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26/01/2012
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Man In Court Over Carjacking
A 19-year-old man has appeared in court in connection with a car hijacking in South Belfast. Gavin Wilson has been charged following a forensic examination of the garment seized at the scene, police said. Wilson, from Crumlin Road, was arrested in connection with the attempt to take control of a Volkswagen Golf off the Lisburn Road on January 16. He denies charges of hijacking.
New Hotel Given Green Light
Planning permission has been granted for a new hotel development in Lisburn. It is understood that the new development will be built on the Hillsborough Road and will consist of 100 bedrooms, a health suite and a function room. It is expected that the new hotel will create up to 200 jobs. However, the Northern Ireland Environmental Agency is opposed to the development because of its perceived threat to local wildlife.
Man Faces Child Abuse Charges
A 25-year-old man is to go on trial at Londonderry Crown Court to face allegations of indecent assault. Clive Cowan has been accused of indecently assaulting a six year old girl between March and April in 2002. It is understood that the accused had no relationship with the girl. The case has been adjourned until next month and the man has been released on continuing bail.
(LB)
A 19-year-old man has appeared in court in connection with a car hijacking in South Belfast. Gavin Wilson has been charged following a forensic examination of the garment seized at the scene, police said. Wilson, from Crumlin Road, was arrested in connection with the attempt to take control of a Volkswagen Golf off the Lisburn Road on January 16. He denies charges of hijacking.
New Hotel Given Green Light
Planning permission has been granted for a new hotel development in Lisburn. It is understood that the new development will be built on the Hillsborough Road and will consist of 100 bedrooms, a health suite and a function room. It is expected that the new hotel will create up to 200 jobs. However, the Northern Ireland Environmental Agency is opposed to the development because of its perceived threat to local wildlife.
Man Faces Child Abuse Charges
A 25-year-old man is to go on trial at Londonderry Crown Court to face allegations of indecent assault. Clive Cowan has been accused of indecently assaulting a six year old girl between March and April in 2002. It is understood that the accused had no relationship with the girl. The case has been adjourned until next month and the man has been released on continuing bail.
(LB)
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20 March 2015
Serious Road Crash In L'Derry
A serious road crash has occurred on the Chapel Road in L'Derry. A car and a motorbike where involved in the incident, according to the police. One man, believed to be a teenager, has been taken to hospital where his injuries are believed to be serious. The road has been closed at its junctions with Newlyn Terrace and Spencer Road.
Serious Road Crash In L'Derry
A serious road crash has occurred on the Chapel Road in L'Derry. A car and a motorbike where involved in the incident, according to the police. One man, believed to be a teenager, has been taken to hospital where his injuries are believed to be serious. The road has been closed at its junctions with Newlyn Terrace and Spencer Road.
19 December 2023
Man Arrested In Connection With Dromara Assault
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a report of an assault at licenced premises at the Rathfriland Road area of Dromara. Detective Inspector Bell said: "Shortly before 10:10pm on Friday 15th December, it was reported that an altercation occurred at a bar in the area following three men refused entry to the premises.
Man Arrested In Connection With Dromara Assault
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a report of an assault at licenced premises at the Rathfriland Road area of Dromara. Detective Inspector Bell said: "Shortly before 10:10pm on Friday 15th December, it was reported that an altercation occurred at a bar in the area following three men refused entry to the premises.
08 November 2017
Man Dies In Portadown Road Crash
An 18-year-old man has died following a collision in Portadown. The crash happened on the Dungannon Road between midnight and 12.30am on Wednesday, 08 November. The road has been re-opened. Elsewhere, a man, aged in his 30's, has died in a road collision in Co Antrim.
Man Dies In Portadown Road Crash
An 18-year-old man has died following a collision in Portadown. The crash happened on the Dungannon Road between midnight and 12.30am on Wednesday, 08 November. The road has been re-opened. Elsewhere, a man, aged in his 30's, has died in a road collision in Co Antrim.
09 August 2017
Man Released On Bail Over Lurgan Murder
A man arrested in connection with a murder in Lurgan on Sunday, 06 August, has been released on bail pending further enquiries. The body of a man, aged 45, was discovered at a flat on Victoria Street. Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
Man Released On Bail Over Lurgan Murder
A man arrested in connection with a murder in Lurgan on Sunday, 06 August, has been released on bail pending further enquiries. The body of a man, aged 45, was discovered at a flat on Victoria Street. Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
15 August 2007
Man Shot In County Down
A 28-year-old man has been shot in the leg in a gun attack in County Down. The man was getting out of his car at the Quays in Killyleagh at about 1.00am on Wednesday morning when a man approached him and shot him. The man is recovering in hospital where his injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
Man Shot In County Down
A 28-year-old man has been shot in the leg in a gun attack in County Down. The man was getting out of his car at the Quays in Killyleagh at about 1.00am on Wednesday morning when a man approached him and shot him. The man is recovering in hospital where his injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
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