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Northern Ireland News for March 2013 : Page 3
UK National News, Mar 26, 2013
UK's Helicopter Search And Rescue Privatised
All the UK’s helicopter search and rescue are to be taken over by private company, the Bristow Group, the Department for Transport has announced. The company has won a ten year contract to operate th...
UK's Helicopter Search And Rescue Privatised
All the UK’s helicopter search and rescue are to be taken over by private company, the Bristow Group, the Department for Transport has announced. The company has won a ten year contract to operate th...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2013
NI Paralympian To Join Lagan Race
A Northern Irish paralympian gold-medalist is taking part in a race along the River Lagan on Wednesday evening. Glengormley's Michael McKillop won Gold in the T37 800m and 1500m events at the Paralym...
NI Paralympian To Join Lagan Race
A Northern Irish paralympian gold-medalist is taking part in a race along the River Lagan on Wednesday evening. Glengormley's Michael McKillop won Gold in the T37 800m and 1500m events at the Paralym...
UK National News, Mar 26, 2013
Other News In Brief
Former Teacher Jailed For Sexual Abuse A former choirmaster has been jailed for indecently assaulting a pupil more than 30 years ago. Michael Brewer, from Birmingham, was convicted of sexuall...
Other News In Brief
Former Teacher Jailed For Sexual Abuse A former choirmaster has been jailed for indecently assaulting a pupil more than 30 years ago. Michael Brewer, from Birmingham, was convicted of sexuall...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2013
Tenants Protected Under New Deposit Schemes
Disputes between landlords and tenants over deposits could become a thing of the past in Northern Ireland, as a result of new regulations. Tenancy Deposit Schemes are to come into force on 1 April, u...
Tenants Protected Under New Deposit Schemes
Disputes between landlords and tenants over deposits could become a thing of the past in Northern Ireland, as a result of new regulations. Tenancy Deposit Schemes are to come into force on 1 April, u...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2013
Other News In Brief
Man Questioned Over Mortar Bomb Find A man being held in L'Derry in relation to the discovery of a mortar bomb has been moved to police custody to be questioned over terrorism offences. Four ...
Other News In Brief
Man Questioned Over Mortar Bomb Find A man being held in L'Derry in relation to the discovery of a mortar bomb has been moved to police custody to be questioned over terrorism offences. Four ...
Business News, Mar 25, 2013
£10m Contract Awarded To Antrim Firm
SAM Mouldings in Antrim has won a £10 million contract with the UK DIY retailer Wickes as a result of business development support from Invest Northern Ireland. The contract was announced by the comp...
£10m Contract Awarded To Antrim Firm
SAM Mouldings in Antrim has won a £10 million contract with the UK DIY retailer Wickes as a result of business development support from Invest Northern Ireland. The contract was announced by the comp...
UK National News, Mar 25, 2013
Union Passes Vote Of No Confidence In Education Secretary
A vote of no confidence against education secretary, Michael Gove, and the chief inspector of England's schools, Sir Michael Wilshaw, has been cast by hundreds of school teachers. The motion was over...
Union Passes Vote Of No Confidence In Education Secretary
A vote of no confidence against education secretary, Michael Gove, and the chief inspector of England's schools, Sir Michael Wilshaw, has been cast by hundreds of school teachers. The motion was over...
UK National News, Mar 25, 2013
UKAR Repay Taxpayer £4bn In 2012
£4bn was paid back to UK taxpayers in 2012 by UK Asset Resolution (UKAR), the government-owned company incorporating Northern Rock (Asset Management) and Bradford & Bingley. The repayment included £3...
UKAR Repay Taxpayer £4bn In 2012
£4bn was paid back to UK taxpayers in 2012 by UK Asset Resolution (UKAR), the government-owned company incorporating Northern Rock (Asset Management) and Bradford & Bingley. The repayment included £3...
UK National News, Mar 25, 2013
UK Teen Sells App For 'Dozens Of Millions'
A UK teenager has sold an app he created to Yahoo for an undisclosed sum, thought to be “dozens of millions”. 17-year-old Nick D’Aloisio created the app Summly, which summarizes news stories from pop...
UK Teen Sells App For 'Dozens Of Millions'
A UK teenager has sold an app he created to Yahoo for an undisclosed sum, thought to be “dozens of millions”. 17-year-old Nick D’Aloisio created the app Summly, which summarizes news stories from pop...
UK National News, Mar 25, 2013
Life For Horror Fan Who Killed Best Friend
A 42-year-old man has been jailed for a minimum of 30 years for the murder of a friend, in a scene which mirrored one of his favourite horror films. Gary George tortured and mutilated 53-year-old And...
Life For Horror Fan Who Killed Best Friend
A 42-year-old man has been jailed for a minimum of 30 years for the murder of a friend, in a scene which mirrored one of his favourite horror films. Gary George tortured and mutilated 53-year-old And...
UK National News, Mar 25, 2013
MPs Critical Of Ongoing UKBA Backlog
A backlog of unresolved immigration cases are still plaguing the UK Border Agency, according to MPs. The agency has supplied incorrect data for six years and former head Lin Homer "repeatedly misled"...
MPs Critical Of Ongoing UKBA Backlog
A backlog of unresolved immigration cases are still plaguing the UK Border Agency, according to MPs. The agency has supplied incorrect data for six years and former head Lin Homer "repeatedly misled"...
Recruitment News, Mar 25, 2013
Council Announces Jobs Boost
Belfast City Council today announced a major new apprentice scheme with 10 places available, together with details of 16 paid work experience opportunities for university students. The announcement b...
Council Announces Jobs Boost
Belfast City Council today announced a major new apprentice scheme with 10 places available, together with details of 16 paid work experience opportunities for university students. The announcement b...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2013
No Power For 800 NIE Customers
NIE emergency crews and engineers are working to restore supplies to those 800 customers without electricity today. The customers are located in rural and exposed areas where access has been hampere...
No Power For 800 NIE Customers
NIE emergency crews and engineers are working to restore supplies to those 800 customers without electricity today. The customers are located in rural and exposed areas where access has been hampere...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2013
Reduced Bills For NI Water Customers
NI Water has announced its customers are to see an average reduction of almost 3% in their water and sewerage charges. It said the new charges will be reflected in bills from April. It is understoo...
Reduced Bills For NI Water Customers
NI Water has announced its customers are to see an average reduction of almost 3% in their water and sewerage charges. It said the new charges will be reflected in bills from April. It is understoo...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2013
Call For Minister To Take Urgent Action For Struggling Farmers
SDLP Leader Dr. Alasdair McDonnell has called on the Minister for Agriculture Michelle O'Neill to take urgent action for farmers who are struggling as a result of the extreme weather conditions. Dr. ...
Call For Minister To Take Urgent Action For Struggling Farmers
SDLP Leader Dr. Alasdair McDonnell has called on the Minister for Agriculture Michelle O'Neill to take urgent action for farmers who are struggling as a result of the extreme weather conditions. Dr. ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2013
Newton Condemns Attack On Teenage Girl
East Belfast DUP MLA Robin Newton has expressed his concerns following a serious assault on a teenage girl in a house in Templemore Avenue. Mr Newton said: "This attack on a teenage girl will create ...
Newton Condemns Attack On Teenage Girl
East Belfast DUP MLA Robin Newton has expressed his concerns following a serious assault on a teenage girl in a house in Templemore Avenue. Mr Newton said: "This attack on a teenage girl will create ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2013
Men Attacked With Metal Pole In Randalstown
Two men, aged 25 and 33, have been attacked with a metal pole in Randalstown, County Antrim. The pair were assaulted by a gang of up to ten men in the Main street area at around 2.30am on Monday. Tw...
Men Attacked With Metal Pole In Randalstown
Two men, aged 25 and 33, have been attacked with a metal pole in Randalstown, County Antrim. The pair were assaulted by a gang of up to ten men in the Main street area at around 2.30am on Monday. Tw...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2013
Woman Dies In House Fire In Co Fermanagh
A woman has died in a house fire in County Fermanagh. Emergency services were called to a bungalow at Coragh Road on Sunday, where the 54-year-old's body was recovered. It is believed the fire was s...
Woman Dies In House Fire In Co Fermanagh
A woman has died in a house fire in County Fermanagh. Emergency services were called to a bungalow at Coragh Road on Sunday, where the 54-year-old's body was recovered. It is believed the fire was s...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2013
Craigavon Gets Smart With Free Wi-Fi
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has announced a £63,000 investment in the installation of free Wi-Fi in the three town centres within the Craigavon Borough. Portadown, Craigavon and Lur...
Craigavon Gets Smart With Free Wi-Fi
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has announced a £63,000 investment in the installation of free Wi-Fi in the three town centres within the Craigavon Borough. Portadown, Craigavon and Lur...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2013
Antrim Firm Awarded £10m Contract
SAM Mouldings in Antrim has won a £10 million contract with the UK DIY retailer Wickes as a result of business development support from Invest Northern Ireland. The contract was announced by the comp...
Antrim Firm Awarded £10m Contract
SAM Mouldings in Antrim has won a £10 million contract with the UK DIY retailer Wickes as a result of business development support from Invest Northern Ireland. The contract was announced by the comp...
UK National News, Mar 25, 2013
Bank Profits 'Wiped Out'
Major UK banks have had their 45% profit rise of 2012 all but ‘wiped out’ by a mix of regulation and their own mistakes, a KPMG report says. Looking at Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, RBS and S...
Bank Profits 'Wiped Out'
Major UK banks have had their 45% profit rise of 2012 all but ‘wiped out’ by a mix of regulation and their own mistakes, a KPMG report says. Looking at Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, RBS and S...
UK National News, Mar 25, 2013
Body Of Hill Walker Found After Mountain Rescue Search
The body of a hill walker has been found in the Scottish Highlands following a mountain rescue search. Following a search by the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team and an RAF rescue helicopter in the Glen...
Body Of Hill Walker Found After Mountain Rescue Search
The body of a hill walker has been found in the Scottish Highlands following a mountain rescue search. Following a search by the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team and an RAF rescue helicopter in the Glen...
UK National News, Mar 25, 2013
Other News In Brief
UK Uncut Announce ‘Day of Action’ Anti-cuts activists, UK Uncut, are to launch a campaign of "mass civil disobedience" targeting the homes of prominent people as part of a campaign against the...
Other News In Brief
UK Uncut Announce ‘Day of Action’ Anti-cuts activists, UK Uncut, are to launch a campaign of "mass civil disobedience" targeting the homes of prominent people as part of a campaign against the...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2013
NI Businesses To Receive Additional Funding
An additional £4m is to be given to two Invest Northern Ireland Access to Finance funds. The extra investment will be for Northern Ireland Spin Out Funds (NISPO), Invest Growth and Proof of Concept....
NI Businesses To Receive Additional Funding
An additional £4m is to be given to two Invest Northern Ireland Access to Finance funds. The extra investment will be for Northern Ireland Spin Out Funds (NISPO), Invest Growth and Proof of Concept....
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2013
Other News In Brief
Further Progress Made On Curran Street Regeneration Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has announced further progress to deliver the regeneration of the vacant Curran Street site i...
Other News In Brief
Further Progress Made On Curran Street Regeneration Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has announced further progress to deliver the regeneration of the vacant Curran Street site i...
Business News, Mar 22, 2013
Budget R&D Tax Incentives Welcomed
Invest Northern Ireland has welcomed the R&D measures announced by the Chancellor George Osborne as part of the Budget statement. Improvements to the R&D tax credit system and the new Patent Box reg...
Budget R&D Tax Incentives Welcomed
Invest Northern Ireland has welcomed the R&D measures announced by the Chancellor George Osborne as part of the Budget statement. Improvements to the R&D tax credit system and the new Patent Box reg...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2013
Over 40,000 People Without Power
Over 40,000 homes have lost electricity supplies following the storm force winds (up to 55 mph), accompanied by heavy snow which caused damage to the electricity network across Northern Ireland. The...
Over 40,000 People Without Power
Over 40,000 homes have lost electricity supplies following the storm force winds (up to 55 mph), accompanied by heavy snow which caused damage to the electricity network across Northern Ireland. The...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2013
Man's Car Hijacked In South Belfast
A man has had his car hijacked in south Belfast. Two men, one who was armed with a knife, approached the driver of a Volkswagon Golf parked in Windsor Avenue at around 5.15am. The man was threatened...
Man's Car Hijacked In South Belfast
A man has had his car hijacked in south Belfast. Two men, one who was armed with a knife, approached the driver of a Volkswagon Golf parked in Windsor Avenue at around 5.15am. The man was threatened...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2013
Security Alert In Enniskillen
A road has been closed in Enniskillen due to a security alert. A number of people have also been evacuated from their homes as police are examining a suspicious vehicle that appears to be abandoned o...
Security Alert In Enniskillen
A road has been closed in Enniskillen due to a security alert. A number of people have also been evacuated from their homes as police are examining a suspicious vehicle that appears to be abandoned o...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2013
Man Jailed For Life After Pleading Guilty To Murder
A man has been jailed for life for murdering a woman in his flat. Kaspars Stamers, 29, pleaded guilty to murdering Ksenjia Vorosilina. He appeared at Craigavon Crown Court today. The 28-year-old wo...
Man Jailed For Life After Pleading Guilty To Murder
A man has been jailed for life for murdering a woman in his flat. Kaspars Stamers, 29, pleaded guilty to murdering Ksenjia Vorosilina. He appeared at Craigavon Crown Court today. The 28-year-old wo...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Showers will gradually die out during the evening. A cold night with long clear spells leading to a touch of frost in places. Light winds. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
