Coalisland teenagers arrested over rape, threats to kill and GBH

17th August 2011 | By: brendan64 | 1 Comment »

Rape, threats to kill, assault and GBH are among the offences teenagers in Coalisland have been arrested for in the past few years, newly disclosed police records reveal.

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Mount Cairn playpark to be officially opened

17th August 2011 | By: brendan64 | Comments Off on Mount Cairn playpark to be officially opened

A new playpark in Mount Cairn worth £24,000 is to be officially opened next month.

The playpark project, lead by Dungannon council, was approved by the Coalisland Neighbourhood Renewal Partnership.

Details of the official opening ceremony in September are to be finalised in the coming weeks.

Gortgonis to hold family fun day

16th August 2011 | By: brendan64 | Comments Off on Gortgonis to hold family fun day

A family fun day featuring local talent, bouncy castles, a magician, and face painting is to be held in Gortgonis later this year.

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Coalisland children take part in Ógras Youth Club summer scheme

16th August 2011 | By: brendan64 | Comments Off on Coalisland children take part in Ógras Youth Club summer scheme

More than 130 youngsters have taken part in each day of Ógras Youth Club’s annual summer scheme in Coalisland.

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Coalisland library members fined £4,000 for overdue books

9th August 2011 | By: brendan64 | Comments Off on Coalisland library members fined £4,000 for overdue books

Members of Coalisland library have been fined almost £4,000 for overdue books in the past two years.

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Councillors reject Coalisland street trading plans

8th August 2011 | By: brendan64 | Comments Off on Councillors reject Coalisland street trading plans

Proposals to licence three new areas for street trading in Coalisland have been rejected by councillors.

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Coalisland Training Services events roundup

6th August 2011 | By: brendan64 | Comments Off on Coalisland Training Services events roundup

The Coalisland community has been benefiting from a range of events and courses organised by Coalisland Training services, including flower arranging, first aid training and hairdressing.

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Declan Quinn alleged hit and run: Victim ‘signalled car to stop’

30th July 2011 | By: brendan64 | Comments Off on Declan Quinn alleged hit and run: Victim ‘signalled car to stop’

Coalisland hit-and-run victim Declan Quinn was murdered after his second cousin drove straight at him as the victim raised his arms for the car to stop, the High Court has heard.