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25/07/2012
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Gun Threat To Ards Shopkeeper
A shopkeeper has been treated for shock after being robbed at gunpoint while closing up last night.
She was taken to hospital after the attack on her shop in Main Street, Greyabbey, at 7.30pm.
Two men – one armed with a gun – forced her into the shop as she was closing it up, and escaped with cash.
One of the robbers was described as being tall and was wearing a blue hooded top wrapped around his face, blue jeans, white trainers and green and yellow gloves.
The other man was wearing a red hooded top wrapped around his face, blue jeans, white trainers and green and yellow gloves.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Newtownards police.
TV License Evaders Caught
More than 8,300 people across Northern Ireland have been caught evading their TV licence bill in the first half of this year.
Almost 95% of properties are correctly licensed, according to TV Licensing.
The highest fine for avoiding the £145.50 annual fee stands at £1,000.
Littering 'Post Code Lottery'
The leader of the Ulster Unionist Party has blasted the "post code lottery" that sees some councils effectively ignore littering penalties while others use the £80 fine available to them.
Tom Elliot is MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone.
The Dungannon and South Tyrone Borough issued just two fixed penalty notices for littering in the last year.
That was still more than were issued in Strabane, where the council did not use its penalty powers at all.
Mr Elliot said: "If fines of £80 are imposed, then people would think twice about spoiling the image of our streets, parks and beaches."
(NE)
A shopkeeper has been treated for shock after being robbed at gunpoint while closing up last night.
She was taken to hospital after the attack on her shop in Main Street, Greyabbey, at 7.30pm.
Two men – one armed with a gun – forced her into the shop as she was closing it up, and escaped with cash.
One of the robbers was described as being tall and was wearing a blue hooded top wrapped around his face, blue jeans, white trainers and green and yellow gloves.
The other man was wearing a red hooded top wrapped around his face, blue jeans, white trainers and green and yellow gloves.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Newtownards police.
TV License Evaders Caught
More than 8,300 people across Northern Ireland have been caught evading their TV licence bill in the first half of this year.
Almost 95% of properties are correctly licensed, according to TV Licensing.
The highest fine for avoiding the £145.50 annual fee stands at £1,000.
Littering 'Post Code Lottery'
The leader of the Ulster Unionist Party has blasted the "post code lottery" that sees some councils effectively ignore littering penalties while others use the £80 fine available to them.
Tom Elliot is MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone.
The Dungannon and South Tyrone Borough issued just two fixed penalty notices for littering in the last year.
That was still more than were issued in Strabane, where the council did not use its penalty powers at all.
Mr Elliot said: "If fines of £80 are imposed, then people would think twice about spoiling the image of our streets, parks and beaches."
(NE)
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17 November 2005
Girl escapes attempted abduction in Co Down
A 12-year-old girl escaped an abduction attempt in Co Down on Wednesday. The girls was walking along the Newcastle Road, Castlewellan, at 4.30pm, when she approached by a man who attempted to grab her arm and pull her towards him. However, she was able to struggle free from the clutches of the man and alert police.
Girl escapes attempted abduction in Co Down
A 12-year-old girl escaped an abduction attempt in Co Down on Wednesday. The girls was walking along the Newcastle Road, Castlewellan, at 4.30pm, when she approached by a man who attempted to grab her arm and pull her towards him. However, she was able to struggle free from the clutches of the man and alert police.
05 June 2007
Local beaches awarded Blue Flags
Eight beaches in Northern Ireland have been awarded Blue Flags on meeting the guideline standards. Last year the same number of awards were given to beaches with litter-free sands and bathing waters. Portrush East Strand, which missed out last year, was added, while Downhill Beach has gone off the list.
Local beaches awarded Blue Flags
Eight beaches in Northern Ireland have been awarded Blue Flags on meeting the guideline standards. Last year the same number of awards were given to beaches with litter-free sands and bathing waters. Portrush East Strand, which missed out last year, was added, while Downhill Beach has gone off the list.
03 February 2012
Ford Highlights Reforms To Fine Enforcement System
Justice Minister David Ford has today signalled his intention to fundamentally reform how the justice system deals with fine defaulters. Among the proposals he is considering are the development of a civilian fines enforcement service, greater use of community based penalties as alternatives to custody and deductions from income.
Ford Highlights Reforms To Fine Enforcement System
Justice Minister David Ford has today signalled his intention to fundamentally reform how the justice system deals with fine defaulters. Among the proposals he is considering are the development of a civilian fines enforcement service, greater use of community based penalties as alternatives to custody and deductions from income.
07 June 2004
Police renew appeal as murder scene school reopens
As detectives renew an appeal for information following the murder of Kevin McAlorum on Thursday, Oakwood Integrated School in Dunmurray outside which he was shot has reopened its doors today. Mr McAlorum, 31, was shot and fatally injured as he drove his blue Audi car from the primary school at The Cutts, Dunmurry, shortly before 9am.
Police renew appeal as murder scene school reopens
As detectives renew an appeal for information following the murder of Kevin McAlorum on Thursday, Oakwood Integrated School in Dunmurray outside which he was shot has reopened its doors today. Mr McAlorum, 31, was shot and fatally injured as he drove his blue Audi car from the primary school at The Cutts, Dunmurry, shortly before 9am.
05 September 2006
Armed robbery at County Down bookmakers
Police in County Down have appealed for information following an armed robbery at a bookmakers yesterday evening. The incident happened at around 4.
Armed robbery at County Down bookmakers
Police in County Down have appealed for information following an armed robbery at a bookmakers yesterday evening. The incident happened at around 4.
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Another cloudy and mild night with the odd spot of light drizzle. More widespread outbreaks of rain will spread southeast into western parts of Tyrone, Fermanagh and Derry late in the night. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
