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01/11/2010
Other NI News In Brief
PSNI Crash Victims Discharged
Two PSNI officers and three women who were travelling in a Vauxhall Corsa involved in a crash with a police vehicle early this morning have been treated in hospital. It emerged that the two policemen had to be cut from their patrol car after the crash on the Buncrana Road, at its junction with the Racecourse Road at around 1am. However, all the casualties have since been discharged from hospital with injuries which are not believed to be serious.
Legion Poppy Launched
This year's Northern Ireland Royal British Legion appeal has just been launched at Belfast City Hall with the aim of collecting more than the £1,063,000 sum they collected in 2009. Speaking at the launch, wounded soldier, Ranger Andy Allen - who lost both legs and was virtually blinded during a tour of Afghanistan in July 2008 - said that every pound raised helps somebody. Across the UK, the Legion is hoping to raise £36m. See: Cross Border Ceremony To Recall War Dead
999 Goes Like Blazes
Busy crews from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service responded to 277 emergency calls during the last 24 hours, most of which were said to be associated with Halloween. They suffered few disturbances from troublemakers, but at one point, the Regional Control Centre was handling an emergency call every 90 seconds. However, the majority of calls received involved gorse, rubbish and bonfires.
Films Showcased
Four new Irish Feature films will be showcased at the 20th Anniversary Coca-Cola Cinemagic International Film and Television Festival for Young People this November. A Kiss for Jed Wood, Wasteland, The Runway and All Good Children will illustrate the wealth of filmmaking talent Ireland has to offer. The films will all be screening at Movie House, Dublin Rd, Belfast. Advance tickets can be purchased online at www.cinemagic.org.uk
Flood Alert In East
East Belfast DUP MLA Robin Newton has called on the Minister for Regional Development Conor Murphy and the Minister for Agriculture, Michelle Gildernew, who has responsibility for rivers, to make statements regarding a narrowly averted flooding tragedy in the east of the city. "This was a close call for many householders. Friday's heavy rainfall caused great concern with vivid reminders of the past flooding damage prominent in the minds of householders and the business community," the Stormont Junior Minister said.
London Seminar On Policing
An Ulster Unionist Policing Board member who is the Chair of the Board's Human Rights and Professional Standards Committee, Basil McCrea, has been speaking at a Policing and Justice Seminar in London. Entitled 'How best can we deliver the most effective policing in the 21st century reconnecting police and people', the seminar involved key figures from many sectors to engage in debate on how to deliver successful policing and effective police accountability so that the police reconnect with people. "I believe that community engagement and neighbourhood policing are extremely important issues in 21st century policing. Working with all sectors of the community and building relationships based on trust is imperative for successful policing," said the MLA.
Security Alert For PSNI Staff
South Belfast DUP MLA and NI Policing Board member Jimmy Spratt has expressed concern following the news that more than 100 civilian employees at police stations have been told to review their security after they received work-related correspondence from Sodexo (the private firm) with the name of their station printed on the envelope. "This is a very serious breach of security especially given the current threat from dissident republicans. It is my view that if any of these civilian workers have to move home as a result of this, that any costs incurred will be met by Sodexo and not the taxpayer. However I sincerely hope this will not be necessary," he said.
Father Of Two Dies In Crash
Two children have been left without their father after he died when his car crashed on a country road through the Sperrin Mountains yesterday morning. The victim, who was named locally last night as Aidan O'Driscoll, 34 from Kildress in Co Tyrone, was killed after the single-vehicle crash on the Sixtowns road near Draperstown in Co Londonderry at 11.30am. A 21-year-old man was taken to hospital where his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening and four other men, aged between 19 and 28, were treated at the scene for minor injuries and shock.
(BMcC/GK)
Two PSNI officers and three women who were travelling in a Vauxhall Corsa involved in a crash with a police vehicle early this morning have been treated in hospital. It emerged that the two policemen had to be cut from their patrol car after the crash on the Buncrana Road, at its junction with the Racecourse Road at around 1am. However, all the casualties have since been discharged from hospital with injuries which are not believed to be serious.
Legion Poppy Launched
This year's Northern Ireland Royal British Legion appeal has just been launched at Belfast City Hall with the aim of collecting more than the £1,063,000 sum they collected in 2009. Speaking at the launch, wounded soldier, Ranger Andy Allen - who lost both legs and was virtually blinded during a tour of Afghanistan in July 2008 - said that every pound raised helps somebody. Across the UK, the Legion is hoping to raise £36m. See: Cross Border Ceremony To Recall War Dead
999 Goes Like Blazes
Busy crews from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service responded to 277 emergency calls during the last 24 hours, most of which were said to be associated with Halloween. They suffered few disturbances from troublemakers, but at one point, the Regional Control Centre was handling an emergency call every 90 seconds. However, the majority of calls received involved gorse, rubbish and bonfires.
Films Showcased
Four new Irish Feature films will be showcased at the 20th Anniversary Coca-Cola Cinemagic International Film and Television Festival for Young People this November. A Kiss for Jed Wood, Wasteland, The Runway and All Good Children will illustrate the wealth of filmmaking talent Ireland has to offer. The films will all be screening at Movie House, Dublin Rd, Belfast. Advance tickets can be purchased online at www.cinemagic.org.uk
Flood Alert In East
East Belfast DUP MLA Robin Newton has called on the Minister for Regional Development Conor Murphy and the Minister for Agriculture, Michelle Gildernew, who has responsibility for rivers, to make statements regarding a narrowly averted flooding tragedy in the east of the city. "This was a close call for many householders. Friday's heavy rainfall caused great concern with vivid reminders of the past flooding damage prominent in the minds of householders and the business community," the Stormont Junior Minister said.
London Seminar On Policing
An Ulster Unionist Policing Board member who is the Chair of the Board's Human Rights and Professional Standards Committee, Basil McCrea, has been speaking at a Policing and Justice Seminar in London. Entitled 'How best can we deliver the most effective policing in the 21st century reconnecting police and people', the seminar involved key figures from many sectors to engage in debate on how to deliver successful policing and effective police accountability so that the police reconnect with people. "I believe that community engagement and neighbourhood policing are extremely important issues in 21st century policing. Working with all sectors of the community and building relationships based on trust is imperative for successful policing," said the MLA.
Security Alert For PSNI Staff
South Belfast DUP MLA and NI Policing Board member Jimmy Spratt has expressed concern following the news that more than 100 civilian employees at police stations have been told to review their security after they received work-related correspondence from Sodexo (the private firm) with the name of their station printed on the envelope. "This is a very serious breach of security especially given the current threat from dissident republicans. It is my view that if any of these civilian workers have to move home as a result of this, that any costs incurred will be met by Sodexo and not the taxpayer. However I sincerely hope this will not be necessary," he said.
Father Of Two Dies In Crash
Two children have been left without their father after he died when his car crashed on a country road through the Sperrin Mountains yesterday morning. The victim, who was named locally last night as Aidan O'Driscoll, 34 from Kildress in Co Tyrone, was killed after the single-vehicle crash on the Sixtowns road near Draperstown in Co Londonderry at 11.30am. A 21-year-old man was taken to hospital where his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening and four other men, aged between 19 and 28, were treated at the scene for minor injuries and shock.
(BMcC/GK)
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