10/10/2018
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Police Probe Finds Ammunition In Belfast Home
19 rounds of ammunition were seized following a search of a west Belfast house by the PSNI's Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF).
The discovery was made on Tuesday 09 October and an investigation is underway.
Detective Inspector Gavin Pue said: "This search was carried out as part of an operation which is focused on the criminal activities of the Belfast Irish National Liberation Army (INLA)."
The PCTF was established by the PSNI, HM Revenue & Customs and the National Crime Agency to tackle criminality linked to paramilitary activity.
Ryanair Denies Increasing Prices For Frampton Manchester Fight
Ryanair has rejected allegations it hiked up it's prices for Belfast to Manchester flights ahead of Carl Frampton's upcoming fight in December.
The Jackal will fight Josh Warrington at the Manchester Arena on 22 December for the IBF World Featherweight title.
Writing on Twitter, the boxer said he had been informed by fans who had booked flights to his fight that they "had their flights cancelled, refunded the money and then the flights have been put back on sale at more than double the price".
Mr Frampton added that the airline is "disgraceful" and "should be ashamed".
Ryanair responded that he had been "misinformed" and said that some flights had been temporarily unavailable due to a server issue.
The airline added: "In fact, you can fly from Belfast to Manchester on 21 Dec for just £9.99."
Students Warned To Pay TV Licence After 810 Caught
Students in Northern Ireland are being warned against watching TV without a licence after more than 800 young people were caught without one in the past year.
TV Licensing issued the warning and said that those without a licence may face fines of up to £1,000.
According to new figures, 810 young people between the ages of 18 and 25 were caught watching live TV or BBC iPlayer without a licence in the past year.
Karen Grimason, a spokesperson for TV Licensing said: "Every year there are myths which circulate around campus about when you do and don't need a licence.
"If you're watching live TV on any device, including mobiles and tablets, or watch catch up programmes on BBC iPlayer, you need to be covered by a TV licence."
The recent study revealed that awareness of knowing when a licence is needed is high, with 92% of students clear that a TV Licence is needed to watch BBC iPlayer on a TV set or any other device.
(JG)
19 rounds of ammunition were seized following a search of a west Belfast house by the PSNI's Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF).
The discovery was made on Tuesday 09 October and an investigation is underway.
Detective Inspector Gavin Pue said: "This search was carried out as part of an operation which is focused on the criminal activities of the Belfast Irish National Liberation Army (INLA)."
The PCTF was established by the PSNI, HM Revenue & Customs and the National Crime Agency to tackle criminality linked to paramilitary activity.
Ryanair Denies Increasing Prices For Frampton Manchester Fight
Ryanair has rejected allegations it hiked up it's prices for Belfast to Manchester flights ahead of Carl Frampton's upcoming fight in December.
The Jackal will fight Josh Warrington at the Manchester Arena on 22 December for the IBF World Featherweight title.
Writing on Twitter, the boxer said he had been informed by fans who had booked flights to his fight that they "had their flights cancelled, refunded the money and then the flights have been put back on sale at more than double the price".
Mr Frampton added that the airline is "disgraceful" and "should be ashamed".
Ryanair responded that he had been "misinformed" and said that some flights had been temporarily unavailable due to a server issue.
The airline added: "In fact, you can fly from Belfast to Manchester on 21 Dec for just £9.99."
Students Warned To Pay TV Licence After 810 Caught
Students in Northern Ireland are being warned against watching TV without a licence after more than 800 young people were caught without one in the past year.
TV Licensing issued the warning and said that those without a licence may face fines of up to £1,000.
According to new figures, 810 young people between the ages of 18 and 25 were caught watching live TV or BBC iPlayer without a licence in the past year.
Karen Grimason, a spokesperson for TV Licensing said: "Every year there are myths which circulate around campus about when you do and don't need a licence.
"If you're watching live TV on any device, including mobiles and tablets, or watch catch up programmes on BBC iPlayer, you need to be covered by a TV licence."
The recent study revealed that awareness of knowing when a licence is needed is high, with 92% of students clear that a TV Licence is needed to watch BBC iPlayer on a TV set or any other device.
(JG)
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15 August 2006
Belfast rates eighth in TV license evasion
Belfast has today been named as one of the worst cities in the UK for television license evasion. Almost 3,000 people have been caught watching TV without a licence in the city over the past six months, putting it eighth in the national league of shame – up two places from last year.
Belfast rates eighth in TV license evasion
Belfast has today been named as one of the worst cities in the UK for television license evasion. Almost 3,000 people have been caught watching TV without a licence in the city over the past six months, putting it eighth in the national league of shame – up two places from last year.
01 February 2012
More Than 15,000 People In NI Caught Without TV Licence
More than 15,000 people in Northern Ireland were caught watching TV without a valid licence last year. This includes more than 4,600 in Belfast, 1,090 in Derry and 1,030 in Newry and Craigavon. Farimah Darbyshire, TV Licensing spokesperson, said: "TV viewing is as popular as ever, with the percentage of households who have a television set at 96.
More Than 15,000 People In NI Caught Without TV Licence
More than 15,000 people in Northern Ireland were caught watching TV without a valid licence last year. This includes more than 4,600 in Belfast, 1,090 in Derry and 1,030 in Newry and Craigavon. Farimah Darbyshire, TV Licensing spokesperson, said: "TV viewing is as popular as ever, with the percentage of households who have a television set at 96.
26 January 2011
Over 20,000 Caught With Unlicensed TV
TV Licensing today revealed that more than 20,000 people were caught watching the box without a licence in Northern Ireland in 2010. This includes more than 5,700 in Belfast, more than 1,370 in Newry, more than 1,300 in Craigavon and more than 1,140 in Dungannon.
Over 20,000 Caught With Unlicensed TV
TV Licensing today revealed that more than 20,000 people were caught watching the box without a licence in Northern Ireland in 2010. This includes more than 5,700 in Belfast, more than 1,370 in Newry, more than 1,300 in Craigavon and more than 1,140 in Dungannon.
11 August 2010
Over 10,000 Without TV Licence
TV Licensing has today revealed that more than 10,000 people were caught watching TV without a licence in Northern Ireland during the first six months of 2010. This includes 3,087 in Belfast, 778 in Newry and 773 in Londonderry. They are among almost 209,000 people caught across the UK during the first half of this year.
Over 10,000 Without TV Licence
TV Licensing has today revealed that more than 10,000 people were caught watching TV without a licence in Northern Ireland during the first six months of 2010. This includes 3,087 in Belfast, 778 in Newry and 773 in Londonderry. They are among almost 209,000 people caught across the UK during the first half of this year.
07 February 2003
Belfast tops TV licence ‘league of shame’
Belfast was named and shamed today after coming out top in TV Licensing’s annual Northern Ireland League of Shame, as a record 20,452 evaders were caught throughout the region without a TV licence in 2002.
Belfast tops TV licence ‘league of shame’
Belfast was named and shamed today after coming out top in TV Licensing’s annual Northern Ireland League of Shame, as a record 20,452 evaders were caught throughout the region without a TV licence in 2002.
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