20/10/2015
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Lisburn Magistrates' Court.
Christopher Foster, 35, claimed Jobseekers Allowance and Housing Benefit totalling £3,120 while failing to declare employment. He was given a four month prison sentence suspended for two years.
He is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
Scarva Wins NI's 'Best Kept' Awards 2015
Scarva in County Down has been named 'Northern Ireland's Best Kept' Town, Village or City.
The Village will now go on to compete in the final of the All-Ireland Tidy Towns competition.
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan said: "I wish to commend Scarva on the fantastic achievement of being named as Northern Ireland’s overall 'Best Kept' Village Town or City. I would like to commend all within the village who helped to achieve such a coveted accolade. Full credit should be given to the Council and all the local volunteers who worked hard to bring out the best in the local environment."
Man Hits Parked Cars With Golf Club In Coleraine
Several cars were damaged in the Garvagh area in Coleraine in the early hours of Sunday morning.
A car stopped outside a row of houses and a man got out of the vehicle and began hitting several parked cars with a golf club.
SDLP Causeway Coast and Glens Councillor Roisin Loftus is calling on the public to be more vigilent.
She said: "Cars are very expensive to repair and this unexplained vandalism will be bad news for the owners.
"Exactly what the motive or rationale behind the damage is still unclear but I would encourage people in the area to remain vigilant and if anyone has any information regarding the incident they should contact the PSNI by phoning 101."
(CD/MH)
A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Lisburn Magistrates' Court.
Christopher Foster, 35, claimed Jobseekers Allowance and Housing Benefit totalling £3,120 while failing to declare employment. He was given a four month prison sentence suspended for two years.
He is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
Scarva Wins NI's 'Best Kept' Awards 2015
Scarva in County Down has been named 'Northern Ireland's Best Kept' Town, Village or City.
The Village will now go on to compete in the final of the All-Ireland Tidy Towns competition.
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan said: "I wish to commend Scarva on the fantastic achievement of being named as Northern Ireland’s overall 'Best Kept' Village Town or City. I would like to commend all within the village who helped to achieve such a coveted accolade. Full credit should be given to the Council and all the local volunteers who worked hard to bring out the best in the local environment."
Man Hits Parked Cars With Golf Club In Coleraine
Several cars were damaged in the Garvagh area in Coleraine in the early hours of Sunday morning.
A car stopped outside a row of houses and a man got out of the vehicle and began hitting several parked cars with a golf club.
SDLP Causeway Coast and Glens Councillor Roisin Loftus is calling on the public to be more vigilent.
She said: "Cars are very expensive to repair and this unexplained vandalism will be bad news for the owners.
"Exactly what the motive or rationale behind the damage is still unclear but I would encourage people in the area to remain vigilant and if anyone has any information regarding the incident they should contact the PSNI by phoning 101."
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Loughgall wins 'Best Kept' village
DOE Permanent Secretary Stephen Quinn has congratulated Loughgall on winning Ireland’s 'Best Kept' Award. Speaking in the Harbour Office, Corporation Square, Belfast, Mr Quinn said Loughgall was the winner of Ireland’s Best Kept Award 2002.
Loughgall wins 'Best Kept' village
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28 September 2018
Thirty Cars Damaged By Youths In South Belfast
PSNI are hunting for two young males who allegedly damaged thirty cars parked in the West Belfast area. The youngsters are reported to have "scratched along the entire sides of these vehicles while walking past them", causing thousands of pounds worth of damage.
Thirty Cars Damaged By Youths In South Belfast
PSNI are hunting for two young males who allegedly damaged thirty cars parked in the West Belfast area. The youngsters are reported to have "scratched along the entire sides of these vehicles while walking past them", causing thousands of pounds worth of damage.
15 May 2018
Hatfield Bar Reopens Following Police Search
The Hatfield Bar in south Belfast has reopened following a search operation by the PSNI and customs officers. Four PSNI land rovers, a police van and three HMRC cars arrived at the Ormeau Road site just before 12 noon on Monday, 14 May.
Hatfield Bar Reopens Following Police Search
The Hatfield Bar in south Belfast has reopened following a search operation by the PSNI and customs officers. Four PSNI land rovers, a police van and three HMRC cars arrived at the Ormeau Road site just before 12 noon on Monday, 14 May.
06 October 2016
Over 300 Cars Destroyed In Fire At Breakers Yard
Over 300 cars have been destroyed in a fire at a breakers yard in Co Armagh. The blaze at Fegan's Quarry on the Madden Road is being treated as suspicious, according to the police. The PSNI said they are working to establish a motive for the incident and are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
Over 300 Cars Destroyed In Fire At Breakers Yard
Over 300 cars have been destroyed in a fire at a breakers yard in Co Armagh. The blaze at Fegan's Quarry on the Madden Road is being treated as suspicious, according to the police. The PSNI said they are working to establish a motive for the incident and are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
25 March 2013
No Power For 800 NIE Customers
NIE emergency crews and engineers are working to restore supplies to those 800 customers without electricity today. The customers are located in rural and exposed areas where access has been hampered by difficult ground conditions.
No Power For 800 NIE Customers
NIE emergency crews and engineers are working to restore supplies to those 800 customers without electricity today. The customers are located in rural and exposed areas where access has been hampered by difficult ground conditions.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.