24/11/2015

Other News In Brief

Two Vehicles Targeted In Ballymena 'Hate Crime' Attacks

Police have launched an investigation after two vehicles were targeted in arson attacks in Ballymena, County Antrim.

The attacks happened overnight on Friday.

One car was set alight in Dunclug Gardens at around 3.30am. The other in Dunclug Park shortly before 5am.

The vehicles are believed to belong to two Eastern European males living locally.

Police are treating the incidents as hate crimes.

Concerns Raised Over Coastal Erosion

Concerns have been raised over farmers losing land due to coastal erosion along the Magilligan coastline in Northern Ireland.

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Ó hOisín said the loss of the coastline is having a "detrimental effect" on wildlife and natural habitats are also under threat.

He said: "I know one farmer who has lost around 12 acres of farmable land to erosion. Not only does this cut down on his farming income but he also loses out on the Single Farm Payment, which is reduced due to having less land.

"I am calling on more measures to be taken to protect our coastline and coastal habitat so it is important we put in place a strategy to stop this erosion."

Labrador Dog Kidnapped In Armagh

Police in Armagh have launched an investigation after a black labrador dog was kidnapped from the Benburb area on Monday, 16 November.

The family dog named Darcy is five years old and is in good condution.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact the police.

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