27/03/2014

Other News In Brief

Three Released In 1994 Murder Investigation

Three men arrested in connection with the 1994 UVF murder of two workmen, have been released, pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service.

Three men, aged 43, 52, and 65, were arrested on Tuesday by police investigating the murders of Eamon Fox (44) and Gary Convie (24), who were shot dead by the UVF at North Queen Street in 1994.

A man and a woman arrested on Wednesday remain in custody.

Giant's Causeway In Top 50 World Wonder Guide

The Giant's Causeway has been included in a list of the top 50 must-see world wonders in a new book by Lonely Planet.

The interlocking rock formations is a World Heritage Centre and is now included in the Lonely Planet's 'World's Great Wonders', which is a collection of "the most amazing manmade structures and natural creations from across the globe".

Almost £120,000 Lottery Prize Remains Unclaimed

A Lottery prize of £116,304 has gone unclaimed since the numbers were drawn on 18 December 2013.

The National Lottery has urged players in Antrim and Ballymena to check their tickets for the winning numbers of 2, 7, 25, 35, 40, 42 and the bonus ball was 13.

The winner has until 16 June to claim their prize.

Anyone who believes they have the winning ticket should call the National Lottery Line on 0845 910 0000.

(MH)

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