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12/02/2010
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Newtownabbey Police 'Closed'
District Policing Partnership (DPP) members have reacted angrily to a move by the PSNI for Newtownabbey Police Station to be closed to the public at nights. DPP members received written notification that the enquiry office at the Shore Road station will be closed to the public between 11pm and 8am from April 1. These restricted hours will also apply at Lisburn, Carrickfergus and Antrim stations. With the police stations at Glengormley (pictured above) and Ballyclare already closed at nights, DPP members are outraged that there was no consultation prior to a decision being taken about the night-time closure of the borough's policing headquarters. See: Opening Hours To Be Slashed At Glengormley Barracks
MLA Calls For Planning Probe
An MLA on the Assembly's Environment Committee has called for an investigation into the approval of an application to build up to 400 homes at Knock Golf Club. The SDLP's John Dallat has also called on the Planning Service to defer the decision to grant planning permission to the club to build houses and apartments until his concerns have been responded to and cleared up. Mr Dallat said the Environment Committee has a duty to ensure there was no corruption in the case. East Belfast MP and First Minister, Peter Robinson and his councillor son, Gareth have supported the plans. Mr Dallat asked the committee: "Is it a question of who you know rather than what you put in a planning application?" See: MLA Demands Golf Club Planning Probe
Killers Sentenced
Two men have been jailed in connection with the death of a Scottish man after a loyalist band parade in 2006. John Richard Stewart, 45, of King William III Crescent in Maghera, was sentenced to seven years in prison for manslaughter by Belfast Crown Court. His co-accused, Paul Johnston, 23, from Park View, Castledawson, received a four-year-sentence. Ronald Mackie, 36, from Stirling, was run over by a car after being left in the road following an attack outside Tobermore football club in July.
Death 'Not Suspicious'
The death of a woman in Newcastle is no longer being treated as suspicious, police have said. The body of the woman, who is understood to have been aged in her 50s, was found at her home in Kenway Drive, Newcastle, on Tuesday night. A man who was being questioned about her death has since been released. See: Newcastle Death: Man Bailed
Wilson Meets Regulator On Water
Stormont Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has held discussions with the Utility Regulator to consider how NI Water can improve its services. The meeting with the Regulator, Iain Osborne and Utility Authority Chairman, Professor Peter Matthews focused on the recent publication of the NI Water and Sewerage Price Control Determination (PC10). Speaking after the meeting, the Minister said: "This was a very constructive meeting where we discussed the recent publication of the first NI Water and Sewerage Price Control Determination. This will have a significant and positive effect on NI Water and Sewerage Service delivery."
Site Manager Scoops Top Award
A site manager for a Co Down building firm has scooped the National House-Building Council (NHBC) Pride in the Job National Supreme Award. Philip McCullough of Dunlop Homes beat off competition from 13,000 entrants to take the title in the small builder category. Mr McCullough won the award for his work at the Alder Grange residential development in Newtownards. He was presented with his prize at a recent Gala ceremony at the Lancaster London Hotel. The Pride in the Job awards celebrate homebuilders and site managers who show excellence and dedication in their work. Mr McCullough was one of four winners who received awards on the night.
Fine Over Planning
A Co Tyrone couple were each fined £250 plus legal costs of £75.00 and court costs of £26.00 at Strabane Magistrates' Court for further non-compliance with a Planning Service Enforcement Notice. Mr Francis Wray and Mrs Noleen Wray of Scotstown Road, Clady, were charged with the unauthorised erection of shed, tanks and yard in use as a gas bottling plant at Scotstown Road, Clady, Co Tyrone. The gas bottling plant had to be demolished after the Planning Appeals Commission upheld the enforcement notice seeking its removal. This was complied with during the week beginning the 8 February 2010.
(BMcC/GK)
District Policing Partnership (DPP) members have reacted angrily to a move by the PSNI for Newtownabbey Police Station to be closed to the public at nights. DPP members received written notification that the enquiry office at the Shore Road station will be closed to the public between 11pm and 8am from April 1. These restricted hours will also apply at Lisburn, Carrickfergus and Antrim stations. With the police stations at Glengormley (pictured above) and Ballyclare already closed at nights, DPP members are outraged that there was no consultation prior to a decision being taken about the night-time closure of the borough's policing headquarters. See: Opening Hours To Be Slashed At Glengormley Barracks
MLA Calls For Planning Probe
An MLA on the Assembly's Environment Committee has called for an investigation into the approval of an application to build up to 400 homes at Knock Golf Club. The SDLP's John Dallat has also called on the Planning Service to defer the decision to grant planning permission to the club to build houses and apartments until his concerns have been responded to and cleared up. Mr Dallat said the Environment Committee has a duty to ensure there was no corruption in the case. East Belfast MP and First Minister, Peter Robinson and his councillor son, Gareth have supported the plans. Mr Dallat asked the committee: "Is it a question of who you know rather than what you put in a planning application?" See: MLA Demands Golf Club Planning Probe
Killers Sentenced
Two men have been jailed in connection with the death of a Scottish man after a loyalist band parade in 2006. John Richard Stewart, 45, of King William III Crescent in Maghera, was sentenced to seven years in prison for manslaughter by Belfast Crown Court. His co-accused, Paul Johnston, 23, from Park View, Castledawson, received a four-year-sentence. Ronald Mackie, 36, from Stirling, was run over by a car after being left in the road following an attack outside Tobermore football club in July.
Death 'Not Suspicious'
The death of a woman in Newcastle is no longer being treated as suspicious, police have said. The body of the woman, who is understood to have been aged in her 50s, was found at her home in Kenway Drive, Newcastle, on Tuesday night. A man who was being questioned about her death has since been released. See: Newcastle Death: Man Bailed
Wilson Meets Regulator On Water
Stormont Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has held discussions with the Utility Regulator to consider how NI Water can improve its services. The meeting with the Regulator, Iain Osborne and Utility Authority Chairman, Professor Peter Matthews focused on the recent publication of the NI Water and Sewerage Price Control Determination (PC10). Speaking after the meeting, the Minister said: "This was a very constructive meeting where we discussed the recent publication of the first NI Water and Sewerage Price Control Determination. This will have a significant and positive effect on NI Water and Sewerage Service delivery."
Site Manager Scoops Top Award
A site manager for a Co Down building firm has scooped the National House-Building Council (NHBC) Pride in the Job National Supreme Award. Philip McCullough of Dunlop Homes beat off competition from 13,000 entrants to take the title in the small builder category. Mr McCullough won the award for his work at the Alder Grange residential development in Newtownards. He was presented with his prize at a recent Gala ceremony at the Lancaster London Hotel. The Pride in the Job awards celebrate homebuilders and site managers who show excellence and dedication in their work. Mr McCullough was one of four winners who received awards on the night.
Fine Over Planning
A Co Tyrone couple were each fined £250 plus legal costs of £75.00 and court costs of £26.00 at Strabane Magistrates' Court for further non-compliance with a Planning Service Enforcement Notice. Mr Francis Wray and Mrs Noleen Wray of Scotstown Road, Clady, were charged with the unauthorised erection of shed, tanks and yard in use as a gas bottling plant at Scotstown Road, Clady, Co Tyrone. The gas bottling plant had to be demolished after the Planning Appeals Commission upheld the enforcement notice seeking its removal. This was complied with during the week beginning the 8 February 2010.
(BMcC/GK)
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