03/04/2013
Other News In Brief
Tourists Attacked In L'Derry
Two tourists have been attacked in L'Derry on the evening of Good Friday.
Police are appealing for information following the incident, during which a crowd of young people attacked two men at about 23:00 in the Bank Place area of the city.
One of the victims sustained facial injuries but did not require hospital treatment.
Fermanagh GAA Club Damaged By Fire
St Patrick's GAA club in Donagh, County Fermanagh, has been badly damaged by a fire.
Firefighters were alerted to the blaze at about 23:13 on Tuesday evening.
Noone was in the building at the time of the fire, and noone was injured.
A quarter of the building is said to have been destroyed. The fire began in the rear of the building and damaged a kitchen and store room area.
Stones Thrown At Car In Limavady
A group of people have escaped injury after stones were thrown at a car in Limavady on Easter Sunday.
Lance Wilson, from Coleraine, was driving with his girlfriend and friends when his car was attacked in the Glens area on Sunday night.
The group was driving to the shops when two stones hit the roof of the car.
A number of stone-throwing incidents are reported to have occurred in the town. Police are investigating.
L'Derry Culture Director Resigns
Dermot McLaughlin has resigned from his role as project director for L'Derry's UK City Of Culture 2013 campaign.
Mr McLaughlin's decision is reported to be based on personal reasons.
He joined Derry City Council in October last year, having moved from his position on the Strategic Investment Board of the Temple Bar Cultural Trust in Dublin. He will now return to his post there as chief executive.
(IT/CD)
Two tourists have been attacked in L'Derry on the evening of Good Friday.
Police are appealing for information following the incident, during which a crowd of young people attacked two men at about 23:00 in the Bank Place area of the city.
One of the victims sustained facial injuries but did not require hospital treatment.
Fermanagh GAA Club Damaged By Fire
St Patrick's GAA club in Donagh, County Fermanagh, has been badly damaged by a fire.
Firefighters were alerted to the blaze at about 23:13 on Tuesday evening.
Noone was in the building at the time of the fire, and noone was injured.
A quarter of the building is said to have been destroyed. The fire began in the rear of the building and damaged a kitchen and store room area.
Stones Thrown At Car In Limavady
A group of people have escaped injury after stones were thrown at a car in Limavady on Easter Sunday.
Lance Wilson, from Coleraine, was driving with his girlfriend and friends when his car was attacked in the Glens area on Sunday night.
The group was driving to the shops when two stones hit the roof of the car.
A number of stone-throwing incidents are reported to have occurred in the town. Police are investigating.
L'Derry Culture Director Resigns
Dermot McLaughlin has resigned from his role as project director for L'Derry's UK City Of Culture 2013 campaign.
Mr McLaughlin's decision is reported to be based on personal reasons.
He joined Derry City Council in October last year, having moved from his position on the Strategic Investment Board of the Temple Bar Cultural Trust in Dublin. He will now return to his post there as chief executive.
(IT/CD)
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Sinn Féin Office Attacked In L'Derry
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17 July 2001
ASSEMBLY CREATE AWARD TO HONOUR FIRE SERVICE
THE Northern Ireland Fire Service is to receive the first ever award given by the province's devolved assembly. An illuminated scroll is to be presented to Chief Fire Officer John McClelland on Tuesday, by assembly speaker Lord Alderdice in tribute to the sacrifice made by fire fighters over the years.
ASSEMBLY CREATE AWARD TO HONOUR FIRE SERVICE
THE Northern Ireland Fire Service is to receive the first ever award given by the province's devolved assembly. An illuminated scroll is to be presented to Chief Fire Officer John McClelland on Tuesday, by assembly speaker Lord Alderdice in tribute to the sacrifice made by fire fighters over the years.
07 August 2017
Investigation Launched After Car Attacked In L'Derry
Police have launched an investigation after a taxi driver's car was attacked in L'Derry. A number of youths jumped on the car as it travelled along the Northland Road at around 11.30pm on Saturday, 05 August. The youths jumped on the bonnet of the vehicle and another broke the driver's side window. The taxi driver is believed to have been in shock.
Investigation Launched After Car Attacked In L'Derry
Police have launched an investigation after a taxi driver's car was attacked in L'Derry. A number of youths jumped on the car as it travelled along the Northland Road at around 11.30pm on Saturday, 05 August. The youths jumped on the bonnet of the vehicle and another broke the driver's side window. The taxi driver is believed to have been in shock.
24 July 2015
Man Attacked In L'Derry
A man has been attacked while he was sitting in his car in L'Derry. The incident occurred in the Pennyburn area on Thursday afternoon. A man opened the door of the car and started punching the victim in the face. He suffered a broken cheekbone, swelling to his face and a graze on the back of his head.
Man Attacked In L'Derry
A man has been attacked while he was sitting in his car in L'Derry. The incident occurred in the Pennyburn area on Thursday afternoon. A man opened the door of the car and started punching the victim in the face. He suffered a broken cheekbone, swelling to his face and a graze on the back of his head.
11 August 2008
Minister Condemns Attacks On Fire Crews
Attacks on fire crews place their lives in danger and put communities at risk, said Public Safety Minister Michael McGimpsey today. Condemning a further spate of attacks on firefighters in Dungannon and Londonderry over the weekend, the Minister said it was absolutely unacceptable for anyone to assault emergency workers.
Minister Condemns Attacks On Fire Crews
Attacks on fire crews place their lives in danger and put communities at risk, said Public Safety Minister Michael McGimpsey today. Condemning a further spate of attacks on firefighters in Dungannon and Londonderry over the weekend, the Minister said it was absolutely unacceptable for anyone to assault emergency workers.
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