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Northern Ireland News for March 2012 : Page 7
UK National News, Mar 21, 2012
Brits Are Opting For Plant Based Foods Over The British Banger
It’s official, roast beef loving Brits are starting to shun Sunday roasts, the British banger and milk on their cereal for healthier plant-based swaps, a survey from Alpro reveals. The power of plant...
Brits Are Opting For Plant Based Foods Over The British Banger
It’s official, roast beef loving Brits are starting to shun Sunday roasts, the British banger and milk on their cereal for healthier plant-based swaps, a survey from Alpro reveals. The power of plant...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2012
Other News In Brief
Could Aspirin Cure Cancer? Fresh evidence has suggested that taking small doses of aspirin every day can prevent and possibly even treat cancer. Three new studies have been published in medic...
Other News In Brief
Could Aspirin Cure Cancer? Fresh evidence has suggested that taking small doses of aspirin every day can prevent and possibly even treat cancer. Three new studies have been published in medic...
Recruitment News, Mar 21, 2012
Council Recruiting Heritage Skills Trainees
Cheshire West and Chester Council is currently recruiting for more heritage skills trainees and has put an additional bid in to the Heritage Lottery Fund for further funding. Executive Member for Cu...
Council Recruiting Heritage Skills Trainees
Cheshire West and Chester Council is currently recruiting for more heritage skills trainees and has put an additional bid in to the Heritage Lottery Fund for further funding. Executive Member for Cu...
Business News, Mar 21, 2012
Nine Independent Retailers Win With Customer Care
Nine independent retailers have proved 'customer car' is a winning ticket after being awarded accolades for their work as part of Belfast`s first ever Independent Retail Week (BIRW). More than 160 lo...
Nine Independent Retailers Win With Customer Care
Nine independent retailers have proved 'customer car' is a winning ticket after being awarded accolades for their work as part of Belfast`s first ever Independent Retail Week (BIRW). More than 160 lo...
UK National News, Mar 20, 2012
Other News In Brief
Explosion At South London Police Station An explosion in the basement of a police station in south London has injured seven people. Around 50 firefighters are tackling a blaze, which began af...
Other News In Brief
Explosion At South London Police Station An explosion in the basement of a police station in south London has injured seven people. Around 50 firefighters are tackling a blaze, which began af...
UK National News, Mar 20, 2012
Pregnant Woman Wins Extradition Appeal
As a result of prison conditions in Argentina a woman due to give birth in May has avoided being extradited to face dugs charges. Arrested in Buenos Aires in 2007 while carrying over 6kg of cocaine, ...
Pregnant Woman Wins Extradition Appeal
As a result of prison conditions in Argentina a woman due to give birth in May has avoided being extradited to face dugs charges. Arrested in Buenos Aires in 2007 while carrying over 6kg of cocaine, ...
UK National News, Mar 20, 2012
Badger Cull Scrapped
A controversial plan to cull badgers has been dropped by the Welsh government. The plan was hoped to wipe out bovine TB in cattle but environment minister John Griffiths said after carefully consider...
Badger Cull Scrapped
A controversial plan to cull badgers has been dropped by the Welsh government. The plan was hoped to wipe out bovine TB in cattle but environment minister John Griffiths said after carefully consider...
UK National News, Mar 20, 2012
Bus Driver Syndicate Share Euromillions Win
A group of bus drivers from Northamptonshire who won Friday's Euromillions jackpot have collected their £38m cheque. The 12 men, all employees of Stagecoach, have said the “life changing” win has com...
Bus Driver Syndicate Share Euromillions Win
A group of bus drivers from Northamptonshire who won Friday's Euromillions jackpot have collected their £38m cheque. The 12 men, all employees of Stagecoach, have said the “life changing” win has com...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 20, 2012
Vatican Reports On Child Abuse
The Vatican has spoken out against clergy who are guilty of child abuse across Ireland. In a new report published today the Vatican have said that they are are "dismayed and regretful" over the "sinf...
Vatican Reports On Child Abuse
The Vatican has spoken out against clergy who are guilty of child abuse across Ireland. In a new report published today the Vatican have said that they are are "dismayed and regretful" over the "sinf...
Business News, Mar 20, 2012
Driving Job Creation In High-Skilled Sectors Is Vision Of Entrepreneur Visa Bill
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Willie O’Dea has published the Entrepreneur Visa Bill 2012 to allow for immigrant visas to be provided to skilled professionals and graduate...
Driving Job Creation In High-Skilled Sectors Is Vision Of Entrepreneur Visa Bill
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Willie O’Dea has published the Entrepreneur Visa Bill 2012 to allow for immigrant visas to be provided to skilled professionals and graduate...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 20, 2012
NI Child Neglect Up By 46%
Northern Ireland has the highest rate of children registered for child neglect in the whole of the UK. According to figures released by Action for Children the number of children on the Child Protect...
NI Child Neglect Up By 46%
Northern Ireland has the highest rate of children registered for child neglect in the whole of the UK. According to figures released by Action for Children the number of children on the Child Protect...
UK National News, Mar 20, 2012
Queen Rededicates Herself To UK
As her Diamond Jubilee approaches the Queen has said she is rededicating herself to the service of the UK and its people. In a speech to both Houses of Parliament she said the celebration of her 60 y...
Queen Rededicates Herself To UK
As her Diamond Jubilee approaches the Queen has said she is rededicating herself to the service of the UK and its people. In a speech to both Houses of Parliament she said the celebration of her 60 y...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 20, 2012
'Quietest St Pat's Day In Years', Say Uni Officials
The University of Ulster has welcomed one of the quietest St Patrick's Day's in recent years. University officials had previously warned their students that riotous and disruptive behaviour would not...
'Quietest St Pat's Day In Years', Say Uni Officials
The University of Ulster has welcomed one of the quietest St Patrick's Day's in recent years. University officials had previously warned their students that riotous and disruptive behaviour would not...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 20, 2012
Internet Sex Offender Targets Up To 50 Schoolboys
Charges against an internet sex offender may include up 50 schoolboy victims, a court has heard. A detective has said that scores of indecent images and video clips were discovered when they seized a...
Internet Sex Offender Targets Up To 50 Schoolboys
Charges against an internet sex offender may include up 50 schoolboy victims, a court has heard. A detective has said that scores of indecent images and video clips were discovered when they seized a...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 20, 2012
Cargo Ship Captain Released On Bail
The captain who crashed his cargo ship into a passenger ferry whilst under the influence of alcohol has been released on bail. Miroslaw Pozniak, 55, was at the helm of a cargo ship which was in colli...
Cargo Ship Captain Released On Bail
The captain who crashed his cargo ship into a passenger ferry whilst under the influence of alcohol has been released on bail. Miroslaw Pozniak, 55, was at the helm of a cargo ship which was in colli...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 20, 2012
NI Leaders To Meet US President
Northern Ireland's First and Deputy First Ministers, Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness are due to meet with the US President Barak Obama in the Whitehouse today. Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny wi...
NI Leaders To Meet US President
Northern Ireland's First and Deputy First Ministers, Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness are due to meet with the US President Barak Obama in the Whitehouse today. Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny wi...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 20, 2012
Crimewatch Appeal On Tang Murder
A murder that shocked the Chinese community over 16 years ago is back in the spotlight tonight. The murder of Chinese business man, Simon Tang, is to feature on Crimewatch later in a bid to get fres...
Crimewatch Appeal On Tang Murder
A murder that shocked the Chinese community over 16 years ago is back in the spotlight tonight. The murder of Chinese business man, Simon Tang, is to feature on Crimewatch later in a bid to get fres...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 20, 2012
Law Firm To Create 100 Jobs
A law firm is set to create up to 100 high salary jobs in Northern Ireland, it has been revealed. International law firm, Axiom, which offers legal services to businesses around the world, is setting...
Law Firm To Create 100 Jobs
A law firm is set to create up to 100 high salary jobs in Northern Ireland, it has been revealed. International law firm, Axiom, which offers legal services to businesses around the world, is setting...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 20, 2012
Action To be Taken On Empty Homes
Housing Minister Nelson McCausland has given the go ahead for a pilot project to target empty homes across Northern Ireland. The Minister said: "The wastefulness of empty homes is an issue I hear rai...
Action To be Taken On Empty Homes
Housing Minister Nelson McCausland has given the go ahead for a pilot project to target empty homes across Northern Ireland. The Minister said: "The wastefulness of empty homes is an issue I hear rai...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 20, 2012
Other News In Brief
Man's Body Lay Undiscovered Since Christmas A post mortem will be carried out tomorrow on the body of a man that lay undiscovered for three months at his home in the Republic of Ireland.The bo...
Other News In Brief
Man's Body Lay Undiscovered Since Christmas A post mortem will be carried out tomorrow on the body of a man that lay undiscovered for three months at his home in the Republic of Ireland.The bo...
UK National News, Mar 20, 2012
UK Inflation Falls To Lowest Since 2010
UK inflation has continued to fall into February thanks largely to lower gas and electricity prices. Februarys Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation fell to 3.4%, a .2% drop since January. Retail Pric...
UK Inflation Falls To Lowest Since 2010
UK inflation has continued to fall into February thanks largely to lower gas and electricity prices. Februarys Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation fell to 3.4%, a .2% drop since January. Retail Pric...
UK National News, Mar 20, 2012
Hairdressers Could Receive Skin Cancer Training
Hairdressers can and should be trained to check their clients for skin cancer, say health experts. There is currently no general screening for skin cancer in the UK and despite estimates that almost ...
Hairdressers Could Receive Skin Cancer Training
Hairdressers can and should be trained to check their clients for skin cancer, say health experts. There is currently no general screening for skin cancer in the UK and despite estimates that almost ...
UK National News, Mar 20, 2012
First New British Piano For 78 Years Launched
The British piano-making industry, which has dwindled to a handful of craftsman producing individual commissions, is set to welcome its first newcomer for 78 years. Cavendish pianos is based in a set...
First New British Piano For 78 Years Launched
The British piano-making industry, which has dwindled to a handful of craftsman producing individual commissions, is set to welcome its first newcomer for 78 years. Cavendish pianos is based in a set...
UK National News, Mar 20, 2012
£2bn In Unpaid Court Fines
A report by the cross-party Public Accounts Committee has said that almost £2bn is owed in unpaid court fines and confiscation orders. The committee of MPs that scrutinises government spending has sa...
£2bn In Unpaid Court Fines
A report by the cross-party Public Accounts Committee has said that almost £2bn is owed in unpaid court fines and confiscation orders. The committee of MPs that scrutinises government spending has sa...
UK National News, Mar 20, 2012
Government Credit Cards Being Abused
An examination of transaction carried on government credit cards has uncovered evidence of unauthorised transactions. The National Audit Office report released today will show that government-issued ...
Government Credit Cards Being Abused
An examination of transaction carried on government credit cards has uncovered evidence of unauthorised transactions. The National Audit Office report released today will show that government-issued ...
Business News, Mar 20, 2012
Foster Announces £3m Investment By Ballymoney Company
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced that Ballymoney company McAuley Engineering is investing almost £3million in new product development and market diversification with support from Invest...
Foster Announces £3m Investment By Ballymoney Company
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced that Ballymoney company McAuley Engineering is investing almost £3million in new product development and market diversification with support from Invest...
UK National News, Mar 16, 2012
Rise In Hospital Parking Fees Criticised
New figures published have shown than more than a quarter of hospital trusts in England increased car parking charges for patients and visitors in the year to last April. While some cut prices, other...
Rise In Hospital Parking Fees Criticised
New figures published have shown than more than a quarter of hospital trusts in England increased car parking charges for patients and visitors in the year to last April. While some cut prices, other...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 16, 2012
Escaped Prisoner Arrested In Derry
A man who escaped from a prison in the Republic of Ireland has been arrested in Londonderry. Martin McDermott, 26, from Raphoe in County Donegal, was sentenced last July for seven years for the mansl...
Escaped Prisoner Arrested In Derry
A man who escaped from a prison in the Republic of Ireland has been arrested in Londonderry. Martin McDermott, 26, from Raphoe in County Donegal, was sentenced last July for seven years for the mansl...
UK National News, Mar 16, 2012
Top Tax Rate Poised To Be Slashed
George Osborne is set to slash the top rate of tax from 50p to 40p. It is a move that would please businesses and the Tory right but also risks reinforcing the Conservatives' reputation as protectors...
Top Tax Rate Poised To Be Slashed
George Osborne is set to slash the top rate of tax from 50p to 40p. It is a move that would please businesses and the Tory right but also risks reinforcing the Conservatives' reputation as protectors...
UK National News, Mar 16, 2012
Royal College of Physicians Reject NHS Reform Bill
More than two thirds of Royal College of Physicians (RCP) members reject the NHS reform bill, a survey has found. Carried out by the RCP the survey was completed by almost 9,000 of its members. Howev...
Royal College of Physicians Reject NHS Reform Bill
More than two thirds of Royal College of Physicians (RCP) members reject the NHS reform bill, a survey has found. Carried out by the RCP the survey was completed by almost 9,000 of its members. Howev...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and 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.
