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14/07/2021
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DUP Slam SDLP Leader For Naming Soldier F
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has been condemned for naming Soldier F in the UK's Houses of Parliament.
Describing Mr Eastwood's actions as "reckless and downright dangerous", DUP East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell said: "I will be writing to the Speaker and the Commissioner for Standards. The Foyle MP's behaviour falls well below that expected of someone in his position especially when the courts have made clear that to name this person could jeopardise life.
"The DUP does not believe in an amnesty for anyone who perpetrated wrongful actions. Far too many terrorists have already been released early. Everyone must be equal under the law."
Lurgan Roadworks To Start 19 July
The Department for Infrastructure has announced a £280,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on Sloan Street, Lurgan will begin on Monday 19 July 2021.
This improvement scheme, which extends a distance of approximately 765 metres along Sloan Street, Lurgan from the junction of Edward Street to Russell Drive, includes resurfacing of the carriageway and upgrading of road drainage.
Minister Mallon welcomed the scheme: "This investment will greatly improve the strength and surface quality of this section of Sloan Street, Lurgan to the benefit of local residents and those who travel through the area. I would like to thank the public and local residents in advance for their cooperation and ask that they comply with all temporary traffic restrictions while these much needed works are completed."
Man Remains In Custody Over Fatal Limavady Holiday Park Stabbing
A 53-year-old man remains in police custody charged in connection with a fatal stabbing at a 'glamping' site in Myroe, Limavady, County L'Derry.
Police have renewed an appeal for information after Kathleen Brankin(37), of Newtownabbey, was stabbed to death in an incident at the site on Monday 12 July.
It is understood that both the suspect and Ms Brankin were at the site on separate holidays.
Police are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding Ms Brankin's death but have said that they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has been condemned for naming Soldier F in the UK's Houses of Parliament.
Describing Mr Eastwood's actions as "reckless and downright dangerous", DUP East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell said: "I will be writing to the Speaker and the Commissioner for Standards. The Foyle MP's behaviour falls well below that expected of someone in his position especially when the courts have made clear that to name this person could jeopardise life.
"The DUP does not believe in an amnesty for anyone who perpetrated wrongful actions. Far too many terrorists have already been released early. Everyone must be equal under the law."
Lurgan Roadworks To Start 19 July
The Department for Infrastructure has announced a £280,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on Sloan Street, Lurgan will begin on Monday 19 July 2021.
This improvement scheme, which extends a distance of approximately 765 metres along Sloan Street, Lurgan from the junction of Edward Street to Russell Drive, includes resurfacing of the carriageway and upgrading of road drainage.
Minister Mallon welcomed the scheme: "This investment will greatly improve the strength and surface quality of this section of Sloan Street, Lurgan to the benefit of local residents and those who travel through the area. I would like to thank the public and local residents in advance for their cooperation and ask that they comply with all temporary traffic restrictions while these much needed works are completed."
Man Remains In Custody Over Fatal Limavady Holiday Park Stabbing
A 53-year-old man remains in police custody charged in connection with a fatal stabbing at a 'glamping' site in Myroe, Limavady, County L'Derry.
Police have renewed an appeal for information after Kathleen Brankin(37), of Newtownabbey, was stabbed to death in an incident at the site on Monday 12 July.
It is understood that both the suspect and Ms Brankin were at the site on separate holidays.
Police are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding Ms Brankin's death but have said that they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
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