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21/04/2009
Other NI News In Brief
Murder Victim Was Strangled
Antrim Crown Court has today been told how a Co Antrim woman found murdered in Ballymena had been strangled. The revelation came as a man went on trial accusing of murdering Shirley Finlay, 24, whose partially-clothed body was discovered wrapped in a duvet and bound with bin bags in a car park in September 2006. Henryk Gorski, 51, of Hill Street in Ballymena, but originally from Poland, denies murdering Ms Finlay between 17 September 2006 and 20 September 2006.
Traffic Wardens Sacked
Trade union officials have vowed to do all in its power to overturn the dismissal of 26 traffic wardens following an unofficial strike in Belfast earlier this month. The NCP workers were protesting about conditions including sickness pay and rota changes. The company sacked the workers out of a total on street patrol across Northern Ireland of 180.
Electoral Boss Announced
The Secretary of State Shaun Woodward has today announced the appointment of Richard Mackenzie as District Electoral Areas Commissioner for Northern Ireland. The DEAC is appointed under the District Electoral Areas Commissioner (Northern Ireland) Order 1984 as amended and he will make recommendations on the grouping of local government wards in Northern Ireland within district council areas for the purposes of elections to local councils.
North Coast Fires 'Suspicious'
Fires at separate locations near the north coast are both being treated as suspicious, the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service has said. A woman in her 30s had to be treated for smoke inhalation after a blaze broke out at a house on the Ballybogey Road near Coleraine. The fire started shortly after 8pm on Sunday and two appliances from Coleraine attended the scene. The two-storey detached house was well alight by the time they arrived. The woman managed to escape and had safely exited the property by the time crews arrived. In a separate incident, less than 15 miles away, a large part of the cliff top at north coast beauty spot Kenbane Castle was destroyed in a fire started by someone who had left a barbecue.
See: Careless Day-Trippers Blamed For North Coast Blaze
Animal Welfare Boss Hits Out Over Dog Attack
The USPCA's Chief Executive Stephen Philpott has said that a dog attack on a horse should be investigated by the police. The animal was attacked by a dog during a show-jumping event in Londonderry. The horse was being led by a young girl at an event in the council-owned Ballyarnett Park on Sunday. The horse was bitten on its neck and hind quarters when it was attacked by a Staffordshire bull terrier.
Bolivian Death To Be Probed
The death of an Irish citizen in disputed circumstances in South America may be the subject of a major probe. The family of the dead man, Michael Dwyer, have issued a fresh statement after the Government's call yesterday for an international probe into the shooting. Relatives of the 24-year-old man - who was killed by security forces in Bolivia - say they are now "relieved and comforted" that his body is now in the hands of Irish authorities. Now the full facts are set to be investigated while Mr Dwyer's relatives are awaiting final documentation for repatriation and the process is expected to be completed by the end of the week. Martin and Caroline Dwyer are meanwhile said to be "focused on getting their son back home".
See: Photograph May Be A Key To Bolivia Death
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Antrim Crown Court has today been told how a Co Antrim woman found murdered in Ballymena had been strangled. The revelation came as a man went on trial accusing of murdering Shirley Finlay, 24, whose partially-clothed body was discovered wrapped in a duvet and bound with bin bags in a car park in September 2006. Henryk Gorski, 51, of Hill Street in Ballymena, but originally from Poland, denies murdering Ms Finlay between 17 September 2006 and 20 September 2006.
Traffic Wardens Sacked
Trade union officials have vowed to do all in its power to overturn the dismissal of 26 traffic wardens following an unofficial strike in Belfast earlier this month. The NCP workers were protesting about conditions including sickness pay and rota changes. The company sacked the workers out of a total on street patrol across Northern Ireland of 180.
Electoral Boss Announced
The Secretary of State Shaun Woodward has today announced the appointment of Richard Mackenzie as District Electoral Areas Commissioner for Northern Ireland. The DEAC is appointed under the District Electoral Areas Commissioner (Northern Ireland) Order 1984 as amended and he will make recommendations on the grouping of local government wards in Northern Ireland within district council areas for the purposes of elections to local councils.
North Coast Fires 'Suspicious'
Fires at separate locations near the north coast are both being treated as suspicious, the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service has said. A woman in her 30s had to be treated for smoke inhalation after a blaze broke out at a house on the Ballybogey Road near Coleraine. The fire started shortly after 8pm on Sunday and two appliances from Coleraine attended the scene. The two-storey detached house was well alight by the time they arrived. The woman managed to escape and had safely exited the property by the time crews arrived. In a separate incident, less than 15 miles away, a large part of the cliff top at north coast beauty spot Kenbane Castle was destroyed in a fire started by someone who had left a barbecue.
See: Careless Day-Trippers Blamed For North Coast Blaze
Animal Welfare Boss Hits Out Over Dog Attack
The USPCA's Chief Executive Stephen Philpott has said that a dog attack on a horse should be investigated by the police. The animal was attacked by a dog during a show-jumping event in Londonderry. The horse was being led by a young girl at an event in the council-owned Ballyarnett Park on Sunday. The horse was bitten on its neck and hind quarters when it was attacked by a Staffordshire bull terrier.
Bolivian Death To Be Probed
The death of an Irish citizen in disputed circumstances in South America may be the subject of a major probe. The family of the dead man, Michael Dwyer, have issued a fresh statement after the Government's call yesterday for an international probe into the shooting. Relatives of the 24-year-old man - who was killed by security forces in Bolivia - say they are now "relieved and comforted" that his body is now in the hands of Irish authorities. Now the full facts are set to be investigated while Mr Dwyer's relatives are awaiting final documentation for repatriation and the process is expected to be completed by the end of the week. Martin and Caroline Dwyer are meanwhile said to be "focused on getting their son back home".
See: Photograph May Be A Key To Bolivia Death
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The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is reminding the public of the dangers of chimney fires, after it attended 1,762 such fires last year, representing just over 7% of all incidents in 2013. Chimney Fire Safety Week begins today, and the NIFRS is reminding the public to ensure chimneys are swept and cleaned regularly.
02 November 2007
Quinn Murder Suspects In Northern Ireland
A classic IRA tactic throughout the Troubles has proved to have been repeated and be hampering the police in investigating the brutal beating that killed Cullyhanna man, Paul Quinn.
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Northern Ireland police launch two murder inquiries
Northern Ireland police have launched two separate investigations into the murder of two men in Counties Londonderry and Tyrone at the weekend. The two men, both in their fifties, were found dead in their homes on Saturday 3 October. The police said they believed the man murdered in Coleraine in County Londonderry was beaten to death.
Northern Ireland police launch two murder inquiries
Northern Ireland police have launched two separate investigations into the murder of two men in Counties Londonderry and Tyrone at the weekend. The two men, both in their fifties, were found dead in their homes on Saturday 3 October. The police said they believed the man murdered in Coleraine in County Londonderry was beaten to death.
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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