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27/07/2012
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Diesel Theft Lorry Found
A lorry used to steal up o 25,000 litres of diesel from tanks at a north Down quarry has been found in Lisburn.
The lorry, thought to have been stolen in Donaghcloney, was found on Blairs Road in the early hours of this morning.
It had been used in the theft of the diesel at Craigantlet Quarry earlier this week.
A 30-year-old man has been arrested.
Boy Attacked By Japanese Hunting Dog
A 12-year-old who was attacked by an Akita dog on Tuesday night said he feared for his life when it happened.
Caomhim McFadden was playing with friends in Galliagh, Derry, when the dog latched on to his arm, leaving bite marks on his arm so severe his mother went into shock.
Caomhin said: "It was so sore, my whole arm was all ripped open. It was the biggest dog I ever saw. I love dogs but I'm scared now."
The dog is being held by Derry City Council while an investigation is carried out.
Pipe Band Championships In Belfast This Weekend
Stormont Estate in Belfast will play host to the European Pipe Band Championships for the third year running tomorrow.
As well as piping, there will be competitions for drum majors and highland dancers.
Belfast's Lord Mayor Gavin Robinson will act as Chieftain for the event.
He said: "Piping has a great following all over the world, cutting across a lot of traditions and it is great to see everyone putting their all into the competition."
(NE)
A lorry used to steal up o 25,000 litres of diesel from tanks at a north Down quarry has been found in Lisburn.
The lorry, thought to have been stolen in Donaghcloney, was found on Blairs Road in the early hours of this morning.
It had been used in the theft of the diesel at Craigantlet Quarry earlier this week.
A 30-year-old man has been arrested.
Boy Attacked By Japanese Hunting Dog
A 12-year-old who was attacked by an Akita dog on Tuesday night said he feared for his life when it happened.
Caomhim McFadden was playing with friends in Galliagh, Derry, when the dog latched on to his arm, leaving bite marks on his arm so severe his mother went into shock.
Caomhin said: "It was so sore, my whole arm was all ripped open. It was the biggest dog I ever saw. I love dogs but I'm scared now."
The dog is being held by Derry City Council while an investigation is carried out.
Pipe Band Championships In Belfast This Weekend
Stormont Estate in Belfast will play host to the European Pipe Band Championships for the third year running tomorrow.
As well as piping, there will be competitions for drum majors and highland dancers.
Belfast's Lord Mayor Gavin Robinson will act as Chieftain for the event.
He said: "Piping has a great following all over the world, cutting across a lot of traditions and it is great to see everyone putting their all into the competition."
(NE)
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