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Northern Ireland News for March 2013 : Page 7
UK National News, Mar 15, 2013
Transport Committee Launch Second Investigation
A new investigation is to be launched into whiplash claims, in an effort to reduce them and lower the price of the insurance. The investigation comes after the Transport Committee called for evidence...
Transport Committee Launch Second Investigation
A new investigation is to be launched into whiplash claims, in an effort to reduce them and lower the price of the insurance. The investigation comes after the Transport Committee called for evidence...
UK National News, Mar 15, 2013
NAO Warn Of Urgent Need For Extra School Places
With one in five primary schools in England full or reaching capacity, the National Audit Office (NAO) has warned that an extra 250,000 school places will be needed autumn 2014. It is understood that...
NAO Warn Of Urgent Need For Extra School Places
With one in five primary schools in England full or reaching capacity, the National Audit Office (NAO) has warned that an extra 250,000 school places will be needed autumn 2014. It is understood that...
UK National News, Mar 15, 2013
Falkirk MP Allegedly Arrested Following Commons Bar Fight
Eric Joyce, independent MP for Falkirk, has been arrested in connection with a fight in a House of Commons bar. It is understood the MP was held after the incident at the Sports and Social Club bar, ...
Falkirk MP Allegedly Arrested Following Commons Bar Fight
Eric Joyce, independent MP for Falkirk, has been arrested in connection with a fight in a House of Commons bar. It is understood the MP was held after the incident at the Sports and Social Club bar, ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2013
Design Plans Unveiled For Maze Site Redevelopment
Alliance Lagan Valley Trevor Lunn MLA has welcomed the unveiling of the design plans for the redevelopment of the Maze site and the announcement that the DUP are giving their full support to it. Mr L...
Design Plans Unveiled For Maze Site Redevelopment
Alliance Lagan Valley Trevor Lunn MLA has welcomed the unveiling of the design plans for the redevelopment of the Maze site and the announcement that the DUP are giving their full support to it. Mr L...
UK National News, Mar 15, 2013
Black Death Remains Discovered During Crossrail Excavations
Bodies believed to date from the time of the Black Death have been uncovered during excavations for London's Crossrail project. So far thirteen bodies have been found in 5.5m-wide shaft at the edge o...
Black Death Remains Discovered During Crossrail Excavations
Bodies believed to date from the time of the Black Death have been uncovered during excavations for London's Crossrail project. So far thirteen bodies have been found in 5.5m-wide shaft at the edge o...
UK National News, Mar 15, 2013
Other News In Brief
Blogger Ordered To Pay £25,000 Damages A blogger has been ordered to pay a council chief executive £25,000 damages after she lost her libel case against him. Jacqui Thompson launched her acti...
Other News In Brief
Blogger Ordered To Pay £25,000 Damages A blogger has been ordered to pay a council chief executive £25,000 damages after she lost her libel case against him. Jacqui Thompson launched her acti...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2013
School Closed Amid Security Alert
Springhill Primary School in west Belfast has been closed amid a security alert. Police are currently at the incident on the Ballygomartin Road and army bomb experts have been called in. The school ...
School Closed Amid Security Alert
Springhill Primary School in west Belfast has been closed amid a security alert. Police are currently at the incident on the Ballygomartin Road and army bomb experts have been called in. The school ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2013
Other News In Brief
NIW Fined For Pollution Offence Northern Ireland Water (NIW) was fined £2,000 plus court costs at Bangor Magistrates’ Court today. NIW pleaded guilty to making a polluting discharge to a...
Other News In Brief
NIW Fined For Pollution Offence Northern Ireland Water (NIW) was fined £2,000 plus court costs at Bangor Magistrates’ Court today. NIW pleaded guilty to making a polluting discharge to a...
UK National News, Mar 14, 2013
Man Found Guilty Of Lingerie Firm Founder
A 30-year-old man has been found guilty of the murder of a 78-year-old man in an attack in Sheffield. Founder of international lingerie firm Panache, Anthony Power was assaulted in High Hazels Park i...
Man Found Guilty Of Lingerie Firm Founder
A 30-year-old man has been found guilty of the murder of a 78-year-old man in an attack in Sheffield. Founder of international lingerie firm Panache, Anthony Power was assaulted in High Hazels Park i...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2013
John McAreavey Gets Payout
John McAreavey, the husband of Michaela who was murdered on her honeymoon in Maritius in January 2011, has been awarded damages after the Irish Daily Mail published still photographs of another couple...
John McAreavey Gets Payout
John McAreavey, the husband of Michaela who was murdered on her honeymoon in Maritius in January 2011, has been awarded damages after the Irish Daily Mail published still photographs of another couple...
Recruitment News, Mar 14, 2013
Call For New 'Skills Eco-System' For Apprenticeships
A new skills eco-system to deliver apprenticeships providing young people with skilled jobs and a real future was called for by Unite general secretary Len McCluskey today. In UK national apprentices...
Call For New 'Skills Eco-System' For Apprenticeships
A new skills eco-system to deliver apprenticeships providing young people with skilled jobs and a real future was called for by Unite general secretary Len McCluskey today. In UK national apprentices...
UK National News, Mar 14, 2013
Peers Warn UK 'Woefully Underprepared' For Aging Population
A Lords committee has warned that "the gift of longer life" could lead to "a series of crises" in public service provision, saying the UK is "woefully underprepared" for the social and economic challe...
Peers Warn UK 'Woefully Underprepared' For Aging Population
A Lords committee has warned that "the gift of longer life" could lead to "a series of crises" in public service provision, saying the UK is "woefully underprepared" for the social and economic challe...
UK National News, Mar 14, 2013
Ex-Sussex Police Sergeant To Be Charged Over Info Sold To Paper
A former policeman, who allegedly sold information to the Sun newspaper, is to be charged the Crown Prosecution Service has said. Former police sergeant with Sussex Police James Bowes will face charg...
Ex-Sussex Police Sergeant To Be Charged Over Info Sold To Paper
A former policeman, who allegedly sold information to the Sun newspaper, is to be charged the Crown Prosecution Service has said. Former police sergeant with Sussex Police James Bowes will face charg...
UK National News, Mar 14, 2013
Political Campaigner Wins Appeal Over Extremism Database
An 88-year-old political campaigner has been successful in a legal bid to have his details removed from a police extremism database. Peace protestor John Catt, from Brighton, took his case to the Cou...
Political Campaigner Wins Appeal Over Extremism Database
An 88-year-old political campaigner has been successful in a legal bid to have his details removed from a police extremism database. Peace protestor John Catt, from Brighton, took his case to the Cou...
UK National News, Mar 14, 2013
Luton Airport Apologies "Unreservedly" For Plane Crash Picture
An unreserved apology has been issued by London Luton airport after a picture of a plane crash was posted on the airports Facebook page. It is alleged that accompanying caption with the image, which...
Luton Airport Apologies "Unreservedly" For Plane Crash Picture
An unreserved apology has been issued by London Luton airport after a picture of a plane crash was posted on the airports Facebook page. It is alleged that accompanying caption with the image, which...
UK National News, Mar 14, 2013
Trial Hears Philpott Explain Petrol On Clothes
Michael Philpott has claimed that petrol was found on his clothes because he did not shower or bath for twelve weeks. In the ongoing trial of Mr Philpott, his wife Mairead Philpott and friend Paul Mo...
Trial Hears Philpott Explain Petrol On Clothes
Michael Philpott has claimed that petrol was found on his clothes because he did not shower or bath for twelve weeks. In the ongoing trial of Mr Philpott, his wife Mairead Philpott and friend Paul Mo...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2013
McDonnell Welcomes Election Of Pope Francis
SDLP Leader Dr Alasdair McDonnell has welcomed the election of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina who was elected in Rome yesterday evening. Dr McDonnell said: "I want to warmly welcome the ...
McDonnell Welcomes Election Of Pope Francis
SDLP Leader Dr Alasdair McDonnell has welcomed the election of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina who was elected in Rome yesterday evening. Dr McDonnell said: "I want to warmly welcome the ...
UK National News, Mar 14, 2013
Journalist Arrested In Hacking Investigation
Officers investigation alleged phone hacking have arrested three men and one woman on Thursday morning. They are thought to be journalists or former journalists at Mirror Group Newspapers. Scotland ...
Journalist Arrested In Hacking Investigation
Officers investigation alleged phone hacking have arrested three men and one woman on Thursday morning. They are thought to be journalists or former journalists at Mirror Group Newspapers. Scotland ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2013
Tesco To Double Amount Of NI Sourced Meat
Tesco's announcement that it is to double the amount of fresh meat it sources in the north of Ireland was today welcomed by Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill. The Minister said: "I have for some ...
Tesco To Double Amount Of NI Sourced Meat
Tesco's announcement that it is to double the amount of fresh meat it sources in the north of Ireland was today welcomed by Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill. The Minister said: "I have for some ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2013
Willie Frazer Granted Bail
Willie Frazer has been granted bail at Belfast High Court today. The loyalist campaigner and Ulster People's Forum member faces six charges in relation to the union flag protest at Belfast City Hall....
Willie Frazer Granted Bail
Willie Frazer has been granted bail at Belfast High Court today. The loyalist campaigner and Ulster People's Forum member faces six charges in relation to the union flag protest at Belfast City Hall....
Business News, Mar 14, 2013
Firms Urged To Attend 'Building A Business On Your Ideas' Seminar
Minister for Research and Innovation, Sean Sherlock TD, has urged businesses to avail of the opportunity to attend a Government-sponsored free seminar, 'Building a Business on Your Ideas' which will t...
Firms Urged To Attend 'Building A Business On Your Ideas' Seminar
Minister for Research and Innovation, Sean Sherlock TD, has urged businesses to avail of the opportunity to attend a Government-sponsored free seminar, 'Building a Business on Your Ideas' which will t...
UK National News, Mar 14, 2013
CPS Employees Admit £1m Taxi Fraud
Two Crown Prosecution Service employees have admitted producing invoices, totally more than £1m, for a cab company that didn’t exist. Lisa Burrows and Tahir Mahmood admitted the bogus claims for taxi...
CPS Employees Admit £1m Taxi Fraud
Two Crown Prosecution Service employees have admitted producing invoices, totally more than £1m, for a cab company that didn’t exist. Lisa Burrows and Tahir Mahmood admitted the bogus claims for taxi...
UK National News, Mar 14, 2013
Sentencing Council Proposes Tougher Fines For Fly-Tipping
The Sentencing Council for England and Wales has called for larger fines to be issued to people responsible for repeatedly dumping waste. Magistrates should impose greater fines more frequently again...
Sentencing Council Proposes Tougher Fines For Fly-Tipping
The Sentencing Council for England and Wales has called for larger fines to be issued to people responsible for repeatedly dumping waste. Magistrates should impose greater fines more frequently again...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2013
New Institute For Global Food Security Officially Opens
Tesco Chief Executive, Philip Clarke has officially launched Queen's University new Institute for Global Food Security (IGFS), which will improve global food safety through the establishment of an int...
New Institute For Global Food Security Officially Opens
Tesco Chief Executive, Philip Clarke has officially launched Queen's University new Institute for Global Food Security (IGFS), which will improve global food safety through the establishment of an int...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2013
Low Paid Staff In Education Sector To Receive £250
Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has made funding available to allow payments of £250 to be made to low paid staff in the education sector. The payments, for staff earning less than £21,000 a year, r...
Low Paid Staff In Education Sector To Receive £250
Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has made funding available to allow payments of £250 to be made to low paid staff in the education sector. The payments, for staff earning less than £21,000 a year, r...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2013
Shots Fired At House In Dungiven
A number of shots have been fired at a house in Dungiven A masked group approached a house on Wednesday in the Rannyglass area at around 9.10pm. The occupants of the house were left "badly shaken", ...
Shots Fired At House In Dungiven
A number of shots have been fired at a house in Dungiven A masked group approached a house on Wednesday in the Rannyglass area at around 9.10pm. The occupants of the house were left "badly shaken", ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2013
NI Slips Behind The Rest Of The UK
Northern Ireland is slipping behind the rest of the UK in just about every measure of employment, growth and productivity, according to the latest economic outlook from advisors, PwC Their Northern I...
NI Slips Behind The Rest Of The UK
Northern Ireland is slipping behind the rest of the UK in just about every measure of employment, growth and productivity, according to the latest economic outlook from advisors, PwC Their Northern I...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2013
Other News In Brief
Overend Backs No Smoking Day Ulster Unionist Party Assembly Member for Mid-Ulster is encouraging thousands of smokers in the Mid-Ulster to 'swap fags for swag' by quitting on No Smoking Day, t...
Other News In Brief
Overend Backs No Smoking Day Ulster Unionist Party Assembly Member for Mid-Ulster is encouraging thousands of smokers in the Mid-Ulster to 'swap fags for swag' by quitting on No Smoking Day, t...
UK National News, Mar 14, 2013
Other News In Brief
Survey Finds Motorists Damaging Car In Potholes A new survey has revealed that a third of drivers have suffered damage to their vehicles from potholes over the last two years. The AA/Populus ...
Other News In Brief
Survey Finds Motorists Damaging Car In Potholes A new survey has revealed that a third of drivers have suffered damage to their vehicles from potholes over the last two years. The AA/Populus ...
Business News, Mar 13, 2013
Call For Commercial Rates To Be Lower For Town Centre Developments
Labour Deputy, John Lyons, has stated that commercial rates should be lower for town centre developments and higher for large out of town developments – to help sustain smaller retailers that are curr...
Call For Commercial Rates To Be Lower For Town Centre Developments
Labour Deputy, John Lyons, has stated that commercial rates should be lower for town centre developments and higher for large out of town developments – to help sustain smaller retailers that are curr...
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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.
