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10/12/2010
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Sky High Over Dublin
Donaghadee man Colin Bailie of Colin Williams Photography & Aerial Images NI was commissioned to deliver a highly bespoke photography project from the top of Dublin's highest building, the Liberty Hall, The director said: "We were assigned the challenge of producing a series of photographs, showing Dublin in every direction that would be used to create a 360° print of the city. Numerous means of producing these photos were explored - including the use of a twin-engine helicopter and unmanned aerial aircraft - but none of these were possible and, with our unique aerial mast system, we were the only company that could deliver the required images," he said. Aerial Images NI is a multi award-winning specialist aerial mast photography company, based in Donaghadee. For more information visit: www.aerialimagesni.com
CO Monitors Backed
A NI coroner, Brian Sherrard, has urged the NI Housing Executive to reconsider its policy on carbon monoxide monitors after a series of deaths from gas poisoning. Speaking at an inquest for Isobel Stockman, 79, from Mountcollyer Avenue, Belfast, who was found dead at her home in October 2005 after being overcome by poisonous gas, Mr Sherrard said he was very concerned by a number of deaths as it's thought five people have died from carbon monoxide fumes since August. "The promotion of carbon monoxide detectors in homes is very important and it is something that I would advise the Housing Executive to examine in the coming future," he said.
Larne Bomb 'False Alarm'
Army bomb disposal experts were called to examine a suspicious object in Point Street, Larne at about 6pm on Thursday, with a controlled explosion being carried out and the alert later declared a false alarm.
Cuts Will Clobber NI
People in Northern Ireland will be hit harder by benefit cuts and tax rises than any other region in the UK except London, according to research published today. The Institute for Fiscal Studies found that between now and 2014/15 overall incomes would fall more in Northern Ireland than the UK average. This is because of an "unusually high proportion" of people receiving Disability Living Allowance, for which tighter eligibility tests are being introduced. There are also high numbers of households with children, which will lose more on average from benefit cuts than homes without children.
Harassment Nets Damages
Damages of £50,000 have been awarded to a Polish worker by an industrial tribunal which found she had suffered sexual harassment and racial discrimination. Marzena Urnbanksa - Kopowska, who speaks very little English, was employed as a production operative by Mac's Quality Foods in Dunmurry from September 1, 2006 until July 5, 2008. The tribunal, which delivered its verdict last week, also found she had been unfairly dismissed. The tribunal ruled that she was sexually harassed by a Polish married man, who was also a productive operative and that her employer failed to protect her.
A5 Funds Needed
The SDLP spokesperson on North/South issues, Pól Callaghan, has said assurances need to be gained by the Executive on the completion of the A5 dualling. He said that the SDLP would be meeting the Labour Party and other Southern parties to press home the strong arguments for this key road project, to benefit both parts of the island. The Foyle MLA was speaking after suggestions from the Irish Labour Party that the road would not be a priority for any alternative government in the Republic: "This road is vital to the future economic investment of all the north western counties, including Derry, Donegal and Tyrone which are amongst the most disadvantaged on our island. NI Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy needs to get on top of this right away and put the argument to the respective parties in the south likely to form the next government and convince them," he said. See: A5 Road Scheme Protest Redundant?
Freeze To Return
While yesterday was warmer than for the past 10 days, it is expected that temperatures will plummet again over the weekend. They may again go as low as -10C in some areas with more snow falling in many parts of NI. Even though temperatures rose to the heady heights of 9C on Thursday they will plunge back down for the rest of the month with bitterly cold winds expected to return into the start of next week.
Babies At Risk Shock
Some ten vulnerable children - many of them babies - known to the Social Services have died in Northern Ireland in the last seven years. The figures are contained in reports released as part of BBC research into how such deaths are investigated and has led to a children's charity calling for more transparency into how investigations are handled and to the NI Health Minister agreeing that he may review NI policy.
(BMcC/GK)
Donaghadee man Colin Bailie of Colin Williams Photography & Aerial Images NI was commissioned to deliver a highly bespoke photography project from the top of Dublin's highest building, the Liberty Hall, The director said: "We were assigned the challenge of producing a series of photographs, showing Dublin in every direction that would be used to create a 360° print of the city. Numerous means of producing these photos were explored - including the use of a twin-engine helicopter and unmanned aerial aircraft - but none of these were possible and, with our unique aerial mast system, we were the only company that could deliver the required images," he said. Aerial Images NI is a multi award-winning specialist aerial mast photography company, based in Donaghadee. For more information visit: www.aerialimagesni.com
CO Monitors Backed
A NI coroner, Brian Sherrard, has urged the NI Housing Executive to reconsider its policy on carbon monoxide monitors after a series of deaths from gas poisoning. Speaking at an inquest for Isobel Stockman, 79, from Mountcollyer Avenue, Belfast, who was found dead at her home in October 2005 after being overcome by poisonous gas, Mr Sherrard said he was very concerned by a number of deaths as it's thought five people have died from carbon monoxide fumes since August. "The promotion of carbon monoxide detectors in homes is very important and it is something that I would advise the Housing Executive to examine in the coming future," he said.
Larne Bomb 'False Alarm'
Army bomb disposal experts were called to examine a suspicious object in Point Street, Larne at about 6pm on Thursday, with a controlled explosion being carried out and the alert later declared a false alarm.
Cuts Will Clobber NI
People in Northern Ireland will be hit harder by benefit cuts and tax rises than any other region in the UK except London, according to research published today. The Institute for Fiscal Studies found that between now and 2014/15 overall incomes would fall more in Northern Ireland than the UK average. This is because of an "unusually high proportion" of people receiving Disability Living Allowance, for which tighter eligibility tests are being introduced. There are also high numbers of households with children, which will lose more on average from benefit cuts than homes without children.
Harassment Nets Damages
Damages of £50,000 have been awarded to a Polish worker by an industrial tribunal which found she had suffered sexual harassment and racial discrimination. Marzena Urnbanksa - Kopowska, who speaks very little English, was employed as a production operative by Mac's Quality Foods in Dunmurry from September 1, 2006 until July 5, 2008. The tribunal, which delivered its verdict last week, also found she had been unfairly dismissed. The tribunal ruled that she was sexually harassed by a Polish married man, who was also a productive operative and that her employer failed to protect her.
A5 Funds Needed
The SDLP spokesperson on North/South issues, Pól Callaghan, has said assurances need to be gained by the Executive on the completion of the A5 dualling. He said that the SDLP would be meeting the Labour Party and other Southern parties to press home the strong arguments for this key road project, to benefit both parts of the island. The Foyle MLA was speaking after suggestions from the Irish Labour Party that the road would not be a priority for any alternative government in the Republic: "This road is vital to the future economic investment of all the north western counties, including Derry, Donegal and Tyrone which are amongst the most disadvantaged on our island. NI Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy needs to get on top of this right away and put the argument to the respective parties in the south likely to form the next government and convince them," he said. See: A5 Road Scheme Protest Redundant?
Freeze To Return
While yesterday was warmer than for the past 10 days, it is expected that temperatures will plummet again over the weekend. They may again go as low as -10C in some areas with more snow falling in many parts of NI. Even though temperatures rose to the heady heights of 9C on Thursday they will plunge back down for the rest of the month with bitterly cold winds expected to return into the start of next week.
Babies At Risk Shock
Some ten vulnerable children - many of them babies - known to the Social Services have died in Northern Ireland in the last seven years. The figures are contained in reports released as part of BBC research into how such deaths are investigated and has led to a children's charity calling for more transparency into how investigations are handled and to the NI Health Minister agreeing that he may review NI policy.
(BMcC/GK)
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
