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Northern Ireland News for March 2014 : Page 4
Recruitment News, Mar 25, 2014
Delta Print To Create 100 New Manufacturing Jobs
First Minister, the Rt. Hon. Peter D. Robinson MLA, and the deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MLA have announced Delta Print & Packaging Ltd is investing more than £40m to expand its operation a...
Delta Print To Create 100 New Manufacturing Jobs
First Minister, the Rt. Hon. Peter D. Robinson MLA, and the deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MLA have announced Delta Print & Packaging Ltd is investing more than £40m to expand its operation a...
UK National News, Mar 25, 2014
Fewer Pupils Regularly Miss School
New figures published today show that persistent absence is down by almost a third, thanks to the government’s reforms to boost attendance and improve classroom discipline. The figures for the 2012 t...
Fewer Pupils Regularly Miss School
New figures published today show that persistent absence is down by almost a third, thanks to the government’s reforms to boost attendance and improve classroom discipline. The figures for the 2012 t...
UK National News, Mar 25, 2014
Consent Given For New Inquest Into The Death Of Private Cheryl James
The Attorney General, Dominic Grieve QC MP, has given his consent to the family of Private Cheryl James to apply to the High Court for a new inquest into her death. The application was made to the At...
Consent Given For New Inquest Into The Death Of Private Cheryl James
The Attorney General, Dominic Grieve QC MP, has given his consent to the family of Private Cheryl James to apply to the High Court for a new inquest into her death. The application was made to the At...
UK National News, Mar 25, 2014
Other News In Brief
Man Jailed Following Attack On Pensioner A man has been sentenced to three years in jail after an attempted robbery on an elderly woman. The woman, 83, was shopping in Bilston with her husband...
Other News In Brief
Man Jailed Following Attack On Pensioner A man has been sentenced to three years in jail after an attempted robbery on an elderly woman. The woman, 83, was shopping in Bilston with her husband...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2014
'Nothing Untoward' In L'Derry Alert
Nothing untoward has been found during a security alert in L'derry, police have confirmed. On Monday evening, police and army bomb experts were called to the Creggan Road area of the city following ...
'Nothing Untoward' In L'Derry Alert
Nothing untoward has been found during a security alert in L'derry, police have confirmed. On Monday evening, police and army bomb experts were called to the Creggan Road area of the city following ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2014
Foster Visits Galgorm Resort Expansion
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has performed the official sod cutting ceremony at the new extension at the Galgorm Resort and Spa. The £10m expansion will see additional bedrooms created as well ...
Foster Visits Galgorm Resort Expansion
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has performed the official sod cutting ceremony at the new extension at the Galgorm Resort and Spa. The £10m expansion will see additional bedrooms created as well ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2014
Adams Contacts Police Over McConville Claims
Sinn Féin President, Gerry Adams, has asked his lawyer to contact the police to clarify if detectives need to interview him about the murder of Jean McConville. He was responding to speculation that...
Adams Contacts Police Over McConville Claims
Sinn Féin President, Gerry Adams, has asked his lawyer to contact the police to clarify if detectives need to interview him about the murder of Jean McConville. He was responding to speculation that...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2014
New Chief Executive For Health Board
A new chief executive has been appointed to Northern Ireland's Health and Social Care Board. Ms Valerie Watts will begin her new role at the beginning of July. She is currently the chief executive...
New Chief Executive For Health Board
A new chief executive has been appointed to Northern Ireland's Health and Social Care Board. Ms Valerie Watts will begin her new role at the beginning of July. She is currently the chief executive...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2014
Other News In Brief
Pet Shop Burgled In Derry An appeal has been launched following a burglary at a pet shop in L'derry. It is understood City Pets, located in the Foyle Street area of the city, was broken into...
Other News In Brief
Pet Shop Burgled In Derry An appeal has been launched following a burglary at a pet shop in L'derry. It is understood City Pets, located in the Foyle Street area of the city, was broken into...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 24, 2014
New Children's Respiratory Service
A new children's respiratory testing service has been launched at Belfast's Royal Hospital for Sick Children. The new state-of-the-art service, established by Prof Mike Shields, will be equipped wit...
New Children's Respiratory Service
A new children's respiratory testing service has been launched at Belfast's Royal Hospital for Sick Children. The new state-of-the-art service, established by Prof Mike Shields, will be equipped wit...
Recruitment News, Mar 24, 2014
Leicestershire City Deal To Create Thousands Of Jobs
Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, and Minister for Cities, Greg Clark, have announced the Leicester and Leicestershire City Deal which will create thousands of new jobs and apprentices. The Leicest...
Leicestershire City Deal To Create Thousands Of Jobs
Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, and Minister for Cities, Greg Clark, have announced the Leicester and Leicestershire City Deal which will create thousands of new jobs and apprentices. The Leicest...
Business News, Mar 24, 2014
McCauley Trailers Scoops Almost £200,000 Business Contract
Toomebridge-based McCauley Trailers has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to win business worth almost £200,000 for its MAC commercial trailers in Estonia. The contract is to supply trailers t...
McCauley Trailers Scoops Almost £200,000 Business Contract
Toomebridge-based McCauley Trailers has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to win business worth almost £200,000 for its MAC commercial trailers in Estonia. The contract is to supply trailers t...
UK National News, Mar 24, 2014
UK Analysis Leads To Flight MH370 Breakthrough
A breakthrough in the search for missing Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 is based on work by UK analyst and British satellite firm, Inmarsat. Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak announced that fres...
UK Analysis Leads To Flight MH370 Breakthrough
A breakthrough in the search for missing Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 is based on work by UK analyst and British satellite firm, Inmarsat. Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak announced that fres...
UK National News, Mar 24, 2014
Food Waste Power Plant To Be Ready By Summer
Power generated by food waste could be in use by the summer, with the opening of the new Waen AD (anaerobic digestion) recycling plant. The £7.5m plant near St Asaph, will take waste from Flintshire,...
Food Waste Power Plant To Be Ready By Summer
Power generated by food waste could be in use by the summer, with the opening of the new Waen AD (anaerobic digestion) recycling plant. The £7.5m plant near St Asaph, will take waste from Flintshire,...
UK National News, Mar 24, 2014
Cattle Scab Confirmed At Scottish Borders Farm
Famers in Scotland have been urged to be vigilant following the confirmation of a case of cattle scab. Psoroptic mange, more commonly-known as cattle scab, is a disease caused by mites piercing an an...
Cattle Scab Confirmed At Scottish Borders Farm
Famers in Scotland have been urged to be vigilant following the confirmation of a case of cattle scab. Psoroptic mange, more commonly-known as cattle scab, is a disease caused by mites piercing an an...
UK National News, Mar 24, 2014
Human Remains Found During Search For Missing Woman
Police Scotland have confirmed that human remains have been found during the search for missing 19-year-old Hazel North. A search had been ongoing for Ms North, who was from Dunfermline and has been ...
Human Remains Found During Search For Missing Woman
Police Scotland have confirmed that human remains have been found during the search for missing 19-year-old Hazel North. A search had been ongoing for Ms North, who was from Dunfermline and has been ...
UK National News, Mar 24, 2014
RMT Leader Funeral Held In London
The funeral has taken place of RMT union leader Bob Crow, who died aged 52 on 11 March. Thousands of people joined friends and colleagues who lined the route of the funeral procession for the Rail, M...
RMT Leader Funeral Held In London
The funeral has taken place of RMT union leader Bob Crow, who died aged 52 on 11 March. Thousands of people joined friends and colleagues who lined the route of the funeral procession for the Rail, M...
UK National News, Mar 24, 2014
New Job Scheme To Target Disadvantaged Areas In Wales
Up to five thousand unemployed people in eight disadvantaged areas across Wales are to be given training and job opportunities as part of the 'Lift' scheme. The pilot scheme will target people who ha...
New Job Scheme To Target Disadvantaged Areas In Wales
Up to five thousand unemployed people in eight disadvantaged areas across Wales are to be given training and job opportunities as part of the 'Lift' scheme. The pilot scheme will target people who ha...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 24, 2014
Farmers Warned Of Cattle Scab
Farmers have been urged to be vigilant against psoroptic mange, commonly known as cattle scab, following the discovery of a case in Scotland. Cattle scab is caused by mites that pierce the animals sk...
Farmers Warned Of Cattle Scab
Farmers have been urged to be vigilant against psoroptic mange, commonly known as cattle scab, following the discovery of a case in Scotland. Cattle scab is caused by mites that pierce the animals sk...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 24, 2014
Bomb Alert At Belfast Tomb Street Post Office
A suspicious package has been discovered at Belfast's central postal sorting office. Staff at the Tomb Street office reported that package this morning (Monday) leading to a security alert. The area...
Bomb Alert At Belfast Tomb Street Post Office
A suspicious package has been discovered at Belfast's central postal sorting office. Staff at the Tomb Street office reported that package this morning (Monday) leading to a security alert. The area...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 24, 2014
Search Resumes For Missing Angler
A search operation for a missing Co Armagh angler has resumed for a fifth day. The 30-year-old man has been missing since Thursday afternoon after his boat capsized in a lough in Co Westmeath. The...
Search Resumes For Missing Angler
A search operation for a missing Co Armagh angler has resumed for a fifth day. The 30-year-old man has been missing since Thursday afternoon after his boat capsized in a lough in Co Westmeath. The...
UK National News, Mar 24, 2014
Police Scotland Seizure £1.2m Worth Of Heroin
Heroin with an estimated street value of £1.2 million has been recovered by police in Scotland. Police Scotland say that the drug was found in a car stopped on the A74(M) motorway near Locerkbie in s...
Police Scotland Seizure £1.2m Worth Of Heroin
Heroin with an estimated street value of £1.2 million has been recovered by police in Scotland. Police Scotland say that the drug was found in a car stopped on the A74(M) motorway near Locerkbie in s...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 24, 2014
Man Charged Over War Memorial Damage
An 18-year-old man has been charged over damage to a war memorial. The memorial at Killowen Orange Hall in Coleraine was damaged on Friday evening. During the attack, the memorial stone at the bui...
Man Charged Over War Memorial Damage
An 18-year-old man has been charged over damage to a war memorial. The memorial at Killowen Orange Hall in Coleraine was damaged on Friday evening. During the attack, the memorial stone at the bui...
UK National News, Mar 24, 2014
Other News In Brief
TV Ad Ban On Payday Loans 'Unlikely' A ban on payday loan advertising has been ruled out, with the government saying that advertising already faces "strict content rules", making a law change ...
Other News In Brief
TV Ad Ban On Payday Loans 'Unlikely' A ban on payday loan advertising has been ruled out, with the government saying that advertising already faces "strict content rules", making a law change ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 24, 2014
Three Bailed Over Serious Sexual Assault
An investigation has been launched following a report of a serious sexual assault. The incident is understood to have happened in the Fortwilliam Crescent area of north Belfast in the early hours of...
Three Bailed Over Serious Sexual Assault
An investigation has been launched following a report of a serious sexual assault. The incident is understood to have happened in the Fortwilliam Crescent area of north Belfast in the early hours of...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 24, 2014
Funeral Of Lord Ballyedmond Takes Place
Mourners in attendance of Lord Ballyedmond's funeral have heard how his death is a "huge loss" to those who knew him. The Northern Ireland peer was killed in a helicopter crash in England earlier th...
Funeral Of Lord Ballyedmond Takes Place
Mourners in attendance of Lord Ballyedmond's funeral have heard how his death is a "huge loss" to those who knew him. The Northern Ireland peer was killed in a helicopter crash in England earlier th...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 24, 2014
Other News In Brief
New Non-Emergency Police Number Introduced A new non-emergency number has been introduced by the PSNI. The new 101 number is for people to speak to the police in cases that are not emergencie...
Other News In Brief
New Non-Emergency Police Number Introduced A new non-emergency number has been introduced by the PSNI. The new 101 number is for people to speak to the police in cases that are not emergencie...
UK National News, Mar 21, 2014
Ministers Back Decriminalisation Of Non-Payment Of TV Licence
A legal change that would see non-payment of the TV licence fee become a civil, rather than criminal matter, has been backed by Ministers, according to a report by the BBC. The proposed "immediate de...
Ministers Back Decriminalisation Of Non-Payment Of TV Licence
A legal change that would see non-payment of the TV licence fee become a civil, rather than criminal matter, has been backed by Ministers, according to a report by the BBC. The proposed "immediate de...
UK National News, Mar 21, 2014
Members Of Armed Forces Recognised By Military Honours
British soldier Simon Moloney, 23, of the Blues and Royals is one of the 117 members of the armed forces awarded for bravery. His recognition was the second highest military award for bravery in Afgh...
Members Of Armed Forces Recognised By Military Honours
British soldier Simon Moloney, 23, of the Blues and Royals is one of the 117 members of the armed forces awarded for bravery. His recognition was the second highest military award for bravery in Afgh...
UK National News, Mar 21, 2014
David Cameron Wants Boris Back In His Team
David Cameron has called on Boris Johnson to return to the Parliament and stand at the next General Election despite the Mayor being due to be run the city until May 2016, with the General Election be...
David Cameron Wants Boris Back In His Team
David Cameron has called on Boris Johnson to return to the Parliament and stand at the next General Election despite the Mayor being due to be run the city until May 2016, with the General Election be...
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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.
