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Northern Ireland News for March 2011 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2011
Radiotherapy Unit Plans Postponed
Plans for a new radiotherapy unit at Altnagelvin Hospital in Londonderry have been postponed. The Health Minister Michael McGimpsey made the announcement to the Assembly in a statement on his capital...
Radiotherapy Unit Plans Postponed
Plans for a new radiotherapy unit at Altnagelvin Hospital in Londonderry have been postponed. The Health Minister Michael McGimpsey made the announcement to the Assembly in a statement on his capital...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2011
Income Tax Cut Announcement Expected
The government is expected to announce that millions of workers will have their income tax cut in the budget. This will be achieved by raising the personal allowance by £600 but will not come into ef...
Income Tax Cut Announcement Expected
The government is expected to announce that millions of workers will have their income tax cut in the budget. This will be achieved by raising the personal allowance by £600 but will not come into ef...
UK National News, Mar 23, 2011
Budget To Offer £48 Tax Cut
On a mission to get Britain back on its feet, Chancellor George Osborne has outlined an income tax cut worth around £48 per year in today's Budget. The announcement means that the amount people can ...
Budget To Offer £48 Tax Cut
On a mission to get Britain back on its feet, Chancellor George Osborne has outlined an income tax cut worth around £48 per year in today's Budget. The announcement means that the amount people can ...
UK National News, Mar 23, 2011
Operations In Libya Having 'Very Real Effect'
Coalition operations against Colonel Gaddafi's forces are having a very real effect in protecting the city of Benghazi, Major General John Lorimer, the Chief of the Defence Staff's Strategic Communica...
Operations In Libya Having 'Very Real Effect'
Coalition operations against Colonel Gaddafi's forces are having a very real effect in protecting the city of Benghazi, Major General John Lorimer, the Chief of the Defence Staff's Strategic Communica...
UK National News, Mar 23, 2011
Murder Inquiry Launched In Edinburgh
Police have confirmed that a murder inquiry is underway following the discovery of 64-year-old Roger Gray's body within his home in Merchiston Crescent on Saturday 19 March. A post-mortem, which took...
Murder Inquiry Launched In Edinburgh
Police have confirmed that a murder inquiry is underway following the discovery of 64-year-old Roger Gray's body within his home in Merchiston Crescent on Saturday 19 March. A post-mortem, which took...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2011
'Anti-Poverty' Funding Announced
The Executive has announced the establishment of an £80million Social Investment Fund aimed at reducing poverty and unemployment. The Office of First Minister and Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) say ...
'Anti-Poverty' Funding Announced
The Executive has announced the establishment of an £80million Social Investment Fund aimed at reducing poverty and unemployment. The Office of First Minister and Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) say ...
UK National News, Mar 23, 2011
Hospitals Will Be Unable To Fund Entire Departments, BMA Warns
NHS cuts and the drive for competition will leave hospitals unable to fund entire departments, the Chairman of the British Medical Association’s Consultants Committee has said. In a spe...
Hospitals Will Be Unable To Fund Entire Departments, BMA Warns
NHS cuts and the drive for competition will leave hospitals unable to fund entire departments, the Chairman of the British Medical Association’s Consultants Committee has said. In a spe...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2011
Father And Daughter Recovering After Kidney Donation Operation
A 73-year-old Eglinton man and his daughter are recovering at home after she donated a kidney to him. Robert Smyth, who had renal illness for 40 years, was given one of Iilona Neilson's kidneys two w...
Father And Daughter Recovering After Kidney Donation Operation
A 73-year-old Eglinton man and his daughter are recovering at home after she donated a kidney to him. Robert Smyth, who had renal illness for 40 years, was given one of Iilona Neilson's kidneys two w...
UK National News, Mar 23, 2011
Appeal Launched Over Nightclub Assault
Detectives from Notting Hill investigating an attack on a man at a nightclub in the Kings Road earlier this month have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to and are appealing for witnes...
Appeal Launched Over Nightclub Assault
Detectives from Notting Hill investigating an attack on a man at a nightclub in the Kings Road earlier this month have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to and are appealing for witnes...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2011
Belfast's Holyland Residents To Meet With Justice Minister
A delegation from the Holyland area of Belfast will meet Justice Minister David Ford to discuss serious anti-social behaviour in the area. The 'Holyland' is home to a large student population and ac...
Belfast's Holyland Residents To Meet With Justice Minister
A delegation from the Holyland area of Belfast will meet Justice Minister David Ford to discuss serious anti-social behaviour in the area. The 'Holyland' is home to a large student population and ac...
UK National News, Mar 23, 2011
MP Sparks Move Against Ticket Touting
A Labour MP has sparked a campaign that could see a cap placed on the resale of tickets to music and sporting events. Labour's Sharon Hodgson has proposed anyone reselling their tickets should be li...
MP Sparks Move Against Ticket Touting
A Labour MP has sparked a campaign that could see a cap placed on the resale of tickets to music and sporting events. Labour's Sharon Hodgson has proposed anyone reselling their tickets should be li...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2011
Inequality In Workplace For LGB Community
According to a new report more than a quarter of gay, lesbian and bi-sexual people working in the private sector conceal their sexual orientation in the workplace. 'Through Our Eyes - Experiences of ...
Inequality In Workplace For LGB Community
According to a new report more than a quarter of gay, lesbian and bi-sexual people working in the private sector conceal their sexual orientation in the workplace. 'Through Our Eyes - Experiences of ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2011
Doctors Warn Of Cuts To Essential NI Health Services
Health services in your community will stop and jobs are under threat. This is the stark warning from doctors across Northern Ireland today, as a petition of over 32,000 signatures was t...
Doctors Warn Of Cuts To Essential NI Health Services
Health services in your community will stop and jobs are under threat. This is the stark warning from doctors across Northern Ireland today, as a petition of over 32,000 signatures was t...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2011
Two Months Of 'Titanic' Events Launched
Belfast City Council is to hold a list of events spanning two months to mark the 100th anniversary of the launch of RMS Titanic. Exhibitions, talks, plays and special commemorations will be part of t...
Two Months Of 'Titanic' Events Launched
Belfast City Council is to hold a list of events spanning two months to mark the 100th anniversary of the launch of RMS Titanic. Exhibitions, talks, plays and special commemorations will be part of t...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Assembly Dissolving Before Elections MLAs are meeting at Stormont for a final sitting ahead of the May Assembly elections. Many of the 108 Assembly members are not seeking to be re-elected, am...
Other NI News In Brief
Assembly Dissolving Before Elections MLAs are meeting at Stormont for a final sitting ahead of the May Assembly elections. Many of the 108 Assembly members are not seeking to be re-elected, am...
UK National News, Mar 23, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Politicians Must Have An 'Honest Debate' About Health, Say Doctors The British Medical Association (BMA) Scotland has called on all the political parties to have an ‘honest debate’ abou...
Other UK News In Brief
Politicians Must Have An 'Honest Debate' About Health, Say Doctors The British Medical Association (BMA) Scotland has called on all the political parties to have an ‘honest debate’ abou...
UK National News, Mar 22, 2011
US Warplane Crash-Lands In Libya
A US military spokesman has confirmed that an American warplane has crash-landed in Libya. It is believed the F-15E Eagle suffered a mechanical failure. Both crew members ejected to safety. After...
US Warplane Crash-Lands In Libya
A US military spokesman has confirmed that an American warplane has crash-landed in Libya. It is believed the F-15E Eagle suffered a mechanical failure. Both crew members ejected to safety. After...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2011
McGuinness Prepared To 'Share' Role
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has announced that Sinn Féin is prepared to share the First Minister role with the DUP, should the party top the polls in May. Martin McGuinness and Gerry Adam...
McGuinness Prepared To 'Share' Role
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has announced that Sinn Féin is prepared to share the First Minister role with the DUP, should the party top the polls in May. Martin McGuinness and Gerry Adam...
UK National News, Mar 22, 2011
BECTU Question Competition In BSkyB Takeover
An independent media trade union has commented that News Corp's attempts to head off criticism of its planned takeover of BSkyB fail to answer the serious questions about competition. The statement ...
BECTU Question Competition In BSkyB Takeover
An independent media trade union has commented that News Corp's attempts to head off criticism of its planned takeover of BSkyB fail to answer the serious questions about competition. The statement ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2011
Job Losses Announced At Royal Mail
It has been announced that a number of jobs are to go at Royal Mail in Northern Ireland as part of a UK-wide plan to reduce management numbers. A spokesperson for Royal Mail said it was too early to ...
Job Losses Announced At Royal Mail
It has been announced that a number of jobs are to go at Royal Mail in Northern Ireland as part of a UK-wide plan to reduce management numbers. A spokesperson for Royal Mail said it was too early to ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2011
Woman Injured In Traveller's Feud
A woman was injured by a bull-hook after being caught in a feud among travellers the High Court heard. Patrick Mongan, 27, of Mill Race, Belfast, allegedly hit her on the back with the handle of the ...
Woman Injured In Traveller's Feud
A woman was injured by a bull-hook after being caught in a feud among travellers the High Court heard. Patrick Mongan, 27, of Mill Race, Belfast, allegedly hit her on the back with the handle of the ...
UK National News, Mar 22, 2011
Government Urged To Give Private Lenders Same Tax Breaks As Equity Investors
The Forum of Private Business and the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) are calling on the Chancellor George Osborne to use Wednesday's budget to give generous tax breaks to private lenders who...
Government Urged To Give Private Lenders Same Tax Breaks As Equity Investors
The Forum of Private Business and the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) are calling on the Chancellor George Osborne to use Wednesday's budget to give generous tax breaks to private lenders who...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2011
DNA Advances Bring PSNI 'Closer' To Catching Backpacker's Killer
A detective investigating the murder of a German backpacker in Northern Ireland in 1988 has said police are closer than ever to identifying her killer. Inga Maria Hauser's body was found in a remote ...
DNA Advances Bring PSNI 'Closer' To Catching Backpacker's Killer
A detective investigating the murder of a German backpacker in Northern Ireland in 1988 has said police are closer than ever to identifying her killer. Inga Maria Hauser's body was found in a remote ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2011
UTV Announce Rise In Revenue
UTV Media plc has announced a rise in the group's revenue of 7% in 2010 to £120.2million. The figure for the previous year was £112.1million. Group operating profits rose by 8% last year with the co...
UTV Announce Rise In Revenue
UTV Media plc has announced a rise in the group's revenue of 7% in 2010 to £120.2million. The figure for the previous year was £112.1million. Group operating profits rose by 8% last year with the co...
UK National News, Mar 22, 2011
Government Crackdown On Drink And Drug Driving
A package of measures to tackle drink and drug driving has been set out by Transport Secretary Philip Hammond. Improved testing equipment to detect drink and drug drivers will be given the green ligh...
Government Crackdown On Drink And Drug Driving
A package of measures to tackle drink and drug driving has been set out by Transport Secretary Philip Hammond. Improved testing equipment to detect drink and drug drivers will be given the green ligh...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2011
Derry Landfill Faces Redevelopment
Derry City Council has revealed a masterplan that will see at least £9m spent developing the former Culmore landfill site. Most of the cost will go towards making the site safe and extracting methane...
Derry Landfill Faces Redevelopment
Derry City Council has revealed a masterplan that will see at least £9m spent developing the former Culmore landfill site. Most of the cost will go towards making the site safe and extracting methane...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2011
Comic Relief Stars Head To Portrush
The band currently hoping to get their Comic Relief single to the number one spot are to make their first ever Northern Irish appearance in Portrush in June. New boy band The Wanted have announced an...
Comic Relief Stars Head To Portrush
The band currently hoping to get their Comic Relief single to the number one spot are to make their first ever Northern Irish appearance in Portrush in June. New boy band The Wanted have announced an...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2011
NI Acts 'Excel' In Texas
Northern Ireland's biggest international creative-industry trade mission to Austin Texas has been a roaring success. The yearly trip to the famous South by Southwest festival involved 16 NI music co...
NI Acts 'Excel' In Texas
Northern Ireland's biggest international creative-industry trade mission to Austin Texas has been a roaring success. The yearly trip to the famous South by Southwest festival involved 16 NI music co...
UK National News, Mar 22, 2011
Public Satisfaction With The NHS At A Record High, Says Expert
Public satisfaction with the NHS is at a record high, says John Appleby, Chief Economist at the King’s Fund, in an article published on bmj.com today. It follows a report in the Observe...
Public Satisfaction With The NHS At A Record High, Says Expert
Public satisfaction with the NHS is at a record high, says John Appleby, Chief Economist at the King’s Fund, in an article published on bmj.com today. It follows a report in the Observe...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Church Cleared Over ‘Homophobic’ Ad A High Court judge has overturned a decision by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) that an advertisement by a Belfast church was homophobic. Sandown ...
Other NI News In Brief
Church Cleared Over ‘Homophobic’ Ad A High Court judge has overturned a decision by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) that an advertisement by a Belfast church was homophobic. Sandown ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Mostly cloudy with a lot of dry weather during the night. Some rain lingering along north and east coasts, extending to inland parts of Antrim by morning. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
