Northern Ireland News for March 2011 : Page 14
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2011
Diseased Cows Highlights Valuation Cuts
As a suspected bid to deliberately infect a cattle herd in Co Armagh with brucellosis was being probed at the weekend, cuts proposed by Nl's Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (DARD) have b...
Diseased Cows Highlights Valuation Cuts
As a suspected bid to deliberately infect a cattle herd in Co Armagh with brucellosis was being probed at the weekend, cuts proposed by Nl's Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (DARD) have b...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2011
Wales Votes Yes For Change
Wales have backed change and voted yes in the referendum. It was announced that all 22 counties voted yes except Monmouthshire. The decision will direct law-making powers for the Assembly in 20 dev...
Wales Votes Yes For Change
Wales have backed change and voted yes in the referendum. It was announced that all 22 counties voted yes except Monmouthshire. The decision will direct law-making powers for the Assembly in 20 dev...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2011
NI Constituencies Reduced
New rules introduced by Parliament earlier this year, will reduce the number of parliamentary constituencies across the UK. In Northern Ireland, the decrease will be from 18 seats to 16 at the next ...
NI Constituencies Reduced
New rules introduced by Parliament earlier this year, will reduce the number of parliamentary constituencies across the UK. In Northern Ireland, the decrease will be from 18 seats to 16 at the next ...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2011
First Woman Appointed As Chief Medical Officer For England
Professor Dame Sally Davies has been named as the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for England, the first woman to hold the post. The CMO is the Government’s most senior medical advisor, responsible for p...
First Woman Appointed As Chief Medical Officer For England
Professor Dame Sally Davies has been named as the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for England, the first woman to hold the post. The CMO is the Government’s most senior medical advisor, responsible for p...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2011
'Sharing Neighbourhoods' Praised
Two west Belfast communities have been praised for their integration strategy. The SDLP Social Development Minister Alex Attwood has commended the mainly nationalist Springfield Road and the strongly...
'Sharing Neighbourhoods' Praised
Two west Belfast communities have been praised for their integration strategy. The SDLP Social Development Minister Alex Attwood has commended the mainly nationalist Springfield Road and the strongly...
Business 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. The package has also had both backers who favour the harsh econom...
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. The package has also had both backers who favour the harsh econom...
Business News, Mar 4, 2011
Kingspan Heats Up Innovation Awards
Portadown-based company, Kingspan Renewables, has just been announced as the winner of the Green-Tech category in the InterTrade Ireland All-island Innovation Awards. Their Varisol light has been de...
Kingspan Heats Up Innovation Awards
Portadown-based company, Kingspan Renewables, has just been announced as the winner of the Green-Tech category in the InterTrade Ireland All-island Innovation Awards. Their Varisol light has been de...
Recruitment News, Mar 4, 2011
Retraining 'Provides Route Back To Work'
A training course in the Irish Republic which is proving to be particularly popular with those who previously worked in the construction sector has been a success. The Water Meter Installer course, d...
Retraining 'Provides Route Back To Work'
A training course in the Irish Republic which is proving to be particularly popular with those who previously worked in the construction sector has been a success. The Water Meter Installer course, d...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2011
Campaign Launched To Tackle Dementia
A Government campaign to raise awareness of the early signs and symptoms of dementia is being launched today by Care Services Minister Paul Burstow. Aimed at challenging misconceptions about the dise...
Campaign Launched To Tackle Dementia
A Government campaign to raise awareness of the early signs and symptoms of dementia is being launched today by Care Services Minister Paul Burstow. Aimed at challenging misconceptions about the dise...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 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. The news comes only a day after Angela Merkel had ruled out lowering...
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. The news comes only a day after Angela Merkel had ruled out lowering...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2011
Dáil Gets Apology Over Bank's Bonuses
The Bank of Ireland has issued an apology over the "quality" of its information on bonuses to the Dublin Government, which the Department of Finance had called "misleading". The apology comes after...
Dáil Gets Apology Over Bank's Bonuses
The Bank of Ireland has issued an apology over the "quality" of its information on bonuses to the Dublin Government, which the Department of Finance had called "misleading". The apology comes after...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2011
Smoking Increases Risk Of Breast Cancer In Postmenopausal Women
Ahead of No Smoking Day on March 9th, bmj.com has published research indicating that postmenopausal women who smoke, or used to smoke, have up to a 16% higher risk of developing breast cancer...
Smoking Increases Risk Of Breast Cancer In Postmenopausal Women
Ahead of No Smoking Day on March 9th, bmj.com has published research indicating that postmenopausal women who smoke, or used to smoke, have up to a 16% higher risk of developing breast cancer...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2011
Rents Rise Rapidly As Demand Grows
Strong tenant demand and falling supply pushes prices higher according to the latest RICS Residential Lettings Survey for November 2010 - January 2011. Rents rose at a rapid pace in the three months ...
Rents Rise Rapidly As Demand Grows
Strong tenant demand and falling supply pushes prices higher according to the latest RICS Residential Lettings Survey for November 2010 - January 2011. Rents rose at a rapid pace in the three months ...
Business 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...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2011
UTV Scores With talkSPORT Success
Two TV sports commentators, Andy Gray and Richard Keys from talkSPORT were in Belfast last night to celebrate the Ulster Television's (UTV) growth in local listener numbers. Richard Keys said: "It is...
UTV Scores With talkSPORT Success
Two TV sports commentators, Andy Gray and Richard Keys from talkSPORT were in Belfast last night to celebrate the Ulster Television's (UTV) growth in local listener numbers. Richard Keys said: "It is...
Business News, Mar 4, 2011
Sustainable Communities In Focus
A major conference is taking place in Belfast this month which will address climate change and sustainable development. The 'Sustainable Communities Conference – Making the Global Local' is being org...
Sustainable Communities In Focus
A major conference is taking place in Belfast this month which will address climate change and sustainable development. The 'Sustainable Communities Conference – Making the Global Local' is being org...
Business News, Mar 4, 2011
BT Backs West Belfast Training
The NI Employment and Learning Minister, Danny Kennedy, has officially launched a joint engineering training initiative between BT and Springvale Learning in west Belfast. Following BT's recent anno...
BT Backs West Belfast Training
The NI Employment and Learning Minister, Danny Kennedy, has officially launched a joint engineering training initiative between BT and Springvale Learning in west Belfast. Following BT's recent anno...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2011
UK's Biggest Crane Passes Under Forth Bridges
The UK's largest crane is on route to Fife where it will be used to build aircraft carriers for the Royal Navy. The 68m goliath crane squeezed under the Forth Bridges on its way to Rosyth Dockyard at...
UK's Biggest Crane Passes Under Forth Bridges
The UK's largest crane is on route to Fife where it will be used to build aircraft carriers for the Royal Navy. The 68m goliath crane squeezed under the Forth Bridges on its way to Rosyth Dockyard at...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2011
Kennedy Sees Skills In Action At Bombardier
Stormont Employment and Learning Minister, Danny Kennedy, has visited Bombardier's new wing manufacturing and assembly factory in Belfast. The Ulster Unionist Executive Minister (pictured) met with m...
Kennedy Sees Skills In Action At Bombardier
Stormont Employment and Learning Minister, Danny Kennedy, has visited Bombardier's new wing manufacturing and assembly factory in Belfast. The Ulster Unionist Executive Minister (pictured) met with m...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2011
Sustainable Communities In Focus
A major conference is taking place in Belfast this month which will address climate change and sustainable development. The 'Sustainable Communities Conference – Making the Global Local' is being org...
Sustainable Communities In Focus
A major conference is taking place in Belfast this month which will address climate change and sustainable development. The 'Sustainable Communities Conference – Making the Global Local' is being org...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2011
London Men Jailed For Drugs Offences
Three men from east and south-east London have been jailed for over 30 years, and two remain to be sentenced, for the possession and supply of heroin and cocaine. The group was convicted yesterday af...
London Men Jailed For Drugs Offences
Three men from east and south-east London have been jailed for over 30 years, and two remain to be sentenced, for the possession and supply of heroin and cocaine. The group was convicted yesterday af...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Concessions On NHS Welcomed The British Medical Association (BMA) has welcomed a commitment from the government that it will not allow healthcare providers to compete for NHS contracts on the basis o...
Other UK News In Brief
Concessions On NHS Welcomed The British Medical Association (BMA) has welcomed a commitment from the government that it will not allow healthcare providers to compete for NHS contracts on the basis o...
Recruitment News, Mar 4, 2011
Massive Lurgan Regeneration Welcomed
A major regeneration project has been unveiled today with news of a £3m town centre public realm scheme in Lurgan. The NI Social Development Minister Alex Attwood said that the project created a high...
Massive Lurgan Regeneration Welcomed
A major regeneration project has been unveiled today with news of a £3m town centre public realm scheme in Lurgan. The NI Social Development Minister Alex Attwood said that the project created a high...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
IFA Backs No Smoking Danielle Dunbar, Irish FA, Nigel Worthington, Northern Ireland Manager and Gerry McElwee, Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) joined Steve Davis the Northern Ireland internati...
Other NI News In Brief
IFA Backs No Smoking Danielle Dunbar, Irish FA, Nigel Worthington, Northern Ireland Manager and Gerry McElwee, Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) joined Steve Davis the Northern Ireland internati...
Business News, Mar 4, 2011
Kennedy Sees Skills In Action At Bombardier
Stormont Employment and Learning minister, Danny Kennedy, has visited Bombardier's new wing manufacturing and assembly factory in Belfast. The Ulster Unionist Minister met with management at the comp...
Kennedy Sees Skills In Action At Bombardier
Stormont Employment and Learning minister, Danny Kennedy, has visited Bombardier's new wing manufacturing and assembly factory in Belfast. The Ulster Unionist Minister met with management at the comp...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2011
Derry Police 'Lured' into Ambush
Politicians have united in condemning what an Alliance Foyle representative today described as attempted murder when shots were fired at police officers in Londonderry on Wednesday night A number of ...
Derry Police 'Lured' into Ambush
Politicians have united in condemning what an Alliance Foyle representative today described as attempted murder when shots were fired at police officers in Londonderry on Wednesday night A number of ...
UK National News, Mar 3, 2011
Explosives Sniffer Dog Handler Killed
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the death of Lance Corporal Liam Tasker, The Royal Army Veterinary Corps, 1st Military Working Dog Regiment, who died in Afghanistan on Tuesday. Lance Corporal (...
Explosives Sniffer Dog Handler Killed
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the death of Lance Corporal Liam Tasker, The Royal Army Veterinary Corps, 1st Military Working Dog Regiment, who died in Afghanistan on Tuesday. Lance Corporal (...
Business News, Mar 3, 2011
Merkel Refuses Irish Bailout Renegotiation
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has virtually ruled out lowering the huge interest rate facing Ireland over the bailout conditions. Speaking to parliamentary leaders in Berlin on Wednesday, Chancello...
Merkel Refuses Irish Bailout Renegotiation
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has virtually ruled out lowering the huge interest rate facing Ireland over the bailout conditions. Speaking to parliamentary leaders in Berlin on Wednesday, Chancello...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2011
Soldier's Death Highlights Forces' Support Call
As more tragic news emerged from Afghanistan, the DUP has secured an 'Opposition Day' debate supporting 'United Kingdom Armed Forces and Veterans' in the House of Commons today. On Tuesday, a soldier...
Soldier's Death Highlights Forces' Support Call
As more tragic news emerged from Afghanistan, the DUP has secured an 'Opposition Day' debate supporting 'United Kingdom Armed Forces and Veterans' in the House of Commons today. On Tuesday, a soldier...
UK National News, Mar 3, 2011
UK Rescue Operation Begins On Libyan Border
British rescue efforts are underway to aid those stranded on the Libyan-Tunisian border. UK flights will transport refugees trying to escape the violence. As UK charities warn of a "potential human...
UK Rescue Operation Begins On Libyan Border
British rescue efforts are underway to aid those stranded on the Libyan-Tunisian border. UK flights will transport refugees trying to escape the violence. As UK charities warn of a "potential human...
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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.