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Northern Ireland News for March 2010 : Page 8
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Sainsbury's 'Good Sports' Sainsbury's boss Justin King has begun a 32-mile run across the UK this week to help raise money towards the £3m which the national retailer has pledged to raise for Sport R...
Other NI News In Brief
Sainsbury's 'Good Sports' Sainsbury's boss Justin King has begun a 32-mile run across the UK this week to help raise money towards the £3m which the national retailer has pledged to raise for Sport R...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2010
Tyrone Bridge Walkway Slammed
The SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, is seeking an urgent meeting with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency and Roads Service to discuss the pedestrian bridge built alongside the existing Ba...
Tyrone Bridge Walkway Slammed
The SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, is seeking an urgent meeting with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency and Roads Service to discuss the pedestrian bridge built alongside the existing Ba...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2010
Pope's Clerical Abuse Letter On Way
Pope Benedict XVI Benedict has announced that he will sign his long awaited pastoral letter dealing with paedophilia in Ireland tomorrow. The news comes as the Catholic Church is again being rocked b...
Pope's Clerical Abuse Letter On Way
Pope Benedict XVI Benedict has announced that he will sign his long awaited pastoral letter dealing with paedophilia in Ireland tomorrow. The news comes as the Catholic Church is again being rocked b...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2010
Kidnapped Boy Reunited With Father
A five-year-old Manchester boy held to ransom by a suspected criminal gang in Pakistan has been reunited with his father. Sahil Saeed was taken by armed robbers from his grandmother's home in Punjab ...
Kidnapped Boy Reunited With Father
A five-year-old Manchester boy held to ransom by a suspected criminal gang in Pakistan has been reunited with his father. Sahil Saeed was taken by armed robbers from his grandmother's home in Punjab ...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2010
George Cross For Afghan Bomb Disposal
Two British soldiers are to be awarded one of the highest honours bestowed by the military. Bomb disposal experts Kim Hughes and the late Olaf Schmid were today named as George Cross recipients for t...
George Cross For Afghan Bomb Disposal
Two British soldiers are to be awarded one of the highest honours bestowed by the military. Bomb disposal experts Kim Hughes and the late Olaf Schmid were today named as George Cross recipients for t...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2010
Tragic Anniversary For Neeson
It is a year to the day since Co Antrim actor Liam Neeson was struck by tragedy. The Ballymena-born star lost his wife Natasha Richardson last March 18th after an accident but has since been able to ...
Tragic Anniversary For Neeson
It is a year to the day since Co Antrim actor Liam Neeson was struck by tragedy. The Ballymena-born star lost his wife Natasha Richardson last March 18th after an accident but has since been able to ...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2010
UK To Build Electric 'Leaf' Car
Nissan's plans to produce its electric Leaf car in Sunderland have been welcomed by the Government. The car manufacturer has been awarded over £20m in grants from the Government to build the new pla...
UK To Build Electric 'Leaf' Car
Nissan's plans to produce its electric Leaf car in Sunderland have been welcomed by the Government. The car manufacturer has been awarded over £20m in grants from the Government to build the new pla...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2010
Body Pulled From Methil Docks
The body of a man has been pulled from Methil Docks. Fife Constabulary confirmed today that the 44-year-old's remains were recovered from a stolen yellow pick-up truck that entered the water at dock ...
Body Pulled From Methil Docks
The body of a man has been pulled from Methil Docks. Fife Constabulary confirmed today that the 44-year-old's remains were recovered from a stolen yellow pick-up truck that entered the water at dock ...
Business News, Mar 18, 2010
Poots Praises 'Titanic' Progress
NI Environment Minister, Edwin Poots has paid a visit to Belfast’s Titanic Quarter to view progress being made on the 185-acre redevelopment site. Minister Poots said: "This is a very exciting devel...
Poots Praises 'Titanic' Progress
NI Environment Minister, Edwin Poots has paid a visit to Belfast’s Titanic Quarter to view progress being made on the 185-acre redevelopment site. Minister Poots said: "This is a very exciting devel...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2010
Knife Crime Funding Pledge
Over £5m of Government money will be deployed into tackling knife crime from next month, it has been revealed. The cash will also go towards reducing serious youth violence. Home Office Minister D...
Knife Crime Funding Pledge
Over £5m of Government money will be deployed into tackling knife crime from next month, it has been revealed. The cash will also go towards reducing serious youth violence. Home Office Minister D...
Recruitment News, Mar 18, 2010
Taxis 'Off Duty' As Strike Hits
There's to be a three-hour stoppage this afternoon as thousands of taxi drivers across Ireland are expected to withdraw services from the country's main airports, train and bus stations. They will al...
Taxis 'Off Duty' As Strike Hits
There's to be a three-hour stoppage this afternoon as thousands of taxi drivers across Ireland are expected to withdraw services from the country's main airports, train and bus stations. They will al...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2010
Mystery Surrounds Writer's Death
A former Daily Telegraph columnist has died from apparent head injuries following a mysterious motorcycling incident. Travel writer Elisabeth (Minky) Turner, 83, was riding her 50cc White Piaggio Zi...
Mystery Surrounds Writer's Death
A former Daily Telegraph columnist has died from apparent head injuries following a mysterious motorcycling incident. Travel writer Elisabeth (Minky) Turner, 83, was riding her 50cc White Piaggio Zi...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2010
Obama Praises NI Leaders
Northern Ireland's political leaders will return to the province later after celebrating St Patrick's Day festivities in Washington as guests of US President Barack Obama. Addressing assembled guest...
Obama Praises NI Leaders
Northern Ireland's political leaders will return to the province later after celebrating St Patrick's Day festivities in Washington as guests of US President Barack Obama. Addressing assembled guest...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2010
Bus Expansion Rolls-Out
A contract for the supply of 48 'Solar Rural' Translink Ulsterbuses between Translink, local manufacturer Wrightbus and Scania has been announced. NI Transport Minister, Conor Murphy said today: "Thi...
Bus Expansion Rolls-Out
A contract for the supply of 48 'Solar Rural' Translink Ulsterbuses between Translink, local manufacturer Wrightbus and Scania has been announced. NI Transport Minister, Conor Murphy said today: "Thi...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2010
Ban Mephedrone Now, Says MP
A 'legal high' should be banned before more young people die. South Belfast MP and former family GP Dr Alasdair McDonnell had called on the Minister for Health to take urgent action to tackle the sig...
Ban Mephedrone Now, Says MP
A 'legal high' should be banned before more young people die. South Belfast MP and former family GP Dr Alasdair McDonnell had called on the Minister for Health to take urgent action to tackle the sig...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2010
Paddy's Day Peaceful
Saint Patrick's Day festivities passed off without incident this year with 'conflict' being limited to the sporting arena. Traditional 17th March events saw Ballymena Academy winning 10-7 in a hard-f...
Paddy's Day Peaceful
Saint Patrick's Day festivities passed off without incident this year with 'conflict' being limited to the sporting arena. Traditional 17th March events saw Ballymena Academy winning 10-7 in a hard-f...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2010
Unemployment Figures Still Gloomy
There has been a modest drop in local unemployment figures, but this has been offset by a decrease in the number of people finding work - especially in the building sector. As measured by the Labour ...
Unemployment Figures Still Gloomy
There has been a modest drop in local unemployment figures, but this has been offset by a decrease in the number of people finding work - especially in the building sector. As measured by the Labour ...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2010
Move To Freeze Terrorists' Assets
Public consultation has opened on a permanent bill that would allow the Treasury to freeze the assets of those involved in terrorism. The Terrorist Asset-Freezing Bill which was published in draft o...
Move To Freeze Terrorists' Assets
Public consultation has opened on a permanent bill that would allow the Treasury to freeze the assets of those involved in terrorism. The Terrorist Asset-Freezing Bill which was published in draft o...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2010
Public To Decide On Youth Punishment
Communities in Yorkshire and Humberside affected by crime are to get a say in how young people who offend are punished. 'Making Good' gives local people the chance to have their say on how young peop...
Public To Decide On Youth Punishment
Communities in Yorkshire and Humberside affected by crime are to get a say in how young people who offend are punished. 'Making Good' gives local people the chance to have their say on how young peop...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2010
NI 'Happening Destination', Says Foster
Stormont Tourism Minister Arlene Foster has told a St Patrick's Day audience in the USA that Northern Ireland is a "hip, historical and happening" tourist destination. The Minister was addressing ove...
NI 'Happening Destination', Says Foster
Stormont Tourism Minister Arlene Foster has told a St Patrick's Day audience in the USA that Northern Ireland is a "hip, historical and happening" tourist destination. The Minister was addressing ove...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2010
Horse Fair Drug Handler Jailed
A man has been sentenced to three and a half years in jail for attempting to supply drugs at last year’s Appleby Horse Fair. Police arrested Leonard Elizja Howard last June after seizing £200 worth o...
Horse Fair Drug Handler Jailed
A man has been sentenced to three and a half years in jail for attempting to supply drugs at last year’s Appleby Horse Fair. Police arrested Leonard Elizja Howard last June after seizing £200 worth o...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Tragic Soldiers Named Two soldiers killed in Afghanistan this week have been named by the Ministry of Defence as L/Cpl Scott Hardy and Pte James Grigg from 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment. T...
Other UK News In Brief
Tragic Soldiers Named Two soldiers killed in Afghanistan this week have been named by the Ministry of Defence as L/Cpl Scott Hardy and Pte James Grigg from 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment. T...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2010
Poots Praises 'Titanic' Progress
NI Environment Minister, Edwin Poots has paid a visit to Belfast’s Titanic Quarter to view progress being made on the 185-acre redevelopment site. Minister Poots said: "This is a very exciting devel...
Poots Praises 'Titanic' Progress
NI Environment Minister, Edwin Poots has paid a visit to Belfast’s Titanic Quarter to view progress being made on the 185-acre redevelopment site. Minister Poots said: "This is a very exciting devel...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2010
Property Owners Warned About EPCs
A campaign is underway to raise awareness among property owners and buyers about their legal obligations to hold an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). An EPC is an indicator of how energy efficien...
Property Owners Warned About EPCs
A campaign is underway to raise awareness among property owners and buyers about their legal obligations to hold an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). An EPC is an indicator of how energy efficien...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Biker Killed A 19-year-old motorcyclist has died in hospital following a road traffic accident when the teenager crashed on the Shelling Hill Road in Cullybackey on Wednesday. No other vehicles were ...
Other NI News In Brief
Biker Killed A 19-year-old motorcyclist has died in hospital following a road traffic accident when the teenager crashed on the Shelling Hill Road in Cullybackey on Wednesday. No other vehicles were ...
UK National News, Mar 16, 2010
Boy Released In Pakistan
A five-year-old boy snatched by armed gun men in Pakistan has been found safe and well after being held for more than ten days. Sahil Saeed from Greater Manchester was taken from his grandmother's h...
Boy Released In Pakistan
A five-year-old boy snatched by armed gun men in Pakistan has been found safe and well after being held for more than ten days. Sahil Saeed from Greater Manchester was taken from his grandmother's h...
UK National News, Mar 16, 2010
UK Papal Visit Confirmed
The Pope will make a four day visit to the United Kingdom in September, it was confirmed today. A formal invitation was sent to the Vatican from the Queen. Benedict XVI will tour England and Scotl...
UK Papal Visit Confirmed
The Pope will make a four day visit to the United Kingdom in September, it was confirmed today. A formal invitation was sent to the Vatican from the Queen. Benedict XVI will tour England and Scotl...
UK National News, Mar 16, 2010
MP Died Of Natural Causes
Tributes have been paid to Ashok Kumar, the Labour MP (pictured) who died suddenly yesterday. Police confirmed today that the Parliamentarian had died of natural cause. Dr Kumar, 53, had served his...
MP Died Of Natural Causes
Tributes have been paid to Ashok Kumar, the Labour MP (pictured) who died suddenly yesterday. Police confirmed today that the Parliamentarian had died of natural cause. Dr Kumar, 53, had served his...
Recruitment News, Mar 16, 2010
Qualifications Overhaul Seeks Submissions
ConstructionSkills, the Sector Skills Council for the construction industry, is calling on employers to become even more involved in shaping vocational qualifications. The Sector Skills Council is ur...
Qualifications Overhaul Seeks Submissions
ConstructionSkills, the Sector Skills Council for the construction industry, is calling on employers to become even more involved in shaping vocational qualifications. The Sector Skills Council is ur...
UK National News, Mar 16, 2010
Union Renews BA Talks Bid
Union bosses representing disgruntled British Airways cabin crew have said they are ready to talk to the airline again. Workers are set to stage a seven day walkout this weekend in protest at workin...
Union Renews BA Talks Bid
Union bosses representing disgruntled British Airways cabin crew have said they are ready to talk to the airline again. Workers are set to stage a seven day walkout this weekend in protest at workin...
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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.
