22/05/2015
Other News In Brief
Two Arrested Over County Tyrone Stabbing
Two men have been arrested in connection with a stabbing attack in Augher, County Tyrone.
The men, aged 23 and 29, were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the incident which happened at Castlehill Gardens on Thursday night.
A 40-year-old man is in a critical condition in hospital after being stabbed in the stomach.
Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.
International Cricket To Return To The North West
Ulster Unionist MLA for West Tyrone, Ross Hussey, has welcomed news that international cricket is returning to the North West, after Bready Cricket Club was accredited as a suitable venue to host international T20 and one-day cricket.
Mr Hussey said: "The North West has a fantastic heritage as a hot-bed of cricket, and Bready Cricket Club has been at the forefront of this sporting heritage, with the Magheramason club producing the likes of recent Test cricketer Boyd Rankin.
"News that Bready CC, which has been massively upgraded in recent years, has been accredited by the International Cricket Council as an international one day and T20 venue is a tremendous fillip for the game here."
Flood Alleviation Work To Start In East Belfast
Flood alleviation work is to start in east Belfast next month.
The work at Clara Park is expected to be completed by February 2016.
The first stage of the work will start with the construction of temporary roadways and pedestrian pathways.
DUP MLA Robin Newton said: "In welcoming this necessary project it is important Rivers Agency recognises the importance of keeping residents up-to-date over the scheme's duration.
"People living in Clara Park and Sandhill Parade have experienced a number of flooding incidents with Clara Park residents and those in adjacent bungalows having been flooded out of their homes. This scheme is designed to address the causes of the flooding and to protect homes.
"The necessary construction work, the noisy sheet piling and the construction of short-term car access and pedestrian walkways is going to cause residents inconvenience. However, this short-term nuisance should be set against the longer term gains and the safety of residents and their homes."
(CD/JP)
Two men have been arrested in connection with a stabbing attack in Augher, County Tyrone.
The men, aged 23 and 29, were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the incident which happened at Castlehill Gardens on Thursday night.
A 40-year-old man is in a critical condition in hospital after being stabbed in the stomach.
Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.
International Cricket To Return To The North West
Ulster Unionist MLA for West Tyrone, Ross Hussey, has welcomed news that international cricket is returning to the North West, after Bready Cricket Club was accredited as a suitable venue to host international T20 and one-day cricket.
Mr Hussey said: "The North West has a fantastic heritage as a hot-bed of cricket, and Bready Cricket Club has been at the forefront of this sporting heritage, with the Magheramason club producing the likes of recent Test cricketer Boyd Rankin.
"News that Bready CC, which has been massively upgraded in recent years, has been accredited by the International Cricket Council as an international one day and T20 venue is a tremendous fillip for the game here."
Flood Alleviation Work To Start In East Belfast
Flood alleviation work is to start in east Belfast next month.
The work at Clara Park is expected to be completed by February 2016.
The first stage of the work will start with the construction of temporary roadways and pedestrian pathways.
DUP MLA Robin Newton said: "In welcoming this necessary project it is important Rivers Agency recognises the importance of keeping residents up-to-date over the scheme's duration.
"People living in Clara Park and Sandhill Parade have experienced a number of flooding incidents with Clara Park residents and those in adjacent bungalows having been flooded out of their homes. This scheme is designed to address the causes of the flooding and to protect homes.
"The necessary construction work, the noisy sheet piling and the construction of short-term car access and pedestrian walkways is going to cause residents inconvenience. However, this short-term nuisance should be set against the longer term gains and the safety of residents and their homes."
(CD/JP)
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