Northern Ireland News for March 2011 : Page 15
Business News, Mar 3, 2011
Could Water Charges Halt Job Losses?
The implementation of water charges has again been suggested as a possible solution to continued job cuts across NI as the employment market was again in the news this week. More than 100 jobs are to...
Could Water Charges Halt Job Losses?
The implementation of water charges has again been suggested as a possible solution to continued job cuts across NI as the employment market was again in the news this week. More than 100 jobs are to...
Northern Ireland 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...
UK National News, Mar 3, 2011
Competition Commission Sidelined In BSkyB/News Corp Merger
The News Corporation's proposed merger with BSkyB is to proceed - despite a previous bid to refer it to the The Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport announced that, following ad...
Competition Commission Sidelined In BSkyB/News Corp Merger
The News Corporation's proposed merger with BSkyB is to proceed - despite a previous bid to refer it to the The Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport announced that, following ad...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2011
Mystery Shopper Scam Exposed
NI consumers are urged to be on their guard against 'career opportunity' scams, after a local man lost £1,500 in a mystery shopping con. The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment's Trading S...
Mystery Shopper Scam Exposed
NI consumers are urged to be on their guard against 'career opportunity' scams, after a local man lost £1,500 in a mystery shopping con. The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment's Trading S...
UK National News, Mar 3, 2011
Germans 'Reject' 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...
Germans 'Reject' 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
Bombardier Economy Boost Welcomed
Ireland's leading transportation manufacturers Bombardier, announced the largest business aircraft sale in the company's history with a firm order for 50 Global business jets with options for an addit...
Bombardier Economy Boost Welcomed
Ireland's leading transportation manufacturers Bombardier, announced the largest business aircraft sale in the company's history with a firm order for 50 Global business jets with options for an addit...
UK National News, Mar 3, 2011
No More Age Discrimination On The NHS
The NHS must never discriminate based on age – that was the message given by Care Services Minister Paul Burstow today as he announced that the Department of Health will not be seeking any exceptions ...
No More Age Discrimination On The NHS
The NHS must never discriminate based on age – that was the message given by Care Services Minister Paul Burstow today as he announced that the Department of Health will not be seeking any exceptions ...
Business News, Mar 3, 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 3, 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...
UK National News, Mar 3, 2011
Man Convicted Of Stockwell Murder
A man who killed his 21-year old partner in front of their six month old baby has been convicted of her murder at the Old Bailey. 36 year-old Basil Chawafambira attacked Czarina Baker in their flat i...
Man Convicted Of Stockwell Murder
A man who killed his 21-year old partner in front of their six month old baby has been convicted of her murder at the Old Bailey. 36 year-old Basil Chawafambira attacked Czarina Baker in their flat i...
Business News, Mar 3, 2011
Primary School Building Work Begins
Building work on a new primary school in County Fermanagh is now underway, with the NI Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane welcoming the development. Being both a fillip for the parish of Aghadrumsee...
Primary School Building Work Begins
Building work on a new primary school in County Fermanagh is now underway, with the NI Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane welcoming the development. Being both a fillip for the parish of Aghadrumsee...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2011
Fermanagh Primary School Building Begins
Building work on a new primary school in County Fermanagh is now underway, with the NI Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane welcoming the development. Being both a fillip for the parish of Aghadrumsee...
Fermanagh Primary School Building Begins
Building work on a new primary school in County Fermanagh is now underway, with the NI Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane welcoming the development. Being both a fillip for the parish of Aghadrumsee...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2011
Saturdays Turn Stormont Yellow For Cancer
Pop stars Una Healy and Rochelle Wiseman from The Saturdays were at Parliament Buildings at Stormont to help launch Marie Curie Cancer Care's Great Daffodil Appeal. As the band's chosen charity for 2...
Saturdays Turn Stormont Yellow For Cancer
Pop stars Una Healy and Rochelle Wiseman from The Saturdays were at Parliament Buildings at Stormont to help launch Marie Curie Cancer Care's Great Daffodil Appeal. As the band's chosen charity for 2...
UK National News, Mar 3, 2011
'NHS Reforms Bring More Risks Than Benefits' Say Doctors
The vast majority of doctors are not convinced that potential benefits of the government’s plans for the NHS in England outweigh the risks, an online survey for the British Medical Association (BMA) s...
'NHS Reforms Bring More Risks Than Benefits' Say Doctors
The vast majority of doctors are not convinced that potential benefits of the government’s plans for the NHS in England outweigh the risks, an online survey for the British Medical Association (BMA) s...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2011
Transfer Of Housing Exec Homes Praised
The NI Social Development Minister Alex Attwood visited Creggan in Londonderry this week to meet residents who have voted to take part in the first large scale housing stock transfer of its kind in No...
Transfer Of Housing Exec Homes Praised
The NI Social Development Minister Alex Attwood visited Creggan in Londonderry this week to meet residents who have voted to take part in the first large scale housing stock transfer of its kind in No...
UK National News, Mar 3, 2011
ITV Profits Gets X Factor Boost
There has been a major profits surge for the commercial broadcaster, ITV. It has reported that pre-tax profit almost tripled last year to £321m thanks to a market-beating 16% boost in TV ad revenues,...
ITV Profits Gets X Factor Boost
There has been a major profits surge for the commercial broadcaster, ITV. It has reported that pre-tax profit almost tripled last year to £321m thanks to a market-beating 16% boost in TV ad revenues,...
UK National News, Mar 3, 2011
UK Automotive Manufacturing Opportunities On The Rise
A new report sets out for the first time details of the manufacturing parts and products that car makers want to source from the UK, but are not currently buying here. The report identifies some of th...
UK Automotive Manufacturing Opportunities On The Rise
A new report sets out for the first time details of the manufacturing parts and products that car makers want to source from the UK, but are not currently buying here. The report identifies some of th...
UK National News, Mar 3, 2011
Improved Wordings On Medicine Labels Called For
The British National Formulary (BNF), the authoritative source of medicines information used by doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other health professionals, are recommending that medicine labels be im...
Improved Wordings On Medicine Labels Called For
The British National Formulary (BNF), the authoritative source of medicines information used by doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other health professionals, are recommending that medicine labels be im...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2011
NI News In Brief
Orchestra Goes Forth Conductor Stephen Bell applauds with the 1,000-strong Ulster Hall audience, as temporary conductor, Ballyclare High School's Ryan Greer, conducts the Ulster Orchestra duri...
NI News In Brief
Orchestra Goes Forth Conductor Stephen Bell applauds with the 1,000-strong Ulster Hall audience, as temporary conductor, Ballyclare High School's Ryan Greer, conducts the Ulster Orchestra duri...
UK National News, Mar 3, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
NHS Nursing Leadership Boosted Nursing leadership across the NHS is to be enhanced as part of NHS modernisation plans, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced today. The Chief Nursing Officer role ...
Other UK News In Brief
NHS Nursing Leadership Boosted Nursing leadership across the NHS is to be enhanced as part of NHS modernisation plans, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced today. The Chief Nursing Officer role ...
UK National News, Mar 2, 2011
Prime Minister Backs No-Fly Zone
The Prime Minister is continuing to defend the employment of a no-fly zone over Libya. The move was first raised on Monday after David Cameron instructed military chiefs to plan for a no-fly zone. H...
Prime Minister Backs No-Fly Zone
The Prime Minister is continuing to defend the employment of a no-fly zone over Libya. The move was first raised on Monday after David Cameron instructed military chiefs to plan for a no-fly zone. H...
UK National News, Mar 2, 2011
Man Convicted Of 1984 Rape
A man has been convicted of rape, indecent assault and aggravated burglary committed some 26 years ago following a Cold Case investigation. Robert Clarke, 43, was convicted of two counts of rape, two...
Man Convicted Of 1984 Rape
A man has been convicted of rape, indecent assault and aggravated burglary committed some 26 years ago following a Cold Case investigation. Robert Clarke, 43, was convicted of two counts of rape, two...
UK National News, Mar 2, 2011
Cannabis Use Precedes The Onset Of Psychotic Symptoms In Young People
Cannabis use during adolescence and young adulthood increases the risk of psychotic symptoms, while continued cannabis use may increase the risk for psychotic disorder in later life, concludes a new s...
Cannabis Use Precedes The Onset Of Psychotic Symptoms In Young People
Cannabis use during adolescence and young adulthood increases the risk of psychotic symptoms, while continued cannabis use may increase the risk for psychotic disorder in later life, concludes a new s...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2011
MTV Arrival Is 'Belfast's Moment'
Press, politicians and a specially invited group of students gathered in Belfast's Waterfront Hall on Wednesday morning as the council revealed that the MTV European Music Awards are to be held in Bel...
MTV Arrival Is 'Belfast's Moment'
Press, politicians and a specially invited group of students gathered in Belfast's Waterfront Hall on Wednesday morning as the council revealed that the MTV European Music Awards are to be held in Bel...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2011
Software Firm Creates 360 Jobs In Newry
A south Down-based company it is to create almost 360 jobs in the border city of Newry. First Derivatives has told the London Stock Exchange the posts will be filled over the next three years and wil...
Software Firm Creates 360 Jobs In Newry
A south Down-based company it is to create almost 360 jobs in the border city of Newry. First Derivatives has told the London Stock Exchange the posts will be filled over the next three years and wil...
UK National News, Mar 2, 2011
Two Thirds Of The UK Benefit from More Personalised Care
In the latest Government move to modernise the NHS, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has today announced the latest GP groups ready to take the lead. GPs covering two thirds of the country have alread...
Two Thirds Of The UK Benefit from More Personalised Care
In the latest Government move to modernise the NHS, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has today announced the latest GP groups ready to take the lead. GPs covering two thirds of the country have alread...
UK National News, Mar 2, 2011
Largest Ever UK-Wide Infant Study Announced
A new £33.5 million project will follow 90,000 British children from birth to tell us more about the factors affecting the health and happiness of society, Universities and Science Minister David Will...
Largest Ever UK-Wide Infant Study Announced
A new £33.5 million project will follow 90,000 British children from birth to tell us more about the factors affecting the health and happiness of society, Universities and Science Minister David Will...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2011
Sunbeds Banned For Under 18s
The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) has welcomed a recent announcement by the NI Health Minister Michael McGimpsey, that a new bill to stop under 18s using sunbeds has been passed by the Assembly. The...
Sunbeds Banned For Under 18s
The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) has welcomed a recent announcement by the NI Health Minister Michael McGimpsey, that a new bill to stop under 18s using sunbeds has been passed by the Assembly. The...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2011
Mugging 'Deeply Disturbs' Community
A woman has been struck across the face with a gun, during a mugging in Ballyhackamore in east Belfast. She was assaulted by a man in his 20s on Dundela Avenue, shortly after 7pm on Tuesday. Police...
Mugging 'Deeply Disturbs' Community
A woman has been struck across the face with a gun, during a mugging in Ballyhackamore in east Belfast. She was assaulted by a man in his 20s on Dundela Avenue, shortly after 7pm on Tuesday. Police...
UK National News, Mar 2, 2011
Man Jailed Over Stabbing
A man has been sentenced to a total of seven and a half years in prison for attacking a man in a north London street. Dean James, 35, of no fixed abode, launched the vicious attack on a 31-year-old m...
Man Jailed Over Stabbing
A man has been sentenced to a total of seven and a half years in prison for attacking a man in a north London street. Dean James, 35, of no fixed abode, launched the vicious attack on a 31-year-old m...
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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.