sep 4, 2003
Blair asserts he's 'not for turning'
Prime Minister Tony Blair, speaking at his regular monthly press conference, has declared that he will not be changing course despite the tough times he has endured. At one point, when asked if he wa...
Blair asserts he's 'not for turning'
Prime Minister Tony Blair, speaking at his regular monthly press conference, has declared that he will not be changing course despite the tough times he has endured. At one point, when asked if he wa...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2003
Ex-CIA director to monitor paramilitary activity
Secretary of State, Paul Murphy today announced plans by the British and Irish Government's to help restore devolution in Northern Ireland. Among the plans laid out by Mr Murphy on Thursday was the e...
Ex-CIA director to monitor paramilitary activity
Secretary of State, Paul Murphy today announced plans by the British and Irish Government's to help restore devolution in Northern Ireland. Among the plans laid out by Mr Murphy on Thursday was the e...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2003
NI hospital waiting lists fall
Health Minister, Angela Smith has welcomed the news that hospital inpatient waiting lists have fallen for the third quarter in succession. Figures by the Department of Health revealed that around 55,...
NI hospital waiting lists fall
Health Minister, Angela Smith has welcomed the news that hospital inpatient waiting lists have fallen for the third quarter in succession. Figures by the Department of Health revealed that around 55,...
Business News, Sep 4, 2003
Construction companies fined for health & safety incidents
Two Co Antrim construction firms have been prosecuted for breaches of health and safety legislation, which in one case, almost led to the deaths of two workers on a building site. McCombe Brothers (A...
Construction companies fined for health & safety incidents
Two Co Antrim construction firms have been prosecuted for breaches of health and safety legislation, which in one case, almost led to the deaths of two workers on a building site. McCombe Brothers (A...
UK National News, Sep 4, 2003
Beckham likely to shake off groin injury
England captain, David Beckham is likely to shake off a groin injury and declare himself fit for this Saturday's Euro 2004 qualifier in Macedonia. Beckham suffered the injury playing for club side Re...
Beckham likely to shake off groin injury
England captain, David Beckham is likely to shake off a groin injury and declare himself fit for this Saturday's Euro 2004 qualifier in Macedonia. Beckham suffered the injury playing for club side Re...
UK National News, Sep 4, 2003
Royal & Sun Alliance to cut 1,000 jobs
Troubled insurer Royal & Sun Alliance is to axe a further 1,000 jobs as part of an “outsourcing” operation to trim back on running costs. The company stated that the cuts followed on as part of a str...
Royal & Sun Alliance to cut 1,000 jobs
Troubled insurer Royal & Sun Alliance is to axe a further 1,000 jobs as part of an “outsourcing” operation to trim back on running costs. The company stated that the cuts followed on as part of a str...
UK National News, Sep 4, 2003
Troop levels in Iraq ‘under review’ says Blair
Prime Minister Tony Blair has stated that troop levels in Iraq are constantly "under review", as a leaked memo - reported to be from Foreign Secretary Jack Straw - has come to light, warning of a “str...
Troop levels in Iraq ‘under review’ says Blair
Prime Minister Tony Blair has stated that troop levels in Iraq are constantly "under review", as a leaked memo - reported to be from Foreign Secretary Jack Straw - has come to light, warning of a “str...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2003
Beggs calls for rebel MPs to re-take Unionist whip
East Antrim MP, Roy Beggs has called on the three rebel Ulster Unionist MPs to apply to re-take the party Whip when Parliament resumes later this month. Mr Beggs, who is also Ulster Unionist Chief Wh...
Beggs calls for rebel MPs to re-take Unionist whip
East Antrim MP, Roy Beggs has called on the three rebel Ulster Unionist MPs to apply to re-take the party Whip when Parliament resumes later this month. Mr Beggs, who is also Ulster Unionist Chief Wh...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2003
Kelly calls for intervention in north Belfast
Sinn Féin's North Belfast representative, Gerry Kelly has called on unionist politicians and community leaders to help stop loyalist violence in interface areas. His comments followed an incident in ...
Kelly calls for intervention in north Belfast
Sinn Féin's North Belfast representative, Gerry Kelly has called on unionist politicians and community leaders to help stop loyalist violence in interface areas. His comments followed an incident in ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2003
Woman's body found in Antrim
A man has been arrested after a woman's body was found in Co Antrim early this morning. The body of the woman, who was believed to be around 39-years-old, was found at Mallusk Gardens in Antrim short...
Woman's body found in Antrim
A man has been arrested after a woman's body was found in Co Antrim early this morning. The body of the woman, who was believed to be around 39-years-old, was found at Mallusk Gardens in Antrim short...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2003
'Unfit' company directors’ targeted by new law
A new law is set to be introduced in Northern Ireland tomorrow which will target the "unfitness" of company directors and their roles within business. The Company Directors’ Disqualification (Norther...
'Unfit' company directors’ targeted by new law
A new law is set to be introduced in Northern Ireland tomorrow which will target the "unfitness" of company directors and their roles within business. The Company Directors’ Disqualification (Norther...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2003
Businesses have one month left to avoid VAT penalty
Northern Ireland businesses which should be registered for VAT, but aren’t, have just four weeks to do so to avoid having to pay a substantial financial penalty. Businesses which are VAT registered, ...
Businesses have one month left to avoid VAT penalty
Northern Ireland businesses which should be registered for VAT, but aren’t, have just four weeks to do so to avoid having to pay a substantial financial penalty. Businesses which are VAT registered, ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2003
HSENI prosecute construction firms
The Health and Safety Executive of Northern Ireland (HSENI) has successfully prosecuted two firms for breaches of health and safety procedures. The first case, held at Belfast Magistrates Court last ...
HSENI prosecute construction firms
The Health and Safety Executive of Northern Ireland (HSENI) has successfully prosecuted two firms for breaches of health and safety procedures. The first case, held at Belfast Magistrates Court last ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2003
Minister announces new air route development fund
Enterprise Minister Ian Pearson today announced plans to set up a special fund to encourage the development of new direct air routes with Europe. The new Route Development Fund will aim to promote th...
Minister announces new air route development fund
Enterprise Minister Ian Pearson today announced plans to set up a special fund to encourage the development of new direct air routes with Europe. The new Route Development Fund will aim to promote th...
UK National News, Sep 4, 2003
Birmingham’s £500m Bullring shopping centre reopens
The Bullring, the £500m shopping experience in Birmingham City, has opened its door to the public today. Re-christened as a single word, the Bullring replaces the much-maligned Bull Ring, a building ...
Birmingham’s £500m Bullring shopping centre reopens
The Bullring, the £500m shopping experience in Birmingham City, has opened its door to the public today. Re-christened as a single word, the Bullring replaces the much-maligned Bull Ring, a building ...
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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.