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Northern Ireland News for March 2013 : Page 9
UK National News, Mar 12, 2013
Cameron Urges Argentine To Respect Referendum
Argentina have been urged to ‘respect the wishes of the people of the Falkland Islands’ after they voted overwhelmingly for the territory to stay British. The historical referendum aimed to send a de...
Cameron Urges Argentine To Respect Referendum
Argentina have been urged to ‘respect the wishes of the people of the Falkland Islands’ after they voted overwhelmingly for the territory to stay British. The historical referendum aimed to send a de...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2013
Waste Management Site Planned
£240m is to be invested in a planned waste management site near Mallusk in County Antrim. The new development would be one of the biggest single infrastructure schemes in the region, and would deal w...
Waste Management Site Planned
£240m is to be invested in a planned waste management site near Mallusk in County Antrim. The new development would be one of the biggest single infrastructure schemes in the region, and would deal w...
UK National News, Mar 12, 2013
Unexpected Jobs Boost From PPI Mis-Selling
The PPI mis-selling scandal has resulted in an unexpected boost to employment, recruitment agency Manpower has found. According to the employment group, at least 20,000 jobs have been created to deal...
Unexpected Jobs Boost From PPI Mis-Selling
The PPI mis-selling scandal has resulted in an unexpected boost to employment, recruitment agency Manpower has found. According to the employment group, at least 20,000 jobs have been created to deal...
UK National News, Mar 12, 2013
Other News In Brief
Da Vinci Drawings To Be Displayed Alongside Modern Scans Anatomical drawings made by Leonardo da Vinci are to be displayed for the first time alongside modern 3D films, CT and MRI scans, sho...
Other News In Brief
Da Vinci Drawings To Be Displayed Alongside Modern Scans Anatomical drawings made by Leonardo da Vinci are to be displayed for the first time alongside modern 3D films, CT and MRI scans, sho...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2013
Robinson And McGuinness Promote NI Universities In Brazil
Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness have been promoting Northern Ireland's universities in Brazil this week. The First and deputy First Minister are on a five-day mission to Brazil to promote Northe...
Robinson And McGuinness Promote NI Universities In Brazil
Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness have been promoting Northern Ireland's universities in Brazil this week. The First and deputy First Minister are on a five-day mission to Brazil to promote Northe...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2013
Molloy Prepares For London St Patrick's Mission
Newly-elected Mid-Ulster MP Francie Molloy is to travel to London this week to participate in the city's St Patrick's Day celebrations. Mr Molloy took the Mid-Ulster seat after his Sinn Féin colleagu...
Molloy Prepares For London St Patrick's Mission
Newly-elected Mid-Ulster MP Francie Molloy is to travel to London this week to participate in the city's St Patrick's Day celebrations. Mr Molloy took the Mid-Ulster seat after his Sinn Féin colleagu...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2013
Cystic Fibrosis Drug To Help 'Celtic Gene'
A new drug to benefit sufferers of Cystic Fibrosis who possess the 'Celtic Gene' has been approved. The drug Ivacaftor, or Kalydeco, will be made available to patients who have the G551D genetic muta...
Cystic Fibrosis Drug To Help 'Celtic Gene'
A new drug to benefit sufferers of Cystic Fibrosis who possess the 'Celtic Gene' has been approved. The drug Ivacaftor, or Kalydeco, will be made available to patients who have the G551D genetic muta...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2013
Belfast Council Moves Dog Fouling Campaign North
Belfast City Council is moving its dog fouling campaign to the north of the city, in a bid to crack down on dog litter. The 'Your dog, your job' campaign was launched in west Belfast last month. The...
Belfast Council Moves Dog Fouling Campaign North
Belfast City Council is moving its dog fouling campaign to the north of the city, in a bid to crack down on dog litter. The 'Your dog, your job' campaign was launched in west Belfast last month. The...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2013
NI Creative Industries Hold 'Economic Potential'
There is "considerable economic and social potential" to be harnessed within Northern Ireland's creative industries, according to the Committee for Culture, Arts and Leisure. The Committee has publis...
NI Creative Industries Hold 'Economic Potential'
There is "considerable economic and social potential" to be harnessed within Northern Ireland's creative industries, according to the Committee for Culture, Arts and Leisure. The Committee has publis...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2013
Poots Promotes Mental Health Care In Assembly
Individuals and families living with a learning disability or a mental health need are valued members of our society with equal rights to access public services as other members of the community. Thi...
Poots Promotes Mental Health Care In Assembly
Individuals and families living with a learning disability or a mental health need are valued members of our society with equal rights to access public services as other members of the community. Thi...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2013
Other News In Brief
Men Arrested Over Fisheries Offences Three men have been convicted of fisheries offences at Dungannon Magistrates' Court. Svasunas Liberis, of Killyman Street, Moy, was convicted of fishing b...
Other News In Brief
Men Arrested Over Fisheries Offences Three men have been convicted of fisheries offences at Dungannon Magistrates' Court. Svasunas Liberis, of Killyman Street, Moy, was convicted of fishing b...
Recruitment News, Mar 12, 2013
Further 100 Jobs For Waterford City
Fine Gael Waterford Deputy, Paudie Coffey, has welcomed the announcement of a further 100 jobs for Waterford city. The jobs are to be created by Eishtec, which is a Waterford based call centre compa...
Further 100 Jobs For Waterford City
Fine Gael Waterford Deputy, Paudie Coffey, has welcomed the announcement of a further 100 jobs for Waterford city. The jobs are to be created by Eishtec, which is a Waterford based call centre compa...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2013
Queen's Discovered Comet To Appear In Night Sky
A comet which was discovered by a team at Queen’s University Belfast will be visible from tomorrow evening (12 March). Comet PANSTARRS was discovered in Hawaii in June 2011 by a team which included a...
Queen's Discovered Comet To Appear In Night Sky
A comet which was discovered by a team at Queen’s University Belfast will be visible from tomorrow evening (12 March). Comet PANSTARRS was discovered in Hawaii in June 2011 by a team which included a...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2013
Robinson And McGuinness In Brazil Trip
Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness are currently on a five-day visit to Brazil to promote Northern Ireland's economic development, trade, tourism, universities and sporting links. The First and dep...
Robinson And McGuinness In Brazil Trip
Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness are currently on a five-day visit to Brazil to promote Northern Ireland's economic development, trade, tourism, universities and sporting links. The First and dep...
Business News, Mar 11, 2013
George Best Exhibition Opens
The First Minister Rt. Hon. Peter D. Robinson, MLA and the deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, MLA opened the George Best exhibition in Brazil this week. The Ministers opened the exhibition in S...
George Best Exhibition Opens
The First Minister Rt. Hon. Peter D. Robinson, MLA and the deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, MLA opened the George Best exhibition in Brazil this week. The Ministers opened the exhibition in S...
Business News, Mar 11, 2013
Titanic Belfast Rated Five-Star Experience
Titanic Belfast has become the first visitor attraction in Northern Ireland to be rated as a five-star experience, Tourism Minister Arlene Foster has announced. The five-star accreditation was awarde...
Titanic Belfast Rated Five-Star Experience
Titanic Belfast has become the first visitor attraction in Northern Ireland to be rated as a five-star experience, Tourism Minister Arlene Foster has announced. The five-star accreditation was awarde...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2013
Kenny To Meet Cameron Over NI Attacks
Taoiseach Enda Kenny and British Prime Minister David Cameron are meeting today in London to discuss the recent increase in attacks on police officers and the continuing loyalist street protests acros...
Kenny To Meet Cameron Over NI Attacks
Taoiseach Enda Kenny and British Prime Minister David Cameron are meeting today in London to discuss the recent increase in attacks on police officers and the continuing loyalist street protests acros...
Recruitment News, Mar 11, 2013
BCD Travel Workers Threatened With Immediate Dismissal
SIPTU members employed by BCD Travel, which manages corporate travel arrangements for the Kerry Group, have been threatened with immediate dismissal and the non-payment of redundancy entitlements if t...
BCD Travel Workers Threatened With Immediate Dismissal
SIPTU members employed by BCD Travel, which manages corporate travel arrangements for the Kerry Group, have been threatened with immediate dismissal and the non-payment of redundancy entitlements if t...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2013
Police Officers Escape Injury In Blast
Three PSNI officers escaped serious injury in a bomb attack on Saturday. The blast occurred as police were on patrol in north Belfast. The incident is being treated as attempted murder, while the bl...
Police Officers Escape Injury In Blast
Three PSNI officers escaped serious injury in a bomb attack on Saturday. The blast occurred as police were on patrol in north Belfast. The incident is being treated as attempted murder, while the bl...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2013
Hague Pays Tribute To Construction Worker
William Hague has paid tribute to a British construction worker he said is likely to have been "killed at the hands of his captors" in Nigeria. The Foreign Secretary described the killing of Brendan ...
Hague Pays Tribute To Construction Worker
William Hague has paid tribute to a British construction worker he said is likely to have been "killed at the hands of his captors" in Nigeria. The Foreign Secretary described the killing of Brendan ...
Recruitment News, Mar 11, 2013
Farry Presents Awards At Aerospace Youth Rocketry Challenge
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has presented the awards at the regional final of the UK Aerospace Youth Rocketry Challenge. The aim of the Aerospace Youth Rocketry Challenge is to ...
Farry Presents Awards At Aerospace Youth Rocketry Challenge
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has presented the awards at the regional final of the UK Aerospace Youth Rocketry Challenge. The aim of the Aerospace Youth Rocketry Challenge is to ...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2013
Welsh-Born Swedish Princess Dies Aged 97
Sweden's Welsh-born Princess Lilian, whose affair with her future husband Prince Bertil became a national love-story in the country, has died at the age of 97. Lilian Davies was born in Swansea in 19...
Welsh-Born Swedish Princess Dies Aged 97
Sweden's Welsh-born Princess Lilian, whose affair with her future husband Prince Bertil became a national love-story in the country, has died at the age of 97. Lilian Davies was born in Swansea in 19...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2013
Man 'Attacked Partner And Set Home On Fire'
The High Court has heard how a man was allegedly attacked by his partner, who then set his home on fire, according to the BBC. BBC Northern Ireland has reported how Ciaran Fleming, 20, of no fixed ab...
Man 'Attacked Partner And Set Home On Fire'
The High Court has heard how a man was allegedly attacked by his partner, who then set his home on fire, according to the BBC. BBC Northern Ireland has reported how Ciaran Fleming, 20, of no fixed ab...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2013
Arrests Over Sexual Assault At Islamic Girls School
Three men have been arrested following reports of alleged sexual assault and false imprisonment at an Islamic girls school in Lancashire. The arrests came as Lancashire Police were looking into conce...
Arrests Over Sexual Assault At Islamic Girls School
Three men have been arrested following reports of alleged sexual assault and false imprisonment at an Islamic girls school in Lancashire. The arrests came as Lancashire Police were looking into conce...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2013
Antibiotics Resistance A 'Catastrophic Threat'
The world is facing a "catastrophic" threat of antimicrobial resistance, which could see people dying following minor surgery in the space of twenty years, England’s Chief Medical Officer has warned. ...
Antibiotics Resistance A 'Catastrophic Threat'
The world is facing a "catastrophic" threat of antimicrobial resistance, which could see people dying following minor surgery in the space of twenty years, England’s Chief Medical Officer has warned. ...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2013
'Hidden' Salt Levels High In UK Restaurants
Surprisingly high levels of salt are hidden in food served up in restaurants across the UK, according to a report by a campaign and watchdog group. Consensus Action of Salt and Health (CASH) has reve...
'Hidden' Salt Levels High In UK Restaurants
Surprisingly high levels of salt are hidden in food served up in restaurants across the UK, according to a report by a campaign and watchdog group. Consensus Action of Salt and Health (CASH) has reve...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2013
Queen Misses Commonwealth Appointment
The Queen has missed what would have been her first event since leaving hospital last week; a church service and reception to mark Commonwealth Day. The monarch was in hospital being treated for symp...
Queen Misses Commonwealth Appointment
The Queen has missed what would have been her first event since leaving hospital last week; a church service and reception to mark Commonwealth Day. The monarch was in hospital being treated for symp...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2013
Procurement Seminar Planned For Ravenhill
A seminar on procurement opportunities surrounding the redevelopment of Ravenhill Stadium is to take place next week. The event has been planned for 22 March and will take place at the Ulster Rugby g...
Procurement Seminar Planned For Ravenhill
A seminar on procurement opportunities surrounding the redevelopment of Ravenhill Stadium is to take place next week. The event has been planned for 22 March and will take place at the Ulster Rugby g...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2013
Nature Reserve Planned For Land's End
A nature reserve is being planned for Scotland's Land's End, following a unanimously approved community buy-out. A local trust says it believes it will be possible to raise the £300,000 asking price ...
Nature Reserve Planned For Land's End
A nature reserve is being planned for Scotland's Land's End, following a unanimously approved community buy-out. A local trust says it believes it will be possible to raise the £300,000 asking price ...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2013
Other News In Brief
Teenager Admits Rape At Knife-Point A teenager has admitted raping a 15-year-old girl at knife-point on Tyneside. 19-year-old Abdul Miah of Hull Street, Elswick, pleaded guilty to three coun...
Other News In Brief
Teenager Admits Rape At Knife-Point A teenager has admitted raping a 15-year-old girl at knife-point on Tyneside. 19-year-old Abdul Miah of Hull Street, Elswick, pleaded guilty to three coun...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A mostly dry day, rather cloudy, but some sunny spells, best of these in the afternoon. A few showers spread south from late morning, turning wintry in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 5 °C.Tonight:A cold evening and night with a frost. It will be largely dry, but a few wintry showers towards the north coast overnight. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
