01/04/2014
Other News In Brief
Man Arrested After L'Derry Crash
Police have arrested a man following a two-vehicle crash in the Creggan area of L'Derry. The accident occurred on the Creggan Road at 15:50 on Monday 31 March.
A woman has been taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
Pensioner Injured In Robbery
A woman aged in her 70s has been injured in a robbery at her home.
The pensioner was left with cuts and bruises following the intrusion at a property in Ballymena, County Antrim.
The incident happened in the Broughshane Street area of the town at around 17:00 on Monday.
A 28-year-old man has been charged in relation to the offence.
New HGV Tariff Introduced
A new tariff has been introduced that will see drivers of heavy goods vehicles registered outside of the UK charged up to £10 a day to drive on Northern Ireland's roads.
The HGV road user levy was agreed by the Westminster coalition in 2010 and was passed into law in 2013.
Trucks from the Republic of Ireland and other European countries will have to pay between £85 and £1,000 a year to enter the UK.
Part of the A3, west of Clones in County Monaghan and the A37 are exempt as the roads straddle both sides of the Irish border.
Failure to pay carries a fixed penalty of £300 or a maximum fine of £5,000 if the matter goes to court.
Rates Bills Issued
This weeks sees householders and businesses in Northern Ireland receive their rate bill for 2014/15.
Land & Property Services (LPS), Department of Finance and Personnel, is tasked with issuing rate bills and collecting monies on behalf of the NI Executive and local councils.
An LPS spokesperson said: "There are a number of LPS offices across Northern Ireland and staff are always available to help should anyone need to speak to them about their rate bill or if they are in need of assistance with paying their bill. Staff can also provide information on a number of payment options which are available. The easiest and most convenient method is by Direct Debit. Around 45% of ratepayers avail of this service as it enables the cost of the rate bill to be spread over a 10 month period and helps to ease any financial pressure. There is a choice of three collection dates for Direct Debit – 7, 15 or 28 of each month."
(IT)
Police have arrested a man following a two-vehicle crash in the Creggan area of L'Derry. The accident occurred on the Creggan Road at 15:50 on Monday 31 March.
A woman has been taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
Pensioner Injured In Robbery
A woman aged in her 70s has been injured in a robbery at her home.
The pensioner was left with cuts and bruises following the intrusion at a property in Ballymena, County Antrim.
The incident happened in the Broughshane Street area of the town at around 17:00 on Monday.
A 28-year-old man has been charged in relation to the offence.
New HGV Tariff Introduced
A new tariff has been introduced that will see drivers of heavy goods vehicles registered outside of the UK charged up to £10 a day to drive on Northern Ireland's roads.
The HGV road user levy was agreed by the Westminster coalition in 2010 and was passed into law in 2013.
Trucks from the Republic of Ireland and other European countries will have to pay between £85 and £1,000 a year to enter the UK.
Part of the A3, west of Clones in County Monaghan and the A37 are exempt as the roads straddle both sides of the Irish border.
Failure to pay carries a fixed penalty of £300 or a maximum fine of £5,000 if the matter goes to court.
Rates Bills Issued
This weeks sees householders and businesses in Northern Ireland receive their rate bill for 2014/15.
Land & Property Services (LPS), Department of Finance and Personnel, is tasked with issuing rate bills and collecting monies on behalf of the NI Executive and local councils.
An LPS spokesperson said: "There are a number of LPS offices across Northern Ireland and staff are always available to help should anyone need to speak to them about their rate bill or if they are in need of assistance with paying their bill. Staff can also provide information on a number of payment options which are available. The easiest and most convenient method is by Direct Debit. Around 45% of ratepayers avail of this service as it enables the cost of the rate bill to be spread over a 10 month period and helps to ease any financial pressure. There is a choice of three collection dates for Direct Debit – 7, 15 or 28 of each month."
(IT)
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