24/09/2012
Other News In Brief
McCausland Exclusion Order Fails
Following accusations that he broke the ministerial code, an exclusion motion against Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has failed in the Northern Ireland Assembly.
The SDLP and Sinn Fein wanted to ban McCausland from office for three months.
The parties said the minister failed to condemn loyalist bands who breached Parades Commission rulings in north Belfast last month.
The Ulster Unionist party voted with the DUP against the motion.
Man From Craigavon Charged With Terrorism
A 35 year old Craigavon man has appeared at Lisburn Magistrates Court under charges of terrorism.
Ciaran Martin Collins from Drumbeg, Tullgally, was charged with having a semi-automatic pistol, as well as with owning a car officials suspect was intended for use in terroristic activity.
He was arrested on Thursday night following a police operation in Lurgan.
No application for bail has been made, and Mr Collins has been remanded in custody.
He is due to appear in court again next month.
Teen Arrested Over Illegal Fireworks
A 16-year-old has been arrested in Derry on suspicion of possession of prohibited fireworks and throwing a firework.
He was detained in the Magazine Street area of the city on Saturday.
Police also recovered around 200 illegal fireworks.
The teenager has since been released on bail pending a report to the public prosecution service.
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Following accusations that he broke the ministerial code, an exclusion motion against Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has failed in the Northern Ireland Assembly.
The SDLP and Sinn Fein wanted to ban McCausland from office for three months.
The parties said the minister failed to condemn loyalist bands who breached Parades Commission rulings in north Belfast last month.
The Ulster Unionist party voted with the DUP against the motion.
Man From Craigavon Charged With Terrorism
A 35 year old Craigavon man has appeared at Lisburn Magistrates Court under charges of terrorism.
Ciaran Martin Collins from Drumbeg, Tullgally, was charged with having a semi-automatic pistol, as well as with owning a car officials suspect was intended for use in terroristic activity.
He was arrested on Thursday night following a police operation in Lurgan.
No application for bail has been made, and Mr Collins has been remanded in custody.
He is due to appear in court again next month.
Teen Arrested Over Illegal Fireworks
A 16-year-old has been arrested in Derry on suspicion of possession of prohibited fireworks and throwing a firework.
He was detained in the Magazine Street area of the city on Saturday.
Police also recovered around 200 illegal fireworks.
The teenager has since been released on bail pending a report to the public prosecution service.
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Police attacked during drugs search
Police have come under attack in Londonderry as they carried out a drugs search at a house in the Brandywell area. Officers were attacked with petrol bombs, fireworks, stones and bottles and two of the officer’s sustained minor injuries.
18 October 2002
Security forces attacked in Londonderry
Security forces were attacked in Londonderry last night after being called out to examine a suspect package. Police and soldiers were attacked by around 60 youths throwing petrol bombs, fireworks, bricks and bottles during a clearance operation in Fahan Street, which is in the in the predominantly nationalist Bogside area of the city.
Security forces attacked in Londonderry
Security forces were attacked in Londonderry last night after being called out to examine a suspect package. Police and soldiers were attacked by around 60 youths throwing petrol bombs, fireworks, bricks and bottles during a clearance operation in Fahan Street, which is in the in the predominantly nationalist Bogside area of the city.
26 October 2001
Police seize illegal fireworks worth £750,000
Police have seized illegal fireworks worth around three quarter of a million pounds in the Coagh area of County Tyrone. The haul, which was recovered during a planned search on Wednesday October 24, included around 5,000 display units and 400 garden fireworks. The items found have all been taken away for safe storage by the army.
Police seize illegal fireworks worth £750,000
Police have seized illegal fireworks worth around three quarter of a million pounds in the Coagh area of County Tyrone. The haul, which was recovered during a planned search on Wednesday October 24, included around 5,000 display units and 400 garden fireworks. The items found have all been taken away for safe storage by the army.
23 October 2024
Emergency Services Urge Caution During Halloween
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) are joining forces to promote firework safety ahead of Halloween. Halloween is typically a very busy time of year for emergency services with an expected increase in calls reporting a range of concerns, particularly around the misuse of fireworks.
Emergency Services Urge Caution During Halloween
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) are joining forces to promote firework safety ahead of Halloween. Halloween is typically a very busy time of year for emergency services with an expected increase in calls reporting a range of concerns, particularly around the misuse of fireworks.
11 November 2008
Policing Committee To Get Ministerial Meeting
More than four months after the Stormont Executive last met - in June - there's a glimmer of hope that things might be progressing. It has emerged today that the First and Deputy First Ministers have written to a special Stormont committee seeking a private meeting.
Policing Committee To Get Ministerial Meeting
More than four months after the Stormont Executive last met - in June - there's a glimmer of hope that things might be progressing. It has emerged today that the First and Deputy First Ministers have written to a special Stormont committee seeking a private meeting.
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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.
