30/10/2008
Other NI News In Brief
Seal Of Approval
An Ulster manufacturer's self-adhesive building product has picked-up a top industry award in London. Classic Marble's Classi Seal was named UK Housing Product of the Year at the Housebuilding Innovation Awards 2008, earlier this month. The London event, held in the exclusive Millennium Mayfair, was hosted by BBC presenter John Humphrys. Classic Marble vied for the coveted award against four of the industries most respected innovators. Used around the wall connecting sides of baths and shower trays, Classi-Seal is a flexible, self-adhesive waterproof upstand. The system completely eliminates the potential for water leakage within these areas and is an effective insurance policy against costly repairs caused by inevitable shrinkage and settlement. Sales and Marketing Director Christopher Hackett (pictured with Award sponsor Van Handley of Van Elle and the BBC's John Humphrys) said: "We are delighted to have won this award, considering the caliber of entries and also the significance of these awards within the industry.
Gun Find Arrests
Three guns and ammunition have been recovered during a police operation in Londonderry. The weapons were discovered during a planned search of a house in the city's Amelia Court area on Wednesday afternoon. Two people have been arrested and are being questioned about the find and a PSNI spokesperson said their inquiries into the incident were continuing.
Homes Coming
Some 50 new Newtownabbey homes have been unveiled by Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie. The £8m development has delivered, what the minister described as, a 'significant' boost to social housing in the area.
Longlands offers 50 new family homes on the site of a former textile factory. Developed by Oaklee Housing Association, on behalf of the Department for Social Development, the homes are a 'magnificent achievement', according to Ms Ritchie.
(BMcC)
An Ulster manufacturer's self-adhesive building product has picked-up a top industry award in London. Classic Marble's Classi Seal was named UK Housing Product of the Year at the Housebuilding Innovation Awards 2008, earlier this month. The London event, held in the exclusive Millennium Mayfair, was hosted by BBC presenter John Humphrys. Classic Marble vied for the coveted award against four of the industries most respected innovators. Used around the wall connecting sides of baths and shower trays, Classi-Seal is a flexible, self-adhesive waterproof upstand. The system completely eliminates the potential for water leakage within these areas and is an effective insurance policy against costly repairs caused by inevitable shrinkage and settlement. Sales and Marketing Director Christopher Hackett (pictured with Award sponsor Van Handley of Van Elle and the BBC's John Humphrys) said: "We are delighted to have won this award, considering the caliber of entries and also the significance of these awards within the industry.
Gun Find Arrests
Three guns and ammunition have been recovered during a police operation in Londonderry. The weapons were discovered during a planned search of a house in the city's Amelia Court area on Wednesday afternoon. Two people have been arrested and are being questioned about the find and a PSNI spokesperson said their inquiries into the incident were continuing.
Homes Coming
Some 50 new Newtownabbey homes have been unveiled by Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie. The £8m development has delivered, what the minister described as, a 'significant' boost to social housing in the area.
Longlands offers 50 new family homes on the site of a former textile factory. Developed by Oaklee Housing Association, on behalf of the Department for Social Development, the homes are a 'magnificent achievement', according to Ms Ritchie.
(BMcC)
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17 May 2018
Hundreds Of New Homes To Be Developed In Co Down
Approximately 50 construction jobs are to be created as part of a £50million project to develop 900 new homes in Comber, Co Down. Northern Ireland homebuilders Hagan Homes has started construction work on the first phase of the 'Enler Village' site on the Newtownards Road, which includes the development of 17 new homes.
Hundreds Of New Homes To Be Developed In Co Down
Approximately 50 construction jobs are to be created as part of a £50million project to develop 900 new homes in Comber, Co Down. Northern Ireland homebuilders Hagan Homes has started construction work on the first phase of the 'Enler Village' site on the Newtownards Road, which includes the development of 17 new homes.
20 September 2007
Minister Visits Dungannon 'Warm Homes Scheme'
Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie has visited a number of Department supported projects in Dungannon. Following a visit to EAGA, the company that manages the Department for Social Development’s Warm Homes Scheme, the Minister visited Dungannon West Renewal's development at Ballysaggart Business Park.
Minister Visits Dungannon 'Warm Homes Scheme'
Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie has visited a number of Department supported projects in Dungannon. Following a visit to EAGA, the company that manages the Department for Social Development’s Warm Homes Scheme, the Minister visited Dungannon West Renewal's development at Ballysaggart Business Park.
06 August 2015
Crumlin Social Housing Scheme Opened
A new social housing scheme of three and four bedroom houses has been officially opened in Crumlin. The fourteen new homes for families on the social housing waiting list, is owned and managed by Habinteg Housing Association who funded the build, with support from the Department for Social Development.
Crumlin Social Housing Scheme Opened
A new social housing scheme of three and four bedroom houses has been officially opened in Crumlin. The fourteen new homes for families on the social housing waiting list, is owned and managed by Habinteg Housing Association who funded the build, with support from the Department for Social Development.
23 May 2011
NI's Top Village Sought
The search is on for Northern Ireland's leading small community with the launch of the Calor Village Of The Year competition. A share in a £12,000 prize fund is on offer in the initiative, which is being run in conjunction with the Northern Ireland Rural Development Council, celebrates dynamic, enterprising and caring rural communities.
NI's Top Village Sought
The search is on for Northern Ireland's leading small community with the launch of the Calor Village Of The Year competition. A share in a £12,000 prize fund is on offer in the initiative, which is being run in conjunction with the Northern Ireland Rural Development Council, celebrates dynamic, enterprising and caring rural communities.
24 January 2017
Neil Diamond To Perform In Belfast
Grammy award winner Neil Diamond has announced he is to perform in Belfast as part of his 50th anniversary world tour. The singer will take to the stage at the SSE Arena on Sunday, 08 October. He will also perform at the 3Arena in Dublin on Tuesday, 10 October.
Neil Diamond To Perform In Belfast
Grammy award winner Neil Diamond has announced he is to perform in Belfast as part of his 50th anniversary world tour. The singer will take to the stage at the SSE Arena on Sunday, 08 October. He will also perform at the 3Arena in Dublin on Tuesday, 10 October.
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