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Northern Ireland News for March 2012 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2012
Graveside Relics Banned At West Belfast Cemetery
Family members of still born children are amongst a group of people left fighting to leave tributes such as cuddly animals, crosses and plagues at a cemetary in West Belfast. According to a number of...
Graveside Relics Banned At West Belfast Cemetery
Family members of still born children are amongst a group of people left fighting to leave tributes such as cuddly animals, crosses and plagues at a cemetary in West Belfast. According to a number of...
Recruitment News, Mar 23, 2012
Urgent Need For Jobs And Growth Programme
New figures showing that Ireland moved back into recession in late 2011 demonstrate the urgent need for a major Jobs and Growth Investment Programme, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions has said. Spea...
Urgent Need For Jobs And Growth Programme
New figures showing that Ireland moved back into recession in late 2011 demonstrate the urgent need for a major Jobs and Growth Investment Programme, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions has said. Spea...
Recruitment News, Mar 23, 2012
Adams Demands Clarity On Vodafone Jobs
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has called on Vita Cortex owner Jack Ronan to settle the dispute with workers who are on the eve of their one hundredth day of occupation of the Cork factory. Mr Adams...
Adams Demands Clarity On Vodafone Jobs
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has called on Vita Cortex owner Jack Ronan to settle the dispute with workers who are on the eve of their one hundredth day of occupation of the Cork factory. Mr Adams...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2012
We Will Not Ban The Union Jack, Say Asda
You may have seen a news article about a so-called 'ban' on Union Jack branding on products in Asda stores in the run-up to the Diamond Jubilee and Olympic Games. The supermarket giant however today ...
We Will Not Ban The Union Jack, Say Asda
You may have seen a news article about a so-called 'ban' on Union Jack branding on products in Asda stores in the run-up to the Diamond Jubilee and Olympic Games. The supermarket giant however today ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2012
McArdle's Post Filled By Ex-Journalist
Sinn Fein have appointed a member of a prominent Republican family to replace former IRA prisoner Mary McArdle as a special adviser at Stormont. According to the Beeb,her replacement, Jarlath Kearne...
McArdle's Post Filled By Ex-Journalist
Sinn Fein have appointed a member of a prominent Republican family to replace former IRA prisoner Mary McArdle as a special adviser at Stormont. According to the Beeb,her replacement, Jarlath Kearne...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2012
Calls Made For Energy Policy Reform
A single department with responsibility for all energy matters, the radical reduction of Northern Ireland's dependency on home heating oil, and renewable electricity-based heating for areas where gas ...
Calls Made For Energy Policy Reform
A single department with responsibility for all energy matters, the radical reduction of Northern Ireland's dependency on home heating oil, and renewable electricity-based heating for areas where gas ...
UK National News, Mar 23, 2012
Spot Checks Find Abortion Consent Forms Being 'Pre-Signed'
Spot checks at more than 250 abortion clinics has found that some doctors are breaking the law by "pre-signing" abortion consent forms. The law currently states that, except in emergencies, two docto...
Spot Checks Find Abortion Consent Forms Being 'Pre-Signed'
Spot checks at more than 250 abortion clinics has found that some doctors are breaking the law by "pre-signing" abortion consent forms. The law currently states that, except in emergencies, two docto...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2012
Other News In Brief
Police Investigate Titanic Quarter Fire An investigation into the cause of a fire, that gutted a flat, located in Belfast's Titanic quarter has got underway. A blaze broke out at a third floo...
Other News In Brief
Police Investigate Titanic Quarter Fire An investigation into the cause of a fire, that gutted a flat, located in Belfast's Titanic quarter has got underway. A blaze broke out at a third floo...
UK National News, Mar 23, 2012
Leaked Internal Audit Found 'Systematic Fraud' At A4e
A leaked document suggests that welfare-to-work firm A4e knew of widespread potential fraud and systemic failures by management to control it. A confidential 2009 internal audit was obtained by BBC N...
Leaked Internal Audit Found 'Systematic Fraud' At A4e
A leaked document suggests that welfare-to-work firm A4e knew of widespread potential fraud and systemic failures by management to control it. A confidential 2009 internal audit was obtained by BBC N...
Business News, Mar 23, 2012
O'Neill Meets With Chief Executive Of Bord Bia
Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle O’Neill today met with the Chief Executive of Bord Bia to discuss matters of mutual interest. Speaking after her meeting with Aidan Cotter, Ministe...
O'Neill Meets With Chief Executive Of Bord Bia
Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle O’Neill today met with the Chief Executive of Bord Bia to discuss matters of mutual interest. Speaking after her meeting with Aidan Cotter, Ministe...
UK National News, Mar 23, 2012
Blood Test Could Give Early Detection Of Lung Cancer
A new simple blood test that could detect lung cancer at an early stage is set to be trialled in the UK. Developed in the UK and already piloted in the US, it is hoped the test will drastically cut d...
Blood Test Could Give Early Detection Of Lung Cancer
A new simple blood test that could detect lung cancer at an early stage is set to be trialled in the UK. Developed in the UK and already piloted in the US, it is hoped the test will drastically cut d...
UK National News, Mar 23, 2012
BT Pay £2bn Into Pension Fund
BT has announced it will £2 billion into its pension fund as part of a plan to clear its deficit. The telecoms group say the £2bn injection, the first step of a nine-year plan, will almost half its c...
BT Pay £2bn Into Pension Fund
BT has announced it will £2 billion into its pension fund as part of a plan to clear its deficit. The telecoms group say the £2bn injection, the first step of a nine-year plan, will almost half its c...
UK National News, Mar 23, 2012
Dog That Mauled Police Had Attacked Before
A ‘pit bull –type’ dog that attacked five police officers is thought to have been responsible for an attack on a passerby last year. The dog mauled five officers when the raided an address on Thursda...
Dog That Mauled Police Had Attacked Before
A ‘pit bull –type’ dog that attacked five police officers is thought to have been responsible for an attack on a passerby last year. The dog mauled five officers when the raided an address on Thursda...
UK National News, Mar 23, 2012
GP Charged With Sexual Assault
GP, Imran Khalid Khan, has been charged with 12 counts of sexual assault, including seven relating to a girl under the age of 13. The charges relate to five alleged incidents in 2007 in Woolpit, near...
GP Charged With Sexual Assault
GP, Imran Khalid Khan, has been charged with 12 counts of sexual assault, including seven relating to a girl under the age of 13. The charges relate to five alleged incidents in 2007 in Woolpit, near...
UK National News, Mar 23, 2012
NSPCC Report Delays In Reporting Child Abuse
Figures released by the NSPCC suggest that people are waiting over a month to report concerns over suspected child abuse. Out of a record number of 45,000 calls in 2011 to the NSPCC over half, 56%, h...
NSPCC Report Delays In Reporting Child Abuse
Figures released by the NSPCC suggest that people are waiting over a month to report concerns over suspected child abuse. Out of a record number of 45,000 calls in 2011 to the NSPCC over half, 56%, h...
UK National News, Mar 23, 2012
Other News In Brief
Austrailia Deport British Rapist A British man who carried out a horrific sex attacks has been deported from Australia to the UK after serving a 12-year prison sentence. Leslie Cunliffe posed...
Other News In Brief
Austrailia Deport British Rapist A British man who carried out a horrific sex attacks has been deported from Australia to the UK after serving a 12-year prison sentence. Leslie Cunliffe posed...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2012
Chancellor's Budget Receives Mixed Reviews In NI
Northern Ireland has had mixed reactions to Chancellor, George Osborne's, budget which was published yesterday. Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has expressed concern while the SDLP MP Mark Durkan said ...
Chancellor's Budget Receives Mixed Reviews In NI
Northern Ireland has had mixed reactions to Chancellor, George Osborne's, budget which was published yesterday. Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has expressed concern while the SDLP MP Mark Durkan said ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2012
US Pharmacy Firm To Create 50 Belfast Jobs
Around 50 jobs are to be created by a US-owned pharmacy healthcare provider, it has been revealed. CVS Caremark is a Fortune 50 company with about 200,000 employees and it has revealed plans that wil...
US Pharmacy Firm To Create 50 Belfast Jobs
Around 50 jobs are to be created by a US-owned pharmacy healthcare provider, it has been revealed. CVS Caremark is a Fortune 50 company with about 200,000 employees and it has revealed plans that wil...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2012
Mahon Tribunal Reveals Corruption
A report into the Republic's planning process has found that Former Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern is guilty of not properly recording financial transactions however Mr Ahern has not been charged w...
Mahon Tribunal Reveals Corruption
A report into the Republic's planning process has found that Former Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern is guilty of not properly recording financial transactions however Mr Ahern has not been charged w...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2012
Fury Over Nolan's Wages
BBC Northern Ireland is planning to pay Stephen Nolan £5,000 a programme to present his new television show. According to a report by the Belfast Telegraph the presenter will be paid a staggering £55...
Fury Over Nolan's Wages
BBC Northern Ireland is planning to pay Stephen Nolan £5,000 a programme to present his new television show. According to a report by the Belfast Telegraph the presenter will be paid a staggering £55...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2012
Prisoner Sentenced After Escape Bid
A 26-year-old man who was found guilty of the manslaughter of a policeman in County Donegal has been jailed for a further four months for offences following his escape from prison last week. Martin M...
Prisoner Sentenced After Escape Bid
A 26-year-old man who was found guilty of the manslaughter of a policeman in County Donegal has been jailed for a further four months for offences following his escape from prison last week. Martin M...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2012
Investigation Launched In To Flat Fire
An investigation into the cause of a fire, that gutted a flat, located in Belfast's Titanic quarter has got underway. A blaze broke out at a third floor apartment in the Queen's Road area, close to t...
Investigation Launched In To Flat Fire
An investigation into the cause of a fire, that gutted a flat, located in Belfast's Titanic quarter has got underway. A blaze broke out at a third floor apartment in the Queen's Road area, close to t...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2012
Computer Seized After Councillors' Details Leaked
A computer has been seized from a woman who received personal details of every Belfast city councillor. Heather M Brown surrendered the computer at her home in England under the terms of an order sec...
Computer Seized After Councillors' Details Leaked
A computer has been seized from a woman who received personal details of every Belfast city councillor. Heather M Brown surrendered the computer at her home in England under the terms of an order sec...
UK National News, Mar 22, 2012
Ex-Brookside Actor Jailed In Connection With Doorman Murder
Brian Regan, who played Terry Sullivan in British soap opera Brookside, has been jailed for lying about his part in a gangland killing. Regan was sentenced to 4 years and 10 months on January 25 for ...
Ex-Brookside Actor Jailed In Connection With Doorman Murder
Brian Regan, who played Terry Sullivan in British soap opera Brookside, has been jailed for lying about his part in a gangland killing. Regan was sentenced to 4 years and 10 months on January 25 for ...
Recruitment News, Mar 22, 2012
Wyse Demands Answers From Taoiseach On Waterford Unemployment
In advance of the Taoiseach's visit to Waterford tomorrow, Cllr Gary Wyse has demanded answers on Waterford's unemployment crisis. Cllr Wyse commented: "The Taoiseach will come to Waterford on Friday...
Wyse Demands Answers From Taoiseach On Waterford Unemployment
In advance of the Taoiseach's visit to Waterford tomorrow, Cllr Gary Wyse has demanded answers on Waterford's unemployment crisis. Cllr Wyse commented: "The Taoiseach will come to Waterford on Friday...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2012
Robinson And McGuinness Welcome TV Tax Break
The television and video game industry in Northern Ireland will be benefit from new UK tax relief incentives announced in Wednesday's Budget. The first and deputy first ministers have welcomed the mo...
Robinson And McGuinness Welcome TV Tax Break
The television and video game industry in Northern Ireland will be benefit from new UK tax relief incentives announced in Wednesday's Budget. The first and deputy first ministers have welcomed the mo...
UK National News, Mar 22, 2012
Police No Longer Using Anti-Terrorism Stop And Search Powers
New figures from the Home Office show that police have stopped using anti-terrorism stop and search powers. The controversial powers enabled police to search anyone within a designated area for terro...
Police No Longer Using Anti-Terrorism Stop And Search Powers
New figures from the Home Office show that police have stopped using anti-terrorism stop and search powers. The controversial powers enabled police to search anyone within a designated area for terro...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2012
Tourism Providers Urged To Think Like Tourists
Local tourism providers have been urged to think of tourists and put themselves in their shoes in a bid to improve visitor experiences in Northern Ireland. According to NI's Enterprise Minister, Arle...
Tourism Providers Urged To Think Like Tourists
Local tourism providers have been urged to think of tourists and put themselves in their shoes in a bid to improve visitor experiences in Northern Ireland. According to NI's Enterprise Minister, Arle...
UK National News, Mar 22, 2012
12 Arrested Over Child Sex Trafficking
Police investigating child exploitation offences has arrested twelve men in Oxford. Aged between 21 and 37 the men were arrested following an investigation into exploitation of 24 girls aged between ...
12 Arrested Over Child Sex Trafficking
Police investigating child exploitation offences has arrested twelve men in Oxford. Aged between 21 and 37 the men were arrested following an investigation into exploitation of 24 girls aged between ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2012
Other News In Brief
£350K Worth Of Cannabis Seized A large cannabis factory discovered by the police in County Fermanagh had an estimated value of £350,000. Eight hundred plants were discovered in a rural proper...
Other News In Brief
£350K Worth Of Cannabis Seized A large cannabis factory discovered by the police in County Fermanagh had an estimated value of £350,000. Eight hundred plants were discovered in a rural proper...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Another cloudy and mild night with the odd spot of light drizzle. More widespread outbreaks of rain will spread southeast into western parts of Tyrone, Fermanagh and Derry late in the night. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
