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Northern Ireland News for March 2011 : Page 11
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2011
Safety Focus For Prison Service Conference
A conference to promote a safer environment for prisoners and staff is being held by the Northern Ireland Prison Service. After several, high-profile tragedies in NI prisons where inmates managed to ...
Safety Focus For Prison Service Conference
A conference to promote a safer environment for prisoners and staff is being held by the Northern Ireland Prison Service. After several, high-profile tragedies in NI prisons where inmates managed to ...
UK National News, Mar 10, 2011
Business Group Calls For Radical Budget To Get Britain Trading
A leading business group has called on George Osborne to deliver a Budget which will revolutionise trading conditions for Britain's smaller firms. The Forum of Private Business is arguing that the C...
Business Group Calls For Radical Budget To Get Britain Trading
A leading business group has called on George Osborne to deliver a Budget which will revolutionise trading conditions for Britain's smaller firms. The Forum of Private Business is arguing that the C...
UK National News, Mar 10, 2011
Oxfordshire Partnership To Boost Local Growth
Business Minister Mark Prisk has met with the Oxfordshire local enterprise partnership to discuss the vital role they will play in boosting local growth. The partnership is now completely formed, aft...
Oxfordshire Partnership To Boost Local Growth
Business Minister Mark Prisk has met with the Oxfordshire local enterprise partnership to discuss the vital role they will play in boosting local growth. The partnership is now completely formed, aft...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2011
Coastguard 'SOS' Received By Penning
A recently launched campaign to save Bangor's endangered Coastguard Station has moved up a notch with news that coastguard staff have meet with Mike Penning, the UK Shipping Minister (pictured left, w...
Coastguard 'SOS' Received By Penning
A recently launched campaign to save Bangor's endangered Coastguard Station has moved up a notch with news that coastguard staff have meet with Mike Penning, the UK Shipping Minister (pictured left, w...
Business News, Mar 10, 2011
Anger As NI Budget Voted Through
The Executive budget has been passed by the Assembly at Stormont - but only by 67 votes to 31 after amendments proposed by the Ulster Unionists and the SDLP were defeated and seven hours of debate on ...
Anger As NI Budget Voted Through
The Executive budget has been passed by the Assembly at Stormont - but only by 67 votes to 31 after amendments proposed by the Ulster Unionists and the SDLP were defeated and seven hours of debate on ...
UK National News, Mar 10, 2011
Scottish Flu Vaccination At Highest Level
Dr Andrew Buist, Joint Deputy Chairman of the British Medical Association’s Scottish General Practitioners Committee has today, praised colleagues across Scotland for their efforts in ensuring that th...
Scottish Flu Vaccination At Highest Level
Dr Andrew Buist, Joint Deputy Chairman of the British Medical Association’s Scottish General Practitioners Committee has today, praised colleagues across Scotland for their efforts in ensuring that th...
Business News, Mar 10, 2011
Belfast's Westside Regeneration Moves Ahead
The next steps in the proposed regeneration of the Westside area of Belfast city centre have been revealed. These include a new promotional campaign and website for developers to declare their intere...
Belfast's Westside Regeneration Moves Ahead
The next steps in the proposed regeneration of the Westside area of Belfast city centre have been revealed. These include a new promotional campaign and website for developers to declare their intere...
UK National News, Mar 10, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
All Clear After Heathrow Terminal 5 Evacuation The Metropolitan Police have given the all clear after Heathrow Terminal 5 was evacuated due to a suspect package. It has been reported that a suspect i...
Other UK News In Brief
All Clear After Heathrow Terminal 5 Evacuation The Metropolitan Police have given the all clear after Heathrow Terminal 5 was evacuated due to a suspect package. It has been reported that a suspect i...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2011
Critics Track Cycle Helmets Bill
Controversial draft legislation on the use of cycle helmets could have a particularly harsh impact on children from socially deprived areas. That's the news that will be given to the Assembly's Envi...
Critics Track Cycle Helmets Bill
Controversial draft legislation on the use of cycle helmets could have a particularly harsh impact on children from socially deprived areas. That's the news that will be given to the Assembly's Envi...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2011
Belfast's Westside Regeneration Moves Ahead
The next steps in the proposed regeneration of the Westside area of Belfast city centre have been revealed. These include a new promotional campaign and website for developers to declare their intere...
Belfast's Westside Regeneration Moves Ahead
The next steps in the proposed regeneration of the Westside area of Belfast city centre have been revealed. These include a new promotional campaign and website for developers to declare their intere...
Business News, Mar 10, 2011
DUP Seeks Resolution To Quarry Crisis
DUP MEP Diane Dodds has met with European Commissioner for Competition, Joaquín Almunia, to brief him on the devastating impact on the Northern Ireland quarry industry as a result of the suspension of...
DUP Seeks Resolution To Quarry Crisis
DUP MEP Diane Dodds has met with European Commissioner for Competition, Joaquín Almunia, to brief him on the devastating impact on the Northern Ireland quarry industry as a result of the suspension of...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2011
Aluminium Manufacturer Boosts Irish Sales
A Co Antrim-based firm that provides aluminium window, door and curtain walling solutions for fabricators, developers and architects, Metal Technology, has secured sales of £2m in the Republic of Irel...
Aluminium Manufacturer Boosts Irish Sales
A Co Antrim-based firm that provides aluminium window, door and curtain walling solutions for fabricators, developers and architects, Metal Technology, has secured sales of £2m in the Republic of Irel...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
RIR Tragedy A soldier taking part in an operation in the Nad Ali area of Helmand province on Wednesday has been killed after his vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb. The soldier's death brings...
Other NI News In Brief
RIR Tragedy A soldier taking part in an operation in the Nad Ali area of Helmand province on Wednesday has been killed after his vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb. The soldier's death brings...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 9, 2011
UUP/SDLP To Defy Stormont Budget
The leader of the mainly nationalist SDLP, Margaret Ritchie has revealed that the SDLP will attempt to amend the final Stormont Finance Bill before it passes the Assembly today. Both the SDLP and the...
UUP/SDLP To Defy Stormont Budget
The leader of the mainly nationalist SDLP, Margaret Ritchie has revealed that the SDLP will attempt to amend the final Stormont Finance Bill before it passes the Assembly today. Both the SDLP and the...
UK National News, Mar 9, 2011
PM Defends Response Over Libya
The Prime Minister has responded to strong criticism in the commons over the government's response to the Libyan crisis. David Cameron stood by claims that Britain led the way in getting a UN resolut...
PM Defends Response Over Libya
The Prime Minister has responded to strong criticism in the commons over the government's response to the Libyan crisis. David Cameron stood by claims that Britain led the way in getting a UN resolut...
UK National News, Mar 9, 2011
Yorkshire Ripper Loses Life Tariff Bid
The Yorkshire Ripper has lost his case to go to the highest court to challenge an order that he should never be released. In 1981 Sutcliffe received 20 life sentences for murdering 13 women and attem...
Yorkshire Ripper Loses Life Tariff Bid
The Yorkshire Ripper has lost his case to go to the highest court to challenge an order that he should never be released. In 1981 Sutcliffe received 20 life sentences for murdering 13 women and attem...
UK National News, Mar 9, 2011
£4M For Nuclear Security Abroad
The UK will make a contribution of £4M to the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Nuclear Security Fund for 2011-13. This will support work to enhance global nuclear security. The contribution was m...
£4M For Nuclear Security Abroad
The UK will make a contribution of £4M to the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Nuclear Security Fund for 2011-13. This will support work to enhance global nuclear security. The contribution was m...
UK National News, Mar 9, 2011
Man Jailed For Murder Of 88-Year-Old Woman
A 34-year-old man has been sentenced to 32 years in prison after being found guilty of the murder of an 88-year-old woman in Charlton. Police were called on Saturday, 15 May 2010 to a flat in Valian...
Man Jailed For Murder Of 88-Year-Old Woman
A 34-year-old man has been sentenced to 32 years in prison after being found guilty of the murder of an 88-year-old woman in Charlton. Police were called on Saturday, 15 May 2010 to a flat in Valian...
UK National News, Mar 9, 2011
Doctors Welcome Action To Tackle Tobacco Promotion
Today, marking national no smoking day, Doctors have expressed their satisfaction to hear that the government in England has finally decided to implement a ban on tobacco displays in shops. On hearin...
Doctors Welcome Action To Tackle Tobacco Promotion
Today, marking national no smoking day, Doctors have expressed their satisfaction to hear that the government in England has finally decided to implement a ban on tobacco displays in shops. On hearin...
Business News, Mar 9, 2011
UUP/SDLP To Defy Stormont Budget
The leader of the mainly nationalist SDLP, Margaret Ritchie has revealed that the SDLP will attempt to amend the final Stormont Finance Bill before it passes the Assembly today. Both the SDLP and the...
UUP/SDLP To Defy Stormont Budget
The leader of the mainly nationalist SDLP, Margaret Ritchie has revealed that the SDLP will attempt to amend the final Stormont Finance Bill before it passes the Assembly today. Both the SDLP and the...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 9, 2011
Actors 'Play Their Part' To Fight Cuts
Actors are taking to the world stage with news that all Equity members in Northern Ireland are being asked to join an upcoming Trade Union Congress (TUC) march to protect jobs from expected post-NI bu...
Actors 'Play Their Part' To Fight Cuts
Actors are taking to the world stage with news that all Equity members in Northern Ireland are being asked to join an upcoming Trade Union Congress (TUC) march to protect jobs from expected post-NI bu...
UK National News, Mar 9, 2011
Major UK Studios Fund British Films
Film and Television Studios Group Pinewood Shepperton have announced plans to provide funding for smaller British film productions. The firm, a leading provider of service to the global film and tele...
Major UK Studios Fund British Films
Film and Television Studios Group Pinewood Shepperton have announced plans to provide funding for smaller British film productions. The firm, a leading provider of service to the global film and tele...
Recruitment News, Mar 9, 2011
Rise In Demand For Agricultural Courses
Students are reportedly deserting courses linked to the property sector in their droves, but record numbers are applying for degree programmes in the booming agriculture sector. According to new Cent...
Rise In Demand For Agricultural Courses
Students are reportedly deserting courses linked to the property sector in their droves, but record numbers are applying for degree programmes in the booming agriculture sector. According to new Cent...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 9, 2011
Jail Expansion Boosts Builders
Work has now started on the long-awaited new 120 cell block at Maghaberry Prison in Co Antrim - with a considerable fillip resulting from the multi-million pound contract at a time of recession. Part...
Jail Expansion Boosts Builders
Work has now started on the long-awaited new 120 cell block at Maghaberry Prison in Co Antrim - with a considerable fillip resulting from the multi-million pound contract at a time of recession. Part...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 9, 2011
Young Farmers' Sponsorship Welcomed
There's news today of welcome commercial sponsorship that is helping to assure the continuation of an important rural initiative. Just weeks after heated debate over a since revised plan to cut subst...
Young Farmers' Sponsorship Welcomed
There's news today of welcome commercial sponsorship that is helping to assure the continuation of an important rural initiative. Just weeks after heated debate over a since revised plan to cut subst...
UK National News, Mar 9, 2011
Company Fined For Asbestos Exposure
A refurbishment company has been fined after workers and the public were exposed to asbestos in a Leicestershire village. Shengxuan Company Ltd was converting a shop in Borough Street, Castle Doningt...
Company Fined For Asbestos Exposure
A refurbishment company has been fined after workers and the public were exposed to asbestos in a Leicestershire village. Shengxuan Company Ltd was converting a shop in Borough Street, Castle Doningt...
UK National News, Mar 9, 2011
Government And Aerospace Come Together To Deliver Growth Programme
A new government and aerospace group set up to tackle issues affecting the competitiveness of the sector - met for the first time today. The group, the Aerospace Growth Partnership, will be jointly c...
Government And Aerospace Come Together To Deliver Growth Programme
A new government and aerospace group set up to tackle issues affecting the competitiveness of the sector - met for the first time today. The group, the Aerospace Growth Partnership, will be jointly c...
UK National News, Mar 9, 2011
Carbon Action Plan Lays Down Whitehall Deadlines
A cross-Government action plan on climate change backed by the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister has been launched setting strict actions and deadlines for Whitehall. The new Carbon Plan sets ...
Carbon Action Plan Lays Down Whitehall Deadlines
A cross-Government action plan on climate change backed by the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister has been launched setting strict actions and deadlines for Whitehall. The new Carbon Plan sets ...
UK National News, Mar 9, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Appeal Launched Over Man Missing Since 2004 Detectives from Hackney investigating the disappearance of Barry Walsh are renewing appeals for information regarding his whereabouts. Barry Walsh, 37, wa...
Other UK News In Brief
Appeal Launched Over Man Missing Since 2004 Detectives from Hackney investigating the disappearance of Barry Walsh are renewing appeals for information regarding his whereabouts. Barry Walsh, 37, wa...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 9, 2011
Gig-Goers Warned Of Online Scams
Gig-goers and sports fans have been warned not to be conned by the increasing number of sophisticated fake ticketing sites that are appearing online. The Trading Standards Service (TSS) is warning th...
Gig-Goers Warned Of Online Scams
Gig-goers and sports fans have been warned not to be conned by the increasing number of sophisticated fake ticketing sites that are appearing online. The Trading Standards Service (TSS) is warning th...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:It will be rather cloudy with scattered sleet and snow showers but mostly rain near the North coast. Feeling bitterly cold in fresh or strong northerly wind. Maximum temperature 4 °C.Tonight:Clear intervals and wintry showers, most frequent in the north but mostly of rain along the North Coast. A cold night with risk of icy stretches. Minimum temperature -1 °C.
