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Northern Ireland News for March 2013 : Page 11
UK National News, Mar 7, 2013
Missing Student Found
The missing student Zoya Anwar has been found in Birmingham city centre. Miss Anwar went missing on 26 February, but an intensive search by council street wardens has led to her discovery. She had l...
Missing Student Found
The missing student Zoya Anwar has been found in Birmingham city centre. Miss Anwar went missing on 26 February, but an intensive search by council street wardens has led to her discovery. She had l...
UK National News, Mar 7, 2013
£913m Cycling Plan Revealed For London
London cyclists have cause for celebration, as mayor Boris Johnson has revealed a £913m, 10-year plan to encouraging cycling in the City. Mr Johnson said he wanted to 'de-Lycrafy' cycling through the...
£913m Cycling Plan Revealed For London
London cyclists have cause for celebration, as mayor Boris Johnson has revealed a £913m, 10-year plan to encouraging cycling in the City. Mr Johnson said he wanted to 'de-Lycrafy' cycling through the...
UK National News, Mar 7, 2013
Scotland In 'Stronger Position' Than UK
The Scottish government has claimed that the country is in a stronger budget position than the UK as a whole, by as much as £824 per person or £4.4bn as a nation. The announcement follows a report of...
Scotland In 'Stronger Position' Than UK
The Scottish government has claimed that the country is in a stronger budget position than the UK as a whole, by as much as £824 per person or £4.4bn as a nation. The announcement follows a report of...
UK National News, Mar 7, 2013
Bonnie Tyler Takes UK To Eurovision
'80s pop icon Bonnie Tyler will represent the UK at the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest. The 61-year-old Welsh singer is best known for her 1983 hit, Total Eclipse Of The Heart. She said she was "honou...
Bonnie Tyler Takes UK To Eurovision
'80s pop icon Bonnie Tyler will represent the UK at the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest. The 61-year-old Welsh singer is best known for her 1983 hit, Total Eclipse Of The Heart. She said she was "honou...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2013
Mid-Ulster Voting Begins
Voting has begun in the Mid-Ulster by-election. The election was triggered by the resignation of Sinn Féin's Martin McGuinness. The deputy First Minister stepped down from his position as part of th...
Mid-Ulster Voting Begins
Voting has begun in the Mid-Ulster by-election. The election was triggered by the resignation of Sinn Féin's Martin McGuinness. The deputy First Minister stepped down from his position as part of th...
UK National News, Mar 7, 2013
Queen's Speech Date Announced
The Queen's 2013 speech has been announced for 8 May. The annual speech marks the Opening of Parliament and is one of the main events in the Westminster calendar. State Opening occurs on the first d...
Queen's Speech Date Announced
The Queen's 2013 speech has been announced for 8 May. The annual speech marks the Opening of Parliament and is one of the main events in the Westminster calendar. State Opening occurs on the first d...
Recruitment News, Mar 7, 2013
Closure Of Pharmaceutical Plant Results In 280 Job Losses
The Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Jobs Dara Calleary has called for an urgent response from Minister Richard Bruton to the closure of a major pharmaceutical plant in Rathdrum Co Wicklow. Deputy Callear...
Closure Of Pharmaceutical Plant Results In 280 Job Losses
The Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Jobs Dara Calleary has called for an urgent response from Minister Richard Bruton to the closure of a major pharmaceutical plant in Rathdrum Co Wicklow. Deputy Callear...
UK National News, Mar 7, 2013
British Society Revealed In 40 Year Survey
Britain's ever-changing cultural and social landscape has been revealed in a new report by the Office for National Statistics, some 40 years in the making. The 2011 General Lifestyle Survey Overview ...
British Society Revealed In 40 Year Survey
Britain's ever-changing cultural and social landscape has been revealed in a new report by the Office for National Statistics, some 40 years in the making. The 2011 General Lifestyle Survey Overview ...
UK National News, Mar 7, 2013
Other News In Brief
Woman Guilty Of Drunken Murder A Dundee woman has been found guilty of murdering a man during a drunken row. 58-year-old Elizabeth Reid was found guilty by majority of murdering 50-year-old J...
Other News In Brief
Woman Guilty Of Drunken Murder A Dundee woman has been found guilty of murdering a man during a drunken row. 58-year-old Elizabeth Reid was found guilty by majority of murdering 50-year-old J...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2013
Ulster Bank Apologises Over Glitch
The Ulster Bank has been forced to apologise to customers following problems with bank cards and online transactions. RBS, the bank's parent company, says the problem has been resolved, but many peop...
Ulster Bank Apologises Over Glitch
The Ulster Bank has been forced to apologise to customers following problems with bank cards and online transactions. RBS, the bank's parent company, says the problem has been resolved, but many peop...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2013
Foster Promotes City Of Culture In Berlin
Arlene Foster has been promoting L'Derry as UK City of Culture at a travel and tourism show in Berlin. The Enterprise Minister was at ITB Berlin, which runs from 6 – 10 March. The annual event attra...
Foster Promotes City Of Culture In Berlin
Arlene Foster has been promoting L'Derry as UK City of Culture at a travel and tourism show in Berlin. The Enterprise Minister was at ITB Berlin, which runs from 6 – 10 March. The annual event attra...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2013
Dale Farm Announces €1m Russia Contract
Dale Farm has been celebrating a €1m order to supply cheese to Russia. The deal came about as the Northern Irish dairy company showcased at the Gulfood exhibition in Dubai. Enterprise Minister Arlen...
Dale Farm Announces €1m Russia Contract
Dale Farm has been celebrating a €1m order to supply cheese to Russia. The deal came about as the Northern Irish dairy company showcased at the Gulfood exhibition in Dubai. Enterprise Minister Arlen...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2013
NI Businesswomen Celebrated
To mark International Women's Day on 8 March, a publication has been launched which will feature a range of Northern Irish women who have started their own successful businesses. The publication was ...
NI Businesswomen Celebrated
To mark International Women's Day on 8 March, a publication has been launched which will feature a range of Northern Irish women who have started their own successful businesses. The publication was ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2013
Sinn Féin Meet GAA Over Irish Emigration
The problems facing GAA sports clubs across Ireland as a result of emigration have been addressed during a meeting with Sinn Féin and the organisation's Rural Depopulation Committee. The meeting was ...
Sinn Féin Meet GAA Over Irish Emigration
The problems facing GAA sports clubs across Ireland as a result of emigration have been addressed during a meeting with Sinn Féin and the organisation's Rural Depopulation Committee. The meeting was ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2013
World Book Day: O'Dowd Encourages Reading Among Children
Education Minister John O'Dowd has taken advantage of World Book Day 2013 to encourage reading among children. The Minister said: "The ability to read and write effectively is something that many of ...
World Book Day: O'Dowd Encourages Reading Among Children
Education Minister John O'Dowd has taken advantage of World Book Day 2013 to encourage reading among children. The Minister said: "The ability to read and write effectively is something that many of ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2013
Other News In Brief
Cyclist Killed In Collision A cyclist has died in a collision in Newry in County Down. The victim, believed to be in his 20s, was involved in a crash with another vehicle on the Old Warrenpoi...
Other News In Brief
Cyclist Killed In Collision A cyclist has died in a collision in Newry in County Down. The victim, believed to be in his 20s, was involved in a crash with another vehicle on the Old Warrenpoi...
UK National News, Mar 6, 2013
2,500 Jobs To Go At Thomas Cook
Thomas Cook is to close 195 stores. Over 2,500 jobs will be lost as part of the restructure. Peter Fankhauser, Thomas Cook UK and Ireland’s CEO, said: "We firmly believe these proposals will mean a ...
2,500 Jobs To Go At Thomas Cook
Thomas Cook is to close 195 stores. Over 2,500 jobs will be lost as part of the restructure. Peter Fankhauser, Thomas Cook UK and Ireland’s CEO, said: "We firmly believe these proposals will mean a ...
UK National News, Mar 6, 2013
Payday Lenders Risk Losing Licenses
The OFT is giving the leading 50 payday lenders, accounting for 90 per cent of the payday market, 12 weeks to change their business practices or risk losing their licences. They uncovered evidence of...
Payday Lenders Risk Losing Licenses
The OFT is giving the leading 50 payday lenders, accounting for 90 per cent of the payday market, 12 weeks to change their business practices or risk losing their licences. They uncovered evidence of...
UK National News, Mar 6, 2013
Childcare Costs Rocket Above Inflation Rate
The Daycare Trust and the Family and Parenting Institute's Childcare Costs Survey 2013, shows nursery, childminder and after-school club costs all rising at more than 6%,more than double the inflation...
Childcare Costs Rocket Above Inflation Rate
The Daycare Trust and the Family and Parenting Institute's Childcare Costs Survey 2013, shows nursery, childminder and after-school club costs all rising at more than 6%,more than double the inflation...
Business News, Mar 6, 2013
Dale Farm Receives €1m Russian Order
Dale Farm has won a €1million order to supply cheese in Russia, Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced. The deal was secured by Dale Farm at the Gulfood exhibition in Dubai. Arlene Foster s...
Dale Farm Receives €1m Russian Order
Dale Farm has won a €1million order to supply cheese in Russia, Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced. The deal was secured by Dale Farm at the Gulfood exhibition in Dubai. Arlene Foster s...
UK National News, Mar 6, 2013
Bank Governor Demands RBS Split
Bank of England governor Sir Mervyn King has called for the Royal Bank of Scotland to be split up. speaking to the Banking Standards Commission he said: "The whole idea of a bank being 82%-owned by t...
Bank Governor Demands RBS Split
Bank of England governor Sir Mervyn King has called for the Royal Bank of Scotland to be split up. speaking to the Banking Standards Commission he said: "The whole idea of a bank being 82%-owned by t...
UK National News, Mar 6, 2013
Man Sentenced For Pregnant Ex Murder
An Essex man has been jailed for life for the murder of his heavily pregnant former fiancee and the death of her unborn baby. Tony McLernon, 24, from North Grove in Harlow, Essex, has been given 27 ...
Man Sentenced For Pregnant Ex Murder
An Essex man has been jailed for life for the murder of his heavily pregnant former fiancee and the death of her unborn baby. Tony McLernon, 24, from North Grove in Harlow, Essex, has been given 27 ...
UK National News, Mar 6, 2013
Taxi Driver And Woman Killed In Crash
Officers from Kent Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit are investigating a three car collision on Cranbrook Road at Knoxbridge in which two people have died. The collision happened just bef...
Taxi Driver And Woman Killed In Crash
Officers from Kent Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit are investigating a three car collision on Cranbrook Road at Knoxbridge in which two people have died. The collision happened just bef...
UK National News, Mar 6, 2013
Red Card Reported To 999
A football fan rang 999 to reveal his disgust at a red card during last night's Champions League match. Nottinghamshire Police said the hoax call occurred while a Manchester United supporter was watc...
Red Card Reported To 999
A football fan rang 999 to reveal his disgust at a red card during last night's Champions League match. Nottinghamshire Police said the hoax call occurred while a Manchester United supporter was watc...
UK National News, Mar 6, 2013
Cowhide Hair Found In Frozen Mince
Iceland has apologised after a girl found a clump of cowhide hair in a home-cooked lasagne made with a packet of their frozen beef mince. ITV reports that Trudy Stock, of Gosport, Hampshire, served h...
Cowhide Hair Found In Frozen Mince
Iceland has apologised after a girl found a clump of cowhide hair in a home-cooked lasagne made with a packet of their frozen beef mince. ITV reports that Trudy Stock, of Gosport, Hampshire, served h...
UK National News, Mar 6, 2013
Scottish Debt 'Less Than UK level'
Scotland continues to be in a relatively stronger budget position than the UK as a whole to the value of £824 per person or £4.4 billion as a nation, according to National Statistics published today. ...
Scottish Debt 'Less Than UK level'
Scotland continues to be in a relatively stronger budget position than the UK as a whole to the value of £824 per person or £4.4 billion as a nation, according to National Statistics published today. ...
UK National News, Mar 6, 2013
Other News In Brief
Man Jailed For Theft Of Dog A man who stole a pensioner's dog from outside a Tesco Store in Friern Barnet Lane, N12 has been sent to prison. Allan Adrian Denny, 23, of Station Road, New Barne...
Other News In Brief
Man Jailed For Theft Of Dog A man who stole a pensioner's dog from outside a Tesco Store in Friern Barnet Lane, N12 has been sent to prison. Allan Adrian Denny, 23, of Station Road, New Barne...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2013
Belfast Man Denies Italian Mafia Link
A man from west Belfast has reportedly been linked to an Italian investigation into money laundering by the Calabrian mafia. A solicitor for Harry Fitzsimmons has denied reports his client was arrest...
Belfast Man Denies Italian Mafia Link
A man from west Belfast has reportedly been linked to an Italian investigation into money laundering by the Calabrian mafia. A solicitor for Harry Fitzsimmons has denied reports his client was arrest...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2013
St George's Rent Request Dismissed
Belfast City Council has turned down a request from St George's market traders for two months rent free to compensate for lost trade during Union Flag Protests. The traders have noted their disappoin...
St George's Rent Request Dismissed
Belfast City Council has turned down a request from St George's market traders for two months rent free to compensate for lost trade during Union Flag Protests. The traders have noted their disappoin...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2013
Kia Provo Car Not For The UK Market
Car manufacturer Kia will not sell a model called the 'Provo' in the UK. The South Korean firm unveiled a model with the same title as the slang name used for to the Provisional IRA during the Northe...
Kia Provo Car Not For The UK Market
Car manufacturer Kia will not sell a model called the 'Provo' in the UK. The South Korean firm unveiled a model with the same title as the slang name used for to the Provisional IRA during the Northe...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:It will be rather cloudy with scattered sleet and snow showers but mostly rain near the North coast. Feeling bitterly cold in fresh or strong northerly wind. Maximum temperature 4 °C.Tonight:Clear intervals and wintry showers, most frequent in the north but mostly of rain along the North Coast. A cold night with risk of icy stretches. Minimum temperature -1 °C.
