Recently added articles from Ballymoney & Moyle Times (Ballymena, Northern Ireland):
FLEECE CAMERAS?
Jul 30, 2008 ... BALLYMONEY motorists are among the hardest hit by speeding fines in Northern Ireland with local people forking out TEN TIMES more on tickets than those in Coleraine last year alone. Latest figures show Ballymoney drivers were slapped with [pounds sterling]52,980 worth of fixed ...
Furious response to republican claims regarding Rasharkin unrest.
Jul 30, 2008 ... SUGGESTIONS that Rasharkin could become a 'no-go area' for future Loyalist band parades have provoked a furious response from local Unionist politicians. In last week's Times, Sinn Fein MLA Daithi McKay said that following the highly publicised clashes between rival factions ...
Stirring up a hornet's nest?
Jul 30, 2008 ... THIS insect - larger than a 50 pence piece - may stir up something of a hornet's nest in Ballymoney. The Times was contacted by Fiona McKane (61), from Carnany Gardens, who said she came across the insect whilst out shopping in the town. She said: "I never saw any ...
Man alleged to have put knife to woman's throat.
Jul 30, 2008 ... A BALLYCASTLE man was remanded in custody on Friday to allow police to carry out further enquiries after his former partner alleged he put a knife to her throat and then when she went to the police sent her a menacing text message. The woman later contacted the PSNI to say she ...
Boy (12) is found drunk.
Jul 30, 2008 ... A 12-YEAR-OLD boy had to be taken home by police after he was found drunk in Ballymoney at the weekend. The youngster was discovered staggering alone through the streets of the town at 8.30pm on Friday. A concerned member of the public contacted police who picked him ...
Bike fans revving up for Roonthatoon once again.
Jul 30, 2008 ... BALLYMONEY will come to a standstill this Monday evening as over 40 vintage motorbikes rumble their way through the centre of the town. Some of the finest machines from across Northern Ireland and the UK will be on show for the third annual Roonthatoon show. And the ...
Hellboy heads for Whitepark Bay!
Jul 30, 2008 ... THE north coast area in and around Ballintoy, Whitepark Bay and the Giant's Causeway will feature in a blockbuster film due for release here soon. In fact in 'Hellboy II - The Golden Army' part of the north coast actually comes alive! Hellboy - a demon brought to ...
PEER Leadership success with police.
Jul 29, 2008 ... OVER [pounds sterling]29,000 has been contributed from Ballymoney LSP to support three new police projects. During the annual District Policing Partnership report, Chief Inspector David Wallace said: "Two police officers (Colin Gibson and Tommy Linton) have now completed an OCN ...
The eagle has landed ... in the Glens.
Jul 29, 2008 ... STUNNING golden eagles have been spotted in the Antrim Glens, Ballycastle's Ballypatrick Forest and Rathlin Island, it has emerged. The Golden Eagle Trust, which is trying to establish a breeding population of golden eagles in County Donegal, said fifty golden eagles were ...
Over [pounds sterling]24,000 for Three Way Tipper.
Jul 29, 2008 ... BALLYMONEY Borough Council has agreed to buy a Three Way Tipper costing [pounds sterling]24,895. During a recent Leisure and Amenities Committee meeting, members heard: "The tenders were received following public advertisement for one 4750kg GVW Three Way Tipper, with a GTW of ...
New Hydrostatic tractor for Ballymoney.
Jul 29, 2008 ... BALLYMONEY Borough Council has agreed to buy a Hydrostatic Tractor with Quick Fit Loader costing [pounds sterling]19,700. During a recent Leisure and Amenities Committee meeting, members heard: "The tenders were received following public advertisement for one 40-45HP diesel, 4 ...
Knife crime a major threat to society, McClure.
Jul 29, 2008 ... DUP President, James McClure, has warned that knife crime remains a major threat to society. Welcoming an announcement by Justice Minister Paul Goggins that the maximum jail sentence for carrying a knife is to double from two years to four, Mr. McClure said the new measures must ...
Call for all-Ireland approach.
Jul 29, 2008 ... Moyle councillor, Oliver McMullan has said that rural regeneration and sustainable rural development can best be achieved through an All Ireland approach. Cllr McMullan said: ...
Lorry broke through crash barrier as train approached.
Jul 29, 2008 ... A TRAIN load of passengers narrowly escaped injury when a lorry broke through a level crossing barrier in Ballymoney. The incident occurred at the Kilraughts Road crossing shortly after 3.30pm on Thursday. The red lorry attempted to cross the track after the barrier ...
Be alert to scams warn police.
Jul 29, 2008 ... The PSNI's Fraud Unit have reminded both businesses and private individuals of the need to be alert to various types of frauds/scams being practised within Northern Ireland. A spokesperson said: "In Northern Ireland, an increasing number of emails and letters are received ...
Councillors protest over travel costs increase.
Jul 29, 2008 ... BALLYMONEY councillors have voted to write to 'officials' expressing their dissatisfaction at the level of increase in travelling allowances, in the light of the soaring fuel costs. The news was revealed after members were informed of the Departments revised allowances for ...
Minister marks Bushmills' 400th anniversary.
Jul 29, 2008 ... TOURISM Minister Arlene Foster visited Bushmills Distillery to mark the 400th anniversary of whiskey making in the area and celebrate its contribution to tourism. Bushmills Distillery, Ireland's oldest working distillery, is also a key tourist attraction where visitors can ...
Ulster Scots cultural boost in the Glebe.
Jul 29, 2008 ... UNDERSTANDING of the culture of the Ulster Scots was given a boost in the Glebeside estate last week when workshops in fluting, cooking, dancing and piping were just a small part of the Ulster Scots Summer School. Starting on Monday 14 July the Glebeside Community Association ...
McShane requests meeting.
Jul 29, 2008 ... Sinn Fein policing spokesperson for Moyle, Cllr. Cara McShane is requesting a meeting with the Police Ombudsman, following allegations involving the PSNI and a member of the public in ...
Coulter urges closer Ulster-Canada links.
Jul 29, 2008 ... Rev Dr Robert Coulter, the Ulster Unionist Party Assembly member for North Antrim and UUP Stormont Commissioner, says the Northern Ireland economy can be further boosted by developing the Province's strong ties with its Commonwealth partner Canada. Assemblyman Dr Coulter made ...