Appeal For Information On Arson Incident In Dungannon

Police are appealing for information following the report of an arson incident in the Derrylee Road area of Dungannon in the early hours of Tuesday morning, 02 May.

It was reported at around 4.20am that a vehicle transporter parked in the area had been set on fire. Officers along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended and the fire was extinguished.

It is believed 11 vehicles have been destroyed as a result of this fire which is being treated as arson.

Inspector Tate said: "We would appeal to anyone who may have seen anyone suspicious in the area at the time of the fire or to anyone with dash-cam or CCTV footage that could assist with enquiries, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 156 of 02/05/23."

A report can be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

Rathlin Island Ferry Fare Increase Announced

The Department for Infrastructure has announced a fares increase of the Rathlin Island ferry service for the first time since since 2013.

The change to fares will be subject to a statutory 30-day notice period that is due to commence on 9 May 2023.

Fares for the ferry service have remained at the same level since April 2013 and an increase is therefore needed due to current budgetary pressures and the increased running costs of the ferry since that time. However, current discounts available on fares for residents, children and SmartPass holders will remain in place.

The Department is supportive of Rathlin Island and provides an ongoing subsidy for the lifeline ferry service, so that fares can be kept as low as possible. It has an oversight and co-ordinating role in relation to the Rathlin Island Policy, which is a NI Executive policy to ensure continued and sustainable growth of Rathlin, Northern Ireland's only off-shore inhabited island.

Alliance Hold 'Useful And Helpful' Meeting With Save Our Acute Hospital Group

Alliance MLA's Naomi Long and Paula Bradshaw has welcomed a "useful and helpful" meeting with the Save Our Acute Hospital (SOAH) group.

Speaking following the meeting, Naomi Long, said: "We are grateful to the representatives of SOAH for the meeting today," said Naomi Long.

"It was useful and helpful for providing local input into the ongoing discussion about the South West Acute Hospital. They raised some concerns with us we are now going to follow-up with the Western Health and Social Care Trust and the Department of Health.

"Local people need reassurances around the future of acute services for the people of Enniskillen and surrounding communities."

Paula Bradshaw added: "Today was another example of why we need a locally-accountable Health Minister.

"As with all aspects of our health service, we need openness and transparency in decision-making, especially in the context of changes to services."