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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
