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Northern Ireland News for March 2006 : Page 6
UK National News, Mar 22, 2006
NEC chair attacks Clarke over loans criticism
The Labour Party's loans woes have taken several twists since treasurer Jack Dromey declared he had no knowledge of millions of pounds worth of loans made to the party last week. National Executive C...
NEC chair attacks Clarke over loans criticism
The Labour Party's loans woes have taken several twists since treasurer Jack Dromey declared he had no knowledge of millions of pounds worth of loans made to the party last week. National Executive C...
UK National News, Mar 22, 2006
FSA publishes salt reduction targets
The Food Standards Agency has published voluntary salt reduction targets for food manufacturers and retailers, in order to encourage reduction in the amount of salt in many processed foods. The reduc...
FSA publishes salt reduction targets
The Food Standards Agency has published voluntary salt reduction targets for food manufacturers and retailers, in order to encourage reduction in the amount of salt in many processed foods. The reduc...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2006
NI departments to get £26m in budget
Gordon Brown's low-key budget speech today included some measures relevant to individuals and businesses in Northern Ireland. NI goverment departments will get an extra £26 million as a consequence of...
NI departments to get £26m in budget
Gordon Brown's low-key budget speech today included some measures relevant to individuals and businesses in Northern Ireland. NI goverment departments will get an extra £26 million as a consequence of...
UK National News, Mar 22, 2006
TB care changes issued as cases increase
The Health Protection Agency's laboratories have introduced technology to enable better identification of the different strains of bacteria that cause tuberculosis, as figures show that cases of the i...
TB care changes issued as cases increase
The Health Protection Agency's laboratories have introduced technology to enable better identification of the different strains of bacteria that cause tuberculosis, as figures show that cases of the i...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2006
Body of missing Dundonald man found
The body of a missing 60-year-old Belfast man has been found. James White was last seen close to his home in the Kings Square area of Dundonald at around 8.30am on Thursday March 16. A number of pub...
Body of missing Dundonald man found
The body of a missing 60-year-old Belfast man has been found. James White was last seen close to his home in the Kings Square area of Dundonald at around 8.30am on Thursday March 16. A number of pub...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2006
Shantallow Community Development to receive cash boost
The Department for Social Development's (DSD) has awarded the Greater Shantallow Area Partnership (GSAP) a £98,213 bonus as part of the Neighbourhood Renewal Strategy fund to support community develop...
Shantallow Community Development to receive cash boost
The Department for Social Development's (DSD) has awarded the Greater Shantallow Area Partnership (GSAP) a £98,213 bonus as part of the Neighbourhood Renewal Strategy fund to support community develop...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2006
Internet seminars connect businesses with growth
Companies from the Banbridge, Newry & Mourne, Armagh, Craigavon and Down areas recently discovered how innovation in ICT and in particular the Internet can help secure new customers, drive sustainable...
Internet seminars connect businesses with growth
Companies from the Banbridge, Newry & Mourne, Armagh, Craigavon and Down areas recently discovered how innovation in ICT and in particular the Internet can help secure new customers, drive sustainable...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2006
Public servants to take part in pension strike
Over 50,000 members of the NI Public Service Alliance (NIPSA) have today voted in favour of taking part in strike action next Tuesday, over a dispute about pensions. The final result of the ballot wa...
Public servants to take part in pension strike
Over 50,000 members of the NI Public Service Alliance (NIPSA) have today voted in favour of taking part in strike action next Tuesday, over a dispute about pensions. The final result of the ballot wa...
UK National News, Mar 21, 2006
Labour to change party funding system
Labour's National Executive Committee is to take responsibility for party funding, following the recent row over 'loans-for-peerages'. Following a meeting at 10 Downing Street, the NEC issued a state...
Labour to change party funding system
Labour's National Executive Committee is to take responsibility for party funding, following the recent row over 'loans-for-peerages'. Following a meeting at 10 Downing Street, the NEC issued a state...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2006
Government announces bureaucracy cutbacks in NI
NI Secretary of State, Peter Hain, has today announced that he is to axe needless bureaucracy in Northern Ireland, by cutting the number of unelected quangos and public bodies. Following his statemen...
Government announces bureaucracy cutbacks in NI
NI Secretary of State, Peter Hain, has today announced that he is to axe needless bureaucracy in Northern Ireland, by cutting the number of unelected quangos and public bodies. Following his statemen...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2006
NI MoT waiting times 'more than doubled'
Northern Ireland's MoT waiting times have more than doubled over the past two-years. A report by the auditor general claimed that, despite a multi-million pound Private Finance Initiative, waiting ti...
NI MoT waiting times 'more than doubled'
Northern Ireland's MoT waiting times have more than doubled over the past two-years. A report by the auditor general claimed that, despite a multi-million pound Private Finance Initiative, waiting ti...
UK National News, Mar 21, 2006
Ripper hoaxer jailed for eight years
The man who admitted being behind the 'Wearside Jack' Yorkshire Ripper hoax has been jailed for eight years. John Humble, 50, an unemployed labourer from Sunderland, pleaded guilty to four counts of ...
Ripper hoaxer jailed for eight years
The man who admitted being behind the 'Wearside Jack' Yorkshire Ripper hoax has been jailed for eight years. John Humble, 50, an unemployed labourer from Sunderland, pleaded guilty to four counts of ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2006
New suicide support centre opens in north Belfast
A new Centre offering support to families who have lost loved ones through suicide has officially opened its doors today in north Belfast. PIPS House in Duncairn Gardens will offer advice and support...
New suicide support centre opens in north Belfast
A new Centre offering support to families who have lost loved ones through suicide has officially opened its doors today in north Belfast. PIPS House in Duncairn Gardens will offer advice and support...
UK National News, Mar 21, 2006
Parents jailed over death of children
The parents of two young boys who died in a fire at their home have been jailed for neglect. Scott and Lindsey Miller were jailed for two years and 12 months, respectively, for child neglect. The co...
Parents jailed over death of children
The parents of two young boys who died in a fire at their home have been jailed for neglect. Scott and Lindsey Miller were jailed for two years and 12 months, respectively, for child neglect. The co...
UK National News, Mar 21, 2006
Chancellor establishes international business advisory council
A new international business advisory council, comprising some of the world's top business leaders, has been established for the UK, Chancellor Gordon Brown has announced. Microsoft chief Bill Gates ...
Chancellor establishes international business advisory council
A new international business advisory council, comprising some of the world's top business leaders, has been established for the UK, Chancellor Gordon Brown has announced. Microsoft chief Bill Gates ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2006
City airport to be renamed in honour of George Best
Belfast City Airport is to be renamed as a tribute to soccer legend George Best. The announcement made today followed a number of discussions with members of the Best family. A ceremony to unveil th...
City airport to be renamed in honour of George Best
Belfast City Airport is to be renamed as a tribute to soccer legend George Best. The announcement made today followed a number of discussions with members of the Best family. A ceremony to unveil th...
UK National News, Mar 21, 2006
Diana fountain criticised in MP report
The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain has been criticised by a committee of MPs as "ill-conceived". The fountain, which opened in London's Hyde Park in 2004, was plagued by problems. It clo...
Diana fountain criticised in MP report
The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain has been criticised by a committee of MPs as "ill-conceived". The fountain, which opened in London's Hyde Park in 2004, was plagued by problems. It clo...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2006
Police believe south Belfast attacks had racial motive
Police in south Belfast are investigating a number of attacks on homes in the Donegal Road, Fortuna Street and Coolfin Street last night. A gang of up to seven men armed with baseball bats are unders...
Police believe south Belfast attacks had racial motive
Police in south Belfast are investigating a number of attacks on homes in the Donegal Road, Fortuna Street and Coolfin Street last night. A gang of up to seven men armed with baseball bats are unders...
UK National News, Mar 21, 2006
Schoolgirl critically ill following accident at rail crash site
A 15-year-old schoolgirl has been left in a critical condition after she was hit by a car while paying tribute to two fellow pupils killed in a rail crash last week. The girl was among a group of mou...
Schoolgirl critically ill following accident at rail crash site
A 15-year-old schoolgirl has been left in a critical condition after she was hit by a car while paying tribute to two fellow pupils killed in a rail crash last week. The girl was among a group of mou...
UK National News, Mar 21, 2006
UK inflation increases in February
UK inflation rose by 2% in February, the Office for National Statistics has announced. Consumer price inflation - the government's target measure - increased from 1.9% in January, the ONS reported. ...
UK inflation increases in February
UK inflation rose by 2% in February, the Office for National Statistics has announced. Consumer price inflation - the government's target measure - increased from 1.9% in January, the ONS reported. ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2006
Government bonus for north Belfast family centre
The Department for Social Development (DSD) has today awarded a £70,000 bonus to the Wishing Well Family Centre in North Belfast, as part of its Neighbourhood Renewal Fund. The Centre will provide a ...
Government bonus for north Belfast family centre
The Department for Social Development (DSD) has today awarded a £70,000 bonus to the Wishing Well Family Centre in North Belfast, as part of its Neighbourhood Renewal Fund. The Centre will provide a ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2006
'Out of step' politicians causing devolution log jam, says report
A report from the University of Ulster says that Northern Ireland’s politicians are "badly out of step with ordinary people" who strongly support the restoration of the Assembly. The researchers, who...
'Out of step' politicians causing devolution log jam, says report
A report from the University of Ulster says that Northern Ireland’s politicians are "badly out of step with ordinary people" who strongly support the restoration of the Assembly. The researchers, who...
UK National News, Mar 21, 2006
Strong support for policies to combat race inequality in London
There is "strong support" among black, Asian and other ethnic minorities in London for policies to tackle race inequality and increase diversity within the public services, including the police and te...
Strong support for policies to combat race inequality in London
There is "strong support" among black, Asian and other ethnic minorities in London for policies to tackle race inequality and increase diversity within the public services, including the police and te...
Recruitment News, Mar 21, 2006
Actel Opens European Processor R&D Centre in Dublin
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Micheál Martin announced that Actel Corporation, the California-based leader in single-chip programmable logic solutions, has established a European Proce...
Actel Opens European Processor R&D Centre in Dublin
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Micheál Martin announced that Actel Corporation, the California-based leader in single-chip programmable logic solutions, has established a European Proce...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2006
Smith calls on businesses to 'innovate'
Enterprise Minister, Angela Smith has launched Northern Ireland's first Innovation Week by calling on local businesses to innovate to maximise growth. Themed 'Think Different Grow Fast,' Invest North...
Smith calls on businesses to 'innovate'
Enterprise Minister, Angela Smith has launched Northern Ireland's first Innovation Week by calling on local businesses to innovate to maximise growth. Themed 'Think Different Grow Fast,' Invest North...
Recruitment News, Mar 21, 2006
Belfast Firm Is One Of Top 100 Companies In UK To Work For
A Belfast-based company has been celebrating making it into the Sunday Times Top 100 companies in the UK to work for - the only company in Northern Ireland to make the list this year. The company, HE...
Belfast Firm Is One Of Top 100 Companies In UK To Work For
A Belfast-based company has been celebrating making it into the Sunday Times Top 100 companies in the UK to work for - the only company in Northern Ireland to make the list this year. The company, HE...
Business News, Mar 21, 2006
UK inflation increases in February
UK inflation rose by 2% in February, the Office for National Statistics has announced. Consumer price inflation - the government's target measure - increased from 1.9% in January, the ONS reported. ...
UK inflation increases in February
UK inflation rose by 2% in February, the Office for National Statistics has announced. Consumer price inflation - the government's target measure - increased from 1.9% in January, the ONS reported. ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2006
Police appeal for information on missing Dundonald man
Police have appealed for information following the disappearance of a 60-year-old man. James White was last seen close to his home in the Kings Square area of Dundonald at around 8.30am on Thursday M...
Police appeal for information on missing Dundonald man
Police have appealed for information following the disappearance of a 60-year-old man. James White was last seen close to his home in the Kings Square area of Dundonald at around 8.30am on Thursday M...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 20, 2006
BELB vote to reject services cutback
The Belfast Education and Library Board has again voted to reject a service cutback in services despite a £6.5 million budget shortfall. BELB Chairman Jim Rodgers said the Board were not going to car...
BELB vote to reject services cutback
The Belfast Education and Library Board has again voted to reject a service cutback in services despite a £6.5 million budget shortfall. BELB Chairman Jim Rodgers said the Board were not going to car...
UK National News, Mar 20, 2006
Minimum wage to rise in October
The national minimum wage is set to increase from £5.05 to £5.35 per hour for adults from October. The rate for workers aged between 18 - 21 will increase from £4.25 to £4.45, while workers aged 16 a...
Minimum wage to rise in October
The national minimum wage is set to increase from £5.05 to £5.35 per hour for adults from October. The rate for workers aged between 18 - 21 will increase from £4.25 to £4.45, while workers aged 16 a...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
