Northern Ireland News for March 2006 : Page 12
Recruitment News, Mar 9, 2006
Minister Cuts First Sod At Stranmillis Building Project
Employment and Learning Minister, Angela Smith, has cut the first sod on a £6.5 million building project at Stranmillis University College. The project, known as the Orchard Development, is being fun...
Minister Cuts First Sod At Stranmillis Building Project
Employment and Learning Minister, Angela Smith, has cut the first sod on a £6.5 million building project at Stranmillis University College. The project, known as the Orchard Development, is being fun...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 9, 2006
Vodafone Ireland scraps UK roaming charges
Vodafone Ireland has announced that from March 14, pay monthly contract customers visiting the UK or Northern Ireland will not be charged for "roaming," and it is hoped that Vodafone will extend this ...
Vodafone Ireland scraps UK roaming charges
Vodafone Ireland has announced that from March 14, pay monthly contract customers visiting the UK or Northern Ireland will not be charged for "roaming," and it is hoped that Vodafone will extend this ...
UK National News, Mar 9, 2006
FSA agrees colour-coded food labelling
The Food Standards Agency has agreed a recommendation for a colour-coded 'traffic light' system for food labelling to be used as the industry standard. The FSA scheme, which is voluntary, recommends ...
FSA agrees colour-coded food labelling
The Food Standards Agency has agreed a recommendation for a colour-coded 'traffic light' system for food labelling to be used as the industry standard. The FSA scheme, which is voluntary, recommends ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 9, 2006
NICCY call for 'play' policy in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People today called for a province-wide policy and strategy on the necessity for playtime for children. The Commissioner's Office has joined f...
NICCY call for 'play' policy in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People today called for a province-wide policy and strategy on the necessity for playtime for children. The Commissioner's Office has joined f...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 8, 2006
EU beef export ban to be lifted
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has described today's EU Commission decision to proceed with a lifting of the beef export ban on UK produce as great news for the Northern Ireland farming industry. Th...
EU beef export ban to be lifted
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has described today's EU Commission decision to proceed with a lifting of the beef export ban on UK produce as great news for the Northern Ireland farming industry. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 8, 2006
IMC assesses IRA as 'no terrorist threat'
A report by the IMC on the security normalisation programme has said that the Provisional IRA has taken a strategic decision to follow a political path and does not represent a terrorist threat. The ...
IMC assesses IRA as 'no terrorist threat'
A report by the IMC on the security normalisation programme has said that the Provisional IRA has taken a strategic decision to follow a political path and does not represent a terrorist threat. The ...
UK National News, Mar 8, 2006
Police report finds suicide bomber response policy ‘fit for purpose’
A review of the UK police service’s response to the threat posed by suicide terrorism has deemed it “fit for purpose” while recommending that police engage more with communities to ensure the policy i...
Police report finds suicide bomber response policy ‘fit for purpose’
A review of the UK police service’s response to the threat posed by suicide terrorism has deemed it “fit for purpose” while recommending that police engage more with communities to ensure the policy i...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 8, 2006
UUP leader says normalisation plans 'premature'
Following the publication of the latest IMC Report, UUP Leader Sir Reg Empey said people would be confused following today's Independent Monitoring Commission report. Sir Reg said: “People will be co...
UUP leader says normalisation plans 'premature'
Following the publication of the latest IMC Report, UUP Leader Sir Reg Empey said people would be confused following today's Independent Monitoring Commission report. Sir Reg said: “People will be co...
UK National News, Mar 8, 2006
UK beef exports to resume by ‘end of April’
EU veterinary experts today agreed in Brussels that the 10 year ban on the export of beef and cattle from the UK should be lifted. This means that exports should be able to resume by the end of April ...
UK beef exports to resume by ‘end of April’
EU veterinary experts today agreed in Brussels that the 10 year ban on the export of beef and cattle from the UK should be lifted. This means that exports should be able to resume by the end of April ...
UK National News, Mar 8, 2006
Police 'delighted' with response to child rape inquiry
Police investigating the rape of an eleven-year-old girl in a supermarket toilet have said that they are "delighted" with the response from the public. Warwickshire Police said that they had received...
Police 'delighted' with response to child rape inquiry
Police investigating the rape of an eleven-year-old girl in a supermarket toilet have said that they are "delighted" with the response from the public. Warwickshire Police said that they had received...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 8, 2006
Baby strangled following birth
The High Court has deferred a bail application for Fermanagh woman Wendy Johnston, 34, who is accused of murdering her newly born son. The details of the allegations against Ms Johnston came to light...
Baby strangled following birth
The High Court has deferred a bail application for Fermanagh woman Wendy Johnston, 34, who is accused of murdering her newly born son. The details of the allegations against Ms Johnston came to light...
UK National News, Mar 8, 2006
Jodi killer set to appeal
The teenager convicted of the murder of schoolgirl Jodi Jones has been granted leave to appeal against the conviction. Luke Mitchell, who is now 17, was convicted of the 14-year-old's murder in Janua...
Jodi killer set to appeal
The teenager convicted of the murder of schoolgirl Jodi Jones has been granted leave to appeal against the conviction. Luke Mitchell, who is now 17, was convicted of the 14-year-old's murder in Janua...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 8, 2006
Intruder stabs man and sets house on fire
Police have appealed for information after a man was attacked in the bedroom of his College Square North home. The man in his 40s awoke sometime after midnight to discover a man standing over his bed...
Intruder stabs man and sets house on fire
Police have appealed for information after a man was attacked in the bedroom of his College Square North home. The man in his 40s awoke sometime after midnight to discover a man standing over his bed...
UK National News, Mar 8, 2006
Report notes increase in child porn sites
The number of child porn sites reported to police has increased by almost 80%, a new report has revealed. The report, by the Internet Watch Foundation, said that public intolerance of child abuse sit...
Report notes increase in child porn sites
The number of child porn sites reported to police has increased by almost 80%, a new report has revealed. The report, by the Internet Watch Foundation, said that public intolerance of child abuse sit...
UK National News, Mar 8, 2006
House prices continue to rise
House prices are continuing to rise, the Halifax Bank has reported. The Halifax reported that house prices increased by 1.4% in February, pushing the annual rate of house price inflation to 5.5%. Th...
House prices continue to rise
House prices are continuing to rise, the Halifax Bank has reported. The Halifax reported that house prices increased by 1.4% in February, pushing the annual rate of house price inflation to 5.5%. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 8, 2006
Fire injures five in Ballymurphy house blaze
A suspected arson attack on a house in west Belfast has injured five people. Emergency services were alerted to the blaze at the house in Whitecliff Parade in the Ballymurphy area at around 1.30am. ...
Fire injures five in Ballymurphy house blaze
A suspected arson attack on a house in west Belfast has injured five people. Emergency services were alerted to the blaze at the house in Whitecliff Parade in the Ballymurphy area at around 1.30am. ...
UK National News, Mar 8, 2006
ITV unveils profits rise
Commercial television broadcaster ITV plc has announced a 36% rise in profits. The company announced that profits rose to £452 million, despite a fall of 3.3% to £1.5 billion in advertising revenues ...
ITV unveils profits rise
Commercial television broadcaster ITV plc has announced a 36% rise in profits. The company announced that profits rose to £452 million, despite a fall of 3.3% to £1.5 billion in advertising revenues ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 8, 2006
Man charged over two road deaths
A man is to appear in court charged with causing the deaths of two people by dangerous driving. The charges relate to a 2am crash on December 18 last year when two people were killed on the Falls Roa...
Man charged over two road deaths
A man is to appear in court charged with causing the deaths of two people by dangerous driving. The charges relate to a 2am crash on December 18 last year when two people were killed on the Falls Roa...
UK National News, Mar 8, 2006
Smoking ban 'deters smokers'
The threat of a smoking ban being introduced is encouraging smokers to give up the habit, a survey has suggested. Research conducted on behalf of Cancer Research UK found that a fifth of doctors repo...
Smoking ban 'deters smokers'
The threat of a smoking ban being introduced is encouraging smokers to give up the habit, a survey has suggested. Research conducted on behalf of Cancer Research UK found that a fifth of doctors repo...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 8, 2006
Todd murder inquiry police to search Lagan
Police divers are to re-examine the area of the river Lagan where the body of Ronald Todd was discovered in February. A police spokesperson confirmed that a search from Governor's Bridge to the Cutte...
Todd murder inquiry police to search Lagan
Police divers are to re-examine the area of the river Lagan where the body of Ronald Todd was discovered in February. A police spokesperson confirmed that a search from Governor's Bridge to the Cutte...
UK National News, Mar 8, 2006
New non-emergency number confirmed
The Home Office has confirmed 101 as the new non-emergency for the public to contact police on community safety and anti-social behaviour issues. The Single Non-Emergency Number is designed to improv...
New non-emergency number confirmed
The Home Office has confirmed 101 as the new non-emergency for the public to contact police on community safety and anti-social behaviour issues. The Single Non-Emergency Number is designed to improv...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 8, 2006
Judge denies application to revoke Shoukri bail
A police application to have Ihab Shoukri's bail revoked has been rejected at Belfast Crown Court. Judge Tom Burgess said that there was no evidence before him which suggested that the 32-year-old ha...
Judge denies application to revoke Shoukri bail
A police application to have Ihab Shoukri's bail revoked has been rejected at Belfast Crown Court. Judge Tom Burgess said that there was no evidence before him which suggested that the 32-year-old ha...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 8, 2006
Employers' workshops promote online tax returns
Employers throughout Northern Ireland are being invited to a series of workshops hosted by HM Revenue & Customs Business Support Team. These free workshops are designed to help employers complete and...
Employers' workshops promote online tax returns
Employers throughout Northern Ireland are being invited to a series of workshops hosted by HM Revenue & Customs Business Support Team. These free workshops are designed to help employers complete and...
UK National News, Mar 8, 2006
New laws target foreign drivers
Foreign drivers who break the law in Britain are being targeted by a series of new proposals under the Road Safety Bill. The new proposals will allow police to hand out on-the-spot fines to any overs...
New laws target foreign drivers
Foreign drivers who break the law in Britain are being targeted by a series of new proposals under the Road Safety Bill. The new proposals will allow police to hand out on-the-spot fines to any overs...
Recruitment News, Mar 8, 2006
Don't Lose Focus On UK Skills Urges ALI
The Adult Learning Inspectorate (ALI) is urging the government to maintain its commitment to the skills and training of UK adults, as plans are announced to make it easier for highly skilled workers t...
Don't Lose Focus On UK Skills Urges ALI
The Adult Learning Inspectorate (ALI) is urging the government to maintain its commitment to the skills and training of UK adults, as plans are announced to make it easier for highly skilled workers t...
Recruitment News, Mar 8, 2006
Women More Recognised Throughout NI Workforce
Women are making a significant contribution to the Northern Ireland economy according to Heather Stevens, Director of Skills and Industry at the Department for Employment and Learning. During a speec...
Women More Recognised Throughout NI Workforce
Women are making a significant contribution to the Northern Ireland economy according to Heather Stevens, Director of Skills and Industry at the Department for Employment and Learning. During a speec...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2006
Court told UDA planning end to criminality
A court in Belfast has heard that a meeting at a Belfast bar raided by police last week was called to bring an end to UDA criminality. The claim came in evidence given as a Judge considered evidence ...
Court told UDA planning end to criminality
A court in Belfast has heard that a meeting at a Belfast bar raided by police last week was called to bring an end to UDA criminality. The claim came in evidence given as a Judge considered evidence ...
Recruitment News, Mar 7, 2006
HP Financial Services Expands Its Operations In County Kildare
Hewlett-Packard Financial Services, one of the world’s leading captive financial services companies, is to expand its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) headquarters in Leixlip, Co. Kildare, with t...
HP Financial Services Expands Its Operations In County Kildare
Hewlett-Packard Financial Services, one of the world’s leading captive financial services companies, is to expand its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) headquarters in Leixlip, Co. Kildare, with t...
UK National News, Mar 7, 2006
Agency staff among those arrested over Kent robbery
Two agency staff working for Securitas were among those arrested and released on bail in connection with the £53 million Securitas depot robbery, police have revealed. The man and woman were sub-cont...
Agency staff among those arrested over Kent robbery
Two agency staff working for Securitas were among those arrested and released on bail in connection with the £53 million Securitas depot robbery, police have revealed. The man and woman were sub-cont...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2006
McFarlane to face trial over 1983 kidnapping
A Belfast man charged with the kidnapping of businessman Don Tidy in 1983 is to face trial following an appeal ruling made today by Ireland's Supreme Court. Brendan McFarlane from Jamaica Street in n...
McFarlane to face trial over 1983 kidnapping
A Belfast man charged with the kidnapping of businessman Don Tidy in 1983 is to face trial following an appeal ruling made today by Ireland's Supreme Court. Brendan McFarlane from Jamaica Street in n...
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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.