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23/10/2009
Other NI News In Brief
Zoo Tiger In Focus
Kabus, Belfast Zoo's new Sumatran tiger will make his first public appearance next week. The 19 month-old tiger has spent the past few weeks settling into his new surroundings and keepers are now confident he is now ready to enter his permanent home, and meet his public. He will be let in to his enclosure on Tuesday morning. Next year he will meet a female from Fuengirola Zoo, Spain, so they may have tiger cubs of their own in future.
JD Sports 'Misleading'
A well known fashion retailer has been fined £250 and £240 court costs following a hearing at Bangor Magistrates Court. JD Sports was in court for misleading customers that the price of tracksuits it sold in its Bangor store had been reduced. Trading Standards began a prosecution after the company claimed that tracksuits were reduced from £89.99 to £49.99. In fact, the suits had never been sold at the higher price.
Cancer Charity Hosts Event
The Ulster Cancer Foundation - in association with the National Association of Laryngectomy Clubs - will be hosting a conference for laryngectomy patients, carers and health professionals. The event will take place on Wednesday 18th November at NICVA, Duncairn Gardens, Belfast.
Belfast Pedestrian Zones 'Urgent'
A former Belfast mayor has said the pedestrianisation of the city centre is a matter of "urgency". Ulster Unionist Councillor Jim Rodgers said a preliminary ban on bus traffic was not enough. It is almost a year since 16-year-old Ciara Park died after being struck by a bus at a busy junction in the heart of the city's shopping district. Mr Rodgers said: "Ciara's death was unfortunately not the first serious incident in this area, yet we're still told it will be 2012 before all non-essential traffic is banned. "Piecemeal measures simply won't cut it - we need a big change before we face further deaths." He claimed if the decision rested with the private sector the slow phasing of the scheme would progress faster.
White Sapphire Ball Highlighted
Belfast-based lighting rental company Production Services Ireland recently supplied all lighting and crew to the White Sapphire Ball, a high profile gala charity event in aid of the Northern Ireland Children's Hospice, staged at the Europa Hotel. Asked onboard by event organiser and actress Séainin Brennan, PSI was challenged with a brief of creating something original with a high WOW factor for the occasion, which featured entertainment from the cast of Riverdance and other leading theatrical productions for the 400 VIP audience.
Laser Light Arrest
A teenager has been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of endangering an aircraft by shining a laser at the pilot of a police helicopter. The 17-year-old male was detained on the Whiterock Road area of west Belfast as the helicopter carried out a routine flight. "Not only is it an offence under the Air Navigation Order to endanger aircraft. but it is highly irresponsible and dangerous," said police.
Drivers Licences 'In Post'
The Driver and Vehicle Agency has issued advice to customers in light of the postal dispute. A spokesman said: "Drivers who have applied for a renewal driving license may continue to drive if they hold a valid licence and their application has been received by the Agency. Drivers with a medical condition may also continue to drive unless they have been advised not to do so by their GP. However this does not apply to drivers who have had their driving licence refused, revoked or have been disqualified. "Customers can renew vehicle licences (car tax) at the Post Offices listed on the Agency website www.dvani.gov.uk or at their nearest Motor Tax Office, in Armagh, Ballymena, Belfast, Coleraine, Downpatrick, Enniskillen; Londonderry and Omagh. Customers may also book a driving test, MOT or practical test online at www.dvani.gov.uk or by telephone on 0845 247 2471. It is important to take a note of the appointment details at the time of booking as they may not receive an appointment letter in time for the test."
(BMcC/GK)
Kabus, Belfast Zoo's new Sumatran tiger will make his first public appearance next week. The 19 month-old tiger has spent the past few weeks settling into his new surroundings and keepers are now confident he is now ready to enter his permanent home, and meet his public. He will be let in to his enclosure on Tuesday morning. Next year he will meet a female from Fuengirola Zoo, Spain, so they may have tiger cubs of their own in future.
JD Sports 'Misleading'
A well known fashion retailer has been fined £250 and £240 court costs following a hearing at Bangor Magistrates Court. JD Sports was in court for misleading customers that the price of tracksuits it sold in its Bangor store had been reduced. Trading Standards began a prosecution after the company claimed that tracksuits were reduced from £89.99 to £49.99. In fact, the suits had never been sold at the higher price.
Cancer Charity Hosts Event
The Ulster Cancer Foundation - in association with the National Association of Laryngectomy Clubs - will be hosting a conference for laryngectomy patients, carers and health professionals. The event will take place on Wednesday 18th November at NICVA, Duncairn Gardens, Belfast.
Belfast Pedestrian Zones 'Urgent'
A former Belfast mayor has said the pedestrianisation of the city centre is a matter of "urgency". Ulster Unionist Councillor Jim Rodgers said a preliminary ban on bus traffic was not enough. It is almost a year since 16-year-old Ciara Park died after being struck by a bus at a busy junction in the heart of the city's shopping district. Mr Rodgers said: "Ciara's death was unfortunately not the first serious incident in this area, yet we're still told it will be 2012 before all non-essential traffic is banned. "Piecemeal measures simply won't cut it - we need a big change before we face further deaths." He claimed if the decision rested with the private sector the slow phasing of the scheme would progress faster.
White Sapphire Ball Highlighted
Belfast-based lighting rental company Production Services Ireland recently supplied all lighting and crew to the White Sapphire Ball, a high profile gala charity event in aid of the Northern Ireland Children's Hospice, staged at the Europa Hotel. Asked onboard by event organiser and actress Séainin Brennan, PSI was challenged with a brief of creating something original with a high WOW factor for the occasion, which featured entertainment from the cast of Riverdance and other leading theatrical productions for the 400 VIP audience.
Laser Light Arrest
A teenager has been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of endangering an aircraft by shining a laser at the pilot of a police helicopter. The 17-year-old male was detained on the Whiterock Road area of west Belfast as the helicopter carried out a routine flight. "Not only is it an offence under the Air Navigation Order to endanger aircraft. but it is highly irresponsible and dangerous," said police.
Drivers Licences 'In Post'
The Driver and Vehicle Agency has issued advice to customers in light of the postal dispute. A spokesman said: "Drivers who have applied for a renewal driving license may continue to drive if they hold a valid licence and their application has been received by the Agency. Drivers with a medical condition may also continue to drive unless they have been advised not to do so by their GP. However this does not apply to drivers who have had their driving licence refused, revoked or have been disqualified. "Customers can renew vehicle licences (car tax) at the Post Offices listed on the Agency website www.dvani.gov.uk or at their nearest Motor Tax Office, in Armagh, Ballymena, Belfast, Coleraine, Downpatrick, Enniskillen; Londonderry and Omagh. Customers may also book a driving test, MOT or practical test online at www.dvani.gov.uk or by telephone on 0845 247 2471. It is important to take a note of the appointment details at the time of booking as they may not receive an appointment letter in time for the test."
(BMcC/GK)
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21 May 2018
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A teenager has been assaulted in Co L'Derry. The attack, which is being treated as sectarian, happened in the Waterside area just after 10pm on Saturday, 19 May. The 15-year-old was repeatedly kicked on his head, face and back. He was able to get away and a member of the public brought him home.
Teenager Assaulted In L'Derry
A teenager has been assaulted in Co L'Derry. The attack, which is being treated as sectarian, happened in the Waterside area just after 10pm on Saturday, 19 May. The 15-year-old was repeatedly kicked on his head, face and back. He was able to get away and a member of the public brought him home.
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HGV Drivers Warned As Highjack Reward Offered
News today that a substantial reward has been offered for information about a gang - apparently from Northern Ireland - who carried out a £1m lorry hijacking in the north of England comes on foot of a Government initiative to warn local lorry drivers of the dangers associated with long haul trucking.
HGV Drivers Warned As Highjack Reward Offered
News today that a substantial reward has been offered for information about a gang - apparently from Northern Ireland - who carried out a £1m lorry hijacking in the north of England comes on foot of a Government initiative to warn local lorry drivers of the dangers associated with long haul trucking.
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