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Northern Ireland News for March 2010 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Mar 24, 2010
Ruane Criticised Over 'Actionable' Advice
The Minister for Education and the Department of Education have been criticised for advising schools to follow guidance on selection which may leave them open to legal challenge. The Governing Bodies...
Ruane Criticised Over 'Actionable' Advice
The Minister for Education and the Department of Education have been criticised for advising schools to follow guidance on selection which may leave them open to legal challenge. The Governing Bodies...
UK National News, Mar 24, 2010
Public Sector Strikes On Budget Day
Up to a quarter of a million civil and public servants from across the UK have staged one day walkout in a dispute over cuts to redundancy pay. The stoppage, called by Public and Commercial Services ...
Public Sector Strikes On Budget Day
Up to a quarter of a million civil and public servants from across the UK have staged one day walkout in a dispute over cuts to redundancy pay. The stoppage, called by Public and Commercial Services ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 24, 2010
McAleese Honours British War Graves
Irish President Mary McAleese is visiting Gallipoli in Turkey to mark the deaths of thousands of Irish soldiers who fought in the British Army during the First World War. She attended wreath-laying c...
McAleese Honours British War Graves
Irish President Mary McAleese is visiting Gallipoli in Turkey to mark the deaths of thousands of Irish soldiers who fought in the British Army during the First World War. She attended wreath-laying c...
UK National News, Mar 24, 2010
Equality Bill Passed By Lords
Peers have passed groundbreaking new equality laws, giving greater rights to gays, workers, women and older people. Equality Minister Harriet Harman yesterday hailed the bill as an "historic piece o...
Equality Bill Passed By Lords
Peers have passed groundbreaking new equality laws, giving greater rights to gays, workers, women and older people. Equality Minister Harriet Harman yesterday hailed the bill as an "historic piece o...
UK National News, Mar 24, 2010
Tovil Residents Evacuated
More than 40 homes in Tovil, Kent were evacuated last night as local fire services battled a blaze at a residential garage. Emergency teams arrived at a block of garages on Beaconsfield Road late ye...
Tovil Residents Evacuated
More than 40 homes in Tovil, Kent were evacuated last night as local fire services battled a blaze at a residential garage. Emergency teams arrived at a block of garages on Beaconsfield Road late ye...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 24, 2010
UUP's McCrea Blasts Donaldson
A senior Ulster Unionist has hit out at DUP MP Jeffrey Donaldson's "inconsistencies" over the devolution of policing and justice powers to the Northern Ireland Assembly. Basil McCrea (pictured) accu...
UUP's McCrea Blasts Donaldson
A senior Ulster Unionist has hit out at DUP MP Jeffrey Donaldson's "inconsistencies" over the devolution of policing and justice powers to the Northern Ireland Assembly. Basil McCrea (pictured) accu...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 24, 2010
Border Rail Alert 'Hoax'
Police investigating the weekend security alert and shooting close to the railway line near Newry have removed a number of suspect items. The devices have since been declared an elaborate hoax. Acco...
Border Rail Alert 'Hoax'
Police investigating the weekend security alert and shooting close to the railway line near Newry have removed a number of suspect items. The devices have since been declared an elaborate hoax. Acco...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 24, 2010
Northgate Opens For 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 For 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
Wales Bans Electronic Dog Collars
A ban on the use of collars designed to administer an electric shock to dogs and cats in Wales came into force today. Assembly member approved the regulations yesterday. The ban, the first of its k...
Wales Bans Electronic Dog Collars
A ban on the use of collars designed to administer an electric shock to dogs and cats in Wales came into force today. Assembly member approved the regulations yesterday. The ban, the first of its k...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 24, 2010
Wartime Bombs Halt Ferry Terminal Work
The new Stena Line ferry terminal construction site in Scotland was evacuated yesterday following the discovery of World War II explosive shells. Police were forced to close the A77 road which links ...
Wartime Bombs Halt Ferry Terminal Work
The new Stena Line ferry terminal construction site in Scotland was evacuated yesterday following the discovery of World War II explosive shells. Police were forced to close the A77 road which links ...
UK National News, Mar 24, 2010
Masked Robbers Threaten Pub Staff
Police have issued a witness appeal following a burglary at a Chigwell pub in which three members of staff were threatened by masked thieves armed with a crowbar. Two men forced their way in through ...
Masked Robbers Threaten Pub Staff
Police have issued a witness appeal following a burglary at a Chigwell pub in which three members of staff were threatened by masked thieves armed with a crowbar. Two men forced their way in through ...
Northern Ireland 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...
UK National News, Mar 24, 2010
Glasgow Sex Assault Appeal
Detectives in Glasgow are continuing enquiries after a woman was indecently assaulted on Saturday in the Govan area. The 37-year-old woman was in a car park at Water Row, just off Govan Road, at arou...
Glasgow Sex Assault Appeal
Detectives in Glasgow are continuing enquiries after a woman was indecently assaulted on Saturday in the Govan area. The 37-year-old woman was in a car park at Water Row, just off Govan Road, at arou...
UK National News, Mar 24, 2010
Prolific Criminal Sentenced
A 19-year-old from St Albans has been jailed for failing to meet the terms of a rehabilitation programme. Stefan Jakeman, of Green Lane, had been released on bail at court to be assessed for the for...
Prolific Criminal Sentenced
A 19-year-old from St Albans has been jailed for failing to meet the terms of a rehabilitation programme. Stefan Jakeman, of Green Lane, had been released on bail at court to be assessed for the for...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 24, 2010
Open Night On Landlord Regulations
People who rent out their properties will have to provide details for a Northern Ireland register for the first time, under new government plans just proposed. There's an event being organised tonigh...
Open Night On Landlord Regulations
People who rent out their properties will have to provide details for a Northern Ireland register for the first time, under new government plans just proposed. There's an event being organised tonigh...
UK National News, Mar 24, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Space Tackled From Swindon The UK Space Agency, which has aspirations to become a major player in space exploration during the next two decades, was launched today as captains of industry and childre...
Other UK News In Brief
Space Tackled From Swindon The UK Space Agency, which has aspirations to become a major player in space exploration during the next two decades, was launched today as captains of industry and childre...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 24, 2010
Ulster Museum Listed For Accolade
A major visitor attraction in Belfast that recently completed a major architectural refurbishment contract is now up for a prestigious accolade. South Belfast MP Dr Alasdair McDonnell has congratulat...
Ulster Museum Listed For Accolade
A major visitor attraction in Belfast that recently completed a major architectural refurbishment contract is now up for a prestigious accolade. South Belfast MP Dr Alasdair McDonnell has congratulat...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 24, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Passive Smoking Report The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) has welcomed a report by the Royal College of Physicians, which found that passive smoking is a major hazard to children in the UK who live w...
Other NI News In Brief
Passive Smoking Report The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) has welcomed a report by the Royal College of Physicians, which found that passive smoking is a major hazard to children in the UK who live w...
Recruitment News, Mar 24, 2010
Web Company 'Cuts And Pastes' HQ To Dublin
Business networking website LinkedIn has announced it is moving its international headquarters to Dublin. It is currently unclear how many jobs will be created in the move but they are expected to in...
Web Company 'Cuts And Pastes' HQ To Dublin
Business networking website LinkedIn has announced it is moving its international headquarters to Dublin. It is currently unclear how many jobs will be created in the move but they are expected to in...
UK National News, Mar 23, 2010
Four Labour Members Suspended
The Parliamentary Labour Party has suspended four of its members over alleged sleaze. Three of those who have temporarily been expelled are former senior cabinet ministers, another is a backbench MP...
Four Labour Members Suspended
The Parliamentary Labour Party has suspended four of its members over alleged sleaze. Three of those who have temporarily been expelled are former senior cabinet ministers, another is a backbench MP...
UK National News, Mar 23, 2010
New Health And Justice 'Tsar'
Professor Louis Appleby will serve as the first National Clinical Director for Health and Criminal Justice it was announced today. The move reflects an increased focus on improving the mental health ...
New Health And Justice 'Tsar'
Professor Louis Appleby will serve as the first National Clinical Director for Health and Criminal Justice it was announced today. The move reflects an increased focus on improving the mental health ...
Business News, Mar 23, 2010
UTV Reports Falling Profits
Despite intense cost-cutting - with several programmes and staff dropped - the Belfast-based media company Ulster Television (UTV) has reported a £2.6m fall in pretax profit. It posted an £18.1m prof...
UTV Reports Falling Profits
Despite intense cost-cutting - with several programmes and staff dropped - the Belfast-based media company Ulster Television (UTV) has reported a £2.6m fall in pretax profit. It posted an £18.1m prof...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2010
Undersea Caves Gas Storage Plan Welcomed
Almost two years after the idea first emerged, the business behind a huge undersea gas storage facility off the coast of Northern Ireland is seeking planning permission. The application, by Islandmag...
Undersea Caves Gas Storage Plan Welcomed
Almost two years after the idea first emerged, the business behind a huge undersea gas storage facility off the coast of Northern Ireland is seeking planning permission. The application, by Islandmag...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2010
Paisley Bows-Out Of Commons
Unionist stalwart Ian Paisley made his farewell speech in the House of Commons yesterday, and marked the occasion by praising the "loving and caring" people of Northern Ireland. The Democratic Union...
Paisley Bows-Out Of Commons
Unionist stalwart Ian Paisley made his farewell speech in the House of Commons yesterday, and marked the occasion by praising the "loving and caring" people of Northern Ireland. The Democratic Union...
UK National News, Mar 23, 2010
Fuel Price Hike Predicted
Motorists will have to dig deep into their pockets to fund yet more fuel price hikes, whatever the outcome of tomorrow's budget. Autocar experts have forecast that 120p per litre is no more than a ...
Fuel Price Hike Predicted
Motorists will have to dig deep into their pockets to fund yet more fuel price hikes, whatever the outcome of tomorrow's budget. Autocar experts have forecast that 120p per litre is no more than a ...
UK National News, Mar 23, 2010
Chief Inspector of Prisons Appointed
Nicholas Hardwick has been appointed Chief Inspector of Prisons for England and Wales, the Justice Secretary confirmed today . Mr Hardwick, currently the Chair of the Independent Police Complaints C...
Chief Inspector of Prisons Appointed
Nicholas Hardwick has been appointed Chief Inspector of Prisons for England and Wales, the Justice Secretary confirmed today . Mr Hardwick, currently the Chair of the Independent Police Complaints C...
UK National News, Mar 23, 2010
Appeal For 'Kind' Mersey Taxi Driver
Detectives are appealing for a taxi driver who took a seriously injured man to hospital in Liverpool at the weekend to come forward. Police said they believe the taxi driver may be able to help them ...
Appeal For 'Kind' Mersey Taxi Driver
Detectives are appealing for a taxi driver who took a seriously injured man to hospital in Liverpool at the weekend to come forward. Police said they believe the taxi driver may be able to help them ...
UK National News, Mar 23, 2010
Views Sought On Fertility Treatment
Patients have been urged to express their views on fertility treatment offered by the NHS in a new national survey. Human Fertilisation Embryology Authority (HFEA) said it aims to gauge the views a...
Views Sought On Fertility Treatment
Patients have been urged to express their views on fertility treatment offered by the NHS in a new national survey. Human Fertilisation Embryology Authority (HFEA) said it aims to gauge the views a...
Recruitment News, Mar 23, 2010
Job Cuts Fail To Ease UTV Profit Fall
Despite intense cost-cutting - with several programmes and staff dropped - the Belfast-based media company Ulster Television (UTV) has reported a £2.6m fall in pretax profit. It posted an £18.1m prof...
Job Cuts Fail To Ease UTV Profit Fall
Despite intense cost-cutting - with several programmes and staff dropped - the Belfast-based media company Ulster Television (UTV) has reported a £2.6m fall in pretax profit. It posted an £18.1m prof...
Business News, Mar 23, 2010
Undersea Caves Gas Storage Plan Welcomed
Almost two years after the idea first emerged, the business behind a huge undersea gas storage facility off the coast of Northern Ireland is seeking planning permission. The application, by Islandmag...
Undersea Caves Gas Storage Plan Welcomed
Almost two years after the idea first emerged, the business behind a huge undersea gas storage facility off the coast of Northern Ireland is seeking planning permission. The application, by Islandmag...
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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.
