Northern Ireland News for March 2011 : Page 13
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2011
Empty NI Water HQ Costing £36K
Exclusive, By Brian McCalden The former headquarters of beleaguered Northern Ireland Water (NIW) has cost the taxpayer well over £30,000 in the last five months - just to maintain an empty bu...
Empty NI Water HQ Costing £36K
Exclusive, By Brian McCalden The former headquarters of beleaguered Northern Ireland Water (NIW) has cost the taxpayer well over £30,000 in the last five months - just to maintain an empty bu...
UK National News, Mar 7, 2011
PM Stands By Prince Andrew
A spokesman for the Prime Minister has revealed that David Cameron has full confidence in Prince Andrew in his role as UK trade envoy. The comment comes after the Business Secretary, Vince Cable, sai...
PM Stands By Prince Andrew
A spokesman for the Prime Minister has revealed that David Cameron has full confidence in Prince Andrew in his role as UK trade envoy. The comment comes after the Business Secretary, Vince Cable, sai...
UK National News, Mar 7, 2011
Mother Guilty Of Killing Her Children
An American mother has pled guilty to killing her children in her Edinburgh home. Theresa Riggi, from California, stabbed her eight-year-old twins Gianluca and Austin and their five year-old sister ...
Mother Guilty Of Killing Her Children
An American mother has pled guilty to killing her children in her Edinburgh home. Theresa Riggi, from California, stabbed her eight-year-old twins Gianluca and Austin and their five year-old sister ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2011
Sappers' Murders Commemorated
As suspected republican dissidents prepare to stand trial for the murders, a service of commemoration will be held today to mark the second anniversary of the shock murder of two soldiers at Massereen...
Sappers' Murders Commemorated
As suspected republican dissidents prepare to stand trial for the murders, a service of commemoration will be held today to mark the second anniversary of the shock murder of two soldiers at Massereen...
UK National News, Mar 7, 2011
Barclays Chief Executive Set For £6.5m Bonus
In Barclays latest published remuneration report, Bob Diamond, the bank's new Chief Executive is geared to receive a hefty bonus of £6.5m. As head of Barclays' investment banking and wealth managemen...
Barclays Chief Executive Set For £6.5m Bonus
In Barclays latest published remuneration report, Bob Diamond, the bank's new Chief Executive is geared to receive a hefty bonus of £6.5m. As head of Barclays' investment banking and wealth managemen...
Business News, Mar 7, 2011
Jobs Boost As Acorn Life Expands
A Galway-based service company is on the up with news that it is creating 150 new jobs this year with 30 positions already filled. Financial services provider Acorn Life has said it is to invest €2m ...
Jobs Boost As Acorn Life Expands
A Galway-based service company is on the up with news that it is creating 150 new jobs this year with 30 positions already filled. Financial services provider Acorn Life has said it is to invest €2m ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2011
Woman Raped As Her Kids Look On
There has been united condemnation of a shocking sex assault that has left a rural community disgusted. Newry & Armagh MLA Danny Kennedy (pictured) has expressed his shock and outrage at the attack o...
Woman Raped As Her Kids Look On
There has been united condemnation of a shocking sex assault that has left a rural community disgusted. Newry & Armagh MLA Danny Kennedy (pictured) has expressed his shock and outrage at the attack o...
Recruitment News, Mar 7, 2011
Jobs Boost As Acorn Life Expands
A Galway-based service company is on the up with news that it is creating 150 new jobs this year with 30 positions already filled. Financial services provider Acorn Life has said it is to invest €2m ...
Jobs Boost As Acorn Life Expands
A Galway-based service company is on the up with news that it is creating 150 new jobs this year with 30 positions already filled. Financial services provider Acorn Life has said it is to invest €2m ...
Recruitment News, Mar 7, 2011
AMTL Open New Irish Offices
Industrial cleaning company AMTL who specialise in Dry Ice (Co2) Blasting, Bead Blasting and Ultrasonic Cleaning have recently opened a UK office to provide the BUSE range of Dry Ice (Co2) Blasting eq...
AMTL Open New Irish Offices
Industrial cleaning company AMTL who specialise in Dry Ice (Co2) Blasting, Bead Blasting and Ultrasonic Cleaning have recently opened a UK office to provide the BUSE range of Dry Ice (Co2) Blasting eq...
UK National News, Mar 7, 2011
Man Found Guilty Of Poppy Burning
A man has been found guilty of burning poppies on Armistice Day during a protest in west London. Under the Public Order Act, Emdadur Choudhury, 26, of Spitalfields, east London, was fined £50. Chou...
Man Found Guilty Of Poppy Burning
A man has been found guilty of burning poppies on Armistice Day during a protest in west London. Under the Public Order Act, Emdadur Choudhury, 26, of Spitalfields, east London, was fined £50. Chou...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2011
Coalition 'Gov for National Recovery' Formed
Members of the Irish Labour Party have voted in favour of forming a coalition government for the Irish Republic with Fine Gael over the weekend. The two ideologically opposed parties revealed on Mon...
Coalition 'Gov for National Recovery' Formed
Members of the Irish Labour Party have voted in favour of forming a coalition government for the Irish Republic with Fine Gael over the weekend. The two ideologically opposed parties revealed on Mon...
UK National News, Mar 7, 2011
IPCC 'Song Titles' Investigation Concludes
A Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) firearms officer facing misconduct action after an Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) managed investigation has had his suspension lifted. The officer...
IPCC 'Song Titles' Investigation Concludes
A Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) firearms officer facing misconduct action after an Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) managed investigation has had his suspension lifted. The officer...
UK National News, Mar 7, 2011
Petrol Prices Soaring Across British isles
While Northern Ireland has already recorded the highest price for unleaded at 129.9pence per litre in the UK during February - with Yorkshire and Humberside at the lowest - at 127.8pence, Dublin drive...
Petrol Prices Soaring Across British isles
While Northern Ireland has already recorded the highest price for unleaded at 129.9pence per litre in the UK during February - with Yorkshire and Humberside at the lowest - at 127.8pence, Dublin drive...
UK National News, Mar 7, 2011
£775million Investment For New NHS Research
The largest ever funding, up to £775million over five years, is to be made available for translational research. The research is dedicated to deliver benefits to NHS patients and has been announced b...
£775million Investment For New NHS Research
The largest ever funding, up to £775million over five years, is to be made available for translational research. The research is dedicated to deliver benefits to NHS patients and has been announced b...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2011
Irish Petrol Prices Soaring
While Northern Ireland has already recorded the highest price for unleaded at 129.9pence per litre in the UK during February - with Yorkshire and Humberside at the lowest - at 127.8pence, Dublin drive...
Irish Petrol Prices Soaring
While Northern Ireland has already recorded the highest price for unleaded at 129.9pence per litre in the UK during February - with Yorkshire and Humberside at the lowest - at 127.8pence, Dublin drive...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2011
US 'Know-How' Shared In Belfast
American business experts are in Belfast for two important seminars focusing on the economic development and regeneration of the city. John Palmieri, Director of Boston Redevelopment Authority, was g...
US 'Know-How' Shared In Belfast
American business experts are in Belfast for two important seminars focusing on the economic development and regeneration of the city. John Palmieri, Director of Boston Redevelopment Authority, was g...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2011
NI Dominates UK Viewing Figures
Adults in Northern Ireland spent more time watching TV last year than the rest of the UK, according to new TV Licensing research. Over four and a half hours a day or almost 32 hours a week were spent...
NI Dominates UK Viewing Figures
Adults in Northern Ireland spent more time watching TV last year than the rest of the UK, according to new TV Licensing research. Over four and a half hours a day or almost 32 hours a week were spent...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2011
Housing Crisis Requires 'Radical' Solution
A radical new approach and greater government leadership are needed to tackle the present housing crisis, according to University of Ulster Professor of Housing and current President of the Chartered ...
Housing Crisis Requires 'Radical' Solution
A radical new approach and greater government leadership are needed to tackle the present housing crisis, according to University of Ulster Professor of Housing and current President of the Chartered ...
UK National News, Mar 7, 2011
Irish Coalition Gov To Be Formed
Members of the Irish Labour Party have voted in favour of forming a coalition government for the Irish Republic with Fine Gael over the weekend. The two ideologically opposed parties revealed on Mon...
Irish Coalition Gov To Be Formed
Members of the Irish Labour Party have voted in favour of forming a coalition government for the Irish Republic with Fine Gael over the weekend. The two ideologically opposed parties revealed on Mon...
UK National News, Mar 7, 2011
£100m Investment In Skills To Drive Growth
Secretary of State for Business, Vince Cable, and Minister for Skills, John Hayes, today launched a £50 million a year fund to help businesses develop the skills they need to drive growth. The Growt...
£100m Investment In Skills To Drive Growth
Secretary of State for Business, Vince Cable, and Minister for Skills, John Hayes, today launched a £50 million a year fund to help businesses develop the skills they need to drive growth. The Growt...
UK National News, Mar 7, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Seven Arrested In Immigration Scam Investigation Seven people, including five lawyers, have been arrested as part of a major investigation into a group of solicitors suspected of facilitating illegal...
Other UK News In Brief
Seven Arrested In Immigration Scam Investigation Seven people, including five lawyers, have been arrested as part of a major investigation into a group of solicitors suspected of facilitating illegal...
Business News, Mar 7, 2011
Empty NI Water HQ Costing £36K
The former headquarters of beleaguered Northern Ireland Water (NIW) has cost the taxpayer well over £30,000 in the last five months - just to maintain an empty building. The news comes just a week af...
Empty NI Water HQ Costing £36K
The former headquarters of beleaguered Northern Ireland Water (NIW) has cost the taxpayer well over £30,000 in the last five months - just to maintain an empty building. The news comes just a week af...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2011
'Jest In Time' For NI
The UK and Ireland's leading men in comedy commissioning have touched down in Northern Ireland in their latest bid to capture comedy gold. Northern Ireland - best known these days for it's unique se...
'Jest In Time' For NI
The UK and Ireland's leading men in comedy commissioning have touched down in Northern Ireland in their latest bid to capture comedy gold. Northern Ireland - best known these days for it's unique se...
Business News, Mar 7, 2011
IMF Announce Interest Cut For Ireland
Despite an announcement to the contrary by the German Chancellor on Thursday, Ireland's bailout interest rate is set to decrease. Only a day after Angela Merkel had ruled out lowering the huge inter...
IMF Announce Interest Cut For Ireland
Despite an announcement to the contrary by the German Chancellor on Thursday, Ireland's bailout interest rate is set to decrease. Only a day after Angela Merkel had ruled out lowering the huge inter...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2011
Funding Boost For Brownlow Welcomed
A community facility in Brownlow, Craigavon, is set to receive a £300,000 funding boost. The project will include refurbishment of the existing St Anthony's Centre and the addition of a new annex pro...
Funding Boost For Brownlow Welcomed
A community facility in Brownlow, Craigavon, is set to receive a £300,000 funding boost. The project will include refurbishment of the existing St Anthony's Centre and the addition of a new annex pro...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Kingspan Lights-Up Portadown-based company, Kingspan Renewables, has been announced as the winner of the Green-Tech category in the InterTrade Ireland All-island Innovation Awards. Gerard Whe...
Other NI News In Brief
Kingspan Lights-Up Portadown-based company, Kingspan Renewables, has been announced as the winner of the Green-Tech category in the InterTrade Ireland All-island Innovation Awards. Gerard Whe...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2011
Budget Spending Close To Agreement
There have been both winners and losers as a 'final' budget package is presented to a special session of the Stormont Assembly today. Friday's session of the Assembly will allow Finance Minister Samm...
Budget Spending Close To Agreement
There have been both winners and losers as a 'final' budget package is presented to a special session of the Stormont Assembly today. Friday's session of the Assembly will allow Finance Minister Samm...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2011
UK Flights Rescue Over 3,000 In Libya
British rescue efforts are continuing to help those stranded in Libya. A UK airlift operation to Cairo has now transported over 3,000 Egyptians trying to escape the violence in Libya. As UK charit...
UK Flights Rescue Over 3,000 In Libya
British rescue efforts are continuing to help those stranded in Libya. A UK airlift operation to Cairo has now transported over 3,000 Egyptians trying to escape the violence in Libya. As UK charit...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2011
Home Office Seize £100m Of Libyan Money
The Home Office have reported that £100 million pounds worth of Libyan currency has been impounded from a ship at Harwich. The ship, that turned back from Tripoli, was accompanied by HMS Vigilant and...
Home Office Seize £100m Of Libyan Money
The Home Office have reported that £100 million pounds worth of Libyan currency has been impounded from a ship at Harwich. The ship, that turned back from Tripoli, was accompanied by HMS Vigilant and...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2011
NI Water Takes Blame For Freeze Chaos
Northern Ireland Water was ill prepared to deal with the Christmas water crisis that left 450,000 people without mains supply. A report by the Utility Regulator has found that the winter freeze - tha...
NI Water Takes Blame For Freeze Chaos
Northern Ireland Water was ill prepared to deal with the Christmas water crisis that left 450,000 people without mains supply. A report by the Utility Regulator has found that the winter freeze - tha...
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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.