Menu
11/08/2010
Over 10,000 Without TV Licence
TV Licensing has today revealed that more than 10,000 people were caught watching TV without a licence in Northern Ireland during the first six months of 2010.
This includes 3,087 in Belfast, 778 in Newry and 773 in Londonderry.
They are among almost 209,000 people caught across the UK during the first half of this year.
The average evasion rate remains at a low of just over 5%, meaning that almost 95% of properties are correctly licensed.
Deborah King, TV Licensing spokesperson, said: "The vast majority of people in Northern Ireland pay their licence fee, and to be fair to those who pay, we have to be firm with those who attempt to get away without paying.
"We take TV Licence evasion very seriously and, while we give people every opportunity to pay, we will not hesitate to prosecute if people continue to break the law.
"We do understand that some people may find it difficult to pay their licence fee in one go, which is why we offer numerous ways to spread the cost, including monthly Direct Debit, which can be set up very quickly online, and a weekly cash payment plan," she said.
A colour TV Licence currently costs £145.50 and is required by anyone watching or recording TV programmes as they are shown on TV, whether they are using a TV set, computer or any other equipment.
Anyone watching TV illegally risks prosecution and a fine of up to £1,000.
Further information on how and where to pay the licence fee can be found at www.tvlicensing.co.uk/info
(BMcC/GK)
This includes 3,087 in Belfast, 778 in Newry and 773 in Londonderry.
They are among almost 209,000 people caught across the UK during the first half of this year.
The average evasion rate remains at a low of just over 5%, meaning that almost 95% of properties are correctly licensed.
Deborah King, TV Licensing spokesperson, said: "The vast majority of people in Northern Ireland pay their licence fee, and to be fair to those who pay, we have to be firm with those who attempt to get away without paying.
"We take TV Licence evasion very seriously and, while we give people every opportunity to pay, we will not hesitate to prosecute if people continue to break the law.
"We do understand that some people may find it difficult to pay their licence fee in one go, which is why we offer numerous ways to spread the cost, including monthly Direct Debit, which can be set up very quickly online, and a weekly cash payment plan," she said.
A colour TV Licence currently costs £145.50 and is required by anyone watching or recording TV programmes as they are shown on TV, whether they are using a TV set, computer or any other equipment.
Anyone watching TV illegally risks prosecution and a fine of up to £1,000.
Further information on how and where to pay the licence fee can be found at www.tvlicensing.co.uk/info
(BMcC/GK)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
26 January 2011
Over 20,000 Caught With Unlicensed TV
TV Licensing today revealed that more than 20,000 people were caught watching the box without a licence in Northern Ireland in 2010. This includes more than 5,700 in Belfast, more than 1,370 in Newry, more than 1,300 in Craigavon and more than 1,140 in Dungannon.
Over 20,000 Caught With Unlicensed TV
TV Licensing today revealed that more than 20,000 people were caught watching the box without a licence in Northern Ireland in 2010. This includes more than 5,700 in Belfast, more than 1,370 in Newry, more than 1,300 in Craigavon and more than 1,140 in Dungannon.
01 February 2012
More Than 15,000 People In NI Caught Without TV Licence
More than 15,000 people in Northern Ireland were caught watching TV without a valid licence last year. This includes more than 4,600 in Belfast, 1,090 in Derry and 1,030 in Newry and Craigavon. Farimah Darbyshire, TV Licensing spokesperson, said: "TV viewing is as popular as ever, with the percentage of households who have a television set at 96.
More Than 15,000 People In NI Caught Without TV Licence
More than 15,000 people in Northern Ireland were caught watching TV without a valid licence last year. This includes more than 4,600 in Belfast, 1,090 in Derry and 1,030 in Newry and Craigavon. Farimah Darbyshire, TV Licensing spokesperson, said: "TV viewing is as popular as ever, with the percentage of households who have a television set at 96.
15 August 2006
Belfast rates eighth in TV license evasion
Belfast has today been named as one of the worst cities in the UK for television license evasion. Almost 3,000 people have been caught watching TV without a licence in the city over the past six months, putting it eighth in the national league of shame – up two places from last year.
Belfast rates eighth in TV license evasion
Belfast has today been named as one of the worst cities in the UK for television license evasion. Almost 3,000 people have been caught watching TV without a licence in the city over the past six months, putting it eighth in the national league of shame – up two places from last year.
10 October 2018
Other News In Briefs
Police Probe Finds Ammunition In Belfast Home 19 rounds of ammunition were seized following a search of a west Belfast house by the PSNI's Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF). The discovery was made on Tuesday 09 October and an investigation is underway.
Other News In Briefs
Police Probe Finds Ammunition In Belfast Home 19 rounds of ammunition were seized following a search of a west Belfast house by the PSNI's Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF). The discovery was made on Tuesday 09 October and an investigation is underway.
28 January 2010
TV Licence Evaders Are Targeted
Thousands more viewers were caught watching TV without a licence across the UK in the past year. TV Licensing today revealed that more than 417,000 people were detected and said this included more than 20,070 people in Northern Ireland, 6,500 of whom were in Belfast.
TV Licence Evaders Are Targeted
Thousands more viewers were caught watching TV without a licence across the UK in the past year. TV Licensing today revealed that more than 417,000 people were detected and said this included more than 20,070 people in Northern Ireland, 6,500 of whom were in Belfast.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:The day will be very windy with strong to gale force westerly winds becoming occasionally severe along the north coast. Sunny spells will be interspersed with scattered showers. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:West to northwest gale force winds, severe along the north coast, will continue overnight. Frequent showers persist, merging into longer periods of rain at times and turning wintry. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
