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Northern Ireland News for March 2017 : Page 7
Business News, Mar 7, 2017
April Fools Day – Final Deadline for NI Food Business Operators
On 01 April 2017, Northern Ireland sets a new legal precedent when the final clause of the Food Waste Regulations (NI) comes into effect. This final article states clearly that it is illegal for food...
April Fools Day – Final Deadline for NI Food Business Operators
On 01 April 2017, Northern Ireland sets a new legal precedent when the final clause of the Food Waste Regulations (NI) comes into effect. This final article states clearly that it is illegal for food...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2017
Man Arrested After Police Seize Drugs In West Belfast
A man has been arrested after drugs were discovered in a car by police in west Belfast. PSNI officers stopped and searched a black Seat Ibiza car on Craven Street, at around 4.30pm on Monday, 06 Marc...
Man Arrested After Police Seize Drugs In West Belfast
A man has been arrested after drugs were discovered in a car by police in west Belfast. PSNI officers stopped and searched a black Seat Ibiza car on Craven Street, at around 4.30pm on Monday, 06 Marc...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2017
Investigation Launched After Handbag Stolen During Burglary In North Belfast
Police have launched an investigation following a burglary at a house in north Belfast. The incident happened at a property in St Andrew Court at around 2pm on Monday, 06 March. A handbag containing...
Investigation Launched After Handbag Stolen During Burglary In North Belfast
Police have launched an investigation following a burglary at a house in north Belfast. The incident happened at a property in St Andrew Court at around 2pm on Monday, 06 March. A handbag containing...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2017
Former Deputy First Minister Admitted To Hospital
Former Northern Ireland deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has spent the last two weeks in hospital and is believed to be suffering from a genetic condition, it has emerged. According to the Iri...
Former Deputy First Minister Admitted To Hospital
Former Northern Ireland deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has spent the last two weeks in hospital and is believed to be suffering from a genetic condition, it has emerged. According to the Iri...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2017
Other News In Brief
Call for Emergency Budget Legislation Alliance has called for the Secretary of State to consider emergency legislation allowing the Civil Service to agree a Budget. Party Leader Naomi Long an...
Other News In Brief
Call for Emergency Budget Legislation Alliance has called for the Secretary of State to consider emergency legislation allowing the Civil Service to agree a Budget. Party Leader Naomi Long an...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2017
SF Leader Slams UK Goverment
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has hit out at the UK government and claims it is going to "repeat the mistakes of the past". NI Secretary of State James Brokenshire is meeting with Stormont party le...
SF Leader Slams UK Goverment
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has hit out at the UK government and claims it is going to "repeat the mistakes of the past". NI Secretary of State James Brokenshire is meeting with Stormont party le...
Business News, Mar 6, 2017
Invent2017 Funding Competition Launched
The Invent 2017 funding competition has been launched, seeking to showcase and reward local innovations that promise the greatest potential. The competition is described as an opportunity to gain ...
Invent2017 Funding Competition Launched
The Invent 2017 funding competition has been launched, seeking to showcase and reward local innovations that promise the greatest potential. The competition is described as an opportunity to gain ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2017
Crimewatch Appeal: Shot PSNI Officer Thought He Was Going To Die
A police officer who was shot in north Belfast in January has revealed he thought he was going to die. The officer sustained serious injuries after he suffered two gunshot wounds to his arm during th...
Crimewatch Appeal: Shot PSNI Officer Thought He Was Going To Die
A police officer who was shot in north Belfast in January has revealed he thought he was going to die. The officer sustained serious injuries after he suffered two gunshot wounds to his arm during th...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2017
NI Secretary To Meet With Stormont Party Leaders
Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire is to meet with Stormont party leaders to discuss forming a new power-sharing Executive. The DUP secured 28 seats and Sinn Fein took 27 seats following Th...
NI Secretary To Meet With Stormont Party Leaders
Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire is to meet with Stormont party leaders to discuss forming a new power-sharing Executive. The DUP secured 28 seats and Sinn Fein took 27 seats following Th...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2017
Mike Nesbitt Resigns As UUP Leader
Ulster Unionist leader Mike Nesbitt has announced his resignation. His party secured 10 seats which fell behind the SDLP who took 12 seats. Former deputy Danny Kennedy and Jo-Anne Dobson lost their ...
Mike Nesbitt Resigns As UUP Leader
Ulster Unionist leader Mike Nesbitt has announced his resignation. His party secured 10 seats which fell behind the SDLP who took 12 seats. Former deputy Danny Kennedy and Jo-Anne Dobson lost their ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2017
Shot Fired At House In L'Derry
The PSNI have launched an investigation after a shot was fired at a house in L'Derry. The incident happened at in the Ard Na Smoll area at around 6.20pm on Saturday, 04 March. The shot is believed t...
Shot Fired At House In L'Derry
The PSNI have launched an investigation after a shot was fired at a house in L'Derry. The incident happened at in the Ard Na Smoll area at around 6.20pm on Saturday, 04 March. The shot is believed t...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2017
Three Men Charged After Firearm Discovered In Co Fermanagh
Three men have been charged after police discovered a firearm during the search of a car in Co Fermanagh. The weapon was found after the PSNI stopped a vehicle on the Dublin Road in Enniskillen on Fr...
Three Men Charged After Firearm Discovered In Co Fermanagh
Three men have been charged after police discovered a firearm during the search of a car in Co Fermanagh. The weapon was found after the PSNI stopped a vehicle on the Dublin Road in Enniskillen on Fr...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2017
Invest NI to Establish New Office In Chile
Invest Northern Ireland is to establish a new office in Chile. The firm is planning to expand its overseas network in up to 10 locations around the world to support NI businesses to grow exports acro...
Invest NI to Establish New Office In Chile
Invest Northern Ireland is to establish a new office in Chile. The firm is planning to expand its overseas network in up to 10 locations around the world to support NI businesses to grow exports acro...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2017
Other News In Brief
Work To Start On Carriageway Resurfacing Project Work is to start on a £180,000 carriageway resurfacing project in Newtownards. The work on the Greengraves Road will begin on Monday, 13 Marc...
Other News In Brief
Work To Start On Carriageway Resurfacing Project Work is to start on a £180,000 carriageway resurfacing project in Newtownards. The work on the Greengraves Road will begin on Monday, 13 Marc...
Recruitment News, Mar 3, 2017
Digital Skills Programme Announced
Belfast City Council (BCC) have announced a programme of free digital skills training for those who are keen to use a computer, but don't know where to start. In partnership with Go On NI, Department...
Digital Skills Programme Announced
Belfast City Council (BCC) have announced a programme of free digital skills training for those who are keen to use a computer, but don't know where to start. In partnership with Go On NI, Department...
Business News, Mar 3, 2017
Innovation Masterclass Announced Ar QUB
An innovation masterclass for small and medium-sized businesses is to be held at Queen's University Belfast on Thursday 9 March. The masterclass, entitled 'Growth and Innovation Models for Challengin...
Innovation Masterclass Announced Ar QUB
An innovation masterclass for small and medium-sized businesses is to be held at Queen's University Belfast on Thursday 9 March. The masterclass, entitled 'Growth and Innovation Models for Challengin...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2017
First Results Announced In Assembly Elections
Sinn Féin have taken an early lead in the results of the 2017 Northern Ireland Assembly elections, winning 15 seats to the DUP's 9. The Sinn Féin leader Michelle O'Neill and Alliance leader Noami Lon...
First Results Announced In Assembly Elections
Sinn Féin have taken an early lead in the results of the 2017 Northern Ireland Assembly elections, winning 15 seats to the DUP's 9. The Sinn Féin leader Michelle O'Neill and Alliance leader Noami Lon...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2017
David Black Murder Accused Arrested In Donegal
Damien McLaughlin has been arrested in Donegal under a European Arrest Warrant as part of a joint operation between Irish police and the PSNI. McLaughlin, 40, was wanted in connection with the murder...
David Black Murder Accused Arrested In Donegal
Damien McLaughlin has been arrested in Donegal under a European Arrest Warrant as part of a joint operation between Irish police and the PSNI. McLaughlin, 40, was wanted in connection with the murder...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2017
SSE Airtricity Announces Gas Price Rise
More than 140,000 SSE Airtricity customers are to see a 7% rise in their monthly gas bill from the end of March. The company has said that the price increase is a result of "sustained increases in gl...
SSE Airtricity Announces Gas Price Rise
More than 140,000 SSE Airtricity customers are to see a 7% rise in their monthly gas bill from the end of March. The company has said that the price increase is a result of "sustained increases in gl...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2017
Dept Of Education Urged To Do More For Integrated Education
The Department of Education must do more to promote integrated education in Northern Ireland, a report has found. In his final act before leaving office on Thursday 02 March, Minister for Education P...
Dept Of Education Urged To Do More For Integrated Education
The Department of Education must do more to promote integrated education in Northern Ireland, a report has found. In his final act before leaving office on Thursday 02 March, Minister for Education P...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2017
Fire At Fuel Recycling Plant 'Most Idiotic And Dangerous Incident Of The Year'
Police have condemned those who set a fire at a fuel recycling plant, as "the most idiotic and dangerous incident of the year". Police were called to reports of a fire at the plant at the Brannish Ro...
Fire At Fuel Recycling Plant 'Most Idiotic And Dangerous Incident Of The Year'
Police have condemned those who set a fire at a fuel recycling plant, as "the most idiotic and dangerous incident of the year". Police were called to reports of a fire at the plant at the Brannish Ro...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2017
M1 Collision Causes Traffic Delays In Belfast
A crash on the M1, which occurred at about 8am this morning and closed two lanes, has now been cleared. The collision happened on the inside lane of the M1 between Stockmans Lane and Broadway. There...
M1 Collision Causes Traffic Delays In Belfast
A crash on the M1, which occurred at about 8am this morning and closed two lanes, has now been cleared. The collision happened on the inside lane of the M1 between Stockmans Lane and Broadway. There...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2017
Programme Of Digital Skills Events Announced
Belfast City Council (BCC) have announced a programme of free digital skills training for those who are keen to use a computer, but don't know where to start. In partnership with Go On NI, Department...
Programme Of Digital Skills Events Announced
Belfast City Council (BCC) have announced a programme of free digital skills training for those who are keen to use a computer, but don't know where to start. In partnership with Go On NI, Department...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2017
Other News In Brief
Weekly Workshops Announced On Online Single Application The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced a series of weekly workshops for farmers on how to s...
Other News In Brief
Weekly Workshops Announced On Online Single Application The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced a series of weekly workshops for farmers on how to s...
Business News, Mar 2, 2017
Invest NI To Hold Event On Innovate UK Funding Competition
Invest NI have announced an information event on a new £15 million Innovate UK funding competition for emerging and enabling technologies. The competition aims to help businesses innovate to find new...
Invest NI To Hold Event On Innovate UK Funding Competition
Invest NI have announced an information event on a new £15 million Innovate UK funding competition for emerging and enabling technologies. The competition aims to help businesses innovate to find new...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2017
Polling Stations Open Across NI
Polling stations have now opened across Northern Ireland. Voters are preparing to cast their ballots in the 2017 Assembly election. The polling stations opened at 7am and will close at 10pm tonight,...
Polling Stations Open Across NI
Polling stations have now opened across Northern Ireland. Voters are preparing to cast their ballots in the 2017 Assembly election. The polling stations opened at 7am and will close at 10pm tonight,...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2017
Cost Of TV Licence To Increase
The cost of a TV licence is set to rise from 01 April. The full licence fee will increase to £147 from £145.50 and a black and white licence will go up to £49.50. This is the first rise since April ...
Cost Of TV Licence To Increase
The cost of a TV licence is set to rise from 01 April. The full licence fee will increase to £147 from £145.50 and a black and white licence will go up to £49.50. This is the first rise since April ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2017
Officers Disciplined After Driver Almost Wrongly Prosecuted
Two PSNI officers have been disciplined over failures in an investigation which almost resulted in a woman being wrongly prosecuted following a two vehicle collision in Co Down. One of the drivers lo...
Officers Disciplined After Driver Almost Wrongly Prosecuted
Two PSNI officers have been disciplined over failures in an investigation which almost resulted in a woman being wrongly prosecuted following a two vehicle collision in Co Down. One of the drivers lo...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2017
Paddy Jackson Signs New Deal With Ulster Rugby
Paddy Jackson has signed a new two-year contract with Ulster rugby. The deal will keep him at Kingspan Stadium until at least the summer of 2019. Jackson said he is "delighted" with the new contract...
Paddy Jackson Signs New Deal With Ulster Rugby
Paddy Jackson has signed a new two-year contract with Ulster rugby. The deal will keep him at Kingspan Stadium until at least the summer of 2019. Jackson said he is "delighted" with the new contract...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2017
'No Evidence' Of Shots Fired At House In L'Derry
Police have said there was "no evidence" of shots being fired at a house in L'Derry. The incident happened in the Cornshell Fields area shortly after 11pm on Monday, 27 February. A PSNI spokesperson...
'No Evidence' Of Shots Fired At House In L'Derry
Police have said there was "no evidence" of shots being fired at a house in L'Derry. The incident happened in the Cornshell Fields area shortly after 11pm on Monday, 27 February. A PSNI spokesperson...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
