21/02/2014 BBC Newsline

moment. They'll be live in Kiev assessing what chance today's deal

Good evening. 200 workers face an anxious weekend after the firm they

work for went into administration. KPL Contracts is based in Dungiven,

but carry out work across Northern Ireland. Our economics and business

editor John Campbell reports. Concedement The vans and lorries are

a common sight across Northern Ireland, they do the spade work for

utility firms installing and maintaining things like water pipes

an street lights but they got into property development in a big way.

There were plans to build more than 2,000 homes here, but only the first

phase was delivered. The property borrowing amounted to as much as ?50

million. In a statement the firm's founder

said: that meant administration was the

only option. And workers were called together to hear the bad news.

Their future are are uncertain, all the reluctant to be speak as they

left the headquarters. KPL is a significant employer, there is a

network of sob contractors are who are likely to lose money A lot of

the work they would have carried out would have been through sub

contractor, most of whom are local here, now, I do know that a small

number of those have secured contracts with other companies, so

there might be some relief in that. The administrators are talking to

KPL's main customers. It is those discussions which will determine the

future of this business and its workers.

By now, this is a sadly familiar tale. A solid trading business

undone by property boomings and it may not be the last, as the banks

continue the painful process of working through all their bad

property loans. Police investigating the suspicious

death of a newborn baby found 30 years ago say they've established a

DNA profile which may help them find the parents. The child, who was

found near Lisburn, is believed to have died of head injuries. Conor

Macauley reports. The discovery was made on the banks of the river near

Lisburn 30 years ago today. It flows by the road just outside

the village, a sparsely populated spot.

It would have taken those responsible only minutes to carry

the tiny body of the newborn along the river, and dump it.

This police photograph shows the scene at the time. The child had

been born alive, a postmortem examination revealed he died of head

injuries. On 21st February a woman out walking her dog here, along the

banks of the river, not far from the village found the body of the dead

baby boy. He had been placed in a green

plastic bag, and left among the brambles.

This is the bag the baby was found in. The image released today as part

of a wider appeal. Using advances in forensic science,

police have now extracted a DNA profile. They believe they can use

it to match the child to its parents.

He did survive after birth and breathe. He had sustained head

injuries. The cause of those injuries is a line of inquiry, I am

keeping an open mind about that. The appeal is to the parents who clearly

have been thinking about this for the last 30 year, my appeal is to

come for wand and see if we the bring resolution to tragic case.

Police say if anyone knows who the child belongs to they can tell

police who will carry out a DNA comparison The family of a

Londonderry man who was killed by a speeding drunk driver in 2009 say

they want the legal system to review the sentences handed down by the

courts. . Martin Gallagher's family say the

sentencing policy is inconsistent and leaves families confused. Keiron

Tourish reports. Martin's parents regularly visit his grave. A

poignant quiet moment, when they can reflect on a life so full of joy and

good cue mow, the 25-year-old was walking home from Hallowe'en

celebrations in 2009. When he was killed by a drunk driver.

He served three years in jail. He raised money for charities, The

Gallagher family believe the sentence was unduly linient and

raised their concerns who lenient and raised their concern, the

27-year-old constable died after a man admitted her manslaughter.

He was given an indeterminate sentence, but must serve at least

six years before review. He had been drinking heavily and on drugs when

he drove through two red lights before the fatal crash.

It was drink and drugs and speeding, exactly the same as Martin. Leaving

the scene. They left the scene of the accident. So how can they say

there is a difference snrens There is no-one to tell you how to cope

when you lose a son. You are broken inside. You are torn apart. Martin's

parents who are now part of the DOE road safety campaign say their

concern is focussed on a legal system they feel is confusing for

bereaved families. The Department of Justice says ultimately it is down

the individual judge, having heard all the evidence, to pass sentence.

The minister says there will be times when some sentences are

criticised. But he is confident the measures are in place to address

concerns of undue leniency, the family say a review of sentences is

too late for them but longer jail terms may act as a stronger

deterrent in future. For now they are only left with memories of a

much loved son. A review

More than 100 young people attending the DJ Hardwell concert earlier this

month were treated for the effects of drink and drugs. The proposed

changes include appointing extra staff to liaise between the

Odyssey's own paramedics and the emergency services. The Odyssey

Arena's medical team will also undergo training by the Ambulance

Service. Meanwhile, darts fans have called on

promoters and management at the Odyssey Arena to do more to control

drunken supporters attending Premier League Matches at the venue.

Thousands of darts supporters were at the Arena last night when the

event was marred by fights and other incidents. Management of the Odyssey

Arena were asked for a response, but said they were making no comment.

Two independent reports have highlighted shortcomings in how the

Victims and Survivors Service operates. Consultants appointed by

the Victims' Commissioner have concluded the service is too

bureaucratic and needs to be more user-friendly. Peter Robinson and

Martin McGuinness, whose department funds the service, have agreed to

implement 55 recommendations. A move welcomed by the Victims'

Commissioner. It is very unfortunate that people

have said to us previously, that they have been made to feel like

beggar, and one of the things that is key to the recommendations, is

that people are treated with dignity and people are treated with respect.

Football now, and the big two clash between Linfield and Glentoran ended

in a 1-0 victory for the Blues at the Oval. Sean Ward was brought down

in the box by Jordan Stewart early in the second half. Matthew Tipton

stepped up to score the resulting penalty. The win sees Linfield

return to the top of the Irish Premiership. In tonight's other

games Crusaders against Glenavon finished 2-2 and Ballinamallard were

1-0 winners over Ards. Now here's Cecilia Daly with the weekend

weather. Hello. It is going to be chilly

tonight, although the breeze will keep temperatures above freezing,

still some showers round as well, particularly across the west, but it

will be clear at times, in the east, and so possibly a bit of frost on

the grass first thing tomorrow in some sheltered spots. We are looking

at rain eventually moving in from the west tomorrow, but to begin with

Saturday will bring dry weather, some early brightness for a time

too, especially in the east, but overall cloudy, and rain is just

waiting to come in from the west later in if day. It will become

heavy at time, especially through Saturday night and western counties

are at risk from some further flooding. So looking at the bigger

picture, there is the weather front. It is creeping into the west of ear

lard during tomorrow. It will bring -- Ireland. Many eastern central and

southern areas of Britain will have a lot of dry weather tomorrow. There

will be dry weather for the south-east of Ireland, just the odd

shower coming through until later in the day and where the sun is

shining, temperatures come to be in double figures. It won't be as cold

in Northern Ireland, despite it being blustery, cloudy, with rain on

and off through the day, temperatures up to nine, possibly

ten degree, tomorrow night that rain will become persistent and heavy,

there will be heavy and strong winds, winds could touch gale force,

still wet and windy, but the rain will edge away, the winds will ease

a bit, and the second half of the day will become somewhat drier, with

showers, so some dry weather round this weekend, and not as cold

either. That is it, have a great weekend.

Bye.