06/11/2012
Other News In Brief
NI Water Fined Over Pollution
Northern Ireland Water has been fined £500 for pollution.
The company was ordered to pay the fine, plus £28 of court charges, at Downpatrick Magistrates' Court for making a polluting discharge to a waterway.
The fine follows an observation by a Water Quality Inspector On 31 March 2011 of a discharge from the storm water discharge point at Ballynahinch Wastewater Treatment Works.
A plume of sewage fungus was observed in the waterway for approximately 30 metres.
A sample taken confirmed the discharge contained poisonous, noxious or polluting matter which was potentially harmful to fish life.
Man Escapes Crossbow Attack
A man has had a crossbow fired at him in his flat in Antrim town.
The incident occurred when two men wearing balaclavas forced their way into his flat at Elmdale at 21:00 yesterday evening.
The crossbow was fired, but missed the man, who then forced the attackers out of his flat.
The two men then escaped on foot.
Four Men Released After Shooting Arrest
Four men who were arrested over a shooting in Newry, County Down, in October have been released unconditionally.
During the paramilitary-style attack a 25-year-old man was shot in both legs in the Ardcarn Park area.
Two men aged 39, one aged 41 and one 49 were arrested yesterday but were later released.
Derry City FC Celebrate Homecoming
L’Derry has been celebrating Derry City FC’s FAI cup win with a celebration in the Guildhall Square.
Over 1,000 people are thought to have turned out to cheer home the team, following their 3-2 extra-time victory over St Patrick's Athletic at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Sunday.
Sports Minister Carál Ní Chuilín congratulated the team. She said: "I know that Derry City FC has faced many difficulties in recent years but this success, bringing with it the added bonus of a chance to compete in European competition, opens the door to a much needed and potentially brighter future for the club and its supporters.
"I hope Derry City FC can build on this and give the City fans even more to cheer next year and beyond."
(IT/GK)
Northern Ireland Water has been fined £500 for pollution.
The company was ordered to pay the fine, plus £28 of court charges, at Downpatrick Magistrates' Court for making a polluting discharge to a waterway.
The fine follows an observation by a Water Quality Inspector On 31 March 2011 of a discharge from the storm water discharge point at Ballynahinch Wastewater Treatment Works.
A plume of sewage fungus was observed in the waterway for approximately 30 metres.
A sample taken confirmed the discharge contained poisonous, noxious or polluting matter which was potentially harmful to fish life.
Man Escapes Crossbow Attack
A man has had a crossbow fired at him in his flat in Antrim town.
The incident occurred when two men wearing balaclavas forced their way into his flat at Elmdale at 21:00 yesterday evening.
The crossbow was fired, but missed the man, who then forced the attackers out of his flat.
The two men then escaped on foot.
Four Men Released After Shooting Arrest
Four men who were arrested over a shooting in Newry, County Down, in October have been released unconditionally.
During the paramilitary-style attack a 25-year-old man was shot in both legs in the Ardcarn Park area.
Two men aged 39, one aged 41 and one 49 were arrested yesterday but were later released.
Derry City FC Celebrate Homecoming
L’Derry has been celebrating Derry City FC’s FAI cup win with a celebration in the Guildhall Square.
Over 1,000 people are thought to have turned out to cheer home the team, following their 3-2 extra-time victory over St Patrick's Athletic at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Sunday.
Sports Minister Carál Ní Chuilín congratulated the team. She said: "I know that Derry City FC has faced many difficulties in recent years but this success, bringing with it the added bonus of a chance to compete in European competition, opens the door to a much needed and potentially brighter future for the club and its supporters.
"I hope Derry City FC can build on this and give the City fans even more to cheer next year and beyond."
(IT/GK)
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Derry Council 'Dragging Heels' On Independent Traders' Ideas
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