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01/02/2017
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Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Dungannon Crown Court.
Claire McQuillan claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £69,308 while failing to declare employment, capital and that she was living with her partner. She was given two years probation.
She is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department for Communities.
Work To Start On Reconstruction Project In Co Tyrone
Work on a £150,000 reconstruction and resurfacing project in Castlederg, Co Tyrone, is to begin on Monday, 20 February.
The work is to take place on the C675 Killeter Road at Ferguson Crescent.
The resurfacing works extend from Ferguson Crescent to Derg View, a distance of some 300 metres.
The scheme is expected to be completed in April 2017.
Access for local residents and businesses will be accommodated. A diversion route will be signed via the C675 Killeter Rd, C675 Mournebeg Rd, C674 Glashagh Rd, C674 Ganvaghan Rd, B72 Castlegore Rd, B72 Main St, C675 Ferguson Crescent and vice versa.
Call for Investigation After Shots Fired Over Coffin In West Belfast
Alliance West Belfast candidate Sorcha Eastwood has said police need to investigate, after footage emerged of shots being fired over a coffin in the area.
The video shows two masked men firing a volley of shots over the coffin of veteran republican Victor Notarantonio, who died last week. The display was followed by a round of applause.
Ms Eastwood said: "I am deeply disgusted by this footage - there is no place whatsoever for gunmen in our society. Police must fully investigate this incident, as there can be no acceptance of any type of paramilitary displays.
"If anybody has any information about this display, I would urge them to contact the police immediately."
(CD)
A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Dungannon Crown Court.
Claire McQuillan claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £69,308 while failing to declare employment, capital and that she was living with her partner. She was given two years probation.
She is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department for Communities.
Work To Start On Reconstruction Project In Co Tyrone
Work on a £150,000 reconstruction and resurfacing project in Castlederg, Co Tyrone, is to begin on Monday, 20 February.
The work is to take place on the C675 Killeter Road at Ferguson Crescent.
The resurfacing works extend from Ferguson Crescent to Derg View, a distance of some 300 metres.
The scheme is expected to be completed in April 2017.
Access for local residents and businesses will be accommodated. A diversion route will be signed via the C675 Killeter Rd, C675 Mournebeg Rd, C674 Glashagh Rd, C674 Ganvaghan Rd, B72 Castlegore Rd, B72 Main St, C675 Ferguson Crescent and vice versa.
Call for Investigation After Shots Fired Over Coffin In West Belfast
Alliance West Belfast candidate Sorcha Eastwood has said police need to investigate, after footage emerged of shots being fired over a coffin in the area.
The video shows two masked men firing a volley of shots over the coffin of veteran republican Victor Notarantonio, who died last week. The display was followed by a round of applause.
Ms Eastwood said: "I am deeply disgusted by this footage - there is no place whatsoever for gunmen in our society. Police must fully investigate this incident, as there can be no acceptance of any type of paramilitary displays.
"If anybody has any information about this display, I would urge them to contact the police immediately."
(CD)
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