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21/08/2012
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£1m Lottery Win Remains Unclaimed
A lottery ticket bought in Northern Ireland has won £1m but the lucky winner has not come forward.
The ticket for the Euromillions draw on Friday 3 August won the millionaire raffle.
It was bought in the Fermanagh, South Tyrone area.
For every EuroMillions line, UK players automatically receive a millionaire raffle selection printed on their ticket. The winning selection on 3 August was GCR760097.
The ticket-holder has until Wednesday 30 January, 2013, to claim their prize.
Car Crashes Through Rail Barrier
The railway line between Coleraine and Portrush has re-opened following a car crash at a level crossing.
It is understood a car crashed through the barrier at Arterial Road shortly after 07:00 BST on Tuesday.
The incident may have been caught by CCTV cameras.
Less than 24 hours earlier, Translink highlighted a major initiative to warn people of the dangers of railway level crossings.
CS Lewis Letters Donated To Queen’s
Letters written by Belfast-born writer CS Lewis to a friend have been donated to Queen's University.
The ten rare unpublished letters were sent between 1944 and 1960 to his friend, Captain Bernard Acworth.
In the letters, Lewis outlined his own views on religion and the origins of life.
CS Lewis is best known for his children's series The Chronicles of Narnia.
A lottery ticket bought in Northern Ireland has won £1m but the lucky winner has not come forward.
The ticket for the Euromillions draw on Friday 3 August won the millionaire raffle.
It was bought in the Fermanagh, South Tyrone area.
For every EuroMillions line, UK players automatically receive a millionaire raffle selection printed on their ticket. The winning selection on 3 August was GCR760097.
The ticket-holder has until Wednesday 30 January, 2013, to claim their prize.
Car Crashes Through Rail Barrier
The railway line between Coleraine and Portrush has re-opened following a car crash at a level crossing.
It is understood a car crashed through the barrier at Arterial Road shortly after 07:00 BST on Tuesday.
The incident may have been caught by CCTV cameras.
Less than 24 hours earlier, Translink highlighted a major initiative to warn people of the dangers of railway level crossings.
CS Lewis Letters Donated To Queen’s
Letters written by Belfast-born writer CS Lewis to a friend have been donated to Queen's University.
The ten rare unpublished letters were sent between 1944 and 1960 to his friend, Captain Bernard Acworth.
In the letters, Lewis outlined his own views on religion and the origins of life.
CS Lewis is best known for his children's series The Chronicles of Narnia.
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Release Of Desk Police 'Win-Win'
Plans by PSNI Chief Constable Matt Baggott to release 600 more desk officers for on-the-ground policing could be a "win-win for all". Yesterday Mr Baggot said a review would be carried out on the work undertaken by hundreds of administration staff. He said it was his view to release those tied up in paperwork duties.
Release Of Desk Police 'Win-Win'
Plans by PSNI Chief Constable Matt Baggott to release 600 more desk officers for on-the-ground policing could be a "win-win for all". Yesterday Mr Baggot said a review would be carried out on the work undertaken by hundreds of administration staff. He said it was his view to release those tied up in paperwork duties.
31 October 2013
C.S. Lewis Festival To Enchant East Belfast
A festival celebrating the life and work of one of Northern Ireland's most famous writers, C.S. Lewis, is to be held in the author's birthplace of east Belfast. A colourful week of song, drama, performance, readings, recitals, talks, tours and family events will be held across the east of the city and beyond. The inaugural C.S.
C.S. Lewis Festival To Enchant East Belfast
A festival celebrating the life and work of one of Northern Ireland's most famous writers, C.S. Lewis, is to be held in the author's birthplace of east Belfast. A colourful week of song, drama, performance, readings, recitals, talks, tours and family events will be held across the east of the city and beyond. The inaugural C.S.
23 July 2012
Six-Figure NI Lottery Win Not Yet Claimed
A Northern Irish lottery prize of nearly a third of a million pounds has not been claimed, more than two weeks after it was won. A EuroMillions ticket bought in County Armagh for the Friday July 6 draw won £332,649.70, but its owner has not yet come forward.
Six-Figure NI Lottery Win Not Yet Claimed
A Northern Irish lottery prize of nearly a third of a million pounds has not been claimed, more than two weeks after it was won. A EuroMillions ticket bought in County Armagh for the Friday July 6 draw won £332,649.70, but its owner has not yet come forward.
06 September 2010
Boats Sink In Severe Weather
Five boats have sunk in Newcastle harbour, County Down, due to the severe weather. The damaged boats were situated along the wall of the south quay when strong winds and high tides hit. Harbour master Brin Lewis said: We don't know the extent of the damage as yet.
Boats Sink In Severe Weather
Five boats have sunk in Newcastle harbour, County Down, due to the severe weather. The damaged boats were situated along the wall of the south quay when strong winds and high tides hit. Harbour master Brin Lewis said: We don't know the extent of the damage as yet.
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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.
