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Northern Ireland News for March 2014 : Page 7
UK National News, Mar 19, 2014
British Woman Gets Life In Pakistan Jail
British woman, Khadija Shah, from Birmingham, has been sentenced to life imprisonment in Pakistan after being convicted of trying to smuggle 63 kg of heroin out of the country. The 26-year-old who wa...
British Woman Gets Life In Pakistan Jail
British woman, Khadija Shah, from Birmingham, has been sentenced to life imprisonment in Pakistan after being convicted of trying to smuggle 63 kg of heroin out of the country. The 26-year-old who wa...
UK National News, Mar 19, 2014
Other News In Brief
Saturated Fats Not Linked To Heart Disease, Claims Study A massive international study of 600,000 people's diets has found that saturated fats may not be as unhealthy as first thought. Peop...
Other News In Brief
Saturated Fats Not Linked To Heart Disease, Claims Study A massive international study of 600,000 people's diets has found that saturated fats may not be as unhealthy as first thought. Peop...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2014
Hospital Ward Shut In C. Diff Outbreak
Part of the Raigmore Hospital in Inverness has been closed following an outbreak of Clostridium difficile, commonly known as C. diff. The hospitals ward 5c is closed to new patients following confirm...
Hospital Ward Shut In C. Diff Outbreak
Part of the Raigmore Hospital in Inverness has been closed following an outbreak of Clostridium difficile, commonly known as C. diff. The hospitals ward 5c is closed to new patients following confirm...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2014
Man Arrested Over Jean McConville Murder
A 77-year-old man has been arrested by detectives investigating the abduction and murder of Jean McConville in 1972. A mother of 10, Jean McConville was kidnapped from her flat in the Divis area of B...
Man Arrested Over Jean McConville Murder
A 77-year-old man has been arrested by detectives investigating the abduction and murder of Jean McConville in 1972. A mother of 10, Jean McConville was kidnapped from her flat in the Divis area of B...
Recruitment News, Mar 18, 2014
Over 100 Jobs Created By New Owners Of Former Steel Plant
Some 120 new jobs have been created at the former Rowecord steel site in Newport with the announcement that AIC Steel Group has taken over the site. The plant on Usk Way will become the AIC's new UK ...
Over 100 Jobs Created By New Owners Of Former Steel Plant
Some 120 new jobs have been created at the former Rowecord steel site in Newport with the announcement that AIC Steel Group has taken over the site. The plant on Usk Way will become the AIC's new UK ...
Business News, Mar 18, 2014
£16.9m Pre-Tax Profit For UTV Media
UTV Media plc has unveiled its preliminary results for 2013. The company reported a pre-tax profit of £16.9m, but due to difficult market conditions in the first half of last year, revenue for the G...
£16.9m Pre-Tax Profit For UTV Media
UTV Media plc has unveiled its preliminary results for 2013. The company reported a pre-tax profit of £16.9m, but due to difficult market conditions in the first half of last year, revenue for the G...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2014
L'Derry Station Development To Form New Transport Hub
A new initiative has been launched to develop plans for an integrated transport hub on the site of the Old Waterside Station in L'Derry. Transport Minister Danny Kennedy announced the plans following...
L'Derry Station Development To Form New Transport Hub
A new initiative has been launched to develop plans for an integrated transport hub on the site of the Old Waterside Station in L'Derry. Transport Minister Danny Kennedy announced the plans following...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2014
Police Appeal For Information On Hammer Threats
A £10,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the murder of West Sussex woman, Valerie Graves in December last year. Detectives ...
Police Appeal For Information On Hammer Threats
A £10,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the murder of West Sussex woman, Valerie Graves in December last year. Detectives ...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2014
M4 Expansion Plans Announced
The government has announced plans to increase capacity on the M4 motorway. The Highways Agency has said that the planned expansion, which aims to reduce congestion, improve journey times and cut air...
M4 Expansion Plans Announced
The government has announced plans to increase capacity on the M4 motorway. The Highways Agency has said that the planned expansion, which aims to reduce congestion, improve journey times and cut air...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2014
Brooke Park Regeneration To Go Ahead
£568,600 has been allocated by the Department for Social Development to complete £5.6m funding for the regeneration of Brooke Park in L'Derry. The project will transform 19 acres of public parkland a...
Brooke Park Regeneration To Go Ahead
£568,600 has been allocated by the Department for Social Development to complete £5.6m funding for the regeneration of Brooke Park in L'Derry. The project will transform 19 acres of public parkland a...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2014
Mechanic Wins £108m On The Euromillions Lottery
Neil Trotter, a mechanic who runs a repair garage in Mitcham, has become the National Lottery's fourth biggest winner with £107.9m. The 41-year-old, from Coulsdon, south London, scooped the jackpot o...
Mechanic Wins £108m On The Euromillions Lottery
Neil Trotter, a mechanic who runs a repair garage in Mitcham, has become the National Lottery's fourth biggest winner with £107.9m. The 41-year-old, from Coulsdon, south London, scooped the jackpot o...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2014
'Designated Days' Policy Proposed
South Belfast Alliance MLA Anna Lo has proposed an amendment to the Local Government Bill that will allow the union flag to be flown on council headquarters across Northern Ireland on designated days....
'Designated Days' Policy Proposed
South Belfast Alliance MLA Anna Lo has proposed an amendment to the Local Government Bill that will allow the union flag to be flown on council headquarters across Northern Ireland on designated days....
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2014
'Pipe Bomb' Explodes In Tobermore
The PSNI is investigating after a "pipe bomb type" device exploded in the Castle Park area of Tobermore, L'Derry, in the early hours of this morning (18 March). Police said a number of rear windows w...
'Pipe Bomb' Explodes In Tobermore
The PSNI is investigating after a "pipe bomb type" device exploded in the Castle Park area of Tobermore, L'Derry, in the early hours of this morning (18 March). Police said a number of rear windows w...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2014
More Nurses For The Royal Victoria Hospital
Forty extra nursing posts are to be appointed following the review of staffing levels at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast. The jobs will be distributed between the accident and emergency (A&E) ...
More Nurses For The Royal Victoria Hospital
Forty extra nursing posts are to be appointed following the review of staffing levels at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast. The jobs will be distributed between the accident and emergency (A&E) ...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2014
Research Raises Questions About The Link Between Fatty Acids And Heart Disease
A new study raises questions about current guidelines which generally restrict the consumption of saturated fats and encourage consumption of polyunsaturated fats to prevent heart disease. The resea...
Research Raises Questions About The Link Between Fatty Acids And Heart Disease
A new study raises questions about current guidelines which generally restrict the consumption of saturated fats and encourage consumption of polyunsaturated fats to prevent heart disease. The resea...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2014
£134m Investment In NI Schools Approved
A £134m investment to enhance and improve 51 schools across Northern Ireland has received approval. Education Minister John O'Dowd announced the green light for the School Enhancement Programme, whic...
£134m Investment In NI Schools Approved
A £134m investment to enhance and improve 51 schools across Northern Ireland has received approval. Education Minister John O'Dowd announced the green light for the School Enhancement Programme, whic...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2014
UTV Posts £16.9m Profit
UTV has posted pre-tax profits of £16.9m and group revenue of £107.8m for 2013. The figures amount to a drop on the £20.1m and £112.3m recorded for 2012, respectively. The latest report from UTV Med...
UTV Posts £16.9m Profit
UTV has posted pre-tax profits of £16.9m and group revenue of £107.8m for 2013. The figures amount to a drop on the £20.1m and £112.3m recorded for 2012, respectively. The latest report from UTV Med...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2014
UK Doctors Criticise Rules Of Baby Organ Donation
Doctors at Great Ormond Street children's hospital are calling for the rules to be changed to allow parents to donate the organs of newborn babies who die, in the hope of saving the lives of other sic...
UK Doctors Criticise Rules Of Baby Organ Donation
Doctors at Great Ormond Street children's hospital are calling for the rules to be changed to allow parents to donate the organs of newborn babies who die, in the hope of saving the lives of other sic...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2014
NI Contributes To UK Extreme Weather Review
Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has announced that his department will be contributing to the national review of the resilience of UK transport networks to extreme weather. The review was...
NI Contributes To UK Extreme Weather Review
Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has announced that his department will be contributing to the national review of the resilience of UK transport networks to extreme weather. The review was...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2014
Other News In Brief
Appeal Over Fast Food Robbery Detectives are appealing for information following an armed robbery at a fast food outlet on the Belmont Road area of east Belfast on the evening of Sunday 16 Mar...
Other News In Brief
Appeal Over Fast Food Robbery Detectives are appealing for information following an armed robbery at a fast food outlet on the Belmont Road area of east Belfast on the evening of Sunday 16 Mar...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2014
New TV Licence Law To End Criminal Offence In Motion
Ministers have agreed to include a proposal to end the criminal offence of failing buy a TV licence in an amendment to the Deregulation Bill on 25th March. The decision comes after the suggestion of ...
New TV Licence Law To End Criminal Offence In Motion
Ministers have agreed to include a proposal to end the criminal offence of failing buy a TV licence in an amendment to the Deregulation Bill on 25th March. The decision comes after the suggestion of ...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2014
Working Parents To Benefit From Childcare Allowance
A major new childcare package to help millions of parents has been unveiled by the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister today. The measures will help parents to go out to work if they want to and...
Working Parents To Benefit From Childcare Allowance
A major new childcare package to help millions of parents has been unveiled by the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister today. The measures will help parents to go out to work if they want to and...
UK National News, Mar 18, 2014
Other News In Brief
Chief Constable Calls For More Use Of Stop And Search The chief constable of Leicestershire Police has called for an increase in the force's powers to use stop and search. The Equality and Hu...
Other News In Brief
Chief Constable Calls For More Use Of Stop And Search The chief constable of Leicestershire Police has called for an increase in the force's powers to use stop and search. The Equality and Hu...
UK National News, Mar 15, 2014
Rihanna And Drake Romance Confirmed
Rihanna and Drake London date appeared to give the evidence about their rekindled romance after demonstrated a caring attitude and kissing publicly, according to a source. The couple had a hot date a...
Rihanna And Drake Romance Confirmed
Rihanna and Drake London date appeared to give the evidence about their rekindled romance after demonstrated a caring attitude and kissing publicly, according to a source. The couple had a hot date a...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2014
Car Booby Trap Bomb Made Safe
A booby trap bomb that was placed under a car has been made safe during a security alert in west Belfast. The viable device was discovered by a passing police patrol in the Blacks Road area near the ...
Car Booby Trap Bomb Made Safe
A booby trap bomb that was placed under a car has been made safe during a security alert in west Belfast. The viable device was discovered by a passing police patrol in the Blacks Road area near the ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2014
Man Rescued After Dangling From Lighthouse
A man has been rescued after being left dangling some 50ft high in the air from a lighthouse, after his scaffolding gave way. The man was painting the outside of St John's Point lighthouse near Killo...
Man Rescued After Dangling From Lighthouse
A man has been rescued after being left dangling some 50ft high in the air from a lighthouse, after his scaffolding gave way. The man was painting the outside of St John's Point lighthouse near Killo...
UK National News, Mar 14, 2014
Man Arrested Following 10-Hour Siege In Nottinghamshire
A man has been arrested following an incident at a Hucknall snooker hall. The 20-year-old suspect was detained on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear or violence. He has been ...
Man Arrested Following 10-Hour Siege In Nottinghamshire
A man has been arrested following an incident at a Hucknall snooker hall. The 20-year-old suspect was detained on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear or violence. He has been ...
Business News, Mar 14, 2014
Public Spending Cuts To Get Worse – Hamilton
Public spending cuts in Northern Ireland will get much worse before they get better, the Finance Minister has warned. Speaking at the annual dinner of the Chartered Accountants Ulster Society, Financ...
Public Spending Cuts To Get Worse – Hamilton
Public spending cuts in Northern Ireland will get much worse before they get better, the Finance Minister has warned. Speaking at the annual dinner of the Chartered Accountants Ulster Society, Financ...
UK National News, Mar 14, 2014
Palestinian Economy Needs A British Boost - Cameron
A British boost to the Palestinian economy will help businesses expand, create jobs and support increased agriculture, Prime Minister David Cameron announced during a visit to Israel and the Palestini...
Palestinian Economy Needs A British Boost - Cameron
A British boost to the Palestinian economy will help businesses expand, create jobs and support increased agriculture, Prime Minister David Cameron announced during a visit to Israel and the Palestini...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2014
Ministers Announce Framework To Tackle Economic Inactivity
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry and Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster have called on Belfast and Cookstown residents to have their say on a new strategic framework to tackle economic...
Ministers Announce Framework To Tackle Economic Inactivity
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry and Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster have called on Belfast and Cookstown residents to have their say on a new strategic framework to tackle economic...
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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.
