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Northern Ireland News for April 2013 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2013
NI Unemployment Increases
Unemployment in Northern Ireland continues to increase, with the numbers for the period December 2012 – February 2013 showing a 0.4% increase on the previous quarter and a 1.5% increase on the same pe...
NI Unemployment Increases
Unemployment in Northern Ireland continues to increase, with the numbers for the period December 2012 – February 2013 showing a 0.4% increase on the previous quarter and a 1.5% increase on the same pe...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2013
Stanley McAuley Murder - Man Charged
A 32-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Stanley McAuley, who died after being found in an alleyway in Chamberlain Street in the early hours of Sunday morning. 41-year-old Mr McAuley was...
Stanley McAuley Murder - Man Charged
A 32-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Stanley McAuley, who died after being found in an alleyway in Chamberlain Street in the early hours of Sunday morning. 41-year-old Mr McAuley was...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2013
Negligence Costs Dept Of Health £116m
The cost of settling health and social care negligence cases in Northern Ireland has cost the Department of Health £116m over the past five years, according to a new report. Many patients in Northern...
Negligence Costs Dept Of Health £116m
The cost of settling health and social care negligence cases in Northern Ireland has cost the Department of Health £116m over the past five years, according to a new report. Many patients in Northern...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2013
Hainey Murder Conviction Quashed
Kimberly Hainey, jailed for a minimum of 15 years for murdering her toddler son. has had her conviction overturned on appeal. The 38-year-old was convicted of the murder of her son Declan, mummified...
Hainey Murder Conviction Quashed
Kimberly Hainey, jailed for a minimum of 15 years for murdering her toddler son. has had her conviction overturned on appeal. The 38-year-old was convicted of the murder of her son Declan, mummified...
Recruitment News, Apr 17, 2013
76 New Jobs Announced At Latens Systems
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced that Belfast-based Latens Systems Limited is to more than double its workforce with plans to create 76 new jobs. Latens Systems, part of international ...
76 New Jobs Announced At Latens Systems
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced that Belfast-based Latens Systems Limited is to more than double its workforce with plans to create 76 new jobs. Latens Systems, part of international ...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2013
Debenhams 'Weight Lose' Leggings Ad Banned
An advert for a brand of leggings, which claim they could "accelerate fat loss", has been banned by the advertising watchdog. The ad on the Debenhams website, for SlimTech leggings by Elle Sport, m...
Debenhams 'Weight Lose' Leggings Ad Banned
An advert for a brand of leggings, which claim they could "accelerate fat loss", has been banned by the advertising watchdog. The ad on the Debenhams website, for SlimTech leggings by Elle Sport, m...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2013
Party DJ Denies Manslaughter After 'Banter' Got Out Of Hand
A 32-year-old man denies manslaughter in a case which heard how “banter” at a party escalated to a fight resulting in the death of 26-year-old Anthony Thompson. The Old Bailey has heard how Thompson ...
Party DJ Denies Manslaughter After 'Banter' Got Out Of Hand
A 32-year-old man denies manslaughter in a case which heard how “banter” at a party escalated to a fight resulting in the death of 26-year-old Anthony Thompson. The Old Bailey has heard how Thompson ...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2013
ASA Uphold Compliant Over Anti-Plain Cigarette Pack Ad
The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint by Cancer Research UK over an anti-plain cigarette pack advert, the second in as many months. Gallaher, which markets brands including Benso...
ASA Uphold Compliant Over Anti-Plain Cigarette Pack Ad
The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint by Cancer Research UK over an anti-plain cigarette pack advert, the second in as many months. Gallaher, which markets brands including Benso...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2013
2,000 Pupils Targeted In MMR Vaccine Campaign
More than 2,000 pupils at five comprehensive schools in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot are to be targeted in an MMR vaccination campaign. The campaign comes as the number of Swansea measles epidemic c...
2,000 Pupils Targeted In MMR Vaccine Campaign
More than 2,000 pupils at five comprehensive schools in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot are to be targeted in an MMR vaccination campaign. The campaign comes as the number of Swansea measles epidemic c...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2013
Long Calls For NI Wild Animals Circus Ban
East Belfast Alliance MP Naomi Long has welcomed news of a ban on wild animals in circuses in England, saying she hopes it will be introduced in Northern Ireland. The ban was initially announced foll...
Long Calls For NI Wild Animals Circus Ban
East Belfast Alliance MP Naomi Long has welcomed news of a ban on wild animals in circuses in England, saying she hopes it will be introduced in Northern Ireland. The ban was initially announced foll...
Recruitment News, Apr 17, 2013
NI Unemployment Rate Increases By 0.4%
Figures released today for the period December - February 2013 show that the Northern Ireland unemployment rate increased by 0.4 percentage points, over the quarter to 8.4%. More recent figures for M...
NI Unemployment Rate Increases By 0.4%
Figures released today for the period December - February 2013 show that the Northern Ireland unemployment rate increased by 0.4 percentage points, over the quarter to 8.4%. More recent figures for M...
Business News, Apr 17, 2013
Long Attends Apprenticeship Reception At Stormont
Alliance East Belfast MP Naomi Long attended an apprenticeship reception in the House of Commons that was organised by ADS Group, the aerospace trade association. The event was in recognition of the...
Long Attends Apprenticeship Reception At Stormont
Alliance East Belfast MP Naomi Long attended an apprenticeship reception in the House of Commons that was organised by ADS Group, the aerospace trade association. The event was in recognition of the...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2013
Tesco Suffer First Profit Drop In 20 Years
As Tesco announce they are to pull out of the US completely, the supermarkets profits have fallen for the first time in almost 20 years. The supermarkets US chain of 199 Fresh & Easy shops have never...
Tesco Suffer First Profit Drop In 20 Years
As Tesco announce they are to pull out of the US completely, the supermarkets profits have fallen for the first time in almost 20 years. The supermarkets US chain of 199 Fresh & Easy shops have never...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2013
ONS Figures Show UK Unemployment Now At 2.56m
New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that unemployment reached 2.56 million in February, rising some 70,000 since December. The overall unemployment rate for the quarter was...
ONS Figures Show UK Unemployment Now At 2.56m
New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that unemployment reached 2.56 million in February, rising some 70,000 since December. The overall unemployment rate for the quarter was...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2013
SDLP Opposes Cenotaph Flag Proposal
The SDLP has said it is against the flying of the union flag over the Cenotaph at Belfast City Hall, on the basis that it should be maintained as a shared space. An Equality Screening is currently ta...
SDLP Opposes Cenotaph Flag Proposal
The SDLP has said it is against the flying of the union flag over the Cenotaph at Belfast City Hall, on the basis that it should be maintained as a shared space. An Equality Screening is currently ta...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2013
Big Weekend Tickets Sell Out In An Hour
Tickets for BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in L'Derry were sold out within the space of hour as they went on sale this morning. The 37,500 tickets for the event were initially supposed to go on sale on Tu...
Big Weekend Tickets Sell Out In An Hour
Tickets for BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in L'Derry were sold out within the space of hour as they went on sale this morning. The 37,500 tickets for the event were initially supposed to go on sale on Tu...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2013
Ulster Nominate RDS As 'Home' Stadium
Ulster Rugby has nominated the RDS Stadium in Dublin as its 'home' venue, should the team reach the RaboDirect PRO12 final on 25 May. The move would see Ulster play as the 'home' side at the stadium,...
Ulster Nominate RDS As 'Home' Stadium
Ulster Rugby has nominated the RDS Stadium in Dublin as its 'home' venue, should the team reach the RaboDirect PRO12 final on 25 May. The move would see Ulster play as the 'home' side at the stadium,...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2013
Study Finds Light Drinking During Pregnancy 'Not Harmful'
An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (BJOG) study has found that light drinking during pregnancy does not harm child behavioural or mental development. Some 10,534 seven-year-old ch...
Study Finds Light Drinking During Pregnancy 'Not Harmful'
An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (BJOG) study has found that light drinking during pregnancy does not harm child behavioural or mental development. Some 10,534 seven-year-old ch...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2013
Other News In Brief
Scientist Jailed For Faking Research Data A scientist has been jailed for three months for faking research data for experimental anti-cancer drugs. Steven Eaton, from Cambridgeshire, has beco...
Other News In Brief
Scientist Jailed For Faking Research Data A scientist has been jailed for three months for faking research data for experimental anti-cancer drugs. Steven Eaton, from Cambridgeshire, has beco...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2013
Construction Output Drops In Q4
Construction output from October to December last year was down 5.8% on the same period in 2011, according to the latest Northern Ireland Construction Bulletin. The Northern Ireland Statistics and Re...
Construction Output Drops In Q4
Construction output from October to December last year was down 5.8% on the same period in 2011, according to the latest Northern Ireland Construction Bulletin. The Northern Ireland Statistics and Re...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2013
Kennedy Encourages Cycle To Work
Transport Minister Danny Kennedy is encouraging Northern Ireland employers to take advantage of the tax-free Cycle to Work Scheme for employees. The Scheme is an initiative from HM Revenue and Custom...
Kennedy Encourages Cycle To Work
Transport Minister Danny Kennedy is encouraging Northern Ireland employers to take advantage of the tax-free Cycle to Work Scheme for employees. The Scheme is an initiative from HM Revenue and Custom...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2013
Other News In Brief
Men Charged With Church Car Theft Four men have been charged with stealing a car while its owner was photographing an event in a church. The men, aged 16, 18 and 20, allegedly stole the black...
Other News In Brief
Men Charged With Church Car Theft Four men have been charged with stealing a car while its owner was photographing an event in a church. The men, aged 16, 18 and 20, allegedly stole the black...
Recruitment News, Apr 17, 2013
4,000 Net Jobs Created In Cork Since 2011
Fine Gael Cork North West Deputy, Áine Collins, has said recent figures from the Department of Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation, which show that in excess of 4,000 net jobs have been created by Enterpris...
4,000 Net Jobs Created In Cork Since 2011
Fine Gael Cork North West Deputy, Áine Collins, has said recent figures from the Department of Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation, which show that in excess of 4,000 net jobs have been created by Enterpris...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2013
Security Review For London Marathon
Following bomb attacks on the Boston Marathon on Monday, security for Sunday’s London marathon will be reviewed. Sports Minister Hugh Robertson said he was "absolutely confident" the London Marathon ...
Security Review For London Marathon
Following bomb attacks on the Boston Marathon on Monday, security for Sunday’s London marathon will be reviewed. Sports Minister Hugh Robertson said he was "absolutely confident" the London Marathon ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2013
NI Tributes Over Boston Marathon
Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness have released a statement of sympathy for the people of Boston, Massachusetts, following news of a bomb which exploded during the city's annual marathon, killing t...
NI Tributes Over Boston Marathon
Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness have released a statement of sympathy for the people of Boston, Massachusetts, following news of a bomb which exploded during the city's annual marathon, killing t...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2013
Officials 'Must Be Held Accountable' Over A5
The DUP's Chair of the Regional Development Committee Jimmy Spratt has said that officials need to be "held accountable" following a judge's decision not to allow the A5 development scheme to go ahead...
Officials 'Must Be Held Accountable' Over A5
The DUP's Chair of the Regional Development Committee Jimmy Spratt has said that officials need to be "held accountable" following a judge's decision not to allow the A5 development scheme to go ahead...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2013
MLAs Call For Executive To Act On Suicide
MLAs across the political spectrum have rallied together to call on the Executive to do more towards suicide prevention in Northern Ireland. Sinn Féin's Sue Ramsey said suicide prevention has to be a...
MLAs Call For Executive To Act On Suicide
MLAs across the political spectrum have rallied together to call on the Executive to do more towards suicide prevention in Northern Ireland. Sinn Féin's Sue Ramsey said suicide prevention has to be a...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2013
ECHR Rule Against Extradition Of Terrorism Suspect
The extradition of a terrorism suspect, who allegedly tried to establish a training camp in Oregon with the radical cleric Abu Hamza, should not proceed due to his mental health issues, the European C...
ECHR Rule Against Extradition Of Terrorism Suspect
The extradition of a terrorism suspect, who allegedly tried to establish a training camp in Oregon with the radical cleric Abu Hamza, should not proceed due to his mental health issues, the European C...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2013
Children Found Dead After Mother Falls To Her Death
Police investigating the death of a pregnant woman who fell from a multi-storey car park have discovered the bodies of three young children in a house in Suffolk. The children were found dead at a pr...
Children Found Dead After Mother Falls To Her Death
Police investigating the death of a pregnant woman who fell from a multi-storey car park have discovered the bodies of three young children in a house in Suffolk. The children were found dead at a pr...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2013
Dolours Price Boston Tapes Handed Over
The PSNI are to be handed over transcripts of interviews made with convicted IRA bomber Dolours Price as part of Boston College's controversial Belfast Project. Police have been attempting to gain ac...
Dolours Price Boston Tapes Handed Over
The PSNI are to be handed over transcripts of interviews made with convicted IRA bomber Dolours Price as part of Boston College's controversial Belfast Project. Police have been attempting to gain ac...
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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.
