Northern Ireland News for March 2012 : Page 15
UK National News, Mar 2, 2012
Pair Convicted For Robbing Student While Pretending To Help
Two men who robbed a Malaysian student as they pretended to him have been convicted of robbery. John Kafunda and Reece Donovan approached Ashraf Rossli as he lay injured on August 8, during the Londo...
Pair Convicted For Robbing Student While Pretending To Help
Two men who robbed a Malaysian student as they pretended to him have been convicted of robbery. John Kafunda and Reece Donovan approached Ashraf Rossli as he lay injured on August 8, during the Londo...
Recruitment News, Mar 2, 2012
Over 800 Jobs Available To Jobseekers At Employment And Advice Fair
Joan Burton TD, Minister for Social Protection will today visit the Employment and Advice Fair, which is in Blanchardstown Shopping Centre on Thursday and Friday, 1st and 2nd March. Speaking about t...
Over 800 Jobs Available To Jobseekers At Employment And Advice Fair
Joan Burton TD, Minister for Social Protection will today visit the Employment and Advice Fair, which is in Blanchardstown Shopping Centre on Thursday and Friday, 1st and 2nd March. Speaking about t...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2012
Man Shot In Belfast City Centre
A 32-year-old man has died after being shot in Belfast city centre last night. The attack happened at around 9.30pm in College Square North. The victim, named as Christopher Macken, is believed to h...
Man Shot In Belfast City Centre
A 32-year-old man has died after being shot in Belfast city centre last night. The attack happened at around 9.30pm in College Square North. The victim, named as Christopher Macken, is believed to h...
UK National News, Mar 2, 2012
Poor Numeracy Reaches Record High
The number of adults with poor numeracy skills has reached 17 million in England alone – very nearly half the working-age population. The figure has increased by nearly two million over the last eig...
Poor Numeracy Reaches Record High
The number of adults with poor numeracy skills has reached 17 million in England alone – very nearly half the working-age population. The figure has increased by nearly two million over the last eig...
UK National News, Mar 2, 2012
Ryan Giggs Damages Claim Thrown Out
Ryan Giggs has lost his damages claim against the Sun newspaper and Imogen Thomas at the High Court. Manchester United and Wales footballer received an injunction in April 2011 after an article in th...
Ryan Giggs Damages Claim Thrown Out
Ryan Giggs has lost his damages claim against the Sun newspaper and Imogen Thomas at the High Court. Manchester United and Wales footballer received an injunction in April 2011 after an article in th...
UK National News, Mar 2, 2012
Nestle Goes Au Natural
Nestle, manufacturer of Kit Kat, Smarties and 77 other confectionary products, has become the first big UK confectioner to remove all artificial colours, flavours and preservatives from its entire ran...
Nestle Goes Au Natural
Nestle, manufacturer of Kit Kat, Smarties and 77 other confectionary products, has become the first big UK confectioner to remove all artificial colours, flavours and preservatives from its entire ran...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2012
Elliott Urges 'Guilt Ridden' Republicans To Confess Their Crimes
Ulster Unionist Party Leader Tom Elliott has urged any republican terrorists who are "racked with guilt" about their past crimes to present themselves to the Smithwick Tribunal if they do not wish to ...
Elliott Urges 'Guilt Ridden' Republicans To Confess Their Crimes
Ulster Unionist Party Leader Tom Elliott has urged any republican terrorists who are "racked with guilt" about their past crimes to present themselves to the Smithwick Tribunal if they do not wish to ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2012
NI Buildings In Line For Awards
The new Lyric Theatre in Belfast and the newly restored St Columb's Cathedral, the oldest building in Londonderry, are amongst 20 stunning building projects in the running for the prestigious RICS (Ro...
NI Buildings In Line For Awards
The new Lyric Theatre in Belfast and the newly restored St Columb's Cathedral, the oldest building in Londonderry, are amongst 20 stunning building projects in the running for the prestigious RICS (Ro...
UK National News, Mar 2, 2012
15-Year-Old Murder For Being A 'Witch'
As a man and woman were convicted of murdering a 15-year-old boy they believed to be a witch police and groups representing African communities have warned that the ritualised abuse of children brande...
15-Year-Old Murder For Being A 'Witch'
As a man and woman were convicted of murdering a 15-year-old boy they believed to be a witch police and groups representing African communities have warned that the ritualised abuse of children brande...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2012
Fraud And Error On Rates Increases To £4.2m
The amount of fraud and error for housing benefit on rates assessments in Northern Ireland has risen to £4.2 million, according to the Northern Ireland audit office (NIAO). A lack of reporting from c...
Fraud And Error On Rates Increases To £4.2m
The amount of fraud and error for housing benefit on rates assessments in Northern Ireland has risen to £4.2 million, according to the Northern Ireland audit office (NIAO). A lack of reporting from c...
UK National News, Mar 2, 2012
BMA Denounce NHS Reforms As 'Not Fit For Purpose'
The British Medical Association (BMA) has warned that creeping privatisation in primary care could result in profit-driven firms replacing GP’s in key roles of deciding patients treatment needs. The...
BMA Denounce NHS Reforms As 'Not Fit For Purpose'
The British Medical Association (BMA) has warned that creeping privatisation in primary care could result in profit-driven firms replacing GP’s in key roles of deciding patients treatment needs. The...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2012
New Hotel Developments For Derry City
The Department of the Environment (DOE) has put forward an opinion to approve a new 62 bed hotel in William Street, Derry, as part of a mixed used development at Prince Arthur Street / William Street....
New Hotel Developments For Derry City
The Department of the Environment (DOE) has put forward an opinion to approve a new 62 bed hotel in William Street, Derry, as part of a mixed used development at Prince Arthur Street / William Street....
UK National News, Mar 2, 2012
Other News In Brief
Trading Abroad Will Help Boost UK Business Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) are being urged to take advantage of the opportunities available to them to get trading and look at potent...
Other News In Brief
Trading Abroad Will Help Boost UK Business Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) are being urged to take advantage of the opportunities available to them to get trading and look at potent...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2012
Comic Legend Comes Home
Frank Carson's body has returned to Belfast. The comedian's open coffin was displayed in a funeral parlour where he grew up in north Belfast and family, friends and fans have been paying tributes. H...
Comic Legend Comes Home
Frank Carson's body has returned to Belfast. The comedian's open coffin was displayed in a funeral parlour where he grew up in north Belfast and family, friends and fans have been paying tributes. H...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2012
University Of Ulster Campus Development Plan Welcomed
Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry today welcomed the University of Ulster’s £250 million redevelopment plans for its Belfast campus in York Street. The Department for Employment and...
University Of Ulster Campus Development Plan Welcomed
Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry today welcomed the University of Ulster’s £250 million redevelopment plans for its Belfast campus in York Street. The Department for Employment and...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2012
Other News In Brief
Man Released Over 1975 Bomb Attack A man arrested in connection with a fatal bomb attacked on a bar on the Shankhill Road over 36 years ago has been released pending further enquiries. Five ...
Other News In Brief
Man Released Over 1975 Bomb Attack A man arrested in connection with a fatal bomb attacked on a bar on the Shankhill Road over 36 years ago has been released pending further enquiries. Five ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2012
£1.5m Investment To Preserve Titanic Dry Dock
The Thompson Graving Dock, an iconic part of Northern Ireland’s industrial history and the largest authentic Titanic landmark in the world, is being given a new lease of life after 100 years. Environ...
£1.5m Investment To Preserve Titanic Dry Dock
The Thompson Graving Dock, an iconic part of Northern Ireland’s industrial history and the largest authentic Titanic landmark in the world, is being given a new lease of life after 100 years. Environ...
Business News, Mar 1, 2012
Major Export Deal For CEM Systems In Mongolia Announced
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced export business to Mongolia worth £500,000 for Belfast-based CEM Systems. The company, part of Tyco Security Products, is to supply its market leading ...
Major Export Deal For CEM Systems In Mongolia Announced
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced export business to Mongolia worth £500,000 for Belfast-based CEM Systems. The company, part of Tyco Security Products, is to supply its market leading ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2012
Man Arrested Over 1975 Bomb Attack
A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal bomb attack on a bar on the Shankill Road over 36 years ago. Five people were killed and 60 others were injured in the attack at Mountainview Tavern...
Man Arrested Over 1975 Bomb Attack
A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal bomb attack on a bar on the Shankill Road over 36 years ago. Five people were killed and 60 others were injured in the attack at Mountainview Tavern...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2012
NI Bans Sales Of Tobacco From Vending Machines
The sale of tobacco from vending machines is now prohibited across Northern Ireland. The ban has been introduced to prevent under-age sales to children and to support adults who are trying to quit. J...
NI Bans Sales Of Tobacco From Vending Machines
The sale of tobacco from vending machines is now prohibited across Northern Ireland. The ban has been introduced to prevent under-age sales to children and to support adults who are trying to quit. J...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2012
Funeral Of Joby Murphy Held
The funeral of Joby Murphy has taken place in north Belfast. The service was held at the Holy Family Church and was conducted by Fr John Forsythe. The 20-year-old drowned in the River Lagan after at...
Funeral Of Joby Murphy Held
The funeral of Joby Murphy has taken place in north Belfast. The service was held at the Holy Family Church and was conducted by Fr John Forsythe. The 20-year-old drowned in the River Lagan after at...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2012
Two Charged After Police Pursuit
Two men have been charged following a police chase of a stolen car in Dunmurry. According to the police, a Honda Civic was driving on the wrong side of the road in the Glenbawn area on Wednesday morn...
Two Charged After Police Pursuit
Two men have been charged following a police chase of a stolen car in Dunmurry. According to the police, a Honda Civic was driving on the wrong side of the road in the Glenbawn area on Wednesday morn...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2012
Call For Traffic Calming After Child Is Knocked Down
SDLP Strabane Cllr Patsy Kelly has called for traffic calming measures to be introduced on the Melmount Road in Strabane after a school child was struck by a car on the route yesterday. Cllr Kelly sa...
Call For Traffic Calming After Child Is Knocked Down
SDLP Strabane Cllr Patsy Kelly has called for traffic calming measures to be introduced on the Melmount Road in Strabane after a school child was struck by a car on the route yesterday. Cllr Kelly sa...
UK National News, Mar 1, 2012
PC Blinded By Raoul Moat Found Dead
The police officer left blind after being shot by Raoul Moat has been found dead at his home in Northumberland. Police found the body of David Rathband on Wednesday after reports of concern for his w...
PC Blinded By Raoul Moat Found Dead
The police officer left blind after being shot by Raoul Moat has been found dead at his home in Northumberland. Police found the body of David Rathband on Wednesday after reports of concern for his w...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2012
Hospital Team Goes To Westminster
A Belfast based hospital team which has led the way in improving drug treatment for pregnant women who have epilepsy has been invited to address an All Party Parliamentary Group on epilepsy in Westmin...
Hospital Team Goes To Westminster
A Belfast based hospital team which has led the way in improving drug treatment for pregnant women who have epilepsy has been invited to address an All Party Parliamentary Group on epilepsy in Westmin...
UK National News, Mar 1, 2012
Businesses Urge Govt To Scrap 50p Tax
Over 500 business leaders are demanding the 50p top rate of tax be scrapped in the coming Budget. The letter, from the owners of 537 small and medium-sized businesses, to the Daily Telegraph urges th...
Businesses Urge Govt To Scrap 50p Tax
Over 500 business leaders are demanding the 50p top rate of tax be scrapped in the coming Budget. The letter, from the owners of 537 small and medium-sized businesses, to the Daily Telegraph urges th...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2012
Belfast's St Patrick's Day Celebrations Will Have The X Factor
Belfast's St Patrick's Day celebrations will have the X factor this year with a massive line up of music, dancing and street entertainment that will bring the city to life. A colourful parade will l...
Belfast's St Patrick's Day Celebrations Will Have The X Factor
Belfast's St Patrick's Day celebrations will have the X factor this year with a massive line up of music, dancing and street entertainment that will bring the city to life. A colourful parade will l...
UK National News, Mar 1, 2012
Raids On Addresses Of Gang Involved In London Disorder
Metropolitan Police Service officers from Brent Borough and the Territorial Support Group carried out raids at 23 addresses across the Stonebridge Estate, Harlesden, NW10 early this morning. The act...
Raids On Addresses Of Gang Involved In London Disorder
Metropolitan Police Service officers from Brent Borough and the Territorial Support Group carried out raids at 23 addresses across the Stonebridge Estate, Harlesden, NW10 early this morning. The act...
UK National News, Mar 1, 2012
Working Holiday Bookings Up 50%
Bookings of its working holidays are up 50% on this time last year, the National Trust announced this week. The activity programme, celebrating its 45th year, runs over 300 breaks offering the opport...
Working Holiday Bookings Up 50%
Bookings of its working holidays are up 50% on this time last year, the National Trust announced this week. The activity programme, celebrating its 45th year, runs over 300 breaks offering the opport...
UK National News, Mar 1, 2012
Titian’s 'Diana And Callisto' Secured For The Public
The National Galleries of Scotland (NGS) and the National Gallery in London have announced that Titian’s great masterpiece 'Diana and Callisto' has been acquired for the public. This acquisition - al...
Titian’s 'Diana And Callisto' Secured For The Public
The National Galleries of Scotland (NGS) and the National Gallery in London have announced that Titian’s great masterpiece 'Diana and Callisto' has been acquired for the public. This acquisition - al...
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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.