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21/10/2008
Other NI News In Brief
Man Charged As Road Toll Mounts
A 20-year-old man has now been charged with causing death by dangerous driving as well as not having a driving licence in connection with the death of a pensioner involved in a road accident earlier this month. The victim has just died in hospital. The 74-year-old woman was one of four people injured when two cars were in collision on the Belfast Road in Newry on 5 October.
Fifth Alert Closes School
There has been another security alert at a school in west Belfast - targeted most recently just last Friday. It is the fifth time St Colm's High School in Twinbrook has been targeted in a fortnight. The School Principal Imelda Jordan told the BBC today that she was disgusted with the situation. "I really don't know who is doing this," she said. The Army Technical Team are at the scene this morning.
Young Have Much In Common
Young people from Northern Ireland are at the seat of government in Westminster today to talk about their cultural heritage and identity and to share their thoughts on what it means to be a young person in 2008 with MPs and Ministers in the House of Commons. The 17 youth ambassadors are representing their city and more than 3,000 young people who have taken part in the two-year long Portrait of a Nation project, backed by Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and Liverpool Culture Company. Young people from 17 cities will meet Andy Burnham MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, and other influential decision makers in Parliament to talk about their experiences in the 'Portrait of a Nation' project and share what makes the place they call home so special.
Clady Gets Boost
Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie has welcomed the start of work on a new business centre in Clady near Portglenone. The project is being supported with a major grant from her Department. The Minister said: "This vital project will have a very positive social and economic impact in the area. It will provide accommodation for small business to set up in the area and it is expected that it will create up to twenty jobs. I am pleased that by working with Riverside Community Enterprises, the local community, and the other funders, my Department has been able to make this project happen," she said.
Police's Derry Pledge
The PSNI in Londonderry have said they are "determined" to ensure crime levels remain low and the public stays safe in the run-up to this year's Halloween celebrations: "This city attracts huge crowds over the Halloween period which is great for local tourism but can be a challenge for my officers," said Area Commander Chief Inspector Chris Yates, who has also promised extra resources would be available to police the period which will include some parts of Londonderry being designated as alcohol free – and he warned parents to make sure children under 18 were not drinking.
Ulster-Scots Fillip
The Education and Training Inspectorate has completed an evaluation of the work of the Curriculum Development Unit (CDU) for Ulster-Scots. The CDU, based in Stranmillis University College, was in operation from September 2002 - August 2007. The CDU was set up to develop an Ulster-Scots curriculum and produce materials for teaching language, history and culture. During 2006-2007, the materials were piloted by the CDU staff in 22 schools, (including both primary and post-primary schools) in Northern Ireland. The inspectorate found that the materials provided good background to the history and the culture of Ulster-Scots with opportunities to learn about the development of its language and literature. Chief Inspector Stanley Goudie commented on the findings: "The project was well received in the pilot schools and fulfilled its basic remit in producing materials for the teaching of language, history and culture. The materials produced have the potential to support important areas of the curriculum at both primary and post-primary levels."
(BMcC)
A 20-year-old man has now been charged with causing death by dangerous driving as well as not having a driving licence in connection with the death of a pensioner involved in a road accident earlier this month. The victim has just died in hospital. The 74-year-old woman was one of four people injured when two cars were in collision on the Belfast Road in Newry on 5 October.
Fifth Alert Closes School
There has been another security alert at a school in west Belfast - targeted most recently just last Friday. It is the fifth time St Colm's High School in Twinbrook has been targeted in a fortnight. The School Principal Imelda Jordan told the BBC today that she was disgusted with the situation. "I really don't know who is doing this," she said. The Army Technical Team are at the scene this morning.
Young Have Much In Common
Young people from Northern Ireland are at the seat of government in Westminster today to talk about their cultural heritage and identity and to share their thoughts on what it means to be a young person in 2008 with MPs and Ministers in the House of Commons. The 17 youth ambassadors are representing their city and more than 3,000 young people who have taken part in the two-year long Portrait of a Nation project, backed by Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and Liverpool Culture Company. Young people from 17 cities will meet Andy Burnham MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, and other influential decision makers in Parliament to talk about their experiences in the 'Portrait of a Nation' project and share what makes the place they call home so special.
Clady Gets Boost
Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie has welcomed the start of work on a new business centre in Clady near Portglenone. The project is being supported with a major grant from her Department. The Minister said: "This vital project will have a very positive social and economic impact in the area. It will provide accommodation for small business to set up in the area and it is expected that it will create up to twenty jobs. I am pleased that by working with Riverside Community Enterprises, the local community, and the other funders, my Department has been able to make this project happen," she said.
Police's Derry Pledge
The PSNI in Londonderry have said they are "determined" to ensure crime levels remain low and the public stays safe in the run-up to this year's Halloween celebrations: "This city attracts huge crowds over the Halloween period which is great for local tourism but can be a challenge for my officers," said Area Commander Chief Inspector Chris Yates, who has also promised extra resources would be available to police the period which will include some parts of Londonderry being designated as alcohol free – and he warned parents to make sure children under 18 were not drinking.
Ulster-Scots Fillip
The Education and Training Inspectorate has completed an evaluation of the work of the Curriculum Development Unit (CDU) for Ulster-Scots. The CDU, based in Stranmillis University College, was in operation from September 2002 - August 2007. The CDU was set up to develop an Ulster-Scots curriculum and produce materials for teaching language, history and culture. During 2006-2007, the materials were piloted by the CDU staff in 22 schools, (including both primary and post-primary schools) in Northern Ireland. The inspectorate found that the materials provided good background to the history and the culture of Ulster-Scots with opportunities to learn about the development of its language and literature. Chief Inspector Stanley Goudie commented on the findings: "The project was well received in the pilot schools and fulfilled its basic remit in producing materials for the teaching of language, history and culture. The materials produced have the potential to support important areas of the curriculum at both primary and post-primary levels."
(BMcC)
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