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16/01/2012
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Firefighters Tackle Co Down Blaze
Fire crews have been tackling a large blaze at a vehicle scrap yard outside Mayobridge in County Down. Thousands of tyres were destroyed in the fire at the premises on Newry Road. The blaze has now been brought under control with no further threat to property or life. Up to 40 firefighters have been involved in tackling the blaze which was reported at 21:50 GMT on Sunday night.
Weather Conditions Halt Search For Fishermen
The search for five men missing after a fishing trawler sank off the west Cork coast on Sunday morning has been hampered by bad weather. At 06:00 GMT, the 'Bonhomme' sent out a distress signal when it got into difficulty off the Glandore Coast. Divers have been unable to search the wreck because of rough conditions. A crew of six men were on board. One man, who is Egyptian, was rescued and is being treated at Cork University Hospital.
Man Held Over Bomb Trap
Detectives investigating a failed booby-trap bomb murder bid on a soldier in Belfast have charged a man. The 40-year-old is accused of possession of a prohibited weapon. Security forces said the soldier was lucky to escape with his life after he spotted the device underneath the driver's seat inside his car on January 5.
Fire crews have been tackling a large blaze at a vehicle scrap yard outside Mayobridge in County Down. Thousands of tyres were destroyed in the fire at the premises on Newry Road. The blaze has now been brought under control with no further threat to property or life. Up to 40 firefighters have been involved in tackling the blaze which was reported at 21:50 GMT on Sunday night.
Weather Conditions Halt Search For Fishermen
The search for five men missing after a fishing trawler sank off the west Cork coast on Sunday morning has been hampered by bad weather. At 06:00 GMT, the 'Bonhomme' sent out a distress signal when it got into difficulty off the Glandore Coast. Divers have been unable to search the wreck because of rough conditions. A crew of six men were on board. One man, who is Egyptian, was rescued and is being treated at Cork University Hospital.
Man Held Over Bomb Trap
Detectives investigating a failed booby-trap bomb murder bid on a soldier in Belfast have charged a man. The 40-year-old is accused of possession of a prohibited weapon. Security forces said the soldier was lucky to escape with his life after he spotted the device underneath the driver's seat inside his car on January 5.
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Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Organised Crime Unit, in partnership with Belfast Harbour Police, have made a significant breakthrough in their fight against drug crime. On Friday evening, November 22nd, a vehicle was intercepted and searched in the West Bank Road area of north Belfast.
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Man Jailed In Connection With Annahilt Cannabis Farm
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Man Dies After Bus Fall In Belfast
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Man Dies After Bus Fall In Belfast
Detectives are investigating the death of an 80-year-old man who fell from a bus in Belfast. Police have said that they believe the man was travelling on a 2J Translink Metro bus service at around 11:15am on Friday, 08 November, when he suffered a fall as the bus travelled along Royal Avenue, near it's junction with North Street.
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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.
