Northern Ireland News for March 2006 : Page 15
UK National News, Mar 2, 2006
Sir Menzies becomes new Lib Dem leader
Sir Menzies Campbell has won the Liberal Democrat leadership contest to become party leader. Sir Menzies, the party's foreign affairs spokesperson and the acting party leader, gained 58% of the final...
Sir Menzies becomes new Lib Dem leader
Sir Menzies Campbell has won the Liberal Democrat leadership contest to become party leader. Sir Menzies, the party's foreign affairs spokesperson and the acting party leader, gained 58% of the final...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2006
'Lift Assembly suspension' says Adams
Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams has emerged from a London meeting with Prime Minister Tony Blair today calling for an end to the suspension of the Assembly. Mr Adams said that in Sinn Fein's view the...
'Lift Assembly suspension' says Adams
Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams has emerged from a London meeting with Prime Minister Tony Blair today calling for an end to the suspension of the Assembly. Mr Adams said that in Sinn Fein's view the...
UK National News, Mar 2, 2006
Jowell cleared of financial wrong-doing
Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell has been cleared of breaching the ministerial code of conduct, after saying her husband did not tell her of a £350,000 gift he received. Cabinet Secretary Sir Gus O'Don...
Jowell cleared of financial wrong-doing
Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell has been cleared of breaching the ministerial code of conduct, after saying her husband did not tell her of a £350,000 gift he received. Cabinet Secretary Sir Gus O'Don...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2006
Inpatient waiting lists reach ten-year low
Waiting lists for inpatients and day-patients have reached their lowest in ten years, Health Minister Shaun Woodward revealed today. The number of people waiting over a year for appointments has almo...
Inpatient waiting lists reach ten-year low
Waiting lists for inpatients and day-patients have reached their lowest in ten years, Health Minister Shaun Woodward revealed today. The number of people waiting over a year for appointments has almo...
UK National News, Mar 2, 2006
Man charged with Amelie murder
A man has been charged with the murder of French student Amelie Delagrange, police have confirmed. Levi Bellfield, 37, from West Drayton, west London, has also been charged with the attempted murders...
Man charged with Amelie murder
A man has been charged with the murder of French student Amelie Delagrange, police have confirmed. Levi Bellfield, 37, from West Drayton, west London, has also been charged with the attempted murders...
Recruitment News, Mar 2, 2006
Amazon.com To Create Up To 450 Jobs In Cork
Amazon.com, one of the largest online retailers in the world, is to establish a new Multi-lingual Customer Services Centre in Cork. Supported by IDA Ireland, the investment will create up to 450 posit...
Amazon.com To Create Up To 450 Jobs In Cork
Amazon.com, one of the largest online retailers in the world, is to establish a new Multi-lingual Customer Services Centre in Cork. Supported by IDA Ireland, the investment will create up to 450 posit...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2006
Police carry out searches in murder victim's home
Police in west Belfast have raided the home of a man who was stabbed to death last month. The 39-year-old father of six, Gerard Devlin, was fatally stabbed as he called to collect his children from t...
Police carry out searches in murder victim's home
Police in west Belfast have raided the home of a man who was stabbed to death last month. The 39-year-old father of six, Gerard Devlin, was fatally stabbed as he called to collect his children from t...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2006
Derry postal workers threaten industrial action
Following the two-week unofficial postal strike in Belfast, there are fears that postal workers in Londonderry may take a similar action if a row with Royal Mail is not resolved. The row relates to p...
Derry postal workers threaten industrial action
Following the two-week unofficial postal strike in Belfast, there are fears that postal workers in Londonderry may take a similar action if a row with Royal Mail is not resolved. The row relates to p...
UK National News, Mar 2, 2006
Three in court over £53 million robbery
Three people have appeared in court charged in connection with last week's £53 million robbery at the Securitas depot in Tonbridge, Kent. John Fowler, a 57-year-old car dealer from Elderden Farm, Sta...
Three in court over £53 million robbery
Three people have appeared in court charged in connection with last week's £53 million robbery at the Securitas depot in Tonbridge, Kent. John Fowler, a 57-year-old car dealer from Elderden Farm, Sta...
UK National News, Mar 2, 2006
Bird flu health advice issued to travellers
Health advice for people travelling to countries affected by bird flu has been published by the Department of Health. The leaflet, which will be available from GP surgeries, health centres and Englis...
Bird flu health advice issued to travellers
Health advice for people travelling to countries affected by bird flu has been published by the Department of Health. The leaflet, which will be available from GP surgeries, health centres and Englis...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2006
Sammy Wilson to quit Policing Board
DUP Assembly member Sammy Wilson has revealed that he is to quit his role on the Policing Board when the government appoints a new team next month. This announcement comes after Secretary of State Pe...
Sammy Wilson to quit Policing Board
DUP Assembly member Sammy Wilson has revealed that he is to quit his role on the Policing Board when the government appoints a new team next month. This announcement comes after Secretary of State Pe...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2006
Two arrested during counterfeit goods seizure
Counterfeit DVD's worth around £600,000 have been seized during raids in Belfast and Ballymoney last night. During a joint operation by police and Customs and Excise, and the Fraud and Organised Crim...
Two arrested during counterfeit goods seizure
Counterfeit DVD's worth around £600,000 have been seized during raids in Belfast and Ballymoney last night. During a joint operation by police and Customs and Excise, and the Fraud and Organised Crim...
UK National News, Mar 2, 2006
Government rejects wind farm plans
Ministers have rejected plans to construct a wind farm in Cumbria. If the £55 million deal had gone ahead, 27 turbines would have been erected at Bretherdale and Roundthwaite commons at Whinash, near...
Government rejects wind farm plans
Ministers have rejected plans to construct a wind farm in Cumbria. If the £55 million deal had gone ahead, 27 turbines would have been erected at Bretherdale and Roundthwaite commons at Whinash, near...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2006
Woman rescued from sixth floor fire
Fire fighters have rescued a woman from a sixth floor flat in north Belfast in the early hours of this morning. The fire in the Mount Vernon Estate flat, trapped the woman on the balcony. Fire fighte...
Woman rescued from sixth floor fire
Fire fighters have rescued a woman from a sixth floor flat in north Belfast in the early hours of this morning. The fire in the Mount Vernon Estate flat, trapped the woman on the balcony. Fire fighte...
UK National News, Mar 2, 2006
Call for benefit assessments to be changed
The government must change the way benefits are assessed if its welfare reform plans are to succeed, the Citizens Advice Bureau has warned. The charity said that the process used to decide who qualif...
Call for benefit assessments to be changed
The government must change the way benefits are assessed if its welfare reform plans are to succeed, the Citizens Advice Bureau has warned. The charity said that the process used to decide who qualif...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2006
George Best memorial plans underway
The development of a lasting memorial for soccer legend George Best is underway, following the establishment of a working group who will consider ideas and make recommendations on the way forward. Th...
George Best memorial plans underway
The development of a lasting memorial for soccer legend George Best is underway, following the establishment of a working group who will consider ideas and make recommendations on the way forward. Th...
Recruitment News, Mar 2, 2006
New Course Means New Career
As the year runs by we begin to assess our career and wonder if we would be more satisfied had we went down a different career path. Today more people are becoming proactive in changing careers to fo...
New Course Means New Career
As the year runs by we begin to assess our career and wonder if we would be more satisfied had we went down a different career path. Today more people are becoming proactive in changing careers to fo...
UK National News, Mar 2, 2006
Campaign to reduce gum litter
Fifteen local authorities across England are to receive funding to help them tackle gum litter. Local authorities in Bristol City, Chesterfield, Colchester, Hertsmere, Horsham, Kensington, Lancaster ...
Campaign to reduce gum litter
Fifteen local authorities across England are to receive funding to help them tackle gum litter. Local authorities in Bristol City, Chesterfield, Colchester, Hertsmere, Horsham, Kensington, Lancaster ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2006
NI company launch innovative classroom technology
Dundonald company Qwizdom (UK) will launch an innovative technology product for school classrooms during the Invest Northern Ireland business mission to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Dubai this week. The ...
NI company launch innovative classroom technology
Dundonald company Qwizdom (UK) will launch an innovative technology product for school classrooms during the Invest Northern Ireland business mission to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Dubai this week. The ...
UK National News, Mar 2, 2006
England's butterflies 'increasingly at risk'
The number of butterflies in England has dropped by 30% in the last decade, according to a new study. Biodiversity Minister Jim Knight said that the study, carried out for Defra by Butterfly Conserva...
England's butterflies 'increasingly at risk'
The number of butterflies in England has dropped by 30% in the last decade, according to a new study. Biodiversity Minister Jim Knight said that the study, carried out for Defra by Butterfly Conserva...
UK National News, Mar 1, 2006
Water firm to introduce meters
A water company in the south east of England has been given permission to install compulsory water meters in homes. Folkestone and Dover Water Services was granted "water scarcity status", which will...
Water firm to introduce meters
A water company in the south east of England has been given permission to install compulsory water meters in homes. Folkestone and Dover Water Services was granted "water scarcity status", which will...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2006
Soaring costs trigger electricity price rise
Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) has announced domestic tariffs will rise by 10.8% from April 1, on the back of soaring international fuel prices. Following consultation with the energy regulator a...
Soaring costs trigger electricity price rise
Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) has announced domestic tariffs will rise by 10.8% from April 1, on the back of soaring international fuel prices. Following consultation with the energy regulator a...
UK National News, Mar 1, 2006
Tougher controls on working with children
The government has announced a series of tougher controls on adults who have been cleared to work with children in the publication of a new bill today. The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Bill include...
Tougher controls on working with children
The government has announced a series of tougher controls on adults who have been cleared to work with children in the publication of a new bill today. The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Bill include...
Business News, Mar 1, 2006
Skilled workforce essential to compete in global economy
Developing a skilled workforce will be the key to Northern Ireland's economic development in the next 10 years. That was the message from Aideen McGinley, Permanent Secretary at the Department for Em...
Skilled workforce essential to compete in global economy
Developing a skilled workforce will be the key to Northern Ireland's economic development in the next 10 years. That was the message from Aideen McGinley, Permanent Secretary at the Department for Em...
Business News, Mar 1, 2006
Improvement scheme realises £2.4m savings at Schrader
Invest NI's Business Improvement Agent Programme has been hailed as a "key part" in driving continuous improvement at Schrader Electronics leading to £2.4m savings over the past three years. Schrader...
Improvement scheme realises £2.4m savings at Schrader
Invest NI's Business Improvement Agent Programme has been hailed as a "key part" in driving continuous improvement at Schrader Electronics leading to £2.4m savings over the past three years. Schrader...
Recruitment News, Mar 1, 2006
Skilled Workforce Essential To Compete In Global Economy
Developing a skilled workforce will be the key to Northern Ireland's economic development in the next 10 years. That was the message from Aideen McGinley, Permanent Secretary at the Department for Em...
Skilled Workforce Essential To Compete In Global Economy
Developing a skilled workforce will be the key to Northern Ireland's economic development in the next 10 years. That was the message from Aideen McGinley, Permanent Secretary at the Department for Em...
UK National News, Mar 1, 2006
Former footballer Peter Osgood dies
Former Chelsea and Southampton footballer Peter Osgood has died suddenly at the age of 59. Osgood, who turned 59 last week, collapsed while attending a family funeral in Slough. He was taken to Wexha...
Former footballer Peter Osgood dies
Former Chelsea and Southampton footballer Peter Osgood has died suddenly at the age of 59. Osgood, who turned 59 last week, collapsed while attending a family funeral in Slough. He was taken to Wexha...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2006
Police launch murder inquiry into Fermanagh baby's death
Police have today revealed that they are launching a murder inquiry following the death of a baby boy in in Irvinestown, County Fermanagh. It is understood that the infant was found dead last Thursda...
Police launch murder inquiry into Fermanagh baby's death
Police have today revealed that they are launching a murder inquiry following the death of a baby boy in in Irvinestown, County Fermanagh. It is understood that the infant was found dead last Thursda...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2006
Ahern to meet Sinn Féin delegation
The Taoiseach Bertie Ahern is to meet a delegation from Sinn Féin in Dublin today. The meeting, ahead of talks next week between Mr Ahern and Mr Blair on restoration of devolved government in Norther...
Ahern to meet Sinn Féin delegation
The Taoiseach Bertie Ahern is to meet a delegation from Sinn Féin in Dublin today. The meeting, ahead of talks next week between Mr Ahern and Mr Blair on restoration of devolved government in Norther...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2006
Portadown couple have assets frozen by High Court
A couple from Portadown have today had assets worth more than £3.5 million frozen by Belfast's High Court. The Assets Recovery Agency alleges that Mark and Beverley McKinney, of Woodlands Manor, are ...
Portadown couple have assets frozen by High Court
A couple from Portadown have today had assets worth more than £3.5 million frozen by Belfast's High Court. The Assets Recovery Agency alleges that Mark and Beverley McKinney, of Woodlands Manor, 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.