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13/06/2012
Other NI News In Brief
McAreavey Trial Adjourned
The trial of two men accused of the murder of County Tyrone newlywed Michaela McAreavey has been adjourned for a day.
Court will resume tomorrow morning (Thursday June 14).
Defence lawyer Rama Valayden requested the time to address outstanding legal issues.
Flags Consultation
Belfast ratepayers have been asked for their opinions about which flags should be flown over council buildings.
A report published last week found that flying the Union flag on specific days only might be the best response to the challenge of contentious flags in a divided society, but Belfast City Council have now asked for the public's views.
To fill out the survey click here or visit the public meeting at the Ulster Hall on September 13 from 2-3pm or from 7-8pm.
Pig Farmer Fined For Pollution
A County Antrim farmer was fined a total of £500 for pollution offences.
Derek Hall of Carrick Road, Monkstown, Newtownabbey, incurred the fine after an officer found a milky liquid discharge in a stream and in the Three Mile Water River, on August 7 last year.
(NE)
The trial of two men accused of the murder of County Tyrone newlywed Michaela McAreavey has been adjourned for a day.
Court will resume tomorrow morning (Thursday June 14).
Defence lawyer Rama Valayden requested the time to address outstanding legal issues.
Flags Consultation
Belfast ratepayers have been asked for their opinions about which flags should be flown over council buildings.
A report published last week found that flying the Union flag on specific days only might be the best response to the challenge of contentious flags in a divided society, but Belfast City Council have now asked for the public's views.
To fill out the survey click here or visit the public meeting at the Ulster Hall on September 13 from 2-3pm or from 7-8pm.
Pig Farmer Fined For Pollution
A County Antrim farmer was fined a total of £500 for pollution offences.
Derek Hall of Carrick Road, Monkstown, Newtownabbey, incurred the fine after an officer found a milky liquid discharge in a stream and in the Three Mile Water River, on August 7 last year.
(NE)
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Street Drinkers Pay The Cost
Five people have been fined at Belfast Magistrates Court for drinking alcohol in public. Tyrone McCann, from Richmond Avenue in Newtownabbey, was fined £50 and ordered to pay costs of £66 after he was detected drinking alcohol at Suffolk Road in west Belfast on January 16.
13 December 2012
UUP Disciplines Member Over Flag Comments
The Ulster Unionist Party has disciplined one of its members for comments made regarding the flag dispute at Belfast City Hall. Party leader Mike Nesbitt, has claimed Basil McCrea has done "enormous damage". The move follows Mr McCrea’s comments that there should be all-party talks to resolve the flags issue.
UUP Disciplines Member Over Flag Comments
The Ulster Unionist Party has disciplined one of its members for comments made regarding the flag dispute at Belfast City Hall. Party leader Mike Nesbitt, has claimed Basil McCrea has done "enormous damage". The move follows Mr McCrea’s comments that there should be all-party talks to resolve the flags issue.
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Other NI News In Brief
Fair Tragedy Preparations for a town fair arts performance across the border took a tragic turn on Wednesday after a large falling prop killed a female performer. The woman, who was 30 years-old, was a member of a touring British group that was practicing for an aerial display involving a large metal globe suspended from a crane.
Other NI News In Brief
Fair Tragedy Preparations for a town fair arts performance across the border took a tragic turn on Wednesday after a large falling prop killed a female performer. The woman, who was 30 years-old, was a member of a touring British group that was practicing for an aerial display involving a large metal globe suspended from a crane.
04 July 2016
Flags Stolen From Orange Hall In Co L'Derry
Two flags have been stolen from an Orange Hall near Magherafelt in Co L'Derry. Police are treating the attack at Ballyneal Orange Hall as a hate crime. The incident happened in the early hours of Saturday morning, 02 July. The Union and Somme remembrance flags were only put up hours before they were stolen.
Flags Stolen From Orange Hall In Co L'Derry
Two flags have been stolen from an Orange Hall near Magherafelt in Co L'Derry. Police are treating the attack at Ballyneal Orange Hall as a hate crime. The incident happened in the early hours of Saturday morning, 02 July. The Union and Somme remembrance flags were only put up hours before they were stolen.
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