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08/01/2010
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Waterfront Accolade
Two of Belfast's most prestigious entertainment venues have been recognised for their efforts to become accessible to all. The Waterfront and Ulster Hall have become the first organisations in NI to win a European Best Model of Excellence award from the Royal National Institute of Blind People which was given to the management and staff following attendance by representatives of the RNIB at an audio-described and signed performance of 'Cinderella'. Aisling Milliken and Gerry Fell from the Waterfront are shown with the prestigious award, (picture: Harrison Photography).
Death Threat To Kelly
Sinn Féin Junior Minister Gerry Kelly and Mid Ulster MLA Francie Malloy have said they have both received death threats. North Belfast MLA Gerry Kelly said police officers alerted him to the threat from the Orange Volunteers on Wednesday night. The former republican prisoner said it is the second such warning he has had in the last number of weeks.
Man Shot In Leg
A 24 year-old-man has been shot in the leg in a paramilitary-style attack in Armagh. He was attacked in the Culdee Street area of the city at about 10pm on Thursday when four or five masked men entered a flat and dragged the man outside and shot him in the left knee with a rifle. He was taken to hospital, though his injuries are not believed to be life threatening. Detectives in Newry are appealing for witnesses.
Help The Old In The Cold
SDLP East Derry candidate Cllr Thomas Conway said the current extreme weather crisis proves the need for all caring agencies to collaborate on a database of vulnerable and isolated people. "One consequence of the bad weather which must not be overlooked is that carers and home-helps are often unable to reach the people they are looking after. It should be possible for the various public agencies involved in care to get together and create a database of the potentially vulnerable and isolated for use in emergencies of various kinds. We need imaginative leadership by our devolved administration to make departments work better together," he said.
(BMcC/GK)
Two of Belfast's most prestigious entertainment venues have been recognised for their efforts to become accessible to all. The Waterfront and Ulster Hall have become the first organisations in NI to win a European Best Model of Excellence award from the Royal National Institute of Blind People which was given to the management and staff following attendance by representatives of the RNIB at an audio-described and signed performance of 'Cinderella'. Aisling Milliken and Gerry Fell from the Waterfront are shown with the prestigious award, (picture: Harrison Photography).
Death Threat To Kelly
Sinn Féin Junior Minister Gerry Kelly and Mid Ulster MLA Francie Malloy have said they have both received death threats. North Belfast MLA Gerry Kelly said police officers alerted him to the threat from the Orange Volunteers on Wednesday night. The former republican prisoner said it is the second such warning he has had in the last number of weeks.
Man Shot In Leg
A 24 year-old-man has been shot in the leg in a paramilitary-style attack in Armagh. He was attacked in the Culdee Street area of the city at about 10pm on Thursday when four or five masked men entered a flat and dragged the man outside and shot him in the left knee with a rifle. He was taken to hospital, though his injuries are not believed to be life threatening. Detectives in Newry are appealing for witnesses.
Help The Old In The Cold
SDLP East Derry candidate Cllr Thomas Conway said the current extreme weather crisis proves the need for all caring agencies to collaborate on a database of vulnerable and isolated people. "One consequence of the bad weather which must not be overlooked is that carers and home-helps are often unable to reach the people they are looking after. It should be possible for the various public agencies involved in care to get together and create a database of the potentially vulnerable and isolated for use in emergencies of various kinds. We need imaginative leadership by our devolved administration to make departments work better together," he said.
(BMcC/GK)
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A chilly start with a widespread frost and some freezing fog, any freezing fog slow to clear. Otherwise bright with sunny spells and coastal showers. Light winds. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Coastal showers dying out with a widespread frost developing along with freezing fog, which could become extensive. Winds remaining light. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
