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Northern Ireland News for March 2011 : Page 4
UK National News, Mar 25, 2011
MP Calls For New Measures To Protect Children From Alcohol Advertising
Next week, Sarah Wollaston MP will put forward a private member’s bill urging the government to adopt a new approach to protect UK children from alcohol advertising. In an editorial pub...
MP Calls For New Measures To Protect Children From Alcohol Advertising
Next week, Sarah Wollaston MP will put forward a private member’s bill urging the government to adopt a new approach to protect UK children from alcohol advertising. In an editorial pub...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2011
Postponement Of Cancer Unit 'Sectarian'
The decision to postpone the construction of a radiotherapy unit in Londonderry has been blasted as 'sectarian' by the Deputy First Minister. Martin McGuinness said the delay, announced by the Health...
Postponement Of Cancer Unit 'Sectarian'
The decision to postpone the construction of a radiotherapy unit in Londonderry has been blasted as 'sectarian' by the Deputy First Minister. Martin McGuinness said the delay, announced by the Health...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2011
Assembly Dissolved Ahead Of Election
The Northern Ireland Assembly was dissolved at midnight, bringing to end the first full term of devolved power in Northern Ireland for 40 years. Several of the 108 assembly members will not be seekin...
Assembly Dissolved Ahead Of Election
The Northern Ireland Assembly was dissolved at midnight, bringing to end the first full term of devolved power in Northern Ireland for 40 years. Several of the 108 assembly members will not be seekin...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2011
Tesco Announce New Store
Supermarket giant Tesco has been given the go-ahead to build a large store at the Bridgewater Retail Park, Banbridge. It will be part of a development, which will include retail warehouses and creat...
Tesco Announce New Store
Supermarket giant Tesco has been given the go-ahead to build a large store at the Bridgewater Retail Park, Banbridge. It will be part of a development, which will include retail warehouses and creat...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2011
Advisor Sacked Following Newspaper Claims
The special adviser to the minister for employment and learning has been sacked following allegations in a newspaper about his private life. Employment minister Danny Kennedy said the allegations aga...
Advisor Sacked Following Newspaper Claims
The special adviser to the minister for employment and learning has been sacked following allegations in a newspaper about his private life. Employment minister Danny Kennedy said the allegations aga...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2011
A&E Waiting Stats Released
Statistics on the time spent waiting in emergency care departments within Northern Ireland during the month of February 2011 have been published. The Department of Health, Social Services and Public...
A&E Waiting Stats Released
Statistics on the time spent waiting in emergency care departments within Northern Ireland during the month of February 2011 have been published. The Department of Health, Social Services and Public...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2011
Empty Shop Fronts To Get Art Project Make-Overs
Plans to give empty shops in town centres a new lease of life have been announced. Finance Minister Sammy Wilson plans to change the law to allow community groups to use empty shop fronts for non-co...
Empty Shop Fronts To Get Art Project Make-Overs
Plans to give empty shops in town centres a new lease of life have been announced. Finance Minister Sammy Wilson plans to change the law to allow community groups to use empty shop fronts for non-co...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2011
North Belfast Church To Become Community Arts Centre
The trust that owns a derelict 150-year-old church in Duncairn, has been awarded £1m to help with vital restoration work. 174 Trust were awarded the funding by the Heritage Lottery Fund to transform ...
North Belfast Church To Become Community Arts Centre
The trust that owns a derelict 150-year-old church in Duncairn, has been awarded £1m to help with vital restoration work. 174 Trust were awarded the funding by the Heritage Lottery Fund to transform ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
North Belfast Volunteers Honoured Volunteers based in north Belfast were honoured at an event organised by Loughview Community Action Partnership and the Greater New Lodge Community Empowerm...
Other NI News In Brief
North Belfast Volunteers Honoured Volunteers based in north Belfast were honoured at an event organised by Loughview Community Action Partnership and the Greater New Lodge Community Empowerm...
UK National News, Mar 25, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
'We Do Not Tolerate Sham Marriages', Says Green An increase in suspected sham marriages has been accompanied by a rise in enforcement action, the Home Office said today. Registrars reported 934 suspe...
Other UK News In Brief
'We Do Not Tolerate Sham Marriages', Says Green An increase in suspected sham marriages has been accompanied by a rise in enforcement action, the Home Office said today. Registrars reported 934 suspe...
Business News, Mar 25, 2011
Lower Corporation Tax For NI
Members of the Northern Ireland Executive are set to meet with UK Treasury officials to outline proposals to overhaul corporation tax in Northern Ireland. The launch of a consultation document will g...
Lower Corporation Tax For NI
Members of the Northern Ireland Executive are set to meet with UK Treasury officials to outline proposals to overhaul corporation tax in Northern Ireland. The launch of a consultation document will g...
UK National News, Mar 24, 2011
Night Stalker Convicted
A 53-year-old man, dubbed the Night Stalker, who terrorised the elderly in a 17-year long campaign of burglary and sexual assault, has been convicted at Woolwich Crown Court today. Delroy Grant, of B...
Night Stalker Convicted
A 53-year-old man, dubbed the Night Stalker, who terrorised the elderly in a 17-year long campaign of burglary and sexual assault, has been convicted at Woolwich Crown Court today. Delroy Grant, of B...
UK National News, Mar 24, 2011
Man Arrested Over Missing Swindon Woman
Police have arrested a man on suspicion of the kidnap of Sian O'Callaghan. Miss O'Callaghan, 22, disappeared on Saturday after leaving a Swindon nightclub. She was last seen in Suju nightclub in the...
Man Arrested Over Missing Swindon Woman
Police have arrested a man on suspicion of the kidnap of Sian O'Callaghan. Miss O'Callaghan, 22, disappeared on Saturday after leaving a Swindon nightclub. She was last seen in Suju nightclub in the...
UK National News, Mar 24, 2011
Patients Getting Improved NHS Care
A round-up of NHS quality and financial performance between October and December 2010 has been published by the Department of Health today. The report shows that the NHS is continuing to provide impro...
Patients Getting Improved NHS Care
A round-up of NHS quality and financial performance between October and December 2010 has been published by the Department of Health today. The report shows that the NHS is continuing to provide impro...
UK National News, Mar 24, 2011
Libyan Air Force Neutralised
The RAF's commander of the air operations over Libya, Air Vice-Marshal Greg Bagwell, has reported that the Libyan Air Force 'no longer exists as a fighting force'. Speaking from Gioia del Colle air b...
Libyan Air Force Neutralised
The RAF's commander of the air operations over Libya, Air Vice-Marshal Greg Bagwell, has reported that the Libyan Air Force 'no longer exists as a fighting force'. Speaking from Gioia del Colle air b...
UK National News, Mar 24, 2011
Budget’s Small Business Growth Strategy Is Just First Step, Says Forum
One of the UK's leading business organisations is welcoming several short-term measures to boost enterprise announced in yesterday's Budget. However they argue that more must be done in the long-term ...
Budget’s Small Business Growth Strategy Is Just First Step, Says Forum
One of the UK's leading business organisations is welcoming several short-term measures to boost enterprise announced in yesterday's Budget. However they argue that more must be done in the long-term ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 24, 2011
Lower Corporation Tax For NI
Members of the Northern Ireland Executive are set to meet with UK Treasury officials today to outline proposals to overhaul corporation tax in Northern Ireland. The launch of a consultation document ...
Lower Corporation Tax For NI
Members of the Northern Ireland Executive are set to meet with UK Treasury officials today to outline proposals to overhaul corporation tax in Northern Ireland. The launch of a consultation document ...
UK National News, Mar 24, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Prisoner Jailed Over Corruption A prisoner who ran a criminal empire from his cell, dealing in drugs and the theft and ringing of luxury cars, after corrupting a prison officer, a police constable a...
Other UK News In Brief
Prisoner Jailed Over Corruption A prisoner who ran a criminal empire from his cell, dealing in drugs and the theft and ringing of luxury cars, after corrupting a prison officer, a police constable a...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 24, 2011
Culture Minister Urges Pro-Israeli Views For Festival
It has been revealed that the culture minister has suggested to the organisers of the Belfast Festival at Queen's that they include pro-Israeli views and Christian music in this year’s festival. Nels...
Culture Minister Urges Pro-Israeli Views For Festival
It has been revealed that the culture minister has suggested to the organisers of the Belfast Festival at Queen's that they include pro-Israeli views and Christian music in this year’s festival. Nels...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 24, 2011
Jordanstown To Host Paralympic Event
An event for the 2012 Paralympic Games is to be held in Northern Ireland. The Boccia World Cup will take place at the University of Ulster's campus in Jordanstown in August. Boccia is a target ball ...
Jordanstown To Host Paralympic Event
An event for the 2012 Paralympic Games is to be held in Northern Ireland. The Boccia World Cup will take place at the University of Ulster's campus in Jordanstown in August. Boccia is a target ball ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 24, 2011
Resignation Over Postponement Of Cancer Unit
The decision to postpone a new radiotherapy unit at Altnagelvin Hospital in Londonderry has been met with fierce criticism, with one senior politician resigning over the matter. The Ulster Unionist P...
Resignation Over Postponement Of Cancer Unit
The decision to postpone a new radiotherapy unit at Altnagelvin Hospital in Londonderry has been met with fierce criticism, with one senior politician resigning over the matter. The Ulster Unionist P...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 24, 2011
Housing Executive Faces Major 'Shake Up'
Proposals for one of the biggest shake-ups of the Housing Executive in its 40-year-history have been announced. Housing Minister, Alex Attwood said the number of housing associations could be cut by ...
Housing Executive Faces Major 'Shake Up'
Proposals for one of the biggest shake-ups of the Housing Executive in its 40-year-history have been announced. Housing Minister, Alex Attwood said the number of housing associations could be cut by ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 24, 2011
Policing Board Publishes Latest Plan
The Northern Ireland Policing Board today published the 2011-2014 policing plan, which focuses on improvements in key areas of policing, which have been raised as priorities by the community. The Bo...
Policing Board Publishes Latest Plan
The Northern Ireland Policing Board today published the 2011-2014 policing plan, which focuses on improvements in key areas of policing, which have been raised as priorities by the community. The Bo...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 24, 2011
Kennedy Announces £2 Million Boost For Employment Programme
Employment and Learning Minister Danny Kennedy has pledged £2 million towards an innovative employment programme designed to help those most disadvantaged in the job market. The Local Employment Inte...
Kennedy Announces £2 Million Boost For Employment Programme
Employment and Learning Minister Danny Kennedy has pledged £2 million towards an innovative employment programme designed to help those most disadvantaged in the job market. The Local Employment Inte...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 24, 2011
Design Company Wins Major Contract With International Hostel Group
Glengormley-based design company Off The Wall Creations has secured a major contract in Dublin with Generator Hostels with support from Invest Northern Ireland. Off The Wall Creations specialises in ...
Design Company Wins Major Contract With International Hostel Group
Glengormley-based design company Off The Wall Creations has secured a major contract in Dublin with Generator Hostels with support from Invest Northern Ireland. Off The Wall Creations specialises in ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 24, 2011
Enterprise Minister Welcomes New Venture Capital Fund
A major new venture capital initiative, established by Invest Northern Ireland, will help to boost private sector growth, Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced. The Minister was commenting ...
Enterprise Minister Welcomes New Venture Capital Fund
A major new venture capital initiative, established by Invest Northern Ireland, will help to boost private sector growth, Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced. The Minister was commenting ...
Business News, Mar 24, 2011
Design Company Wins Major Contract With International Hostel Group In Dublin
Glengormley-based design company Off The Wall Creations has secured a major contract in Dublin with Generator Hostels with support from Invest Northern Ireland. Off The Wall Creations specialises in ...
Design Company Wins Major Contract With International Hostel Group In Dublin
Glengormley-based design company Off The Wall Creations has secured a major contract in Dublin with Generator Hostels with support from Invest Northern Ireland. Off The Wall Creations specialises in ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 24, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Murder Victim’s Husband To Meet First Minister The husband of a woman who was shot dead in 1981 will meet the First Minister today to discuss the investigation into her murder. Joanne Mathers,...
Other NI News In Brief
Murder Victim’s Husband To Meet First Minister The husband of a woman who was shot dead in 1981 will meet the First Minister today to discuss the investigation into her murder. Joanne Mathers,...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2011
Deloitte Announces Plans To Create 125 Jobs
Financial services company Deloitte has announced plans to create 125 jobs in Belfast over the next two years, Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced. The announcement means that the firm, w...
Deloitte Announces Plans To Create 125 Jobs
Financial services company Deloitte has announced plans to create 125 jobs in Belfast over the next two years, Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced. The announcement means that the firm, w...
Recruitment News, Mar 23, 2011
Deloitte Announces Plans To Create 125 Jobs
Financial services company Deloitte has announced plans to create 125 jobs in Belfast over the next two years, Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced. The announcement means that the firm, w...
Deloitte Announces Plans To Create 125 Jobs
Financial services company Deloitte has announced plans to create 125 jobs in Belfast over the next two years, Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced. The announcement means that the firm, w...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Bright spells with a few showers continuing through this evening. Some drier, clearer periods in the early hours, before cloud builds and showers turn more persistent towards dawn. Minimum temperature 4 °C.
