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Northern Ireland News for March 2006 : Page 3
UK National News, Mar 28, 2006
Council pension strike hits services
More than a million council workers in the UK have participated in a 24-hour strike over a pension dispute. The strike, the biggest block of industrial action in Britain since the 1926 General Strike...
Council pension strike hits services
More than a million council workers in the UK have participated in a 24-hour strike over a pension dispute. The strike, the biggest block of industrial action in Britain since the 1926 General Strike...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2006
Belfast City Centre to receive £300m cash boost
The North East Quarter of Belfast City Centre is to receive a major cash boost for a substantial retail-led regeneration in the area. Social Development Minister David Hanson today announced that a t...
Belfast City Centre to receive £300m cash boost
The North East Quarter of Belfast City Centre is to receive a major cash boost for a substantial retail-led regeneration in the area. Social Development Minister David Hanson today announced that a t...
UK National News, Mar 28, 2006
Life sentence for man over baby son's death
A father has been jailed for life for choking his seven-week-old son to death with a baby wipe. Ian Hunt, 26, killed baby Christian at the family's home in St Helens, Merseyside, last September becau...
Life sentence for man over baby son's death
A father has been jailed for life for choking his seven-week-old son to death with a baby wipe. Ian Hunt, 26, killed baby Christian at the family's home in St Helens, Merseyside, last September becau...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2006
NI troop withdrawal plan announced
The government has today revealed that the number of troops in the province will be cut from 9,000 to 5,000 by August 1 2007. The number of remaining military sites will also be reduced from 40 to 14...
NI troop withdrawal plan announced
The government has today revealed that the number of troops in the province will be cut from 9,000 to 5,000 by August 1 2007. The number of remaining military sites will also be reduced from 40 to 14...
UK National News, Mar 28, 2006
Chinese cockler gangmaster jailed for 14 years
A Chinese gangmaster found guilty of the manslaughter of 21 cockle pickers who drowned at Morecambe Bay has been sentenced to 14 years in prison. Lin Liang Ren, 29, from Liverpool had denied being th...
Chinese cockler gangmaster jailed for 14 years
A Chinese gangmaster found guilty of the manslaughter of 21 cockle pickers who drowned at Morecambe Bay has been sentenced to 14 years in prison. Lin Liang Ren, 29, from Liverpool had denied being th...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2006
Two people escape injuries after arson attack
Two people have escaped injury following an arson attack on their County Down home. The Fire Service has revealed that a number of fires broke out at their home in the Grange Manor area of Kilkeel at...
Two people escape injuries after arson attack
Two people have escaped injury following an arson attack on their County Down home. The Fire Service has revealed that a number of fires broke out at their home in the Grange Manor area of Kilkeel at...
UK National News, Mar 28, 2006
Blair backs Asia-Pacific climate deal
The Prime Minister has backed an Asia-Pacific climate pact that seeks to use technology to reduce emissions rather than meeting pre-agreed targets. Mr Blair said that the pact between the US, China, ...
Blair backs Asia-Pacific climate deal
The Prime Minister has backed an Asia-Pacific climate pact that seeks to use technology to reduce emissions rather than meeting pre-agreed targets. Mr Blair said that the pact between the US, China, ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2006
Man held at knifepoint during west Belfast hijacking
Police in west Belfast have appealed for information following a hijacking incident last night. The victim was standing beside his car in the Falls Road area of the city shortly after 2am, when he wa...
Man held at knifepoint during west Belfast hijacking
Police in west Belfast have appealed for information following a hijacking incident last night. The victim was standing beside his car in the Falls Road area of the city shortly after 2am, when he wa...
UK National News, Mar 28, 2006
Drug trial pair released from hospital
Two of the six men who were hospitalised after a drugs trial went wrong have been allowed to return home. Doctors at Northwick Park Hospital said that the two men had responded "very well" to treatme...
Drug trial pair released from hospital
Two of the six men who were hospitalised after a drugs trial went wrong have been allowed to return home. Doctors at Northwick Park Hospital said that the two men had responded "very well" to treatme...
Recruitment News, Mar 28, 2006
Abbott Investment To Create 155 Jobs
Abbott, one of the world’s largest healthcare companies, is to make a further high value healthcare investment in Ireland of €36 million, with the support of IDA Ireland, to establish a manufacturing ...
Abbott Investment To Create 155 Jobs
Abbott, one of the world’s largest healthcare companies, is to make a further high value healthcare investment in Ireland of €36 million, with the support of IDA Ireland, to establish a manufacturing ...
Recruitment News, Mar 28, 2006
NI Could Maximise Potential In Global Marketplace
Proactive engagement with other countries can help Northern Ireland maximise its potential in the global marketplace. This was the key message from Employment and Learning Minister Angela Smith as sh...
NI Could Maximise Potential In Global Marketplace
Proactive engagement with other countries can help Northern Ireland maximise its potential in the global marketplace. This was the key message from Employment and Learning Minister Angela Smith as sh...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2006
NI Commissioner for Children and Young People dies
The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Nigel Williams, has died. 52-year-old Mr Williams passed away at his home in Glenarm this morning after a two-year battle with cancer....
NI Commissioner for Children and Young People dies
The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Nigel Williams, has died. 52-year-old Mr Williams passed away at his home in Glenarm this morning after a two-year battle with cancer....
UK National News, Mar 28, 2006
Diabetes driving regulations face reassessment
The government is considering reassessing restrictions on the driving license entitlements on people with Type 2 diabetes. The announcement follows new research, published by the Department of Transp...
Diabetes driving regulations face reassessment
The government is considering reassessing restrictions on the driving license entitlements on people with Type 2 diabetes. The announcement follows new research, published by the Department of Transp...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2006
Concerns raised over introduction of TASER guns
Politicians and Human Rights Campaigners have raised their concerns to the Policing Board after proposals were revealed to issue members of the PSNI with 50,000-volt TASER stun guns. The move has bee...
Concerns raised over introduction of TASER guns
Politicians and Human Rights Campaigners have raised their concerns to the Policing Board after proposals were revealed to issue members of the PSNI with 50,000-volt TASER stun guns. The move has bee...
UK National News, Mar 28, 2006
Birth control pill 'may reduce cancer risk'
A new contraceptive pill which may also help reduce the risk of breast cancer could be available within five years. The new pill contains lower doses of the drug mifepristone - also known as RU486 - ...
Birth control pill 'may reduce cancer risk'
A new contraceptive pill which may also help reduce the risk of breast cancer could be available within five years. The new pill contains lower doses of the drug mifepristone - also known as RU486 - ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2006
Campaign launched to highlight binge drinking harm
The Health Promotion Agency has today launched a campaign to highlight the dangers of binge drinking in Northern Ireland. The campaign aims to inform people that they do not need to be drunk in order...
Campaign launched to highlight binge drinking harm
The Health Promotion Agency has today launched a campaign to highlight the dangers of binge drinking in Northern Ireland. The campaign aims to inform people that they do not need to be drunk in order...
UK National News, Mar 28, 2006
Compensation scheme extended for Japanese POWs
The government has announced an extension of the compensation scheme for British POWs and civilian internees held by the Japanese during the Second World War. Veterans Minister Don Touhig announced t...
Compensation scheme extended for Japanese POWs
The government has announced an extension of the compensation scheme for British POWs and civilian internees held by the Japanese during the Second World War. Veterans Minister Don Touhig announced t...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2006
Changes to insolvency laws assist business
Changes to the Northern Ireland Insolvency law will assist would-be entrepreneurs and businesses in financial difficulty. The Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 2005, which became law on Monday Marc...
Changes to insolvency laws assist business
Changes to the Northern Ireland Insolvency law will assist would-be entrepreneurs and businesses in financial difficulty. The Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 2005, which became law on Monday Marc...
UK National News, Mar 28, 2006
Wembley workers laid off in pay dispute
A number of workers at Wembley Stadium have been told they will be laid off next week due to a contractors' dispute over pay. Around 120 steelworkers, scaffolders and welders are reported to be affec...
Wembley workers laid off in pay dispute
A number of workers at Wembley Stadium have been told they will be laid off next week due to a contractors' dispute over pay. Around 120 steelworkers, scaffolders and welders are reported to be affec...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2006
Football fans diverted to avoid incident
Police in Derry have praised soccer fans after an historic match between two rival sides passed off peacefully last night. This was the first competitive match between Derry City and Linfield FC in 3...
Football fans diverted to avoid incident
Police in Derry have praised soccer fans after an historic match between two rival sides passed off peacefully last night. This was the first competitive match between Derry City and Linfield FC in 3...
UK National News, Mar 27, 2006
Police guilty of 'neglect' over man's death
Police officers have been found guilty of "the most serious neglect of duty" after a former paratrooper choked to death while in custody. Four officers from Humberside Police were also accused of "un...
Police guilty of 'neglect' over man's death
Police officers have been found guilty of "the most serious neglect of duty" after a former paratrooper choked to death while in custody. Four officers from Humberside Police were also accused of "un...
UK National News, Mar 27, 2006
Row erupts over baby 'bed blockers' comments
A row has broken out after a report described the treatment of premature babies as 'bed blocking'. A report by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists suggested that resources would be ...
Row erupts over baby 'bed blockers' comments
A row has broken out after a report described the treatment of premature babies as 'bed blocking'. A report by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists suggested that resources would be ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2006
North Belfast woman murdered
Police have revealed that a woman, who died following a house fire in north Belfast at the weekend, was murdered. The 42-year-old woman was taken to hospital after being caught in the blaze at her ho...
North Belfast woman murdered
Police have revealed that a woman, who died following a house fire in north Belfast at the weekend, was murdered. The 42-year-old woman was taken to hospital after being caught in the blaze at her ho...
UK National News, Mar 27, 2006
Blair criticised over 'standing down' comments
Prime Minister Tony Blair has been criticised over remarking that it was a "mistake" to announce that he would step down before the next General Election. During an interview with a radio station dur...
Blair criticised over 'standing down' comments
Prime Minister Tony Blair has been criticised over remarking that it was a "mistake" to announce that he would step down before the next General Election. During an interview with a radio station dur...
UK National News, Mar 27, 2006
Nigerian militants release hostages
Nigerian militants have freed three oil workers, including a British man, who were taken hostage over a month ago. John Hudspith, who worked for US firm Willbros, was released this morning along with...
Nigerian militants release hostages
Nigerian militants have freed three oil workers, including a British man, who were taken hostage over a month ago. John Hudspith, who worked for US firm Willbros, was released this morning along with...
UK National News, Mar 27, 2006
Reid to reconsider pardon for WWI soldier
Defence Secretary John Reid has said that he will reconsider granting a pardon to a First World War soldier who was executed for cowardice. The family of Private Henry Farr are seeking the High Court...
Reid to reconsider pardon for WWI soldier
Defence Secretary John Reid has said that he will reconsider granting a pardon to a First World War soldier who was executed for cowardice. The family of Private Henry Farr are seeking the High Court...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2006
Man in serious condition after Portrush fire
A 39-year-old man is in a serious condition in hospital after being injured during a fire at his flat in Portrush. It is understood that the man suffered extensive burns to his lower body and was tre...
Man in serious condition after Portrush fire
A 39-year-old man is in a serious condition in hospital after being injured during a fire at his flat in Portrush. It is understood that the man suffered extensive burns to his lower body and was tre...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2006
Woman treated in hospital after attempted car jacking
A 43-year-old woman has been treated in hospital after suffering injuries to her face and head, during an attempted car jacking in east Belfast, at around 1.30pm yesterday. It is understood that the ...
Woman treated in hospital after attempted car jacking
A 43-year-old woman has been treated in hospital after suffering injuries to her face and head, during an attempted car jacking in east Belfast, at around 1.30pm yesterday. It is understood that the ...
UK National News, Mar 27, 2006
Man bailed over Mohammed cartoon protest
A man charged over protests against cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammed has been granted bail. Mizanhur Rahman, 23, from Edmonton, north London, was charged with soliciting murder and inciting ra...
Man bailed over Mohammed cartoon protest
A man charged over protests against cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammed has been granted bail. Mizanhur Rahman, 23, from Edmonton, north London, was charged with soliciting murder and inciting ra...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2006
Bus lanes to open to all traffic as workers embark on strike
Bus lanes are to be open to all traffic tomorrow in an attempt to reduce congestion caused by strike action by Translink staff, Transport Minister Shaun Woodward has announced. All bus and rail servi...
Bus lanes to open to all traffic as workers embark on strike
Bus lanes are to be open to all traffic tomorrow in an attempt to reduce congestion caused by strike action by Translink staff, Transport Minister Shaun Woodward has announced. All bus and rail servi...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Showers will gradually die out during the evening. A cold night with long clear spells leading to a touch of frost in places. Light winds. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
