11/04/2014
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Complaints Raised Over 12th July Bonfire Collections
Residents in Newtownabbey have complained about hundreds of tyres and wooden pallets collected and left at a field in Rathcoole.
Speaking on BBC Radio Ulster's Stephen Nolan show, one resident, who did not wish to be named, said that the piles of wood and tyres were "out of order", adding that it is "not even Easter".
"It's not right for people who pay their rates to have that outside their front doors," that caller said.
TUV Leader Calls For Ban Of GAA Tops In Ulsters University
TUV leader Jim Allister has called for students to be banned from wearing GAA tops on University of Ulster campuses.
Some 3,000 people have signed an online petition supporting, and a related Facebook page have over 7,000 "likes".
Mr Allister made the call after he claimed that the sports tops were causing a "substantial chill factor for students" and "an intimidating atmosphere".
Assembly Member Questions Head Of Prison Service Over Beauty Treatments
A DUP assembly member has claimed that female prisoners are receiving "makeovers at the taxpayer's expense".
The comments came after Prison Service head Sue McAllister told the assembly justicw committee that the training provided the prisoners with "marketable skills", as well as "building confidence and wellbeing".
However, DUP assembly member Jim Wells questioned if it was right to allow the prisoners to receive beauty treatments.
(MH)
Residents in Newtownabbey have complained about hundreds of tyres and wooden pallets collected and left at a field in Rathcoole.
Speaking on BBC Radio Ulster's Stephen Nolan show, one resident, who did not wish to be named, said that the piles of wood and tyres were "out of order", adding that it is "not even Easter".
"It's not right for people who pay their rates to have that outside their front doors," that caller said.
TUV Leader Calls For Ban Of GAA Tops In Ulsters University
TUV leader Jim Allister has called for students to be banned from wearing GAA tops on University of Ulster campuses.
Some 3,000 people have signed an online petition supporting, and a related Facebook page have over 7,000 "likes".
Mr Allister made the call after he claimed that the sports tops were causing a "substantial chill factor for students" and "an intimidating atmosphere".
Assembly Member Questions Head Of Prison Service Over Beauty Treatments
A DUP assembly member has claimed that female prisoners are receiving "makeovers at the taxpayer's expense".
The comments came after Prison Service head Sue McAllister told the assembly justicw committee that the training provided the prisoners with "marketable skills", as well as "building confidence and wellbeing".
However, DUP assembly member Jim Wells questioned if it was right to allow the prisoners to receive beauty treatments.
(MH)
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A 53-year-old has reportedly died in custody at Maghaberry Prison, the Northern Ireland Prison Service has announced. The Department of Justice has reported that the prisoner died on Saturday 28 August, that his next of kin have been informed and that the death was not covid related.
53-Year-Old Dies In Custody At Maghaberry Prison
A 53-year-old has reportedly died in custody at Maghaberry Prison, the Northern Ireland Prison Service has announced. The Department of Justice has reported that the prisoner died on Saturday 28 August, that his next of kin have been informed and that the death was not covid related.
31 August 2018
Man Dies In Maghaberry Prison
A 22-year-old man has died while in custody at Maghaberry Prison, the Northern Ireland Prison Service has reported. The Department of Justice has confirmed that the man died in custody on the morning of Thursday, 30 August. The man's next of kin have been informed. The PSNI, Coroner and Prisoner Ombudsman have been informed about the death.
Man Dies In Maghaberry Prison
A 22-year-old man has died while in custody at Maghaberry Prison, the Northern Ireland Prison Service has reported. The Department of Justice has confirmed that the man died in custody on the morning of Thursday, 30 August. The man's next of kin have been informed. The PSNI, Coroner and Prisoner Ombudsman have been informed about the death.
14 March 2017
Female Prison Officer Injured After Being Attacked At Magahberry Jail
A female prison officer has been injured after being attacked by a male inmate at Maghaberry Prison just outside Lisburn. A sharp weapon is believed to have been used. The officer was taken to hospital to be treated. A Prison Service spokesperson said: "A prison officer has suffered a serious injury following an assault by a prisoner in Maghaberry.
Female Prison Officer Injured After Being Attacked At Magahberry Jail
A female prison officer has been injured after being attacked by a male inmate at Maghaberry Prison just outside Lisburn. A sharp weapon is believed to have been used. The officer was taken to hospital to be treated. A Prison Service spokesperson said: "A prison officer has suffered a serious injury following an assault by a prisoner in Maghaberry.
14 September 2016
Staff At Maghaberry Prison Watched As Prisoner Self-Harmed
Staff at Maghaberry Prison in Lisburn have been criticised after they failed to intervene while a prisoner blinded himself, according to a Prison Ombudsman report. Sean Lynch, 23, was being detained at the prison in June 2014 and inflicted "extreme and shocking" injuries through self-harm over a three day period.
Staff At Maghaberry Prison Watched As Prisoner Self-Harmed
Staff at Maghaberry Prison in Lisburn have been criticised after they failed to intervene while a prisoner blinded himself, according to a Prison Ombudsman report. Sean Lynch, 23, was being detained at the prison in June 2014 and inflicted "extreme and shocking" injuries through self-harm over a three day period.
26 October 2009
Prison Arts Celebrated
Northern Ireland prisoners have won two first prizes and landed more than 29 awards in a prestigious UK-wide competition for prison arts. Artwork from Maghaberry and Hydebank Wood was among 150 original visual pieces on display at the annual Koestler Awards Exhibition which previewed at the Royal Festival Hall in London today.
Prison Arts Celebrated
Northern Ireland prisoners have won two first prizes and landed more than 29 awards in a prestigious UK-wide competition for prison arts. Artwork from Maghaberry and Hydebank Wood was among 150 original visual pieces on display at the annual Koestler Awards Exhibition which previewed at the Royal Festival Hall in London today.
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