09/03/2015
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Man Injured In Belfast City Centre Assault
A man is suffering with serious injuries in hospital after an attack in Belfast city centre, at around 1.45am on Sunday.
The victim, believed to be in his 40s, has been taken to hospital with injuries to his head and face.
Police inspector Lynne Knox said: "I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this assault or who has any information to contact Police on the non-emergency number 101."
New Industry-Led Agri-Food Marketing Body To Be Established
A new industry-led agri-food marketing body for Northern Ireland is to be established.
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster said: "The food and drink sector is hugely important to the Northern Ireland economy. It has a proven track record for growth, with turnover increasing by 6.7% last year to £4.5billion. The sector accounts for around a quarter of manufacturing industry sales and external sales. In terms of employment, agri-food supports almost 100,000 jobs when we include farming, fishing, retail and distribution.
"If we are to continue to grow the sector we must ensure that our excellent agri-food offering is marketed to best effect, both at home and in markets outside Northern Ireland. This was one of the key issues identified by the Agri-Food Strategy Board (AFSB) in Going for Growth, the Board’s strategic plan for the agri-food industry in Northern Ireland.
"The establishment of a new industry-led agri-food marketing body, which would be similar to the already successful Scotland Food and Drink, will provide a significant and exciting opportunity for the Northern Ireland agri-food industry to work together for the benefit of the entire sector."
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A man was convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at L'Derry Magistrates' Court.
Anthony Newton, 30, of Dunvale Close, claimed Jobseekers Allowance and Housing Benefit totalling £9,428 while failing to declare employment. He was given a five month prison sentence suspended for three years.
He is also required to repay the outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
(CD/IT)
A man is suffering with serious injuries in hospital after an attack in Belfast city centre, at around 1.45am on Sunday.
The victim, believed to be in his 40s, has been taken to hospital with injuries to his head and face.
Police inspector Lynne Knox said: "I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this assault or who has any information to contact Police on the non-emergency number 101."
New Industry-Led Agri-Food Marketing Body To Be Established
A new industry-led agri-food marketing body for Northern Ireland is to be established.
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster said: "The food and drink sector is hugely important to the Northern Ireland economy. It has a proven track record for growth, with turnover increasing by 6.7% last year to £4.5billion. The sector accounts for around a quarter of manufacturing industry sales and external sales. In terms of employment, agri-food supports almost 100,000 jobs when we include farming, fishing, retail and distribution.
"If we are to continue to grow the sector we must ensure that our excellent agri-food offering is marketed to best effect, both at home and in markets outside Northern Ireland. This was one of the key issues identified by the Agri-Food Strategy Board (AFSB) in Going for Growth, the Board’s strategic plan for the agri-food industry in Northern Ireland.
"The establishment of a new industry-led agri-food marketing body, which would be similar to the already successful Scotland Food and Drink, will provide a significant and exciting opportunity for the Northern Ireland agri-food industry to work together for the benefit of the entire sector."
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A man was convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at L'Derry Magistrates' Court.
Anthony Newton, 30, of Dunvale Close, claimed Jobseekers Allowance and Housing Benefit totalling £9,428 while failing to declare employment. He was given a five month prison sentence suspended for three years.
He is also required to repay the outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
(CD/IT)
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