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02/09/2008
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Travellers Attack Firemen
Firefighters have been attacked by those they aimed to protect while tackling a fire in Co Tyrone. Crews were dealing with a fire at a Travelling community campsite when a chain was swung at a firefighter. There were no injuries. A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Man Hit By Bus
Serious traffic delays are expected after two accidents in east Belfast this afternoon (Tuesday). The Upper Newtownards Road has been closed in both directions after a man was knocked down by a bus near the Ulster Hospital and there has also been a two vehicle collision on Upper Knockbreda Road. Drivers are advised to expect delays or avoid the area if possible.
Military To 'Troop' Into City
In advance of the annual Armistice Day Remembrance events that are held every year in the middle of November, there will be a special 'returning troops' parade and an official welcome reception from Belfast City Council as members of the armed forces serving in Iraq and Afghanistan are recognised for their overseas service. Councillors voted 26 to 20 in favour of the event, which will place on 2 November. Sinn Féin voted against holding the event, the Alliance Party, which holds the balance of power on the Council voted in favour.
Celtic Player Assault 'Sectarian'
The former Northern Ireland international soccer star, Neil Lennon, who was attacked and knocked unconscious in an incident in Glasgow at the weekend was, as suspected, the victim of sectarianism. According to Celtic Football Club, the Lurgan-born Celtic player-turned coach was attacked by two men in the early hours of Monday morning - just hours after Celtic lost their Old Firm clash with rivals Rangers. Neil (37) had been out for a few drinks with a friend following the match and was targeted as he walked home in the Ashton Lane area of Glasgow. He was left with a black eye and a cut lip. "The assault came after Neil was subjected to sectarian abuse," said a statement from the Glasgow club.
Dog Gone-It: Fake DVDs Targeted
Budding 'Del Boys' need to watch out - specially trained sniffer dogs are being used to detect fake DVDs in a national attempt to defeat a multi-million pound illegal trade. The fact that the plastics used in DVDs are detectable by the dogs - which have been specially trained in Northern Ireland - is a vital part of police action spearheading the fight against the flourishing £200 million trade in pirated films. Britain now has the world's biggest black market in pirate films after the US, with an estimated 49.5 million counterfeit DVDs sold last year, compared with 32.5 million in 2006, and earning the bootleggers well over £200 million.
(BMcC)
Firefighters have been attacked by those they aimed to protect while tackling a fire in Co Tyrone. Crews were dealing with a fire at a Travelling community campsite when a chain was swung at a firefighter. There were no injuries. A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Man Hit By Bus
Serious traffic delays are expected after two accidents in east Belfast this afternoon (Tuesday). The Upper Newtownards Road has been closed in both directions after a man was knocked down by a bus near the Ulster Hospital and there has also been a two vehicle collision on Upper Knockbreda Road. Drivers are advised to expect delays or avoid the area if possible.
Military To 'Troop' Into City
In advance of the annual Armistice Day Remembrance events that are held every year in the middle of November, there will be a special 'returning troops' parade and an official welcome reception from Belfast City Council as members of the armed forces serving in Iraq and Afghanistan are recognised for their overseas service. Councillors voted 26 to 20 in favour of the event, which will place on 2 November. Sinn Féin voted against holding the event, the Alliance Party, which holds the balance of power on the Council voted in favour.
Celtic Player Assault 'Sectarian'
The former Northern Ireland international soccer star, Neil Lennon, who was attacked and knocked unconscious in an incident in Glasgow at the weekend was, as suspected, the victim of sectarianism. According to Celtic Football Club, the Lurgan-born Celtic player-turned coach was attacked by two men in the early hours of Monday morning - just hours after Celtic lost their Old Firm clash with rivals Rangers. Neil (37) had been out for a few drinks with a friend following the match and was targeted as he walked home in the Ashton Lane area of Glasgow. He was left with a black eye and a cut lip. "The assault came after Neil was subjected to sectarian abuse," said a statement from the Glasgow club.
Dog Gone-It: Fake DVDs Targeted
Budding 'Del Boys' need to watch out - specially trained sniffer dogs are being used to detect fake DVDs in a national attempt to defeat a multi-million pound illegal trade. The fact that the plastics used in DVDs are detectable by the dogs - which have been specially trained in Northern Ireland - is a vital part of police action spearheading the fight against the flourishing £200 million trade in pirated films. Britain now has the world's biggest black market in pirate films after the US, with an estimated 49.5 million counterfeit DVDs sold last year, compared with 32.5 million in 2006, and earning the bootleggers well over £200 million.
(BMcC)
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Police seize goods in Newtownards market
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20 October 2004
Five arrested in counterfeit operation
Police have arrested five people and seized a number of items in relation to a counterfeit goods probe following a number of searches in Belfast, Larne and Bangor.
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14 November 2024
Health Minister Seeks Urgent Talks On Pay
The Health Minister has confirmed that he has requested an early meeting with health service trade unions to discuss next steps on pay offers for 2024/25. Due to Northern Ireland's budgetary constraints, the Minister is unable to deliver the desired pay settlements for this year.
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19 December 2008
Derry Shop Fined For Dud Dvds
A North West shopkeeper has been fined a total of £200 at Londonderry Magistrates' Court for selling counterfeit DVDs.
Derry Shop Fined For Dud Dvds
A North West shopkeeper has been fined a total of £200 at Londonderry Magistrates' Court for selling counterfeit DVDs.
13 June 2007
Sex shop owner fined over unclassified DVDs
A Belfast sex shop owner was fined a total of £2,000 at Belfast’s Magistrates Court after more than 500 videos and DVDs were seized from his premises. Brian Hope, the owner of stores ‘Naughty Butt Nice’ at 2 Smithfield Square, Belfast and ‘Gresham Bookshop’ at 2 Gresham Street pleaded guilty to 16 charges under the video recordings act.
Sex shop owner fined over unclassified DVDs
A Belfast sex shop owner was fined a total of £2,000 at Belfast’s Magistrates Court after more than 500 videos and DVDs were seized from his premises. Brian Hope, the owner of stores ‘Naughty Butt Nice’ at 2 Smithfield Square, Belfast and ‘Gresham Bookshop’ at 2 Gresham Street pleaded guilty to 16 charges under the video recordings act.
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