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08/09/2009
Other NI News In Brief
NI Businessman's Death In Algarve 'Suspicious'
Police in Portugal are investigating the suspicious death of a Northern Ireland businessman in the Algarve. The body of Paul Houston, 51, was found on a promenade in the resort of Alvor. According to reports, local police believe that the Londonderry man, who owned Houston's Shoes, may have been the victim of an attempted mugging as he returned to his apartment. A post-mortem is due to be carried out.
Ballykinler Security Alert 'A Hoax'
A security alert which forced the closure of the Commons Road area in Ballykinler, Co. Down, has been declared a hoax. The area had been sealed off following the discovery of a subject object on Monday morning.
Man Injured In Shooting Incident
A man has suffered injuries to his knees and ankles in a shooting in Londonderry. The 24-year-old was shot after a gang of masked men forced their way into his home in the Carrickreagh Gardens area in Creggan around 11:25pm last night. He is being treated in hospital. Police at Strand Road have appealed for anyone with any information to contact them on: 0845 600 8000 or Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.
Firefighter Hit In Pellet Gun Attack
A firefighter was struck by pellets from pellet gun while driving on the Ormeau Road in south Belfast on Monday afternoon. The incident happened as the fire crew were returning from an incident. The driver was not seriously injured, although the crew were shaken by the attack. A group of youths were seen running from the scene.
(KMcA/GK)
Police in Portugal are investigating the suspicious death of a Northern Ireland businessman in the Algarve. The body of Paul Houston, 51, was found on a promenade in the resort of Alvor. According to reports, local police believe that the Londonderry man, who owned Houston's Shoes, may have been the victim of an attempted mugging as he returned to his apartment. A post-mortem is due to be carried out.
Ballykinler Security Alert 'A Hoax'
A security alert which forced the closure of the Commons Road area in Ballykinler, Co. Down, has been declared a hoax. The area had been sealed off following the discovery of a subject object on Monday morning.
Man Injured In Shooting Incident
A man has suffered injuries to his knees and ankles in a shooting in Londonderry. The 24-year-old was shot after a gang of masked men forced their way into his home in the Carrickreagh Gardens area in Creggan around 11:25pm last night. He is being treated in hospital. Police at Strand Road have appealed for anyone with any information to contact them on: 0845 600 8000 or Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.
Firefighter Hit In Pellet Gun Attack
A firefighter was struck by pellets from pellet gun while driving on the Ormeau Road in south Belfast on Monday afternoon. The incident happened as the fire crew were returning from an incident. The driver was not seriously injured, although the crew were shaken by the attack. A group of youths were seen running from the scene.
(KMcA/GK)
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19 September 2018
Up To 100 Roads Closed As Storm Ali Hits NI
A growing number of roads across Northern Ireland are closed due to adverse weather conditions as a result of Storm Ali.
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20 September 2018
Number Of Roads Remain Closed Following Storm Ali
A number of roads remain closed across Northern Ireland following the damage caused by Storm Ali. The following roads are still closed, however the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is working to clear the obstructions along with its multiagency partners.
Number Of Roads Remain Closed Following Storm Ali
A number of roads remain closed across Northern Ireland following the damage caused by Storm Ali. The following roads are still closed, however the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is working to clear the obstructions along with its multiagency partners.
02 March 2018
Schools Closures Across NI
The Department of Education have published a list of all schools across that have confirmed they will be closed today, Friday 2nd March, 2018 due to the adverse weather conditions.
Schools Closures Across NI
The Department of Education have published a list of all schools across that have confirmed they will be closed today, Friday 2nd March, 2018 due to the adverse weather conditions.
14 June 2022
Man Shot In The Legs In West Belfast
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a shooting incident in west Belfast. A man is being treated in hospital after being shot in the legs in an incident at Forfar Lane in the Springfield Road area, which occurred at around 21:15 on Monday 13 June.
Man Shot In The Legs In West Belfast
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a shooting incident in west Belfast. A man is being treated in hospital after being shot in the legs in an incident at Forfar Lane in the Springfield Road area, which occurred at around 21:15 on Monday 13 June.
23 June 2016
Police Officers Disciplined For Failing To Tell Doctor About Woman's Head Injuries
Two police officers have been disciplined after they failed to let their colleagues and a police doctor know that a woman had sustained a head injury, a Police Ombudsman investigation has concluded. The woman died from bleeding to the brain on 24 February 2014, the day after she suffered the injury.
Police Officers Disciplined For Failing To Tell Doctor About Woman's Head Injuries
Two police officers have been disciplined after they failed to let their colleagues and a police doctor know that a woman had sustained a head injury, a Police Ombudsman investigation has concluded. The woman died from bleeding to the brain on 24 February 2014, the day after she suffered the injury.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Scattered showers of rain, sleet and, over hills, snow in the morning with sunny spells, the best of these in the south. The showers dying out this afternoon with increasing amounts of sunshine. Occasionally fresh westerly or northwesterly winds easing. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Clear start with a fairly widespread frost developing. Increasing cloud brings occasionally heavy rain overnight, preceded, especially over western hills, briefly by snow. Occasional southeasterly gales, severe near coasts, developing. Minimum temperature -2 °C.
