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Northern Ireland News for March 2010 : Page 15
Business News, Mar 5, 2010
Housing Association Achieves Excellence
One of Northern Ireland's largest housing associations has been presented with its Customer Service Excellence Standard. Helm Housing (previously BIH Housing) is the first housing association in Nort...
Housing Association Achieves Excellence
One of Northern Ireland's largest housing associations has been presented with its Customer Service Excellence Standard. Helm Housing (previously BIH Housing) is the first housing association in Nort...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2010
Shared Community Essential, Says Ritchie
A thriving local economy depends on a good community relations policy. That's according to NI Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie (pictured) said that we have no choice but to tackle our seg...
Shared Community Essential, Says Ritchie
A thriving local economy depends on a good community relations policy. That's according to NI Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie (pictured) said that we have no choice but to tackle our seg...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2010
Ballyclare To Remove 'Eyesore'
There's a new lease of life on the way for an old Co Antrim building that has been labelled and 'eyesore' by locals. The old Woodsides building in the centre of Ballyclare could be demolished and rep...
Ballyclare To Remove 'Eyesore'
There's a new lease of life on the way for an old Co Antrim building that has been labelled and 'eyesore' by locals. The old Woodsides building in the centre of Ballyclare could be demolished and rep...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2010
Housing Association Achieves Excellence
One of Northern Ireland's largest housing associations has been presented with its Customer Service Excellence Standard. Helm Housing (previously BIH Housing) is the first housing association in Nort...
Housing Association Achieves Excellence
One of Northern Ireland's largest housing associations has been presented with its Customer Service Excellence Standard. Helm Housing (previously BIH Housing) is the first housing association in Nort...
Recruitment News, Mar 5, 2010
McDonalds Brings 300 Jobs
Fast food giant McDonald’s is to create 250 posts in a €12m expansion, opening three restaurants in greater Dublin and one other outside the capital, it has emerged. McDonald’s said it planned furthe...
McDonalds Brings 300 Jobs
Fast food giant McDonald’s is to create 250 posts in a €12m expansion, opening three restaurants in greater Dublin and one other outside the capital, it has emerged. McDonald’s said it planned furthe...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2010
Dental Surgeries 'Fill The Gap' In Tyrone
People throughout Tyrone will now have greater access to health service dentistry as three new practices open their doors. The practices in Dungannon, Strabane and Omagh are being delivered as part o...
Dental Surgeries 'Fill The Gap' In Tyrone
People throughout Tyrone will now have greater access to health service dentistry as three new practices open their doors. The practices in Dungannon, Strabane and Omagh are being delivered as part o...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Claudy Police Base Call SDLP East Derry candidate Cllr Thomas Conway has called for the site of Claudy police station to be redeveloped in consultation with the community. "The station closed more th...
Other NI News In Brief
Claudy Police Base Call SDLP East Derry candidate Cllr Thomas Conway has called for the site of Claudy police station to be redeveloped in consultation with the community. "The station closed more th...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2010
British Boy Snatched In Pakistan
A child from Manchester is being held to ransom in Pakistan. The five-year-old boy was snatched by robbers from a property in Jhelum, where his family had been holidaying. Sahil Saeed's capturers ...
British Boy Snatched In Pakistan
A child from Manchester is being held to ransom in Pakistan. The five-year-old boy was snatched by robbers from a property in Jhelum, where his family had been holidaying. Sahil Saeed's capturers ...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2010
Interest Rates Held Again
The Bank of England today held interest rates at 0.5%, as widely predicted. Monetary Policy Committee members also voted to maintain the stock of asset purchases financed by the issuance of central ...
Interest Rates Held Again
The Bank of England today held interest rates at 0.5%, as widely predicted. Monetary Policy Committee members also voted to maintain the stock of asset purchases financed by the issuance of central ...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2010
Shot Afghan Corporal Named
A solider killed during gunfire in Afghanistan on Tuesday has been named as Corporal Richard Green. He served with the 3rd Battalion The Rifles (3 RIFLES) and died as a result of small arms fire near...
Shot Afghan Corporal Named
A solider killed during gunfire in Afghanistan on Tuesday has been named as Corporal Richard Green. He served with the 3rd Battalion The Rifles (3 RIFLES) and died as a result of small arms fire near...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2010
Ford Offers Bloody Sunday Summit
Alliance leader David Ford is prepared to meet with the families of those killed on Bloody Sunday to explain his views on an inquiry into the 1972 incident. A leaked briefing note, written by Mr For...
Ford Offers Bloody Sunday Summit
Alliance leader David Ford is prepared to meet with the families of those killed on Bloody Sunday to explain his views on an inquiry into the 1972 incident. A leaked briefing note, written by Mr For...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2010
First House Price Fall Since June
UK house prices have fallen for the first time seven month, according to research from the Halifax bank. A report found property values fell by 1.5% in February following a continuous increase since...
First House Price Fall Since June
UK house prices have fallen for the first time seven month, according to research from the Halifax bank. A report found property values fell by 1.5% in February following a continuous increase since...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2010
Hague Faces Ashcroft Tax Questions
William Hague only became aware of Tory peer Lord Ashcroft's tax status in the "last few months", he revealed today. Billionaire Lord Ashcroft agreed with Mr Hague, the former Conservative leader, th...
Hague Faces Ashcroft Tax Questions
William Hague only became aware of Tory peer Lord Ashcroft's tax status in the "last few months", he revealed today. Billionaire Lord Ashcroft agreed with Mr Hague, the former Conservative leader, th...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2010
Backing For Byker Regeneration
Plans to regeneration a Newcastle housing estate made famous by children's TV programme Byker Grove have been given Government backing. The iconic Byker estate is set to benefit from a £48m investme...
Backing For Byker Regeneration
Plans to regeneration a Newcastle housing estate made famous by children's TV programme Byker Grove have been given Government backing. The iconic Byker estate is set to benefit from a £48m investme...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2010
Oxford 'Flasher' Sought
Police have appealed for witnesses following a series of exposures in and around Oxford over the past fortnight. The most recent of these offences was on Saturday, at the blue and white bridge on Whi...
Oxford 'Flasher' Sought
Police have appealed for witnesses following a series of exposures in and around Oxford over the past fortnight. The most recent of these offences was on Saturday, at the blue and white bridge on Whi...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2010
Deal To Cut Food Packaging
Almost thirty top retailers and manufactures, including Tesco, Asda and Unilever, have signed up to a new food packaging initiative, that could save up to £1 billion. The deal by grocers and superma...
Deal To Cut Food Packaging
Almost thirty top retailers and manufactures, including Tesco, Asda and Unilever, have signed up to a new food packaging initiative, that could save up to £1 billion. The deal by grocers and superma...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2010
Blackburn Drugs Swoop
Nine men have been arrested as part of a third series of drugs raids in Blackburn. Over 100 officers from across the force raided addresses in Carr Street, Whalley Range, London Road, Belper Street, ...
Blackburn Drugs Swoop
Nine men have been arrested as part of a third series of drugs raids in Blackburn. Over 100 officers from across the force raided addresses in Carr Street, Whalley Range, London Road, Belper Street, ...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Blair's Memoirs Former Prime Minister Tony Blair's long awaited autobiography will be available in shops from September, his publisher announced today. The book - entitled The Journey - will chronicl...
Other UK News In Brief
Blair's Memoirs Former Prime Minister Tony Blair's long awaited autobiography will be available in shops from September, his publisher announced today. The book - entitled The Journey - will chronicl...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2010
Planners 'Silent On Golf Course Claims'
The Northern Ireland Planning Service has refused to respond to claims it failed to contact a hospital for almost two years before approving a planning application that included its land. According t...
Planners 'Silent On Golf Course Claims'
The Northern Ireland Planning Service has refused to respond to claims it failed to contact a hospital for almost two years before approving a planning application that included its land. According t...
Recruitment News, Mar 4, 2010
Live Register Rises By Just 20
The latest job benefit figures show that just 20 more people signed on in February, leaving the total figure at 436,956. The remarkable figure compares to an increase in January of 110,664 and when s...
Live Register Rises By Just 20
The latest job benefit figures show that just 20 more people signed on in February, leaving the total figure at 436,956. The remarkable figure compares to an increase in January of 110,664 and when s...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2010
Court Service Consults On 'Cash Limit'
Northern Ireland's Court Service is launching a consultation into a proposal to raise the limit for bringing cases to the County Court from £15,000 to a new £50,000 ceiling. Other options are an in...
Court Service Consults On 'Cash Limit'
Northern Ireland's Court Service is launching a consultation into a proposal to raise the limit for bringing cases to the County Court from £15,000 to a new £50,000 ceiling. Other options are an in...
Recruitment News, Mar 4, 2010
Gov Plan 100,000 Jobs By 2014
The Tánaiste has this morning revealed a Government plan to deliver 100,000 jobs to Ireland by 2014. In the new plan called 'Horizon 2020' Minister Mary Coughlan launched the Industrial Development A...
Gov Plan 100,000 Jobs By 2014
The Tánaiste has this morning revealed a Government plan to deliver 100,000 jobs to Ireland by 2014. In the new plan called 'Horizon 2020' Minister Mary Coughlan launched the Industrial Development A...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2010
Cross-Border Parking Fines Tackled
All-Ireland co-operation is to be increased to target parking offenders across the whole island. NI Transport Minister, Conor Murphy has welcomed a new pilot agreement, which means all parking offend...
Cross-Border Parking Fines Tackled
All-Ireland co-operation is to be increased to target parking offenders across the whole island. NI Transport Minister, Conor Murphy has welcomed a new pilot agreement, which means all parking offend...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2010
Wind Farm Blows In
A construction project costing £5m has been confirmed with a 14 megawatt wind farm at Carn Hill now scheduled to get under way next year. As reported previously, Irish renewable energy company Gaelec...
Wind Farm Blows In
A construction project costing £5m has been confirmed with a 14 megawatt wind farm at Carn Hill now scheduled to get under way next year. As reported previously, Irish renewable energy company Gaelec...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2010
Lough Erne Resort Drives Success
One of Northern Ireland's top tourist attractions, Co Fermanagh's Lough Erne Resort, has experienced some 50% year on year growth. The first such international AA 5 star hotel in NI, it has moved fro...
Lough Erne Resort Drives Success
One of Northern Ireland's top tourist attractions, Co Fermanagh's Lough Erne Resort, has experienced some 50% year on year growth. The first such international AA 5 star hotel in NI, it has moved fro...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2010
Import Duty Scheme Helps NI Firms
Local manufacturers are being encouraged by Invest Northern Ireland to cut the costs of import duties by taking advantage of an EU scheme promoted by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills...
Import Duty Scheme Helps NI Firms
Local manufacturers are being encouraged by Invest Northern Ireland to cut the costs of import duties by taking advantage of an EU scheme promoted by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2010
Confiscation Penalty For Waste Offences
A man has paid the price for criminal waste activities. Turlough Breslan of Maghery Road, Portadown, Co Armagh was this week made the subject of a confiscation order of £166,696.65 at Omagh Crown Cou...
Confiscation Penalty For Waste Offences
A man has paid the price for criminal waste activities. Turlough Breslan of Maghery Road, Portadown, Co Armagh was this week made the subject of a confiscation order of £166,696.65 at Omagh Crown Cou...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2010
Efficient Homes Competition 'Heats Up'
A design competition that will challenge entrants to build 70 of Northern Ireland's most energy efficient homes has been launched. NI Social Development Minister, Margaret Ritchie, said the groundbre...
Efficient Homes Competition 'Heats Up'
A design competition that will challenge entrants to build 70 of Northern Ireland's most energy efficient homes has been launched. NI Social Development Minister, Margaret Ritchie, said the groundbre...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2010
Fermanagh Renewable Energy Firm Expands
An Enniskillen-based renewable energy firm - which is supported by Invest Northern Ireland - is expanding. NI Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced a £377,000 investment by Future Renewable...
Fermanagh Renewable Energy Firm Expands
An Enniskillen-based renewable energy firm - which is supported by Invest Northern Ireland - is expanding. NI Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced a £377,000 investment by Future Renewable...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Quinn Killers Blamed SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Dominic Bradley has condemned those responsible for destroying the Paul Quinn campaign billboard (pictured) on the Square in Crossmaglen. "This is the f...
Other NI News In Brief
Quinn Killers Blamed SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Dominic Bradley has condemned those responsible for destroying the Paul Quinn campaign billboard (pictured) on the Square in Crossmaglen. "This is the f...
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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.
