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Carnfunnock Park Closure Sparks Concerns Among Community Updated 10/10/2023 Plans to close Carnfunnock Park for an entire year, starting next June, have raised concerns within the local community. The anticipated closure has sparked worries about its potential detrimental effects on the mental well-being and social lives of park users. In response to these concerns, a […]

Man left in critical condition following one-vehicle collision Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of a one-vehicle road traffic collision in the Ballyconnell Road area of Derrylin on Sunday, October 8th. Sergeant McGowan said: “Officers, along with other emergency services colleagues, responded to the report of the collision involving a KTM […]

Man arrested following report of burglary and animal cruelty in Carrickfergus Police investigating a report of burglary and animal cruelty in the Castlemara Drive area of Carrickfergus on Sunday, 8th October, have arrested a man. At some time after 3am on Saturday 7th October, a glass panel on the front door of a property was […]

Organised Crime Branch detectives seize suspected cannabis with estimated street value of £1.7 million Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch have seized suspected cannabis with an estimated street value of £1.7m. Detective Chief Inspector Gail McCormick said: “The suspected cannabis was seized following the search of a lorry in the Cookstown area on Sunday […]

Community Rallies to Support Single Mother and Injured Pet in Wake of Break-In In a heart-wrenching incident that unfolded in the early hours of Saturday morning, a single mother and her young son narrowly escaped a terrifying home invasion. Fortunately, they were not at home when the incident occurred, but their beloved family pet, a […]

Man arrested following the discovery of suspected class B drugs Police have arrested a man in his 20s on suspicion of a number of drugs related offences following the seizure of an estimated £2,500 of suspected cannabis following the stop and search of a vehicle in Ballymoney yesterday evening, Saturday 7th October. At approximately 9.40pm […]

Seventeen police officers assaulted in 24 hours Seventeen police officers have been assaulted in incidents across Northern Ireland in the past 24 hours. Four police officers were assaulted in Coalisland on Saturday afternoon whilst dealing with a man who was found apparently collapsed on the street. The man lashed out at the responding officers, headbutting […]

Ring’s Million Dollar Search for Extra-terrestrials Ring’s Million Dollar Search for Extra-terrestrials Hello, Earthlings! Ring is offering a chance to win $1 million to anyone who can capture evidence of extra-terrestrial activity on their Ring device between October 4 and November 3, 2023. To enter, simply submit a video of no more than 1 minute in […]

OVER TWO-THIRDS OF NI DRIVERS BREAK SPEED LIMIT ON 40 MPH ROADS New government data analysed by CompareNI.com shows that throughout 2022 over two-thirds (68%) of vehicles exceeded the speed limits on built-up roads of up to 40mph. At 35mph there is a 50% chance that when a pedestrian is hit, they will be killed. […]

Prepare your taste buds for a culinary journey by Paul who is a talented and passionate chef with his iconic Beef and Guinness Pie, accompanied by the delectable duo of Champ and Buttered Cabbage. This hearty Irish feast encapsulates the essence of comfort food, offering a symphony of flavours that warm both the heart and soul.