Northern Ireland News for March 2011 : Page 16
Business 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...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2011
Sinn Fein 'Winners' As Dáil Count Completed
All the Irish Republic's politicians now know their fate as the counting of votes in the general election has ended - with Sinn Fein making massive gains. Fine Gael won 76 seats; the Labour Party, 37...
Sinn Fein 'Winners' As Dáil Count Completed
All the Irish Republic's politicians now know their fate as the counting of votes in the general election has ended - with Sinn Fein making massive gains. Fine Gael won 76 seats; the Labour Party, 37...
UK National News, Mar 2, 2011
PM Praises UK Film Industry's Oscars
British filmmaking has been hailed as a major success story with the Prime Minister David Cameron commenting after the award of a Best Film Oscar for The King's Speech. He said this marked "a fantast...
PM Praises UK Film Industry's Oscars
British filmmaking has been hailed as a major success story with the Prime Minister David Cameron commenting after the award of a Best Film Oscar for The King's Speech. He said this marked "a fantast...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 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...
UK National News, Mar 2, 2011
Final Seats Awarded In Irish Election
The 11th hour recount in Galway West has concluded, drawing the Irish Republic's 2011 elections to an end. Éamon Ó Cuív of Fianna Fáil, Derek Nolan of Labour, Brian Walsh and Seán Kyne of Fine Gael ...
Final Seats Awarded In Irish Election
The 11th hour recount in Galway West has concluded, drawing the Irish Republic's 2011 elections to an end. Éamon Ó Cuív of Fianna Fáil, Derek Nolan of Labour, Brian Walsh and Seán Kyne of Fine Gael ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2011
Bienvenidas a Belfast, Señoras
Belfast is being urged to give a warm welcome to two mature Spanish ladies - Señoras - who have arrived in Belfast as part of European exchange programme between Belfast and Madrid. The senior citize...
Bienvenidas a Belfast, Señoras
Belfast is being urged to give a warm welcome to two mature Spanish ladies - Señoras - who have arrived in Belfast as part of European exchange programme between Belfast and Madrid. The senior citize...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2011
New Chapter Opens For Belfast Landmark
Stonework repairs to the façade of one of Belfast's best-known and most historic buildings - the Central Library - have been officially completed. And while its unwise to 'judge a book by it's cover'...
New Chapter Opens For Belfast Landmark
Stonework repairs to the façade of one of Belfast's best-known and most historic buildings - the Central Library - have been officially completed. And while its unwise to 'judge a book by it's cover'...
UK National News, Mar 2, 2011
Green Light For New Trains Gives Boost
Scotland, Wales, northern and south west England are to get a fleet of new trains and more reliable rail links to London, creating thousands of jobs, boosting the economy and improving services for pa...
Green Light For New Trains Gives Boost
Scotland, Wales, northern and south west England are to get a fleet of new trains and more reliable rail links to London, creating thousands of jobs, boosting the economy and improving services for pa...
Business News, Mar 2, 2011
Asda's 'Straw Poll' Welcomes Store
One of the world's largest supermarkets is hoping that it won't be facing a fight to win planning permission for a new Co Down store. Asda has carried out a poll during a recent two-day open exhibiti...
Asda's 'Straw Poll' Welcomes Store
One of the world's largest supermarkets is hoping that it won't be facing a fight to win planning permission for a new Co Down store. Asda has carried out a poll during a recent two-day open exhibiti...
Recruitment News, Mar 2, 2011
Jobs Lost As Birthdays In Liquidation
Clinton Cards has placed its Birthdays Ireland chain into liquidation. The greetings card retailer, which made up of 14 loss-making stores, said its Clinton Cards and Birthdays stores in the UK were...
Jobs Lost As Birthdays In Liquidation
Clinton Cards has placed its Birthdays Ireland chain into liquidation. The greetings card retailer, which made up of 14 loss-making stores, said its Clinton Cards and Birthdays stores in the UK were...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2011
Lagan Valley Celebrates £4m Theatre Boost
Two high-tech replacement operating theatres in Lagan Valley Hospital have already proved their worth. Since October, more than 700 patients have had their operations carried out in the new £4.1m the...
Lagan Valley Celebrates £4m Theatre Boost
Two high-tech replacement operating theatres in Lagan Valley Hospital have already proved their worth. Since October, more than 700 patients have had their operations carried out in the new £4.1m the...
UK National News, Mar 2, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Third Person Charged With Singh Murder A third person has been charged with the murder Gagandip Singh whose body was found in a vehicle in Angerstein Lane in south east London on 26 February. Darren...
Other UK News In Brief
Third Person Charged With Singh Murder A third person has been charged with the murder Gagandip Singh whose body was found in a vehicle in Angerstein Lane in south east London on 26 February. Darren...
Business News, Mar 2, 2011
Draft Bank Resolution Legislation Published
The Government has on Tuesday published draft legislation fulfilling a commitment made as part of the EU – IMF financial assistance package. The bill, entitled the Central Bank and Credit Institution...
Draft Bank Resolution Legislation Published
The Government has on Tuesday published draft legislation fulfilling a commitment made as part of the EU – IMF financial assistance package. The bill, entitled the Central Bank and Credit Institution...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2011
Draft Bank Resolution Legislation Published
The Irish government has published draft legislation fulfilling a commitment made as part of the EU – IMF financial assistance package. The bill, entitled the Central Bank and Credit Institutions (Re...
Draft Bank Resolution Legislation Published
The Irish government has published draft legislation fulfilling a commitment made as part of the EU – IMF financial assistance package. The bill, entitled the Central Bank and Credit Institutions (Re...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2011
Asda's 'Straw Poll' Welcomes Store
One of the world's largest supermarkets is hoping that it won't be facing a fight to win planning permission for a new Co Down store. Asda has carried out a poll during a recent two-day open exhibiti...
Asda's 'Straw Poll' Welcomes Store
One of the world's largest supermarkets is hoping that it won't be facing a fight to win planning permission for a new Co Down store. Asda has carried out a poll during a recent two-day open exhibiti...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Stewart Found Guilty Hazel Stewart has been found guilty of double murder at Coleraine Magistrates Court. The jury, consisting of five men and three women, began their deliberations on Wednesd...
Other NI News In Brief
Stewart Found Guilty Hazel Stewart has been found guilty of double murder at Coleraine Magistrates Court. The jury, consisting of five men and three women, began their deliberations on Wednesd...
UK National News, Mar 1, 2011
BA Man Convicted Of Terrorist Offences
A British Airways worker has been found guilty of supplying an international terrorist with information about airlines, which could be used to plot a terrorist attack. Rajib Karim, 31, who worked in...
BA Man Convicted Of Terrorist Offences
A British Airways worker has been found guilty of supplying an international terrorist with information about airlines, which could be used to plot a terrorist attack. Rajib Karim, 31, who worked in...
UK National News, Mar 1, 2011
Gender Ruling Hits EU Insurance And Pensions
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that insurers cannot adjust premiums according to gender. The move will mean that women can no longer be charged lower car premiums than men, and the cos...
Gender Ruling Hits EU Insurance And Pensions
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that insurers cannot adjust premiums according to gender. The move will mean that women can no longer be charged lower car premiums than men, and the cos...
UK National News, Mar 1, 2011
Second Arrest Made In Hainault Murder
A man, aged in his 30s, has been arrested today in connection with the murder of Albert Wright. Police were alerted to a stabbing around midnight on Friday 25 February. The body of Albert Wright, ...
Second Arrest Made In Hainault Murder
A man, aged in his 30s, has been arrested today in connection with the murder of Albert Wright. Police were alerted to a stabbing around midnight on Friday 25 February. The body of Albert Wright, ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2011
'Dysfunctional' Prison Service Faces Reform
As many as 500 prison officers could be made redundant as part of a major, fundamental reform of the prison service. There is a severance package being proposed as one of the recommendations in an in...
'Dysfunctional' Prison Service Faces Reform
As many as 500 prison officers could be made redundant as part of a major, fundamental reform of the prison service. There is a severance package being proposed as one of the recommendations in an in...
UK National News, Mar 1, 2011
Product Placement Premières
A popular morning time TV show has become the first to feature product placement under new advertising guidelines, This Morning promoted the Nescafe coffee machine after the company paid a cool £100,...
Product Placement Premières
A popular morning time TV show has become the first to feature product placement under new advertising guidelines, This Morning promoted the Nescafe coffee machine after the company paid a cool £100,...
UK National News, Mar 1, 2011
Ireland's Coalition Talks Begin
Labour's Eamon Gilmore and Fine Gael's Taoiseach Elect Enda Kenny are to meet today to discuss the terms for a possible coalition in the Irish Republic. Labour's Eamon Gilmore announced his negotiat...
Ireland's Coalition Talks Begin
Labour's Eamon Gilmore and Fine Gael's Taoiseach Elect Enda Kenny are to meet today to discuss the terms for a possible coalition in the Irish Republic. Labour's Eamon Gilmore announced his negotiat...
UK National News, Mar 1, 2011
Edgware Woman Missing
Brent Police are appealing to the public for help in finding a missing pensioner from Edgware. Breda Moggan, 68, (who also uses the name Bridget) of Beverley Drive, has been missing since 10am on 25...
Edgware Woman Missing
Brent Police are appealing to the public for help in finding a missing pensioner from Edgware. Breda Moggan, 68, (who also uses the name Bridget) of Beverley Drive, has been missing since 10am on 25...
UK National News, Mar 1, 2011
45 Years For Armed Robbers
A team of prolific armed robbers have been sentenced to 45 years imprisonment at Kingston Crown Court. Jacob Bernard, 29, Francis Banya, 19, Earljay Walters, 19, Michael Lindo, 30, and a 17-year-old...
45 Years For Armed Robbers
A team of prolific armed robbers have been sentenced to 45 years imprisonment at Kingston Crown Court. Jacob Bernard, 29, Francis Banya, 19, Earljay Walters, 19, Michael Lindo, 30, and a 17-year-old...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2011
Labour / Fine Gael Talks Begin
Labour's Eamon Gilmore and Fine Gael's Taoiseach Elect Enda Kenny are to meet today to discuss the terms for a possible coalition in the Irish Republic. Labour's Eamon Gilmore announced his negotiati...
Labour / Fine Gael Talks Begin
Labour's Eamon Gilmore and Fine Gael's Taoiseach Elect Enda Kenny are to meet today to discuss the terms for a possible coalition in the Irish Republic. Labour's Eamon Gilmore announced his negotiati...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2011
Queen's Quay Regeneration Plan Launched
Belfast's riverside is in for a major boost with news that a regeneration master plan for the Queen's Quay site on the east bank of the River Lagan in Belfast has been commissioned. The NI Social Dev...
Queen's Quay Regeneration Plan Launched
Belfast's riverside is in for a major boost with news that a regeneration master plan for the Queen's Quay site on the east bank of the River Lagan in Belfast has been commissioned. The NI Social Dev...
Business News, Mar 1, 2011
Corrib Gas Line Approved In Dáil's Last Gasp
A highly controversial document of consent has been signed on the last day of the term in office of the last Minister for Energy. The now former Minister Pat Carey, who lost his seat in Friday's Gene...
Corrib Gas Line Approved In Dáil's Last Gasp
A highly controversial document of consent has been signed on the last day of the term in office of the last Minister for Energy. The now former Minister Pat Carey, who lost his seat in Friday's Gene...
UK National News, Mar 1, 2011
Man Guilty Of Murdering 16 Year-Old
A 27-year-old man has been found guilty at the Old Bailey of murdering teenager Wesley Sterling at a 16th birthday party. Carleto Salmons, from Thornton Heath, was attending his girlfriend’s son’s b...
Man Guilty Of Murdering 16 Year-Old
A 27-year-old man has been found guilty at the Old Bailey of murdering teenager Wesley Sterling at a 16th birthday party. Carleto Salmons, from Thornton Heath, was attending his girlfriend’s son’s b...
Business News, Mar 1, 2011
Kennedy Encourages Skills' Acquisition
Employment and Learning Minister Danny Kennedy has urged everyone to 'have a go' at a new skill as part of the countdown to WorldSkills 2011. WorldSkills is the largest international skills competiti...
Kennedy Encourages Skills' Acquisition
Employment and Learning Minister Danny Kennedy has urged everyone to 'have a go' at a new skill as part of the countdown to WorldSkills 2011. WorldSkills is the largest international skills competiti...
UK National News, Mar 1, 2011
Northern Ireland Prison Service Facing Reform
As many as 500 prison officers could be made redundant as part of a major, fundamental reform of the prison service in Northern Ireland. There is a severance package being proposed as one of the reco...
Northern Ireland Prison Service Facing Reform
As many as 500 prison officers could be made redundant as part of a major, fundamental reform of the prison service in Northern Ireland. There is a severance package being proposed as one of the reco...
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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.