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Northern Ireland News for March 2011
Recruitment News, Mar 31, 2011
Jobs Created As School Buildings Approved
The Irish Education Minister Ruairi Quinn has announced a €41.2m Summer building works scheme. he said that 453 primary and post-primary schools were listed as successful applicants. "The Government ...
Jobs Created As School Buildings Approved
The Irish Education Minister Ruairi Quinn has announced a €41.2m Summer building works scheme. he said that 453 primary and post-primary schools were listed as successful applicants. "The Government ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 31, 2011
NI's Paramilitary Watchdogs Dissolved
The very last reports from the paramilitary watchdogs on NI's illegal groups won't be seen until after the coming elections. NI Secretary of State, Owen Paterson said: "Due to the pre-election period...
NI's Paramilitary Watchdogs Dissolved
The very last reports from the paramilitary watchdogs on NI's illegal groups won't be seen until after the coming elections. NI Secretary of State, Owen Paterson said: "Due to the pre-election period...
UK National News, Mar 31, 2011
'No Immunity' For Libyan Foreign Minister
The Foreign Secretary has said the Libyan Foreign Minister will not be offered immunity from international or British justice. The Foreign Office confirmed that Musa Kusa, Gaddafi's insider, resigned...
'No Immunity' For Libyan Foreign Minister
The Foreign Secretary has said the Libyan Foreign Minister will not be offered immunity from international or British justice. The Foreign Office confirmed that Musa Kusa, Gaddafi's insider, resigned...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 31, 2011
Suspicious Device Found In Fermanagh
A suspicious object has been reported in a Co Fermanagh village. The object was spotted on the roadside of Dernawilt Road in Rosslea. DUP representative for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, Arlene Foster...
Suspicious Device Found In Fermanagh
A suspicious object has been reported in a Co Fermanagh village. The object was spotted on the roadside of Dernawilt Road in Rosslea. DUP representative for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, Arlene Foster...
UK National News, Mar 31, 2011
Ofcom Faces Budget Cuts
Ofcom has just announced a significant reduction in its budget for 2011/12. The independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries - with responsibilities across tel...
Ofcom Faces Budget Cuts
Ofcom has just announced a significant reduction in its budget for 2011/12. The independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries - with responsibilities across tel...
UK National News, Mar 31, 2011
Further Education Boosts Economy By £75 Billion
Further Education participants generate an additional £75bn for the economy over their lifetimes, with Apprenticeships generating around £40 for each pound of Government investment, new research shows...
Further Education Boosts Economy By £75 Billion
Further Education participants generate an additional £75bn for the economy over their lifetimes, with Apprenticeships generating around £40 for each pound of Government investment, new research shows...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 31, 2011
NI Misses Cancer Treatment Targets
Northern Ireland's hospitals have failed to meet target times for the treatment of patients referred for suspected cancer, a new report by the Department of Health revealed. Its guidelines say 95% o...
NI Misses Cancer Treatment Targets
Northern Ireland's hospitals have failed to meet target times for the treatment of patients referred for suspected cancer, a new report by the Department of Health revealed. Its guidelines say 95% o...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 31, 2011
Man Charged With Belfast Bomb Hoax
A 39-year-old man has appeared in Belfast Magistrates Court (pictured) on Thursday charged with causing a hoax bomb alert in Belfast this week. Gerard Chapman, from Antigua Street, is also charged wi...
Man Charged With Belfast Bomb Hoax
A 39-year-old man has appeared in Belfast Magistrates Court (pictured) on Thursday charged with causing a hoax bomb alert in Belfast this week. Gerard Chapman, from Antigua Street, is also charged wi...
UK National News, Mar 31, 2011
NHS 'Leading In Blood Clots Prevention'
The NHS is leading the way with its system of monitoring patients’ risk of forming blood clots while in hospital and ensuring appropriate prevention measures, Health Minister Lord Howe has said. Spea...
NHS 'Leading In Blood Clots Prevention'
The NHS is leading the way with its system of monitoring patients’ risk of forming blood clots while in hospital and ensuring appropriate prevention measures, Health Minister Lord Howe has said. Spea...
UK National News, Mar 31, 2011
BECTU Slams 'Incomprehensible' Arts Cuts
The broadcast union, BECTU, is warning of redundancies and company closures across Britain on top of thousands of job losses in the arts, as the scale of the Arts's Council cuts becomes clear. The Ar...
BECTU Slams 'Incomprehensible' Arts Cuts
The broadcast union, BECTU, is warning of redundancies and company closures across Britain on top of thousands of job losses in the arts, as the scale of the Arts's Council cuts becomes clear. The Ar...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 31, 2011
Dog Warden 'Hate Campaign' Condemned
Belfast dog wardens have been subjected to "a relentless campaign of intimidation and abuse," Belfast City Council has revealed. The campaign of intimidation was connected with a court case in which ...
Dog Warden 'Hate Campaign' Condemned
Belfast dog wardens have been subjected to "a relentless campaign of intimidation and abuse," Belfast City Council has revealed. The campaign of intimidation was connected with a court case in which ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 31, 2011
Californian Business Acquires Telecoms Firm
A north Belfast-based telecoms firm has been bought over by a leading California-based technology company in a multimillion-pound deal The start-up business Omiino Ltd - located on the Whitewell Road...
Californian Business Acquires Telecoms Firm
A north Belfast-based telecoms firm has been bought over by a leading California-based technology company in a multimillion-pound deal The start-up business Omiino Ltd - located on the Whitewell Road...
UK National News, Mar 31, 2011
DECC Lays Foundations For Smart Meters Rollout
A crucial step in delivering the UK’s energy security and low carbon future has been taken with the publication of the Government’s plans for the national rollout of smart meters. Alongside the Gover...
DECC Lays Foundations For Smart Meters Rollout
A crucial step in delivering the UK’s energy security and low carbon future has been taken with the publication of the Government’s plans for the national rollout of smart meters. Alongside the Gover...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 31, 2011
Full Steam Ahead For Railway Upgrade
Translink NI Railways has reopened the Coleraine – Portrush railway line following essential engineering work. The overall railway line upgrade project is now progressing ahead of schedule and due fo...
Full Steam Ahead For Railway Upgrade
Translink NI Railways has reopened the Coleraine – Portrush railway line following essential engineering work. The overall railway line upgrade project is now progressing ahead of schedule and due fo...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 31, 2011
Irish Bank 'Stress Tests' To Be Published
Trading in the Bank of Ireland and AIB has now been suspended for 24 hours. The move comes ahead of the publication of crucial stress tests today by the government. The full extent of financial trou...
Irish Bank 'Stress Tests' To Be Published
Trading in the Bank of Ireland and AIB has now been suspended for 24 hours. The move comes ahead of the publication of crucial stress tests today by the government. The full extent of financial trou...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 31, 2011
Online Marketing Is Tops For NI Businesses
Online marketing is powering ahead of more traditional marketing techniques. According to a University of Ulster marketing expert, Northern Ireland business are excelling by mixing a variety of meth...
Online Marketing Is Tops For NI Businesses
Online marketing is powering ahead of more traditional marketing techniques. According to a University of Ulster marketing expert, Northern Ireland business are excelling by mixing a variety of meth...
UK National News, Mar 31, 2011
Mayor Confirms Funding For Film London
Film London has announced that the Mayor of London will continue to invest in the agency. This commitment of funding ensures the UK capital has a dedicated film and media agency supporting and drivi...
Mayor Confirms Funding For Film London
Film London has announced that the Mayor of London will continue to invest in the agency. This commitment of funding ensures the UK capital has a dedicated film and media agency supporting and drivi...
Business News, Mar 31, 2011
Irish Bank 'Stress Tests' To Be Published
Trading in the Bank of Ireland and AIB has now been suspended for 24 hours. The move comes ahead of the publication of crucial stress tests today by the government. The full extent of financial trou...
Irish Bank 'Stress Tests' To Be Published
Trading in the Bank of Ireland and AIB has now been suspended for 24 hours. The move comes ahead of the publication of crucial stress tests today by the government. The full extent of financial trou...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 31, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
MI5 Cleared On Death The UK's Security Service had no role in the death of a Londonderry man murdered Real IRA member. Lord Carlile investigated concerns about the shooting of Kieran Doherty ...
Other NI News In Brief
MI5 Cleared On Death The UK's Security Service had no role in the death of a Londonderry man murdered Real IRA member. Lord Carlile investigated concerns about the shooting of Kieran Doherty ...
UK National News, Mar 31, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Met Office To Change Weather Warnings The Met Office has launched improvements to the National Severe Weather Warning Service that will bring clearer, more targeted warnings based on the likely impac...
Other UK News In Brief
Met Office To Change Weather Warnings The Met Office has launched improvements to the National Severe Weather Warning Service that will bring clearer, more targeted warnings based on the likely impac...
Business News, Mar 31, 2011
Shambles Yard Regeneration Moves Forward
A £1m project to regenerate Shambles Yard, Armagh, has been given the go ahead. An extensive consultation in 2007 received huge support towards investigating funding opportunities to develop the Sham...
Shambles Yard Regeneration Moves Forward
A £1m project to regenerate Shambles Yard, Armagh, has been given the go ahead. An extensive consultation in 2007 received huge support towards investigating funding opportunities to develop the Sham...
Business News, Mar 31, 2011
Bus Builder On Route To Success
A bus company based in Ballymena has won a contract worth more than £50m. The company director of Wrightbus Mark Nodder, said they will build about 450 buses over the next 18 months. He commented: "...
Bus Builder On Route To Success
A bus company based in Ballymena has won a contract worth more than £50m. The company director of Wrightbus Mark Nodder, said they will build about 450 buses over the next 18 months. He commented: "...
Business News, Mar 31, 2011
LinkedIn To Create 100 Dublin Jobs
A company that claims to be the world's largest professional network, LinkedIn - with more than 100 million members worldwide - is to create 100 new jobs in Dublin. Available over the next 12 months,...
LinkedIn To Create 100 Dublin Jobs
A company that claims to be the world's largest professional network, LinkedIn - with more than 100 million members worldwide - is to create 100 new jobs in Dublin. Available over the next 12 months,...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 30, 2011
Belfast Security Alert Raised In Parliament
Amid hopes that the ongoing security alert currently keeping many families from returning to their homes in north Belfast will end, DUP Deputy Leader, Nigel Dodds MP has raised the issue in Parliament...
Belfast Security Alert Raised In Parliament
Amid hopes that the ongoing security alert currently keeping many families from returning to their homes in north Belfast will end, DUP Deputy Leader, Nigel Dodds MP has raised the issue in Parliament...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 30, 2011
Michaela Suspect Turns State's Witness
One of the men held in connection with the murder of Michaela McAreavey has agreed to turn State's Witness. Legends Hotel room attendant Raj Theekoy had been charged with conspiracy to commit murder,...
Michaela Suspect Turns State's Witness
One of the men held in connection with the murder of Michaela McAreavey has agreed to turn State's Witness. Legends Hotel room attendant Raj Theekoy had been charged with conspiracy to commit murder,...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 30, 2011
Man Sentenced For Murder Of Baby Son
A 26-year-old man has been sentenced to 17 years in jail for murdering his baby son nearly three years ago. Co Antrim man Ryan Leslie was unanimously convicted of murdering and causing grievous bodi...
Man Sentenced For Murder Of Baby Son
A 26-year-old man has been sentenced to 17 years in jail for murdering his baby son nearly three years ago. Co Antrim man Ryan Leslie was unanimously convicted of murdering and causing grievous bodi...
UK National News, Mar 30, 2011
'Fake Bomb' Found On Flight From UK
An investigation has launched into how a fake bomb was transported on a cargo aircraft from the UK to Turkey. A spokesman at Department for Transport said the incident was being taken “very seriously...
'Fake Bomb' Found On Flight From UK
An investigation has launched into how a fake bomb was transported on a cargo aircraft from the UK to Turkey. A spokesman at Department for Transport said the incident was being taken “very seriously...
UK National News, Mar 30, 2011
Police Face Front Line Cuts
New data published today identifies the 'front line' in each police force and opens their books so the public can see how police resources are deployed in their area in comparison with other forces. ...
Police Face Front Line Cuts
New data published today identifies the 'front line' in each police force and opens their books so the public can see how police resources are deployed in their area in comparison with other forces. ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 30, 2011
Malta's NI Tourists Polled Over Libya
As the Libyan crisis worsens, NI people holidaying on Malta have been asked about concerns they might have about their visit to the picturesque island. There are fears that visitor numbers to what is...
Malta's NI Tourists Polled Over Libya
As the Libyan crisis worsens, NI people holidaying on Malta have been asked about concerns they might have about their visit to the picturesque island. There are fears that visitor numbers to what is...
UK National News, Mar 30, 2011
Sian Murder Accused Remanded
The man accused of the murder of Sian O'Callaghan has been remanded in custody at Bristol Crown Court. Christopher Halliwell, 47, a taxi driver from Ashbury Avenue in Swindon, made no application for...
Sian Murder Accused Remanded
The man accused of the murder of Sian O'Callaghan has been remanded in custody at Bristol Crown Court. Christopher Halliwell, 47, a taxi driver from Ashbury Avenue in Swindon, made no application for...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A mild and breezy Christmas Day. Also rather cloudy but mainly dry with a few bright or sunny spells developing, more especially over parts of Antrim and County Down. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:Cloudy, mainly dry at first this evening but then occasional outbreaks of rain developing overnight. Light southwest winds, and staying mild. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
