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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 […]
NIFL Driving Meaningful Change Alongside Women in Football The Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL), in partnership with Women in Football (WIF), hosted a landmark event at Stormont to promote greater female representation in football leadership. The initiative highlights record growth in the women’s game, while committing to improving off-pitch representation and launching new leadership opportunities […]
Mid Ulster District Council Launches Community Support and Involvement Strategy 2026–2031 Mid Ulster District Council has launched its new Community Support and Involvement Strategy 2026–2031, introducing a unified “One Plan, One Budget, One Report” model to streamline funding, reduce duplication, and strengthen communities across the district. Mid Ulster District Council has officially launched its new […]
Alleged Teenage Rapist Granted Bail by High Court A Co Antrim teenager accused of a series of serious sexual offences against a teenage girl has been granted bail following a High Court hearing in Belfast. The 19-year-old, from Ballyclare, faces 15 charges, including rape, sexual assault, sexual activity with a child, non-fatal strangulation, common assault, […]
Teacher Faces Jail After Admitting Sexual Assault of 15-Year-Old Schoolboy in New Jersey A former special education teacher has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a 15-year-old schoolboy and could now face a prison sentence of up to 12 years. Allison Havemann-Niedrach, aged 44, admitted a single count of aggravated sexual assault following a police investigation […]
Coleraine Man to Stand Trial Over Alleged Online Sexual Offences A Coleraine man has been returned for trial at the Crown Court after facing charges linked to alleged online sexual offences involving a child. The decision was made at Belfast Magistrates Court, where 58-year-old Nicholas Finton O’Brien appeared before the court. Court Appearance and Charges […]
