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11/03/2010
Other NI News In Brief
Catch-Up To Vote
Ciarnan Helferty, NUS-USI President and Julie McCandless, Training for Women's Network raced to secure their vote, (pictured) as part of a major drive by the Electoral Commission to encourage people to register to vote ahead of this year's UK Parliamentary general election. Participants took part in a bungee run challenge at Queen's University organised by the Electoral Commission to promote awareness of the need to register to vote. Anyone unsure if they are registered or need to update details, should visit www.aboutmyvote.com or call 0800 0323 700 to check. Photo by Simon Graham/Harrison Photography.
Pat's Day Student Warning
As the St Patrick’s Day festival approaches, the Vice Chancellor and the Student Union President at the University of Ulster have written to students reminding them of their responsibilities to the communities in which they live - and the consequences of any repetition of the anti-social behaviour seen on the streets of south Belfast last year. "As a University of Ulster student, you should be aware that you are a representative of the University both on and off campus, and carry with you the good name and reputation of the University," the letter from Professor Barnett and Overall President Adrian Kelly said.
Dog Attack Fines
A couple were fined £550 and ordered to pay compensation totalling £750 at Belfast Magistrates Court after their dog attacked two people in south Belfast last March. Brian and Bernie Austin, from Hillside Drive, Belfast, were convicted of being the owner of a dog which attacked Morean O'Bryne at Hillside Drive on March 20th and also attacked Mali O'Bryne on March 22, 2009. Mr Austin was fined £150 in respect of each attack and was ordered to pay £500 compensation to Ms O'Byrne and £250 compensation to Mr O'Bryne. Mr Austin was also ordered to pay prosecution costs. The court also ordered that the dog be confined to the couple's property and be kept on a lead and muzzled, when off the property.
Mum's Day Looms
Belfast will be rolling out the red carpet for mothers this weekend with bands, magicians, puppeteers, carnival drummers, painters and other street performers popping up all over the city centre to celebrate and serenade Belfast's VIPs (Very Important Parents) on Saturday. Organised by Belfast City Council in advance of Mothering Sunday it has been supported by the NI Tourist Board Innovation Fund, and sees the programme of free entertainment takes place from 1pm – 5pm. The project has been part-financed by the European Regional Development Fund.
On The Buses
Residents of a Newtownabbey housing estate are seeking better bus services. North Belfast MP Nigel Dodds has now called on Translink to extend its Metro service into Rathfern, where it is claimned that Translink would only have to make minor amendments to its current timetable in order to re-route the 2D service through the estate.
(BMcC/GK)
Ciarnan Helferty, NUS-USI President and Julie McCandless, Training for Women's Network raced to secure their vote, (pictured) as part of a major drive by the Electoral Commission to encourage people to register to vote ahead of this year's UK Parliamentary general election. Participants took part in a bungee run challenge at Queen's University organised by the Electoral Commission to promote awareness of the need to register to vote. Anyone unsure if they are registered or need to update details, should visit www.aboutmyvote.com or call 0800 0323 700 to check. Photo by Simon Graham/Harrison Photography.
Pat's Day Student Warning
As the St Patrick’s Day festival approaches, the Vice Chancellor and the Student Union President at the University of Ulster have written to students reminding them of their responsibilities to the communities in which they live - and the consequences of any repetition of the anti-social behaviour seen on the streets of south Belfast last year. "As a University of Ulster student, you should be aware that you are a representative of the University both on and off campus, and carry with you the good name and reputation of the University," the letter from Professor Barnett and Overall President Adrian Kelly said.
Dog Attack Fines
A couple were fined £550 and ordered to pay compensation totalling £750 at Belfast Magistrates Court after their dog attacked two people in south Belfast last March. Brian and Bernie Austin, from Hillside Drive, Belfast, were convicted of being the owner of a dog which attacked Morean O'Bryne at Hillside Drive on March 20th and also attacked Mali O'Bryne on March 22, 2009. Mr Austin was fined £150 in respect of each attack and was ordered to pay £500 compensation to Ms O'Byrne and £250 compensation to Mr O'Bryne. Mr Austin was also ordered to pay prosecution costs. The court also ordered that the dog be confined to the couple's property and be kept on a lead and muzzled, when off the property.
Mum's Day Looms
Belfast will be rolling out the red carpet for mothers this weekend with bands, magicians, puppeteers, carnival drummers, painters and other street performers popping up all over the city centre to celebrate and serenade Belfast's VIPs (Very Important Parents) on Saturday. Organised by Belfast City Council in advance of Mothering Sunday it has been supported by the NI Tourist Board Innovation Fund, and sees the programme of free entertainment takes place from 1pm – 5pm. The project has been part-financed by the European Regional Development Fund.
On The Buses
Residents of a Newtownabbey housing estate are seeking better bus services. North Belfast MP Nigel Dodds has now called on Translink to extend its Metro service into Rathfern, where it is claimned that Translink would only have to make minor amendments to its current timetable in order to re-route the 2D service through the estate.
(BMcC/GK)
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