04/11/2014
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A woman has been convicted of benefit fraud at Banbridge Magistrates' Court.
Colleen Potts, 26, of Coolnacran Road, Banbridge claimed Income Support and Carers Allowance totalling £3,324 while failing to declare employment. She was given an absolute discharge and ordered to pay court costs of £34.
Ms Potts has since repaid in full the money she wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
East Belfast Homes Attacked
Three homes have been damaged in attacks in east Belfast.
The attackers broke windows at the properties on the Albertbridge Road at about 21:40 on Monday evening.
No-one was injured, but one of the properties belongs to an elderly woman who had just been discharged from hospital.
A police vehicle was also damaged in nearby Lord Street.
Shots Fired At West Belfast Home
Shots have been fired at the window of a house in west Belfast.
A window was damaged in the attack, which occurred in the Ard na Va Road area at about 20:00 last night.
No one was in the home at the time and there were no injuries.
Fire Crews Tackling Warrenpoint Harbour Fire
Fire crews are tackling a fire aboard an animal feed ship at Warrenpoint harbour in County Down.
The ship caught fire on Tuesday morning. Six fire engines from Newry, Kilkeel, Warrenpoint and Rathrifland were called to the blaze at about 08:25.
(IT/CD)
A woman has been convicted of benefit fraud at Banbridge Magistrates' Court.
Colleen Potts, 26, of Coolnacran Road, Banbridge claimed Income Support and Carers Allowance totalling £3,324 while failing to declare employment. She was given an absolute discharge and ordered to pay court costs of £34.
Ms Potts has since repaid in full the money she wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
East Belfast Homes Attacked
Three homes have been damaged in attacks in east Belfast.
The attackers broke windows at the properties on the Albertbridge Road at about 21:40 on Monday evening.
No-one was injured, but one of the properties belongs to an elderly woman who had just been discharged from hospital.
A police vehicle was also damaged in nearby Lord Street.
Shots Fired At West Belfast Home
Shots have been fired at the window of a house in west Belfast.
A window was damaged in the attack, which occurred in the Ard na Va Road area at about 20:00 last night.
No one was in the home at the time and there were no injuries.
Fire Crews Tackling Warrenpoint Harbour Fire
Fire crews are tackling a fire aboard an animal feed ship at Warrenpoint harbour in County Down.
The ship caught fire on Tuesday morning. Six fire engines from Newry, Kilkeel, Warrenpoint and Rathrifland were called to the blaze at about 08:25.
(IT/CD)
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