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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 […]
Renewed Appeal for Information on the Murder of Wayne Reid in Coleraine Detectives investigating the murder of Wayne Reid have issued a renewed public appeal for information as enquiries continue in the Coleraine area. Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland Major Investigation Team confirmed that searches were carried out on Tuesday morning, 21 […]
£1 Million Spa Refurbishment Underway at Carrickfergus Amphitheatre A major £1 million investment is currently underway at Carrickfergus Amphitheatre, with the venue’s Spa area undergoing a significant refurbishment aimed at transforming the leisure experience for the local community. The upgrade reinforces Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s long-term commitment to providing modern, accessible, and high-quality […]
Journey Through Time With New Series of Shows at The Old Courthouse Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has announced a new series of heritage events at The Old Courthouse Theatre titled Journeys, bringing together live performance, music and storytelling that reflect on culture, place and movement through time. The programme is designed to offer audiences […]
Red Lights for International Kawasaki Disease Awareness Day On Monday 26 January, both landmarks will be illuminated in red to mark International Kawasaki Disease Awareness Day. Kawasaki Disease is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children in the UK. Around 1,000 children are affected each year, with cases continuing to rise. Early diagnosis […]
MV Princess Victoria Disaster Remembered in Cross-Channel Commemorations The 73rd anniversary of the MV Princess Victoria disaster will be marked with a memorial lecture in Larne and commemorations in Larne and Stranraer. Events are open to the public and honour the 138 lives lost on 31 January 1953. A Tragedy That Shook the North Channel […]
Murder Accused Denied Bail in Coleraine A 33-year-old man accused of the murder of Wayne Reid has been remanded in custody after a failed bail application at Coleraine Magistrates’ Court. The accused, Darrell Joseph Shaw, who has no fixed abode, appeared in court wearing a grey tracksuit and spoke from the dock. He confirmed that […]
Former Council Chief Executive Charged Over Alleged Deletion of Emails Under FOI Law Charges Brought Following FOI Enquiry The former chief executive of East Antrim Borough Council has been charged with several offences under the Freedom of Information Act. Anne Marion Donaghy (55), from the Clonmore Road in Dungannon, did not appear in person when […]
