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15/07/2013
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Mayor Condemns Beach Littering
Patrons who leave rubbish behind on beaches have been called "irresponsible" by the mayor on Buncrana, Co Donegal.
"As soon as the sun shines people come out enjoy the beach, but they forget to take their rubbish with them," Peter McLaughlin said.
"If they were watching TV in their homes they wouldn't throw rubbish over the side of their settee," he said.
"Broken bottles are the big danger because they're partially buried in the sand, leaving a high risk for injuries."
Armed Men Hold Up Co Tyrone Hotel
Police in Co Tyrone are appealing for information after an armed gang robbed a hotel.
The robbery happened at around 05:00 on Sunday at a hotel on the Beltany Road, between Omagh and Newtownstewart.
Police say that three men, armed with what is believed to have been a shotgun, ordered a member of staff to hand over cash.
Man In Court Over Orange Hall Arson
A man has been charged with arson in connection with an attack on an Orange Hall in Co Tyrone in the early hours of Saturday.
Police say scorch damage was caused to the front door of the Hall in Stewartstown.
A 33-year-old man appeared before Omagh Magistrates Court today charged with the incident.
(MH)
Patrons who leave rubbish behind on beaches have been called "irresponsible" by the mayor on Buncrana, Co Donegal.
"As soon as the sun shines people come out enjoy the beach, but they forget to take their rubbish with them," Peter McLaughlin said.
"If they were watching TV in their homes they wouldn't throw rubbish over the side of their settee," he said.
"Broken bottles are the big danger because they're partially buried in the sand, leaving a high risk for injuries."
Armed Men Hold Up Co Tyrone Hotel
Police in Co Tyrone are appealing for information after an armed gang robbed a hotel.
The robbery happened at around 05:00 on Sunday at a hotel on the Beltany Road, between Omagh and Newtownstewart.
Police say that three men, armed with what is believed to have been a shotgun, ordered a member of staff to hand over cash.
Man In Court Over Orange Hall Arson
A man has been charged with arson in connection with an attack on an Orange Hall in Co Tyrone in the early hours of Saturday.
Police say scorch damage was caused to the front door of the Hall in Stewartstown.
A 33-year-old man appeared before Omagh Magistrates Court today charged with the incident.
(MH)
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