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09/05/2011
Other NI News In Brief
Sex Accused Named
A Belfast judge has refused a request to shield the identity of 23-year-old man accused of sex offences against a 12-year-old boy. James McQuiston, from Highcairn Drive in the city, faces a total of seven charges and is alleged to have committed the offences on dates between August 2010 and his arrest last week. No bail application was made although the man's solicitor asked for the man's name to be withheld.
SF Target Of Alert
A security alert in west Belfast this morning following a report that a suspicious object has been left in the Falls Road area has been declared a hoax. The Falls Road was closed in both directions between Conway Street and Springfield Road. The new MLA for West Belfast, Fra McCann, stated that the bomb alert was at the Falls Road Sinn Fein office and said it was an attempt by those opposed to its strategy to try to deflect from the increased mandate, but those behind it have just caused disruption to the local community.
Death 'Not Suspicious'
The PSNI is investigating the death of a 49-year-old man in Draperstown on Saturday. A white powder was taken from a car in the Moneyneaney area, where the man's body was discovered. A PSNI spokesman said a number of police officers and medical staff were taken to hospital as a precaution, but the police have said the death is not believed to be suspicious.
Phoenix Hunts Bord Gais
Phoenix Natural Gas, Northern Ireland's main gas utility, has shown interest in Bord Gais assets earmarked for sale. According to the Independent newspaper, Phoenix's parent company, Terra Firma, see a move into the Irish market as a natural progression for the business. A company spokesman said: "We are interested in any and all energy assets. The potential purchase of further energy assets across the island would represent a natural fit and an expansion opportunity. To this end any Bord Gais assets that become available for acquisition would be very seriously considered."
Benefit Fraud Falters
A woman was convicted at Coleraine Magistrates' Court last week for claiming benefits she was not entitled to. Valerie Kennedy, 43, of Glenwood Avenue, Coleraine claimed Income Support, Housing Benefit and Carers Allowance totalling £9,713 while failing to declare employment. She was fined £300 and ordered to pay court costs of £91. She is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
Everglades Backs NI Beef
Hereford beef from local farms is adding to the eating experience enjoyed by clientele of the four star Everglades Hotel in Londonderry. Head Chef Michael O'Neill said it is well matured and with sufficient fat marbling thought the meat to give that unique succulence and flavour. "A local product from Northern Ireland farms, some only a few minutes drive from the Everglades, Hereford beef is a pleasure to cook and present to customers," he said. Comments echoed by Restaurant Manager Niall Doran, who is looking ahead to the province's second city becoming our first UK City of Culture: "I am delighted to serve such a consistently high quality local product, Hereford beef. Our customers are learning that local food offers a provenience far in excess of that available with products from far flung corners of the globe."
(BMcC/GK)
A Belfast judge has refused a request to shield the identity of 23-year-old man accused of sex offences against a 12-year-old boy. James McQuiston, from Highcairn Drive in the city, faces a total of seven charges and is alleged to have committed the offences on dates between August 2010 and his arrest last week. No bail application was made although the man's solicitor asked for the man's name to be withheld.
SF Target Of Alert
A security alert in west Belfast this morning following a report that a suspicious object has been left in the Falls Road area has been declared a hoax. The Falls Road was closed in both directions between Conway Street and Springfield Road. The new MLA for West Belfast, Fra McCann, stated that the bomb alert was at the Falls Road Sinn Fein office and said it was an attempt by those opposed to its strategy to try to deflect from the increased mandate, but those behind it have just caused disruption to the local community.
Death 'Not Suspicious'
The PSNI is investigating the death of a 49-year-old man in Draperstown on Saturday. A white powder was taken from a car in the Moneyneaney area, where the man's body was discovered. A PSNI spokesman said a number of police officers and medical staff were taken to hospital as a precaution, but the police have said the death is not believed to be suspicious.
Phoenix Hunts Bord Gais
Phoenix Natural Gas, Northern Ireland's main gas utility, has shown interest in Bord Gais assets earmarked for sale. According to the Independent newspaper, Phoenix's parent company, Terra Firma, see a move into the Irish market as a natural progression for the business. A company spokesman said: "We are interested in any and all energy assets. The potential purchase of further energy assets across the island would represent a natural fit and an expansion opportunity. To this end any Bord Gais assets that become available for acquisition would be very seriously considered."
Benefit Fraud Falters
A woman was convicted at Coleraine Magistrates' Court last week for claiming benefits she was not entitled to. Valerie Kennedy, 43, of Glenwood Avenue, Coleraine claimed Income Support, Housing Benefit and Carers Allowance totalling £9,713 while failing to declare employment. She was fined £300 and ordered to pay court costs of £91. She is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
Everglades Backs NI Beef
Hereford beef from local farms is adding to the eating experience enjoyed by clientele of the four star Everglades Hotel in Londonderry. Head Chef Michael O'Neill said it is well matured and with sufficient fat marbling thought the meat to give that unique succulence and flavour. "A local product from Northern Ireland farms, some only a few minutes drive from the Everglades, Hereford beef is a pleasure to cook and present to customers," he said. Comments echoed by Restaurant Manager Niall Doran, who is looking ahead to the province's second city becoming our first UK City of Culture: "I am delighted to serve such a consistently high quality local product, Hereford beef. Our customers are learning that local food offers a provenience far in excess of that available with products from far flung corners of the globe."
(BMcC/GK)
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