03/10/2013
Other News In Brief
Demolition Begins At Catholic Church
A Catholic Church in Ballymena, County Antrim that was the scene of loyalist protests for several years is being demolished.
Our Lady's in Harryville had been declared unsafe and parish authorities said the cost of repair would be too great.
The church was witness to protests by loyalists throughout the '90s who were angered at nationalist objections to an Orange Order parade in the nearby village of Dunloy.
Donegall Road Reopens After Firearm Find
Part of the Donegall Road between Roden Street and the entrance to Belfast City Hospital has been reopnened following a security alert.
A firearm was discovered in the area, leading to a security alert that saw a number of residents evacuate their homes.
Army bomb disposal experts and police searched the area and the firearm was taken away for forensic examination.
Man Arrested In S. Belfast Drugs Seizure
A 26-year-old man has been arrested following a drugs seizure in south Belfast.
Police found around 2.5kg of cannabis and a quantity of cocaine and ecstasy.
The seizure was made during the search of a property in Laganbank Road on Tuesday.
The man was arrested on suspicion of possession of Class A and B drugs and intent to supply.
Counterfeit Trader Given Suspended Sentence
An online trader who was manufacturing and selling counterfeit CDs and DVDs has been given a four month suspended sentence at Magherafelt Magistrates court.
Mr. Terrance Simmons, who traded on eBay and via his own website 'My Lady Gaga' pleaded guilty to a total of eight charges under the Trade Marks Act 1994 and the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1998.
He also forfeited two computers and other equipment.
In May 2012, Trading Standards Officers found Mr Simmons had turned his spare room in to a small business for the manufacture and sale of counterfeit Lady Gaga CDs and DVDs.
Nicholas Lane of the Trading Standards Service said: "Counterfeit goods are a big business and a drain on the economy. This was a concerted effort to exploit fans of Lady Gaga throughout the world and to profit from her success. I hope the fines and the loss of equipment send out the message that trading in counterfeit goods is not without its consequences."
(IT/CD)
A Catholic Church in Ballymena, County Antrim that was the scene of loyalist protests for several years is being demolished.
Our Lady's in Harryville had been declared unsafe and parish authorities said the cost of repair would be too great.
The church was witness to protests by loyalists throughout the '90s who were angered at nationalist objections to an Orange Order parade in the nearby village of Dunloy.
Donegall Road Reopens After Firearm Find
Part of the Donegall Road between Roden Street and the entrance to Belfast City Hospital has been reopnened following a security alert.
A firearm was discovered in the area, leading to a security alert that saw a number of residents evacuate their homes.
Army bomb disposal experts and police searched the area and the firearm was taken away for forensic examination.
Man Arrested In S. Belfast Drugs Seizure
A 26-year-old man has been arrested following a drugs seizure in south Belfast.
Police found around 2.5kg of cannabis and a quantity of cocaine and ecstasy.
The seizure was made during the search of a property in Laganbank Road on Tuesday.
The man was arrested on suspicion of possession of Class A and B drugs and intent to supply.
Counterfeit Trader Given Suspended Sentence
An online trader who was manufacturing and selling counterfeit CDs and DVDs has been given a four month suspended sentence at Magherafelt Magistrates court.
Mr. Terrance Simmons, who traded on eBay and via his own website 'My Lady Gaga' pleaded guilty to a total of eight charges under the Trade Marks Act 1994 and the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1998.
He also forfeited two computers and other equipment.
In May 2012, Trading Standards Officers found Mr Simmons had turned his spare room in to a small business for the manufacture and sale of counterfeit Lady Gaga CDs and DVDs.
Nicholas Lane of the Trading Standards Service said: "Counterfeit goods are a big business and a drain on the economy. This was a concerted effort to exploit fans of Lady Gaga throughout the world and to profit from her success. I hope the fines and the loss of equipment send out the message that trading in counterfeit goods is not without its consequences."
(IT/CD)
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