Monthly Archives: February 2019

Police ‘Do not cross’ tape – STOCK December 3 2018 The Sydenham bypass has reopened following a serious crash involving a car and a motorcycle near George Best Airport. A PSNI spokesperson, speaking earlier, said the Bangor bound carriageway had been closed after the accident and that diversions were in place at Dee Street. A Northern Ireland Ambulance Service spokesman said it received a 999 call at 5.18pm following reports of a road traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a car on the Sydenham bypass. An AE crew and a Air Ambulance crew attended the scene. Following assessment and initial treatment, a male patient was taken by ambulance to the Royal Victoria Hospital. Belfast Telegraph Digital Parliamentary reports show first speaker only – follow this lnk for the full transcription. Articles may come from parliamentary reports, various public news feeds and Google News Search. Content is republished here for context. … Continue reading →

(Naomi Long’s Twitter/PA) August 19 2018 Alliance East Belfast councillor David Armitage has been found. He is getting the help he needs, party leader Naomi Long tweeted. For all those searching and helping, David Armitage has been found safe and well, and is getting the help he needs. Thanks to all those who took the time to help in any way, shape or form. It’s much appreciated from everyone in Alliance. — Alliance Party (@allianceparty) August 19, 2018 Mr Armitage represents the Titanic area. Press Association Parliamentary reports show first speaker only – follow this lnk for the full transcription. Articles may come from parliamentary reports, various public news feeds and Google News Search. Content is republished here for context. Copyright is respected and remains with the original author at all times. Original Article:https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/search-ends-after-missing-alliance-party-councillor-found-37231109.html

SDLP MLA Dolores Kelly October 11 2018 SDLP MLA Dolores Kelly has called for the term ‘paramilitaries’ to be scrapped from common usage, with the groups instead to be referred to as ‘criminals’. The party’s Policing and Justice Spokesperson made the comments after attending a Communities in Transition briefing by Co-operation Ireland, an all-Ireland peace-building charity. “For too long we have given local criminal gangs too much legitimacy by referring to them as paramilitaries. There is no such thing as paramilitary violence or paramilitary activity, there is only violence and criminal activity,” she said. “Those involved in ruling our communities with an iron fist, guilty of racketeering, drug dealing and intimidation have no right to be heralded as anything more than criminals.” Mrs Kelly’s comments were echoed by Peter Sheridan, the chief executive of the Co-operation Ireland charity. Peers urge Bradley to give £150m legacy cash to Northern Ireland Troubles … Continue reading →

Roy Beggs By Mark Bain February 23 2019 A PSNI officer suffered bruising and whiplash injuries after his car was rammed and almost forced into the sea in Co Antrim. One local politician said it was shocking that someone had used a vehicle as a weapon to attack police. The incident happened when the officer was on patrol in the High Street and harbour areas of Carnlough and noticed a suspicious vehicle around 1am yesterday. After parking in front of the suspect vehicle, a silver Jeep, the officer’s car was rammed and pushed towards the water. East Antrim UUP MLA Roy Beggs said the attack could have resulted in more serious consequences. “The vehicle was used as a weapon to damage the police car,” he said. “We have to be thankful of the bravery of the officer who tried to follow the criminal involved despite the injuries he had sustained.” … Continue reading →

Sorry, we’re having problems with our video player at the moment, but are working to fix it as soon as we can Waiting for Video… Parliamentary reports show first speaker only – follow this lnk for the full transcription. Articles may come from parliamentary reports, various public news feeds and Google News Search. Content is republished here for context. Copyright is respected and remains with the original author at all times. Original Article:https://www.larnetimes.co.uk/news/crime/4×4-vehicle-used-as-a-weapon-on-police-car-in-carnlough-1-8821503