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Northern Ireland News for April 2013 : Page 12
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2013
Belfast Giants Boss Quits
Northern Irish ice hockey team the Belfast Giants have bid farewell to their coach Doug Christiansen, following the shock announcement that he has left to helm the Sheffield Steelers. The news came l...
Belfast Giants Boss Quits
Northern Irish ice hockey team the Belfast Giants have bid farewell to their coach Doug Christiansen, following the shock announcement that he has left to helm the Sheffield Steelers. The news came l...
UK National News, Apr 9, 2013
Posthumous Award To Be Sought For Essex PC
"All appropriate commendations and awards" will be sought for an Essex police officer shot dead while tackling a gunman. Ruling that the officer was “unlawfully killed”, coroner for Essex and Thurroc...
Posthumous Award To Be Sought For Essex PC
"All appropriate commendations and awards" will be sought for an Essex police officer shot dead while tackling a gunman. Ruling that the officer was “unlawfully killed”, coroner for Essex and Thurroc...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2013
Cancer Charity Urges Belfast Marathon Sign-Up
Cancer focus Northern Ireland has encouraged the public to take part in this year's Belfast Marathon, as the countdown to race day begins. The official marathon charity is urging would-be participant...
Cancer Charity Urges Belfast Marathon Sign-Up
Cancer focus Northern Ireland has encouraged the public to take part in this year's Belfast Marathon, as the countdown to race day begins. The official marathon charity is urging would-be participant...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2013
£10m Announced For Youth Organisations
Education Minister John O’Dowd has announced a £10m injection to fund voluntary youth organisations. The Minister has made available a youth budget of £10m for 2013/14 and 2014/15, to be divided betw...
£10m Announced For Youth Organisations
Education Minister John O’Dowd has announced a £10m injection to fund voluntary youth organisations. The Minister has made available a youth budget of £10m for 2013/14 and 2014/15, to be divided betw...
Business News, Apr 9, 2013
Bi-Literal Trade Between Turkey And Ireland Expected To Grow By 300%
Bi-lateral trade between Turkey and Ireland is projected to grow by over 300% in the next ten years, stated the Irish Exporters Association as it signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Turkis...
Bi-Literal Trade Between Turkey And Ireland Expected To Grow By 300%
Bi-lateral trade between Turkey and Ireland is projected to grow by over 300% in the next ten years, stated the Irish Exporters Association as it signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Turkis...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2013
Other News In Brief
Newtownabbey Bomb Alert Ends A bomb alert in Newtownabbey which resulted in the evacuation of a number of homes has ended. The alert was put in place following the discovery of a suspicious o...
Other News In Brief
Newtownabbey Bomb Alert Ends A bomb alert in Newtownabbey which resulted in the evacuation of a number of homes has ended. The alert was put in place following the discovery of a suspicious o...
Recruitment News, Apr 9, 2013
Avon Ireland Employees To Loss Jobs
Sinn Féin TD and enterprise jobs and innovation spokesperson, Peadar Tóibín has met with contractors previously operating with Avon Ireland after they heard news of the company's closure. According ...
Avon Ireland Employees To Loss Jobs
Sinn Féin TD and enterprise jobs and innovation spokesperson, Peadar Tóibín has met with contractors previously operating with Avon Ireland after they heard news of the company's closure. According ...
UK National News, Apr 9, 2013
Girlguiding UK Joins Movement To End Page Three Pin-Ups
Following a poll of its members, the half-a-million strong Girlguiding UK has signed a petition calling on Sun editor Dominic Mohan to drop the papers topless Page Three pin-up. The guides vote was t...
Girlguiding UK Joins Movement To End Page Three Pin-Ups
Following a poll of its members, the half-a-million strong Girlguiding UK has signed a petition calling on Sun editor Dominic Mohan to drop the papers topless Page Three pin-up. The guides vote was t...
UK National News, Apr 9, 2013
Other News In Brief
Woman And Child Killed In Knife Attack Police have said a woman and six-year-old child have been stabbed to death in Lancashire. It is understood that the woman and boy were found at an addre...
Other News In Brief
Woman And Child Killed In Knife Attack Police have said a woman and six-year-old child have been stabbed to death in Lancashire. It is understood that the woman and boy were found at an addre...
Recruitment News, Apr 9, 2013
Congress Welcomes Govt Commitment On Domestic Workers
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has welcomed a commitment from the Minister for Social Protection to ratify an international convention on rights for Domestic Workers. Minister Joan Burton told de...
Congress Welcomes Govt Commitment On Domestic Workers
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has welcomed a commitment from the Minister for Social Protection to ratify an international convention on rights for Domestic Workers. Minister Joan Burton told de...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2013
Warning Released Over Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service has released a warning following the news that a family has been taken to hospital over suspected carbon monoxide poisoning on a boat on Windermere. A woman and her tw...
Warning Released Over Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service has released a warning following the news that a family has been taken to hospital over suspected carbon monoxide poisoning on a boat on Windermere. A woman and her tw...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2013
US Tidal Firm Announces Scottish Investment
A major US tidal power company has announced plans to set up operations in Scotland. ResHydro made the announcement following support from a £100,000 SMART: SCOTLAND award from Scottish Enterprise. ...
US Tidal Firm Announces Scottish Investment
A major US tidal power company has announced plans to set up operations in Scotland. ResHydro made the announcement following support from a £100,000 SMART: SCOTLAND award from Scottish Enterprise. ...
Recruitment News, Apr 8, 2013
Irish Firms Look To Grow Their Business In Turkey And Create Jobs
The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade, Eamon Gilmore T.D., has began an Enterprise Ireland trade mission to Turkey, leading 24 innovative, exporting Irish companies to boost trade betw...
Irish Firms Look To Grow Their Business In Turkey And Create Jobs
The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade, Eamon Gilmore T.D., has began an Enterprise Ireland trade mission to Turkey, leading 24 innovative, exporting Irish companies to boost trade betw...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2013
NI Reacts To Death Of Margaret Thatcher
Northern Ireland's politicians have been reacting to the news today that former UK Prime Minister, Baroness Margaret Thatcher has died, aged 87. The first female British prime Minister in UK history,...
NI Reacts To Death Of Margaret Thatcher
Northern Ireland's politicians have been reacting to the news today that former UK Prime Minister, Baroness Margaret Thatcher has died, aged 87. The first female British prime Minister in UK history,...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2013
Jet2 Halts International Flights
An airline has announced it will cease operating at Belfast International Airport, citing safety concerns raised by a recent runway resurfacing scheme. Jet2's domestic flights operating today between...
Jet2 Halts International Flights
An airline has announced it will cease operating at Belfast International Airport, citing safety concerns raised by a recent runway resurfacing scheme. Jet2's domestic flights operating today between...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2013
Margaret Thatcher Dies, Aged 87
Former UK Prime Minister Baroness Margaret Thatcher has died following a stroke at the age of 87. Her spokesman, Lord Bell, said in a statement: "It is with great sadness that Mark and Carol Thatcher...
Margaret Thatcher Dies, Aged 87
Former UK Prime Minister Baroness Margaret Thatcher has died following a stroke at the age of 87. Her spokesman, Lord Bell, said in a statement: "It is with great sadness that Mark and Carol Thatcher...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2013
NI Plastic Bag Levy Introduced
From today, Northern Ireland's shoppers will be charged for every single-use carrier bag they pick up at the till. Under the new measures, retailers must now charge shoppers at least 5 pence for each...
NI Plastic Bag Levy Introduced
From today, Northern Ireland's shoppers will be charged for every single-use carrier bag they pick up at the till. Under the new measures, retailers must now charge shoppers at least 5 pence for each...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2013
UK's Household Wealth 'Surpasses £7tr'
According to new research, the UK's total household wealth has surpassed the £7tr mark for the first time. Researchers for Lloyds TSB Private Banking found that net worth, which includes the value o...
UK's Household Wealth 'Surpasses £7tr'
According to new research, the UK's total household wealth has surpassed the £7tr mark for the first time. Researchers for Lloyds TSB Private Banking found that net worth, which includes the value o...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2013
PSNI Test Drive Electric Car
The first ever electric car to be used by the PSNI has been taken for a spin by officers from the North Down Neighbourhood Policing Team. The car has been loaned to C District by Vauxhall for approxi...
PSNI Test Drive Electric Car
The first ever electric car to be used by the PSNI has been taken for a spin by officers from the North Down Neighbourhood Policing Team. The car has been loaned to C District by Vauxhall for approxi...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2013
'Good Start' On Snow-Affected Livestock - O'Neill
Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill says a good start has been made with regard to the collection of livestock that died as a result of recent snowy weather. The Minister was speaking on Friday at ...
'Good Start' On Snow-Affected Livestock - O'Neill
Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill says a good start has been made with regard to the collection of livestock that died as a result of recent snowy weather. The Minister was speaking on Friday at ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2013
McCausland Hands Over New Belfast Homes
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has been attending a service to hand over 10 new homes to tenants in the Village and Monarch Redevelopment Area of south Belfast. The houses are part of ...
McCausland Hands Over New Belfast Homes
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has been attending a service to hand over 10 new homes to tenants in the Village and Monarch Redevelopment Area of south Belfast. The houses are part of ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2013
O'Dowd Welcomes Human Rights Education Report
Education Minister John O'Dowd has been expounding the importance of human rights, to coincide with the publication of a new report on education reform. Education Reform – A Human Rights Review, has ...
O'Dowd Welcomes Human Rights Education Report
Education Minister John O'Dowd has been expounding the importance of human rights, to coincide with the publication of a new report on education reform. Education Reform – A Human Rights Review, has ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2013
Other News In Brief
Police Investigate Damage At Killyleagh School Police in Downpatrick are investigating a case of criminal damage which occurred at a primary school on the Shrigley Road Killyleagh on 4 April. ...
Other News In Brief
Police Investigate Damage At Killyleagh School Police in Downpatrick are investigating a case of criminal damage which occurred at a primary school on the Shrigley Road Killyleagh on 4 April. ...
Business News, Apr 8, 2013
New Website For Busy Mums Launches
An innovative website for busy Mums who struggle to keep their family healthy within budget or time constraints has been developed and launched with support from Invest Northern Ireland. Siansplan.co...
New Website For Busy Mums Launches
An innovative website for busy Mums who struggle to keep their family healthy within budget or time constraints has been developed and launched with support from Invest Northern Ireland. Siansplan.co...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2013
Thousands Strike Over Job Cuts
HM Revenue and Customs staff are to go on strike as part of industrial action being staged by civil servants over job cuts. Thousands of employees are expected to take part. Workers from the Public...
Thousands Strike Over Job Cuts
HM Revenue and Customs staff are to go on strike as part of industrial action being staged by civil servants over job cuts. Thousands of employees are expected to take part. Workers from the Public...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2013
Sandiford Loses Death Sentence Appeal
Lindsay Sandiford has lost an appeal against her death sentence in Bali. The 56-year-old Briton was convicted of drug trafficking last year. A Bali High Court spokesman confirmed the court on the I...
Sandiford Loses Death Sentence Appeal
Lindsay Sandiford has lost an appeal against her death sentence in Bali. The 56-year-old Briton was convicted of drug trafficking last year. A Bali High Court spokesman confirmed the court on the I...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2013
Changes To Disability Benefits Roll Out
Major changes to disability benefits are set to roll out today, but critics have claimed it will leave many worse off as a result. New claimants in areas of northern England will now receive Personal...
Changes To Disability Benefits Roll Out
Major changes to disability benefits are set to roll out today, but critics have claimed it will leave many worse off as a result. New claimants in areas of northern England will now receive Personal...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2013
Other News In Brief
Men Arrested Over Rape Of 14-Year-Old Two men have been arrested following the rape of a 14-year-old girl in Glasgow. The incident occurred on a bus that the victim had caught from the Silver...
Other News In Brief
Men Arrested Over Rape Of 14-Year-Old Two men have been arrested following the rape of a 14-year-old girl in Glasgow. The incident occurred on a bus that the victim had caught from the Silver...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2013
Woman Lay Dead Under Rubbish For 19 Months
A court has heard how the body of a County Antrim woman lay undiscovered under six feet of bin bags for 19 months. Julie Ann Watson, originally from Ballycregagh, was identified only through her skel...
Woman Lay Dead Under Rubbish For 19 Months
A court has heard how the body of a County Antrim woman lay undiscovered under six feet of bin bags for 19 months. Julie Ann Watson, originally from Ballycregagh, was identified only through her skel...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2013
NI 'Can't Afford' Bedroom Tax
Changes to housing benefit planned by the UK government will cost Northern Ireland more money than it will save, according to new figures. The new 'Bedroom Tax' is part of the Conservative government...
NI 'Can't Afford' Bedroom Tax
Changes to housing benefit planned by the UK government will cost Northern Ireland more money than it will save, according to new figures. The new 'Bedroom Tax' is part of the Conservative government...
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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.
