18/06/2013
Other News In Brief
Woman Killed In M1 Crash
A woman has been killed in a two vehicle crash on the M1.
The accident occurred near Portadown on Tuesday morning.
The motorway was closed following the crash, but is now open again.
It is thought noone else was injured in the incident.
Man Held Over Attempted PSNI Murder
A man held by police over the murder of a PSNI officer in east Belfast in December has been released.
The 25-year-old was questioned by detectives investigating a bomb placed under an officer's family car in the Upper Newtownards Road area of Belfast.
He was arrested on Monday morning and taken to Antrim police station for questioning.
£100k Belfast Resurfacing Begins
Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has announced the start of a £100,000 resurfacing scheme on High Street, Belfast.
Work will begin on Sunday 23 June between Victoria Street and Bridge Street.
High Street will be closed on two Sundays, 23 and 30 June, between 04:00 and 18:00 to facilitate the works.
Alliance Launches Cycling Group At Stormont
Alliance East Belfast MLA Chris Lyttle has launched a new Assembly Group on cycling at Stormont.
The group is being launched as a means of improving the links between government agencies and the third sector.
It was launched during the Travelwise bicycle week.
Mr Lyttle said: "We have seen a rise in participation in cycling. This has been helped by improvements in cycle routes and an increased understanding of the benefits of active transport as an alternative to the car.
"This group has been formed to help give a more joined up approach to cycling. With several Departments having different responsibilities for cycling and a number of third sector groups involved, I believe that by having regular open meetings we can deliver more for current cyclists as well as encouraging more people to take it up."
(IT/CD)
A woman has been killed in a two vehicle crash on the M1.
The accident occurred near Portadown on Tuesday morning.
The motorway was closed following the crash, but is now open again.
It is thought noone else was injured in the incident.
Man Held Over Attempted PSNI Murder
A man held by police over the murder of a PSNI officer in east Belfast in December has been released.
The 25-year-old was questioned by detectives investigating a bomb placed under an officer's family car in the Upper Newtownards Road area of Belfast.
He was arrested on Monday morning and taken to Antrim police station for questioning.
£100k Belfast Resurfacing Begins
Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has announced the start of a £100,000 resurfacing scheme on High Street, Belfast.
Work will begin on Sunday 23 June between Victoria Street and Bridge Street.
High Street will be closed on two Sundays, 23 and 30 June, between 04:00 and 18:00 to facilitate the works.
Alliance Launches Cycling Group At Stormont
Alliance East Belfast MLA Chris Lyttle has launched a new Assembly Group on cycling at Stormont.
The group is being launched as a means of improving the links between government agencies and the third sector.
It was launched during the Travelwise bicycle week.
Mr Lyttle said: "We have seen a rise in participation in cycling. This has been helped by improvements in cycle routes and an increased understanding of the benefits of active transport as an alternative to the car.
"This group has been formed to help give a more joined up approach to cycling. With several Departments having different responsibilities for cycling and a number of third sector groups involved, I believe that by having regular open meetings we can deliver more for current cyclists as well as encouraging more people to take it up."
(IT/CD)
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