THE PSNI HAS issued a gas leak alert for the town of Comber, Co Down. The Newtownards Road in the town has been closed and motorists are advised to use the bypass instead until the alert has been lifted.
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# alert - Tuesday 16 April, 2013
Boston Marathon blasts put world’s cities on alert
British police are reviewing security plans for Sunday’s London Marathon, which is the next major international race.
# alert - Friday 8 March, 2013
Two viable pipe bombs found in Belfast
Residents had to leave their homes during a security alert at Lenadoon Avenue, where the bombs were found.
# alert - Wednesday 6 March, 2013
Evacuation of houses during Belfast security operation
The PSNI has closed parts of two roads due to an ongoing security operation on Lenadoon Avenue, they said this evening.
# alert - Saturday 15 December, 2012
Flood warning remain in coastal areas
A flooding alert remains in place for this weekend, after flooding was reported in Waterford, Cork and Clontarf yesterday.
# alert - Thursday 13 December, 2012
Flood defences put in place for high tide alerts tomorrow
The tide levels are expected to be “extremely high” tomorrow, leading to Dublin City Council closing flood gates and placing sandbags in some areas.
# alert - Friday 14 September, 2012
Central Bank warns public over six unauthorised investment firms
The bank has named six firms which have been offering services in Ireland but who don’t have the required authorisation.
# alert - Tuesday 14 August, 2012
Stay away from shoreline during severe weather, says Coast Guard
High winds and heavy rain are forecast from early tomorrow morning, and could create dangerous conditions.
EU brings in new rules on public awareness of industrial hazards
Member states have to draw up emergency plans for areas surrounding industrial plants who work with large quantities of dangerous substances.
# alert - Tuesday 31 July, 2012
Viable pipe bomb device found in Antrim
Residents had to leave their homes during a security alert in Mallusk Gardens today.
# alert - Saturday 30 June, 2012
Explainer: When and why are blight warnings issued?
And what should potato-growers do in response? TheJournal.ie takes a look…
# alert - Monday 25 June, 2012
# alert - Thursday 31 May, 2012
Bomb squad say suspicious device at Mary Lou McDonald’s office a “hoax”
The Defence Forces’ bomb disposal team made safe and analysed the device at the Sinn Féin TD’s office in Dublin’s North Strand.
# alert - Monday 28 May, 2012
Warning about health risks after 1 tonne of meat stolen in Dublin
Consumers are being warned not to buy meat from unauthorised sources after around 1 tonne of beef – which could pose a health risk – was stolen from a Dublin warehouse.
# alert - Wednesday 23 May, 2012
Plane forced to land over soft drink ‘bomb’ scare
A can with the word ‘bomb’ written on it was found on board the plane after it had taken off from Melbourne for Mauritius.
# alert - Monday 14 May, 2012
Flying with Ryanair this weekend? Check in online before the site goes down
Ryanair charges €60 per passenger if they haven’t checked in already – but the website will be offline for some time this weekend.
# alert - Tuesday 24 April, 2012
Dublin flood works not yet completed
It is estimated it will take around two years for Dublin’s flood works to be completed – one TD tells TheJournal.ie he is hopeful everything be completed without delays and there won’t be a repeat of October 2011’s flooding.
# alert - Friday 11 March, 2011
Indonesia braced for tsunami to hit at 6pm local time
Indonesia is in a state of high alert, as the tsunami makes its way towards the shore. It’s expected to hit at 11am Irish time.
# alert - Saturday 9 October, 2010
Cork placed on flood alert
City on high tide flood alert after worst night of flooding in nearly a year.
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