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24/01/2012
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House Prices Continue To Decline NI
The average price of a new house in Northern Ireland dropped by more than £15,000 during the third quarter of last year, compared to the same period in 2010 it has been revealed. Figures revealed by the Department for Social Development indicate that the average new house cost £152,900.
Strangford Lough Must Be a Priority For Executive
SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has backed calls for the Executive to introduce measures to protect the ecosystems on Strangford Lough while ensuring that those who derive their income from the Lough do not suffer. Speaking following an Assembly debate on the issue, Ms Ritchie, who has long campaigned for investment in Strangford Lough, said: "It is vital that there is a balanced approach to caring for our marine environment by restoring sensitive habitats while ensuring that people living around the Lough, and depending on it as their main source of income, are not disadvantaged as a result."Measures must be put in place to halt the destruction of horse mussel reefs on Strangford Lough as these are essential to the procreation of thousands of creatures including many commercially fished species."The Executive must also take on board the needs of people in the Strangford and Portaferry areas and recognise how important the Strangford Ferry Service is to the local economy by investing in improving this key service."I welcome the interest shown by the Environment Minister, Alex Attwood, who unlike his predecessors, is committed to tackling the problems facing the Lough by protecting this unique asset."
Petrol Bomb Thrown At Co. Antrim House
A petrol bomb has been thrown at a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim. The device was thrown at the front of the premises in Conogher Road just before 02:30 on Tuesday. No one was injured in the attack. Scorch damage was caused to the front of the house. The police are investigating the incident and have appealed for information.
(LB/GK)
The average price of a new house in Northern Ireland dropped by more than £15,000 during the third quarter of last year, compared to the same period in 2010 it has been revealed. Figures revealed by the Department for Social Development indicate that the average new house cost £152,900.
Strangford Lough Must Be a Priority For Executive
SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has backed calls for the Executive to introduce measures to protect the ecosystems on Strangford Lough while ensuring that those who derive their income from the Lough do not suffer. Speaking following an Assembly debate on the issue, Ms Ritchie, who has long campaigned for investment in Strangford Lough, said: "It is vital that there is a balanced approach to caring for our marine environment by restoring sensitive habitats while ensuring that people living around the Lough, and depending on it as their main source of income, are not disadvantaged as a result."Measures must be put in place to halt the destruction of horse mussel reefs on Strangford Lough as these are essential to the procreation of thousands of creatures including many commercially fished species."The Executive must also take on board the needs of people in the Strangford and Portaferry areas and recognise how important the Strangford Ferry Service is to the local economy by investing in improving this key service."I welcome the interest shown by the Environment Minister, Alex Attwood, who unlike his predecessors, is committed to tackling the problems facing the Lough by protecting this unique asset."
Petrol Bomb Thrown At Co. Antrim House
A petrol bomb has been thrown at a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim. The device was thrown at the front of the premises in Conogher Road just before 02:30 on Tuesday. No one was injured in the attack. Scorch damage was caused to the front of the house. The police are investigating the incident and have appealed for information.
(LB/GK)
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