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24/05/2012
Other NI News In Brief
Man Killed In Motorbike Accident
A 30-year-old man died in a motorbike accident in County Antrim yesterday.
Colin Gilmore, from Newtownabbey, died after a collision with a tractor on Sallybush Road at about 4pm.
Anyone with information can contact PSNI.
Police are particularly interested in speaking to a lorry driver who was present at the scene.
Cannabis Seized In South Belfast
Police have seized cannabis worth an estimated £150,000 at a house in Finaghy.
Officer raided a house in Trossachs Drive following reports of a suspected cannabis factory, and took some items away for forensic tests.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the PSNI.
Double Glazing Firm In Administration
More than 60 jobs are feared for as a double glazing firm in Newtownards has gone into administration.
Blair Neill Ltd, based in Ballyharry Industrial Estate, has closed its gates after 16 years of manufacturing double-glazed doors and windows.
Landsdowne Hotel Customers Will Be Refunded
Customers of a north Belfast hotel which closed its doors suddenly this week have been told their money will be refunded.
Anyone who booked a function or stay at the Landsdowne Hotel should contact owners the Welcome Group.
More than 30 people were employed at the hotel, which has now gone into administration.
(NE)
A 30-year-old man died in a motorbike accident in County Antrim yesterday.
Colin Gilmore, from Newtownabbey, died after a collision with a tractor on Sallybush Road at about 4pm.
Anyone with information can contact PSNI.
Police are particularly interested in speaking to a lorry driver who was present at the scene.
Cannabis Seized In South Belfast
Police have seized cannabis worth an estimated £150,000 at a house in Finaghy.
Officer raided a house in Trossachs Drive following reports of a suspected cannabis factory, and took some items away for forensic tests.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the PSNI.
Double Glazing Firm In Administration
More than 60 jobs are feared for as a double glazing firm in Newtownards has gone into administration.
Blair Neill Ltd, based in Ballyharry Industrial Estate, has closed its gates after 16 years of manufacturing double-glazed doors and windows.
Landsdowne Hotel Customers Will Be Refunded
Customers of a north Belfast hotel which closed its doors suddenly this week have been told their money will be refunded.
Anyone who booked a function or stay at the Landsdowne Hotel should contact owners the Welcome Group.
More than 30 people were employed at the hotel, which has now gone into administration.
(NE)
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