Julie Magee

Blackpool

Mother, wife, former Senior Reporter at the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, and now manager at Whalley Library. All views my own.

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Articles

Woman charged after fatal collision

2 weeks ago | colerainechronicle.co.uk | Julie Magee

Officers from the PSNI's collision investigation unit investigating a fatal road traffic collision in the Causeway Road area of Bushmills on Wednesday, 11th June, have charged a 66-year-old woman with causing death by careless driving. She is due to appear at Coleraine Magistrates Court on Friday, 13th June. As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
Third night of 'disorder' condemned

2 weeks ago | colerainechronicle.co.uk | Julie Magee

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has condemned a third consecutive night of “completely unacceptable” disorder – resulting in six further arrests and officers injured. Yesterday evening, Wednesday 11th June, in Ballymena, officers once again came under sustained attack with multiple petrol bombs, heavy masonry, bricks and fireworks thrown at them.
Remembering Steve Cawte at Portrush Town Hall

3 weeks ago | colerainechronicle.co.uk | Julie Magee

A PACKED Portrush Town Hall provided the setting for a very special tribute event. The memorable night celebrated Steve Cawte who died last August from complications following a heart transplant operation. Steve was the Editor of Impspired Press, based in Lincoln, a publishing house which has very strong ties with writers all along the North Coast area, from Ballycastle to Donegal.
Striking right note at care home

3 weeks ago | colerainechronicle.co.uk | Julie Magee

A SINGING group, set up last September to provide people living with dementia and their carers with the opportunity to have fun through music, recently performed at The Cottage care home in Coleraine. Age Concern Dementia Choir (ACDC) meets every Monday at St Andrew’s Church in Ballysally from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
Friends scale seven peaks for charities

3 weeks ago | colerainechronicle.co.uk | Julie Magee

FOUR friends are climbing seven peaks in a day later this month to raise vital funds for two life-changing causes. On Saturday, 14 June James McDowell, Alistair Taylor, Kingston Rajiah and William McCandless, a team from Coleraine’s St. Patrick’s Church, are taking on the Mourne Seven Seven’s challenge for Water Aid and Age Concern Causeway. Kingston lives in Portstewart while his three hiking companions across the beautiful but brutal Mourne Mountains live in Coleraine.
Charity dealt with 230 new debt cases

1 month ago | colerainechronicle.co.uk | Julie Magee

A CHARITY which provides vital support to people struggling with debt across the borough dealt with 230 new cases last year involving around £2.5m. The shocking statistics were revealed by Samantha Boswell, Chief Officer of Community Advice Causeway, who said: “We know that there are many more people out there who are struggling. “There are numerous reasons why financial difficulties occur.
Police appeal for information

1 month ago | northernconstitution.co.uk | Julie Magee

POLICE are appealing for information following a report of criminal damage on Friday, 9 May in the Roe Mill Road area of Limavady. It was reported at around 7pm that youths had entered a recreational area and caused substantial damage to a piece of play-park equipment. Enquiries are continuing and police are appealing for information and would ask anyone who might be able to assist, to contact them on 101 quoting reference number 483 12/05/25.
Hotel and guests boost charity

1 month ago | colerainechronicle.co.uk | Julie Magee

THE Bushmills Inn and its guests have raised over £5,000 in support of the Northern Ireland Children to Lapland and Days to Remember Trust. The funds will help to fund a magical trip of a lifetime for children living with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions - bringing the total raised by the hotel to over £40,000.
Keeping Ricky's memory alive through fundraising

1 month ago | colerainechronicle.co.uk | Julie Magee

THE son of a former Coleraine businessman has honoured his late father’s memory by continuing to raise funds for Brainwaves NI. Josh Coulter has turned his grief into hope by taking on significant physical challenges to honour his father, Ricky Peoples, who passed away earlier this year. Josh has pledged to 10K (6.2 miles) every day throughout May, a task that’s both physically and emotionally demanding, but one that keeps him connected to his father’s memory in a meaningful way.
Charity hosts garden party

1 month ago | colerainechronicle.co.uk | Julie Magee

WHEN Ballymoney feels like Bali one local community organisation likes to throw a party!And if it’s a Garden Party that’s even better! Borough-wide charity Building Communities Resource Centre (BCRC) which is based in Ballymoney was the venue for a very special event recently. BBC Radio Ulster 'Gardeners Corner' programme came to visit this unique place and to interview a small number of those responsible for the transformation of this piece of ground.