18/02/2014
Other News In Brief
Donegal Security Alert Sparked Near L'Derry Border
Army bomb experts have attended a security alert in County Donegal, near the border with L'Derry.
The alert was sparked on Monday night following the discovery of a suspicious object at Burnfoot.
Gardaí have not yet revealed whether the device was viable.
25 Jobs AT New Belfast Restaurant
25 jobs are expected to be created through the opening of a new restaurant in Belfast.
Maze, described as serving "international fusion" cuisine, has opened at Wellington Place in the city centre.
Owner Michael Karan moved to Northern Ireland from New Delhi ten years ago.
Firefighters Attend Lurgan Car Fire
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service has attended a car fire incident on the Cornakinnegar Road, Kinnegoe, Lurgan, County Armagh.
Firefighters extinguished the blaze and then administered oxygen to a 69-year-old woman at the scene for minor smoke inhalation.
£250k For Newtownards Junction Upgrade
£250,000 has been announced for an upgrade to a busy town centre junction in Newtownards.
Work on the improvement at South Street/Court Street is planned to begin during the next financial year and is expected to take six to eight weeks to finish.
(IT)
Army bomb experts have attended a security alert in County Donegal, near the border with L'Derry.
The alert was sparked on Monday night following the discovery of a suspicious object at Burnfoot.
Gardaí have not yet revealed whether the device was viable.
25 Jobs AT New Belfast Restaurant
25 jobs are expected to be created through the opening of a new restaurant in Belfast.
Maze, described as serving "international fusion" cuisine, has opened at Wellington Place in the city centre.
Owner Michael Karan moved to Northern Ireland from New Delhi ten years ago.
Firefighters Attend Lurgan Car Fire
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service has attended a car fire incident on the Cornakinnegar Road, Kinnegoe, Lurgan, County Armagh.
Firefighters extinguished the blaze and then administered oxygen to a 69-year-old woman at the scene for minor smoke inhalation.
£250k For Newtownards Junction Upgrade
£250,000 has been announced for an upgrade to a busy town centre junction in Newtownards.
Work on the improvement at South Street/Court Street is planned to begin during the next financial year and is expected to take six to eight weeks to finish.
(IT)
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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.
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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.
01 June 2005
Government give go-ahead for John Lewis development
The Government has confirmed that leading retailer John Lewis is to open up its first Northern Ireland store at Sprucefield Park, near Lisburn.
Government give go-ahead for John Lewis development
The Government has confirmed that leading retailer John Lewis is to open up its first Northern Ireland store at Sprucefield Park, near Lisburn.
23 September 2025
Fire Service Issues Safety Advice To Students
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is calling on students to prioritise fire safety as thousands of them prepare to begin or return to university or college. As part of Student Fire Safety Week, which began today, NIFRS is urging students living in halls of residence or shared housing to take responsibility for their new homes.
Fire Service Issues Safety Advice To Students
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is calling on students to prioritise fire safety as thousands of them prepare to begin or return to university or college. As part of Student Fire Safety Week, which began today, NIFRS is urging students living in halls of residence or shared housing to take responsibility for their new homes.
31 October 2018
Homes Evacuated In Omagh Security Alert
Homes in Omagh were evacuated in a security alert earlier today, Wednesday 31 October, after the discovery of a suspicious object. Police attended the scene on the Riverview Road, which was closed to traffic for some time. The object was found not to pose a threat and the road has since reopened for use.
Homes Evacuated In Omagh Security Alert
Homes in Omagh were evacuated in a security alert earlier today, Wednesday 31 October, after the discovery of a suspicious object. Police attended the scene on the Riverview Road, which was closed to traffic for some time. The object was found not to pose a threat and the road has since reopened for use.
15 April 2015
Viable Device Found In Co Tyrone
A viable device has been found following a security alert near Strabane, County Tyrone. A device was found on Ballyheather Road on Tuesday. The road has now been re-opened between the junctions of the Lisdivin Road and Clogher Road. Police and army bomb experts attended the scene.
Viable Device Found In Co Tyrone
A viable device has been found following a security alert near Strabane, County Tyrone. A device was found on Ballyheather Road on Tuesday. The road has now been re-opened between the junctions of the Lisdivin Road and Clogher Road. Police and army bomb experts attended the scene.
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