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Northern Ireland News for March 2010 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2010
Third Foyle Bridge Wins Support
A proposal is to be considered by planners for a third road bridge across the Foyle. The plan is part of a 10-year road transport strategy being drawn up for Derry City by urban regeneration company,...
Third Foyle Bridge Wins Support
A proposal is to be considered by planners for a third road bridge across the Foyle. The plan is part of a 10-year road transport strategy being drawn up for Derry City by urban regeneration company,...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2010
Poll Booth Charity Innovation Revealed
There's more reason than ever to exercise the democratic franchise this year as a charity is to enjoy a boost when NI voters make their choice. Anyone voting on polling day in the forthcoming General...
Poll Booth Charity Innovation Revealed
There's more reason than ever to exercise the democratic franchise this year as a charity is to enjoy a boost when NI voters make their choice. Anyone voting on polling day in the forthcoming General...
UK National News, Mar 22, 2010
Two Arrested In Luton Drugs Raid
Two people were arrested by Bedfordshire Police after a dawn raid at a property in Selbourne Road, Luton at the weekend. The raid involved members of Luton’s Intelligence Team and supported by member...
Two Arrested In Luton Drugs Raid
Two people were arrested by Bedfordshire Police after a dawn raid at a property in Selbourne Road, Luton at the weekend. The raid involved members of Luton’s Intelligence Team and supported by member...
UK National News, Mar 22, 2010
Overhaul Of Blue Badge Parking
Councils will be given new ways of preventing and clamping down on Blue Badge abuse as part of a package of proposals for a radical overhaul of the scheme. The Blue Badge Scheme provides a vital faci...
Overhaul Of Blue Badge Parking
Councils will be given new ways of preventing and clamping down on Blue Badge abuse as part of a package of proposals for a radical overhaul of the scheme. The Blue Badge Scheme provides a vital faci...
UK National News, Mar 22, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Unclaimed Lotto Ticket To Expire The owner of a UK Lotto ticket worth £3.6m has until 5pm today to come forward or the prize will expires. The jackpot prize has been outstanding since 23 September 20...
Other UK News In Brief
Unclaimed Lotto Ticket To Expire The owner of a UK Lotto ticket worth £3.6m has until 5pm today to come forward or the prize will expires. The jackpot prize has been outstanding since 23 September 20...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2010
Musical Star Recalls NI Army Roots
The Sound of Music star Connie Fisher had one last door to knock and one bell to ring before leaving Northern Ireland on the next leg of a UK tour. Connie called to see the home in which she was born...
Musical Star Recalls NI Army Roots
The Sound of Music star Connie Fisher had one last door to knock and one bell to ring before leaving Northern Ireland on the next leg of a UK tour. Connie called to see the home in which she was born...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2010
High Tech Firm Expands Into GB Market
Jobs are being created as an Irish video and telecommunications firm expands. JSR Technology offers a broad range of expert ICT services including bespoke software development, website design, teleco...
High Tech Firm Expands Into GB Market
Jobs are being created as an Irish video and telecommunications firm expands. JSR Technology offers a broad range of expert ICT services including bespoke software development, website design, teleco...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Belfast Accelerates Former racing star David Coulthard (pictured here by Hilary Robinson) hit speeds of up to 170mph in central Belfast on Saturday evening as he demonstrated the power of a new Formu...
Other NI News In Brief
Belfast Accelerates Former racing star David Coulthard (pictured here by Hilary Robinson) hit speeds of up to 170mph in central Belfast on Saturday evening as he demonstrated the power of a new Formu...
Business News, Mar 19, 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...
UK National News, Mar 19, 2010
BA Crew Will Strike
Eleventh hour talks have failed to avert strike action by British Airways flight attendants. Unite cabin crew members will, from midnight, start seven days of industry action, it was confirmed this ...
BA Crew Will Strike
Eleventh hour talks have failed to avert strike action by British Airways flight attendants. Unite cabin crew members will, from midnight, start seven days of industry action, it was confirmed this ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2010
Derry Alerts Strangle City
Londonderry is facing major disruption today as a series of security alerts are dealt with. Just hours after the local MP and Stormont Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness, arrived home from a hi...
Derry Alerts Strangle City
Londonderry is facing major disruption today as a series of security alerts are dealt with. Just hours after the local MP and Stormont Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness, arrived home from a hi...
UK National News, Mar 19, 2010
Suicide Conductor's Son Faces No Charges
No charges will be brought against the children of Sir Edward and Lady Downes, who took their own lives Switzerland last year. The Director of Public Prosecutions said today that Sir Edward, a renown...
Suicide Conductor's Son Faces No Charges
No charges will be brought against the children of Sir Edward and Lady Downes, who took their own lives Switzerland last year. The Director of Public Prosecutions said today that Sir Edward, a renown...
UK National News, Mar 19, 2010
Six Birmingham Social Workers Sacked
Birmingham City Council has dismissed six social workers who failed to meet acceptable standards. The staff involved are not connected with the investigation into the council's handling of seven-yea...
Six Birmingham Social Workers Sacked
Birmingham City Council has dismissed six social workers who failed to meet acceptable standards. The staff involved are not connected with the investigation into the council's handling of seven-yea...
Recruitment News, Mar 19, 2010
Few Unemployed Nurses: HSE
After the Health Service Executive (HSE) carried out a survey last year to see how nurses who graduated from college in 2008 had progressed, it has emerged that just 3% are not in work. The HSE looke...
Few Unemployed Nurses: HSE
After the Health Service Executive (HSE) carried out a survey last year to see how nurses who graduated from college in 2008 had progressed, it has emerged that just 3% are not in work. The HSE looke...
UK National News, Mar 19, 2010
Dog Owning Attacker Guilty Of Murder
A dog owner who ordered his pet to attack a 16-year-old boy before stabbing him has been convicted of murder. Crisdian Johnson, 22, of Quinton House, Wyvil Road, was charged on 30 April 2009 with th...
Dog Owning Attacker Guilty Of Murder
A dog owner who ordered his pet to attack a 16-year-old boy before stabbing him has been convicted of murder. Crisdian Johnson, 22, of Quinton House, Wyvil Road, was charged on 30 April 2009 with th...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2010
Policing Of Sex Offenders Reviewed
Convicted sex offenders who come into Northern Ireland from outside the UK will have to immediately notify the police of their whereabouts. That's part of a shake-up of the rules being proposed this ...
Policing Of Sex Offenders Reviewed
Convicted sex offenders who come into Northern Ireland from outside the UK will have to immediately notify the police of their whereabouts. That's part of a shake-up of the rules being proposed this ...
UK National News, Mar 19, 2010
Help For Ailing UK Pubs
A 12 point £4m action plan to give practical support to pubs up and down the UK has been unveiled by the Government. Nearly 40 public houses are closing each week, resulting in job losses and millio...
Help For Ailing UK Pubs
A 12 point £4m action plan to give practical support to pubs up and down the UK has been unveiled by the Government. Nearly 40 public houses are closing each week, resulting in job losses and millio...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2010
US Investment For NI Announced
There's 'money from America' this week as the NI Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced a multi-million pound research and development-based investment. She said yesterday that the move will...
US Investment For NI Announced
There's 'money from America' this week as the NI Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced a multi-million pound research and development-based investment. She said yesterday that the move will...
UK National News, Mar 19, 2010
Thief Who Preyed On Gays Jailed
A man who targeted gay men in Sussex through dating websites using the name "Slick Nick" before stealing their property has been jailed for five years. Nicholas Rowell, 44, pleaded guilty to two coun...
Thief Who Preyed On Gays Jailed
A man who targeted gay men in Sussex through dating websites using the name "Slick Nick" before stealing their property has been jailed for five years. Nicholas Rowell, 44, pleaded guilty to two coun...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2010
Defibrillator 'Field' Volunteers Sought
Proposals for a pilot scheme to provide local sporting clubs with defibrillator training to target cases of sudden cardiac death have been announced. Stormont Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey said ...
Defibrillator 'Field' Volunteers Sought
Proposals for a pilot scheme to provide local sporting clubs with defibrillator training to target cases of sudden cardiac death have been announced. Stormont Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey said ...
Business News, Mar 19, 2010
High Flyer Swoops On NI Pests
A Moira man's pest control business is in full flight thanks to his unusual methods and ongoing support from Invest Northern Ireland. Stephen Mulholland is building up his business NBC Bird and Pest ...
High Flyer Swoops On NI Pests
A Moira man's pest control business is in full flight thanks to his unusual methods and ongoing support from Invest Northern Ireland. Stephen Mulholland is building up his business NBC Bird and Pest ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2010
Ritchie Urges American Engagement
Margaret Ritchie has called for more political engagement with the Obama Administration. The SDLP leader was speaking following a hastily scheduled meeting with the US President in Washington. Ms ...
Ritchie Urges American Engagement
Margaret Ritchie has called for more political engagement with the Obama Administration. The SDLP leader was speaking following a hastily scheduled meeting with the US President in Washington. Ms ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2010
Jail Sentences For Fines May Be Scrapped
Alternatives to costly prison sentences for unpaid fines are being highlighted with news of a report on enforcement. The Northern Ireland Office Minister Paul Goggins has welcomed today's report on F...
Jail Sentences For Fines May Be Scrapped
Alternatives to costly prison sentences for unpaid fines are being highlighted with news of a report on enforcement. The Northern Ireland Office Minister Paul Goggins has welcomed today's report on F...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2010
High Flyer Swoops On NI Pests
A Moira man's pest control business is in full flight thanks to his unusual methods and ongoing support from Invest Northern Ireland. Stephen Mulholland (pictured) is building up his business NBC Bir...
High Flyer Swoops On NI Pests
A Moira man's pest control business is in full flight thanks to his unusual methods and ongoing support from Invest Northern Ireland. Stephen Mulholland (pictured) is building up his business NBC Bir...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2010
East Belfast School Contracts In Focus
The importance of investing in NI's school premises to help improve the standard of education has been underlined this week. Former school teacher and now NI Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has been vi...
East Belfast School Contracts In Focus
The importance of investing in NI's school premises to help improve the standard of education has been underlined this week. Former school teacher and now NI Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has been vi...
UK National News, Mar 19, 2010
Drinking Ban Order Granted
Essex Police has obtained a Drinking Banning Order against a 23-year-old man from Harlow. The order - the first for the force - was granted at Harlow Magistrates Court against Wesley Jones. It is on...
Drinking Ban Order Granted
Essex Police has obtained a Drinking Banning Order against a 23-year-old man from Harlow. The order - the first for the force - was granted at Harlow Magistrates Court against Wesley Jones. It is on...
UK National News, Mar 19, 2010
Sheppey Man Jailed For Child Porn
A 51-year-old man from the Isle of Sheppey has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for making and distributing incident images of children. Alan Hannaby, of Ranelagh Road in Sheerness...
Sheppey Man Jailed For Child Porn
A 51-year-old man from the Isle of Sheppey has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for making and distributing incident images of children. Alan Hannaby, of Ranelagh Road in Sheerness...
UK National News, Mar 19, 2010
Robbers Make Off With Rings Haul
Four men are believed to have stolen thousands of pounds of rings from a man in Park Street in St Albans yesterday morning. Police said a male victim was followed from Brown and Newirth Ltd in Beaco...
Robbers Make Off With Rings Haul
Four men are believed to have stolen thousands of pounds of rings from a man in Park Street in St Albans yesterday morning. Police said a male victim was followed from Brown and Newirth Ltd in Beaco...
UK National News, Mar 19, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Coach Jailed Over Sex A Fife sports coach who had sex with four underage schoolgirls has been jailed for three-and-a-half years. Iain Johnston, 21, met the girls over a three-year period while he wor...
Other UK News In Brief
Coach Jailed Over Sex A Fife sports coach who had sex with four underage schoolgirls has been jailed for three-and-a-half years. Iain Johnston, 21, met the girls over a three-year period while he wor...
Recruitment News, Mar 19, 2010
Boots Expansion To Create Jobs
High-street pharmaceutical giant Boots is to open at least five new stores in Ireland this year, according to a newspaper report. The expansion will help create more than 150 jobs, says the Irish Ind...
Boots Expansion To Create Jobs
High-street pharmaceutical giant Boots is to open at least five new stores in Ireland this year, according to a newspaper report. The expansion will help create more than 150 jobs, says the Irish Ind...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and 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.
