Northern Ireland News for March 2010 : Page 17
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2010
Emergency Planners Meet At City Hall
An 'emergency' meeting today in Belfast is all the more relevant as global disasters are still very much in focus. With scenes of destruction in Haiti and Chile - and on the holiday island of Madeira...
Emergency Planners Meet At City Hall
An 'emergency' meeting today in Belfast is all the more relevant as global disasters are still very much in focus. With scenes of destruction in Haiti and Chile - and on the holiday island of Madeira...
UK National News, Mar 2, 2010
Ashcroft 'Saved' £127m In UK Taxes
Liberal Democrats have accused 'non-dom' Tory peer Lord Ashcroft of saving more than £127m in British tax since he became a member of the House of Lords. Lib Dem researchers said Lord Ashcroft’s annu...
Ashcroft 'Saved' £127m In UK Taxes
Liberal Democrats have accused 'non-dom' Tory peer Lord Ashcroft of saving more than £127m in British tax since he became a member of the House of Lords. Lib Dem researchers said Lord Ashcroft’s annu...
UK National News, Mar 2, 2010
Glencoe Avalanche Fatalities Named
The names of two men killed in an avalanche at Glencoe have been released by police. Northern Constabulary said the men where Christopher Walker, 29, a mountain instructor from Cumbria, and Robert Pr...
Glencoe Avalanche Fatalities Named
The names of two men killed in an avalanche at Glencoe have been released by police. Northern Constabulary said the men where Christopher Walker, 29, a mountain instructor from Cumbria, and Robert Pr...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2010
Post Primary Education In Focus
The education of children leaving primary schools in NI was again in the spotlight yesterday. As the grammar school groups which ran independent entrance exams for transferring primary school pupiles...
Post Primary Education In Focus
The education of children leaving primary schools in NI was again in the spotlight yesterday. As the grammar school groups which ran independent entrance exams for transferring primary school pupiles...
Business News, Mar 2, 2010
Regeneration And Housing Consultation Begins
NI Minister for Social Development, Margaret Ritchie has launched for public consultation a draft Regeneration and Housing Bill. The draft bill puts forward policy proposals for the transfer of three...
Regeneration And Housing Consultation Begins
NI Minister for Social Development, Margaret Ritchie has launched for public consultation a draft Regeneration and Housing Bill. The draft bill puts forward policy proposals for the transfer of three...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2010
Report Slams Runway Extension Bid
Campaigners have again called for the rejection of a controversial runway extension plan submitted by George Best Belfast City Airport. In the light of a scathing official report on the proposal, Bel...
Report Slams Runway Extension Bid
Campaigners have again called for the rejection of a controversial runway extension plan submitted by George Best Belfast City Airport. In the light of a scathing official report on the proposal, Bel...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2010
Bank 'Blames NAMA' For Huge Losses
A bank that trades across the whole of Ireland has revealed shocking losses. Troubled AIB's Northern Ireland business, First Trust, lost £86m alone - compared to a £33m profit in 2008. However, the ...
Bank 'Blames NAMA' For Huge Losses
A bank that trades across the whole of Ireland has revealed shocking losses. Troubled AIB's Northern Ireland business, First Trust, lost £86m alone - compared to a £33m profit in 2008. However, the ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2010
Wilson 'Showers' Criticism On Met Office
A local MP and MLA has strongly criticised weather forecasters for not only failing to 'get it right' often enough, but also for 'showering' themselves with substantial 'performance' bonuses. Sammy W...
Wilson 'Showers' Criticism On Met Office
A local MP and MLA has strongly criticised weather forecasters for not only failing to 'get it right' often enough, but also for 'showering' themselves with substantial 'performance' bonuses. Sammy W...
UK National News, Mar 2, 2010
Hepatitis Reduction Targeted In Wales
Welsh Health Minister Edwina Hart has approved a plan to tackle blood borne hepatitis. A total of £1.37 million of Welsh Assembly Government funding has been allocated to deliver the plan, developed ...
Hepatitis Reduction Targeted In Wales
Welsh Health Minister Edwina Hart has approved a plan to tackle blood borne hepatitis. A total of £1.37 million of Welsh Assembly Government funding has been allocated to deliver the plan, developed ...
UK National News, Mar 2, 2010
Man Stabbed In Brixton
Police have appealed for witnesses and information after a stabbing in Brixton. Officers were called to Brixton Hill, SW9 to reports of a number of men injured shortly before 6pm on Sunday. Three m...
Man Stabbed In Brixton
Police have appealed for witnesses and information after a stabbing in Brixton. Officers were called to Brixton Hill, SW9 to reports of a number of men injured shortly before 6pm on Sunday. Three m...
UK National News, Mar 2, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
US Falklands Intervention Halted The PM has rejected an offer from his US allies to help the UK and Argentina resolve their latest dispute over the Falkland Islands. US Secretary of State Hillary Cli...
Other UK News In Brief
US Falklands Intervention Halted The PM has rejected an offer from his US allies to help the UK and Argentina resolve their latest dispute over the Falkland Islands. US Secretary of State Hillary Cli...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2010
Charges Follow Co Antrim Burglary
The PSNI have revealed that an 18-year-old man and a 36-year-old female have been charged over an aggravated burglary at house in Co Antrim. They are facing charges for offences following the inciden...
Charges Follow Co Antrim Burglary
The PSNI have revealed that an 18-year-old man and a 36-year-old female have been charged over an aggravated burglary at house in Co Antrim. They are facing charges for offences following the inciden...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2010
Inquiry Into Knock Road Scheme Announced
NI Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy has decided to hold a public inquiry into a road-widening scheme on the A55 Knock Road, Belfast. Following publication of the statutory orders for the sc...
Inquiry Into Knock Road Scheme Announced
NI Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy has decided to hold a public inquiry into a road-widening scheme on the A55 Knock Road, Belfast. Following publication of the statutory orders for the sc...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2010
Trade Mission Targets India
Senior managers of 28 companies and representatives from the Queen's University Belfast and the University of Ulster are taking part in an Invest Northern Ireland organised trade mission to India. Th...
Trade Mission Targets India
Senior managers of 28 companies and representatives from the Queen's University Belfast and the University of Ulster are taking part in an Invest Northern Ireland organised trade mission to India. Th...
UK National News, Mar 1, 2010
MPs Slam BBC's Accountability
The BBC's financial accountability is facing criticism. A cross-party committee of MPs has called for greater transparency regarding its executive and talent costs and accusing it of presenting some ...
MPs Slam BBC's Accountability
The BBC's financial accountability is facing criticism. A cross-party committee of MPs has called for greater transparency regarding its executive and talent costs and accusing it of presenting some ...
UK National News, Mar 1, 2010
Tory Admits Donor 'Non-Dom' Tax Status
Tory peer Lord Ashcroft has admitted he has "non-domiciled" tax status in the UK. The Conservative donor and deputy party chairman's financial arrangements have been the subject of speculation for so...
Tory Admits Donor 'Non-Dom' Tax Status
Tory peer Lord Ashcroft has admitted he has "non-domiciled" tax status in the UK. The Conservative donor and deputy party chairman's financial arrangements have been the subject of speculation for so...
UK National News, Mar 1, 2010
Britons 'Missing' After Chilean Quake
Four UK nationals are among those feared missing in the Chilean earthquake disaster. Kirsty Duff from Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, and Dave Sandercock from Edinburgh, who are both 25, arrived in the co...
Britons 'Missing' After Chilean Quake
Four UK nationals are among those feared missing in the Chilean earthquake disaster. Kirsty Duff from Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, and Dave Sandercock from Edinburgh, who are both 25, arrived in the co...
UK National News, Mar 1, 2010
PM's 'Tough' Asbo Moves
Gordon Brown has promised tougher penalties against those who breach ASBOs. A 'guarantee of protection' will also be given to victims as part of a raft of measure aimed at tackling crime, and the fe...
PM's 'Tough' Asbo Moves
Gordon Brown has promised tougher penalties against those who breach ASBOs. A 'guarantee of protection' will also be given to victims as part of a raft of measure aimed at tackling crime, and the fe...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2010
Spanish Man Is To Be Extradited
A Belfast judge has said he places his trust in the judicial procedures of Spain and has therefore turned down an attempt to stall a pending extradition from NI. The Recorder of Belfast, His Honour J...
Spanish Man Is To Be Extradited
A Belfast judge has said he places his trust in the judicial procedures of Spain and has therefore turned down an attempt to stall a pending extradition from NI. The Recorder of Belfast, His Honour J...
UK National News, Mar 1, 2010
Third 'Avoid' Dementia Sufferers
One in three people are uncomfortable around dementia sufferers, according to new research. The figures released today, coincide with the Government's new dementia awareness campaign, aimed at educa...
Third 'Avoid' Dementia Sufferers
One in three people are uncomfortable around dementia sufferers, according to new research. The figures released today, coincide with the Government's new dementia awareness campaign, aimed at educa...
UK National News, Mar 1, 2010
Jones' St David's Day Message
Carwyn Jones has sent his first St David’s Day message as First Minister of Wales. He used his address to discuss the growing likelihood of further devolution to the national Assembly. "Our country...
Jones' St David's Day Message
Carwyn Jones has sent his first St David’s Day message as First Minister of Wales. He used his address to discuss the growing likelihood of further devolution to the national Assembly. "Our country...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2010
Riots Blight Same Area As Police Murder
Less than 12 months on from the death of the first PSNI officer to be killed by terrorists, a hoax device was used at the weekend to lure police officers into the same area of County Armagh where he d...
Riots Blight Same Area As Police Murder
Less than 12 months on from the death of the first PSNI officer to be killed by terrorists, a hoax device was used at the weekend to lure police officers into the same area of County Armagh where he d...
Recruitment News, Mar 1, 2010
Construction Industry Worst Hit By Insolvencies
New statistics compiled by InsolvencyJournal.ie have revealed a significant increase in insolvencies in February – with the construction sector the worst affected. Jobs have been lost as the number o...
Construction Industry Worst Hit By Insolvencies
New statistics compiled by InsolvencyJournal.ie have revealed a significant increase in insolvencies in February – with the construction sector the worst affected. Jobs have been lost as the number o...
Business News, Mar 1, 2010
Banks Have 'Shut Up Shop', Claims ISME
A survey indicating that banks have refused more than half the number of requests for loans and overdrafts, has prompted small business to claim Ireland's banks have "shut up shop". The finding publi...
Banks Have 'Shut Up Shop', Claims ISME
A survey indicating that banks have refused more than half the number of requests for loans and overdrafts, has prompted small business to claim Ireland's banks have "shut up shop". The finding publi...
Business News, Mar 1, 2010
Construction Industry Worst Hit By Insolvencies
New statistics compiled by InsolvencyJournal.ie have revealed a significant increase in insolvencies in February – with the construction sector the worst affected. The number of companies that went o...
Construction Industry Worst Hit By Insolvencies
New statistics compiled by InsolvencyJournal.ie have revealed a significant increase in insolvencies in February – with the construction sector the worst affected. The number of companies that went o...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2010
Richie's Bid For Parliament
SDLP Leader Margaret Ritchie will seek her party's nomination to become MP for South Down. Ms Ritchie, Stormont's Social Development Minister, made the announcement on the same day incumbent parliame...
Richie's Bid For Parliament
SDLP Leader Margaret Ritchie will seek her party's nomination to become MP for South Down. Ms Ritchie, Stormont's Social Development Minister, made the announcement on the same day incumbent parliame...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2010
Elderly Robbery Slammed
News that three masked men armed with what is thought to have been a crowbar have robbed two elderly women at their home in south Belfast has been condemned. SDLP South Belfast MLA, Conall McDevitt, ...
Elderly Robbery Slammed
News that three masked men armed with what is thought to have been a crowbar have robbed two elderly women at their home in south Belfast has been condemned. SDLP South Belfast MLA, Conall McDevitt, ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2010
Spa Wars 'Won'
A prestigious Co Down Spa facility appears to be bucking the recession with clients now queuing-up for stress-beating massages and body treatments. Booking in advance is required as the Five-Star Cul...
Spa Wars 'Won'
A prestigious Co Down Spa facility appears to be bucking the recession with clients now queuing-up for stress-beating massages and body treatments. Booking in advance is required as the Five-Star Cul...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2010
Fears For Mental Health Care Over Cuts
Doctors in Northern Ireland have called for the future sustainability of local health services to be made a priority. The British Medical Association (BMA) NI has highlighted its concerns about the e...
Fears For Mental Health Care Over Cuts
Doctors in Northern Ireland have called for the future sustainability of local health services to be made a priority. The British Medical Association (BMA) NI has highlighted its concerns about the e...
UK National News, Mar 1, 2010
Glasgow Attack 'Attempted Murder'
Police are treating an attack on a 31-year-old man in Drumchapel, Glasgow as attempted murder. The man was found with serious injuries in Achamore Road around 11.45pm last night. He is presently re...
Glasgow Attack 'Attempted Murder'
Police are treating an attack on a 31-year-old man in Drumchapel, Glasgow as attempted murder. The man was found with serious injuries in Achamore Road around 11.45pm last night. He is presently re...
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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.