A SUSPICIOUS device that sparked a security alert in Belfast has been declared an 'elaborate hoax'. Police received a report of a suspicious device in the Manse Road area of Castlereagh at around 2.40pm on Friday. The road was closed at its junctions with Garland Hill and Church Road and motorists and members of the public were urged to avoid the area. Officers attended the … [Read more...] about Suspicious device that sparked Belfast security alert declared an ‘elaborate hoax’
Arrest made in Ann Widdecombe murder investigation
POLICE investigating the murder of politician Ann Widdecombe have made an arrest. A 28-year-old man was last night detained at an address in the South Yorkshire area on suspicion of murder. The suspect, who is described by police as a white British national, is now in custody. "We were supported by Counter Terrorism Policing North East and South Yorkshire Police who carried out … [Read more...] about Arrest made in Ann Widdecombe murder investigation
Firefighters face hostile crowd in Co. Tyrone during one of more than 50 bonfire-related incidents on Eleventh Night
FIREFIGHTERS were forced to withdraw from a bonfire in Co. Tyrone on Saturday due to a hostile crowd during one of more than 50 bonfire-related incidents on the Eleventh Night. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) described the matter as an isolated incident but highlighted the pressure the bonfires placed on the service. Of the 151 operational incidents the … [Read more...] about Firefighters face hostile crowd in Co. Tyrone during one of more than 50 bonfire-related incidents on Eleventh Night
Man dies after falling from bonfire in east Belfast
A MAN has died after falling from an Eleventh Night bonfire in east Belfast. The incident occurred in the Braniel area on Friday night. The man, who has been named locally as Warren Lyttle, was taken to hospital but passed away on Saturday. "Very sad to hear of the tragic incident at Braniel bonfire last night," said Alliance councillor Michael Long. "My thoughts are with the … [Read more...] about Man dies after falling from bonfire in east Belfast
Tributes paid to DRS founder Fiona Recker
TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of Fiona Recker, the founder and Group Chief Executive of DRS Bond Management Limited, who has died after a long illness. Fiona Recker In a statement, the company said Ms Recker had been unwell for many years but had continued to lead the business with "commitment and dedication to the end". A private family funeral is due to take … [Read more...] about Tributes paid to DRS founder Fiona Recker