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Northern Ireland News for April 2013 : Page 11
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2013
Sinn Féin Renew Border Poll Call
As Sinn Féin begin preparations for this year's Ard Fheis, to be held at Castlebar in County Mayo, the party has used the launch of its agenda to call for a border poll on Irish unity. Newry/Armagh M...
Sinn Féin Renew Border Poll Call
As Sinn Féin begin preparations for this year's Ard Fheis, to be held at Castlebar in County Mayo, the party has used the launch of its agenda to call for a border poll on Irish unity. Newry/Armagh M...
UK National News, Apr 10, 2013
CoE Rejects Call To Bless Same-Sex Marriage
Saying the gestures belongs only to heterosexual couple, the Church of England (CoE) has ruled out offering blessings to same-sex couples. The announcement came in a report from the church's faith an...
CoE Rejects Call To Bless Same-Sex Marriage
Saying the gestures belongs only to heterosexual couple, the Church of England (CoE) has ruled out offering blessings to same-sex couples. The announcement came in a report from the church's faith an...
UK National News, Apr 10, 2013
Person Killed Walking On Hard Shoulder Of M25
Someone walking along the hard shoulder of the M25 in Surrey has been killed after a lorry hit a parked car around 04:30 on Wednesday morning. It is not yet known who the victim is but reports sugges...
Person Killed Walking On Hard Shoulder Of M25
Someone walking along the hard shoulder of the M25 in Surrey has been killed after a lorry hit a parked car around 04:30 on Wednesday morning. It is not yet known who the victim is but reports sugges...
Business News, Apr 10, 2013
PM Group Expands Operations In Turkey
PM Group has expanded its operation in Turkey with the opening of a new regional office in Ankara. The announcement was made during an Enterprise Ireland trade mission to Turkey, led by Tánaiste an...
PM Group Expands Operations In Turkey
PM Group has expanded its operation in Turkey with the opening of a new regional office in Ankara. The announcement was made during an Enterprise Ireland trade mission to Turkey, led by Tánaiste an...
Recruitment News, Apr 10, 2013
Annett Reappointed Chair Of The NI Biodiversity Group
Environment Minister, Alex Attwood, has announced the reappointment of Judith Annett as Chair of the Northern Ireland Biodiversity Group for a further three years. Ms Annett was first appointed as ch...
Annett Reappointed Chair Of The NI Biodiversity Group
Environment Minister, Alex Attwood, has announced the reappointment of Judith Annett as Chair of the Northern Ireland Biodiversity Group for a further three years. Ms Annett was first appointed as ch...
Recruitment News, Apr 10, 2013
LRC Proposals Provide Enhanced Job Security
The Labour Relations Commission (LRC) proposals for a new public service agreement provide enhanced job security and significant protection from outsourcing for workers in Irish hospitals, according t...
LRC Proposals Provide Enhanced Job Security
The Labour Relations Commission (LRC) proposals for a new public service agreement provide enhanced job security and significant protection from outsourcing for workers in Irish hospitals, according t...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2013
Jet2 Resumes Belfast International Flights
Airline Jet2 has recommenced flights to and from Belfast International Airport, following a temporary cessation over "safety concerns". The airline referred to "the current maintenance programme on t...
Jet2 Resumes Belfast International Flights
Airline Jet2 has recommenced flights to and from Belfast International Airport, following a temporary cessation over "safety concerns". The airline referred to "the current maintenance programme on t...
UK National News, Apr 10, 2013
Birmingham Men Admit Terrorism Plot
Two more Birmingham men have pleaded guilty to involvement in a suicide bomb terrorism plot in the UK. Bahader Ali and Mohammed Rizwan admitted engaging in conduct in preparation of acts of terrorism...
Birmingham Men Admit Terrorism Plot
Two more Birmingham men have pleaded guilty to involvement in a suicide bomb terrorism plot in the UK. Bahader Ali and Mohammed Rizwan admitted engaging in conduct in preparation of acts of terrorism...
UK National News, Apr 10, 2013
Youth Crime Commissioner Resigns Over Tweets
Less than a week after the appointment was announced, Britian’s first youth crime commissioner has resigned over a row about her Twitter postings. 17-year-old Paris Brown, from Sheerness in Kent, sai...
Youth Crime Commissioner Resigns Over Tweets
Less than a week after the appointment was announced, Britian’s first youth crime commissioner has resigned over a row about her Twitter postings. 17-year-old Paris Brown, from Sheerness in Kent, sai...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2013
McGuinness Supports Australia Emigration Booklet
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has supported the launch of a booklet intended to assist Irish people emigrating to Australia. The booklet has been released by The Claddagh Association; a not...
McGuinness Supports Australia Emigration Booklet
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has supported the launch of a booklet intended to assist Irish people emigrating to Australia. The booklet has been released by The Claddagh Association; a not...
UK National News, Apr 10, 2013
Two Die In Level Crossing Collision
Two people have died after a train hit their car at a level crossing at Great Coates, near Grimsby, North East Lancashire. It is understood that the driver and passenger of the car were both killed ...
Two Die In Level Crossing Collision
Two people have died after a train hit their car at a level crossing at Great Coates, near Grimsby, North East Lancashire. It is understood that the driver and passenger of the car were both killed ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2013
Sperrins Walking And Biking Trails Opened
New walking and mountain biking trails have been opened in Davagh Forest, in the foothills of the Sperrins. The 1,600 hectare upland coniferous forest is located approximately ten miles north-west of...
Sperrins Walking And Biking Trails Opened
New walking and mountain biking trails have been opened in Davagh Forest, in the foothills of the Sperrins. The 1,600 hectare upland coniferous forest is located approximately ten miles north-west of...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2013
Other News In Brief
Boy Rescued From Sinking Sand A teenage boy has been rescued after becoming stuck in a pit of sinking sand outside L'Derry. The boy became trapped in the sand at Moy Road, Cullion, between De...
Other News In Brief
Boy Rescued From Sinking Sand A teenage boy has been rescued after becoming stuck in a pit of sinking sand outside L'Derry. The boy became trapped in the sand at Moy Road, Cullion, between De...
UK National News, Apr 10, 2013
American Apparel Have Third Ad Banned Over Content
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has again upheld complaints made against controversial retailer American Apparel. The clothing chain, which has had three ads banned in just four months, fea...
American Apparel Have Third Ad Banned Over Content
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has again upheld complaints made against controversial retailer American Apparel. The clothing chain, which has had three ads banned in just four months, fea...
UK National News, Apr 10, 2013
Other News In Brief
700 Morrisons Jobs At Risk Nearly 700 jobs could be cut at Morrisons as machines replace manual cash counting in the supermarket’s back offices. The Bradford-based chain has started a four-we...
Other News In Brief
700 Morrisons Jobs At Risk Nearly 700 jobs could be cut at Morrisons as machines replace manual cash counting in the supermarket’s back offices. The Bradford-based chain has started a four-we...
Business News, Apr 10, 2013
Maghera Student Scoops Innovation Award At Ulster Business School
Brianna Cassidy from Maghera, a final year student in Business Studies at the University of Ulster at Jordanstown has been named a winner of the Ulster Business School's Placement Innovation Awards 20...
Maghera Student Scoops Innovation Award At Ulster Business School
Brianna Cassidy from Maghera, a final year student in Business Studies at the University of Ulster at Jordanstown has been named a winner of the Ulster Business School's Placement Innovation Awards 20...
UK National News, Apr 9, 2013
Baroness Thatcher Funeral Announced
Downing Street has announced that the funeral of Baroness Thatcher will take place on Wednesday 17 April. The former prime minister died on Monday, after suffering a series of strokes. She was 87-yea...
Baroness Thatcher Funeral Announced
Downing Street has announced that the funeral of Baroness Thatcher will take place on Wednesday 17 April. The former prime minister died on Monday, after suffering a series of strokes. She was 87-yea...
UK National News, Apr 9, 2013
Woman Given Probation Over Sexual 'Fraud'
A woman has been sentenced to three years probabtion after she pleaded guilty to ‘obtaining sexual intimacy by fraud'’. 25-year-old Christine Wilson, from Aberdeen, had sex with two teenage girls who...
Woman Given Probation Over Sexual 'Fraud'
A woman has been sentenced to three years probabtion after she pleaded guilty to ‘obtaining sexual intimacy by fraud'’. 25-year-old Christine Wilson, from Aberdeen, had sex with two teenage girls who...
UK National News, Apr 9, 2013
Consultation Launches On Legal Aid Savings
Proposals aiming to save £220m from the criminal legal aid bill have been revealed as a consultation period begins. Plans include stopping defendants with a disposable income of more than £37,500 fro...
Consultation Launches On Legal Aid Savings
Proposals aiming to save £220m from the criminal legal aid bill have been revealed as a consultation period begins. Plans include stopping defendants with a disposable income of more than £37,500 fro...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2013
McGuinness Opposes Thatcher Parties
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has taken to Twitter to encourage republicans not to celebrate the death of Margaret Thatcher. News of the former UK Prime Minister's death sparked celebration...
McGuinness Opposes Thatcher Parties
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has taken to Twitter to encourage republicans not to celebrate the death of Margaret Thatcher. News of the former UK Prime Minister's death sparked celebration...
UK National News, Apr 9, 2013
Car Park Body Lay Undiscovered For Two Days
It is believed that a body found in bushes at a car park at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary lay undiscovered for two days. A member of the public found the man’s body around 14:45 on Sunday in the grounds ...
Car Park Body Lay Undiscovered For Two Days
It is believed that a body found in bushes at a car park at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary lay undiscovered for two days. A member of the public found the man’s body around 14:45 on Sunday in the grounds ...
UK National News, Apr 9, 2013
ITV Weatherman Arrested In Historical Sex Abuse Investigation
Police investigating allegations of historical child sex abuse at a Greater Manchester school has arrested TV weather presenter Fred Talbot. Mr Talbot was arrested on suspicion of three counts of ind...
ITV Weatherman Arrested In Historical Sex Abuse Investigation
Police investigating allegations of historical child sex abuse at a Greater Manchester school has arrested TV weather presenter Fred Talbot. Mr Talbot was arrested on suspicion of three counts of ind...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2013
A5 Decision Quashed
A High Court judge has quashed the decision to go ahead with a new £330m dual carriageway project between L'Derry and Aughnacloy. The Department for Regional Development now has a seven-day stay to l...
A5 Decision Quashed
A High Court judge has quashed the decision to go ahead with a new £330m dual carriageway project between L'Derry and Aughnacloy. The Department for Regional Development now has a seven-day stay to l...
UK National News, Apr 9, 2013
Swansea Measles Outbreak At Over 600 Cases
A measles outbreak in Swansea has reached 620 cases, as health officials warn there is no sign of the epidemic coming to an end. Latest figures show around 15 to 20 new cases being reported every day...
Swansea Measles Outbreak At Over 600 Cases
A measles outbreak in Swansea has reached 620 cases, as health officials warn there is no sign of the epidemic coming to an end. Latest figures show around 15 to 20 new cases being reported every day...
UK National News, Apr 9, 2013
Aggressive Cancer Gene Discovered
Researchers have discovered an aggressive prostate cancer gene, also linked to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Scientists say that men with the BRCA2 gene are not only more likely to get prosta...
Aggressive Cancer Gene Discovered
Researchers have discovered an aggressive prostate cancer gene, also linked to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Scientists say that men with the BRCA2 gene are not only more likely to get prosta...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2013
Ministers Target 'Economic Inactivity'
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry and Enterprise and Investment Minister Arlene Foster have pledged to target "economic inactivity" in Northern Ireland. The move follows a report seek...
Ministers Target 'Economic Inactivity'
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry and Enterprise and Investment Minister Arlene Foster have pledged to target "economic inactivity" in Northern Ireland. The move follows a report seek...
Business News, Apr 9, 2013
Crawford's Food Sells Cereal Products With Amazon UK
Crawford's Food in Portaferry, Co Down, a manufacturer of luxury breakfast granolas, has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to sell its handmade cereal products online with Amazon UK. The small...
Crawford's Food Sells Cereal Products With Amazon UK
Crawford's Food in Portaferry, Co Down, a manufacturer of luxury breakfast granolas, has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to sell its handmade cereal products online with Amazon UK. The small...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2013
Cricketer Apologies Over Thatcher Tweet
Irish cricketer John Mooney has apologised for comments he made regarding the death of Margaret Thatcher. The Ireland all-rounder, who plays for club side North County, reportedly tweeted a message s...
Cricketer Apologies Over Thatcher Tweet
Irish cricketer John Mooney has apologised for comments he made regarding the death of Margaret Thatcher. The Ireland all-rounder, who plays for club side North County, reportedly tweeted a message s...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2013
Post Office Rammed By Digger
The wall of a post office in Moneyreagh, outside Belfast, has been rammed by a digger in an apparent attempt to gain access to a safe. The incident occurred at Hillmount Drive, at about 02:00 in the ...
Post Office Rammed By Digger
The wall of a post office in Moneyreagh, outside Belfast, has been rammed by a digger in an apparent attempt to gain access to a safe. The incident occurred at Hillmount Drive, at about 02:00 in the ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2013
NI Fire Service Launches Gorse Fire Appeal
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has released an appeal to the public following the first gorse fires of the year. NIFRS is asking people to think about the consequences of delibera...
NI Fire Service Launches Gorse Fire Appeal
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has released an appeal to the public following the first gorse fires of the year. NIFRS is asking people to think about the consequences of delibera...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A chilly start with a widespread frost and some freezing fog, any freezing fog slow to clear. Otherwise bright with sunny spells and coastal showers. Light winds. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Coastal showers dying out with a widespread frost developing along with freezing fog, which could become extensive. Winds remaining light. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
