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13/03/2019
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Police Appeal To Find Missing County Down Woman
Police have appealed for help tracing County Down woman Nicola Steele after becoming increasingly concerned about her welfare.
She was last seen on Tuesday 12 March at 10.30am in the Ards Peninsula, driving a blue Ford with registration number WJZ 6528.
Anyone with information which may help locate Nicola is asked to call 101 quoting reference 987 of 12/03/19.
Lisburn Schools Encourage Fairtrade Activity Among Pupils
Over 200 students recently gathered at the Lagan Valley LeisurePlex in Lisburn to learn more about the significance of Fairtrade and how consumers can support it.
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council invited guest speaker Blas Arismendis Marcelino Guzman, an active member of the Banelino Association in the Dominican Republic, to talk to local students about the importance of Fairtrade in improving the lives of farmers, their families and communities.
Speaking at the event, Alderman William Leathem, Chairman of the Council's Development Committee and Fairtrade Steering Group said: "Through inviting local students we are able to play our part in educating the younger generation in the significance of Fairtrade and how from Northern Ireland we can help support Fairtrade farmers across the world."
Pupils from five different schools attended the event and were told of Blas' passion for agriculture and how he took over the family land from his father to grow bananas.
He commented: "My family is motivated to work the land as a united family that cares about each other's wellbeing. I am proud to be an active member of the Banelino Association, as all its members share the values and principles of striving for justice, solidarity, union, loyalty and respect for humans and the environment. It is like my second family, a strong union of committed persons united for a better tomorrow. I am proud to be a farmer and support my family and others to build decent livelihoods."
Craigavon Carriageway Set For £250k Road Improvement Scheme
A resurfacing scheme is due to get underway on the Highfield Road in Craigavon next Tuesday, 19 March.
The works, worth £250,000, will extend a distance of approximately 500 metres from Roundabout 5 to the Balteagh Road, Craigavon and will deliver significant improvements to both the structural integrity and surface of the road.
A daily closure will be in place between 7.30am and 6pm until Friday 29 March 2019, with diversions via the Mandeville Road, Central Way and Northway.
Completion of the work on time is dependent on favourable weather conditions, and the public are asked to comply with all traffic restrictions to ensure safety.
(JG/CM)
Police have appealed for help tracing County Down woman Nicola Steele after becoming increasingly concerned about her welfare.
She was last seen on Tuesday 12 March at 10.30am in the Ards Peninsula, driving a blue Ford with registration number WJZ 6528.
Anyone with information which may help locate Nicola is asked to call 101 quoting reference 987 of 12/03/19.
Lisburn Schools Encourage Fairtrade Activity Among Pupils
Over 200 students recently gathered at the Lagan Valley LeisurePlex in Lisburn to learn more about the significance of Fairtrade and how consumers can support it.
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council invited guest speaker Blas Arismendis Marcelino Guzman, an active member of the Banelino Association in the Dominican Republic, to talk to local students about the importance of Fairtrade in improving the lives of farmers, their families and communities.
Speaking at the event, Alderman William Leathem, Chairman of the Council's Development Committee and Fairtrade Steering Group said: "Through inviting local students we are able to play our part in educating the younger generation in the significance of Fairtrade and how from Northern Ireland we can help support Fairtrade farmers across the world."
Pupils from five different schools attended the event and were told of Blas' passion for agriculture and how he took over the family land from his father to grow bananas.
He commented: "My family is motivated to work the land as a united family that cares about each other's wellbeing. I am proud to be an active member of the Banelino Association, as all its members share the values and principles of striving for justice, solidarity, union, loyalty and respect for humans and the environment. It is like my second family, a strong union of committed persons united for a better tomorrow. I am proud to be a farmer and support my family and others to build decent livelihoods."
Craigavon Carriageway Set For £250k Road Improvement Scheme
A resurfacing scheme is due to get underway on the Highfield Road in Craigavon next Tuesday, 19 March.
The works, worth £250,000, will extend a distance of approximately 500 metres from Roundabout 5 to the Balteagh Road, Craigavon and will deliver significant improvements to both the structural integrity and surface of the road.
A daily closure will be in place between 7.30am and 6pm until Friday 29 March 2019, with diversions via the Mandeville Road, Central Way and Northway.
Completion of the work on time is dependent on favourable weather conditions, and the public are asked to comply with all traffic restrictions to ensure safety.
(JG/CM)
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