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Police Confirm Name of Man Who Died Following Coalisland Collision Police have confirmed the identity of a man who died following a serious collision in Coalisland, County Tyrone, on Wednesday, 28 January 2026. The deceased has been named as 71-year-old Gerard Rafferty, known as “Jock”, who was from the local Coalisland area. Emergency Services Attended […]
Belfast Woman Fined After Dog Attack in City Street Incident A Belfast woman has been fined after her dog attacked and injured another dog in a residential area of the city. At Belfast Magistrates Court on Tuesday 27 January 2026, Patricia McGahey of Albert Street, Belfast, was sentenced in relation to an incident that took […]
Free Activities Across Belfast to Launch European City of Sport 2026 Belfast is set to begin its European City of Sport 2026 celebrations with a packed weekend of free activities for residents of all ages and abilities. Hosted by Belfast City Council in partnership with leisure operator GLL, the On Your Marks! Open Weekend will […]
NI Science Festival 2026: Fun with Fossils at Carrickfergus Museum NI Science Festival 2026 is bringing a free, hands-on fossil-making event to Carrickfergus Museum. Families can create plaster fossil replicas, explore real local fossils, and learn about Northern Ireland’s prehistoric past. Suitable for ages 5+. Free tickets must be booked in advance. NI Science Festival […]
Joel McLurg and Kai Hyndman Strike Gold Again at Antrim 12s Local boxing talents Joel McLurg and Kai Hyndman have continued their winning run by securing gold medals at the Antrim 12s, following their earlier success at the Antrim 6s. Both athletes proudly represent Carrick Amateur Boxing Club, inspiring younger boxers and building momentum for […]
Storm Chandra: Woman Taken to Hospital After Tree Falls on Car as New Weather Warning Issued Northern Ireland continues to be severely affected by Storm Chandra, with high winds, heavy rain and icy conditions prompting fresh weather warnings and significant disruption across the region. New Ice Warning Issued by the Met Office The Met Office […]
What a Proposed UK National Police Service Would Mean for Northern Ireland A proposed UK-wide National Police Service would not automatically apply to Northern Ireland. Policing is devolved, and any new body operating here would require local consent and legislation. Existing arrangements with UK agencies would remain unchanged unless formally amended. Policing and Devolution in […]
Detectives Investigating Murder of Wayne Reid Conduct Searches in Coleraine Detectives Investigating Murder of Wayne Reid Conduct Searches in Coleraine Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland Major Investigation Team are continuing enquiries into the murder of Wayne Reid in Coleraine, with further searches carried out on Saturday, 24 January 2026. Officers were seen […]
Mr Norman McBurney OBE at the renamed home stand in the main arena at Ballymena Showgrounds, in his honour. Appeal for information following burglary in Dungiven An official civic event has taken place to formally name the Norman McBurney OBE Stand at Ballymena Showgrounds, recognising the lifelong contribution of one of the Borough’s most influential […]
How the JobStart Apprenticeship Pathway Works Belfast jobseekers are being encouraged to attend a city-centre Jobs Fair to find out more about the JobStart Apprenticeship Pathway, a new programme designed to connect people with training, paid work placements and long-term apprenticeship opportunities. The initiative is being delivered by Belfast City Council in partnership with the […]
