Northern Ireland News for March 2006 : Page 13
UK National News, Mar 7, 2006
British woman loses legal battle over embryos
A British woman has lost her legal battle to use her frozen embryos to have a baby at the European Court of Human Rights. Natalie Evans, 35, from Wiltshire, had started IVF treatment with her then pa...
British woman loses legal battle over embryos
A British woman has lost her legal battle to use her frozen embryos to have a baby at the European Court of Human Rights. Natalie Evans, 35, from Wiltshire, had started IVF treatment with her then pa...
Business News, Mar 7, 2006
Ballyrashane jobs boost from EU funds
Coleraine company Ballyrashane Co-operative Agricultural & Dairy Society, is one of latest Northern Ireland food and horticulture companies to benefit from £3.46 million in grant aid from the EU Agric...
Ballyrashane jobs boost from EU funds
Coleraine company Ballyrashane Co-operative Agricultural & Dairy Society, is one of latest Northern Ireland food and horticulture companies to benefit from £3.46 million in grant aid from the EU Agric...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2006
Kilkeel fishing crew airlifted to safety
Five Kilkeel fishermen have been rescued after their boat, ‘Ocean Harvest 2’, caught fire in the Irish Sea. At 12.15pm today, the crew put out a mayday on the international distress and calling frequ...
Kilkeel fishing crew airlifted to safety
Five Kilkeel fishermen have been rescued after their boat, ‘Ocean Harvest 2’, caught fire in the Irish Sea. At 12.15pm today, the crew put out a mayday on the international distress and calling frequ...
UK National News, Mar 7, 2006
New Kember video released
New video footage showing kidnapped British peace activist Norman Kember and two other hostages has been broadcast on Arab television network al-Jazeera. The video clip, which was dated February 28,...
New Kember video released
New video footage showing kidnapped British peace activist Norman Kember and two other hostages has been broadcast on Arab television network al-Jazeera. The video clip, which was dated February 28,...
UK National News, Mar 7, 2006
Points-based immigration criteria scheme launched
A new points-based immigration system, similar to that used by Australia, has been launched by the Home Secretary. The points based system is a central part of the Government's five year strategy for...
Points-based immigration criteria scheme launched
A new points-based immigration system, similar to that used by Australia, has been launched by the Home Secretary. The points based system is a central part of the Government's five year strategy for...
UK National News, Mar 7, 2006
Reward offered to catch supermarket rapist
Sainsbury's have offered a reward of £5,000 in order to help catch a rapist who attacked an eleven-year-old girl in the public toilet of one of their stores. The girl was attacked in the toilets of t...
Reward offered to catch supermarket rapist
Sainsbury's have offered a reward of £5,000 in order to help catch a rapist who attacked an eleven-year-old girl in the public toilet of one of their stores. The girl was attacked in the toilets of t...
UK National News, Mar 7, 2006
Son's rescue bid fails in Spanish climbing tragedy
Three British men died during a climbing expedition in Spain's Sierra Nevada Mountains, despite the attempts of one of the group to go for help. Stephen Riddiough was reported to have woken on Sunday...
Son's rescue bid fails in Spanish climbing tragedy
Three British men died during a climbing expedition in Spain's Sierra Nevada Mountains, despite the attempts of one of the group to go for help. Stephen Riddiough was reported to have woken on Sunday...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2006
Adams calls for Assembly move
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has urged the Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and the Prime Minister Tony Blair to get the Northern Ireland assembly up and running before the province's marching season. Outli...
Adams calls for Assembly move
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has urged the Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and the Prime Minister Tony Blair to get the Northern Ireland assembly up and running before the province's marching season. Outli...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2006
Lecturers take industrial action over pay
Universities across the province are facing disruption today as lecturers are striking for a 10% pay rise. Queen's University, the University of Ulster, and teaching colleges are likely to be affecte...
Lecturers take industrial action over pay
Universities across the province are facing disruption today as lecturers are striking for a 10% pay rise. Queen's University, the University of Ulster, and teaching colleges are likely to be affecte...
UK National News, Mar 7, 2006
Customers to receive refund from Severn Trent Water
Customers of Severn Trent Water are to receive refunds after an investigation by Ofwat found the water company had overcharged customers. The regulator's investigation found that the water company, w...
Customers to receive refund from Severn Trent Water
Customers of Severn Trent Water are to receive refunds after an investigation by Ofwat found the water company had overcharged customers. The regulator's investigation found that the water company, w...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2006
Man rescued from blazing flat
A man has been rescued from a burning flat in north Belfast. The Fire Service was alerted to the blaze at the flat in New Lodge Place around 11pm on Monday. Firefighters using breathing apparatus di...
Man rescued from blazing flat
A man has been rescued from a burning flat in north Belfast. The Fire Service was alerted to the blaze at the flat in New Lodge Place around 11pm on Monday. Firefighters using breathing apparatus di...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2006
Hain announces £61m for children and young people
The Northern Ireland Secretary of State Peter Hain has announced that children and young people are to receive £61 million over the next two years to help them get the best start in life. Speaking du...
Hain announces £61m for children and young people
The Northern Ireland Secretary of State Peter Hain has announced that children and young people are to receive £61 million over the next two years to help them get the best start in life. Speaking du...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2006
Buses and trains later than ever says report
Results released today show that Ulsterbus, Northern Ireland Railways and Metro have all failed to meet their punctuality targets for autumn 2005. An independent monitoring reported that while passen...
Buses and trains later than ever says report
Results released today show that Ulsterbus, Northern Ireland Railways and Metro have all failed to meet their punctuality targets for autumn 2005. An independent monitoring reported that while passen...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2006
NI ‘must earn its own living’ says academic
Northern Ireland needs more people running their own businesses if it is to achieve its true, and considerable potential, a world renowned expert on entrepreneurship has cautioned. Professor Stephen ...
NI ‘must earn its own living’ says academic
Northern Ireland needs more people running their own businesses if it is to achieve its true, and considerable potential, a world renowned expert on entrepreneurship has cautioned. Professor Stephen ...
UK National News, Mar 7, 2006
Four thousand ex-Rover employees find new jobs
Four thousand former MG Rover employees have found new jobs, the report from the government's MG Rover Task Force has found. The collapse of the car manufacturer saw the loss of nearly 6,000 jobs las...
Four thousand ex-Rover employees find new jobs
Four thousand former MG Rover employees have found new jobs, the report from the government's MG Rover Task Force has found. The collapse of the car manufacturer saw the loss of nearly 6,000 jobs las...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2006
‘Double-first’ as Belfast is awarded dual Fairtrade city status
Belfast has become an Irish Fairtrade city, the first to achieve dual accreditation from Fairtrade Foundation (UK) and from Fairtrade Mark Ireland. The announcement was made this morning by the organ...
‘Double-first’ as Belfast is awarded dual Fairtrade city status
Belfast has become an Irish Fairtrade city, the first to achieve dual accreditation from Fairtrade Foundation (UK) and from Fairtrade Mark Ireland. The announcement was made this morning by the organ...
Recruitment News, Mar 7, 2006
Recruiting In The World Of Architecture
Ireland is, quite literally, being shaped by an architectural revolution. There has been unprecedented growth over the past two years, and the demand for architecturally designed buildings and facilit...
Recruiting In The World Of Architecture
Ireland is, quite literally, being shaped by an architectural revolution. There has been unprecedented growth over the past two years, and the demand for architecturally designed buildings and facilit...
Business News, Mar 7, 2006
Conference told of women's 'significant contribution' to economy
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...
Conference told of women's 'significant contribution' to economy
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...
UK National News, Mar 7, 2006
NHS Chief quits post
Sir Nigel Crisp has resigned from his post as Chief Executive of the NHS and Permanent Secretary at the Department of Health. He will step down at the end of this month. He is to take early retireme...
NHS Chief quits post
Sir Nigel Crisp has resigned from his post as Chief Executive of the NHS and Permanent Secretary at the Department of Health. He will step down at the end of this month. He is to take early retireme...
Recruitment News, Mar 6, 2006
Seagate Commended As One Of 'Healthiest' Large Employers
In its recent Big Challenge Health Works Awards, the BBC has honoured Seagate Technology’s Springtown facility with the title of Healthiest Large Employer within the Radio Foyle/North West Area. The ...
Seagate Commended As One Of 'Healthiest' Large Employers
In its recent Big Challenge Health Works Awards, the BBC has honoured Seagate Technology’s Springtown facility with the title of Healthiest Large Employer within the Radio Foyle/North West Area. The ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2006
Eleven remanded in custody following bar raid
Following a raid on a Belfast bar last week, 11 men have been remanded in custody on charges relating to an illegal UDA/UFF paramilitary assembly. Amid tight security at Belfast magistrate's Court, a...
Eleven remanded in custody following bar raid
Following a raid on a Belfast bar last week, 11 men have been remanded in custody on charges relating to an illegal UDA/UFF paramilitary assembly. Amid tight security at Belfast magistrate's Court, a...
UK National News, Mar 6, 2006
Warm reception for Jowell in Commons
Beleaguered Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell received a warm response from MPs in the Commons today as she made her first appearance since the break out of the scandal over her husband's finances. Ms J...
Warm reception for Jowell in Commons
Beleaguered Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell received a warm response from MPs in the Commons today as she made her first appearance since the break out of the scandal over her husband's finances. Ms J...
UK National News, Mar 6, 2006
Amnesty warns of Iraq abuse
Thousands of detainees held by British forces in Iraq are being denied their basic rights, Amnesty International has claimed. Amnesty made the claims in a new report - 'Beyond Abu Ghraib: Detention a...
Amnesty warns of Iraq abuse
Thousands of detainees held by British forces in Iraq are being denied their basic rights, Amnesty International has claimed. Amnesty made the claims in a new report - 'Beyond Abu Ghraib: Detention a...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2006
Orde drafted in to assess Kent robbery progress
Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde is to review progress to date in Britain's biggest cash robbery, the Securitas robbery in Kent. Kent Chief Constable Michael Fu...
Orde drafted in to assess Kent robbery progress
Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde is to review progress to date in Britain's biggest cash robbery, the Securitas robbery in Kent. Kent Chief Constable Michael Fu...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2006
PM meeting a 'stock-take' on progress
The British and Irish Prime Ministers are expected to use a meeting later this week to perform a "stock-take" on how to move restoration of the Northern Ireland institutions forward. Ahead of the mee...
PM meeting a 'stock-take' on progress
The British and Irish Prime Ministers are expected to use a meeting later this week to perform a "stock-take" on how to move restoration of the Northern Ireland institutions forward. Ahead of the mee...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2006
Two shots fired during north Belfast rioting
Six police officers suffered injuries and two warning shots were fired this morning during a riot in North Belfast. A police spokesperson said that shortly before 1.00am a man was arrested for disord...
Two shots fired during north Belfast rioting
Six police officers suffered injuries and two warning shots were fired this morning during a riot in North Belfast. A police spokesperson said that shortly before 1.00am a man was arrested for disord...
UK National News, Mar 6, 2006
Police find £11 million in Kent robbery investigation
Police investigating the £53 million Securitas depot robbery in Kent have recovered up to £11 million, it has been revealed. Kent police said that a total of 17 people had now been arrested in connec...
Police find £11 million in Kent robbery investigation
Police investigating the £53 million Securitas depot robbery in Kent have recovered up to £11 million, it has been revealed. Kent police said that a total of 17 people had now been arrested in connec...
UK National News, Mar 6, 2006
British climbers found dead in Spain
The bodies of three British climbers have been found in the Sierra Nevada mountains in Spain. According to reports, the three men were found on Mulhacen, the highest peak in the Sierra Nevada range, ...
British climbers found dead in Spain
The bodies of three British climbers have been found in the Sierra Nevada mountains in Spain. According to reports, the three men were found on Mulhacen, the highest peak in the Sierra Nevada range, ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2006
Man stabbed in Dungannon
A racial motive is being examined for the stabbing in Dungannon of a 25-year-old Portuguese man. Police said that the man was stabbed in the stomach when the victim and a 23-year-old woman were accos...
Man stabbed in Dungannon
A racial motive is being examined for the stabbing in Dungannon of a 25-year-old Portuguese man. Police said that the man was stabbed in the stomach when the victim and a 23-year-old woman were accos...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2006
Taxi driver threatened at gun point
Police are investigating an incident during which a taxi driver was threatened at gun point in the Ligoniel area of north Belfast. One of four men picked up by the taxi on the Crumlin Road produced w...
Taxi driver threatened at gun point
Police are investigating an incident during which a taxi driver was threatened at gun point in the Ligoniel area of north Belfast. One of four men picked up by the taxi on the Crumlin Road produced w...
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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.