Iron Maiden Rocks Odyssey

Rock legends Iron Maiden are returning to Belfast for the first time since 1993 with their Final Frontier World Tour 2011 at Odyssey Arena tomorrow night, Wednesday (8pm). The shows will be the culmination of The Final Frontier World Tour, which began in June 2010 with a hugely successful 25-date tour throughout North America, followed by selected European stadium and festival shows. Maiden founder member Steve Harris commented: "We intend to take the full stadium show into the UK arenas and fit everything we possibly can into each venue. The set list will be different to this year's tour. Of course we will play more songs from the new album and some other recent material, but we intend to include a healthy dose of older fan favourites too for those who haven't seen us before, plus a spectacular light show and stage set," he said.

Harbour Museum Set For Restoration

Detailed plans have been submitted to the council's own Planning Department by Derry City Council itself for works to The Harbour Museum, Harbour Square, Londonderry. These works include Interior and exterior fabric restoration of the Harbour Museum including stonework, roof windows and a new access ramp and steps to Harbour Square entrance. Also included is the creation of the new two storey extension to the rear, courtyard to provide street cleansing, office and wc, a new passenger lift and toilets on the first floor.

Frauds 'Jailed' And Fined

Three people were convicted at Downpatrick Magistrates' court this week for claiming benefits they were not entitled to. Eamond O'Hare (33) of Sperrin Park, Londonderry claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £12,224 while failing to declare employment. He was given a five month prison sentence suspended for three years and ordered to pay court costs of £34. Michael Feenan (33) of Leaside Gardens, Downpatrick claimed Jobseekers Allowance and Housing Benefit totalling £6,077 while failing to declare employment. He was given a 12 month conditional discharge and ordered to pay court costs of £34. Noel McKee (61) of Newcastle Road, Seaforde claimed Pension Credit and Income Support totalling £4,015 while failing to declare employment. He was given a two year conditional discharge and ordered to pay court costs of £37.

Belfast Backs Business

Belfast City Council's latest business development programme aims to help local companies identify sales opportunities within the public and private sectors. The Smarter Procurement Programme will target small businesses and social enterprises that have the desire to bid for contracts in both sectors but lack the knowledge and experience of the tendering process. The programme is open to 10 companies within the Belfast City Council area and will include tailored workshops and mentoring. Five tendering workshops will focus on developing the individual business's knowledge and ability to respond to procurement opportunities. A Selling Skills Workshop will further boost the participants’ sales skills needed for each stage of the tendering process. Participants in the programme will also be allocated an experienced business mentor to provide practical support as well as identify and target new customers. To find out more about Belfast City Council's support for local business, go to www.belfastcity.gov.uk/business/index.asp

(BMcC/GK)