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Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2009
Murdered Soldier Laid To Rest
The funeral of one of the two soldiers shot dead by the Real IRA in Antrim has taken place. Mark Quinsey, 23, (pictured, on right) was murdered on March 7th with his colleague Patrick Azimkar (also p...
Murdered Soldier Laid To Rest
The funeral of one of the two soldiers shot dead by the Real IRA in Antrim has taken place. Mark Quinsey, 23, (pictured, on right) was murdered on March 7th with his colleague Patrick Azimkar (also p...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2009
Hodgson Conviction Quashed After 27 Years
A man who has spent 27 years in prison has had his conviction quashed at the Court of Appeal. Sean Hodgson, now 57, was sentenced to life imprisonment for strangling 22-year-old gas board clerk and p...
Hodgson Conviction Quashed After 27 Years
A man who has spent 27 years in prison has had his conviction quashed at the Court of Appeal. Sean Hodgson, now 57, was sentenced to life imprisonment for strangling 22-year-old gas board clerk and p...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2009
'Sinking' Trawler Heads For Port
A major air and sea rescue operation which began earlier today in the Irish Sea, after a distress call from a sinking fishing trawler, is now almost ended. The alarm was raised off the Co Down coast ...
'Sinking' Trawler Heads For Port
A major air and sea rescue operation which began earlier today in the Irish Sea, after a distress call from a sinking fishing trawler, is now almost ended. The alarm was raised off the Co Down coast ...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2009
Two Bodies Found In Lake Search
Police searching for a missing florist and her disabled daughter have recovered two bodies, thought to be the pair, in the lake near their home. Jude Richmond, 41, and her nine-year-old daughter Mill...
Two Bodies Found In Lake Search
Police searching for a missing florist and her disabled daughter have recovered two bodies, thought to be the pair, in the lake near their home. Jude Richmond, 41, and her nine-year-old daughter Mill...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2009
Met Police Pay Terror Suspect £60,000 Damages
A man, who was arrested during an anti-terror raid, has been paid £60,000 damages by the Metropolitan Police. Babar Ahmed, a 34-year-old IT support analyst, told the High Court he was subject to "ser...
Met Police Pay Terror Suspect £60,000 Damages
A man, who was arrested during an anti-terror raid, has been paid £60,000 damages by the Metropolitan Police. Babar Ahmed, a 34-year-old IT support analyst, told the High Court he was subject to "ser...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2009
Obama Lauds 'Heroic' NI
US President Barack Obama has met with Northern Ireland's political leaders in Washington, and praised the 'heroic' response of people in the province to recent terrorist attacks. There was widespre...
Obama Lauds 'Heroic' NI
US President Barack Obama has met with Northern Ireland's political leaders in Washington, and praised the 'heroic' response of people in the province to recent terrorist attacks. There was widespre...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2009
Unemployment Set To Break Two Million Mark
Unemployment is set to rise above the two million mark, official figures due out later are expected to show. Last month, figures showed almost 1.98 million people - including those not eligible for b...
Unemployment Set To Break Two Million Mark
Unemployment is set to rise above the two million mark, official figures due out later are expected to show. Last month, figures showed almost 1.98 million people - including those not eligible for b...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2009
Labour Election Win Hangs On 'Recovery'
The Conservatives may still be holding their ground in popular opinion polls, but it seems all is not lost for Gordon Brown's Labour Party. Today's Guardian/ICM survey shows the Tories have retained...
Labour Election Win Hangs On 'Recovery'
The Conservatives may still be holding their ground in popular opinion polls, but it seems all is not lost for Gordon Brown's Labour Party. Today's Guardian/ICM survey shows the Tories have retained...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2009
Bedside Vigil As Neeson's Wife "Critical'
Ballymena-born international star, Liam Neeson (pictured here) has rushed from the Toronto set of his latest film, Chloe, to be at his seriously injured wife's hospital bedside. He has been joined by...
Bedside Vigil As Neeson's Wife "Critical'
Ballymena-born international star, Liam Neeson (pictured here) has rushed from the Toronto set of his latest film, Chloe, to be at his seriously injured wife's hospital bedside. He has been joined by...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2009
Brother And Sister Appeal To Trace Regis Killers
The young brother and sister of murdered teenager, Adam Regis, have made a fresh appeal to help trace his killers. On the second anniversary of the 15-year-old's death - who was stabbed in Beckton as...
Brother And Sister Appeal To Trace Regis Killers
The young brother and sister of murdered teenager, Adam Regis, have made a fresh appeal to help trace his killers. On the second anniversary of the 15-year-old's death - who was stabbed in Beckton as...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2009
NI Dole Queue Lengthens
Figures released today showed another marked increase in unemployment benefit claimants over the last month and a shocking 75% rise in the Northern Ireland unemployment rate in the past year. As unem...
NI Dole Queue Lengthens
Figures released today showed another marked increase in unemployment benefit claimants over the last month and a shocking 75% rise in the Northern Ireland unemployment rate in the past year. As unem...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2009
Investigation After Illegal Immigrants Found In Lorry
A police has been launched by the UK Border Agency after 26 suspected illegal immigrants were found on a lorrybound for south Wales. Gwent Police were called to a distribution centre in Chepstow in M...
Investigation After Illegal Immigrants Found In Lorry
A police has been launched by the UK Border Agency after 26 suspected illegal immigrants were found on a lorrybound for south Wales. Gwent Police were called to a distribution centre in Chepstow in M...
Recruitment News, Mar 18, 2009
More Join NI Dole Queue
Figures released today showed another marked increase in unemployment benefit claimants over the month and a rise in the Northern Ireland unemployment rate. A decrease in Northern Ireland jobs was al...
More Join NI Dole Queue
Figures released today showed another marked increase in unemployment benefit claimants over the month and a rise in the Northern Ireland unemployment rate. A decrease in Northern Ireland jobs was al...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2009
Denham Pledges Greater Progression For Apprentices
Skills Secretary John Denham today pledged to help apprentices go to university, and to ensure higher education meets the needs of students who have come up through a vocational route. A report publi...
Denham Pledges Greater Progression For Apprentices
Skills Secretary John Denham today pledged to help apprentices go to university, and to ensure higher education meets the needs of students who have come up through a vocational route. A report publi...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2009
Minister Meets Translink Unions Over Job Cuts
Job losses across Northern Ireland's transport system have been confirmed, but are said to be of a 'limited' number. NI Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy met with trade union representatives...
Minister Meets Translink Unions Over Job Cuts
Job losses across Northern Ireland's transport system have been confirmed, but are said to be of a 'limited' number. NI Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy met with trade union representatives...
Business News, Mar 18, 2009
Faltering Construction Trade Hits Mid Ulster Jobs
A new analysis of the recession has highlighted a part of Northern Ireland as being among the hardest hit areas of the UK. The survey, by BBC Radio 4's World at One programme reveals the local author...
Faltering Construction Trade Hits Mid Ulster Jobs
A new analysis of the recession has highlighted a part of Northern Ireland as being among the hardest hit areas of the UK. The survey, by BBC Radio 4's World at One programme reveals the local author...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2009
Faltering Construction Trade Hits Mid Ulster Jobs
A new analysis of the recession has highlighted a part of Northern Ireland as being among the hardest hit areas of the UK. The BBC Radio 4 World at One programme revealed the local authority areas su...
Faltering Construction Trade Hits Mid Ulster Jobs
A new analysis of the recession has highlighted a part of Northern Ireland as being among the hardest hit areas of the UK. The BBC Radio 4 World at One programme revealed the local authority areas su...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2009
Reforms To Bill Address Needs Of Scotland Based Service Families
Families of Scottish service personnel killed abroad will no longer have to travel to England to attend their loved one's inquests under proposed amendments to the coroners system, Justice Minister Br...
Reforms To Bill Address Needs Of Scotland Based Service Families
Families of Scottish service personnel killed abroad will no longer have to travel to England to attend their loved one's inquests under proposed amendments to the coroners system, Justice Minister Br...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2009
Saint's Day Success, Despite Students' 'Riot'
Saint Patrick's Day went down a storm with Ulster people from both sides of the community yesterday. A successful Belfast parade and X-Factor star concert - with Eoghan Quigg (pictured) - set the sce...
Saint's Day Success, Despite Students' 'Riot'
Saint Patrick's Day went down a storm with Ulster people from both sides of the community yesterday. A successful Belfast parade and X-Factor star concert - with Eoghan Quigg (pictured) - set the sce...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2009
US Fiscal Policies Will Not Affect Irish Jobs
The Irish Premier has revealed US President Barack Obama assured him yesterday that job creation by American firms in Ireland will not suffer under his new policies. The assurances will assuage fear...
US Fiscal Policies Will Not Affect Irish Jobs
The Irish Premier has revealed US President Barack Obama assured him yesterday that job creation by American firms in Ireland will not suffer under his new policies. The assurances will assuage fear...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2009
Other News In Brief
Two Held Over Heathrow 'Trespass' Two people have bee arrested today for trying to gain "unlawful access" to the airfield at Heathrow Airport. According to a Metropolitan Police spokesman, the incide...
Other News In Brief
Two Held Over Heathrow 'Trespass' Two people have bee arrested today for trying to gain "unlawful access" to the airfield at Heathrow Airport. According to a Metropolitan Police spokesman, the incide...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2009
Royal Mail Salutes NI Castles
Northern Ireland has some of the finest ancient castles in the country and Royal Mail is celebrating this rich heritage with the launch a new series of generic stamp sheets featuring the castles of No...
Royal Mail Salutes NI Castles
Northern Ireland has some of the finest ancient castles in the country and Royal Mail is celebrating this rich heritage with the launch a new series of generic stamp sheets featuring the castles of No...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
'Riot' Accused Bailed Students alleged to have been involved in yesterday's St Pat's Day mini riot in south Belfast's Holyland area have appeared in court. In the dock accused of riotous behaviour we...
Other NI News In Brief
'Riot' Accused Bailed Students alleged to have been involved in yesterday's St Pat's Day mini riot in south Belfast's Holyland area have appeared in court. In the dock accused of riotous behaviour we...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 16, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Food Industry Wins Praise NI Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has pledged continued support for local food and drink companies seeking to grow business outside Northern Ireland. The Minister was spe...
Other NI News In Brief
Food Industry Wins Praise NI Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has pledged continued support for local food and drink companies seeking to grow business outside Northern Ireland. The Minister was spe...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 16, 2009
St Patrick Celebrations Hit Belfast
It's carnival time in Belfast as thousands get ready to flock to the city centre and party the patron saint's day away. The parade - at noon - is from the City Hall along Donegall Place to Castle Jun...
St Patrick Celebrations Hit Belfast
It's carnival time in Belfast as thousands get ready to flock to the city centre and party the patron saint's day away. The parade - at noon - is from the City Hall along Donegall Place to Castle Jun...
UK National News, Mar 16, 2009
PM Rejects Calls To Impose Minimum Alcohol Price
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has rejected plans to impose a minimum price for alcohol that could see the price of beers and spirits double. Sir Liam Donaldson, the Chief Medical Officer for England, t...
PM Rejects Calls To Impose Minimum Alcohol Price
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has rejected plans to impose a minimum price for alcohol that could see the price of beers and spirits double. Sir Liam Donaldson, the Chief Medical Officer for England, t...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 16, 2009
Murders Fail To Halt $30m US Investment
There's an early St Patrick's Day celebration stateside as news of a $30m US-backed investment in Northern Ireland is revealed. The cash is to be made available for potential investment by the New Yo...
Murders Fail To Halt $30m US Investment
There's an early St Patrick's Day celebration stateside as news of a $30m US-backed investment in Northern Ireland is revealed. The cash is to be made available for potential investment by the New Yo...
Business News, Mar 16, 2009
Murders Fail To Halt $30m US Investment
There's an early St Patrick's Day celebration stateside as news of a $30m US-backed investment in Northern Ireland is revealed. The cash is to be made available for potential investment by the New Yo...
Murders Fail To Halt $30m US Investment
There's an early St Patrick's Day celebration stateside as news of a $30m US-backed investment in Northern Ireland is revealed. The cash is to be made available for potential investment by the New Yo...
UK National News, Mar 16, 2009
Man Jailed After Landlady Stabbing
A lodger has been jailed for at least 12 years for murdering his landlady during a drunken row. Kenneth Sibbald, 62, was given a life sentence after he admitted to stabbing Ulrike Ireland with a kitc...
Man Jailed After Landlady Stabbing
A lodger has been jailed for at least 12 years for murdering his landlady during a drunken row. Kenneth Sibbald, 62, was given a life sentence after he admitted to stabbing Ulrike Ireland with a kitc...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 16, 2009
Violence Follows Arrests
There has been a weekend of street trouble in parts of Co Armagh. Late last night, motorists were urged to avoid the Drumbeg area of Craigavon after two cars were hijacked then set on fire. The vehi...
Violence Follows Arrests
There has been a weekend of street trouble in parts of Co Armagh. Late last night, motorists were urged to avoid the Drumbeg area of Craigavon after two cars were hijacked then set on fire. The vehi...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
