Other News In Brief

Two Arrested Over Illegal Fuel

A man and woman have been arrested after 8,000 litres of illicit fuel was seized in Co Tyrone.

The arrests were made by customs officials on Wednesday, following a raid at a private address as well as a retail site in the Cookstown area.

The raids are part of an investigation into suspected VAT and excise fraud worth around £300,000.

HMRC officials were accompanied by police for the operation. Computers and business records are also said to have been seized.

The man and woman have since been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Two More Medals For NI's Boxers

Michaela Walsh and Michael Conlan, two of Northern Ireland's boxers at this year's Commonwealth Games, are guaranteed to win at least silver medals after both won their respective semi-finals.

Flyweight Walsh beat India's Pinki Rani while Conlan won his fight against Wales' Sean McGoldrick.

Some of the region's other boxers have also been in action. Sean Duffy and Sean McGlinchy are both to receive bronze medals after they lost their semi-finals, while Paddy Barnes is also in action later today (1 August).

Witnesses Sought For 'Serious' Road Accident

Police have launched an appeal for witnesses to a serious road accident in Loughgall.

The incident, involving a motorbike and a car, occurred at around 2.45pm on the Ardress Road.

The male motorcyclist was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries.

A spokesperson for the PSNI said: "Police would ask anyone who may have been travelling on the Ardress Road between 2.30pm and 2.45pm yesterday, 30 July, to contact the Collision Investigation Unit at Steeple or local police at Armagh on the non emergency number 101."

Rory Best Named New Ulster Captain

Ulster Rugby has confirmed that Rory Best is the new club captain for the 2014/15.

He takes over from Johann Muller who retired from rugby at the end of last season.

Speaking to ulsterrugby.com, the 31-year-old said: "It is a huge honour to captain your Province. I enjoyed doing it a few years ago but in 2011, I felt I just needed to step down and to concentrate on my game.

"We also had a ready-made captain in the squad in Johann which made it easier and he did a fantastic job. "It is nice to have been asked to do it again. With the extra experience that I have gained at provincial and international level in recent years I believe that I am more equipped than ever before to lead this group of players.

"Being the captain of Ulster is something that I absolutely love doing and I am looking forward to the challenge of the new season."

(JP)