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Northern Ireland News for March 2014 : Page 10
Recruitment News, Mar 11, 2014
Danish Officials In NI To Explore Collaborative Vocational Learning
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has met with training officials from one of the largest regional vocational training centres in Denmark to explore collaborative vocational learning w...
Danish Officials In NI To Explore Collaborative Vocational Learning
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has met with training officials from one of the largest regional vocational training centres in Denmark to explore collaborative vocational learning w...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2014
Belfast Health Trust CEO Resigns
The Chief Executive of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust has resigned. Colm Donaghy has announced he will step down from his post after nearly four years in the job. Mr Donaghy has been an em...
Belfast Health Trust CEO Resigns
The Chief Executive of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust has resigned. Colm Donaghy has announced he will step down from his post after nearly four years in the job. Mr Donaghy has been an em...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2014
Minister Lays Out 'Way Forward' For NI Education
Education Minister John O'Dowd has announced plans for the future of primary, post-primary, GSCE and A-Level education in Northern Ireland. The announcement follows the publication of a report on eva...
Minister Lays Out 'Way Forward' For NI Education
Education Minister John O'Dowd has announced plans for the future of primary, post-primary, GSCE and A-Level education in Northern Ireland. The announcement follows the publication of a report on eva...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2014
Manchester United Reveals Identity of Major Investor
The ownership of Manchester United football club becomes clearer after the Premier League club have confirmed that the identity of one of it major inverters which have a quarter of all available share...
Manchester United Reveals Identity of Major Investor
The ownership of Manchester United football club becomes clearer after the Premier League club have confirmed that the identity of one of it major inverters which have a quarter of all available share...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2014
NI Poorest 'Suffered Most' During Downturn
Northern Ireland’s poorest households have suffered most from a decade of soaring energy and food prices, exacerbated by a fall in the value of real wages, according to a report from PricewaterhouseCo...
NI Poorest 'Suffered Most' During Downturn
Northern Ireland’s poorest households have suffered most from a decade of soaring energy and food prices, exacerbated by a fall in the value of real wages, according to a report from PricewaterhouseCo...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2014
Station And Fire Engine Destroyed In Fire
Fire has destroyed a Norfolk fire station and fire engine in an overnight blaze. The fire was reported by a passing police patrol in Downham Market, Norfolk, just after midnight. It is understood th...
Station And Fire Engine Destroyed In Fire
Fire has destroyed a Norfolk fire station and fire engine in an overnight blaze. The fire was reported by a passing police patrol in Downham Market, Norfolk, just after midnight. It is understood th...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2014
Children And Teens Eat Too Much Salt
Children and teenagers are eating more salt than recommended guidelines, according to new research from the British Heart Foundation (BHF). Researchers looked at data from over 300 children and young...
Children And Teens Eat Too Much Salt
Children and teenagers are eating more salt than recommended guidelines, according to new research from the British Heart Foundation (BHF). Researchers looked at data from over 300 children and young...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2014
Four Arrested In Terror Investigation
Officers investigating a number of people suspected of being involved in travelling to or supporting fighting in war-zones have made four arrests. Detectives have arrested three people in Manchester ...
Four Arrested In Terror Investigation
Officers investigating a number of people suspected of being involved in travelling to or supporting fighting in war-zones have made four arrests. Detectives have arrested three people in Manchester ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2014
First Ministers Promote NI In US
The First Minister and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness have met with the President of Production and other Senior Executives at HBO and attended an event showcasing the work of young people pa...
First Ministers Promote NI In US
The First Minister and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness have met with the President of Production and other Senior Executives at HBO and attended an event showcasing the work of young people pa...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2014
Two Injured In Separate Gun Attacks
A man has been injured in a gun attack in L'Derry. The male, in his 20's, was shot in both legs at a property on Monday night. The shooting happened at a house in Kerrigan Close in the Brandywell ar...
Two Injured In Separate Gun Attacks
A man has been injured in a gun attack in L'Derry. The male, in his 20's, was shot in both legs at a property on Monday night. The shooting happened at a house in Kerrigan Close in the Brandywell ar...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2014
Search Resumes For Men Missing From Capsized Speedboat
A search operation is underway again for two men reported missing after a speedboat capsized off Lowestoft in Suffolk. It is understood that the body of a third person was been recorded by a search a...
Search Resumes For Men Missing From Capsized Speedboat
A search operation is underway again for two men reported missing after a speedboat capsized off Lowestoft in Suffolk. It is understood that the body of a third person was been recorded by a search a...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2014
RMT General Secretary Bob Crows Dies Aged 52
Bob Crow, general secretary of the Rail Maritime and Transport Union, has died aged 52. According to reports Mr Crow is believed to have suffered and heart attack, dying in the early hours of Tuesday...
RMT General Secretary Bob Crows Dies Aged 52
Bob Crow, general secretary of the Rail Maritime and Transport Union, has died aged 52. According to reports Mr Crow is believed to have suffered and heart attack, dying in the early hours of Tuesday...
Business News, Mar 11, 2014
Almac Opens Asia Offices
Almac has announced the expansion of its Asia Pacific Operations in order to meet "increasing demand" for its services. The move will see two new offices open in Japan and Singapore. The pharmaceu...
Almac Opens Asia Offices
Almac has announced the expansion of its Asia Pacific Operations in order to meet "increasing demand" for its services. The move will see two new offices open in Japan and Singapore. The pharmaceu...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2014
BBC Spotlight Exposes Social Housing Scandal
Homeless families in Northern Ireland are unable to find a place to live as a result of benefit fraud, according to a new investigation by the BBC's Spotlight programme. The programme claims thousand...
BBC Spotlight Exposes Social Housing Scandal
Homeless families in Northern Ireland are unable to find a place to live as a result of benefit fraud, according to a new investigation by the BBC's Spotlight programme. The programme claims thousand...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2014
Child Killer Theresa Riggi Found Dead
A mother who killed three of her children has been found dead at a high security hospital. Theresa Riggi, 50, was put behind bars for 16 years for stabbing her eight-year-old twins, Austin and Luke, ...
Child Killer Theresa Riggi Found Dead
A mother who killed three of her children has been found dead at a high security hospital. Theresa Riggi, 50, was put behind bars for 16 years for stabbing her eight-year-old twins, Austin and Luke, ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2014
Police Revisit Scene Of Bangor Shooting
Detectives investigating a double shooting in Bangor, County Down last month have revisited the scene. Two men aged 23 and 32 were shot as they sat in a car in the Eastway area of the Whitehill estat...
Police Revisit Scene Of Bangor Shooting
Detectives investigating a double shooting in Bangor, County Down last month have revisited the scene. Two men aged 23 and 32 were shot as they sat in a car in the Eastway area of the Whitehill estat...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2014
Pharmaceutical Firm Open Offices In Japan And Singapore
Almac pharmaceutical, which is headquartered in Craigavon, County Armagh, has opened two new offices in Japan and Singapore in a bid to meet demand in Asia, according BBC News. The pharmaceutical com...
Pharmaceutical Firm Open Offices In Japan And Singapore
Almac pharmaceutical, which is headquartered in Craigavon, County Armagh, has opened two new offices in Japan and Singapore in a bid to meet demand in Asia, according BBC News. The pharmaceutical com...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2014
£10m Extension Approved For Down Food Supplier
A £10m extension has been approved for an artisan food producer in County Down. Planning approval has been granted by Environment Minister Mark H Durkan for Finnebrogue in Downpatrick. The 2,250 sqm...
£10m Extension Approved For Down Food Supplier
A £10m extension has been approved for an artisan food producer in County Down. Planning approval has been granted by Environment Minister Mark H Durkan for Finnebrogue in Downpatrick. The 2,250 sqm...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2014
Other News In Brief
Appeal Over Down ATM Theft Police have re-appealed for information in relation to the theft of an ATM machine from a service station in Co Down last month. A stolen digger was used to tear th...
Other News In Brief
Appeal Over Down ATM Theft Police have re-appealed for information in relation to the theft of an ATM machine from a service station in Co Down last month. A stolen digger was used to tear th...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2014
Cornwall Council Makes Over £300,000 From No-Change Parking Meters
Cornwall Council is making an estimated £307,293 a year over because its parking meters do not give change, according to the BBC. The Council said that stocking 250 machines with change would be too ...
Cornwall Council Makes Over £300,000 From No-Change Parking Meters
Cornwall Council is making an estimated £307,293 a year over because its parking meters do not give change, according to the BBC. The Council said that stocking 250 machines with change would be too ...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2014
Chilean Navy Rescue British Sailor
A Scottish yachtsman who was trying to sail around the world on his own has been rescued by the Chilean Navy. Andrew Halcrow, 54, made an emergency call on Saturday 8th March when the propulsion syst...
Chilean Navy Rescue British Sailor
A Scottish yachtsman who was trying to sail around the world on his own has been rescued by the Chilean Navy. Andrew Halcrow, 54, made an emergency call on Saturday 8th March when the propulsion syst...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2014
Blood Test Identifies Those At-Risk Of Alzeimer's Within Three Years
Researchers have discovered and validated a blood test that can predict with greater than 90 percent accuracy if a healthy person will develop mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease within t...
Blood Test Identifies Those At-Risk Of Alzeimer's Within Three Years
Researchers have discovered and validated a blood test that can predict with greater than 90 percent accuracy if a healthy person will develop mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease within t...
UK National News, Mar 11, 2014
Other News In Brief
NHS Prescription Prices To Rise The cost of NHS prescriptions is set to rise by 20p from April, with a further rise to be added next year. There will also be a £5 increase in the cost of NHS ...
Other News In Brief
NHS Prescription Prices To Rise The cost of NHS prescriptions is set to rise by 20p from April, with a further rise to be added next year. There will also be a £5 increase in the cost of NHS ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2014
Masked Robbers Tie Up Pensioner And Son
Three masked men have tied up a pensioner and his son at a north Belfast house before stealing their car. The gang, thought to have been armed with an axe and a taser, entered the house in the North ...
Masked Robbers Tie Up Pensioner And Son
Three masked men have tied up a pensioner and his son at a north Belfast house before stealing their car. The gang, thought to have been armed with an axe and a taser, entered the house in the North ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2014
£400k Funding Announced For Derry GAA
Funding to the tune of £417,491 has been announced for Derry GGA Culb by Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland. The funding will be used for a new multipurpose sports changing and meeting spa...
£400k Funding Announced For Derry GAA
Funding to the tune of £417,491 has been announced for Derry GGA Culb by Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland. The funding will be used for a new multipurpose sports changing and meeting spa...
UK National News, Mar 10, 2014
Govt Announces Extra Money To Repair Roads
Government announces extra money for councils to repair local roads following recent prolonged period of severe weather. An extra £140 million is being made available to help repair roads hit by weat...
Govt Announces Extra Money To Repair Roads
Government announces extra money for councils to repair local roads following recent prolonged period of severe weather. An extra £140 million is being made available to help repair roads hit by weat...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2014
Bangor Paralympian Wins Gold For GB
A woman from Bangor, County Down, has secured Great Britain's paralympic team its first ever gold medal in the Winter Games. Skier Kelly Gallagher came out top for ParalympicGB in the visually-impair...
Bangor Paralympian Wins Gold For GB
A woman from Bangor, County Down, has secured Great Britain's paralympic team its first ever gold medal in the Winter Games. Skier Kelly Gallagher came out top for ParalympicGB in the visually-impair...
Recruitment News, Mar 10, 2014
170 Youth Worker Job Losses Condemned
Plans by Devon County Council to press ahead with up to 170 youth worker job losses were condemned today by Unite, the country's largest union. Unite said that its members were being made 'scapegoats...
170 Youth Worker Job Losses Condemned
Plans by Devon County Council to press ahead with up to 170 youth worker job losses were condemned today by Unite, the country's largest union. Unite said that its members were being made 'scapegoats...
Business News, Mar 10, 2014
Ministers Begin Business Mission To The US
The First Minister Rt. Hon. Peter D Robinson, MLA and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, MLA, are on a business mission to the United States of America this week. The Ministers' five-day visit ...
Ministers Begin Business Mission To The US
The First Minister Rt. Hon. Peter D Robinson, MLA and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, MLA, are on a business mission to the United States of America this week. The Ministers' five-day visit ...
UK National News, Mar 10, 2014
Govt To Introduce Quick Response Codes
Consumers wanting to know more about their energy use and whether they are getting the best value for money will have a new and easy way of finding the best deal. Secretary of State for Energy and Cl...
Govt To Introduce Quick Response Codes
Consumers wanting to know more about their energy use and whether they are getting the best value for money will have a new and easy way of finding the best deal. Secretary of State for Energy and Cl...
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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.
