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Northern Ireland News for March 2010 : Page 6
Recruitment News, Mar 23, 2010
Striking Passport Workers Threatened With Non-Payment
The Department of Foreign Affairs is threatening employees at the Passport Office with non-payment of their wages if they refuse to operate public counters today. The announcement comes as industrial...
Striking Passport Workers Threatened With Non-Payment
The Department of Foreign Affairs is threatening employees at the Passport Office with non-payment of their wages if they refuse to operate public counters today. The announcement comes as industrial...
Northern Ireland 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
Border Security Alerts Continue
A security alert in Co Armagh is this morning causing severe disruption to traffic between Newry and Dundalk. A PSNI spokesperson said the alert was in place on the M1, south of Newry. Gardaí have c...
Border Security Alerts Continue
A security alert in Co Armagh is this morning causing severe disruption to traffic between Newry and Dundalk. A PSNI spokesperson said the alert was in place on the M1, south of Newry. Gardaí have c...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2010
Portrush Set For Major Redevelopment
A prominent Co Antrim seaside resort is in line for a major overhaul, it has been reported. In the first of three major contracts, Portrush's East Strand area is to undergo a £1.1m refurbishment, acc...
Portrush Set For Major Redevelopment
A prominent Co Antrim seaside resort is in line for a major overhaul, it has been reported. In the first of three major contracts, Portrush's East Strand area is to undergo a £1.1m refurbishment, acc...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2010
Lomic Director Disqualified
A top Co Londonderry businessman has agreed to step down from his kitchen manufacturing business. The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment has accepted a disqualification undertaking for ei...
Lomic Director Disqualified
A top Co Londonderry businessman has agreed to step down from his kitchen manufacturing business. The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment has accepted a disqualification undertaking for ei...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2010
Ritchie Welcomes Lisburn Scheme
NI Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie has welcomed the establishment of a new 'Shared Future' scheme in Lisburn. Minister Ritchie (pictured) visited the 112-home scheme at Pond Park which h...
Ritchie Welcomes Lisburn Scheme
NI Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie has welcomed the establishment of a new 'Shared Future' scheme in Lisburn. Minister Ritchie (pictured) visited the 112-home scheme at Pond Park which h...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2010
Lighter Guinness Bid Revived
Diageo's Guinness is today launching a 'black' lager as the company attempts to combat falling sales. The 'new' drink, named Guinness Black Lager, is aimed at a younger market and will come in 330ml ...
Lighter Guinness Bid Revived
Diageo's Guinness is today launching a 'black' lager as the company attempts to combat falling sales. The 'new' drink, named Guinness Black Lager, is aimed at a younger market and will come in 330ml ...
UK National News, Mar 23, 2010
Four Charged After Protesters Clash
Four demonstrators have appeared in court charged with violence against police after breaking away from their designated protest areas in Bolton on Saturday. Daniel McNulty, 25, of Cypress Road, Norm...
Four Charged After Protesters Clash
Four demonstrators have appeared in court charged with violence against police after breaking away from their designated protest areas in Bolton on Saturday. Daniel McNulty, 25, of Cypress Road, Norm...
UK National News, Mar 23, 2010
BBC To Expand Digital Radio Coverage
More than a million additional people will soon be able to receive BBC national digital radio services under plans for a further expansion of the digital radio transmission network. The BBC is invest...
BBC To Expand Digital Radio Coverage
More than a million additional people will soon be able to receive BBC national digital radio services under plans for a further expansion of the digital radio transmission network. The BBC is invest...
UK National News, Mar 23, 2010
Life For Shop Manager's Murderer
An east London teenager has been jailed for a minimum of 20 years for the murder of a Hackney shop manager. Kobina Essel, 19, murdered Matalan worker Jamie Simpson on 22 April 2008. Essel was jaile...
Life For Shop Manager's Murderer
An east London teenager has been jailed for a minimum of 20 years for the murder of a Hackney shop manager. Kobina Essel, 19, murdered Matalan worker Jamie Simpson on 22 April 2008. Essel was jaile...
UK National News, Mar 23, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Red Arrows Crash In Crete The RAF has said an investigation would be carried out after a Red Arrows pilot was taken to hospital following a mid-air crash between two planes during a training exercise...
Other UK News In Brief
Red Arrows Crash In Crete The RAF has said an investigation would be carried out after a Red Arrows pilot was taken to hospital following a mid-air crash between two planes during a training exercise...
Recruitment News, Mar 23, 2010
Jobs Flood From Water Meter Plan
An anticipated 9,000 jobs will be created through the installation of domestic meter boxes in advance of water charges being introduced. A further 1,200 construction jobs will be generated as part of...
Jobs Flood From Water Meter Plan
An anticipated 9,000 jobs will be created through the installation of domestic meter boxes in advance of water charges being introduced. A further 1,200 construction jobs will be generated as part of...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Wheel Grinds To Halt SDLP North Belfast Councillor Nichola Mallon has said she was disappointed by news that the Belfast Wheel is to be removed from the grounds of the City Hall in a matter of weeks....
Other NI News In Brief
Wheel Grinds To Halt SDLP North Belfast Councillor Nichola Mallon has said she was disappointed by news that the Belfast Wheel is to be removed from the grounds of the City Hall in a matter of weeks....
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2010
Blind Brothers Fear Attackers' Return
A fresh appeal has been made for information as two blind brothers are still living in fear of the thugs who terrorised, beat and robbed them in their home over a year ago. No-one has been arrested ...
Blind Brothers Fear Attackers' Return
A fresh appeal has been made for information as two blind brothers are still living in fear of the thugs who terrorised, beat and robbed them in their home over a year ago. No-one has been arrested ...
Recruitment News, Mar 23, 2010
Clare Leisure Centre To Deliver Jobs
The €1.4m redevelopment of a swimming and leisure facility in Shannon, County, Clare, will result in the creation of 18 new jobs. Work has commenced on the redevelopment of the facility, which will i...
Clare Leisure Centre To Deliver Jobs
The €1.4m redevelopment of a swimming and leisure facility in Shannon, County, Clare, will result in the creation of 18 new jobs. Work has commenced on the redevelopment of the facility, which will i...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2010
Cops 'Foil ATM Robbers'
Cops left red-faced last year as criminal gangs repeatedly hit isolated bank cash machines have hit back. ATM ram-raids - which totalled more than a dozen last year - have dropped to just one so far ...
Cops 'Foil ATM Robbers'
Cops left red-faced last year as criminal gangs repeatedly hit isolated bank cash machines have hit back. ATM ram-raids - which totalled more than a dozen last year - have dropped to just one so far ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2010
Engineering Jobs Reprieve
A Co Armagh engineering firm has managed to rescue many of the company's jobs after it was bought out of administration. Redrock Engineering Ltd in Markethill, which makes agricultural and constructi...
Engineering Jobs Reprieve
A Co Armagh engineering firm has managed to rescue many of the company's jobs after it was bought out of administration. Redrock Engineering Ltd in Markethill, which makes agricultural and constructi...
Business News, Mar 23, 2010
Ritchie Welcomes Lisburn Scheme
NI Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie has welcomed the establishment of a new 'Shared Future' scheme in Lisburn. Minister Ritchie today visited the 112-home scheme at Pond Park which has be...
Ritchie Welcomes Lisburn Scheme
NI Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie has welcomed the establishment of a new 'Shared Future' scheme in Lisburn. Minister Ritchie today visited the 112-home scheme at Pond Park which has be...
UK National News, Mar 22, 2010
Soldier Killed Near Sangin
A British solider has died after being caught in an explosion in Afghanistan's Helmand province. Confirming the fatality this morning, the Ministry of Defence said the soldier had served in A Compan...
Soldier Killed Near Sangin
A British solider has died after being caught in an explosion in Afghanistan's Helmand province. Confirming the fatality this morning, the Ministry of Defence said the soldier had served in A Compan...
UK National News, Mar 22, 2010
Day Three Of BA Strike
British Airways cabin crew have entered their third day of stoppage over pay and working conditions. Disgruntled union members will leave the picket line at midnight, but are prepared to return on Sa...
Day Three Of BA Strike
British Airways cabin crew have entered their third day of stoppage over pay and working conditions. Disgruntled union members will leave the picket line at midnight, but are prepared to return on Sa...
UK National News, Mar 22, 2010
Soham Murderer Stabbed In Prison
Ian Huntley, the man convicted of killing Soham schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, is back behind bars after receiving hospital treatment for stab wounds. The 36-year-old murderer was atta...
Soham Murderer Stabbed In Prison
Ian Huntley, the man convicted of killing Soham schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, is back behind bars after receiving hospital treatment for stab wounds. The 36-year-old murderer was atta...
Business News, Mar 22, 2010
Irish Jobs Focus Published
A new report highlighting proposals to create jobs for Irish people has been published. Jobs and Growth 2010 was launched by the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mary Cough...
Irish Jobs Focus Published
A new report highlighting proposals to create jobs for Irish people has been published. Jobs and Growth 2010 was launched by the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mary Cough...
UK National News, Mar 22, 2010
Watchdog To Probe Byers
A Westminster watchdog has been drafted in to assess the conduct of a former Cabinet minister, who reportedly described himself as a "cab for hire". Stephen Byers asked Parliamentary authorities to ...
Watchdog To Probe Byers
A Westminster watchdog has been drafted in to assess the conduct of a former Cabinet minister, who reportedly described himself as a "cab for hire". Stephen Byers asked Parliamentary authorities to ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2010
Abuse Probe Call Gets Stormont Response
An 'options paper' has been circulated around MLAs in the NI Executive regarding potential ways forward on dealing with historical child abuse in Northern Ireland. The Minister for Health, Michael Mc...
Abuse Probe Call Gets Stormont Response
An 'options paper' has been circulated around MLAs in the NI Executive regarding potential ways forward on dealing with historical child abuse in Northern Ireland. The Minister for Health, Michael Mc...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2010
MPs To Back Justice Deal
Westminster Parliamentarians are expected to formally back the devolution of policing and justice powers to the Northern Ireland Assembly today. MPs are widely predicted to support the Parliamentary...
MPs To Back Justice Deal
Westminster Parliamentarians are expected to formally back the devolution of policing and justice powers to the Northern Ireland Assembly today. MPs are widely predicted to support the Parliamentary...
UK National News, Mar 22, 2010
UK and US Counterfeit Ring Smashed
The largest haul of counterfeit goods in UK history has been seized by police as part of a joint operation by authorities in London and America. Six men have been arrested as part of the trans-Atlan...
UK and US Counterfeit Ring Smashed
The largest haul of counterfeit goods in UK history has been seized by police as part of a joint operation by authorities in London and America. Six men have been arrested as part of the trans-Atlan...
UK National News, Mar 22, 2010
Probe Into Glasgow Teen's Death
Police in central Scotland have said they are still attempting to piece together the circumstance surrounding a young man's death in February. Nineteen-year-old Dean Geary's body was found on the A8...
Probe Into Glasgow Teen's Death
Police in central Scotland have said they are still attempting to piece together the circumstance surrounding a young man's death in February. Nineteen-year-old Dean Geary's body was found on the A8...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2010
Causeway Gets £9m NITB Grant
The proposed new visitors' centre at the Giants Causeway is to receive a £9.25m grant from the Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB). The funding represents half the cost of the project, the BBC repo...
Causeway Gets £9m NITB Grant
The proposed new visitors' centre at the Giants Causeway is to receive a £9.25m grant from the Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB). The funding represents half the cost of the project, the BBC repo...
UK National News, Mar 22, 2010
Energy Policy Overhaul Needed, Says Tories
The Shadow Energy and Climate Change Secretary Greg Clark, and Tory leader, David Cameron, have launched plans for the largest overhaul of British energy policy since the early 1980s. With 13 years o...
Energy Policy Overhaul Needed, Says Tories
The Shadow Energy and Climate Change Secretary Greg Clark, and Tory leader, David Cameron, have launched plans for the largest overhaul of British energy policy since the early 1980s. With 13 years o...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2010
Runway Extension Enquiry Welcomed
Ulster Unionist MLA Fred Cobain has welcomed the news that a public enquiry is going to be held into an extension to Belfast City Airport's runway. Commenting on the announcement by NI Environment Mi...
Runway Extension Enquiry Welcomed
Ulster Unionist MLA Fred Cobain has welcomed the news that a public enquiry is going to be held into an extension to Belfast City Airport's runway. Commenting on the announcement by NI Environment Mi...
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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.
