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Accused told acquaintance he stabbed pensioner
A man accused of murdering Coleraine pensioner NOrman Moffatt, admitted to a woman that he stabbed him, a court has been told.
School celebrating success and nurturing leaders for learning
Helen McCambridge, a Year 6 teacher at Mill Strand Integrated School & Nursery has become one of the youngest teachers to gain the Professional Qualification for Headship PQH(NI) in Northern Ireland.
The River Bann snapped by ISS
HERE is the River Bann - captured from the International Space Station (ISS).
MP keeps pressure on over DVA jobs
East Londonderry MP, Gregory Campbell has again written to Transport Minister Stephen Hammond MP re-iterating the strong case for the DVA to remain in Coleraine.
Tears, laughter and lots of memories at leaving Mass for Loreto College pupils
THE Class of 2013 and their parents celebrated the end of seven happy years at Loreto College with a special Mass held celebrated by Father Raymond McCullagh last Thursday evening.
Royal seal of approval for ‘Digital Causeway’
The Mayor of Coleraine, Councillor Sam Cole welcomed His Royal Highness, Prince Michael of Kent to the Borough yesterday (Monday), to discuss economic development.
Arts Committee offers double bursary chance for the John Hewitt Summer School
RESIDENTS of the Borough with an interest in arts and literature will be excited to know that thanks to Coleraine Borough Arts Committee, there are not one but TWO bursaries to be awarded to attend this year’s John Hewitt International Summer School in Armagh in late July.
Council plans are an attack on ‘responsible dog owners’
THE dog control orders that Coleraine Borough Council have put out for consultation are an “attack on responsible dog owners,” according to a member of the Barking Mad protest group.
Over £6.6m spent on road works in Coleraine area
THE Transport Minister, Danny Kennedy has commended Roads Service and its contractors for “delivering a comprehensive range of road schemes and maintenance work” costing £6.62 million in the past year in Coleraine.
Average house price on north coast just under £120k
THE average house price on the North Coast is now £119,934.
Daniel named Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet for Co Londonderry
CASTLEROCK Cadet Daniel Hatcher has been honoured at a ceremony at Hillsborough Castle where he was formally appointed to serve in the role of Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet for the County of Londonderry for the coming year.
Ranger McCormick’s parents guest of honour at Royal Irish Regiment evening
THE parents of a young Coleraine soldier killed in Afghanistan on Remembrance Sunday will be the guest of honour at a special evening of music in aid of the Royal Irish Regiment Benevolent Fund in Londonderry next month.
Coleraine Heart Town puts their best foot forward!
COLERAINE Heart Town put their best foot forward as they took part in British Heart Foundation (BHF) Northern Ireland’s Heart Walk, starting at Christie Park in Coleraine.
‘We’re more than just a football club’
REPRESENTATIVES from Coleraine Football Club made a heartfelt plea to Coleraine Borough Council last Tuesday night in their fight to have a 3G pitch installed at Coleraine Showgrounds.
47 suicide deaths in constituency
FORTY seven people took their own lives in the East Derry constituency from 2009 to 2011 - according to figures obtained by SDLP MLA John Dallat.
Get your hands on £100,000
CAUSEWAY Enterprise Agency and its ten local business “champions” launched the £100,000 Venture Causeway competition last week and invited local businesses and start-ups to pitch for a slice of the £100,000 prize.
Council’s 100k play boost for Portrush
COLERAINE Borough Council has invested in £100,000 of new equipment to ensure that high quality play facilities are provided for children in the Portrush area.
Let’s make NW200 safe and enjoyable: police chief
With crowds in excess of 100,000 expected to descend on Portrush for the 2013 International North West 200 festival, police are urging the public to play their part in a safe and enjoyable week for everyone.
Moffatt murder trial
A man accused of the murder of Coleraine pensioner Norman Moffatt will go on trial later this week.
Family thrilled as Moyes nets football’s top job
The Coleraine cousin of the new Manchester United manager has spoken of the family’s pride at David Moyes’ achievements.
‘Knife and sledgehammer’ used in assault
POLICE are investigating a report that a knife and sledgehammer were used in an assault in Coleraine town centre.
Orange war memorial destroyed
AN Orange Order war memorial in Coleraine has been desecrated in an attack.
Talented musician Robyn so proud of his Kilrea roots
KILREA born singer-songwriter Robyn G Shiels cheekily describes himself as ‘Johnny Cash mixed with a bit of Joey Dunlop’.
Local businesses shortlisted in tourism awards
The Northern Ireland Tourist Board last week revealed the shortlist for the 2013 Northern Ireland Tourism Awards, in association with Diageo NI.
Ten investors, £100,000 and a million opportunities
TEN local business champions have teamed up with Causeway Enterprise Agency, to create a £100,000 pot of gold to develop “Venture Causeway” an exciting new venture capital competition sponsored by Coleraine Borough Council and the University of Ulster with the core aim of sparking innovation and job creation in the Coleraine area.
Coleraine jobseekers and employers say ‘yes’ to YES
The Youth Employment Scheme (YES) event held on 24 April at Coleraine Leisure Centre has proved to be a major success.
‘Van the man’at Dunluce Castle - win tickets!
YOU heard it here first - Van Morrison is coming to Dunluce Castle.
New stadium could be built by 2017
COLERAINE’S new state of the art sports stadium at Rugby Avenue could be in use by 2017, and Coleraine Football Club have agreed in principle to become anchor tenants.
Christine named ‘Softlink School Librarian of the Year’
COLERAINE High School librarian, Christine McKeever has won the accolade of the Softlink New School Librarian of the Year competition.
£250k boost for Waterside and Bridge Street
SOCIAL Develoment Minister, Nelson McCausland has annoucend funding of £250,000 for a revitalisation scheme in Coleraine.
Think bike: Bann Wheelers help police highlight safety advice
As the road cycling season gets into gear, the Police Service of Northern Ireland teamed up with local Club Bann Wheelers to issue important advice for cyclists and other road users.
Magilligan Prison: Engaging the North West
Following the announcement from Justice Minister David Ford to retain and redevelop Magilligan Prison, Causeway Chamber arranged for representatives of Causeway Chamber to meet and engage with the Northern Ireland Prison Service.
Aghadowey WI hold monthly meeting
Vice-President Rhoda Pollock welcomed members to the April Meeting of Aghadowey WI.
Campbell hails Invest NI visit
EAST Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell has welcomed the latest visit by Invest NI’s International Sales representatives to the Causeway Coast last week as a further step in the right direction in attracting inward investment to the area.
Police found two bags of drugs in stashed in Coleraine woman’s underwear: court
POLICE stopped and searched a Coleraine woman and found two small bags of drugs stashed in...her underwear.
Cancer Radiotheraphy information session
Are you or someone close to you due to have radiotherapy treatment?
Bannsiders all set for Council date
REPRESENTATIVES of Coleraine Football Club will make a presentation to Council tonight (Tuesday) as they bid to push their application for a new 3G pitch at The Showgrounds over the line.
STATUE CALL FOR HERO GREGG
MANCHESTER United legend Harry Gregg could be bronzed in a statue in Coleraine Town Centre.
NRC promoting health and well being
NORTHERN Regional College is embarking on a series of events across its campuses to promote and create a culture with the health and well-being of the workforce at the heart of its planned activities.
NRC students learn how to Be the Boss
NRC students are taking part in the series of workshops across the college to create business Ideas that could improve their local area and at the same time be enterprising and commercially viable.
Would you like to establish a Health Walking Group?
The Neighbourhood Renewal Health Coordinator has linked in with the Physical Activity Coordinator for the Northern Trust to organise a Walk Leaders training course in the Coleraine area.
Local woman phoned 999 to demand lift home from hospital
A 55-YEAR-OLD woman from Portrush was intoxicated at Causeway Hospital where she was abusive to staff telling them it was their “f--king job” to get her a lift home and then she phoned police asking for them for transport to her house.
An eyesore no more
THE site of the former Strand Hotel, for many years an eyesore blighting Portstewart, has been demolished.
HUNGRY TOWN
TODAY The Coleraine Times can reveal the shocking scale of hunger among families and young people in Coleraine.
Creative pupils ‘Make Art Not Waste’
A PUPIL from Coleraine High School has won an art competition organised by RiverRidge Recycling.
Running for Chrisy
A group of Coleraine friends will be pounding the pavements at the Belfast City Marathon in memory of a loved one who died from cancer.
Bottleneck could cause child’s death
A Coleraine residents group is calling on DRD Roads Service to tackle a parking issue to prevent a child being killed on a local street.
Garvagh: ‘The town that police have forgotten’
A LOCAL MLA says people in rural areas have no idea how to get in contact with police.
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Weather for Coleraine
Thursday 23 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 6 C to 9 C
Wind Speed: 28 mph
Wind direction: North
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 4 C to 12 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
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