Tyrone Times - Tyrone News Feed

McCrea delighted at response to Farmwatch event

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:11:36 GMT

MID-ULSTER DUP MLA Ian McCrea has expressed his delight at the overwhelming response to the Farmwatch event held at Coagh Sports Centre last Friday.

Road safety funding event for Cookstown

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:44:22 GMT

AN information session on funding for community-led road safety projects will be held in Cookstown next week.

Police warn of lottery scam

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:32:22 GMT

POLICE in Omagh would advise local people to be wary of unsolicited correspondence claiming that they have won money or prizes in lotteries or competitions.

Man arrested at Dungannon cannabis factory denied bail

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:32:03 GMT

A MAN arrested at a £200,000 cannabis factory in Dungannon told Belfast Crown Court that he was only at the present at the premises to carry out concreting work.

Overend support for Community Relations Week

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:52:01 GMT

ULSTER Unionist MLA for Mid-Ulster Sandra Overend helped launch Community Relations Week 2013 at an event in Parliament Buildings.

Revitilisation plans for Cookstown

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:38:39 GMT

MID-ULSTER DUP MLA Ian McCrea has welcomed the announcement by party colleague and Social Development Minister, Nelson McCausland MLA that his department will be funding £106,000 to aid in a number of revitalisation projects in Cookstown.

Cookstown new home of Rivers Agency

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:41:16 GMT

POLITICIANS have welcomed the news that the headquarters of the Rivers Agency is to be relocated from Belfast to Cookstown, announced last week by Agriculture Minister Michelle O’Neill.

Magherafelt resurfacing work ‘good news’

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:28:47 GMT

THE Ulster Unionist Party’s Mid-Ulster MLA Sandra Overend has welcomed confirmation of the commencement date for a major resurfacing and reconstruction scheme for Queens Avenue, Kirk Avenue and Kirk Lane in Magherafelt, by her party colleague, Roads Minister Danny Kennedy MLA.

Moe’s Cookstown finalists in ‘Bar of the Year’ awards

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:23:42 GMT

MOE’S Bar Cookstown are delighted to announce that they are finalists in ‘Bar of the Year’ and ‘Style Bar Of The Year’ at the Licensed & Catering News Awards 2013.

Cash boost for Sperrins Gateway Landscape Partnership

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:56:09 GMT

THE Sperrins Gateway Landscape Partnership will benefit from a £12,000 Natural Heritage Grant to develop a ‘Spurs of Rock’ geodiversity strategy over the next two years.

Police make weekend arrests

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:49:18 GMT

POLICE in Magherafelt made a number of arrests over the weekend as part of ongoing efforts to keep the community safe.

Dungannon firm win big French business contract

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:25:36 GMT

A DUNGANNON based recycling manufacturer has won a new business contract worth around half a million pounds in France.

£276k funding to target unemployment

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:25:26 GMT

A NEW training and employability programme for the Coalisland and Dungannon areas has been made possible after the Department of Social Development announced funding of £276,000 for the initiative.

McGlone concern over road works suspension

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:57:52 GMT

SDLP Economy Spokesperson and Chairman of the Enterprise Trade and Investment Committee at Stormont, Patsy McGlone has requested a meeting with the Minister for Regional Development over the suspension of road works in Northern Ireland during the G8 summit.

Boundary Proposals to be considered

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:57:45 GMT

Sinn Féin Councillor, Sean Clarke, has said the recent proposals outlining the District Electoral Areas for the new Mid Ulster Council will be scrutinised over coming weeks.

MEP outlines funding opportunities to local groups

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:57:38 GMT

Diane Dodds MEP has committed to working alongside local Churches and Faith based organisations to help bring funding into the Magherafelt area. Mrs. Dodds was speaking at a packed “Funding Workshop” in Magherafelt Council Offices last week,

Berlin trip for Cookstown High pupils

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:57:22 GMT

A GROUP of Cookstown High School pupils visited Berlin during their Easter holidays with the Department of Modern Languages.

Coalisland Parish iYouth workshops

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:56:38 GMT

THE Coalisland Parish Youth Team – iYOUTH - is holding a day of workshops for 16 to 35 year olds in St Joseph’s College Coalisland on Sunday, 7 July.

Man charged with assault

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:56:26 GMT

A COALISLAND man has been charged with with common assault following a hearing in East Tyrone Magistrates’ Court.

Joanne carries hopes of Tyrone at Rose of Tralee Festival

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:56:01 GMT

TYRONE Rose Joanne O’Neill is rallying her supporters to follow her to Portlaoise for the Rose of Tralee Regional Festival from May 30 to June 3.