Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud

A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to.

Adrian Devlin of Forth Glen, Cookstown claimed Income Support totalling £19,222 while failing to declare capital. He was given a twelve month prison sentence suspended for two years.

He is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.

McCrea Calls On Biden To Apologise Over 'Orange' Comments

The DUP's South Antrim MP William McCea has called on the US Vice-President Joe Biden to apologise after he told the Irish Prime Minister that "if you're wearing orange, you’re not welcome in here".

Dr McCrea said: "I appreciate the Vice-President later said his ‘orange’ remark was a joke. I don’t see it as humorous in the manner it was said. When Northern Ireland is making such an effort to make St Patrick’s Day an inclusive celebration, Joe Biden's comments were disgraceful and careless.

"Whether they were intended as a joke or not, the comments are a slur on those who would be known as 'orange' i.e. Protestants. This term is much wider than anyone who is a member of the Orange Order. It has traditionally been used to define people from the Protestant faith."

Job Fair Event To Be Held In Newcastle

A major Job Fair is to take place in Newcastle on Tuesday 31st March.

The event, which is free and open to all, will take place in the Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle. The Job Fair has been organised by the Department for Employment and Learning.

The Job Fair will offer jobseekers employment opportunities, careers guidance and advice on training and jobsearch skills. Over 20 employers including BT Flex, MJM, Peak Discovery / Winterfell Tours, Norbrook, Blue Fin Software and Kilkeel Seafoods will be in attendance, as will a number of support and training organisations. A number of organisations will be in attendance with a view to employing people in posts supporting the upcoming Irish Open golf tournament to be held at Royal County Down Golf Club at the end of May.

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