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Baby Oscar is ‘doing well’
THE mother of a brave little Portstewart boy who finally underwent a bone marrow transplant last Monday says he is “extremely vulnerable”, but doing well.
JURY SWORN IN FOR SPIERS TRIAL
A JURY was sworn in yesterday for the Antrim Crown Court trial of four men facing charges arising out of the death of a 28-year-old man, Trevor Spiers, allegedly murdered outside Shenanigans’ night club in Portstewart.
Comenius project all adds up for St Malachy’s pupils
ST Malachy’s Primary School pupils having been taking part in a Maths Without Limits Comenius project alongside schools in Germany and Sweden.
Portstewart assault
POLICE are appealing for information following an alleged assault at licensed premises on the Promenade, Portstewart on Saturday, January 28.
Coleraine a hotspot for thefts, NEELB told
A total of £45,000 worth of lead has been stolen from the roofs of schools in the North Eastern Education and Library Board’s area over the past nine months - with Coleraine a hotspot for the thefts.
Man dies in Coleraine road collision
Police can confirm that a man, believed to be in his 60’s, has died following a two vehicle road traffic collision at the Ballyrashane Road, Coleraine area on Thursday morning.
Drunk in charge of a motability scooter
A COLERAINE man was caught by police at the Crescent in Coleraine - drunk in charge of a motability scooter.
Armed robbery appeal
DETECTIVES in Coleraine are appealing for information following an armed robbery at commercial premises on the Somerset Road area during the early hours of Monday.
Business rates boost for borough
STORMONT’S so called “Tesco Tax” could fund small business rate relief for an additional 458 businesses in the borough of Coleraine, according to East Londonderry MP, Gregory Campbell.
‘Pray for Paisley’
DUP president James McClure has called on local people to pray for the Rev. Ian Paisley who remains in hospital with heart trouble.
Business success: we’ve got it licked!
A hundred and fifty Coleraine pupils aged 9 to 12 swapped the playground for the battleground when they went head to head against their teachers to design a new Sundae for Morelli’s in the ““Business Battleground - Ice-Cream Challenge”.
Catholic schools to merge in major education review
LOCAL Catholic schools could disappear in a radical shake-up of Catholic post-primary education.
Top marks to Millburn!
EDUCATION Minister, John O’Dowd, has emphasised the importance of raising educational standards during a visit to Millburn Primary School in Coleraine.
Ford congratulates Alliance on electoral success
ALLIANCE leader David Ford has spoken at East Londonderry Alliance Association’s Annual General Meeting in Portstewart, where he congratulated the Association on their successes in the recent elections.
Coleraine girl through to Soroptimist public speaking final
A schoolgirl has won the Coleraine heat for the opportunity to speak out at the Northern Ireland Final of Soroptimist International’s Annual Youth Award Public Speaking Competition, supported by Progressive Building Society,
Prince’s Trust course at NRC
THE Northern Regional College is now recruiting for the Prince’s Trust Team programme at its Coleraine campus.
Mothers Union meeting invite
ROGER and Sarah Cooke will be the guest speakers at the next meeting of the Mothers’ Union Coleraine Branch in the Brook Street Halls on Monday, February 13 from 8pm.
Friends honour Ryan Quinn in book of memories
FRIENDS of murdered teenager Ryan Quinn have presented a book of memories of their friend to his family.
RAFA holding AGM
THE Causeway Coast branch of the Royal Air Forces Association will hold their annual general meeting on Monday, February 13 at 2pm in the Royal British Legion, Dunluce Avenue, Portrush.
The Triangle: It’s ‘tired and shabby’
THE TRIANGLE area is a “disappointment” and would not entice visitors to the area now or in the future without substantial investment, according to a former Coleraine mayor.
Coleraine man fined for Mephadrone possession
A COLERAINE man, who was caught with Mephadrone, worth an estimated £15, in a Portrush night club has been fined £250 for being in possession of the Class B drug and a further £100 for obstructing police.
Manhole covers stolen
POLICE are appealing for information following the theft of three manhole covers taken from a compound at a property in the Dunluce Road/Ballymacrea Road area of Portrush.
Coleraine Breast Cancer Support Group meeting
THE Ulster Cancer Foundation’s (UCF) Coleraine breast cancer support group is holding its next meeting in Rathain Fold in Union Street, on Thursday, February 9 at 7.30pm.
Ex Tory minister Michael Portillo takes a train journey into Portrush
VIEWERS of the BBC programme Great Railway Journeys, presented by former politician Michael Portillo, were treated to stunning views of the beautiful coastlines of the Coleraine borough of Coleraine last Friday evening.
Mountfern gas leak leads to evacuation
A quick-thinking member of the public averted a potential explosion at an adult learning cenre in Coleraine last week.
Funeral held of man whose body was found at University
THE funeral has taken place of the man who was found dead in the grounds of Coleraine University last Tuesday morning.
McLeister accused granted bail
THE man charged with the manslaughter of Coleraine father-of-three Colin McLeister has had a bail application approved.
Criminal damage
POLICE are appealing for information following a report of criminal damage in Eglinton Street in Portrush in the early hours of Sunday morning, January 29.
Hoodies steal phone
POLICE are appealing for information following a theft in the Ballycastle Road area, Coleraine on Saturday, January 28.
Consultation begins on future of local police stations
CHIEF Inspector Nicky Thompson, Area Commander for Coleraine, is seeking the views of the local community on proposals to review the viability of Garvagh and Portrush police stations.
One day Cruse Bereavement workshop
FOLLOWING last year’s success Cruse Bereavement Care in Northern Ireland is pleased to launch its one-day workshops for 2012.
Wind turbine application on hold
PLANNING applications for two separate wind turbines have been put on hold because their location falls withing a parachute drop zone.
Minister Farry visits Ulster’s Coleraine campus
DEPARTMENT for Employment and Learning Minister, Stephen Farry, visited the Coleraine campus of the University of Ulster to receive a briefing on the University’s work in the field of teacher education.
Police urging vigilance against local burglaries
POLICE in Coleraine are urging the public to remain vigilant and protect their property against burglary.
Tribute paid to retiring Dr Clarke
A CONGREGATIONAL evening was held in Terrace Row Presbyterian Church on Saturday to pay tribute to the Rev Dr David Clarke and Mrs Hazel Clarke mark Dr Clarke’s retirement from the ministry.
‘Tesco voyeur’ walks free
A voyeuristic former prison officer, captivated by the changing room at his local Tesco’s store where he captured women on his mobile phone undressing, was freed after being ordered to undergo an 18-month sex offenders’ treatment programme.
Boxer dog stolen
POLICE are appealing for information following the theft of a male American boxer dog from the Causeway Coast Dog Rescue Centre on Long Commons, Coleraine.
Female assault - police issue appeal
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an incident which happened outside a supermarket at Riverside Park in Coleraine just before Christmas.
Big Alan is ‘doing it for the Port’
AN online campaign dreamed up by Alan ‘Mr Portrush’ Simpson to hide the derelict Metropole building behind a giant tarpaulin depicting Northern Ireland’s major golf winners is gathering pace.
Drink drive detections double
THE number of motorists detected for drink driving on local roads has more than doubled.
Portrush refurb takes a £3 million step closer
THE regeneration of Portrush moved another step closer this week when Coleraine Council agreed to proceed with a £3 million plan of improvement.
Council power over derelict buildings is limited, cautions Mayor Bradley
THE Mayor of Coleraine has said that Coleraine Council has limited powers when it comes to tackling the derelict buildings around Portrush.
Portrush Harbour technical feasibility study
COLERAINE Borough Council is finalising a Technical Feasibility Study for Portrush Harbour as a key element of the Sail West Project. Council is a partner in the Project which seeks to develop the marine leisure infrastructure, such as high quality harbours, along the North Coast of Ireland and the corresponding coastline of Scotland.
New appeal in Moffatt murder
THE family of Coleraine pensioner, Norman Moffatt, have made a new appeal for information on the 11th anniversary of his murder.
Tributes to late hotel businessman Leslie Griffin
TRIBUTES have been paid to hotelier and businessman Leslie Griffin who died at the weekend.
Speeding to be tackled at Agherton and Lissadell
THE Department of the Environment may be about to introduce anti-speeding measures at Agherton Road and Lisadell Avenue, according to a letter sent to Coleraine Borough Council.
Last call for criminals
POLICE in Coleraine are piloting a hi-tech scheme which allows them frontline access to evidence stored on digital devices such as mobile handsets and computers – paid for with cash taken from other criminals.
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Wednesday 22 February 2012
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