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Police Service of Northern Ireland Charge Man With Murder After South Belfast Investigation Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland have charged a 32-year-old man in connection with the murder of a man in south Belfast earlier this week. The charge follows an investigation led by the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team after the incident […]
Revamp and Refresh Small Grants Scheme 2026 – Up to £1,000 for Town Centre Businesses Revamp and Refresh Small Grants Scheme Mid and East Antrim 2026 The Revamp and Refresh Small Grants Scheme Mid and East Antrim is now open for applications. This funding programme supports town centre businesses that want to improve their premises, […]
Guilty plea over Larne Leisure Centre incident Guilty plea over Larne Leisure Centre incident At Ballymena Magistrates’ Court, Ken Goudie, of Carrickburn Road in Carrickfergus, admitted one count of voyeurism connected to an incident at Larne Leisure Centre in May 2024. The court heard that Goudie watched a man in the changing rooms for his […]
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council agrees 2.95% rates increase TL;DR: Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has agreed a 2.95% district rate increase for 2026/27. The rise is expected to be among the lowest in Northern Ireland, adding around 90p per week for households and £8 per week for average businesses, while protecting frontline […]
Three Arrests as Police Seize Suspected Class A Drugs Worth £25,000 in Derry & Strabane Three people have been arrested after police in Derry City & Strabane seized suspected Class A drugs with an estimated street value of £25,000 following a vehicle stop in Magheramason. All suspects remain in custody while enquiries continue. Police in […]
Man Arrested Under Terrorism Act Following Threats Investigation in Newry, Mourne and Down A man has been arrested under the Terrorism Act as part of an ongoing police investigation into reports of threats made against elected representatives in the Newry, Mourne and Down area. Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) confirmed that […]
Belfast City Council Condemns Assault on Council Workers in City Centre Belfast City Council has issued a strong statement following an assault on council staff in Belfast city centre during the early hours of Saturday morning. The incident involved three council workers who were carrying out routine duties and delivering essential services at the time. […]
Man (28) Charged Following Discovery of Cannabis Farm Police have charged a 28-year-old man to court following the discovery of a suspected Crossmaglen cannabis farm in the Lismore area on Friday, 30 January 2026. The charges include: Cultivating cannabis Being concerned in the supply of a Class B controlled drug Possession of a Class B […]
Appeal for information following burglary in Dungiven Inspiring Ideas and Innovation at Creative Industries Week 2026 Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has announced Creative Industries Week 2026, a borough-wide celebration of creativity, innovation and opportunity, taking place from 16 February 2026. The week-long programme will feature a diverse mix of free events, practical workshops […]
Wyse Byse to Close After 53 Years Serving Northern Ireland Communities Wyse Byse, a long-established independent retailer with stores in East Belfast and Ballymena, will close in the coming weeks. Co-founder and Managing Director Richard McLoughlin is retiring after 53 years in business, marking the end of a much-loved local brand that served generations of […]
