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Northern Ireland News for March 2010 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2010
Champagne Adds Fizz To Diploma
There have been celebrations in a Co Down fishing town this month as a local licensed trade professional toasts his own success in a top drinks' industry award. Andrew Imrie, Director of KWM Wines in...
Champagne Adds Fizz To Diploma
There have been celebrations in a Co Down fishing town this month as a local licensed trade professional toasts his own success in a top drinks' industry award. Andrew Imrie, Director of KWM Wines in...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Sports Kit Sought Royal Mail has launched an appeal with a difference as it is not asking for money, but rather old or unused football kit that may have been stuffed away in the back of a drawer neve...
Other NI News In Brief
Sports Kit Sought Royal Mail has launched an appeal with a difference as it is not asking for money, but rather old or unused football kit that may have been stuffed away in the back of a drawer neve...
UK National News, Mar 25, 2010
Budget Draws Election Lines
Chancellor Alistair Darling has come under fire for what the Opposition had called an "empty" pre-election Budget. Shadow chancellor George Osborne said there is a lack of leadership on the economy. ...
Budget Draws Election Lines
Chancellor Alistair Darling has come under fire for what the Opposition had called an "empty" pre-election Budget. Shadow chancellor George Osborne said there is a lack of leadership on the economy. ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2010
MP Hermon Quits UUP
The only Ulster Unionist MP at Westminster has quit the party over its electoral pact with the Tories. Sylvia Hermon today resigned from the UUP and declared she would defend her North Down seat. Sh...
MP Hermon Quits UUP
The only Ulster Unionist MP at Westminster has quit the party over its electoral pact with the Tories. Sylvia Hermon today resigned from the UUP and declared she would defend her North Down seat. Sh...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2010
UUP 'To Back' SDLP Justice Bid
Ulster Unionist MLAs are reportedly poised to back the SDLP's nominee for Justice Minister at Stormont. Senior UUP members are believed to have voiced their support for Alban Maginness to SDLP leade...
UUP 'To Back' SDLP Justice Bid
Ulster Unionist MLAs are reportedly poised to back the SDLP's nominee for Justice Minister at Stormont. Senior UUP members are believed to have voiced their support for Alban Maginness to SDLP leade...
UK National News, Mar 25, 2010
UK Retail Sales Jump
Retail sales between January and February grew by 2.1%, it was revealed today. It was the most significant upward trajectory since May 2008, when sales volume leaped by 2.9%. However, the Office o...
UK Retail Sales Jump
Retail sales between January and February grew by 2.1%, it was revealed today. It was the most significant upward trajectory since May 2008, when sales volume leaped by 2.9%. However, the Office o...
UK National News, Mar 25, 2010
News 'Pilots' Winners Announced
Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw has announced the preferred bidders for the three independently funded news consortia (IFNC) pilots in Scotland, Wales and the Tyne Tees/Border region in England. The a...
News 'Pilots' Winners Announced
Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw has announced the preferred bidders for the three independently funded news consortia (IFNC) pilots in Scotland, Wales and the Tyne Tees/Border region in England. The a...
UK National News, Mar 25, 2010
MP Hermon Quits UUP
The only Ulster Unionist MP at Westminster has quit the party over its electoral pact with the Tories. Sylvia Hermon today resigned from the UUP and declared she would defend her North Down seat as a...
MP Hermon Quits UUP
The only Ulster Unionist MP at Westminster has quit the party over its electoral pact with the Tories. Sylvia Hermon today resigned from the UUP and declared she would defend her North Down seat as a...
UK National News, Mar 25, 2010
Progress On UK Nuclear Plans
The Government today made further progress towards facilitating new nuclear power in the UK. Draft legislation - providing for the creation of a new body to improve the regulation of civil nuclear en...
Progress On UK Nuclear Plans
The Government today made further progress towards facilitating new nuclear power in the UK. Draft legislation - providing for the creation of a new body to improve the regulation of civil nuclear en...
UK National News, Mar 25, 2010
Police Taser Use Doubles
Specially-trained units used Tasers 402 times in the third quarter of last year, according to new figures published today. When Tasers were introduced, only firearms-qualified officers could use them...
Police Taser Use Doubles
Specially-trained units used Tasers 402 times in the third quarter of last year, according to new figures published today. When Tasers were introduced, only firearms-qualified officers could use them...
UK National News, Mar 25, 2010
Suspected Colchester Stabber Efit
Detectives have released an efit of a suspect wanted in connection with an incident in which two men received stab wounds at a flat in Colchester. At 8.15pm on Monday 1 February 1 there was a knock a...
Suspected Colchester Stabber Efit
Detectives have released an efit of a suspect wanted in connection with an incident in which two men received stab wounds at a flat in Colchester. At 8.15pm on Monday 1 February 1 there was a knock a...
UK National News, Mar 25, 2010
New Welsh Hearing Health Standards
A new set of quality standards which will improve services for deaf and hearing impaired children in Wales have been published by the national Assembly. In Wales, about 40 children every year are dia...
New Welsh Hearing Health Standards
A new set of quality standards which will improve services for deaf and hearing impaired children in Wales have been published by the national Assembly. In Wales, about 40 children every year are dia...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2010
Budget 'Welcomed' In NI
Northern Ireland should give a warm welcome to this week's budget statement. That's according to Secretary of State Shaun Woodward (pictured) who said: "The Government is determined to continue its h...
Budget 'Welcomed' In NI
Northern Ireland should give a warm welcome to this week's budget statement. That's according to Secretary of State Shaun Woodward (pictured) who said: "The Government is determined to continue its h...
UK National News, Mar 25, 2010
Stuffed Tiger Seized
Police have seized a stuffed adult tiger from a central London studio which is believed to have been touted for an illegal sale. A 47-year-old man was also arrested after officers became aware of the...
Stuffed Tiger Seized
Police have seized a stuffed adult tiger from a central London studio which is believed to have been touted for an illegal sale. A 47-year-old man was also arrested after officers became aware of the...
UK National News, Mar 25, 2010
Appeal Over Wisbech Robbery
Two men have robbed a courier of cash in Cambridgeshire as he was making a Post Office delivery. It happened in Norwich Street, Wisbech at 12.45pm on Monday, police said today. The offenders approac...
Appeal Over Wisbech Robbery
Two men have robbed a courier of cash in Cambridgeshire as he was making a Post Office delivery. It happened in Norwich Street, Wisbech at 12.45pm on Monday, police said today. The offenders approac...
UK National News, Mar 25, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Shot Officer's Death 'Unlawful' A police officer who was shot by a colleague during a training exercise was killed unlawfully, an inquest has found. Pc Ian Terry, 32, was killed as Greater Manchester...
Other UK News In Brief
Shot Officer's Death 'Unlawful' A police officer who was shot by a colleague during a training exercise was killed unlawfully, an inquest has found. Pc Ian Terry, 32, was killed as Greater Manchester...
Business News, Mar 25, 2010
Blackbourne 'Build' On Sales Success
An Antrim mechanical and electrical firm is on target to secure external sales of £20 million by 2014, thanks to support from Invest Northern Ireland. Blackbourne Integrated M & E offers integrated s...
Blackbourne 'Build' On Sales Success
An Antrim mechanical and electrical firm is on target to secure external sales of £20 million by 2014, thanks to support from Invest Northern Ireland. Blackbourne Integrated M & E offers integrated s...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2010
UTV 'Preferred Bidder' For News Pilot
UTV has won its bid to run an independent news service in Wales. This positive development will be all the more welcome at Havelock House as UTV has just this week posted a profit slide, thanks mainl...
UTV 'Preferred Bidder' For News Pilot
UTV has won its bid to run an independent news service in Wales. This positive development will be all the more welcome at Havelock House as UTV has just this week posted a profit slide, thanks mainl...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2010
Pope Accepts Newry Cleric's Resignation
Pope Benedict XVI (pictured) has accepted the resignation of Bishop of Cloyne John Magee. The Vatican made the announcement yesterday morning, stating in its regular bulletin: "The Pope has accepted ...
Pope Accepts Newry Cleric's Resignation
Pope Benedict XVI (pictured) has accepted the resignation of Bishop of Cloyne John Magee. The Vatican made the announcement yesterday morning, stating in its regular bulletin: "The Pope has accepted ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2010
Renewable Energy Legislation Welcomed
Fresh legislation is set to enhance renewable electricity generation across NI. Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has welcomed the Northern Ireland Assembly's support for changes to the Rene...
Renewable Energy Legislation Welcomed
Fresh legislation is set to enhance renewable electricity generation across NI. Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has welcomed the Northern Ireland Assembly's support for changes to the Rene...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2010
'Cavemen' Halt Ballymena Bypass Work
A major dual carriageway to bypass Ballymena, Co Antrim, is being delayed after the discovery of neolithic remains at the site. Archaeologists have uncovered a rare late-neolithic ring fort, one of j...
'Cavemen' Halt Ballymena Bypass Work
A major dual carriageway to bypass Ballymena, Co Antrim, is being delayed after the discovery of neolithic remains at the site. Archaeologists have uncovered a rare late-neolithic ring fort, one of j...
Recruitment News, Mar 25, 2010
10,000 Manufacturing Jobs At Risk Under Tories Warns Unite
At a conference on Britain's future energy needs today, Derek Simpson joint general secretary for Unite will warn that under the Tories Britain would lose out on at least 10,000 skilled manufacturing ...
10,000 Manufacturing Jobs At Risk Under Tories Warns Unite
At a conference on Britain's future energy needs today, Derek Simpson joint general secretary for Unite will warn that under the Tories Britain would lose out on at least 10,000 skilled manufacturing ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2010
Stepping Out For Hospice Funds
The Northern Ireland Hospice is calling on the public to put a spring in their step and get registered for Hospice Big Walk Week. Boosting the call to register, UTV's Julian Simmons and 'Mrs Walker',...
Stepping Out For Hospice Funds
The Northern Ireland Hospice is calling on the public to put a spring in their step and get registered for Hospice Big Walk Week. Boosting the call to register, UTV's Julian Simmons and 'Mrs Walker',...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2010
Food Fair Passes 'Taste Test'
One of the biggest international food, drink, hospitality and retail exhibition showcases has been enjoying success this week in Belfast. Officially opened by Michelle Gildernew, the Stormont Agricul...
Food Fair Passes 'Taste Test'
One of the biggest international food, drink, hospitality and retail exhibition showcases has been enjoying success this week in Belfast. Officially opened by Michelle Gildernew, the Stormont Agricul...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2010
Summit Tackles Belfast Infrastructure
A two-day conference launched by NI Social Development Minister, Margaret Ritchie is this week bringing together local and international business, community and political leaders. In a bid to develop...
Summit Tackles Belfast Infrastructure
A two-day conference launched by NI Social Development Minister, Margaret Ritchie is this week bringing together local and international business, community and political leaders. In a bid to develop...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
NI Hospice Walk Supported Olivia Nash, May McFettridge and UTV's Paul Clarke (pictured) are teaming up to help Northern Ireland Hospice raise awareness of their Big Walk Week 2010. Now in its 30th ye...
Other NI News In Brief
NI Hospice Walk Supported Olivia Nash, May McFettridge and UTV's Paul Clarke (pictured) are teaming up to help Northern Ireland Hospice raise awareness of their Big Walk Week 2010. Now in its 30th ye...
UK National News, Mar 24, 2010
Budget Rounds On Recovery
First time buyers in the UK will be exempt from forking out stamp duty on properties over £250,000, the Chancellor announced today, in what could be the Labour Government's final Budget. The gap left...
Budget Rounds On Recovery
First time buyers in the UK will be exempt from forking out stamp duty on properties over £250,000, the Chancellor announced today, in what could be the Labour Government's final Budget. The gap left...
Business News, Mar 24, 2010
Health Centre's Design Success Welcomed
The award-winning design of a new Co Armagh medical centre has been praised. The accolade for 'Best Future Design Concept' at the Rewarding Excellence in Healthcare Design Awards went to the new Port...
Health Centre's Design Success Welcomed
The award-winning design of a new Co Armagh medical centre has been praised. The accolade for 'Best Future Design Concept' at the Rewarding Excellence in Healthcare Design Awards went to the new Port...
Business News, Mar 24, 2010
Northgate Opens New Job Opportunities
A Co Antrim-based IT support company, Northgate Managed Services, has revealed plans to create 88 new jobs, mainly at its Newtownabbey head office. The firm said it represents a £19.4m investment, su...
Northgate Opens New Job Opportunities
A Co Antrim-based IT support company, Northgate Managed Services, has revealed plans to create 88 new jobs, mainly at its Newtownabbey head office. The firm said it represents a £19.4m investment, su...
UK National News, Mar 24, 2010
Yorks Post Office Murder
North Yorkshire Police have launched a murder investigation after female Post Office worker was found dead following an apparent robbery yesterday. The victim Diane Garbutt, was 40 and lived at the ...
Yorks Post Office Murder
North Yorkshire Police have launched a murder investigation after female Post Office worker was found dead following an apparent robbery yesterday. The victim Diane Garbutt, was 40 and lived at the ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.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.
