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A fitting tribute to the Fallen of the Second World War The Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Stewart McDonald, hosted a service of rededication for Ballymena’s Second World War Memorial on Sunday 15 October. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council partnered with the Ballymena Branch of the Royal British Legion to organise […]
Appeal for information after man stabbed in Belfast on Sunday 15th October Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of a stabbing in Belfast in the early hours of this morning, Sunday 15th October. Detective Sergeant McCartan said: “Police received a report of a stabbing outside a fast food shop in the […]
Man sentenced to 14 years for child sex offences On Wednesday 11th October, a 54 year old man from the Comber area was sentenced at Laganside Crown Court for 21 offences including rape, gross indecency with or towards a child, causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and sexual assault of a […]
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council win silver at the All-Ireland Sustainability awards Mid and East Antrim Borough Council won a silver award at the recent All-Ireland Sustainability awards in the Energy Efficiency/Project of the Year category for the innovative Hydrogen Training Academy (HTA). With the global focus on reducing carbon emissions and improving […]
Detectives investigate the supply of drugs offered via social media messaging apps Detectives from the Police Service’s Organised Crime Branch are investigating the illicit supply of drugs offered via social media messaging apps. Part of Operation Dealbreaker, the investigation focuses on criminals offering drugs for sale on messaging apps that have been identified from mobiles […]
Remembering Caroline Cromie: A Heartfelt Tribute to a Beloved Friend Tributes have been pouring in for Caroline Cromie, a cherished member of the Carrickfergus community in Co Antrim, who tragically passed away while on holiday in Benidorm over the weekend. Caroline’s unexpected passing has left her family and friends devastated, but it has also brought […]
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 […]
