10/04/2014
Other News In Brief
Security Alert In L'derry
A security alert is underway in Co L'derry.
Police have said a suspicious object was discovered at Talbot Park in L'derry this afternoon (10 April).
The area has been closed to traffic.
No further details have been released.
Fresh Arrest Over Larne Disorder
Police have said they have made a fresh arrest over disorder that broke out in Larne last month.
It is the seventh arrest made in connection with the disturbances.
It is understood a man, aged 48, was arrested by detectives on Thursday afternoon in Carrickfergus. He has been detained under the Terrorism Act and has been taken to Antrim Serious Crime Suite for questioning.
Last month, rioting broke out in Larne, primarily the Knockdhu Park and Ferris Avenue areas. Up to 100 people were involved. Homes and cars were destroyed in the incident and a number of people were injured.
Man Fined For Unauthorised Dwelling
A man from Co Fermanagh has been fined £28,000 for not complying with a DOE Planning Enforcement Notice.
Adrian John Orr, from Lisbellaw, was fined at Enniskillen Magistrates' Court today after he failed to comply with a notice seeking the removal of an unauthorised dwelling at the same address on the Derryclawan Road.
In addition to the fine, Mr Orr was ordered to pay the Department's costs of £438 and court fees of £13.
The charge was brought under Article 72 of the Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 for the failure to comply with an enforcement notice seeking the removal of an unauthorised dwelling.
Mr Orr had previously been prosecuted by the Department for the same offence with fines totalling £48,000.
Women Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
Two women have been convicted of benefit fraud after claiming benefits they were not entitled to.
Appearing at Antrim Crown Court, Laura Downie, 27, of Coleraine claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £22,390, while failing to declare she was living with her partner. She was given 115 hours community service.
Donna Alexander, 44, of Ballymena claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £19,042 while failing to declare capital. She was given a six month prison sentence suspended for two years.
Both are also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
(JP/MH)
A security alert is underway in Co L'derry.
Police have said a suspicious object was discovered at Talbot Park in L'derry this afternoon (10 April).
The area has been closed to traffic.
No further details have been released.
Fresh Arrest Over Larne Disorder
Police have said they have made a fresh arrest over disorder that broke out in Larne last month.
It is the seventh arrest made in connection with the disturbances.
It is understood a man, aged 48, was arrested by detectives on Thursday afternoon in Carrickfergus. He has been detained under the Terrorism Act and has been taken to Antrim Serious Crime Suite for questioning.
Last month, rioting broke out in Larne, primarily the Knockdhu Park and Ferris Avenue areas. Up to 100 people were involved. Homes and cars were destroyed in the incident and a number of people were injured.
Man Fined For Unauthorised Dwelling
A man from Co Fermanagh has been fined £28,000 for not complying with a DOE Planning Enforcement Notice.
Adrian John Orr, from Lisbellaw, was fined at Enniskillen Magistrates' Court today after he failed to comply with a notice seeking the removal of an unauthorised dwelling at the same address on the Derryclawan Road.
In addition to the fine, Mr Orr was ordered to pay the Department's costs of £438 and court fees of £13.
The charge was brought under Article 72 of the Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 for the failure to comply with an enforcement notice seeking the removal of an unauthorised dwelling.
Mr Orr had previously been prosecuted by the Department for the same offence with fines totalling £48,000.
Women Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
Two women have been convicted of benefit fraud after claiming benefits they were not entitled to.
Appearing at Antrim Crown Court, Laura Downie, 27, of Coleraine claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £22,390, while failing to declare she was living with her partner. She was given 115 hours community service.
Donna Alexander, 44, of Ballymena claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £19,042 while failing to declare capital. She was given a six month prison sentence suspended for two years.
Both are also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
(JP/MH)
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