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04/03/2009
Other NI News In Brief
Firearms Suspect Arrested
A 29-year-old man been detained for alleged firearms offences. The arrest is connected to a search of a house at Oakman Street in the Springfield Road area of west Belfast last Monday. A woman, aged 29, has since been released pending reports. The man is being questioned at the PSNI's serious crime suite in Antrim.
Dodds Welcomes Support For Lower Rates Cap
The Stormont Assembly has approved regulations to reduce the maximum capital value to £400,000 for rating purposes, from this April. Finance Minister Nigel Dodds welcomed the decision. "It ensures that no one in Northern Ireland will pay more than the average council tax-payer in the highest band in England and so further moderates the effects of the rating system introduced under direct rule. In approving this measure the Assembly appreciates the steps that I have taken to ensure that this does not negatively impact on other ratepayers, such as freezing the regional rate and providing financial assistance to councils to moderate the effect on district rates."
Derry Windfarm To Create 30 Building Jobs
Renewables and energy storage firm Gaelectric has submitted a planning application for a wind farm at Smulgedon, Londonderry, which has the potential to create 30 construction jobs. The site, located north-east of Dungiven, will consist of seven wind turbines with a maximum blade tip height of 121.2m. The site is currently used for agricultural purposes. Once operational, the wind farm would produce electricity equivalent to the demand of approximately 10,500 homes.
Burlesque Okay With Women
Organisers of a fundraising show for a leading sex-abuse charity have defended plans for a burlesque performer to appear at the event. The Rape Crisis & Sexual Abuse Centre, which provides counselling and support to the survivors of sex attacks, has come under fire for using a near-naked dancer as part of its line up for a fundraising concert to mark International Women's Day. But, the centre has defended its decision to feature a burlesque showgirl against claims that it is reinforcing the notion that women are sex objects and said the decision to book Amber Topaz is part of a celebration of women.
Skiing Cover Needed, Says PO
Skiers and snowboarders from Northern Ireland who plan to skip travel insurance to cut costs could be leaving themselves open to colossal hospital bills if they have an accident abroad this year, with overseas medical expenses rocketing as a result of sterling's slump in value. According to Post Office Travel Insurance data, 20% of people in Northern Ireland are considering going on holiday this year without travel insurance in order to save money. Post Office Travel Services, a partner of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) 'Know Before You Go' campaign, is therefore urging people to minimise risk by preparing properly for their holiday. Policies can be bought over the counter at more than 10,000 Post Office branches or online.
Cheesy Smiles In Fivemiletown
Gourmet cheese maker Fivemiletown Creamery has landed a contract to supply its Ballyoak smoked brie to more than 250 Sainsbury's stores across the UK. The Tyrone company's cheese will be used as part of the supermarket chain's 'Taste the Difference' range. Last year, Fivemiletown supplied Sainsbury's with another of its brie cheeses as part of the retailer’s Great British Cheese range for the Christmas market.
(BMcC/JM)
A 29-year-old man been detained for alleged firearms offences. The arrest is connected to a search of a house at Oakman Street in the Springfield Road area of west Belfast last Monday. A woman, aged 29, has since been released pending reports. The man is being questioned at the PSNI's serious crime suite in Antrim.
Dodds Welcomes Support For Lower Rates Cap
The Stormont Assembly has approved regulations to reduce the maximum capital value to £400,000 for rating purposes, from this April. Finance Minister Nigel Dodds welcomed the decision. "It ensures that no one in Northern Ireland will pay more than the average council tax-payer in the highest band in England and so further moderates the effects of the rating system introduced under direct rule. In approving this measure the Assembly appreciates the steps that I have taken to ensure that this does not negatively impact on other ratepayers, such as freezing the regional rate and providing financial assistance to councils to moderate the effect on district rates."
Derry Windfarm To Create 30 Building Jobs
Renewables and energy storage firm Gaelectric has submitted a planning application for a wind farm at Smulgedon, Londonderry, which has the potential to create 30 construction jobs. The site, located north-east of Dungiven, will consist of seven wind turbines with a maximum blade tip height of 121.2m. The site is currently used for agricultural purposes. Once operational, the wind farm would produce electricity equivalent to the demand of approximately 10,500 homes.
Burlesque Okay With Women
Organisers of a fundraising show for a leading sex-abuse charity have defended plans for a burlesque performer to appear at the event. The Rape Crisis & Sexual Abuse Centre, which provides counselling and support to the survivors of sex attacks, has come under fire for using a near-naked dancer as part of its line up for a fundraising concert to mark International Women's Day. But, the centre has defended its decision to feature a burlesque showgirl against claims that it is reinforcing the notion that women are sex objects and said the decision to book Amber Topaz is part of a celebration of women.
Skiing Cover Needed, Says PO
Skiers and snowboarders from Northern Ireland who plan to skip travel insurance to cut costs could be leaving themselves open to colossal hospital bills if they have an accident abroad this year, with overseas medical expenses rocketing as a result of sterling's slump in value. According to Post Office Travel Insurance data, 20% of people in Northern Ireland are considering going on holiday this year without travel insurance in order to save money. Post Office Travel Services, a partner of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) 'Know Before You Go' campaign, is therefore urging people to minimise risk by preparing properly for their holiday. Policies can be bought over the counter at more than 10,000 Post Office branches or online.
Cheesy Smiles In Fivemiletown
Gourmet cheese maker Fivemiletown Creamery has landed a contract to supply its Ballyoak smoked brie to more than 250 Sainsbury's stores across the UK. The Tyrone company's cheese will be used as part of the supermarket chain's 'Taste the Difference' range. Last year, Fivemiletown supplied Sainsbury's with another of its brie cheeses as part of the retailer’s Great British Cheese range for the Christmas market.
(BMcC/JM)
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