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Northern Ireland News for March 2014 : Page 3
UK National News, Mar 27, 2014
Other News In Brief
Appeal For Witnesses After Pensioner Dies In Walsall Crash Collision investigators are appealing for witnesses after a 92-year-old woman died following a three-car crash in Walsall. Emergenc...
Other News In Brief
Appeal For Witnesses After Pensioner Dies In Walsall Crash Collision investigators are appealing for witnesses after a 92-year-old woman died following a three-car crash in Walsall. Emergenc...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2014
Small Business Water Bills Cut By 4%
Water bills for some 90,000 business customers are to be reduced by 4% from 01 April. It is the second year in a row Northern Ireland Water has reduced the bills of non-domestic customers, which incl...
Small Business Water Bills Cut By 4%
Water bills for some 90,000 business customers are to be reduced by 4% from 01 April. It is the second year in a row Northern Ireland Water has reduced the bills of non-domestic customers, which incl...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2014
Two More Arrested Over 1994 UVF Murder
Police have arrested two more people in the investigation into the 1994 murder of two workmen in north Belfast. A 48-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman were arrested on Wednesday morning, following...
Two More Arrested Over 1994 UVF Murder
Police have arrested two more people in the investigation into the 1994 murder of two workmen in north Belfast. A 48-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman were arrested on Wednesday morning, following...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2014
Unionist Lisburn Councillors Accused Of Continuing 'Sham Fight'
Unionist councillors on Lisburn Council have been accused of "continuing the sham fight over the OTR issue". Speaking on Tuesday night after a Council debate on a motion regarding the OTR issue, Sinn...
Unionist Lisburn Councillors Accused Of Continuing 'Sham Fight'
Unionist councillors on Lisburn Council have been accused of "continuing the sham fight over the OTR issue". Speaking on Tuesday night after a Council debate on a motion regarding the OTR issue, Sinn...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2014
PAC Critical Of PSNI Use Of Agency Staff
A report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has found that the PSNI's use of agency staff "was not robust" with an excessive number of agency staff employed for lengthy periods of time. The PA...
PAC Critical Of PSNI Use Of Agency Staff
A report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has found that the PSNI's use of agency staff "was not robust" with an excessive number of agency staff employed for lengthy periods of time. The PA...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2014
Equal Opportunities Must Be Available To Women, Say Sinn Fein
Women must have equal opportunities and access to chosen career paths, Sinn Féin's Jennifer McCann has said. Speaking at the Women's TEC Annual Awards Ceremony today the Junior Minister said: "Despit...
Equal Opportunities Must Be Available To Women, Say Sinn Fein
Women must have equal opportunities and access to chosen career paths, Sinn Féin's Jennifer McCann has said. Speaking at the Women's TEC Annual Awards Ceremony today the Junior Minister said: "Despit...
Recruitment News, Mar 26, 2014
16 Jobs To Be Axed At The Donkey Sanctuary
Management of The Donkey Sanctuary has refused to engage with SIPTU concerning attempts to make 16 welfare staff at the charity redundant in June. The UK charity, whose Irish operation is headquarter...
16 Jobs To Be Axed At The Donkey Sanctuary
Management of The Donkey Sanctuary has refused to engage with SIPTU concerning attempts to make 16 welfare staff at the charity redundant in June. The UK charity, whose Irish operation is headquarter...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2014
Jean McConville Accused Granted Bail
The High Court in Belfast has granted bail to 77-year-old Ivor Bell, the man arrested last week in connection with the 1972 disappearance of Jean McConville. One of 'The Disappeared', victims of the ...
Jean McConville Accused Granted Bail
The High Court in Belfast has granted bail to 77-year-old Ivor Bell, the man arrested last week in connection with the 1972 disappearance of Jean McConville. One of 'The Disappeared', victims of the ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2014
UUP Councillors Leave Meeting Over Irish Language Presentation
Three members of the Ulster Unionist Party have said that they "had to make a stand" after they walked out of a Down District Council meeting in protest over an Irish language presentation. Councillo...
UUP Councillors Leave Meeting Over Irish Language Presentation
Three members of the Ulster Unionist Party have said that they "had to make a stand" after they walked out of a Down District Council meeting in protest over an Irish language presentation. Councillo...
UK National News, Mar 26, 2014
British Soldier Faces Terror Charges
A British soldier is to be charged with explosives and terrorism offences according to the Crown Prosecution Service. Ryan McGee, 19, from 5th Battalion the Rifles, is facing the charges over claims ...
British Soldier Faces Terror Charges
A British soldier is to be charged with explosives and terrorism offences according to the Crown Prosecution Service. Ryan McGee, 19, from 5th Battalion the Rifles, is facing the charges over claims ...
UK National News, Mar 26, 2014
SSE To Freeze Energy Prices Until 2016
UK energy provider SSE has announced a freeze on domestic gas and electricity prices in Great Britain until at least 2016. The freeze is the longest unconditional price guarantee ever offered by an e...
SSE To Freeze Energy Prices Until 2016
UK energy provider SSE has announced a freeze on domestic gas and electricity prices in Great Britain until at least 2016. The freeze is the longest unconditional price guarantee ever offered by an e...
Business News, Mar 26, 2014
First Application Approved Under New 'Agri-Food Loan Scheme'
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has welcomed the first application approved under the new 'Agri-Food Loan Scheme' (AFLS). The scheme has been developed by the Department of En...
First Application Approved Under New 'Agri-Food Loan Scheme'
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has welcomed the first application approved under the new 'Agri-Food Loan Scheme' (AFLS). The scheme has been developed by the Department of En...
UK National News, Mar 26, 2014
Police Officers Jailed For Theft Offences
Two police officers have been jailed today after a proactive integrity operation snared the pair after they stole property as they searched a house last summer. Mark Davis, aged 30, and Neil Samuels,...
Police Officers Jailed For Theft Offences
Two police officers have been jailed today after a proactive integrity operation snared the pair after they stole property as they searched a house last summer. Mark Davis, aged 30, and Neil Samuels,...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2014
Cash Machine Stolen From Co Tyrone Filling Station
Police have reported the overnight theft of a cash machine from a petrol station in the village of Donaghmore, Co Tyrone. According to police it is thought that a digger may have been used in the rob...
Cash Machine Stolen From Co Tyrone Filling Station
Police have reported the overnight theft of a cash machine from a petrol station in the village of Donaghmore, Co Tyrone. According to police it is thought that a digger may have been used in the rob...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2014
Gaelic Footballer Mark McGovern To Return To The Game
Fermanagh gaelic footballer Mark McGovern is to return to the game after what has been described as a "miracle" recovery from a severe brain injury he suffered in 2011. The 25-year-old suffered an of...
Gaelic Footballer Mark McGovern To Return To The Game
Fermanagh gaelic footballer Mark McGovern is to return to the game after what has been described as a "miracle" recovery from a severe brain injury he suffered in 2011. The 25-year-old suffered an of...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2014
Other News In Brief
Debate To Be Held On Pope Invitation The Pope could be extended an invitation to visit Belfast, pending a debate by councillors. According to a report by UTV, the SDLP have tabled a motion pr...
Other News In Brief
Debate To Be Held On Pope Invitation The Pope could be extended an invitation to visit Belfast, pending a debate by councillors. According to a report by UTV, the SDLP have tabled a motion pr...
UK National News, Mar 26, 2014
Santander UK Fined £12.4m By FCA
High Street bank Santander UK has been punished by the UK financial watchdog over failures in investment advice to British consumers in its branches with £12.4m, one of the biggest fines levied on a b...
Santander UK Fined £12.4m By FCA
High Street bank Santander UK has been punished by the UK financial watchdog over failures in investment advice to British consumers in its branches with £12.4m, one of the biggest fines levied on a b...
UK National News, Mar 26, 2014
Govt Announces Copyright Deals For Schools
Schools across England will save more than £6.5 million after the government struck deals with licensing companies for shared rights to use films, newspapers and television shows in classrooms. The l...
Govt Announces Copyright Deals For Schools
Schools across England will save more than £6.5 million after the government struck deals with licensing companies for shared rights to use films, newspapers and television shows in classrooms. The l...
UK National News, Mar 26, 2014
Honda To Axe 500 Jobs
The news that 500 jobs will be lost at Honda, Swindon is a devastating blow to UK manufacturing said Britain's largest union, Unite as it pledged to do everything in its power to save jobs. The move ...
Honda To Axe 500 Jobs
The news that 500 jobs will be lost at Honda, Swindon is a devastating blow to UK manufacturing said Britain's largest union, Unite as it pledged to do everything in its power to save jobs. The move ...
UK National News, Mar 26, 2014
People Donate £66,000 After Cyclist's Death On Charity Bike Ride
Family and friends of Christian Smith, the cyclist killed while on a charity bike ride, have thanked everyone who has donated money to his JustGiving webpage. Currently, over £66,000 has been donated...
People Donate £66,000 After Cyclist's Death On Charity Bike Ride
Family and friends of Christian Smith, the cyclist killed while on a charity bike ride, have thanked everyone who has donated money to his JustGiving webpage. Currently, over £66,000 has been donated...
UK National News, Mar 26, 2014
Other News In Briefs
English To Be Taught As Foreign Language In UK School A school in Leeds is to teach English as a foreign language due to the high number of foreigner students. The Head teacher of City of Le...
Other News In Briefs
English To Be Taught As Foreign Language In UK School A school in Leeds is to teach English as a foreign language due to the high number of foreigner students. The Head teacher of City of Le...
UK National News, Mar 25, 2014
Royal Mail To Axe 1,300 Jobs
Royal Mail has confirmed it is planning to cut 1,300 jobs as part of a new scheme to cut costs, around £50m, mainly among its head office managerial staff. The firm said it would start consultations ...
Royal Mail To Axe 1,300 Jobs
Royal Mail has confirmed it is planning to cut 1,300 jobs as part of a new scheme to cut costs, around £50m, mainly among its head office managerial staff. The firm said it would start consultations ...
UK National News, Mar 25, 2014
Police Officer Fatally Shot In Florida
British teenager Alexandria Hollinghurst, 17, and her American boyfriend died on Saturday night after the pair allegedly shot to death police officer Robert German,31, in Orlando. According to US pol...
Police Officer Fatally Shot In Florida
British teenager Alexandria Hollinghurst, 17, and her American boyfriend died on Saturday night after the pair allegedly shot to death police officer Robert German,31, in Orlando. According to US pol...
UK National News, Mar 25, 2014
New Rehabilitation Powers For Magistrates
Offenders serving short custodial sentences will now be subject to supervision in the community and if they do not comply with the supervision requirements magistrates will have new powers to deal wit...
New Rehabilitation Powers For Magistrates
Offenders serving short custodial sentences will now be subject to supervision in the community and if they do not comply with the supervision requirements magistrates will have new powers to deal wit...
Business News, Mar 25, 2014
Invest NI Urges Firms To Embrace Authentic Leadership
Invest Northern Ireland is encouraging business people to embrace the importance of effective and authentic leadership as they focus on growing their business. This was the central message of a recen...
Invest NI Urges Firms To Embrace Authentic Leadership
Invest Northern Ireland is encouraging business people to embrace the importance of effective and authentic leadership as they focus on growing their business. This was the central message of a recen...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2014
Approval For New Social Housing
Plans to construct 127 social housing units in Derry have been recommended for approval by Environment Minister Mark H Durkan. The homes would be built at the former St Peters' High School site in C...
Approval For New Social Housing
Plans to construct 127 social housing units in Derry have been recommended for approval by Environment Minister Mark H Durkan. The homes would be built at the former St Peters' High School site in C...
UK National News, Mar 25, 2014
Cancer Research UK Raises Over £8m In Six Days
Cancer Research UK has raised over £8 million in donations in just six days thanks to the #nomakeupselfie trend. The #nomakeupselfie trend isn't something Cancer Research UK started. However last Tue...
Cancer Research UK Raises Over £8m In Six Days
Cancer Research UK has raised over £8 million in donations in just six days thanks to the #nomakeupselfie trend. The #nomakeupselfie trend isn't something Cancer Research UK started. However last Tue...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2014
Belfast Firm Creates 100 New Jobs
A total of 100 new jobs are to be created as part of a £40m investment in Northern Ireland. Delta Print and Packaging, which is based in west Belfast, designs and manufactures cartons and packaging ...
Belfast Firm Creates 100 New Jobs
A total of 100 new jobs are to be created as part of a £40m investment in Northern Ireland. Delta Print and Packaging, which is based in west Belfast, designs and manufactures cartons and packaging ...
UK National News, Mar 25, 2014
Siemens To Invest £160m In Wind Turbine Production
Siemens has announced its decision to invest £160 million (EUR190m) in wind turbine production and installation facilities in Yorkshire. The revised plan will be spread across two sites comprising t...
Siemens To Invest £160m In Wind Turbine Production
Siemens has announced its decision to invest £160 million (EUR190m) in wind turbine production and installation facilities in Yorkshire. The revised plan will be spread across two sites comprising t...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2014
Three Arrested Over 1994 UVF Murders
Three men have been arrested by detectives investigating the murder of two Catholic workmen almost 20 years ago. In May 1994, Gary Convie, 24, and 44-year-old Eamon Fox were sitting in their car at ...
Three Arrested Over 1994 UVF Murders
Three men have been arrested by detectives investigating the murder of two Catholic workmen almost 20 years ago. In May 1994, Gary Convie, 24, and 44-year-old Eamon Fox were sitting in their car at ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with outbreaks of mainly light rain at times, although there may be the odd heavier burst. Driest in the south and east during the afternoon. Moderate southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Staying cloudy throughout the evening and overnight period with a little rain or drizzle at times. Mild overnight with light winds. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
