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Northern Ireland News for March 2010 : Page 11
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2010
Hospice Staff 'On Their Marks' For Marathon
Vigorous staff at the NI Children's Hospice are being backed to win the Belfast Marathon relay by BBC sports presenter Stephen Watson. The charity's energetic community fundraising team has urged mo...
Hospice Staff 'On Their Marks' For Marathon
Vigorous staff at the NI Children's Hospice are being backed to win the Belfast Marathon relay by BBC sports presenter Stephen Watson. The charity's energetic community fundraising team has urged mo...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2010
Jobs Boost Likely In Dungannon Area
Retailer B&M Bargains and ice-cream parlour Maud's are setting up in rural Cookstown while in Dungannon supermarket giant Asda is though to be about to announce a new superstore in the town. The arri...
Jobs Boost Likely In Dungannon Area
Retailer B&M Bargains and ice-cream parlour Maud's are setting up in rural Cookstown while in Dungannon supermarket giant Asda is though to be about to announce a new superstore in the town. The arri...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2010
Cancer Fundraisers Honoured
Over three decades of fund raising for a leading Northern Ireland charity was celebrated in Co Fermanagh recently with a surprise sprung for three local people who have been at the very heart of the l...
Cancer Fundraisers Honoured
Over three decades of fund raising for a leading Northern Ireland charity was celebrated in Co Fermanagh recently with a surprise sprung for three local people who have been at the very heart of the l...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
The Great Belfast Food Week, organised by Belfast City Council, takes place from 24 – 27 March and will celebrate the importance of local food. Local 'food heroes' came together to launch the event, w...
Other NI News In Brief
The Great Belfast Food Week, organised by Belfast City Council, takes place from 24 – 27 March and will celebrate the importance of local food. Local 'food heroes' came together to launch the event, w...
Business News, Mar 11, 2010
Tyrone Crystal Closure Shock
The world famous Tyrone Crystal factory near Dungannon is to close with the loss of 31 jobs. Just hours after a local politician sounded alarm bells on the precarious state of the business, the compa...
Tyrone Crystal Closure Shock
The world famous Tyrone Crystal factory near Dungannon is to close with the loss of 31 jobs. Just hours after a local politician sounded alarm bells on the precarious state of the business, the compa...
Business News, Mar 11, 2010
Kingspan Director Sells Majority Of Stock
The director of Irish building materials firm, Kingspan has sold almost his entire remaining stake in the company, a newspaper report has said. Brendan Murtagh told the High Court last month he is "i...
Kingspan Director Sells Majority Of Stock
The director of Irish building materials firm, Kingspan has sold almost his entire remaining stake in the company, a newspaper report has said. Brendan Murtagh told the High Court last month he is "i...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2010
Expenses Accused Deny Charges
Four Parliamentarians have denied criminal charges relating to their expenses claims. Labour MPs Jim Devine, Elliot Morley, David Chaytor appeared in court today, alongside Tory peer Lord Hanningfie...
Expenses Accused Deny Charges
Four Parliamentarians have denied criminal charges relating to their expenses claims. Labour MPs Jim Devine, Elliot Morley, David Chaytor appeared in court today, alongside Tory peer Lord Hanningfie...
Recruitment News, Mar 11, 2010
Republic 'Invades' Northern Ireland
UK fashion retailer Republic is ready to enter the Northern Ireland retail market, with construction on a new a 10,000 sq ft store underway. Much needed jobs in the building sector have been created ...
Republic 'Invades' Northern Ireland
UK fashion retailer Republic is ready to enter the Northern Ireland retail market, with construction on a new a 10,000 sq ft store underway. Much needed jobs in the building sector have been created ...
Recruitment News, Mar 11, 2010
Co Tyrone Gets Jobs Boost
Retailer B&M Bargains and ice-cream parlour Maud's are setting up in rural Cookstown while in Dungannon supermarket giant Asda is though to be about to announce a new superstore in the town. The arri...
Co Tyrone Gets Jobs Boost
Retailer B&M Bargains and ice-cream parlour Maud's are setting up in rural Cookstown while in Dungannon supermarket giant Asda is though to be about to announce a new superstore in the town. The arri...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2010
Tyrone Crystal Closure Shock
The world famous Tyrone Crystal factory near Dungannon is to close with the loss of 31 jobs. Just hours after a local politician sounded alarm bells on the precarious state of the business, the compa...
Tyrone Crystal Closure Shock
The world famous Tyrone Crystal factory near Dungannon is to close with the loss of 31 jobs. Just hours after a local politician sounded alarm bells on the precarious state of the business, the compa...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2010
Holyland Gets CCTV For St Pat's Day
Just days ahead of St Patrick's Day - which last year descended into a near riot in the Holyland area of south Belfast - a CCTV pilot scheme has been revealed. The initiative, led by Belfast City Cou...
Holyland Gets CCTV For St Pat's Day
Just days ahead of St Patrick's Day - which last year descended into a near riot in the Holyland area of south Belfast - a CCTV pilot scheme has been revealed. The initiative, led by Belfast City Cou...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2010
Shannon To Stand In Strangford
Kircubbin pork farmer Jim Shannon will fight to retain Iris Robinson's Westminster seat for the DUP at the forthcoming General Election. Mrs Robinson stood down as MP for the County Down constituenc...
Shannon To Stand In Strangford
Kircubbin pork farmer Jim Shannon will fight to retain Iris Robinson's Westminster seat for the DUP at the forthcoming General Election. Mrs Robinson stood down as MP for the County Down constituenc...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2010
Government's High Speed Rail Plans
Plans for a 'revolutionary' high speed rail network linking key regions in England were announced by Transport Secretary Lord Adonis today. Trains running at up to 250 miles per hour would take comm...
Government's High Speed Rail Plans
Plans for a 'revolutionary' high speed rail network linking key regions in England were announced by Transport Secretary Lord Adonis today. Trains running at up to 250 miles per hour would take comm...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2010
Boy Still Missing In Pakistan
A 5-year-old boy from Manchester is still being held by kidnappers in Pakistan, despite conflicting reports, police authorities in Punjab said this morning. Sahil Saeed was snatched by an armed gang...
Boy Still Missing In Pakistan
A 5-year-old boy from Manchester is still being held by kidnappers in Pakistan, despite conflicting reports, police authorities in Punjab said this morning. Sahil Saeed was snatched by an armed gang...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2010
Rail Union Backs Strike
Rail union members have voted to take strike action, which could potentially disrupt Easter holiday passengers. The Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union said 65% of members voted. Of those, 77% b...
Rail Union Backs Strike
Rail union members have voted to take strike action, which could potentially disrupt Easter holiday passengers. The Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union said 65% of members voted. Of those, 77% b...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2010
New Stores Help Boost Morrisons
Supermarket chain Morrisons has reported bumper sales, citing new store launches for its success. Like-for-like pre-tax profits for last year jumped to £858m, from £655m in 2008/09. Annual sales we...
New Stores Help Boost Morrisons
Supermarket chain Morrisons has reported bumper sales, citing new store launches for its success. Like-for-like pre-tax profits for last year jumped to £858m, from £655m in 2008/09. Annual sales we...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2010
Man Jailed For Racist Attack
A drunken thug who left a man with a bleed on his brain after launching a racist attack on him in Oldham has been jailed. Graham Paul Smith, 23, of Acre Lane, Oldham, admitted one count of racially a...
Man Jailed For Racist Attack
A drunken thug who left a man with a bleed on his brain after launching a racist attack on him in Oldham has been jailed. Graham Paul Smith, 23, of Acre Lane, Oldham, admitted one count of racially a...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2010
John Lewis Sales Up
Gross profits at John Lewis have grown by 9.7% generating over £300m for the chain. The firm said it would distribute more than £151m in staff bonuses. John Lewis, which owns Waitrose, said the in...
John Lewis Sales Up
Gross profits at John Lewis have grown by 9.7% generating over £300m for the chain. The firm said it would distribute more than £151m in staff bonuses. John Lewis, which owns Waitrose, said the in...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2010
No Smoking Day Success
Thousands of smokers stubbed-it out yesterday as the Ulster Cancer Foundation's (UCF) annual No Smoking Day helped people across NI to kick the habit. Day two for 'quitters' looms, but one ex-smoker ...
No Smoking Day Success
Thousands of smokers stubbed-it out yesterday as the Ulster Cancer Foundation's (UCF) annual No Smoking Day helped people across NI to kick the habit. Day two for 'quitters' looms, but one ex-smoker ...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2010
Appeal Following London Jewel Heist
Detectives in Westminster investigating a jewellery heist have appealed for information. The jewellers on Old Bond Street was targeted by thieves on Tuesday morning. Police have now revealed the r...
Appeal Following London Jewel Heist
Detectives in Westminster investigating a jewellery heist have appealed for information. The jewellers on Old Bond Street was targeted by thieves on Tuesday morning. Police have now revealed the r...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2010
Football Thug Jailed
A 20-year-old man has been jailed in connection with disorder at a football match last August. Richard Coffman, of Mawney Road, Romford, was sentenced to 18 weeks in prison and banned from football...
Football Thug Jailed
A 20-year-old man has been jailed in connection with disorder at a football match last August. Richard Coffman, of Mawney Road, Romford, was sentenced to 18 weeks in prison and banned from football...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2010
Royal Mail Goes 'Barking' For Dog Charity
A temporary truce has been called today as postmen help celebrate the 150th anniversary of the world famous Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. Although protective dogs and letter-box-rattling postmen and wo...
Royal Mail Goes 'Barking' For Dog Charity
A temporary truce has been called today as postmen help celebrate the 150th anniversary of the world famous Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. Although protective dogs and letter-box-rattling postmen and wo...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2010
Strabane Construction Boost On Way
The building trade along the border will be among the first to be benefit from a large retail and leisure development being planned for Co Tyrone. The investment for Strabane includes a Local Employm...
Strabane Construction Boost On Way
The building trade along the border will be among the first to be benefit from a large retail and leisure development being planned for Co Tyrone. The investment for Strabane includes a Local Employm...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2010
A8 Dualling A 'Triumph Of Co-Operation'
A planned road construction project in Co Antrim will be a "triumph for co-operation politics", according to a local politician. With employment on the building project looming, the SDLP's East Antri...
A8 Dualling A 'Triumph Of Co-Operation'
A planned road construction project in Co Antrim will be a "triumph for co-operation politics", according to a local politician. With employment on the building project looming, the SDLP's East Antri...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Heroes Return Marked Hundreds of people have turned out to line the streets of Wootton Bassett in tribute as the bodies of five serviceman killed in Afghanistan last week have been flown back to Brit...
Other UK News In Brief
Heroes Return Marked Hundreds of people have turned out to line the streets of Wootton Bassett in tribute as the bodies of five serviceman killed in Afghanistan last week have been flown back to Brit...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2010
Construction Needs 'Executive Action': SDLP
There has been a call to 'build' on opportunities for the local construction industry. SDLP East Derry candidate Cllr Thomas Conway said a Stormont Executive-led effort to boost the economy in genera...
Construction Needs 'Executive Action': SDLP
There has been a call to 'build' on opportunities for the local construction industry. SDLP East Derry candidate Cllr Thomas Conway said a Stormont Executive-led effort to boost the economy in genera...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2010
Target Economic Growth, Says Wilson
NI Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has underlined the need for the Stormont Executive to make economic growth its top priority. Projecting ahead to better economic times - where the construction sector...
Target Economic Growth, Says Wilson
NI Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has underlined the need for the Stormont Executive to make economic growth its top priority. Projecting ahead to better economic times - where the construction sector...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2010
Estate Agent Fined For 'Misdescription'
A Co Armagh estate agent has been fined £300 at Craigavon Magistrates’ Court, for misrepresenting properties offered for sale in Lurgan. In a case brought by the Trading Standards Service of the Depa...
Estate Agent Fined For 'Misdescription'
A Co Armagh estate agent has been fined £300 at Craigavon Magistrates’ Court, for misrepresenting properties offered for sale in Lurgan. In a case brought by the Trading Standards Service of the Depa...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2010
Ruane Cuts First Sod At New School
NI Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has cut the first sod on the site of a new school building for Bunscoil Bheanna Boirche in Castlewellan. The first phase of the new building, which can accommo...
Ruane Cuts First Sod At New School
NI Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has cut the first sod on the site of a new school building for Bunscoil Bheanna Boirche in Castlewellan. The first phase of the new building, which can accommo...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Catch-Up To Vote Ciarnan Helferty, NUS-USI President and Julie McCandless, Training for Women's Network raced to secure their vote, (pictured) as part of a major drive by the Electoral Commission to ...
Other NI News In Brief
Catch-Up To Vote Ciarnan Helferty, NUS-USI President and Julie McCandless, Training for Women's Network raced to secure their vote, (pictured) as part of a major drive by the Electoral Commission to ...
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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.
