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03/05/2017
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Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates' Court today, 03 May.
Dominic Jennings claimed Jobseeker's Allowance totalling £637 while failing to declare employment. He was fined £300.
He is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department for Communities.
Work To Begin On £60,000 Resurfacing Project In Toomebridge
Work on a £60,000 resurfacing project in Toomebridge is to begin on Friday, 05 May.
The work will be carried out on the A6 Hillhead Road at The Elk Bar & Restaurant.
It will extend for a distance of approximately 350 metres, from Blackpark Road to the Creagh Roundabout on the Toome Bypass.
The work is expected to be completed on Saturday, 06 May.
East bound traffic will be diverted via Blackpark Road, Creagh Road, Hillhead Road and back onto the A6 Toome Bypass at the Hillhead Road / Toome Bypass junction.
West bound traffic will be diverted off the A6 Toome Bypass at its junction with Hillhead Road and via Hillhead Road, Creagh Road, Aughrim Road, Magherafelt Bypass and back out onto the A6 at Castledawson Roundabout.
Advanced warning signage for the closure will be provided and diversion routes will be put in place.
Lunn Disappointed At Attempts To Block Language Policy
Alliance Councillor Michael Long has said he's disappointed at the last ditch attempts of Unionist Councillors to block a planned language policy going out for consultation.
After attempts by the DUP to take the plans back to committee, Councillor Long said language should be inclusive and welcoming, with the strategy showcasing Belfast's diverse nature on a wider platform.
"This is a very exciting policy," Councillor Long said.
"Language defines who we are and this was our opportunity to showcase we are united in celebrating it.
"Their determination to stall on this strategy would not only have affected the Irish Language aspect of it, but also have a negative impact on future Ulster Scots, newcomer languages and sign language roll out.
"When well-known activists like Linda Ervine from the loyalist community can promote the Irish language and DUP leader Arlene Foster can engage positively with the sector, it makes the stance from Unionist Councilors seem all the more divisive."
(CD/LM)
A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates' Court today, 03 May.
Dominic Jennings claimed Jobseeker's Allowance totalling £637 while failing to declare employment. He was fined £300.
He is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department for Communities.
Work To Begin On £60,000 Resurfacing Project In Toomebridge
Work on a £60,000 resurfacing project in Toomebridge is to begin on Friday, 05 May.
The work will be carried out on the A6 Hillhead Road at The Elk Bar & Restaurant.
It will extend for a distance of approximately 350 metres, from Blackpark Road to the Creagh Roundabout on the Toome Bypass.
The work is expected to be completed on Saturday, 06 May.
East bound traffic will be diverted via Blackpark Road, Creagh Road, Hillhead Road and back onto the A6 Toome Bypass at the Hillhead Road / Toome Bypass junction.
West bound traffic will be diverted off the A6 Toome Bypass at its junction with Hillhead Road and via Hillhead Road, Creagh Road, Aughrim Road, Magherafelt Bypass and back out onto the A6 at Castledawson Roundabout.
Advanced warning signage for the closure will be provided and diversion routes will be put in place.
Lunn Disappointed At Attempts To Block Language Policy
Alliance Councillor Michael Long has said he's disappointed at the last ditch attempts of Unionist Councillors to block a planned language policy going out for consultation.
After attempts by the DUP to take the plans back to committee, Councillor Long said language should be inclusive and welcoming, with the strategy showcasing Belfast's diverse nature on a wider platform.
"This is a very exciting policy," Councillor Long said.
"Language defines who we are and this was our opportunity to showcase we are united in celebrating it.
"Their determination to stall on this strategy would not only have affected the Irish Language aspect of it, but also have a negative impact on future Ulster Scots, newcomer languages and sign language roll out.
"When well-known activists like Linda Ervine from the loyalist community can promote the Irish language and DUP leader Arlene Foster can engage positively with the sector, it makes the stance from Unionist Councilors seem all the more divisive."
(CD/LM)
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