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Northern Ireland News for March 2014 : Page 11
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2014
Man Arrested Over 'Hate Crime' Pipe Bombs
A 32-year-old man has been arrested by police investigating pipe bomb attacks on the homes of two Romanian families in L'Derry over the weekend. The attacks occurred in the Waterside area of the city...
Man Arrested Over 'Hate Crime' Pipe Bombs
A 32-year-old man has been arrested by police investigating pipe bomb attacks on the homes of two Romanian families in L'Derry over the weekend. The attacks occurred in the Waterside area of the city...
UK National News, Mar 10, 2014
TV Payment To Become A Civil Matter
The Government is considering plans which may make TV licence dodgers no longer face prosecution in court. More than 100 cross-party ministers supported the changes. "Serious work" on the plan is cu...
TV Payment To Become A Civil Matter
The Government is considering plans which may make TV licence dodgers no longer face prosecution in court. More than 100 cross-party ministers supported the changes. "Serious work" on the plan is cu...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2014
NI Posts 'Robust Growth'
Northern Ireland experienced "robust output growth" in February, led by a ninth successive monthly rise in new business, according to the latest Ulster Bank Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI). The priv...
NI Posts 'Robust Growth'
Northern Ireland experienced "robust output growth" in February, led by a ninth successive monthly rise in new business, according to the latest Ulster Bank Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI). The priv...
UK National News, Mar 10, 2014
Teen Arrested Over 'Mortal Kombat' Tablets
A 16-year-old male has been arrested in connection with drug offences after two people took ill following a house party in Coatbridge on Saturday 8th March. Around 11.30pm two boys, aged 16 and 17 y...
Teen Arrested Over 'Mortal Kombat' Tablets
A 16-year-old male has been arrested in connection with drug offences after two people took ill following a house party in Coatbridge on Saturday 8th March. Around 11.30pm two boys, aged 16 and 17 y...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2014
Belfast Actor Jimmy Ellis Dies
Belfast-born actor Jimmy Ellis, who played the father of a young Kenneth Branagh in the 'Billy' plays and starred in 1960s police drama Z Cars, has died at the age of 82. Mr Ellis died from a stroke ...
Belfast Actor Jimmy Ellis Dies
Belfast-born actor Jimmy Ellis, who played the father of a young Kenneth Branagh in the 'Billy' plays and starred in 1960s police drama Z Cars, has died at the age of 82. Mr Ellis died from a stroke ...
UK National News, Mar 10, 2014
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Possessing Explosives
A 55-year-old man has been arrested in South Yorkshire on suspicion of possessing explosives. "Potentially hazardous materials" were discovered at a property in Chestnut Grove, Mexborough. Around 50...
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Possessing Explosives
A 55-year-old man has been arrested in South Yorkshire on suspicion of possessing explosives. "Potentially hazardous materials" were discovered at a property in Chestnut Grove, Mexborough. Around 50...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2014
Fyffes And Chiquita Announce Merger Deal
Irish banana supplier Fyffes has announced it has merged with US fruit firm Chiquita. Boards of Directors of both companies have approved the agreement, under which Chiquita will combine with Fyffes ...
Fyffes And Chiquita Announce Merger Deal
Irish banana supplier Fyffes has announced it has merged with US fruit firm Chiquita. Boards of Directors of both companies have approved the agreement, under which Chiquita will combine with Fyffes ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2014
First Ministers Begin US Trade Mission
Northern Ireland's First Minister and deputy First Minister have begun a business mission to the US this week. The Ministers' five-day visit to Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington will involve ...
First Ministers Begin US Trade Mission
Northern Ireland's First Minister and deputy First Minister have begun a business mission to the US this week. The Ministers' five-day visit to Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington will involve ...
UK National News, Mar 10, 2014
More Firms Want To Create Jobs - FSB
The latest Federation of Small Businesses' (FSB) Small Business Index shows an increasing number of businesses want to create jobs in the next three months. This marks the third consecutive quarter ...
More Firms Want To Create Jobs - FSB
The latest Federation of Small Businesses' (FSB) Small Business Index shows an increasing number of businesses want to create jobs in the next three months. This marks the third consecutive quarter ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2014
Council Prepares For No Smoking Day
A free Belfast City Council service has helped more than 1,000 people quit smoking in the last five years, the Council has said. The smoking cessation service is offered to businesses in the Belfast ...
Council Prepares For No Smoking Day
A free Belfast City Council service has helped more than 1,000 people quit smoking in the last five years, the Council has said. The smoking cessation service is offered to businesses in the Belfast ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2014
Other News In Brief
Taxi Driver Attacked In Attempted Hijacking A taxi driver has been attacked in west Belfast after a man tried to hijack his cab. The incident occurred in the Victoria Parade area in the early...
Other News In Brief
Taxi Driver Attacked In Attempted Hijacking A taxi driver has been attacked in west Belfast after a man tried to hijack his cab. The incident occurred in the Victoria Parade area in the early...
UK National News, Mar 10, 2014
Woman Injured In Dog Attack
A woman, 22, has been seriously injured after being attcked by a dog in the outskirts of Lincoln on Sunday night. The attack happened near the city's Outer Circle Road at around 10.30pm. Armed offic...
Woman Injured In Dog Attack
A woman, 22, has been seriously injured after being attcked by a dog in the outskirts of Lincoln on Sunday night. The attack happened near the city's Outer Circle Road at around 10.30pm. Armed offic...
UK National News, Mar 10, 2014
Gallagher Wins GB's First Paralympic Gold
Alliance North Down representatives have praised Bangor woman Kelly Gallagher after she won Britain's first ever Winter Paralympic Gold, alongside guide Charlotte Evans. The woman secured her first g...
Gallagher Wins GB's First Paralympic Gold
Alliance North Down representatives have praised Bangor woman Kelly Gallagher after she won Britain's first ever Winter Paralympic Gold, alongside guide Charlotte Evans. The woman secured her first g...
UK National News, Mar 10, 2014
Elena Baltacha Diagnosed With Liver Cancer
Former British tennis player Elena Baltacha has revealed she has been diagnosed with cancer of the liver in a statement posted on Twitter. The ex number one sportswoman said: "I have recently been di...
Elena Baltacha Diagnosed With Liver Cancer
Former British tennis player Elena Baltacha has revealed she has been diagnosed with cancer of the liver in a statement posted on Twitter. The ex number one sportswoman said: "I have recently been di...
UK National News, Mar 10, 2014
Other News In Brief
Arrest Over Murdered Soldier At Army Barracks A 23-year-old man is in custody on suspicion of murder after a soldier was found dead at Clive Barrack in Tern Hill, on Saturday morning. Test ar...
Other News In Brief
Arrest Over Murdered Soldier At Army Barracks A 23-year-old man is in custody on suspicion of murder after a soldier was found dead at Clive Barrack in Tern Hill, on Saturday morning. Test ar...
UK National News, Mar 7, 2014
Winter Storms Cause Biggest Loss Of Trees Over 20 Years
Surveys of more than 50 woodlands, parks and gardens managed by the National Trust revealed that the winter's heavy winds and storms caused the biggest loss of trees in over 20 years. A number of rar...
Winter Storms Cause Biggest Loss Of Trees Over 20 Years
Surveys of more than 50 woodlands, parks and gardens managed by the National Trust revealed that the winter's heavy winds and storms caused the biggest loss of trees in over 20 years. A number of rar...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2014
Letter Bombs 'Addressed To NI Prison'
Two letter bombs have been discovered at different postal sorting offices in Northern Ireland. Within the space of 24 hours, the devices were found at Royal Mail sorting offices in Londonderry and L...
Letter Bombs 'Addressed To NI Prison'
Two letter bombs have been discovered at different postal sorting offices in Northern Ireland. Within the space of 24 hours, the devices were found at Royal Mail sorting offices in Londonderry and L...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2014
Former PSNI Station To Be Redeveloped
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has recommended planning approval to redevelop a former PSNI station in North Belfast. The 0.7-hectare site, located on North Street between the Westlink and Clift...
Former PSNI Station To Be Redeveloped
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has recommended planning approval to redevelop a former PSNI station in North Belfast. The 0.7-hectare site, located on North Street between the Westlink and Clift...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2014
Teenager Injured In Paramilitary Shooting
An 18-year-old has been left injured in a paramilitary-style shooting in west Belfast. At around 8pm on Thursday, the teenager was shot in both legs. The incident happened in the Glenkeen area of ...
Teenager Injured In Paramilitary Shooting
An 18-year-old has been left injured in a paramilitary-style shooting in west Belfast. At around 8pm on Thursday, the teenager was shot in both legs. The incident happened in the Glenkeen area of ...
UK National News, Mar 7, 2014
Currency Union Refusal Is Final - Alexander
The chief secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, has insisted that a cross-party decision to rule out a currency union with an independent Scotland is final and the UK government was not going to...
Currency Union Refusal Is Final - Alexander
The chief secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, has insisted that a cross-party decision to rule out a currency union with an independent Scotland is final and the UK government was not going to...
Recruitment News, Mar 7, 2014
HMV To Open New Store In Dublin
HMV has announced that it will create 35 new posts in Dublin. The firm is to open a new store on Grafton street in the former Awear premises, however an opening date has not been yet been set. Hilco...
HMV To Open New Store In Dublin
HMV has announced that it will create 35 new posts in Dublin. The firm is to open a new store on Grafton street in the former Awear premises, however an opening date has not been yet been set. Hilco...
Business News, Mar 7, 2014
Wrightbus Secures Major Orders
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has welcomed Wrightbus International's announcement that, in partnership with Volvo Bus, it has secured major orders from two Hong Kong based bus operators. New Worl...
Wrightbus Secures Major Orders
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has welcomed Wrightbus International's announcement that, in partnership with Volvo Bus, it has secured major orders from two Hong Kong based bus operators. New Worl...
UK National News, Mar 7, 2014
Pupils Permitted To Smoke At Peterborough Referral Unit
The head teacher of the Honeyhill Pupil Referral Unit in Peterborough defended her decision to permit pupils to smoke. Students aged 14-16 attending school have behavioural issues. They have been pe...
Pupils Permitted To Smoke At Peterborough Referral Unit
The head teacher of the Honeyhill Pupil Referral Unit in Peterborough defended her decision to permit pupils to smoke. Students aged 14-16 attending school have behavioural issues. They have been pe...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2014
Women Tied Up During Robbery
Two women have been tied up by a gang of masked men during a burglary in Portrush. At around 10pm on Thursday, five armed men entered a property in Hopefield Gardens. The women were tied up by the...
Women Tied Up During Robbery
Two women have been tied up by a gang of masked men during a burglary in Portrush. At around 10pm on Thursday, five armed men entered a property in Hopefield Gardens. The women were tied up by the...
UK National News, Mar 7, 2014
Bulger's Mother Receives Abuse On Twitter
Denise Fergus, the mother of toddler James Bulger, who was killed in 1993 has been subjected to abuse on Twitter about her son's murder. Users of the site reacted furiously over a chain of tweets tha...
Bulger's Mother Receives Abuse On Twitter
Denise Fergus, the mother of toddler James Bulger, who was killed in 1993 has been subjected to abuse on Twitter about her son's murder. Users of the site reacted furiously over a chain of tweets tha...
UK National News, Mar 7, 2014
Network Rail Apologise Over Level Crossing Deaths
The House of Commons Transport Committee has highly criticised Network Rail in a report for its "callous disregard" over crossing victims relatives. They urged the firm to apologise for the way they ...
Network Rail Apologise Over Level Crossing Deaths
The House of Commons Transport Committee has highly criticised Network Rail in a report for its "callous disregard" over crossing victims relatives. They urged the firm to apologise for the way they ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2014
£1.8m Boost For Coastal Communities
A £1.8m funding boost for coastal communities in Northern Ireland has been unveiled by Environment Minister Mark H Durkan. It is understood the money will be made available over the next three years...
£1.8m Boost For Coastal Communities
A £1.8m funding boost for coastal communities in Northern Ireland has been unveiled by Environment Minister Mark H Durkan. It is understood the money will be made available over the next three years...
UK National News, Mar 7, 2014
Letter Bomb Found In Sorting Office Condemned
Alliance Justice spokesperson, Stewart Dickson MLA, has condemned those responsible for a letter bomb which was found in a postal sorting office on Great James Street in Londonderry. Stewart Dickson ...
Letter Bomb Found In Sorting Office Condemned
Alliance Justice spokesperson, Stewart Dickson MLA, has condemned those responsible for a letter bomb which was found in a postal sorting office on Great James Street in Londonderry. Stewart Dickson ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2014
Minister Visits £2m Improvement Scheme
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has visited a recently completed public realm improvement scheme in Antrim town centre. The scheme has improved the appearance of the town centre, as we...
Minister Visits £2m Improvement Scheme
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has visited a recently completed public realm improvement scheme in Antrim town centre. The scheme has improved the appearance of the town centre, as we...
UK National News, Mar 7, 2014
Huge First World War Training Ground Rediscovered
Military historians and archaeologists are exploring a newly rediscovered old Ministry of Defence First World War training ground in Hampshire, near Gosport exactly a hundred years after the conflict....
Huge First World War Training Ground Rediscovered
Military historians and archaeologists are exploring a newly rediscovered old Ministry of Defence First World War training ground in Hampshire, near Gosport exactly a hundred years after the conflict....
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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.
