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Northern Ireland News for March 2011 : Page 8
Business News, Mar 16, 2011
Booze Ruling Halts Asda's Store Plans
One of the world's largest supermarket groups has abandoned plans to open a second store in the north Belfast area - because it has been refused permission to sell alcohol. Asda has pulled out of pla...
Booze Ruling Halts Asda's Store Plans
One of the world's largest supermarket groups has abandoned plans to open a second store in the north Belfast area - because it has been refused permission to sell alcohol. Asda has pulled out of pla...
UK National News, Mar 16, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Minister Responds To Visa System Report The National Audit Office has published a report into the points based system for immigration. It finds that the system is well designed, but recommends that t...
Other UK News In Brief
Minister Responds To Visa System Report The National Audit Office has published a report into the points based system for immigration. It finds that the system is well designed, but recommends that t...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 16, 2011
Lenihan Appointed As Fianna Fail Deputy
The Republic's opposition party leader, Michael Martin, has controversially announced former Finance Minister Brian Lenihan (pictured) as the new Deputy Leader of their Fianna Fail party. Mr Martin ...
Lenihan Appointed As Fianna Fail Deputy
The Republic's opposition party leader, Michael Martin, has controversially announced former Finance Minister Brian Lenihan (pictured) as the new Deputy Leader of their Fianna Fail party. Mr Martin ...
Recruitment News, Mar 16, 2011
Jobs 'Lost' As Booze Ruling Halts Asda Store
One of the world's largest supermarket groups has abandoned plans to open a second store in the north Belfast area - because it has been refused permission to sell alcohol. Well over 200 anticipated ...
Jobs 'Lost' As Booze Ruling Halts Asda Store
One of the world's largest supermarket groups has abandoned plans to open a second store in the north Belfast area - because it has been refused permission to sell alcohol. Well over 200 anticipated ...
Business News, Mar 16, 2011
QUB Teacher Training Merger Proposed
Students are very much in the news this week as the Minister for Employment and Learning is launching two consultation papers on university issues - and uni students are being warned to behave on St P...
QUB Teacher Training Merger Proposed
Students are very much in the news this week as the Minister for Employment and Learning is launching two consultation papers on university issues - and uni students are being warned to behave on St P...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 16, 2011
'Clean Up Neighbourhood' Powers Welcomed
Shortly after the NI Environment Minister Edwin Poots welcomed new stronger laws "aimed at making Northern Ireland a cleaner and tidier place", his view was supported by another, locally-based politic...
'Clean Up Neighbourhood' Powers Welcomed
Shortly after the NI Environment Minister Edwin Poots welcomed new stronger laws "aimed at making Northern Ireland a cleaner and tidier place", his view was supported by another, locally-based politic...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 16, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Stewart Gets 18 Years Killer Hazel Stewart has been sentenced to a minimum of 18 years in jail for the murders of her first husband and former lover's wife. Mrs Stewart, 49, was convicted earl...
Other NI News In Brief
Stewart Gets 18 Years Killer Hazel Stewart has been sentenced to a minimum of 18 years in jail for the murders of her first husband and former lover's wife. Mrs Stewart, 49, was convicted earl...
Recruitment News, Mar 16, 2011
HSE 'Contract Changes' Slammed
One of Ireland's largest unions has slammed what they claimed are attempts by the Health Service Executive (HSE) to impose lower rates on agency workers. The union, SIPTU, said that the HSE had issu...
HSE 'Contract Changes' Slammed
One of Ireland's largest unions has slammed what they claimed are attempts by the Health Service Executive (HSE) to impose lower rates on agency workers. The union, SIPTU, said that the HSE had issu...
Business News, Mar 16, 2011
Historical Centre Opened In Armagh
A new interpretative and historical centre was officially opened in Armagh as part of the city's St Patrick’s Festival celebrations. The centre, dubbed 'No 5', is housed in the city’s ...
Historical Centre Opened In Armagh
A new interpretative and historical centre was officially opened in Armagh as part of the city's St Patrick’s Festival celebrations. The centre, dubbed 'No 5', is housed in the city’s ...
UK National News, Mar 15, 2011
500 Days To Go Until London 2012 Games
Tickets to the Olympic Games are now on sale and Foreign Office staff around the world are marking this key milestone in the run-up to London 2012. Foreign Secretary William Hague said: "In just 500...
500 Days To Go Until London 2012 Games
Tickets to the Olympic Games are now on sale and Foreign Office staff around the world are marking this key milestone in the run-up to London 2012. Foreign Secretary William Hague said: "In just 500...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2011
Stormont Leaders Head To USA For Paddy's Day
There's a hearty breakfast on offer in the USA tomorrow for NI's two top politicians. Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness today began a short visit to W...
Stormont Leaders Head To USA For Paddy's Day
There's a hearty breakfast on offer in the USA tomorrow for NI's two top politicians. Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness today began a short visit to W...
UK National News, Mar 15, 2011
Man Found Murdered In Hammersmith
A murder investigation is underway following the death of a man in Hammersmith on Friday. Police were alerted to a man unconscious in the forecourt area of Sulgrave Gardens in west London at around 7...
Man Found Murdered In Hammersmith
A murder investigation is underway following the death of a man in Hammersmith on Friday. Police were alerted to a man unconscious in the forecourt area of Sulgrave Gardens in west London at around 7...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2011
Paddy's Day Goes 'Greener Than Green'
'The Environment' is the theme for Thursday's St Patrick's Day celebrations – organised, for the sixth successive year, by Belfast City Council. Once again, the carnival will be followed by a free o...
Paddy's Day Goes 'Greener Than Green'
'The Environment' is the theme for Thursday's St Patrick's Day celebrations – organised, for the sixth successive year, by Belfast City Council. Once again, the carnival will be followed by a free o...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2011
Historical Centre Opened In Armagh
A new interpretative and historical centre was officially opened in Armagh as part of the city's St Patrick’s Festival celebrations. The centre, dubbed 'No 5', is housed in the city’s ...
Historical Centre Opened In Armagh
A new interpretative and historical centre was officially opened in Armagh as part of the city's St Patrick’s Festival celebrations. The centre, dubbed 'No 5', is housed in the city’s ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2011
QUB Teacher Training Merger Proposed
Students are very much in the news today as the Minister for Employment and Learning is launching two consultation papers on university issues - and uni students are warned to behave on St Patrick's D...
QUB Teacher Training Merger Proposed
Students are very much in the news today as the Minister for Employment and Learning is launching two consultation papers on university issues - and uni students are warned to behave on St Patrick's D...
UK National News, Mar 15, 2011
More Progress Tackling Poor Diet And Alcohol Misuse
The Responsibility Deal shows how partnership and challenge can be the most effective way of tackling some public health objectives, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced today as he unveiled sign...
More Progress Tackling Poor Diet And Alcohol Misuse
The Responsibility Deal shows how partnership and challenge can be the most effective way of tackling some public health objectives, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced today as he unveiled sign...
UK National News, Mar 15, 2011
Midsomer Murders Producer Suspended
The producer of Midsomer Murders has been suspended after making comments over racial diversity. In an interview with the Radio Times Brian True-May, co-creator of the series, said the long-running d...
Midsomer Murders Producer Suspended
The producer of Midsomer Murders has been suspended after making comments over racial diversity. In an interview with the Radio Times Brian True-May, co-creator of the series, said the long-running d...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2011
West Belfast 'Suspect Object Viable'
There was a security alert in west Belfast today after a suspicious object was discovered in Ardmoulin Place earlier on Tuesday. Army bomb experts were tasked to the scene and a number of homes were ...
West Belfast 'Suspect Object Viable'
There was a security alert in west Belfast today after a suspicious object was discovered in Ardmoulin Place earlier on Tuesday. Army bomb experts were tasked to the scene and a number of homes were ...
UK National News, Mar 15, 2011
Pensioner Jailed For Illegal Weapons
A pensioner has been jailed for two years after illegal weapons were discovered hidden within his car scrap yard. James 'Jimmy' Allen, 78, from Clapham in south west London, appeared at Inner London ...
Pensioner Jailed For Illegal Weapons
A pensioner has been jailed for two years after illegal weapons were discovered hidden within his car scrap yard. James 'Jimmy' Allen, 78, from Clapham in south west London, appeared at Inner London ...
UK National News, Mar 15, 2011
'Ivory Wave' May Be New Legal High After 'Miaow Miaow' Ban
A new legal high has emerged that seems to be replacing the banned substance mephedrone or “miaow miaow”, warns a critical care paramedic in Emergency Medicine Journal. Mephedrone was b...
'Ivory Wave' May Be New Legal High After 'Miaow Miaow' Ban
A new legal high has emerged that seems to be replacing the banned substance mephedrone or “miaow miaow”, warns a critical care paramedic in Emergency Medicine Journal. Mephedrone was b...
UK National News, Mar 15, 2011
£11 Million Testing Facility To Make Air Travel Safer
An £11 million investment will test the safety of electronic systems found in aircraft and cars, Universities and Science Minister David Willetts has announced. ‘Chipir’ will be the first dedicated f...
£11 Million Testing Facility To Make Air Travel Safer
An £11 million investment will test the safety of electronic systems found in aircraft and cars, Universities and Science Minister David Willetts has announced. ‘Chipir’ will be the first dedicated f...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2011
Kenny Faces First Dáil Question Time
The Irish Republic's new Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, has answered questions in the Dáil for the first time . The leaders of Fianna Fáil, Sinn Fein and the Technical Group of independents all posed questio...
Kenny Faces First Dáil Question Time
The Irish Republic's new Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, has answered questions in the Dáil for the first time . The leaders of Fianna Fáil, Sinn Fein and the Technical Group of independents all posed questio...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2011
DNA Evidence Under Microscope
A consultation on the retention of fingerprints and DNA by the authorities in NI has been launched, The Stormont Justice Minister David Ford has today proposed changes to the law in relation to the r...
DNA Evidence Under Microscope
A consultation on the retention of fingerprints and DNA by the authorities in NI has been launched, The Stormont Justice Minister David Ford has today proposed changes to the law in relation to the r...
UK National News, Mar 15, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
BMA Respond To Report On Hospital Productivity Commenting on today’s Committee of Public Accounts report on the productivity of hospitals in England, Dr Paul...
Other UK News In Brief
BMA Respond To Report On Hospital Productivity Commenting on today’s Committee of Public Accounts report on the productivity of hospitals in England, Dr Paul...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2011
Legislative Focus On Private Rental Sector
A range of new powers that will regulate the private rented sector in Northern Ireland as well as helping to address antisocial behaviour and tackle fuel poverty in social housing has been passed into...
Legislative Focus On Private Rental Sector
A range of new powers that will regulate the private rented sector in Northern Ireland as well as helping to address antisocial behaviour and tackle fuel poverty in social housing has been passed into...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2011
Larne Train Upgrade 'Steams Ahead'
New trains that are due to roll into Larne and along a busy commuter rail link in east Antrim have been warmly welcomed by a local MLA. Ulster Unionist Ken Robinson (pictured) has welcomed the arriva...
Larne Train Upgrade 'Steams Ahead'
New trains that are due to roll into Larne and along a busy commuter rail link in east Antrim have been warmly welcomed by a local MLA. Ulster Unionist Ken Robinson (pictured) has welcomed the arriva...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2011
Garnerville Community Project Welcomed
The first meeting of a group established to deliver improved services in the Knocknagoney/Garnerville area of East Belfast has been welcomed. The group has been set up further to a Belfast City Counc...
Garnerville Community Project Welcomed
The first meeting of a group established to deliver improved services in the Knocknagoney/Garnerville area of East Belfast has been welcomed. The group has been set up further to a Belfast City Counc...
Business News, Mar 15, 2011
Conference To Highlight Skills Gaps
Northern Ireland must act now to develop 'green' skills and resources or risk losing out on thousands of potential jobs, a major conference will be told at the Waterfront Hall on 29th March. The one-...
Conference To Highlight Skills Gaps
Northern Ireland must act now to develop 'green' skills and resources or risk losing out on thousands of potential jobs, a major conference will be told at the Waterfront Hall on 29th March. The one-...
Business News, Mar 15, 2011
Dublin Metro Project 'To Proceed Quickly'
According to an unpublished Government brief, further delays to Metro North in Dublin are "not an option" and could undermine the State's ability to seek investors for other major infrastructure proje...
Dublin Metro Project 'To Proceed Quickly'
According to an unpublished Government brief, further delays to Metro North in Dublin are "not an option" and could undermine the State's ability to seek investors for other major infrastructure proje...
Business News, Mar 15, 2011
Pfizer Staff 'Saved' In Buy-out Deal
Jobs are to be secured at a pharmaceutical plant near Dublin. An agreement that will result in Amgen purchasing Pfizer's manufacturing facility in Dun Laoghaire - south of the capital - has been sign...
Pfizer Staff 'Saved' In Buy-out Deal
Jobs are to be secured at a pharmaceutical plant near Dublin. An agreement that will result in Amgen purchasing Pfizer's manufacturing facility in Dun Laoghaire - south of the capital - has been sign...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:This morning will be dry and rather cloudy, a little brightness here and there. Remaining dry this afternoon but still often cloudy. Fresh to strong westerly winds. Mild. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:This evening will be dry. Then the rest of the night will be mainly dry and mostly cloudy, although rain may reach the north coast later. Windy. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
