Mid Ulster Mail (Portadown, Northern Ireland) back issues from June 2008:
Arsonists must be caught: McCrea.
Jun 02, 2008 ... DUP Assemblyman Ian McCrea is urging the public to come forward with information about two malicious fires in Magherafelt before "life is lost." Councillor McCrea pointed out that there had been a number of similar incidents in the Queen's Avenue/Sperrin estates in recent years ...
Three more deaths in Northern Trust linked to superbug.
Jun 04, 2008 ... HEALTH Minister Michael McGimpsey must do all in his power to restore public confidence in hospitals following the C-difficle outbreak, Sinn Fein MLA Michelle O'Neill said today. Her comments came as it was revealed three more deaths in the Northern Trust were linked to the ...
Man attacked in car park.
Jun 04, 2008 ... Police are investigating an assault that took place in the car park on St Patrick's Street in Draperstown on Saturday afternoon (1st). It is understood a man suffered bruising to the face and body as a result of the incident, which involved two males sometime between 2.30pm and ...
Accident appeal.
Jun 06, 2008 ... POLICE are appealing for information on a road accident which happened in Coalisland last Sunday (June 1). Shortly before 8.20am it was reported that a Hyundai car carrying three men had left the road and struck a tree at Dungannon Road. One man was taken ...
Burglary reported.
Jun 06, 2008 ... POLICE are probing a burglary at the Drum Road in Cookstown. It occurred between 2pm and 11:45pm on Saturday (May 31). Two vehicles were taken from the house (at the Cookstown end of the ...
Fires treated as 'malicious' by police.
Jun 06, 2008 ... DUP Assemblyman Ian McCrea is urging the public to come forward with information about two malicious fires in Magherafelt before "life is lost." Councillor McCrea pointed out that there had been a number of similar incidents in the Queen's Avenue/Sperrin estates in recent years ...
MBE honour for Cookstown woman.
Jun 06, 2008 ... COOKSTOWN woman Anne Rossiter McMurray celebrated her recent MBE achievement for contribution to women in enterprise in Northern Ireland. Anne received her award from Prince Charles at an investiture at Buckingham Palace on May 16. Anne, who was educated at Cookstown ...
O'Kane property trial adjourned in Turkey.
Jun 06, 2008 ... JUDGES are considering evidence in the case of South Derry man Kevin O'Kane ( pictured right) who is accused of running a [pounds sterling]2.5m property scam in Turkey. The trial of the former Bellaghy man was adjourned in Bodrum this week after it heard from 25 alleged victims ...
Town braced for tartan invasion.
Jun 06, 2008 ... THE Mid-Ulster Section will host their 54th Annual Pipe Band and Drum Majors championships on Saturday, June 14 in Cookstown High School Sports Arena at noon for the bands and 11.30am for drum majors' dress. The contest will have the sights and sounds of 49 bands and 49 drum ...
Group shares in lottery windfall.
Jun 06, 2008 ... A COOKSTOWN group, celebrating its 40th anniversary, is sharing in a lottery windfall announced earlier this week by Awards For All. The National Lottery's small grants scheme is awarding over [pounds sterling]6,000 to Derryloran Ladies Bowling Club as part of a grants rollout ...
Vehicle 'believed to have been stolen'.
Jun 06, 2008 ... A 31-YEAR-OLD man from Cookstown was arrested on Monday (June 2) on suspicion of handling stolen goods. He was arrested at Fountain Road in a vehicle which is ...
Vandals target Free Presbyterian Church.
Jun 06, 2008 ... THE DUP chairman of Magherafelt Council, Paul McLean, has strongly condemned vandals who damaged coping stones at Calvary Free Presbyterian Church in the town. Councillor McLean, who serves on the church committee, described it as "wanton destruction" which served no cause. ...
Public views sought on station futures.
Jun 06, 2008 ... A SERIES of public meetings have been arranged over the next few weeks as the move to close police stations in the district picks up pace. Stewartstown, Coagh and Pomeroy stations are all facing the axe and residents are now going to have their say on the future of policing in ...
Sinn Fein set to take Chair in Magherafelt.
Jun 06, 2008 ... IT'S Sinn Fein's turn to take over the top post at Magherafelt District Council. Councillors will meet next Tuesday to elect a replacement for outgoing first citizen - the DUP's Paul McLean. Former leader of the Sinn Fein council grouping, Councillor Sean McPeake, ...
Accident victim named.
Jun 06, 2008 ... THE man who died following a road accident last Friday afternoon (May 30) on the Coalisland Road, Dungannon was Patrick McMorrow from Castlefields in the town. He ...
Youths on funeral parlour roof.
Jun 06, 2008 ... POLICE were called to a funeral parlour at Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, on Tuesday after a number of youths were spotted on its roof. ...
Let's Talk in town.
Jun 06, 2008 ... THE popular Let's Talk television programme will be in Magherafelt on Thursday (June 19). Presented by Mark Carruthers, it will broadcast from the campus of Sperrin College on Pound Road in the town. Local people are being given the chance to be in the studio ...
Drugs arrest made.
Jun 06, 2008 ... A 23-YEAR-OLD man was arrested in Cookstown last Thursday (May 29) on suspicion of ...
Molesworth St arrest.
Jun 06, 2008 ... A 17-YEAR-OLD Cookstown man was arrested in Molesworth Street on suspicion of using disorderly ...
Castledawson mansion house celebrates 240 years.
Jun 06, 2008 ... SITUATED in the tranquil surroundings of Moyola Park in Castledawson, "The Mansion House" here celebrates 240 years in existence. Finished in the year of 1768 while under the proprietorship of Arthur Dawson,the building has had many references down the years, some of which are ...
Ulster Unionist lined up for council chair.
Jun 06, 2008 ... THE Ulster Unionists will take over at the helm of Cookstown District Council for the in-coming year. The new chairman and vice-chairman will take over from Ian ...
The last post.
Jun 06, 2008 ... IT'S the last post as the axe finally comes down on four facilities in the Cookstown and Magherafelt areas following a six-week public consultation. As previously reported in the MAIL at the beginning of April, Clonoe, Sandholes and Killycolpy Post Offices will close their doors ...
Creeper burglary.
Jun 06, 2008 ... A MAN returned to his home on Derrychrin Road, Coagh at approximately 1am to find the downstairs window of his ...
Soap stars call 'Inn'.
Jun 06, 2008 ... TWO famous faces from the soap world paid a surprise visit to Castledawson last week. Tina O'Brien who played Sarah Platt in Coronation Street and Ryan Thomas (her on-screen husband Jason Grimshaw) who is still in the series, enjoyed the hospitality at The Inn in Castledawson ...
New chairman for Lantra.
Jun 06, 2008 ... LANTRA, the Sector Skills Council for environmental and land-based industries, which has an office in Magherafelt, has appointed a new chairman for its NI Industry Forum. Crosby Cleland from Cleland Fencing will succeed John Rankin OBE who is to stand down after seven years in ...
PARENTS WIDEN KATIE'S APPEAL.
Jun 06, 2008 ... "We've received a lot of support and encouragement from local people," said Gary. "So far we've raised about [pounds sterling]6,500, but the campaign hasn't taken off yet. "Collections were taken up at churches at the weekend and there are three private dinners being organised ...
PLEASE HELP OUR LITTLE KATIE.
Jun 06, 2008 ... A MAGHERAFELT couple are trying to raise thousands of pounds to give their chronically ill baby daughter "a fighting chance of life." Gary McCann and Mekila Maguire, of Sandy Braes, are appealing to MAIL readers and the general public to help them in their agonizing plight. ...
Money changing scam: three arrests.
Jun 06, 2008 ... POLICE in Magherafelt are warning retailers to be wary of money changing scams following a suspicious incident at premises in the town on Thursday afternoon. It is understood three men entered the shop asking to change large notes into smaller ones. The 'customers' ...
Collisions rise but deaths fall on our roads.
Jun 12, 2008 ... ACCORDING to the 2007/08 Injury Road Traffic Collision (RTC) Statistics released by the Police this week the number of people killed or seriously injured (KSI casualties) decreased by 136 (10.3%), with 18 fewer deaths and 118 fewer people seriously injured during 2007/08 compared with the ...
Ten days of 'spot on' deals!
Jun 12, 2008 ... THERE'S never been a better time to change your car as Charles Hurst is offering you an opportunity to benefit from some very special offers on an incredible choice of quality new and used vehicles. The Charles Hurst 10 day 'Spot On' event started on Thursday 5th June and runs ...
First birthday party for Ty Tots.
Jun 12, 2008 ... TY TOTS, at Unit 1, 3A Kilycoply Road, Cookstown (beside Garden World), opened for business at the start of June 2007 with the aim of providing a one-stop shop for parents and parents-to-be. Originally the shop was based on one floor, but six months after opening the demand was ...
Pomeroy history book launch.
Jun 12, 2008 ... POMEROY Historical Society is launching its history book, 'Gateway to the Past' tomorrow (Friday, June 13) in the Resource Centre, Main Street, at 7.30pm. The publication is the result of several months of work which has been undertaken by the committee of Pomeroy Historical ...
Get away from it all at Corick House.
Jun 12, 2008 ... GET away to wonderful County Tyrone were a warm welcome awaits you at Corick House - a charming 17th century William and Mary house. Set amongst meandering streams and winding country roads in the heart of the beautiful Clogher Valley which is renowned for its breathtaking views ...
McGlone raises disability planning appeal issue.
Jun 12, 2008 ... SDLP Mid-Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone raised the issue of planning appeals delays which affect people of disability in need of accommodation during Assembly Question Time on Monday. In a question to First Minister Peter Robinson he asked what actions could be taken by the Office of ...
House price fall continues in May.
Jun 12, 2008 ... THE Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors housing survey for May, which is sponsored by Ulster Bank, points to continued house price falls in Northern Ireland. It reports, however, a marginal improvement in sentiment among chartered surveyors from April. The ...
Council's 'new build' plans drawn up.
Jun 12, 2008 ... THIS year the newbuild starts targets have been drawn from the New Housing Agenda for Northern Ireland and in keeping with the increased targets we have increased the gross number of units in the five year programme, Housing Executive Area Manager Sean Mackie said. "The annual ...
Slight rise in Housing Executive stock spend for year ahead.
Jun 12, 2008 ... SLIGHTLY more money is to be invested in Magherafelt's housing stock this year by the Housing Executive, the local Council heard on Tuesday. Area Manager Sean Mackie said: "The District Housing Plan details the range of strategic factors, issues and initiatives which impact on ...
Almost 500 on Housing Executive waiting list in Magherafelt Council area.
Jun 12, 2008 ... ALMOST 500 are on the Housing Executive's waiting list in Magherafelt, the local District Council was told. As the Housing Executive commences a round of consultations with District Councils across Northern Ireland, Director of Design and Property Services, John McPeake ...
Draperstown assault appeal.
Jun 12, 2008 ... POLICE investigating an assault that took place in the car park on St Patrick's Street in Draperstown on Saturday (June 1) are appealing for information. It is understood a man suffered bruising to the face and body as a result of the incident, which involved two males sometime ...
Irish Food Guide coup for businesses.
Jun 12, 2008 ... TWO local food businesses have been celebrating winning awards. JC Stewart Food Hall in Magherafelt has been included again in the famous Bridgestone Irish Food Guide of the best places to eat, shop and stay in Ireland. And Paul Stewart of JC Stewart in Magheraelt ...
[pounds sterling]2.4 million roads investment for Cookstown area.
Jun 12, 2008 ... REGIONALl Development Minister Conor Murphy has announced a [pounds sterling]2.4million investment for the Cookstown area this year. Speaking ahead of Tuesday night's meeting between Roads Service and Cookstown District Council, the minister outlined a number of schemes taking ...
Kittens dumped in skip.
Jun 12, 2008 ... TWO kittens have been found inside a plastic bag dumped in a skip in Cookstown, prompting calls for animal owners to take urgent measures to reduce unwanted litters. And during the same week, a cardboard box containing four to five kittens was left in a remote rural area near ...
Funding boost for Agewell.
Jun 12, 2008 ... THE Agewell programme which aims to improve safety, health and well-being of the most vulnerable older people in Cookstown, Magherafelt and Dungannon has been awarded [pounds sterling]35,000. This initiative, led by Magherafelt Area Partnership, between various statutory and ...
Development named.
Jun 12, 2008 ... A HOUSING development off Killymascally Road, Ardboe is to be called Kiltagh Drive. The Policy, ...
Recycling point plan for Desertmartin.
Jun 12, 2008 ... MAGHERAFELT District Council is keen to provide a community recycling point at Desertmartin. Members heard that a site has been identified adjacent to the public toilets in ...
Window broken.
Jun 12, 2008 ... POLICE in Magherafelt are investigating damaged caused to the front window of a shop on Market Street. It is understood to have happened sometime ...
Sons of William parade praised.
Jun 12, 2008 ... DUP Mid Ulster MLA and Chairman of Cookstown District Council Cllr Ian McCrea has congratulated Cookstown Sons of William on a successful band parade held in the Cookstown recently. Mr McCrea said: "The parade was a great ...
Assault appeal.
Jun 12, 2008 ... THE police are appealing for witnesses to an assault in Church Street, Cookstown, in the early hours of Saturday (May 31). A man ...
Handbag stolen from car.
Jun 12, 2008 ... A CAR window was smashed and a handbag stolen from a car parked at Moortown chapel, Ardboe Road, at around 8pm on Thursday (June 5). ...
Castledawson woman bound over after assault.
Jun 12, 2008 ... A CASTLEDAWSON woman was bound over at Magherafelt Court to keep the peace for a year on personal bail of [pounds sterling]200. Freda Ann Selfridge (37), of Moyola Avenue in the village, was convicted of assaulting Pamela Henry on ...
Streets 'less safe since Troubles ended'.
Jun 12, 2008 ... A MAJOR new report on the views of women was launched in Cookstown recently. And according to the report many women feel that the streets of Northern Ireland are more dangerous now than at the height of the Troubles. They fear drugs, knife crime, happy-slapping, ...
Stolen car appeal.
Jun 12, 2008 ... POLICE are keen to trace the whereabouts of a car stolen from Riverside Drive in Cookstown. The green Seat Alhambra, registration XJI 3287, was taken from outside a house ...
Cookstown bids final farewell to Fifi and Fufu.
Jun 12, 2008 ... IT'S the final day of Cookstown's early summer street entertainment programme this Saturday (June 14) when Fifi the Poodle and Fufu the Elephant will be bidding farewell. The furry duo who have generated something of a cult following in recent weeks, will be joined by the ...
Cllr Shiels hosts roads walkabout across district.
Jun 12, 2008 ... ULSTER Unionist councillor George Shiels recently hosted "a walkabout" across Magherafelt District's roads, dealing specifically with traffic calming. He highlighted areas of concern at Maghera, Dromore Primary School Desertmartin and in Magherafelt at Leckagh and Killowen ...
Coagh mast 'relief'.
Jun 12, 2008 ... RESIDENTS in Coagh who have been campaigning against the installation of a telecommunications mast say they are relieved at the withdrawal of the planning application. The decision was made this week by 02 to withdraw the application for the mast at Urbal Road. ...
Police appeal after Orange Hall damage.
Jun 12, 2008 ... ALMOST [pounds sterling]200 worth of damage was caused to an Orange Hall at Lisaclare Road, Stewartstown last month. Aughalargue Orange Hall sustained damage caused by stones and among the items broken was the security light. The attack happened sometime around May 17 ...
Council delay 'joint flags' consideration.
Jun 12, 2008 ... MAGHERAFELT District Council has deferred consideration of a joint flags protocol for the area drawn up by the PSNI. Members supported a proposal from Sinn Fein councillor Sean Kerr, who urged the council to raise the matter under the auspices of the District Policing ...
Delegation puts case for Maghera High to Minister.
Jun 12, 2008 ... A DELEGATION of cross party politicians met the Education Minister on Monday to urge her to keep Maghera High School open. In a joint statement released after the meeting the DUP team, led by Assemblyman Ian McCrea said, "For some time now the DUP representatives have made ...
Kerr welcomes Craigadick scheme.
Jun 12, 2008 ... ROADS Service may start work on a new footpath and lighting scheme at Craigadick Road, Maghera, according to local Sinn Fein councillor Sean Kerr. Mr Kerr said "significant progress" had been following talks and only minor issues stood in the way of work commencing. ...
A rainbow of cultures!
Jun 12, 2008 ... ARTS, sports and children's outdoor activities came under the spotlight today during Culture Minister Edwin Poots' visit to Cookstown. During his fact-finding mission, the Minister visited Mid-Ulster Sports Arena, the Burnavon Arts Centre and Ballyronan Marina. ...
Desertmartin group holds talks with PSNI and SDLP.
Jun 12, 2008 ... DESERTMARTIN Community Group held separate talks with representatives from the SDLP and PSNI over the past week. Chairman David Best described the meetings as "very good". He said matters of concern to villagers were raised with the police, such as anti-social ...
Window smashed at retail park.
Jun 12, 2008 ... POLICE are investigating an incident at Peacocks clothing store at the Broadfields Retail Park on Saturday (June 7). A window was smashed with a metal pole overnight, causing [pounds sterling]3000 worth of ...
COUNCIL PITCH IN WITH HOCKEY FUNDING BOOST.
Jun 12, 2008 ... COOKSTOWN District Council is to give [pounds sterling]90,000 towards the hockey club to fund a proposed new project. The announcemement was made during a recent meeting of the council's Development Committee at which, Stephen Cuddy, Vice Chair of Cookstown Hockey Club, gave ...
'NO BRIDGES WERE BUILT'.
Jun 12, 2008 ... THE outgoing vice-chairman of Cookstown District Council said he is disappointed that the DUP chairman did not use the year 'to build bridges' during his time in office. The comments were made by Sinn Fein's Oliver Molloy at Tuesday night's meeting of the council, during which ...
WOMEN IN CHARGE!
Jun 12, 2008 ... TWO women have been elected to the top posts on Magherafelt District Council - creating a piece of local government history. Sinn Fein's Kate McEldowney was elected to the chair, while the DUP's Anne Forde is the new vice-chair It's believed to be the first time two ...