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Northern Ireland News for April 2012 : Page 8
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2012
BA To Close BMI's Belfast Base
British Airway's (BA) owned BMI is likely to close its Belfast base, at George Best City Airport, putting at least 60 jobs in the firing line. Following talks with workers unions yesterday trade unio...
BA To Close BMI's Belfast Base
British Airway's (BA) owned BMI is likely to close its Belfast base, at George Best City Airport, putting at least 60 jobs in the firing line. Following talks with workers unions yesterday trade unio...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2012
Orange Order Awarded £900K Grant
The Orange Order has been awarded a grant totalling nearly £900K to allow them to address the aftermath or legacy of the Troubles in the Protestant community. It has been revealed that the STRIPE Pro...
Orange Order Awarded £900K Grant
The Orange Order has been awarded a grant totalling nearly £900K to allow them to address the aftermath or legacy of the Troubles in the Protestant community. It has been revealed that the STRIPE Pro...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2012
Jersey Killer Admits Manslaughter But Denies Murder
The man charged with the fatal stabbings of six people on the island of Jersey last year has pleaded guilty to manslaughter through diminished responsibility, but denied murder. 31-year-old Damian Rz...
Jersey Killer Admits Manslaughter But Denies Murder
The man charged with the fatal stabbings of six people on the island of Jersey last year has pleaded guilty to manslaughter through diminished responsibility, but denied murder. 31-year-old Damian Rz...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2012
Belfast Telegraph To Scrap Late Edition
Belfast Telegraph staff have been caught up in redundancy fears following an announcement that said the newspaper would stop printing its late edition. The company said that the move would simply put...
Belfast Telegraph To Scrap Late Edition
Belfast Telegraph staff have been caught up in redundancy fears following an announcement that said the newspaper would stop printing its late edition. The company said that the move would simply put...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2012
Tube Workers Set Date For Strike
London Underground construction and maintenance workers have voted for 72 hour strike action next week. The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT), which represents around 1,000 staff on the Tube L...
Tube Workers Set Date For Strike
London Underground construction and maintenance workers have voted for 72 hour strike action next week. The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT), which represents around 1,000 staff on the Tube L...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2012
Millions Of Customers Mis-sold Water Pipe Insurance
A watchdog has found that millions of British homeowners have been missold expensive and potentially unnecessary water pipe insurance of around £35 a year. Which? has found 10 of the 12 largest water...
Millions Of Customers Mis-sold Water Pipe Insurance
A watchdog has found that millions of British homeowners have been missold expensive and potentially unnecessary water pipe insurance of around £35 a year. Which? has found 10 of the 12 largest water...
Business News, Apr 17, 2012
Strike Action At Musgrave Warehouse On Wednesday
SIPTU members in the Musgrave Group have served strike notice on the company in Cork to commence on Wednesday (18th April) in a dispute concerning changes to their conditions of employment. The indus...
Strike Action At Musgrave Warehouse On Wednesday
SIPTU members in the Musgrave Group have served strike notice on the company in Cork to commence on Wednesday (18th April) in a dispute concerning changes to their conditions of employment. The indus...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2012
New Poll Gives Labour Largest Lead Since Last Election
The Labour party has gained its biggest lead over the Conservatives since the last general election, a YouGov/Sun poll reveals. The poll also shows that the UK Independence party has overtaken the Li...
New Poll Gives Labour Largest Lead Since Last Election
The Labour party has gained its biggest lead over the Conservatives since the last general election, a YouGov/Sun poll reveals. The poll also shows that the UK Independence party has overtaken the Li...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2012
Investigation Launched Into 'Fight Night' Trouble
An investigation has been launched after trouble erupted amongst spectators at the Martin Rogan vs Tyson Fury title fight held in the Odyssey Arena in Belfast at the weekend. It is understood that a ...
Investigation Launched Into 'Fight Night' Trouble
An investigation has been launched after trouble erupted amongst spectators at the Martin Rogan vs Tyson Fury title fight held in the Odyssey Arena in Belfast at the weekend. It is understood that a ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2012
Nesbitt Re-Shuffles Assembly Team
The new Ulster Unionist Party leader Mike Nesbitt has announced a re-shuffle of his Assembly team. Tom Elliott is to replace Basil McCrea on the Justice Committee and Danny Kinahan on the Environmen...
Nesbitt Re-Shuffles Assembly Team
The new Ulster Unionist Party leader Mike Nesbitt has announced a re-shuffle of his Assembly team. Tom Elliott is to replace Basil McCrea on the Justice Committee and Danny Kinahan on the Environmen...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2012
UK House Prices Rise
In the year to February 2012, UK house prices increased by 0.3 per cent, according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS). The average UK mix-adjusted house price was £224,473. Average house pri...
UK House Prices Rise
In the year to February 2012, UK house prices increased by 0.3 per cent, according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS). The average UK mix-adjusted house price was £224,473. Average house pri...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2012
Carrier Bag Charges Discussed
In a bid to reduce Northern Ireland's carbon footprint a consultation has been launched to discuss introducing legislation that will see shoppers pay for every new carrier bag they use. It has been s...
Carrier Bag Charges Discussed
In a bid to reduce Northern Ireland's carbon footprint a consultation has been launched to discuss introducing legislation that will see shoppers pay for every new carrier bag they use. It has been s...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2012
Other News In Brief
Three Suspected Dissidents Arrested Police investigating dissident republican activity have arrested two men in County Tyrone. The men, aged 37 and 38, were detained in Cookstown on Tuesday m...
Other News In Brief
Three Suspected Dissidents Arrested Police investigating dissident republican activity have arrested two men in County Tyrone. The men, aged 37 and 38, were detained in Cookstown on Tuesday m...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2012
Man Jailed For Smuggling Stun Guns
A man from Hampshire who attempted to smuggle 8 stun guns into the UK through Heathrow airport has been jailed for 20 months. Iain Charles Pitt, 43, of Freshwood Drive in Yateley, was stopped by bord...
Man Jailed For Smuggling Stun Guns
A man from Hampshire who attempted to smuggle 8 stun guns into the UK through Heathrow airport has been jailed for 20 months. Iain Charles Pitt, 43, of Freshwood Drive in Yateley, was stopped by bord...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2012
'Troubling' Drug Problem At Durham Prison
Inspectors have found that 1-in-3 inmates at Durham Prison tested positive for drug use. Saying the prison is facing "troubling" drugs problems, in February and June 2011, 33.3% of prisoners tested ...
'Troubling' Drug Problem At Durham Prison
Inspectors have found that 1-in-3 inmates at Durham Prison tested positive for drug use. Saying the prison is facing "troubling" drugs problems, in February and June 2011, 33.3% of prisoners tested ...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2012
New Prostate Treatment Successful At Trial
Experts are saying a new technique for early treatment of prostate cancer may have far fewer side effects. A 41-patient study in the journal Lancet Oncology suggests targeted ultrasound treatment cou...
New Prostate Treatment Successful At Trial
Experts are saying a new technique for early treatment of prostate cancer may have far fewer side effects. A 41-patient study in the journal Lancet Oncology suggests targeted ultrasound treatment cou...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2012
Supermarket Milk Supplier Announces Closures
Almost 500 jobs are at risk after supermarket milk supplier Daisy Crest announced plans to close two of its dairies. The proposed closures involve a glass bottling dairy at Aintree, Merseyside, which...
Supermarket Milk Supplier Announces Closures
Almost 500 jobs are at risk after supermarket milk supplier Daisy Crest announced plans to close two of its dairies. The proposed closures involve a glass bottling dairy at Aintree, Merseyside, which...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2012
Other News In Brief
London Riots Teen Killer Sentenced 17-year-old Darrell Desuze has been sentenced to 8 years in jail for the murder of pensioner Richard Mannington Brown during last summer’s London riots. Mr ...
Other News In Brief
London Riots Teen Killer Sentenced 17-year-old Darrell Desuze has been sentenced to 8 years in jail for the murder of pensioner Richard Mannington Brown during last summer’s London riots. Mr ...
Business News, Apr 17, 2012
Ulster Carpets Secure Prestigious Middle East Contract
Ulster Carpets has secured a prestigious international contract to supply more than 11,000 sq metres of carpet to the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai. The contract was announced during a visit by Executi...
Ulster Carpets Secure Prestigious Middle East Contract
Ulster Carpets has secured a prestigious international contract to supply more than 11,000 sq metres of carpet to the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai. The contract was announced during a visit by Executi...
Recruitment News, Apr 17, 2012
Prendergast Hails Facebook Snooping Ban For Employers
Labour MEP for Munster Phil Prendergast has hailed a new law in the State of Maryland banning employer's requests for the passwords of job applicants' and workers' Facebook, Twitter or other social me...
Prendergast Hails Facebook Snooping Ban For Employers
Labour MEP for Munster Phil Prendergast has hailed a new law in the State of Maryland banning employer's requests for the passwords of job applicants' and workers' Facebook, Twitter or other social me...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2012
Ebay Sailors Crash Yacht On Maiden Voyage
A man and his son had to be rescued when the yacht they had bought on eBay was washed onto rocks in Guernsey. The novice sailors had gone to collect the boat and decided to try and move it just 700 m...
Ebay Sailors Crash Yacht On Maiden Voyage
A man and his son had to be rescued when the yacht they had bought on eBay was washed onto rocks in Guernsey. The novice sailors had gone to collect the boat and decided to try and move it just 700 m...
Recruitment News, Apr 16, 2012
Minister Announces Recruitment Of Staff For Primary Care
Minister Roisin Shortall T.D.,Minister of State with responsibility for Primary Care, announced at the Labour Party National Conference today that 300 staff would be recruited to work in Primary Care ...
Minister Announces Recruitment Of Staff For Primary Care
Minister Roisin Shortall T.D.,Minister of State with responsibility for Primary Care, announced at the Labour Party National Conference today that 300 staff would be recruited to work in Primary Care ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2012
Pensioner Escapes Arson Attack
Two men have been arrested in County Antrim on suspicion of arson. The 21 and 20-year-olds were detained in connection with the incident which happened in the Market Street area at around 12pm on Fri...
Pensioner Escapes Arson Attack
Two men have been arrested in County Antrim on suspicion of arson. The 21 and 20-year-olds were detained in connection with the incident which happened in the Market Street area at around 12pm on Fri...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2012
Compensation Claims For UK Victims Of Overseas Terrorism
Victims of overseas terrorist attacks will now be allowed to claim compensation from the British government, if they lived in the UK for at least three years before the incident. The compensation sch...
Compensation Claims For UK Victims Of Overseas Terrorism
Victims of overseas terrorist attacks will now be allowed to claim compensation from the British government, if they lived in the UK for at least three years before the incident. The compensation sch...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2012
Ministers Embark On Trip To Middle East
The First Minister, Deputy First Minister and Economy Minister have embarked on a five day business mission to the United Arab Emirates and India. They are being accompanied by the Enterprise Ministe...
Ministers Embark On Trip To Middle East
The First Minister, Deputy First Minister and Economy Minister have embarked on a five day business mission to the United Arab Emirates and India. They are being accompanied by the Enterprise Ministe...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2012
London Underground Workers Vote To Strike
Construction and maintenance workers on London Underground (LU) have voted to go on strike following a dispute over pensions and benehfits. A spokesperson for the Rail Maritime and Transport Workers ...
London Underground Workers Vote To Strike
Construction and maintenance workers on London Underground (LU) have voted to go on strike following a dispute over pensions and benehfits. A spokesperson for the Rail Maritime and Transport Workers ...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2012
Suspected Balotelli Blackmailer Arrested
A man has been arrested on suspicion of blackmailing Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli. The incident, thought to surround photographs of the Italian forward taken in a nightclub, was reported t...
Suspected Balotelli Blackmailer Arrested
A man has been arrested on suspicion of blackmailing Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli. The incident, thought to surround photographs of the Italian forward taken in a nightclub, was reported t...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2012
Titanic Centenary Events Remember Lives Lost
A series of events were held over the weekend to commemorate the 1,500 men, women and children who lost their lives when the Titanic sank on 15 April 1912. To mark the centenary of the sinking a ser...
Titanic Centenary Events Remember Lives Lost
A series of events were held over the weekend to commemorate the 1,500 men, women and children who lost their lives when the Titanic sank on 15 April 1912. To mark the centenary of the sinking a ser...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2012
Garden In Kent Being Searched For Human Remains
Police investigating reports that human remains may be buried there are searching the garden of a house in Kent. A detailed forensic examination of the garden of the three-bedroom semi-detached prope...
Garden In Kent Being Searched For Human Remains
Police investigating reports that human remains may be buried there are searching the garden of a house in Kent. A detailed forensic examination of the garden of the three-bedroom semi-detached prope...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2012
Truancy Fines Should Come Directly From Child Benefit - Report Says
A government advisor on school behaviour has said parents of children who are regularly play truant should have their child benefit cut. Behaviour tsar Charlie Taylor has said the cut in child-benefi...
Truancy Fines Should Come Directly From Child Benefit - Report Says
A government advisor on school behaviour has said parents of children who are regularly play truant should have their child benefit cut. Behaviour tsar Charlie Taylor has said the cut in child-benefi...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
