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Major Drugs Operation in Mid Ulster Sees Six Arrests and £15,000 Seizure Police have carried out a major drugs operation in Mid Ulster, resulting in six arrests and the seizure of an estimated £15,000 worth of controlled drugs. Officers from the District Support Team (DST), supported by Local Policing Team (LPT) and Neighbourhood Policing Team […]
The Write Choice: 1,800 Pupils Prepare to Hit the Polls for World Book Day Almost 1,800 primary school pupils from 17 schools across the Mid and East Antrim area are preparing to cast their votes in a special ‘Top Children’s Author Election’ to mark Democracy Week 2026. The vote will take place on World Book […]
(L-R) Director of Prisons, David Kennedy; Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick; Lord-Lieutenant for County Antrim, Mr David McCorkell KStJ and Cadet; Director General, Beverley Wall pictured at a Commemorative Service held at Ballyclare War Memorial Park. Northern Ireland Prison Service Honoured with Freedom of the Borough in Antrim and Newtownabbey Antrim and […]
Ten Dead Following Mass Shooting at School and Nearby Home in British Columbia A mass shooting in the small northern Canadian community of Tumbler Ridge has left 10 people dead, including the suspected gunwoman, and at least 27 others injured, authorities have confirmed. The attack began at approximately 1:20pm local time at Tumbler Ridge Secondary […]
Free Activities Across Belfast to Launch European City of Sport 2026 Belfast is set to begin its European City of Sport 2026 celebrations with a packed weekend of free activities for residents of all ages and abilities. Hosted by Belfast City Council in partnership with leisure operator GLL, the On Your Marks! Open Weekend will […]
What a Proposed UK National Police Service Would Mean for Northern Ireland A proposed UK-wide National Police Service would not automatically apply to Northern Ireland. Policing is devolved, and any new body operating here would require local consent and legislation. Existing arrangements with UK agencies would remain unchanged unless formally amended. Policing and Devolution in […]
How the JobStart Apprenticeship Pathway Works Belfast jobseekers are being encouraged to attend a city-centre Jobs Fair to find out more about the JobStart Apprenticeship Pathway, a new programme designed to connect people with training, paid work placements and long-term apprenticeship opportunities. The initiative is being delivered by Belfast City Council in partnership with the […]
NIFL Driving Meaningful Change Alongside Women in Football The Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL), in partnership with Women in Football (WIF), hosted a landmark event at Stormont to promote greater female representation in football leadership. The initiative highlights record growth in the women’s game, while committing to improving off-pitch representation and launching new leadership opportunities […]
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, […]
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 […]
