Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud

A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Dungannon Magistrates' court.

Vera Modesto claimed Jobseeker's Allowance, Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £8,258 while failing to declare employment. She was given a two month prison sentence suspended for two years.

She is also required to pay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department.

Resurfacing Work Announced In Down

Construction work is to begin to resurface the Kilmood Church Road in Co Down next week, 21 May.

The £90,000 scheme will improve the strength and surface quality of the road, which serves as an important link to Kilmood village.

Work is expected to be completed by the end of June.

Temporary traffic lights and possible road closures will be in place throughout the duration of the project.

SF Renews Call Over Safety Measures In Tower Blocks

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Housing Carál Ní Chuilín has reiterated a call for comprehensive measures to be taken to ensure the safety of tower blocks in Northern Ireland.

The North Belfast MLA was speaking following the publication of a review into building regulations established after the Grenfell fire tragedy.

She commented: "The full extent of the review and any implications for tower blocks here needs to be studied but there will be disappointment that it stopped short of recommending a complete ban on combustible cladding.

"Nevertheless we have been engaging closely with the Housing authorities ever since the Grenfell tragedy to ensure that comprehensive measures are in place to ensure the maximum level of fire safety and the protection of residents."

(CD)