19/07/2013
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A man was convicted at Londonderry Magistrates' court for claiming benefits he was not entitled to. Thomas McDonald (64) of Iniscarn Crescent was given a conditional discharge for two years for wrongful encashment of Pension Credit totaling £126.
Mr McDonald has since repaid in full the money he wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
Traffic Diversions On Forkhill Road
Recently the Minister for Regional Development Danny Kennedy announced the start of a £250,000 major resurfacing scheme on Forkhill Road Newry. The work is programmed to be completed using off-peak lane closures and off-peak road closures.
The off-peak lane closures will continue until 29 July 2013 and two-way traffic flow will be maintained.
Between 29 July and 9 August 2013 a full road closure will be in place from 9-30am and 4-30pm. The evening restriction will only be imposed if found necessary. During these full road closures the traffic will be diverted onto the Longfield Road, Crossmaglen Road, Hall Road, Sturgan Brae, Old Road Camlough, Newry Road Camlough and the Dublin Road Newry.
The scheme is expected to be completed on 9 August 2013.
Call For Thugs Who Attempted To Rob A Pensioner To Be Put Behind Bars
East Belfast DUP MLA and member of the Policing Board Robin Newton has described those who attempted to rob the 83 year old Ballybeen pensioner as heartless thieves.
Mr Newton said: "The thugs who attempted to deceive and rob this 83 year old lady deserve the strongest possible condemnation from the entire community. It is shocking and shameful that young men would attempt to carry out a robbery against an elderly and vulnerable woman. I am appealing to the local community to help put these criminals behind bars by co-operating with the police on the matter."
(CD/MH)
A man was convicted at Londonderry Magistrates' court for claiming benefits he was not entitled to. Thomas McDonald (64) of Iniscarn Crescent was given a conditional discharge for two years for wrongful encashment of Pension Credit totaling £126.
Mr McDonald has since repaid in full the money he wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
Traffic Diversions On Forkhill Road
Recently the Minister for Regional Development Danny Kennedy announced the start of a £250,000 major resurfacing scheme on Forkhill Road Newry. The work is programmed to be completed using off-peak lane closures and off-peak road closures.
The off-peak lane closures will continue until 29 July 2013 and two-way traffic flow will be maintained.
Between 29 July and 9 August 2013 a full road closure will be in place from 9-30am and 4-30pm. The evening restriction will only be imposed if found necessary. During these full road closures the traffic will be diverted onto the Longfield Road, Crossmaglen Road, Hall Road, Sturgan Brae, Old Road Camlough, Newry Road Camlough and the Dublin Road Newry.
The scheme is expected to be completed on 9 August 2013.
Call For Thugs Who Attempted To Rob A Pensioner To Be Put Behind Bars
East Belfast DUP MLA and member of the Policing Board Robin Newton has described those who attempted to rob the 83 year old Ballybeen pensioner as heartless thieves.
Mr Newton said: "The thugs who attempted to deceive and rob this 83 year old lady deserve the strongest possible condemnation from the entire community. It is shocking and shameful that young men would attempt to carry out a robbery against an elderly and vulnerable woman. I am appealing to the local community to help put these criminals behind bars by co-operating with the police on the matter."
(CD/MH)
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