Northern Ireland News for September 2003 : Page 15
Northern Ireland News, Sep 2, 2003
Loyalists linked to guns and ammunition find
Guns and ammunition, thought to be the property of loyalist paramilitaries, have been uncovered by police in Co Antrim. The discovery of a shotgun, cartridges and two handgun magazines were made foll...
Loyalists linked to guns and ammunition find
Guns and ammunition, thought to be the property of loyalist paramilitaries, have been uncovered by police in Co Antrim. The discovery of a shotgun, cartridges and two handgun magazines were made foll...
UK National News, Sep 2, 2003
Balloon ascent thwarted by icing risk
A world record altitude attempt by two balloonists has had to be suspended due to unsuitable weather conditions. The two British pilots Colin Prescot and Andy Elson are bidding to better an altitude ...
Balloon ascent thwarted by icing risk
A world record altitude attempt by two balloonists has had to be suspended due to unsuitable weather conditions. The two British pilots Colin Prescot and Andy Elson are bidding to better an altitude ...
UK National News, Sep 2, 2003
Fishermen recovering after day adrift on upturned boat
Two Scottish fishermen are recovering after being airlifted from the upturned hull of their sinking boat after a day adrift in the Irish Sea. The two men, Bill Hepburn, 48, and John Gowan, 33, from F...
Fishermen recovering after day adrift on upturned boat
Two Scottish fishermen are recovering after being airlifted from the upturned hull of their sinking boat after a day adrift in the Irish Sea. The two men, Bill Hepburn, 48, and John Gowan, 33, from F...
UK National News, Sep 2, 2003
Two men carrying 14 kilos of cocaine arrested at Gatwick
Two men were taken into police custody yesterday after Customs officers found approximately 14 kilos of cocaine in luggage. The drugs were concealed inside two hard-sided suitcases and had an estimat...
Two men carrying 14 kilos of cocaine arrested at Gatwick
Two men were taken into police custody yesterday after Customs officers found approximately 14 kilos of cocaine in luggage. The drugs were concealed inside two hard-sided suitcases and had an estimat...
UK National News, Sep 2, 2003
$25m offered for information leading to Saddam's capture
Saddam Hussein 'Wanted for $25m' posters and leaflets are being distributed on the streets of Baghdad, as part of the ongoing drive to capture the former Iraqi ruler. Teams of Iraqi police and Coalit...
$25m offered for information leading to Saddam's capture
Saddam Hussein 'Wanted for $25m' posters and leaflets are being distributed on the streets of Baghdad, as part of the ongoing drive to capture the former Iraqi ruler. Teams of Iraqi police and Coalit...
UK National News, Sep 2, 2003
Home Office issues strong warning to asylum seekers
The Home Office has pledged to get tough with refugees or asylum seekers who commit serious offences. If they commit any of a list of offences, including violence, sex offences, terrorism and drug cr...
Home Office issues strong warning to asylum seekers
The Home Office has pledged to get tough with refugees or asylum seekers who commit serious offences. If they commit any of a list of offences, including violence, sex offences, terrorism and drug cr...
UK National News, Sep 2, 2003
Business broadband take-up doubles to 40%
The largest independent survey of business broadband usage ever undertaken in the UK has revealed that usage has increased to 40% and that one in two companies claim it is crucial to their business. ...
Business broadband take-up doubles to 40%
The largest independent survey of business broadband usage ever undertaken in the UK has revealed that usage has increased to 40% and that one in two companies claim it is crucial to their business. ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 2, 2003
Anti-water charges campaign launched
A campaign aimed at stopping the Government from introducing water charges in Northern Ireland has been launched. The Coalition Against Water Charges launched their campaign against such charges on t...
Anti-water charges campaign launched
A campaign aimed at stopping the Government from introducing water charges in Northern Ireland has been launched. The Coalition Against Water Charges launched their campaign against such charges on t...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 2, 2003
NI men more aware of cancer dangers
New figures have revealed that Northern Ireland men are becoming more aware about the dangers poised by prostate and testicular cancers. Qualitative analysis by Action Man, the award-winning men's ca...
NI men more aware of cancer dangers
New figures have revealed that Northern Ireland men are becoming more aware about the dangers poised by prostate and testicular cancers. Qualitative analysis by Action Man, the award-winning men's ca...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 2, 2003
Northern Ireland film and TV fund launched
The Northern Ireland Film and Television Commission (NIFTC) today launched its Markets and Festivals Fund which aims to help local talent establish Europe wide contacts. The Fund, which will make gra...
Northern Ireland film and TV fund launched
The Northern Ireland Film and Television Commission (NIFTC) today launched its Markets and Festivals Fund which aims to help local talent establish Europe wide contacts. The Fund, which will make gra...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 2, 2003
Asteroid on possible collision course with Earth
A potential asteroid impact on the Earth has been predicted by a leading Belfast-based academic. Dr Alan Fitzsimmons of Queen’s University, Belfast revealed that the asteroid, known as 2003 QQ47, cou...
Asteroid on possible collision course with Earth
A potential asteroid impact on the Earth has been predicted by a leading Belfast-based academic. Dr Alan Fitzsimmons of Queen’s University, Belfast revealed that the asteroid, known as 2003 QQ47, cou...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 2, 2003
NI can become leading biotechnology force
Northern Ireland can become a driving force in the global biotechnology industry through the pioneering work and enterprise of its universities, research centres and the existing cluster of companies ...
NI can become leading biotechnology force
Northern Ireland can become a driving force in the global biotechnology industry through the pioneering work and enterprise of its universities, research centres and the existing cluster of companies ...
UK National News, Sep 2, 2003
Adult learning report focuses on initial assessment
The first report from the Adult Learning Inspectorate for England has focused on the vital role of a good initial assessment of the requirements of adult learners. The report from the government body...
Adult learning report focuses on initial assessment
The first report from the Adult Learning Inspectorate for England has focused on the vital role of a good initial assessment of the requirements of adult learners. The report from the government body...
UK National News, Sep 2, 2003
Russ Conway Fund set to benefit two hospices
Two hospices have been named as beneficiaries on the winding up of the charity set up by Bristol pianist Russ Conway. Following queries from members of the public about the Russ Conway Fund’s account...
Russ Conway Fund set to benefit two hospices
Two hospices have been named as beneficiaries on the winding up of the charity set up by Bristol pianist Russ Conway. Following queries from members of the public about the Russ Conway Fund’s account...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 1, 2003
Drink-driver who killed two young women receives four years
A drink-driver who caused a fatal car crash in which two young women died has been handed down a four-year sentence today at Craigavon Crown Court. Mary Celine Mullin, 55, from Beragh in County Tyron...
Drink-driver who killed two young women receives four years
A drink-driver who caused a fatal car crash in which two young women died has been handed down a four-year sentence today at Craigavon Crown Court. Mary Celine Mullin, 55, from Beragh in County Tyron...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 1, 2003
Man appears in court over drugs find
A 39-year-old man has been remanded in custody for a week following the seizure of over £1 million worth of drugs in Co Antrim at the weekend. Paul Hughes, from Marian Park at Ballykinler in Co Down,...
Man appears in court over drugs find
A 39-year-old man has been remanded in custody for a week following the seizure of over £1 million worth of drugs in Co Antrim at the weekend. Paul Hughes, from Marian Park at Ballykinler in Co Down,...
UK National News, Sep 1, 2003
Dr Kelly’s widow describes husband’s ordeal to Hutton inquiry
The widow of defence analyst Dr David Kelly has described how her husband’s despair increased as pressure grew over the Iraq intelligence dossier story. Janice Kelly said that her husband had felt “t...
Dr Kelly’s widow describes husband’s ordeal to Hutton inquiry
The widow of defence analyst Dr David Kelly has described how her husband’s despair increased as pressure grew over the Iraq intelligence dossier story. Janice Kelly said that her husband had felt “t...
UK National News, Sep 1, 2003
Al-Jazeera broadcasts ‘Saddam’ denial of cleric slaying
An Arabic language television station, al-Jazeera, has broadcast a pre-recorded message claimed to be from Saddam Hussein in which the former Iraqi leader denies involvement in the killing of a top Sh...
Al-Jazeera broadcasts ‘Saddam’ denial of cleric slaying
An Arabic language television station, al-Jazeera, has broadcast a pre-recorded message claimed to be from Saddam Hussein in which the former Iraqi leader denies involvement in the killing of a top Sh...
UK National News, Sep 1, 2003
Headmistress sentenced to five years for £500,000 theft
A light-fingered headmistress who stole £500,000 from school funds has been sentenced to five years today. Former nun Colleen McCabe (51), the former headmistress of St John Rigby College, Bromley, K...
Headmistress sentenced to five years for £500,000 theft
A light-fingered headmistress who stole £500,000 from school funds has been sentenced to five years today. Former nun Colleen McCabe (51), the former headmistress of St John Rigby College, Bromley, K...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 1, 2003
NI-born Colonel cleared of Iraq war allegations
A Northern Ireland-born colonel, who was praised by Prince Charles for a pre-Iraq war speech to British troops, has been cleared of breaking the rules of conduct during the recent conflict. Colonel T...
NI-born Colonel cleared of Iraq war allegations
A Northern Ireland-born colonel, who was praised by Prince Charles for a pre-Iraq war speech to British troops, has been cleared of breaking the rules of conduct during the recent conflict. Colonel T...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 1, 2003
Man appears in court following soldier shooting
A man has been charged with murder following the shooting of a soldier in Co Londonderry at the weekend. The 21-year-old soldier was killed following an incident inside Shackleton Barracks, in Ball...
Man appears in court following soldier shooting
A man has been charged with murder following the shooting of a soldier in Co Londonderry at the weekend. The 21-year-old soldier was killed following an incident inside Shackleton Barracks, in Ball...
UK National News, Sep 1, 2003
Taskforce to tackle £400 million film piracy racket
Representatives from across the UK film industry are joining together in a new anti-piracy taskforce to tackle the scourge of illegal film copying and distribution - which is estimated to have cost th...
Taskforce to tackle £400 million film piracy racket
Representatives from across the UK film industry are joining together in a new anti-piracy taskforce to tackle the scourge of illegal film copying and distribution - which is estimated to have cost th...
UK National News, Sep 1, 2003
Mortgage lending on the rise despite concerns over consumer debt
Mortgage lending hit a record high in July, according to the latest figures from the Bank of England. A further cut in interest rates saw gross mortgage lending rise by £8.35bn - the highest since re...
Mortgage lending on the rise despite concerns over consumer debt
Mortgage lending hit a record high in July, according to the latest figures from the Bank of England. A further cut in interest rates saw gross mortgage lending rise by £8.35bn - the highest since re...
UK National News, Sep 1, 2003
Study shows women ignore early signs of breast cancer
Many women fail to seek early medical help when they find early symptoms of breast cancer, a new study has revealed. The research, carried out by a team of doctors from three medical schools across L...
Study shows women ignore early signs of breast cancer
Many women fail to seek early medical help when they find early symptoms of breast cancer, a new study has revealed. The research, carried out by a team of doctors from three medical schools across L...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 1, 2003
Sinn Fein urge local electoral registration
Sinn Fein has urged local people to get themselves registered after the new electoral registration process was opened today. The Electoral Office launched the new system last year ahead of the propos...
Sinn Fein urge local electoral registration
Sinn Fein has urged local people to get themselves registered after the new electoral registration process was opened today. The Electoral Office launched the new system last year ahead of the propos...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 1, 2003
DoE seatbelt warning as kids go back to school
The DoE has issued a stark warning to parents whose kids are back to school this morning – "children are more than twice as likely to be killed if they are not wearing a seatbelt". DoE Chief Road Saf...
DoE seatbelt warning as kids go back to school
The DoE has issued a stark warning to parents whose kids are back to school this morning – "children are more than twice as likely to be killed if they are not wearing a seatbelt". DoE Chief Road Saf...
UK National News, Sep 1, 2003
Ofsted chief claims parenting standards failing schoolchildren
Poor standards of parenting are leaving many schoolchildren unprepared to start school, according to Ofsted chief David Bell. The Chief Inspector of Schools said that some youngsters faced a disorgan...
Ofsted chief claims parenting standards failing schoolchildren
Poor standards of parenting are leaving many schoolchildren unprepared to start school, according to Ofsted chief David Bell. The Chief Inspector of Schools said that some youngsters faced a disorgan...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 1, 2003
Hospice gets £30,000 donation boost
A leading insurance broker celebrated its 30th anniversary recently by donating £30,000 to Northern Ireland Hospice Care. Abbey Insurance made the donation to help towards the purchase of new compute...
Hospice gets £30,000 donation boost
A leading insurance broker celebrated its 30th anniversary recently by donating £30,000 to Northern Ireland Hospice Care. Abbey Insurance made the donation to help towards the purchase of new compute...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 1, 2003
NI ‘early arrivals’ charity appoints support team head
A senior social worker who has been engaged in surveying the needs of Northern Ireland parents of children born too soon or too small is to head up a support service dedicated to their needs. Ruth Mo...
NI ‘early arrivals’ charity appoints support team head
A senior social worker who has been engaged in surveying the needs of Northern Ireland parents of children born too soon or too small is to head up a support service dedicated to their needs. Ruth Mo...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 1, 2003
Children's lunchbox's too high in fatty foods
A new UK survey by the Food Standards Agency today revealed that 9 out of 10 children's school lunchboxes contain foods that are too high in saturated fat, salt and sugar. At lunchtime, children are ...
Children's lunchbox's too high in fatty foods
A new UK survey by the Food Standards Agency today revealed that 9 out of 10 children's school lunchboxes contain foods that are too high in saturated fat, salt and sugar. At lunchtime, children are ...
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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.