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07/07/2014
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Honorary Degrees For NI Film Stars
Two film stars have received honorary degrees from Northern Ireland's universities.
On Monday, Ciaran Hinds received a degree from Queen's University, Belfast, for his services to film and drama; while Roma Downey, from L'derry, was honoured by the University of Ulster, of which she is an alumna.
She received a Doctorate of Fine Art (DFA) for her contribution to acting and philanthropy.
It is understood the university is also presenting honorary degrees to author and former BBC correspondent Fergal Keane and screenwriter Frank Cotrell-Boyce.
Man Stable Following Slurry Tank Accident
A man is said to be in a stable condition in hospital after he was involved in a slurry tank incident at a farm in Co Armagh.
No further details have been released, but a spokesperson for the Health and Safety Executive confirmed it was "aware" of an incident" and had launched an investigation.
McDowell Secures French Open Title
Graeme McDowell has retained his French Open title.
The 38-year-old started the day eight shots behind the leader Kevin Stadler but he was able to make his way back up the leaderboard to win by one shot.
Speaking after the win, McDowell said: "This is a really good kick-start to my summer. I feel very fortunate. Kevin Stadler is a great, great player. I really needed this victory. It's a special one for me."
Woman Indecently Assaulted In L'derry
A woman is said to have been indecently assaulted in L'derry last week.
Police have said they are appealing for information into the incident.
It is understood the victim, who is in her 20s, was approached by a man at William Street in the city in the early hours of Monday 30 June. He started talking to her and as she moved away, the man grabbed her and indecently assaulted her. The woman managed to escape and left in a friend's car.
Police have said the man is described as being in his mid-20s, with dark hair and of thin build.
(JP/CD)
Two film stars have received honorary degrees from Northern Ireland's universities.
On Monday, Ciaran Hinds received a degree from Queen's University, Belfast, for his services to film and drama; while Roma Downey, from L'derry, was honoured by the University of Ulster, of which she is an alumna.
She received a Doctorate of Fine Art (DFA) for her contribution to acting and philanthropy.
It is understood the university is also presenting honorary degrees to author and former BBC correspondent Fergal Keane and screenwriter Frank Cotrell-Boyce.
Man Stable Following Slurry Tank Accident
A man is said to be in a stable condition in hospital after he was involved in a slurry tank incident at a farm in Co Armagh.
No further details have been released, but a spokesperson for the Health and Safety Executive confirmed it was "aware" of an incident" and had launched an investigation.
McDowell Secures French Open Title
Graeme McDowell has retained his French Open title.
The 38-year-old started the day eight shots behind the leader Kevin Stadler but he was able to make his way back up the leaderboard to win by one shot.
Speaking after the win, McDowell said: "This is a really good kick-start to my summer. I feel very fortunate. Kevin Stadler is a great, great player. I really needed this victory. It's a special one for me."
Woman Indecently Assaulted In L'derry
A woman is said to have been indecently assaulted in L'derry last week.
Police have said they are appealing for information into the incident.
It is understood the victim, who is in her 20s, was approached by a man at William Street in the city in the early hours of Monday 30 June. He started talking to her and as she moved away, the man grabbed her and indecently assaulted her. The woman managed to escape and left in a friend's car.
Police have said the man is described as being in his mid-20s, with dark hair and of thin build.
(JP/CD)
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30 November 2015
Woman Found Unconscious On Co Down Road
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Woman Found Unconscious On Co Down Road
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24 January 2005
Teenage girl indecently assaulted in Londonderry
Police are appealing for information after a teenage girl was indecently assaulted in Londonderry at the weekend. The girl, believed to be 19-years-old, was standing near the lower deck of the Craigavon bridge waiting for a taxi at around 2.45am, when a maroon coloured saloon car pulled up beside her.
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05 July 2002
Man arrested after woman dies in collision
A 61-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fatal road accident in County Down. A woman, believed to be in her 50s, was hit by a vehicle on the Comber Road in Newtownards at about 9.45pm last night. The victim’s name has not yet been released.
Man arrested after woman dies in collision
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16 April 2018
Female Conductor Indecently Assaulted On Train Journey
A female conductor has been indecently assaulted on a train journey from L'Derry to Belfast, according to the PSNI. The incident happened after a woman intervened after a group of male passengers became rowdy on Saturday, 14 April. The woman was allegedly grabbed by one of the men and verbally abused.
Female Conductor Indecently Assaulted On Train Journey
A female conductor has been indecently assaulted on a train journey from L'Derry to Belfast, according to the PSNI. The incident happened after a woman intervened after a group of male passengers became rowdy on Saturday, 14 April. The woman was allegedly grabbed by one of the men and verbally abused.
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