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McGuinness visits officer

Sinn Féin Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has visited the PSNI officer who was injured in a suspected Real IRA booby-trap bomb attack near Castlederg, Co Tyrone, on Monday night.

This is the first time a senior Sinn Féin politician has visited an injured police officer. Mr McGuinness paid a private visit to the 27-year-old man at Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry.

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The officer, a Catholic who joined the force three-and-a-half years ago, suffered serious leg injuries in the attack. It is understood both the officer and his family welcomed Mr McGuinness's visit. Police have appealed for public assistance in helping apprehend the bombers.

All the main political parties, including Sinn Féin, have urged the public to co-operate with the police.

Habitat UK pledge to Irish customers

Habitat UK has promised to honour all outstanding customer orders with its Irish franchise, which closed suddenly last week.All gift cards and vouchers bought in Ireland can be redeemed in Habitat's stores in the UK.

Anniversary at Pearse College

Pearse College of Further Education will celebrate its 40th anniversary this evening.

Former student of the Dublin-based college, historian Dr Ann Matthews, will argue class prejudices among the Irish Volunteers and their followers resulted in the central role of the Irish Citizen Army in Easter 1916, as well as its Kimmage Garrison, virtually being written out of history. The celebrations begin at 7.30pm with the launch of a booklet about the college.