Northern Ireland News for April 2012 : Page 3
UK National News, Apr 26, 2012
'Still No Evidence' Mobile Phones Affect Health
There is still no evidence mobile phones harm human health, a major safety review for the UK's Health Protection Agency (HPA) has said. Scientists reviewed hundreds of studies of mobile exposure and ...
'Still No Evidence' Mobile Phones Affect Health
There is still no evidence mobile phones harm human health, a major safety review for the UK's Health Protection Agency (HPA) has said. Scientists reviewed hundreds of studies of mobile exposure and ...
UK National News, Apr 26, 2012
Other News In Brief
Three Arrested Over Twitter Rape Victim Naming Three men have been arrested by police investigating the alleged naming of a rape victim on the Twitter website. The comments are alleged to hav...
Other News In Brief
Three Arrested Over Twitter Rape Victim Naming Three men have been arrested by police investigating the alleged naming of a rape victim on the Twitter website. The comments are alleged to hav...
Recruitment News, Apr 26, 2012
Farry launches E-Learning Innovation Awards
Dr Stephen Farry, Minister for Employment and Learning, has launched the inaugural e-learning innovation awards at Queen’s University. The aim of the awards, organised by the Regional Support Centre ...
Farry launches E-Learning Innovation Awards
Dr Stephen Farry, Minister for Employment and Learning, has launched the inaugural e-learning innovation awards at Queen’s University. The aim of the awards, organised by the Regional Support Centre ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2012
Other News In Brief
Construction Body Boosts Funds For Industry Training CITB-ConstructionSkills NI are now working in direct partnership with federations and industry bodies to help fund demand led training with...
Other News In Brief
Construction Body Boosts Funds For Industry Training CITB-ConstructionSkills NI are now working in direct partnership with federations and industry bodies to help fund demand led training with...
Recruitment News, Apr 26, 2012
Heading Delighted By Jobs Boost For Lisburn
SDLP Mayor of Lisburn Cllr Brian Heading has welcomed the news that local firm Decora Blind Systems is to create 79 new jobs. Cllr Heading said: "I am delighted by this news from Decora. "Their inve...
Heading Delighted By Jobs Boost For Lisburn
SDLP Mayor of Lisburn Cllr Brian Heading has welcomed the news that local firm Decora Blind Systems is to create 79 new jobs. Cllr Heading said: "I am delighted by this news from Decora. "Their inve...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2012
NI Cancer Deaths Continue To Rise
The number of cancer deaths continues to increase in NI and reached a new high of 4,100 deaths last year, according to statistics released by the Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA). 4,000 people ...
NI Cancer Deaths Continue To Rise
The number of cancer deaths continues to increase in NI and reached a new high of 4,100 deaths last year, according to statistics released by the Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA). 4,000 people ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2012
Minister Visits NI Dental Research Trial
Health Minister Edwin Poots today marked the completion of the first phase of a pioneering research study aimed at making a significant improvement to the oral health of young children in Northern Ire...
Minister Visits NI Dental Research Trial
Health Minister Edwin Poots today marked the completion of the first phase of a pioneering research study aimed at making a significant improvement to the oral health of young children in Northern Ire...
UK National News, Apr 25, 2012
Boris Johnson Vows To Block 'Social Cleansing'
Following criticism of Newham County Council’s attempt to relocate housing benefit tenants out of its area, London mayor, Boris Johnson has said he will not have "Kosovo-style social cleansing" of the...
Boris Johnson Vows To Block 'Social Cleansing'
Following criticism of Newham County Council’s attempt to relocate housing benefit tenants out of its area, London mayor, Boris Johnson has said he will not have "Kosovo-style social cleansing" of the...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2012
Renowned Artist Dies At Dublin Home
Jimmy Deenihan TD Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht expressed his deep sadness on hearing of the death of the internationally renowned artist Louis le Brocquy. "The death of a loved one, ...
Renowned Artist Dies At Dublin Home
Jimmy Deenihan TD Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht expressed his deep sadness on hearing of the death of the internationally renowned artist Louis le Brocquy. "The death of a loved one, ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2012
SDLP Calls For PSNI To Do More To Solve Crimes Against The Elderly
SDLP Policing Spokesperson Conall McDevitt has said the police must do more for the public to have confidence in their ability to solve crimes against the elderly. Mr McDevitt was speaking after it w...
SDLP Calls For PSNI To Do More To Solve Crimes Against The Elderly
SDLP Policing Spokesperson Conall McDevitt has said the police must do more for the public to have confidence in their ability to solve crimes against the elderly. Mr McDevitt was speaking after it w...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2012
Ford Debates Hate Crime With Schools
Justice Minister David Ford today took part in a video conference with schoolchildren across Northern Ireland to discuss hate crime. Using the video conferencing technology available through the scho...
Ford Debates Hate Crime With Schools
Justice Minister David Ford today took part in a video conference with schoolchildren across Northern Ireland to discuss hate crime. Using the video conferencing technology available through the scho...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2012
79 New Jobs Announced For Lisburn Firm
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster today announced that Lisburn company Decora Blind Systems is creating 79 jobs with support from Invest Northern Ireland’s Jobs Fund. The company, which produces wind...
79 New Jobs Announced For Lisburn Firm
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster today announced that Lisburn company Decora Blind Systems is creating 79 jobs with support from Invest Northern Ireland’s Jobs Fund. The company, which produces wind...
UK National News, Apr 25, 2012
Landmark Ruling Could Allow Employers To Force Retirement
A landmark ruling by the UK Supreme Court has signalled that employers may have some power to force workers to retire. The court unanimously dismissed an appeal by a solicitor who was told to retire ...
Landmark Ruling Could Allow Employers To Force Retirement
A landmark ruling by the UK Supreme Court has signalled that employers may have some power to force workers to retire. The court unanimously dismissed an appeal by a solicitor who was told to retire ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2012
NI Families Hit More By Cost Of Essentials Compared To The Rest Of UK
Families in Northern Ireland are the most impacted with the cost of essentials making up a larger proportion of family budgets, according to the latest Asda Income Tracker. Families in NI had just £8...
NI Families Hit More By Cost Of Essentials Compared To The Rest Of UK
Families in Northern Ireland are the most impacted with the cost of essentials making up a larger proportion of family budgets, according to the latest Asda Income Tracker. Families in NI had just £8...
UK National News, Apr 25, 2012
Extra 11 Years Of Work For Half Of Over 50's
A new report produced by the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) has said that nearly half of people aged over 50 will have to work and save for 11 years beyond state pension age to keep their standard of...
Extra 11 Years Of Work For Half Of Over 50's
A new report produced by the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) has said that nearly half of people aged over 50 will have to work and save for 11 years beyond state pension age to keep their standard of...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2012
CJI Calls For Charter To Help Intimidated Witnesses
Northern Ireland needs a Witness Charter, following a report of the use of special measures in the criminal justice system by the Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI). CJI at the reques...
CJI Calls For Charter To Help Intimidated Witnesses
Northern Ireland needs a Witness Charter, following a report of the use of special measures in the criminal justice system by the Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI). CJI at the reques...
UK National News, Apr 25, 2012
Report Criticises Supermarkets For Continuing To Display Sweets At The Checkout
The Children's Food Campaign (CFC) have accused supermarkets of undermining parents' efforts to feed children healthily by displaying junk food near checkout queues. Following research carried out at...
Report Criticises Supermarkets For Continuing To Display Sweets At The Checkout
The Children's Food Campaign (CFC) have accused supermarkets of undermining parents' efforts to feed children healthily by displaying junk food near checkout queues. Following research carried out at...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2012
Former Anglo Banker Feared Media Attention At Son's Wedding
Former Anglo banker Sean FitzPatrick has admitted to "dreading" media coverage surrounding his son's wedding. The banker's son married lawyer Barbara Clear, niece of millionaire packaging tycoon Mi...
Former Anglo Banker Feared Media Attention At Son's Wedding
Former Anglo banker Sean FitzPatrick has admitted to "dreading" media coverage surrounding his son's wedding. The banker's son married lawyer Barbara Clear, niece of millionaire packaging tycoon Mi...
UK National News, Apr 25, 2012
Report Says NHS Wasting Money On Diabetes
A new report in the journal Diabetic Medicine has said the majority of NHS spending on diabetes is avoidable. The report suggests that 80% of the NHS's £9.8bn annual UK diabetes bill goes on the cost...
Report Says NHS Wasting Money On Diabetes
A new report in the journal Diabetic Medicine has said the majority of NHS spending on diabetes is avoidable. The report suggests that 80% of the NHS's £9.8bn annual UK diabetes bill goes on the cost...
UK National News, Apr 25, 2012
ASA Criticise Virgin Media For Small Print In Ad
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has criticised Virgin Media for misleading the public by running ads that used fine print so small that it was impossible to read. The national newspaper ad ...
ASA Criticise Virgin Media For Small Print In Ad
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has criticised Virgin Media for misleading the public by running ads that used fine print so small that it was impossible to read. The national newspaper ad ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2012
Other News In Brief
Changing Population Will Impact On Learning Disability Nursing An expected rise in the number of people with learning disabilities means the nursing workforce will need to adapt, according to...
Other News In Brief
Changing Population Will Impact On Learning Disability Nursing An expected rise in the number of people with learning disabilities means the nursing workforce will need to adapt, according to...
UK National News, Apr 25, 2012
Bald Barbie's Spread Inspiration
Thousands of young girls who are suffering from the trauma of losing their hair are to be given an inspirational boost by a famous toymaker. Mattel, the maker of the Barbie doll has announced its pla...
Bald Barbie's Spread Inspiration
Thousands of young girls who are suffering from the trauma of losing their hair are to be given an inspirational boost by a famous toymaker. Mattel, the maker of the Barbie doll has announced its pla...
UK National News, Apr 25, 2012
New Set Of Proposals To Be Considered By Tanker Drivers
A new and final set of proposals has been drawn up in an attempt to end the fuel tanker driver dispute, conciliation service Acas has said. The development comes after 12 hours of talks between the u...
New Set Of Proposals To Be Considered By Tanker Drivers
A new and final set of proposals has been drawn up in an attempt to end the fuel tanker driver dispute, conciliation service Acas has said. The development comes after 12 hours of talks between the u...
Recruitment News, Apr 25, 2012
Govt Does Not Have Monopoly On Ideas To Tackle Jobs Crisis
Deputy John Lyons has welcomed the Jobs, Social Protection and Education Committee's engagement with a broad range of stakeholders on policy responses to unemployment. "As a new member of the Dail, I...
Govt Does Not Have Monopoly On Ideas To Tackle Jobs Crisis
Deputy John Lyons has welcomed the Jobs, Social Protection and Education Committee's engagement with a broad range of stakeholders on policy responses to unemployment. "As a new member of the Dail, I...
Recruitment News, Apr 25, 2012
FEXCO Jobs Announcement Welcomed
Fine Gael Kerry TD, Brendan Griffin, has welcomed the news that the Kerry-based company FEXCO is to create 25 new jobs at its facility in Caherciveen. The company made the announcement after it secu...
FEXCO Jobs Announcement Welcomed
Fine Gael Kerry TD, Brendan Griffin, has welcomed the news that the Kerry-based company FEXCO is to create 25 new jobs at its facility in Caherciveen. The company made the announcement after it secu...
UK National News, Apr 25, 2012
Other News In Brief
As 5th Anniversary Approaches Detectives Call For Madeleine Case To Be Reopened Scotland Yard is calling for the investigation into Madeleine McCann's disappearance to be reopened, as detectiv...
Other News In Brief
As 5th Anniversary Approaches Detectives Call For Madeleine Case To Be Reopened Scotland Yard is calling for the investigation into Madeleine McCann's disappearance to be reopened, as detectiv...
UK National News, Apr 24, 2012
Five Arrested In Luton On Terrorism Charges
Scotland Yard have announced the arrest of five men on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism. They were arrested at separate addresses in Luton, Beds, in an "in...
Five Arrested In Luton On Terrorism Charges
Scotland Yard have announced the arrest of five men on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism. They were arrested at separate addresses in Luton, Beds, in an "in...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2012
Couple Go On Trial Accused Of Murdering Granddaughter
The grandparents of a severely disabled teenage girl who died more than ten years ago have gone on trial at Belfast Crown Court accused of her murder. David Johnstone, 88, and his wife Sarah, 86, fro...
Couple Go On Trial Accused Of Murdering Granddaughter
The grandparents of a severely disabled teenage girl who died more than ten years ago have gone on trial at Belfast Crown Court accused of her murder. David Johnstone, 88, and his wife Sarah, 86, fro...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2012
Calls For Translink Not To Drift Into Deficit
Alliance Regional Development spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has called on the Department for Regional Development to not let Translink drift into deficit. Translink is expected to make a £2 milli...
Calls For Translink Not To Drift Into Deficit
Alliance Regional Development spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has called on the Department for Regional Development to not let Translink drift into deficit. Translink is expected to make a £2 milli...
UK National News, Apr 24, 2012
Court Hears Aspiring Model Strangled By Jealous Boyfriend
Winchester Crown Court has heard how a violent and jealous boyfriend, fearful his aspiring model girlfriend was being unfaithful to him, strangled her in bed and then received help from his parents to...
Court Hears Aspiring Model Strangled By Jealous Boyfriend
Winchester Crown Court has heard how a violent and jealous boyfriend, fearful his aspiring model girlfriend was being unfaithful to him, strangled her in bed and then received help from his parents to...