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29/10/2018
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Website Celebrates A Century Of History-Making Women
A new history website of Ulster's forgotten women is being launched in Belfast today, Monday 29 October.
'A Century Of Women' profiles more than 60 females who contributed to society from 1900 to 2000 in the worlds of politics, trade unionism, sport and the arts.
Three leading feminist activists, Margaret Ward, Myrtle Hill and Lynda Walker, compiled the database of biographies, historical narrative and video interviews.
The website aims to provide a living educational resource and rich archive of material for students, individuals and groups interested in the social, economic, political and cultural contribution of women.
Stolen Digger Used To Steal ATM From Ballyclare Shop
A stolen digger has been used to remove a cash machine from a service station in Ballyclare.
Thieves used a yellow Case digger to remove the ATM from the shop on the Templepatrick Road in the early hours of Saturday 27 October.
The digger had been stolen a short time earlier from a nearby building site. It was set on fire and destroyed after the incident.
Considerable damage was also caused to the shop during the theft.
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the burglary at the service station or the theft of the digger, or who has any information that can assist with the investigation to get in touch.
NI Councils Unite To Bid For Growth Deal From Treasury
Three councils in Northern Ireland have joined forces to ask the Government for a deal to help drive economic growth in their areas.
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council; Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and Mid Ulster District Council have written to Chancellor Philip Hammond to state their case for securing a package of Treasury-backed funding.
In a joint statement of intent, the councils claim the deal would represent a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" for those areas, and the whole of Northern Ireland.
They have agreed to work together to develop a strategic economic plan focused on improving productivity; creating more and better jobs; addressing economic infrastructure; growing investment; supporting business innovation and improving skills.
The three councils collectively house 25% of Northern Ireland's population and are home to around a third of the region's businesses.
(JG/MH)
A new history website of Ulster's forgotten women is being launched in Belfast today, Monday 29 October.
'A Century Of Women' profiles more than 60 females who contributed to society from 1900 to 2000 in the worlds of politics, trade unionism, sport and the arts.
Three leading feminist activists, Margaret Ward, Myrtle Hill and Lynda Walker, compiled the database of biographies, historical narrative and video interviews.
The website aims to provide a living educational resource and rich archive of material for students, individuals and groups interested in the social, economic, political and cultural contribution of women.
Stolen Digger Used To Steal ATM From Ballyclare Shop
A stolen digger has been used to remove a cash machine from a service station in Ballyclare.
Thieves used a yellow Case digger to remove the ATM from the shop on the Templepatrick Road in the early hours of Saturday 27 October.
The digger had been stolen a short time earlier from a nearby building site. It was set on fire and destroyed after the incident.
Considerable damage was also caused to the shop during the theft.
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the burglary at the service station or the theft of the digger, or who has any information that can assist with the investigation to get in touch.
NI Councils Unite To Bid For Growth Deal From Treasury
Three councils in Northern Ireland have joined forces to ask the Government for a deal to help drive economic growth in their areas.
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council; Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and Mid Ulster District Council have written to Chancellor Philip Hammond to state their case for securing a package of Treasury-backed funding.
In a joint statement of intent, the councils claim the deal would represent a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" for those areas, and the whole of Northern Ireland.
They have agreed to work together to develop a strategic economic plan focused on improving productivity; creating more and better jobs; addressing economic infrastructure; growing investment; supporting business innovation and improving skills.
The three councils collectively house 25% of Northern Ireland's population and are home to around a third of the region's businesses.
(JG/MH)
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15% Rise In Littering Fines Being Issued
New figures have shown a 15% rise in the number of fines issued for littering. In the 12 months to April some 3,742 fixed penalty notices were issued by 26 local councils, according to a report by the BBC. However, the figures also show a disparity in the issuing of fines from council to council.
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