13/03/2015
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A man has been convicted at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court yesterday for claiming benefits he was not entitled to.
64-year-old Brian Surgenor of The Crescent, Ballymena claimed Disability Living Allowance totalling £2,427 while exaggerating disability. He was given a Conditional Discharge for three years.
He is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
Elderly Woman Shaken After Burglary
An elderly woman has been left shaken after her house in Merville Garden Village in Newtownabbey was burgled on Thursday evening
A number of masked men entered the property between 20:30 and 21:00 and took a sum of cash. A dark coloured Volkswagon Golf car was seen in the area at the time of the burglary. The elderly resident was not harmed but was left badly shocked.
Anyone with information can contact CID at Newtownabbey on 101. nformation can also be passed through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Imitation Firearm Uncovered In Vehicle
The PSNI has recovered an imitation firearm following the search of a vehicle at Queens Quay in Belfast on Thursday evening.
A red BMW with three males on board was stopped at Queens Quay at around 17:15 on Thursday evening. A search was carried out and an imitation firearm discovered. The three men aged 28, 33 and 37 were subsequently arrested.
Traffic Restrictions In Place For Paddy's Parade
Belfast City Council has warned there will be a number of traffic restrictions in place in the city centre on 17 March due to the annual St Patrick's Day events.
There will be some disruption along the carnival procession route between 11:30 and 13:30. Donegall Place, Wellington Street, Donegall Square West, Wellington Place, Donegall Square North and Chichester Street will be closed to all traffic for the duration of the parade, and Victoria Street will be closed while the parade moves along it to the concert venue.
The parade will make its way out of City Hall grounds into Donegall Square North and Chichester Street, before turning into Victoria Street and finishing alongside the concert venue at Custom House Square.
Translink Metro will continue to operate a normal service.
Drivers should be aware of large volumes of pedestrians in and around the Custom House Square, Donegall Quay, High Street areas during the afternoon whilst the concert and family activities are taking place between 12:00 and 15:00.
(IT)
A man has been convicted at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court yesterday for claiming benefits he was not entitled to.
64-year-old Brian Surgenor of The Crescent, Ballymena claimed Disability Living Allowance totalling £2,427 while exaggerating disability. He was given a Conditional Discharge for three years.
He is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
Elderly Woman Shaken After Burglary
An elderly woman has been left shaken after her house in Merville Garden Village in Newtownabbey was burgled on Thursday evening
A number of masked men entered the property between 20:30 and 21:00 and took a sum of cash. A dark coloured Volkswagon Golf car was seen in the area at the time of the burglary. The elderly resident was not harmed but was left badly shocked.
Anyone with information can contact CID at Newtownabbey on 101. nformation can also be passed through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Imitation Firearm Uncovered In Vehicle
The PSNI has recovered an imitation firearm following the search of a vehicle at Queens Quay in Belfast on Thursday evening.
A red BMW with three males on board was stopped at Queens Quay at around 17:15 on Thursday evening. A search was carried out and an imitation firearm discovered. The three men aged 28, 33 and 37 were subsequently arrested.
Traffic Restrictions In Place For Paddy's Parade
Belfast City Council has warned there will be a number of traffic restrictions in place in the city centre on 17 March due to the annual St Patrick's Day events.
There will be some disruption along the carnival procession route between 11:30 and 13:30. Donegall Place, Wellington Street, Donegall Square West, Wellington Place, Donegall Square North and Chichester Street will be closed to all traffic for the duration of the parade, and Victoria Street will be closed while the parade moves along it to the concert venue.
The parade will make its way out of City Hall grounds into Donegall Square North and Chichester Street, before turning into Victoria Street and finishing alongside the concert venue at Custom House Square.
Translink Metro will continue to operate a normal service.
Drivers should be aware of large volumes of pedestrians in and around the Custom House Square, Donegall Quay, High Street areas during the afternoon whilst the concert and family activities are taking place between 12:00 and 15:00.
(IT)
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