18/09/2012
Other News In Brief
New Body Scanners On Trial At Magilligan
Magilligan prison is trailing a new state of the art security scanner.
The trial is connected to a long running protest by dissident republicans in Maghaberry prison near Lisburn, who are calling for an end to strip searching.
They argue that electronic scanners like those used at airports are a secure alternative.
Earlier this year, Justice minister David Ford announced trials of two types of scanners.
Historic Derry Building Secured By Sale
One of Londonderry's most historic buildings has been bought by a prominent local businessman.
St Columb's Hall in the city centre has been bought by the Garvan O'Doherty Group.
A spokesman for the Catholic Church which owned the building said the sale would secure its future
The sale required approval from St Columb's Diocese Trust and the Charities Branch of the church both of which have been granted.
Cross Border Operation To Tackle Sheep Smuggling
A major cross-border operation has been carried out into alleged sheep smuggling between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
It took place in Gortnagriffin, near Florencecourt in County Fermanagh, on Wednesday 12 September.
A large number of untagged sheep, cash, cheques, veterinary medicine and animal ear tags were uncovered.
The PSNI said the find was "significant".
Magilligan prison is trailing a new state of the art security scanner.
The trial is connected to a long running protest by dissident republicans in Maghaberry prison near Lisburn, who are calling for an end to strip searching.
They argue that electronic scanners like those used at airports are a secure alternative.
Earlier this year, Justice minister David Ford announced trials of two types of scanners.
Historic Derry Building Secured By Sale
One of Londonderry's most historic buildings has been bought by a prominent local businessman.
St Columb's Hall in the city centre has been bought by the Garvan O'Doherty Group.
A spokesman for the Catholic Church which owned the building said the sale would secure its future
The sale required approval from St Columb's Diocese Trust and the Charities Branch of the church both of which have been granted.
Cross Border Operation To Tackle Sheep Smuggling
A major cross-border operation has been carried out into alleged sheep smuggling between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
It took place in Gortnagriffin, near Florencecourt in County Fermanagh, on Wednesday 12 September.
A large number of untagged sheep, cash, cheques, veterinary medicine and animal ear tags were uncovered.
The PSNI said the find was "significant".
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06 November 2002
Prison officers fight for better security measures
Prison officers have come to an agreement with the Police Service of Northern Ireland on ensuring better security measures for their prison staff after the IRA allegedly accessed personal files.
Prison officers fight for better security measures
Prison officers have come to an agreement with the Police Service of Northern Ireland on ensuring better security measures for their prison staff after the IRA allegedly accessed personal files.
16 September 2002
Dodds insists standards must be met over benefit payments
Social Development Minister Nigel Dodds has called for there to be a higher standard of decision-making and payment accuracy of social security benefits. The Minister was speaking following the publication of the Social Security Agency’s 3rd annual report on the 'Quality of Decision Making and Payment Accuracy for Social Security Benefits'.
Dodds insists standards must be met over benefit payments
Social Development Minister Nigel Dodds has called for there to be a higher standard of decision-making and payment accuracy of social security benefits. The Minister was speaking following the publication of the Social Security Agency’s 3rd annual report on the 'Quality of Decision Making and Payment Accuracy for Social Security Benefits'.
15 June 2009
'Bouncers' Get More Time For Registration
An anticipated deadline for the licensing of 'bouncers' across NI is to be extended. All in-house door supervisors working in the security industry in Northern Ireland were initially required to obtain a licence from the SIA (Security Industry Authority) by the end of December.
'Bouncers' Get More Time For Registration
An anticipated deadline for the licensing of 'bouncers' across NI is to be extended. All in-house door supervisors working in the security industry in Northern Ireland were initially required to obtain a licence from the SIA (Security Industry Authority) by the end of December.
31 March 2009
Hoax Security Alerts Close School
Hundreds of Belfast school children have been sent home following a hoax security alert. St Aidan's Primary School on the Springfield Road was closed after the discovery of a suspicious object on the Whiterock Road, which was later declared non-suspicious. Three hundred and fifty pupils were evacuated.
Hoax Security Alerts Close School
Hundreds of Belfast school children have been sent home following a hoax security alert. St Aidan's Primary School on the Springfield Road was closed after the discovery of a suspicious object on the Whiterock Road, which was later declared non-suspicious. Three hundred and fifty pupils were evacuated.
13 March 2009
Police Halt Nightly Closure Of Derry's Gates
Heightened security concerns have forced Derry City Council to employ a private security firm to open and close security gates around the historic city walls, (pictured). The civilian workers are stepping in after the PSNI said: "We are no longer responsible for closing and opening the gates.
Police Halt Nightly Closure Of Derry's Gates
Heightened security concerns have forced Derry City Council to employ a private security firm to open and close security gates around the historic city walls, (pictured). The civilian workers are stepping in after the PSNI said: "We are no longer responsible for closing and opening the gates.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
