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Northern Ireland News for March 2011 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Mar 30, 2011
Ballymena 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: "...
Ballymena 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: "...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 30, 2011
Council Aims To Get Belfast Working
Belfast City Council is holding a free business advice clinic next week to help those who have been made redundant or anyone simply looking for a new direction to take. 'New Directions' will be held ...
Council Aims To Get Belfast Working
Belfast City Council is holding a free business advice clinic next week to help those who have been made redundant or anyone simply looking for a new direction to take. 'New Directions' will be held ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 30, 2011
City Of Culture Investment Boosts Builders
The regeneration company Ilex is set to take a lead role in a £10m investment in vital venues, community infrastructure and physical enhancement in Londonderry. Ilex will take the initiative in prepa...
City Of Culture Investment Boosts Builders
The regeneration company Ilex is set to take a lead role in a £10m investment in vital venues, community infrastructure and physical enhancement in Londonderry. Ilex will take the initiative in prepa...
UK National News, Mar 30, 2011
Killer Of Baby Son Sentenced For Murder
A 26-year-old from Co Antrim has been sentenced to 17 years in jail for murdering his baby son nearly three years ago. Newtownabbey man, Ryan Leslie was unanimously convicted of murdering and causin...
Killer Of Baby Son Sentenced For Murder
A 26-year-old from Co Antrim has been sentenced to 17 years in jail for murdering his baby son nearly three years ago. Newtownabbey man, Ryan Leslie was unanimously convicted of murdering and causin...
UK National News, Mar 30, 2011
Malta Tourists 'Not Worried' Over Libya
Holidaymakers on Malta have been asked about any concerns they might have about their visit to the Mediterranean island. There are fears that visitor numbers from the UK to what is Europe's nearest n...
Malta Tourists 'Not Worried' Over Libya
Holidaymakers on Malta have been asked about any concerns they might have about their visit to the Mediterranean island. There are fears that visitor numbers from the UK to what is Europe's nearest n...
UK National News, Mar 30, 2011
BAA To Press Ahead With Airport Sales
BAA should still be required to sell Stansted Airport and Edinburgh or Glasgow Airport, the Competition Commission (CC) has provisionally concluded today. The CC has been considering whether there h...
BAA To Press Ahead With Airport Sales
BAA should still be required to sell Stansted Airport and Edinburgh or Glasgow Airport, the Competition Commission (CC) has provisionally concluded today. The CC has been considering whether there h...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 30, 2011
Robert Dunlop Statue Unveiled
A statue commemorating the legendary motorcyclist Robert Dunlop has been unveiled in his hometown of Ballymoney. The bronze sculpture of Robert in his racing leathers stands in a dedicated remembranc...
Robert Dunlop Statue Unveiled
A statue commemorating the legendary motorcyclist Robert Dunlop has been unveiled in his hometown of Ballymoney. The bronze sculpture of Robert in his racing leathers stands in a dedicated remembranc...
UK National News, Mar 30, 2011
Further Education 'Generates Revenue'
Further Education (FE) participants generate an additional £75bn for the economy over their lifetimes, with Apprenticeships generating around £40 for each pound of Government investment, new research ...
Further Education 'Generates Revenue'
Further Education (FE) participants generate an additional £75bn for the economy over their lifetimes, with Apprenticeships generating around £40 for each pound of Government investment, new research ...
Recruitment News, Mar 30, 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,...
Business News, Mar 30, 2011
Galway Port To Welcome Luxury Liners
Some of the biggest cruise liner companies in the world may soon include the planned new Galway Port on their travel itinerary. A proposed €200m port redevelopment is progressing rapidly with a recen...
Galway Port To Welcome Luxury Liners
Some of the biggest cruise liner companies in the world may soon include the planned new Galway Port on their travel itinerary. A proposed €200m port redevelopment is progressing rapidly with a recen...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 30, 2011
Controlled Explosions In North Belfast Alert
Up to 200 families have been evacuated from their homes in north Belfast as Army bomb experts carried out the second of two controlled explosions on a suspicious device today. Police had been underta...
Controlled Explosions In North Belfast Alert
Up to 200 families have been evacuated from their homes in north Belfast as Army bomb experts carried out the second of two controlled explosions on a suspicious device today. Police had been underta...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 30, 2011
Strabane Joins Lifford In Border Development
Plans to regenerate the riverside area of two border towns have received a €1m funding boost. The 'Reconciliation Through the Riverine Project' aims to totally transform the border area around Straba...
Strabane Joins Lifford In Border Development
Plans to regenerate the riverside area of two border towns have received a €1m funding boost. The 'Reconciliation Through the Riverine Project' aims to totally transform the border area around Straba...
UK National News, Mar 30, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Libyan Diplomats Expelled Five Libyan diplomats are to be expelled, Foreign Secretary William Hague has said. While updating MPs on the crisis today he said they are seen as being most supportive of ...
Other UK News In Brief
Libyan Diplomats Expelled Five Libyan diplomats are to be expelled, Foreign Secretary William Hague has said. While updating MPs on the crisis today he said they are seen as being most supportive of ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 30, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
'Kidnap Bid' Charge Three people have been charged with kidnapping following an incident in Bangor over the weekend. A man and a woman in their 20s appeared at Newtownards Magistrates Court y...
Other NI News In Brief
'Kidnap Bid' Charge Three people have been charged with kidnapping following an incident in Bangor over the weekend. A man and a woman in their 20s appeared at Newtownards Magistrates Court y...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 29, 2011
North Belfast Bomb Alert Follows Shooting
A security operation is underway in the Oldpark area of north Belfast following a claim that a suspicious object has been abandoned in the area. It came hours after the PSNI was investigating shots b...
North Belfast Bomb Alert Follows Shooting
A security operation is underway in the Oldpark area of north Belfast following a claim that a suspicious object has been abandoned in the area. It came hours after the PSNI was investigating shots b...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 29, 2011
'Single Punch' Killer Jailed For 18 Months
Relatives of a Cookstown man who died after he was punched in the head have spoken of their "shock and disbelief" that the man convicted of killing him will serve just a year-and-a-half behind bars. ...
'Single Punch' Killer Jailed For 18 Months
Relatives of a Cookstown man who died after he was punched in the head have spoken of their "shock and disbelief" that the man convicted of killing him will serve just a year-and-a-half behind bars. ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 29, 2011
Online Training Tackles Sexual Abuse
Victims of sexual abuse are in focus today as the University of Ulster revealed that it has developed new e-learning courses to train health professionals in spotting the tell-tale signs of such abuse...
Online Training Tackles Sexual Abuse
Victims of sexual abuse are in focus today as the University of Ulster revealed that it has developed new e-learning courses to train health professionals in spotting the tell-tale signs of such abuse...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 29, 2011
'Threat' Cell Note Probe Underway
A criminal inquiry has begun after a prison officer allegedly planted personal details about his governor on a note in a dissident republican suspect's cell. The note planted in the cell of Brendan M...
'Threat' Cell Note Probe Underway
A criminal inquiry has begun after a prison officer allegedly planted personal details about his governor on a note in a dissident republican suspect's cell. The note planted in the cell of Brendan M...
UK National News, Mar 29, 2011
'Libya Alliance' In London Conference
Amid UN-backed military action, the international allies are meeting in London today to decide the next steps to take in Libya. Prime Minister David Cameron said he hoped the meeting would encourage...
'Libya Alliance' In London Conference
Amid UN-backed military action, the international allies are meeting in London today to decide the next steps to take in Libya. Prime Minister David Cameron said he hoped the meeting would encourage...
UK National News, Mar 29, 2011
Man Jailed For Sexually Assaulting Children
A man who sexually assaulted two young children in a fast-food restaurant has been jailed at Woolwich Crown Court. 23-year-old Simon Archer from Belvedere was given an indeterminate sentence for publ...
Man Jailed For Sexually Assaulting Children
A man who sexually assaulted two young children in a fast-food restaurant has been jailed at Woolwich Crown Court. 23-year-old Simon Archer from Belvedere was given an indeterminate sentence for publ...
UK National News, Mar 29, 2011
Task Force To Improve Levels Of Employee Engagement
The Prime Minister today gave his backing to a new independent Employee Engagement Task Force during a launch event at 10 Downing Street. Members of the Government sponsored, industry led Task Force ...
Task Force To Improve Levels Of Employee Engagement
The Prime Minister today gave his backing to a new independent Employee Engagement Task Force during a launch event at 10 Downing Street. Members of the Government sponsored, industry led Task Force ...
UK National News, Mar 29, 2011
Sian Police Finish Search
After recovering a the body of a woman in Eastleach, Gloucestershire, Police have drawn their search to a close. The scene has now been released. Detectives are continuing their work to identify the ...
Sian Police Finish Search
After recovering a the body of a woman in Eastleach, Gloucestershire, Police have drawn their search to a close. The scene has now been released. Detectives are continuing their work to identify the ...
UK National News, Mar 29, 2011
Two Women Found Dead In Sheffield
The bodies of a mother and daughter have been found at a house in Hemsworth, in Sheffield. The discovery was made by police at an address on Ironside Road at 0740 BST. A man has been arrested on sus...
Two Women Found Dead In Sheffield
The bodies of a mother and daughter have been found at a house in Hemsworth, in Sheffield. The discovery was made by police at an address on Ironside Road at 0740 BST. A man has been arrested on sus...
UK National News, Mar 29, 2011
Northern Ireland Jail 'Threat' Note Probed
A criminal inquiry has begun after a prison officer allegedly planted personal details about his governor on a note in a dissident republican suspect's cell. The note planted in the cell of Brendan M...
Northern Ireland Jail 'Threat' Note Probed
A criminal inquiry has begun after a prison officer allegedly planted personal details about his governor on a note in a dissident republican suspect's cell. The note planted in the cell of Brendan M...
Recruitment News, Mar 29, 2011
Visteon Workers In London Protests
Former workers at the Visteon car plant in west Belfast will be attending protests in London. The demonstration coincides with MPs meeting with senior management from Ford. The US firm took over the...
Visteon Workers In London Protests
Former workers at the Visteon car plant in west Belfast will be attending protests in London. The demonstration coincides with MPs meeting with senior management from Ford. The US firm took over the...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 29, 2011
Robinson Supports Derry Cancer Unit Plan
The outgoing Stormont First Minister, Peter Robinson, has announced his commitment to a new radiotherapy unit at Altnagelvin Hospital. His statement follows the former Health Minister Michael McGimps...
Robinson Supports Derry Cancer Unit Plan
The outgoing Stormont First Minister, Peter Robinson, has announced his commitment to a new radiotherapy unit at Altnagelvin Hospital. His statement follows the former Health Minister Michael McGimps...
UK National News, Mar 29, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Man Missing From Hospital Police are appealing for assistance to trace a man who went missing from Hillingdon Hospital, Uxbridge. Virginus Uselis, 35, was last seen on Thursday 24 March at approxima...
Other UK News In Brief
Man Missing From Hospital Police are appealing for assistance to trace a man who went missing from Hillingdon Hospital, Uxbridge. Virginus Uselis, 35, was last seen on Thursday 24 March at approxima...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 29, 2011
Older NI People's Care In Election Focus
Election candidates are to be lobbied over the care provided in residential and nursing homes. Providing care for vulnerable people and the elderly will be the greatest logistical and financial chall...
Older NI People's Care In Election Focus
Election candidates are to be lobbied over the care provided in residential and nursing homes. Providing care for vulnerable people and the elderly will be the greatest logistical and financial chall...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 29, 2011
Taoiseach To Face Questions On Moriarty
The Irish Premier is expected to respond to questions in a debate on the contentious Moriarty Tribunal report tomorrow. The Dublin government's list has not yet been finalised, but Edna Kenny (pictur...
Taoiseach To Face Questions On Moriarty
The Irish Premier is expected to respond to questions in a debate on the contentious Moriarty Tribunal report tomorrow. The Dublin government's list has not yet been finalised, but Edna Kenny (pictur...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 29, 2011
Film Festival Rolls Out The Red Carpet
The 11th Belfast Film Festival opens this week with a star-studded line-up of guests flying in for various events across the 15-day programme. The Festival kicks off on Thursday at the Movie House, ...
Film Festival Rolls Out The Red Carpet
The 11th Belfast Film Festival opens this week with a star-studded line-up of guests flying in for various events across the 15-day programme. The Festival kicks off on Thursday at the Movie House, ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy. Also mainly dry at first this evening but then occasional outbreaks of rain developing overnight. Light southwest winds, and staying mild. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
