Other News In Brief

Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud

A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Newtownards Magistrates' Court.

Julie Armstrong claimed Income Support totalling £2,328 while failing to declare employment. She was given a £200 fine plus a £16 offenders levy.

She is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department for Communities.

Resurfacing Work Starts On £220,000 Road Scheme In Armagh

Resurfacing work has started on a £220,000 road improvement project in Armagh.

Work on the scheme on the A28 Killylea Road includes drainage and verge reinstatement work which will improve the strength and surface quality of about half a mile of a rural section of the road near Killylea.

The work is expected to be completed by the end of January 2018.

A temporary road closure has been put in place from 8am to 6pm until Friday, 19 January. The road will be open evenings and weekends.

The closure is to facilitate the extensive drainage and resurfacing works. Traffic is being diverted via A3 Friary Road Slip Road North, A3 Irish Street, A3 Monaghan Road and B210 Coolkill Road.

Reckless Drivers Cause Havoc In L'Derry

SDLP Councillor Brian Tierney has called for action after another night of disruption in the city as reckless drivers caused havoc on the Skeoge link road in Co L'Derry.

Councillor Tierney said: "Residents near the Skeoge link road are no strangers to the reckless driving of careless street racers in the area.

"I received reports from local people about cars driving into oncoming vehicles and performing hand brake turns.

"It just isn't acceptable and the people involved need to catch themselves on.

"This requires a policing response. I have been in touch with the neighbourhood policing team and I'll continue to press for action until this is resolved."

(CD/JP)