Menu
15/04/2011
Bomb Alert Follows NI Pipe Bomb Find
In the latest of a series of security alerts in Northern Ireland, the PSNI has just reported that a suspicious object has been discovered in the Fairview Parade area of Newtownabbey, a suburban area of Co Antrim to the north of Belfast.
A small number of houses have been evacuated in Glengormley's Fairview Parade and Fairview Avenue and Army bomb experts are attending the scene.
Earlier, three viable pipe bombs were dealt with by Army experts in Antrim town, following a spate of security alerts in the area on Friday.
Army Technical Officers examined the items, which were found at a house in Donegore Drive.
They are now believed to be pipe bombs and have been removed for further testing.
Earlier, Antrim town had been hit by several security alerts with around 20 homes evacuated this morning as police deal with the suspicious objects.
Residents from the Donegore Drive and Donegore Walk areas had to leave their homes due to the alert.
Also today, a suspicious item was found close to a GAA club on the town's Dunsilly Road, but it has since been discovered to be a piece of tubing containing a firework.
An alert in the Culnafeigh Green area is also now over after nothing suspicious was found.
A police spokesperson said that residents are being warned to be vigilant and report anything they think is suspicious.
Today's news came in the same week as the PSNI was tasked to similar incidents and had investigated the discovery of a suspicious device in the Bushford Manor area - also in Antrim.
That security alert was later declared "a hoax" after the Army carried out a controlled explosion in the Steeple Road area and residents, who were evacuated during the incident on Monday morning, were later allowed back to their homes.
See: Fresh Alerts As Dissidents Condemned
(BMcC/GK)
A small number of houses have been evacuated in Glengormley's Fairview Parade and Fairview Avenue and Army bomb experts are attending the scene.
Earlier, three viable pipe bombs were dealt with by Army experts in Antrim town, following a spate of security alerts in the area on Friday.
Army Technical Officers examined the items, which were found at a house in Donegore Drive.
They are now believed to be pipe bombs and have been removed for further testing.
Earlier, Antrim town had been hit by several security alerts with around 20 homes evacuated this morning as police deal with the suspicious objects.
Residents from the Donegore Drive and Donegore Walk areas had to leave their homes due to the alert.
Also today, a suspicious item was found close to a GAA club on the town's Dunsilly Road, but it has since been discovered to be a piece of tubing containing a firework.
An alert in the Culnafeigh Green area is also now over after nothing suspicious was found.
A police spokesperson said that residents are being warned to be vigilant and report anything they think is suspicious.
Today's news came in the same week as the PSNI was tasked to similar incidents and had investigated the discovery of a suspicious device in the Bushford Manor area - also in Antrim.
That security alert was later declared "a hoax" after the Army carried out a controlled explosion in the Steeple Road area and residents, who were evacuated during the incident on Monday morning, were later allowed back to their homes.
See: Fresh Alerts As Dissidents Condemned
(BMcC/GK)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
23 August 2011
Fresh Ulster Border Bomb Alert Over
A security alert in Newry, Co Down - the second in the border city in two days - has ended. Police were investigating a suspicious object in the grounds of St Mary's Church, but said "nothing untoward" was found. Several homes had been evacuated due to a bomb alert in Newry - the second in 24 hours.
Fresh Ulster Border Bomb Alert Over
A security alert in Newry, Co Down - the second in the border city in two days - has ended. Police were investigating a suspicious object in the grounds of St Mary's Church, but said "nothing untoward" was found. Several homes had been evacuated due to a bomb alert in Newry - the second in 24 hours.
08 April 2011
Drivers Risk Lives In Border Bomb Alert
Motorists are dicing with death on the Irish border today in Northern Ireland, despite what is expected to be a "long and complex operation" as Army bomb experts examine a suspicious van abandoned on the A1 carriage in Co Down.
Drivers Risk Lives In Border Bomb Alert
Motorists are dicing with death on the Irish border today in Northern Ireland, despite what is expected to be a "long and complex operation" as Army bomb experts examine a suspicious van abandoned on the A1 carriage in Co Down.
08 September 2014
Luton Airport Evacuated Following Security Alert
Luton Airport has been evacuated after a suspicious object was found in the security search area. All incoming flights have been suspended and the road to the airport has also been closed by police. A statement from the airport said: "The decision has been taken with the police to ensure the safety and security of passengers and staff.
Luton Airport Evacuated Following Security Alert
Luton Airport has been evacuated after a suspicious object was found in the security search area. All incoming flights have been suspended and the road to the airport has also been closed by police. A statement from the airport said: "The decision has been taken with the police to ensure the safety and security of passengers and staff.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
