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26/03/2014
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Debate To Be Held On Pope Invitation
The Pope could be extended an invitation to visit Belfast, pending a debate by councillors.
According to a report by UTV, the SDLP have tabled a motion proposing extending an invitation should the pontiff ever visit Ireland, claiming that such a move would "would send out a strong message to the rest of the world about how we are progressing, especially after the failure of the Haass talks."
Woman Jailed For Fleeing Restaurant Without Paying
A 26-year-old woman has been jailed for a month for leaving a Belfast restaurant without paying her bill of £37.90.
Eimear Symington, with an address on the Falls Road in Belfast, pleaded guilty to fleeing the Potted Hen without paying on 23 February.
She will also serve a second month after a suspended sentence from a previous theft case was activated.
Former Royal Irish Regiment soldier Captain Beattie To Join UUP
Former Royal Irish Regiment soldier Captain Doug Beattie has announced that he is to join the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP).
UUP leader Mike Nesbitt said: "Doug has spent the last 32 years in uniform, winning the Military Cross for service in Afghanistan and a Queen`s Commendation for bravery in Iraq."
"As he winds down his military career, he feels the time is right to find another way to serve his country. I am delighted he has chosen politics and the Ulster Unionist Party.
(MH)
The Pope could be extended an invitation to visit Belfast, pending a debate by councillors.
According to a report by UTV, the SDLP have tabled a motion proposing extending an invitation should the pontiff ever visit Ireland, claiming that such a move would "would send out a strong message to the rest of the world about how we are progressing, especially after the failure of the Haass talks."
Woman Jailed For Fleeing Restaurant Without Paying
A 26-year-old woman has been jailed for a month for leaving a Belfast restaurant without paying her bill of £37.90.
Eimear Symington, with an address on the Falls Road in Belfast, pleaded guilty to fleeing the Potted Hen without paying on 23 February.
She will also serve a second month after a suspended sentence from a previous theft case was activated.
Former Royal Irish Regiment soldier Captain Beattie To Join UUP
Former Royal Irish Regiment soldier Captain Doug Beattie has announced that he is to join the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP).
UUP leader Mike Nesbitt said: "Doug has spent the last 32 years in uniform, winning the Military Cross for service in Afghanistan and a Queen`s Commendation for bravery in Iraq."
"As he winds down his military career, he feels the time is right to find another way to serve his country. I am delighted he has chosen politics and the Ulster Unionist Party.
(MH)
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Former UUP MP dies aged 81
Former Ulster Unionist MP Cecil Walker has died today after suffering a heart attack. The MP for north Belfast between 1983 and 2001, Sir Cecil lost his seat to the DUP's Nigel Dodds. Ulster Unionist Party Leader Sir Reg Empey said: “I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the Walker family at this sad time.
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Former Ulster Unionist MP Cecil Walker has died today after suffering a heart attack. The MP for north Belfast between 1983 and 2001, Sir Cecil lost his seat to the DUP's Nigel Dodds. Ulster Unionist Party Leader Sir Reg Empey said: “I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the Walker family at this sad time.
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