Northern Ireland News for March 2013 : Page 13
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2013
Export Deal For Blackthorn Foods
Belfast-based handmade gourmet fudge and fondue specialist, Blackthorn Foods, has won first time business in the Netherlands with assistance from Invest Northern Ireland. The east Belfast form has be...
Export Deal For Blackthorn Foods
Belfast-based handmade gourmet fudge and fondue specialist, Blackthorn Foods, has won first time business in the Netherlands with assistance from Invest Northern Ireland. The east Belfast form has be...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2013
Other News In Brief
UK Has Three Million Diabetics The number of people in the UK who have been diagnosed with diabetes has reached three million for the first time, equivalent to 4.6 per cent of the UK’s populat...
Other News In Brief
UK Has Three Million Diabetics The number of people in the UK who have been diagnosed with diabetes has reached three million for the first time, equivalent to 4.6 per cent of the UK’s populat...
Business News, Mar 4, 2013
First Phase Of New Business Park Complete
Invest Northern Ireland's Chief Executive Alastair Hamilton has announced the completion of the first phase of the new business park at Melmount Road in Strabane. Sixteen acres of new serviced land a...
First Phase Of New Business Park Complete
Invest Northern Ireland's Chief Executive Alastair Hamilton has announced the completion of the first phase of the new business park at Melmount Road in Strabane. Sixteen acres of new serviced land a...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2013
The Queen Leaves Hospital
All of the Queen's official engagements for this week have been canceled as she recovers, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. Earlier the Queen left hospital in central London where she was being assess...
The Queen Leaves Hospital
All of the Queen's official engagements for this week have been canceled as she recovers, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. Earlier the Queen left hospital in central London where she was being assess...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2013
MPs Call For New Nuclear Power Stations
Failure to build a new fleet of nuclear power stations in the UK could make it much more expensive to meet our climate change targets and Ministers must stop 'crossing their fingers' and urgently deve...
MPs Call For New Nuclear Power Stations
Failure to build a new fleet of nuclear power stations in the UK could make it much more expensive to meet our climate change targets and Ministers must stop 'crossing their fingers' and urgently deve...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2013
Burma Investment Welcomed
The UK has committed £600,000 to support responsible investment in Burma. Minister for South East Asia, Hugo Swire spoke to Human Rights and Burma campaigners at the FCO about the progress being made...
Burma Investment Welcomed
The UK has committed £600,000 to support responsible investment in Burma. Minister for South East Asia, Hugo Swire spoke to Human Rights and Burma campaigners at the FCO about the progress being made...
Recruitment News, Mar 4, 2013
Tyrone Firm Creates 183 New Jobs
Newell Stores Limited, a Tyrone based family-owned company, has announced the opening of its second supermarket located in the town centre of Coalisland. The new 25,000 sq ft supermarket will create ...
Tyrone Firm Creates 183 New Jobs
Newell Stores Limited, a Tyrone based family-owned company, has announced the opening of its second supermarket located in the town centre of Coalisland. The new 25,000 sq ft supermarket will create ...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2013
Retired Police Inspector And Girlfriend Found Shot Dead
The bodies of a retired police inspector and his girlfriend have been found with gunshot wounds in Devizes. Bill Dowling, a retired police inspector with 30 years' service, and the woman who is yet t...
Retired Police Inspector And Girlfriend Found Shot Dead
The bodies of a retired police inspector and his girlfriend have been found with gunshot wounds in Devizes. Bill Dowling, a retired police inspector with 30 years' service, and the woman who is yet t...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2013
Officers 'Failed Checks' On Bexleyheath Knife Killer
The Independent Police Complaints Commission has published its findings from an investigation into contact between the Metropolitan Police Service and Nicola Edgington before the murder of Sally Hodki...
Officers 'Failed Checks' On Bexleyheath Knife Killer
The Independent Police Complaints Commission has published its findings from an investigation into contact between the Metropolitan Police Service and Nicola Edgington before the murder of Sally Hodki...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2013
Banks Reduce Lending
The Bank of England has published updated data on the use of the Funding for Lending Scheme (FLS). Today’s publication shows for each group participating in the FLS the amount borrowed from the Ban...
Banks Reduce Lending
The Bank of England has published updated data on the use of the Funding for Lending Scheme (FLS). Today’s publication shows for each group participating in the FLS the amount borrowed from the Ban...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2013
Britain Must Prepare For Weather Extremes
Britain should improve water supply for business and farming in the face of more frequent floods and droughts, Environment Agency Chairman Lord Chris Smith said. New figures published today by the En...
Britain Must Prepare For Weather Extremes
Britain should improve water supply for business and farming in the face of more frequent floods and droughts, Environment Agency Chairman Lord Chris Smith said. New figures published today by the En...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2013
Mark Allen Retains Title
Northern Irish Snooker Player Mark Allen has won the the Haikou World Open in China for the second successive season. Allen, 27, defeated Matthew Stevens 10-4 to win. "To win the same tournament two...
Mark Allen Retains Title
Northern Irish Snooker Player Mark Allen has won the the Haikou World Open in China for the second successive season. Allen, 27, defeated Matthew Stevens 10-4 to win. "To win the same tournament two...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2013
Three Police Officers Injured In Collision
The Police Ombudsman's Office has appealed for witnesses after a police Land Rover was involved in a collision with an oncoming car on the Glenshane Road near Maghera, shortly after 6am this morning. ...
Three Police Officers Injured In Collision
The Police Ombudsman's Office has appealed for witnesses after a police Land Rover was involved in a collision with an oncoming car on the Glenshane Road near Maghera, shortly after 6am this morning. ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2013
Independent Supermarket Jobs Boost
Over 150 jobs are set to be created in Coalisand with the opening of an independent supermarket. Newell Stores will open the 25,000 sq feet supermarket to the public on Weds. Company director Eugen...
Independent Supermarket Jobs Boost
Over 150 jobs are set to be created in Coalisand with the opening of an independent supermarket. Newell Stores will open the 25,000 sq feet supermarket to the public on Weds. Company director Eugen...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2013
Four Mortar Bombs Found In Van
Police have intercepted an attack believed to be planned against an L'Derry Police station. Four live mortar bombs were found by officers in a van with its roof cut back to allow them to be fired. ...
Four Mortar Bombs Found In Van
Police have intercepted an attack believed to be planned against an L'Derry Police station. Four live mortar bombs were found by officers in a van with its roof cut back to allow them to be fired. ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2013
Man Arrested In Suspected Cannabis Find
A man has been arrested in connection with a suspected £100k cannabis find by police in Bessbrook, County Armagh. The 25-year-old has been detained on suspicion of possessing Class B drugs with inten...
Man Arrested In Suspected Cannabis Find
A man has been arrested in connection with a suspected £100k cannabis find by police in Bessbrook, County Armagh. The 25-year-old has been detained on suspicion of possessing Class B drugs with inten...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2013
Councillor Slams Sectarian Church Attacks
Sinn Féin Newtownabbey councillor Gerry O’Reilly is slamming those responsible for the latest in a series of sectarian attacks on St Mary’s on the Hill church Carnmoney. The Sinn Féin councillor said...
Councillor Slams Sectarian Church Attacks
Sinn Féin Newtownabbey councillor Gerry O’Reilly is slamming those responsible for the latest in a series of sectarian attacks on St Mary’s on the Hill church Carnmoney. The Sinn Féin councillor said...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2013
Poots Joins EU Health Ministers' Meeting
Edwin Poots is set to attend a high-level meeting of EU Health Ministers to discuss a range of major issues affecting people in Northern Ireland. Under the auspices of the Irish Presidency of the Cou...
Poots Joins EU Health Ministers' Meeting
Edwin Poots is set to attend a high-level meeting of EU Health Ministers to discuss a range of major issues affecting people in Northern Ireland. Under the auspices of the Irish Presidency of the Cou...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2013
Other News In Brief
Benefit Conviction For Bangor Women Two women have been convicted at Bangor Magistrates’ Court for claiming benefits they were not entitled to. Anna Giffen (47) of Ballyree Gardens, Bangor ...
Other News In Brief
Benefit Conviction For Bangor Women Two women have been convicted at Bangor Magistrates’ Court for claiming benefits they were not entitled to. Anna Giffen (47) of Ballyree Gardens, Bangor ...
UK National News, Mar 1, 2013
Four Plead Guilty To Preparation Of Terrorist Acts
Zahid Iqbal, Mohammed Sharfaraz Ahmed, Umar Arshad and Syed Farhan Hussain have pleaded guilty to engaging in conduct in preparation of terrorist acts. The four men admitted facilitating, planning an...
Four Plead Guilty To Preparation Of Terrorist Acts
Zahid Iqbal, Mohammed Sharfaraz Ahmed, Umar Arshad and Syed Farhan Hussain have pleaded guilty to engaging in conduct in preparation of terrorist acts. The four men admitted facilitating, planning an...
UK National News, Mar 1, 2013
Boiling Water Torturers Jailed
Two men who tortured and murdered a 70-year-old man have been jailed for a total of 54 years. 25-year-old Rocky Curtis and 24-year-old Robert Holmes, both of Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, attacked Sonny G...
Boiling Water Torturers Jailed
Two men who tortured and murdered a 70-year-old man have been jailed for a total of 54 years. 25-year-old Rocky Curtis and 24-year-old Robert Holmes, both of Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, attacked Sonny G...
UK National News, Mar 1, 2013
Government To Fully Fund Crossrail Plans
The governments contribution to the planned Crossrail scheme has increased from £350m to the full £1 billion, after they decided that attempts to secure private finance risked delaying the project bey...
Government To Fully Fund Crossrail Plans
The governments contribution to the planned Crossrail scheme has increased from £350m to the full £1 billion, after they decided that attempts to secure private finance risked delaying the project bey...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2013
£250m Ulster Uni Development
A new £250m University of Ulster campus in Belfast city centre has been recommended for planning approval by environment minister Alex Attwood. The proposed development, built around the existing cam...
£250m Ulster Uni Development
A new £250m University of Ulster campus in Belfast city centre has been recommended for planning approval by environment minister Alex Attwood. The proposed development, built around the existing cam...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2013
Dentist Accused Of 'Gambling With Lives'
A dentist has been accused of "playing a gambling game with people's lives" at a misconduct hearing after he allegedly missed cases of cancer in patients. Dental expert Dr Stephen Layton made the all...
Dentist Accused Of 'Gambling With Lives'
A dentist has been accused of "playing a gambling game with people's lives" at a misconduct hearing after he allegedly missed cases of cancer in patients. Dental expert Dr Stephen Layton made the all...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2013
Former Minister Says SDLP Should Leave Executive
The SDLP should leave the Northern Ireland Executive, as it is not doing enough to bring people together, former SDLP Minister Brid Rodgers. Appearing on BBC Northern Ireland’s The View on Thursday, ...
Former Minister Says SDLP Should Leave Executive
The SDLP should leave the Northern Ireland Executive, as it is not doing enough to bring people together, former SDLP Minister Brid Rodgers. Appearing on BBC Northern Ireland’s The View on Thursday, ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2013
Millions To Be Diverted Into Education
Millions of pounds are to be diverted over the next two years to help schools and education services with financial problems, education minister John O’Dowd has said. The money, £41min the next finan...
Millions To Be Diverted Into Education
Millions of pounds are to be diverted over the next two years to help schools and education services with financial problems, education minister John O’Dowd has said. The money, £41min the next finan...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2013
Abortion Vote Debate Could Be Delayed
The vote on a new law preventing private clinics in NI to carry out abortions may be delayed. Stormont were due to debate the amendment to the criminal justice bill next Tuesday, but justice minister...
Abortion Vote Debate Could Be Delayed
The vote on a new law preventing private clinics in NI to carry out abortions may be delayed. Stormont were due to debate the amendment to the criminal justice bill next Tuesday, but justice minister...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2013
Father Fails In Bid To Have Daughter Blocked From Facebook
A father has failed in his High Court bid to have his 13-year-old daughter blocked from using Facebook. The unnamed girl, who is subject to a care order, reportedly posted sexually inappropriate phot...
Father Fails In Bid To Have Daughter Blocked From Facebook
A father has failed in his High Court bid to have his 13-year-old daughter blocked from using Facebook. The unnamed girl, who is subject to a care order, reportedly posted sexually inappropriate phot...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2013
Frazer Refused Bail
Willie Frazer has been refused bail when he appeared at Belfast Magistrates Court to face six charges linked to the ongoing flag protests, including taking part in an unnotified public procession, obs...
Frazer Refused Bail
Willie Frazer has been refused bail when he appeared at Belfast Magistrates Court to face six charges linked to the ongoing flag protests, including taking part in an unnotified public procession, obs...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2013
Other News In Brief
Altnagelvin Radiotherapy Unit Granted Planning Approval The environment minister, Alex Attwood, has given his approval for plans for a new radiotherapy unit at Altnagelvin hospital. Health Mi...
Other News In Brief
Altnagelvin Radiotherapy Unit Granted Planning Approval The environment minister, Alex Attwood, has given his approval for plans for a new radiotherapy unit at Altnagelvin hospital. Health Mi...
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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.