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Northern Ireland News for March 2014 : Page 2
UK National News, Mar 28, 2014
British Man Dead Following Yacht Fire In The Caribbean
A murder investigation has been launched after a British man was found dead on a burnt out yacht in the Caribbean on Wednesday. John Edward Garner, 53, was found on a life raft with leg and head inju...
British Man Dead Following Yacht Fire In The Caribbean
A murder investigation has been launched after a British man was found dead on a burnt out yacht in the Caribbean on Wednesday. John Edward Garner, 53, was found on a life raft with leg and head inju...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2014
80 Tonnes Of Toxic Waste Found At Fuel Laundering Site
Police in Armagh have uncovered a diesel laundering plant in a serach of a disused farm in the Cullyhanna area. The laundering plant had the capacity to produce arounf 24 million litres of illegal fu...
80 Tonnes Of Toxic Waste Found At Fuel Laundering Site
Police in Armagh have uncovered a diesel laundering plant in a serach of a disused farm in the Cullyhanna area. The laundering plant had the capacity to produce arounf 24 million litres of illegal fu...
UK National News, Mar 28, 2014
Nurse Re-Arrested Over Poisoning And Murder
A 48-year-old nurse has been arrested in suspicion of three counts of murder, 18 counts of causing grievous bodily harm and poisoning of patients at Stockport's Stepping Hill Hospital. Victorino Chua...
Nurse Re-Arrested Over Poisoning And Murder
A 48-year-old nurse has been arrested in suspicion of three counts of murder, 18 counts of causing grievous bodily harm and poisoning of patients at Stockport's Stepping Hill Hospital. Victorino Chua...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2014
Man Shot In North Belfast
Police have reported that a man has suffered a gunshot wound to the leg in an incident in north Belfast. The 38-year-old man is being treated in hospital after the shooting at Sheridan Street in the ...
Man Shot In North Belfast
Police have reported that a man has suffered a gunshot wound to the leg in an incident in north Belfast. The 38-year-old man is being treated in hospital after the shooting at Sheridan Street in the ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2014
Other News In Brief
Body Confirmed As Missing Lisburn Man Police have confirmed that a body found during a search is that of missing Lisburn man Mark Lockhart. The 39-year-old had been missing since Sunday. His...
Other News In Brief
Body Confirmed As Missing Lisburn Man Police have confirmed that a body found during a search is that of missing Lisburn man Mark Lockhart. The 39-year-old had been missing since Sunday. His...
UK National News, Mar 28, 2014
Resurfacing Works To Start On A46 Warwick Bypass
The Highways Agency is to resurface the A46 Warwick Bypass from Monday 31 March. Work will be carried out over overnight, Monday to Sunday, for two weeks and will require full closures of the A46 bet...
Resurfacing Works To Start On A46 Warwick Bypass
The Highways Agency is to resurface the A46 Warwick Bypass from Monday 31 March. Work will be carried out over overnight, Monday to Sunday, for two weeks and will require full closures of the A46 bet...
UK National News, Mar 28, 2014
Separating Couples Urged To Use Mediation
Thousands of separating couples are being urged to spurn confrontational courtroom battles and use mediation to sort out disputes over their property, finances and children, as new figures reveal the ...
Separating Couples Urged To Use Mediation
Thousands of separating couples are being urged to spurn confrontational courtroom battles and use mediation to sort out disputes over their property, finances and children, as new figures reveal the ...
UK National News, Mar 28, 2014
Retail Sales Bounce Back A 1.7% Rise In February
Retail sales increased more than expected in February according the official figures recuperating their sales volumes until nearly 1.7% last month after the post-Christmas slump when it felt a 2%. In...
Retail Sales Bounce Back A 1.7% Rise In February
Retail sales increased more than expected in February according the official figures recuperating their sales volumes until nearly 1.7% last month after the post-Christmas slump when it felt a 2%. In...
UK National News, Mar 28, 2014
Lightening Sparks Leads Travel Disruption
Series of blazes caused by lightening strikes have sparked series of fires in the South East and leading to major travel disruption with hundreds of Eurostar trains delayed. Four trains were stopped ...
Lightening Sparks Leads Travel Disruption
Series of blazes caused by lightening strikes have sparked series of fires in the South East and leading to major travel disruption with hundreds of Eurostar trains delayed. Four trains were stopped ...
UK National News, Mar 28, 2014
Other News In Brief
Pair Jailed After Stealing Jewellery From A Pensioner Two men who stole jewellery from an elderly woman in Bristol to fund their drug habits have been jailed. The victim, a 64-year-old woman...
Other News In Brief
Pair Jailed After Stealing Jewellery From A Pensioner Two men who stole jewellery from an elderly woman in Bristol to fund their drug habits have been jailed. The victim, a 64-year-old woman...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2014
Affordable Childcare Plan Published
A £15m grant scheme has been allocated for the creation of some 6,000 new childcare places across rural areas, areas of disadvantage and within schools, the Northern Ireland Executive has announced. ...
Affordable Childcare Plan Published
A £15m grant scheme has been allocated for the creation of some 6,000 new childcare places across rural areas, areas of disadvantage and within schools, the Northern Ireland Executive has announced. ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2014
Justice Minister And PSNI Chief Constable Asked About Covert Recordings
Justice Minister David Ford and the Chief Constable Matt Baggott have been asked if the RUC or the PSNI have ever used similar recording procedures as those recently revealed to have been used by an G...
Justice Minister And PSNI Chief Constable Asked About Covert Recordings
Justice Minister David Ford and the Chief Constable Matt Baggott have been asked if the RUC or the PSNI have ever used similar recording procedures as those recently revealed to have been used by an G...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2014
Lack Of Financial Data 'Restraining' NI Executive
The Northern Ireland Executive is being restrained by the lack of economic data, Sinn Féin Economy Spokesperson, Daithí McKay has said. Speaking following a roundtable discussion on a report produced...
Lack Of Financial Data 'Restraining' NI Executive
The Northern Ireland Executive is being restrained by the lack of economic data, Sinn Féin Economy Spokesperson, Daithí McKay has said. Speaking following a roundtable discussion on a report produced...
Recruitment News, Mar 27, 2014
Up To 200 Jobs At Risk At Belfast Call Centre
Almost 200 jobs are to be cut at a north Belfast call centre in what has been described as a "devastating blow" for the area. According to reports a total of 197 jobs will be lost at Teletech, after ...
Up To 200 Jobs At Risk At Belfast Call Centre
Almost 200 jobs are to be cut at a north Belfast call centre in what has been described as a "devastating blow" for the area. According to reports a total of 197 jobs will be lost at Teletech, after ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2014
Two Cannabis Factories Uncovered In Dunmurry
Two separate cannabis factories have been uncovered in Dunmurry in the last 24 hours, it has been reported. According to police, reports of suspicious activity led to the discovery of one of the fact...
Two Cannabis Factories Uncovered In Dunmurry
Two separate cannabis factories have been uncovered in Dunmurry in the last 24 hours, it has been reported. According to police, reports of suspicious activity led to the discovery of one of the fact...
UK National News, Mar 27, 2014
Former Bishop To Be Prosecuted Over Alleged Sex Offences
A former bishop is to be prosecuted for alleged sex offences. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said it was in the public interest to prosecute Rt Reverend Peter Ball, a former bishop of Gloucester...
Former Bishop To Be Prosecuted Over Alleged Sex Offences
A former bishop is to be prosecuted for alleged sex offences. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said it was in the public interest to prosecute Rt Reverend Peter Ball, a former bishop of Gloucester...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2014
Burning Van Believed To Be Connected To ATM Robbery
Police in Co Armagh say they believe that a van found on fire is connected to the theft of a petrol stations cash machine on Tuesday night. The burning van was discovered around 23:30 on Wednesday ni...
Burning Van Believed To Be Connected To ATM Robbery
Police in Co Armagh say they believe that a van found on fire is connected to the theft of a petrol stations cash machine on Tuesday night. The burning van was discovered around 23:30 on Wednesday ni...
UK National News, Mar 27, 2014
Tony Benn's Funeral Gathers Crowds
Crowds gathered at Westminster today to attend the funeral of Tony Benn. He died earlier this month at the age of 88. The funeral took place in Westminster, yards away from the House of Commons and ...
Tony Benn's Funeral Gathers Crowds
Crowds gathered at Westminster today to attend the funeral of Tony Benn. He died earlier this month at the age of 88. The funeral took place in Westminster, yards away from the House of Commons and ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2014
Health Minister Lays Out 'Transforming Your Care' Plan
Health Minister Edwin Poots has laid out his vision for health and social care in Northern Ireland at a seminar in Belfast. The Minister said that from the beginning of his tenure he aimed for an "ef...
Health Minister Lays Out 'Transforming Your Care' Plan
Health Minister Edwin Poots has laid out his vision for health and social care in Northern Ireland at a seminar in Belfast. The Minister said that from the beginning of his tenure he aimed for an "ef...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2014
Up To 200 Jobs At Risk At Belfast Call Centre
Almost 200 jobs are to be cut at a north Belfast call centre in what has been described as a "devastating blow" for the area. According to reports a total of 197 jobs will be lost at Teletech, after ...
Up To 200 Jobs At Risk At Belfast Call Centre
Almost 200 jobs are to be cut at a north Belfast call centre in what has been described as a "devastating blow" for the area. According to reports a total of 197 jobs will be lost at Teletech, after ...
UK National News, Mar 27, 2014
Pension Schemes To Deliver Value For Money - Webb
Tough new measures announced by Pensions Minister Steve Webb today will ensure pension schemes deliver value for money for savers. They will end rip-off charges and ban hidden costs, helping people b...
Pension Schemes To Deliver Value For Money - Webb
Tough new measures announced by Pensions Minister Steve Webb today will ensure pension schemes deliver value for money for savers. They will end rip-off charges and ban hidden costs, helping people b...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2014
Bomb Explodes Inside Parked Car
Police in L'Derry have reported that a bomb exploded inside a parked car on Wednesday night. It is understood that the bomb exploded inside the car, which was parked in the residential area of Carric...
Bomb Explodes Inside Parked Car
Police in L'Derry have reported that a bomb exploded inside a parked car on Wednesday night. It is understood that the bomb exploded inside the car, which was parked in the residential area of Carric...
UK National News, Mar 27, 2014
Police Fail Domestic Abuse Victims
The overall police response to victims of domestic abuse is not good enough and police forces need to take decisive action to rectify this, a report published today by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary ...
Police Fail Domestic Abuse Victims
The overall police response to victims of domestic abuse is not good enough and police forces need to take decisive action to rectify this, a report published today by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary ...
Business News, Mar 27, 2014
Vello Systems Open New Offices In Belfast
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster today officially opened Vello Systems, Inc., a new research and development facility in Belfast. Last year the Silicon-Valley based software c...
Vello Systems Open New Offices In Belfast
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster today officially opened Vello Systems, Inc., a new research and development facility in Belfast. Last year the Silicon-Valley based software c...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2014
Ards Council Submit Financial Plan For Exploris Aquariam
The Exploris aquarium in Portaferry has been granted a further two months before a final decision is taken on its longterm future. The aquarium has been marked for closure due to the cost of operatin...
Ards Council Submit Financial Plan For Exploris Aquariam
The Exploris aquarium in Portaferry has been granted a further two months before a final decision is taken on its longterm future. The aquarium has been marked for closure due to the cost of operatin...
UK National News, Mar 27, 2014
'Big Six' Energy Firms To Face Competition Inquiry
Ofgem has acted to remove uncertainty from the energy market by proposing a market investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). A market investigation will once and for all clear th...
'Big Six' Energy Firms To Face Competition Inquiry
Ofgem has acted to remove uncertainty from the energy market by proposing a market investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). A market investigation will once and for all clear th...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2014
Other News In Brief
Three Released In 1994 Murder Investigation Three men arrested in connection with the 1994 UVF murder of two workmen, have been released, pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service. T...
Other News In Brief
Three Released In 1994 Murder Investigation Three men arrested in connection with the 1994 UVF murder of two workmen, have been released, pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service. T...
UK National News, Mar 27, 2014
Schools And Children's Homes Face Investigation Over Jimmy Savile Abuse Claims
Twenty one children's homes and schools in England are to be investigated by local authorities in connection with Jimmy Savile abuse claims, the government has said. The Department for Education said...
Schools And Children's Homes Face Investigation Over Jimmy Savile Abuse Claims
Twenty one children's homes and schools in England are to be investigated by local authorities in connection with Jimmy Savile abuse claims, the government has said. The Department for Education said...
UK National News, Mar 27, 2014
Call For Neglected Children To Be Better Protected
More must be done to identify and respond effectively to neglect at the earliest stages so that the most vulnerable children in society do not remain too long in families where they come to harm, acco...
Call For Neglected Children To Be Better Protected
More must be done to identify and respond effectively to neglect at the earliest stages so that the most vulnerable children in society do not remain too long in families where they come to harm, acco...
UK National News, Mar 27, 2014
Being Overweight Is Becoming Normal - Report
Being overweight is becoming normal as the majority of our adult population is overweight or obese, according to Chief Medical Officer Professor Dame Sally Davies. This is according to her latest ann...
Being Overweight Is Becoming Normal - Report
Being overweight is becoming normal as the majority of our adult population is overweight or obese, according to Chief Medical Officer Professor Dame Sally Davies. This is according to her latest ann...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.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.
