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11/07/2013
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Suspicious Device A Hoax
A suspicious device found in the Markets area of Belfast on Wednesday has been confirmed as a hoax.
The Lower Stanfield Street area was declared safe at about 18:00.
The object was taken away for forensic examinations.
Three Arrested After Garda Car Chase
Three people have been arrested by gardai following a chase on the M1 involving a Northern Ireland-registered car.
The men were arrested just outside Dublin.
A number of garda cars were damaged in the incident, which occurred at about 17:30 yesterday evening.
The three men are being questioned at Ballymun Garda station.
Lorry Driver Dies In Road Crash
A livestock lorry driver has died following an accident on the Mayogall Road near Magherafelt, Co. L'Derry.
The collision happened on Mayogall Road, between Clady and Gulladuff, at about 06:30.
The livestock lorry was the only vehicle involved in the crash.
Coleraine Power Cut Continues
About 700 homes are without electricity following a power cut in Coleraine.
The shortage affected 1,400 homes and businesses, half of which have now been restored.
It is thought the power cut was caused by a contractor hitting a high voltage cable in the Tate's Lane area of the town.
(IT/CD)
A suspicious device found in the Markets area of Belfast on Wednesday has been confirmed as a hoax.
The Lower Stanfield Street area was declared safe at about 18:00.
The object was taken away for forensic examinations.
Three Arrested After Garda Car Chase
Three people have been arrested by gardai following a chase on the M1 involving a Northern Ireland-registered car.
The men were arrested just outside Dublin.
A number of garda cars were damaged in the incident, which occurred at about 17:30 yesterday evening.
The three men are being questioned at Ballymun Garda station.
Lorry Driver Dies In Road Crash
A livestock lorry driver has died following an accident on the Mayogall Road near Magherafelt, Co. L'Derry.
The collision happened on Mayogall Road, between Clady and Gulladuff, at about 06:30.
The livestock lorry was the only vehicle involved in the crash.
Coleraine Power Cut Continues
About 700 homes are without electricity following a power cut in Coleraine.
The shortage affected 1,400 homes and businesses, half of which have now been restored.
It is thought the power cut was caused by a contractor hitting a high voltage cable in the Tate's Lane area of the town.
(IT/CD)
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