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Northern Ireland News for March 2009 : Page 11
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2009
Housing Boost For Belfast As Taggart Lands Sold
Plans to build 900 new homes in the Belfast area could generate up to 400 construction jobs, it has been revealed. The Dermont Group said it intends to build the properties after acquiring lands from...
Housing Boost For Belfast As Taggart Lands Sold
Plans to build 900 new homes in the Belfast area could generate up to 400 construction jobs, it has been revealed. The Dermont Group said it intends to build the properties after acquiring lands from...
UK National News, Mar 12, 2009
Carbon Reduction Commitment To Save Businesses £1bn By 2020
Hotels, banks, schools, local authorities and 5,000 other large organisations could all be slashing energy bills and carbon emissions in a new initiative aimed at boosting energy efficiency and tackli...
Carbon Reduction Commitment To Save Businesses £1bn By 2020
Hotels, banks, schools, local authorities and 5,000 other large organisations could all be slashing energy bills and carbon emissions in a new initiative aimed at boosting energy efficiency and tackli...
UK National News, Mar 12, 2009
Other News In Brief
Labour Peer Freed After Appeal The Court of Appeal has released a Labour life peer who sent and received text messages while driving on the M1. Lord Ahmed, 51, was jailed for 12 weeks, after his invo...
Other News In Brief
Labour Peer Freed After Appeal The Court of Appeal has released a Labour life peer who sent and received text messages while driving on the M1. Lord Ahmed, 51, was jailed for 12 weeks, after his invo...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2009
ETA Man's Extradition Hearing Looms
The glorification of terrorism does constitute an extraditable offence, a judge in Belfast has ruled. Ahead of a full hearing in May, the judge said Spanish authorities explained the Basque phrase "...
ETA Man's Extradition Hearing Looms
The glorification of terrorism does constitute an extraditable offence, a judge in Belfast has ruled. Ahead of a full hearing in May, the judge said Spanish authorities explained the Basque phrase "...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Crumlin Road Courthouse Blaze Tackled There's a major blaze underway this afternoon with the fire service dealing with the outbreak at the disused Crumlin Road courthouse in north Belfast. The road h...
Other NI News In Brief
Crumlin Road Courthouse Blaze Tackled There's a major blaze underway this afternoon with the fire service dealing with the outbreak at the disused Crumlin Road courthouse in north Belfast. The road h...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2009
Peace Rallies In Defiance Of Dissidents
Thousands of people across Northern Ireland have publicly, and peacefully, expressed their revulsion at the recent dissident republican-orchestrated murders in the province. Following on from the un...
Peace Rallies In Defiance Of Dissidents
Thousands of people across Northern Ireland have publicly, and peacefully, expressed their revulsion at the recent dissident republican-orchestrated murders in the province. Following on from the un...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2009
Bank Starts 'Printing Money' To Boost Economy
The Bank of England has started pumping newly printed money in an attempt to ease Britain out of recession. The Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has embarked on "quantitative easing" - the proc...
Bank Starts 'Printing Money' To Boost Economy
The Bank of England has started pumping newly printed money in an attempt to ease Britain out of recession. The Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has embarked on "quantitative easing" - the proc...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2009
Police To Be Anonymous At Hamill Inquiry
To allow the ongoing Robert Hamill Inquiry to continue with its work "without undue delay", anonymity for police officers giving evidence has been granted. The Inquiry Chairman Sir Edwin Jowitt, has ...
Police To Be Anonymous At Hamill Inquiry
To allow the ongoing Robert Hamill Inquiry to continue with its work "without undue delay", anonymity for police officers giving evidence has been granted. The Inquiry Chairman Sir Edwin Jowitt, has ...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2009
Pope Condemns 'Abominable' NI Attacks
The Pope has condemned the murders of security service members in Northern Ireland as "abominable acts of terrorism". Pope Benedict's words came after the killing of two British soldiers at a County...
Pope Condemns 'Abominable' NI Attacks
The Pope has condemned the murders of security service members in Northern Ireland as "abominable acts of terrorism". Pope Benedict's words came after the killing of two British soldiers at a County...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2009
Craigavon Disturbances Follow Murder Arrests
Following claims by the dissident republican group, the Continuity IRA, that it murdered Constable Stephen Paul Carroll in Co Armagh on Monday, arrests have been made. Two people, aged 17 and 37, hav...
Craigavon Disturbances Follow Murder Arrests
Following claims by the dissident republican group, the Continuity IRA, that it murdered Constable Stephen Paul Carroll in Co Armagh on Monday, arrests have been made. Two people, aged 17 and 37, hav...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2009
Man Found Guilty Of Army Veteran Murder
A 21-year-old man has been found guilty of the murder an Army veteran during a botched robbery. Harry Lindley, 89, was discovered in a pool of blood at his bungalow in Wallsend in April last year. H...
Man Found Guilty Of Army Veteran Murder
A 21-year-old man has been found guilty of the murder an Army veteran during a botched robbery. Harry Lindley, 89, was discovered in a pool of blood at his bungalow in Wallsend in April last year. H...
Business News, Mar 11, 2009
Dodds To Review NI Land And Property Services
Stormont Finance Minister Nigel Dodds has commissioned a review of the government agency Land & Property Services (LPS). The review, the latest to be undertaken by the Performance and Efficiency Deli...
Dodds To Review NI Land And Property Services
Stormont Finance Minister Nigel Dodds has commissioned a review of the government agency Land & Property Services (LPS). The review, the latest to be undertaken by the Performance and Efficiency Deli...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2009
Pope Condemns 'Abominable' NI Attacks
The Pope has condemned the murders of security service members in Northern Ireland as "abominable acts of terrorism". Pope Benedict's words came after the killing of two British soldiers at a County...
Pope Condemns 'Abominable' NI Attacks
The Pope has condemned the murders of security service members in Northern Ireland as "abominable acts of terrorism". Pope Benedict's words came after the killing of two British soldiers at a County...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2009
More Time To Question Gyrocopter Suspects
Detectives investigating the death of a hunt supporter, killed when he was hit by a light aircraft, have been granted more time to question two men on suspicion of murder. Trevor Morse, 48, from Alde...
More Time To Question Gyrocopter Suspects
Detectives investigating the death of a hunt supporter, killed when he was hit by a light aircraft, have been granted more time to question two men on suspicion of murder. Trevor Morse, 48, from Alde...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2009
RBS Provides £1.7bn Scottish Mortgage Funding
A mortgage lending package of £1.7bn from the Royal Bank of Scotland is to be made available to the Scottish housing market over the course of the coming year. This includes £500m released through th...
RBS Provides £1.7bn Scottish Mortgage Funding
A mortgage lending package of £1.7bn from the Royal Bank of Scotland is to be made available to the Scottish housing market over the course of the coming year. This includes £500m released through th...
Recruitment News, Mar 11, 2009
Toyota To Cut Pay And Working Hours
Carmaker Toyota has announced it is to cut working hours by 10% at two UK factories. The cutbacks, which will also affect pay for the workers at its factories in Burnaston near Derby and Deeside in n...
Toyota To Cut Pay And Working Hours
Carmaker Toyota has announced it is to cut working hours by 10% at two UK factories. The cutbacks, which will also affect pay for the workers at its factories in Burnaston near Derby and Deeside in n...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2009
Loyalists 'Won't Be Goaded By Killings'
Loyalist paramilitary groups won't be 'hitting back' after the past few days republican terrorist activity left two soldiers and a PSNI officer dead. The voices normally recognised as speaking for th...
Loyalists 'Won't Be Goaded By Killings'
Loyalist paramilitary groups won't be 'hitting back' after the past few days republican terrorist activity left two soldiers and a PSNI officer dead. The voices normally recognised as speaking for th...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2009
Bronson 'Addresses' Audience At Movie Premier
One of Britain's most notorious prisoners, Charles Bronson, is to make a plea for freedom just hours after making a controversial message at the premier of a film detailing his life. The family of th...
Bronson 'Addresses' Audience At Movie Premier
One of Britain's most notorious prisoners, Charles Bronson, is to make a plea for freedom just hours after making a controversial message at the premier of a film detailing his life. The family of th...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2009
'Rap' Star Actor Arrested In Belfast
An actor and former rap artist in the 'garage' act So Solid Crew has been arrested by police investigating trouble at a Belfast nightclub. Ashley Walters was one of four men taken into custody in the...
'Rap' Star Actor Arrested In Belfast
An actor and former rap artist in the 'garage' act So Solid Crew has been arrested by police investigating trouble at a Belfast nightclub. Ashley Walters was one of four men taken into custody in the...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2009
Extra £5m To Clamp Down On Knife Crime
An extra £5 million to tackle knife crime has been announced by the Prime Minister Gordon Brown and the Home Secretary Jacqui Smith. The new funding will be used to extend the government's 'Tackling ...
Extra £5m To Clamp Down On Knife Crime
An extra £5 million to tackle knife crime has been announced by the Prime Minister Gordon Brown and the Home Secretary Jacqui Smith. The new funding will be used to extend the government's 'Tackling ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2009
Report 'Clears The Air' On Smoking
Air in pubs is cleaner, more people are trying to quit smoking and compliance with the smoke-free legislation remains high. These are the key findings of a report launched by NI's Health Minister on ...
Report 'Clears The Air' On Smoking
Air in pubs is cleaner, more people are trying to quit smoking and compliance with the smoke-free legislation remains high. These are the key findings of a report launched by NI's Health Minister on ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2009
IFI Continues 'Building For Peace'
Just over £10m has been promised to "promote reconciliation, community development and peace building" throughout Northern Ireland and the southern border counties. Coming just days after the divis...
IFI Continues 'Building For Peace'
Just over £10m has been promised to "promote reconciliation, community development and peace building" throughout Northern Ireland and the southern border counties. Coming just days after the divis...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2009
Beckett Cuts Planned Council Rent Increases In Half
Housing Minister Margaret Beckett has today announced new support to help councils cut their planned rent increases for tenants in the current climate. The average guideline rent increase for 2009/10...
Beckett Cuts Planned Council Rent Increases In Half
Housing Minister Margaret Beckett has today announced new support to help councils cut their planned rent increases for tenants in the current climate. The average guideline rent increase for 2009/10...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2009
Other News In Brief
Land Rover Given Government Grant Land Rover is to receive a government grant of up to £27m to develop a new vehicle, it has emerged. Land Rover - owned by India's Tata Motors - said the car would be...
Other News In Brief
Land Rover Given Government Grant Land Rover is to receive a government grant of up to £27m to develop a new vehicle, it has emerged. Land Rover - owned by India's Tata Motors - said the car would be...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2009
Innovation 'Pays' For NI Firm
A Belfast company is targeting increased export business and efficiency savings after taking advantage of Invest Northern Ireland's £900,000 Innovation Voucher initiative. A £4,000 voucher enabled Ab...
Innovation 'Pays' For NI Firm
A Belfast company is targeting increased export business and efficiency savings after taking advantage of Invest Northern Ireland's £900,000 Innovation Voucher initiative. A £4,000 voucher enabled Ab...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Ryanair Face Criticism On Check In Charges Budget airline Ryanair is facing criticism over its imposition of a charge equivalent to €5 for check-ins. The airline announced on Wednesday it will be int...
Other NI News In Brief
Ryanair Face Criticism On Check In Charges Budget airline Ryanair is facing criticism over its imposition of a charge equivalent to €5 for check-ins. The airline announced on Wednesday it will be int...
Recruitment News, Mar 11, 2009
Jobs Axe Fears At Construction Company
Up to 600 jobs are at risk, with news that a leading construction company has gone into administration. Shropshire-based Wrekin Construction Group, which banks with Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), said...
Jobs Axe Fears At Construction Company
Up to 600 jobs are at risk, with news that a leading construction company has gone into administration. Shropshire-based Wrekin Construction Group, which banks with Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), said...
Recruitment News, Mar 10, 2009
Jobs Boost To Follow Software Company Expansion
A local software firm whose customers already include the prestigious Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London is set for expansion. Philips Healthcare Informatics, which makes computer sy...
Jobs Boost To Follow Software Company Expansion
A local software firm whose customers already include the prestigious Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London is set for expansion. Philips Healthcare Informatics, which makes computer sy...
UK National News, Mar 10, 2009
Nine Held Over Alleged £40m Mortgage Fraud
Nine people are being questioned by police in relation to an alleged £40 million mortgage fraud, according to police. Officers from City of London Police fraud squad are searching six homes and three...
Nine Held Over Alleged £40m Mortgage Fraud
Nine people are being questioned by police in relation to an alleged £40 million mortgage fraud, according to police. Officers from City of London Police fraud squad are searching six homes and three...
UK National News, Mar 10, 2009
Two Questioned Over Hunt Aircraft Death
Two people are being questioned by police on suspicion of murdering a keen hunt supporter who died when he was hit by a light aircraft. Trevor Morse, 48, from Alderminster, Warwickshire, died after b...
Two Questioned Over Hunt Aircraft Death
Two people are being questioned by police on suspicion of murdering a keen hunt supporter who died when he was hit by a light aircraft. Trevor Morse, 48, from Alderminster, Warwickshire, died after b...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A chilly start with a widespread frost and some freezing fog, any freezing fog slow to clear. Otherwise bright with sunny spells and coastal showers. Light winds. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Coastal showers dying out with a widespread frost developing along with freezing fog, which could become extensive. Winds remaining light. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
