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23/04/2010
Other NI News In Brief
Sarah Backs UCF Health Project
Pupils from Rockport Pre-school Reception, Holywood enjoy a reading by BBC presenter Sarah Travers and Genevieve the goat, of an exciting new educational resource called 'Genevieve and the Farmyard Olympics'. The book launched by the Ulster Cancer Foundation, with support from Lidl Northern Ireland, is designed to teach nursery school children about the importance of healthy eating and regular exercise as a first step to a healthier future.
Gorse Fire Alert
About 50 firefighters are tackling a large gorse fire on Slieve Donard Mountain near Newcastle in Co Down. They were called to the scene just before 5am on Friday. It is being described as a major fire in a difficult location.
Flood Alert
Reg Empey, Conservatives and Unionists candidate for South Antrim - and party leader - has said that Antrim's Meadowside residents need long-term solutions to the flooding threat hanging over them since August 2008. "A total of 33 properties were affected by flooding two years ago, and it was a source of deep frustration that some residents were not able to return to their homes for as long a year. Now I hear of residents who, on a rainy day, stand on the banks of the river fearfully anticipating a further flood. That is no way to live," he said. "I would call on the Rivers Agency to implement measures which will, in the long-term, prevent a reoccurrence of the 2008 flooding. It is clear that a thorough examination of the area is necessary if its vulnerability is to be addressed. The adequacy of the flood embankment must be investigated, and remedial work carried out. It is also essential that the previous fails of the back drainage system are investigated, and the current surface water pumping station looked at in terms of its capability," he said. The borough has one of the worst flood records in the Province, with the Sixmilewater River bursting its banks at various locations on several occasions.
Queen Honours Eakins
Comber medical device company TG Eakin Ltd are celebrating after winning yet another business award – this time in the form of a royal seal of approval. The family-owned company, who have just enjoyed a very successful year by recording a £20.5m turnover, received the Queen's Award for Enterprise in International Trade. Managing director Jeremy Eakin said: "We are delighted to receive the Queen’s Award - it is a great tribute to our company and the dedication of our work force and confirms our continuing success despite a challenging economic environment. Our turnover increased by over 30% last year and we anticipate further growth of 15% in the coming year. We are also planning the construction of a factory extension which will double the size of our premises, securing the future of more than 50 jobs and creating further employment."
May Day Post
The postal arrangements over the Bank Holiday on 3 May have been announced. There will be no deliveries or collections on Monday, 3 May, but full normal service will resume on Tuesday, 4 May. Post Office branches will be closed on Monday, 3 May and will reopen on Tuesday, 4 May. With Parcelforce Worldwide, there will be no deliveries or collections on Monday, 3 May. Full normal service will resume on Tuesday, 4 May.
(BMcC/GK)
Pupils from Rockport Pre-school Reception, Holywood enjoy a reading by BBC presenter Sarah Travers and Genevieve the goat, of an exciting new educational resource called 'Genevieve and the Farmyard Olympics'. The book launched by the Ulster Cancer Foundation, with support from Lidl Northern Ireland, is designed to teach nursery school children about the importance of healthy eating and regular exercise as a first step to a healthier future.
Gorse Fire Alert
About 50 firefighters are tackling a large gorse fire on Slieve Donard Mountain near Newcastle in Co Down. They were called to the scene just before 5am on Friday. It is being described as a major fire in a difficult location.
Flood Alert
Reg Empey, Conservatives and Unionists candidate for South Antrim - and party leader - has said that Antrim's Meadowside residents need long-term solutions to the flooding threat hanging over them since August 2008. "A total of 33 properties were affected by flooding two years ago, and it was a source of deep frustration that some residents were not able to return to their homes for as long a year. Now I hear of residents who, on a rainy day, stand on the banks of the river fearfully anticipating a further flood. That is no way to live," he said. "I would call on the Rivers Agency to implement measures which will, in the long-term, prevent a reoccurrence of the 2008 flooding. It is clear that a thorough examination of the area is necessary if its vulnerability is to be addressed. The adequacy of the flood embankment must be investigated, and remedial work carried out. It is also essential that the previous fails of the back drainage system are investigated, and the current surface water pumping station looked at in terms of its capability," he said. The borough has one of the worst flood records in the Province, with the Sixmilewater River bursting its banks at various locations on several occasions.
Queen Honours Eakins
Comber medical device company TG Eakin Ltd are celebrating after winning yet another business award – this time in the form of a royal seal of approval. The family-owned company, who have just enjoyed a very successful year by recording a £20.5m turnover, received the Queen's Award for Enterprise in International Trade. Managing director Jeremy Eakin said: "We are delighted to receive the Queen’s Award - it is a great tribute to our company and the dedication of our work force and confirms our continuing success despite a challenging economic environment. Our turnover increased by over 30% last year and we anticipate further growth of 15% in the coming year. We are also planning the construction of a factory extension which will double the size of our premises, securing the future of more than 50 jobs and creating further employment."
May Day Post
The postal arrangements over the Bank Holiday on 3 May have been announced. There will be no deliveries or collections on Monday, 3 May, but full normal service will resume on Tuesday, 4 May. Post Office branches will be closed on Monday, 3 May and will reopen on Tuesday, 4 May. With Parcelforce Worldwide, there will be no deliveries or collections on Monday, 3 May. Full normal service will resume on Tuesday, 4 May.
(BMcC/GK)
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