15/03/2013
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NIW Fined For Pollution Offence
Northern Ireland Water (NIW) was fined £2,000 plus court costs at Bangor Magistrates’ Court today. NIW pleaded guilty to making a polluting discharge to a waterway from Cherrymount Sewage Pumping Station (SPS), Bangor. On 16 May 2011, a Water Quality Inspector acting on behalf of the Northern Ireland Environment Agency, inspected the Ballyholme River adjacent to, and downstream of, the Cherrymount SPS, Bangor. The river was heavily impacted with sewage fungus, the water was running discoloured and there was sewage sludge present on the river bed. A large number of dead eels were also observed.
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A woman was convicted at Armagh Crown Court today for claiming benefits she was not entitled to. Bernadette O’Rourke, 44, of Mullaghmore Avenue, Keady claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £33,800 while failing to declare capital. She was fined £500. Miss O'Rourke is required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
Minister Welcomes Tesco Announcement
Tesco's announcement that it is to double the amount of fresh meat it sources in the north of Ireland was today welcomed by Agriculture Minister Michelle O’Neill. The Minister said: "I have for some time been encouraging the major supermarket outlets that they should be increasing the amount of local produce sourced.
"Especially in light of falling farm incomes, high feed costs and the fallout from the recent horsemeat controversy, today’s news from Tesco that it is to greatly increase the amount of fresh meat it sources locally will be welcomed by farmers across the north. I would urge the other major supermarket retailers to follow the lead set by Tesco and increase the amount that they source locally."
Northern Ireland Water (NIW) was fined £2,000 plus court costs at Bangor Magistrates’ Court today. NIW pleaded guilty to making a polluting discharge to a waterway from Cherrymount Sewage Pumping Station (SPS), Bangor. On 16 May 2011, a Water Quality Inspector acting on behalf of the Northern Ireland Environment Agency, inspected the Ballyholme River adjacent to, and downstream of, the Cherrymount SPS, Bangor. The river was heavily impacted with sewage fungus, the water was running discoloured and there was sewage sludge present on the river bed. A large number of dead eels were also observed.
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A woman was convicted at Armagh Crown Court today for claiming benefits she was not entitled to. Bernadette O’Rourke, 44, of Mullaghmore Avenue, Keady claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £33,800 while failing to declare capital. She was fined £500. Miss O'Rourke is required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
Minister Welcomes Tesco Announcement
Tesco's announcement that it is to double the amount of fresh meat it sources in the north of Ireland was today welcomed by Agriculture Minister Michelle O’Neill. The Minister said: "I have for some time been encouraging the major supermarket outlets that they should be increasing the amount of local produce sourced.
"Especially in light of falling farm incomes, high feed costs and the fallout from the recent horsemeat controversy, today’s news from Tesco that it is to greatly increase the amount of fresh meat it sources locally will be welcomed by farmers across the north. I would urge the other major supermarket retailers to follow the lead set by Tesco and increase the amount that they source locally."
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14 March 2013
Tesco To Double Amount Of NI Sourced Meat
Tesco's announcement that it is to double the amount of fresh meat it sources in the north of Ireland was today welcomed by Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill. The Minister said: "I have for some time been encouraging the major supermarket outlets that they should be increasing the amount of local produce sourced.
Tesco To Double Amount Of NI Sourced Meat
Tesco's announcement that it is to double the amount of fresh meat it sources in the north of Ireland was today welcomed by Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill. The Minister said: "I have for some time been encouraging the major supermarket outlets that they should be increasing the amount of local produce sourced.
25 November 2015
700 Tesco Drivers To Vote On Strike Action
Over 700 Tesco drivers at distribution hubs in Belfast and Doncaster are to ballot for strike action next week over a pay dispute. The firm announced a pay offer of 0 per cent for 2015 and 1.5 per cent for 2016. The strike vote follows a 91 per cent rejection of the pay offer across the three sites.
700 Tesco Drivers To Vote On Strike Action
Over 700 Tesco drivers at distribution hubs in Belfast and Doncaster are to ballot for strike action next week over a pay dispute. The firm announced a pay offer of 0 per cent for 2015 and 1.5 per cent for 2016. The strike vote follows a 91 per cent rejection of the pay offer across the three sites.
12 January 2011
Ards In Line For Further Retailing Boost
Ards town is to get a new retailing boost with the construction industry enjoying a fillip along the way. A proposal for a multi-million pound mixed-use retail scheme in Newtownards, Co Down was submitted to the Planning Service in late December 2010. If approved, the planned development will encompass some 6.
Ards In Line For Further Retailing Boost
Ards town is to get a new retailing boost with the construction industry enjoying a fillip along the way. A proposal for a multi-million pound mixed-use retail scheme in Newtownards, Co Down was submitted to the Planning Service in late December 2010. If approved, the planned development will encompass some 6.
07 October 2010
Tesco Superstore To Get Underway
Hundreds of construction jobs are expected to be created following full planning approval for a new Tesco superstore. The store will be situated in Newtownards, north Down, on the site of the old Ards Abattoir off the Portaferry Road. The project, which includes a petrol station and parking spaces, will result in the creation of 200 retail jobs.
Tesco Superstore To Get Underway
Hundreds of construction jobs are expected to be created following full planning approval for a new Tesco superstore. The store will be situated in Newtownards, north Down, on the site of the old Ards Abattoir off the Portaferry Road. The project, which includes a petrol station and parking spaces, will result in the creation of 200 retail jobs.
09 September 2005
Mid-Ulster regeneration on course says Minister
The regeneration plan for Lurgan and Portadown area is on course and will begin soon, Social Development Minister David Hanson said today.
Mid-Ulster regeneration on course says Minister
The regeneration plan for Lurgan and Portadown area is on course and will begin soon, Social Development Minister David Hanson said today.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.