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Northern Ireland News for March 2010 : Page 16
UK National News, Mar 3, 2010
Bulger Murderer Back In Prison
One of the killers of toddler James Bulger was last night back behind bars. Jon Venables, who was convicted of the heinous murder along with Robert Thompson, is believed to have breached the terms of...
Bulger Murderer Back In Prison
One of the killers of toddler James Bulger was last night back behind bars. Jon Venables, who was convicted of the heinous murder along with Robert Thompson, is believed to have breached the terms of...
UK National News, Mar 3, 2010
Former Labour Leader Foot Dies
Tributes have been paid to Labour stalwart Michael Foot, who died today. Mr Foot was 96 and led the Labour Party between 1980 and 1983. He stood down from the helm of the party following a disastr...
Former Labour Leader Foot Dies
Tributes have been paid to Labour stalwart Michael Foot, who died today. Mr Foot was 96 and led the Labour Party between 1980 and 1983. He stood down from the helm of the party following a disastr...
UK National News, Mar 3, 2010
Paedophile Quran Teacher Jailed
A male Islamic teacher has been jailed for six years after sexually abusing a boy in Rochdale. Atta Ur-Rehman, 38, of Hearies Road, Sheffield, was found guilty after a trial of sexual activity with a...
Paedophile Quran Teacher Jailed
A male Islamic teacher has been jailed for six years after sexually abusing a boy in Rochdale. Atta Ur-Rehman, 38, of Hearies Road, Sheffield, was found guilty after a trial of sexual activity with a...
UK National News, Mar 3, 2010
Man Held Over Newport Shooting
Police in Newport have arrested a 50-year-old man over the shooting of a boy. The 15-year-old sustained a gunshot wound in the incident yesterday. Gwent Police were called to the Somerton area sho...
Man Held Over Newport Shooting
Police in Newport have arrested a 50-year-old man over the shooting of a boy. The 15-year-old sustained a gunshot wound in the incident yesterday. Gwent Police were called to the Somerton area sho...
Recruitment News, Mar 3, 2010
Leisure 'Centralisation' Bid For Craigavon
There has been a recommendation to close three Co Armagh leisure centres - and replace them with a single 'super centre' Hundreds of construction jobs will result from the plan in Craigavon if it pro...
Leisure 'Centralisation' Bid For Craigavon
There has been a recommendation to close three Co Armagh leisure centres - and replace them with a single 'super centre' Hundreds of construction jobs will result from the plan in Craigavon if it pro...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2010
NI's Non-Jury Trials To Remain
Serious criminal cases heard before a judge - sitting without a jury - are to remain as part of the judicial system. Non-jury trials in Northern Ireland are being used less frequently but are still a...
NI's Non-Jury Trials To Remain
Serious criminal cases heard before a judge - sitting without a jury - are to remain as part of the judicial system. Non-jury trials in Northern Ireland are being used less frequently but are still a...
Business News, Mar 3, 2010
Belfast Company 'Lights Up' Kuwait
A Belfast-based specialist in architectural lighting, has won its first export business, assisted by an Invest Northern Ireland trade mission. AM Light, a developer and manufacturer of cold cathode l...
Belfast Company 'Lights Up' Kuwait
A Belfast-based specialist in architectural lighting, has won its first export business, assisted by an Invest Northern Ireland trade mission. AM Light, a developer and manufacturer of cold cathode l...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2010
No February NI Road Deaths
Police have cautiously welcomed a fatality free month on Northern Ireland's roads. February was the first month on record no-one was killed on our highways and byways. Electronic police records wer...
No February NI Road Deaths
Police have cautiously welcomed a fatality free month on Northern Ireland's roads. February was the first month on record no-one was killed on our highways and byways. Electronic police records wer...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2010
Air Show Takes Off
Despite 'crashing' due to lack of Council funds - the famous Portrush airshow has now been saved at the 11th hour by local businesses. The September event, which attracts up to 200,000 visitors each ...
Air Show Takes Off
Despite 'crashing' due to lack of Council funds - the famous Portrush airshow has now been saved at the 11th hour by local businesses. The September event, which attracts up to 200,000 visitors each ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2010
Leisure 'Centralisation' Bid For Craigavon
There has been a recommendation to close three Co Armagh leisure centres - and replace them with a single 'super centre' Hundreds of construction jobs will result from the plan in Craigavon if it pro...
Leisure 'Centralisation' Bid For Craigavon
There has been a recommendation to close three Co Armagh leisure centres - and replace them with a single 'super centre' Hundreds of construction jobs will result from the plan in Craigavon if it pro...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2010
Homemade Dramas Get RTS Nominations
Locally-made dramas are up for prestigious national awards. The Royal Television Society (RTS), has announced the shortlist for its Programme Awards. Occupation (pictured), Five Minutes of Heaven an...
Homemade Dramas Get RTS Nominations
Locally-made dramas are up for prestigious national awards. The Royal Television Society (RTS), has announced the shortlist for its Programme Awards. Occupation (pictured), Five Minutes of Heaven an...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2010
Belfast Company 'Lights Up' Kuwait
A Belfast-based specialist in architectural lighting has won its first export business, assisted by an Invest Northern Ireland trade mission. AM Light, a developer and manufacturer of cold cathode li...
Belfast Company 'Lights Up' Kuwait
A Belfast-based specialist in architectural lighting has won its first export business, assisted by an Invest Northern Ireland trade mission. AM Light, a developer and manufacturer of cold cathode li...
UK National News, Mar 3, 2010
Sex Offender Identity Scheme Widens
More parents across the UK have been given the power to identify convicted paedophiles in their community. Home Secretary Alan Johnson said the scheme will improve protection for children by giving ...
Sex Offender Identity Scheme Widens
More parents across the UK have been given the power to identify convicted paedophiles in their community. Home Secretary Alan Johnson said the scheme will improve protection for children by giving ...
UK National News, Mar 3, 2010
Suspicious Glasgow Car Fires
Detectives in Glasgow's East End are investigating a spate of vehicle fire attacks in the city yesterday. Shortly after 3.30am police were called to a report of a vehicle fire in Ashvale Crescent, G...
Suspicious Glasgow Car Fires
Detectives in Glasgow's East End are investigating a spate of vehicle fire attacks in the city yesterday. Shortly after 3.30am police were called to a report of a vehicle fire in Ashvale Crescent, G...
UK National News, Mar 3, 2010
Tax Cheat 'Naming Law' Goes Live
Taxpayers and companies who deliberately evade taxes face having their name, address and details of their evasion made public after new legislation was put into force today. HM Revenue & Customs (HMR...
Tax Cheat 'Naming Law' Goes Live
Taxpayers and companies who deliberately evade taxes face having their name, address and details of their evasion made public after new legislation was put into force today. HM Revenue & Customs (HMR...
UK National News, Mar 3, 2010
Hornsey Teen Stabbed In Chest
An 18-year-old man is in a critical but stable condition in hospital following a stabbing incident in Greater London. Detectives from Haringey today launched an appeal for information regarding the ...
Hornsey Teen Stabbed In Chest
An 18-year-old man is in a critical but stable condition in hospital following a stabbing incident in Greater London. Detectives from Haringey today launched an appeal for information regarding the ...
UK National News, Mar 3, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Falklands 'British' In the Commons today Deputy Labour Leader, Hariet Harman has responded to calls by veteran Labour MP Gerald Kaufman to "reaffirm staunchly this government's loyalty" to the people...
Other UK News In Brief
Falklands 'British' In the Commons today Deputy Labour Leader, Hariet Harman has responded to calls by veteran Labour MP Gerald Kaufman to "reaffirm staunchly this government's loyalty" to the people...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2010
Sinn Féin Objects To NIE Plans
Sinn Féin has submitted its concerns to the Planning Service on the application by NIE for a 400kv North South Electricity Interconnector. "As a Party, Sinn Féin has been consistent in our approach t...
Sinn Féin Objects To NIE Plans
Sinn Féin has submitted its concerns to the Planning Service on the application by NIE for a 400kv North South Electricity Interconnector. "As a Party, Sinn Féin has been consistent in our approach t...
Recruitment News, Mar 3, 2010
HSE Workers Fight Pay Cuts
A campaign against pay cuts by civil and public service workers has increased in intensity today as Health Service Executive workers announce a plan to extend industrial action this week. From 9am t...
HSE Workers Fight Pay Cuts
A campaign against pay cuts by civil and public service workers has increased in intensity today as Health Service Executive workers announce a plan to extend industrial action this week. From 9am t...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2010
Clonaver Troops Guard Pope In Cyprus
Part-time signallers from east Belfast are expected to be a temporary 'Swiss Guard' later this year. TA Soldiers from Northern Ireland's 40 (Ulster) Signals Regiment are to provide security for the P...
Clonaver Troops Guard Pope In Cyprus
Part-time signallers from east Belfast are expected to be a temporary 'Swiss Guard' later this year. TA Soldiers from Northern Ireland's 40 (Ulster) Signals Regiment are to provide security for the P...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2010
Border Road Used For 'Stunts'
An Irish politician has slammed drivers in Co Cavan over a cross border road that is being used as a 'stunt track' - with the police 'reluctant' to attend. Local Fianna Fáil TD Margaret Conlon said s...
Border Road Used For 'Stunts'
An Irish politician has slammed drivers in Co Cavan over a cross border road that is being used as a 'stunt track' - with the police 'reluctant' to attend. Local Fianna Fáil TD Margaret Conlon said s...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2010
NI Housing Sector Shines At Awards
Innovation and resilience by the housing sector in the face of the economic downturn has been celebrated by the professional body for housing at a glittering awards ceremony in Belfast. The achieveme...
NI Housing Sector Shines At Awards
Innovation and resilience by the housing sector in the face of the economic downturn has been celebrated by the professional body for housing at a glittering awards ceremony in Belfast. The achieveme...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Dump Gone To Blazes A fire that has engulfed a recycling plant in Co Londonderry continues today, almost 24-hours after it broke out. Dozens of firemen are still fighting the flames at the City Indus...
Other NI News In Brief
Dump Gone To Blazes A fire that has engulfed a recycling plant in Co Londonderry continues today, almost 24-hours after it broke out. Dozens of firemen are still fighting the flames at the City Indus...
Recruitment News, Mar 2, 2010
Worker Blacklisting 'Illegal'
It is now unlawful for trade union members to be denied employment through blacklists, under new regulations that come into effect today. To prevent employers from blacklisting workers for their trad...
Worker Blacklisting 'Illegal'
It is now unlawful for trade union members to be denied employment through blacklists, under new regulations that come into effect today. To prevent employers from blacklisting workers for their trad...
UK National News, Mar 2, 2010
BBC To Axe Services
The BBC has proposed axing two popular radio stations as part of a cut back exercise. Plans are afoot to close the Asian Network and 6 Music amid public calls for restraint. Online services from t...
BBC To Axe Services
The BBC has proposed axing two popular radio stations as part of a cut back exercise. Plans are afoot to close the Asian Network and 6 Music amid public calls for restraint. Online services from t...
UK National News, Mar 2, 2010
Popular Presenter Found Dead
Daytime TV host Kristian Digby has been found dead at his London home in what police have described as "unexplained circumstances". Mr Digby was a regular presenter on several BBC property programmes...
Popular Presenter Found Dead
Daytime TV host Kristian Digby has been found dead at his London home in what police have described as "unexplained circumstances". Mr Digby was a regular presenter on several BBC property programmes...
UK National News, Mar 2, 2010
Solider Shot Dead In Helmand
A British solider has been killed in a gun attack in the Afghan province of Helmand. The Ministry of Defence said the A Company trooper, with the 4th Battalion The Rifles (4 RIFLES) died as a result...
Solider Shot Dead In Helmand
A British solider has been killed in a gun attack in the Afghan province of Helmand. The Ministry of Defence said the A Company trooper, with the 4th Battalion The Rifles (4 RIFLES) died as a result...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2010
Lurgan Alert Declared 'Hoax'
A security alert in Co Armagh was this afternoon branded a hoax. A police spokeswoman confirmed that a suspicious object discovered this morning was "an elaborate hoax" and the alert is now ended. E...
Lurgan Alert Declared 'Hoax'
A security alert in Co Armagh was this afternoon branded a hoax. A police spokeswoman confirmed that a suspicious object discovered this morning was "an elaborate hoax" and the alert is now ended. E...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2010
Dr Paisley To Leave Commons
Ian Paisley will not contest his Westminster parliamentary seat at the next general election. He has been the MP for North Antrim since 1970. It is widely expected his son, Ian Junior, will vie for ...
Dr Paisley To Leave Commons
Ian Paisley will not contest his Westminster parliamentary seat at the next general election. He has been the MP for North Antrim since 1970. It is widely expected his son, Ian Junior, will vie for ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Photographer Nominated A University of Ulster lecturer has been nominated for the prestigious Deutsche Börse Photography Prize.Donovan Wylie, one of Ireland's leading photographers and an Associate L...
Other NI News In Brief
Photographer Nominated A University of Ulster lecturer has been nominated for the prestigious Deutsche Börse Photography Prize.Donovan Wylie, one of Ireland's leading photographers and an Associate L...
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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.
