15/07/2016
Other News In Brief
Discovery Of Petrol Bombs Could Have Caused Chaos - Attwood
SDLP West Belfast MLA Alex Attwood has said that a stash of petrol bombs discovered by police on Wednesday, 13 July, could have created chaos in the area.
Mr Attwood said condemned those behind the petrol bombs.
He said: "The discovery of a stash of 16 petrol bombs in the Colinview street area of west Belfast demonstrates that there are still elements within our communities which are intent on chaos and carnage over the marching season rather than reconciliation and resolution. They must not be allowed to prevail.
"We are lucky today that a reckless initial attempt to injure PSNI officers, who were standing with local young people, failed as the petrol bomb did not ignite. Those behind this obviously had no concern for the lives of the police officer nor for the safety of the young people in the immediate area."
Refurbished Community Centre Opens In L'Derry
A newly refurbished community centre and two play parks have officially opened in the Waterside area, Co L'Derry.
The Department for Communities invested £248,355 to upgrade the Clooney Community Centre.
The works included improved layout, access and an extended kitchen. All rooms are now individually accessible and flexible for a wide range of uses.
Minister for Communities Paul Givan MLA said: "It is clear from my visit that this facility provides a community focal point for residents, with a wide range of education and social opportunities available. I am pleased to see they now have the facilities to meet their needs and I am confident the projects and activities on offer can only be enhanced through this investment."
The play parks, at Rose Court and Irish Street, now boast modern, child-friendly and safe play facilities. They include a variety of play equipment catering for different ages and have been designed to promote play and family based activities.
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Omagh Magistrates' Court,
Brian Colton claimed Pension Credit totalling £2,639 while failing to declare his partner’s employment. He was given a 12 month conditional discharge.
Mr Colton has repaid in full the money wrongfully obtained to the Department for Communities.
SDLP West Belfast MLA Alex Attwood has said that a stash of petrol bombs discovered by police on Wednesday, 13 July, could have created chaos in the area.
Mr Attwood said condemned those behind the petrol bombs.
He said: "The discovery of a stash of 16 petrol bombs in the Colinview street area of west Belfast demonstrates that there are still elements within our communities which are intent on chaos and carnage over the marching season rather than reconciliation and resolution. They must not be allowed to prevail.
"We are lucky today that a reckless initial attempt to injure PSNI officers, who were standing with local young people, failed as the petrol bomb did not ignite. Those behind this obviously had no concern for the lives of the police officer nor for the safety of the young people in the immediate area."
Refurbished Community Centre Opens In L'Derry
A newly refurbished community centre and two play parks have officially opened in the Waterside area, Co L'Derry.
The Department for Communities invested £248,355 to upgrade the Clooney Community Centre.
The works included improved layout, access and an extended kitchen. All rooms are now individually accessible and flexible for a wide range of uses.
Minister for Communities Paul Givan MLA said: "It is clear from my visit that this facility provides a community focal point for residents, with a wide range of education and social opportunities available. I am pleased to see they now have the facilities to meet their needs and I am confident the projects and activities on offer can only be enhanced through this investment."
The play parks, at Rose Court and Irish Street, now boast modern, child-friendly and safe play facilities. They include a variety of play equipment catering for different ages and have been designed to promote play and family based activities.
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Omagh Magistrates' Court,
Brian Colton claimed Pension Credit totalling £2,639 while failing to declare his partner’s employment. He was given a 12 month conditional discharge.
Mr Colton has repaid in full the money wrongfully obtained to the Department for Communities.
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