Northern Ireland News for March 2008 : Page 6
UK National News, Mar 18, 2008
Northern Rock Jobs Under Threat
Troubled bank Northern Rock has said that it will cut around 2,000 jobs. The cuts have been anticipated as part of the chairman Ron Sandler's restructuring plans for the nationalised mortgage lender....
Northern Rock Jobs Under Threat
Troubled bank Northern Rock has said that it will cut around 2,000 jobs. The cuts have been anticipated as part of the chairman Ron Sandler's restructuring plans for the nationalised mortgage lender....
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2008
Bomber Beaten
A convicted IRA bomber is today fighting for his life having been the victim of as sustained, brutal attack that has left him critically injured and on a life support machine. Frank McGreevy, 51, was...
Bomber Beaten
A convicted IRA bomber is today fighting for his life having been the victim of as sustained, brutal attack that has left him critically injured and on a life support machine. Frank McGreevy, 51, was...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2008
NI Business Rates Reviewed
Commercial properties in Northern Ireland are to undergo a rates revaluation in the coming months. Land & Property Services (LPS), an agency of the Department of Finance & Personnel, will be contacti...
NI Business Rates Reviewed
Commercial properties in Northern Ireland are to undergo a rates revaluation in the coming months. Land & Property Services (LPS), an agency of the Department of Finance & Personnel, will be contacti...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2008
Man Remanded Over Shannon 'Abduction'
A 39-year-old man charged with kidnap and false imprisonment of Shannon Matthews has been remanded in custody until 26 March by Dewsbury magistrates. Michael Donovan, of Lidgate Gardens, Dewsbury, We...
Man Remanded Over Shannon 'Abduction'
A 39-year-old man charged with kidnap and false imprisonment of Shannon Matthews has been remanded in custody until 26 March by Dewsbury magistrates. Michael Donovan, of Lidgate Gardens, Dewsbury, We...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2008
Ten Year Boom For NI Recruitment
Recruitment and employment levels have both grown in Northern Ireland over the past 10 years. Since the ground-breaking Good Friday Agreement of Easter 1998, official Government figures show that 100...
Ten Year Boom For NI Recruitment
Recruitment and employment levels have both grown in Northern Ireland over the past 10 years. Since the ground-breaking Good Friday Agreement of Easter 1998, official Government figures show that 100...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2008
Mills Loses Settlement Publication Appeal
Heather Mills' return to court to appeal publication of her £24.3 million settlement with ex-husband, Sir Paul McCartney has been unsuccessful. Mr Justice Bennett's High Court ruling has been reveal...
Mills Loses Settlement Publication Appeal
Heather Mills' return to court to appeal publication of her £24.3 million settlement with ex-husband, Sir Paul McCartney has been unsuccessful. Mr Justice Bennett's High Court ruling has been reveal...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2008
Paisley Pat's Day Proposal Put Off
When the seminal DUP politician Dr Ian Paisley steps down as First Minister in May, he is unlikely to see his proposal for St Patrick's Day to be designated a public holiday in Northern Ireland going ...
Paisley Pat's Day Proposal Put Off
When the seminal DUP politician Dr Ian Paisley steps down as First Minister in May, he is unlikely to see his proposal for St Patrick's Day to be designated a public holiday in Northern Ireland going ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2008
St Patrick’s Day Foray
St Patrick’s day celebrations were tainted again this year with a flurry of violent attacks and antisocial behavior. Two people were arrested after clashes in Belfast city centre on Monday night. A t...
St Patrick’s Day Foray
St Patrick’s day celebrations were tainted again this year with a flurry of violent attacks and antisocial behavior. Two people were arrested after clashes in Belfast city centre on Monday night. A t...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2008
World Should Flow With Water
From Bangladesh to Banbridge, Mali to Magherafelt, International charity WaterAid is marking World Water Day (22nd March) with a series of events and activities across the globe to call for clean wate...
World Should Flow With Water
From Bangladesh to Banbridge, Mali to Magherafelt, International charity WaterAid is marking World Water Day (22nd March) with a series of events and activities across the globe to call for clean wate...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2008
Study Uncovers Miscarriage Predictor
A bedside test which could determine how likely a woman is to have a miscarriage could be developed, following a discovery by scientists. Researchers at Leicester University carried out a study, whic...
Study Uncovers Miscarriage Predictor
A bedside test which could determine how likely a woman is to have a miscarriage could be developed, following a discovery by scientists. Researchers at Leicester University carried out a study, whic...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2008
Workforce Skills Need Good Foundation
The potential of foundation degrees to aid up-skilling within the Northern Ireland workforce has been highlighted. NI Employment and Learning Minister Sir Reg Empey, stressed the Government's commitm...
Workforce Skills Need Good Foundation
The potential of foundation degrees to aid up-skilling within the Northern Ireland workforce has been highlighted. NI Employment and Learning Minister Sir Reg Empey, stressed the Government's commitm...
UK National News, Mar 14, 2008
Shannon Found Alive
Missing West Yorkshire schoolgirl Shannon Matthews has been found alive. The nine-year-old was reportedly found concealed in the base of a divan bed in a flat in Lidgate Gardens in Batley Carr. Acco...
Shannon Found Alive
Missing West Yorkshire schoolgirl Shannon Matthews has been found alive. The nine-year-old was reportedly found concealed in the base of a divan bed in a flat in Lidgate Gardens in Batley Carr. Acco...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2008
Ards Sex Attacker Jailed
A remorseless serial sex offender will be behind bars for just 10 years despite being given a 24 year custodial sentence for subjecting nine young girls to years of rape, sexual abuse and violence. J...
Ards Sex Attacker Jailed
A remorseless serial sex offender will be behind bars for just 10 years despite being given a 24 year custodial sentence for subjecting nine young girls to years of rape, sexual abuse and violence. J...
UK National News, Mar 14, 2008
MPs Criticised Over 'John Lewis' List
MPs are facing further criticism over their expenses after it was revealed that they can claim up £22,000 for goods for their second homes. The amount that MPs can claim in taxpayer-funded expenses w...
MPs Criticised Over 'John Lewis' List
MPs are facing further criticism over their expenses after it was revealed that they can claim up £22,000 for goods for their second homes. The amount that MPs can claim in taxpayer-funded expenses w...
UK National News, Mar 14, 2008
Student Found Dead In London Flat
Police have launched a murder investigation after an 18-year-old student was found dead in his home in north London. Michael Jones was found dead by his mother in the flat they both shared in Stanley...
Student Found Dead In London Flat
Police have launched a murder investigation after an 18-year-old student was found dead in his home in north London. Michael Jones was found dead by his mother in the flat they both shared in Stanley...
UK National News, Mar 14, 2008
Queen Opens Terminal 5 At Heathrow
The Queen has officially opened Terminal 5 at Heathrow, just 24 hours after a man was arrested for running onto a runway at the airport. The new £4.3 billion terminal was opened by the monarch amid s...
Queen Opens Terminal 5 At Heathrow
The Queen has officially opened Terminal 5 at Heathrow, just 24 hours after a man was arrested for running onto a runway at the airport. The new £4.3 billion terminal was opened by the monarch amid s...
UK National News, Mar 14, 2008
Appeal Launched For Bulger Memorial
The mother of murdered toddler James Bulger has launched an appeal for a memorial to him. An appeal to raise £1 million for the James Bulger House Appeal to set up a refuge for bullied children, call...
Appeal Launched For Bulger Memorial
The mother of murdered toddler James Bulger has launched an appeal for a memorial to him. An appeal to raise £1 million for the James Bulger House Appeal to set up a refuge for bullied children, call...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2008
Wright Moved Despite Death Threat
It has emerged that the secret security service MI5 knew of a threat to LVF leader Billy Wright, having learned from an informer in April 1997 that INLA inmates would kill Wright "at the first opportu...
Wright Moved Despite Death Threat
It has emerged that the secret security service MI5 knew of a threat to LVF leader Billy Wright, having learned from an informer in April 1997 that INLA inmates would kill Wright "at the first opportu...
UK National News, Mar 14, 2008
Officers Hit In Dramatic Car Chase
Two teenage boys have been arrested following an incident where a car was driven at armed police officers in south London. The incident happened in the early hours of Friday morning. Police had respo...
Officers Hit In Dramatic Car Chase
Two teenage boys have been arrested following an incident where a car was driven at armed police officers in south London. The incident happened in the early hours of Friday morning. Police had respo...
Recruitment News, Mar 14, 2008
Jobs Losses In Pipeline
Balbriggin company Wavin, one of Europe's leading makers of plastic pipes for sewers, has said over 50 jobs will be lost due to the decline in the construction industry. In a statement, the company s...
Jobs Losses In Pipeline
Balbriggin company Wavin, one of Europe's leading makers of plastic pipes for sewers, has said over 50 jobs will be lost due to the decline in the construction industry. In a statement, the company s...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2008
'Army' Internet Fraud Alert
Internet frauds are sending emails - claiming to be from a senior army officer - urging gullible people to receive large sums of money into their bank accounts, for a percentage of the total. Apparen...
'Army' Internet Fraud Alert
Internet frauds are sending emails - claiming to be from a senior army officer - urging gullible people to receive large sums of money into their bank accounts, for a percentage of the total. Apparen...
UK National News, Mar 14, 2008
Police Chief's Body Released For Burial
The body of Greater Manchester Police Chief Michael Todd has been released to his family for burial. The 50-year-old married father-of-three was found dead at the foot of cliff near Bwlch Glas in Sno...
Police Chief's Body Released For Burial
The body of Greater Manchester Police Chief Michael Todd has been released to his family for burial. The 50-year-old married father-of-three was found dead at the foot of cliff near Bwlch Glas in Sno...
UK National News, Mar 14, 2008
Man Still Questioned Over Heathrow Alert
Police are continuing to question a man who sparked a major security alert at Heathrow airport on Thursday by running onto a runway. The man was arrested as he ran onto the north runway, carrying a r...
Man Still Questioned Over Heathrow Alert
Police are continuing to question a man who sparked a major security alert at Heathrow airport on Thursday by running onto a runway. The man was arrested as he ran onto the north runway, carrying a r...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2008
Stormont Play-Off Over Maze Stadium
It's kick-off time as the two leading 'teams' in the NI Executive score points against each other on the pending decision on locating the contentious new sports stadium for Northern Ireland. Sinn Fei...
Stormont Play-Off Over Maze Stadium
It's kick-off time as the two leading 'teams' in the NI Executive score points against each other on the pending decision on locating the contentious new sports stadium for Northern Ireland. Sinn Fei...
UK National News, Mar 14, 2008
Police Inspector's Body Found In Dorset
A man whose body was found washed ashore at an exclusive seaside peninsula in Dorset has been named as a police inspector from Bournemouth. The body of Inspector Neil Munro, 43, was found in a garden...
Police Inspector's Body Found In Dorset
A man whose body was found washed ashore at an exclusive seaside peninsula in Dorset has been named as a police inspector from Bournemouth. The body of Inspector Neil Munro, 43, was found in a garden...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2008
Ulster Housing Agenda Hits Harlem
Officials in one of the most deprived inner city areas of the USA have been hearing details of Northern Ireland's housing policy. As part of her visit to the United States, NI Social Development Mini...
Ulster Housing Agenda Hits Harlem
Officials in one of the most deprived inner city areas of the USA have been hearing details of Northern Ireland's housing policy. As part of her visit to the United States, NI Social Development Mini...
UK National News, Mar 14, 2008
Pair Questioned Over Scarlett Murder
Police are continuing to question two men in connection with the alleged drugging, rape and murder of British teenager Scarlett Keeling in Goa. Samson D'Souza, 28, has been charged with raping the 15...
Pair Questioned Over Scarlett Murder
Police are continuing to question two men in connection with the alleged drugging, rape and murder of British teenager Scarlett Keeling in Goa. Samson D'Souza, 28, has been charged with raping the 15...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2008
'Wildlife' Crime Targeted
Members of the public have been urged to speak up against wildlife criminals by a Northern Ireland partnership formed to reduce wildlife crime. Members of the (Partnership for Action Against Wildlife...
'Wildlife' Crime Targeted
Members of the public have been urged to speak up against wildlife criminals by a Northern Ireland partnership formed to reduce wildlife crime. Members of the (Partnership for Action Against Wildlife...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2008
Compromise On 11 Councils Agreed
The Northern Ireland Executive has announced their decision to create 11 new councils. Environment Minister Arlene Foster revealed the key decisions on the future shape of local government after a vo...
Compromise On 11 Councils Agreed
The Northern Ireland Executive has announced their decision to create 11 new councils. Environment Minister Arlene Foster revealed the key decisions on the future shape of local government after a vo...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2008
Alert Issued On Bluetongue Vaccine
While insisting that it was not a case of trying to drum up sales, a leading vaccine manufacturer has warned that a serious animal disease outbreak could have a disastrous impact on the NI agricultura...
Alert Issued On Bluetongue Vaccine
While insisting that it was not a case of trying to drum up sales, a leading vaccine manufacturer has warned that a serious animal disease outbreak could have a disastrous impact on the NI agricultura...
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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.