Category: News

Apr 13
Motorcyclist (60) sadly dies following collision in Ballymena

Motorcyclist (60) sadly dies following collision in Ballymena A 60-year-old man, named locally as Jim Wylie, has died following a two-vehicle collision involving a car and a motorcycle in Ballymena on Monday morning, 13 April 2026. Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dash-cam or other digital footage to come forward. A motorcyclist has […]

Apr 09
Hit-and-Run in Larne: Police Appeal for Information After Cyclist Injured

Hit-and-Run in Larne: Police Appeal for Information After Cyclist Injured Police in Larne are appealing for information after a teenage cyclist was injured in a hit-and-run on 8 April 2026 near Ballyboley Road and Donaghys Lane. The driver, described as a man in his 40s, briefly stopped before leaving the scene. Witnesses and anyone with […]

Apr 06
Government Considered Emergency Alert Over Kilroot Power Shutdown Risk

Government Considered Emergency Alert Over Kilroot Power Shutdown Risk The UK Government explored issuing an emergency mobile phone alert amid concerns that Kilroot Power Station could be forced to shut down — potentially leading to widespread blackouts across Northern Ireland. The revelation comes following a Freedom of Information request submitted to the Cabinet Office by […]

Apr 05
Man (20) Dies Following Crash in Co Antrim

Man (20) Dies Following Crash in Co Antrim A 20-year-old man has died after a single-vehicle crash involving a grey BMW in Dervock, Co Antrim, in the early hours of Sunday morning. Police are appealing for witnesses. A 20-Year-Old Man Dies in Co Antrim Crash A 20-year-old man has tragically died following a road traffic […]

Apr 02
Over 450 Pupils Take Part in BeeSafe 2026 Safety Event in Irvinestown

Over 450 Pupils Take Part in BeeSafe 2026 Safety Event in Irvinestown More than 450 Primary 7 pupils from across the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area took part in BeeSafe 2026 at the Bawnacre Centre in Irvinestown. The event helped children prepare for secondary school through practical safety sessions led by Translink, PSNI, Northern […]

Apr 01
Belfast woman sentenced after dog attack on a person

Belfast woman sentenced after dog attack on a person A Belfast woman has been given a suspended prison sentence after three dogs she owned attacked a person in the city. The incident left the victim with injuries to their arms and legs, and the court also ordered compensation and costs to be paid. Belfast woman […]

Mar 31
Spring Plant Fair Set to Bloom at Antrim Castle Gardens This April

Spring Plant Fair Set to Bloom at Antrim Castle Gardens This April Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is inviting gardening enthusiasts to the Spring Plant Fair at Antrim Castle Gardens on Saturday 11 April 2026, from 10am to 5pm. The free event will feature thousands of plants, specialist growers, expert advice and a plant crèche. […]

Mar 30
Woman Dies Following Armagh Road Collision as PSNI Appeal for Witnesses

Woman Dies Following Armagh Road Collision as PSNI Appeal for Witnesses Woman dies after Armagh road collision A woman has sadly died following a road traffic collision in Armagh earlier this month. Police have confirmed the woman, aged in her 90s, passed away after a two-vehicle crash on the Newry Road on Sunday, 22 March […]

Mar 30
50-Year-Old Man Charged Following Portadown Murder

50-Year-Old Man Charged Following Portadown Murder A 50-year-old man has been charged with murder as part of the PSNI Major Investigation Team inquiry into the death of Rolandas Kvederis in Portadown on Thursday, 26 March 2026. He is due to appear before Lisburn Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 30 March. As with all such cases, the […]

Mar 30
Rescue Volunteer and Search Dog Injured in Bangor Assault

Rescue Volunteer and Search Dog Injured in Bangor Assault A K9 Search & Rescue NI volunteer and his trained dog were injured during an alleged assault involving a large group of youths in Bangor on Friday evening. Ryan Gray suffered facial injuries and required hospital treatment, while search dog Max was also attacked. Police are […]