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Northern Ireland News for March 2014 : Page 13
UK National News, Mar 5, 2014
Campaign Launches For New Law That Criminalises Domestic Violence
Women's Aid is currently working in partnership with Sara Charlton Charitable Foundation and Paladin to campaign for a new law that criminalises domestic violence. On Wednesday 5th March 2014 the Cam...
Campaign Launches For New Law That Criminalises Domestic Violence
Women's Aid is currently working in partnership with Sara Charlton Charitable Foundation and Paladin to campaign for a new law that criminalises domestic violence. On Wednesday 5th March 2014 the Cam...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2014
Wrightbus Confirms Major Hong Kong Orders
Northern Ireland's Wrightbus International has secured major orders from two Hong Kong based bus operators. New World First Bus Services Limited has ordered 20 new double deck buses, while Citybus Li...
Wrightbus Confirms Major Hong Kong Orders
Northern Ireland's Wrightbus International has secured major orders from two Hong Kong based bus operators. New World First Bus Services Limited has ordered 20 new double deck buses, while Citybus Li...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2014
Belfast's 'Fairtrade' Status Renewed
Belfast's status as a 'Fairtrade City' has been renewed for a further two years. The 'Fairtrade' label is handed out by the Fairtrade Foundation to cities, towns and villages that meet all of five cr...
Belfast's 'Fairtrade' Status Renewed
Belfast's status as a 'Fairtrade City' has been renewed for a further two years. The 'Fairtrade' label is handed out by the Fairtrade Foundation to cities, towns and villages that meet all of five cr...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2014
Traders Welcome Tesco Refusal
Traders in Ballycastle, County Antrim, have welcomed news that the Planning Appeals Commission has decided to uphold a decision by the Department of the Environment (DOE) not to allow the construction...
Traders Welcome Tesco Refusal
Traders in Ballycastle, County Antrim, have welcomed news that the Planning Appeals Commission has decided to uphold a decision by the Department of the Environment (DOE) not to allow the construction...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2014
NI Colleges' Industrial Relations Under Scrutiny
Industrial relations in Northern Ireland's colleges are not fit for purpose and require updating, according to a report by Sir Robert Salisbury on behalf of Colleges Northern Ireland (CNI). The indep...
NI Colleges' Industrial Relations Under Scrutiny
Industrial relations in Northern Ireland's colleges are not fit for purpose and require updating, according to a report by Sir Robert Salisbury on behalf of Colleges Northern Ireland (CNI). The indep...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2014
Domestic And Sexual Violence Helpline Launched
A 24-hour helpline for victims of domestic and sexual violence has been launched today. The 24 Hour Domestic & Sexual Violence Helpline was jointly launched by Health Minster Edwin Poots, Justice Min...
Domestic And Sexual Violence Helpline Launched
A 24-hour helpline for victims of domestic and sexual violence has been launched today. The 24 Hour Domestic & Sexual Violence Helpline was jointly launched by Health Minster Edwin Poots, Justice Min...
Business News, Mar 5, 2014
Belfast Firms Go Above And Beyond Excellence
Belfast based aeronautical company Bombardier was among 22 businesses from across Northern Ireland celebrating additional accreditation at Gold, Silver and Bronze levels against the prestigious Invest...
Belfast Firms Go Above And Beyond Excellence
Belfast based aeronautical company Bombardier was among 22 businesses from across Northern Ireland celebrating additional accreditation at Gold, Silver and Bronze levels against the prestigious Invest...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2014
Ford Addresses Westminster On Human Trafficking
Justice Minister David Ford has addressed the Westminster Joint Select Committee on his proposals to strengthen human trafficking and slavery laws in Northern Ireland. The Minister was invited to giv...
Ford Addresses Westminster On Human Trafficking
Justice Minister David Ford has addressed the Westminster Joint Select Committee on his proposals to strengthen human trafficking and slavery laws in Northern Ireland. The Minister was invited to giv...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2014
Small Business Rates Relief To Be Evaluated
An evaluation of the Small Business Rate Relief Scheme has been announced by the Department of Finance. Finance Minister Simon Hamilton made the announcement at a meeting of Lisburn Chamber of Commer...
Small Business Rates Relief To Be Evaluated
An evaluation of the Small Business Rate Relief Scheme has been announced by the Department of Finance. Finance Minister Simon Hamilton made the announcement at a meeting of Lisburn Chamber of Commer...
UK National News, Mar 5, 2014
Council Seeks Offers For NEC Group
Birmingham City Council is seeking offers for the NEC Group. Principal objectives of the proposed sale are to secure an investor who shares the vision and strategic ambitions of the NEC Group and to ...
Council Seeks Offers For NEC Group
Birmingham City Council is seeking offers for the NEC Group. Principal objectives of the proposed sale are to secure an investor who shares the vision and strategic ambitions of the NEC Group and to ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2014
Other News In Brief
'Suspicious' Royal Mail Package 'Non-Hazardous A suspicious package that caused the evacuation of a Royal Mail delivery office in east Belfast to be evacuated has been found to be non-hazardou...
Other News In Brief
'Suspicious' Royal Mail Package 'Non-Hazardous A suspicious package that caused the evacuation of a Royal Mail delivery office in east Belfast to be evacuated has been found to be non-hazardou...
UK National News, Mar 5, 2014
Mikaeel Kular's Cause Of Death Exposed
Mikaeel Kular's cause of death was a "peritonitis and infra-abdominal hemorrhage" (pending investigation). The three-year-old was found on woodland behind a house in Kirkaldy in mid-January. His mot...
Mikaeel Kular's Cause Of Death Exposed
Mikaeel Kular's cause of death was a "peritonitis and infra-abdominal hemorrhage" (pending investigation). The three-year-old was found on woodland behind a house in Kirkaldy in mid-January. His mot...
UK National News, Mar 5, 2014
England To Introduce 'Sugar Tax'
The chief medical officer for England has warned that a "sugar tax" may be needed to tackle obesity problems, which are becoming normal for citizens. Professor Dame Sally Davies said the Government s...
England To Introduce 'Sugar Tax'
The chief medical officer for England has warned that a "sugar tax" may be needed to tackle obesity problems, which are becoming normal for citizens. Professor Dame Sally Davies said the Government s...
UK National News, Mar 5, 2014
Corrie Actor Takes A Break To Address 'Personal Issues'
Coronation Street actor Michael Le Vell is to take a break from the soap to get help for "personal issues", ITV confirmed. Le Vell, who recently returned to filming after being cleared of child sex c...
Corrie Actor Takes A Break To Address 'Personal Issues'
Coronation Street actor Michael Le Vell is to take a break from the soap to get help for "personal issues", ITV confirmed. Le Vell, who recently returned to filming after being cleared of child sex c...
UK National News, Mar 5, 2014
Napo Announces Further Strike Action
At the National Association of Probaation Officer's (Napo's) Special General Meeting, held in Birmingham Town Hall, today General Secretary Ian Lawrence announced further strike action across 31st Ma...
Napo Announces Further Strike Action
At the National Association of Probaation Officer's (Napo's) Special General Meeting, held in Birmingham Town Hall, today General Secretary Ian Lawrence announced further strike action across 31st Ma...
UK National News, Mar 5, 2014
Other News In Brief
Over One Thousand Cannabis Plants Seized In Dudley Over a thousand cannabis plants have been seized today in Dudley after a member of the public tipped off police of 'suspicious goings on and ...
Other News In Brief
Over One Thousand Cannabis Plants Seized In Dudley Over a thousand cannabis plants have been seized today in Dudley after a member of the public tipped off police of 'suspicious goings on and ...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2014
Dawlish Rail Line To Reopen Next Month
Network Rail has said the railway line connecting the South West to the rest of the UK will reopen on 4 April. The Dawlish rail line was damaged in severe storms last month, when consistently large ...
Dawlish Rail Line To Reopen Next Month
Network Rail has said the railway line connecting the South West to the rest of the UK will reopen on 4 April. The Dawlish rail line was damaged in severe storms last month, when consistently large ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2014
Hotel Development Approved
Planning approval has been given for the £12m development of a new hotel in a listed building in Belfast city centre. Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has recommended planning approval for the conv...
Hotel Development Approved
Planning approval has been given for the £12m development of a new hotel in a listed building in Belfast city centre. Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has recommended planning approval for the conv...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2014
OFMDFM Launches Sexual Orientation Strategy
The Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) has confirmed that a consultation is to take place on a Sexual Orientation Strategy for Northern Ireland. The strategy will aim to ...
OFMDFM Launches Sexual Orientation Strategy
The Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) has confirmed that a consultation is to take place on a Sexual Orientation Strategy for Northern Ireland. The strategy will aim to ...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2014
Bone Found In Disappearance Case
Almost eight years after a teenager went missing in Suffolk, police have said human remains have been found. Police investigating the disappearance of Luke Durbin have said an area in the village of...
Bone Found In Disappearance Case
Almost eight years after a teenager went missing in Suffolk, police have said human remains have been found. Police investigating the disappearance of Luke Durbin have said an area in the village of...
Business News, Mar 4, 2014
£5m Fund For Community Projects Scoops Top Honour At LGA Awards
A fund which offers £5m of financial support to valuable community projects has scooped a top honour at the 2013 Local Government Awards (LGA). Belfast City Council's Local Investment Fund was named...
£5m Fund For Community Projects Scoops Top Honour At LGA Awards
A fund which offers £5m of financial support to valuable community projects has scooped a top honour at the 2013 Local Government Awards (LGA). Belfast City Council's Local Investment Fund was named...
Recruitment News, Mar 4, 2014
Kodak Announces 210 Job Losses
Unite has called for an urgent meeting with the Kodak management, following the company's announcement that its Leeds plant will close with the loss of 210 jobs. Unite regional officer Chris Daly sai...
Kodak Announces 210 Job Losses
Unite has called for an urgent meeting with the Kodak management, following the company's announcement that its Leeds plant will close with the loss of 210 jobs. Unite regional officer Chris Daly sai...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2014
Jayden Parkinson's Death Caused By Pressure On The Neck
The police confirmed that the cause of Jayden Parkinson's death was "pressure to the neck". The victims ex-boyfriend Ben Blakeley, 22, has been charged with the murder and perverting the course of ju...
Jayden Parkinson's Death Caused By Pressure On The Neck
The police confirmed that the cause of Jayden Parkinson's death was "pressure to the neck". The victims ex-boyfriend Ben Blakeley, 22, has been charged with the murder and perverting the course of ju...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2014
Row As Belfast Councillor Dons Linfield Scarf
Unionist and nationalist members of Belfast City Council came to blows during last night's meeting after DUP Councillor Ruth Patterson put on a Linfield football scarf. Councillor Patterson donned th...
Row As Belfast Councillor Dons Linfield Scarf
Unionist and nationalist members of Belfast City Council came to blows during last night's meeting after DUP Councillor Ruth Patterson put on a Linfield football scarf. Councillor Patterson donned th...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2014
Landlords Invited To Drugs Awareness Workshops
A series of workshops is to begin next week at Belfast City Hall to advise landlords on keeping illegal drugs out of rental properties. Councillor Deirdre Hargey, chair of South Belfast District Poli...
Landlords Invited To Drugs Awareness Workshops
A series of workshops is to begin next week at Belfast City Hall to advise landlords on keeping illegal drugs out of rental properties. Councillor Deirdre Hargey, chair of South Belfast District Poli...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2014
Appeal Over Newry Tiger Kidnapping
Detectives in Newry are appealing for information following a tiger kidnapping in the South Down area. The incident began at about 20:30 on Sunday 2 March, when a number of males forced entry to a ho...
Appeal Over Newry Tiger Kidnapping
Detectives in Newry are appealing for information following a tiger kidnapping in the South Down area. The incident began at about 20:30 on Sunday 2 March, when a number of males forced entry to a ho...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2014
Sean Gleeson May Lose Eye Following Street Attack
Rugby player Sean Gleeson may lose his eye after he was punched in the face a number of times by three men outside a nightclub. Police have released CCTV images of the three men . The top player was...
Sean Gleeson May Lose Eye Following Street Attack
Rugby player Sean Gleeson may lose his eye after he was punched in the face a number of times by three men outside a nightclub. Police have released CCTV images of the three men . The top player was...
UK National News, Mar 4, 2014
Childcare Costs More Than Mortgage
Many parents in Britain are paying more on average for childcare compared to what they spend on their mortgage according to a study by The Family and Childcare Trust. Families are spending more than ...
Childcare Costs More Than Mortgage
Many parents in Britain are paying more on average for childcare compared to what they spend on their mortgage according to a study by The Family and Childcare Trust. Families are spending more than ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2014
Construction Begins On £12m Bangor Arts Centre
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has announced the commencement of the construction of a £12m Performing Arts and Technology Innovation Centre (PATIC) in Bangor. The new 3,650 m² fac...
Construction Begins On £12m Bangor Arts Centre
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has announced the commencement of the construction of a £12m Performing Arts and Technology Innovation Centre (PATIC) in Bangor. The new 3,650 m² fac...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2014
'Illegal' Slaughterhouse Uncovered
A suspected illegal animal slaughterhouse has been uncovered in south Armagh. The discovery was made as a result of a multi-agency investigation to target agricultural crime that was launched in the ...
'Illegal' Slaughterhouse Uncovered
A suspected illegal animal slaughterhouse has been uncovered in south Armagh. The discovery was made as a result of a multi-agency investigation to target agricultural crime that was launched in the ...
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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.
