22/12/2011 BBC Newsline

Good evening. This is BBC Newsline. Our main news: A former President

of the Ulster Farmers' Union - my union is fined for illegal dunking

-- dumping. The boy racer causing havoc in a

small County Antrim village. We are live in Ballycastle for a

special Christmas broadcaster with music from two local schools.

Who will be BBC Sports Personality of the Year? We hear from Northern

Ireland's two contenders. A few wintry flurries possible

tomorrow but it is unlikely to be a A former President of the Ulster

Farmers' Union could face a bill of almost �200,000 to clear-up waste

he allowed to be illegally dumped on his land. Details of the

potential cost emerged in court as 54 year old Graham fury was fined

in relation to debris at a former hospital.

Below ground is a huge amount of illegally dumped waste, tons of it,

buried by a contractor involved in the demolition of a hospital. The

land is owned by a Graham fury who was President of the Ulster

Farmers' Union for two years. Having admitted four charges

admitting to waste disposal, a judge at Downpatrick Crown Court

today imposed his sentence of �20,000. The court was told there

were 1900 tonnes of waste buried illegally. The prosecution told the

court that the cost of clearing it up could be as much as �180,000.

The Contractor was also fined. Some of the waste was hazardous,

including oil and car. Graham If you read claimed the worst had been

left as a result of fight -- fly- tipping and not by the contractor.

Graham Fury. A no comment. There will now be talks with the local

council as to whether the waste will have to be excavated at huge

cost. It is a clear message from the court that people cannot treat

environmental crime with a cavalier attitude. Other courts around the

country should enclose -- impose similar finds. Summing up, the

judge said he should have known better given his position as a

former President of the Ulster Farmers' Union. He said the find

and the potential clean-up costs would send out a message to

landowners in respect of their The former billionaire businessman

Sean Quinn has failed to have new bankruptcy proceedings against him

put on hold. A High Court judge refused to restrain the former

Anglo Irish Bank from serving him with a summons. Papers can now be

served at his home. The bank said it would not try to bankrupt him

until the conclusion of a related court case in Belfast, where the

bank is trying to have his bankruptcy on this side of the

border, annulled. A bar has been badly damaged in an

arson attack in County Down just before it was due to reopen. New

management had recently taken over the castle arms.

People here say they are disappointed and disgusted at this

attack on a popular pub. It is thought the arsonist broke in

through this downstairs window. Police and firefighters were called

just before 3 o'clock this morning. Two fire fighters entered into the

property and dealt with the fire. They had to do a search because it

was an clear whether anyone was in the pub. Very quickly we found

there was no one in the pub, thankfully, and they quickly

extinguished the fire. But there was severe damage. New management

has recently taken over. It has been closed for two weeks. It was

due to reopen tomorrow but that will not now happen. A councillor

says it is dreadful news for the new manager. I know him well and he

is a gentleman, a very popular fellow. My heart goes out to the

family. They have put a lot of effort into getting the place ready

and with this happening, it has stalled. This is usually a quiet

village known for its use than for trouble. Residents say they hope

the police will catch whoever set fire to the bar.

26 people have been found guilty of staging an illegal protest during

an Orange Order protest in north Belfast last year. It was on 12th

July in Ardoyne. They were fined and nine he resisted arrest had to

pay an additional penalty of �200. A son of the self-confessed INLA

killer Dominic McGlinchey says he will make a formal complaint to the

Director of Public Prosecutions and the Police Ombudsman about

allegations made at a murder trial this week. During the trial of

Colin Duffy and Brian Shivers who are accused of killing two soldiers

outside Massereene barracks, a barrister said the police had

reliable information to indicate that one of the McGlinchey sons

drove the car used in the attack. In a statement issued through his

solicitor, Dominic McGlinchey Junior denied the allegations which

We are in Ballycastle for a special Christmas broadcast. A few miles

down the road that way, boy the races are causing havoc. Residents

fear someone will be killed. I District journalist t reports.

This footage captured from the bedroom of a resident and one

resident says he has had enough worrying about his children's

safety. They spin the car around and around in the junction four or

five times creating huge screeching noises, burning rubber. I don't

know how they can afford to keep replacing the tyres. I am positive

somebody at some point will get killed. They have no regard for

safety, oncoming drivers or pedestrians. This is a popular area

for those racing their cars. They speed along here, cross over the

junction and jump a bridge at the other side. A lot of this is

happening in broad daylight and yards from a local primary schools.

Doing handbrake turns is a regular occurrence along the length of the

busy road. It is a hot topic of conversation at the local district

policing Partnership meetings. have come across people doing it

during the day. Not just at night. Unfortunately, the drier weather...

They go away in a cloud of dust and you can't see the registration

number. When we arrive, we have the problem with mobile phones and the

message gets about that the police are operating in the area. We would

ask the community to phone us and give us registration numbers to

identify drivers doing this and to give us statements. Drivers doing

is have been caught and prosecuted already and residents are

determined to put the brakes on it in the future.

Worrying times. We have been here in the town all day as it gears up

to Christmas. It looks beautiful and there is a great buzz as people

get their last bits and bobs. Joining me is someone very glad to

see the trade. Chaim -- the chairman of the Chamber of Commerce.

What is the buzz like? It is fantastic. There are wonderful

decorations. It has been a tough As you can hear, the microphone is

being buffeted by the wind. Still to come: A major contest as

Rory McIlroy and Darren Clarke both aim to be clowned BBC Sports

Personality of the Year. -- crowned. And we will have live singing at

A summer boot camp for second year computer science students could

produce the net -- next Bill Gates or Steve Jobs. One of the six

undergraduates has been voted a winner. Our Education correspondent

has met up again with some of the young men we met back in July.

Remember these computer science students keen to develop their own

applications? After months of development, they have launched

their products. The overall winner is one application which tracks

spending so users don't have to go into the red. He has a commission

from his local council man. I can then go on to other projects. It

will allow tourists to you everything they can do through

restaurants to leisure and libraries. This allows seafaring

folk to see tide times for anywhere in Northern Ireland. His designer

things he could make money to cover and expand to cover the North of

Ireland. From a normal It student to someone

who is trying to improve their CV at all times. The company has

offered all six work placements and hopes to create a pool of future

workers. For these firms, the world is their oyster. They can play with

the best in the world. A special prize went to this student who

develop a guide to help people with autism develop normal lives.

As we prepare to gorge ourselves over the next few days what better

time to talk about chocolate. I have been to a chocolate making

factory for this week's family focus where they are doing more

than just producing tasty treats. Melting Belgian chocolate in all

kinds of flavours. This isn't Willie One car but another kitchen

where the pressure is on to get orders ready for Christmas. This is

a social enterprise business run by a charity - an alternative to day

care for adults with autism and it is hugely popular. I love it to

bits. I would come on a Monday and Thursday and totally love it.

have eight trainees who come to the factory and learn all about the

chocolate making process. They really get involved with everything

from hand making the chocolate to packaging it and then selling it.

One of the most popular flavours is the raspberry and white chocolate.

Its creator is Andrea and she is delighted with its success. She

says she finds the whole experience invaluable. It is important because

it gives you a purpose. It gives you something to do and it means it

is a stepping stone to the big world and having a normal job like

everyone else. 26 year-old David has also found working him a boost

and says he often struggled to fit in. He now hopes to put his

chocolate making skills to good use. I would like to work in a

restaurant as a chef and have more experience in a kitchen. Social

enterprise is a great way for charities struggling with funding

to make money for themselves. These chocolates are now selling in many

locations in Northern Ireland and every chocolate sold sees money

going back into developing further opportunities for young adults with

autism and hopefully employment opportunities in future.

In just under a few hours we will find out who will be crowned BBC

Sports Personality of the Year it and with to Ulstermen in the

running, it's exciting. Absolutely. There are two golfers

in the next. Either way, our Open champions will be on the red carpet

Darren Clarke fulfilled a lifetime's ambition by lifting the

iconic Open Championship Claret Jug. Rory McIlroy won his first major at

the US Open. The 2010 BBC Sports Personality of the Year is AP

McCoy! CHEERING Now both golfers are

trying to get their hands on another piece of famous silver ware.

Will it be my first time ever attending the awards. I feel as

ifive got a bit of a chance. Yeah, it's something I always watched

growing up. It was always at Christmas time. It will be nice to

win, a huge honour, the list of names on that trophy. Will it be

pretty special to put my name among those great British sports stars.

Just enjoy the fact I've been nominated and have had such a great

year. I'm so proud of you. There were memorable and emotional

homecomings for Rory and Dan during the summer. Tonight their family

and friends will be supporting in the audience. It is wonderful to be

nominated. If the public vote for me, I will will be... Hopefully

introduce them to people they watch on the TV all the time. It is more

important to me they have a good night as opposed to how I do in the

voting. As long as they enjoy themselves it will be fine with me.

Northern Ireland's other major winner isn't sure whether either of

his friends will win. Having three golfers in the voting is office

difficult. It waters down the golf vote a little bit. Myself and Lee

Westwood discovered that last year. Rory has won a major and followed

it up with another two great wince. Darren, the emotional vote. For the

first time the sports personality of the awards are been staged here

in Salford. You can vote when the event is screened live on BBC One

at 8 o'clock tonight. And you can see a full list of the nominees on

the BBC sport website: For most of us Christmas is a time

to kick back and relax, but not for owl footballers. Derby Day is

Boxing Day. The rivalry is getting stronger

every year. This fixture has been value for money in recent seasons.

Just two-and-a-half miles separate Cliftonville and Crusaders, so just

why has this Derby arguably become the most entertaining in Belfast

even ahead of Glentoran against Linfield? This is why. 31 goals in

the last six meetings, the passion of the Derby is its biggest

strength. It helps that Cliftonville and Crusaders have

pushed for honours and there's also been the odd glimpse of red mist.

Players can see one reason why this Derby is outshining others in the

City. Over the years a lot of the years I played for them they always

had a core four or five players from east Belfast. Linfield did as

well. Cliftonville and Crusaders, a lot of local boys. For a lot of

players friendship is put on hold for the 90 minutes. He's a good

friend of mine but I don't think we'll be friends on the day.

They've been sending each other Christmas cards with a difference.

A strike! Gareth can see the funny side of it. Both teams will be hope

hoping to put on another unmissable Derby display.

Joining me is a man who know as thing or two about Belfast's Derby.

Now manager of Coleraine. A Boxing Day, it is special isn't it?

massive game. It is one that everybody looks forward to. How did

you make the adjustment for Christmas. I imagine Christmas in

your house will be different as a manager. Big time. The odd glass of

wine compared to as a player you have to look after yourself to make

sure you are ready for docksing day. Is it trickysome is there a buzz

about the place when trying to select players. Are you thinking

about who you are going to pick on Boxing Day? The old cliches that go

out the window. You have to pick a team on the day you know will fight

for everything to get a good result. It is going to be a big one. It's

been massive. Ballymena probably with a change of manager has

brought about a wee bit of form. For that, from that point of view

it is a tough game. A clash of this size, everybody just wants to win

it. I know our teacher. We are going to hear a bit of singing from

the choir. Have you been involved in that. We just work with the

sport. I stay well clear of that side of it. We'll come back in a

couple of minutes and Oran and I will go through our scales. This

time last year the ground was covered in snow and it was bitterly

cold. As we approach the Christmas weekend, it is a completely

different story this year. I think, would you not agree, it is pretty

would you not agree, it is pretty good.

mild as we head into the Christmas weekend. But that's after a

temporary drop in temperatures as we head into tomorrow. Nothing like

we had last year. Just a reminder of the widespread ice and snow in

the run-up to Christmas last year. On this day last year we had seem

temperatures dip to mine 17.5. This morning they were plus 10, a

difference of almost 28 degrees. We saw a record-breaking low of

minus 19 Celsius. It is going to turn chillier tonight. Not as cold

as that, thankfully. It is mild, cloudy and breezey. Then we get a

batch of rain. As that rain edges in, the breeze eases down. Some of

the rain persistent and heavy for a time. It starts to move away from

the west. Maybe dipping to 3 degrees in parts of the west. We

might get the odd icy patch. Tomorrow, a colder day that. Cold

air digs in for a time. That's going to bring a mixture of bright

spells and showers. Some of those could be wintry. Perhaps not first

thing. Will it be dry from a time behind that batch of rain. It

should be bright, but colder than we've been used to over the last

couple of mornings s. As the gusty wind picks up in the afternoon,

colder air comes through, so we start to see hours turning to hail

at times. Perhaps not so many in the south and east. Much colder

than 12s we have seen today. Tomorrow night, a cold one.

Temperatures will be dropping away. Eventually getting down to 2 or 3

degrees. Frost and icy patches as we start Christmas Eve. That's

going to change. The cloud comes in to bring spells of rain. 8-9

degrees. Then for Christmas Day and Boxing Day, 12-13 Celsius. Strong

Boxing Day, 12-13 Celsius. Strong winds and often wet as well. Back

now to Bali castle, I Sarah and Gavin are there with a fantastic

We promised earlier that Gavin might put on his special Christmas

jumper and he didn't disappoint! have a surprise for you. Because I

have to wear this jumper... Mistletoe! Merry Christmas. Merry

Christmas. Shall we have a bit of music? That so lately. Behind as

you can hear that joint choirs of pupils from two schools and they

were suing one of the best loved -- # Oh holy night!

# The stars are brightly shining # It is the night of the dear

Savior's birth! # Long lay the world in sin and

error pining # Till he appear'd and the soul

felt its worth # A thrill of hope the weary world

rejoices # For yonder breaks a new and

glorious morn! # Fall on your knees

# Oh hear the angel voices # Oh night divine

# Oh night when Christ was born # Oh night, Oh holy night divine

Apology for the loss of subtitles for 44 seconds

# Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming

# With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand

# So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming

# Here come the wise men from Orient land

# The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger