24/03/2014
Other News In Brief
New Non-Emergency Police Number Introduced
A new non-emergency number has been introduced by the PSNI.
The new 101 number is for people to speak to the police in cases that are not emergencies and replaces the 0845 600 8000 number that has been in use since 2005.
Chief Constable Matt Baggott said the new number would "help to free up the 999 system for genuine emergencies".
Co Down Firm Secures Eurofighter Parts Contract
A £1 million contract to supply parts for fighter jets used by the RAF has been won buy Co Down-based Denroy Plastics.
The Bangor company will create parts for the Typhoon Eurofighter, bringing the total number of parts the company manufactures for the jet to 180.
RNLI Confirm Recused Man Helping Police With Investigation
The RNLI have reported that one of the anglers rescued in Co Westmeath last Thursday is now awake and helping police with their investigation.
60-year-old John Trimble is recovering in hospital after a boat he and two other men were in sank in Lough Ree.
David Warnock (27), from Richhill, Co Armagh died shortly after being rescued from the lake.
And 30-year-old Darryl Burke, from Portadown, is still missing.
A new non-emergency number has been introduced by the PSNI.
The new 101 number is for people to speak to the police in cases that are not emergencies and replaces the 0845 600 8000 number that has been in use since 2005.
Chief Constable Matt Baggott said the new number would "help to free up the 999 system for genuine emergencies".
Co Down Firm Secures Eurofighter Parts Contract
A £1 million contract to supply parts for fighter jets used by the RAF has been won buy Co Down-based Denroy Plastics.
The Bangor company will create parts for the Typhoon Eurofighter, bringing the total number of parts the company manufactures for the jet to 180.
RNLI Confirm Recused Man Helping Police With Investigation
The RNLI have reported that one of the anglers rescued in Co Westmeath last Thursday is now awake and helping police with their investigation.
60-year-old John Trimble is recovering in hospital after a boat he and two other men were in sank in Lough Ree.
David Warnock (27), from Richhill, Co Armagh died shortly after being rescued from the lake.
And 30-year-old Darryl Burke, from Portadown, is still missing.
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