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Northern Ireland News for March 2013 : Page 2
UK National News, Mar 27, 2013
UK Economy Continues To Shrink
The economy continues to shrink, with UK GDP having decreased by 0.3% in the final quarter of 2012, according to a new report published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The report says th...
UK Economy Continues To Shrink
The economy continues to shrink, with UK GDP having decreased by 0.3% in the final quarter of 2012, according to a new report published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The report says th...
UK National News, Mar 27, 2013
April Jones Search To Finish
The search for April Jones is to finish by the end of April, according to police. Officers from Dyfed Powys Police have been searching for the five-year-old girl since she went missing from her home ...
April Jones Search To Finish
The search for April Jones is to finish by the end of April, according to police. Officers from Dyfed Powys Police have been searching for the five-year-old girl since she went missing from her home ...
UK National News, Mar 27, 2013
UK Politics 'Poorer' Without Milliband
David Milliband's decision to step down as an MP will leave UK politics "a poorer place", according to his brother, the Labour leader Ed Milliband. David Milliband has announced he will be leaving po...
UK Politics 'Poorer' Without Milliband
David Milliband's decision to step down as an MP will leave UK politics "a poorer place", according to his brother, the Labour leader Ed Milliband. David Milliband has announced he will be leaving po...
UK National News, Mar 27, 2013
70 New Jobs For South Wales
A total of 70 news jobs are to be created in South Wales by packaging firm, Seda. The company, which manufactures a range of packaging for the food industry, is also safeguarding another 170 jobs at ...
70 New Jobs For South Wales
A total of 70 news jobs are to be created in South Wales by packaging firm, Seda. The company, which manufactures a range of packaging for the food industry, is also safeguarding another 170 jobs at ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2013
David Ford Visits G8 Venue
Justice Minister David Ford has been visiting the Lough Erne venue that will be used for the forthcoming G8 summit. The Minister received an update on security arrangements from the PSNI. Also visit...
David Ford Visits G8 Venue
Justice Minister David Ford has been visiting the Lough Erne venue that will be used for the forthcoming G8 summit. The Minister received an update on security arrangements from the PSNI. Also visit...
UK National News, Mar 27, 2013
Beach Safety Standards Continue To Fall
The latest Good Beach Guide has revealed the number of UK beaches failing to meet minimum standards for water quality are increasing. In 2012, a total of 42 beaches failed to meet the minimum EU lev...
Beach Safety Standards Continue To Fall
The latest Good Beach Guide has revealed the number of UK beaches failing to meet minimum standards for water quality are increasing. In 2012, a total of 42 beaches failed to meet the minimum EU lev...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2013
NI Beaches Have 'Excellent' Water Quality
Overall, Northern Ireland's beaches have 'excellent' water quality, according to a newly-published study by the Marine Conservation Society (MSC). This is despite one beach, at Newcastle in County Do...
NI Beaches Have 'Excellent' Water Quality
Overall, Northern Ireland's beaches have 'excellent' water quality, according to a newly-published study by the Marine Conservation Society (MSC). This is despite one beach, at Newcastle in County Do...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2013
Belfast Council Creates Ten Apprentice Placements
Belfast City Council has announced a new apprentice scheme which will provide 10 places, as well as a further 16 paid work experience opportunities for university students. Lord Mayor Alderman Gavin...
Belfast Council Creates Ten Apprentice Placements
Belfast City Council has announced a new apprentice scheme which will provide 10 places, as well as a further 16 paid work experience opportunities for university students. Lord Mayor Alderman Gavin...
UK National News, Mar 27, 2013
Other News In Brief
Fire Crews Tackle Glasgow School Blaze Fire crews have been battling a fire at Glasgow Steiner School in Yorkhill, Scotland. It is thought up to 60 children have been helped to safety followi...
Other News In Brief
Fire Crews Tackle Glasgow School Blaze Fire crews have been battling a fire at Glasgow Steiner School in Yorkhill, Scotland. It is thought up to 60 children have been helped to safety followi...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2013
Foster Promotes NI In Brussels
Arlene Foster has been promoting Northern Ireland's tourism and food produce in Brussels. The Enterprise and Tourism Minister has been promoting Northern Ireland to MEPs and the travel media, naming ...
Foster Promotes NI In Brussels
Arlene Foster has been promoting Northern Ireland's tourism and food produce in Brussels. The Enterprise and Tourism Minister has been promoting Northern Ireland to MEPs and the travel media, naming ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2013
Other News In Brief
Bomb Experts Investigate Fermanagh Security Alert Army bomb experts are at the scene of a security alert in County Fermanagh. The Clough Road near Rosslea is said to be closed to traffic, fol...
Other News In Brief
Bomb Experts Investigate Fermanagh Security Alert Army bomb experts are at the scene of a security alert in County Fermanagh. The Clough Road near Rosslea is said to be closed to traffic, fol...
Recruitment News, Mar 26, 2013
Zurich Insurance Group Created 112 Jobs In Dublin
Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD, today announced that Zurich Insurance Group is to establish two IT hubs in Dublin with the creation of 112 new hi-tech, high-value jobs. The IT hubs represent an exciting an...
Zurich Insurance Group Created 112 Jobs In Dublin
Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD, today announced that Zurich Insurance Group is to establish two IT hubs in Dublin with the creation of 112 new hi-tech, high-value jobs. The IT hubs represent an exciting an...
UK National News, Mar 26, 2013
UKBA To Be Abolished
Home Secretary Theresa May has announced that the UK Border Agency (UKBA) will be abolished and its work returned to the Home Office. Addressing MPs Mrs May said the agency’s performance “was not goo...
UKBA To Be Abolished
Home Secretary Theresa May has announced that the UK Border Agency (UKBA) will be abolished and its work returned to the Home Office. Addressing MPs Mrs May said the agency’s performance “was not goo...
UK National News, Mar 26, 2013
Home Office Announce Criminal Record Checks Relaxation
The Home Office have announced a relaxation of police checks for job applicants, following a Court of Appeal ruling in January that blanket checks did not comply with human rights laws. In England an...
Home Office Announce Criminal Record Checks Relaxation
The Home Office have announced a relaxation of police checks for job applicants, following a Court of Appeal ruling in January that blanket checks did not comply with human rights laws. In England an...
UK National News, Mar 26, 2013
ATL Calls For Action On Sexualised Youth Culture
With the pornographic images more widely available than ever before, pupils should be given lessons about the dangers of pornography, the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) have said. At its...
ATL Calls For Action On Sexualised Youth Culture
With the pornographic images more widely available than ever before, pupils should be given lessons about the dangers of pornography, the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) have said. At its...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2013
NI Manufacturers' Electricity Bills Among Highest In Europe
Large manufacturers and businesses in Northern Ireland pay among the highest electricity bills in Europe. The news came as the Utility Regulator published a report which, for the first time, provides...
NI Manufacturers' Electricity Bills Among Highest In Europe
Large manufacturers and businesses in Northern Ireland pay among the highest electricity bills in Europe. The news came as the Utility Regulator published a report which, for the first time, provides...
UK National News, Mar 26, 2013
Young Actor Cleared Of Rape Charge
An unnamed young television actor has been cleared of raping a 14-year-old boy. The actor, who cannot be identified because of his age, allegedly bullied the victim, with the prosecution claiming he ...
Young Actor Cleared Of Rape Charge
An unnamed young television actor has been cleared of raping a 14-year-old boy. The actor, who cannot be identified because of his age, allegedly bullied the victim, with the prosecution claiming he ...
UK National News, Mar 26, 2013
Nurses To Spend Time As Healthcare Assitants
New proposals will see nurses spend time as healthcare assistants doing basic tasks such as washing and dressing before completing their degree training. It is part of a package of measures being int...
Nurses To Spend Time As Healthcare Assitants
New proposals will see nurses spend time as healthcare assistants doing basic tasks such as washing and dressing before completing their degree training. It is part of a package of measures being int...
Business News, Mar 26, 2013
Insurance Group To Establish Two IT Hubs In Dublin
Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD, today announced that Zurich Insurance Group is to establish two IT hubs in Dublin with the creation of 112 new hi-tech, high-value jobs. The IT hubs represent an exciting an...
Insurance Group To Establish Two IT Hubs In Dublin
Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD, today announced that Zurich Insurance Group is to establish two IT hubs in Dublin with the creation of 112 new hi-tech, high-value jobs. The IT hubs represent an exciting an...
Business News, Mar 26, 2013
Augentius Fund Administration Exceeds Growth Targets
Invest Northern Ireland Chief Executive Alastair Hamilton has congratulated Augentius Fund Administration on exceeding growth targets by recruiting its 50th employee in their new Belfast operation. E...
Augentius Fund Administration Exceeds Growth Targets
Invest Northern Ireland Chief Executive Alastair Hamilton has congratulated Augentius Fund Administration on exceeding growth targets by recruiting its 50th employee in their new Belfast operation. E...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2013
Mountain Rescue And RAF Assist Residents
Mountain rescue teams, the RAF, Red Cross and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service are just some of the organisations continuing to respond to calls for assistance from residents affected by e...
Mountain Rescue And RAF Assist Residents
Mountain rescue teams, the RAF, Red Cross and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service are just some of the organisations continuing to respond to calls for assistance from residents affected by e...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2013
G8 Resort Was Dissident Bomb Target
An attempted bomb attack in Fermanagh was intended to target the hotel where the G8 summit will be held at Lough Erne in June, according to Óglaigh na hÉireann. The dissident republican group made th...
G8 Resort Was Dissident Bomb Target
An attempted bomb attack in Fermanagh was intended to target the hotel where the G8 summit will be held at Lough Erne in June, according to Óglaigh na hÉireann. The dissident republican group made th...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2013
Agriculture Minister Visits Farms Affected By Weather
Agriculture Minister Michelle O’Neill has been visiting some of the farmers and rural communities in Northern Ireland badly affected by extreme weather at the weekend. The Minister was visiting farms...
Agriculture Minister Visits Farms Affected By Weather
Agriculture Minister Michelle O’Neill has been visiting some of the farmers and rural communities in Northern Ireland badly affected by extreme weather at the weekend. The Minister was visiting farms...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2013
PSNI Issues Easter Message
The PSNI has issued a message to those planning to head out and celebrate over the Easter holidays. The message came from police in C District, which includes Newtownards, North Down, Down and Castle...
PSNI Issues Easter Message
The PSNI has issued a message to those planning to head out and celebrate over the Easter holidays. The message came from police in C District, which includes Newtownards, North Down, Down and Castle...
UK National News, Mar 26, 2013
Job Centre's Referring Claimants To Food Banks
Job Centre staff are referring thousands of welfare recipients to food bank, over concerns they have not got enough money to eat, according to the BBC. Benefits officials have given around 6,000 peop...
Job Centre's Referring Claimants To Food Banks
Job Centre staff are referring thousands of welfare recipients to food bank, over concerns they have not got enough money to eat, according to the BBC. Benefits officials have given around 6,000 peop...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2013
Paul Rankin's Cayenne Closes
Paul Rankin's Cayenne restaurant in Shaftesbury Square, Belfast, has closed its doors amid flag protests and a bleak economy. The famous restaurant was once among the UK's finest restaurants, but the...
Paul Rankin's Cayenne Closes
Paul Rankin's Cayenne restaurant in Shaftesbury Square, Belfast, has closed its doors amid flag protests and a bleak economy. The famous restaurant was once among the UK's finest restaurants, but the...
Recruitment News, Mar 26, 2013
Minister Discusses Skills, Jobs And Economic Growth
Employment and Learning Minister Dr. Stephen Farry today addressed an international audience in Dublin to discuss skills, jobs and economic growth. Delegates gathered from all round the world at the ...
Minister Discusses Skills, Jobs And Economic Growth
Employment and Learning Minister Dr. Stephen Farry today addressed an international audience in Dublin to discuss skills, jobs and economic growth. Delegates gathered from all round the world at the ...
UK National News, Mar 26, 2013
Call For Bids On East Coast Rail Franchise
Bids are being invited from private companies for the East Coast rail franchise. From 2009, the London to Scotland route has been run in the public sector and was operated by National Express before ...
Call For Bids On East Coast Rail Franchise
Bids are being invited from private companies for the East Coast rail franchise. From 2009, the London to Scotland route has been run in the public sector and was operated by National Express before ...
UK National News, Mar 26, 2013
Study Finds No Link Between TV And Bad Behaviour
A study of some 11,000 primary school pupils has found that there is no link between watching hours of TV or playing video games, and bad behaviour. The Medical Research Council (MRC) team who carrie...
Study Finds No Link Between TV And Bad Behaviour
A study of some 11,000 primary school pupils has found that there is no link between watching hours of TV or playing video games, and bad behaviour. The Medical Research Council (MRC) team who carrie...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2013
Minister Campaigns Ahead Of Plastic Bag Charge
With just two weeks to go until the carrier bag levy is introduced in Northern Ireland, Environment Minister Alex Attwood has been ramping up the campaign to make sure the public are aware of the new ...
Minister Campaigns Ahead Of Plastic Bag Charge
With just two weeks to go until the carrier bag levy is introduced in Northern Ireland, Environment Minister Alex Attwood has been ramping up the campaign to make sure the public are aware of the new ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy. Also mainly dry at first this evening but then occasional outbreaks of rain developing overnight. Light southwest winds, and staying mild. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
