03/07/2012
Other NI News In Brief
Second McAreavey Accused 'On Phone' At Time Of Murder
A man accused of the murder of a Co Tyrone newlywed has testified.
Sandip Moneea, 42, is the second of the two accused to take to the witness stand and be questioned by the defence team regarding the murder of Michaela McAreavey, who was found strangled in her honeymoon suite in Mauritius last year.
Moneea said he was on the phone to his sister at the time of the killing.
On Monday, his lawyer said it was a "physical impossibility" that he would have carried out the murder.
He and his co-accused, Avinash Treebhoowoon, 32, deny murder. The trial continues.
Fermanagh Hotel Is In Administration
A hotel in Belleek has been placed in administration.
The Hotel Carlton will remain open with all 20 staff retained to run the business while administrators from accountancy firm Cavanagh Kelly look for a buyer.
Armed Robbery At Castlewellan Ulster Bank
An armed robbery at a County Down bank has been condemned.
A man armed with a gun entered the Ulster Bank in Castlewellan's Upper Square at about 10.50am yesterday, threatened staff and escaped with a cash box.
SDLP councillor Eamonn O’Neill said it was "terrifying for all involved".
He said: "This was a vicious and reprehensible act, especially given the crisis that Ulster Bank customers have been facing."
Police have asked for witnesses to contact them.
(NE/GK)
A man accused of the murder of a Co Tyrone newlywed has testified.
Sandip Moneea, 42, is the second of the two accused to take to the witness stand and be questioned by the defence team regarding the murder of Michaela McAreavey, who was found strangled in her honeymoon suite in Mauritius last year.
Moneea said he was on the phone to his sister at the time of the killing.
On Monday, his lawyer said it was a "physical impossibility" that he would have carried out the murder.
He and his co-accused, Avinash Treebhoowoon, 32, deny murder. The trial continues.
Fermanagh Hotel Is In Administration
A hotel in Belleek has been placed in administration.
The Hotel Carlton will remain open with all 20 staff retained to run the business while administrators from accountancy firm Cavanagh Kelly look for a buyer.
Armed Robbery At Castlewellan Ulster Bank
An armed robbery at a County Down bank has been condemned.
A man armed with a gun entered the Ulster Bank in Castlewellan's Upper Square at about 10.50am yesterday, threatened staff and escaped with a cash box.
SDLP councillor Eamonn O’Neill said it was "terrifying for all involved".
He said: "This was a vicious and reprehensible act, especially given the crisis that Ulster Bank customers have been facing."
Police have asked for witnesses to contact them.
(NE/GK)
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New bank notes have been released into circulation in Northern Ireland. The £10 and £20 notes are being issued from Danske Bank and will gradually replace the existing Northern Bank notes. The design of the notes remains the same, the only difference is the Danske Bank logo has replaced the Northern Bank logo.
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Northern Bank To Be Rebranded
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03 January 2007
Bank robbery charges dropped
The County Down man accused of the £26 million Northern Bank robbery in 2004, has had the charges against him dropped. Dominic McEvoy, 23, a builder from Mullandra Park in Kilcoo, was not present in Belfast Magistrates Court during the hearing.
Bank robbery charges dropped
The County Down man accused of the £26 million Northern Bank robbery in 2004, has had the charges against him dropped. Dominic McEvoy, 23, a builder from Mullandra Park in Kilcoo, was not present in Belfast Magistrates Court during the hearing.
07 January 2005
Consequences ‘dire and grim’ says Robinson
The consequences for Sinn Féin will be “dire and grim” if Chief Constable Hugh Orde confirms IRA involvement in the £22 million Northern Bank robbery last month, said DUP deputy leader Peter Robinson.
Consequences ‘dire and grim’ says Robinson
The consequences for Sinn Féin will be “dire and grim” if Chief Constable Hugh Orde confirms IRA involvement in the £22 million Northern Bank robbery last month, said DUP deputy leader Peter Robinson.
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