07/11/2012
Other News In Brief
Pair Arrested Under Terrorist Act
Two people have been arrested under the Terrorism Act in Newry.
A the pair, aged 17 and 21, have been detained over "suspicious activity" carried out in the John Martin Gardens area on Wednesday morning.
A number of items, including balaclavas and gloves, were seized during the arrest.
The two are currently in custody and are assisting police with their inquiries.
Police Appeal Over Armed Robbery
Police have launched an appeal for information following an incident of armed robbery at a fast food premises on Monday 5 November.
The incident happened in the Antrim Road area around 21:50 when four male youths entered the premises and gained access to the till.
They punched a member of staff in the face and used a knife to threaten, before leaving on foot with a small amount of money.
All four are described as being in their late teens and wearing hooded tops.
The staff member did not require medical attention.
Police are asking anyone with any information to contact CID in Antrim Road on 0845 600 8000. The independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Animals Rescued From Slurry Pit
Ten animals have been rescued from a slurry pit in County Antrim.
The fire service was called to a farm near Stranocum after two cows and eight calves were trapped in the pit, which contained 18 inches of slurry.
A specialist team went to the farm at Moyan Road at about 10:00 on Tuesday morning. They used breathing apparatus and monitors to measure gas while they carried out the rescue.
The fire group have warned farmers to ensure slats are in place over slurry pits, that the animal area is secured and well ventilated.
NI Hospice Patients In New Temporary Home
NI Hospice Patients are being transferred from Somerton House to the new temporary home at Whiteabbey Hospital.
The House in north Belfast has cared for thousands of terminally ill patients since it opened 30 years ago.
But now a £11m rebuild is being planned after it was found to be no longer fit for purpose.
Work on Somerton is expected to take at least two years.
A petition has been launched by NI Hospice to urge the Executive to contribute £2.5m towards the new build, while an additional £3m is hoping to be secured via public donations
The charity is also fundraising to secure an additional £3m from public donations.
(IT/GK)
Two people have been arrested under the Terrorism Act in Newry.
A the pair, aged 17 and 21, have been detained over "suspicious activity" carried out in the John Martin Gardens area on Wednesday morning.
A number of items, including balaclavas and gloves, were seized during the arrest.
The two are currently in custody and are assisting police with their inquiries.
Police Appeal Over Armed Robbery
Police have launched an appeal for information following an incident of armed robbery at a fast food premises on Monday 5 November.
The incident happened in the Antrim Road area around 21:50 when four male youths entered the premises and gained access to the till.
They punched a member of staff in the face and used a knife to threaten, before leaving on foot with a small amount of money.
All four are described as being in their late teens and wearing hooded tops.
The staff member did not require medical attention.
Police are asking anyone with any information to contact CID in Antrim Road on 0845 600 8000. The independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Animals Rescued From Slurry Pit
Ten animals have been rescued from a slurry pit in County Antrim.
The fire service was called to a farm near Stranocum after two cows and eight calves were trapped in the pit, which contained 18 inches of slurry.
A specialist team went to the farm at Moyan Road at about 10:00 on Tuesday morning. They used breathing apparatus and monitors to measure gas while they carried out the rescue.
The fire group have warned farmers to ensure slats are in place over slurry pits, that the animal area is secured and well ventilated.
NI Hospice Patients In New Temporary Home
NI Hospice Patients are being transferred from Somerton House to the new temporary home at Whiteabbey Hospital.
The House in north Belfast has cared for thousands of terminally ill patients since it opened 30 years ago.
But now a £11m rebuild is being planned after it was found to be no longer fit for purpose.
Work on Somerton is expected to take at least two years.
A petition has been launched by NI Hospice to urge the Executive to contribute £2.5m towards the new build, while an additional £3m is hoping to be secured via public donations
The charity is also fundraising to secure an additional £3m from public donations.
(IT/GK)
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