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Northern Ireland News for April 2013 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2013
Other News In Brief
Support For New Heating Systems For Homeowners Energy Minister Arlene Foster has today highlighted the support available for domestic energy users wishing to switch to innovative renewable hea...
Other News In Brief
Support For New Heating Systems For Homeowners Energy Minister Arlene Foster has today highlighted the support available for domestic energy users wishing to switch to innovative renewable hea...
UK National News, Apr 24, 2013
Co-op Bank Purchase Falls Through
A Llyods Banking Group sale of 632 bank branches to the Co-op group has fallen through. It had been hoped that by buying the branches the Co-op would create a bigger competitor to the main high stree...
Co-op Bank Purchase Falls Through
A Llyods Banking Group sale of 632 bank branches to the Co-op group has fallen through. It had been hoped that by buying the branches the Co-op would create a bigger competitor to the main high stree...
UK National News, Apr 24, 2013
Other News In Brief
Midwives Win Conscientious Objection Abortion Case Two midwives, Mary Doogan, 58, and Concepta Wood, 52, have won a legal battle to avoid taking any part in abortion procedures. The pair, bot...
Other News In Brief
Midwives Win Conscientious Objection Abortion Case Two midwives, Mary Doogan, 58, and Concepta Wood, 52, have won a legal battle to avoid taking any part in abortion procedures. The pair, bot...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2013
Two Men Attacked In Separate Incidents In Carrick
Two men have had their arms broken in separate attacks by gang of men armed with bats and hammers in Carrickfergus on Monday. Masked men forced their way into a house at Sunnylands Grove and attacked...
Two Men Attacked In Separate Incidents In Carrick
Two men have had their arms broken in separate attacks by gang of men armed with bats and hammers in Carrickfergus on Monday. Masked men forced their way into a house at Sunnylands Grove and attacked...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2013
Titanic Belfast Hails Successful Year
First Minister Rt Hon Peter D Robinson MLA and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MLA have attended an event at Titanic Belfast to mark the success of the first year of operation of the world cla...
Titanic Belfast Hails Successful Year
First Minister Rt Hon Peter D Robinson MLA and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MLA have attended an event at Titanic Belfast to mark the success of the first year of operation of the world cla...
Recruitment News, Apr 23, 2013
Marketing Programme To Assist Young Unemployed Launches
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry today welcomed an innovative marketing programme to assist young unemployed people. The Department for Employment and Learning (DEL) and the Chartere...
Marketing Programme To Assist Young Unemployed Launches
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry today welcomed an innovative marketing programme to assist young unemployed people. The Department for Employment and Learning (DEL) and the Chartere...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2013
Sickness Absence In NI Public Sector Costs Economy £149m
The cost of sickness absence across the Northern Ireland Civil Service and the health and education sectors was estimated at £149 million in 2010-11 - £30 million for the Civil Service, £73 million fo...
Sickness Absence In NI Public Sector Costs Economy £149m
The cost of sickness absence across the Northern Ireland Civil Service and the health and education sectors was estimated at £149 million in 2010-11 - £30 million for the Civil Service, £73 million fo...
Recruitment News, Apr 23, 2013
Coca-Cola To Axe Nearly 300 Jobs
The loss of nearly 300 jobs at Coca Cola Enterprises (CCE) was described as "a devastating blow" by Unite. Unite will be seeking greater clarification of the full impact, following the announcement t...
Coca-Cola To Axe Nearly 300 Jobs
The loss of nearly 300 jobs at Coca Cola Enterprises (CCE) was described as "a devastating blow" by Unite. Unite will be seeking greater clarification of the full impact, following the announcement t...
Business News, Apr 23, 2013
Huge Rise In B&B Bookings
Fine Gael Dublin Senator, Catherine Noone, has said that the huge rise in B&B bookings since the start of the year bodes well for the success of The Gathering. According to B&B Ireland, online book...
Huge Rise In B&B Bookings
Fine Gael Dublin Senator, Catherine Noone, has said that the huge rise in B&B bookings since the start of the year bodes well for the success of The Gathering. According to B&B Ireland, online book...
UK National News, Apr 23, 2013
Slight Fall In Government Borrowing
The amount of borrowing by the UK Government has fallen to £120.6bn over the last financial year, the Office for National Statistics has said. Borrowing also fell in the month of March, from £16.7bn...
Slight Fall In Government Borrowing
The amount of borrowing by the UK Government has fallen to £120.6bn over the last financial year, the Office for National Statistics has said. Borrowing also fell in the month of March, from £16.7bn...
UK National News, Apr 23, 2013
2,500 New Jobs For Asda
Asda is to create 2,500 new jobs as it continues to invest in its growing multichannel business. It added that £700m would be spent on new and existing stores in the UK and its supply chain, with its...
2,500 New Jobs For Asda
Asda is to create 2,500 new jobs as it continues to invest in its growing multichannel business. It added that £700m would be spent on new and existing stores in the UK and its supply chain, with its...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2013
Man Robs Belfast Off-Licence Wearing A Pink Pillowcase
Police are appealing for information after a man robbed an off-licence in Belfast wearing a pillowcase over his head. The man demanded cash from the shop on the Cromac Street area at approximately 5....
Man Robs Belfast Off-Licence Wearing A Pink Pillowcase
Police are appealing for information after a man robbed an off-licence in Belfast wearing a pillowcase over his head. The man demanded cash from the shop on the Cromac Street area at approximately 5....
UK National News, Apr 23, 2013
Sun Deputy Editor Remanded On Unconditional Bail
The deputy editor of The Sun newspaper has been remanded on unconditional bail, after appearing at the Old Bailey today. Mr Webster, 53, from Goudhurst, graces two counts of misconduct in public offi...
Sun Deputy Editor Remanded On Unconditional Bail
The deputy editor of The Sun newspaper has been remanded on unconditional bail, after appearing at the Old Bailey today. Mr Webster, 53, from Goudhurst, graces two counts of misconduct in public offi...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2013
Call For Parents To Give Children MMR Vaccine
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is marking European Immunisation Week by urging parents to ensure their child gets the best start in life by receiving all their childhood immunisations, particularly em...
Call For Parents To Give Children MMR Vaccine
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is marking European Immunisation Week by urging parents to ensure their child gets the best start in life by receiving all their childhood immunisations, particularly em...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2013
Man Arrested In Connection With Dissident Republican Terrorist Activity
A man has been arrested in England as part of a police investigation into dissident republican terrorist activity. The man, 50, and originally from Lurgan, was detained in Lancashire on Tuesday morni...
Man Arrested In Connection With Dissident Republican Terrorist Activity
A man has been arrested in England as part of a police investigation into dissident republican terrorist activity. The man, 50, and originally from Lurgan, was detained in Lancashire on Tuesday morni...
UK National News, Apr 23, 2013
Police Believe Baby Alia Lived For A 'Short Period Of Time'
Detectives investigating the death of a newborn baby believe she lived independently of her mother for a short period of time. Police have also released images of items that were recovered along with...
Police Believe Baby Alia Lived For A 'Short Period Of Time'
Detectives investigating the death of a newborn baby believe she lived independently of her mother for a short period of time. Police have also released images of items that were recovered along with...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2013
Boost For Solar Energy Welcomed
Alliance South Down spokesperson, Councillor Patrick Clarke, has welcomed the announcement by the Environment Minister that schools, businesses and farm buildings will no longer need planning permissi...
Boost For Solar Energy Welcomed
Alliance South Down spokesperson, Councillor Patrick Clarke, has welcomed the announcement by the Environment Minister that schools, businesses and farm buildings will no longer need planning permissi...
UK National News, Apr 23, 2013
Hundreds Apply For £1 Homes In Stoke
More than 600 people have applied to buy homes in Stoke-on-Trent for £1 each. According to the city council, 35 derelict homes, mainly two-bedroom terraced properties, will initially be sold off in t...
Hundreds Apply For £1 Homes In Stoke
More than 600 people have applied to buy homes in Stoke-on-Trent for £1 each. According to the city council, 35 derelict homes, mainly two-bedroom terraced properties, will initially be sold off in t...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2013
Other News In Brief
Bell Welcomes Community Relations In Schools Junior Minister Jonathan Bell MLA paid tribute to the principals, parents and parent governors for their work in building community relations in s...
Other News In Brief
Bell Welcomes Community Relations In Schools Junior Minister Jonathan Bell MLA paid tribute to the principals, parents and parent governors for their work in building community relations in s...
UK National News, Apr 23, 2013
Lindsay Sandiford Appeals Death Sentence
Lindsay Sandiford, a British woman on death row in Bali for her role in a drug smuggling ring, has lodged an appeal against her sentence. The 56-year-old grandmother was sentenced to death by firing...
Lindsay Sandiford Appeals Death Sentence
Lindsay Sandiford, a British woman on death row in Bali for her role in a drug smuggling ring, has lodged an appeal against her sentence. The 56-year-old grandmother was sentenced to death by firing...
UK National News, Apr 23, 2013
Coca-Cola Warns Of Job Cuts
A total of 288 jobs are at risk at Coca-Cola Enterprise's (CCE) UK operations. The company said the losses are a result of changes to the way it distributes its products. CCE produces and distribu...
Coca-Cola Warns Of Job Cuts
A total of 288 jobs are at risk at Coca-Cola Enterprise's (CCE) UK operations. The company said the losses are a result of changes to the way it distributes its products. CCE produces and distribu...
UK National News, Apr 23, 2013
Other News In Brief
Godolphin Stable In Doping Inquiry Godolphin Stable is being investigated as part of a doping inquiry after eleven of its horses tested positive for anabolic steroids. Godolphin trainer, Ma...
Other News In Brief
Godolphin Stable In Doping Inquiry Godolphin Stable is being investigated as part of a doping inquiry after eleven of its horses tested positive for anabolic steroids. Godolphin trainer, Ma...
Business News, Apr 23, 2013
What Sort Of Client Gets The Most Out of Working With An Experienced Fun Casino Company?
Twenty four years ago, two fun casino companies set up in Ireland. One was in Dublin and Mulsanne Casinos were based near Belfast. To their credit, each of them is still in business today and both ha...
What Sort Of Client Gets The Most Out of Working With An Experienced Fun Casino Company?
Twenty four years ago, two fun casino companies set up in Ireland. One was in Dublin and Mulsanne Casinos were based near Belfast. To their credit, each of them is still in business today and both ha...
Business News, Apr 22, 2013
RepKnight Invests In New Export Markets
Drumbo-based technology company RepKnight is investing almost £1 million to research, develop and market highly advanced technology in new export markets with support from Invest Northern Ireland. Re...
RepKnight Invests In New Export Markets
Drumbo-based technology company RepKnight is investing almost £1 million to research, develop and market highly advanced technology in new export markets with support from Invest Northern Ireland. Re...
Recruitment News, Apr 22, 2013
30 New Jobs Announced At Tegral Plant
Kildare South Fianna Fáil TD Seán Ó Fearghaíl has welcomed the announcement of almost 30 new jobs at the Tegral plant in Athy. Deputy Ó Fearghaíl said: "This week's announcement is very welcome and i...
30 New Jobs Announced At Tegral Plant
Kildare South Fianna Fáil TD Seán Ó Fearghaíl has welcomed the announcement of almost 30 new jobs at the Tegral plant in Athy. Deputy Ó Fearghaíl said: "This week's announcement is very welcome and i...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2013
SF President Gives Evidence At Trial
Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams has given evidence in the trial of his brother Liam, who is accused of sexually abusing his daughter Aine. Liam is charged with ten counts of sexually abusing his daug...
SF President Gives Evidence At Trial
Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams has given evidence in the trial of his brother Liam, who is accused of sexually abusing his daughter Aine. Liam is charged with ten counts of sexually abusing his daug...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2013
Ramsey Presents Petition To Save UU Nurseries
SDLP Employment and Learning Spokesperson Pat Ramsey has presented a petition to the Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly on behalf of staff and students at the University of Ulster's Magee and Jo...
Ramsey Presents Petition To Save UU Nurseries
SDLP Employment and Learning Spokesperson Pat Ramsey has presented a petition to the Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly on behalf of staff and students at the University of Ulster's Magee and Jo...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2013
Horse Injured In North Belfast Collision
A horse has been injured following a collision with a car in north Belfast. The incident occurred on the Ligoniel Road on Monday morning. Police have said the road is passable however are urging mot...
Horse Injured In North Belfast Collision
A horse has been injured following a collision with a car in north Belfast. The incident occurred on the Ligoniel Road on Monday morning. Police have said the road is passable however are urging mot...
UK National News, Apr 22, 2013
Nursing Reforms 'Stupid' Say RCN
A Royal College of Nursing (RCN) poll of some 2,000 senior nurses’ has condemned aspects of the government’s nursing reform plans as “stupid”. The unions strongest criticism was levelled at a plan fo...
Nursing Reforms 'Stupid' Say RCN
A Royal College of Nursing (RCN) poll of some 2,000 senior nurses’ has condemned aspects of the government’s nursing reform plans as “stupid”. The unions strongest criticism was levelled at a plan fo...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2013
Man To Appear In Court Over Machete Attack
A 22-year-old man is due to appear in court later on today over a machete attack in north Belfast. It is believed a 30-year-old was slashed in the face during the attack, which happened at Edlingham ...
Man To Appear In Court Over Machete Attack
A 22-year-old man is due to appear in court later on today over a machete attack in north Belfast. It is believed a 30-year-old was slashed in the face during the attack, which happened at Edlingham ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Apart from a little patchy drizzle it will be a dry evening and night with variable amounts of cloud. A few mist and fog patches forming. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
