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23/05/2008
NI News In Brief
Sewage Hits Beaches
The number of beaches in Northern Ireland that meet basic EU standards has dropped by almost a quarter over the past year. The latest Good Beach Guide says even popular swimming beaches like Newcastle in Co Down and Carnlough in Co Antrim fail to meet the standard. The main problem is sewage in seawater, but pollution is also being caused by animal waste being washed down in rivers and badly-working septic tanks.
Trouble Follows Celtic Win
Longer, brighter summer nights have seen disturbances breaking out between rival gangs in Belfast. Trouble flared close to the Ardoyne shops/Twaddell Avenue junction shortly after TV coverage ended of Thursday night's soccer game that saw Celtic lifting the Scottish premier league title. Missiles, including bottles, were thrown in Ardoyne and traffic was diverted from the Crumlin Road during the trouble.
Tutu Praises "Miracle"
A world-famous Nobel peace prize winner has addressed a large audience at Queen's University on Thursday night. South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu has said it is miraculous to see peace in Northern Ireland. "It is all unbelievable really. If you had told people a few years ago that we would be celebrating and having peace in Northern Ireland people would have said you need to have your head read. To see Ian Paisley and Martin McGuinness sharing jokes and working together, unbelievable, I mean sort of the age of miracles has not ended." Earlier Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern received honorary doctorates for their role in the Northern Ireland peace process.
See: Virtual Ex-PM To Address Belfast Conference
Drug Accused For Courts
A 21-year-old man is due to appear before Dungannon Magistrates Court today charged with possession and intent to supply a class A drug. It follows the seizure of ecstasy, cocaine and cannabis worth an estimated £40,000 from a car on the Ballagh Road in Fivemiletown on Wednesday. Meanwhile, another man (26) is also due to appear in court on drugs charges. He is charged with possession and intent to supply class A and class C drugs. The charges relate to the planned search of a house in the Legar Hill Park area of Armagh when cocaine, cannabis resin and herbal cannabis with an estimated street value of £3,600 were uncovered on Thursday.
(BMcC)
The number of beaches in Northern Ireland that meet basic EU standards has dropped by almost a quarter over the past year. The latest Good Beach Guide says even popular swimming beaches like Newcastle in Co Down and Carnlough in Co Antrim fail to meet the standard. The main problem is sewage in seawater, but pollution is also being caused by animal waste being washed down in rivers and badly-working septic tanks.
Trouble Follows Celtic Win
Longer, brighter summer nights have seen disturbances breaking out between rival gangs in Belfast. Trouble flared close to the Ardoyne shops/Twaddell Avenue junction shortly after TV coverage ended of Thursday night's soccer game that saw Celtic lifting the Scottish premier league title. Missiles, including bottles, were thrown in Ardoyne and traffic was diverted from the Crumlin Road during the trouble.
Tutu Praises "Miracle"
A world-famous Nobel peace prize winner has addressed a large audience at Queen's University on Thursday night. South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu has said it is miraculous to see peace in Northern Ireland. "It is all unbelievable really. If you had told people a few years ago that we would be celebrating and having peace in Northern Ireland people would have said you need to have your head read. To see Ian Paisley and Martin McGuinness sharing jokes and working together, unbelievable, I mean sort of the age of miracles has not ended." Earlier Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern received honorary doctorates for their role in the Northern Ireland peace process.
See: Virtual Ex-PM To Address Belfast Conference
Drug Accused For Courts
A 21-year-old man is due to appear before Dungannon Magistrates Court today charged with possession and intent to supply a class A drug. It follows the seizure of ecstasy, cocaine and cannabis worth an estimated £40,000 from a car on the Ballagh Road in Fivemiletown on Wednesday. Meanwhile, another man (26) is also due to appear in court on drugs charges. He is charged with possession and intent to supply class A and class C drugs. The charges relate to the planned search of a house in the Legar Hill Park area of Armagh when cocaine, cannabis resin and herbal cannabis with an estimated street value of £3,600 were uncovered on Thursday.
(BMcC)
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14 March 2003
Clean sweep for Northern Ireland beaches
According to the Marine Conservation Society’s (MCS) Beachwatch 2002 report, Northern Ireland has less litter on its beaches than the rest of the United Kingdom – despite a small increase in litter volume. Beachwatch is an annual UK-wide beach litter survey and clean up organised by the Marine Conservation Society since 1993.
Clean sweep for Northern Ireland beaches
According to the Marine Conservation Society’s (MCS) Beachwatch 2002 report, Northern Ireland has less litter on its beaches than the rest of the United Kingdom – despite a small increase in litter volume. Beachwatch is an annual UK-wide beach litter survey and clean up organised by the Marine Conservation Society since 1993.
29 April 2002
Disappointing year for Northern Ireland's beaches
Minister of the Environment Dermot Nesbitt said he was "disheartened" by the Marine Conservation Society’s (MCS) Good Beach Guide 2002 which announced a decrease in the number of clean beaches in the province. Mr Nesbitt said: "Northern Ireland has gained recognition in the annual independent guide with nine recommended beaches.
Disappointing year for Northern Ireland's beaches
Minister of the Environment Dermot Nesbitt said he was "disheartened" by the Marine Conservation Society’s (MCS) Good Beach Guide 2002 which announced a decrease in the number of clean beaches in the province. Mr Nesbitt said: "Northern Ireland has gained recognition in the annual independent guide with nine recommended beaches.
02 May 2003
Report shows decline in NI beach water quality
A UK wide report has revealed that the water quality at many of Northern Ireland's most popular beaches is getting worse. The Marine Conservation Society tests water quality throughout the UK on a regular basis and recommended that only four out of 27 beaches in the province were up to standard.
Report shows decline in NI beach water quality
A UK wide report has revealed that the water quality at many of Northern Ireland's most popular beaches is getting worse. The Marine Conservation Society tests water quality throughout the UK on a regular basis and recommended that only four out of 27 beaches in the province were up to standard.
27 May 2008
Ben Fogle Launches The Green Coast Award
The well known explorer and environmentalist, Ben Fogle was in Co Down last week - at the seaside in Ballyholme - to launch TIDY Northern Ireland's Green Coast Award which is supported by Coca-Cola.
Ben Fogle Launches The Green Coast Award
The well known explorer and environmentalist, Ben Fogle was in Co Down last week - at the seaside in Ballyholme - to launch TIDY Northern Ireland's Green Coast Award which is supported by Coca-Cola.
13 June 2005
The 2005 Birthday Honours List for Northern Ireland
The full list of recipients of honours in the 2005 Birthday Honours list for Northern Ireland is as follows: Knighthood: Mr Hugh Orde OBE, Chief Constable, Police Service of Northern Ireland - for services to Northern Ireland. CBE: Mr Robert David Stewart Campbell, Belfast - For Political and public service.
The 2005 Birthday Honours List for Northern Ireland
The full list of recipients of honours in the 2005 Birthday Honours list for Northern Ireland is as follows: Knighthood: Mr Hugh Orde OBE, Chief Constable, Police Service of Northern Ireland - for services to Northern Ireland. CBE: Mr Robert David Stewart Campbell, Belfast - For Political and public service.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
