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13/01/2010
Other NI News In Brief
'Knee-capping' Probed
There's been another shooting in west Belfast with a 33-year-old man wounded in the legs by masked gunmen in a paramilitary style attack. The police said it happened shortly before 9.30pm on Tuesday when two men entered a house in Rossnareen Park. As the injured man recovers in hospital where he is receiving treatment, the PSNI are appealing for anyone with information about the incident to contact them.
Man Held On Businessman's Murder
A man was arrested today by PSNI detectives investigating the murder of a businessman at his home in Co Antrim last year. Geoff Kerr was shot dead during a struggle with intruders in Templepatrick, in April. A police spokesman said a 59-year-old man was arrested in the Templepatrick area this morning. Two men have already appeared in court charged with the murder of the Ballymena-born financial adviser. Mr Kerr, 60, was married with four sons.
Containers Galore!
The Irish Coast Guard are still investigating the loss of seven 40ft containers off a small coastal feeder-vessel off the southern coast of Ireland yesterday. The incident occurred some 15 miles south east of Mine Head (Waterford), 20 miles east of Youghal and 16 miles south of Tramore. One of the containers is believed to contain hazardous material (Sodium Bromate). The other six containers were carrying bird food, fire logs and medical equipment. Each of the containers are about 40 feet in size, six of them are blue in colour, one is red. The Waterford-based Coast Guard helicopter is currently on scene and some of the containers have been spotted. The vessel was travelling from Dublin to Cork when the incident occurred during a very bad storm in the area, with south-eastly storm force 10 wind and a heavy swell.
Henderson Food Investment Welcomed
South Antrim Ulster Unionist MLA Danny Kinahan has welcomed the news that Henderson group intend to invest in South Antrim describing it as a boost to the local community and economy. Following an announcement of £14 million in new warehousing and office accommodation on the company's 23.5 acre site at Mallusk, the MLA said: "Its fantastic to see a business like this prospering in my own constituency. Such investment is vital and I offer them my full support. The development work is likely to provide employment for up to 120 people during the construction of the facility, attracting employment especially in this sector will prove a real boost to the region." Praising the business and those involved in the development, he added: "This investment is not only a vote of confidence in South Antrim itself but more importantly in the people of the area whose skill, hard work and determination have made this investment possible." More details: Henderson Reveals £14m Mallusk Project
Southern Showcase
Eight NI companies will be showing a broad range of craft and leisure products in the Invest Northern Ireland pavilion at Showcase 2010 in Dublin from 24-27 January. Products featured include ceramics, prints and sports/leisurewear. Now in its 34th year, Showcase is the best place for unique products from Ireland's leading craft makers and designers. The four-day show, held in the RDS has more than 600 exhibitors and is expected to attract over 5,000 Irish and international buyers. Invest NI has regularly assisted local companies to show their products and pitch for business at the event which attracts buyers from Europe and North America.
Skeet Shooters Welcomed
NI Sports Minister Nelson McCausland has welcomed the Northern Ireland Olympic Skeet Shooting Team at Stormont. The Minister hosted a reception for the team after its success in last year’s Home International Tournament, where it beat England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland. "I welcome this opportunity to congratulate the Northern Ireland Olympic Skeet Shooting Team on winning the 2009 Home International Tournament. This event has been dominated by England for the past quarter of a century but the Northern Ireland Olympic Skeet Shooting Team won it with acclaim last year, breaking England's 25 year monopoly on the trophy," he said, last night. The competition was held in Portrush, last August, the first time it has taken place in Northern Ireland.
Insurance Claims Rise
A local car insurer has reported a significant increase in both car and home insurance claims between December 24 and January 6 as a result of the recent bad weather. AXA Direct confirmed that insurance claims increased dramatically compared to the same period last year. Claims Manager Pauline Calvert said: "The number of car insurance claims we are handling has shot up by 68% and most of these are a result of the poor driving conditions brought about by snow and ice on the roads." However, homeowners have also been hit by the icy conditions as well, with increased claims for burst pipes.
(BMcC/GK)
There's been another shooting in west Belfast with a 33-year-old man wounded in the legs by masked gunmen in a paramilitary style attack. The police said it happened shortly before 9.30pm on Tuesday when two men entered a house in Rossnareen Park. As the injured man recovers in hospital where he is receiving treatment, the PSNI are appealing for anyone with information about the incident to contact them.
Man Held On Businessman's Murder
A man was arrested today by PSNI detectives investigating the murder of a businessman at his home in Co Antrim last year. Geoff Kerr was shot dead during a struggle with intruders in Templepatrick, in April. A police spokesman said a 59-year-old man was arrested in the Templepatrick area this morning. Two men have already appeared in court charged with the murder of the Ballymena-born financial adviser. Mr Kerr, 60, was married with four sons.
Containers Galore!
The Irish Coast Guard are still investigating the loss of seven 40ft containers off a small coastal feeder-vessel off the southern coast of Ireland yesterday. The incident occurred some 15 miles south east of Mine Head (Waterford), 20 miles east of Youghal and 16 miles south of Tramore. One of the containers is believed to contain hazardous material (Sodium Bromate). The other six containers were carrying bird food, fire logs and medical equipment. Each of the containers are about 40 feet in size, six of them are blue in colour, one is red. The Waterford-based Coast Guard helicopter is currently on scene and some of the containers have been spotted. The vessel was travelling from Dublin to Cork when the incident occurred during a very bad storm in the area, with south-eastly storm force 10 wind and a heavy swell.
Henderson Food Investment Welcomed
South Antrim Ulster Unionist MLA Danny Kinahan has welcomed the news that Henderson group intend to invest in South Antrim describing it as a boost to the local community and economy. Following an announcement of £14 million in new warehousing and office accommodation on the company's 23.5 acre site at Mallusk, the MLA said: "Its fantastic to see a business like this prospering in my own constituency. Such investment is vital and I offer them my full support. The development work is likely to provide employment for up to 120 people during the construction of the facility, attracting employment especially in this sector will prove a real boost to the region." Praising the business and those involved in the development, he added: "This investment is not only a vote of confidence in South Antrim itself but more importantly in the people of the area whose skill, hard work and determination have made this investment possible." More details: Henderson Reveals £14m Mallusk Project
Southern Showcase
Eight NI companies will be showing a broad range of craft and leisure products in the Invest Northern Ireland pavilion at Showcase 2010 in Dublin from 24-27 January. Products featured include ceramics, prints and sports/leisurewear. Now in its 34th year, Showcase is the best place for unique products from Ireland's leading craft makers and designers. The four-day show, held in the RDS has more than 600 exhibitors and is expected to attract over 5,000 Irish and international buyers. Invest NI has regularly assisted local companies to show their products and pitch for business at the event which attracts buyers from Europe and North America.
Skeet Shooters Welcomed
NI Sports Minister Nelson McCausland has welcomed the Northern Ireland Olympic Skeet Shooting Team at Stormont. The Minister hosted a reception for the team after its success in last year’s Home International Tournament, where it beat England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland. "I welcome this opportunity to congratulate the Northern Ireland Olympic Skeet Shooting Team on winning the 2009 Home International Tournament. This event has been dominated by England for the past quarter of a century but the Northern Ireland Olympic Skeet Shooting Team won it with acclaim last year, breaking England's 25 year monopoly on the trophy," he said, last night. The competition was held in Portrush, last August, the first time it has taken place in Northern Ireland.
Insurance Claims Rise
A local car insurer has reported a significant increase in both car and home insurance claims between December 24 and January 6 as a result of the recent bad weather. AXA Direct confirmed that insurance claims increased dramatically compared to the same period last year. Claims Manager Pauline Calvert said: "The number of car insurance claims we are handling has shot up by 68% and most of these are a result of the poor driving conditions brought about by snow and ice on the roads." However, homeowners have also been hit by the icy conditions as well, with increased claims for burst pipes.
(BMcC/GK)
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