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14/08/2018
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Warning Issued Following Burglaries In South Belfast
Police in South Belfast have issued a warning to people to make sure they lock their doors, following a spate of burglaries in the area.
Posting to their Facebook page, Constable McCoy, wrote: "Do you forget to lock your door? Don't let a burglar remind you.
"Six burglaries reported in South Belfast over 13th/14th all believed to be via unlocked front or back doors. With most houses now having a UPVC or composite type door it's really not that difficult for a burglar to walk down a street trying door handles, eventually they get lucky.
"All occurred during the night time with residents totally unaware until they woke up to find drawers pulled out and items stolen.
"Cutting crime starts with you."
Missing L'Derry Man 'At High Risk'
The family of missing Londonderry man Martin Crumlish has issued an appeal for help in tracing his whereabouts.
The 26-year-old, from Blighs Gardens, has not been in contact with his family since Saturday, 04 August. Police have described Mr Crumlish as "at high risk" and that they and his family are "increasingly concerned for his safety"
Anyone with information on Mr Crumlish's whereabouts or who may have seen him is urged to contact police on 101.
Major Carriageway Works To Begin In Waringstown
The Department for Infrastructure have announced that a £310,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme in Waringstown will start on Monday 20 August 2018.
The works will involve partial reconstruction and resurfacing of the carriageway on Main Street and Banbridge Road, from Cambrai Heights to Clare Road, a distance of approximately 1km. This will deliver significant improvements to both the structural integrity and surface of the road. Work is expected to be complete by Saturday 08 September 2018.
A full road closure on Main Street and Banbridge Road, Waringstown will be in place as follows:
• 8.00 am Monday 20 August until 6.00 pm Sunday 26 August.
Following this the road will be closed overnight as follows:
• 7.00 pm - 6.00 am Monday 27 August until Saturday 08 September.
Traffic will be diverted via Lurgan, Gilford and Lawrencetown using: - A26 Banbridge Road, B3 Gilford Road/Plantation Road, and A50 Banbridge Road. Diversionary routes will be signed and local access for residents will be maintained at all times during the works.
(MH/CM)
Police in South Belfast have issued a warning to people to make sure they lock their doors, following a spate of burglaries in the area.
Posting to their Facebook page, Constable McCoy, wrote: "Do you forget to lock your door? Don't let a burglar remind you.
"Six burglaries reported in South Belfast over 13th/14th all believed to be via unlocked front or back doors. With most houses now having a UPVC or composite type door it's really not that difficult for a burglar to walk down a street trying door handles, eventually they get lucky.
"All occurred during the night time with residents totally unaware until they woke up to find drawers pulled out and items stolen.
"Cutting crime starts with you."
Missing L'Derry Man 'At High Risk'
The family of missing Londonderry man Martin Crumlish has issued an appeal for help in tracing his whereabouts.
The 26-year-old, from Blighs Gardens, has not been in contact with his family since Saturday, 04 August. Police have described Mr Crumlish as "at high risk" and that they and his family are "increasingly concerned for his safety"
Anyone with information on Mr Crumlish's whereabouts or who may have seen him is urged to contact police on 101.
Major Carriageway Works To Begin In Waringstown
The Department for Infrastructure have announced that a £310,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme in Waringstown will start on Monday 20 August 2018.
The works will involve partial reconstruction and resurfacing of the carriageway on Main Street and Banbridge Road, from Cambrai Heights to Clare Road, a distance of approximately 1km. This will deliver significant improvements to both the structural integrity and surface of the road. Work is expected to be complete by Saturday 08 September 2018.
A full road closure on Main Street and Banbridge Road, Waringstown will be in place as follows:
• 8.00 am Monday 20 August until 6.00 pm Sunday 26 August.
Following this the road will be closed overnight as follows:
• 7.00 pm - 6.00 am Monday 27 August until Saturday 08 September.
Traffic will be diverted via Lurgan, Gilford and Lawrencetown using: - A26 Banbridge Road, B3 Gilford Road/Plantation Road, and A50 Banbridge Road. Diversionary routes will be signed and local access for residents will be maintained at all times during the works.
(MH/CM)
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19 July 2019
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The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a serious road traffic collision in Newcastle, Co Down. The Ballagh Road has been closed and motorists are being advised to avoid the area. A PSNI spokesman said: "Motorists are advised that the Ballagh Road, Newcastle is closed due to a serious road traffic collision this afternoon.
11 July 2017
Serious Road Traffic Collision In L'Derry
A road in L'Derry has been closed following a serious road traffic collision. It is understood that emergency services are at the scene on Tyrconnell Street. Motorists are advised to avoid the area, while investigations are being carried out. There is no information on when the road might re-open.
Serious Road Traffic Collision In L'Derry
A road in L'Derry has been closed following a serious road traffic collision. It is understood that emergency services are at the scene on Tyrconnell Street. Motorists are advised to avoid the area, while investigations are being carried out. There is no information on when the road might re-open.
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