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Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2013
80% Increase In NI Organ Donors
Northern Ireland has seen an increase of 81.8% in deceased organ donors over the last five years. The news comes as the NHS confirms it has achieved its target of a 50% increase for the whole of the ...
80% Increase In NI Organ Donors
Northern Ireland has seen an increase of 81.8% in deceased organ donors over the last five years. The news comes as the NHS confirms it has achieved its target of a 50% increase for the whole of the ...
UK National News, Apr 11, 2013
2,000 Strong Guest List For Baroness Thatcher Funeral
An initial guest list for Baroness Thatcher’s funeral next Wednesday has been released by Downing Street. All surviving British prime ministers and US presidents, as well as a representative of the R...
2,000 Strong Guest List For Baroness Thatcher Funeral
An initial guest list for Baroness Thatcher’s funeral next Wednesday has been released by Downing Street. All surviving British prime ministers and US presidents, as well as a representative of the R...
UK National News, Apr 11, 2013
Old Bailey Hears 11-Year-Old Girl Tell Of Rape Ordeal
A jury has heard an 11-year-old describe how she was dragged into a north London park and subjected to three-hour ordeal during which she was repeatedly raped. The Old Bailey heard the girl was walki...
Old Bailey Hears 11-Year-Old Girl Tell Of Rape Ordeal
A jury has heard an 11-year-old describe how she was dragged into a north London park and subjected to three-hour ordeal during which she was repeatedly raped. The Old Bailey heard the girl was walki...
UK National News, Apr 11, 2013
Faulty Cot Caused Child's Death Inquest Finds
A fatal accident inquiry has concluded that a faulty cot was to blame for the death of a six-month-old baby in Fife. In July 2009 Ainslie Smith died when fell into a gap between his mattress and the ...
Faulty Cot Caused Child's Death Inquest Finds
A fatal accident inquiry has concluded that a faulty cot was to blame for the death of a six-month-old baby in Fife. In July 2009 Ainslie Smith died when fell into a gap between his mattress and the ...
Recruitment News, Apr 11, 2013
Workers Fight To Save Jobs At Killarney Golf Club
SIPTU members employed at Killarney Golf Club, Co. Kerry, have said they will fight a management attempt to make 24 workers redundant despite an ongoing Labour Court process aimed at saving jobs at th...
Workers Fight To Save Jobs At Killarney Golf Club
SIPTU members employed at Killarney Golf Club, Co. Kerry, have said they will fight a management attempt to make 24 workers redundant despite an ongoing Labour Court process aimed at saving jobs at th...
UK National News, Apr 11, 2013
FA Vote To Introduce Goal-Line Technology
Goal-line technology will be introduced to UK football from the 2013-14 season, following a vote by the Premier League. The contract to provide the system has been awarded to British company Hawk-Eye...
FA Vote To Introduce Goal-Line Technology
Goal-line technology will be introduced to UK football from the 2013-14 season, following a vote by the Premier League. The contract to provide the system has been awarded to British company Hawk-Eye...
UK National News, Apr 11, 2013
Calls Made For Ban On Advertising Aimed At Under 11's
A group of authors, journalists and academics have come together to call for the ban of advertising aimed at children of primary school age and younger. The group have come out in support of a new ca...
Calls Made For Ban On Advertising Aimed At Under 11's
A group of authors, journalists and academics have come together to call for the ban of advertising aimed at children of primary school age and younger. The group have come out in support of a new ca...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2013
PSNI Appeal Over Garda Murder
The PSNI’s Serious Crime Branch officers have been assisting An Garda Siochana with the investigation into the murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe on 25 January. The PSNI and Gardai have launche...
PSNI Appeal Over Garda Murder
The PSNI’s Serious Crime Branch officers have been assisting An Garda Siochana with the investigation into the murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe on 25 January. The PSNI and Gardai have launche...
UK National News, Apr 11, 2013
KFC Invest In Degree Course For Managers
KFC have become the first fast food chain in the UK to fund an honour degree, as it invests £600,000 to put 60 of its restaurant managers through a three-year business management course with De Montfo...
KFC Invest In Degree Course For Managers
KFC have become the first fast food chain in the UK to fund an honour degree, as it invests £600,000 to put 60 of its restaurant managers through a three-year business management course with De Montfo...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2013
£40m Health Care Centres Announced For NI
Two new £40m health care centres for Northern Ireland have been given the go-ahead. The new Lisburn and Newry facilities will accommodate GPs as well as a number of community services provided by the...
£40m Health Care Centres Announced For NI
Two new £40m health care centres for Northern Ireland have been given the go-ahead. The new Lisburn and Newry facilities will accommodate GPs as well as a number of community services provided by the...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2013
Wrightbus Invests £15m In Eco-Vehicles
Ballymena company Wrightbus is to invest almost £15m in research and development into low-carbon vehicles. Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster made the announcement today. The investment will also go ...
Wrightbus Invests £15m In Eco-Vehicles
Ballymena company Wrightbus is to invest almost £15m in research and development into low-carbon vehicles. Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster made the announcement today. The investment will also go ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2013
Further Resurfacing Works Announced For Belfast
Motorists are being advised to pay attention to new road management systems in Belfast, as the Department of Regional Development announces further resurfacing works for the west of the city centre. ...
Further Resurfacing Works Announced For Belfast
Motorists are being advised to pay attention to new road management systems in Belfast, as the Department of Regional Development announces further resurfacing works for the west of the city centre. ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2013
Belfast To Mark Titanic 101 Anniversary
Belfast will formally mark the 101st anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic on April 15. Beginning at midday, the ceremony will remember the people – 28 of whom were from Belfast – who died in 191...
Belfast To Mark Titanic 101 Anniversary
Belfast will formally mark the 101st anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic on April 15. Beginning at midday, the ceremony will remember the people – 28 of whom were from Belfast – who died in 191...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2013
West Belfast Improvement Scheme Launches
A £379,000 environmental improvement scheme has been opened to regenerate the visual appearance of Conway Street in Belfast. The scheme at the Falls Road in west Belfast is intended to complement rec...
West Belfast Improvement Scheme Launches
A £379,000 environmental improvement scheme has been opened to regenerate the visual appearance of Conway Street in Belfast. The scheme at the Falls Road in west Belfast is intended to complement rec...
Business News, Apr 11, 2013
Wrightbus To Invest £15m In R&D Staff Training
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster today announced that Ballymena company Wrightbus Ltd is investing almost £15million in research and development (R&D) and staff training. The family owned company is...
Wrightbus To Invest £15m In R&D Staff Training
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster today announced that Ballymena company Wrightbus Ltd is investing almost £15million in research and development (R&D) and staff training. The family owned company is...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2013
Sod Cut On £4.7m Mental Health Unit
The first sod has been cut on the £4.7m second phase development of the mental health unit at Craigavon Area Hospital. Health Minister Edwin Poots visited the site today ahead of work on the new Psyc...
Sod Cut On £4.7m Mental Health Unit
The first sod has been cut on the £4.7m second phase development of the mental health unit at Craigavon Area Hospital. Health Minister Edwin Poots visited the site today ahead of work on the new Psyc...
UK National News, Apr 11, 2013
Two Arrested In First Recorded Subculture Hate Crime
A week after attacks on subcultures began to be recorded as the crimes, two people have been arrested in connection with an assault on an “emo” teenager in Manchester. A 14-year-old boy and a 44-year...
Two Arrested In First Recorded Subculture Hate Crime
A week after attacks on subcultures began to be recorded as the crimes, two people have been arrested in connection with an assault on an “emo” teenager in Manchester. A 14-year-old boy and a 44-year...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2013
Other News In Brief
Men Sentenced Over Sectarian Murder Two men have been given life sentences for the sectarian murder of a 15-year-old schoolboy seven years ago. Christopher Francis Kerr, 26, and Aaron Cavana ...
Other News In Brief
Men Sentenced Over Sectarian Murder Two men have been given life sentences for the sectarian murder of a 15-year-old schoolboy seven years ago. Christopher Francis Kerr, 26, and Aaron Cavana ...
UK National News, Apr 11, 2013
Post Office To Launch Current Account
Following a regulator’s claim that consumers are not offered much choice in the UK’s banking market, the Post Office has announced it will launch its own current account. The new account will be prov...
Post Office To Launch Current Account
Following a regulator’s claim that consumers are not offered much choice in the UK’s banking market, the Post Office has announced it will launch its own current account. The new account will be prov...
Business News, Apr 11, 2013
Newtownards Firm Secures Business In Greece, Spain And Japan
Newtownards based Shnuggle Ltd has recently secured new business in Greece, Spain and Japan with support from Invest Northern Ireland. The company designs and manufactures innovative baby products fo...
Newtownards Firm Secures Business In Greece, Spain And Japan
Newtownards based Shnuggle Ltd has recently secured new business in Greece, Spain and Japan with support from Invest Northern Ireland. The company designs and manufactures innovative baby products fo...
UK National News, Apr 11, 2013
50% Rise In Organ Donation Since 2008
There has been a 50% rise in organ donation since 2008. In 2012 some 3,100 transplants were carried out after more than 1,200 people in the UK donated their organs. However the number of people reg...
50% Rise In Organ Donation Since 2008
There has been a 50% rise in organ donation since 2008. In 2012 some 3,100 transplants were carried out after more than 1,200 people in the UK donated their organs. However the number of people reg...
UK National News, Apr 11, 2013
Other News In Brief
Europe’s Largest Military Exercise Held In Scotland The Ministry of Defence has announced that more than 5,000 UK personnel will take part in the largest military exercise in Europe this year....
Other News In Brief
Europe’s Largest Military Exercise Held In Scotland The Ministry of Defence has announced that more than 5,000 UK personnel will take part in the largest military exercise in Europe this year....
UK National News, Apr 10, 2013
Ex-Chief Of Failed Bank Asks To Return Knighthood
Following a critical report into the collapse of HBOS during the financial crisis, former chief executive Sir James Crosby has asked for his knighthood to be removed, will forgo 30% 30% of his £580,00...
Ex-Chief Of Failed Bank Asks To Return Knighthood
Following a critical report into the collapse of HBOS during the financial crisis, former chief executive Sir James Crosby has asked for his knighthood to be removed, will forgo 30% 30% of his £580,00...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2013
Cameron Hails Good Friday Agreement
Prime Minister David Cameron has praised the Good Friday Agreement to mark the 15th anniversary of the power-sharing deal. "I have no doubt that the Agreement was a truly momentous event in the histo...
Cameron Hails Good Friday Agreement
Prime Minister David Cameron has praised the Good Friday Agreement to mark the 15th anniversary of the power-sharing deal. "I have no doubt that the Agreement was a truly momentous event in the histo...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2013
NI 'Most Difficult Year' In Decade
The Northern Ireland peace process has had it's most difficult year for a decade. This was the claim made by a new report from the Community Relations Council. Despite problems with violent union fl...
NI 'Most Difficult Year' In Decade
The Northern Ireland peace process has had it's most difficult year for a decade. This was the claim made by a new report from the Community Relations Council. Despite problems with violent union fl...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2013
UUP Refutes Thatcher Hunger Strike Death Claims
East Antrim Ulster Unionist MLA Roy Beggs has publicly condemned claims made by Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams that Margaret Thatcher was responsible for the deaths of the 10 hunger strikers in 1981....
UUP Refutes Thatcher Hunger Strike Death Claims
East Antrim Ulster Unionist MLA Roy Beggs has publicly condemned claims made by Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams that Margaret Thatcher was responsible for the deaths of the 10 hunger strikers in 1981....
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2013
Heating Investment Creates 37 Jobs
37 jobs have been created as part of a £2m direct investment in research and development at a electrical heating products manufacturer. Glen Dimplex has launched its new Quantum Energy System, which ...
Heating Investment Creates 37 Jobs
37 jobs have been created as part of a £2m direct investment in research and development at a electrical heating products manufacturer. Glen Dimplex has launched its new Quantum Energy System, which ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2013
O'Neill Updates Assembly On Weather Response
Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill has updated the Assembly on her Department’s response to the severe weather over the weekend of 22 and 24 March. The Minister said: "As of 4pm yesterday, carcase...
O'Neill Updates Assembly On Weather Response
Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill has updated the Assembly on her Department’s response to the severe weather over the weekend of 22 and 24 March. The Minister said: "As of 4pm yesterday, carcase...
UK National News, Apr 10, 2013
BBC Have Lost Or Had Stolen £750,000 Worth Of Equipment
A Freedom of Information request has revealed around £750,000 worth of BBC equipment is either lost of stolen, with a marked rise in 2012. Some 399 laptops, worth £598,500, have been ost of stolen si...
BBC Have Lost Or Had Stolen £750,000 Worth Of Equipment
A Freedom of Information request has revealed around £750,000 worth of BBC equipment is either lost of stolen, with a marked rise in 2012. Some 399 laptops, worth £598,500, have been ost of stolen si...
UK National News, Apr 10, 2013
Governments Business Bank Launched With £300m Investment
The first phase of the government’s new business bank has been launched with the announcement of an investment of £300m aimed at boosting smaller businesses struggling to get finance. It is the first...
Governments Business Bank Launched With £300m Investment
The first phase of the government’s new business bank has been launched with the announcement of an investment of £300m aimed at boosting smaller businesses struggling to get finance. It is the first...
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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.
