01/11/2011
Other News In Brief
Teenager Dies In Newtownards Car Accident
A teenage pedestrian has died after being hit by a car in County Down. The incident happened at the Comber Road in Newtownards shortly after 1am on Tuesday. A police spokesman said the road between the Ballyhenry junction of the dual carriageway and Newtownards town may remain closed for some time. The 17-year-old has not been officially identified. An investigation is continuing. There are no further details.
Sit Down Protest Breached Parades Ruling
The sit-down road protest at the scene of an Orange Order march in north Belfast breached the ruling by the Parades Commission, a court heard yesterday. Monday's court ruling over the disputed parade in March 2010, found that that objectors at Ardoyne were restricted to footpaths, and had breached the parade's guidance. Ronnie Pedlow, the then secretary of the body, which rules on contentious processions, gave evidence as prosecutors opened their case against 26 people charged with obstructing lawful activity during the Twelfth of July march. The charges are being defended on the basis that residents and campaigners were involved in a peaceful sit-down protest.
Teens Asked To Volunteer To Trap Underage Selling
Police are calling for teenage volunteers in an effort to catch traders selling drink illegally to underage patrons. Young people from 15 to 17 years of age could get a GCSE-type qualification for volunteering, they said. Teenagers will be used to go into off-licences and bars to see if they can buy drink. Police claimed it was not about "trapping" those selling alcohol illegally.
(DW)
A teenage pedestrian has died after being hit by a car in County Down. The incident happened at the Comber Road in Newtownards shortly after 1am on Tuesday. A police spokesman said the road between the Ballyhenry junction of the dual carriageway and Newtownards town may remain closed for some time. The 17-year-old has not been officially identified. An investigation is continuing. There are no further details.
Sit Down Protest Breached Parades Ruling
The sit-down road protest at the scene of an Orange Order march in north Belfast breached the ruling by the Parades Commission, a court heard yesterday. Monday's court ruling over the disputed parade in March 2010, found that that objectors at Ardoyne were restricted to footpaths, and had breached the parade's guidance. Ronnie Pedlow, the then secretary of the body, which rules on contentious processions, gave evidence as prosecutors opened their case against 26 people charged with obstructing lawful activity during the Twelfth of July march. The charges are being defended on the basis that residents and campaigners were involved in a peaceful sit-down protest.
Teens Asked To Volunteer To Trap Underage Selling
Police are calling for teenage volunteers in an effort to catch traders selling drink illegally to underage patrons. Young people from 15 to 17 years of age could get a GCSE-type qualification for volunteering, they said. Teenagers will be used to go into off-licences and bars to see if they can buy drink. Police claimed it was not about "trapping" those selling alcohol illegally.
(DW)
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03 July 2001
DRUMCREE MARCH BANNED BY PARADES COMMISSION
THE Drumcree parade by Portadown Orangemen was again banned from marching down the nationalist Garvaghy Road in the County Armagh town at the weekend. The decision made on Monday evening was made by the Northern Ireland Parades Commission who makes decisions whether restrictions are placed on contentious parades.
DRUMCREE MARCH BANNED BY PARADES COMMISSION
THE Drumcree parade by Portadown Orangemen was again banned from marching down the nationalist Garvaghy Road in the County Armagh town at the weekend. The decision made on Monday evening was made by the Northern Ireland Parades Commission who makes decisions whether restrictions are placed on contentious parades.
11 July 2002
SF to meet Parades Commission over Twelfth parades
A meeting is to take place between Sinn Fein and the Parades Commission over a number of controversial Orange Order parades that are to take place in north Belfast on July 12. A delegation from the party is to meet the commission on Thursday morning with regard to parades along the Springfield Road and Crumlin Road planned for Friday.
SF to meet Parades Commission over Twelfth parades
A meeting is to take place between Sinn Fein and the Parades Commission over a number of controversial Orange Order parades that are to take place in north Belfast on July 12. A delegation from the party is to meet the commission on Thursday morning with regard to parades along the Springfield Road and Crumlin Road planned for Friday.
24 June 2004
Chief Constable under fire for 'dodging' meeting
PSNI Chief Constable Hugh Orde has been attacked by the Orange Order's Belfast Grand Master for what the Order views as "gross irresponsibility" over his refusal to meet with representatives concerned about a threat of violence hanging over Saturday's rerouted Whiterock parade.
Chief Constable under fire for 'dodging' meeting
PSNI Chief Constable Hugh Orde has been attacked by the Orange Order's Belfast Grand Master for what the Order views as "gross irresponsibility" over his refusal to meet with representatives concerned about a threat of violence hanging over Saturday's rerouted Whiterock parade.
20 September 2013
Dodds Slams Parades Commission Ruling
North Belfast DUP MP Nigel Dodds has slammed the Parades Commission ruling prohibiting the playing of music on part of Twaddell Avenue. Mr Dodds said: "This is a another ridiculous decision by this discredited Parades Commission. "The evening parades from Woodvale Road to Twaddell Avenue take place in an entirely Unionist area.
Dodds Slams Parades Commission Ruling
North Belfast DUP MP Nigel Dodds has slammed the Parades Commission ruling prohibiting the playing of music on part of Twaddell Avenue. Mr Dodds said: "This is a another ridiculous decision by this discredited Parades Commission. "The evening parades from Woodvale Road to Twaddell Avenue take place in an entirely Unionist area.
22 June 2006
Parades Commission to stick with ruling
Orangemen have agreed to abide by the restrictions set by the Parades Commission regarding Saturday's contentious parade in west Belfast.
Parades Commission to stick with ruling
Orangemen have agreed to abide by the restrictions set by the Parades Commission regarding Saturday's contentious parade in west Belfast.
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