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19/09/2011
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Pensioner Sexually Assaulted Post Murder
A trial has heard that a murdered pensioner may have been sexually assaulted after she was murdered. Marie Rankin (81) was found dead in her home on Christmas day, back in 2008. Belfast Crown Court was told Mrs Rankin had been subjected to a sustained assault, which left her with a serious head injury and 15 broken ribs. On trial is her next-door neighbour, Karen Walsh, aged 45. Ms Walsh has been accused of the crime and it is said that a crucifix was used to hit the elderly woman in the face. Meanwhile post mortem examination also found bruising to the pensioner, which the prosecution claims, may have happened during a sexual assault after her death.
Pod -Apartments Come To NI
In an attempt to revive the struggling housing market pod-style apartments have come to Northern Ireland.According to The Belfast Telegraph the 'Never Monday' project at Montgomery Street in Belfast’s city centre has been revealed.Small, single spaced homes, which combine a living room, kitchen and bedroom with some, shared facilities, is the concept tackled by the project.According to the Belfast paper the innovative complex comprises 48 apartments starting from just under £80k - each fully furnished and decked out with all the modern technological accoutrements a city centre worker could require.The idea has been around for some time with similarly designed 'Lux Pods' appearing across central London in the last year.
Roads Service Face Criticism
There has been public outcry at the Roads Service failure to complete road works to Jordanstown Road by a deadline.Roads Service had given an assurance that the Jordanstown Road would reopen before the end of the month. But now, after a series of delays, it seems that it could be early October before motorists will be able to use the route.The roads authority previously claimed that the busy road, which has been closed for several months for improvement works, would reopen to traffic on September 5.A Roads Service spokesperson said that contractors are still carrying out essential work for BT in the Jordanstown Road area, meaning the final completion of the roadworks has had to be put on hold."Roads Service intended to have the road reopened by Monday, September 5. However, due to a slight delay in the works the road is now anticipated to reopen the week beginning Monday, September 26," she commented.While BT claimed that its work to relocate underground cables would be completed by September 19, Roads Service later revealed that reopening of the road could now be delayed until October 3.
(LB/GK)
A trial has heard that a murdered pensioner may have been sexually assaulted after she was murdered. Marie Rankin (81) was found dead in her home on Christmas day, back in 2008. Belfast Crown Court was told Mrs Rankin had been subjected to a sustained assault, which left her with a serious head injury and 15 broken ribs. On trial is her next-door neighbour, Karen Walsh, aged 45. Ms Walsh has been accused of the crime and it is said that a crucifix was used to hit the elderly woman in the face. Meanwhile post mortem examination also found bruising to the pensioner, which the prosecution claims, may have happened during a sexual assault after her death.
Pod -Apartments Come To NI
In an attempt to revive the struggling housing market pod-style apartments have come to Northern Ireland.According to The Belfast Telegraph the 'Never Monday' project at Montgomery Street in Belfast’s city centre has been revealed.Small, single spaced homes, which combine a living room, kitchen and bedroom with some, shared facilities, is the concept tackled by the project.According to the Belfast paper the innovative complex comprises 48 apartments starting from just under £80k - each fully furnished and decked out with all the modern technological accoutrements a city centre worker could require.The idea has been around for some time with similarly designed 'Lux Pods' appearing across central London in the last year.
Roads Service Face Criticism
There has been public outcry at the Roads Service failure to complete road works to Jordanstown Road by a deadline.Roads Service had given an assurance that the Jordanstown Road would reopen before the end of the month. But now, after a series of delays, it seems that it could be early October before motorists will be able to use the route.The roads authority previously claimed that the busy road, which has been closed for several months for improvement works, would reopen to traffic on September 5.A Roads Service spokesperson said that contractors are still carrying out essential work for BT in the Jordanstown Road area, meaning the final completion of the roadworks has had to be put on hold."Roads Service intended to have the road reopened by Monday, September 5. However, due to a slight delay in the works the road is now anticipated to reopen the week beginning Monday, September 26," she commented.While BT claimed that its work to relocate underground cables would be completed by September 19, Roads Service later revealed that reopening of the road could now be delayed until October 3.
(LB/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.
