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Northern Ireland News for April 2013 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2013
Three Arrested Following Cannabis Find
Police have arrested three people after they discovered a cannabis factory at a house in Downpatrick. A raid was carried out by police officers at the house on Sunday night in Seaforde area at around...
Three Arrested Following Cannabis Find
Police have arrested three people after they discovered a cannabis factory at a house in Downpatrick. A raid was carried out by police officers at the house on Sunday night in Seaforde area at around...
UK National News, Apr 29, 2013
Police Launch New Stephen Lawrence Appeal
Police in England are to launch a fresh appeal over the murder of teenager Stephen Lawrence. Sky News said the latest appeal follows the 20th anniversary of the 18-year-old's death in Eltham. Gary...
Police Launch New Stephen Lawrence Appeal
Police in England are to launch a fresh appeal over the murder of teenager Stephen Lawrence. Sky News said the latest appeal follows the 20th anniversary of the 18-year-old's death in Eltham. Gary...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2013
Major Campaign To Be Launched To Increase Organ Donation
Health Minister Edwin Poots today announced that a major public information campaign would be launched to increase organ donation. He also confirmed that the public will be asked their views on ways ...
Major Campaign To Be Launched To Increase Organ Donation
Health Minister Edwin Poots today announced that a major public information campaign would be launched to increase organ donation. He also confirmed that the public will be asked their views on ways ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2013
Other News In Brief
Merchant Warehouse Creates 70 New Posts Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced that Merchant Warehouse is to set up a Technology Development and Customer Support Centre in Belfast cre...
Other News In Brief
Merchant Warehouse Creates 70 New Posts Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced that Merchant Warehouse is to set up a Technology Development and Customer Support Centre in Belfast cre...
UK National News, Apr 29, 2013
Scotland's Tobacco Ban Comes Into Force
A ban on the open display of cigarettes and other tobacco products in large shops in Scotland has come into effect. The changes are part of wider measures to improve health in Scotland by reducing t...
Scotland's Tobacco Ban Comes Into Force
A ban on the open display of cigarettes and other tobacco products in large shops in Scotland has come into effect. The changes are part of wider measures to improve health in Scotland by reducing t...
UK National News, Apr 29, 2013
New Universal Credit Welfare Introduced
The UK Government's shake-up of the welfare system begins today with the launch of its new universal credit payment. According to the BBC, the payment will replace a number of benefits and tax credi...
New Universal Credit Welfare Introduced
The UK Government's shake-up of the welfare system begins today with the launch of its new universal credit payment. According to the BBC, the payment will replace a number of benefits and tax credi...
UK National News, Apr 29, 2013
Other News In Brief
Funeral Held For Hillsborough Campaigner Hundreds of people have turned out for the funeral of Hillsborough justice campaigner Anne Williams. Mrs Williams, 60, lost her 15-year-old son in the...
Other News In Brief
Funeral Held For Hillsborough Campaigner Hundreds of people have turned out for the funeral of Hillsborough justice campaigner Anne Williams. Mrs Williams, 60, lost her 15-year-old son in the...
Recruitment News, Apr 26, 2013
Over 50 New Technology Jobs Announced
Jobs Minister Richard Bruton has announced that Storm Technology, a leading business technology consultancy that specializes in Microsoft technologies, is to create 21 jobs. The Minister also announ...
Over 50 New Technology Jobs Announced
Jobs Minister Richard Bruton has announced that Storm Technology, a leading business technology consultancy that specializes in Microsoft technologies, is to create 21 jobs. The Minister also announ...
UK National News, Apr 26, 2013
Woman Dies After Mini Bus Collides With A Lorry On The M62
A woman has died and around 25 people are believed to be injured after a mini bus, carrying a group of women to a hen night, was involved in a collision on the M62 in Pontefract, West Yorkshire. Para...
Woman Dies After Mini Bus Collides With A Lorry On The M62
A woman has died and around 25 people are believed to be injured after a mini bus, carrying a group of women to a hen night, was involved in a collision on the M62 in Pontefract, West Yorkshire. Para...
UK National News, Apr 26, 2013
UK Rucksack Bomb Plotters Jailed
Three men have been jailed for their involvement in a terror cell that planned an attack similar to the 7 July bombings. Eight other members of the cell are to be sentenced later, the BBC has said. ...
UK Rucksack Bomb Plotters Jailed
Three men have been jailed for their involvement in a terror cell that planned an attack similar to the 7 July bombings. Eight other members of the cell are to be sentenced later, the BBC has said. ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2013
Two Women To Be Deported Following Brothel Bust
Two women have been remanded in custody and are due to be deported to Sweden following a number of properties, believed to be brothels, were searched in greater Belfast. Ancuta Schwarz, 27, and Aura ...
Two Women To Be Deported Following Brothel Bust
Two women have been remanded in custody and are due to be deported to Sweden following a number of properties, believed to be brothels, were searched in greater Belfast. Ancuta Schwarz, 27, and Aura ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2013
Security Alert In South Belfast Ends
A security alert near a primary school in south Belfast has ended. Pupils from Belvoir Park Primary School did not return to the premises after it was evacuated, however the roads have been re-opened...
Security Alert In South Belfast Ends
A security alert near a primary school in south Belfast has ended. Pupils from Belvoir Park Primary School did not return to the premises after it was evacuated, however the roads have been re-opened...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2013
Ulster Canal To Be Restored
Environment Minister Alex Attwood has announced planning permission to restore part of the historic Ulster Canal that has not been used since 1929. The original Ulster Canal was completed in 1841 and...
Ulster Canal To Be Restored
Environment Minister Alex Attwood has announced planning permission to restore part of the historic Ulster Canal that has not been used since 1929. The original Ulster Canal was completed in 1841 and...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2013
Southern Trust To Close Five Residential Care Homes
SDLP Health Spokesperson Conall McDevitt MLA has said that today's announcement that the Southern Trust are set to close five residential care homes further fuels the SDLP’s long held suspicion that t...
Southern Trust To Close Five Residential Care Homes
SDLP Health Spokesperson Conall McDevitt MLA has said that today's announcement that the Southern Trust are set to close five residential care homes further fuels the SDLP’s long held suspicion that t...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2013
Patient Records To Benefit People In NI
New patient records system will benefit every person in Northern Ireland, according to the Health Minister. Edwin Poots was speaking days before thousands of leaflets will be delivered to households ...
Patient Records To Benefit People In NI
New patient records system will benefit every person in Northern Ireland, according to the Health Minister. Edwin Poots was speaking days before thousands of leaflets will be delivered to households ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2013
DUP Table Petition Of Concern On Same Sex Marriage Motion
DUP Chief Whip Peter Weir has confirmed the Party has tabled a Petition of Concern on the same sex marriage motion, which has been tabled by Sinn Fein for debate in the Assembly next week. The Chief ...
DUP Table Petition Of Concern On Same Sex Marriage Motion
DUP Chief Whip Peter Weir has confirmed the Party has tabled a Petition of Concern on the same sex marriage motion, which has been tabled by Sinn Fein for debate in the Assembly next week. The Chief ...
Recruitment News, Apr 26, 2013
Conference On Workplace Innovation To Take Place In Dublin
A conference on Workplace Innovation - 'Translating Policy into Practice' - will take place in the Green Isle Hotel, Dublin on the Tuesday, 30th April, and Wednesday, 1st May 2013. The conference is...
Conference On Workplace Innovation To Take Place In Dublin
A conference on Workplace Innovation - 'Translating Policy into Practice' - will take place in the Green Isle Hotel, Dublin on the Tuesday, 30th April, and Wednesday, 1st May 2013. The conference is...
Business News, Apr 26, 2013
Business Boot Camp Launches
A Business Boot Camp for young entrepreneurs to start up or grow their business and an initiative for existing businesses to help them expand into new markets have received European Union funding, as ...
Business Boot Camp Launches
A Business Boot Camp for young entrepreneurs to start up or grow their business and an initiative for existing businesses to help them expand into new markets have received European Union funding, as ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2013
Christine Bleakley Faces A Massive Pay Cut
Northern Ireland Television Presenter, Christine Bleakley, is facing a 70% pay cut if she stays with ITV's 'Dancing On Ice' next year, according to reports. The presenter was earning approximately £4...
Christine Bleakley Faces A Massive Pay Cut
Northern Ireland Television Presenter, Christine Bleakley, is facing a 70% pay cut if she stays with ITV's 'Dancing On Ice' next year, according to reports. The presenter was earning approximately £4...
UK National News, Apr 26, 2013
Former Police Officer Admits Selling Information
A former police officer has admitted to selling information to the newspaper The Sun. According to the BBC, 30-year-old James Bowes is now facing jail after he pleaded guilty to one count of miscondu...
Former Police Officer Admits Selling Information
A former police officer has admitted to selling information to the newspaper The Sun. According to the BBC, 30-year-old James Bowes is now facing jail after he pleaded guilty to one count of miscondu...
UK National News, Apr 26, 2013
£500k Revamp For Cardiff Airport
Cardiff Airport is to be refurbished to help improve the first impression passengers receive of Wales. The Welsh Government-funded scheme, believed to be around £500k, will see a revamp of the inwar...
£500k Revamp For Cardiff Airport
Cardiff Airport is to be refurbished to help improve the first impression passengers receive of Wales. The Welsh Government-funded scheme, believed to be around £500k, will see a revamp of the inwar...
UK National News, Apr 26, 2013
Godolphin Trainer Banned For Eight Years
Godolphin racehorse trainer, Mahmood al Zarooni, has been banned for eight years after admitting to doping offences. Following a disciplinary panel hearing in London, the British Horseracing Authori...
Godolphin Trainer Banned For Eight Years
Godolphin racehorse trainer, Mahmood al Zarooni, has been banned for eight years after admitting to doping offences. Following a disciplinary panel hearing in London, the British Horseracing Authori...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2013
Other News In Brief
Durkan Fights Against Online Sexual Abuse SDLP Foyle MP Mark Durkan has become an IWF Champion – thereby supporting the work of the Internet Watch Foundation and its fight against child sexual...
Other News In Brief
Durkan Fights Against Online Sexual Abuse SDLP Foyle MP Mark Durkan has become an IWF Champion – thereby supporting the work of the Internet Watch Foundation and its fight against child sexual...
UK National News, Apr 26, 2013
Shake-Up For Met Police Rape Unit
Metropolitan police teams that deal with rape and sexual assault cases are facing a shake-up. According to the BBC, it is believed around 100 extra officers will be recruited as the investigators of...
Shake-Up For Met Police Rape Unit
Metropolitan police teams that deal with rape and sexual assault cases are facing a shake-up. According to the BBC, it is believed around 100 extra officers will be recruited as the investigators of...
UK National News, Apr 26, 2013
Sir Winston Churchill To Appear On Next BoE £5 Note
Bank of England Governor, Sir Mervyn King, has announced that Sir Winston Churchill will appear on the next Bank of England banknote. The Governor made the announcement, and revealed the image of C...
Sir Winston Churchill To Appear On Next BoE £5 Note
Bank of England Governor, Sir Mervyn King, has announced that Sir Winston Churchill will appear on the next Bank of England banknote. The Governor made the announcement, and revealed the image of C...
UK National News, Apr 26, 2013
Other News In Brief
Funeral Service For Dog-Attack Girl The funeral of Jade Anderson is to be held today in South Manchester the BBC has said. The 14-year-old schoolgirl died last month after being savaged by fo...
Other News In Brief
Funeral Service For Dog-Attack Girl The funeral of Jade Anderson is to be held today in South Manchester the BBC has said. The 14-year-old schoolgirl died last month after being savaged by fo...
UK National News, Apr 25, 2013
Nick Clegg Says 'Snooper's Bill ... Not Going To Happen'
Nick Clegg has pledged that Home Office plans to store details of Britons' online activity will not happen while the Liberal Democrats are in government. Speaking on his weekly LBC radio phone-in, th...
Nick Clegg Says 'Snooper's Bill ... Not Going To Happen'
Nick Clegg has pledged that Home Office plans to store details of Britons' online activity will not happen while the Liberal Democrats are in government. Speaking on his weekly LBC radio phone-in, th...
UK National News, Apr 25, 2013
England Roll Out MMR Vaccination Campaign
One million schoolchildren in England will be targeted in an vaccination campaign in an effort to curb the increase of the ongoing measles outbreak. Concerns have been raised that an outbreak similar...
England Roll Out MMR Vaccination Campaign
One million schoolchildren in England will be targeted in an vaccination campaign in an effort to curb the increase of the ongoing measles outbreak. Concerns have been raised that an outbreak similar...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2013
Children's Heart Services Moves To RoI
The Health and Social Care Board has recommended that children from Northern Ireland who need heart surgery should receive treatment in the Republic of Ireland. A report has said that the Royal Belfa...
Children's Heart Services Moves To RoI
The Health and Social Care Board has recommended that children from Northern Ireland who need heart surgery should receive treatment in the Republic of Ireland. A report has said that the Royal Belfa...
UK National News, Apr 25, 2013
Ofqual Propose Changes To GCSE English Grading
New proposals from England’s exams regulator will see the speaking and listening element of GCSE English no longer forming part of the overall grade. It follows concerns that over-generous marking of...
Ofqual Propose Changes To GCSE English Grading
New proposals from England’s exams regulator will see the speaking and listening element of GCSE English no longer forming part of the overall grade. It follows concerns that over-generous marking of...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Dry with clear skies this evening. Patchy cloud will increase at times overnight, but some clear spells too. Light winds and some patchy shallow mist or fog towards dawn. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
