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Northern Ireland News for March 2011 : Page 6
UK National News, Mar 22, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Met Office Supports Climate Week Climate Week has kicked off and aims to highlight the many positive steps already being taken by people throughout the country to tackle climate change. The Met Offic...
Other UK News In Brief
Met Office Supports Climate Week Climate Week has kicked off and aims to highlight the many positive steps already being taken by people throughout the country to tackle climate change. The Met Offic...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2011
Residents Evacuated After Discovery Of Suspicious Device
A number of houses have been evacuated in Londonderry following the discovery of a suspicious object on a car windscreen, at Kinnego Park in the Foyle Springs area. Army bomb experts have been in the...
Residents Evacuated After Discovery Of Suspicious Device
A number of houses have been evacuated in Londonderry following the discovery of a suspicious object on a car windscreen, at Kinnego Park in the Foyle Springs area. Army bomb experts have been in the...
UK National News, Mar 21, 2011
UK Missile Strikes Continue In Libya
A second night of UK missile strikes has taken place in Libya. As part of an international coalition with the US and France, UK forces are trying to protect civilians from Col Gaddafi's attacks. RAF...
UK Missile Strikes Continue In Libya
A second night of UK missile strikes has taken place in Libya. As part of an international coalition with the US and France, UK forces are trying to protect civilians from Col Gaddafi's attacks. RAF...
UK National News, Mar 21, 2011
Hammersmith Murder Victim Named
Police have named the victim of a murder in Hammersmith last week. The victim was 29-year-old Piotr Maculewicz, a Polish national. Around 7.15pm on Friday 11 March, police were called to a man unco...
Hammersmith Murder Victim Named
Police have named the victim of a murder in Hammersmith last week. The victim was 29-year-old Piotr Maculewicz, a Polish national. Around 7.15pm on Friday 11 March, police were called to a man unco...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2011
Upgrade For Newry Town Centre
Newry town centre is to benefit from a £1.8million public realm scheme. Social Security Agency Financial Social Development Minister, Alex Attwood, made the announcement. Attwood commented: "This in...
Upgrade For Newry Town Centre
Newry town centre is to benefit from a £1.8million public realm scheme. Social Security Agency Financial Social Development Minister, Alex Attwood, made the announcement. Attwood commented: "This in...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2011
Findings Of Hospital Superbug 'Harrowing'
The results of a public inquiry into an outbreak of a hospital superbug, Clostridium Difficile, in Northern Trust hospitals were revealed today. It is believed 31 people died as a result of the outbr...
Findings Of Hospital Superbug 'Harrowing'
The results of a public inquiry into an outbreak of a hospital superbug, Clostridium Difficile, in Northern Trust hospitals were revealed today. It is believed 31 people died as a result of the outbr...
UK National News, Mar 21, 2011
Life Sentence For 25-Year-Old Man
A 25-year-old man has been jailed for life for the murder of 18-year-old student Mahir Osman. Ahmed Farah, of no fixed abode, was found guilty of the murder of Mahir Osman on 28 January 2006. He was...
Life Sentence For 25-Year-Old Man
A 25-year-old man has been jailed for life for the murder of 18-year-old student Mahir Osman. Ahmed Farah, of no fixed abode, was found guilty of the murder of Mahir Osman on 28 January 2006. He was...
UK National News, Mar 21, 2011
Streamlined Service To Help Bereaved Relatives
People across the UK dealing with the difficult situation of the death of a relative will now be able to check if they’re eligible for help with funeral costs or for other benefits in just one phone c...
Streamlined Service To Help Bereaved Relatives
People across the UK dealing with the difficult situation of the death of a relative will now be able to check if they’re eligible for help with funeral costs or for other benefits in just one phone c...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2011
Rev Jesse Jackson Visits Northern Ireland
American civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson has praised the progress made by the communities of Northern Ireland when he attended a number of civic engagements in Londonderry and Belfast dur...
Rev Jesse Jackson Visits Northern Ireland
American civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson has praised the progress made by the communities of Northern Ireland when he attended a number of civic engagements in Londonderry and Belfast dur...
UK National News, Mar 21, 2011
New Guidance To Improve Care For Vulnerable Patients
The Department of Health has launched four new sets of guidance to improve the care of vulnerable people in NHS funded care. The documents remind staff and managers across the health service of the im...
New Guidance To Improve Care For Vulnerable Patients
The Department of Health has launched four new sets of guidance to improve the care of vulnerable people in NHS funded care. The documents remind staff and managers across the health service of the im...
UK National News, Mar 21, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Commission On UK Bill Of Rights Launched An independent Commission to investigate the case for a UK Bill of Rights has been launched by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Secretary of State for Ju...
Other UK News In Brief
Commission On UK Bill Of Rights Launched An independent Commission to investigate the case for a UK Bill of Rights has been launched by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Secretary of State for Ju...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2011
Report Investigates Likely Career Paths Of NI Communities
A report carried out by a Working Group on Educational Underachievement revealed that young Protestants from socially disadvantaged backgrounds are less likely to further their education at university...
Report Investigates Likely Career Paths Of NI Communities
A report carried out by a Working Group on Educational Underachievement revealed that young Protestants from socially disadvantaged backgrounds are less likely to further their education at university...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2011
University Staff To Strike Over Pensions
Strike action by university lecturers will affect about 50,000 students in Northern Ireland. Queen's University and the University of Ulster will be hit by the stoppage, which is over changes to pens...
University Staff To Strike Over Pensions
Strike action by university lecturers will affect about 50,000 students in Northern Ireland. Queen's University and the University of Ulster will be hit by the stoppage, which is over changes to pens...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2011
Poots Praises Grahams HQ Accolade
The award of a presitigious international certificate for sustainable design has been recognised. The NI Environment Minister Edwin Poots has congratulated Graham Construction after it was awarded th...
Poots Praises Grahams HQ Accolade
The award of a presitigious international certificate for sustainable design has been recognised. The NI Environment Minister Edwin Poots has congratulated Graham Construction after it was awarded th...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2011
Dalriada Festival Celebrates Shared Heritage
Northern Ireland and Scotland's interlinked heritage is set to see a revival at this year's P&O Dalriada Festival in June. The festival was launched in March in Belfast's Corn Market, boasting perfo...
Dalriada Festival Celebrates Shared Heritage
Northern Ireland and Scotland's interlinked heritage is set to see a revival at this year's P&O Dalriada Festival in June. The festival was launched in March in Belfast's Corn Market, boasting perfo...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Armed Robbery At Royal Victoria Hospital An armed robbery has taken place in the grounds of the Royal Victoria Hospital in west Belfast. Two men with a handgun threatened a cash delivery drive...
Other NI News In Brief
Armed Robbery At Royal Victoria Hospital An armed robbery has taken place in the grounds of the Royal Victoria Hospital in west Belfast. Two men with a handgun threatened a cash delivery drive...
Business News, Mar 21, 2011
Plans For Limerick Motorway Axed
A controversial plan to build a multi-million euro motorway from Adare to Abbeyfeale has been scrapped due to a lack of funding. The decision to axe the plans was confirmed by Limerick County Council...
Plans For Limerick Motorway Axed
A controversial plan to build a multi-million euro motorway from Adare to Abbeyfeale has been scrapped due to a lack of funding. The decision to axe the plans was confirmed by Limerick County Council...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2011
PM Cautious Over Libya's Ceasefire
In response to the Libyan leader's announcement of an immediate ceasefire, the Prime Minister, has responded with caution. David Cameron responded by saying he would judge Col Muammar Gaddafi "by his...
PM Cautious Over Libya's Ceasefire
In response to the Libyan leader's announcement of an immediate ceasefire, the Prime Minister, has responded with caution. David Cameron responded by saying he would judge Col Muammar Gaddafi "by his...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2011
30 Year Sentence For BA Terror Plotter
A former British Airways worker has been jailed for 30 years over terrorist plotting. Rajib Karim, 31, from Newcastle, was employed as a software engineer and used his position to access information ...
30 Year Sentence For BA Terror Plotter
A former British Airways worker has been jailed for 30 years over terrorist plotting. Rajib Karim, 31, from Newcastle, was employed as a software engineer and used his position to access information ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2011
Obama To Meet Queen In Ireland?
US President Barack Obama is coming to Ireland, it has been revealed. Speaking at the traditional shamrock ceremony in Washington on St Patrick's Day, President Obama confirmed his intention to visit...
Obama To Meet Queen In Ireland?
US President Barack Obama is coming to Ireland, it has been revealed. Speaking at the traditional shamrock ceremony in Washington on St Patrick's Day, President Obama confirmed his intention to visit...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2011
Peaceful Paddy's Day Rocks Belfast
The St Patrick's Day celebrations passed off largely without incident yesterday - with a huge concert success to top it off. Hours before The Commitments hit the Odyssey stage, even Belfast's Holylan...
Peaceful Paddy's Day Rocks Belfast
The St Patrick's Day celebrations passed off largely without incident yesterday - with a huge concert success to top it off. Hours before The Commitments hit the Odyssey stage, even Belfast's Holylan...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2011
Edinburgh Airport Reopens
Following an evacuation, over the discovery of a suspicious package, Edinburgh airport has now reopened. After police sealed off the surrounding area, operator BAA had advised passengers not to trave...
Edinburgh Airport Reopens
Following an evacuation, over the discovery of a suspicious package, Edinburgh airport has now reopened. After police sealed off the surrounding area, operator BAA had advised passengers not to trave...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2011
Queen In Ireland When Obama Drops In?
The US President Barack Obama is coming to Ireland, and he could be there at the same time as The Queen's historic visit to the Emerald Isle takes place. Speaking at the traditional shamrock ceremony...
Queen In Ireland When Obama Drops In?
The US President Barack Obama is coming to Ireland, and he could be there at the same time as The Queen's historic visit to the Emerald Isle takes place. Speaking at the traditional shamrock ceremony...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2011
Pharma Jobs Injection For Co Antrim
A fresh investment in high-tech pharmacology is to bring a major boost for jobs and allow an established company to upgrade its facilities and strengthen its sales, marketing and production capability...
Pharma Jobs Injection For Co Antrim
A fresh investment in high-tech pharmacology is to bring a major boost for jobs and allow an established company to upgrade its facilities and strengthen its sales, marketing and production capability...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2011
Chancellor Urged Not To Forget About Finance In Budget
A small business support organisation has urged George Osborne not to forget the issue of bank lending in the forthcoming Budget. The Forum of Private Business is calling on the Chancellor to remembe...
Chancellor Urged Not To Forget About Finance In Budget
A small business support organisation has urged George Osborne not to forget the issue of bank lending in the forthcoming Budget. The Forum of Private Business is calling on the Chancellor to remembe...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2011
£18m Lyric Theatre Close To 'Curtain-up'
The countdown has started with a preview of the new Lyric Theatre prior to the official opening in May by Stormont Arts Minister Nelson McCausland. The new Theatre, built on the Lyric's existing site...
£18m Lyric Theatre Close To 'Curtain-up'
The countdown has started with a preview of the new Lyric Theatre prior to the official opening in May by Stormont Arts Minister Nelson McCausland. The new Theatre, built on the Lyric's existing site...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2011
A 'Matter Of Record' For NI
The Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) will reopen later this month at the new headquarters at Titanic Quarter. The new headquarters were made possible when the Stormont Executive inves...
A 'Matter Of Record' For NI
The Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) will reopen later this month at the new headquarters at Titanic Quarter. The new headquarters were made possible when the Stormont Executive inves...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2011
Jarvis Rail Potters Bar Prosecution Dropped
The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) has today confirmed that it will not proceed with the prosecution of Jarvis Rail Limited over the Potters Bar derailment. ORR has concluded that, while there remai...
Jarvis Rail Potters Bar Prosecution Dropped
The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) has today confirmed that it will not proceed with the prosecution of Jarvis Rail Limited over the Potters Bar derailment. ORR has concluded that, while there remai...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2011
Woman Guilty Of Human Trafficking
A housewife who kept a Tanzanian woman as a modern-day slave in her Harrow bungalow has been sentenced after being found guilty of human trafficking. Saeeda Khan, a 68-year-old widow was found guilty...
Woman Guilty Of Human Trafficking
A housewife who kept a Tanzanian woman as a modern-day slave in her Harrow bungalow has been sentenced after being found guilty of human trafficking. Saeeda Khan, a 68-year-old widow was found guilty...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2011
Research Boost For UK Manufacturing Industries
A £51 million investment to ensure the UK stays at the leading edge of manufacturing research was unveiled today by Universities and Science Minister David Willetts. The announcement forms part of th...
Research Boost For UK Manufacturing Industries
A £51 million investment to ensure the UK stays at the leading edge of manufacturing research was unveiled today by Universities and Science Minister David Willetts. The announcement forms part of th...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with a little light rain or drizzle at times, but some spells of drier weather too. The north coast may become somewhat brighter later this afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Cloudy and patchy light rain will slowly clear away this evening. Then the rest of the night will be dry with broken cloud. Westerly winds freshening in the early hours. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
