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Trimble backs rebel Unionists` bid
Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble tonight formally approved his party`s candidates for next month`s Assembly election, with a field including two rebel MPs.
Friday 31st October 2003
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Baby-hoax suspect in hospital
A woman who was questioned in connection with a series of telephone calls that sparked a major search for a non-existent baby was in a serious condition in hospital tonight.
She was found unconscious this afternoon near Lough Ennel in County
Westmeath.
Friday 31st October 2003
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SOCCER: Ostenstad feels the heat at Ibrox
Egil Ostenstad admits he is already feeling the pressure at Rangers - despite playing just two full games.
Friday 31st October 2003
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NI Shop Electric into administration
The Northern Ireland business Shop Electric Ltd, which owns 35 electrical shops in Northern Ireland has gone into administration.
Friday 31st October 2003
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NI police sergeant faces possible jail
A 36-year-old police sergeant cleared of assaulting a suspect however, faces a possible jail sentenence to pervert the course of public justice.
Friday 31st October 2003
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Shannon anti- war protester dies
A Limerick man awaiting sentencing after being arrested following a peace march in Shannon Airport earlier this year has died.
Friday 31st October 2003
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SDLP query SF education claims
A Sinn Fein claim that Martin McGuinness made special needs education a priority while in office was today queried by the party`s nationalist rival.
Friday 31st October 2003
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Limerick murder trial witnesses claim statements were false
A total of five witnesses in a Limerick murder trial are claiming statements given to gardaí were false.
The trial of 19 year old Liam Keane from Ballysimon is taking place at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin.
Friday 31st October 2003
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SOCCER: Spurs being driven forward - Pleat
David Pleat hopes handing Stephen Carr the captain`s armband will persuade the Republic of Ireland international he has a future at Tottenham.
Friday 31st October 2003
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Three jailed for life over NI murder
Two families traded insults at a Belfast court today as three murderers were jailed for life.
Friday 31st October 2003
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Dublin doctor cleared of assault
A doctor has been found NOT guilty of ten counts of alleged indecent assault on five boys.
Friday 31st October 2003
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Benefit gig raises €4500 for Cork musicians
A benefit gig held last night at Cork`s Half Moon Theatre in aid of the Cork Music Resource Centre, organised by 96 & 103fm and Inside Cork`s Michael Carr, raised over €4500.
Friday 31st October 2003
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Tim Collins to be awarded OBE
Tim Collins is to be awarded the OBE.
Friday 31st October 2003
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Robbie to play Abbey Road studios
Chart star Robbie Williams is swapping the huge crowds of Knebworth for an intimate audience when he plays the legendary Abbey Road studios, it was announced today.
Friday 31st October 2003
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O` Leary says Irish government `dithering`
Ryanair says Government dithering has cost Ireland 5000 jobs and more than 100 million euro in taxes on the jobs.
Friday 31st October 2003
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Ireland `not living up to potential`
The tourist board says Ireland is not living up to its tourist potential because the government is failing to tackle problems such as signposting and litter control.
Friday 31st October 2003
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Fatal Co Roscommon quarry accident
The Health and Safety Authority has launched an investigation after a man died in a quarry accident in County Roscommon.
Friday 31st October 2003
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RUGBY: Gleeson has something to prove
Keith Gleeson is a man with a point to prove.
Friday 31st October 2003
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`Ireland is not a building site` says Brennan
Ireland`s transport minister today defended major construction projects under way in the Republic and denied the country resembled a building site.
Friday 31st October 2003
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Irish home loan figures soar 25%
Demand for mortgages in the Irish Republic is continuing to soar - despite indications that the country`s long-running property boom may be nearing an end.
Friday 31st October 2003
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