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Monthly Archives: October 2015
Dickson praises Islandmagee Community Association
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Beggs Seeks Road Safety Improvements in Raloo
Roy Beggs, Ulster Unionist Party MLA for East Antrim, has welcomed a commitment by Transport NI to provide enhancements to existing signage and road markings in Raloo but spoken of his dissapointment that his request for anti-slip surfacing to be added at the crossroads in the village has not been acted upon. Mr Beggs MLA said “I contacted Transport NI following a recent accident where a car was struck by a vehicle which failed to stop at the crossroads and crashed into the Presbyterian church wall. This endangered a life of a family. It had come to light from discussions that I had with a number of residents that cars frequently failed to stop at this junction, particularly when travelling from the Ballyfore Road direction along the Crosshill Road to the Tureagh Road junction.” In correspondance with Transport NI, the UUP MLA had requested that they would “urgently review the … Continue reading
Beggs Supports the ‘Big Energy Saving Week’
Ulster Unionist Party Assemblyman for East Antrim, Roy Beggs MLA has welcomed the Big Energy Saving Week initiative which runs from 26-30th October and added his support to this scheme which aims to reduce energy bills for householders. Mr Beggs, who a member of the Social Development Committee at Stormont said “The energy saving week will hopefully get households thinking about their energy use and provide impetus towards action that will reduce their energy bills. With temperatures dropping as we move into winter, the cost of heating our homes becomes even more important. There are a number of ways to save energy, such as improving insulation and by taking control of our heating and electricity costs. It is important to check that you are on the best deal and where it is of benefit, switch tariff or in some cases supplier or fuel type.” Some home owners and private tenants … Continue reading
Top safety tips as mobiles and tablets top burglars’ hit list
New research has shown a sharp spike in insurance claims for mobiles and tablets as burglars increasingly target next generation devices. Figures from Direct Line show such items now account for around a fifth (19 per cent) of all insurance claims. By contrast, claims for larger devices such as TVs and laptops have fallen by a third to 13 per cent, indicating a clear change in tack from burglars. Bicycles remain by far the most stolen item, constituting 17 per cent of all claims. The research highlighted the need for households to be more vigilant as winter approaches, with a fifth of all claims (19 per cent) occurring in January and February. Top 10 items favoured by burglars (and percentage of total insurance claims): 1. Bicycles – 17 per cent 2. Mobile Phones – 11 per cent 3. Power tools – 10 per cent 4. Laptops – 10 per cent … Continue reading
Fears of Larne rail line ‘abandonment’
Translink has been accused of “starting to abandon” the Larne line rail service during a Stormont debate on East Antrim rail services. The comment was made by East Antrim Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson during an adjournment debate on October 13, when he accused the company of “salami-slicing services.” Only two other MLAs attended the debate; UUP MLA Roy Beggs and Sinn Féin MLA Daithí McKay, who was standing in for Oliver McMullan. DUP DRD Minister Michelle McIlveen was absent from the debate. Mr Dickson said the local rail service had been “downgraded” and the timetable changes were dissuading commuters from travelling by train. “Indeed, it seems that, bit by bit, Translink is starting to abandon the Larne line by reducing services to Larne, Whitehead and even Carrickfergus,” he stated. The new timetable means that trains now run less frequently, fewer stations are serviced and, ultimately, it makes it downright awkward … Continue reading
